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CCRTA presents 2024 year in review to Nueces County; highlights safety awards, new buses and 12% ridership growth
Summary
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority briefed the county court on 2024 accomplishments including national safety awards, eight federally funded low‑emission buses, a new transfer station and a 12% ridership increase to about 3.7 million rides.
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority presented its 2024 year‑in‑review to the Nueces County Commissioner's Court on June 24, summarizing safety recognitions, capital funding awards, service expansions and ridership increases.
Key points: CCRTA reported a roughly 12% increase in ridership to an estimated 3.7 million rides in 2024, national APTA awards for emergency management and bus security, an improved collision rate (down from 1.71 to 1.26), and more than 415 new passenger shelters with solar lighting. The agency said it secured federal funding for eight low‑emission CNG buses under the FTA's Low or No Emission Grant Program and is pursuing funding for a new maintenance facility.
Operational details: CCRTA described expanded service on high‑demand routes, fare‑free programs for pre‑K through grade students and partnerships with local colleges (Del Mar College and Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi) to provide fare‑free ridership for students. The agency also highlighted investments in CAD/AVL/automated passenger counting technology and a balanced FY2024 budget of roughly $67.55 million.
Why this matters: County officials noted CCRTA's role in evacuation, sheltering and emergency logistics during extreme weather and emphasized the transit agency's coverage across about 846 square miles of service area. Commissioners praised CCRTA's community partnerships and board engagement and discussed opportunities to support future capital projects.
Next steps: CCRTA said it will coordinate with the county on potential grant applications for a maintenance facility and that ribbon‑cuttings for new buses and the Port Ayres transfer station will be scheduled.
