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Free rides in december 2022

11/14/2022

 
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The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) and the City of Turlock (Turlock Transit), the two public transit providers in Stanislaus County, announced that all rides on all fixed-route and commuter buses will be free for passengers during the month of December as part of a joint free-ride promotion.

​The goal of the free-ride promotion is to reduce the use of single-occupant vehicles in an effort to reduce traffic congestion, pollution, and countless hours wasted on freeways. Funding for the joint free-ride promotion is made possible through transit grant funding, including a grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) under the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP).  The grant excludes ADA Paratransit, Medivan, Dial-a-Ride and On-Demand services; as a result, free rides are not extended to those services.
Free public transportation during the holidays is an effective way of mitigating traffic congestion, improving air quality, and getting around Stanislaus County. We look forward to continuing to work with the StanRTA and other transportation partners in making public transit even easier and more accessible."
Wayne York, Transit Manager, Turlock Transit

“We’re thrilled to coordinate with our regional partners to provide a bit of relief to all Stanislaus County residents this holiday season,” said Adam Barth, StanRTA CEO. “We look forward to showing the public how using public transit can be a positive, cost-effective transportation alternative to single-occupant motor vehicles.”

​Residents are encouraged to make the most of this free-ride promotion by planning their trips in advance. Trip planning tools are available on the websites of both the StanRTA and Turlock Transit, as well as through smartphone apps such as Google Maps, the Transit app or the Track the S app.  These tools make it easy to determine the closest bus stop, the correct route, and in some cases real-time bus arrival information.
For more information on StanRTA and its services, visit www.stanrta.org or call (209) 527-4900.
​For more information on Turlock Transit and its services, visit www.turlocktransit.com or call (209) 668-5600.

Service changes effective 9/6/22

8/12/2022

 
Turlock Transit will implement three fixed route service changes on Tuesday, 9/6/22. See below for a summary of those changes:

Modified Route 4

New Route 7

Schedule Adjustments

When returning to the Transit Center along Alpha Rd., instead of turning right (east) onto East Ave., the bus will turn left (west) on East Ave., then right (north) on Minaret Ave. with a new stop near the Turlock Library and Senior Center. The bus will continue north and turn right (northeast) on Main St. and stop at Crane Park before continuing to Colorado Ave. The remaining portion of the route will remain the same with the bus traveling north on Colorado Ave., then west on Hawkeye Ave. all the way to the Transit Center.

As part of this change the bus stops at East Ave. & Colorado Ave., Colorado Ave. & Marshall St., and Colorado Ave. & E. Canal Dr. (Crane Park) will be removed.
A new route will be established providing fixed route service to Turlock Regal Cinemas and the commercial businesses near W. Main St. and S. Walnut Rd., industrial facilities along Fransil Ln. (including Amazon), as well as Dust Bowl Brewing and adjacent businesses near Fulkerth Rd. and Dianne Dr.

Buses will depart on this route with the same frequency and service span as the other fixed routes. The service frequency will be every 30-35 minutes during the day and operate Monday-Friday (6:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM).
Minor adjustments to scheduled arrival times have been made across all routes to help improve on-time performance and accuracy.

All routes will continue to depart the Transit Center at the same fixed time, but times at stops along the route may be modified.

These changes are expected to reduce the number of times a driver needs to stop at mid-route "timepoints" to adhere to the schedule, even when no one is boarding or exiting the bus.

​These changes are also expected to better accommodate breaks for drivers and other operational aspects.​
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Turlock Transit will be modifying existing (Dial-a-Ride) services and adding a new (On-Demand) door-to-door transportation service option for the residents of Turlock and Denair. Riders can book trips for either service using the same process. Booking options include calling Turlock Transit at (209) 668-5600, using the web portal or the Turlock Transit app.

Dial-a-Ride (ADA)

On-Demand

Eligible individuals with disabilities will be able to use the City's Dial-a-Ride service for door-to-door transportation within Turlock for $1.00 each way. Reservations must be made at least one day before the requested trip to guarantee ride availability. Non-ADA eligible riders will have their trip requests fulfilled with the On-Demand service.

If you've used Dial-a-Ride in the past, even one time, and you would like to start using the web portal or the Turlock Transit app to book your trips, please do not activate a new account. Call Turlock Transit at (209) 668-5600 and a staff member will activate your self-service account for you. This ensures its linked to your existing profile.

ADA eligibility is provided by MOVE Stanislaus through an in-person eligibility interview process. To schedule an interview or ask questions about the process, please call (209) 232-5092.
All residents within Turlock or Denair are eligible to use Turlock Transit's same-day, On-Demand service.  Reservations can be made via phone, web portal or the Turlock Transit app. Riders who have never previously used Dial-a-Ride are encouraged to self-register in the app to make it easier to book trips.

Trips that start and end within Turlock will be provided at $5.00 per person, each way. A 50% discount ($2.50) will be provided to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and military veterans. Trips that start or end in Denair will be provided at $2.50 per person, each way to all users.

Riders can opt to receive a phone call or text message alert ten minutes prior to the start of their pick-up window letting them know their ride is on the way.

WARMING CENTER

12/16/2021

 
Starting Friday, December 17, 2021, and continuing until further notice, the main lobby of the Roger K. Fall Transit Center shall be a daytime warming center open to the general public from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.  The purpose of the warming center is to prevent death and injury from exposure to extreme cold/wet conditions.  Overnight warming centers will be provided at separate facilities.

Individuals at the site will have access to restrooms, drinking fountains, and vending machines.  Private security will be present 24/7/365 and there is continuous video recording in the lobby.  All visitors will be required to wear a mask, per a federal mandate. Masks will be provided to individuals at no-cost, upon request, at the ticket window in the lobby during normal transit operating hours.

For more information, please contact Turlock Transit by email or by calling the administrative office at (209) 669-2800.

Rules for Facility Use

  • You must wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose while inside the lobby, per a federal mandate, unless specifically exempt.
  • Do not block access to doors, the ticket window, or other amenities
  • Do not engage in loud or disruptive conversations or conduct.
  • Do not engage in illegal activities
  • Do not bring large or excessive amounts of personal belongings.
  • No animals are allowed, except service animals.
  • Follow the directions of the security personnel and transit staff members.

Temporary Service Reductions on Fixed Route Services

9/22/2021

 
Starting Monday, 9/27/21, Turlock Transit will reduce the frequency of service on all fixed routes after 3:30 PM on weekdays and all day each Saturday to ensure we can continue to reliably deliver service during an unprecedented bus driver shortage.  While we anticipate this to be a temporary adjustment, there is not an end date determined at this time.

During the service reduction period one bus will alternate between two different routes (or three buses for six routes), which means each route will be served every 60-70 minutes instead of every 30-35 minutes. This is reflected in the temporary schedule (see image).

Notice of these changes is being shared with the public on the Turlock Transit website, social media accounts, and targeted emails.  Printed information will also be posted on buses, at bus stops, at the Transit Center, and mailed to ADA paratransit customers.

We recognize this change is inconvenient and we explored every other possibility prior to implementing these service reductions. However, we believe that planned service reductions are ultimately less disruptive to passengers than unplanned service disruptions. We are working closely with our contracted operations staff each day to resolve the underlying issues and restore transit service as quickly as possible.

If you have any question, please feel free to call us at (209) 668-5600 or email transit@turlock.ca.us.
Temporary Transit Schedule
Temporary Transit Schedule
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Turlock, CA 95380
Phone: (209) 668-5600
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