Golden Gate Changes, Discontinues Bus Routes In Marin County

MARIN COUNTY, CA – Some Golden Gate Transit bus routes in Marin County will be changed while others will be discontinued.

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation Board of Directors voted unanimously on Friday, July 26, to adjust bus routes in Marin. The route changes will affect bus stops in San Rafael, Novato and the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard corridor.

Several bus trips regularly experienced low ridership, according to the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District. Other routes needed extra bus trips to accommodate passenger demand.

"Our goal is to provide reliable, safe, and comfortable transportation between the North Bay and San Francisco," Planning Director Ron Downing said. "These changes are responsive to the community needs, while also being mindful of our fiscal responsibilities to our toll and fare payers who fund Golden Gate Transit operations."

The district held multiple open houses and a public hearing to receive comments from the community on the proposed bus route changes.

The following route changes are set to take effect on Dec. 9:

Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Corridor

• Route 24 will have an additional evening trip.
• Route 24X will be changed to increase peak service and operate non-stop service between the College of Marin and Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza.
• Route 27 between Sleepy Hollow and the San Anselmo Hub will be discontinued.

Marinwood, Lucas Valley, and Novato

• Lucas Valley will have bus service on a new Route 38A.
• Route 44 will be discontinued.
• Route 38 will be extended from Terra Linda to Marinwood and will have an additional afternoon trip.
• Route 54 service levels will be adjusted at bus pads in the San Rafael area.
• Routes 54 and 54C will end in central Novato.
• Route 56 will be replaced with Route 56X and service levels will be increased.
• Route 58 will have an additional afternoon trip.