Metro Transit (Madison)

Transportation · Wisconsin · Paid

Madison's public bus system providing 50+ fixed routes and Metro Plus paratransit across Dane County. Fathers can ride with cash fare or the Metro mobile app. Reduced fares available for qualifying seniors, students, and people with disabilities. Apply for reduced fare ID at the Madison Transit Center. Check cityofmadison.com/metro for route maps, schedules, and real-time arrival information. Transfers included with fare; Sunday and holiday service varies.

Contact & Details

Address: 1101 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

Phone: 608-266-4466

Hours: Service hours vary by route

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About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Wisconsin

Wisconsin circuit courts hear family matters in each of its 72 counties, with Family Court Counseling services providing mediation and custody studies. The Bureau of Child Support operates under DCF. Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Kenosha are the largest cities. Legal Action of Wisconsin, Judicare, and the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee cover the state.

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  • Green Bay Metro Transit — Green Bay's public transit system providing fixed-route bus service and paratransit across the Green Bay metro area. Fathers can ride with c
  • Racine Transit (The Bus) — Racine's public transit system operating fixed-route bus and paratransit services within the city of Racine and some surrounding areas. Fath
  • Wisconsin DMV — Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles handling driver's licenses, state ID cards, vehicle registration, title transfers, CDLs, and driver's l
  • Kenosha Area Transit (KAT) — Kenosha's public transit system providing fixed-route bus service and Care-A-Van paratransit in Kenosha County. Fathers can ride with cash f
  • Appleton Transit (Valley Transit) — Public transit serving the Fox Cities including Appleton, Kaukauna, Menasha, Neenah, and surrounding communities with fixed routes, dial-a-r

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.