Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority

What Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority does

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) is a regional public transportation authority established by public vote in 1986 under Texas state law, providing fixed-route bus transit, ADA-compliant paratransit (B-Line), and ancillary services across 846 square miles of Nueces County, Texas. The agency operates approximately 33 fixed routes, the B-Line paratransit service, Port Aransas Express, Flex flexible routes, Park & Ride, Rural Transportation, Van Pooling, and Bike & Ride services, delivering roughly 3.2 million passenger trips annually through more than 1,400 bus stops. Technology infrastructure includes the GoPass mobile application (iOS/Android), a real-time bus tracker with 15-second GPS refresh intervals, an interactive Trip Planner, an interactive System Map, and a published GTFS data feed enabling third-party transit app integration.

CCRTA's revenue model combines passenger fare revenue, advertising on buses and benches, and operational subsidies from federal and state transportation grants alongside local government appropriations. Pricing is structured across tiers: standard 7-day passes ($10) and 31-day passes ($35) for fixed-route service, B-Line 31-day passes ($60) for paratransit, and reduced/specialty fares for seniors, persons with disabilities, and students. PreK-12 students ride fare-free with a valid student ID, and TAMU-CC and Del Mar College students, faculty, and staff ride fare-free under institutional partnerships. Passes are distributed through the Customer Service Center, the GoPass app, the online store, on-board sales, and H-E-B retail grocery locations. The agency also operates the Travel Training Program for persons with disabilities and seniors, and a Youth Education Program introducing K-12 and higher education students to public transportation.

CCRTA is governed by an appointed Board of Directors, maintains DBE/SBE vendor programs and advertising sales channels, and provides public financial transparency (budget, audits, payroll, procurement, pension, debt) on its website. Its competitive position is anchored by its exclusive franchise over the Nueces County service area, an institutional ecosystem spanning schools, universities, and retail partners, and a physical infrastructure footprint that would be prohibitively capital-intensive for any competitor to replicate.

Name

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority

Legal name

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority

Website

https://ccrta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) is a Texas public agency established in 1986 that operates 33+ fixed bus routes, B-Line paratransit, and ancillary transit services across 846 square miles of Nueces County, serving 3.2 million annual passenger trips with real-time tracking and mobile ticketing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Corridor Operators (THAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

ADA/Accessible Paratransit (Complementary to Fixed-Route Transit) (THAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Public bus transit
• Paratransit services
• Regional transportation
• Fixed route bus
• Mobility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpus Christi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Transit Fares: Revenue from single-ride fares, day passes, 7-day passes, and 31-day passes for fixed-route bus service. Students with valid ID ride fare-free on fixed routes.
2. B-Line Paratransit Fares: Revenue from 31-day B-Line passes for paratransit service for persons with disabilities preventing fixed-route use
3. Advertising: Bus and bench advertising revenue from external advertisers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CCRTA operates a public bus transit network of 33 fixed routes and the B-Line ADA paratransit service across 846 square miles in Nueces County, Texas, serving the Corpus Christi urban area and connecting Port Aransas. The authority supplements fixed-route and paratransit operations with the GoPass mobile ticketing app, real-time bus tracking, travel training, and a youth education program.

Product overview

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) operates a multi-service public transit platform comprising fixed-route bus service (approximately 33 routes), B-Line Paratransit (ADA-compliant paratransit), the GoPass Mobile App (trip planning, pass purchasing, and real-time tracking), Bus Tracker (live vehicle positions), Trip Planner, System Map, Express routes to Port Aransas, Flex flexible routes, Park & Ride facilities, Rural Transportation, Van Pooling, and Bike & Ride. The system covers 846 square miles with 3.2 million annual passenger trips. Ticketing includes 7 Day Passes ($10), 31 Day Passes ($35), and 31 Day B-Line Passes ($60), available via the GoPass app, online store, customer service center, and participating H-E-B locations. CCRTA also offers education programs including Youth Education and Travel Training for persons with disabilities and seniors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B-Line: B-Line Paratransit service providing accessible transportation for persons with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route services.
• GoPass

