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 Blvd. and Main St., and the existing stop at First St. and Old Stanley Blvd. is also available.

Closed Westbound Bus Stops:

• First Street and Ray Street
• First Street and Neal Street
• Main Street and Vervais Avenue
• Peters Street and Mary Street

This change allows 10R Rapid service to bypass crowding in downtown Pleasanton associated with the Meadowlark Dairy, ensuring service reliability and rider and pedestrian safety.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. 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 to provide public transit in the Tri-Valley. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion and improving air quality. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure BB. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.

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 an introduction to public transit so students can experience how easy it is to ride Wheels to and from school while providing parents a safe and reliable alternative that doesn’t add more cars to long school lines. The free rides are not limited to routes that serve schools; students can also ride Wheels to hang out with friends, go to work, shopping, and other activities.

Wheels’ supplemental school routes resume with the first day of school at Tri-Valley middle and high school campuses. New this year is Route 201 serving Emerald High School in Dublin. This route connects Emerald High School with residential neighborhoods on Fallon and Tassajara Rds., extending up Positano Pkwy.

To take advantage of the Try Transit to School promotion, students simply board any bus, no pass or student verification is required. Schedules change depending on day of week and bell schedule including special events, listed as Modified Schedules. Riders are encouraged to download the Transit App for real-time bus tracking and arrival and departure times. Route and schedule information is available at wheelsbus.com in the Student menu, or by calling customer service at (925) 455-7500.

Free passes on Wheels are available to Tri-Valley students and families through the Alameda County Student Transit Pass Program. For information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit: https://www.alamedactc.org/programs-projects/studentpass.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. 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 to provide public transit in the Tri-Valley. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion and improving air quality. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure BB. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.

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 will depart to the fairgrounds at 11:14 a.m. Riders should follow wayfinding signs directing to the right as they leave the BART tunnel. The last Route 52 trip will depart the Alameda County Fairgrounds at 11:16 p.m. Pick up and drop off at the fairgrounds are at Yellow Gate on Pleasanton Avenue across from the Pleasanton ACE station. Check lavta.wpengine.com for the full schedule, 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 lavta.wpengine.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. 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 to provide public transit in the Tri-Valley. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion and improving air quality. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure BB. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.

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 congestion on the narrow streets. The service change is needed to keep buses on time, ensuring reliability and safety for riders and pedestrians.

Starting June 1 and lasting through summer, Wheels will be implementing the following changes to route 10R:

• The current westbound bus stop on Neal St., located on what will be the new Meadowlark Dairy stacking lane, will be closed. Signs will be posted to indicate passenger should access Wheels at an alternative stop across the street on the corner on First St. and Neal St. adjacent to Delucchi Park.
• Route 10R buses traveling westbound will be rerouted to remain on First Street with no stops until resuming the regular route at Peters St. via Old Bernal Ave.
• There are no changes to the eastbound Route 10R service or bus stops.

“Continuing to provide quality, safe, and reliable Wheels bus service to downtown Pleasanton over the summer months remains a top priority. To ensure that riders who rely on Wheels to get them to work and other important appointments aren’t delayed, Wheels is instituting a temporary detour on westbound Route 10R in downtown Pleasanton for the summer months. Safety is our priority at Wheels, and temporarily removing the bus from a narrow street with high pedestrian and vehicular traffic was our only solution”, said LAVTA Executive Director Christy Wegener.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit lavta.wpengine.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. 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 to provide public transit in the Tri-Valley. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion and improving air quality. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure BB. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.

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 youth ride free! Parents can use this free service to deliver the kids safely and reliably to summer camps, jobs, sports, art, and nature programs.

“Youth who learn to utilize transit understand its benefits and become our strongest advocates”, said Evan Branning, LAVTA’s Board Vice Chair and a teacher at Village High School in Pleasanton. “They understand that public transit supports an environmentally responsible lifestyle and a sustainable future.”

The promotion offers an excellent opportunity for students to trial public transit in preparation for the fall school year and supports summer school students.

LAVTA Executive Director Christy Wegener offered “Half of Wheels riders are youth going to and from school. It just makes sense to offer this promotion during the summer months, so that we can make it easy for students to keep riding over the summer. And for students who don’t yet ride Wheels, it’s a great opportunity to give the bus a try.”

Wheels recently added new local routes including route 4 in East Dublin and route 18 in South Livermore, as well as more frequent weekend service. The Summer Youth Ride Free promotion fare free period is June 1 – August 12, 2024, leading into Try Transit, a monthlong free transit promotion at the start of the schoolyear.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit lavta.wpengine.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. 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 to provide public transit in the Tri-Valley. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion and improving air quality. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local agencies, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measure BB. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.

LIVERMORE, Calif.– Wheels is providing FREE bus service on the 10R and 30R (Rapid) this weekend, May 18 and 19, 2024. 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 to both East and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations; both routes operate every 20-40 minutes on Saturday, and every 40-60 minutes on Sunday. Festival goers are encouraged to avoid traffic 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.

