Joint Short Range Transit Plans for RTA and SLO Transit WORKING

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JOINT SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANS
FOR RTA AND SLO TRANSIT
Working Paper #1
Prepared for the
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority
Prepared by
LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.
Joint Short Range Transit Plans for
RTA and SLO Transit
WORKING PAPER ONE:
OVERVIEW OF EXISTING TRANSIT SERVICE
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Prepared for the
179 Cross Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805 • 781-4465
Prepared by
LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.
2690 Lake Forest Road, Suite C
P. O. Box 5875
Tahoe City, California 96145
530 • 583-4053
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
Page
1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction.................................................................................................................. 1
History and Governance of Transit Operators ............................................................ 1
2
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority Services ....................................................... 5
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority ................................................................ 5
Overall Service Description ......................................................................................... 5
Financial Information ................................................................................................ 18
Capital Inventory ....................................................................................................... 20
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San Luis Obispo Transit Services .................................................................................. 23
SLO Transit ............................................................................................................... 23
Overall Service Description ....................................................................................... 23
Financial Information ................................................................................................. 30
Capital Inventory ....................................................................................................... 34
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Other Transportation Providers ....................................................................................... 37
Other Transportation Providers ................................................................................. 37
TABLES
Table
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SLO RTA Service Span and Frequency .......................................................................... 5
SLO RTA Roundtrip Mileage, Cycle Time, and Average Speed ...................................... 6
FY 13-14 SLO RTA Average Ridership by Route and Day .............................................. 6
FY 13-14 SLO RTA Annual Ridership Revenue Miles, Revenue Hours, and ...................
And Performance Measures ............................................................................................. 6
SLO RTA Vehicle Requirements ...................................................................................... 7
FY 13-14 SLO RTA Financial Indicators .......................................................................... 7
FY 13-14 Runabout Ridership, Revenue Miles, Revenue Hours and Performance ...........
Indicators ......................................................................................................................... 18
Runabout Vehicle Requirements .................................................................................... 18
Runabout Financial Indicators ......................................................................................... 18
2014 SLO RTA Expenses and Revenue ........................................................................ 19
SLO RTA Fare Structure ................................................................................................ 19
SLO RTA Fleet Roster ................................................................................................... 20
SLO RTA Transit Service Span and Frequency ............................................................ 23
SLO Transit Roundtrip Mileage, Cycle Time and Average Speed .................................. 24
SLO Transit Average Ridership by Route and Day ......................................................... 24
SLO Transit Annual Ridership, Revenue Miles, Revenue Hours, and
Performance Measures ................................................................................................... 24
SLO Transit Vehicle Requirements ................................................................................. 25
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TABLES
Table
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SLO Transit Financial Indicators ..................................................................................... 25
FY 13-14 SLO Transit Expenses and Revenues ............................................................ 35
SLO Transit Fare Structure ............................................................................................. 35
SLO Transit Fleet Roster ................................................................................................ 36
FIGURES
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RTA Routes ....................................................................................................................... 2
SLO Transit Routes ........................................................................................................... 3
SLO RTA Organizational Chart ......................................................................................... 4
SLO Transit Organizational Chart ..................................................................................... 4
RTA Route 9 ..................................................................................................................... 8
RTA Route 10 ................................................................................................................. 10
RTA Route 12 ................................................................................................................. 11
RTA Route 14 ................................................................................................................. 12
RTA Route 15 ................................................................................................................. 13
Paso Express Routes A and B ........................................................................................ 14
Nipomo Dial-A-Ride Service Area ................................................................................... 16
Paso Robles Dial-A-Ride Service Area ........................................................................... 17
SLO Transit Route 1 ....................................................................................................... 26
SLO Transit Route 4 and 5 ............................................................................................. 29
SLO Transit Route 6A ..................................................................................................... 31
SLO Transit Route 6B ..................................................................................................... 32
Old SLO Trolley ............................................................................................................... 34
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Chapter One
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and SLO Transit are in the process of
updating their Short Range Transit Plans (SRTPs). With RTA serving as the lead agency, these
plans are being developed jointly. SRTPs were most recently prepared (separately) for RTA and
SLO Transit in 2009 and 2010, respectively. While the final plan documents will differ for the two
organizations, a series of joint documents are being prepared to document interim work steps. This
Working Paper One is the first of these interim documents, providing a summary of existing transit
programs serving San Luis Obispo County with a focus on RTA and SLO Transit. In particular,
annual data was collected to gauge ridership and route efficiencies, as presented in this working
paper.
The study area consists of San Luis Obispo County, which is located on the Central Coast of
California midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The City of San Luis Obispo, served by
both SLO Transit and RTA, has an estimated population of 46,377 (2013 US Census Bureau
estimate). The County of San Luis Obispo, serviced by RTA, has an estimate d population of
279,083 (2014 US Census Bureau estimate).San Luis Obispo is home to the California Polytechnic
State University (Cal Poly), a major source of trip generation, employment, and other overall
economic activity.
SLO Transit, a program operated out of the Department of Public Works, is the City of San Luis
Obispo’s transit provider and operates local fixed route service throughout the City and the adjacent
Cal Poly campus, as well as trolley service in the downtown area. RTA is a Joint Powers Authority
that connects and serves various communities within San Luis Obispo County and nearby cities.
Regional fixed route and paratransit services throughout the region (including within the city of San
Luis Obispo) are managed by RTA. Figure 1 provides an overview of RTA fixed route services and
Figure 2 presents SLO Transit services.
HISTORY AND GOVERNANCE OF THE TRANSIT OPERATORS
The RTA was created in 1989 through creation of a Joint Powers Authority, to provide regional
management for fixed-route transportation services, as well as the regional paratransit service
(Runabout). Runabout, although established in 1977, became the sole Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) complementary paratransit provider in 2001 for all fixed route services in San Luis Obispo
County.
RTA’s service area includes all of San Luis Obispo County and extends into the northern part of
Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria). The RTA Board of Directors consists of a representative from
all of the cities in which transportation services are provided, as well as all five San Luis Obispo
County Supervisors. These cities consist of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay,
Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and San Luis Obispo. The Regional Transportation Advisory Committee
(RTAC) meets quarterly and provides advice to the RTA Board. RTAC is comprised of
representatives from each of the local transit agencies in the county, as well as a representative
from Cuesta Community College, an at-large fixed route representative, and an at-large
representative from the disabled community. RTAC meets quarterly.
