Company Profile
North County Transit District
Company Overview
NCTD services include:
COASTER Commuter Rail - The COASTER began in 1995 as a means of added connectivity within San Diego County providing train service north and south between Oceanside and downtown San Diego. More than 190 trains operate each week taking passengers along the coastal corridor.
SPRINTER Hybrid Rail -The SPRINTER is a hybrid rail train that runs east and west between Escondido and Oceanside. A total of 455 trains run every week.
BREEZE Bus System - BREEZE buses provide public transportation for a population of more than 849,000 people in North San Diego County. What is now known as the BREEZE began in 1976 when NCTD was established and acquired the municipal bus systems serving Escondido and Oceanside.
FLEX On-Demand - The NCTD FLEX has two different service models: deviated fixed-route and point-deviated fixed-route.
FLEX deviated fixed-route service has a set schedule and route but can deviate from the route up to 3/4 of a mile to pick up or drop-off customers. FLEX point deviated fixed route has a set schedule and can deviate to certain points along the route. FLEX 371 is a point deviated fixed-route between Escondido and Ramona and will deviate to designated areas along the route.
LIFT Paratransit - LIFT vehicles provide origin-to-destination service for people with disabilities who are unable to use BREEZE buses or rail due to their disability and have been certified for eligibility, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Service is available for trips within ¾ mile of fixed bus routes or SPRINTER rail stations
North County Transit District envisions a comprehensive transit and mobility system that connects all North County San Diego residents and visitors to a healthy, economically vibrant, and thriving region.
We will achieve this by:
Placing service to our customers first
Ensuring the safety and security of our employees and customers
Delivering high-quality transit services
Developing and maintaining facilities that sustain and promote current and future transportation services
Securing adequate revenue, protecting our assets, and getting the maximum return on the public investment
Working in partnership with our communities and other stakeholders
Encouraging innovation, creativity, and leadership
Company History
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
Since its inception in 1975, the North County Transit District (NCTD) has been helping people get where they need to be. By providing
public transportation for North San Diego County, the District has been able to serve more than 10 million passengers every year.
Mission: North County Transit District’s mission is to operate an environmentally sustainable and fiscally responsible transit network that provides seamless mobility for all while achieving organizational and operational excellence.
Vision: North County Transit District envisions a comprehensive transit and mobility system that connects all North County San Diego residents and visitors to a healthy, economically vibrant, and thriving region.
Benefits
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