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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 effect in early 2024.

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) will be changing its frequency on the Dublin train line from every 15 minutes to every 20 minutes beginning mid-September. Due to this, the bus-train transfers at the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station will have less strategic alignment. Currently, Wheels bus schedules have frequencies of 15 or 30 minutes which will not coordinate with the new 20-minute service that BART will implement.

To respond to the change in the BART service, and to ensure Wheels routes are providing the right level of coverage and frequency, LAVTA developed three bus network scenarios for public review. The first scenario would formalize the current Wheels route service levels, including formal discontinuation of still-suspended routes due to the pandemic. The second would increase frequencies in crucial travel corridors and reduce or eliminate service on secondary routes. The third would reduce the 15-minute service corridors to 20 minutes but restore service in several areas that are currently unserved by buses.

Wheels in Motion will be marketed throughout the Tri-Valley community. This campaign encourages riders and community members to voice their opinion on a preferred bus network via a multi-lingual online survey. Please check lavta.wpenginepowered.com/wheels-in-motion for more information or to take the survey. The survey will be open until September 30.

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 supports environmental sustainability by reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion on local streets and improving air quality in the Tri-Valley region. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state, and local agencies, including the Alameda County Transportation Commission’s Measure BB.