In August 2009, RTA assumed direct operation and maintenance of all fixed route and Runabout
services; prior to then, RTA contracted with private companies for services.
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Chapter Two
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority Services
SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
RTA directly operates regional fixed route services and Runabout services throughout the
county, primarily along the US-101 and State Route 1 corridors. In addition, RTA is contracted
by SLO County to operate community-based services in unincorporated areas (primarily in
Nipomo, Shandon and Templeton), and by the City of Paso Robles to operate the Paso Express
fixed route services and the Paso Robles Dial-A-Ride service.
OVERALL SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The following tables outline details of the services provided. Table 1 describes the timeframe
the route is operational and the frequency of how often the buses operate. Table 2 lists analytics
of bus operations and mechanical capabilities. Table 3 presents ridership by route and day.
Table 1: RTA Service Span and Frequency
Route
Weekday
Frequency
Span
(Minutes)
Saturday
Frequency
Span
(Minutes)
Sunday
Frequency
Span
(Minutes)
Route 9
5:30 AM –
9:51 PM
60
6:56 AM –
9:03 PM
180
7:56 AM –
7:03 PM
240
Route 10
5:45 AM –
9:43 AM
60
7:14 AM –
8:43 PM
180
8:14 AM –
6:43 PM
240
Route 12
6:23 AM 10:03 PM
60
7:23 AM –
8:28 PM
105
8:23 AM –
6:28 PM
105
Route 14
7:42 AM –
3:45 PM
60
Route 15
6:05 AM –
6:47 PM
180
7:05 AM –
8:47 PM
180
Paso Express A
6:45 AM –
6:58 PM
60
7:45 AM –
5:58 PM
60
No Service
Paso Express B
6:48 AM –
7:05 PM
60
7:55 AM –
6:05 PM
60
No Service
Nipomo Dial-A-Ride
6:30 AM 6:30 PM
N/A
No Service
No Service
No Service
8:05 AM –
6:47 PM
240
No Service
Service in Shandon is provided only upon request on Mondays,
Shandon/Paso Robles
8:00 AM –
Wednesdays, and Fridays, while Templeton service is available on Tuesday
and Templeton Dial-A5:00 PM
and Thursdays upon request.
Ride Services
Source: RTA timetables
Note: For peak travel periods, all fixed routes operate additional runs at an increased frequency during the
weekdays to accommodate passenger demand and specific employee shift times at major activity centers.
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Table 2: RTA Roundtrip Mileage, Cycle Time, and Average Speed
Route
Weekday
Saturday
Cycle
Cycle
Roundtrip
Time
Avg.
Time
Avg.
Mileage
(min)
Speed
(min)
Speed
Route 9
Route 10
Route 12
Route 14
Route 15
Paso Express A
Paso Express B
83.00
77.20
65
14
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11
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144
112
24
114
50
50
40.49
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34.82
35.00
32.84
13.20
13.20
168
144
112
Sunday
Cycle
Time
Avg.
(min)
Speed
35.57
168
33.88
32.17
144
32.17
34.82
112
34.82
No Service
32.84
114
32.84
13.20
No Service
13.20
No Service
114
50
50
Source: RTA timetables and Google Maps
Table 3: FY 13-14 RTA Average Ridership by Route and Day
Route
Weekday
Saturday
Sunday
Route 9
Route 10
Route 12
Route 14
Route 15
Nipomo Dial-A-Ride
Shandon/Paso Robles
Dial-A-Ride &
Templeton Dial-A-Ride
(combined)
TOTAL RTA
Paso Express A (1)
Paso Express B (1)
TOTAL CONTRACT (1)
Annual
901
962
699
84
71
54
259
287
180
No Service
48
No Service
148
158
110
No Service
30
No Service
252,744
270,562
194,884
21,559
22,249
13,574
<1.0/day
No Service
No Service
68
2772
170
194
364
774
105
110
215
446
No Service
No Service
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775,640
4,007
4,519
8,526
Source: RTA Historical Ridership and Miles Note 1: Ridership for June 2014 only.
Table 4: FY 13-14 RTA Annual Ridership, Revenue Miles, Revenue Hours, and
Performance Measures
Pass. Per
Pass. Per
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Mile
Hour
Route
Ridership
Hours
Miles
Route 9
Route 10
Route 12
Route 14
Route 15
Subtotal: RTA Fixed
Nipomo Dial-A-Ride
Shandon/Paso Robles
Dial-A-Ride & Templeton
Dial-A-Ride (combined)
TOTAL RTA
Paso Express A (1)
Paso Express B (1)
TOTAL CONTRACT (1)
252,744
270,562
194,884
21,559
22,249
761,998
13,574
10,498.74
10,468.91
7,093.15
590.15
2,955.61
31,607
3,389
321,217.30
342,688.40
199,001.40
20,371.75
102,786.80
986,066
33,945
24.07
25.84
27.47
36.53
7.53
121
4.00
0.79
0.79
0.98
1.06
0.22
0.77
0.39
68
42.97
649
1.58
0.10
775,640
4,007
4,519
8,526
35,039
297
295
592
1,020,660
3,846
4,000
7,846
22,17
13.49
15.32
14,40
0.76
1.04
1.13
1.09
Source: Historical Ridership and Miles Note 1: Figures for June 2014 only.
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Table 5: RTA Vehicle Requirements
Route
Weekday
Route 9
Route 10
Route 12
Route 14
Route 15
Paso Express A
Paso Express B
Nipomo Dial-A-Ride
Paso Robles Dial-ARide
Shandon/Paso Robles
Dial-A-Ride &
(combined)
Saturday
Sunday
6
4
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Source: RTA driver paddles
Table 6: FY 13-14 RTA Financial Indicators
Route
Route 9
Route 10
Route 12
Route 14
Route 15
Subtotal: RTA Fixed
Shandon/Paso Robles
Dial-A-Ride & Templeton
Dial-A-Ride (combined)
Nipomo Dial-A-Ride
TOTAL RTA
Paso Express A (1)
Paso Express B (1)
TOTAL CONTRACT (1)
Ridership
Cost
Revenue
Cost
per
Pass.
