Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan (MASCOTS)

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan (MASCOTS) is a proposal to grow ridership and improve effectiveness of public transit services offered in the Highway 101 corridor. This is a collaborative project among nine transit and funding agencies, including Marin Transit, to create a more connected, frequent transit network. More information on MASCOTS can be found at www.mascotsplan.org.

Marin Transit MASCOTS Final Service Change Proposal

On December 1, 2025, Marin Transit released a final service change proposal for Marin Transit local bus service in response to the regional changes recommended through the MASCOTS effort for Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District (GGBHTD), and Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART). 

The initial service change proposal shared with the public was revisited after public comments were received and modified to reflect the needs of riders. The final service change proposal is focused on:

  • Increasing legibility of the network along Highway 101 by removing duplicative services, optimizing frequency spacing between routes serving the same stops, and operating consistent stop patterns across all routes.
  • Preserving one seat rides in Southern Marin between Sausalito, the Highway 101 bus pads, and the San Rafael Transit Center.
  • Increasing connections to regional rail (SMART) and regional bus and ferry (GGBHTD) service including San Marin SMART, the San Rafael Transit Center, Larkspur Landing, Strawberry Village, the Marin City Hub, and Sausalito Ferry.
  • Routes 22, 29, and 71 are proposed to have routing changes. Some additional routes are proposed to have schedule changes. 

The Marin Transit Board of Directors approved these service changes on December 1, 2025. Service changes will be implemented in April 2026. 

Share Your Feedback

Thank you for your feedback! The public comment period is now closed. Feedback collected will be used to inform a final proposal which will be presented to the Marin Transit Board of Directors on December 1, 2025 (meeting info can be found at marintransit.org/meetings). 

Information and Resources

MASCOTS Resources

Page last updated 10/22/2025.

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News

Marin Transit MASCOTS Service Change Proposal Approved

On December 1, 2025 the Marin Transit Board of Director’s approved service changes for Marin Transit local bus service in response to the MASCOTS study. 

The final service change proposal was scaled back from previous versions, in response to feedback collected from riders and the community. During the service change development process and formal public comment period, staff held 8 dedicated engagement events to collect feedback. The events were attended by over 150 riders and community members and formal feedback was collected from nearly 60 community members. Thank you to all that attended an event, participated in a focus group, or provided feedback. Your input was essential in the development of the final service change proposal!

The service changes are focused on improving connections for local passengers transferring to regional service and offering new local connections. Routes 22, 29, and 71 will have routing changes. Some additional routes are proposed to have schedule changes.

Rider education efforts will begin in early 2026 and the service changes will be implemented in April 2026.

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Marin Transit MASCOTS Service Change Proposal Released for Public Comment

On October 1, 2025, Marin Transit released a service change proposal for Marin Transit local bus service in response to the regional changes recommended through the Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan (MASCOTS) effort for Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District (GGBHTD), and Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART). 

The service change proposal is focused on improving connections for local passengers transferring to regional service and offering new local connections. Routes impacted by these changes are concentrated in Southern Marin. Routes 17, 22, 29, 36, and 71 are proposed to have routing changes. Some additional routes are proposed to have schedule changes. 

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Please join us at a community open house in July - we want to hear from you!

In July 2025, Marin Transit will host two community open houses in partnership with the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District. 

Come share your thoughts on transit service in your community, and learn more about new initiatives and service changes:

Food will be provided for attendees. Attendees of all ages and abilities are welcome. Activities for kids will be available. Se habla español. 

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