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MATBUS is
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Bison go anywhere free within
the MATBUS system
On-campus circulators
Near-campus circulators
On-campus evening service
Front - door service to the NDSU
downtown campuses
Heated bus shelters
Real-time bus tracking
kiosks & MATBUSmobile.com
Excellent service to MSUM, M|State,
NDSCS-Fargo and Concordia College
Fast rides to the F-M metro’s most
popular shopping, dining and
entertainment destinations
rider - focused.
reliable.
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matBus route 13
13
GTC, Klai Hall, R.H. Barry Hall
Minard Hall, NDSCS - Fargo, BSA
Memorial Union, Renaissance Hall
Route 13 operates Monday through Saturday
year-round, with the exception of MATBUS holidays.
When you ride MATBUS, you
can legally text and ride.
Riding MATBUS (instead of driving
your own vehicle) can save you
over $10,000 a year.
Think of the spring break that
amount of cash could get you!
matBus route 13U
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Memorial Union, Renaissance Hall
GTC, Klai Hall, R.H. Barry Hall
Niskanen, University & Centennial
Daytime service on Route 13U operates Monday
through Friday during the NDSU academic year,
including finals weeks. Evening service operates
Monday through Saturday year-round.
MATBUS gives over 2.2 million
rides each year. Join the transit
movement and get on board!
matBus route 31
31
Minard Hall, Stevens Hall
Wallman Wellness, Research Park
Fargodome, High Rises, Loftsgard
Route 31 operates Monday through Friday during
the NDSU academic year, including finals weeks.
Thundar rides MATBUS. Do you?
matBus route 32E
32
E
Minard Hall, RDC, Fargodome
University Village, High Rises
Dakota Drive (east portion), CJ/PP
Route 32E operates Monday through Friday during
the NDSU academic year, including finals weeks.
The typical MATBUS rider utilizes,
on average, one-half of the oil
consumed by an automobile user.
Each year, people using public
transportation save the equivalent
of 34 supertankers of oil.
MATBUS operations involve the
utilization of biodiesel fuels and
hybrid diesel-electric buses.
A new MATBUS hybrid bus
costs $650,000 per unit.
matBus route 32W
32
W
Minard Hall, West Port on Dakota
Dakota Creek Lofts, CJ/PP, RDC
Fargodome, Univ. Vill., High Rises
Route 32W operates Monday through Friday during
the NDSU academic year, including finals weeks.
If you’ve never used MATBUS
(or any public transit system),
check out the MATBUS
“How-to-Ride” video on YouTube.
The video will step you through
the easy process of riding the bus
in the Fargo-Moorhead metro.
Make sure to look for the
MATBUS pages on Facebook
and Twitter by
searching for the
keyword “MATBUS.”
MATBUS also has an AreaVoices
blog, which can be accessed
at matbus.com.
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matBus route 33
33
Memorial Union, Klai Hall
R.H. Barry Hall, Univ. Village
Bison Sports Arena, Centennial
Route 33 operates Monday through Friday during
the NDSU academic year, including finals weeks.
matBus route 34
34
Memorial Union, Reed/Johnson
Fargodome, NDSCS-Fargo
Stop-N-Go Center, Niskanen
Route 34 operates Monday through Friday year-round,
with the exception of the state holidays listed above.
Did you know?
Transit has served the
Fargo-Moorhead metro since 1882.
matBus route 35
35
Library, RDC, Fargodome
University Village, High Rises
Wallman Wellness, Crim. Justice & PP
Route 35 operates Monday through Friday evenings
during the NDSU academic year, including finals weeks.
Let us know how we’re doing by
tweeting us @MATBUS.
The following are some tweets
from the Herd @ ND State:
“Riding MATBUS today...
feeling green & I like it.”
“Where in the world would I be
without the MATBUS system?”
“Free rides on all MATBUS routes.
It pays to be an NDSU student!”
“MATBUS has really stepped up their
game with this new hybrid bus.
It makes me feel like I am in a big
city instead of a town of 200,000.”
“First day taking MATBUS to class.
#GoingGreen. #SavingGreen.”
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Legend
Pedestrian Route
North-Bound Bicycle Route
South-Bound Bicycle Route
Roadway
rules of the roaD
Always wear a helmet. People who don’t
wear helmets are 20 times more likely to
die of a head injury if they are involved in an
accident.
Ride on the right side of the road with the
flow of traffic. Ride on a bike path if you
feel safer doing so.
Obey all traffic laws and signs. Running a
stop sign is not only illegal, it is extremely
dangerous.
