Rio Vista Delta Breeze Transit Services News

Rio Vista Delta Breeze Schedule Changes - Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:52:13 -0700

The City of Rio Vista will be implementing the schedule changes effective Monday, August 2nd, 2010. All routes will experience changes to improve on time performance.Major revisions to Routes 50 and 52 to provide additional service to River Road, Airport Road and further improve running times will take effect in late Fall/Winter 2010.

Highlights for the schedule changes are listed below:

Route 50 - State Route 12 Express to Fairfield and Suisun City

The trip departing Fairfield Transportation Center at 7:15 pm on weekdays will be eliminated due to low ridership.
The trip at 5:30 pm will now depart Fairfield Transportation Center at 5:40 pm to improve connections with Route 90 and will serve Isleton on request.
The on request midday trip will start at 12:15 pm at Rio Vista - Front & Main Streets instead of 11:50 am and Trilogy Vista Clubhouse at 12:25 pm. Please call in order to ride this trip or be at Front & Main Streets in Rio Vista. This trip will continue express to Fairfield Transportation Center with deviations allowed within a ¾ mile radius of either side of the route only.
The trip departing Isleton at 4:20 pm on weekdays will now start at Western Railway Museum at 4:58 pm.
The first trip in the morning on weekdays will depart Trilogy Vista Clubhouse at 5:00 am instead of 5:20 am and serve Solano County Government Center on request.

Route 51 - Rio Vista/Isleton City Circulator

Operating hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. (Last reservations - 2:15 pm)
Operating hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. (Last reservations - 4:45 pm)
Connection times to SCT/LINK on Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be at: 10:40 am & 12:40 pm, on Tuesday and Thursday, 4:20 pm, on school days, Monday-Friday, 6:10 pm. During these times, the bus will automatically serve Isleton without a reservation.
After school service, Monday-Friday will continue between 5:15 pm and 7:00 pm when River Delta Unified School District is in session, starting August 16, 2010 and continuing until June 3, 2011.

Route 52 - State Route 160 Express to Antioch and Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station

The first weekday trip departing Trilogy Vista Clubhouse will change from 5:50 am to 5:40 am and the bus stops at Isleton and Hillcrest Park and Ride Lot will be served on request.
The first weekday trip departing Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station will depart immediately after dropping off passengers at 6:50 am or earlier and run express with no stops or deviations to Rio Vista at Front & Main Streets arriving at 7:30 am.
The last weekday trip departing Trilogy Vista Clubhouse at 5:15 pm, will now start in Rio Vista at Front & Main Streets at 5:05 pm and run express with no stops or deviations to Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station, arriving at 5:45 pm. Trips from Trilogy Vista Clubhouse are available on request.
The last weekday trip from Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station will depart at 5:45 pm, arrive Hillcrest Park and Ride lot at 6:15 pm, arrive Isleton at 6:40 pm, arrive Rio Vista at Front & Main Streets at 6:55 pm and arrive Trilogy Vista Clubhouse on request. This trip may also depart bus stops five minutes earlier than times shown once arriving Hillcrest Park and Ride Lot to the end of the route.
The Thursday midday trip departing Trilogy Vista Clubhouse at 8:35 am and Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station at 1:15 pm has been eliminated due to low ridership.

For more information about the schedule changes, please contact John Andoh, Transit & Airport Coordinator, City of Rio Vista, 1 Main Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571, email to jandoh@ci.rio-vista.ca.us, fax to: 707.374.5319 or call to: 707.374.5337.

Download Flyer for Schedule Changes
Download New Bus Schedules - Effective August 2nd, 2010

New Fares and Policies for Rio Vista Delta Breeze Effective July 1, 2010

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:29:34 -0700

Effective Thursday, July 1, 2010, the fares for Rio Vista Delta Breeze will increase. In addition, there will be revisions to the Rio Vista Delta Breeze route deviation policy and Route 51 dial-a-ride policy.

The Rio Vista Delta Breeze Transit Information Center will be open seven days a week from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, excluding Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Passengers requesting deviations for routes prior to 9:30 am or after 6:30 pm are encouraged to reserve these deviations at least one day in advance or ask the bus operator for a deviation.

Schedule changes to the Rio Vista Delta Breeze transit system will take effect on Monday, August 2, 2010. Additional details will be available by July 19, 2010 on the buses or online at www.deltabreeze.org.

Download the rider notice for additional details on the proposed changes here.

Should you have any questions regarding these changes, please call John Andoh, Transit & Airport Coordinator at 707.374.5337 or email email to jandoh@ci.rio-vista.ca.us.

Rio Vista Delta Breeze Transit Service will operate Saturday Schedule on Monday, July 5, 2010 – Independence Day

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:28:19 -0700

On the observed Independence Day, July 5, 2010, Rio Vista Delta Breeze will operate its deviated fixed route services on a SATURDAY schedule. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.

The Transit Information Center at Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station will be open its normal hours from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm.

Buy Rio Vista Delta Breeze Bus Passes Online!

