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VTA?s Bus Line 88 Changes Service

 
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:33 pm    Post subject: VTA’s Bus Line 88 Changes Service Reply with quote

VTA NEWS


CONTACT: Linh Hoang FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(408) 321-5790 Release NR #07 04
July 7, 2008

VTA’s Bus Line 88 Changes Service

San Jose, Calif. – In its ongoing effort to improve service and be more effective in meeting the community’s needs, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is modifying the route of its Community Bus Line 88 in Palo Alto. The changes will add more frequency and service to the Midtown area and Louis Road. In addition, the revised route will include service for several school commutes.

The changes to VTA’s Community Bus Line 88 are effective July 14, 2008, with school routes starting in the fall. The modified bus line will provide service to Jordan Middle School, Terman Middle School and Gunn High School. That service will coincide with the school bell times, with one morning and one afternoon trip to each school. The modifications to Community Bus Line 88 provides for service every 30 minutes during peak hours on weekdays and every hour during the midday. However, Community Bus Line 88 will no longer serve San Antonio Road.

A Palo Alto Community Transit Study prompted the modifications to Community Bus Line 88. The Line 88 Timeguide is available online at www.vta.org. For additional details about the service changes or a personalized trip plan, call VTA’s Customer Service line at (408) 321-2300, (TDD only) (408) 321-2330. Information on the City of Palo Alto Shuttle schedules is available at www.cityofpaloalto.org/shuttle.

Background
Findings from a recently completed effort led by VTA in partnership with the City of Palo Alto, San Mateo County Transit District and Stanford University led to proposed changes to a network of community buses operating in the City. The effort relied on
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an intensive level of public input and an unprecedented level of cooperation among the four operators providing bus service. An innovative approach to understanding the travel market in Palo Alto helped all participants better meet the travel needs of transit riders and reduce automobile congestion.

About VTA
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is an independent special district responsible for bus, light rail and paratransit operations; congestion management; specific highway improvement projects; and countywide transportation planning. As such, VTA is both an accessible transit provider and multi-modal transportation planning organization involved with transit, highways and roadways, bikeways and pedestrian facilities. VTA provides services to cities throughout the county including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale.

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