As a progressive transit agency, South Bend Public Transportation Corporation (Transpo) operates from a LEED Platinum facility, the first of its kind, and will be introducing new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses in 2014. To improve reliability and efficiency, Transpo will also be converting to a designated bus stop system. Transpo provides a vital service connecting the community to employment, healthcare, educational and entertainment opportunities. In addition, Transpo has invested over $70 million into the local economy through Federal and State funding programs. Transpo's mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and comfortable transportation services in a manner that utilizes the efforts of our professional team, achieves a high standard of quality, delivers service using cost-effective approaches and meets our commitment to both our customer's needs and the environment. Transpo provides over 2.5 million fixed route and 50,000 paratransit passenger trips a year.