Welcome Aboard!
eTrans is Escalon’s own bus system and available to the general public. The door-to-door dial-a-ride service operates within the City of Escalon and provides connection to Riverbank. Route 35 operates between the Downtown Escalon Park and Ride Lot and northwest Modesto serving Kaiser Permanente, Vintage Faire Mall and destinations on Kiernan Avenue, Dale Road, McHenry Avenue and Standiford Avenue.
eTrans Rider Alerts
As of November 9, 2024
- eTrans on the go! Uber Subsidy Program will subsidize up to $10.00 per ride for a $2.00 upfront fare. You can travel anywhere in Escalon, to Riverbank, Oakdale or Modesto, seven days a week between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Anything beyond $10.00 is the responsibility of the user. Get the voucher here! Download the Uber app at the App Store or Google Play. A credit card, Visa/Mastercard/AMEX or Uber gift card is required to use this service.
- ESCALON CARE AND CITY OF ESCALON/ETRANS HOLD STUFF THIS BUS EVENT
Help the City of Escalon and eTrans for their Stuff This Bus event! Here is what you need to do! Join eTrans on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MarVal Food Stores, 1900 McHenry Avenue, in Escalon to donate food items and stuff their bus up! All donations receive a 25% discount off purchases at MarVal's. Proceeds benefit Escalon CARE Weekly Emergency Supplemental Food Program. Sponsored by the City of Escalon, Escalon CARE and MarVal Food Stores.
- Do you have an unmet transit need? Visit SJCOG for more details.
- Need to get to outside of Escalon to Manteca or Stockton? Ride RTD Van Go! or Route 95. eTrans does not serve Escalon Senior Estate since it is outside the Escalon city limits.
- Miocar is here! You will be able to rent a car from Escalon Park and Ride Lot to run errands around town. Visit www.miocar.org for details on how to sign up. Download Brochure.
- Participate in the eTrans Survey! Help Us Improve Local Transit Services. We need your input to improve our local transit services. The City of Escalon is conducting a Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to guide the future development of eTrans services, and your feedback is crucial. Go to Survey Monkey for details.
Trip Planner
Try the Trip Planner and plan your trip between Escalon and Modesto as well as to San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Sacramento Counties and the San Francisco Bay Area. Download the Vamos Mobility app for additional trip planning in Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties from Google Play or App Store.
Umo (NextBus)
eTrans is Umo enabled. To find out when your next bus will come and If you are at a bus stop and would like to know when the next bus is coming, text: eTrans XXXX (bus stop number on website) to 41411 or call (209) 554-2205 and enter the bus stop number. Download NextBus App at Google Play or App Store. You can also visit https://retro.umoiq.com/#!/escalon.
EZHub - Easiest Way To Plan, Pay and Ride in San Joaquin County
EZHub is a cashless mobile ticketing and fare payment system available in the Vamos Mobility App, making it “EZ” to purchase public transit tickets in your mobile device. Once downloaded, transit riders can use the app to plan their journeys and purchase tickets for TRACER, GrapeLine, RTD, ACE, Blossom Express, eTrans, and Manteca Transit. The free app is available from both the App Store and Google Play or visit Vamos Mobility.
eTrans Information
No Service Holidays
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January)
- Washington's Birthday (Third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
Customer Service
- Call (209) 541-6645 to schedule or cancel a trip on eTrans or for general information, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., excluding eTrans holidays.
- For those using TDD or TTY, call 711 through California Relay Service
For Transit Administration, contact John Andoh, Transit Manager at (209) 691-7465.
Fares
- eTrans is free! Just hop on and ride!
Other Public Transportation Links
Other eTrans Resources
Advertising on eTrans Buses: Contact Mike Georguson @ Valley Outdoor Advertising, 1920 Tienda Dr Suite 203, Lodi, CA 95242, email [email protected] or call (209) 327-5584.
Employment with eTrans: Contact MTM Transit at 209.737.6557.
