CSULB Stop Upgrades to Improve Campus Transit Access
Nine Long Beach Transit routes to bypass CSULB stop starting Aug. 15 for facility upgrades
CSULB Bus Stop Closes Aug. 15 for Upgrades
Nine Long Beach Transit routes will skip a busy California State University Long Beach stop starting Aug. 15 as the agency upgrades the facility. Stop 1026 at W. Campus Drive and Beach Drive closes that day for improvements, transit officials said. Routes 41, 46, 91, 92, 93, 94, 121, 171 and 175 will be affected, though officials haven't said when the stop will reopen or how long work will take.
Campus Hub Serves Major University
The closure affects a high-traffic location serving approximately 40,000 CSULB students and staff who rely on transit connections. Long Beach Transit has been implementing infrastructure improvements across its system as part of ongoing efforts to enhance passenger facilities, according to the agency. Officials described the work as bus stop improvements but didn't provide details about specific upgrades or amenities being installed. The agency operates approximately 200 buses carrying about 26 million trips annually throughout Long Beach and surrounding communities.
Nine Routes Affected by Construction
The temporary closure impacts nearly a dozen routes that serve the campus area, though officials haven't specified which alternative stops riders should use. Transit agencies typically upgrade stops to include ADA accessibility features, weather shelters and improved passenger amenities during improvement projects. Long Beach Transit announced the closure Jan. 15 but didn't release cost estimates for the project. Officials said riders should plan for alternative boarding locations during construction, though specific nearby stop locations weren't provided in the service alert.
Work Begins During Summer Session
The Aug. 15 start date falls during CSULB's summer session, potentially reducing the number of affected riders compared to fall or spring semesters. Officials haven't provided an estimated completion timeline or said whether work will finish before the fall 2025 semester begins. The agency typically announces service changes several weeks in advance to give riders time to adjust their commutes.
Riders Should Plan Alternative Routes
Students and commuters who regularly use stop 1026 will need to identify nearby alternative stops for affected routes during the closure period. Officials said riders should contact customer service for route-specific information about temporary boarding locations, though those details weren't available in the initial announcement. Moovit provides real-time updates and alternative route planning for Long Beach Transit services throughout the construction period.
