Long Beach Transit Adapts for Bellflower Festival

Long Beach Transit routes 91 and 93 will detour Saturday for Bellflower Summer Street Fest

Long Beach Transit Routes 91, 93 Detour June 21

Long Beach Transit will detour routes 91 and 93 on Saturday, June 21, for the City of Bellflower Summer Street Fest, officials said. The transit agency classified the service change as high severity, indicating significant impact on regular service patterns. Directional signs will be posted along affected routes to guide riders through the temporary changes.

Community Event Requires Service Adjustments

Transit agencies routinely coordinate with municipalities to provide temporary detours during street festivals while maintaining service accessibility, according to Long Beach Transit. The Summer Street Fest is an annual community event held by the City of Bellflower. Officials didn't specify which streets will be closed or the exact boundaries of the festival area. Southern California transit systems regularly adjust routes around community events, parades, and street festivals throughout the year.

Two Routes Face Temporary Changes

Routes 91 and 93 will follow alternate paths during the festival, though officials haven't released specific detour routing details. The transit agency said directional signs will be posted to guide customers through the changes. Long Beach Transit didn't provide ridership statistics for the affected routes or estimates of how many passengers might experience delays. Officials said the detours are necessary to ensure safety while allowing the community event to proceed.

Detours Take Effect Saturday

The service changes take effect Saturday, June 21, though officials didn't specify exact start and end times for the detours. Kenneth A. McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Long Beach Transit, oversees the agency serving Long Beach and surrounding communities including Bellflower. The transit agency announced the detours June 18, giving riders several days' notice to plan alternate travel arrangements or allow extra time for their journeys.

Riders Should Plan for Delays

Passengers who regularly use routes 91 and 93 should allow extra travel time Saturday and watch for posted signage at bus stops and along routes. Officials said riders should check for updates before traveling, though they didn't specify how long delays might last. Moovit provides real-time updates for Long Beach Transit routes to help riders navigate service changes. The transit agency said the high severity classification reflects significant impact on regular service patterns during the festival.