252,744
270,562
194,884
21,559
22,249
761,998
$1,312,674
$1,308,945
$886,868
$73,787
$369,545
$3,951,819
$412,871
$441,977
$318,353
$35,218
$36,345
$1,244,764
$5.19
$4.84
$4.55
$3.42
$16.61
$5.19
$1.63
$1.63
$1.63
$1.63
$1.63
$1.63
31.45%
33.77%
35.90%
47.73%
9.84%
31.50%
68
$14,879
$209
$218.81
$3.08
1.41%
13,574
775,640
4,007
4,519
8,526
$296,371
$4,263,069
$73,787
$73,787
$147,574
$22,412
$1,267,385
$6,612
$7,456
$14,068
$21.83
$5.50
$18.41
$16.33
$17.31
$1.65
$1.63
$1.65
$1.65
$1.65
7.56%
29.73%
8.96%
10.11%
9.53%
Revenue
per Pass.
Farebox
Recovery
Source: Historical Ridership and Miles, Fare Classification Counts and Budget (for cost per hour)
Note 1: Figures for June 2014 only.
Fixed Route Services
Route 9
Route 9 is a fixed-route service that serves the northern portion of the county from San Luis
Obispo to San Miguel along the US-101 corridor. In general, Route 9 provides hourly headways
on weekdays, with skip-stop Express trips augmenting the hourly runs during peak travel
periods. A total of 21 runs are operated in each direction on weekdays, along with 5 on
Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. On weekdays, 4 southbound runs are operated as Express runs,
along with 2 northbound runs. There are 11 timed-stops (34 total bus stops, including the 11
timed-stops): 1 stop in San Miguel, 3 stops in Paso Robles, 2 stops in Templeton, 2 stops in
Atascadero, 1 stop in Santa Margarita, and 2 stops in San Luis Obispo. The two timed-stops in
San Luis Obispo are at the Cal Poly Library and the Government Center passenger facility at
Osos and Palm.
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Route 10
Route 10 is a fixed-route service operating in the southern portion of the county from San Luis Obispo
into Santa Maria. In general, Route 10 provides hourly headways on weekdays, with skip-stop Express
trips augmenting the hourly runs during peak travel periods. This service is offered 7 days a week with
limited service on the weekends, and it makes stops in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande,
Nipomo and Santa Maria. There are 8 timed-stops (27 total bus stops, including the 8 timed-stops): 2 in
Santa Maria at the Santa Maria Transit Center and Alan Hancock College, 1 stop in Nipomo, 1 stop in
Arroyo Grande, 1 stop in Pismo Beach, and 3 stops in San Luis Obispo at S. Higuera at Suburban,
Government Center at Osos and Palm, and Cal Poly (during peak periods). A total of 17 runs are
operated each weekday in both directions (including 3 northbound Express runs and 2 southbound
Express runs), along with 5 on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays.
Route 12
The Route 12 provides hourly service between San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College, Morro Bay and Los
Osos. This service has 21 total bus stops (11 are timed-stops) with 13 of them in the Los Osos Loop. This
service runs 7 days a week with limited service on the weekends. A total of 18 runs per weekday provide
hourly service between 6:23 AM and 10:03 PM, with some additional runs at peak times. Saturday
service consists of 10 runs, while 8 runs are operated on Sundays. This service provides timed-transfers
with Route 15 at the Morro Bay transit center.
Route 14
The Route 14 augments Route 12 service, primarily serving travelers between Cuesta College and San
Luis Obispo. There are three stops in San Luis Obispo: at Government Center in Downtown San Luis
Obispo, at the Stenner Glen apartment complex on Santa Rosa Street, and at Cuesta College. This is
essentially a tripper route for Cuesta College students and staff which operates solely during the fall and
spring sessions. This service is provided only on weekdays, with seven runs per day in each direction.
Two “call in” stops (at the California Men’s Colony and at the SLO County Jail / Corp-Yard complex) are
served along with the scheduled stops.
Route 15
The North Coast Route 15 services Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, and San Simeon. This is a coastal
service which runs 7 days a week making 36 stops (5 are timed–stops). Five runs are operated on
weekdays and Saturdays, and three on Sundays. Route 15 connects to Route 12 in Morro Bay to make a
connecting service into San Luis Obispo. RTA is currently planning to change Route 15 into a deviated
fixed route service in lieu of operating both the fixed route and Runabout service along the North Coast;
that service could be implemented as early as August 2015.
Demand Response Services
Nipomo Dial-A-Ride
The Nipomo Dial-A-Ride service is funded by SLO County and provides curb-to-curb transportation
services Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM with reservations made in advance. The service area
includes the more densely populated area of Nipomo. One way trip fares are $2.25 for adults and $1.75
for seniors, disabled, and children. Transfers to RTA Route 10 are available at the two Old Towne
Nipomo bus stops on Teft Street.
The Templeton Dial-A-Ride service is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on a
request basis only. Service is provided in the populated areas of Templeton, including the Twin Cities
Hospital area. Reservations must be made before 12:00 PM the day before. Transfers to RTA Route 9
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The Paso Robles/Shandon Dial-A-Ride service is funded by the county. It is offered Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with service between Paso Robles city limits
and the populated area of Shandon. This is a curb-to-curb service where reservations for
transportation are made in advance (by 12:00 PM the day before the trip). Fares are $4.00 per
one way trip and connections can be made to Route 9 at the Paso Robles Train Station.
Runabout Service
Runabout is the San Luis Obispo County-wide ADA complementary paratransit service
operated by RTA. The service began in 1977 and was designated the sole ADA complementary
service in 2001. Each vehicle that supports this service is wheelchair lift-equipped. Runabout
provides curb-to-curb service for all riders through reservations made in advance (riders can
request door-to-door service if their disability makes curb-to-curb service infeasible).
