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City resumes front door boarding and discounted fare collection on all transit buses

9/17/2020

 
​The City of Turlock will resume fare collection and front door boarding on all Turlock Transit buses effective Monday, October 12, 2020.  Fares will be discounted from the standard fare rates through June 30, 2021.

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ride for free in august 2020

7/26/2020

 
Turlock Transit will suspend fare collection for fixed route and Dial-a-Ride services during the month of August 2020, allowing passengers to ride for free.  This change is being made for several reasons, including:
  1. Physical Distancing. By providing free fares we can continue the use of rear door boarding for most passengers on the larger buses, which minimizes direct interactions between bus drivers and passengers.  This helps reduce the potential spread of COVID-19.
  2. Driver Barriers. Physical barriers (doors) are scheduled to be installed in the transit buses in August.  By extending the free fare period, it provides time for the barriers to be completed prior to resuming fare collection (and front door boarding) in September 2020.
  3. Financial Relief for Passengers.  As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued for longer than initially anticipated, we understand that many of our passengers may be struggling financially during these uncertain times.  Due to additional resources provided by the CARES Act and legislative relief provided by AB 90, we are able to extend free fares to passengers in this manner.

Regular fare collection is expected to resume on September 1, 2020.

face coverings required: no mask, no ride

7/11/2020

 
In accordance with the Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings issued by the California Department of Public Health on June 18, 2020, all individuals are required to wear a face covering (mask) when in public, with limited exceptions.  More specifically, people are required to wear face coverings when "waiting for or riding on public transportation or paratransit..." or "inside of, or in line to enter, any indoor public space" such as the Transit Center.  These requirements are intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19, especially amongst those individuals that have the virus, but are not yet exhibiting symptoms.

Individuals that do not have a face covering will be informed of these requirements when boarding the bus and will be provided a mask at no-cost. Individuals that refuse to wear a mask, unless specifically exempt in the Guidance above, will be denied service.
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City of Turlock to consider consolidation of transit in Stanislaus County

7/8/2020

 
On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, the Turlock City Council will consider a proposal from the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) for the full consolidation of transit services in Stanislaus County.  The proposal involves the adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stanislaus County and the City of Modesto for the development of a new legal entity responsible for governing transit administration countywide.

If approved, the participating jurisdictions would begin forming the Stanislaus Regional Transit Agency (SRTA), a new public agency, governed by representatives from each jurisdiction.  The full governance structure would be established through negotiations followed by the transfer of transit assets, including: funding, personnel, vehicles, equipment, and facilities.  The SRTA would assume full control of regional transit by July 1, 2021.

If rejected, the City of Turlock would not participate in the formation of the SRTA and would retain local control of transit funding, resources, and services. The City would follow the strategy outlined in the Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP) adopted in Feb. 2020.  The City would continue to coordinate and collaborate with regional transit agencies, as outlined in the SRTP, to simplify and improve service delivery for local and regional travel.

Interested members of the public are welcome to participate in this meeting and provide public comment.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City Council meetings at Turlock City Hall will not be physically open to the public.  Instead, meetings will be broadcast live on Zoom, YouTube, and Spectrum Channel 2.  Members of the public will be provided an opportunity for input by Zoom or by phone by following the instructions on the City of Turlock’s webpage.
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For more information on participation options, or to download the staff report and proposed MOU, please visit http://shorturl.at/awxRX on or after Friday, June 10, 2020.
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  • Home
  • Live
  • Routes
    • Route 1 Countryside
    • Route 2 Geer
    • Route 3 Olive
    • Route 4 Colorado
    • Route 5 Lander
    • Route 6 Soderquist
    • System Map
    • Rider Guide
  • Fares
  • Dial-a-Ride
  • More
    • SRTP
    • FAQ
    • News and Updates
    • Discount Fare Card
    • News
    • Casa