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  • Wheels Ridership Continues Robust Growth

    Youth Programs Bolster Transit Trial and Service Success LIVERMORE, Calif.– The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of Wheels bus service in the Tri-Valley, continues to see ridership increases highlighting the success of its “Wheels in Motion” network realignment. In August 2024, the Wheels system saw approximately 126,000 boardings, a 7% year-over-year increase. Total…

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  • Wheels Offers FREE Rides Systemwide for Clean Air Day

    Livermore, Calif. – Wheels is providing FREE bus and paratransit service on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, to celebrate California Clean Air Day. This special offer supports a statewide effort to engage Californians on air quality issues. For more than 5 years the Clean Air Day initiative has brought Californians together, advocating for improved air quality…

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  • Wheels Reinstates Downtown Pleasanton Rapid Service

    Livermore, Calif. – Wheels 10R service will return to downtown Pleasanton, reopening bus stops that had been temporarily closed during the summer due to high traffic volume. Starting September 9, the 10R Westbound will end its detour via Old Stanley Blvd. between First St. and Main St. Service will be restored at Neal St. including…

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  • LAVTA Updates Agency Administrative Office Hours

    Riders should seek services at the Livermore Transit Center. Livermore Calif. – The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) has updated business hours at the agency’s administrative offices, located at 1362 Rutan Drive, Suite 100 in Livermore, California. The new hours are as follows: Monday – Friday9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Closed from 12:00 p.m. to…

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  • Wheels Bus Updates Schedules for BART Connectivity

    LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels continues improving Tri-Valley public transit services by implementing schedule adjustments on August 10 to accommodate upcoming BART train schedule changes. The Wheels bus schedule adjustments ensure connectivity between buses and trains and minimize wait times to make travel seamless. The August 10 schedule updates impact arrivals and departure times by less…

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  • Wheels Modifies Downtown Pleasanton Rapid Service

    LIVERMORE, Calif. – Wheels will be modifying its service to downtown Pleasanton on the Rapid Route 10R. From August 8 – 31, 10R Westbound will detour via Old Stanley Blvd. between First St. and Main St. All 10R Westbound downtown bus stops will be closed. A temporary bus stop has been established at Old Stanley…

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  • Wheels Provides Free Rides for Tri-Valley Students During Try Transit to School Promotion

    Revised schedules include service to Emerald High School. LIVERMORE, CA – Wheels annual Try Transit to School promotion kicks off on August 8, running through August 31. Try Transit to School encourages Tri-Valley middle and high school students to take transit to school by offering free rides on all Wheels bus routes. The program provides…

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  • Wheels Offers Alameda County Fair Shuttle Service from BART

    Wheels will be providing a special shuttle service to the Alameda County Fair from East Dublin/Pleasanton BART. The shuttle, operating as Wheels Route 52, will provide hourly service June 14 through July 7 on days the Fair is open. The first Route 52 trip from the Pleasanton (south) side of the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station…

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  • Wheels Summer Detours Planned for Downtown Pleasanton

    10R detour around downtown Pleasanton to Old Bernal Ave. for summer months. LIVERMORE, CA – Wheels is modifying its route 10R Rapid service to bypass crowding in downtown Pleasanton during the summer months. The popularity of the Meadowlark Dairy and community events like farmers markets, First Weekend on Main, and Concerts in the Park create…

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  • Free Rides for Youth All Summer on Wheels

    LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels is providing FREE bus service for all youth starting June 1 throughout the summer break with its Summer Youth Ride Free promotion. This special offer makes it easy for kids and teens to explore all the opportunities and adventures available throughout Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore. No verification or pass necessary, just say…

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