AC Transit Closes Stop, Offers Nearby Alternatives
AC Transit closes Stop 51104 on Lines 88 and F, directs riders to two nearby alternatives
AC Transit Closes Stop on Lines 88, F
AC Transit has closed bus Stop ID 51104, affecting passengers on Line 88 to Downtown Berkeley and Line F to U.C. Campus, transit officials said Monday. Riders must use two alternative stops nearby, though the agency hasn't said why the stop was closed or when it'll reopen. The closure affects two of AC Transit's more than 100 bus lines serving the East Bay.
Line F is AC Transit's Tempo Bus Rapid Transit service running along the Telegraph Avenue corridor between Oakland and Berkeley, including U.C. Berkeley campus. Line 88 is a local route connecting neighborhoods to Downtown Berkeley. AC Transit operates approximately 170,000 average weekday trips across Alameda and Contra Costa counties, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't provide ridership data for the affected stop or explain the reason for the closure.
Passengers can use Market St & 53rd St, Stop ID 52027, or Market St & 40th St, Stop ID 56477, as alternative boarding locations, according to the transit agency's social media alert posted December 23. The exact location of Stop ID 51104 wasn't specified in the service alert. Officials haven't said how many daily riders are affected by the closure. Stop closures and consolidations are part of AC Transit's regular operational adjustments to improve service efficiency, based on the agency's ongoing network optimization efforts.
The transit agency hasn't announced whether the closure is temporary or permanent. AC Transit typically communicates service changes through social media and on-site notices, but officials didn't provide a timeline for when additional information will be available. The agency hasn't released details about whether the closure is related to construction, maintenance, or route modifications.
Riders should plan extra travel time and verify their boarding location before heading out. AC Transit officials weren't available for comment about the closure's duration or impact. Moovit provides real-time updates for AC Transit routes, including alternative stop information and service alerts for Lines 88 and F.
