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The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) has reached an agreement with Sierra Northern Railway to operate and maintain the Santa Paula Branch Line Railroad for freight, film and tourist services.

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) joins other local transit operators in honoring U.S. military veterans by providing free rides on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11.

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Bus riders in Ventura County are now able to use a single, touch-free system to pay for fares on any of the county’s regional buses, making it easier to use public transit to travel to work and appointments, to run essential errands and to simply get around.

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) is seeking community input to help to plan the future of transportation in Ventura County.

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) on Friday named Mark Watkins interim executive director.

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Metrolink has announced the expansion of Ventura County Line Saturday service, adding service to and from three additional stations: Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura-East. The new, expanded service will begin Aug. 14.

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) congratulates Executive Director Darren Kettle on being named chief executive officer (CEO) of Metrolink.

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Bike Week is back again, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) is asking locals to switch up their routine and bike instead of drive.

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Drivers hindered by disabled vehicles soon can receive emergency roadside assistance at no charge on some segments of Ventura County highways during peak traffic periods.

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) invites the public to participate in three online workshops about a freight corridors study. The first workshop will be held Thursday, February 18.

Camarillo, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) invites the public to attend an online Unmet Transit Needs community meeting or public hearing to let local government leaders hear ideas about how to improve bus service in Ventura County. The meetings are an opportunity for community mem

CAMARILLO, Calif. – For the second straight year, colorful artwork by members of Boys & Girls Clubs across Ventura County will decorate the sides of Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Intercity Transit buses.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) is asking locals to mix up their routine by biking instead of driving one day a week.

VENTURA, Calif. – Drivers hindered by disabled vehicles are one step closer to having free roadside assistance available on some Ventura County freeways.

The Ventura County Transportation Commission on Friday, Sept. 11, approved agreements with Platinum Tow & Transport Inc. of Camarillo as the tow truck contractor for the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), has promptly adhered to recent State requirements released by Governor Gavin Newsom. The mandate requires face coverings to be worn state-wide in public settings, including public transportation. If a VCTC Intercity bus rider doesn’t have a mask, one will be provided.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), will make additional updates to its Intercity schedules due to COVID-19 and the recent “Stay Well at Home” order. Temporary schedule reductions went into effect on Monday, March 30, 2020 for Highway 101 and Highway 126.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), will make updates to its Intercity schedules due to COVID-19 and the recent “Stay Well at Home” order. Changes will go into effect on Thursday, March 26, 2020 for four of six lines. Lines will operate during the week (Monday – Friday) using the regular Saturday/Sunday schedule.

Ventura, Calif. – Saturday Metrolink train service from Moorpark to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, which was set to launch this April, has been delayed until early Summer 2020 due to COVID-19, commonly known as the Coronavirus. The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), in conjunction with its regional partner Metrolink, has been closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19 alongside its regional partner Metrolink to determine the safest time to commence Saturday operations.

Ventura, Calif. – As Ventura County’s regional transportation planner and bus operator, the  Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) is monitoring COVID-19 closely and staying in contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Ventura County Office of Emergency Services and other local transit providers. Currently, VCTC Intercity Transit buses are running as usual while VCTC takes steps to reduce health risks for the community.

Ventura, Calif. – Transit operators in Ventura County are joining together to launch the GOVCbus app. The app allows passengers to plan a trip, find their nearest stop and look up estimated arrival times and other real-time information from any handheld device or desktop browser. Camarillo Area Transit, Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD), Kanan Shuttle, Moorpark City Transit, Ojai Trolley, Simi Valley Transit, Thousand Oaks Transit, Valley Express and VCTC Intercity Transit are all participating in the new system.

Ventura, Calif. – On Monday, Jan. 20, the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) will increase fares and make minor schedule modifications to its Intercity bus system.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) will hold public workshops at the end of January to gather input on 101 Communities Connected, a plan to improve mobility for everyone who travels in the U.S. 101 Highway corridor between Thousand Oaks and Ventura. The study, launched by VCTC and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) in 2019, will pinpoint and prioritize infrastructure improvements for all corridor users, including drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit riders.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) invites the public to attend an Unmet Transit Needs community meeting or public hearing to let local government leaders hear ideas about how to improve bus service in Ventura County. The meetings are an opportunity for community members to tell VCTC what can be done to improve transit and to help get local residents get where they need to go.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) has partnered with all seven Boys & Girls Clubs in Ventura County for a youth art contest. The goal of the contest was to encourage young people to think about the role of transportation in their lives and communities. Winning artwork, created by kids ages 10-13, is now proudly displayed on five VCTC Intercity buses.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) has partnered with all seven Boys & Girls Clubs in Ventura County for a youth art contest. The goal of the contest was to encourage young people to think about the role of transportation in their lives and communities. Winning artwork, created by kids ages 10-13, is now proudly displayed on five VCTC Intercity buses.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) will provide FREE rides to U.S. military veterans on its VCTC Intercity Transit bus service on Monday, November 11. As part of a countywide effort to honor local veterans on Veterans Day, VCTC joins Camarillo Area Transit, the County of Ventura, Gold Coast Transit District, Moorpark City Transit, Ojai Trolley, Simi Valley Transit, Thousand Oaks Transit, Valley Express and Westlake Village Transit, which are offering free rides during regular service hours on Monday, November 11.

