Wheels Celebrates Regional Transit Measure Passage

The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), provider of Wheels bus services, joins transit agencies from across the Bay Area in thanking voters for approving the Regional Transit Measure (RTM) on November 3. The 14-year sales tax is expected to generate over $980 million annually for Bay Area public transportation and passed with over 61% approval. The measure was on the ballot in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
 
For the small operators that serve Alameda and Contra Costa counties (County Connection, LAVTA, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT), the revenue not only means the four agencies can sustain existing service, but funds initiatives that expand or enhance service to continue recent ridership gains. While much of the attention surrounding RTM focused on large operators like BART, Caltrain, SFMTA (Muni), and AC Transit, smaller operators like Wheels are an essential part of the Bay Area's transportation network. Wheels links riders to two BART stations and three ACE Rail, connecting over a million riders each year to work, healthcare, education, and recreation.
 
"The people have spoken and the essential service of public transit will be sustained” stated Alameda County Supervisor and LAVTA Chair David Haubert. “Voters resoundingly support the investment necessary to maintain the services that keep our cities and counties moving.”
 
The measure establishes strict oversight and accountability requirements, with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) conducting financial efficiency reviews of BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit, with independent oversight and required cost-saving implementation plans. The measure was authorized by Senate Bill 63, the Connect Bay Area Act, authored by state Senators Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguín and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2025.
 
For more information on Wheels and its services, visit www.wheelsbus.com, follow @wheelsbus on social media, or contact customer service at 925-455-7500.
 
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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