Greater Portland Metro Launches Scarborough Service

October 5, 2026

Media Coverage, Metro News

SCARBOROUGH, ME — Greater Portland Metro cut the ribbon launching the new Route #25 on Friday, October 2 in Scarborough ahead of the first service on Sunday, October 4th. Route #25 connects Portland, South Portland and Scarborough via Veterans Bridge and Main Street. Key stops include the VA clinic on Commercial Street, the MaineHealth campus in Scarborough and the Exit 42 Park-n-Ride lot.

GP Metro Route 25 Ribbon Cutting. Left to right- Glenn Fenton, Greater Portland Metro Executive Director, Linda Cohen, Greater Portland Metro Vice President of the Board, Cory Fellows, Scarborough Town Council, Andre Briere, Maine Turnpike Authority, Dale Doughty, Maine Department of Transportation, Mark Dion, Portland Mayor, Ed Suslovic, Greater Portland Metro Board President, Tom Hall, Scarborough Town Manager

Together with microtransit service (Metro Connect) introduced to Scarborough in late September, this expansion provides safe, reliable transportation and improves regional connectivity. Scarborough Town Council Chair Cory R. Fellows noted that Scarborough residents strongly support expanded transit options and climate solutions. “This Metro pilot is a meaningful step toward both by introducing a convenient alternative to single-passenger vehicles that should relieve traffic congestion and reduce emissions,” Fellows said.

Andre Briere, Executive Director of the Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) emphasized the broader regional impact, noting that supporting transit aligns directly with MTA’s mission to serve evolving travel needs and keep Maine moving safely. “When more people use public transportation, it eases pressure on the road network as a whole,” Briere said. “That improves efficiency on the Turnpike and makes local roads safer as well.”

Route 25 is funded by the Town of Scarborough, with a $3.5 million commitment from the MTA, and federal funding through the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS). “At MaineDOT, we want transportation investments to make a meaningful difference in everyday life, especially for those that need them most,” said Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty. “This launch is an opportunity to keep that purpose front and center as we work with our partners to grow our transportation services and improve the lives of all Maine people.”  

Metro Executive Director Glenn Fenton noted that not only is it serving Scarborough residents, but it is also allowing  passengers from the Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit service area to transfer smoothly to fixed and microtransit Metro services. “With Metro Connect On-Demand Service, transit coverage in Scarborough expands to about 67% of the town,” Fenton added. This connection with Scarborough will not only benefit the people living there, but will expand the travel options for residents throughout South Portland, Portland and beyond who want to do business in this great community, said Linda Cohen, Metro Board Vice President. Cohen noted that “gibe are the dats if doing everything within our own community. We all cross town and city boundaries to shop, run errands and access services.” Service expansion allows more people to stay active, get where they need to go and reduces the number of cars on the road.

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