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 18:28:38 -0700

Now you can purchase Rio Vista Delta Breeze Monthly and 10-Ride bus passes online with a major credit card or PayPal account. Please visit www.deltabreeze.org for more details. Please allow one week for delivery of bus pass when ordering online.

FasTrak Transponders On Sale Now

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:15:28 -0800

FasTrak Transponders On Sale Now At Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station and Rio Vista Delta Breeeze Transit Office

Purchase FasTrak Transponders for travel across all San Francisco Bay Area Bridges, including the Antioch Bridge for $25.00 at the Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station, 177 Main Street, Susiun City, CA 94585, Monday-Friday from 10 am to 6 pm or on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm or through the Rio Vista Delta Breeze Transit Office, 789 St. Francis Way, Rio Vista, CA 94571, by appointment only. Call (707) 374-5337 to schedule an appointment. For additional FasTrak information, Visit www.bayareafastrak.org or call (877) BAY-TOLL.

Two For One Promotion with 511 Contra Costa

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:40:48 -0800

New Riders to Eastern Contra Costa County Can Take Advantage of A Two For One Promotion with 511 Contra Costa

If you purchase one $85 Intercity Monthly Pass at regular price, can receive the second month free.

Route 52 takes commuters between Rio Vista and Isleton to Antioch or the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station. For San Francisco-bound commuters, avoid those new bridge toll hikes on the Antioch and Bay Bridges by taking Route 52 to the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station and continuing your commute on BART.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must:

Be at least 18 years of age to participate.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Own or have access to a vehicle.
Travel to, from, or through Contra Costa County on Route 52.
Agree to complete a follow-up survey to determine the effectiveness of this promotion.

Program Rules:

One (1) free monthly pass per household.
511 Contra Costa and Rio Vista Delta Breeze reserves the right to make any changes to the program at any time without prior notification.

To take advantage of the promotion, please download the application here and bring it to the City of Rio Vista City Hall Finance Department, 1 Main Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571 or the Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station, 177 Main Street, Suisun City, CA 94585.

For additional details call 707.374.2878 or 511 Contra Costa at (925) 969-0841 x204.

Solano County Intercity Taxi Scrip Program

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:25:09 -0800

The Solano County Intercity Taxi Scrip Program is a flexible option for qualified ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) paratransit certified riders. This service provides curb-to-curb, same day transportation for ADA Paratransit Certified riders who need to travel between cities within Solano County.

To be eligible, you must be:

An ADA paratransit certified resident of Solano County.
Ambulatory or able to enter and exit a taxi without another persons help.
Your mobility device must be able to be folded for transport in the trunk of the taxi.

The Intercity Taxi Scrip program is in addition to paratransit services available by public transit providers throughout Solano County.

ADA certified passengers living within Solano County may purchase the new taxi scrip booklet for $15.00. The booklet is valued at $100.00. To buy the scrip and use this new service you will need to obtain an ADA Photo ID card from Rio Vista Delta Breeze as long as you are certified ADA. Please call 707.374.2878 or email jandoh@ci.rio-vista.ca.us for details.

Intercity taxi scrips will be available for sale at the Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station, 177 Main Street, Suisun City, CA 94585 and Rio Vista City Hall, 1 Main Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571.

Click here to be ADA certified if you meet the eligibility criteria.

All Taxi Scrip Riders Must Get A RTC Discount Card

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:00:29 -0800

Thank you for being a faithful user of the Rio Vista Delta Breeze taxi scrip program. New program changes are taking effect starting on Monday, February 1, 2010. The City will require that all users of the Rio Vista Delta Breeze Taxi Scrip Program be certified and receive a Regional Transit Connection (RTC) Discount Card.

The Regional Transit Connection (RTC) Discount Card is available to qualified persons with disabilities and senior citizens 55 years of age or older. The card makes it easier for you to demonstrate your eligibility for reduced fares on fixed-route transit, bus, rail and ferry systems throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and you will be eligible to purchase taxi scrip from the City of Rio Vista Finance Department.

Applications are accepted at the City of Rio Vista Finance Department or Rio Vista Delta Breeze and then forwarded to a central office where applications are reviewed, information is verified and an eligibility determination is made. An RTC Discount ID Card will be mailed to eligible applicants within 21 days.

Click here to download the letter and application for the card.

Please fill this out, schedule an appointment to take your photograph by calling (707) 374-2878 and bring $3.00 to obtain this card.

Photographs are taken at Rio Vista City Hall, 1 Main Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571 or Rio Vista Delta Breeze Transit Office at 789 St. Francis Way, Rio Vista, CA 94571.

Remember, if you do not obtain a new RTC Discount Card by January 31, 2010 – you will no longer be eligible for the Rio Vista Delta Breeze Taxi Scrip Program.

City of Rio Vista Opens New Transit Information Center at Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:34:32 -0800

The City of Rio Vista through its Rio Vista Delta Breeze transit service in conjunction with Greyhound Lines, Inc will begin selling tickets and provide shipping services in Suisun City.

