Please be advised that VVTA will experience a scheduled power outage on Friday, July 24th, from approximately 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
During this time, our VVTA phone system and calls to our Customer Service Center may not go through.
Please note this is an estimated timeframe, and the outage could be shorter or longer than expected.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!
A new transit connection links Wellness Center residents to jobs, medical care, education, and the entire Victor Valley transit network
The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is expanding public transportation access to one of the High Desert’s most successful homelessness response initiatives by extending Route 31 to directly serve the Victorville Wellness Center, providing residents with reliable, daily transportation to employment, healthcare, education, and essential community services.
Since July 5, 2026, Route 31 travels from the Victor Valley Transportation Center (VVTC) to the Victorville Wellness Center before returning to the transit center, allowing Wellness Center residents to conveniently transfer to VVTA’s extensive regional transit network. The new stop on Route 31 is served throughout the day on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The Victorville Wellness Center, which opened in December 2023, is a low-barrier, non-congregate interim housing campus developed by the City of Victorville through a $28 million HomeKey grant from the State of California. The 170-bed facility provides temporary housing, on-site medical care, behavioral health services, case management and other supportive services that help individuals and families transition to permanent housing. The campus also welcomes pets, removing one of the most common barriers that prevents people experiencing homelessness from seeking shelter.
The City of Victorville contracts with Symba, a nonprofit organization, to operate the facility and provide residents with essential services, healthcare, and comprehensive wraparound support.
The Wellness Center has become a cornerstone of Victorville’s homelessness response strategy. As a result, the City’s unsheltered homeless population has decreased by 68 percent over the past two years, while the overall homeless population has declined 28 percent, according to the latest San Bernardino County Point-in-Time Count. Victorville’s overall homeless count is now the lowest it has been in six years, and it is the only High Desert city to record a decrease in homelessness since 2025.
“VVTA is proud to expand transit access with the introduction of daily service to the Victorville Wellness Center through Route 31,” said Rod Goldman, Chief Executive Officer of VVTA. “Reliable transportation is essential to helping people access healthcare, employment, housing opportunities and other vital services. By connecting the Wellness Center directly to the Victor Valley Transportation Center, we’re removing transportation barriers and helping residents stay connected to the resources they need to build a brighter future.”
“Our Victorville Wellness Center is successful because we have strong community partners, like VVTA,” said Victorville Mayor Liz Becerra. “The City of Victorville is extremely grateful to VVTA for expanding bus service to the Center, which increases access to resources that are making a difference for our community’s most vulnerable.”
“VVTA’s new bus stop at our Victorville Wellness Center will make it easier for our clients to get to off-site employment, educational programs, housing opportunities, and supportive care appointments, serving as an important support system for their journey to wellness and stability,” said Victorville[MD1] [CA2] Homelessness Solutions Manager William Lamas.
The new Route 31 service reflects a growing recognition nationwide that transportation plays a critical role in addressing homelessness. Access to reliable public transit enables individuals to attend job interviews, maintain employment, keep medical and behavioral health appointments, pursue education, and connect with family and support networks; all essential components of achieving long-term housing stability.
Route 31 serves key destinations throughout Victorville and Adelanto, including the Victor Valley Transportation Center, University Preparatory School, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy, shopping centers, and residential neighborhoods. With direct connections at the Victor Valley Transportation Center, Wellness Center residents can access dozens of additional destinations throughout the Victor Valley and beyond via VVTA’s Route 15 service connecting passengers to Barstow and the San Bernardino Transportation Center.
For route maps, schedules, and trip planning information, visit vvta.org or call 760-948-3030.
Join Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) as we celebrate Rural Transit Day on Thursday, July 16, 2026!
To recognize the importance of public transportation in our rural communities, all fares will be FREE for the entire day on the following VVTA services:
Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to an appointment, visiting friends and family, or simply exploring the High Desert, it’s the perfect opportunity to leave the car behind and ride with VVTA at no cost.
Please Note: Free fares apply only on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Subscription fares are not included in this promotion and will continue to operate as scheduled.
We look forward to having you on board as we celebrate Rural Transit Day. Thank you for choosing VVTA!
To make room for The Town of Apple Valley’s 5K and 10K Firecracker Run on Saturday, June 27, 2026, Routes 40, 41, and 42 will be on detour with the following Stops:
Bus Stop #20091at Central Rd NB & Standing Rock Ave (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20174 at Thunderbird Rd WB & Central Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20180 at Thunderbird Rd WB & Nanticoke Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20177 at Thunderbird Rd WB & Osage Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20178 at Thunderbird Rd WB & Erie Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20172 at Thunderbird Rd WB & Apache (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20176 at Thunderbird Rd WB & Dale Evans (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20183 at Thunderbird Rd WB & Wichita Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20095 at Dale Evans Pkwy NB & Hwy 18 (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20173 at Thunderbird Rd EB & Apache Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20175 at Thunderbird Rd EB & Comanche Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20179 at Thunderbird Rd EB & Erie Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20182 at Thunderbird Rd EB & Navajo Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20181 at Thunderbird Rd EB & Nanticoke Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20093 at Central Rd SB & Thunderbird Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20077 at Central Rd SB & Cholena Rd (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20092 at Central Rd SB & Standing Rock Ave (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20078 at Central Rd SB & Klickitat Ave (Route 40)
Bus Stop #20127 at Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Erie Rd (Route 41)
Bus Stop #20132 at Outer Hwy 18 North WB & Standing Rock Ave (Route 41)
Bus Stop #20237 at Zuni Rd EB & Serrano (Route 42)
Bus Stop #20238 at Zuni Rd EB & Witchita Rd (Route 42)
Bus Stop #20247 at Zuni Rd WB & Witchita Rd (Route 42)
Bus Stop #20248 at Zuni Rd WB & Serrano Rd (Route 42)
This Detour will be in effect until around 10 am.