This service will transport riders from their location to a destination and back, if needed. Pick-up
times are coordinated in advance and services are available within a set time-frame. Service is
provided within ¾-mile of all fixed routes in the county, including along RTA Route 10 in Santa
Maria. Runabout meets the ADA complementary paratransit requirements of the fixed routes
provided by SLO Transit, RTA, Paso Express, SCT, and the Morro Bay Trolley. Runabout
drivers are not authorized to enter any personal residence to assist riders. This service is
available only to those riders who meet criteria defined by the ADA and deemed eligible through
an established ADA certification process managed by RTA.
Table 7: FY 13-14 Runabout Ridership, Revenue Miles, Revenue Hours, and Performance
Indicators
Revenue
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Table 8: Runabout Vehicle Requirements
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Table 9: Runabout Financial Indicators
Ridership
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Source: Historical Ridership and Miles, Fare Classification Counts and Budget (for cost per hour)
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial information for RTA comes from the Fiscal Year 2014 financial statements. These
statements show that the key cost items are transit operating expenses which include
contracting the service operator and ongoing fleet maintenance, which make up approximately
2/3 of overall operating expenses. Administrative functions represent approximately 17% of the
overall operating expenses for the RTA. The remaining 17% of the operating expenses consist
of depreciation. TDA funding, specifically LTF, makes up approximately 47% of operating
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Category
Operating Expenses
Transit Operating Expenses
Depreciation
Administrative and Financial Services
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Revenue
Passenger Fares
Other Operating Revenue
TDA Funds
Federal Sources
Interest Income
Fee Reimbursements
Total Operating Revenue
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$3,195,755
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Source: FY 2014 Financial Statements
Fare Structure
RTA has different fares for fixed route services, general public dial-a-ride services, and
Runabout ADA service. The RTA fare schedule is presented on Table 11.
RTA fixed route cash fares are based on distance traveled with base fares ranging between
$1.50 and $3.00 on a single route. In lieu of free transfers, RTA offers a Regional Day Pass for
$5.00, which – along with the Regional 31-Day Pass – is accepted on all fixed route buses
operated by the various transit agencies in the county. Senior citizens, disabled passengers,
Medicare card holders, and kindergarten through 12th grade students all ride for half fare. RTA
offers discounted passes in a 1 day, 7 day, and 31 day increments. All but the 31-day passes
can be purchased on the bus. RTA also sells a stored value card. Children under 44 inches tall,
riders age 80 and above, and passengers who qualify to use Runabout service can ride RTA
fixed routes fare-free. RTA passes are currently sold at its operating facility at 179 Cross Road
in San Luis Obispo, the SLO County offices located adjacent to the RTA passenger facility, the
Santa Maria Transit Center, at most city halls in the county, and at most Rabobank facilities in
the county.
The general public dial-a-rides in Templeton and the Shandon area charge a base rate of $2.50
and $4.00, respectively. The base fare on the Nipomo Dial-A-Ride is $2.25, with a discounted
fare of $1.75 offered to seniors, disabled passengers and children.
The Runabout fare policy is consistent with guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act.
Fares are twice the base cash fare of RTA fixed route services for a similar trip, with a cap of
$10.00 for each Runabout one-way trip.
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Table 11: RTA Fare Structure
Regular Fare
Base/Cash Fare
1 Day Regional Pass
7 Day Pass
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Base/Cash Fare
Source: RTA website
CAPITAL INVENTORY
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This section presents RTA’s capital resources and plans. The vehicle fleet list includes
projected date of replacement of vehicles. RTA also has plans for replacing the operations and
maintenance facility in the City of San Luis Obispo. RTA has 125 bus stops and transfer centers
that serve RTA passengers.
Vehicle Fleet
RTA’s vehicle fleet includes: 26 vehicles on the fixed routes throughout the county, 22 vehicles
for the Runabout service, 3 vehicles specifically for SLO County, 8 buses for the Paso Express,
and 11 RTA support vehicles. As of March 31, 2015, the average fixed route vehicle is just over
5 years old and has traveled an average of almost 278,000 miles; the demand response
vehicles were just under 3 years old and have traveled just under 100,000 miles. The fleet is
presented on Table 12.
Table 12: RTA Fleet Roster
Make and Model
Replacement
Year
Number
of
Vehicles
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2016
2015
2015
2016
2017
2018
2021
2023
2025
2
1
6
3
3
2
1
7
8
2
2
2
2
2
2013
2015
2016
2017
2019
2
4
2
6
8
Seating
W/C
Year Capacity Capacity
RTA Fixed Route
Ford Starcraft Cutaway
Ford Aerolite Cutaway
Gillig Phantom
Gillig Phantom
Gillig Phantom
Gillig Phantom
Eldorado Low Floor BRT
Gillig Low Floor
Gillig Low Floor
2011
2011
1997
2003
2003
2008
2011
2013
2015
Ford Eldorado Cutaway
Dodge Braun Minivan
2008
2010
2011
2012
2014
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20
29
43
43
43
43
37
38
38
Runabout
14
14
14
5
14
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Supreme Trolley
Double K Trolley Villager
Chevrolet Eldorado Cutaway
International ICHC Eldorado Cutaway
Dodge Minivan
Dodge Pickup Truck
Honda Civic Hybrid
Ford Taurus
Ford Pickup Truck
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Ford Escape
SLO County Fleet
2007
29
2006
14
2011
32
2013
14
Paso Express
2009
29
2012
29
2013
29
2013
5
Support Vehicles
2002
2009
2000
2014
2014
2015
2015
2
2
2
2
2017
2015
2023
2020
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2016
2019
2023
2019
1
1
4
2
2017
2016
2015
2024
2021
2022
2022
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
Source: RTA Master fleet roster
Note: 6 1997 Gillig buses and 3 2003 Gillig busses will be surplussed at the end of
Summer 2015 once the new 2015 buses are fully placed into service.
Bus Stops
There are approximately 125 bus stops supporting RTA transportation within the County. 21 of
these stops are considered high-use RTA bus stops as defined as having at least 1% of
systemwide boardings. A bus stop assessment and prioritization report was prepared in 2013
that analyzed the current bus top inventory with recommendations for improvements and
priorities for renovations. Not all bus stops are ADA compliant.
