AC Transit Adapts Service in Richmond

AC Transit closes Line 74 stop at 22nd St & Nevin Av, directs riders to two nearby alternatives

AC Transit Closes Line 74 Stop in Richmond

AC Transit riders using Line 74 in Richmond need to find new boarding locations after the agency closed the stop at 22nd St & Nevin Av on December 22. The closure affects passengers traveling to Harbour Way and Ford Point, transit officials said. AC Transit classified the disruption as high severity, though the agency hasn't said how many daily riders typically use the stop or when it might reopen.

Alternative Stops Available Nearby

The stop closure is part of AC Transit's ongoing service adjustments, though officials didn't provide a specific reason for closing Stop ID 51971. Transit agencies typically close individual stops for maintenance, construction, safety concerns, or infrastructure improvements. AC Transit operates 96 routes across 364 square miles in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, serving an average of 170,000 passengers on weekdays. The agency hasn't said whether the closure is temporary or permanent, and specific details about the timeline weren't available by publication time.

Two Replacement Stops Designated

Riders can use two alternative stops while 22nd St & Nevin Av remains closed. The first option is 22nd St & Roosevelt Av (Stop ID 52580), and the second is Macdonald Av & 21st St (Stop ID 55118), according to AC Transit. Officials didn't specify the walking distance between the closed stop and the alternatives. Michael Hursh, General Manager of AC Transit, oversees the district's operations, though he hasn't commented publicly on this specific closure. The agency typically communicates routine stop changes through its service advisory system rather than formal announcements.

Duration Remains Unclear

AC Transit announced the closure December 22 but hasn't provided an end date or expected duration. The agency said riders should check for updates, though it didn't specify how frequently it'll provide new information. Transit officials typically notify passengers several weeks before planned service changes, but whether advance notice was given for this closure wasn't clear from available information.

Riders Should Plan Extra Travel Time

Passengers who regularly use the closed stop should allow additional time to reach alternative boarding locations. The high severity designation indicates significant impact on riders' usual travel patterns, officials said. Riders can check real-time service information and find the nearest alternative stops through Moovit, which provides updates for AC Transit routes throughout the East Bay.