To make room for visitors to the Apple Valley Airshow on Saturday, October 7th, Route 42 will be on detour from beginning of service until 3:00pm with the following Bus Stops being missed:
Stop #20096 Dale Evans Pkwy & Johnson Rd
Stop #20221 Johnson Rd & Dachsund Ave
Stop #20223 Navajo Rd SB & Johnson Rd (Training Ctr)
Stop #20222 Dale Evans Pkwy – Juvenile Center Park Lot
Stop #20231 Dale Evans Pkwy & Stoddard Wells Rd
Stop #20228 Dale Evans Pkwy & Johnson Rd
Victorville Fall Festival
To accommodate the Victorville Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7th, Route 56 will be on detour all day with the following stops missed:
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! 🚌💨
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)
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)
In honor of Labor Day, there will be no bus service on Monday, September 4th as a way of saying thanks to our wonderful staff and Bus Operators who work so hard each and every day, keeping the Victor Valley moving!
All offices and Routes will resume on Tuesday, September 5th.
Until further notice, Route 25 will continue to be unable to serve passengers on Ranchero Rd between 7th Ave and Mariposa Rd due to ongoing construction.
We hope you will be able to join us for a special event tomorrow Tuesday, July 18th at the Victor Valley Transportation Center! At 10am, Victor Valley Transit and the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department will hold an official Ribbon Cutting in celebration of the new Sheriff Unit Transit Team. The Ribbon Cutting event will be held under a 20×40 canopy to keep you as cool as possible.
Following the Ribbon Cutting there will be a public event from 10:30 – Noon with booths and free giveaways, plus law enforcement vehicles, search & rescue equipment, vehicles, displays, plus mounted search and rescue members!
Please note public parking will be moved to the north area towards Beck Oil, but a VVTA Micro-Link Van will be onsite to shuttle attendees to the ribbon cutting/public event site.
The Victor Valley Transit Authority once again partners with the City of Barstow to provide the “Firecracker Express”, a free, one day special public route to and from Barstow’s 26th Annual Fireworks Spectacular.
The sky above Barstow will light up this Fourth of July. Victor Valley Transit will provide public transportation to the 26th Annual Fireworks Spectacular at the Robert A. Sessions Memorial Sportspark. The annual event will begin at 5:00 pm on the Fourth of July, and roads will be closed in and around the event. Due to the extremely limited parking, the City of Barstow has partnered with Victor Valley Transit for the second year in a row to bring residents the “Firecracker Express” bus service, providing FREE transportation to and from this annual event.
The Barstow Fireworks Spectacular will feature Live music from Southern Spirit, bounce houses, inflatable waterslides and other children’s activities for the whole family. You are welcome to bring additional seating and your picnic basket (No BBQs, outside alcohol or glass allowed in the Sportspark). The fireworks will begin at 9:00 p.m. and will be simulcast in the Sportspark and on 98.1 FM.
Victor Valley Transit will be providing limited fixed-route bus service on the Fourth of July for Routes 1, 2, 3, 6, 28, and 29. All routes will end at the Robert A Sessions Memorial Sportspark. Riders who need to use Routes 28 and 29 must call 760-244-4000 no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, July 3, 2023, to request a ride. Routes 1, 2, and 6 will begin service starting at 5:00 pm from Barstow City Hall, while Route 3 will begin service at Hampton Inn on Lenwood Blvd, beginning at 5:00 pm.
Event attendees will also have the option to the Fireworks Spectacular by using direct bus service at Barstow College located at 2700 Barstow Rd. Buses will begin transportation at 5:00 pm and continue every 15 minutes, with the last bus leaving at 7:00 pm.
Direct Access passengers wishing to attend the event may reserve FREE rides to the Sportspark by calling 760-244-4000 no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, July 3, 2023.
“We are thrilled to once again unite with VVTA in our shared endeavor, as they graciously offer complimentary transportation to our Barstow residents for the highly anticipated 26th Annual Firework Spectacular,” exclaimed James Noble, Vice Chair of the Victor Valley Transit Board of Directors and Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Barstow. “This renewed partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to enhancing community experiences, ensuring the joy and convenience of our residents as they partake in this momentous event.”
Return buses will start at 9:30 pm, after the Fireworks Spectacular. Victor Valley Transit has set up a dedicated webpage with complete detailed information on this specialty service. Those needing the service are encouraged to visit www.vvta.org/firecracker23. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be up close to the sights and sounds by riding the Firecracker Express bus service.There will be no other bus service on Tuesday
