Imperial County Transportation Commission

What Imperial County Transportation Commission does

The Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) is a public county transportation commission established under California Senate Bill 607 (SB 607-Ducheny) in 2009 and effective January 1, 2010. Headquartered in El Centro, California, ICTC exercises statutory leadership in regional transportation planning and programming for Imperial County on behalf of its member agencies — seven cities, the County of Imperial, and the Imperial Irrigation District. Its core product portfolio is a coordinated multi-modal transit system comprising Imperial Valley Transit (IVT) fixed-route service, IVT ACCESS ADA paratransit, IVT MedTrans non-emergency medical transportation, IVT RIDE NOW on-demand rideshare, and Calexico On Demand microtransit operated in partnership with Via using plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. ICTC also manages major infrastructure projects including the Calexico Intermodal Transportation Center, the Calexico East Port of Entry Bridge Widening, the AO&M Facility, and various highway improvements with Caltrans District 11. Cross-border transportation coordination with Mexico is advanced through the Imperial-Mexicali Binational Alliance (IMBA), co-led with the Imperial Valley EDC and Mexicali's CDEM.

ICTC's business model is government-funded rather than revenue-driven. Funding flows from federal transportation grants (FTA Section 5310, STBG, CMAQ, CRP), state allocations (Caltrans, CARB ICT), local Measure D sales tax, regional partnerships (SCAG REAP 2.0), and fare revenue. Transit operations are delivered through contracted operators — principally First Transit Inc. under an operating agreement with FY 2023-24 subsidies totaling approximately $9.2 million across service lines — and through technology partnerships such as the Via microtransit platform. Fares are structured as unit pricing, with Calexico On Demand priced at $2 or less per ride and select free-fare programs implemented through grants. The customer base is the general public of Imperial Valley, with primary emphasis on transit-dependent individuals, elderly and disabled riders, medical patients requiring non-emergency transport to San Diego facilities, and cross-border commuters between Calexico and Mexicali. Growth is driven by capital project execution, fleet electrification mandates, and service modal diversification rather than market expansion.

Name

Imperial County Transportation Commission

Legal name

Imperial County Transportation Commission

Website

https://imperialctc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICTC is a public county transportation commission established under California SB 607, operating coordinated multi-modal transit services — including fixed-route, ADA paratransit, medical transport, and microtransit — for Imperial Valley residents and cross-border commuters between Calexico and Mexicali.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Public Transit Bus Operator Authorities & Agencies (Planning/Fare/Admin) (TLAFAGAL), App-Based Ride-Hailing Platforms (TNCs) (THAIAGAB), Integrated Multimodal Transit Agencies (Bus + Rail) (THAIAEAD)

Keywords

• Public transit services
• Regional transportation planning
• ADA paratransit services
• Microtransit rideshare
• Cross-border transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

El Centro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Transit Operations: Government-funded public transit services funded through federal transportation grants (FTA Section 5310, STBG, CMAQ, CRP), state funding (Caltrans, CARB ICT), and local Measure D sales tax allocations. Services include fixed-route transit, ADA paratransit, medical transport, and on-demand services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) is a California county transportation commission that operates coordinated public transit services across Imperial Valley, including fixed-route bus service (IVT), ADA paratransit (IVT ACCESS), non-emergency medical transportation (IVT MedTrans), and on-demand rideshare (IVT Ride Now and Calexico On Demand). The agency also leads regional transportation planning and programming on behalf of its member agencies and coordinates binational cross-border transportation infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) operates a coordinated, multi-modal public transit system across Imperial Valley. The core service portfolio includes Imperial Valley Transit (IVT) as the fixed-route service, supplemented by IVT ACCESS (ADA paratransit for disabled riders), IVT MedTrans (medical transportation), IVT RIDE NOW (on-demand rideshare), and Calexico On Demand (microtransit in Calexico via Via partnership). ICTC also manages major infrastructure projects including the Calexico Intermodal Transportation Center, AO&M Facility, and Calexico East Port of Entry Bridge Widening. The organization functions as a county transportation commission established under SB 607 in 2009, providing leadership in regional transportation planning and programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Imperial Valley Transit (IVT) Countywide fixed-route public transit service providing bus transportation connecting cities throughout Imperial Valley, California.
• IVT ACCESS Curb-to-curb paratransit transportation service for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities, meeting ADA accessibility requirements.
• IVT MedTrans Non-emergency medical transportation service to medical facilities for transit-dependent individuals, including service to San Diego healthcare providers.
• IVT RIDE NOW On-demand rideshare service offering quick and convenient transportation within cities throughout Imperial County.
• Calexico On Demand Affordable ride-sharing service in Calexico using plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with a shared ride model, operated in partnership with Via. Rides priced at $2 or less.

