Howard Transit
Howard Transit was the primary public transit system in Howard County, Maryland, which grew from the former ColumBus bus system in Columbia, Maryland. First Transit replaced Veolia Transport as the operating company in July 2007.
Howard Transit was replaced by the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland in 2014.
History
In 1975, the Howard County Council announced plans to create a subsidized bus system for Columbia. Councilmembers Ruth Keeton and Virginia Thomas introduced legislation for Howard County to manage public transportation with a nine-member board.Routes
Howard Transit operated eight routes designated by colors to various parts of Howard County and surrounding areas:| Route | Terminus | Major Corridor | Connections | Transfers |
| Brown Route |
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| Green Route | ||||
| Gold Route | ||||
| Orange Route | ||||
| Purple Route | ||||
| Red Route | ||||
| Silver Route | ||||
| Yellow Route |
- Transfers:
- *Blue Line = Baltimore Light Rail
- *CRT = Connect-a-Ride
- *HT = Howard Transit
- *MARC = Maryland Area Regional Commuter
- *Metrobus = Metrobus
- *MTA = Maryland Transit Administration or MTA Maryland
- All routes except Purple Route have connection to the Mall in Columbia. The Purple Route meets the Gold and Silver Routes at the Maryland Food Center. The Red, Silver, and Brown Routes all meet at Snowden Square shopping center in east Columbia.
Defunct routes
- Blue Route -- traveled from Clarksville to the Mall in Columbia. Service eliminated as of July 9, 2010.