March Monthly Newsletter

March 2025 issue cover with a green bus and text "Volume 36 - Number 3".

In this issue...

Transit Driver Appreciation Day is Tuesday, March 18th
Cesar Chavez Day Holiday Service Notice
New Commuter Schedule Effective Tuesday, April 1st
NorCal Go App Now Available. Find Rides, Earn Rewards
Debit & Credit Cards Accepted
Connect Card Sales Outlets

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Bus icon with a heart and the text "Thank you, drivers!"

TRANSIT DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY IS TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH

March is recognized as Transit Driver Appreciation Month and March 18th as Transit Driver Appreciation Day. This date was selected as it commemorates the first “Five Penny Coaches” local fixed route bus line that was established in Paris on March 18, 1662. On this same day each year, we celebrate public transit vehicle operators around the world and recognize the essential service they provide.

Those who operate Yuba-Sutter Transit’s buses do it all – pre-trip safety inspections, board passengers, collect fares, answer trip navigation questions, find lost items, and so much more – all while safely maneuvering a large and heavy vehicle through traffic, tight corners, and road detours during all sorts of weather.

Our drivers are dedicated to what they do, and they deserve our heartfelt thanks, so we invite you to join us in celebrating these essential workers this month in recognition of their dedicated service to our community throughout the year. Here are several ways to express your gratitude and support:

Hand your bus operator a card or personal note of thanks.
Share a smile and wave.
Treat your driver extra kindly that day by saying "Good Morning!" or "Good Afternoon!" when you get on the bus and add a hearty "Thank you!" when you get off the bus.

Please thank your bus operator on March 18th and every day this year!

CESAR CHAVEZ DAY HOLIDAY SERVICE NOTICE

Yuba-Sutter Transit will not operate any Sacramento service on Cesar Chavez Day, which will be observed this year on Monday, March 31, 2025. All other services will operate as scheduled, and the Administrative Office will be open that day.

A green Yuba-Sutter Transit bus parked on a road.

NEW COMMUTER SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST

Thank you to the individuals who participated in the Sacramento commuter surveys conducted in August and January/February. Based on the expressed need for service to the May Lee State Office Complex (MLSOC) on Richards Blvd. in Sacramento, and the feedback collected from the draft schedule revision survey, commuters will be seeing morning, midday and afternoon service options to the MLSOC beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Approved by the Yuba-Sutter Transit Board of Directors in February, the key features of the approved schedule revision include:

Morning options to MLSOC:

The morning 2nd 70 (270) will offer a drop off at the MLSOC at 7:15 a.m., Monday - Friday.
A new supplemental morning bus, labeled 2nd 99+ (299+), will be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only, with service from the Govt. Center in Marysville and two Park & Ride lots in Yuba City, dropping off at the MLSOC at 7:20 a.m. before proceeding downtown.

A Midday option to MLSOC:

Drop-off and/or pick-up service at 12:05 p.m. on the 2nd Midday (2 MD), Monday - Friday.

Afternoon return options from MLSOC:

Pick-up from MLSOC at 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon 2nd 70 (270), Monday - Friday.
Pick-up from MLSOC at 4:25 p.m. on the afternoon 2nd 99 (299), Monday - Friday.

No other changes to the Sacramento Commuter services are planned at this time.

An updated Sacramento commuter service brochure reflecting the new MLSOC options will soon be distributed on all buses. The electronic version of the brochure can be viewed and downloaded at Sacramento Service - Yuba-Sutter Transit.

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NORCAL GO APP NOW AVAILABLE. FIND RIDES, EARN REWARDS

Yuba-Sutter Transit is excited to share NorCal GO, a new app designed to help Sacramento region residents and commuters plan their trips, find carpool and vanpool matches, explore local transit options, and track sustainable travel choices – all in one, user-friendly place.

With NorCal GO, users can:

Find rides. Take transit, bike to work, telework from home, or carpool with other NorCal GO members. Just don’t drive by yourself.
Plan trips with ease. Record your trips in the NorCal GO app to track the money you save, the emissions you prevent, and your NorCal GO points.
Earn rewards. Redeem your points for restaurant coupons, retailer discounts, and tickets to shows or attractions. You can even win gift cards!

This free platform is available to everyone in the Sacramento region and directly supports our collective efforts to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and make transportation more accessible for all communities.

Get started today at www. NorCalGO.com.

NorCal GO makes it easier to explore cost-effective travel options across Northern California. It’s free and easy to do – join today at www.norcalgo.org/account/register

DEBIT & CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Debit and most major credit cards including Apple Pay, Google Pay and other forms of contactless payment are accepted by Yuba-Sutter Transit for all financial transactions that occur at the counter in the Administrative Office. Call (530) 634-6880 for more information.

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CONNECT CARD SALES OUTLETS

Connect Cards can be loaded at any of the sales outlets below or on the Connect Card website. New full fare Connect Cards are available from any sales outlet, but new and replacement discount photo ID Connect Cards are only available during normal weekday business hours at the Yuba-Sutter Transit Administrative Office in Marysville. Call (530) 634-6880 for more information.

Please check with locations for current business hours as they may change without notice.

• Sutter County Library – Yuba City – (530) 822-7137
Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
[Cash or Check Only] -Holiday Closures: January 1st, 2025

• Yuba County Library at the Yuba Co. Government Center–
Marysville – (530) 749-7380
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
[Cash, Credit or Debit – Fee Applied for Credit/Debit] -Holiday Closures: December 31st- January 1st, 2025

• Yuba College Bookstore – Linda – (530) 741-6998
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
[Cash, Check, Credit or Debit] -Holiday Closures: December 31st, 2024-January 3rd, 2025

• Yuba-Sutter Transit Administrative Office – Marysville
Weekdays, 8:00 am – Noon & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
[Cash, Check, Credit or Debit]

• Connect Card Website – www.ConnectTransitCard.com
[Credit or Debit / Auto-Load]