General Information
All buses are equipped with passenger lifts for mobility devices and meets the ADA requirements. Lifts can only accommodate passengers and mobility devices that do not exceed 600 pounds combined or the size of a standard wheelchair. We recommend that all mobility devices have a working brake system. Not all bus stops are safe for deployment of the lift. If you have question about accessibility of a particular stop, please call.
As a courtesy to riders with mobility limitations, priority seating has been designated at the front of each bus. Your cooperation in yielding these seats to mobility-limited riders, the seniors and persons with disabilities is appreciated.
The bus operator will assist seniors and person with disabilities on boarding the bus or provide assistance to the door of the person’s home, upon request.
Priority service for ADA certified paratransit passengers is available for those passengers that have a disability who cannot access or board a public transit bus due to their disability. In order to use this service you will need to fill out a Rio Vista Delta Breeze Paratransit Eligibility Application. Once you have been certified, you may ride request Rio Vista Delta Breeze routes to deviate from your origin point to your destination point within the city limits of Isleton, Rio Vista, Antioch, Fairfield, Suisun City and within a ¾ mile boundary of the route in unincorporated Sacramento, Contra Costa and Solano Counties. Transfers to Vallejo Runabout, Fairfield and Susiun Transit DART, Tri Delta Transit Dial-A-Ride paratransit providers are available. To make a reservation or for additional information, please call (707) 374-2878. To download a ADA paratransit application, click here.
Delta Breeze provides FREE travel aide assistance on Rio Vista Delta Breeze for passengers that need assistance when traveling to Lodi, Antioch, Suisun City and Fairfield on Delta Breeze and SCT/LINK.
If you have a need for assistance when traveling to Lodi, Antioch, Suisun City and Fairfield, call Delta Breeze Dispatch at 707.374.2878 one day in advance to request travel aide assistance. The travel aide will ride with you to Lodi, Antioch, Suisun City and Fairfield using Delta Breeze and SCT/LINK and provide personalized assistance. The service is available Monday-Friday between 8:00 am and 2:45 pm only.
A travel aide can assist you with shopping, getting you to medical and social services appointments and connecting with other transit systems that are beyond the reaches of Delta Breeze.
Advertising on Rio Vista Delta Breeze
Rio Vista Delta Breeze through City Bus Advertising offers interior and exterior advertisements on board all Rio Vista Delta Breeze buses. For additional detail on advertising, please contact Bob Stowe at 707.544.2115 or email bobstowe@sonic.net
Download Advertising Media Kit and Rates
Bus/Train To Delta Breeze Hold Policy
A Rio Vista Delta Breeze bus will wait up to five minutes for connecting transfers from other bus providers at major transfer points (i.e. Fairfield Transportation Center, Isleton, Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station, Hillcrest Park & Ride Lot, Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station). The last trip of the night will wait up to 15 minutes beyond normal departure time upon request to ensure that all passengers are picked up. There are exceptions to the policy.
Bicycles are allowed on board all Rio Vista Delta Breeze buses. Two bicycles can be stored on the front rack. If the rack is full, the bicycle may be brought inside in the bus at the bus operator’s discretion. Riders are responsible for loading and unloading their own bicycles. The City or its contractors are not responsible for lost, stolen or damage bicycles. Click here for more details on how to load a bicycle on a bus.
Plan your trip on transit with Google Transit Trip Planner. Visit http://www.google.com./transit for more details.
Rio Vista Beacon are available for FREE on board all Rio Vista Delta Breeze buses. Pick up a copy every Tuesday.
Rio Vista Delta Breeze buses are “Safe Places”. If you are between the ages of 12 and 17 years old and you are in danger, please board a Rio Vista Delta Breeze bus and ask that you need a Safe Place. Our bus operator will help you obtain assistance from the Northern California Family Center.
Click here for more information or call 1-925-370-1990.
Should you lose an item on board a Rio Vista Delta Breeze bus, please call us at (707) 374-2878. Items are held for up to 30 days before being donated to a local charity. The City and its contractors are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Should you lose an item inside Hyphy Cab, please call (707) 429-0600.
We can teach you how to ride the bus. You will learn how to read a bus schedule, board at a bus stop and utilize features that are on board a bus. Participants will receive a free 10-Ride InterCityPass through participating in this program. Call (707) 374-5337 for more details. Emergency Ride Home.
Solano Napa Commuter Information, a program of the Solano Transportation Authority provides an emergency ride home program to registered workers who use transit to get to work. To participate, you must live in Solano County and register with Solano Napa Commuter Information by calling 1-800-53KMUTE (800) 535-6883 or visit www.solanolinks.com. For those that work in Contra Costa County may contact 511 Contra Costa at (925) 969-0841 or visit www.511contracosta.org.
