About:SunLine Transit Agency/service change/3-5-2017
SunLine Transit Agency 3-5-2017
On March 5th, SunLine will introduce improvements and roll-out positive changes to the SunLine fixed-route system offering you better connections, direct service to popular destinations and a more effective schedule for on-time performance. The modifications will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the public transportation system in the Coachella Valley through a better use of resources. We appreciate the opportunity to serve the community’s transportation needs.
Changes include:
Line 24 in Palm Springs will add service on Sunrise Way between Vista Chino and Racquet Club Road. However, service along Racquet Club Road and Avenida Caballeros will be discontinued.
Line 30 in Palm Springs will see adjustments along Baristo Road to allow more service to Palm Springs International Airport, reflected in route changes along Tahquitz Canyon Way, El Cielo Road, and Farrell Drive.
Line 90 in Coachella and Indio will be realigned to serve Avenue 52, west of Harrison Street. Service along the intersection of Orchard Avenue and 7th Street will also be moved to the intersection of 5th Street and Vine Avenueto connect with lines 95 and 111.
Line 91 in Coachella will be realigned to serve Van Buren Street via Avenue 49, Frederick Street and Avenue 50. The line will also be changed to serve areas east of Airport Boulevard and state Route 86, including Avenue 57, Pierce Street and Avenue 58 and will provide direct service to College of the Desert's Thermal campus.
Line 95 in Coachella will now end at the intersection of 5th Street and Vine Avenue to connect with Lines 90 and 111, and will be realigned to serve areas east of Airport Boulevard and state Route 86 in Thermal. Line 95 will no longer serve the intersection of Highway 111 and Flower Street in Indio.
Line 111's westbound loop at Highway 111 and Flower Street will be discontinued and realigned to serve Requa Avenue and Jackson Street in Indio.
Commuter Link 220, which extends from Palm Desert to Riverside, will no longer serve downtown Riverside bus stops at Lemon Street, University Avenue and the Riverside Downtown Terminal.