Products and services

• Fixed-Route Bus Service Core fixed-route public bus service operating 33 routes across 846 square miles in the Corpus Christi region, serving the general public at standard and reduced fares.
• B-Line Paratransit Service ADA-compliant door-to-door paratransit service for riders with disabilities and limited mobility who cannot use the standard fixed-route bus system.
• GoPass Mobile App Mobile application for purchasing transit passes and paying bus fares, used by individual riders of CCRTA fixed-route and paratransit services.
• Port Aransas Express Service Express bus service providing commuter and tourist connection between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas across the JFK Causeway.
• Flex Routes Flexible-route bus service that deviates from fixed routes to serve lower-density neighborhoods and on-demand pickup locations.
• Park & Ride Service Park & Ride commuter bus service allowing riders to park at designated CCRTA lots and connect to major destinations via bus.
• Rural Transportation Rural bus transportation service providing transit access to communities outside the Corpus Christi urban core within the 846-square-mile service area.
• Van Pooling Commuter vanpool service in which groups of riders share transportation to common work destinations, organized through CCRTA.
• Bike & Ride Bike & Ride program allowing cyclists to combine bicycle commuting with CCRTA bus service through bike racks on buses and supporting infrastructure.
• 7-Day Bus Pass Subscription pass granting unlimited CCRTA bus rides for seven consecutive days, sold via the GoPass app, retail outlets, and customer service channels.
• 31-Day Bus Pass Subscription pass granting unlimited CCRTA bus rides for 31 consecutive days, sold via the GoPass app, retail outlets, and customer service channels.
• 31-Day B-Line Pass Subscription pass granting 31 days of B-Line ADA paratransit service for eligible disabled and mobility-limited riders.
• Travel Training Program Instructional program that teaches new and existing riders how to use CCRTA's fixed-route bus and B-Line paratransit services, including how to read schedules, plan trips, and pay fares.
• Youth Education Program Outreach and education program coordinated by CCRTA staff to introduce school-age students to public transit and encourage ridership among youth in the Corpus Christi region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.2 million passenger trips annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• H-E-BcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorH-E-B grocery stores serve as retail locations for purchasing CCRTA bus passes, providing convenient access points for riders alongside the primary Customer Service Center and online store.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LYNX (Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority): Orlando-area regional transit authority operating fixed-route bus, paratransit (ACCESS LYNX), and mobility services; comparable mid-size regional authority with similar service portfolio and funding structure.
• Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA): Texas regional transit authority serving the Denton County area with bus and paratransit services; similar governance model, smaller-scale service area, and comparable reliance on federal/state/local funding.
• VIA Metropolitan Transit: San Antonio's regional transit authority operates fixed-route bus, paratransit, and mobility services across a similar Texas metro footprint; most direct comparability in service mix, funding model, and scale.
• Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Cap Metro): Austin's public transit agency provides fixed-route bus, paratransit, and rail services for another mid-large Texas metro; comparable in service portfolio, governance structure, and government funding mix.
• Valley Metro: Phoenix-area regional transit authority providing bus, paratransit, and rail services; similar mid-size regional authority model with comparable multi-jurisdictional governance and service mix.
• RideKC (Kansas City Area Transportation Authority): Kansas City's regional transit authority operates fixed-route bus and paratransit services; comparable mid-size regional authority with similar service offerings and government funding dependency.
• Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA): Atlanta's combined bus and rail transit authority; directly comparable in service mix (fixed-route bus plus paratransit) and government-authority operating model, though at a larger urban scale.

Broad incumbents

• Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART): Dallas-Fort Worth's regional transit authority operates bus, paratransit, and rail services; broader incumbent with comparable fixed-route and paratransit offerings across a larger multi-jurisdictional service area.
• Miami-Dade Transit: Miami-Dade County's transit division operates bus, rail, and paratransit services; broader incumbent in another Gulf Coast metro with overlapping service mix and similar weather-risk exposure.
• Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston METRO): Houston's regional transit authority provides bus, paratransit, and light rail across a much larger Texas metro; broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCRTA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rtacommunity
• Facebookfacebook.com/CorpusChristiRTA
• Instagraminstagram.com/corpus_christi_rta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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