Yuba-Sutter Transit
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| Parent | Yuba-Sutter Transit Authority |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975[1] |
| Headquarters | 2100 B Street |
| Locale | Marysville, California |
| Service area | Yuba–Sutter area |
| Service type | Bus service |
| Routes | 8 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Operator | Storer Transit Systems |
| Website | yubasuttertransit.com |
The Yuba-Sutter Transit Authority, operating as Yuba-Sutter Transit, is the public transportation agency serving the Yuba–Sutter area in Northern California.
Service
Yuba-Sutter Transit runs six local bus routes in Marysville, Yuba City and surrounding communities, running hourly or half-hourly between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm Mondays through Saturdays.[2][3] There is also weekday commuter and midday service to Sacramento along Routes 70 and 99;[4] three rural routes to Live Oak, the Yuba County foothills, and Wheatland;[5] and Dial-a-Ride service available to seniors and those with disabilities as both a paratransit and door-to-door service, with general public availability offered after 6:00 pm.[6]
Fares
The basic one-way fare is $1.50 on local fixed routes,[3] $3 on rural routes,[5] and $4.50 on commuter and midday express services.[4] Dial-a-Ride service has a base fare of $3 during the day and $2 after 6:00 pm for senior (65+), Disabled or ADA certified.[6] Up to two children 4 or under may travel free with a paying adult on any route. In addition, on all routes except the commute-hour Sacramento service, a 50% fare discount is provided to seniors 65 or older, youths from 5-18, and disabled riders with approved ID.
Ticket sheets are available in denominations of fifty cents (for $10 per sheet) or seventy-five cents (for $15 per sheet), and they are good on local and rural routes, Dial-a-Ride, and routes serving Sacramento. Monthly passes valid on local fixed routes are available for $30 to the general public and $15 to youths, seniors, and the disabled.[2][7] Any discount-status passes are also valid on rural routes. For commuter services a monthly commuter pass costs $135, and a combined Yuba-Sutter Transit/Sacramento RT monthly pass for $185.[4]
Route list
Local fixed routes
| Route # | Name | Termini | Places served | Headway | Service hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuba City to Yuba College | Walton Terminal Yuba College |
Yuba City Marketplace, Yuba-Sutter Mall, Alturas & Shasta Terminal, Yuba County Government Center, Amtrak Thruway 3 connection (at 858 I Street), North Beale Transit Center | 30 min | 6:30 am to 6:30 pm weekdays 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Saturdays |
| 2 (2A clockwise, 2B counter-clockwise) | Yuba City Loop | N/A | Walton Terminal, Senior Center, Alturas & Shasta Terminal, Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, Yuba City High School | 30 min | |
| 3 | Olivehurst to Yuba College | Johnson Park Yuba College |
McGowan Park & Ride, North Beale Transit Center | 30 min | |
| 4 (4A clockwise, 4B counter-clockwise) | Marysville Loop | N/A | Alturas & Shasta Terminal (4A), Marysville High School, Yuba County Government Center, Amtrak Thruway 3 connection (at 858 I Street),North Beale Transit Center (4B), Peach Tree Clinic (4B) | 60 min | |
| 5 | Southwest Yuba City | Walton Terminal South Yuba City |
Bogue Park & Ride, Winco Center, Yuba City Marketplace | 60 min | |
| 6 | Linda Shuttle | Yuba College Edgewater & Rupert |
North Beale Transit Center | 60 min |
Rural
All rural routes terminate at the Yuba County Government Center.
| Name | Rural terminus | Places served | Trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill | Brownsville | Loma Rica, Willow Glen, Oregon House | Tuesday–Thursday: morning inbound trip, midday round-trip, and afternoon outbound trip |
| Live Oak | Live Oak | Yuba College Sutter County Center (by reservation) | Daily: morning inbound trip, midday round-trip, and afternoon outbound trip |
| Wheatland | Wheatland | North Beale Transit Center | Tuesday–Thursday: morning inbound trip and afternoon outbound trip |
Commuter
Yuba-Sutter Transit provides nine scheduled peak-hour commuter bus runs each in the morning and afternoon, three along Routes 70 and six along Route 99. Morning commuter buses first depart for Sacramento at 5:20 am, with the last morning bus arriving in Sacramento at 7:45 am. The first bus in the afternoon leaves downtown Sacramento at 3:45 pm, while the last bus arrives at the Yuba County Government Center at 6:35 pm. Three midday express buses to and from Sacramento run during off-peak hours, arriving in Sacramento around 9:00 am, noon, and 2:00 pm.
History
Current fleet
There are 51 buses in the Yuba-Sutter Transit fleet currently in revenue service. Each bus uses diesel fuel and has room for two wheelchair passengers.[8]
| Fleet Numbers (Qty.) | Manufacturer | Model | Year | Seated capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1681–1686 (6) | Glaval | Titan II 4500 | 2014 | 16 | Used for Dial-a-Ride and rural service |
| 1690–1691 (10) | Glaval | Universal | 2019 | 16 | Used for Dial-a-Ride and rural service |
| 2721–2725, 2727 (6) | NABI/Optima | Opus 29SD | 2008 | 27 | Used for local fixed route service |
| 3150–3160 (11) | Gillig | Low Floor G27B | 2019 | 31 | Used for local fixed-route service |
| 3230–3240 (11) | Gillig | 35DD | 2013–14 | 32 | Used for local fixed-route service |
| 5701–5713 (13) | MCI | D4500 | 2010, 2012, 2018 | 57 | Used for Sacramento commuter service |
References
- ^ Staff (January 2015). "Annual Board Report - January 2015". Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ a b Staff (August 12, 2013). "Ride Guide & System Map" (PDF). Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ a b Staff, Adam (July 1, 2019). "Ride Guide & System Map" (PDF). Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ a b c Staff (July 1, 2019). "Sacramento Commuter & Midday Express" (PDF). Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ a b Staff. "Rural Routes". Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ a b Staff. "Dial-A-Ride Services" (PDF). Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ Martin, Keith; Mauk, Matt (December 19, 2014). "$6 Monthly Bus Pass Program for Eligible Riders" (PDF) (Press release). Marysville, CA: Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ LSC Transportation Consultants (June 5, 2015). "Yuba-Sutter Transit Authority Short Range Transit Plan" (PDF). Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved June 23, 2015.