As part of its metropolitan transportation planning activities, SJCOG works with transit operators, the region’s transportation planning agencies, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to develop goals, objectives, plans, and policies to provide effective and sustainable transit options for the region. 

Formal relationships and interactions between the transit agencies are governed by a set of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), describing each party’s roles and responsibilities in carrying out and supporting the metropolitan planning and programming processes.  These MOUs were executed pursuant to 23 CFR 450.310(b). 

Transit Operations

Transit operations in San Joaquin County include:

• Altamont Corridor Express
• San Joaquin Regional Transit District
• Escalon eTrans
• Lodi GrapeLine
• Manteca Transit
• Ripon Blossom Express
• Tracy TRACER
• Greyhound
• Amtrak San Joaquins

Projects & Programs

Transit-related projects and programs led by SJCOG include:

• Unmet Transit Needs
• Regional Transit Systems Plan

Transit-related projects and programs led by partners include:

• Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan

Funding

Funding for transit operations come primarily from Federal Transit Administration grant programs, State Transportation Development Act (TDA), State Transit Assistance, and Measure K. The following FTA grant programs are currently active:

• Federal Transit Administration Section 5307
• Federal Transit Administration Section 5309
• Federal Transit Administration Section 5310
• Federal Transit Administration Section 5311