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THE WORD ON WHEELS

  • Members Sought for LAVTA Tri-Valley Accessible Advisory Committee

    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…

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  • Wheels Bus Launches Network Expansion and Service Updates

    LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels is Ready to Roll out new bus routes with expanded network coverage, improved connectivity to BART, and enhanced weekend services starting March 23! The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) will implement its Wheels in Motion project providing Tri-Valley residents with more options to get to where they live, work and play.…

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  • Wheels Offers FREE 30R Bus Service this Weekend

    LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels is providing FREE bus service on the 30R (Rapid) this weekend, March 16 and 17 2024. This special offer will assist Tri-Valley residents and BART transfers for those traveling to the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Festival. This route connects the Livermore Transit Center, both East and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations, and the…

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  • Wheels Bus Announces Network Expansion and Service Updates

    LIVERMORE, Calif.– The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the agencies proposed Wheels in Motion network expansion and service enhancements at the January board meeting. The preferred bus network was selected after careful analysis of community and rider survey results and stakeholder feedback collected through Fall 2023. The new network…

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  • Wheels Implements Additional Dublin High Service December 11, 2023

    LIVERMORE, Calif.– Effective December 11, 2023 Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) will implement additional afternoon Wheels bus service for Dublin High School. A new 501A run will run later and add student capacity. 501A services East Dublin, traveling along Tassajara and Fallon, terminating at Positano and Valentano. This new 501A will depart later, 30…

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  • 2023 Proposed Changes To Bus Service Open For Public Feedback

    At the November meeting of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Board of Directors, planners presented survey results from the Wheels in Motion public outreach campaign, as well as the staff recommendation for a preferred bus network. The preferred bus network was selected after careful analysis of survey results and stakeholder feedback collected throughout…

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  • 2023 Wheels Roadeo Showcases Skills, Winner to International Competition

    LIVERMORE, Calif.– Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority celebrated employee skill and spirit as it hosted the return of the Wheels Roadeo. This year’s “HalloWheels” Roadeo rolled out on Saturday, October 28th. The Roadeo is an annual, international transit event that invites bus operators, maintenance teams, and other transit professionals to partake in driving skills competitions…

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  • 2023 Passenger Satisfaction Survey Results Announced

    Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) continues its tradition of quality transportation services in Tri-Valley communities as reported by riders in its 2023 Passenger Satisfaction survey. Wheels riders scored the agency a   4.5 / 5 rating average for quality of service including safe, clean, and reliable operations. “Wheels continues to uphold the high standards of…

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  • Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority Requests Public Input For “Wheels in Motion” Outreach Program

    LIVERMORE, Calif. September 7, 2023 – Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) has launched the “Wheels in Motion” outreach campaign running through the month of September. Wheels in Motion is a community survey created to gain insight and opinions from the public and bus riders regarding potential Wheels bus route and schedule changes to take…

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  • Wheels to Operate Weekend Schedule on Labor Day

    Wheels will operate a Weekend schedule for Labor Day on Monday, September 4.    Passengers who are planning to take Wheels on Monday should consult the weekend timetables. Many routes only operate on weekdays so there will be reduced service levels for the Labor Day holiday. To help with trip planning, passengers can call Wheels Customer…

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