Month: September 2023

Tomorrow is the big day…30 Days (+1) of FREE Rides in October in Honor of VVTA’s 30th Anniversary!!! 🥳🚌

📅 Starting tomorrow and for the next 31 days, eco-friendly, convenient, and wallet-friendly rides, starting October 1st, 2023 and running until October 31st, 2023. 🗓️

It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for your support over the past three decades. Together, we’ve reduced traffic, minimized our carbon footprint, and created a stronger, more connected community. 🌍🤝

Here’s how to get on board:

1️⃣ Hop on or reserve any of our Transit Services in the community.

2️⃣ No need for passes or fares – just take a seat and enjoy the ride!

3️⃣ Share your commuting experiences with us! Use #VVTA30 and tag us in your posts. We’d love to hear your stories and see your photos. 📸

Let’s make these 30 days unforgettable! Invite your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to experience the convenience of public transportation for FREE. Let’s ride into the future together! 🚌💨

#vvta30

Left to right: VVTA Board Members Larry Bird, Joy Jeannette, Kimberly Mesen, Operator Jeanine Newman, VVTA CEO Nancie Goff, Board Chair Liz Becerra and Curt Emick.

This week the Victor Valley Transit Board of Directors along with CEO Nancie Goff honored Bus Operator Jeanine Newman, who assisted with a medical emergency at the Victor Valley Transportation Center,  with the “Above and Beyond” Award.

That day, Ms. Newman was alerted of a male on the ground who was unresponsive.  Immediately, Ms. Newman contacted 911 and realizing that the person had stopped breathing and began doing chest compressions.  A Victorville Deputy was the first responder to arrive and took over emergency care of the person.  The paramedics arrived shortly and transported the individual to the hospital. Upon loading the male onto the gurney, he became responsive. 

Ms. Newman’s prompt action in assisting an unresponsive person contributed to the individual becoming responsive when transported to the hospital.   Therefore, in recognition of service above and beyond the call of duty, The VVTA Board of Directors presented Ms. Newman with an award of appreciation.

Thank you Jeanine Newman for your outstanding service!

On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Routes 50, 64, 66, and 68 will be on detour on Main Street between C Ave and I Ave to make room for the annual Hesperia Days Parade.  The detour will last from the beginning of service until 12 noon.

As a result the following Stops will be missed:

Bus Stop #40115 at E Ave & Olive St (Routes 64, 66, & 68)

Bus Stop #40116 at E Ave & Olive St (Routes 50, 64, 66, & 68)

Bus Stop #40118 at E Ave & Main St (Routes 64, 66, & 68)

Bus Stop #40141 at I Ave & Main St (Route 50)

Bus Stop #40142 at I Ave & Main St (Route 50)

Bus Stop #40172 at Main St & C Ave (Routes 64 & 68)

Bus Stop #40174 at Main St & E Ave (Routes 64 & 68)

Bus Stop #40175 at Main St & E Ave (Routes 64 & 68)

Bus Stop #40177 at Main St & I Ave (Route 50)

Bus Stop #40211 at Sultana & Main St (Route 66 )

Please adjust your travel plans accordingly. 

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, Routes 23, 40, 41, 43, and 47 will be on detour all day to make way for the “Happy Trails Parade, Street Fair, & Car Show” Instead of the Apple Valley Post Office, Buses will meet at Quinnault Rd & Powhatan Rd, near the Apple Valley Animal Shelter.

As a result the following Stops will be missed:

Bus Stop #20000 Apple Valley Post Office (Routes 23, 40, 41, 43, 47) 

Bus Stop #20088 Central Rd & Shawnee Rd (Routes 23, 43)

Bus Stop #20129 Outer Hwy 18 & Navajo Rd (Routes 40, 41, 47)

Bus Stop #20138 Navajo Rd & Ottawa Rd (Route 43) 

Bus Stop #20139 Navajo Rd & Powhatan Rd (Route 43)

Bus Stop #20153 Powhatan Rd & Navajo Rd (Routes 40, 41, 43, 47) 

Bus Stop #20190 Yucca Loma Rd & Navajo Rd (Route 47)

Please adjust your travel plans accordingly.