Effective Saturday, October 2, 2021, Routes 21P and 21W will be on an all-day detour due to the Phelan Phamily Phun Days from the beginning of service to end of service.
The following Stops will be Missed:
Stop # 63060 Phelan Rd & Sheep Creek Rd (eastbound)
Stop # 63063 Phelan Rd & Johnson Rd (westbound)
Stop # 63065 Phelan Rd & Sierra Vista (eastbound)
Stop # 63072 Phelan Rd WB & Sheep Creek Rd (westbound)
On Saturday, September 25 the Reverse Triathlon returns to Apple Valley! As a result, Routes 40, 41 and 42 will be on detour from beginning of service until 10am.
The following Stops will be missed:
Stop# 20053 Bass Hill Rd & Westlund Way Routes 40 and 41
Stop# 20095 Dale Evans Pkwy Nb & Hwy 18 Routes 40 and 41
Stop# 20096 Dale Evans Pkwy NB & Johnson Rd Route 42
Stop# 20172 Thunderbird Rd WB & Apache Rd Route 40
Stop# 20176 Thunderbird Rd WB & Dale Evans Pkwy Route 40
Stop# 20183 Thunderbird Rd WB & Wichita Rd Route 40
Stop# 20221 Johnson Rd EB & Dachsund Ave Route 42
Stop# 20222 Dale Evans Pkwy NB at High Desert Det Ctr Route 42
Stop# 20223 Navajo Rd SB & Johnson Rd Route 42
Stop# 20226 Waalew Rd EB & Rancho Del Lago Dr Route 42
Stop# 20227 Waalew Rd EB & Dale Evans Pkwy Route 42
Stop# 20228 Dale Evans Pkwy SB & Johnson Rd Route 42
Wednesday is the International Car Free Day, and Victor Valley Transit is taking part by offering fare free transit on all Fixed, County, and Direct Access buses (Route 15 and NTC Commuter not included) on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
Car Free Day is a worldwide event that encourages greener methods of travel; meaning ways to get around other than driving alone by car. The purpose of Car Free Day is to bring awareness to the benefits of travel options such as transit, bicycling and walking. For those that need to drive, Carpooling and vanpooling are great options too, as they are both lighter on the wallet and the environment than driving alone in a car.
Reduce your Carbon Footprint
Using more sustainable ways to get around helps reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion. The more people who travel using bicycles, buses, trains, carpools and vanpools, the fewer pollutants are released into the atmosphere.
Please take the pledge to be car free on Wednesday and ride Victor Valley Transit for FREE!
Due to road closures for the Hesperia Days Parade this Saturday, the following Stops will be missed until 12 noon.
Stop #40115 (E Ave & Olive St) Routes 64, 66, 68
Stop #40116 (E Ave & Olive St) Routes 50, 64, 66, 68
Stop #40118 (E Ave & Main St) Routes 64, 66, 68
Stop #40141 (I Ave & Main St) Route 50
Stop #40142 (I Ave & Main St) Route 50 SB
Stop #40172 (Main St & C Ave) Routes 64, 68
Stop #40174 (Main St & E Ave) Routes 64, 68
Stop #40175 (Main St & E Ave) Routes 64, 68
Stop #40177 (Main St & I Ave) Route 50
Stop #40211 (Sultana & Main St) Route 66
Please plan your travel schedules accordingly
The TSA has made the decision to extend the face mask requirement for riders of public transit through January 18, 2022. We understand this may be frustrating for some and great news for others, but no matter where you stand, we thank you for continuing to wear your mask when you ride Victor Valley Transit.
Official Statement from the TSA:
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States, including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on commuter bus and rail systems through January 18, 2022.
On January 31, TSA announced the initial face mask requirement with an expiration date of May 11. On April 30, TSA announced an extension to the face mask requirement through September 13, 2021.
Airline travelers should check with their airline on additional inflight restrictions prior to taking their trip. All commuters and travelers should check with the CDC website for additional guidance. Exemptions to the face mask requirement for travelers under the age of 2 years old and those with certain disabilities as well as civil penalty fines will also remain in place.
