Business View Magazine - Dec 2023

specialized assistance, or a resident looking for efficient local transportation, “The S” has it all covered. Their comprehensive approach to transit ensures that everyone, regardless of their unique circumstances or requirements, can access reliable and efficient transportation. example of this shines through in the achievements of the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority. It stands as a beacon of success with a journey that showcases the immense potential of transit authorities to not only overcome obstacles but to excel and shape the future of transportation in their communities. From streamlining operations to embracing eco- friendly initiatives, it has paved the way for its community to flourish. It offers us a glimpse of what a bright and interconnected future of public transit should look like. OPTIONALITY AS AN OPERATIONAL FOUNDATION The Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) is a public transportation agency that provides bus services in Modesto, California, and throughout Stanislaus County. The agency also operates under the name “The S” and, in 2021, consolidated a number of different transit services under its name. Due to this merger, the key feature of its operational prowess now revolves around the large breadth of services that are available to help the public get where they need to go throughout the County. It offers a range of services, including local fixed- routes, express commuter service to the ACE (Altamont Commuter Express) train station in Lathrop, the BART station in Dublin/Pleasanton, and commuter service to Stockton. The agency also provides a complementary ADA paratransit service that’s available for those who are disabled and can’t use the traditional fixed route bus. Finally, for those who don’t need massive bus routes, the agency also offers demand response services for smaller communities that are available upon request for those who only need to travel locally. Whether you’re a daily commuter heading to work, a traveler seeking to connect with regional rail networks, a person with disabilities in need of 319 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 12 STANISLAUS REGIONAL TRANSI T AUTHORI T Y