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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 to 60 minutes after the first run. The change creates seating for additional weekday student capacity to accommodate the high ridership on the 501 routes.

New timetables are available on the LAVTA website at lavta.wpenginepowered.com. Additional information is available by calling our Customer Service Center at (925) 455-7500.

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.

LAVTA on freeway with other traffic

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 the month of September during the Wheels in Motion campaign.

The Board of Directors, having been presented with a recommendation for a preferred bus network, will hold a Public Hearing on December 4, 2023 at 4 P.M. to obtain input regarding proposed service changes that would adjust Wheels bus frequencies to align with new BART train schedules and would restore or introduce routes to several areas that currently lack service, as follows:

Weekday service:

  • Frequency adjustments:
    • Increase service on Route 15 to run every 20 minutes during rush hours (peak), and hourly during the midday
    • Slightly decrease peak service on Routes 1, 3, 8 and 14 to run every 40 minutes, and on Routes 10R and 30R to run every 20 minutes
  • Operate Route 10R service for one additional hour (until midnight)
  • Introduce local service in Central Dublin, and Southwest Livermore every 40 minutes during extended peak hours
  • Resume hourly serv ice on Route 2 in East Dublin
  • Resume limited peak service to East Livermore on Route 11
  • Resume limited peak express service on Route 580X between Downtown Livermore and BART
  • Extend Route 70X to the Hacienda Business Park

Weekend service:

  • Increase service on Route 10R to run every 20 minutes on Saturdays and every 40 minutes on Sundays
  • Increase service on Route 30R to run every 40 minutes on Saturdays; continue to run hourly on Sundays
  • Add new Central Dublin local service, operating every 40 minutes during the daytime on Saturdays

The LAVTA Board of Directors invites public comment on the potential changes at the public hearing in person, via a Zoom web link and/or by phone.

Public Hearing

Monday, December 4, 2023, at 4 P.M.
(or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)


Zoom Info: https://zoom.us/j/86244532120
Webinar/Meeting ID: 862 4453 2120
Passcode: PH1362in the Zoom app for audio/visual capability
Access via Telephone: (669) 900-6833 (Phone Passcode: 554060) enter webinar ID and press # when prompted for participant ID) for audio only.

Prior to the hearing, comments may be sent by mail, e‐mail, or phone:

Board Secretary
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94551
[email protected]; 925-455-7555

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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.

LAVTA on freeway with other traffic

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 testing speed, skill, and accuracy. In addition to the contests, LAVTA and MV Transportation employees and families enjoyed games, a picnic lunch provided by Teamsters Local 70, a haunted bus, and face painting festivities.

LAVTA congratulates 2023 HalloWheels Roadeo winner Evelyn Perea who scored the highest overall in the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) eligible category, winning $500 and a trip to the APTA 2024 International Bus Roadeo in Portland, Oregon! Community leaders participated in the Board of Directors competition where Dublin City Councilmember Jean Josey of Dublin came away with the top prize.

Christy Wegener, LAVTA’s Executive Director stated “This year’s roadeo had a fantastic turnout and while the competition was fierce, participants are Wheels family first and showed tremendous support for each other throughout the challenges. We are so proud to work with this team and can’t wait to watch our winner at APTA International roadeo!”

LAVTA thanks its events sponsors, Teamsters Local 70, and MV Transportation, and Gillig LLC for their donations and assistance.

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.

LAVTA Media Library: 2023 HalloWheels Roadeo Media –  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/hbliv5b313xqp7i4xp4sb/h?rlkey=ogna0mkqz5646mv5atyapg21r&dl=0

LAVTA on freeway with other traffic

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 the communities it serves”, said Melissa Hernandez, LAVTA Board Chair and Mayor of Dublin. “Riders let us know they consider Wheels a reliable, friendly and safe option to get them to school, work, and healthcare throughout the Tri-Valley.”

The Passenger Satisfaction survey is an annual initiative to gain insight from riders. The survey addresses quality-of-service aspects that respondents are asked to grade on a scale of 1 – 5 such as schedule adherence, cleanliness of buses, and driver courtesy. It was conducted in person on buses during the months of May and June 2023 and provided in English and Spanish. Wheels staff engaged with customers while riding Rapid and local routes to achieve diversity of response from a broad demographic sample. 87% of respondents reside within the service area.

LAVTA analyses the data to identify trends and guide future objectives and strategies to improve the customer experience. Notable results from this years’ survey were increased satisfaction with on-time performance, driver friendliness, and clean and well-maintained buses. The 2023 survey is the first to be completed “post-pandemic” (last performed 2019) and indicates a high level of rider confidence as they return to transit.

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.