Public Transportation

The ability to travel, to get to work, to friends, to stores, and to health care is vital to the well being of all Texans.  In a region as expansive as the Golden Crescent, access to transportation is particularly important.  The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) has been committed to providing transportation services since November 1986.  GCRPC is currently a multiple provider of transportation services, which serve the general public, elderly, and persons with disabilities.  GCRPC is one of many transit contractors in the State of Texas who provide public transportation services under contract through the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Rural public transportation services called RTRANSIT is provided in the following counties Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, and Victoria.  Within the City of Victoria GCRPC operates a small-urban system called VICTORIA TRANSIT.   

Notices/Announcements

PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE
GOLDEN CRESCENT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION’S
VICTORIA TRANSIT PROGRAM’S
INTENT TO FILE A 2021 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
AND OFFERING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission’s (GCRPC’s) Victoria Transit Program intends to apply for federal funds to carry out the projects listed below.  The request will fund Victoria Transit’s 2021 program of Projects.
Information on the program and its listed projects can be acquired at the GCRPC’s office at 1908 N Laurent, Suite 600, Victoria, Texas 77901 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  A public hearing will be held on October 14, 2020 on the Webex online meeting application to offer the public an opportunity to provide comment.  The Webex invite will be posted on GCRPC’s website on September 13, 2020. 
GCRPC assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Upon request, alternative formats of this information can be produced for individuals with disabilities.  For other accommodations please call 361-578-1587 ext. 201 at least 48 hours in advance.
​Public/Private Partnership

The Nickle Family Grant
The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission’s (GCRPC) Transportation Department has partnered with the Nickle Family, to provide transportation services for dialysis clients.
The Dialysis Transportation Voucher Program is a demand response service that is offered for eligible clients receiving dialysis treatments and reside within the City of Victoria.  Eligible dialysis clients will receive free transportation vouchers to be used with the following service providers:
Victoria Transit                      Cesar’s Taxi                             Affordable Taxi
361-578-8775                          361-570-8294                          361-576-6910
Eligible clients can simply choose which transportation service provider they would like to use and contact that provider to make transportation reservations.  Hours and availability may vary by service providers.   For eligibility requirements contact your local Dialysis Center.

PROPOSED VICTORIA TRANSIT
FISCAL YEAR 2021 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
TOTAL FUNDS ESTIMATED FOR 2021 PROJECTS:  $2,607,388.00
Project
Total Project Cost
Federal Share
Leasing of Bus Station
$50,400.00
$45,360.00
Bus Support Equipment
$160,000.00
$160,000.00
Signal & Communications Equipment
$50,000.00
$50,000.00
Preventive Maintenance
$392,600.00
​$338,764.00
Non-Fixed-Route ADA Paratransit Service
$560,000.00
$412,214.00
​Operating Assistance
$1,394,388.00
$1,255,685.00
​Grand Total
$2,607,388.00
​$2,262,023.00
Written public comment on the proposed Program of Projects will be accepted by the GCRPC until the close of business on November 6, 2020.  Public comments received by GCRPC will be talked over and a response will be given no later than November 20th.  All comments shall be addressed to Colin Keller, Transportation Planner, GCRPC, 1908 N Laurent Suite 600, Victoria, Texas, 77901.  Comments received by the closing date will be considered in preparing and carrying out the Program of Projects. 
The Program of Projects will become final and will be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration upon completion of the public participation process, unless amended by action of the Board of Directors of the GCRPC.

​​Final Transportation Program of Projects FY'20

To File A Complaint About Services
GCRPC Transportation Program Service Standards and Service Policies
Disadvantaged Business Program
Disadvantaged Business Program Goal 2018-2020
GCRPC Transportation Request for Service Changes

Title VI

Title VI - Notice to Our Customers
Title VI - Complaint Procedures
Title VI - Complaint Procedures (Spanish)
Title VI - Complaint Form
Title VI - Complaint Form (Spanish)
Title VI - Limited English Proficiency Plan

Links

Regional Coordination Transportation Plan 2017-2021
Surplus Property
Passenger Policies
Complaint Procedures

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Contact Information

Phone: 361-578-8775
Fax: 361-580-3206

Victoria Transit - Operations
1908 N. Laurent, Suite 115
Victoria, Texas 77901

Victoria Transit - Administrative Offices
1908 N. Laurent, Suite 600
Victoria, Texas 77901

Lisa Cortinas, Director
Phone: 361-578-1587, ext. 207
Fax: 361-578-8865
lisac@gcrpc.org
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