Beaumont's 'Pass Transit' Launches New Calimesa Line

The following is a news release from the city of Beaumont:

Beaumont, CA — Looking for a quick way to travel around Calimesa? Hop on board the new Calimesa Route 136 bus service! Beginning Monday, August 8, 2016, Beaumont Pass Transit, in cooperation with the City of Calimesa, will transport riders throughout Calimesa with regional connections to Yucaipa, San Bernardino, Loma Linda and Beaumont.

This new fixed route will travel around Calimesa, with numerous stopping points along the way, including Stater Bros., Calimesa City Hall and Senior Center, Crown Village shopping, and several residential neighborhoods.

Route 136 will connect with regional transportation routes including the OmniGo Routes 308 and 309 along County Line Rd and Beaumont Pass Transit Commuter Link 120 along Calimesa Blvd giving passengers regional transportation service to Yucaipa, San Bernardino, Loma Linda VA Hospital and Beaumont.

Service hours for the new Route 136 will be Monday through Friday 6:30am to 5:30pm. Bus fares are $1.15 for general passengers, $1.00 for youth passengers (grades K-12), $0.65 for seniors/disabled/veterans, and $0.25 for children under 46” in height.

A kick off celebration will be held on August 8th at 11:00am at the Calimesa City Hall, located at 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa. More information about the new route can be found at www.ci.beaumont.ca.us/routes or by calling (951) 769-8530.