Quantifiable outcome

• Calexico On Demand averaged 150 passengers per day after free fares period

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Michael Baker International, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 August 2023Long Range Transportation Plan development. Contract value $345,974.43 after Change Order No. 2 ($21,750 modification).
• Nomad Transit LLC (Via)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 June 2023Partnership for Calexico Microtransit Service (Calexico On Demand) funded by Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program. Initial contract value $1,253,296, modified to $1,498,875. Service uses plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
• Quechan Indian Tribe and Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transit Authority (YCIPTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2023Eighth Extension MOU for Turquoise Route #10 (Yuma AZ to El Centro) and Blue Route #5 (circulator from Yuma with stops in eastern Imperial County). Subsidy amount $210,000 for FY 2023-24.
• COH and Associates, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 June 2023Grant Writing and Transportation Improvement Programs Support Services contract. Amount $150,000 for fiscal years 2023/24 to 2025/26.
• TRC Engineering Services, LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 June 2023Professional Maintenance Audit Reporting Services for IVT Transit Operations. Calendar years 2023-2025. Annual fees: $18,025 (FY 23-24), $18,477.81 (FY 24-25), $18,887.27 (FY 25-26).
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2023REAP 2.0 CTC Partnership Program MOU for Calexico Intermodal Transportation Center. Funding $1,000,000, effective July 6, 2023 through December 31, 2025. Also partners on Connect SoCal planning and various regional programs.
• StantecminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 May 2023Provided technical analysis for ICTC Zero Emission Bus Plan and California Air Resources Board (CARB) Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) Rollout Plan.
• First Transit Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2023Operating agreement for Imperial Valley Transit services. FY 2023-24 subsidies: IVT Fixed Route $4,189,334; IVT Blue/Green Lines $672,437; IVT Gold Line $350,094; IVT ACCESS $1,641,553; IVT RIDE $1,788,823; IVT MEDTRANS $594,554.
• Caltrans District 11coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState transportation agency partner for regional projects including SR-98 Widening, I-8 improvements, SR-86 Border Patrol Checkpoint, Forrester Road, and various other highway and infrastructure projects.
• Imperial-Mexicali Binational Alliance (IMBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-led by ICTC, Imperial Valley EDC, and Mexicali's EDC (CDEM). Focuses on cross-border transportation, infrastructure, economic development, and environmental issues. Includes cities of Calexico and Mexicali, County of Imperial, State of Baja California, Caltrans, US/Mexico Federal Agencies.
• Imperial Valley EDCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development corporation partner co-leading Imperial-Mexicali Binational Alliance for cross-border transportation and economic development initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC): California county transportation commission with comparable statutory authority under state law to plan and program regional transportation. Comparable governance structure and multi-modal portfolio serving a Southern California county.
• Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transit Authority (YCIPTA): Yuma County's transit authority operates the Turquoise Route #10 and Blue Route #5, which ICTC directly partners on and subsidizes ($210K FY 2023-24). It is the closest geographic peer given its cross-border regional role and similar small-county service profile.
• San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA): Southern California county transportation authority that plans, funds, and coordinates transit and highway projects across a similarly large and diverse county. Directly comparable in governance model, though larger in scale.
• Kern Transit: Operates fixed-route and demand-response transit in rural Kern County, California. Closely comparable service mix (fixed route + paratransit + interregional connections) and similar scale and demographic profile to ICTC.
• Via (Nomad Transit LLC): On-demand microtransit technology provider and ICTC's core operating partner for Calexico On Demand ($1.5M modified contract). Provides the shared-ride platform and dispatch model ICTC deploys, making it a direct service-model peer.

Others

• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG): Regional planning body that funds ICTC's Calexico ITC via REAP 2.0 ($1M). Functions as an upstream funding and planning partner rather than a transit operator, but materially shapes ICTC's capital access.
• First Transit Inc. Primary contracted operator for ICTC's IVT fixed route, paratransit, medical, and ride services ($9.2M+ FY 2023-24). As a downstream operating partner with comparable service delivery footprint in similar small/medium US transit agencies, it is a structural peer.
• Caltrans District 11: State transportation agency partner that co-funds and co-plans ICTC's regional highway and infrastructure projects (SR-98, I-8, SR-86). Functions as a higher-level peer in California's transportation governance hierarchy.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro): California's largest county transportation commission. Operates a far broader multi-modal portfolio (bus, rail, bike) at regional scale; comparable statutory structure but vastly larger scope and budget.
• San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS): Larger Southern California transit operator that IVT MedTrans specifically connects to for medical transportation. Comparable urban/suburban transit focus but operates at much greater scale and as a multi-modal bus/rail provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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