The Sunshine Shuttle service, which covers unincorporated South Whittier, has reached a milestone mark of 100,000 riders during the month of October, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced today.
The use of the Sunshine Shuttle by 100,000 riders shows that this is a much-needed and appreciated transportation service in our community, said Supervisor Knabe. It is an inexpensive alternative to using the family car to make local trips to schools, retail centers and doctor appointments.
On December 1, 2006, new 30-foot long buses featuring a bold and distinctive graphic style, reflecting the line’s new identity as the Sunshine Shuttle, were put into service. The larger propane-powered buses are ADA-compliant and hold more riders. In addition to the upgraded buses, new sunshine logo bus stop signs and street pennants were installed throughout the Sunshine Shuttle route, which serves more than 36 bus stops between the Whittwood Town Center to the east and Sorensen Park to the west.
The two-way shuttle service (eastbound and westbound) connects to various other transit lines run by Metro; the Cities of Montebello, Norwalk, and Santa Fe Springs, and the County (Los Nietos Shuttle). Through this regional network, the Sunshine Shuttle has opened the door for local residents to easily access a variety of regional and local destinations, including libraries, schools, parks, medical and social service providers, youth and senior community centers, and major shopping centers.
The Sunshine Shuttle service is operated by the Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. For more information on the Sunshine Shuttle, call (626) 458-5960 or log on to www.lagobus.info and click on the Bus Service (Fixed-route) link in the left hard column.