Did you know that Anaheim hosts it’s very own farmer’s market? Every Thursday afternoon from 11am-4pm, CtrCity comes alive with vendors selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, to flowers, to clothing, and more! The weekly events also boasts several delicious food trucks and vendors, and often live music! Just steps away from the Good Food building, Center Street Cheese shop, and other popular downtown businesses, attendees are spoiled for choice! Admission to the Farmer’s Market is free, but be sure to bring cash for certain vendors! Visit the Downtown Anaheim Farmer’s Market website for more information. You can take line 10 to get there!
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ATN’s #ElectrifyAnaheim Program Awarded $28.6 Million in Grant Funding
As part of its #ElectrifyAnaheim program, the Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has been awarded $28.6 million in grant funds from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) through its Transit Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP).
The funds will be used toward the purchase of 40 all-electric zero emission buses to serve ATN’s growing ridership and replace its aging Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) buses. The grant will also fund the acquisition of 10 small-capacity all-electric vehicles as part of ATN’s proposed on-demand e-hailing MicroTransit program in the CtrCity Anaheim downtown corridor. To accommodate the new fleet of vehicles, the grant also provides funding toward a new solar-powered maintenance facility.
#ElectrifyAnaheim was one of 28 projects statewide to receive funding in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving connectivity between rail and transit services.
We are honored to have been a part of this act of solidarity orchestrated by the Anaheim Police Department in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. We stand with our Anaheim Resort hotel partners and with the community we serve everyday. The Anaheim Resort has continued to show itself to be resilient against adversity and continues to come together with pride.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 16, 2020) – Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has begun taking steps towards earning GBAC STAR™ accreditation on behalf of its public transit services, ART (Anaheim Resort Transportation) and FRAN (Free Rides Around the Neighborhood). GBAC STAR™ is a performance-based accreditation program that helps facilities establish a comprehensive system for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention. This program is the gold standard of safe facilities and the cleaning industry’s only outbreak preparation, response, and recovery accreditation.
By seeking this accreditation, ATN joins ISSA in their mission to improve the world’s cleaning standards for the benefit of public health. Additionally, ATN continues its aim to provide peace of mind and more importantly the safest experience possible to guests aboard ART & FRAN, as well as ATN staff.
In pursuit of the GBAC STAR™ accreditation, ATN will complete 20 program elements with specific performance criteria. Earning this accreditation certifies that a facility is employing work practices, procedures, and documentation protocols designed to minimize risks associated with infectious agents like the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
To learn more about the safety protocols ATN has put in place in response to the current pandemic, go to RideART.org/covid19.
A downtown community relief effort provided by ATN (Anaheim Transportation Network) and the City of Anaheim
In addition to regular service, FRAN (Free Rides Around the Neighborhood) is also operating as a complimentary food delivery service connecting local vendors and patrons in the existing CtrCity service area, called Food Run Around the Neighborhood.
Simply place your order directly with the CtrCity restaurant of your choice and tell them you’d like free FRAN delivery. The vendor will arrange contactless delivery of your order to any address within the FRAN service area. For participation details of Anaheim Packing District merchants, please click here.
If you represent a business within FRAN’s service area and would like to offer your customers free FRAN delivery, please call (714) 765-4592 or email economicdevelopment@anaheim.net
Check out our growing list of participating vendors:
Though the world was on a temporarily shut down, that did not stop Anaheim Transportation Network; proving time and time again that hard work does really pay off!!
As recipients of the 2021 Low & No Emissions Award, Anaheim Transportation Network is proud to announce that they have partnered up with Arrival, the UK based start up preparing to build cost efficient and light battery electric tucks and buses!!
“We have been actively seeking grant funding opportunities to ensure we can meet our goal of becoming California’s first all-electric bus fleet by 2025…This investment brings us that much closer.” – ATN Executive Director Diana Kotler
ANAHEIM TRANSPORTATION NETWORK AWARDED $22.8M PUBLIC TRANSIT GRANT Public Transit System to Expand Electric Fleet and Routes For Enhanced Regional Connectivity
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 11, 2022) – The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has been awarded a $22.8 million grant to advance its zero-emission transit public transit system in Orange County. The grant, awarded by the California State Transportation Agency, will be used to purchase electric vehicles for current and future service routes, including a new service to John Wayne Airport and enhanced services to connect neighborhoods with regional transportation opportunities such as Amtrak, Metrolink and OCTA services.
