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Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus
Overview: Los Angeles has several bus programs. They primarily include local city buses such as the Culver City Bus and Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus and the Metro Rapid buses.
Accessibility: Los Angeles buses are all wheelchair accessible. Buses have low-floor access and electronically controlled ramps. Each bus has wheelchair designated spots near the front of the bus. To stabilize wheelchairs, Los Angeles buses have electronically controlled hooks to lock wheels in place and seat belt straps (over the shoulder and waste). There are two seat belts for wheelchairs: one goes over the shoulder, the other, over the wheels and laps. You can choose not to have the over-the-shoulder strap put on. In addition, chords to ring stops are placed low so you can reach them easily.
TIP
Drivers ask you your destination ahead of time so they can keep you in mind. If a driver does not ask, which is uncommon, take the initiative and let the driver know.
BIG BLUE BUS
Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus lines are the most visible and frequently seen buses on the “westside” of Los Angeles. As the name implies, the Big Blue Buses are blue – powder blue. There are over a dozen Big Blue Bus lines, excluding a few service and commuter buses. The Big Blue Bus system also includes express Rapid lines. The Big Blue Buses run every 12 to 13 minutes. Some of the major Big Blue Bus lines and routes are:
Line 1 primarily runs west to east on Santa Monica Blvd from Venice Beach to UCLA (University of California Los Angeles)
Line 2 route is primarily Wilshire Blvd west and east from Venice to UCLA. Wilshire is one major block north of Santa Monica Blvd.
Line 5 runs west to east on Olympic Blvd from Santa Monica to Midtown Wilshire.
Site: www.bigbluebus.com
Ph: (310) 451-5444
Email: bus-info@BigBlueBus.com
Routes and Schedules: Big Blue Bus Routes and Schedules
Cost: Per boarding, $0.75, $0.25 for disabled and senior citizens, $0.50 for students. Day Pass, $2.50 regular, $1.25 for disabled, senior citizens and students.
CULVER CITYBUS
The Culver CityBus lines are as easily identifiable as Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus; they have a distinct green color. The Culver CityBus has seven routes including: Venice, West L.A., Westwood, Marina del Rey, Century City, Westchester and Culver City. The fleet of buses operate on alternate fuel, compressed natural gas, and the buses runs every 4 to 13 minutes, depending on the stops.
Site: www.culvercitybus.com
Ph: (310) 253-6500
Routes and Schedules: Culver CityBus Schedule, Culver CityBus Routes
Cost: Per boarding, $0.75, $0.35 for disabled and senior citizens, $0.50 for students.