The 29th Annual Fireworks Spectacular will be at the Robert A. Sessions Memorial Sportspark beginning at 5:00 pm and culminating with a grand fireworks display at 9:00 pm!
Due to the limited parking, VVTA has partnered up with the City of Barstow to bring you the Firecracker Express, providing FREE transportation to and from this spectacular annual event. Interested attendees will have the option to be picked up from Barstow College or at Muriel Drive & Condor St with direct service to the Fireworks Spectacular.
• Shuttle service will operate from Barstow College and will operate as needed, starting at 5:00 PM.
• Shuttle service will also operate from the empty lot at Muriel Drive & Condor St and will operate as needed, starting at 5:00 PM.
• Last shuttle will depart both locations at approximately 7:00 PM.
• Return service will be available from the Sports Park starting at 7:30 PM going to both Muriel Dr and Barstow College for those wishing to depart early.
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 Thursday, July 2nd, 2026.
For those residents unable to get to the designated pickup location at Barstow College, we will be providing a complimentary specialty bus service to the event for routes 1, 2, 3, 6, 27, 28, and 29. Please see the chart below for departure times. Riders who need to use Routes 27, 28, and 29 and Direct Access to get to the Fireworks Spectacular must call 760-244-4000 no later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, to request a ride.
There will be no other bus service on Saturday, July 4, 2026. These buses will only be running to and from the 29th Annual Barstow Fireworks Spectacular.
Riding the “Firecracker Express” with VVTA will be your easy and most convenient access to and from the event, as all roads around the Sportspark will be closed to the public. Best of all, the ride is FREE for all passengers!
Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) will not operate Bus Service on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular service hours will resume on Saturday, June 20th, 2026.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that marks June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation reached Galveston, Texas, signifying an important milestone in American history. The day is observed nationwide as a time for reflection, education, and celebration of freedom and cultural heritage.
VVTA recognizes the importance of this day and wishes the community a meaningful Juneteenth.
Had enough? Time to Kick that Pump to the Curb!
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, VVTA is celebrating National “Dump the Pump Day” by making all services Fare FREE!
You heard that right, Fixed Routes, County Routes, Commuter, Direct Access, Micro-Link, and even Route 15!
We’re fighting back against high gas prices the best way we know how. Whether you’re headed to work, school, shopping, medical appointments, or just exploring the High Desert, we’ve got you covered.
VVTA regularly evaluates and updates its services to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. As the Victor Valley and Barstow regions continue to grow and evolve, transit service must adapt to connect riders with the destinations that matter most.
These service improvements are designed to provide more efficient, reliable, and convenient transportation options by aligning routes with current travel patterns and areas of greatest demand. Our goal is to enhance the rider experience by creating stronger connections to popular destinations, improving route performance, and ensuring transit remains a practical and valuable transportation choice for our communities.
Beginning Sunday, July 5, VVTA will introduce several service improvements designed to provide more convenient connections and reliable service for our riders.
Students and commuters traveling between the High Desert and California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) now have a faster option.
The new Route 15X provides direct service between the Victor Valley Transportation Center (VVTC) and CSUSB, without continuing through San Bernardino or Fontana. This means less travel time and a more convenient trip to campus.
+ Depart VVTC: 9:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
+ Depart CSUSB: 10:50 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route 27 has been adjusted to better serve the Barstow community.
Recent improvements include:
+ New service to Barstow Church of God in Christ with a new bus stop on Sage Drive.
+ Schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance
+ New time point stop added at Montara Road and Armory Road
Getting to and from Wellness Center is now easier.
Route 31 will continue beyond the Victor Valley Transportation Center (VVTC) to provide shuttle service to the Victorville Wellness Center. After arriving at VVTC, the bus will travel to the Wellness Center and return to VVTC, allowing riders to conveniently connect with other VVTA routes.
This service is now a permanent feature on most trips and operates 7 days a week.
To improve service reliability, weekday morning departure times on Route 114 have been adjusted. Weekday morning trips will be adjusted to depart Bear Valley Park and Ride at 4:32 am & 5:33 am, VVTC will depart at 4:44 am & 5:45 am.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
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