Summer Trolley Service to Lake Casitas 

Beginning May 25, 2013 and ending on August 31 2013, the City will provide Ojai Trolley service on Saturdays from the Park and Ride in downtown Ojai to Lake Casitas, with an additional stop at the southbound new bus shelter at Von’s on Hwy 33.  Riders can also get on and off at HWY 33 and Loma and on HWY 150/Old Baldwin Rd and Rice Rd by the paint store. Then throughout the day service will be provided in and around the Lake Casitas recreational area utilizing a set route pattern to offer riders the opportunity to access key destinations within the premises.  The trolley will also provide transportation back and forth from Lake Casitas to downtown Ojai several times throughout the day at designated scheduled times.  This will allow campers the opportunity to come into Ojai for a few hours for lunch, shopping, or just enjoy some time in town.  Fares will be the same as the existing fares to ride the trolley, with Day Passes also available for double the fare, allowing riders to ride as many times as they like on that day.  Schedules will be available to the public before the service begins.  The following gives a look at some of the projected times of the schedule;

First departure from Park and Ride at 10:30 a.m.  Arrives at Lake at 10:45 a.m. 

First departure from Lake Casitas at 1:15 p.m.  Arrives at Park and Ride at 1:30 p.m.

Depart from Park and Ride at 1:30 p.m.  Arrives at Lake at 1:45 p.m. 

Departs lake at 4:45 p.m.  Arrives at Park and Ride at 5:00 p.m.

Departs Park and Ride at 5:00 p.m.  Arrive at Lake at 5:15 p.m. 

Departs Lake at 7:45 p.m.  Final drop off at Park and Ride at 8:00 p.m. 

The Trolley will circulate throughout the Lake areas during the rest of the hours. 

For more information please call the Trolley office at 646-5581 ext. 207 or Lake Casitas at 649-2233 ext. 111

NextBus System Ready for Trolley

The City of Ojai working with the Ventura County Transportation Commission is pleased to announce that the NextBus system is available beginning October 8, 2012.  NextBus is a sophisticated GPS tracking system designed to give riders real-time information by showing how many minutes it will be until the next trolley arrives.  Trolley riders can access this information with Smart phones that have internet access, or from a computer.  Many people who use public transportation are already familiar with NextBus, and the Trolley Service is pleased to offer this tool to its riders.  In addition to online access, monitors will soon be installed at key stops.  Then anyone can see when the next trolley will be at that stop.  To access NextBus online, go to www.nextbus.com or click on the link below to be directed to the Ojai Trolley on NextBus.

If you need assistance, please call the Trolley Supervisor at 646-5581 ext 207

     

Gold Coast Transit Bus has resumed service to downtown Ojai with stops at the Y,  Blanche,  Signal, and Park n' Ride

Attention Trolley Riders

Trolley Fares were changed effective February 12, 2012.  They are:

     General Fare…            $1.00

     Seniors (65 and over)…$.50

     ADA…                                 .25

     Medicare Card Holders .25

     Children 5 and under…Free

 

Important to Note:

The Trolley Service is offering Day Passes for twice the fares listed above.

 

Weekend Service

There is only one trolley in service on weekends.  Please see schedule for details.

Questions?  Please call 646-5581 ext. 207

 

About the Trolley Service

The Ojai Trolley Service, established in 1989, is owned and operated by the City of Ojai. The Trolley provides daily fixed-rout transportation to approximately 9,000 riders per month throughout Ojai, Meiners Oaks, and Mira Monte.  The Trolley is overseen by the City of Ojai's Public Works Director as a part of the Public Works Department. Staff includes 12 part-time drivers, a full-time driver supervisor and a full-time mechanic.  The Ojai Trolley is a well-known feature in the Ojai Valley, and in addition to the daily fixed-route services, participates in many local community events, fund raising activities, community service, and educational functions.

The Ojai Trolley Service
PO Box 1570
Ojai, CA 93024
Phone: (805) 646-5581 ext 207

E-mail: trolley@ci.ojai.ca.us

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