The shuttles operate seven days a week on the city's west side, connecting residents to Pepper Park, Kimball Park and other downtown areas
It’s finally here. The much-anticipated, free on-demand shuttle program in National City is now in service.
“The No. 1 thing is this will give people the opportunity to really get out more, find out about a lot more things that are in our city, especially because there are areas where there is no bus service or other transportation options,” said Mayor Ron Morrison.FRANC, short for Free Rides Around National City, is the South County city-branded version of Circuit Transit, which launched in 2011 in New York as The Free Ride. Today, it operates with only electric vehicles across eight states.
In National City, the shuttle program was funded by three major sources. The project started with $1.5 million in grant monies the California Air Resources Board awarded the city and 20 others in 2021 to launch programs that boost transportation options while also lowering carbon emissions. Funds paid for its development and will cover three years of operations.
The goal is to add another shuttle and expand service, said Morrison, adding that the city will need to search for additional funding sources to make that happen. Some ideas include revenue from advertising, development fees, other grants or fares.
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