“San Pablo Rapid Service,” two minutes long, was prepared for transportation policy makers. “Fastlane,” 30-seconds long, is a commercial TV spot.
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You can catch a Rapid Bus running from 6am to 8pm, every 12 minutes at stops spaced two-thirds of a mile apart. Electronic signs will let you know when your next bus will arrive. Currently, NextBus signs are installed at many locations along the Rapid line, including at most stops in Berkeley and the City of San Pablo, as well as Contra Costa College, Del Norte BART and the Jack London Garage.
Here is a map of the San Pablo route. Traffic signal priority will help buses move smoothly through intersections and get you where you want to go faster anywhere from Contra Costa College in San Pablo to Jack London Square in downtown Oakland – and to all major points in between. See the schedule. Still need local service? Local service continues to operate at all local stops.
Enjoy your rapid ride in our new state-of-the-art Van Hool buses with a low-floor for easy entrance and exit. Van Hools have a third rear door in the back for quicker unloading. Look for buses with a red Rapid logo, which is also visible at all Rapid stops. See the Project Fact Sheet.
The project includes the implementation of several Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) attributes such as:
New low floor, multiple door buses to expedite boarding and alighting
Rapid Bus logo and branding on all buses and shelters, to maximize visibility of this service
Limited number of stops to reduce overall travel time
Far side stops with traffic signal priority to reduce intersection delays
The traffic signal priority is headway based and utilizes the Opticom detection system
Queue bypass lanes to allow the buses to bypass extensive queues at intersections
Bus Arrival information at all Rapid Bus stops to further enhance overall perception of system reliability
AC Transit has been working closely with the local County Congestion Management Agencies, through the San Pablo Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Policy Advisory Committee (PAC), to implement this 72 San Pablo Rapid Bus Project. Bus stop locations, shelter design, and traffic signal priority are being coordinated through the TAC and PAC to ensure that community concerns are identified and addressed.
Contact Information:
Jon Twichell, jtwichel@actransit.org
Manager, Transportation Planning Manager
1600 Franklin Street, Oakland CA 94612
Phone 510-891-4801
Fax 510-891-4874
AC Transit San Pablo Rapid 30-Second Spot
Fast Lane
By Brad Marshland
For FilmSight Productions
Draft: 10/4/03
NARRATOR (V.O.)
You want to get there; you want to get there fast. Introducing life in the fast lane: Introducing AC Transit’s San Pablo Rapid. From the city of San Pablo to Jack London Square, AC Transit Rapid uses GPS technology to run these buses every 12 minutes. Signal Priority keeps green lights green. And going farther between stops means you don’t just get there; you get there fast. AC Transit’s San Pablo Rapid. Take a ride in the fast lane.
AC Transit San Pablo Rapid 30-Second Spot
Fast Lane
By Brad Marshland
For FilmSight Productions
Draft: 10/4/03
NARRATOR (V.O.)
You want to get there; you want to get there fast. Introducing life in the fast lane: Introducing AC Transit’s San Pablo Rapid. From the city of San Pablo to Jack London Square, AC Transit Rapid uses GPS technology to run these buses every 12 minutes. Signal Priority keeps green lights green. And going farther between stops means you don’t just get there; you get there fast. AC Transit’s San Pablo Rapid. Take a ride in the fast lane.
AC TRANSIT SAN PABLO RAPID PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
NARRATOR (V.O.)
People are talking.
PASSENGER #1
It’s fast, it’s very convenient, very efficient.
PASSENGER #2
It,s fast, it’s better, it’s a really good improvement.
PASSENGER #3
Those who have to get to work quick can get on the 72R, the Rapid Transit, and leave their cars at home.
NARRATOR (V.O.)
People are talking about the new AC Transit Rapid.
KRON REPORTER
East Bay commuters are getting to work faster, thanks to a brand new AC Transit bus program.
NBC 11 ANCHOR
A big change for some East Bay commuters. The buses they ride are making fewer stops and saving a lot of time.
NARRATOR (V.O.)
In the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, AC Transit serves over 70 million passengers a year and blankets 360 square miles.
CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE
A.C. Transit is a transit system that is a premier transit system in the entire country.
NARRATOR (V.O.)
And now, AC Transit is leading the way with high-tech, efficient, Rapid bus service. The first of several planned Rapid lines opened in July, and already it’s a success. On a sixteen-mile route through two counties, AC Transit Rapid uses GPS technology to run these buses every 12 minutes. Headway-based scheduling means Rapid buses are never idle. Signal Priority keeps green lights green. And going farther between stops means faster, more efficient trips.
LESLIE ROGERS, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMIN.
Riders are experiencing a twenty percent savings in their travel time.
NARRATOR (V.O.)
AC Transit Rapid works. People are getting to where they want to go faster. Ridership is up by 30 percent. And people are leaving their cars at home.
PASSENGER #4
In my car, I’m stressed. Here, I’m relaxed.
NARRATOR (V.O.)
Compared to other mass transit alternatives, the Rapid Bus is by far the most cost-effective means of providing rapid transit service—about one percent of the cost of light rail. AC Transit is in the process of securing funding to build on its success. With the backing of its supporters, AC will be able to provide Bus Rapid Transit throughout its 360 square-mile service area. AC Transit. Taking Rapid Transit to the streets—cost-effectively.
AC Transit San Pablo Rapid 30-Second Spot Fast Lane
By Brad Marshland
For FilmSight Productions
Draft: 10/4/03
NARRATOR (V.O.)
You want to get there; you want to get there fast. Introducing life in the fast lane: Introducing AC Transit’s San Pablo Rapid. From the city of San Pablo to Jack London Square, AC Transit Rapid uses GPS technology to run these buses every 12 minutes. Signal Priority keeps green lights green. And going farther between stops means you don’t just get there; you get there fast. AC Transit’s San Pablo Rapid. Take a ride in the fast lane.
“San Pablo Rapid Service,” two minutes long, was prepared for transportation policy makers. “Fastlane,” 30-seconds long, is a commercial TV spot.
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