Facilities
RTA services operate out of five locations. The main operating base is located in a leased
facility in southern San Luis Obispo, which serves many of the regular fixed routes and most of
the Runabout vehicles. There is a yard in Paso Robles where a number of the Runabout
vehicles are stored, some of the Route 9 buses, as well as vehicles that operate the Paso
Robles services. There is also a yard in Cambria that is used to store Route 15 buses. The
Nipomo Dial-A-Ride vehicle is stored in a grocery store parking lot in Nipomo. All RTA-operated
and –managed vehicles are cycled through the San Luis Obispo yard for maintenance
purposes. Finally, RTA manages SCT’s operating facility leased from SLO County and located
in Arroyo Grande.
Current Capital Improvement Plan
The RTA capital program includes replacement vehicles, maintenance facility projects, and a
number of major capital projects. The vehicle replacement schedule is highlighted on the vehicle
fleet table (Table 12). In terms of maintenance facility there are plans to improve the current
facility to meet the maintenance needs of the RTA fleet as well as the eventual construction of a
new facility. Other projects include a transit center for both RTA and SLO Transit in San Luis
Obispo, and other transit fleet improvements. RTA is currently conducting environmental
planning efforts to construct a long-term operations and maintenance facility. The current facility
is leased through January 2022, although it is currently at capacity. RTA is also researching
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operating facility needs in Paso Robles that will meet the long-term needs for both RTA and the
City’s local transit program.
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Chapter Three
San Luis Obispo Transit Services
SLO TRANSIT
SLO Transit is a transportation service operated through the Department of Public Works at the
City of San Luis Obispo. SLO Transit provides coordinated public transportation options
throughout the city with seven fixed route bus systems and a trolley service in downtown.
OVERALL SERVICE DESCRIPTION
SLO Transit operates a total of eight routes within the City of San Luis Obispo: seven regular
fixed routes and the Old SLO Trolley. These routes provide service throughout the city and
connect to the Cal Poly campus. Six of the seven fixed routes meet at the Transit Center at City
Hall, where transfers are available (with a one-block walk) to RTA Route 9, 10, 12, and 14
services. It should be noted that not all SLO Transit routes have timed-transfers at the city’s
transit center due to the varying route cycle lengths, and none of RTA’s routes are scheduled to
meet SLO Transit’s buses (RTA’s buses are scheduled to arrive at 25 minutes after each hour
and depart at 33 minutes past each hour). Table 13 presents the service span and frequency for
SLO Transit routes.
Table 13: SLO Transit Service Span and Frequency
Route
Route 1
Route 2
Route 3
Route 4
Route 5
Route 6A
Route 6B
Old SLO
Trolley
Span
Frequency
(Minutes)
Weekday
7:15 AM –
6:09 PM
6:03 AM –
5:40 PM
6:04 AM –
6:17 PM
6:34 PM –
6:15 PM
6:20 AM –
7:21 PM
Span
Frequency
Extended Weekday Labor
Day – June 13
60
No Service
40
Frequency
Weekends
No Service
6:50 PM –
9:18 PM
60
6:18 PM –
9:45 PM
60
8:03 AM –
5:40 PM
40
40
30
30
No Service
Weekday Labor Day – MidJune
7:16 AM –
30 (60
10:29 PM
evenings)
7:02 AM –
30 (60
10:56 PM
evenings)
Saturdays Labor Day –
Mid-June
9:10 AM –
60
5:29 PM
8:45 AM –
60
5:56 PM
Thursdays (Year Round)
Fridays June – Labor Day
5 PM – 9
20
PM
5 PM – 9 PM
Span
20
8:04 AM –
5:37 PM
8:20 AM –
6:17 PM
40
60
Weekday Mid-June –
Labor Day
9:10 AM –
60
5:29 PM
8:45 AM –
60
5:56 PM
Saturdays April –
October
5 PM – 9
20
PM
Source: SLO Transit Timetables
Note: Service for Route 2 ends at 5:00 pm on Sundays.
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Table 14: SLO Transit Roundtrip Mileage, Cycle Time, and Average Speed
Route
Weekday
Saturday
Sunday
Roundtrip
Cycle
Avg.
Cycle
Avg.
Cycle
Avg.
Mileage
Time
Speed
Time
Speed
Time
Speed
Route 1
Route 2
Route 3
Route 4
Route 5
Route 6A
Route 6B
Old SLO Trolley
10.25
7.14
7.91
13.7
13.79
4.16
4.38
2.78
56
35
32
55
57
19
34
24
10.98
12.24
14.83
14.95
14.52
13.14
7.73
6.95
No service
35
12.24
32
14.83
55
14.95
57
14.52
19
13.14
24
10.95
24
6.95
No service
35
12.24
32
14.83
55
14.95
57
14.52
19
13.14
24
10.95
24
6.95
Source: SLO Transit timetables and TransitMix Pro
Table 15: SLO Transit Average Ridership by Route and Day
Route
Weekday
Saturday
Sunday
Route 1
Route 2
Route 3
Route 4
Route 5
Route 6A
Route 6B
Old SLO Trolley
TOTAL
213
350
436
870
809
482
360
95
3,615
0
216
293
332
317
0
7
32
1,197
0
185
247
284
266
0
0
0
982
Annual
54,832
110,846
140,408
255,880
238,476
123,757
92,783
11,556
1,028,538
Source: Ridership and hours reports FY2013/14
Table 16: SLO Transit Annual Ridership, Revenue Miles, Revenue Hours, and
Performance Measures
Pass. per
Pass. per
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Mile
Hour
Route
Ridership
Hours
Miles
Route 1
Route 2
Route 3
Route 4
Route 5
Route 6A
Route 6B
54,832
110,846
140,408
255,880
238,476
123,757
92,783
2,750
3,966
4,125
6,767
7,470
2,070
2,086
30,468
43,750
50,662
92,787
104,252
17,342
18,999
19.94
27.95
34.04
37.81
115.21
59.33
44.48
1.80
2.53
2.78
2.76
2.29
7.14
4.88
Old SLO Trolley
11,556
497
TOTAL
1,028,538
29,731
Source: Ridership and hours report FY 2013/14
3,501
361.761
23.25
34.59
3.30
2.84
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Table 17: SLO Transit Vehicle Requirements
Route
Weekday
Route 1
Route 2
Route 3
Route 4
Route 5
Route 6A
Route 6B
Old SLO Trolley1
TOTAL
Saturday
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
10
Sunday
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
7
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
Source: Route and Schedule Stats report
Table 18: SLO Transit Financial Indicators
Route
Ridership
Cost
Revenue
Cost per
Pass.
