City of Santa Maria

Have any questions or concerns? Contact us at (805) 925-0951 ext. 2225 or email us at [email protected] #SantaMariaAreaTransit #contactus

SMAT has begun restoring transit service to pre-pandemic levels! All routes have an additional trip at the start of the day in the morning. Routes 2 & 3 frequency is restored to twice hourly. Fare collection resumed July 1, 2021. Route 8 now extends to Crossroads Shopping Center on South Bradley Road! ... Full weekday service is expected to resume on August 8, 2021. Please continue to check the SMAT website for updates and/or changes to the schedule. Schedules can be picked up at the Transit Center, on the buses, and at pass sales outlets. If you have questions, please call SMAT Dispatch at (805) 928-5624. #SantaMariaAreaTransit #SMATIsHereForYou #SMATIsBack

SMAT has FREE Wi-Fi! Have you tried shopping online and taking SMAT to pick up your order? Maybe you can try it out this week! #SantaMariaAreaTransit #FreeWiFi

Route 8 now serves the Crossroads Shopping Center on South Bradley Road! A key destination for western Santa Maria and Tanglewood residents, riders will no longer need to transfer to Route 7 to access the popular shopping center. To learn more about schedules and individual route times, be sure to visit www.rideSMAT.com. #SantaMariaAreaTransit #SMATIsHereForYou

Happy Independence Day from SMAT! Please remember that SMAT is closed for the holiday and there is no transit service today. #SantaMariaAreaTransit #IndependenceDay

Riders, just a reminder that SMAT will be closed tomorrow for Independence Day and there will be no transit service. Please enjoy the holiday responsibly! #SantaMariaAreaTransit #IndependenceDay

Rider Alert: SMAT will be closed for Independence Day on July 4. #SantaMariaAreaTransit #IndependenceDay

Fireworks aren’t fun for everyone. Companion animals can become easily scared from the loud noises of fireworks and are more likely to run away. Register your pet’s microchip today at 24PetWatch.com. #SMAT #SantaMariaAreaTransit #IndependenceDay

Route 8 is officially extended to include the Crossroads Shopping Center on South Bradley Road! The extension will travel along Betteravia Road to South Bradley Road, then return to the route via Crossroads Lane. The existing bus stop on South Bradley Road, at Southside Parkway, will provide access to the Crossroads Shopping Center. Visit www.rideSMAT.com to view published schedules. #SantaMariaAreaTransit #SMATIsHereForYou

Safe and Sane fireworks are on sale at 23 City-approved booths until 11:00 p.m. on July 4. They may be used ONLY from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the July 4. @SMPDHQ is doing its best to enforce violations. Be respectful. #SMAT #SantaMariaAreaTransit #IndependenceDay

Welcome back, SMAT riders! Just a friendly reminder that face masks are still required on public transit per Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mandates. SMAT is continuing to follow COVID-19 protocols by ensuring the bus fleet is sanitized nightly. We use disinfectant on all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, stanchions, seat back handles, grab bars, fareboxes, and driver areas. #SantaMariaAreaTransit #SMATIsHereForYou

Today is the day! Routes 2 & 3 will be restored to twice hourly, and all routes will have an additional run at the start of the day. Drivers will be collecting fares, so be sure you have the correct change or your pass ready to board. #SantaMariaAreaTransit #SMATIsHereForYou

SMAT riders, please remember that per Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mandates, masks are still required on all mass transit, including SMAT. Thank you for wearing your mask on SMAT! #SantaMariaAreaTransit #HereForYou

All SMAT buses are equipped with bike racks designed to transport two bicycles at a time. Additional bikes may be securely stowed inside the bus if space is available. Also make sure to notify the driver when getting off to safely unload your bike and travel onto your next destination! #SantaMariaAreaTransit

On this day in 1879, Thomas Edison invented the incandescent electric lamp. The glowing carbonized thread lasted for about fourteen hours.

Join us at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, at https://facebook.com/smrecandparks/ to hear answers about COVID-19 for the Santa Maria community. You may email your question(s) to the City's Public Information Manager at [email protected].

Did you know you can take SMAT routes 2, 5, and 6 to get to the Target on Betteravia? Check out the schedules on our website here: https://www.cityofsantamaria.org//public-transit-services- #SantaMariaAreaTransit

SMAT is sanitizing buses nightly and using disinfectant on all high-touch surfaces such as door handles and the handles on the back of seats. SMAT has hand sanitizer stations on buses and is providing free fares to help stop the spread of germs while on board. #StaySafe #SantaMariaAreaTransit

Are you an ADA- eligible individual looking to use SMAT’s ADA service? All you have to do is: Register with SMAT by contacting our offices to request an application, which must be completed by the applicant’s healthcare professional. Applications are available at the SMAT Office located at 1303 Fairway Drive in Santa Maria and are available on our website www.ridesmat.com. Call 805-928-5624 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to schedule a ride. Reservations can be made up to 14 days in advance and can be made for next-day service.

U.S. Department of Transportation was created on this day in 1966. This paved the way to help grow public transportation services like SMAT. #SantaMariaAreaTransit

Sneezing and coughing into your elbow is good practice when you are healthy and riding SMAT for essential travel. If you are sick, please stay home, but we understand even healthy folks sneeze now and then. #SantaMariaAreaTransit

On this day in 1984, the first American Woman walked in Space! Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan undertook a 3.5-hour long space walk with fellow astronaut David Leestma while on the Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-41-G. STS-41-G was the first flight mission to carry two women astronauts - Kathryn Sullivan and Sally Ride.

Riders, please practice social distancing when traveling on SMAT and the Breeze Bus for essential needs such as work, supply shopping, and medical appointments! We have blocked off seats to help keep you healthy and extended free fares through October. #SMAT #Breezebus #SocialDistancing

With the weekend approaching, Roy Dugger of the City of Santa Maria Fire Department reminds everyone to stay vigilant about stopping the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay the course by avoiding BBQs and parties. Wear those masks. Keep your family safe. https://youtu.be/L336e5y8ipA

Did you know you can take Route 7 to get to the Walmart on Bradley Road for all your shopping needs? Hop on! #SantaMariaAreaTransit

Today is the last day to participate in the Virtual Open House for the City of Santa Maria's transit plan. There is still time to learn about transit service recommendations the City is considering and give your input about alternatives that make the most sense to you. Visit www.SmatOpenHouse.com today! #VirtualOpenHouse #CityofSantaMaria #SafetyFirst #SMAT #Lastday