LAVTA Seeks Input on Proposed Route and Fare Changes

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Board of Directors has opened the public comment period and scheduled public hearings to receive feedback on two proposed changes, including a proposed increase to its fixed route and paratransit fares.
 
LAVTA is soliciting comments on increasing the Adult Regular Single Ride fare up to $2.50 from the current fare of $2.00; increasing the Paratransit Regular Single Ride Fare up to $4.50 from the current fare of $3.75; and increasing the Clipper® Youth Single Ride Fare up to $2.25 from the current fare of $1.60. Commensurate increases in pass prices would apply across all fare categories. LAVTA has made changes to its fares and fare structure throughout the years to respond to ridership trends and the introduction of new technology (Clipper), but it has been over 16 years since an increase was made to the fixed route fare.
 
All comments received during the public comment period and at the public hearing, as well as a final fare increase recommendation, will be presented to the LAVTA Board at their December meeting. Once approved, fare changes would be implemented no earlier than April 2026.
 
LAVTA is also soliciting feedback on a permanent reduction in Route 501 service. Route 501 has historically served the Positano, Silvera Ranch, and Dublin Ranch neighborhoods as one of the supplemental school routes (501–504) to Dublin High School.  Due to new Emerald High School enrollment, there is reduced demand for Route 501. In response, LAVTA staff reduced the number of buses assigned to Route 501 from five to two effective August 12, 2025.  
 
Complete details of the proposals and information on how to submit comments are available at www.wheelsbus.com. The public comment period for both proposals closes November 7, 2025.
 
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Public Hearings
Monday, November 3, 2025, at 4:00 P.M.
(or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)
In person:
1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94551
Zoom Info: https://zoom.us/j/86715841855
Webinar/Meeting ID: 867 1584 1855
Passcode: BOD1362Mtg (use in the Zoom app for audio/visual capability)
Telephone Access: (669) 900-6833 (Phone Passcode: 761222) — enter Webinar ID and press # when prompted for participant ID (audio only).
Written comments may be submitted until November 7 on all topics via website form at wheelsbus.com, or by mail, email, or phone at:
Board Secretary
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94551
frontdesk@lavta.org | 925-455-7555
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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.
 
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