Yuba-Sutter Transit
The Yuba-Sutter Transit Authority, operating as Yuba-Sutter Transit, is the public transportation agency serving the Yuba–Sutter area in Northern California.
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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 |
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 6:30 pm.[6] Additionally, an express shuttle route between the Walton Terminal in Yuba City and the Yuba College Sutter Campus was added in January 2020.[7]
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][8] Youth monthly 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, 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, 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 |
Yuba College Shuttle
Starting in January 2020, Yuba-Sutter Transit began providing an express shuttle route Monday-Thursday during normal attendance days at the Yuba College Sutter Campus. Trips run every 30 minutes from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm between the Walton Terminal (near Sam's Club in Yuba City) and the campus. The service will also stop on Harter Parkway at Spirit Way across from River Valley High School en route to the Sutter Campus. This shuttle is currently free for any passengers.
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.[9]
| Fleet Numbers (Qty.) | Manufacturer | Model | Year | Seated capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1670–1679 (10) | Starcraft | Allstar 4500 | 2010 | 16 | Used for Dial-a-Ride and rural service |
| 1681–1686 (6) | Glaval | Titan II 4500 | 2014 | 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 |
| 3161–3165 (5) | NABI/Optima | Opus 3400 | 2008 | 31 | Used for local fixed route service |
| 3230–3240 (11) | Gillig | 35DD | 2013–14 | 32 | Used for local fixed route service |
| 4151–4157 (7) | Blue Bird | Xcel102 | 2006 | 41 | Used for Sacramento commuter service |
| 5701–5706 (6) | MCI | D4500 | 2010, 2012 | 57 | Used for Sacramento commuter service |
References
- Staff (January 2015). "Annual Board Report - January 2015". Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- Staff (August 12, 2013). "Ride Guide & System Map" (PDF). Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- Staff, Adam (July 1, 2019). "Ride Guide & System Map" (PDF). Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- Staff (July 1, 2019). "Sacramento Commuter & Midday Express" (PDF). Yuba-Sutter Transit. Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- Staff. "Rural Routes". Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- Staff. "Dial-A-Ride Services" (PDF). Yuba-Sutter Transit. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- https://www.yubasuttertransit.com/yuba-college-sutter-campus-shuttle. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - 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.