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Wheels is a service of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), which provides local public transit service to the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton and to the adjacent unincorporated areas of Alameda County. The service area is approximately 40 square miles and is home to almost 171,652 residents. The service area is divided into two sub-areas: Livermore and Pleasanton/Dublin. These 2 sub-areas are separated by three miles of lightly developed industrial and agriculture land. The Tri-Valley Area is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the eastern and northern parts of the valley. The weather of the Tri-Valley is generally mild, with moderate rainfall in the winter and warm temperatures during the Summer months. All Wheels Coaches are equipped with tinted windows and air conditioning for the passenger's comfort.
How many ride our system? Number of buses in our fleet? Here is some facts about LAVTA/Wheels such as ridership, fleet, summaries and other information.
Serving the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), with its focus on passenger service, provides a reliable, safe, comfortable means of mobility to those who lack other transportation, including students, the elderly, and also individuals with disabilities who have access to bus stops. LAVTA also provides an attractive option for commuters and shoppers who might otherwise drive their cars. The Livermore Amador Valley is located 39 miles east of San Francisco, California and 28 miles north of Silicon Valley. This area is a crossroads for commuters traveling from the Central Valley to Silicon Valley and other employment destinations. With a combined population of 185,000 residents, the Tri-Valley area of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton is one of the fastest growing areas in the Bay Area. Organization LAVTA was formed in 1985, under a Joint Powers Agreement to provide public transit in the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and in unincorporated areas of Alameda County. LAVTA is governed by a seven member Board of Directors, composed of two elected city officials from each City Council, and one member appointed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. During Fiscal Year 2006
Each weekday, Wheels eliminates thousands of car trips off local roads, easing traffic congestion and helping keep the air clean in the Tri-Valley. Passenger Facilities
Wheels buses connect with five (5) other public and private bus systems, BART, and the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) train service from the San Joaquin Valley/Stockton area. Bus Fleet Standard (29’ to 40’) -- 74 Facilities Administration, Maintenance & Operations Livermore Transit Center Budget Annual Operating Budget for FY 2006/2007 - $12M Board of Directors Cindy McGovern Janet Lockhart Marshall Kamena Scott Haggerty Tony Oravetz Marj Leider Jerry Thorne Officers of the Board Barbara Duffy Michael Conneran Executive Staff Joe Rye Rosemary Booth Beverly Adamo Contacting LAVTA Passenger Information Line – (925) 455-7500
In 1986, Livermore had a small transit system called Rideo, headed by a dedicated woman named Barbara Shaw. In 2005, the small transit system has grown to providing rides to over 2 million passangers a year in Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton. [History]
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