Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA)

Project Highlights

Here are some of Measure C’s biggest projects with the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency so far!

Enhanced Fares for Seniors, Veterans, and Disabled Individuals

Project Description

There is no fare for seniors, disabled and veterans on the demand response intra-city routes. FCRTA uses Measure C for these fares.

Project Photos

A group of seniors posing for a photo outside a bus. The bus is funded by the Fresno County Rural Public Transit Agency.
A FCRTA employee is pictured helping a woman with a walker exit a bus using a ramp.

Operations and Maintenance Facility

Project Description

FCRTA is building a new operations and maintenance facility. This project has federal and state funding, and Measure C provided the matching funds. The project is estimated to be completed April 2025.

Biola Microtransit Project

Project Description

FCRTA launched a rural microtransit program in 2022. They bought a Chevy Bolt electric vehicle and a charging unit. This was part of the operations funded by Measure C.

Project Photos

The FCRTA Chevy Bolt

Transition to Electric Vehicles

Project Description

Measure C funds have provided match and purchase of electric vehicles, such as fleet vehicles and a bus.

Project Photos

An electric bus is pictured. It was funded by the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency.
An electric bus is pictured in Downtown Fresno. It is a zero emissions vehicle funded by the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency.
Photo of an electric van.

Operating Revenue for Demand Response and Fixed Route

Project Description

Measure C funds are used for operations to provide required match for federal funding (5311).

Matching Funding for Planning Grants

Project Description

FCRTA uses Measure C for matching funds in competitive planning grants.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Bus Purchase

Project Description

Measure C funds have provided match and purchase of CNG fleet vehicles and CNG fueling stations.

Project Photos

A FCRTA bus that runs on compressed natural gas
A inter-city CNG bus

Solar Charging Units

Project Description

In 2017, FCRTA installed 13 solar Level 2 charging units in all the rural cities and Measure C funds were used for match funding.

Project Photos

An EV solar portable charging unit in Firebaugh
A solar EV battery charging unit used in rural areas

Bus Safety

Project Description

Partner agencies’ police departments will use Measure C funds to ensure bus safety.

Operating Revenue for Rural Transit

Project Description

Rural transit is a vital service for elderly and disabled people. It helps those living outside the cities in Fresno County. This service is funded by Measure C.

More Impact in Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA)

In addition to the highlighted projects listed above, what are some other things Measure C has done for the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) community?

Measure C funding has helped the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency keep residents connected. It offers safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options. This covers services for local communities in the city and for areas outside it. Plus, it supports environmentally friendly travel for all. Fresno County Rural Transit Agency provides on-demand curb-to-curb rides for those who need them.

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency used Measure C funding for several projects. They built CNG refueling stations. They also improved the comfort and safety of bus stop shelters. Lastly, they installed solar-lighted covered bus stops.

Measure C Regional Transit funding helped buy new clean-fueled vehicles for Fresno County Rural Transit. This includes 10 electric Chevy Volts and charging stations. It also provided funds to expand services on many transit lines in the County.

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency uses Measure C funds to match grants. This helps secure state and federal money for various programs and projects.

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