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In The News
Self-driving rural transit service expands to new cities
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (Northern News Now) – GoMARTI, or Minnesota Advanced Rural Transit Innovation, is shifting things into high gear to reach more of Itasca County. They started in 2022...
On-demand transportation service links Grand Rapids to rural and tribal communities
“We are proving that innovative mobility isn’t just for big cities. It’s a vital tool for fostering independence, connection, and economic opportunity right here in northern Minnesota,” she added. The...
Mobility Mania and Judy Garland Museum attempt world record
As the Itasca Orchestra played “Over the Rainbow,” lions and wizards and Dorothys began to dance around the Yanmar Arena outdoor pavilion as they attempted to set a Guinness World...
BBC StoryWorks: Technology’s Golden Age
The autonomous vehicles connecting hard-to-reach communities. Myrna has never been held back by only having “one thumb that works” as a result of an accident which left her quadriplegic. She...
People With Disabilities Hope Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Independence
Unlike many smaller towns, Grand Rapids has public buses and a taxi service. But Peterson said those options don’t always work well, especially for people with disabilities. The autonomous vehicle...
Service Deployment Case Study: goMARTI in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Read our case study about our service deployment in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. This service provides accessible, on-demand transportation in a rural community and connects aging and limited-mobility residents to local...
Blogs
Beyond the City Limits: Why Rural Innovation is the True Test of Future Mobility
As transportation leaders, we spend a great deal of our time looking toward the future. We discuss smart cities, automated vehicles, and interconnected transit webs. However, in our race to...
Unlock Your Independence: A Gentle Guide to goMARTI Micro Transit
As we journey through life, maintaining our independence and staying connected with our community becomes increasingly important. Getting around to appointments, social gatherings, errands, and simply enjoying the sights and...
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On the Road Ahead
We’re always working to grow and refine the goMARTI service.
- Recently expanded to cover approximately 20 square miles with 150+ stops
- Added new hybrid and electric vehicles to the fleet
- Ongoing research into winter performance and rural roadway technology
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