TranGO

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]

As of 2016, TranGO operates eight routes serving communities in Okanogan County, including Okanogan, Omak, Tonasket, Twisp, Oroville, Winthrop, Pateros, and Brewster.[7]^: 27

As of 2015, TranGO operates a fleet of eight minibuses that run on gasoline.[7]^: 21

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"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.
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TranGo 2016-2021 Transit Development Plan (PDF) (Report). TranGO. August 25, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2017 – via Washington State Department of Transportation.

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