2019 Unmet Public Transit Needs Process
The Fresno Council of Governments, in its role as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency, administers claims for the Transportation Development Act (TDA). 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.
2019 Unmet Transit Needs Report – Final
2018 Unmet Transit Needs Report – Final
Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Unmet Transit Needs Notice of Findings
Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Unmet Transit Needs Notice of Findings
Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Unmet Transit Needs Notice of Findings
Draft documents released in May for review
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency’s Draft 2019-20 Annual Budget has been prepared to reflect the Fresno COG’s Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) for the rural Fresno County area, 2020-2024. The document recommends continuing existing services and capital improvements. This year’s draft budget has been developed to include continued review, comment and action during its 45-day public review period that will culminate on June 27, 2019 with the scheduled FCRTA Board meeting.
Draft Short Range Transit Plan 2020-2024
The Draft Short Range Transit Plan the for Rural Fresno County Area 2020-2024 has been developed by the Fresno COG in cooperation with the Cities of Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Huron, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, Sanger, San Joaquin, Selma and the County of Fresno. The SRTP provides a five (5) year, action oriented program to implement the Public transportation Element of the Regional Transportation Plan and is updated every two (2) years. The SRTP draft document is currently out for 45-day public review period with a proposed adoption of June 27, 2019.
Transit Productivity Evaluation Fiscal Year 2017
This 2017 Annual Productivity Evaluation is conducted to identify, analyze and recommend potential productivity improvements which could lower the operating costs.
Triennial Performance Audits
Fiscal Year 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15
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. Round-trip tickets from Fresno to Yosemite Valley are only $30 ($20 for seniors (62+); children under 12 ride free with a paid adult fare) – and include the park entrance fee! Commuter passes are also available. Visit the links provided below to find out more and plan your next trip to Yosemite utilizing YARTS.
YARTS Schedule via Hwy 41 and Ticket information: YARTS.com
Title VI Programs:
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency – adopted June 26, 2014
Short Range Transit Plans:
City of Fresno-Fresno Area Express (FAX) – View/Download Plan
Rural Fresno County Area Plan (FCRTA) – 2016-2020 Plan FCRTA’s 2015-2016 Budget
Proposed 2018-2022 Short Range Transit Plan for Rural Fresno County Area – 2018-2022 Plan
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
2018 CTSA Draft Budget for 2018-2019
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT):
BRTs are sleek, modern vehicles that look more like a train than a bus. BRT stations are also modern, cool, and comfortable. As the BRT vehice rolls up to the station’s boarding platform, all three double doors of the sixty-foot vehicle open simultaneously to allow fast boarding. BRTs travel a defined route in designated lanes created for them so the vehicle can travel the route as quickly as possible. Stops are infrequent and swift. Interested?
Fresno Bus Rapid Transit Video on Vimeo
BRT Neighborhood Meetings April 1st, 2nd, and 8th
Fresno Bus Rapid Transit Master Plan 2008
Brochure- BRT: Elements, Performance, Benefits
Fresno BRT Background Information
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
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.nelsonnygard.com/articles.htm – Nelson/Nygaard Transit Articles
http://www.monorails.org/index.html – Monorail information
http://www.gobrt.org/BRTFlyer.pdf – Bus Rapid Transit
http://faculty.washington.edu/~jbs/itrans/ – Innovative Transportation Technologies
http://www.skywebexpress.com – Skyweb Express
http://www.atsltd.co.uk – ULTRA Urban Light Transport
http://www.calmaglev.org – The California MAGLEV Alliance
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