Transportation to Las Positas College Now More Affordable for Students

LIVERMORE, CA — Las Positas College (LPC) has partnered with the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the popular Wheels bus system, and ACE rail to provide LPC students with quick and easy access to the college.

The partnership includes a free Easy Pass for students valid on all Wheels bus routes - including the new Rapid route serving the college every 15 minutes throughout the day and linking students to BART and ACE rail. To complement the Easy Pass, ACE rail service is offering a 50 percent discount on monthly and 20-ride fare for LPC students. The convenient Easy Pass and ACE rail discount will run August 13, 2016 through the summer of 2017.

"The partnership is a game changer for the college and our students," said LPC President Barry Russell. "Nearly 9,000 students will have additional travel options and the college community will benefit from less traffic congestion and parking problems."

Once students are on board the Rapid, they simply show the bus operator their LPC student ID, which functions as the Easy Pass and they can enjoy direct and easy bus service to the college free of charge. Wheels has improved service to the college with a Rapid bus arriving every 15 minutes throughout the day and has extended their evening service to accommodate a variety of class schedules.

Students using the Rapid will enjoy hybrid-electric buses with bike racks, upgraded seating, and near future Wi-Fi. The LPC bus stops will feature a modern, glass design with solar lighting and real-time next bus arrival notifications. Finally, Wheels will be introducing a convenient phone app early in the fall.

For more information on the partnership, including the Las Positas College Easy Pass and the 50% discount for Las Positas College students on ACE rail, visit www.wheelsbus.com.

Other helpful links:

• www.acerail.com
• www.laspositascollege.edu

Announcement submitted by Las Positas College

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