In addition, Wheels highly encourages all area residents affected by this weekends I-680 SB partial closure to use public transit. Congestion is expected on surface streets around the I-580/I-680 exchange with long delays.

CalTrans: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/d4-680-paving-project

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit lavta.wpengine.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. 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 to provide public transit in the Tri-Valley. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion and improving air quality. 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. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.

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 – 2 members
• City of Pleasanton – 1 member, 1 alternate
• Alameda County – 1 member
• Social Services – 3 members, 1 alternate

The committee members are expected to provide a forum and 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 90 minutes. 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 constituents, be able to meet during regular business hours (typically 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and be able to analyze complex issues and reports to make recommendations regarding LAVTA services.  Candidates must currently use LAVTA fixed route buses or Dial-A-Ride paratransit services or represent those who do.  Candidates do not have to be disabled or 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 19, 2024. LAVTA’s Board of Directors approves the representatives.

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit lavta.wpengine.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. 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 to provide public transit in the Tri-Valley. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion and improving air quality. 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. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.

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.

Commuters will benefit from the significant improvement of adjusted Rapid bus frequencies aligned with the new 20-minute BART train schedules. In addition, LAVTA is launching new neighborhood routes like Route 4 serving Central Dublin and Route 18 serving South Livermore. Reinstated services that were suspended due to the pandemic include Route 11 serving Greenville and the 580X between Livermore and BART. The new Wheels in Motion bus network was selected after analysis of community and rider feedback collected through Fall 2023.

For those who haven’t been riding Wheels lately, now is the time to try with FREE rides systemwide from March 23 – April 6. Spring is here, and with longer days come more opportunities for outside adventures, shopping, or dining. There is no better time to give Wheels clean and comfortable buses a try.

“Wheels continues to improve and evolve to meet the needs of our growing Tri-Valley communities. With routes reaching neighborhoods that were previously without service and improved BART connectivity there are more reasons than ever to ride Wheels”, said LAVTA Board Chair Melissa Hernandez. “I would personally encourage those who haven’t tried Wheels to take advantage of the fare free promotion and see just how easy and convenient it is to take the bus.”

New route maps and timetables are available at lavta.wpenginepowered.com/wheels-in-motion. All riders should download their latest route schedules for updated bus bay assignments and to check for new timetables. Plan for next week’s transit needs now by downloading Transit App, available free on Android and iPhone, for a network preview!

Weekday Service Enhancements:

• Rapid Routes 10R and 30R have updated frequencies to connect seamlessly to BART service schedules.
• Routes 1, 3, 8 and 14 are available more often, running every 40 minutes.
• Route 2 resumes hourly peak 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
• Route 18 provides new service to Southwest Livermore offering easy transit from Granada High School and Mendenhall Middle School
• Route 4 provides new service to Central Dublin, connecting all the way North to the San Ramon Senior Center and swinging through both BART stations with interline connections to Route 3.
• Route 580X resumes limited service between Downtown Livermore and BART with stops along Airway at the Park-and-Ride and Business Center.
• Route 70X extends through the Hacienda Business Park

Weekend Service Enhancements:

• 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

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit lavta.wpengine.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. 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 to serve area transit needs. In 2018 and 2019, LAVTA was named Transit Agency of the Year by the California Transit Association and the California Association for Coordinated Transportation, respectively. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.

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 Dublin Civic Center grounds. Residents are encouraged to avoid traffic and parking hassles and use this service to enjoy all the St. Patricks Day festivities including the parade, fun run, and fair.

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

In addition, Wheels highly encourages all area residents affected by this weekends I-680 closure to use public transit. Extreme congestion is expected on surface streets around the I-580/I-680 exchange with long delays.

CalTrans: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/d4-680-paving-project

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 to serve area transit needs. In 2018 and 2019, LAVTA was named Transit Agency of the Year by the California Transit Association and the California Association for Coordinated Transportation, respectively. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.

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 provides more community coverage and improves weekend service. For commuters, the most significant change will be adjustment of Wheels Rapid bus frequencies to align with the new 20-minute BART train schedules. In addition, some local neighborhood routes will be restored after pandemic suspension, addressing areas in Dublin and Livermore that currently lack service.

“We are thrilled to introduce our new bus network, significantly expanding the reach of Wheels services”, said LAVTA Board Chair Melissa Hernandez. “By listening to rider feedback and coordinating with our Bay Area transit partners, we continually evolve to meet community’s needs and improve public transit in the Tri-Valley.”

Implementation of the new bus network is estimated to take place in late March 2024. New route maps and timetables will be available at lavta.wpenginepowered.com two weeks prior to start of the new services. Riders are encouraged to use Transit App, available free on Android and iPhone, to review a network preview in March.

Weekday Service Enhancements:

• 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

Weekend Service Enhancements:

• 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

For more information on Wheels and its services, visit lavta.wpengine.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. 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 to serve area transit needs. In 2018 and 2019, LAVTA was named Transit Agency of the Year by the California Transit Association and the California Association for Coordinated Transportation, respectively. In 2020, LAVTA was named the top transit agency of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.