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    • Antelope Valley Transit Authority

    Lancaster, CA 93534

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    About Antelope Valley Transit Authority

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    42210 6th Street West
    Lancaster, CA 93534
    United States of America
    http://www.avta.com
    661.729.2222
    661.729.2264

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    MCI
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    AVTA suspends four commuter routes due to battery issues with electric coaches

    April 10, 2024
    During the week of April 1, AVTA’s maintenance team reported issues with the electric MCI commuter coaches as they progressed through the charging process; similar problems occurred...
    Fare Collection

    Antelope Valley Union High School District Board approves L.A. Metro GoPass program

    Oct. 25, 2023
    The GoPass program launched in August 2021 and helps Los Angeles County students and their families improve students’ access to school, deal with high costs of living and better...
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s electric fleet passes 10 million electric mile mark

    Jan. 25, 2023
    AVTA is the largest all electric local bus fleet in North America, operating 57 buses in its local fixed route fleet and eight fully electric vans and a fleet of 24 zero-emission...
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    AVTA celebrates 30 years of service to the Antelope Valley

    April 1, 2022
    Over its 30-year existence, AVTA has stayed dedicated to serving the residents of the Antelope Valley.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    US Hybrid awarded order for 19 ADA compliant electric vehicles from AVTA to expand its electric fleet

    Feb. 3, 2022
    Electric, long-range, ADA-compliant transit vans to be delivered for public transportation.
    Antelope Valley Transit Authority
    Martin Thompkins will become AVTA's executive director/CEO effective Dec. 31, 2021.
    Management

    Martin Tompkins named AVTA executive director/CEO

    Dec. 10, 2021
    Tompkins currently serves as COO/senior director of operations and planning for the transit agency; he will step into his new role on Dec. 31, 2021.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    AVTA passes new electric milestone with five million miles of zero-emission bus operations

    May 13, 2021
    The five million miles have reduced the agency’s carbon footprint by eliminating more than 30 million pounds of CO2 and 72,500 pounds of particulate matter.
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    Shared Mobility

    AVTA, GreenPower partner to bring electric, zero-emission rides to AV hostpital employees

    Feb. 9, 2021
    GreenPower supplied an EV Star vehicle to transport employees parking in remote lots to and from the main hospital buildings.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    AVTA passes new electric vehicle milestone

    Dec. 29, 2020
    The agency’s bus fleet has logged four million miles of zero-emission operations.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    AVTA passes new electric milestone

    June 24, 2020
    The agency has reached three million miles of zero-emission bus operations.

    Articles & News

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    In March 2022, AVTA became the first transit authority to fully transition its fleet to zero emissions. [image: AVTA]
    Bus

    MV Transportation begins five-year AVTA operation, maintenance contract

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    June 29, 2022
    MV will oversee all operational and maintenance activities of AVTA’s local, commuter and supplemental fixed-route bus services.
    Antelope Valley Transit Authority
    AVTA Chairman of the Board Marvin Crist speaks at the authority's March 16 event marking its complete transition to a zero-emission fleet.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    AVTA now operates North America’s first fully zero-emissions fleet

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    March 17, 2022
    The California transit agency completes its zero-emissions transition 18 years ahead of a 2040 state mandate.
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    People

    June 3, 2011
    URS Names Bob Holt a senior vice president and national director, Program and Construction Management. In this position, Holt is responsible for leading URS’ program and construction...

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    Rene' Alvarez, general manager, Transdev Transportation, presents a plaque to Martin Tomkins, COO, AVTA, and Macy Neshati, CEO AVTA.
    Safety & Security

    Transdev Transportation recognizes AVTA leadership for handling of COVID-19 crisis

    May 26, 2020
    AVTA has increased the frequency of cleaning procedures and established cleaning and disinfecting teams at transportation centers, along with other measures to combat COVID-19...
    Bus

    AVTA Launching New Routes, Improved Service

    May 23, 2019
    The Antelope Valley Transit Authority will soon be rolling out three new bus routes, and making service enhancements to one its most popular local routes.
    Bus

    AVTA Providing Free Bus Rides as Part of National “Get On Board” Day

    April 19, 2019
    The Antelope Valley Transit Authority announced that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in National Get On Board Day on Thursday, ...
    Bus

    AVTA to Assist Furloughed Federal Employees with Free Bus Rides

    Jan. 24, 2019
    The Antelope Valley Transit Authority, under the direction of the Board of Directors, will begin offering free bus rides to furloughed federal employees.
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    The Antelope Valley Transit Authority will begin bus service to Edwards Air Force Base on Tuesday, January 22nd.
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    AVTA to Launch Service to Edwards Air Force Base on January 22nd

    Jan. 10, 2019
    The Antelope Valley Transit Authority will begin bus service to Edwards Air Force Base on Tuesday, January 22nd.
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    AVTA Launches New Website with a Focus on Customer Experience

    Dec. 7, 2018
    The Antelope Valley Transit Authority launched a new website this week, an update of www.AVTA.com, with a bright new look and a focus on making it easier for passengers to get...
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    Senator Scott Wilk and Assemblyman Tom Lackey Honor AVTA Board Chairman Marvin Crist for Commitment to Electric Bus Fleet

    Nov. 28, 2018
    When the Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA), led by Chairman Marvin Crist, first embarked on the journey towards an all-electric zero emission ...
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    The AVTA Board of Directors has approved the agency's New Employment Center Commuter Services.
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    New AVTA Commuter Bus Routes Will Service Local Aerospace Companies

    Sept. 26, 2018
    The AVTA Board of Directors approved the agency's New Employment Center Commuter Services, creating three new bus routes that will provide service to some of the North County'...
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    On August 20, 2018 the Antelope Valley Transit Authority was proud to implement the addition of a new stop on the 786 Commuter Route, which now services the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Medical Center.
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    Congressman Steve Knight Joins Local Veterans on Bus Ride to VA Medical Center

    Aug. 30, 2018
    On August 20, 2018 the Antelope Valley Transit Authority was proud to implement the addition of a new stop on the 786 Commuter Route, which now services the West Los Angeles Veterans...