Lakes Region Explorer 2020 Schedule & Route Updates

The Lakes Region Explorer is now officially stopping at the Bridgton Hospital after the schedule departure time from the Bridgton Community Center, and doing a one-way loop through Downtown Bridgton via Main St. and South High St.

Beginning this year there is a new bus on the road! Seasonal summer service will be provided each Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day – each Saturday there will be three (3) round-trip rides beginning with an 8:30 a.m. departure from Bridgton and with a last trip leaving Portland at 4:20 p.m.

Rates:
$3 – ONE WAY TRIP
$2 – STUDENTS (w/ID)
$2 – SENIORS (65+)
$2 – PEOPLE w/DISABILITIES
$25 – 10-RIDE PASS
$50 – MONTHLY PASS
Children 5 & under free (w/ fare paying adult)

More information, including a revised brochure with schedule, rates and route is available on the Town of Bridgton website: https://bridgtonmaine.org/public-transportation/ and the RTP website: http://rtprides.org/lakes-region-explorer/

SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL

TOWN OF BRIDGTON

PUBLIC NOTICE

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RE: SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL

Due to unforeseen equipment issues, the Town of Bridgton is hereby notifying residents and business owners that the sidewalks may not be maintained during and immediately after the upcoming snow storms.

The Public Works Department will make every reasonable effort to maintain the sidewalks on Main Street from Pondicherry Square to Main Hill/Gage Street.

We thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation – this has been an exceptionally challenging winter for both our Public Works Department crew and the equipment they depend on to maintain public roadways and sidewalks.

Press Herald: Investments in Public Transportation Strengthen the Region

Great piece by the Portland Press Herald on the growing public transportation network throughout the Southern Maine region, including a mention of Bridgton’s own Lakes Region Explorer. Read the full article here: http://www.pressherald.com/2017/08/19/maine-voices-new-investments-in-public-transportation-strengthen-the-region/