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Los Angeles COVID-19 Transit Updates

December 9, 2020

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    ⚬  LA Metro ⚬ Anaheim Resort Transportation ⚬ Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) ⚬ Arcadia Transit ⚬ Beach Cities Transit ⚬ Big Blue BusBurbank Bus ⚬ Camarillo Area TransitCarson Circuit ⚬ City of Commerce Municipal Bus LinesCulver City Bus ⚬ Foothill Transit ⚬ Gold Coast Transit ⚬ GTrans ⚬ LADOT ⚬ LAX FlyAway ⚬ Metrolink Trains ⚬ Montebello Bus Lines ⚬  Moorpark City Transit ⚬  Norwalk TransitPasadena Transit ⚬ Omnitrans ⚬ Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) ⚬ Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) ⚬ Santa Clarita Transit ⚬ Simi Valley Transit ⚬ Spirit Bus ⚬ Thousand Oaks Transit ⚬ Torrance Transit ⚬ Ventura County Transportation Commission


    LA Metro: 

    Face coverings are required on Metro until further notice.

    New schedules go into effect on December 13. Click here for more info.

    METRO BUS

    • Lines running on Sunday schedule with additional weekday service: Local Lines 2, 4, 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 28, 30, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 45, 48, 51, 52, 53, 55, 60, 62, 66, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, 81, 105, 108, 110, 111, 115, 117, 120, 125, 130, 152, 154, 161, 162/163, 164, 165, 166, 180/181, 183, 200, 204, 205, 206, 207, 210, 212, 224, 232, 233, 234, 246, 251, 260, 266; Limited Line 344; Express Lines 460, 534; Local Lines 603, and; Metro Rapid Lines 720, 745 and 754.
    • Lines running on Sunday schedule: 18, 71, 83, 90, 91, 92, 94, 96, 102, 155, 158, 167, 201, 217, 218, 222, 230, 236, 237, 245, 252, 256, 264/267, 265, 268; Express Lines 487, 501, 550; Local Lines 601, 602, 605, 611, 612, 665, 686/687, and; Metro Rapid Lines 704, 733.
    • Additional Saturday service: Lines 2, 4, 14/37, 16/17, 18, 20, 30, 33, 51/52, 60, 66, 70, 81, 94, 105, 115, 117, 150, 152, 161, 162/163, 164, 165, 183, 204, 207, 210, 212, 224, 233, 234, 251, 460, 534, 603, 720, 754,  28, 81, 180/181, and 260.
    • Additional Sunday service: Lines 2, 4, 14/37, 16/17, 18, 20, 30, 33, 51/52, 70, 81, 115, 150, 152, 165, 210, 224, 233, 234, 251, 534, 720.
    • Reduced weekday/Saturday/Sunday service: Lines 68, 150, 242, 243, 244, 254, 601, 705, 710, 728, 734, 740, 744, 750, 751, 757, 760, 762, 770, 780, 794.
    • Lines suspended at this time: 106, 177, 302, 312, 316, 330, 351, 353, 355, 358, 364, 378, 442, 456, and 788.

    Additional updates:

    • Any line not listed above will remain at the Sunday service level all week.
    • Line 90 will operate full line weekdays between downtown LA and Sylmar (Olive View Medical Center)
    • Line 161 service to Thousand Oaks Transit Center restored weekdays only.
    • Line 234 will operate a short line to Sepulveda/Ventura during weekdays before 9 p.m. when Line 734 is in full-line operation to Expo/Sepulveda Station.
    • Line 237 will operate full line weekdays to Sepulveda/Rinaldi.
    • Lines 244 and 245 will operate full lines weekdays between Chatsworth Station – Topanga Canyon/Ventura.
    • Line 744 will operate both the Van Nuys and Reseda sections on weekdays.
    • Line 788 is being discontinued for the time being. Use Line 234 instead.

    Boarding:

    • The front door will remain available to wheelchair riders and those who need a wheelchair ramp.
    • To assist with social distancing, all Metro Bus riders must board and exit through rear doors only.
    • Rear door; however front door boarding available upon request.
    • Face coverings are required until further notice.

    METRO RAIL

    • G Line (Orange): Buses will run on Saturday/Sunday schedule seven days a week with buses every 10 minutes between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and every 15 minutes at other times.
    • J Line (Silver): Line 910 will run on Saturday/Sunday schedule seven days a week with buses every 15 minutes between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and every 15 to 20 minutes at other times. Line 950 to and from San Pedro will run every 30 minutes most of the day. The first northbound 950 trips departing San Pedro at 5:33 a.m. will use a larger, 60-foot bus to help riders maintain physical distancing
    • A Line (Blue): Weekday trains will run every 12 minutes between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 20 minutes at all other times. Weekend trains will run every 12 minutes between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and every 20 minutes at all other times.
    • B Line (Red) and D Line (Purple): Weekday trains on both lines will run every 12 minutes from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Weekend trains will run every 12 minutes on both lines from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and every 20 minutes at all other times.
    • C Line (Green): Weekday trains will run every 12 minutes from 4 a.m. until 9 a.m., 15 minutes from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and 12 minutes from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m., and every 20 minutes at all other times. Weekend trains will run every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and every 20 minutes at other times.
    • E Line (Expo): Weekday trains will run every 12 minutes between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and every 20 minutes at all other times. Weekend trains will run every 12 minutes between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and every 20 minutes at all other times.
    • L Line (Gold): Beginning Saturday, October 24th Metro Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station will be closed for construction. Shuttle bus service provided between Union Station and Pico Aliso Station via Little Tokyo. Weekday trains will run every 12 minutes between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and every 20 minutes at all other times. Weekend trains will run every 12 minutes between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and every 20 minutes at all other times.
    • Final trips each day departing terminal stations will be at midnight on all trains.

