New STARS Service Changes Began October 5

Service updates took effect on several STARS routes on Monday, October 5, 2026.

STARS updated routes and service to make connections simpler, improve access to important destinations and better match service with the needs of the community.

The changes followed a public input process conducted in spring 2026. STARS used community feedback to help shape the updates and worked to minimize impacts on riders.

What changed?

Effective October 5:

• Routes 2 and 4 combined and now operate as Route 4

• Routes 3 and 11 combined and now operate as Route 3

• Route 8 had a stop change

• New stops were added at several community destinations

• Delta Direct added a stop at Delta Downtown

• Saginaw Community Food Club & Kitchen is now served by Routes 7 and 8

Use the sections below to learn more about each change.

Route 2 + Route 4 → Route 4

One route, all service hours

Previously, Routes 2 and 4 operated separately during peak service hours and combined during other service hours.

As of October 5, they now operate as one combined route during all hours of service.

The combined route is called Route 4 and uses the Blue Knight icon.

Service by request

Service to the following destinations is available by request:

• Washington / Outer Drive

Amazon / FedEx

 

Route 3 + Route 11 → Route 3

One route, all service hours

Routes 3 and 11 combined into one route on October 5.

The combined route now operates during all hours of service and is called Route 3.

Route 3 uses the rainbow beans bunny icon, inspired by Old Town Saginaw’s Shine Bright silo mural.

Areas served by the updated Route 3

The updated route includes changes in the:

• Michigan Avenue area

• Center Street area

• Gratiot Avenue area

• Superior Street area

• Maine Avenue area

• Old Town area

A new stop near Camelot Apartments at Draper Drive and Center Street was also added. This stop was specifically requested during the spring public input process.

Other Changes

STARS added stops to improve access to schools, community resources and residential services.

Bridgeport High School

A new stop was added at Bridgeport High School on Route 5.

Houghton Jones Community Center

A new stop was also added at Houghton Jones Community Center.

Route 8 Stop Change

The Howard / Hoyt stop was moved to Sheridan / Hoyt.

The new location provides improved access to Hearth Home.

Delta Direct

Delta Direct added a new stop at Delta Downtown.

There were no changes to the printed Delta Direct timetable as part of this update.

Saginaw Community Food Club & Kitchen

As of October 5, Saginaw Community Food Club & Kitchen is served by:

• Route 7

• Route 8