What this tracks
This dataset shows all bus routes operated by the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA), including their names and identifiers.
Why it matters to you
Knowing MATA’s exact route names and numbers helps you verify if a bus serves your neighborhood before waiting at a stop. For example, if you’re considering an apartment near Brooks Road, this data confirms whether route 30 runs there. Small businesses can also check which routes pass their storefront to gauge customer accessibility via public transit.
How to read this data
route_long — The primary street the route follows (e.g., “BROOKS”).
Name — The full displayed route name and direction (e.g., “30 BROOKS EB” for eastbound).
route_id — The route number used on schedules and bus signs (e.g., “30”).
Try it yourself
Look up your nearest cross-street in the dataset to see if a MATA route serves it—for example, search for “BROOKS” to confirm route 30’s path.