LAVTA Announces Appointments to Board of Directors
Eicher represents Pleasanton and Wang represents Livermore advocating for Tri-Valley community transit interests.
LIVERMORE, Calif.– The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels bus system, has announced two new appointments for its 2025 Board of Directors. The new directors are Craig Eicher representing Pleasanton and Kristie Wang representing Livermore. LAVTA welcomes their public service leadership.
LAVTA is a joint powers agency governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Each of LAVTA’s city member jurisdictions of Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin appoints two elected officials from its governing body to serve on the Board of Directors. Alameda County appoints one elected official from its governing body to serve on the Board.
Board member Craig Eicher was elected to the Pleasanton City Council representing District 2 in November 2024. He brings 32 years of experience from the Pleasanton Police Department, where he retired as captain after serving as interim police chief. His dedication to community programs like D.A.R.E., National Night Out, and the City’s Homeless Outreach Program highlight his passion for making a positive impact. Craig also serves on the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department JPA Board.
Board member Kristie Wang was elected to the Livermore City Council representing District 4 in November 2024. Kristie previously served on the Livermore School Board, with roles as Board Clerk and State Delegate Assembly representative. Kristie also served on committees including Tri-Valley SELPA, Equity and Inclusion, and the Algebra Task Force. In her current role with the City Council, she serves on the Altamont Landfill Open Space Committee (ALOSC) and Tri-Valley Transportation Council (TVTC) among others. Beyond public service, Kristie has volunteered at Tri-Valley Haven for over 13 years, organizes the annual Juneteenth Festival at Bankhead Plaza, and serves on the board of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA’s) Tri-Valley Chapter.it as a safe and convenient alternative to holiday traffic and reminds everyone not to drink and drive.
For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com or contact customer service at 925-455-7500. For real-time arrivals and to plan your next transit trip, download the Transit App. 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. 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. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips, traffic congestion and improving air quality.
