Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit Committee
Headquarters | 13 Pomerleau St. |
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Locale | Biddeford, Maine |
Service area | York County, Maine |
Service type | Bus service |
Routes | 5 |
Daily ridership | 452[1] |
Website |
The Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit Committee, doing business under the name of ShuttleBus-Zoom, is the provider of public transportation in the Tri-Town area of Maine, just south of Portland.
Routes
The follow routes are offered:
Tri-Town Connector: This local route runs through the downtown cores of Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach seven days per week. Route termini are at the shops at Biddeford Crossing and the Cascade Shopping Plaza in Old Orchard Beach.
Tri-Town Intercity: This route provides seven days per week service between Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough and Portland. The route begins at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. After passing Old Orchard Beach, the line travels along US 1 and US 9 to serve Scarborough. It then allows passengers to disembark at the Maine Mall in South Portland or to travel to Downtown Portland.
Old Orchard Beach Trolley: This summer-only tourist trolley shuttles visitors around Old Orchard Beach. Termini are at Splashdown USA water park and the Pinehurst Campground. Downtown stops also allow for connectinos to the Intercity route and Amtrak service.
ZOOM Turnpike Express: This service provides peak-hour weekday service between Biddeford and Downtown Portland. The line only makes two stops, at the Biddeford Park & Ride adjacent to Maine Turnpike exit 32 and at the Saco Park & Ride adjacent to exit 36.
Nor'easter Express: This route runs seven days per week during normal academic terms to provide a service from Biddeford to the University of New England. Transportation is free to all students with valid ID. The purpose of the route is to connect local and off-campus students with the university and to give commuters free parking, which is available at the Jefferson Street lot in Biddeford and the Saco train station.
External links
References
- ↑ "Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit Committee Shuttle Bus (ShuttleBus)" (PDF). US Dept. of Transportation. 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.