Celebrating 50 Years of Service in 2025
We are proud of our 50 year legacy of providing safe, affordable, convenient transportation for all in the Northwest Ottawa County Community. Thank you to our community and riders for trusting us the past five decades, and we look forward to what the future holds.
Announcements
Congratulations to the winners of our 2025 Bus Wrap Art Contest! See the winning artwork here.
Information Resources
Notice of Public Hearing to Increase Trolley Fares
The Board of Directors of Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM to receive public input regarding a proposed increase of trolley fares. The hearing will be held at Spring Lake Township, 101 S Buchanan Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456.
Any person wishing to present testimony related to the proposed trolley fare increase may appear and be heard or may submit written comments to Harbor Transit, 440 North Ferry Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417, email; customerservice@harbortransit.org or on the website; harbortransit.org for inclusion in the official record of the hearing.
Written comments will be received until 5:30 PM the day before of the hearing, Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the following address:
Harbor Transit, 440 North Ferry Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417
The proposed trolley fare increase will become effective May 1, 2025.
| Harbor Transit Trolley Passenger Fares – Deviated Route | Proposed unlimited daily fare |
| 19-59 years old | $2.00 |
| 18 years & under, 60 years & older | $1.00 |
| Persons with a disability – Federal Definition | $1.00 |
| Children under 2 years | Free |
| Lakeshore Trolley season is the day after Memorial Day through Labor Day. |
Notice of Electronic Payment Processing Service Fee
Beginning on October 1, 2024, Harbor Transit riders purchasing ride credits with a credit/debit card will incur a small service fee charged by a third party electronic payment processing company.
Currently, riders can purchase ride credits with a credit or debit card through the Lakeshore Go app, through Harbor Transit’s website at www.harbortransit.org/fares, or in person at our facility with a card, cash, or check. A service fee is charged for each electronic payment transaction, and will be charged automatically. Riders do not have to perform any additional actions when purchasing ride credits.
The service fees are as follows:
- In-Person Payment with a Credit/Debit card = 2.95% + $0.50 service fee per transaction
- Online Payment or Lakeshore Go Payment with a Credit/Debit card = 2.9% + $0.30 service fee per transaction
The good news is, there are several ways that riders can reduce electronic payment service fee charges:
- Purchase a Monthly Pass if you are a frequent rider.
- Purchase a “Bundle” of ride credits (they come in the amounts of $9, $18, or $27), or purchase your ride credits in bulk for any other amount of your choosing.
- Pay with cash or a check at our facility at 440 N Ferry Street to avoid incurring any fees at all. Your ride to and from Harbor Transit to add ride credits to your account will be free.
For convenience. For cost savings.
Ride with Harbor Transit!
With a fleet of 29 accessible buses, Harbor Transit is committed to providing affordable and convenient transportation to all of our Tri-Cities residents. Since 1975, we’ve provided transportation for thousands of passengers going to work, school, medical appointments, and other important destinations.
Providing quality public transportation service since 1975
Since our start in 1975, Harbor Transit has grown from a small “Dial-A-Ride” service into a public transit authority that serves community members in the City of Ferrysburg, City of Grand Haven, Grand Haven Township, Village of Spring Lake, and Spring Lake Township, and transports more than 250,000 riders a year. We’re dedicated to keeping up our legacy of exceptional, convenient community transportation.