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{{distinguish|San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority}}{{Unreferenced|date=November 2024}}{{Infobox Bus transit
{{Infobox Bus transit
| name = SLO Transit
| name = SLO Transit
| logo =
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| locale = [[San Luis Obispo, California]]
| locale = [[San Luis Obispo, California]]
| service_area = [[San Luis Obispo County, California]]
| service_area = [[San Luis Obispo County, California]]
| service_type = [[bus service]], [[paratransit]]
| service_type = [[bus service]]
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| routes = 7
| routes = 12
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| fleet =16 buses
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| fuel_type =[[CNG]], [[Battery electric bus|battery electric]]
| operator =
| operator = [[Transdev]]
| ceo =
| ceo =
| website = [http://www.ci.san-luis-obispo.ca.us/publicworks/transit.asp SLO Transit]
| website = [https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/public-works/slo-transit SLO Transit]
}}
}}


'''SLO Transit''' is the provider of [[mass transportation]] in the city of [[San Luis Obispo, California]]. SLO Transit operates 10 vehicles at peak along eight fixed-routes within the 23 square miles of the city limits of San Luis Obispo and California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). SLO Transit operates Monday to Friday approximately from 6am to 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8pm.
[[File:SLO Gillig 9705.JPG|thumb|right|SLO Transit Gillig Phantom with old liverey]]
[[File:SLO E500.JPG|thumb|right|The Enviro 500]]
'''SLO Transit''' is the provider of [[mass transportation]] in the city of [[San Luis Obispo, California]]. SLO Transit operates 10 vehicles at peak along seven fixed-routes within the 23 square miles of the city limits of San Luis Obispo and California PolyTechnic State University. SLO Transit operates M-F approximately from 6am to 10pm and Sat & Sun from 8am to 7pm.


SLO Transit has seen steady increase in ridership over the last ten years and now transports over 1.1 Million riders annually. SLO Transit ridership demographics reflect a broad cross section of riders, including but not limited to: Seniors, Disabled, Socially or Economic Transit Dependent, K-12 Students, Collegial Students, Working Professionals and Choice Riders. Operation and maintenance of all fixed-route services are contracted out to a third-party vendor; currently awarded to First Transit Inc.
SLO Transit's ridership has increased steadily. It transports over 1.1 million riders annually. SLO Transit ridership demographics reflect a broad cross section of riders, including: seniors, people with disabilities, socially or economic transit dependent, K-12 students, college students, working professionals and choice riders. Operation and maintenance of all fixed-route services are contracted out to First Transit Inc., a third-party vendor.


SLO Transit provides its fixed route transit system information via various formats, including: website located at: www.SLOTransit.org, printed materials, Google & Bing Maps, Social Media, “Bus Tracker” smart phone application, at City Hall, the Transit Center, Parks & Rec Facilities, County Library & Offices, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments office (SLOCOG), over the phone, print advertising, on vehicles, at bus stops, community centers and via neighboring transit agencies (e.g. SLO RTA).
SLO Transit provides its fixed route transit system information via various formats, including: online at slotransit.org, printed materials, Google & Bing Maps, Social Media, “Bus Tracker” smart phone application, City Hall (990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo), the Transit Center, Parks & Rec Facilities, County Library & Offices, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments office (SLOCOG), by phone, print advertising, on vehicles, at bus stops, community centers and via neighboring transit agencies (e.g., SLO RTA).


The public has direct access for participating in the improvements and management of SLO Transit services. By direction of the City Council the Mass Transit Committee (MTC) was formed in 1972 to provide them input on matters related to transit. The committee is an advisory body comprised of citizen volunteers. Their purpose is to gather input and represent the general public on matters of setting priorities and to include input during the planning processes. MTC advisory body includes representation from the: Senior, Disabled, Technical, Student and General community.
The public has direct access for participating in the improvements and management of SLO Transit services. By direction of the City Council the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) was formed in 1972 to provide them input on matters related to transit. The committee is an advisory body of citizen volunteers. Their purpose is to gather input and represent the general public on matters of setting priorities and to include input during the planning processes. MTC advisory body includes representation from the: Senior, Disabled, Technical, Student and General community.


SLO Transit has received numerous awards for its system including qualifying for STIC funding, a funding source only granted to cities that provide a greater level of service than which their city’s population size would suggest.
SLO Transit has received many awards for its system including qualifying for Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC) funding, a funding source only granted to cities that provide a greater level of service than which their city's population size would suggest.


For para-transit services, SLO Transit provides part of its funding allocation, off-the-top, to the county’s consolidated para-transit service provider known as Run-About, operated by SLO Regional Transit Authority, who also provides the fixed-route services to the other cities and parts of the county.
For para-transit services, SLO Transit provides part of its funding allocation, off-the-top, to the county's consolidated para-transit service provider known as Run-About, operated by SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLO RTA), who also provides the fixed-route services to the other cities and parts of the county.


