Ventura, Calif. – On Tuesday, March 11 during their regular meeting, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a two-year contract extension for key Dial-A-Ride transit services in east Ventura County, ensuring continued transportation for residents in unincorporated areas and via intercity connections.
Dial-A-Ride is a reservation-based, shared-ride transportation service that allows seniors and individuals with disabilities to schedule trips in advance, including for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other daily needs. It provides an affordable and flexible transit option in addition to fixed-route public transportation.
The approved extensions include the service agreement for unincorporated areas of Ventura County and an established agreement between the County and the City of Thousand Oaks which contracts services with MV Transportation. Originally set to end in 2025, the agreement will now continue through June 30, 2027. This service provides transportation to eligible riders in Oak Park, Newbury Park, Ventu Park, Lynn Ranch, Rolling Oaks, Hidden Valley, and Lake Sherwood.
As well, the extension covers intercity Dial-A-Ride services provided by the East County Transit Alliance (ECTA), which includes the cities of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Moorpark, and Simi Valley, and extends the fiscal agent agreement through 2027. This ensures continued operation of the CONNECT City-to-City transit program, which began in 2015.
“Extending these agreements ensures that our communities continue to have access to reliable and accessible transit options,” said 4th District Supervisor Janice Parvin, Chair of the Board of Supervisors.
Dial-A-Ride services are funded through the Transportation Development Act (TDA), a California law enacted in 1971 to provide funding for public transportation services. The agreements maintain existing service structures while incorporating updated billing rates, management fees, and fare adjustments.
For more information on Dial-A-Ride services throughout the county of Ventura, please visit: https://www.goventura.org/getting-around/paratransit-dial-a-ride/ .
