Weekend Service on Friday, March 25
In observance of Cesar Chavez Day, Unitrans will operate weekend service on Friday, March 25.
In observance of Cesar Chavez Day, Unitrans will operate weekend service on Friday, March 25.
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UPDATE: The Unitrans Advisory Committee approved proposed changes to the V line weekday and weekend service, frequency changes, and bus stop discontinuation on Sycamore Lane Northbound at Chapparal Apartments. The proposed P/Q line changes were not reviewed or voted on. The approved changes are planned to go into effect on August 1, 2022.
Unitrans is proposing the following changes to bus service to take effect on Monday, August 1st, 2022 for the 2022-2023 academic year. The proposals focus on improving your ride by making it more reliable and adjusting to changing customer demand patterns. For a full summary, keep reading or click here.
To comment, email comments@unitrans.ucdavis.edu, call 530-752-2877, or mail Unitrans, 1 Shields Avenue, 5 South Hall, Davis, CA 95616. The comment period will close on Thursday, April 28, 2022 Unitrans will hold information sessions on Tuesday, April 5th from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Memorial Union Terminal and on Thursday, April 7th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Silo Terminal to share proposals and solicit feedback. A virtual public hearing will be held by the Unitrans Advisory Committee on April 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM to hear public comment and vote on the proposals. For meeting information, go to Unitrans Advisory Committee | City of Davis, CA.
P/Q Route Change Proposal (ON HOLD/WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR COMING ACADEMIC YEAR): Due to persistent reliability issues, Unitrans proposes rerouting the P and Q lines from Lillard Drive and Drummond Avenue to Cowell Boulevard in South Davis. The proposed route changes impact approximately 4% of P/Q customers and would result in faster, more reliable service for 96% of customers. Impacted customers would use P/Q line stops on Cowell at Halsey Circle, Cowell at Farragut Circle, and Cowell at Drummond Avenue. The W and T lines would continue to serve Lillard Drive and Drummond Avenue directly. Click here for map and impacted stops.
West Village Improvement Proposals:
V-EX & V-LT Implementation - Unitrans proposes continuing service on the V-EX and V-LT lines in West Village as a response to high customer demand and positive feedback. The V-EX and V-LT would run from 7:00 AM to 8:10 PM up to 4 times per hour each for the next academic year pending driver staffing levels.
Weekend Route Change Proposal - Unitrans proposes changing the weekend V-MU service to provide direct grocery and shopping access for West Village residents. The proposed U line would replace the V-MU and operate via Highway 113 and Russell Boulevard to the MU Terminal directly serving Cuarto Dorms, Trader Joes, and University Mall. The proposal would eliminate service on Hutchison Drive and La Rue Road. Click here for full information and map.
Frequency Change Proposals: Unitrans proposes the following service frequencies for regular service in the 2022-2023 academic year, when driver staffing is at adequate levels. Service frequencies will be increased based on customer demand and may not all be implemented at the same time. Only lines which would see service frequency changes from today are displayed. A & Z line frequencies may be adjusted further based on Yolobus Route 42 YoloGo changes. Service 4x/hour on 5th Street is planned however the exact frequency per line may vary.
Bus Stop Discontinuation Proposal: Unitrans proposes eliminating the Sycamore at Chaparral Northbound/Outbound (#142) stop on G and J lines to offer more reliable service on G and J lines. Customers would be directed to Sycamore Lane/Antelope (#140) or the North Sycamore Loop (#144).
The following Unitrans service levels are scheduled to operate for Winter Finals and Spring Break. Reductions may be implemented based on unexpected changes in driver staffing levels. For the most up-to-date schedules, use unitrans.com or Google Maps.
Monday, March 14 thru Friday, March 18: Winter Quarter Service Levels Continue + Night Service will operate on Friday, March 18. Free Monday through Friday!
Monday, March 21 thru Thursday, March 24: Break Service Only. All service will be to/from the Memorial Union Terminal.
Friday, March 25: Weekend Service in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.
Please contact unitrans@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-2877 with questions or comments. Face coverings are required when riding Unitrans thru April 18 by federal mandate. If you do not comply, you may be refused service.
Effective Monday, April 4, Unitrans will again operate the L line service. Buses will continue to operate hourly on the same route and schedule as Yolobus has operated since September 2021. Unitrans hopes to restore 30 minute L line service in fall 2022 pending driver staffing improvements.