==Fare Structure==
== Route overview ==
SLO Transit’s fare structure offers multi-tiered and discount options, including the following options:


=== Local routes ===
Individual Rides
{| class="wikitable"
Regular $1.25
!Route
Senior/Disabled $0.60 (65 to 79), Disabled, Medicare Card Holders
! colspan="2" |Terminals
VIP FREE (80 years plus)
!Via
Child under 5 FREE (max. 2 children, with a fare paying adult)
!Notes
|-
!1A
! colspan="2" rowspan="8" |[[San Luis Obispo, California|San Luis Obispo]]
Downtown Transit Center
|Johnson Av
|
* Serves [[San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport]]
* Clockwise route
|-
!1B
|Broad St
|
* Serves San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
* Counter-clockwise route
* Weekday only
|-
!2A
|Higuera St
|
* Clockwise route
|-
!2B
|Madonna Rd
|
* Counter-clockwise route
* Weekday only
|-
!3A
|Los Osos Valley Rd
|
* Serves [[California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo|California Polytechnic State University]]
* Clockwise route
|-
!3B
|Foothill Bl
|
* Serves California Polytechnic State University
* Counter-clockwise route
* Weekday only
|-
!4A
|Santa Rose St
|
* Serves California Polytechnic State University


* Clockwise route
Multiple Ride Day Passes
|-
1 day pass $3.00 Passes offer unlimited rides
!4B
to an individual during pass time frame
|Grand Av
3 day pass $6.00
|
5 day pass $10.00
* Serves California Polytechnic State University
7 day pass $14.00
Regional Day Pass $5.00 The RDP is good for rides on SLO Transit as well as RTA, SCT, Paso Express and North County Shuttle routes
Multiple Ride Passes
16 ride pass $20.00 Regular/General riders
15 ride pass $9.00 Senior / Disabled


* Counter-clockwise route
* Weekday only
Purchase individual ride passes on the bus. Note that exact fare is required as drivers do not carry or make change.
|}
31 day passes (unlimited rides to an individual for 31 days)
Regular $37.00
Senior/Disabled $12.50 (65 to 79), Disabled, Medicare Card Holders
Students $25.00 (Elementary through High School age)
Purchase locations for 31 day passes:
- Albertson's
- City Hall Finance Counter (990 Palm Street)
- San Luis Obispo City, Chamber of Commerce


=== Express routes ===
Purchase locations for 31 day passes:
''Services operate Thursday nights.''
- Boo Boo Records
{| class="wikitable"
_ SLO High School Student Store
!Route
- Haagen's (formally Albertson's)
! colspan="2" |Terminals
- City Hall Finance Counter (990 Palm Street)
!Via
- San Luis Obispo City, Chamber of Commerce
!Notes
|-
!6X
|'''San Luis Obispo'''
Performing Arts Center
|'''San Luis Obispo'''
Downtown Transit Center
|California Bl
|
* '''Suspended'''
|}


=== School Tripper routes ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Route
! colspan="2" |Terminals
!Via
!Notes
|-
!SLT
|'''San Luis Obispo'''
Downtown Transit Center
|'''San Luis Obispo'''
[[San Luis Obispo High School]]
|Johnson Av
|
* '''Suspended'''
* High school days only
|-
!LT
|'''San Luis Obispo'''
Downtown Transit Center
|'''San Luis Obispo'''
Los Osos Valley Rd & Auto Park Wy
|Foothill Bl
|
* Middle school days only
|-
!HT
|'''San Luis Obispo'''
Ramona Dr & Palomar Av
|'''San Luis Obispo'''
[[Robert E. Kennedy Library]]
|Foothill Bl
|
* '''Suspended'''
* Weekday mornings only
|}


==Route list==
== Bus fleet ==
*1 Broad/Johnson/University Square
*2 South Higuera/Suburban
*3 Johnson/Broad/Marigold
*4/5 Madonna/Laguna Lake/Cal Poly (bi-directional)
*6A Cal Poly/Highland
*6B Cal Poly/Downtown


=== Active fleet ===
==External links==
{| class="wikitable"
* [http://www.ci.san-luis-obispo.ca.us/publicworks/transit.asp SLO Transit]
!Make/Model
* www.SLOTransit.org
!Fleet Numbers
!Thumbnail
!Year
!Engine
!Transmission
!Notes
|-
|[[Gillig Low Floor|'''Gillig Low Floor 29'''']]
|754-755
|
|2007
|Cummins ISL
|Allison B400R
|
|-
|[[Gillig Low Floor|'''Gillig Low Floor 40'''']]
|857-860
|
|2008
|Cummins ISL
|Allison B400R
|
|-
|[[Gillig Low Floor|'''Gillig Low Floor 35''']]
|861-862
|
|2008
|Cummins ISL
|Allison B400R
|
|-
|'''[[Alexander Dennis Enviro500]]'''
|963
|
|2010
|Cummins ISM
|Allison B500R
|
|-
|[[Gillig Low Floor|'''Gillig Low Floor 40'''']]
|1264
|
|2012
|Cummins ISL9
|Allison B400R
|
|-
|[[Gillig Low Floor|'''Gillig Low Floor 40'''']]
|1365-1366
|
|2013
|Cummins ISL9
|Allison B400R
|
|-
|[[Gillig Low Floor|'''Gillig Low Floor 40'''']]
|1768-1770
|
|2017
|Cummins ISL9
|Allison B400R
|
|-
|'''[[New Flyer Xcelsior|New Flyer XE35]]'''
|2172
|
|2021
|Siemens ELFA3
|XALT Energy
|
|}


