RCTA Transit Center Relocation

Project Information – Short Term Transit Center Relocation

The Redwood Coast Transit Authority (RCTA) will permanently close its Transit Hub bus stop on Front Street at the Cultural Center, effective Sunday, June 14th, 2026. This will make way for the City’s Front Street Renovation to begin construction of the next phase. For the next couple years RCTA will operate its passenger transfer hub at the existing bus stop on 3rd and K in front of Grocery Outlet. This transition begins with the start of service on Monday, June 15th, 2026. More information and walking map from the closing Cultural Center Hub to the new 3rd and K Hub in front of Grocery Outlet.

Project Information – Long Term

The Redwood Coast Transit Authority (RCTA) is in the process of moving its transit center from the current location on Front Street between K Street and US 101. The current location does not currently meet the needs of the community. In response to public feedback, RCTA teamed up with the City of Crescent City to explore new transit center locations that would improve comfort and ease of use for passengers. The team secured $4,401,000 in funding in 2024 to design and implement a facility in a new location that would enhance:

• Passenger safety – Staff presence and improved oversight.
• Route efficiency – Driver restrooms to prevent service disruptions.
• Transit connectivity – Multimodal connections for seamless travel.
• Environmental impact – Reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
• Mobility and accessibility – Improved transportation options.

After reviewing several potential locations, RCTA and the City agreed on a new site just half a block away from the current station, at the parking lot on Front Street and K Street in Downtown Crescent City. Along with the new facility, travel to and from the transit center will be enhanced by streetscape improvements that the City is making along Front Street.

Outreach

Early and ongoing outreach will help ensure the project is welcomed by Crescent City and surrounding communities. The project team will have several methods of community engagement to promote public participation such as workshops, pop-up events, and social media.

The Downtown Transit Center Project was considered and approved by City of Crescent City Planning Commission at their February 12, 2026 Meeting. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to outline general responsibilities was entered into between the City of Crescent City and Redwood Coast Transit Authority on October 2, 2025. As the project proceeds into design in late 2026, a formal Ground Lease is anticipated between the City and RCTA to govern the use of the transit center site, which is owned by the City of Crescent City .

Project Area

Benefits of Transit Accessibility and Onsite Staff

There are many benefits to improved access to transit facilities and increased onsite staff during operations, including:

• Improved Transportation Access: An improved transit center would make it easier for residents to access public transportation.
• Enhanced Connectivity: With a central location for different transportation services, Crescent City would have better connections to other cities and regions, which could be especially useful for tourism or for residents traveling outside the area.
• Reduction in Traffic Congestion: By consolidating various transportation services in one central location, the need for multiple vehicles on the roads could be reduced. This could decrease local traffic congestion and improve air quality.
• Increased Safety: A designated transit center would provide a safe and organized place for passengers to wait, board, and disembark, as opposed to having people waiting in less controlled or less safe areas, like street corners or parking lots.

Local Partners

• Crescent City
• Del Norte County
• Humboldt County
• Redwoods National and State Park
• Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

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