Real time predictions will not be available on the Unitrans operated L line due to AT&T 3G network decommissioning and supply chain delays for replacement parts. Customers should get to their stop 3-5 minutes before the scheduled arrival time.
Please contact unitrans@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-2877 with questions or comments. Face coverings are required when riding Unitrans thru May 3 by federal mandate. If you do not comply, you may be refused service.
Join us in celebrating Unitrans' 54th anniversary on Friday, March 4! From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Unitrans will have refreshments and giveaways at the Memorial Union Bus Terminal and a free lunch shuttle from the MU Terminal to Downtown Davis using the vintage London double decker bus. The vintage London buses have not been in service since March 2020 and over the last two years, Unitrans has repainted and refurbished the three operating vintage buses. The three London double decker buses and two of the modern double decker buses will parade through downtown at noon on Second and Third Streets, celebrating our community's double decker bus heritage, transit service history, and student led legacy. Oh and all Unitrans routes will be free all day!
UPDATE 1/6/22: Based on staffing challenges and remote UC Davis instruction, from Friday, January 7 through Friday, January 28, Unitrans will operate on a break schedule. Please check back frequently for service updates.
"Break" Schedule Summary (Weekdays from Friday, January 7 - Friday, January 28):
Service to/from the MU Terminal only including the Yolobus operated A & L lines
Service every 30 minutes on the A-MU, G, P, Q, and V-MU lines
Service every 60 minutes on the B, E, F, L-MU, and Z lines
Z line will depart the MU terminal every 60 minutes at the "top of the hour" (7:00, 8:00, 9:05, etc)
No changes to regular scheduled weekend service.
Yolobus will continue to operate the A & L lines throughout winter quarter. Please contact unitrans@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-2877 with questions.
T line service is modified on December 13-17 to better service Davis Joint Unified School District students and families.
Monday, December 13 - No changes
Tuesday, December 14 - No changes
Wednesday, December 15 - Morning trips at 7:15 AM and 8:00 AM; Afternoon trips depart the high school at 12:45 PM and 3:40 PM
Thursday, December 16 - Afternoon trips depart the high school at 12:45 PM and 3:40 PM
Friday, December 17 - Afternoon trips depart the high school at 12:45 PM and 3:40 PM
Please refer to online schedules for the most accurate fall finals and winter break schedule information! Unitrans runs modified service for most of December.
December 6-10, Fall Finals Week - Fall service will continue at today's level. On Friday, December 10, Unitrans will operate night service with the last trips departing at 10:10pm and 10:35pm. Service free for all customers.
December 13-17, Break Service - Unitrans will operate on "break" schedule with all lines operating out of the Memorial Union Terminal. Yolobus will operate the L line to/from the MU Terminal. Unitrans will operate the following lines: B, E, F, G, K, M, P, Q, T, V-MU, and Z. No A, C, D, J, and W lines.
December 20-23, Weekend Service - Unitrans will operate on a regular weekend schedule. Weekend schedule only on the G, K, M, P, Q, O, and V-MU lines.
December 24-25, No Service - Unitrans will not operate. For local public transit service, use the Yolobus 42.
December 27-30, Weekend Service - Unitrans will operate on a regular weekend schedule. Weekend schedule only on the G, K, M, P, Q, O, and V-MU lines.
December 31 and January 1, No Service - Unitrans will not operate. For local public transit service, use the Yolobus 42.
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
On Tuesday, December 7, Unitrans will operate additional evening bus trips on select lines at 10:35 PM, 10:40 PM, and 11:10 PM to support the Chancellor's Moonlight Breakfast event held at the ASUCD Coffee House in the Memorial Union building. These trips will not be available for arrival/departure predictions. Additional terminal departures:
10:35 PM: G line (MU Terminal)
10:40 PM: C line (Silo Terminal)
11:10 PM: D (Silo), G (MU), J (Silo), P (MU), Q (MU), V (Silo), and W (Silo) lines
All service is fare-free during Finals week.
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 11 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 canned soups, canned ready to eat meals, peanut butter and jams, gluten free grains like quinoa, baby formula, canned fruit, whole grain pasta, rice, canned or dry beans, and similar items.