Travelers with questions regarding airport security screening procedures may send a message via Facebook or Twitter to @AskTSA for live assistance from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET on weekdays or 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on weekends/holidays. Individuals who require screening assistance due to a disability, medical condition or other special circumstance may contact TSA Cares at least 72 hours in advance of their flight by calling (855) 787-2227. For additional information about TSA procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of our “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” campaign, visit tsa.gov/coronavirus.
There will is a Public Hearing at the Barstow City Hall at 9:30am on September 20, 2021. The meeting will be in-person, and on Zoom as well for those who cannot make it that day. For more information, please see below or visit www.vvta.org/board/sept2021.
CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION
Due to the rise in the number of positive COVID-19 cases, the Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Monday, August 16, 2021, at 9:30 am at Barstow City Council Chambers at 220 East Mountain View St., Barstow, CA has changed from an in-person meeting to Zoom.
This Zoom meeting may be accessed using this information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81761727020?pwd=cTJtSmFvMnV2RDFzVXdmK29oTW5DQT09
Meeting ID: 817 6172 7020
Passcode: 655947
(669)900-6833
At the July 2021 Meeting of the Board of Directors, three outstanding Victor Valley Transit employees were recognized for service above and beyond to help both passengers and members of our community.
Monica Perez
On Monday, June 28th, a passenger missed her bus connection at the Barstow City Hall, and after two hours, due to the extreme temperatures, she began to dehydrate. She then noticed a distinctive jacket and wanted to verify that she was at the correct location to return to her home and approached VVTA Supervisor Monica Perez. The passenger shared that Mrs. Perez immediately noticed her dire condition and drove her to her residence at the Barstow Veterans Home, which saved her from an Emergency Room visit or worse. Mrs. Perez’s compassion and desire to assist a passenger above and beyond the call of duty intersected into what could have turned into a tragic event.
Ramon Armenta & Jonathan McDowell
On July 2nd, after making a bank withdrawal, High Desert resident Sean Zullo accidentally dropped his wallet on Main Street with cash inside and had lost all hopes of recovering his belongings. However, during this time, VVTA Bus Operator Ramon Armenta happened upon the wallet fully intact and turned it into the Operations Manager Jonathan McDowell. Mr. McDowell then drove to the address listed on the identification and successfully return the wallet to its rightful owner. Mr. Zullo has expressed time after time his heartfelt gratitude for both Mr. Armenta and Mr. McDowell for their honesty, time, and effort.
VVTA thanks Mrs. Monica Perez, Mr. Ramon Armenta, and Mr. Jonathan McDowell for their outstanding leadership and for exceeding expectations.
The safety of our friends, partners, associates, staff, and riding public is paramount to Victor Valley Transit. Considering the recent rise in Covid numbers due to the Delta Variant, VVTA has made the very difficult decision to cancel our scheduled Ribbon Cutting at the Victor Valley Transportation Center on Monday, August 2. If or when a new date is decided, VVTA will make a formal announcement.
Our Buses will still operate out of the Transportation Center beginning Sunday, August 1st. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The new Route Schedules are now online! The following VVTA Bus Routes will change starting August 1st to facilitate the change from the current Hub at 7th & Lorene in Victorville to the Victor Valley Transportation Center. Please click on the links below to view and/or download:
Route 15:
https://vvta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/15-08-01-2021.pdf
Route 22:
https://vvta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/22-08-01-2021.pdf
Route 31:
https://vvta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/31-08-01-2021.pdf
Route 32:
https://vvta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/32-08-01-2021.pdf
Route 41:
https://vvta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/41-08-01-2021.pdf
Route 50:
https://vvta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/50-08-01-2021.pdf
Route 52:
https://vvta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/52-08-01-2021.pdf
Route 55:
https://vvta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/55-08-01-2021.pdf
PLUS
NEW Route 56
https://vvta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/56-08-01-2021.pdf
Physical Schedules will be on all VVTA Buses and at our Facilities in Hesperia and Barstow by Monday, July 26th.