Wheels is Considering Changes to Bus Service and Wants to Hear from You!
LAVTA is pleased to announce the launch of a public outreach campaign called Wheels in Motion to gather input on possible bus service changes that would be implemented in 2024.
One of the main changes being considered will impact Wheels bus riders who use Wheels buses to get to and from BART. Starting September 11, BART will be changing train frequency on the Dublin line from every 15 minutes to every 20 minutes on weekdays and increasing service during off-peak times and weekends.
As a result of the BART changes, LAVTA is taking a fresh look at existing Wheels routes and schedules while considering adjustments that could better serve our riders and the transportation needs throughout the Tri-Valley.
Three different bus route options have been developed and will be brought to the community in September to seek input and comments. Your opinion matters! Below are the descriptions of the new bus route options and a link to our survey. The survey closes on September 30, 2023.
- All routes and schedules would stay the SAME as today
- Local routes 2, 11 and express routes 580X: Would be formally ELIMINATED
- Local routes 1, 3, 8, and 14: Midday frequency would be formally REDUCED to hourly (every 60 minutes)
- Alignment with BART: Most weekday schedules would NOT BE TIMED to connectwith the new BART train schedule
- Weekend schedule: No changes from the current weekend service
- Rapid Routes 10R and 30R: Peak-hour* frequency would INCREASE from every 15 minutes to every 10 minutes. Off-peak, these routes would continue to run every 15 minutes.
- Local routes 1, 3, 8, and 14: Peak-hour* frequency would be REDUCED to hourly (every 60 minutes)
- Local routes 2, 11, and all Express routes (including 20X, 70X, and 580X): Would be ELIMINATED
- Alignment with BART: Rapid routes 10R and 30R would BE TIMED TO CONNECT with the new BART train schedule during peak hours
- Weekend schedule: Rapid routes 10R and 30R would be INCREASED to every 20-40 minutes on Saturdays; all other weekend service would stay the SAME as now
- Rapid routes 10R and 30R: Frequency would be slightly REDUCED from every 15 minutes to every 20 minutes
- Local routes 1,3, and 8: Peak-hour* frequency would be REDUCED slightly from every 30 minutes to every 40 minutes
- Local service: In East Dublin, West Dublin and to Sunset/Granada in Livermore would be ADDED
- Alignment with BART: All routes would BE TIMED TO CONNECT with the new BART train schedule
- Weekend schedule: Rapid route 10R would be INCREASED to every 20 minutes and 30R would be INCREASED to every 40 minutes on Saturdays; all other weekend service would stay the SAME as now
Take the Wheels In Motion Survey
By participating in a brief survey about three potential bus service scenarios, you will play an important role in shaping the future of Wheels.
Your insight is important in guiding our decision-making process. Following thorough review and approval by the LAVTA Board, we anticipate the rollout of any service changes by early 2024.
We appreciate your commitment to Wheels. The survey closes September 30, 2023.