Revenue
per Pass.
Farebox
Recovery
Route 1
Route 2
Route 3
Route 4
Route 5
Route 6A
Route 6B
Old SLO
Trolley
TOTAL
54,832
110,846
140,408
255,880
238,476
123,757
92,783
$215,426
$364,739
$413,767
$787,420
$768,849
$187,569
$194,998
$35,641
$72,050
$91,265
$166,322
$155,009
$80,442
$60,309
$3.74
$3.14
$2.81
$2.93
$3.07
$1.44
$2.00
$0.65
$0.65
$0.65
$0.65
$0.65
$0.65
$0.65
16.54%
19.75%
22.06%
21.12%
20.16%
42.89%
30.93%
11,556
$33,428
$7,511
$2.76
$0.65
22.47%
1,028,538
$2,966,196
$668,550
2.75
$0.65
22.54%
Source: SLO Transit budget FY 2014.15 budget (actuals from FY 2013/14) and ridership/hours reports
Fixed Route Services
Route 1
Route 1 Broad/Johnson/University Square consists of a one-way loop serving the southeastern
section of San Luis Obispo, and two-way service ending in a small loop structure in the
northwestern part of the city providing service to downtown.
Route 2
Route 2 South Higuera/Suburban serves the area southwest of downtown San Luis Obispo with
two-way service ending in a small loop in the downtown area.
Route 3
Route 3 Johnson/Broad/Marigold serves southeastern San Luis Obispo with a large one-way
loop through downtown.
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Route 4
Route 4 Madonna/Laguna Lake/Cal Poly is a single one-way loop that covers a large area over
the northwest, north, south, and southwest parts of town. The route provides access to Cal Poly
campus and downtown San Luis Obispo.
Route 5
Route 5 Cal Poly/Laguna Lake/Madonna is a single one-way loop that covers a large area over
the northwest, north, south, and southwest parts of town on a reverse direction to Route 4. The
route provides access to Cal Poly campus and downtown San Luis Obispo.
Route 6A
Route 6A Cal Poly/Highland serves the Cal Poly community and surrounding neighborhoods to
the west of the campus. Route 6A is interlined with Route 6B in a figure-eight route pattern on
weekends, as well as in the evening and during the summer.
Route 6B
Route 6B Cal Poly/Downtown serves both the Cal Poly community connecting to downtown.
Route 6A is interlined with Route 6B in a figure-eight route pattern on weekends, as well as in
the evening and during the summer.
Old SLO Trolley
The Old SLO Trolley is operational 5 PM to 9 PM every Thursday, on Fridays from June to
Labor Day, and Saturdays from April to October. The trolley runs a fixed route between
Downtown and upper Monterey Street, making 18 stops, with 4 timed stops every 20 minutes at
La Cuesta Inn, Monterey at Santa Rosa, Marsh at Chorro and Monterey at California.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The SLO Fund 2015/17 budget worksheets present the actual fiscal year 2013/14 expenses and
revenues, which is presented on Table 19. State sources, including LTF make up 38% of SLO
Transit funding. Passenger fares and other local sources make up another 21% of funding. The
remaining revenue comes from federal sources, approximately 41% of all funding.
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Table 19: FY13-14 SLO Transit Expenses and Revenues
Category
Amount
Expenses
Vehicle & Route Operations
Operating Administrative Costs
Total
Revenue
Local Revenues including fares and passes
State Sources
Federal Sources
Total
$2,037,900
$930,525
$2,968,425
$ 694,714
$1,244,235
$1,300,213
$3,239,162
Source: SLO Transit Fund 2015-17 (2013/14 actuals)
Fare Structure
SLO Transit’s base cash fare is $1.25, and $0.60 for senior citizens and passengers with a
disability, as well as Medicare card holders. Discounts are provided for the purchase of passes,
which are available in increments of 1 day, 3 day, 5 day, 7 day, and 31 day. All but the 31 day
pass are available for purchase onboard buses. SLO Transit also offers discounted 16 ride
passes (15 ride passes for seniors and disabled passengers. Thirty-one day (31 day) passes
and multiple ride passes are sold at the City of San Luis Obispo City Hall Finance Counter and
at the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. The following populations are able to ride for
free on SLO Transit buses; seniors over 80 years old, children under 5, and Cal Poly students,
faculty and staff. The pre-paid unlimited access offered to Cal Poly affiliates is provided as a
result of an annual financial agreement negotiated between Cal Poly and the City of San Luis
Obispo. Table 20 presents the fare schedule for SLO Transit.
Table 20: SLO Transit Fare Structure
Regular
Senior (65-79
Fare
years)/Disabled
Base/Cash Fare
$1.25
$0.60
Trolley
$0.50
$0.25
1 Day Pass
$3.00
$0.25
1 Day Regional Pass
$5.00
—
3 Day Pass
$6.00
—
5 Day Pass
$10.00
—
7 Day Pass
$14.00
—
31 Day Pass
$37.00
$12.50
15 Ride Pass
—
$9.00
16 Ride Pass
$20.00
—
Medicare Card
Holders
$0.60
—
—
—
—
—
—
$12.50
$9.00
—
Students (K-12)
—
—
—
—
—
—
$25.00
—
—
Source: SLO Transit
CAPITAL INVENTORY
SLO Transit’s capital equipment is used to support SLO Transit service within the City of San
Luis Obispo and on the Cal Poly campus. The vehicle fleet is maintained and stored at a single
maintenance facility within the city. The city is responsible for maintaining bus stops and bus
stop amenities. This section provides a highlight of the current SLO Transit capital equipment
and capital program.
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Vehicle Fleet
SLO Transit’s vehicle fleet consists of a total of 16 buses. Of these buses, one is a trolley
vehicle dedicated to the Old SLO Trolley and one is a double deck bus that is used during high
ridership periods. The SLO Transit vehicle fleet is presented in Table 21. The average age of
the low-floor vehicles is 8 years. The average mileage is 67,589 for the low-floor vehicles.
