Metro Area Public Transit System
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| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Service area | Joplin Metropolitan Area |
| Service type | Bus service, Paratransit, and Demand-responsive transit |
| Routes | 3 |
| Website | https://www.joplinmo.org/365/Public-Transportation |
The Metro Area Public Transit System, also known as MAPS is a public transport service run by The City of Joplin, Missouri offering fixed-route bus service and demand-responsive transport.
Services
[edit | edit source]Sunshine Lamp Trolley
[edit | edit source]The Sunshine Lamp Trolley was launched on July 30, 2007 with a singular route.[1] By 2009, it had expanded to the 3 routes seen today.[2]
| Name | Color |
|---|---|
| West Route | Red |
| South Route | Green |
| Blue Route | Blue |
Suspensions
[edit | edit source]On March 18, 2020, Trolley service was briefly suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
On November 23, 2022, Trolley service was suspended due to a driver shortage.[4] On February 3, 2025, The Sunshine Lamp Trolley had resumed service at full levels. [5][6][7]
During both of these suspensions, MAPS was unaffected.
MAPS Transit
[edit | edit source]MAPS Transit begain in 1997 and provides door to door service within Joplin's greater metropolitan area.[2]
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