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AC Transit closes five stops on Lines 70 and 76 along Cutting Boulevard in Richmond

AC Transit Closes 5 Stops on Lines 70, 76

AC Transit has closed five bus stops along Cutting Boulevard in Richmond, affecting riders on Lines 70 and 76 who connect to El Cerrito del Norte BART station. Transit officials confirmed the closures on December 3, though they haven't provided details about when the stops will reopen or what's causing the disruption. The affected stops serve residential areas and Kennedy High School.

Context and Background

Lines 70 and 76 provide critical connections between Richmond neighborhoods and BART for East Bay commuters, according to the transit agency. AC Transit operates 90 routes across 364 square miles in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Officials didn't explain why the stops are closed or whether the closures are related to construction, safety concerns, or infrastructure work. Transit agencies typically close stops temporarily for street repairs, utility work, or safety improvements, though specific reasons for these closures weren't available.

Key Details

The closed stops include S 35th Street, S 37th Street, S 41st Street, S 45th Street, and S 49th Street along Cutting Boulevard. The S 45th Street stop serves Kennedy High School students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Officials haven't said how many daily riders use these stops or provided ridership data for the affected routes. The agency didn't announce alternative stop locations or whether shuttle services will be provided during the closures.

Timeline and Implementation

The closures were reported December 3, though officials haven't said when they began or how long they'll last. AC Transit didn't provide a timeline for when the stops will reopen or when additional information will be released. The agency typically notifies riders several weeks before major service changes, but whether advance notice was provided for these closures wasn't clear from available information.

Rider Impact and Information

Students traveling to Kennedy High School and commuters connecting to BART will need to use nearby stops along Lines 70 and 76. Officials said riders should allow extra travel time, though specific alternative stop locations weren't provided. The number of affected passengers hasn't been disclosed. Moovit provides real-time updates for AC Transit routes, helping riders navigate service changes and find the nearest operational stops.