RCTC Releases Draft Coordinated Public Transit–Human Services Transportation Plan for Public Comment

RCTC is pleased to announce the release of the Draft Coordinated Public Transit–Human Services Transportation Plan (Coordinated Plan), 2025 Update.

This updated plan reflects extensive community input, including:

  • Interviews with over 30 human and social service agencies
  • Nearly 800 survey responses
  • Input from public and specialized transit providers
  • Feedback from advisory bodies and community meetings
  • More than 130 social media comments
  • Over 40 community members actively participated in prioritizing the strategies included in the Coordinated Plan

RCTC invites the public to review and comment on the Draft Coordinated Plan during a 30-day public comment period, which is open through October 13, 2025. The Draft Coordinated Plan can be accessed below.

Following the comment period, the final plan is anticipated to be presented to the full Commission for consideration in November 2025. 

View Draft Coordinated Plan

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Provide your input on the Draft Coordinated Plan here. Please include the section and page number of the Plan that you are referencing in your comment and also include any organization that you represent (if applicable).

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Project Milestones

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Community Engagement

Countywide online survey and pop-up events to learn about and quantify mobility need and gaps.

A countywide online survey and a series of pop-up events were conducted to better understand and quantify mobility needs and service gaps.

In Fall 2024 and Winter 2025, outreach efforts included:

  • Interviews with over 30 human and social service agencies
  • Presentations to advisory bodies and community events
  • Nearly 800 survey responses
  • Over 130 comments received via social media

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Existing Conditions and Inventory Development

Demographic analysis of target groups and inventory of available transportation providers.

A demographic analysis of target populations and an inventory of available transportation services were conducted to assess existing conditions.

In Winter 2025, this effort included consultations with:

  • 7 public transit operators
  • 25 specialized transportation providers

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Goals and Strategies Development

Develop plan goals and strategies to address mobility needs and gaps in service.

Plan goals and strategies were developed to address identified mobility needs and service gaps.

In Spring 2025, building on interviews, surveys, and feedback from public agencies, the Goals and Strategies Handout was developed.

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Prioritization Workshop

Countywide workshops were held to review and prioritize draft goals and strategies.

In July 2025, more than 40 participants contributed to the strategy prioritization process for the Coordinated Plan.

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Draft and Final Report

A Draft Coordinated Plan is made available for a 30-day public comment period ending on October 13, 2025.

The Final Coordinated Plan is anticipated to be presented to the Commission for adoption in November 2025.