Tulare County Regionaltransit Agency

Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov, serving as a county-level transit authority located in Visalia, California. The agency is primarily focused on providing public transportation services across multiple cities in Tulare County, including Tulare, Porterville, and Visalia. TCRTA delivers essential transportation solutions through fixed-route services, ADA paratransit, demand response, and regional microtransit operations, which are critical for enabling residents to access work, healthcare, and other vital destinations.

TCRTA has consistently received Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support its transit operations and infrastructure improvements. These grants have funded diverse initiatives, including preventive maintenance for transit vehicles, operating expenses like driver salaries and fuel, and strategic vehicle procurement. Notable recent awards include a $4,819,128 grant to procure three battery-electric 35-foot transit buses and thirty gas-powered shuttle vans to comply with California's Innovative Clean Transit Rule, a $350,000 planning grant to develop an innovative electric regional on-demand transit service, and multiple annual operating assistance grants ranging from approximately $3.9 million to $5.8 million. The agency has also received sub-grants from the California Department of Transportation for operating assistance. Throughout these awards, TCRTA has consistently emphasized reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving transit efficiency, and maintaining its vehicle fleet in excellent condition while serving the transportation needs of Tulare County residents.