TranGO, also known as the Okanogan County Transit Authority (OCTA),[1] is a public transit agency that provides bus service in Okanogan County, Washington.
History
TranGO was approved by voters on November 5, 2013,[2][3] and began operation on its 3 routes serving the cities of Omak and Okanogan with a month of free service on July 1, 2015.[4] It is funded by 0.4% sales tax applied within the public transportation benefit area, which accounts for $175,000 in monthly revenue.[5][6]
Service
As of 2016, TranGO operates eight routes serving communities in Okanogan County, including Okanogan, Omak, Tonasket, Twisp, Oroville, Winthrop, Pateros, and Brewster.[7]: 27 It expanded to Mazama in 2023[8] and Chelan in September 2024 to provide connections with Link Transit.[9]
Fleet
As of 2015, TranGO operates a fleet of eight minibuses that run on gasoline.[7]: 21
See also
References
- ^ "TranGO". Okanogan County Transit Authority. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ "Okanogan County — Election results 2013". The Wenatchee World. November 5, 2013. Archived from the original on November 26, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ McCreary, Ann (October 17, 2013). "Voters to decide on county-wide bus system". Methow Valley News. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ "TransGO begins service at mid-county". Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune. Sound Publishing. July 30, 2015. p. A3. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ Taxpayer Account Administration (January 29, 2014). "Okanogan County Transportation Tax, Effective April 1, 2014" (PDF). Washington State Department of Revenue. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ McCreary, Ann (January 30, 2015). "Transit authority on track to begin bus service this summer". Methow Valley News. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ a b TranGo 2016-2021 Transit Development Plan (PDF) (Report). TranGO. August 25, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2017 – via Washington State Department of Transportation.
- ^ Le Roy, Hailey (July 6, 2023). "TranGO will begin service to Mazama next week". Methow Valley News. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Gabrel (September 2, 2024). "Link Transit partners with TranGO to connect riders between Okanogan and Wenatchee". The Wenatchee World. Retrieved February 17, 2025.