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.

LIVERMORE, Calif. – The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels Bus system and Dial-A-Ride paratransit service in the Tri-Valley, is seeking applications for members to serve on the Tri-Valley Accessible Advisory Committee (TAAC).  Members on the TAAC represent the cities of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton, unincorporated Alameda County and Tri-Valley social/human services agencies. Vacancies are for the following representatives:

• City of Dublin – 1 member, 1 alternate
• City of Livermore – 1 member, 1 alternate
• City of Pleasanton – 1 member, 1 alternate
• Alameda County – 1 alternate
• Social Services – 2 members, 1 alternate

The committee provides a forum to advise LAVTA staff on accessibility issues facing senior and disabled residents on fixed route buses and Dial-A-Ride paratransit services.  The committee meets six times per year for approximately one hour. TAAC members will receive a free annual LAVTA fixed route bus pass.  In addition, ADA paratransit eligible members can ride Dial-A-Ride service to and from TAAC meetings free of charge.

Candidates must reside in the city they represent and must be able to solicit and disseminate information effectively to their community, be able to meet during regular business hours (typically 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and be able to provide input and make recommendations regarding LAVTA services.  Candidates must currently use LAVTA fixed route buses or paratransit services or represent those who do.  Candidates do not have a disability or be over 65 years old.

Interested candidates should request an application by calling (925) 455-7555 or download an application at https://wheelsbus.com/about-lavta in the Committees section. Applications should be submitted to LAVTA by April 21, 2025. LAVTA’s Board of Directors approves the representatives.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit 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 on the 30R (Rapid) this weekend, March 15 and 16, 2025 to the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Route 30R connects the Livermore Transit Center, BART, and the Dublin Civic Center grounds. Residents are encouraged to avoid traffic and parking hassles and use this service to enjoy all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities including the parade, fun run, and fair.

30R Schedule: https://wheelsbus.com/routes/route-30r/, use Saturday / Sunday tabs.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit 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 (LAVTA) Board of Directors voted at their March 3, 2025 meeting to award MV Transportation (MV) a three-year contract to operate and maintain the Wheels fixed route bus system. The new contract reflects an increase in wages for the existing workforce and includes new standards for technology and innovation.

Under the contract, MV will be responsible for the operations, safety, dispatching, road supervision, and maintenance for LAVTA facilities and vehicles. The new agreement will be effective July 2025 through June 2028. The Board considered MV’s cost proposal against the others at current service levels and found MV’s to be the best value.

Kevin Klika, MV’s President and Chief Operating Officer said, “MV has been operating Wheels bus service since 2007. This contract award builds our partnership with LAVTA and is foundational to MV’s footprint in the Bay Area, underscoring MV’s proven ability to deliver safe, reliable and efficient fixed route services.”

Evan Branning, Chair of the LAVTA Board of Directors, stated; “It is clear to me that MV is committed to the workforce, and that commitment set MV apart from the other proposers. We are excited to extend this partnership with MV and continue to deliver quality, safe and professional bus service throughout the Tri-Valley.”

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit 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 continues improving Tri-Valley public transit services by implementing route 30 weekday schedule modifications effective February 18, 2025 to improve on-time performance. The new schedule adjusts route 30 timing for better systemwide reliability and connectivity to Wheels local services and partner agencies.

The February 18 schedule adjustment impacts weekday arrival and departure times by less than 5 minutes. New timetables are available at www.wheelsbus.com/rt30r. Riders should download the latest route schedules to update their travel plans or use the Transit App to view future schedules. Weekend schedules have not been changed. New print schedules are available on all buses and at the Livermore Transit Center.

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.

Front seats reserved in honor of civil rights icon.

LIVERMORE, Calif.– On February 4, 2025 Wheels will commemorate the birthday of Rosa Parks, a civil rights icon whose courageous act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and ignited the Civil Rights Movement. In recognition, all Wheels buses will reserve the front seat with commemorative signage, encouraging riders to reflect on the legacy of Rosa Parks and the ongoing fight for equality.

Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Executive Director Christy Wegener stated, “Rosa Parks’ unwavering stand against injustice serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of equality and the power of individual action to create lasting change. We are honored to celebrate her legacy and reaffirm our commitment to providing safe, accessible, and equitable public transportation for all.”

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. For real-time arrivals and to plan your next transit trip, download the Transit App. Keep up to date with company news, schedule changes and rider alerts by following us on Facebook, Instagram and X @wheelsbus.

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.