Riverside Community College District

Free Bus Ride Program

Demonstration Project August 21, 2008 – August 22, 2009

This one year demonstration project is a reality for RCCD thanks to the funding provided by the cities of Corona, Moreno Valley, Norco, Perris, Riverside and the County of Riverside.

Goals of the Program Demonstrate to state legislators the interest in and benefits of this type of program so they will pass legislation allowing easier creation of such programs at community colleges statewide

Your College Card Is Your Bus Pass

When & Where You Can Use Your Pass

• Go to school, work, visit friends, shopping, the movies – anywhere RTA goes

• Unlimited free rides 7 days a week during all hours of operation until August 22, 2009

Assumption: The average full time student takes classes four days per week.

The Federal Mileage Rate of $.585 per mile is an accurate reflection of the cost of operating a vehicle which includes gasoline, depreciation and maintenance.

Parking Permit =$40/semester ($0.55/day)

The Economics of Driving to Riverside Community College

Daily cost for a student who lives 10 miles from their home campus:

$.585 per mile X 20 miles + $0.55 parking

= $12.25 per day* (or $196.00* per month).

*Car insurance is not included

Driving vs. Bus Bus daily cost Free Bus monthly cost Free

Driving daily cost $12.25 Driving monthly cost $196.00

The Economics of Driving to School

About RTA

• Service Area: 2,500 square-miles, the second largest in the nation

• 39 fixed route services• 7 commuter routes

RTA’s Fleet

• 113 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses

• 75 Dial-A-Ride Vehicles• 71 Fixed-Route Buses• 10 CNG Trolleys

Transportation Options

• Fixed Route A bus that travels along a designated

route making designated stops at specific times throughout the day

• CommuterLinkAn express bus that offers rapid service with limited stops including service to Metrolink stations

Fixed Route Bus & Trolley

CommuterLink

Helping You Ride

RiversideRoutes 1, 12, 13, 15 and 50

Moreno ValleyRoutes 18, 18A, 19, 20 and 41

Norco Routes 3 and 38

Routes Serving RCCD Campuses

Customer Information Center

Open: 6 am – 10 pm Weekdays 8 am – 9:30 pm Weekends

1-800-800-7821

www.RiversideTransit.com

Fixed Route Fares

  Per Boarding Day Pass 31-Day Pass

General $1.25 $3.75 $43.00

Disabled $ .60 $1.85 $21.00

RCCD Students

FREE FREE

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