Fresno County Rural Transit Agency

What Fresno County Rural Transit Agency does

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) is a California government public transit agency founded in 1979 that operates the largest rural transit network in Fresno County. The agency runs 25 subsystems across 13 rural incorporated cities (Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Huron, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, Sanger, San Joaquin, and Selma) and approximately 39 unincorporated communities, deploying a fleet of 80 vehicles (currently transitioning from compressed natural gas to zero-emission electric buses). Service is delivered through two primary modes: scheduled fixed-route bus service along designated routes and reservation-based demand-responsive curb-to-curb transportation for transit-dependent residents including elderly, disabled, low-income, and youth populations. Field operations are contracted to MV Transportation, and the agency is administratively embedded within the Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) offices at 2035 Tulare Street in Fresno.

FCRTA's revenue model is overwhelmingly subsidy-driven rather than fare-driven. FY 2020-21 financials show operating passenger fare revenues of just $223,857 against non-operating revenues of $9,042,492 sourced from federal, state, and local transportation development funds (administered through Fresno COG), Measure C regional transportation funds, and program-specific grants from Caltrans ($274,299 transit feasibility study, $515,800 Grid Analysis Study), the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District ($3,062,593 for four Proterra electric buses and depot chargers), CARB-administered programs, and Community Mobility Options grants ($36,885 for Biola needs assessment). Passenger fares are highly subsidized — intra-city fares range from $0.50 to $0.75 with free service for seniors, disabled, and veterans; intercity fares range from $0.75 to $6.00; rural transit is $10.00 round trip. Monthly and annual passes are also available.

The agency is pursuing strategic modernization on two fronts: a fleet transition to 100% zero-emission vehicles under a CARB-compliant Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan, and a Transit Microgrid and Multi-Modal Community Resiliency Hub initiative using solar/wind generation to power electric buses and provide community backup power and EV charging. Additional forward-looking initiatives include the REV-UP electric vehicle rideshare program (launched 2020 with Inspiration Transportation in unincorporated communities), the Caltrans-funded Transit Roadmap for service and technology evaluation, and a transit feasibility study evaluating light rail, BRT, and monorail alternatives along the Golden State Boulevard corridor. Certification compliance spans Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Clean Air Act (CNG fleet), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (accessible vehicles with bike racks).

Name

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency

Legal name

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency

Website

https://ruraltransit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) is a government public transit agency that operates fixed-route and demand-responsive bus services across 13 rural incorporated cities and approximately 39 unincorporated communities in Fresno County, California, serving transit-dependent elderly, disabled, low-income, and youth populations through 25 subsystems and 80 vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Transit Agencies (Bus, Rail, Metro, Paratransit) (BPAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Transit Bus Operator Authorities & Agencies (Planning/Fare/Admin) (TLAFAGAL), On-Demand Shared Shuttle / Vanpool (Dynamic Routing, Door-to-Door) (TLAFAJAB), Regional/County Public Bus Operators (THAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Public transit services
• Rural bus transit
• Demand responsive transportation
• Paratransit services
• Fixed route transit

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Transportation Funding: Primary revenue from federal, state, and local transportation development funds including State Transportation Development Act funds, administered through Fresno COG. Revenue supports operations, capital improvements, and transit services.
2. Passenger Fares: Subsidized passenger fares for fixed route and demand responsive services. Intra-city fares range from $0.50-$0.75 for general public, with free fares for seniors, disabled, and veterans. Intercity fares range from $0.75-$6.00 depending on distance.
3. Measure C Funds: Regional transportation funds from Fresno County Regional Transportation Authority Measure C, used for electric vehicle programs and project coordination including REV-UP electric rideshare program.
4. Grant Funding: Various grants including Caltrans Sustainable Communities Transportation Planning grants ($274,299 for transit feasibility study, $515,800 for Grid Analysis Study), Air District grants ($3,062,593 for zero-emission electric buses), and Community Mobility Options grants ($36,885 for Biola transportation needs assessment).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) operates the largest rural public transportation network in Fresno County, delivering fixed-route and demand-responsive (curb-to-curb) bus transit services through approximately 25 subsystems and a fleet of 80 vehicles serving 13 rural incorporated cities and unincorporated communities. The agency also operates the REV-UP electric vehicle rideshare program and is developing a Transit Microgrid and Multi-Modal Community Resiliency Hub.

Product overview

FCRTA operates as a rural public transit agency providing both fixed-route and demand-responsive transportation services across 13 rural incorporated cities and numerous unincorporated communities in Fresno County. The agency manages 25 transit subsystems (including Coalinga Transit, Firebaugh Transit, Sanger Transit, Selma Transit, and others) with 80 vehicles, offering inner-city service within communities and intercity service connecting rural areas to the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area. FCRTA also operates innovative initiatives including transit microgrids and resiliency hubs for renewable energy and EV charging, the REV-UP electric vehicle rideshare program, and strategic planning programs like the Transit Roadmap and Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fixed Route Transit Services
• Demand Responsive (Curb-to-Curb) Transportation
• REV-UP Electric Vehicle Rideshare
• Transit Microgrid and Multi-Modal Community Resiliency Hub

Quantifiable outcome

• Service area covers 13 rural cities and 39 unincorporated communities spanning from Firebaugh to Coalinga and Kingsburg to Orange Cove
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFresno COG acts as the regional planning body and administrative partner for FCRTA. FCRTA offices are located within Fresno COG offices. Fresno COG conducts annual productivity evaluations and administers State Transportation Development Act funds. FCRTA board meetings are held at Fresno COG Sequoia Room.
• MV TransportationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMV Transportation is the contracted route and dispatch service provider for multiple FCRTA subsystems including Coalinga Transit. Selected through RFP process as new service provider beginning 2018. Handles daily operations of transit services.
• Kings Area Rural Transit (KART)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKART provides scheduled fixed route service connecting Hanford to Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area with stops including Valley Children's Hospital, Veterans Hospital, and Kaiser Hospital. KART operates Laton Transit and provides connections for FCRTA riders.
• Fresno Area Express (FAX)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFAX operates 16 fixed route bus lines and Handy Ride Paratransit Service in Fresno and Clovis. Provides connection to Valley Children's Hospital in Madera County. Major transfer partner for FCRTA intercity services.
• Clovis TransitmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClovis Transit operates Stageline fixed route service and Round-Up demand responsive ADA service in Clovis. Provides transfer connections for FCRTA riders traveling to/from the metropolitan area.
• Walker ConsultantsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWalker Consultants conducted the Transit Feasibility Study evaluating light rail, BRT, and monorail alternatives along Golden State Boulevard corridor. Also involved in Transit Roadmap project for service evaluation and planning.
• AECOMmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAECOM partnered with FCRTA to conduct the Electrical Grid Analysis Study identifying impacts of fleet electrification on the electric grid system and challenges faced by rural communities.
• Inspiration TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCRTA partnered with Inspiration Transportation to launch REV-UP (Rural Electric Vehicle Utilization Project) - an electric vehicle rideshare program using Chevy Bolt vehicles in unincorporated communities including West Park and Biola.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rural-transit

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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