Transit Plans and Free Fares Program
Summary
The council approved a consultant-led transit plan to guide routes, fares and future investments, with the last plan producing Route 7 and standardized transfers. A school board member asked about direct bus service for homeless students; staff explained federal law limits school-dedicated routing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs up to $299,949.15 over three years, paid from transit funds, not the general fund.
Bus riders, students, and anyone relying on transit to reach jobs and schools.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
Updated transit safety and asset management plans were scheduled, along with a $172,116 state grant request to fund a regional free fares project.
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
Turlock Transit is updating its five-year plan amid rising ridership and costs. Residents can weigh in through an online survey, pop-up events, and bilingual workshops. Free fares and a fair shuttle run throughout July.
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
The council approved a consultant-led transit plan to guide routes, fares and future investments, with the last plan producing Route 7 and standardized transfers. A school board member asked about direct bus service for homeless students; staff explained federal law limits school-dedicated routing.
City considers new transit system with increased routes, hours of operation
City considers new transit system with increased routes, hours of operation Turlock Journal
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