MAJOR BUS LINE CHANGES TAKE EFFECT TODAY FOR 3 MILLION RIDERS

Riders can expect adjustments to frequency, introduction of new lines, or elimination of service

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) is issuing an alert to its 3 million monthly riders – especially those preparing for back-to-school or gearing up for the new work week – regarding sweeping changes to nearly 85% of bus lines, effective today, August 10.

Under Realign Service Changes, AC Transit’s all-new bus network will impact 104 bus lines operating from Richmond to Fremont. Shaped by two years of rider feedback, in-depth analysis, and equity, Realign is an ambitious effort to right-size the bus network in response to hybrid and remote work trends, changing ridership patterns, and ongoing fiscal challenges.

The impacts vary by bus line and include:

• Frequency Adjustments: Some lines will see changes to how often buses arrive at neighborhood stops.
• New Service: Other routes will debut all-new bus lines designed to improve connectivity and reliability.
• Discontinued: In certain areas, select bus lines will be discontinued to ensure our limited resources are used effectively.

Major improvements are underway at more than 1,500 bus stops. Riders will see new bus stop flags and decals, along with clearly marked bags indicating whether a stop serves a new or existing line. In addition, zip-tied pole signs will offer detailed, stop-specific information to help guide riders through the Realign transition.

For a city-by-city breakdown of Realign’s new bus lines, school service, as well as unchanged or discontinued lines, visit actransit.org/realign/service-changes. Riders can also get Realign updates by calling Customer Service at (510) 891-4777 and selecting option 2.

AC Transit is pleased to provide high-resolution photos and 1080p B-roll footage of the bus network to support media coverage. Members of the press may request access by emailing rlyles@actransit.org.