History
In 1995, the Victoria County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) commissioned a Transit Feasibility Study for the City of Victoria. The study was designed to identify the need for transit service in the city of Victoria and surrounding Victoria County, investigate service alternatives, and develop an efficient and effective operations plan.
The Transit Feasibility Study was conducted in three phases, with decision points at the end of each phase. In Phase I, transit need was identified using feedback from focus group meetings, stakeholder interviews, target market surveys, and existing demographic data. The results of Phase I indicated that the general population as well as seniors and the disabled have a need for transit, and transit need is highest in the central and southern portion of the city of Victoria.
Transit alternatives were analyzed in Phase II. Several service strategies were recommended, including the coordination of existing services designed to meet the specialized needs of seniors and the disabled, and flexible-route service for the general public. In Phase III, the cost-effectiveness and financial feasibility of the recommended service strategies were evaluated. Financial feasibility was identified based on the ability to fund the proposed transportation services with a mix of federal, state, and local sources.
The study was concluded in July 1997 when the Victoria City Council authorized the Planning Department to submit a grant application for funding of transportation services. The findings of the study are being used in the decision-making process of planning and implementing transportation services in Victoria.
By resolution, the City of Victoria has designated Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) as the Urban Transit District for Victoria and has entered into an inter local Agreement with GCRPC to administer and operate a Small-Urban Transit Program in the city of Victoria. As stated above, one of the service strategies identified and recommended was a coordination effort among the existing transit providers. GCRPC is an existing provider and has been administering a Rural Transportation program for over 29 years. GCRPC implemented Victoria Transit on January 4, 1999, providing demand response curb-to-curb services Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm for all residents regardless of age living in Victoria. A day in advance notice is required when scheduling a ride.
In March 2002 Victoria Transit began its fixed route system for the City of Victoria.
The Transit Feasibility Study was conducted in three phases, with decision points at the end of each phase. In Phase I, transit need was identified using feedback from focus group meetings, stakeholder interviews, target market surveys, and existing demographic data. The results of Phase I indicated that the general population as well as seniors and the disabled have a need for transit, and transit need is highest in the central and southern portion of the city of Victoria.
Transit alternatives were analyzed in Phase II. Several service strategies were recommended, including the coordination of existing services designed to meet the specialized needs of seniors and the disabled, and flexible-route service for the general public. In Phase III, the cost-effectiveness and financial feasibility of the recommended service strategies were evaluated. Financial feasibility was identified based on the ability to fund the proposed transportation services with a mix of federal, state, and local sources.
The study was concluded in July 1997 when the Victoria City Council authorized the Planning Department to submit a grant application for funding of transportation services. The findings of the study are being used in the decision-making process of planning and implementing transportation services in Victoria.
By resolution, the City of Victoria has designated Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) as the Urban Transit District for Victoria and has entered into an inter local Agreement with GCRPC to administer and operate a Small-Urban Transit Program in the city of Victoria. As stated above, one of the service strategies identified and recommended was a coordination effort among the existing transit providers. GCRPC is an existing provider and has been administering a Rural Transportation program for over 29 years. GCRPC implemented Victoria Transit on January 4, 1999, providing demand response curb-to-curb services Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm for all residents regardless of age living in Victoria. A day in advance notice is required when scheduling a ride.
In March 2002 Victoria Transit began its fixed route system for the City of Victoria.