Support vehicle inventory was not supplied.
Table 21: SLO Transit Fleet Roster
Make and Model
Year
Gillig Low Floor
2001
Gillig Low Floor
2007
Double K Trolley
2008
Gillig Low Floor
2008
Gillig Low Floor
2008
Alexander Dennis Double Deck
2010
Gillig Low Floor
2012
Gillig Low Floor
2013
Gillig Low Floor
2013
Source: SLO Transit vehicle roster
Seating
Capacity
38
23
24
36
32
81
36
36
32
W/C
Capacity
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Replacement
Year
2015
2019
2020
2020
2020
2022
2024
2025
2025
Number
of
Vehicles
3
2
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
Average Miles
384,354
287,356
46,123
211,825
318,654
87,999
88,822
60,364
60,364
SLO Transit implemented an Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) passenger access system using
GPS to transmit vehicle location. Passengers have the ability to track bus locations on the
internet. The AVL system is connected to LED arrival prediction signs at transit centers and bus
shelters.
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Cal Poly campus at Kennedy Library (2 signs, one eastbound and one westbound)
Downtown Transit Center (2 signs)
Bus Stops
SLO Transit serves 176 bus stops which includes the downtown transfer center and stops on
the Cal Poly campus. There are a total of 42 shelters at these stops. Other amenities that are
present at bus stops include 65 benches, 2 bicycle racks, 56 trash cans, 26 solar lights, and 176
information kiosks.
Facilities
SLO Transit has an operations and maintenance facility located at 29 Prado Road in San Luis
Obispo. All SLO Transit vehicles are housed and maintained at this location. This location is
located adjacent to the Water Department facilities. Long term, SLO Transit will need additional
space so there is a need either to expand at the current site or possibly move to a new site.
Current Capital Improvement Plan
The current capital program includes responding to the need to replace vehicles and plan for the
needs of the operating and maintenance facility, which is already at full capacity. The vehicle
replacement schedule is presented in the vehicle inventory on Table 21. Other elements of the
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capital improvement plan are improvements to the current operating and maintenance facility to
provide training and classroom space.
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Chapter Four
Other Transportation Services
Throughout the central coast region there are other transportation providers who provide fixed
route or demand response services in coordination with SLO Transit and RTA.
Paso Express Routes A& B
The Paso Express Routes A & B are operated by RTA under contract with the City of Paso
Robles. Service is provided within Paso Robles Monday – Friday with slightly reduced service
on Saturday and no service on Sunday. These loops run opposite of each other and connect
with RTA Route 9 at the North County Transportation Center at Pine and 8th. RTA Route 9
serves the city east of the Salinas River – including the Cuesta College North Campus – and
connecting with Routes A & B in downtown Paso Robles. The Paso Express fare program
mirrors that of RTA Route 9 within city limits (i.e., base cash fare is $1.50).
Paso Robles Express Dial-A-Ride
The Paso Robles Dial-A-Ride service provides paratransit service to the general public
anywhere within the City limits, using two ramp-equipped low-floor minivans. This service is also
operated by RTA under contract to the City of Paso Robles. The base cash fare is $5.00, and
senior citizens, disabled passengers, and Medicare card holders all ride for half fare. A punch
pass is sold for $10.00 that can be used to pay fares on the dial-a-ride services. Service is
operated 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays only.
South County Transit
South County Transit (SCT) consists of four fixed-routes in the southern part of San Luis Obispo
County serving the Five Cities area. SCT is a JPA made up of San Luis Obispo County, the City
of Arroyo Grande, the City of Pismo Beach, and the City of Grover Beach, with service
administered by RTA but using SCT employees to drive and supervise the buses. SCT Route
21 extends from Shell Beach into Arroyo Grande. SCT Route 23 provides service through
Grover Beach and Oceano. SCT Route 24 operates in the opposite direction of the main loop of
SCT Route 21 through Pismo Beach, Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande. Service is provided
between approximately 6:00 AM and 7:30 PM on weekdays, 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM on
Saturdays, and 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM on Sundays. SCT Route 25 provides service to Arroyo
Grande High School through the Five Cities area only during the Arroyo Grande High School
academic year. Timed transfers between SCT Routes 21 and 24 are provided with RTA Route
10 at the Pismo Premium Outlets transfer center. SCT is currently planning to implement Route
26 service, which would provide peak travel period service connecting Oceano to shopping and
employment opportunities in the other three cities in the area.
Beach Trolley
The Beach Trolley is a service funded by SLO County, managed by RTA and operated by SCT.
It operates 10 AM – 4 PM on weekends from Late March – Early June. Expanded summer
service begins in June providing local transportation to the influx of tourists in the Five Cities
and Avila Beach areas. This is a free service which makes a total of 9 stops connecting riders to
the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to the Port of San Luis via Avila Valley, and resorts in Shell
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Beach and Pismo Beach. In addition, SCT operates a local service within Avila Beach when the
Avila Beach Farmer’s Market operates. The Avila Beach Community Foundation provides the
support to maintain this free service. Connections from SCT Routes 21 and 24, as well as RTA
Route 10 can be made to the Trolley at the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets transfer facility.
Morro Bay Transit
Morro Bay Transit is operated by the Transit Division under the Department of Public Works in
the City of Morro Bay. Morro Bay Transit provides a local deviated fixed route within the City
limits to the general public Monday through Friday 6:25 AM to 6:45 PM and on Saturdays from
8:25 AM to 4:25 PM. Deviations are provided curb-to-curb within ¾-mile of the route and are
deemed “Call-A-Ride” trips, which meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Additionally, Morro Bay Transit operates the Morro Bay Trolley service from Memorial Day
through the first weekend of October.
Santa Maria Area Transit
The City of Santa Maria operates Santa Maria Area Transit through the Public Transit Services
Division in the Department of Public Works. This bus system operates 13 fixed-routes within the
City of Santa Maria, with routes providing service to the Alan Hancock Community College
campus, the Santa Maria Airport, the Marian Regional Medical Center, downtown Santa Maria,
and the adjacent neighborhoods. The Santa Maria Transit Center serves as a transfer point to
RTA Route 10, the Breeze bus connecting to Lompoc, and the Guadalupe Flyer.
