September 1, 2024 Service Change Information

Background

SunLine continues to evolve services in order to enhance the experience for riders, including streamlining its fixed route network, and continuing its regional line and on-demand rideshare (available in eight zones). As SunLine continues to adjust services while offering cutting-edge zero-emission technology and other clean energy initiatives, the theme continues: SunLine Transit Agency is Your Ride to the Future.

What to expect in September 2024

Routes 1EV, 6 and 8 - New Coachella Transit Hub 

These routes will no longer stop at the 5th at Vine stop in Coachella. The new stop will be at the Coachella Transit Hub on 4th at Cesar Chavez.

Route 2

Route 2 service will operate every 30 minutes, seven (7) days a week. Northbound trips will depart nine (9) minutes earlier starting from B St. and Buddy Rogers.

Route 4

Route 4 service will operate every 60 minutes, seven (7) days a week. Eastbound trips will depart five (5) minutes later starting from El Cielo and Kirk Douglas.

On all weekends and holidays, Route 4 will operate on a different schedule than the weekdays.

Route 5

Route 5 service will have minor schedule adjustments and continue to operate on weekdays only, Monday through Friday.

10 Commuter Link

New stop added at the Thousand Palms Transit Hub on Varner at Harry Oliver Trail

· Starting September 3rd the westbound trips will depart 10 minutes earlier

· Westbound Route: Indio > CSUSB (PDC) > Thousand Palms Transit Hub > Beaumont > CSUSB > SBTC

· Eastbound Route: SBTC > CSUSB > Beaumont > Thousand Palms Transit Hub > CSUSB (PDC) > Indio

200 Tripper

200 Tripper will now start service 10 minutes earlier. It will depart from West and Pierson in Desert Hot Springs at 7:30 am

Want to ask the SunLine team a question? There are multiple ways riders can connect with SunLine about the upcoming changes:

• E-mail planning@sunline.org

• LiveChat us from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday

• Call 760-343-3451

You can also utilize any of the above contact methods to request that a paper copy of the September Rider’s Guide be sent to your mailing address.

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September 1, 2024 Rider's Guide