ACT Updates
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AC Transit Triumphs with 2023 Outstanding Public Transportation System Award
We are thrilled to announce that for the first time in over 60 years of operations, AC Transit has achieved the highest recognition among public transit agencies by receiving the 2023 Outstanding Public Transportation System Award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
The 2023 APTA Awards honors North American transit agencies that have demonstrated significant leadership, are outstanding role models of excellence, and whose accomplishments and innovations have greatly advanced public transportation.
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New Generation of Transbay Coaches Debut in June
AC Transit introduces a new generation of Transbay service with the rollout of new, redesigned MCI commuter coaches. Starting June 28, new coaches are being deployed on Transbay lines over the coming months. MORE
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Service Changes Take Effect Sunday, August 11
AC Transit is making changes to improve our service reliability. The changes will go into effect on Sunday, August 11. We are working to better match service levels to current bus operator availability. MORE
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August 2024 Employees of the Month
Each month, the District honors the service of those drivers and mechanics who contribute directly to this effort by awarding “Employee of the Month” honors from our Supervision, Maintenance and Transportation divisions. MORE
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April 2022 Employees of the Month
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AC Transit Service Changes Effective Sunday, March 27
Effective March 27, 2022, AC Transit will be implementing changes for Supplementary Service, as well as some minor changes for Local and Transbay Service.
Here are the highlights of our upcoming changes:
- Later service provided on lines 39 and 88.
- New schedules…
Public Hearing on Proposed Continuation of Pilot Lines 60 & 78
AC Transit is conducting a Public Hearing regarding Pilot Lines 60 & 78 and we’d like to get your thoughts. Our riders were introduced to these pilot services last year, to help bring about benefits to the entire community such as greater accessibility and boosted commerce. As…
March 2022 Employees of the Month
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AC Transit Congratulates Toks Omishakin on his Governor’s Appointment
On Monday, February 7 Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Toks Omishakin to serve as Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency.
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February 2022 Employees of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep AC Transit buses on the road and running smoothly. Each month, the District honors the service of those drivers and mechanics who contribute directly to this effort by awarding “Employee of the Month” honors from our Supervision, Maintenance…