Be predictable. Ride in a straight line,
and use hand signals at intersections if
you intend to turn.
Be conscious of those around you. Listen
for traffic approaching from behind. Do
not wear headphones; they’re illegal on a
bicycle.
Ride after dark only if you have a headlight
and rear reflector. Be visible, wear lightcolored clothes. Reflective vests and
leg-bands are a good idea.
Stay in control. Don’t carry more people
on your bike than it was designed to carry,
and don’t overload yourself with packages.
Keep at least one hand on your handlebars
at all times.
Don’t hitch a ride on another vehicle.
Hanging onto a motorized vehicle is very
dangerous.
When using a bike path, be courteous to
other users.
Do not use your cell phone while riding
your bicycle. It is extremely dangerous.
tips for riDing a Bike in
the BroaDway area
The City of Fargo has designated the downtown section of
Broadway as Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Zone.
The Zone includes Broadway’s streets & sidewalks
and extends from 6th Avenue North to NP Avenue.
Bicyclists • Ride on the street and obey rules of the road
for vehicles.
• Use appropriate hand signals for turning
and stopping.
• Ride close to the center lane to maximize visibility.
• Wear a helmet.
Motorists • Allow bicyclists to integrate into traffic.
• Drive carefully and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists
and vehicles backing out of parking spaces.
On SiDewalks • Bicyclists must walk their bikes in the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Safety Zone and obey rules for
pedestrians.
• Cross streets only at crosswalks.
• Obey traffic signals.
HanD Signals & Nighttime RiDing
Nighttime Bicycling Safety
• Use a bright headlight.
• Have a red reflector on the
back of your bicycle (better
yet, add a red taillight).
• Wear reflective clothing.
Left Turn
Right Turn
Stop
• Always wear your helmet.
For ADDitional info, visit:
Fargo Traffic Ordinances at the following:
cityoffargo.com => City Info Tab =>
Departments => Auditor =>
Ordinances => Fargo Municipal Code =>
8. Traffic Code
For more information, visit fmmetrocog.org
Enjoy unlimited 30-minute
trips from downtown and
on-campus bike share
stations with your NDSU
student, faculty or staff
membership.
Student? You can enroll in bike share (included in
your student fees) at the following web address:
www.ndsu.edu/sg/bikeshare.
Faculty or staff? Purchase your annual
membership at the following web address:
www.greatridesbikeshare.com/join and use
promo code “BisonBikers” with your ndsu.edu
email to receive $15 off an annual membership.
Downtown's LINKFM
LINK
FM
Moorhead Center Mall, Hjemkomst Center
Fargo City Hall, Plains Art Museum
NDSU Renaissance Hall, GTC, Family Health
LinkFM is a circulator route, operated by
MATBUS, to connect the downtowns of
Fargo and Moorhead
As a fare-free route, LinkFM is the FUN, FAST
and FREE way to get around Downtown!
The route features a continuous loop
beginning and ending at the Moorhead
Center Mall
LinkFM arrives at each stop every 12-15
minutes
LinkFM is highlighted by 10 designated,
signed stops along 1st Avenue and NP/Center
Ave (buses will only stop at designated stops)
Free transfers are allowed onto other
MATBUS routes
Hop on the Link! LinkFM operates Monday
through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
On Saturday, LinkFM runs from 10:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
A different genre of music is featured
daily on LinkFM, and visual art from local
artists can be seen inside the vehicle as well
For more information, visit GoLinkFM.com
MATBUs is your
College connection !
A real benefit of NDSU is the Tri-College system.
It’s only about a 25-minute trip to/from MSUM and
Concordia when you ride MATBUS. The following
are connection times in minutes after the hour:
NDSU - MSUM
via Routes 13 AND 2
Board Route 13 at NDSU Union (Admin. Ave) Transfer at GTC to Route 2
Deboard Route 2, MSUM (11th Street)
:28
:45
:53
:58
:15
:23
MSUM - NDSU
via Routes 2 AND 13
Board Route 2 at MSUM (14th Street)
Transfer at GTC to Route 13
Deboard Route 13 at Minard Hall :03
:15
:32
:33
:45
:02
NDSU - ConcorDia
via Routes 13 AND 1
Board Route 13 at NDSU Union (Admin. Ave)
Transfer at GTC to Route 1
Deboard Route 1 at Concordia (8th Street)
:28
:45
:53
:58
:15
:23
ConcorDia - NDSU
via Routes 1 AND 13
Board Route 1 at Concordia (5th Street)
Transfer at GTC to Route 13
:07
:15
:37
:45
Deboard Route 13 at Minard Hall :32
:02
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