St. Joseph Transit will start running a new route on Saturdays beginning June 2nd.

The addition of the new #21 South route will double the frequency of bus service to the south side of the city on Saturdays.

The current Saturday service includes Routes #11 through #18 leaving the downtown transit station every two hours on the odd hours, providing outbound bus service for the entire city every other hour (See Map 1 below). Routes #19 East and #20 leave downtown every two hours on the even hours (See Map 2 below).

Beginning on June 2nd, Routes #11 through #18 will stay the same. Routes #19, #20 and the new #21 route will leave downtown on the even hours (See Map 3 below).

According to a press release, #21 South is a combination of the three routes: #16 Industrial Park, #17 Stockyards and #18 King Hill routes. It connect numerous residential areas with the stockyards, south Walmart and downtown. At the downtown transit station, it connects with the #19 East and #20 North routes which go to the mall, the hospital, grocery stores and more.

The new service is made possible with a federal grant that supports improving transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities. Funding for one year has been secured and requires no additional local match from the city.

More information and schedules are available on the transit website stjoetransit.info or by calling (816) 233-6700.