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Official Contest Rules 

  1. Eligibility – All Facebook visitors are welcome to participate in our Name Our YCAT Mascot Contest. However, the winner must reside in Yuma County.
  2. How to Enter – Name suggestions are due by March 4, 2022, at 11:59 PM. Complete the FB form to enter your name suggestion. Email address must be valid in order to contact the winner.
  3. Reasonable Judgement – The proposed name many not infringe on any third-party brand or violate their copyright. The proposed name may not be inappropriate, indecent, obscene, profane or otherwise inconsistent with the YCAT brand.
  4. Winner Selection – One winner will be chosen after the voting period ends on March 31, 2022 and will receive notification via email by April 7, 2022. In case of duplicate name suggestions, only the first submission (based on time stamp of the entry) with that name will be eligible.  By entering the contest, you agree that your name can be used for the purpose of displaying the top name recommendations.
  5. Participation - By participating, contestant agrees to be bound by these official Contest Rules and the decisions of the Contest judges, including publication of mascot name and those naming it in the Contest.
  6. We encourage children to consult with their parents before furnishing mascot name suggestions. Children under the age of 13 should seek permission from their parents or legal guardian before entering this or any other contest.
  7. YCIPTA reserves the right to disqualify any entry and/or winner in its absolute discretion for any reason and without notice. Management reserves all rights.
  8. By entering the contest, you accept that all entries will become the property of the YCIPTA upon receipt.
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Continuing Mask Mandate YCAT Continuing Mask Mandate

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Yesterday, by way of Executive Order, Governor Ducey lifted COVID-19 restrictions across the state of Arizona. However, YCAT is required to follow the Federal Order, regarding slowing the spread of COVID-19, mask mandate remains in effect. All persons on board any YCAT vehicle and at YCAT bus stops are required to wear an approved face covering. Face covering must be two layers and completely cover nose and mouth. YCAT will continue to practice social distancing and and cleaning/ sanitizing procedures. If you have questions regarding any of this information, please contact the YCAT office at (928)783-2235, option 1.

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Request for Proposals The Yuma County Intergovenmental Public Transporatation Authority (YCIPTA) is releasing a (Request for Proposal) for Legal Services

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YCIPTA is releasing a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the purposes of providing legal counsel services to the YCIPTA Board of Directors and YCIPTA for a three year period with two one year options, commencing on Friday, July 1, 2021 continuing until June 30, 2024, with two one year options ending June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2026.  Please see the RFP located here.

 

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Federal Law Mask Mandate The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued an order imposing a mask requirement for public transportation systems, implementing President Biden’s Executive Order to “Promote Safety in Domestic and International Travel.”

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The requirement went into effect on February 1, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.and impacts public transportation systems around the country. Per a local emergency declaration, YCAT has required face coverings on all vehicles. The new federal mandate supersedes the local declaration, and all local requirements must meet or be more stringent than the federal law. To meet the parameters set forth in the CDC order, YCAT is implementing the following changes to its face covering requirement:

  • All transit riders over the age of 2 must wear an acceptable face mask.
  • The only other exemption will be for a person with a disability who cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a mask, because of the disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Acceptable masks are defined as being made of a solid piece of material without slits, exhalation valves, or punctures. Masks must contain a minimum of two layers, fit snugly around the nose and chin, and be made of a tightly woven fabric. Unacceptable masks include scarves and ski masks, those that do not fit properly, and those that have only one layer. A full description of the face cover guidance can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html
  • Acceptable face masks are now required at stops and transfer hubs.

Riders who do not have an acceptable face covering and do not meet the age or ADA exemptions will not be permitted to board. YCAT will temporarily make face coverings available for those who do not have one. If a rider removes their face covering while on a transit vehicle, the driver will safely pull over and ask the rider to exit the vehicle.

The full CDC order can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Mask-Order-CDC_GMTF_01-29-21-p.pdf.

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Modified Bus Schedules effective January 4th YCAT is issuing modified service due to COVID-19.

