Contact Info
ADVERTISE ON MCAT
Advertising on MCAT buses and trolleys can help you reach a diverse buying audience in a captive environment.
FIXED ROUTE
There are 10 fixed routes serving the urban part of Manatee County. Buses operate six days per week from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Printed interior ad space is offered on MCAT fixed route buses. Discounts are offered for fleet-wide purchases and annual contracts. See the rate card listed below.
GETTING STARTED
A Manatee County Advertising Agreement must be in place prior to the posting of any advertisements in MCAT transit vehicles. Conditions apply. For detailed information call (941) 747-8621.
TRANSIT ADVERTISING AND RATES
INTERIOR TRANSIT BUS ADVERTISING RATE
Transit Buses
Size 11”x17” Monthly contract $375/month annual contract $3375/year
Size 11”x36” monthly contract $468.75/month annual contract $4500/year
*Rates are based on purchasing ad space for the entire fixed-route fleet with all applicable discounts included in price. Creative and production costs are the responsibility of the advertiser. Ads need to be landscape oriented and printed on .030 inch or 1mm thickness polystyrene or PVC material.
A Manatee County Advertising Agreement must be in place prior to the posting of any advertisements in MCAT transit vehicles. Conditions apply.
For detailed information e-mail Christine Chapman at christine.chapman@mymanatee.org or call (941) 708-7439.
TROLLEY ADVERTISING PROGRAM
The trolley advertising program is managed through the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. For more information about advertising on the Trolley, please contact:
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
terri@amichamber.org
www.amichamber.org
5313 Gulf Drive N
Holmes Beach 34217 941-778-1541
ARTWORK REQUIRMENTS
11” h X 36” wide 11” h X 17” wide
Printed Size
We accept two sizes of finished artwork, 11” h x 36” wide or 11” h x 17” wide, and must be landscape oriented. All finished artwork must be these exact sizes to be positioned in our bus advertising slots.
Substrate Materials
The printed artwork must be on .030 polystyrene or PVC material so that the artwork is secure in the bus advertising slots.
Shipping Requirements Signs
Must Be Delivered To:
Manatee County Area Transit Attn: Christine Chapman 2411 Tallevast Road Sarasota FL 34243
Signs must be received by MCAT no later than two business days prior to the start of the advertising campaign.
Service Output:
Hours Available: 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Eligibility: Business located within Manatee County.
Service Operators
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
Hours Available
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Holmes Beach, FL 34217