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Frequent riders of Tri-Valley public transit will be happy to hear the transportation agency, Wheels, has recently announced service expansions and improvements to many of its routes.
In a recent meeting, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority Board of Directors unanimously approved the entity’s proposed “Wheels in Motion” network expansion project. Various other service enhancements will be part of the expansion as well.
Services are expected to be implemented in March 2024.
“We are thrilled to introduce our new bus network, significantly expanding the reach of Wheels services,” said Melissa Hernandez, Dublin mayor and LAVTA board chair.
The new bus network was chosen after the agency completed thorough rider surveys and stakeholder feedback in the fall of 2023, LAVTA officials said.
“By listening to rider feedback and coordinating with our Bay Area transit partners, we continually evolve to meet the community’s needs and improve public transit in the Tri-Valley,” Hernandez added.
LAVTA representatives said the new network provides additional community coverage.
One of the most significant changes expected in the next few months, is the Wheels Rapid bus frequencies will be aligned with the 20-minute BART train schedules. Other local routes are to be restored after they were suspended during the pandemic.
According to LAVTA, bus maps and times will be available online two weeks before the start date.
The agency has encouraged riders to use Transit App, a free mobile application that aids in booking tickets.
Service enhancements during weekdays will include:
* Rapid Routes 10R and 30R run every 20 minutes aligned with BART service schedules
* Rapid Route 10R operates service for one additional hour (until midnight)
* Routes 1, 3, 8 and 14 adjust to run every 40 minutes
* Route 2 resumes hourly service in East Dublin
* Route 11 resumes limited peak service to East Livermore
* Route 15 increases frequency to every 20 minutes during peak hours and hourly during the midday
* New local services in Central Dublin and Southwest Livermore run every 40 minutes during extended peak hours
* Route 580X resumes limited service between Downtown Livermore and BART
* Route 70X extends through the Hacienda Business Park
Expected service enhancements on the weekend include:
* Rapid Route 10R runs every 20 minutes on Saturdays and every 40 minutes on Sundays, aligned with BART service schedules
* Route 30R runs every 40 minutes on Saturdays and continues to run hourly on Sundays, aligned with BART service schedules
* New local service to Central Dublin runs every 40 minutes daytime on Saturdays
To find out more information about Wheels transit service, visit www.wheelsbus.com.