    METRO BIKE

    • Metro Bike Share remains available at this time. We recommend using sanitizing wipes to clean the bike before and after riding and washing your hands after a ride. 
    • Metro Bike Hubs are currently unstaffed but remain open 24/7 for self-parking.

    Click here for more details.

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    Anaheim Resort Transportation:

    ART is operating updated Temporary Routes. The Downtown Disney bus route has reopened. Read more.

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    Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA)

    Effective Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, AVTA will resume regular local & commuter services, with the exception of the school specials & 747/748. Additional service changes in effect December 14.

    Read more.

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    Arcadia Transit

    Arcadia Transit Fixed-Route provides general public transit service on three bus lines – Green, Blue, and Red.

    Read more.

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    Beach Cities Transit

    Buses are running on a modified schedule until further notice.

    Boarding:

    • Rear door
    • Front door boarding available upon request only
    • Face covers are required

    BCT and WAVE fares are free.

    Read more.

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    Big Blue Bus:

    Beginning Sunday, September 27, there are schedule adjustments on thirteen (13) routes, restoring weekday service on Rapid 7, and suspending service on Route 16. The changes will help us limit overcrowding as customers return to our system, reallocate service where customers need it most, and ensure that our buses remain a safe and reliable option for getting around the region.

    Face coverings required on Big Blue Bus. Read more.

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    Burbank Bus:

    Effective Monday, April 13, 2020, BurbankBus will be implementing a service reduction for all routes until further notice:

    • The NoHo-Media District Route will offer service every 30 minutes from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • The NoHo-Airport Route will offer service every 30 minutes from 6:00 a.m. to 8:37 p.m.
    • The Pink Route will operate on a regular schedule, but hours will be shortened to 6:30 a.m. to 8:38 p.m.

    Read more.

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    Camarillo Area Transit:

    Regular transit services have resumed. Read more.

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    Carson Circuit:

    Carson Circuit bus service is suspended. Read more.

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    City of Commerce Municipal Bus Lines:

    The City of Commerce bus service is operating on a modified Saturday schedule. Citadel Express service has been modified.
    Read more.

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    Culver City Bus:

    Operating on an adjusted schedule, Line 5 is discontinued temporarily.

    Read more.

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    Foothill Transit:

    Service updates in effect October 18.

    • Schedule adjustments — Adjusted service on the following lines: Line 291 will have trips every 16 minutes during the middle of the day, we’ve adjusted weekday schedules on duartEbus Lines 860 and 861, and we’ve added an additional westbound trip on Line 490 from the Covina Transit Center.
    • Bus Stop Adjustments — Lines 190 and 194 will end eastbound trips at the Temple and South Campus bus stop to improve connections at Cal Poly Pomona.

    Face covering is required to ride, rear door boarding.

    Fare returned on October 18.

    Read more.

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    Gold Coast Transit:

    Gold Coast Transit is currently operating at an adjusted service level.

    Rear door boarding, face coverings required, and free fares.

    Read more.

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    GTrans:

    GTrans is operating a modified bus schedule seven days a week until further notice. Line 5 will operate daily on weekdays only. Line 4 is temporarily out of service until further notice.

    Rear door boarding and free fares. GTrans customers are required to wear face coverings that cover the nose and mouth while on board. Read more.

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    LADOT:

    Temporary service modifications are still in effect for most community DASH routes and commuter express routes.
    Read more.

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    LAX FlyAway:

    Hollywood and Long Beach routes are discontinued. Union Station and Van Nuys’ schedules are changed. Read more.

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    Long Beach Transit:

    LBT is operating a modified bus schedule, until further notice, for customers performing essential activities and traveling to work.

    Routes not in Service: Passport, 52, 81, 92, 93, 96, 102, 175, 176

    Please note – Routes 92, 93, 175 will operate weekdays only!

    45 and 46 not serving CSULB.

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    Metrolink Trains:

    Metrolink temporarily operates on a modified schedule.

    All lines are operating M-F, and Saturday and Sunday service is available on all lines except Ventura County and Riverside. Read more.

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    Montebello Bus Lines:

    Montebello Bus temporarily operates on a reduced schedule.

    Effective August 2, 2020 Lines 70 and 90 will return to service. Lines 10 and 40 will increase service.

    Boarding:

    • Enter through the front door, exit through the rear door
    • Passengers are required to wear face masks
    • Maximum of 10 passengers per bus to prevent overcrowding

    Read more.

