LIVERMORE, Calif.– September is Transit Month! Wheels joins San Francisco Transit Riders and Seamless Bay Area in supporting various activities celebrating the region’s public transit. It is more important than ever before to show our elected leaders how important transit is for our region and that it needs continued funding to thrive. The month is full of exciting and interactive family friendly events. See all the events here and  follow along on social media @SFTRU and @SeamlessBayArea.

Wheels is supporting this year’s Transit Month because everyone in Bay Area cities and the region should have access to safe, affordable, accessible public transit. Riders have returned to bus and rail, and the entire region is better for it. Public transit not only lowers the barrier to opportunities but also combats climate change, connects people throughout the region, and more. To learn more about Transit Month and its events, visit the Transit Month website for the full calendar!

Part of celebrating Transit Month is conducting the Annual Rider First Awards, and SFTRU needs your nomination of people or projects that have made life better for transit riders in the past year. For example, nominees could be:

• An amazing bus driver, train operator, station attendant, or ambassador.
• People who have spoken up effectively for transit or helped other riders.
• Improvements on your trips such as new transit lanes, boarding areas, better signage, or clear communication.
• If you only know the project (transit lanes, improved bus stop, etc), give us the details, and we can help track down the people responsible for positive change.

A panel of regional advocates from San Francisco Transit Riders and Seamless Bay Area will determine the winners and present awards at our Rider First Awards Party! Nominate your peer or project by Sunday, September 28th @ 11:59pm.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels is now accepting applications for the Student Transit Pass Program (STPP) which provides eligible 6th-12th graders throughout the Tri-Valley with unlimited free bus rides and 50% off BART fares. Eligible students should apply by visiting the “Apply for a Pass” page of the STPP website and selecting their school’s application. Student eligibility varies by school district.

Students and families are encouraged to apply now for the new school year. “The Student Transit Pass Program is a powerful example of how Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC) delivers on its promise to voters to expand access and improve mobility for all,” remarked Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Board of Directors Vice Chair and Alameda County District 1 Supervisor David Haubert. “By removing transportation barriers for students, we’re not only helping them succeed in school—we’re also investing in a more vibrant and connected future for Alameda County. I’m proud of Alameda CTC’s leadership in building programs that truly make a difference in people’s daily lives.”

Funded by local transportation sales tax Measure BB, the program began as a pilot in 2016 at just eleven schools. As of 2024, every eligible school in Alameda County is now participating, ensuring students have access to free bus transportation up through high school graduation. This year, Alameda CTC anticipates that over 63,000 students at 165 middle and high schools will be eligible. The program supports students traveling to school, jobs, and activities by providing reliable and affordable transportation options.

All 6th-12th graders attending the Livermore Valley Joint Unified District can universally apply. Eligibility for the Dublin Unified School District and Pleasanton Unified School District is means based; students whose families meet the California Department of Education’s free or reduced-priced meal income eligibility guidelines may apply. The application takes just a few minutes to complete and provides up to 5 years program enrollment based on eligibility.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

LIVERMORE, Calif.– The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority’s (LAVTA’s) vintage Rideo bus once again takes center stage as the Pacific Bus Museum opens its doors to the public for its annual Summer Open House on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. This event offers a rare chance to explore all of its classic and modern buses. The festivities take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum, 37974 Shinn St. in Fremont, California. Admission to the display area is free.

Wheels Rideo is featured as a guest display. The Rideo is a 1965 GM Coach bus originally operated as part of the City of Livermore’s Rideo bus system. LAVTA, the Tri-Valley bus transportation provider, acquired the historic Rideo bus from the City of Livermore in the late 1980s.

The open house also offers a bus memorabilia flea market, a raffle, and a barbecue lunch. The flea market opens at 9:45 a.m. with a BBQ lunch served shortly after 11 a.m. The cost is $17 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under.

Click to visit the museum’s Rideo page for its history and technical specifications.

All proceeds benefit the Pacific Bus Museum, a tax-exempt organization dedicated to preserving the history of bus transportation in the western United States. For more information, visit pacbus.org.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

LIVERMORE, Calif.– LAVTA will implement minor schedule adjustments to Wheels services beginning August 9 as part of an effort by all Bay Area transit agencies to make transfers smoother and improve on-time performance.

These changes, often referenced as “The Big Sync”, are coordinated with BART and other agencies to align transfer windows. The new schedules synchronize timing for better systemwide reliability and connectivity to Wheels local services and partner agencies by moving them forward by an average of 3 minutes. The adjustments aim to speed up key connections, including reducing wait times at Dublin/Pleasanton Station platforms. Updated timetables are available at wheelsbus.com/routes-and-schedules. New print schedules are available on all buses and at the Livermore Transit Center.

For the start of the 2025/26 school year, routes and schedules supporting supplemental school service throughout the Tri-Valley have been updated. Changes have been made to routes 501 and 504 serving Dublin High School with consolidation in East Dublin neighborhoods. All school service schedules are available on the agency website.

Wheels Route 3 is also being modified, with the former “A” and “B” deviations eliminated for a more convenient and consistent single route schedule.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels will be providing special shuttle service to the Alameda County Fairgrounds from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. The shuttle, operating as Route 52, will provide hourly service June 13 through July 6 on days the Fair is open.