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Starting, Monday, January 4, 2021  - The Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) will have a Service Change. Due to COVID-19, YCAT is issuing a reduced modified schedule.  Schedule is subject to change.

YCAT will be continuing with the enhanced cleaning and social distancing protocols.

Please be advised that face masks are required to board.

If you have any questions on the service changes, please contact YCAT at (928)783-2235, option 1 or email info@ycipta.az.gov.

Click below to view the modified schedule:

YCAT Schedule effective January 4, 2021

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Temporary Bus Schedules effective Aug 17th YCAT is issuing modified service due to increased demand.

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Starting, August 17, 2020 - The Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) will have a Service Change. Due to students returning to school, YCAT is issuing a modified schedule.  Schedule is subject to change. 

YCAT will be continuing with the enhanced cleaning and social distancing protocols. 

Face masks are required to board.

Key highlights:

  • Orange 2 - Back to full schedule
  • Green 4 - Back to full schedule
  • Purple 6A - New schedule to increase on-time performance.
  • Silver 9 - Back to full schedule
  • Yellow 95 - Back to full schedule
If you have any questions on the service changes, please contact YCAT at (928)783-2235, option 1 or email info@ycipta.az.gov.

Click below to view the temporary schedule:

YCAT Schedule effective Aug 17 2020

 

 

 

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New YCAT Service Changes Take Effect on Monday, August 18, 2014 Starting, Monday, August 18, 2014 - the Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) system will get better, faster, more reliable and even more convenient.   All routes will provide two way service and timed transfers will occur at Downtown Yuma Transit Center, West Yuma Transfer Hub, Cocopah Casino and AWC/NAU/UA Transfer Hub. We hope you will ride the new YCAT!

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Some key highlights for this change are:

  • 30 minute service on Yellow Route 95 during the peak hours, Monday through Friday
  • New service to ACCT in San Luis
  • Yellow Route 95 and Orange Route 2 is the same bus - no transfer needed - no additional fare
  • Reverse service on Green Route 4 - known as Green Route 4A (replaces Red Route 1)
  • Service to Yuma Palms Regional Center is now on Orange Route 2
  • Service to Social Security is now on Green Route 4 and 4A
  • Riders going to East Cocopah Reservation from West Cocopah Reservation can transfer to southbound Purple Route 6A at Cocopah Casino and only wait 12 minutes
  • Eariler service from Wellton to AWC/NAU/UA on Gold Route 8, plus new on-request service to AWC East Yuma County
  • Direct South County service to AWC/NAU/UA on Silver Route 9
  • Later Brown Route 3 service in the Fortuna Foothills on weekdays
  • Improved connections between Turquiose Route 10; and
  • Blue Route 5 is now a flex route within a 3/4 mile radius of the route and throughout the entire Fort Yuma Indian Reservation.

If you have any questions on the service changes, please contact YCAT at 928.783.2235 or email info@ycipta.az.gov.

These service changes are based on the Five Year Short Range Transit Plan adopted by the YCIPTA Board of Directors on June 23, 2014.  Details of that plan is available here.

Download the Service Changes Effective August 18, 2014 Brochure

New Rider's Guide - Effective August 18, 2014

New System Maps - Effective August 18, 2014

 

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Keep it Cool This Summer While Riding Transit They say it’s a dry heat but Yuma's summer sun is brutal if you’re not prepared. That’s why YCAT is encouraging riders to stay cool this summer as they plan their transit trips. Here are some cool tips for riders as they walk to bus stops:  1. Always carry water. Containers with spill-proof lids are allowed on buses.  2. Plan your trip. Use YCAT's catTRAX for real-time schedule info to reduce wait times.  3. Create your own shade by using a small umbrella or by wearing a hat.  4. Always wear sunscreen. 5. If temperatures exceed 115 degrees, YCAT will provide free water to all passengers on board buses.

Click here for more tips to stay cool and to be safe!

