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YCAT heading to Algodones, Mexico
October 20, 2013 10:28 PM
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BY MARA KNAUB @YSMaraKnaub
Starting today, there’s a new way to get to Los Algodones, Mexico, a small town just south of the border.
Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) buses are now taking passengers to the Andrade Port of Entry, which is located across the border from Algodones and just a few minutes from Yuma.
The border town caters to thousands of year-round and winter residents of Yuma who go to the town seeking medications, medical or dental care or to eat and shop.
The new Blue Route 5 service is the first public transit connection to this port of entry, according to the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority, the agency that oversees YCAT.
YCIPTA is implementing other "new and improved" transit services beginning today 10/22/13.
The biggest service change includes new evening service on NightCAT. Passengers from various areas of Yuma and eastern Imperial counties will now be able to get home from the nearest YCAT bus stop starting at 7:15 p.m., 8:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. in the evening, Monday through Friday.
With advance reservations made by calling (928) 783-2235 prior to 6 p.m., NightCAT will pick up passengers at the following locations: Downtown Yuma Transit Center, Yuma Regional Medical Center (24th Street/Avenue A-westbound), West Yuma Transfer Hub, Cocopah Casino, Paradise Casino, Quechan Casino Resort, San Luis (Main Street/C Street-northbound) and Somerton (Main Street/State Avenue-southbound).
Also, a new scheduled stop will be added at Yuma International Airport for those flying into Yuma later in the evening to provide better transportation.
Turquoise Route 10 will be rescheduled to serve both Yuma Palms Regional Center and Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro, Calif.
With winter visitors returning to Yuma, the Brown Route 3 will restart Monday through Saturday in the Fortuna-Foothills as a deviation checkpoint, with connections to YCAT Orange Route 2/2A at Arizona Western College.
This route provides door-to-door service throughout the Fortuna-Foothills area. Fares range from $2 to $4 with discounts for seniors, persons with disabilities and
students
Passengers can call 30 minutes before the bus arrives at a specific area in the Fortuna-Foothills to have the bus pick them up or drop them off at their location.
Or Fortuna-Foothills passengers may board the bus at a scheduled bus stop in the area.
The WelltonCAT door-to-door on-demand service now operates every Friday between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. With service anywhere within the town limits, WelltonCAT has been expanded to serve Tacna as well as the Foothills Walmart and destinations along South Frontage Road.
Passengers can simply call 15 minutes prior to pick-up and the bus will pick up and take them anywhere within Wellton. The fare is $2 with discounts for seniors, students and persons with disabilities.
In addition, the YCAT Vanpool program has started with $300 of YCIPTA funds going towards the cost of a van for commuters traveling to employment sites throughout the county. Currently, 15 vans are on the road traveling to various destinations, including Yuma Proving Grounds. Two contractors - vRide and Enterprise Rideshare - are providing the service. For more information, email info@ycipta.az.gov or call (928) 783-2235.
Blue Route 5 - Quechan Shuttle - Counter Clockwise Loop throughout the Quechan/Fort Yuma Indian Reservation serving Paradise Casino, Quechan Casino Resort and Winterhaven, CA.
(14) Paradise Casino @ Agnes Road 7:15 AM 8:15 AM 9:15 AM 10:15 AM 11:15 AM 12:15 PM 1:15 PM 2:15 PM 3:15 PM 4:15 PM 5:15 PM 6:15 PM
(344) Aross Quechan Community Center @ San Pasqual School Road 7:19 AM 8:19 AM 9:19 AM 10:19 AM 11:19 AM 12:19 PM 1:19 PM 2:19 PM 3:19 PM 4:19 PM 5:19 PM 6:19 PM
(347) Ironwood Drive @ Ironwood Terrace 7:24 AM 8:24 AM 9:24 AM 10:24 AM 11:24 AM 12:24 PM 1:24 PM 2:24 PM 3:24 PM 4:24 PM 5:24 PM 6:24 PM
(352) Ross Road @ Baseline Road 7:28 AM By Request 8:28 AM By Request 9:28 AM By Request 10:28 AM By Request 11:28 AM By Request 12:28 PM By Request 1:28 PM By Request 2:28 PM By Request 3:28 PM By Request 4:28 PM By Request 5:28 PM By Request 6:28 PM By Request
