In this issue...

• New Yuba-Sutter Transit Facility Planned for 2028
• Caltrans District 3 Wants to Hear from You
• MOD Zones Expanded to More Key Destinations
• Common Fare Issues and Useful Connect Card Reminders
• Connect Card Sales Outlets 

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NEW YUBA-SUTTER TRANSIT FACILITY PLANNED FOR 2028

On August 21, 2025, Yuba-Sutter Transit staff and AECOM Technical Services, Inc.—the consulting firm leading the environmental review and preliminary engineering—hosted a public information event and presented updated designs to the Board of Directors for the Next Generation Transit Facility proposed for construction at 6035 Avondale Avenue in Linda.

Attendees learned about the need to replace the current facility to support future service expansion, state regulation requirements, and sustainability goals. The presentation also included visuals of the proposed site features, the need and benefits of a new facility, environmental approvals, state regulation requirements, cost, funding and solar energy features.

If you missed the event, you can view the PowerPoint presentation at www.yubasuttertransit.com/yuba-sutter-transit-s-next-generation-facility-project. Public input is encouraged and may be submitted via email to info@yubasuttertransit.com.

To receive future updates regarding this project, please register your email address under the “Stay Informed” section at www.yubasuttertransit.com.

CALTRANS DISTRICT 3 WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! 

Caltrans District 3 is developing a long-range plan to improve Hwy 20 for all travelers – whether you’re driving, biking, or walking. Caltrans District 3 is exploring ways to reduce congestion, improve intersections, enhance bicycle and pedestrian access, and more.

Take the quick survey: https://engage.dot.ca.gov/

MOD ZONES EXPANDED TO MORE KEY DESTINATIONS

 MOD (Mobility On-Demand) riders can now book trips from within the Linda and Olivehurst service zones to several joint locations in and around the North Beale Transit Center. As of August 12th, both the Olivehurst and Linda MOD Zones now offer direct service to the following key destinations in Linda:

• Walmart
• North Beale Transit Center (North & South)
• Costco
• FoodMaxx
• Peach Tree Clinic

“Extending both zones to these key destinations makes it much more convenient for our passengers, and we’re already seeing an uptick in ridership as a result,” said Matthew Mauk, Executive Director.

How MOD Works:

1. Download the app at www.yubasuttertransit.com/mod-ride.
2. Book your ride.
3. Receive your scheduled pickup time and location.

Other Ways to Book:

• Call Customer Service: (530) MOD-RIDE (663-7433)
• Online: Visit modyubasutter.app.dev.ridewithvia.com

Enjoying our MOD service? We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts with us by emailing info@yubasuttertransit.com or by calling (530) 634-6880. You can also rate your experience directly in the MOD mobile app—just complete the pop-up screen at the end of your ride and rate your experience.

Do you have any MOD images you would like to share with us? Tag us on Facebook or Instagram using: #MODyubasuttertransit.

To learn more about the MOD service or step-by-step instructions for booking a ride, please visit: www.yubasuttertransit.com/mod-ride.

COMMON FARE ISSUES AND USEFUL CONNECT CARD REMINDERS

The following fare payment and Connect Card tips are provided to speed passenger boardings, reduce conflicts and minimize your cost to ride the bus.

1. A monthly pass is valid only during the calendar month for which it is purchased (plus a one-day grace period on the first calendar day of the next month). The one-day grace period applies only if the first calendar day is an actual service day. Otherwise, the applicable cash fare must be paid upon boarding without exception.
2. Be prepared to board the bus before it arrives. Have your exact cash fare, tickets, or valid Connect Card (and/or any applicable identification for discount fares) ready for payment or driver inspection every time you board, even if you know the driver personally and ride their bus four times a day – others are watching!
3. Do not ask the driver or other passengers for change or to pay for your fare. If you do pay more than the exact value for your fare, even if by accident, you will not be reimbursed.
4.  We only accept United States currency.
5. We do not issue transfers, but using a Connect Card to pay the cash fare on any local fixed route bus automatically activates the daily cash fare cap provision of the electronic fare card system. As a result, the most you will pay each day is just three local one-way fares because all taps thereafter that day are free of charge. The daily cap is tracked only on the local fixed route system and only for the first fare paid, so everyone needs their own Connect Card.
6. Allow up to 48 hours for any online Connect Card purchase to appear on your card. Your paper receipt, a screenshot, or a print-out will not be accepted as proof of payment. If time is critical, in-person purchases made at any Connect Card outlet are loaded instantly, but only if the card is present.
7. When purchasing a pass at an outlet, be sure to use the correct language so your card is loaded properly. If you want a disabled monthly pass, ask for “a disabled monthly pass for the month of _____”. If you simply ask for $10 on your card when you really want a discount monthly pass, the attendant may load $10 in cash value instead. Even then, check your receipt before you leave the outlet to ensure that your card has been loaded properly.
8. Check your cash balance every time you board the bus. When you tap your Connect Card to pay your fare, your remaining cash balance is displayed on the tap device screen. If your cash balance is less than your fare, you will be required to pay your entire fare in cash, so make it a practice to check your cash balance each time you board.
9.  Register your card. If your card is lost or stolen, the remaining cash balance or any monthly pass on that card can be transferred to another card, but only if it has been registered. Discount photo ID Connect Cards are registered when they are issued, but general-public cards must be registered online to activate this value-saving feature.
10. Take care of your card. Do not bend, twist, wash, or punch holes in your card. If the internal electronics of your card stop working, it can no longer be read by the card reader on the bus, and you will have to pay your fare in cash until you get a replacement card. Replacement cards cost $5, but any unused cash value or monthly passes can be transferred to your new card – but only if it has been registered.

If you have a unique situation or circumstance that requires special consideration, please call the Administration Office at (530) 634-6880 or email us at info@yubasuttertransit.com with any questions before you attempt to board the bus.

CONNECT CARD SALES OUTLETS 

Connect Cards can be loaded at any of the sales outlets below or on the Connect Card website. New full fare Connect Cards are available from any sales outlet, but new and replacement discount photo ID Connect Cards are only available during normal weekday business hours at the Yuba-Sutter Transit Administrative Office in Marysville. Call (530) 634-6880 for more information.

Please check with locations for current business hours as they may change without notice.

-Sutter County Library – Yuba City – (530) 822-7137
Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
[Cash, Credit or Debit – Fee Applied for Credit/Debit]

-Yuba County Library at the Yuba Co. Government Center–Marysville – (530) 749-7380
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
September 17th – opening at 12:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
[Cash, Credit or Debit – Fee Applied for Credit/Debit]

-Yuba College Bookstore – Linda – (530) 741-6998
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
[Cash, Check, Credit or Debit]

-Yuba-Sutter Transit Administrative Office – Marysville
Weekdays, 8:00 am – Noon & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
[Cash, Check, Credit or Debit]

-Connect Card Website – www.ConnectTransitCard.com
[Credit or Debit / Auto-Load]   ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Yuba-Sutter Transit
2100 B Street
Marysville, CA 95901
Administration: (530) 634-6880
Service Information: (530) 742-2877

Website: www.yubasuttertransit.com
Connect Card: www.connecttransitcard.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/yubasuttertransit
Instagram: www.instagram.com/yubasuttertransit/
Download the MOD Ride Yuba-Sutter Mobile Application: www.yubasuttertransit.com/mod-ride