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Nov 27, 2019

Federal BUILD Contract Awarded to AVTA

Lancaster – On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao named the

Nov 26, 2019

Holiday Early Run Time Schedule

Effective Wednesday, November 27, 2019, the following commuter runs will make early return trips beginning at

Nov 22, 2019

Bus Bay Changes at OMP and PTC

Bus Bay Changes at Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park and at Palmdale Transportation Center start on

Nov 22, 2019

Bus Stop Amenities Moved on Avenue I

The bus stop amenities on Avenue I and 13th Street West were moved today from the

Nov 20, 2019

AVTA and YMCA in Partnership to Give Back to the Community

Lancaster – There’s a new Thanksgiving holiday tradition this year in the Antelope Valley turkey, stuffing

Nov 12, 2019

Schedule Upgrades to Routes 5 & 7

Back in June, AVTA made some very popular improvements to Route 1, adjusting frequency and increasing

Nov 07, 2019

Vicious Attack by Rider on AVTA Contracted Operator

Lancaster – On Thursday, October 31, 2019, at approximately 7:00 P.M., an Antelope Valley Transit Authority

Oct 28, 2019

Getty Fire Impacts 405 Freeway and Route 786

Due to closures of the 405 freeway caused by the Getty fire, all 786 commuter routes

Sep 17, 2019

Stop Closures on Routes 7 North and 97 West

Planned road improvements along Rancho Vista Boulevard from 30th St. West to 15th St. West will

May 29, 2019

AVTA Launching New Routes, Improved Service

Lancaster – The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) will soon be rolling out three new bus

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Please be advised that the route 785 is unable to service the stop on Hope & 1st due to road construction. Please utilize an alternate stop during this time.

Mar 16, 2026 12:00 AM – Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM

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Please be advised that the Route 2 East is unable to service the stop on Palmdale Blvd & 5th St West due to construction. Please utilize an alternate stop during this time.

Apr 24, 2026 12:00 AM – May 24, 2026 11:59 PM