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    Moorpark City Transit:

    •  Route 1:
      • Monday through Friday
      • 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Effective August 19, 2019)
    • Route 2:
      • Monday through Friday
      •  6:15 a.m. to 5:54 p.m. (Effective August 19, 2019)
    • “Tripper” Service
      • Monday through Friday
      • 10:40 a.m. to 3:22 p.m. (Effective October 21, 2020)

    Rear door boarding. Free fares.  Read more.

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    Norwalk Transit:

    Norwalk Transit is operating a regular bus schedule.

    Rear door boarding. Free fares.  Read more.

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    Omnitrans:

    Operating adjusted bus services:

    • The frequency will be restored to pre-COVID levels on the following routes: 1, 3, 4, 14, 61, and 66. Freeway Express Route 290 is also returning, with peak service in the early morning and late afternoon.
    • Route 81 will now serve the Ontario-East Metrolink station to provide a connection to train commuters, and the new Route 87 will extend into the Riverside County line to serve the Eastvale Amazon distribution warehouses along Goodman Ave.
    • The routes which will be eliminated include Routes 5, 7, 20, 80, 86, 308/309/310, and 325.
    • New routes launching in September include:
      • Route 6, which combines parts of the previously existing Routes 5 and 7, serving San Bernardino.
      • Route 87, which combines parts of the previously existing Routes 80 and 86, serving Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, and Eastvale.
      • Route 305, which combines parts of the eliminated Route 5 and OmniGo Route 325 in Grand Terrace.
      • Route 319, which combines the eliminated OmniGo Route 309/310 in Yucaipa.

    Read more.

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    Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA):

    OCTA continues running the current modified schedule as shown below, effective Oct. 11:

    MONDAY-SATURDAY
    OC Bus will operate modified Saturday service on the following routes: 1, 25, 26, 29, 30, 33, 35, 37, 38, 42, 43, 46, 47, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 64, 66, 70, 71, 72, 79, 83, 89, 90, 91, 129, 143, 153, 177, 543, and 862.

    MINOR SCHEDULE CHANGES
    Changes were made to routes 54, 55, 59, 64, 70, 90, and 862.

    WEEKDAYS ONLY
    OC Bus will operate weekday service on the following routes: 76, 82, 85, 86, 87, 123, 167, 177, 178, 453, 463, 472, 473, and 480.

    SUNDAYS
    OC Bus will operate regular Sunday service.

    TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED ROUTES
    53X, 57X, 64X, 150, 206, 213, 529, 560, 701, 721, 794

    Read more

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    Pasadena Transit:

    Effective August 9:

    • Route 20 weekdays: 12-15 minute service most of the day
    • Route 31/32 weekdays: 18-25 minute service most of the day
    • Route 40 weekdays: 33-minute service all-day
    • Route 51/52 weekdays: 60-minute service all-day
    • Route 60: Temporarily discontinued
    • Current Saturday and Sunday schedules will remain

    Rear door boarding. Read more.

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    Riverside Transit Agency (RTA):

    Riverside Transit Agency has adjusted all routes and schedules, effective September 13, 2020

    Rear door boarding and face masks are required.

    See the updated service changes.

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    Santa Clarita Transit:

    Beginning October 10, 2020, many local routes will have expanded service hours and additional trips. This schedule balances the current needs for public transportation and social distancing and will continue until further direction is provided. Passengers are required to wear face coverings while onboard Santa Clarita Transit vehicles.

    Read more.

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    Simi Valley Transit:

    Effective Monday, November 2, 2020, the schedule for Route 20 has changed.

    Simi Valley Transit’s Route 10, 20, and 30 are operating. Route A, B, C, and D are no longer in service.

    Effective Monday, July 13, 2020 face masks will be required when riding all Simi Valley Transit vehicles.

    Effective April 10: The City will no longer charge fare on the Fixed Route system until further notice. Also, passengers will only load and unload from the rear door of the bus, however, seniors and individuals with mobility devices may board through the front door. Passengers are also encouraged to wear masks. Please view the Press Release for more information.

    Read more.

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    Spirit Bus:

    Spirit Bus Services is temporary suspended until further notice. Read more.

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    Thousand Oaks Transit:

    Effective Monday, June 1, 2020, all Thousand Oaks Transit services have resumed normal service with new bus routes on August 3, 2020 – Route 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44. Free fares.

    Thousand Oaks Transit is prohibiting eating and drinking is while onboard their buses. The use of face-covering is required at all times. If you need a mask, please request one from your driver.

    Read more.

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    Torrance Transit:

    • Torrance Transit will resume its regularly scheduled service starting October 11, 2020.
    • All passengers must wear a face-covering while riding a Torrance Transit bus, and must use the designated seating.
    • Torrance Transit is presently not charging fares.
    • Everyone must board and alight from the rear door.

    Read more.

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    Ventura County Transportation Commission:

    Running on a modified schedule.

    Face coverings are required. Free fares.

    Read more.

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    Source: https://go511.com/CoronaVirus


    You ride (healthy), we guide. 

    The Moovit Team

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