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Unitrans Advisory Commitee - Thursday, April 27 at 4:00 PM

Posted on Apr 12 2023

*Committee approved the proposed service changes at their meeting on April 27, 2023.

The Unitrans Advisory Committee (UAC) is scheduled for Thursday, April 27 at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Davis Senior Center located at 646 A Street, Davis, CA 95616. Go to https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/commissions-and-committees/unitrans-advisory-committee for agenda and information. At this meeting, City and Unitrans staff will review general information, hold a public hearing, and review/vote on service change proposals for fiscal year 2023-2024. The agenda and staff reports will be posted here 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

 

For a summary of service change proposals, click here! Service Change Proposals for 2023-2024 Academic Year | News | Unitrans (ucdavis.edu)

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Picnic Day Service - Saturday, April 15

Posted on Mar 30 2023

On Picnic Day, Saturday. April 15, Unitrans will operate expanded weekend service with some route changes. All regular fares apply, and all Unitrans passes are accepted. Schedules are available online by selecting your route and selecting "Picnic Day Only 4/15" for the "Term". Click here for printable pdf format schedules OR Click here for a handy Unitrans Picnic Day guide + map! 

 

Frequency By Line

  • 2x per hour: K, M, O, P, Q
  • 4x per hour: V & G

 

Detours/Route Changes

  • M Line will be detoured from 8:00am until approximately 1:00pm due to road closures in downtown. Only 5th/D, 5th/G, 5th/I, Cowell/Valdora Inbound, Cowell/Drew Inbound, Cowell/Research Park Inbound, Research Park/Cowell, and Cowell/Halsey bus stops will be served during detour.
  • O Line operates via Fifth Street all day due to road closures in downtown. No direct service on B Street, Second Street, to Amtrak, or on Russell/A Street outbound. Use 5th/D, 5th/G, and 5th/I bus stops for downtown.
  • V Line operates to/from the Silo Terminal all day.
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Service Change Proposals for 2023-2024 Academic Year

Posted on Mar 29 2023

*Committee approved the proposed service changes at their meeting on April 27, 2023. Changes will be implemeted on August 7, 2023.

Unitrans service change proposals for the 2023-2024 academic year focus on improving service reliability to get customers to their destinations in a more timely manner and reduce traffic in and around UC Davis during passing periods. Unitrans will continue to restore service frequencies to pre-pandemic levels as a top priority as driver staffng improves. There are no proposed fare or pass price changes. For information on how to comment and public hearing, scroll to the end. en español      中文

 

Proposed A & Z Line Terminal Changes: Unitrans proposes rerouting the A line to the Memorial Union Bus Terminal and the Z line at the Silo Bus Terminal to improve service reliability and timeliness. When driver staffng improves, both lines will operate between 6:30 AM and 11:00 PM on weekdays. The minimum level of service would be hourly A line service to the Memorial Union Terminal from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM and hourly Z line service to the Silo Terminal from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Click here for map.

 

Minor O & Z Line Route Change: In addition to the above terminal changes, Unitrans proposes rerouting the O & Z lines to operate on Cantrill Drive to Fifth Street instead of Pena Drive. The proposal would provide more convenient service to high density residential housing on Cantrill Drive including Eleanor Roosevelt Circle and The U Apartments. Click here for map. ON HOLD/NEW BUS STOP MUST BE CONSTRUCTED

 

Schedule Adjustments: The C, D, J, V-Express, V-Limited, and W schedules may be adjusted 5-10 minutes earlier during the academic year to improve service reliability to get customers to their destinations in a more timely manner and reduce traffc in and around UC Davis during passing periods. A & Z line frequencies may be adjusted based on Yolobus Route 42 YoloGo changes. NO ADJUSTMENTS PLANNED AT THIS TIME

 

Service Frequency Improvements: Unitrans will continue increasing frequencies from today’s levels as staffng improves. Unitrans will prioritize frequency improvements based on two factors: 1) Restoring 30 minute service to all routes and 2) Increasing frequencies based on crowding. There are no proposed changes to the approved frequencies. Approved increases:

  • A Line: Up to every 30 minutes
  • G Line: Up to every 15 minutes
  • J Line: Up to every 15 minutes
  • V-EX & V-LT Lines: Up to every 15 minutes each
  • W Line: Up to every 20 minutes
  • Z Line: Up to every 30 minutes