 

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Public Hearing Regarding YCIPTA Operations and Capital Budget and Program of Projects for Yuma Urbanized Area Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) will hold a public hearing regarding the YCIPTA transit operations and capital budget and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2014 Program of Projects for the Yuma Urbanized Area on Monday, June 23, 2014, 1:30 p.m. at Aldrich Hall, located at the Yuma County Department of Development Services, 2351 West 26th Street, Yuma. This location is accessible via YCAT Red 1, Green 4, Purple 6A, Yellow 95 and YCAT OnCall by making a reservation to 928-783-2235.

 

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Interested businesses, persons, or private operators wishing to comment but who are unable to attend the public hearing may submit written comments to: John Andoh, Transit Director, YCIPTA, 2715 East 14th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365, email: jandoh@ycipta.az.gov or fax to: 928-783-0309. The Draft Operating and Capital Budget and FTA Program of Projects for FFY 2014 may be examined at YCIPTA, 2715 East 14th Street, Yuma. The deadline to receive written comments is Friday, June 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Download Draft FY 2014-2015 Operating and Capital Budget

Download Draft Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Program of Projects

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http://www.ycipta.org/articles/pu http://www.ycipta.org/articles/pu Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0700
Tell YCAT Where To Go! Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) is developing a five year Short Range Transit Plan which will entail making YCAT bus service faster and even easier to use.  As a result, there will be changes to the transit system, which would take effect on Monday, August 18, 2014.    There will be better-timed connections to routes at Cocopah Casino, AWC/NAU/UA Transfer Hub, West Yuma Transfer Hub, and Downtown Yuma Transit Center.  YCIPTA wants your input!

Click here for more details on the proposed service recommendations.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS  (TWO HOUR SESSIONS)

  • Arizona Western College East Meeting Room in 3C Building on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Heritage Branch Library, 350 3rd Avenue, Yuma on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • City of Somerton/Public Safety Building on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Wellton Public Library on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • City of San Luis City Hall Multi-Purpose Room on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Cocopah Community Center,  14251 S. Veterans Dr, on Friday, May 30, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Quechan Community Center,  604 Picacho Rd, Winterhaven, CA on Friday, May 30, 2014 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

AT YCAT TRANSFER POINTS  (TWO HOUR SESSIONS)

  • AWC/NAU/UA Transfer Hub Bus Stop at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014.
  • San Luis - Main Street @ Factor Warehouse Bus Stop at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.
  • Downtown Yuma Transit Center Bus Stop at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.
  • West Yuma Transfer Hub Bus Stop at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2014.
  • Yuma Palms Regional Center Bus Stop at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.
  • Somerton - Main Street @ State Avenue (northbound) Bus Stop at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2014.

ON-BOARD SELECTED BUS TRIPS

  • On Orange Route 2 departing AWC/NAU/UA Transfer Hub at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2014.
  • On Turquoise Route 10 departing Yuma Palms Regional Center at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014.
  • On Yellow Route 95 departing Downtown Yuma Transit Center at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014.
  • On Silver Route 9 departing AWC/NAU/UA Transfer Hub at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014.
  • On Purple Route 6A departing West Cocopah Reservation at 7:49 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014.
  • On Green Route 4 departing Downtown Yuma Transit Center at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014.
  • On Gold Route 8 departing AWC/NAU/UA Transfer Hub at 2:55 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014.
  • On Yellow Route 95 departing Downtown Yuma Transit Center at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014
  • On Brown Route 3 departing AWC/NAU/UA Transfer Hub at 9:55 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.
  • On Blue Route 5 departing Downtown Yuma Transit Center at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.
  • On Red Route 1 departing Downtown Yuma Transit Center at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

PUBLIC HEARING

  • YCIPTA Board of Directors Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014

You can also submit comments in writing to:  John Andoh, Transit Director, YCIPTA, 2715 East 14th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365, email to jandoh@ycipta.az.gov,  fax to: 928.783.0309 or call to: 928.539.7076, ext 237.  Please submit any comments by Friday, June 6, 2014 by 12:00 p.m.

 

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