Monterey-Salinas Transit
Monterey-Salinas Transit District is a local government agency which primarily serves the
transportation needs of Monterey County and the City of Salinas, located north of San Luis
Obispo on the California Coast. Monterey–Salinas Transit operates 57 routes with a fleet of 111
vehicles within a 280 square-mile area of Monterey County and Southern Santa Cruz County.
The Monterey-Salinas Transit District overlaps with RTA with the Route 83 service from Fort
Hunter Liggett to Paso Robles via San Miguel and Lockwood.
MST Route 83 consists of express transit service between Fort Hunter Liggett and Paso Robles
via San Miguel and Lockwood. This service has a base fare of $3.50 with a discounted fare of
$1.75 to applicable riders from Fort Hunter Liggett to Paso Robles. This service provides four
roundtrips per day on weekdays and two roundtrips on weekends. The Route 83 service
connects with Route 82 that operates between Ft. Hunter Liggett and Salinas.
Ride On Transportation
The Ride On Transportation is an independent non-profit specialized transportation provider
which services San Luis Obispo County. They provide a range of shuttle services for veterans,
seniors, people with disabilities, and social service agencies. Additionally, they provide shuttle
services for the general public to coordinate airport shuttles, Amtrak shuttles, vanpools, event
transport, and a range of other transportation services. Ride On Transportation serves as the
Consolidated Transportation Service Agency (CTSA) for San Luis Obispo County.
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Cambria Community Bus
The Cambria Community Bus operates out of the Cambria Community Services District and is
administered on behalf of SLO County by RTA. Operating funding for this service is provided by
donations. This is a curb-to-curb service reserved in advance. One bus runs Monday through
Friday and provides local transit in Cambria. Once a week, the bus provides a group trip to San
Luis Obispo, and once a month the bus provides a group trip to medical services in Templeton
and shopping malls in Paso Robles.
Cayucos Senior Van
The Cayucos Senior Van is rideshare transportation option available for seniors. This service is
reserved in advance and is administered on behalf of SLO County by RTA. This service is
primarily funded from proceeds from the senior thrift store; trips are made 7 days a week to
locations as close as Morro Bay (shopping, medical) or as far as the Five Cities, depending
upon demand.
Atascadero Dial-A-Ride
The City of Atascadero operates Atascadero Dial-A-Ride, a curb-to-curb general public shuttle
service available within the city limits. All vehicles are Wheelchair Lift equipped and reservations
are made in advance. A discount fare is available to disabled riders.
Cambria Anonymous Neighbors
Cambria Anonymous Neighbors is a non-profit organization that provides transportation to
seniors and persons with disabilities who need transportation to non-emergency medical
appointments.
San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare
San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare is a division of the San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments (SLOCOG) which provides regional transportation information, road conditions,
and other commute resources. This program supports reducing single occupant vehicle travel
by encouraging other options for commuting including rideshare matching for carpooling and
vanpools. Other modes of rideshare transportation information is presented for bike, carpool,
vanpool, shuttles and taxi services, and public transit.
Additionally, San Luis Obispo Rideshare manages the regional mobility management program.
The goal of the mobility management program is to bridge the communication gap between
public transit agencies and social service agencies. As part of mobility management, SLO
Regional Rideshare manages the first rural 511 trip planning service in the nation which
provides concise transportation information on road conditions, public transportation,
ridesharing, and roadside assistance in both English and Spanish. The 511 service is utilized
throughout the state and is funded by the Caltrans New Freedom Grant. Other aspects of
mobility management include:
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Launch of a county-wide online bus trip planner
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Personalized trip planning assistance by calling 781-1385
One-on-one transportation training with agency staff
Agency wide transportation information presentation or training
Transportation Information Centers for onsite use
Organized group Transit Field Trips
Mobility training to become a trainer for your clients
Door-to-door trip assistance
Cal Poly Late Night Escort Service
For Cal Poly students, the Cal Poly Late Night Escort Service is available through the University
Police Department. This service provides transportation to locations from and within the campus
between the hours of 7:00 PM and 12:00 PM.
SLO Safe Ride
SLO Safe Ride is a for-profit company that provides transportation services for events, late-night
rides, weddings, wine tasting, and various other shuttle services. They have been supporting
the San Luis Obispo area since 2010. Reservations are made in advance.
Amtrak/LOSSAN
Amtrak is a national railroad service that provides services to more than 500 destinations in 46
states. In California, the Los-Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor
Agency encourages rail transportation efficiencies with increased ridership, revenue, capacity,
reliability, and safety within the LOSSAN Corridor along the California coast. Amtrak operates
the Pacific Surfliner which services San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa
Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. During 2014 the Pacific Surfliner made 2 daily round trips from
San Diego to San Luis Obispo (source: Amtrak California 2014 Fact Sheet). Amtrak California
Thruway Connection buses provide an additional five roundtrips connecting to Pacific Surfliner
trains that do not serve San Luis Obispo County stations and two roundtrips that operate
through San Luis Obispo and Grover Beach connecting Santa Maria and Hanford. Beyond
Pacific Surfliner service, the Coast Starlight operates daily between Los Angeles and Seattle. In
San Luis Obispo County, there are multiple transit options available for transportation to the
Amtrak stations in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and Grover Beach.
Greyhound
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a national bus transportation service with 3,000 stops in North
America. Tickets can be purchased to travel within a state or to other states. There are two
Greyhound bus stop locations in San Luis Obispo County: one at 1460 Calle Joaquin Street in
San Luis Obispo and another in San Miguel at Mission and 14th Streets. Only the San Miguel
location is served on a limited basis by RTA Route 9.
Taxis
Taxis in San Luis Obispo County provide service to any destination. They can be found on short
notice in downtown San Luis Obispo and at the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport. Taxis also
operate in the Five Cities area and in North County. However, their rides are primarily arranged
in advance. Taxi rates are relatively more expensive than other forms of transportation available
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within the County. More than 20 different taxi companies provide service to County of San Luis
Obispo with service to downtown. Among these companies include mobile-app transportation
services such as Uber. In the City of San Luis Obispo the Mass Transit Committee is
responsible for policy and oversight over transit services and taxis.
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