To comment, email us at comments@unitrans.ucdavis.edu, call us at 530-752-2877, write us at Unitrans, 1 Shields Avenue, South Hall Rm 5, Davis, CA 95616, attend public outreach at the bus terminal on April 13 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the MU Terminal, on April 17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Silo Terminal, and on April 20 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Silo Terminal, or attend the public hearing. The Unitrans Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing to review the service change proposals, review and hear feedback, and vote on the proposals on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street, Davis, CA 95616. Details on the public hearing will be posted at this link within 72 hours of the meeting. Approved changes would go into effect on Monday, August 7, 2023

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Potential C - D - J - V Line Delays

Posted on Mar 14 2023

Expect potential service delays on the C, D, J, and V lines tonight (3/14) through 10pm due to a scheduled event on campus.  Some buses may be detoured at various times without notice depending on conditions.  Special phone support is available until 8pm at (530) 752-2877 if you have any questions or need assistance.

Unitrans appreciates your patience!  

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Winter Finals and Spring Break Service - March 20-31

Posted on Mar 7 2023

Unitrans service will be modified for winter finals and spring break! See below for details.

 

Monday, March 20 thru Friday, March 24 - Winter Quarter service continues with the following modifications...

Night Service will operate on Friday, March 24

Special late night trips added for A (11:10 PM), C (10:40 PM), D (11:10 PM), J (11:10 PM), K (8:35 PM & 9:35 PM), L (11:10 PM), P (11:10 PM), Q (11:10 PM), V (10:40 PM & 11:10 PM), and W (11:10 PM)

All service fare-free during finals week!

 

Monday, March 27 thru Thursday, March 30 - Break Service will operate. All service will be to/from the MU Terminal. Service will only operate on the B, E, F, G, K, L-MU, M, O, P, Q, and U lines.

 

Friday, March 31 - Weekend service will operate in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.

 

Regular academic year service resumes on Monday, April 3. Contact Unitrans at unitrans@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-2877 with questions!

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Winter Break Service - Dec. 12 thru Jan. 8

Posted on Nov 28 2022

From December 12 though January 8, Unitrans will operate a varied schedule due to UC Davis Winter Break. See below for schedule details by date. For live phone assistance, call 530-752-2877 on weekdays from 8am-5pm.

 

Monday, December 12 thru Friday, December 16: Break Service schedules in effect. Service to/from the MU Terminal only. 30 minute service on the G, P, Q, and U lines. 60 minute service on the B, E, F, K, L-MU, M, and O lines. 

 

Saturday, December 17 thru Friday, December 23: Weekend Service only. Service to/from the MU Terminal only from 8:30am to 7:00pm. 60 minute service on the G, K, M, O, P, Q, and U lines.

 

Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25: NO service. Use Yolobus 42A and 42B as an alternative.

 

Monday, December 26 thru Friday, December 30: Weekend Service only. Service to/from the MU Terminal only from 8:30am to 7:00pm. 60 minute service on the G, K, M, O, P, Q, and U lines.

 

Saturday, December 31 and Sunday, January 1: NO service. Use Yolobus 42A and 42B as an alternative.

 

Monday, January 2: Weekend Service only. Service to/from the MU Terminal only from 8:30am to 7:00pm. 60 minute service on the G, K, M, O, P, Q, and U lines.

 

Tuesday, January 3 thru Friday, January 6: Break Service schedules in effect. Service to/from the MU Terminal only. 30 minute service on the G, P, Q, and U lines. 60 minute service on the B, E, F, K, L-MU, M, and O lines. All regularly scheduled T line trips will operate including special Wednesday trips.

 

Saturday, January 7 thru Sunday, January 8: Regular Weekend Service.

 

Monday, January 9: Academic year service resumes. See "Routes" tab for schedules in late December.

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West Village Road Construction - Detours/Delays on Dec. 5 thru Jan. 1

Posted on Nov 28 2022

Due to roadway construction in West Village on Monday, December 5 through the end of the year, all West Village lines will be detoured starting December 5. The Sage Street at Jade Street/Community College Bus Stop #289 will be closed during the construction period. Use the bus stop across the street on Jade at Sage (in front of Sage Street Market & Cafe) #306 to board and deboard the bus. This impacts the V, V Express, V Limited, and U lines. Contact us at 530-752-2877 or unitrans@ucdavis.edu with questions.