The first Route 52 trip from the Pleasanton (south) side of the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station will depart to the fairgrounds at 11:19 a.m. Riders should follow way-finding signs directing to the right as they leave the BART tunnel. The last Route 52 trip will depart the Alameda County Fairgrounds at 11:18 p.m. This route services all local bus stops enroute on Owens Drive and Hopyard Road. Pick up and drop off at the fairgrounds are at Yellow Gate on Pleasanton Avenue across from the ACE station. Find the full schedule at www.wheelsbus.com, including a modified schedule for July 4. Regular Wheels bus fares apply.

Tri-Valley residents can also leave their cars at home and catch the bus to go to the fair. Fairgoers can board any westbound Route 10R bus along Railroad Avenue and Stanley Boulevard or at the Livermore Transit Center where ample free parking is available at the Livermore Valley Center Parking Garage. Riders will need to exit the bus on Peters Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, walking approximately four blocks to the Fair’s Yellow Gate entrance on Pleasanton Avenue.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels is providing FREE bus service for youth all summer long with its second annual Summer Youth Ride Free promotion.  Free rides on Wheels run through August 31. This promotion makes it easy for kids and teens to explore all the opportunities and adventures available throughout the Tri-Valley. No verification or pass necessary, just say Youth Ride Free! Parents can take advantage of this special offer to deliver the kids safely and reliably to camps, jobs, sports, and recreation programs.

“Over a quarter of Wheels daily riders are students; offering free rides throughout the summer gives them a chance to explore all the routes that Wheels operates”, said Evan Branning, LAVTA’s Board Chair and a teacher at Village High School in Pleasanton. “Youth who learn to utilize transit often become lifelong transit riders”.

The promotion offers an excellent opportunity for students to trial public transit in preparation for the fall school year. The Summer Youth Ride Free promotion fare free period is May 30 – August 31, 2025.

LAVTA Executive Director Christy Wegener offered “Summer youth ride free was very successful last year and well received by the community; we’re excited to bring back the promotion for a second year. We know parents appreciate the motivation for kids to get off screens and out of the house without mom or dad having to play taxi driver all summer, so the service is a win-win”.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Free rides offered for the Livermore Downtown Street Fest.

LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels is providing FREE bus service on the 10R and 30R (Rapid) the weekend of May 17 and 18, 2025. This special offer will make it easy for

Tri-Valley residents and those wanting to connect from BART to take transit to the Livermore Downtown Street Fest. This popular event is a celebration of wine, craft brew, arts, crafts, shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Routes 10R and 30R connect the Livermore Transit Center and Downtown Livermore to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station; both routes operate every 20-40 minutes on Saturday, and every 40-60 minutes on Sunday. Festival goers are encouraged to avoid driving and try transit.

10R Schedule: https://wheelsbus.com/routes/route-10r/, use the Weekend tab.

30R Schedule: https://wheelsbus.com/routes/route-30r/, use the Weekend tab.

“Partnering with Tri-Valley community organizations and events to minimize traffic while providing a green transit alternative is a priority of Wheels. With free 10R and 30R Rapid bus service from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station arriving at the historic Livermore Transit Center, Wheels invites everyone to visit our booth and join in the food and festivities.”, said David Mark, LAVTA Director of Customer Experience.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Service modifications accommodate traffic and safety concerns.

LIVERMORE, Calif.– Due to increased congestion in Downtown Pleasanton associated with summertime special events and the popularity of the Meadowlark Dairy, Wheels will be implementing a multi-phased adjustment to westbound Route 10R. Eastbound service will not be affected.

Effective immediately, the westbound Route 10R bus stop at Neal St. and First St. is closed for the summer season, with an alternate temporary stop available on First St. at the north end of adjacent Lions Wayside Park. The alternate stop is clearly marked with Wheels RT. 10 signage and is ADA accessible.

Beginning May 31, 2025 and until the start of school, instead of turning onto Neal Street, Route 10R will continue south on First St. to Bernal Ave., to Old Bernal Ave. before reconnecting to Peters Ave. and resuming regular service. Effective with the start of school on August 7, 2025, Route 10R will continue south on First St. to Bernal Ave., turning to travel north on Pleasanton Ave. before reconnecting to Peters Ave. via Rose Ave. and resuming regular service. Wheels will publish new 10R schedules for each phase of the detour to ensure reliable connections to BART and other Wheels routes.

Once traffic queue lines for the Meadowlark Dairy no longer regularly impact access to LAVTA’s westbound Route 10R bus stop on Neal Street, regular 10R routing will resume and LAVTA will reopen the stop on Neal and First Streets.

LAVTA Executive Director Christy Wegener said “In an effort to ensure reliability of our service, as well as to maintain safe access to Downtown Pleasanton, a decision had to be made to reroute the bus off westbound Neal Street. Wheels regrets any inconvenience and advises riders to plan accordingly. We encourage everyone visiting Meadowlark Dairy or attending events in Downtown Pleasanton to take Wheels.”

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. Keep up to date with rider alerts, schedule changes, and agency news by following us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.