Ventura, Calif. – On Monday, Aug. 19^th, schedule changes will go into effect for two of the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Intercity bus system routes.
The Channel Islands route, formally known as Oxnard/Camarillo/CSUCI, 90, 96 and 97 will be replaced by the new Channel Islands Route 99. In addition, the Coastal Express line is adding additional service to three locations: the Camarillo Metrolink Station, The Collection and the Esplanade Mall.

Ventura, Calif. – Last year, transit operators in Ventura County joined together to implement the College Ride Pilot Program, allowing students enrolled at California Lutheran University, California State University Channel Islands, Moorpark College, Oxnard College and Ventura College to ride any bus anywhere in Ventura County for free. The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) is happy to announce that the program will continue for the 2019-20 academic year. To board, students need to simply show their student ID to the driver and they can take the bus anywhere, anytime, not just to or from school.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) approved an $82,452,074 annual budget at its monthly meeting on June 7 that will strengthen and improve Ventura County’s transportation system for years to come. Incorporating funds from a variety of state and federal sources, including revenues from Senate Bill 1, California’s Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 budget is about 3% higher than last year.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) encourages Ventura County residents to take advantage of special round-trip train service between the Moorpark Metrolink station and Los Angeles Union Station on Saturday, Jan. 19.

Ventura, Calif. – On Monday, Jan. 14, the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) will increase fares and make minor schedule modifications on its intercity bus system.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) will begin offering bus service to Somis via its East-West Connector bus route on Jan. 14, 2019. This marks the first time that Somis, a community in unincorporated Ventura County between Camarillo and Moorpark, has been served by public transit.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) invites the public to attend an Unmet Transit Needs community meeting or public hearing to let local government leaders hear ideas about how to improve bus service in Ventura County. The meetings are an opportunity for community members to tell VCTC what can be done to improve transit and to help get local residents where they need to go.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) will provide FREE rides to U.S. military veterans on its VCTC Intercity Transit bus service on Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12. As part of a county-wide effort to honor local veterans on Veterans Day, VCTC joins Camarillo Area Transit, the County of Ventura, Gold Coast Transit, Moorpark City Transit, Ojai Trolley, Simi Valley Transit, Thousand Oaks Transit, and Valley Express in offering the free rides during regular service hours.

Local workers and students who pledge to carpool, vanpool, bike, walk or ride the bus will be entered into
$100 prize drawing

Students enrolled at Ventura County colleges can ride any bus in County free with student ID

The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) is seeking public input on a proposal to increase to fares on its Intercity bus system.

The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) unveiled today a completely redesigned website. The new site offers a variety of enhancements, including a Google-based transit trip planner, mobile-responsive layout and improved aesthetics and design.

The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) and University of California, Berkeley Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (UC Berkeley) encourage Ventura County wildfire evacuees to participate in a study

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) are pleased to announce the start of Bike to Work Week, an annual event that encourages Ventura residents to leave their cars at home and ride their bicycles to work, school, or for fun. Bike to Work Week runs May 14-18, 2018.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) invites the public to attend an Unmet Transit Needs community meeting or public hearing to let local government leaders hear ideas about how to improve bus service in Ventura County.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) will provide free rides to U.S. military veterans on its VCTC Intercity Transit bus service on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11. Part of a countywide effort to honor local veterans on Veterans Day, VCTC joins Camarillo Area Transit, the County of Ventura, Gold Coast Transit, Moorpark City Transit, Ojai Trolley, Simi Valley Transit, Thousand Oaks Transit and Valley Express in offering two days of free rides.

Ventura, Calif. – On Nov. 10, the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) will open the East-West Connector, the first fixed-route transit service between Simi Valley, Moorpark and West Ventura County.

Ventura, Calif. – VCTC and VCAPCD announced today the launch of Ride Week 2017. During Ride Week, people who work or go to school in Ventura County and pledge to try an alternative mode of transportation – such as carpooling, vanpooling, walking, biking or riding the bus – at least once from Oct. 2-6 will be entered into a prize drawing for one of four $100 VISA gift cards.

Ventura, Calif. – Bike to Work Week, an annual event that encourages commuters to swap their daily drive for a bike ride to work, is set to kick-off Monday, May 15, 2017. Co-sponsored by the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD), Bike to Work Week will run May 15-19 and feature prize drawings and a social media contest for participating cyclists.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) has approved service changes for the Intercity Transit system beginning May 22, 2017. The changes will affect bus schedules on all VCTC Intercity Transit routes. The intent is to streamline and improve efficiency of the regional transit system while limiting impacts to riders.

Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) invites the public to attend an Unmet Transit Needs public hearing to let local government leaders hear ideas about how to improve bus service in the Santa Clara Valley. The hearings are an opportunity for community members to tell VCTC what can be done to improve Heritage Valley Transit (Valley Express) and VCTC Intercity Transit and to help get local residents where they need to go.