 

V Limited - Click here for map. The Sage Street at Jade Street/Community College Bus Stop #289 will be closed. Use the bus stop across the street on Jade at Sage (in front of Sage Street Market & Cafe) #306 to board and deboard the bus. Expect possible delays.

 

V Express - No changes to stop locations. Bus will be detoured. Expect possible delays.

 

V Line (Night Service) - Click here for map. The Sage Street at Jade Street/Community College Bus Stop #289 and West Village Square Outbound bus stop #288 will be closed. Use the bus stop across the street on Jade at Sage (in front of Sage Street Market & Cafe) #306 to board and deboard the bus. Expect possible delays.

 

U Line (Weekend and Break Service) - Click here for map. The Sage Street at Jade Street/Community College Bus Stop #289 will be closed. Use the bus stop across the street on Jade at Sage (in front of Sage Street Market & Cafe) #306 to board and deboard the bus. Expect possible delays.

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Stuff the Bus Food Drive on Saturday, December 10!

Posted on Nov 28 2022

Unitrans and the Davis Food Co-op are proud to host the “Stuff the Bus” holiday food drive to support the ASUCD Pantry, a student-led organization that provides food to UC Davis students struggling to pay for meals and other essentials. A vintage Unitrans London double decker bus will be on display at the Davis Food Co-op and volunteers will be receiving community food donations on Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Davis Food Co-op located at 620 G Street in Davis. The first 50 donors will receive a free 10-ride Unitrans ticket. Click here for info flyer!

 

All donations received will be delivered to The Pantry to assist those in need in our campus and city community. Needed items include new, unused toiletries and hygiene products like soaps and shampoos and food items such as easy grab and go snacks, canned ready to eat meals, cooking utensils, peanut butter and jams, gluten free grains like quinoa, baby formula, canned fruit, whole grain pasta, rice, canned or dry beans, and similar items.

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P & Q Line Reroute on Saturday, Nov. 19 Due to Turkey Trot

Posted on Nov 18 2022

On Saturday, November 19 from 8am to 11am, due to Turkey Trot footrace, the P and Q lines will be unable to serve bus stops on 14th Street between Oak Street and F Street and on F Street. For P and Q lines, use the 14th Street Westbound at Oak Street stop (P), Oak Street Northbound at 14th Street (Q), or Covell Blvd at J Street bus stops (P & Q). We apologize for the inconvenience.

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MU-Silo Bus Terminal - Expect Possible Daily Closures + Delays

Posted on Nov 14 2022

UPDATE:  11/22, 11:50 AM

The MU Terminal bus service resuming at 12:00 PM. Expect possible delays in and around the Silo through 4:00 PM.

If you need any trip planning assistance or have questions, please give us a call at (530) 752-2877!

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NOV 14-23 UNITRANS SERVICE ALERT!!!

Due to possible roadway closures at Howard Way, the Memorial Union Bus Terminal may be closed for long periods of time on Monday, November 14 through Wednesday, November 23. If closed, bus service will be delayed, some lines will be suspended, and others will be moved. See below for line by line details if terminal is closed.

 

If you need any trip planning assistance, please give us a call at (530) 752-2877!

 

If the MU Terminal is closed, here is where you can find you can find Unitrans bus routes:

Unitrans Pre-Thanksgiving Airport Shuttle (Wed, 11/23 Only):  Service will operate to/from the Silo Terminal.

A: Service will operate to/from Silo Terminal.

B: Service will operate to/from Silo Terminal.

C: Service will operate to/from Silo Terminal.

D: Service will operate to/from Silo Terminal.

E: Service starts on 5th Street at A St bus stop and ends at the Davis City Hall bus stop.

F: Service starts at the Davis City Hall bus stop and ends at 5th & A St bus stop.

G: Service suspended. Use J line to/from Silo Terminal.

J:  Service will operate to/from Silo Terminal.

K: Service suspended. Use D line to/from Silo Terminal.

L:  Service will operate to/from Silo Terminal.

M: Service suspended. Use the W line to/from Silo Terminal.

P: Service starts/ends on 5th Street at A Street bus stop.

Q: Service starts/ends at City Hall bus stop.

T:  Service will operate on its normal route and schedule.

V:  Service will operate to/from Silo Terminal (both V-EX and V-LT).

W:  Service will operate to/from Silo Terminal.

Z: Service will operate to/from Silo Terminal.Check back periodically for updates as conditions change.  

Unitrans appreciates your patience and understanding!