RTA Considers Service Changes

The RTA Considers Service Changes

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority is considering changes to its bus services that are needed to improve efficiency, eliminate unproductive service, and help reduce costs.   A series of public hearings is scheduled for December.  If approved, the changes would be effective in February 2010. Proposed changes include:

• New Sunday Route #24s: Serving Port Ayers Station, Los Encinos, Wal-Mart on Greenwood and a portion of Route #19 along Kostoryz, Sokol, Sacky, and CC Trade Center. 
• Frequency: Sunday - Hourly

• Route 32s: Existing mall loop east of Southside Transit Station would be eliminated. Williams, Staples and McArdle roads will be served by existing routes. Airline Road will no longer be served. Frequency would be increased to hourly for improved connectivity. Route #32s would continue to Route #66 arriving at Southside Transit Station. 
• Frequency: Sunday - Hourly

• New Sunday Route #66: Route #66 would provide needed transportation to Texas A&M students who live on campus and surrounding student housing. Route #66 would continue as Route #32s arriving at Southside Station. 
• Frequency: Sunday - Hourly

• Route #76:Route #76 would be extended on Corpus Christi Beach up to Beach Street and further south to Water and Buford (Holiday Inn Emerald Beach Hotel). The service would operate seasonally in conjunction with our Harbor Ferry service between the hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Frequency: Monday - Saturday – Hourly

• Route #75 and #78: These two routes would be combined as one route called #78 CC Beach/Bayfront Connector. It would offer a one seat trip to & from CC Beach tourist attractions, downtown, and other bayfront attractions. 
• Frequency: Monday - Saturday - 30 minutes

• Route #73 and #79: These two routes would be combined as one route called #79 Downtown/Shoreline Shuttle. It would serve attractions in the downtown and shoreline areas. 
• Frequency: Monday - Saturday - 30 minutes

RTA is inviting the public to attend public hearings scheduled for:

·        Tuesday, November 30th from 6:00AM to 10:00AM and 3:00PM to 6:00PM, at Staples Street Station, 602 N. Staples Street.

·        Thursday, December 2nd from 11:00AM to 1:00PM at the Omni Bayfront Hotel, 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. – Matagorda Room, 3^rd Floor

·        Tuesday, December 7th beginning at 6:00PM at the Radisson Beach Hotel, 3200 E. Surfside Blvd. – Martinique Room

Written comments will be accepted for up to ten (10) days after the public hearings. 

For more information, contact Service Development Department, Regional Transportation Authority, 5658 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, TX  78405, or call the Service Development Department at 361-289-2712.

Veterans and Active Military Ride Free on Veterans Day, November 11, 2010

RTA THANKS LOCAL VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

Corpus Christi, Texas (November 10, 2010) – The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will thank our nation’s Veterans and Active Duty Military by inviting them to ride free on any RTA bus route including Paratransit services on Veterans Day, November 11, 2010.

“It is a privilege for us to serve our Veterans and Active Duty Military on a day that symbolizes respect and honor such as Veterans Day,” said Mike Setzer, Interim CEO of the RTA. “Allowing our military to ride free for a day will allow us the opportunity to serve and thank them for their service.”

To ride free, Veterans and Active Duty Military will need to show proof of military service on November 11, 2010 to the bus operator through one of the following methods of identification; U.S Uniform Services Identification Card; U.S Uniform Services Retired Identification Card; Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES); DD form 214; Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW); Photograph in Uniform; or Wearing Uniform.

For additional information about service availability, route schedules, hours of operations, or service areas, log on to www.ccrta.org or call the 24 hour automated hotline at 361-289-2600.

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The Regional Transportation Authority was created by the people to provide quality transportation in a responsible manner consistent with its financial resources and the diverse needs of the people. Secondarily, the Authority will also act responsibly to enhance the regional economy.

RTA Wears a New Color....PINK!

From parts to admin, from early shift to late, from CEO to Bus Operator we are wearing PINK! The RTA is a proud supporter of the American Cancer Society's efforts to end breast cancer. Together, we can all B the difference. by educating our community on awareness and encouraging each other to receive early detection. Breast cancer is a disease that can effect women, children, and even men. RTA Staff is proud to show our support tomorrow at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Cole Park and by providing transportation to the event on our Route 76! So hop on the trolley and join us as we become the difference to create a wold with more birthdays! Enjoy the slide-show below. 

RTA Public Transit for Del Mar Students - PSA

Del Mar's video production team along with the RTA, teamed up to put together this PSA for Del Mar students that will also air on Corpus Christi Public Access Television, channel 19. This informational video serves as a reminder that students can ride for free on RTA bus routes. Thank you Del Mar for helping us get the word out that public transportation is the safer and more efficient way to get to school.

RTA Brings Home Awards

Two first place awards and one third place award was brought home from the South West Transit Association's (SWTA) Spotlight Awards Ceremony held in Tempe, Arizona.   First place awards were won in the Social Media Category and the other for a Promotional Event. The third place award was received for the RTA's B green. campaign. Enjoy our bragging rights below. 

Del Mar College and RTA Rock "Round the Clock Registration Rally" 2010

DMC President Dr. Mark Escamilla in front of a RTA bus featuring Del Mar College's 75th Anniversary bus wrap.

Route 32 - Southside Mini-B To Experience Major Route Detour

Effective Tuesday, August 31, 2010, Route 32 - Southside Mini-B will be on detour. The detour will remain in effect for approximately seven weeks. Detour route shown in red below. Please call the RTA Customer Service Center 883-2287 for more information.