About the Community Connector
The Community Connector is a fixed route public transit system operated by the City of Bangor for the communities of the Greater Bangor Urbanized Area. The Community Connector operates within the urbanized area of the six-member communities. These include Bangor, Brewer, Veazie, Orono, Old Town, and Hampden. The routes are within walking distance of 75% of the population of the six communities. The service area covers 103 miles of roadway (measured one-way only). Community Connector also provides service to the University of Maine as part of the regional service.
The Community Connector provides service system-wide Monday through Saturday. No Sunday service is provided. The basic hours of operation are from 6:15 am to 6:15 pm. The Community Connector has a fleet of 22 transit buses, seven minivans, and two operational trolleys.
Free Fare with your school ID is provided to Eastern Maine Community College, University of Maine, Beal University, and University of Augusta, Bangor. Community Connector also operates the Black Bear Orono Express.
Our base of operation is 475 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401. The City of Bangor has been operating public transportation since December 1972.
Major Arterial Services
- Route 1A - Area of Hampden, Bangor, and Brewer
- Route 2 - Area of Old Town, Orono, Veazie, and Bangor
- Route 15 - Area of Bangor and Brewer
- Route 222 - Area in Bangor
- Route 9 - Area in Brewer