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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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Wheels Implements Schedule Changes in August to Prepare for the School Year
Wheels Implements Schedule Changes in August to Prepare for the School Year LIVERMORE, Calif. August 7, 2023 – Beginning August 10th, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) will implement changes on several Wheels bus routes to prepare for the start of the school year. These changes will affect several school-focused routes in Dublin and Pleasanton…
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Wheels Provides Free Rides for Tri-Valley Students During Try Transit to School Promotion
Livermore, CA – With the school year starting soon, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority’s (LAVTA) annual Try Transit to School promotion will be starting back up. Try Transit to School allows Tri-Valley middle and high school students to ride for free on all Wheels bus routes. This unique program offers unlimited free rides for…
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LAVTA Board Selects Wegener as New Executive Director
The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Christy Wegener to serve as the agency’s new Executive Director. Wegener previously worked at LAVTA from 2014 through 2018 as the Director of Planning and Operations. For the last four years, she has been the Director of Planning for the…
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Members and Alternates Sought for 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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Federal Mandate Requiring Face Coverings on Wheels Buses Extended Through Mid-April
The federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mandate requiring that approved face coverings be properly worn by all passengers riding on Wheels buses first became effective February 1, 2021. The mandate was most recently scheduled to expire on March 18, 2022. The mandate has now been extended again through April 18, 2022. Wheels bus operators will…
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Wheels and Rapid Service Schedule for Presidents Day 2/21/2022
On Monday February 21, 2021, Wheels will run a Saturday+ service schedule. This means all current Saturday schedules will be in effect, and Routes 53 and 54 will operate their current weekday schedules. The Customer Service Center will be open from 5:00 am-7:00 pm and the Wheels Administrative offices will be closed. About the Livermore…