Title VI Notice: In compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation Title VI regulations (49 CFR part 21), the City of Escalon operates programs without regard to race, color, and national origin. Contact the City of Escalon at 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320, (209) 691-7465, or email: [email protected] to request additional information regarding City of Escalon’s nondiscrimination obligations or file a complaint. Any person who believes himself or any specific class of persons to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by himself or by a representative file a written complaint with the City of Escalon or with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building — 5th Floor TCR, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 or with the California Department of Transportation, Division of Local Assistance, MS-39, Attn: Title VI Complaints, PO BOX 942874, Sacramento, CA 94274-0001. A complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by FTA. eTrans Title VI Complaint Form.
Reasonable Modification Policy: The Department of Transportation has revised its rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (section 504) specifically to provide that transportation entities are required to make reasonable modifications/accommodations to policies, practices, and procedures to avoid discrimination and ensure that their programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The City of Escalon will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Exceptions would include modifications that:
- Cause a direct threat to the health or safety of others.
- Result in a fundamental alteration of the service.
- Are not actually necessary in order for the individual with a disability to access the entity’s service.
- Result in undue financial and administration burden.
All requests for reasonable modifications and/or complaints (e.g. deviated fixed route, paratransit, or facilities) may be submitted in the following manner by email to [email protected], by telephone (209) 691-7465 or by mail to: City of Escalon Transit at 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320.
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- The City and eTrans logos and copyrighted materials, including any confusingly similar variants, may not be used in association with Data without permission.
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- The laws of the State of California shall govern all rights and obligations under this Agreement, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws.
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- eTrans can make our GTFS-RT feeds available to data consumers upon request. Please contact [email protected] to request an API key.
Short Range Transit Plan 2024
We are excited to share the details of our ongoing efforts to enhance and optimize our local transit system. The SRTP is a comprehensive planning document that outlines our vision for public transportation over the next several years. This plan is essential for ensuring that our transit services continue to meet the needs of our growing community.
What is the Short-Range Transit Plan?
The Short-Range Transit Plan is a strategic blueprint designed to guide the development and improvement of Escalon’s public transit system. The SRTP aims to:
• Assess the current state of our transit services, including Route 35 and the Dial-A-Ride service.
• Identify opportunities for service enhancements and expansions.
• Address community needs and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with regional, state, and federal funding requirements.
Key Milestones of the SRTP Project
The SRTP project is structured into several key milestones to ensure a thorough and effective planning process:
1. Existing Conditions Report:
• Detailed assessment of the current transit services, including operational statistics and performance metrics.
• Analysis of travel patterns and demographic data to identify service gaps and areas for improvement.
2. Community Engagement:
• Conduct surveys and public meetings to gather input from residents and stakeholders.
• Use feedback to shape the development of service recommendations and priorities.
3. System and Service Evaluation:
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of existing transit services.
• Develop recommendations for service modifications, enhancements, and potential new routes.
4. Draft SRTP Preparation:
• Compile findings and recommendations into a comprehensive draft document.
• Present the draft SRTP to the community for review and feedback.
5. Final SRTP Approval:
• Incorporate community feedback into the final SRTP document.
• Present the final plan to the City Council for approval and adoption.
How You Can Participate
Community involvement is crucial to the success of the SRTP. We invite all residents to participate in the planning process and share their insights and suggestions. Here’s how you can get involved:
• Attend Public Meetings: Join our public meetings to learn more about the SRTP and provide your input. Meeting schedules and locations will be posted on this webpage.
• Complete Surveys: Participate in online surveys to share your transit experiences and suggestions for improvement.
• Stay Informed: Follow our updates on the eTrans website and social media channels to stay informed about the project’s progress and upcoming events.
• Contact Us: Reach out to our project team at Innovate Mobility with any questions or comments via email or call 714-886-9580.
Your feedback is invaluable in shaping a transit system that meets the needs of all Escalon residents. Together, we can create a more efficient, accessible, and sustainable transit future for our community.
For more additional information, please contact John Andoh, Transit Manager at (209) 691-7465.
Thank you for your participation and support!
Transit Reports
eTrans is funded by the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Measure K and Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 funds.