What Does Sonoma Valley Want From Transit? County Agency Seeks Public Input On Future Service

SONOMA VALLEY, CA — Sonoma County Transit is asking residents to help decide what public transportation should look like in the years ahead by weighing in on a new plan during a series of community workshops across the county, including a Sonoma Valley session.

Busses traverse more than a dozen stops through Sonoma Valley's Route 32 between the first bus at 8 a.m. and the last one, at about 4:30 p.m. Riders paying cash can reach Santa Rosa for $3 (or $1.50 for seniors) from Sonoma Valley in Zone 7. Youth ride free.

The agency is asking for input from people who ride the bus every day, use transit occasionally, or simply have ideas about improving transportation in Sonoma County.

Officials say public feedback will help shape future transit services, identify community priorities, and guide long-term investments.

The first session is online. A second workshop will focus on Sonoma Valley.

Virtual Community Workshop

• Tuesday, July 14
• 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• Via Zoom
• Participants will receive a Zoom link after registering.

Sonoma Valley Community Workshop

• Wednesday, July 22
• 5:30–7 p.m.
• La Luz Center
• 17560 Greger St., Sonoma

A presentation begins at 6 p.m., with complimentary food and refreshments.

Sonoma County Transit said Spanish-speaking staff will be available at every workshop.

Registration is encouraged for both the virtual workshop and the Sonoma Valley meeting. Additional workshop locations and information about the Strategic Transit Plan are available on the Sonoma County Transit website.