(358) Arnold Road @ Picacho Road 7:31 AM 8:31 AM 9:31 AM 10:31 AM 11:31 AM 12:31 PM 1:31 PM 2:31 PM 3:31 PM 4:31 PM 5:31 PM 6:31 PM
(16) Winterhaven Drive @ Railroad Avenue 7:37 AM 8:37 AM 9:37 AM 10:37 AM 11:37 AM 12:37 PM 1:37 PM 2:37 PM 3:37 PM 4:37 PM 5:37 PM 6:37 PM
(365) Quechan Casino Resort @ Main Entrance 7:45 AM 8:45 AM 9:45 AM 10:45 AM 11:45 AM 12:45 PM 1:45 PM 2:45 PM 3:45 PM 4:45 PM 5:45 PM 6:45 PM
(368) Winterhaven Dr @ 2nd Avenue 7:55 AM 8:55 AM 9:55 AM 10:55 AM 11:55 AM 12:55 PM 1:55 PM 2:55 PM 3:55 PM 4:55 PM 5:55 PM 6:55 PM
(9) Gila Street @ 1st Street 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
(374) Indian Hill Drive @ Quechan Tribal Administration 8:05 AM 9:05 AM 10:05 AM 11:05 AM 12:05 PM 1:05 PM 2:05 PM 3:05 PM 4:05 PM 5:05 PM 6:05 PM 7:05 PM
(14) Paradise Casino @ Agnes Road 8:10 AM 9:10 AM 10:10 AM 11:10 AM 12:10 PM 1:10 PM 2:10 PM 3:10 PM 4:10 PM 5:10 PM 6:10 PM 7:10 PM
Routes & Services Rider Tools Fares & Passes News & Updates Inside YCIPTA Document Library Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Employee Email Log In Home
Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority
2715 East 14th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365
Administrative Offices: 928-539-7076
Transit Information: 928-783-2235 or 511
Fax: 928-783-0309
TDD/TTY: 711 Through the Arizona Relay Service
YCAT Fares
Ages 19-64 years old Youth ages 5-18 years old without student ID
Discount
Express
Commuter routes for all fare categories
One Way $2.00 $1.00 $5.00
One Way (Using Smart Card) $1.75 75 cents $4.00
(valued at 2.50 trips)
Day YCATPass (Using Smart Card) $3.50
10-Day YCATPass (Use Smart Card) $35.00
(valued at $1.75 per ride)
10-Ride YCATPass (Use Smart Card) $17.50
31-Day YCATPass (Use Smart Card) $60.00
(valued at $1.50 per ride/20 days/2 trips each) $30.00
(valued 75 cents per ride/20 days/2 trips each) $150.00
(valued at $3.75 per ride/20 days/2 trips each)
Route Deviation Fare on Routes 3, 6, 7, 8 & 10 (in El Centro) $2.00 $2.00 N/A
Exact change is required. Drivers do not make change.
No transfers - use Day YCATPass or pay one way fares.
Greyhound tickets are accepted for NO additional fare to the city or town printed on the ticket.
Cocopah Tribal members can ride free by showing their tribal ID card.
Cocopah Tribal member guests must pay basic or discount fare depending on category of passenger.
Arizona Western College (AWC), University of Arizona (UA) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) students and employees can ride free by showing their student or employee ID card with the current semester sticker.
YPIC Charter High School and Aztec High School students and employees can ride free by showing their student or employee ID card with current semester sticker.
Yuma Regional Medical Center employees and volunteers can ride free by showing their ID card with the current semester sticker.
Children under 5 ride free - up to four children. Fifth and more children pay discount fare.
YCATPass (Smart Card) Initial Fee - $2.00.
Lost YCATPass (Smart Card) Replacement Fee - $5.00.
Yuma Sun newspaper on buses - 50 cents.
Imperial Valley Press newspaper on Turquoise Route 10 only - $1.50 (Monday) and 50 cents (Wednesday & Saturday)
Class Pass - $45.00 (Up to 5 adults and 40 students @ $1.00 per ride).
This fare structure would be applicable on the evening NightCAT and HolidayCAT service from AWC/NAU.
YCAT Discount ID cards for seniors ages 65 and older, persons with disabilities & Medicare card holders are available at the YCAT Bus Facility, 2715 East 14th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365 - Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
YCAT Discount Card Intial Fee - $3.00.
Lost YCAT Discount Card Replacement Fee - $5.00.
10-Ride YCATPass and 31-Day YCATPass are sold at the bus facility, 2715 East 14th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365 only.
Day YCATPasses are only sold on buses only and expire at the end of service day.
Passes By Mail
10-Ride and 31-Day YCATPasses can be purchased at the following locations by clicking here or by mail.
If ordering by mail, please include your check and return address, and send to:
YCIPTA
Bus Pass Sales
2715 East 14th Street
Yuma, AZ 85365
For YCAT transit information and OnCall reservations, visit www.ycat.az.gov or call 928-783-2235.
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