Redding Area Bus Authority

Redding Area Bus Authority
Founded1976 (operation started November 1981)
Headquarters777 Cypress Avenue
LocaleRedding, California
Service areaShasta County, California
Service typebus service, paratransit microtransit
Routes11
Hubs3
Daily ridership
1,300 (weekdays, Q1 2026)[1]
Annual ridership
411,800 (2025)[2]
OperatorMTM Transit
Chief executive
John Andoh, Transit Manager
Websiterabaride.com

The Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) is the operator of public transportation in Shasta County, California. RABA is a joint-powers agency between the City of Redding, the City of Shasta Lake, the City of Anderson, and the County of Shasta.[3]

The service provides countywide public transit services, including fixed-route, microtransit, vanpool, bikeshare subsidy, evening ride subsidy, and paratransit service.[3]

RABA transports approximately 504,000 passenger trips annually on a fleet of 38 buses and vans.[4]

History

RABA was formed in 1976 by a joint powers agreement between the City of Redding and the County of Shasta to provide public transportation services within the Redding urbanized area. The agency began fixed-route and demand-response service in November 1981. The joint powers agreement was amended effective January 1, 1998, to include the City of Anderson and the City of Shasta Lake.[5]

Services

RABA provides fixed-route and on-demand services in the urban areas of Shasta County, along with vanpool and bikeshare services.[4]

Fixed-Route Services

RABA has 11 fixed bus routes with a mix of commuter and regional routes.

RABA Fixed Routes
Route Name Terminus Via Terminus Notes
1 Shasta Lake Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) Lake Bl, Oasis Rd, Shasta Dam Bl Shasta Lake Evening Runabout service available after fixed-route service ends.[6]
3 South Redding Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) S Market St, Westside Rd Clear Creek / Westside Rd [7]
4 Hartnell / Bechelli / Churn Creek Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) Hartnell Av, Bechelli Ln, Churn Creek Rd Churn Creek [8]
5X Gold Runner Thruway Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) Red Bluff, Orland, Williams, Sacramento Airport Sacramento Operated by RABA as part of the Amtrak Thruway network, providing connections to Gold Runner trains.[9]
7 Shasta College Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) Pine St, Shasta View Dr Shasta College[10]
9 Anderson Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) S Market St, SR 273 Anderson[11]
11 Central Redding Loop (Counter-clockwise) Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) Central Redding Downtown Passenger Terminal [12]
14 Central Redding Loop (Clockwise) Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) Central Redding Downtown Passenger Terminal [12]
19 Beach Bus Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Whiskeytown Beach Seasonal (May through September).[13]
44X Shingletown Express Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) SR 44 Shingletown[14]
299X Burney Express Redding (Downtown Passenger Terminal) SR 299 Burney[15] Connects with Sage Stage service.

On-demand services

In addition to its fixed-route bus network, RABA operates other transportation services. RABA Runabout is a reservation-based microtransit service providing curb-to-curb transportation within designated service zones. Introduced in 2024, it gradually replaced several low-ridership fixed routes and also provides evening and Sunday service in parts of the Redding urban area.[16]

RABA also operates RABA Runner, an evening mobility program that subsidizes eligible Uber trips. Under the program, riders pay a flat fare while RABA covers the first portion of the trip cost during designated overnight service hours.[17]

RABA operates RABA Response, an ADA complementary paratransit service for eligible riders whose disabilities prevent them from using the fixed-route bus system. The shared-ride, reservation-based service operates within the federally required ADA service area surrounding RABA's fixed routes.[18]

RABA partners with Redding Bikeshare and Shasta Living Streets to operate RABA Roll, a bikeshare subsidy program. Eligible RABA riders may obtain vouchers for complimentary short-term bicycle rentals, providing first- and last-mile connections to destinations in downtown Redding.[19]

RABA operates RABA Roundtrip, a vanpool program administered in partnership with Enterprise Mobility. The program supports commuters who share a common travel route by providing subsidized vanpool transportation as an alternative to driving alone.[20]

ShastaConnect Rural Demand Response provides reservation-based, door-to-door transportation for residents of rural Shasta County outside RABA's urban fixed-route service area. The service is available to the general public and is intended to improve access to transportation in outlying communities.[21]

RABA Rally is a mileage reimbursement program that reimburses approved volunteer drivers, including friends, family members, or neighbors, who provide transportation for eligible participants.[22]

Charter service

RABA runs charter shuttle service for eligible governmental and nonprofit organizations in accordance with federal charter service regulations. Transportation is available by request for approved events and group travel.[23]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Transit Ridership Report First Quarter 2026" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. May 28, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Transit Ridership Report Fourth Quarter 2025" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "About RABA". RABA. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  4. 1 2 "Public Transportation". Shasta Regional Transportation Agency. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  5. ↑ "Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Years Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022" (PDF). City of Redding. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  6. ↑ "RABA Route 1 Schedule" (PDF). Redding Area Bus Authority. August 4, 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ "RABA Route 3 Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  8. ↑ "RABA Route 4 Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Gold Runner Thruway Bus to Sacramento". rabaride.com. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
  10. ↑ "RABA Route 7 Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  11. ↑ "RABA Route 9 Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  12. 1 2 "RABA Route 11 & 14 Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  13. ↑ "RABA Route 19 Schedule" (PDF). RABA Route 19 Schedule. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  14. ↑ "RABA Route 44X Schedule" (PDF). RABA Route 44X Schedule. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  15. ↑ "RABA Route 299X Schedule" (PDF). RABA Route 299X Schedule. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  16. ↑ "RABA Zero-Emission Bus Implementation Plan" (PDF). Redding Area Bus Authority. December 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  17. ↑ "RABA Service Change Flyer – November 2024" (PDF). Redding Area Bus Authority. November 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  18. ↑ "RABA Response (Paratransit)". RABA. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  19. ↑ "RABA Roll". RABA. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  20. ↑ "RABA Roundtrip". RABA. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  21. ↑ "ShastaConnect Rural Demand Response". RABA. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  22. ↑ "RABA Rally". RABA. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
  23. ↑ "Charter Services". www.rabaride.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
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