TranGO

TranGO, also known as the Okanogan County Transit Authority (OCTA),[1] is a public transit agency that provides bus service in Okanogan County, Washington.

TranGO
Commenced operationJuly 1, 2015 (2015-07-01)
LocaleOkanogan County, Washington
Service typeBus
Routes8
Fleet8 minibuses
Chief executiveBrent Timm
Websiteokanogantransit.com

History

TranGO was approved by voters on November 5, 2013,[2][3] and began operation on its 3 routes serving the cities of Omak and Okanogan with a month of free service on July 1, 2015.[4] It is funded by 0.4% sales tax applied within the public transportation benefit area, which accounts for $175,000 in monthly revenue.[5][6]

Service

As of 2016, TranGO operates eight routes serving communities in Okanogan County, including Okanogan, Omak, Tonasket, Twisp, Oroville, Winthrop, Pateros, and Brewster.[7]:27

Fleet

As of 2015, TranGO operates a fleet of eight minibuses that run on gasoline.[7]:21

See also

  • Okanogan County Transportation & Nutrition

References

  1. "TranGO". Okanogan County Transit Authority. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  2. "Okanogan County — Election results 2013". The Wenatchee World. November 5, 2013. Archived from the original on November 26, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  3. McCreary, Ann (October 17, 2013). "Voters to decide on county-wide bus system". Methow Valley News. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  4. "TransGO begins service at mid-county". Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune. Sound Publishing. July 30, 2015. p. A3. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  5. Taxpayer Account Administration (January 29, 2014). "Okanogan County Transportation Tax, Effective April 1, 2014" (PDF). Washington State Department of Revenue. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  6. McCreary, Ann (January 30, 2015). "Transit authority on track to begin bus service this summer". Methow Valley News. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  7. TranGo 2016-2021 Transit Development Plan (PDF) (Report). TranGO. August 25, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2017 via Washington State Department of Transportation.
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