BACTS is the Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System. It is the organization designated by federal and Maine state government to carry out transportation planning in the Greater Bangor urbanized area. 

What is the area covered?
The BACTS area includes Bangor, Brewer,Veazie, and major portions of Hampden, Orono,  Old Town, Milford, Bradley,Eddington, Orrington and Penobscot Indian Nation. (see map)

What does BACTS do?
BACTS evaluates and approves proposed transportation improvement projects and facilitates communication between its member communities and state and federal transportation agencies. It provides opportunities for public participation in transportation planning, and funding decisions. It also sponsors and conducts studies to assist in the transportation planning process. 
 
Who Runs BACTS?
BACTS is governed by a policy committee and a technical committee. The members of these committees are drawn from municipal officials (both elected and appointed) of the member cities and towns, a member from Maine Department of Transportation, Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration.   In addition there are non-voting members on the policy committee representing the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Transportation Subcommittee. There is a staff of three; a director, a transportation planner, and a technician, with offices at 40 Harlow Street in Bangor.