The Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA ) is a public bus system that serves Ukiah , the Mendocino Valley , and coastal regions of Mendocino County , California .
MTA began service in 1976 under a joint powers agreement between the County of Mendocino and the cities of Fort Bragg , Point Arena , Ukiah and Willits .[ 1]
Routes
MTA operates several routes, most of which radiate from Ukiah.[ 2]
No.
Name
Route description
Route Deviation Requests
1 Willits Rider
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5 The BraggAbout
Local Service within Fort Bragg
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7 Ukiah Valley Jitney
Mendocino College , Feedlot & Bush, Raley's, Grocery Outlet, Redwood Academy, Goodwill, Main & Standley (Library), Safeway, Public Health Department, Greyhound, Airport, Plant & South State
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9 Ukiah Valley Local
Mendocino College, Feedlot & Bush, Ukiah High School, Walnut Village, North Bush at Low Gap, Main & Standley (Library), Pear Tree Center, Leslie Street, Yokayo Center, Wal-Mart/Food Maxx, Community Clinic, South Dora Street & Laws Ave, Plant Road & South State
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Up to 3/4 mi after 6pm for additional fare[ 3]
20 Inland Service
Willits to Ukiah
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30 Inland Service
Redwood Valley to Ukiah
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60 The Coaster
Service between Fort Bragg & Mendocino /Navarro River
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65 CC Rider
Service between Mendocino , Fort Bragg , Willits , Ukiah & Santa Rosa
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75 South Mendocino Coast Service
Gualala -Ukiah & Ft. Bragg
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95 South Mendocino Coast Service
Point Arena - Santa Rosa
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^ All routes make "Flag Stops": at a safe location for the bus to pull out of traffic wave the bus down.
Previous Routes
No.
Name
Route Description
Reason For Discontinuation
Year Of Discontinuation
15
Laytonville
Laytonville to Willits bus service
Low Ridership (5.2/hr.) and Low Farebox Return[ 6]
Between 2009-2012
21
Inland Service
Willits to Ukiah Express
30
Inland Service
Redwood Valley to Ukiah
Between 2009-2012
Fares
Current Fares can be found at https://mendocinotransit.org/fares/
MTA offers many pass and punch card options for frequent riders:
16 ride punch card - allows riders to ride through one or more fare zones for 1 punch per zone (~25 to 30% discount)
1, 2, and 3 zone full-fare monthly passes]
Summer Youth Pass MTA also provides the following discounts:
~50% fare for Seniors (62+) and People With Disabilities (With MTA discount ID)
Free Local Fares for Mendocino College Students with Student ID
Discounted fares for regional routes 65, 95
Previous Roster
This roster may be incomplete
Fleet Number(s)
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Year
Manufacturer
Model
Engine
Transmission
Notes
619-628
2011, 2013
Glaval gas
-Paratransit/Dial-a-ride Vans
-Planned to be replaced between 2022 and 2024
733-739
2016, 2018
Glaval gas
-Fixed Route Cutaway Buses
-Planned to retire in 2022 and 2024
910-917
2012-2013
Gillig
Advantage
-Units 910-912 are planned to retire in 2023
References
External links
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