The City of Chula Vista just gave the green light to a major expansion of its Community Shuttle service, now reaching into the neighborhood's southwestern areas, as the city's official website reported. This move marks the shuttle's fourth anniversary and is set to bolster access to vital community spots along Third Avenue, touching down south to Anita Street and the Bayfront.
In practical terms, this means those living in mobile home parks, with six specifically catering to older adults, and affordable housing complexes can now catch a ride to the heart of the shopping district or any of the three local trolley stations. As detailed on Chula Vista's official website, this service provides free transportation to adults over 55 and is a low-cost option for those aged between 18 and 55. It strives to eliminate transport inequality, especially among aging and less served populations.
Support for this enhanced shuttle network comes on the heels of new funding for the fourth operational year, drawing from sources including the Clean Mobility Options program and the California Air Resources Board. It's been a successful journey – over its lifetime, shuttle passengers have ticked over 153,000 miles, which the city claims has saved north of 11,000 gallons of gasoline. This figure underscores the shuttle's growing footprint in the community mobility landscape.