New Riders to Eastern Contra Costa County Can Take Advantage of a Two for One Promotion with 511 Contra Costa
If you purchase one $90 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. This promotion is for Contra Costa County commuters that want to avoid bridge tolls on the Antioch Bridge by taking Route 52 to any home or work destination in Contra Costa County.
Am I eligible to apply?
You are eligible to be a participant if you:
- Live or work in Contra Costa County.
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Would otherwise drive alone if Route 52 was not available.
- Agree to complete a brief questionnaire to determine the effectiveness of this promotion.
What are the promotion rules?
- One (1) free pass per household while passes last.
- Pass must coincide with your work commute.
- This promotion ends June 30, 2012.
- Rio Vista Delta Breeze and 511 Contra Costa reserve the right to make any changes to or to terminate this promotion at any time without prior notification.
To take advantage of the promotion, please 
download the application 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.
Park and Ride Lot and Bicycle Lockers
Park & Ride lots provide a safe, convenient place to park your car so you can transfer to a prior-arranged carpool, vanpool or buspool or—depending on the Park & Ride lot. They’re usually free, although occasionally permits or fees may be required. Park & Ride Lot amenities and facilities vary as does the availability of security. Use common sense and good judgment when choosing a lot and securing your vehicle. Vehicle safety is neither guaranteed nor implied by the City of Rio Vista or its contractors. Passengers are fully responsible for their vehicles left at park and ride lot locations.
Lots listed on this site may be operated by government agencies, private businesses or community organizations.
We encourage you to visit the lot before using it to review any posted information and call the lot operator for overnight/extended parking restrictions.
Rio Vista Delta Breeze serves the following park and ride lots:
| City | Location |
Transit |
Spaces |
Bikes |
Lighting |
| Fairfield | Cadenasso Drive near West Texas Street at Beck Street at Transportation Center | Rio Vista, FAST, Vallejo Transit | 640 | Yes- Manual call (707) 428-7635 |
Yes |
| Suisun City | Main St at Route 12 | Rio Vista, FAST, Capitol Corridor, Greyhound | 306 | Yes – Electronic call (707) 374-2878 |
Yes |
| Rio Vista | Main Street at Front Street | Rio Vista | 12 | Yes – Manual – Bring Lock | Yes |
| Antioch | Sunset Drive at Hillcrest Avenue | Rio Vista, Tri Delta, County Connection | 180 | Yes – Manual Call (510) 464-7133 |
Yes |
| Bay Point | Bailey Road at BART Access Road | Rio Vista, Tri Delta, BART | 2000 | Yes – Manual Call (510) 464-7133 |
Yes |
Bicycle Lockers at the Boat Ramp
The City of Rio Vista manages bicycle lockers at two locations: Front and Main Street in Rio Vista and Suisun City Train Depot in Suisun City.
Rio Vista - Front and Main Streets
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.
Suisun City - Suisun City Train Depot - 177 Main Street
Electronic bicycle lockers are for shared use and are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Suisun City Train Depot located at 177 Main Street in Suisun City. They provide secure bike parking. There is a total of 4 spaces at this location.
How electronic bicycle lockers work?
The electronic bicycle lockers provide on-demand bike parking. Purchase a smart card online at the Suisun City Train Depot at the Rio Vista Delta Breeze Information Center. Ride up to an available locker and insert your smart card into the card slot. Follow on-screen directions to put time on the meter. The cost, at 3 to 5 cents an hour, is automatically deducted from your smart card. Park your bike inside, close the door, and your bike remains secure. When you return to retrieve your bike, just insert your smart card into the slot to open the door. Unused time and value are automatically refunded back to the card.
Regional Transit Connection Discount Cards
Regional Transit Connection Card (RTC) are available from Rio Vista Delta Breeze. 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 Municipal Airport, 3000 Baumann Road, Rio Vista, CA 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 at the Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station, 177 Main Street, Suisun City.
Click here for more details on the RTC Card or to download an application.
Additional Transit Services in Rio Vista
Rio Vista Delta Breeze also offers additional transit services within Rio Vista. These programs include the following:
Solano County Intercity Taxi Scrip Program
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. This program is not available for trips between Fairfield and Suisun City.
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. 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.
For details on scheduling taxi cab rides – please review the Solano County Intercity Taxi Scrip Program Rider's Guide below.
Click here to be ADA certified if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station Transit Store
Rio Vista Delta Breeze transit service in conjunction with Greyhound Lines, Inc sells tickets and provide Greyhound Package Express shipping services in Suisun City at the Suisun/Fairfield Amtrak Station, 177 Main Street, Suisun City. 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 Clipper cards, Rio Vista Delta Breeze tickets and passes, Daily Republic newspapers, FasTrak transponders, Regional Transit Connection (RTC) Discount cards for seniors and persons with disabilities and certify for ADA paratransit services and taxi scrip programs offered by Rio Vista Delta Breeze.
For additional information, please call (707) 374-2878. Store hours are seven days a week from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
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