About

The Interurban Trolley provides public transit services in Elkhart and Goshen, Indiana. Since 1999, the Michiana Area Council of Governments has administered what has become a five-route system, plus a complementary paratransit service called Interurban Trolley Access.

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The Trolley provides easy, affordable public transit along the corridors connecting Elkhart and Goshen residents and visitors to its major points of commerce between the two cities. The Trolley also provides a viable connection to the South Bend and Mishawaka areas via transfer point with Transpo; providing greater access and quality of life for the Michiana region.

  • The Michiana Area Council of Governments agrees to operate the Interurban Trolley and ADA Access Services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

    The Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights is responsible for monitoring FTA recipients' DBE programs and ensuring their compliance with DOT's DBE regulations. The Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) is responsible for administering the federally mandated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for the Interurban Trolley. The DBE Program seeks to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts in the Department's transit financial assistance programs and to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts.

    DBE Goal Determination

    MACOG's overall DBE goal for the period of 2025-2028 is 0%. Every three years the DBE goal will be updated for all federally assisted contract expenditures. The proposed overall DBE goal is calculated using a methodology approved by the FTA that considers the availability of ready, willing, and able DBE firms to perform the work required on projects/contracts MACOG's expects to award during that period, as compared to the overall availability of firms to perform such work. The Policy Statement can be found here. MACOG has agreed to comply with 49 CFR Part 26 as part of its DBE Program. MACOG utilizes the States UCP as its certifying agency. Interested in becoming a certified DBE go to the INDOT website for additional information. For a list of current certified DBE's go to the Indiana DBE Directory.MACOG requests that any qualified DBE firm that may be able to supply transit parts, supplies, or services submit a summary of service, brochure, catalog, and/or letter of interest stipulating qualifications in the area of service to:

    MACOG
    Attention: DBE Program
    227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
    1120 County-City Building
    South Bend, IN 46601

    For further information or guidance, please contact MACOG’s  Disadvantage Business Enterprise Liaison Office (DBELO) at 574-287-1829 or macogdir@macog.com attention “DBE Program”

  • Reasonable Modifications

    The Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) overseeing the Interurban Trolley provides reasonable modifications to individuals with disabilities by making changes to policies, practices, and procedures if needed by an individual with a disability to enable him or her to participate in Interurban Trolley services subject to several exceptions. These exceptions include when the modification would cause a direct threat to the health or safety of others, would result in a fundamental alteration of the service, would not actually be necessary in order for the individual with a disability to access Interurban Trolley service or would result in an undue financial or administrative burden.

    To request a Reasonable Modification please contact MACOG at 574-674-8894 between the weekday hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, by email to macogdir@macog.com, or by mail to

    MACOG
    Attention: ADA Reasonable Modification
    227 West Jefferson Blvd
    1120 City-County Building
    South Bend, IN 46601

    Filing an ADA Complaint
    The Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) agrees to operate the Interurban Trolley in full compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

    To file an ADA Complaint please contact MACOG at 574-674-8894 between the weekday hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, by email to macogdir@macog.com, or by mail to

    MACOG
    Attention: ADA Compliance Officer
    227 West Jefferson Blvd
    1120 City-County Building
    South Bend, IN 46601