It is the policy and practice of Clinton Area Transit System (“Clinton Transit”) to provide accessible, open-door, curb-to-curb or origin to destination service for all persons in Clinton County, Michigan; so long as the passenger can reasonably adhere to Clinton Transit standards that will ensure safe, peaceful, and comfortable transportation for everyone.

Safety Standards:

The following is prohibited on ALL Clinton Transit vehicles. Violations of Clinton Transit’s safety standards may include, but are not limited to, the immediate removal of an individual from the vehicle, suspension of services, permanent termination of services, arrest, and prosecution.

Eating, drinking or open beverage containers aboard Clinton Transit vehicles, except for medical reasons.

Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vape pens, is not allowed on Clinton Transit vehicles.

Consumption of alcohol or the possession of illegal substances.

Weapons of any kind (except lawfully carried firearms), or possession of any hazardous, flammable, combustible, explosive, or corrosive material or items.

Disorderly, loud or disruptive behavior, including, but not limited to:

• Obscene, threatening, inciting or insulting language or gestures.
• Running, yelling or throwing of objects.
• Hands, arms or objects outside the vehicle.
• Spitting, littering, vandalism or graffiti.
• Fighting, mock fighting or roughhousing.
• Kneeling, standing or lying down on the seats is not permitted on Clinton Transit vehicles. Passengers must remain seated whenever the vehicle is in motion.
• Loud or disruptive use of cell phones or other devices.
• Any action that may interfere with or disrupt the safe operation of the Clinton Transit vehicle.

Panhandling, soliciting, harassing, or intimidating any person.

Lack of proper attire or hygiene. All passengers must wear shirt and shoes. All passengers must maintain an acceptable standard of hygiene. Passengers shall be reasonably clean and free from extreme or unpleasant orders.

Tampering or intentional damage of Clinton Transit vehicles or property. Passengers will be subject to termination of services and criminal prosecution.

Leaking bags of cans/bottles or containers are not allowed on Clinton Transit vehicles.

Verbal abuse or physical assaults to other passengers, Clinton Transit Drivers or any Clinton Transit staff will not be tolerated.

Objects, such as packages or shopping carts/wagons, cannot be in the aisle to avoid the obstruction or tripping hazard of persons boarding or existing the vehicle or in the event of an emergency evacuation of the vehicle.

Clinton Transit is not responsible for lost or stolen items, or items damaged during the normal performance of transporting passengers. Lost and found items may be claimed at our main office during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Unclaimed items will be discarded after ten (10) days.

It is the policy and practice of Clinton Transit, its management, and employees, to make every reasonable attempt to provide and maintain service. However, in inclement weather or road conditions Clinton Transit management reserves the right to limit or decline service requests.