C-Tran

2425 NE 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
Passenger Service Office: 360-695-0123

TTY (Hearing Impaired): 360-695-2760

C-VAN Paratransit Service: 360-695-8918

Business Office: 360-696-4494

Carpool, Vanpool: 360-69-MATCH (696-2824)

C-TRAN Employment Info. Line: 360-906-7491

The Connector: 360-695-8918

www.c-tran.com

General Information

C-TRAN has been providing mobility options for the residents of Clark County for 25 years. With 27 bus routes, C-VAN curb-to-curb service for people who cannot access regular route service, a Bike & Bus program and much more, C-TRAN has a transportation solution for just about anyone. C-TRAN serves Vancouver and its Urban Growth Boundary as well as provide Express service to downtown Portland, Marquam Hill and Lloyd District. 27 transit routes operate to serve the residents of its service area. C-TRAN provided over seven million passenger trips in 2004.

Form of Government

Appointed

Appointed Officials

C-TRAN's Board of Directors is comprised of elected officials from various city and county governmental offices.The nine members consist of:

all three Clark County Commissioners;
three representatives from the Vancouver City Council; and
one representative each from the Camas/Washougal, Battle Ground/Yacolt, and Ridgefield/La Center city councils.

Jim Irish (Chair) - La Center Mayor

Marc Boldt (Vice Chair) - Clark County Commissioner

Linda Dietzman - Camas City Council

Bill Ganley - Battle Ground City Council

Jeanne Harris - Vancouver City Council

Tim Leavitt - Vancouver Mayor

Tom Mielke - Clark County Commissioner

Jeanne Stewart - Vancouver City Council

Steve Stuart - Clark County Commissioner

Engagement Opportunities

Citizens can attend meetings surrounding transportation issues presented by various groups in the county.
Citizens can voice concerns or comments to the Board of Directors.

Notes of Special Interest

The Clark County Public Transportation Area (PTBA) has assets in excess of liabilities at the $100 million level.
C-Tran had a farebox recovery rate for the fixed routes in 2006 of about 23 percent. Only 23 percent of the operating cost is covered by fares on those routes.