“We are excited the state chose to partner with ATN by making such a significant investment in our public transit system. This investment will provide enhanced micro transit service for our local neighborhoods, enhanced connectivity throughout our service area, and new public transit services between the Anaheim region and John Wayne Airport. In addition, this investment will enable us to dramatically expand public transit service in the east/west portion of our service area, which includes the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center,” stated Diana Kotler, ATN Executive Director.
The state funding is allocated to fund the purchase of 10 electric vehicles and associated infrastructure to expand on-demand micro transit services into new neighborhoods in ATN’s service area; 10 electric buses for a new east/west connector service; 15 electric buses to replace existing buses and augment existing routes, including installation of on-site solar power generating station; and 7 zero-emission battery electric vans to implement a new service connecting John Wayne Airport to Anaheim.
“ATN provides service to 10 million passengers annually. In a county of 3.2 million residents, it is critical that we continue to grow and invest in clean public transit services. By doing so we can better service neighborhoods, relieve congestion, and protect our region’s economy,” said Diana Kotler. “This investment will help achieve each of these priorities.”
ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 17, 2022) – The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has been awarded a $1.3 Million appropriation through the office of California Assemblyman Phillip Chen. The funding is dedicated to help build a state-of-the-art electric bus charging and maintenance facility in central Orange County.
“This investment will help ATN build the first all-electric bus charging and maintenance facility in the region. We are looking forward to connecting residents, visitors, and employees throughout the region with an all-electric fleet,” stated Diana Kotler, ATN Executive Director. “We are grateful for the continued support of our elected leaders, who continuously find ways to support ATN and the growth and reliability of our zero-emission fleet.”
Assemblyman Chen was joined by United States Congressman Lou Correa, Anaheim City Councilman Stephen Faessel, Anaheim City Councilwoman Gloria Ma’ae and community stakeholders for a check presentation at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) last week. The appropriation from the State of California will go directly to enhancing the transportation infrastructure needed to support ATN’s clean energy fleet, which provides public transportation to 10 million passengers annually.
ANAHEIM-BASED PUBLIC TRANSIT OPERATOR DOUBLES CHARGING NETWORK TO ENSURE RELIABILITY AND FUTURE CAPACITY
Temporary Charging Facility Will Help Power Buses While Permanent Location Is Under Construction
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2023) – The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) announced it has doubled its electric vehicle charging capacity, allowing for continued reliability of its growing electric fleet. ATN is the first in the nation to use a charging station housed in two recycled shipping containers provided by BP Pulse.
“This new charging station allows ATN to put our growing zero-emission fleet onto the street immediately,” said ATN’s Executive Director, Diana Kotler. “The location allows us to charge our buses along our routes, instead of requiring all buses to be charged at our headquarters, saving time and guaranteeing the efficiency of our transit system. With the addition of this charging capability, we are well prepared to continue to grow our electric fleet, with a goal of being 100% electric by 2026.”
The container-based charging system began charging buses the first week of 2023. ATN is using the new charging station to power both 60- and 40-foot electric buses until ATN’s permanent charging facility is completed this fall. The public transit operator will continue to charge vehicles at its current headquarters as well.
“The container-based technology will enable ATN to seamlessly meet the charging needs of our electric bus fleet while our new clean-air transit hub in Anaheim is under construction,” stated Kotler. “We are pleased to continue to provide clean-fuel transit options for the residents, visitors and employees in our region.”
ATN provides clean-fuel transit service to 10 million residents, commuters, and visitors annually. Service hours, routes and destinations can be found at www.RideArt.org.
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About Anaheim Transportation Network: Operating as the flagship program of the Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN), Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) and Free Rides Around the Neighborhood (FRAN) is a network of interchangeable transit and microtransit routes with service to more than 70 stops in-and-around Anaheim and Orange County. ATN also collaborates on long-distance connections with regional transportation providers, as well as with the City of Anaheim on transit initiatives for local constituents. ATN transports more than 10 million patrons each year using a fleet of 81 buses and 10 microtransit vehicles, all of which are certified clean-fuel vehicles running on either natural gas or electric operating platforms.
