Social Service Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC)
The Fresno COG Policy Board established its Social Service Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) in 1988 to review transit issues with emphasis on annually identifying transit needs within Fresno County. Transit needs include those of transit-dependent and transit-disadvantaged persons, including the elderly, disabled and persons of limited means. This Advisory Council is consistent with State law (SB 498, Chapter 673, 1987), which mandates both the purpose and minimum membership of this body. All SSTAC meetings are open to the public.
The Unmet Public Transit Needs Assessment
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Fresno COG must determine the amount of TDA funds available from the TDA Local Transportation Fund (LTF) for allocation to local agencies within Fresno County. Allocations are made in four categories: Bicycle and pedestrian facilities, social service transportation, regional transportation planning, and public transportation. In certain cases, funding from the public transportation category can be applied to local streets and roads in individual jurisdictions if a finding has been made that there are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet within the jurisdiction; however, public transit must be given priority. As a result, prior to allocating LTF funds for any use other than public transit in the public transportation category, the Fresno COG must identify any unmet public transit needs that may exist in Fresno County that are reasonable to meet. The Unmet Transit Needs Assessment process is conducted to identify any unmet transit needs and make any related findings. Learn more
Fresno County Mobility Hub Feasibility Study
Mobility hubs offer a safe, comfortable, convenient, and accessible space to seamlessly transfer across different travel modes. The plan will identify four locations within the County: two in the urbanized region and two in rural areas. Each location will be designed to have clean energy components, promote transit, and have amenities best suited for the location.
Fresno COG and local transit agency partners, the City of Fresno’s Department of Transportation (Fresno Area Express/FAX), the City of Clovis (Clovis Transit), and the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA), are developing a mobility hub feasibility study, and are currently looking for innovative ways to improve transportation for everyone who lives and travels throughout Fresno County. As part of this work, are seeking your feedback on the potential locations and amenities for future regional mobility hub sites – including two in rural communities and two in the urbanized region. This study explores how potential mobility hubs could offer a safe, comfortable, convenient, and accessible space to help people seamlessly transfer across different travel modes. More information: https://publicinput.com/e1736
Regional Microtransit Feasibility Study
In December 2022, the Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) commissioned a county-wide study to evaluate the feasibility of introducing microtransit service. Many Fresno County residents live and work beyond walking distance of a bus stop. Likewise, many of the communities least well-served by public transit are also among the most socioeconomically disadvantaged. Low densities and car-oriented development patterns pose major challenges for extending cost-effective and sustainable transit using traditional, fixed-route bus service. Given the COG’s strategic planning and advisory role, it has a strong interest in coordinating between the county’s transit agencies to improve transit service throughout the region. The Study’s main objectives were to evaluate the current public transit and demographic landscape of the County to determine key areas of improvement, explore the feasibility of implement microtransit in the County, and to engage with local community members to increase local understanding of microtransit and to gather input on potential solutions.
Regional Microtransit Feasibility Study
Transit Productivity Evaluations
This Transit Productivity Evaluation process is conducted to identify, analyze and recommend potential productivity improvements which could lower the operating costs.
2022 Transit Productivity Evaluation
Triennial Performance Audit
FY 2018/19 – FY 2020/21
Clovis Transit Services
Fresno Area Express
Fresno Council of Governments
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
FY 2015/16 – FY 2017/18
Clovis Transit Services
Fresno Area Express
Fresno Council of Governments
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
Regional Long-Range Transit Plan
The Fresno County Regional Long–Range Transit Plan will provide guidance for the future investment in the public transportation system in Fresno County. The Plan will detail how to provide and preserve a sustainable, safe, integrated and efficient transit system which will enhance Fresno’s economy and livability. more…
YARTS – Public Transit to Yosemite: Seasonal service
YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System) is public transit in the Yosemite region, with buses entering Yosemite Valley from Fresno, Merced, Mammoth Lakes, and Sonora—as well as many different towns along the way. Visit the link provided below to find out more and plan your next trip to Yosemite utilizing YARTS. YARTS.com
Title VI Programs
Fresno Area Express Title VI Report – 2022
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency – adopted June 26, 2014
Short Range Transit Plans
Fresno Clovis Metropolitan Area (FCMA) – Fresno Area Express (FAX) and Clovis Transit
FCMA Short-Range Transit Plan 2026-2030
FCMA Short-Range Transit Plan 2024-2028
Rural Fresno County Area Plan (Fresno County Rural Transit Agency)
FCRTA Short Range Transit Plan 2026-2030
FCRTA Short Range Transit Plan 2022-2026
FAX FCRTA Consolidated Transportation Service Agency
2025-2026 FAX FCRTA Operations Program and Budget
2024-2025 FAX FCRTA Operations Program and Budget
2023-2024 FAX FCRTA Operations Program and Budget
2021-2022 FAX FCRTA Operations Program and Budget
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Transit Systems, Consolidated Transportation Service Agency
2018-2019 Fresno County EOC Operations Program and Budget
Clovis Urban Area Consolidated Transportation Service Agency
2025-2026 Clovis CTSA Operations Program and Budget
2024-2025 Clovis CTSA Operations Program and Budget
2023-2024 Clovis CTSA Operations Program and Budget
2021-2022 Clovis CTSA Operations Program and Budget
2018 CTSA Draft Budget for 2018-2019
Public Transportation Infrastructure Study
Following the planning process established during the San Joaquin Blueprint Study, Fresno COG’s Public Transportation Infrastructure Study (PTIS) began in earnest at the end of 2008 in an effort to identify strategies for transportation investments and land use policies that would result in measurable reductions in vehicle miles travelled (VMT) and improve mobility choices for greater Fresno County residents. The PTIS Study makes recommendations for investments, the timing of those investments, and funding sources augmenting Measure C sales tax revenue to pay for them. In addition, the PTIS study makes policy recommendations that will be important to be adopted by City and County elected officials and planning administrators in order to shape future growth in such a way that it supports the transit investments.
Fresno County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan
Fresno County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan – 2023
Fresno County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan – 2015
Other Transit-Related Plans and Publications
- Fresno Downtown Transportation and Infrastructure Study – Final
- Fresno Bus Rapid Transit Master Plan v2 – Draft
- Short Range Transit Plan
- City of Fresno Green Strategy
- City of Fresno Activity Center Scope of Work
- Metro Rural Loop Master City-County Tour Packet
- 2005-2009 SJVGRS Phase III Executive Summary
Web Links
http://www.lrta.org – Light Rail Page
http://www.skytran.net – Personal Rapid Transit
http://www.monorails.org/index.html – Monorail information
http://www.gobrt.org – Bus Rapid Transit
http://www.skywebexpress.com – Skyweb Express
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