The agency is located at the Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station, 177 Main Street, Suisun City.
Passengers can now purchase Greyhound tickets direct to Rio Vista, Isleton, Antioch and Fairfield from over 3,100 locations served by Greyhound through the interline partnership between Greyhound and Rio Vista Delta Breeze.

In addition, passengers at Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station can receive transit route, fare and schedule information about Amtrak, Capitol Corridor, Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST), Vallejo Transit, Rio Vista Delta Breeze and other Solano County Transportation options and alternatives. Additionally, passengers can purchase TransLink cards, BART tickets, Rio Vista Delta Breeze, Baylink Ferry and Vallejo Transit tickets and passes, Regional Transit Connection (RTC) Discount cards for seniors and persons with disabilities, certify for ADA paratransit services and taxi scrip programs offered by Rio Vista Delta Breeze.

For additional information, please call (707) 374-2878. Agency hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Click here to download flyer for Greyhound/Delta Breeze Connections
Click here to download flyer for Capitol Corridor/Delta Breeze Connections

Delta Breeze Service Changes Effective Monday, October 26, 2009

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:32:43 -0800

Route 50 will have minor schedule changes and reroutes to serve North Bay Regional Center in both directions on Pennsylvania Avenue and directly serve Solano County Government Center.

Route 51 service hours are modified to provide an improved level of service within the Cities of Rio Vista and Isleton, Monday-Friday.

Route 52 will add one AM and one PM commuter trip, Monday through Friday direct from Rio Vista and Isleton to Hillcrest Park and Ride Lot and Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station.

Midday service will only operate on Tuesday and Thursday with direct service to Walmart, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente and Prewett Family Park.

Direct service to Kmart will be discontinued, however, remain available via route deviation.

New Saturday service provided on Routes 50 and 52 between 8:35 am and 8:00 pm operating one full round trip to Fairfield, Suisun City via Rio Vista and Isleton to Antioch and Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station.

Click here to download the new schedules effective October 26, 2009.
Click here to download the Service Change notice.

Route 53 Discontinued Due to Low Ridership - Effective Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:32:24 -0800

Route 53 Discontinued Due to Low Ridership - Effective Tuesday, March 10, 2009 The City of Rio Vista City Council approved on March 5, 2009 the elimination of Route 53 - State Route 12 Express East/Lodi due to low ridership. This will take effect on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at the end of service day. On Tuesdays, starting March 17, 2009, Route 52 - State Route 160 Express to Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station and Antioch will operate. Please see the Route 52 schedule for more details on times of departure.

Get a Regional Transit Connection Discount Card From The City of Rio Vista

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:31:15 -0800

The City of Rio Vista now issues Regional Transit Connection Cards (RTC). These cards allow seniors (age 65 years old and older) and persons with disabilities discounted fares on Rio Vista Delta Breeze and other transit operators in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The cards are $3.00 and an application needs to be filled out. Once approved, a card will be mailed to you within 21 days.

RTC Discount Cards can be obtained at Rio Vista Delta Breeze's Offices located at the Rio Vista Corporation Yard, 789 St. Francis Way, Rio Vista, CA 94571 by making an appointment by calling (707) 374-2878 or emailing jandoh@ci.rio-vista.ca.us. Delta Breeze Route 51 serves this facility.

You can also get RTC cards from Tri Delta Transit in Antioch, Vallejo Transit in Vallejo , Benicia Breeze in Benicia and the Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station, 177 Main Street, Suisun City.

Click here for more details on the RTC Card.

Purchase Bus Passes at Delta Pharmacy in Rio Vista

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:31:05 -0800

You can now purchase bus passes at Delta Pharmacy at 401 Main Street in Downtown Rio Vista. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. All Monthly City, InterCity and 10-Ride City and InterCity passes are available.

Employment Opportunities

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:30:20 -0800

Rio Vista Delta Breeze transit services are contracted services operated by Storer Transit Systems People hired to work for Rio Vista Delta Breeze are not employees of the City of Rio Vista, rather they are employed by the independent contractor, Storer Transit Systems. Questions and/or communications regarding employment opportunities should be directed to Storer Transit Systems. and not to the City of Rio Vista.

Please call (707) 374-2878 or click here for more details on employment opportunities at Storer's Rio Vista Division.

Learn How To Ride The Bus!

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:29:13 -0800

Delta Breeze staff can train you on how to ride the bus. Mobility Training is available to anyone wanting independence and a lower cost transit trip. Mobility Training will teach you how to board and deboard a bus, access a bus stop and read a bus schedule. To request this FREE service, please call (707) 374-5337 or email jandoh@ci.rio-vista.ca.us.

All successful participants will receive a free Rio Vista Delta Breeze 10-Ride CityPass to use on Delta Breeze deviated fixed routes.

Use a Bicycle Locker at the Boat Ramp

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:29:00 -0800

Four bicycle lockers are available to rent for free at the Rio Vista Boat Ramp Parking Lot on Front Street near Main Street. Just open the locker, place your bicycle inside. Lock it and go! Storage is only allowed for 24 hours