==Gallery==
{{Southern_California_Transit}}
<gallery>
File:SLO Gillig 9705.JPG|SLO Transit [[Gillig Phantom]] with old liverey
File:SLO E500.JPG|[[Alexander Dennis Enviro500]]
</gallery>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}{{Southern_California_Transit}}


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Latest revision as of 13:11, 22 November 2024

Not to be confused with San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority.
SLO Transit
Headquarters990 Palm Street
LocaleSan Luis Obispo, California
Service areaSan Luis Obispo County, California
Service typebus service
Routes12
Fleet16 buses
Fuel typeCNG, battery electric
OperatorTransdev
WebsiteSLO Transit

SLO Transit is the provider of mass transportation in the city of San Luis Obispo, California. SLO Transit operates 10 vehicles at peak along eight fixed-routes within the 23 square miles of the city limits of San Luis Obispo and California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). SLO Transit operates Monday to Friday approximately from 6am to 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8pm.

SLO Transit's ridership has increased steadily. It transports over 1.1 million riders annually. SLO Transit ridership demographics reflect a broad cross section of riders, including: seniors, people with disabilities, socially or economic transit dependent, K-12 students, college students, working professionals and choice riders. Operation and maintenance of all fixed-route services are contracted out to First Transit Inc., a third-party vendor.

SLO Transit provides its fixed route transit system information via various formats, including: online at slotransit.org, printed materials, Google & Bing Maps, Social Media, “Bus Tracker” smart phone application, City Hall (990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo), the Transit Center, Parks & Rec Facilities, County Library & Offices, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments office (SLOCOG), by phone, print advertising, on vehicles, at bus stops, community centers and via neighboring transit agencies (e.g., SLO RTA).

The public has direct access for participating in the improvements and management of SLO Transit services. By direction of the City Council the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) was formed in 1972 to provide them input on matters related to transit. The committee is an advisory body of citizen volunteers. Their purpose is to gather input and represent the general public on matters of setting priorities and to include input during the planning processes. MTC advisory body includes representation from the: Senior, Disabled, Technical, Student and General community.

SLO Transit has received many awards for its system including qualifying for Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC) funding, a funding source only granted to cities that provide a greater level of service than which their city's population size would suggest.

For para-transit services, SLO Transit provides part of its funding allocation, off-the-top, to the county's consolidated para-transit service provider known as Run-About, operated by SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLO RTA), who also provides the fixed-route services to the other cities and parts of the county.

Route overview

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Local routes

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Route Terminals Via Notes
1A San Luis Obispo

Downtown Transit Center

Johnson Av
1B Broad St
  • Serves San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
  • Counter-clockwise route
  • Weekday only
2A Higuera St
  • Clockwise route
2B Madonna Rd
  • Counter-clockwise route
  • Weekday only
3A Los Osos Valley Rd
3B Foothill Bl
  • Serves California Polytechnic State University
  • Counter-clockwise route
  • Weekday only
4A Santa Rose St
  • Serves California Polytechnic State University
  • Clockwise route
4B Grand Av
  • Serves California Polytechnic State University
  • Counter-clockwise route
  • Weekday only

Express routes

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Services operate Thursday nights.

Route Terminals Via Notes
6X San Luis Obispo

Performing Arts Center

San Luis Obispo

Downtown Transit Center

California Bl
  • Suspended

School Tripper routes

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Route Terminals Via Notes
SLT San Luis Obispo

Downtown Transit Center

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo High School

Johnson Av
  • Suspended
  • High school days only
LT San Luis Obispo

Downtown Transit Center

San Luis Obispo

Los Osos Valley Rd & Auto Park Wy

Foothill Bl
  • Middle school days only
HT San Luis Obispo

Ramona Dr & Palomar Av

San Luis Obispo

Robert E. Kennedy Library

Foothill Bl
  • Suspended
  • Weekday mornings only

Bus fleet

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Active fleet

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Make/Model Fleet Numbers Thumbnail Year Engine Transmission Notes
Gillig Low Floor 29' 754-755 2007 Cummins ISL Allison B400R
Gillig Low Floor 40' 857-860 2008 Cummins ISL Allison B400R
Gillig Low Floor 35 861-862 2008 Cummins ISL Allison B400R
Alexander Dennis Enviro500 963 2010 Cummins ISM Allison B500R
Gillig Low Floor 40' 1264 2012 Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R
Gillig Low Floor 40' 1365-1366 2013 Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R
Gillig Low Floor 40' 1768-1770 2017 Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R
New Flyer XE35 2172 2021 Siemens ELFA3 XALT Energy
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References

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