Riverside Transit Agency

WHO WE ARE:The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) was established as a Joint Powers Agency on August 15, 1975 and began operating bus service on March 16, 1977. RTA is the Consolidated Transportation Service Agency for western Riverside County and is responsible for coordinating transit services throughout the approximate 2,500 square mile service area, providing driver training, assistance with grant applications and development of Short Range Transit Plans (SRTPs).RTA provides both local and regional services throughout the region with 39 fixed-routes, eight CommuterLink routes, and Dial-A-Ride services using 334 vehicles. In the cities of Corona, Beaumont and Banning, RTA coordinates regional services with municipal transit systems. In Riverside, RTA coordinates with the city's Riverside Special Services, which provides ADA complementary service to RTA's fixed-route services.MISSION STATEMENT:The Riverside Transit Agency, Riverside County's multi-modal transportation provider, shall provide for a variety of transportation needs in a cost-effective and efficient manner for all the residents of our member communities. The Agency is committed to providing safe, reliable, courteous, accessible, and user-friendly services to our customers.SERVICE FEATURES:• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus fleet• Real-time bus arrival information via BusWatch app• Free Wi-Fi service on all fixed-route buses• Lighted bus stops at selected locations• Automated stop announcement system• Vehicles equipped with GPS• Low-floor buses• 100 percent wheelchair accessible• Dual bike racks• Electronic fareboxes• Security cameras• USB charging ports