SF Transit Adapts as Line 40 Reroutes Safely

AC Transit Line 40 bypasses stops on Bancroft Avenue between 98th and 90th due to police activity

AC Transit Line 40 Detours Around Police Activity

AC Transit's Line 40 is bypassing multiple stops in Oakland due to police activity along Bancroft Avenue. The detour affects service between 98th Avenue and 90th Avenue, where buses aren't making regular stops, transit officials said. Riders who typically use stops in this section should plan for alternative boarding locations.

Alternative Stops Available

Passengers can board at Bancroft Avenue & 99th Avenue or Bancroft Avenue & 87th Avenue while the detour remains in effect, according to the transit agency. Line 40 operates between Fremont BART and Eastmont Transit Center as one of AC Transit's more than 150 bus routes serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The specific nature of the police activity hasn't been disclosed. Transit agencies routinely detour routes around police incidents and emergencies for safety reasons.

Duration Remains Unclear

Officials haven't said when normal service will resume on the affected section of Line 40. The detour was reported December 16, though the exact time the disruption began wasn't available. AC Transit typically communicates temporary service changes due to police activity through social media alerts rather than formal announcements. The number of riders affected by the detour wasn't immediately available, and the agency hasn't released a formal statement beyond the service alert.

Service Monitoring Continues

The transit agency said it's monitoring the situation and will restore normal service once police activity concludes. Officials didn't provide an estimated timeline for when buses will return to regular routing. AC Transit has experienced various temporary service disruptions throughout 2024 due to traffic incidents, police activity and other emergencies.

Rider Information

Passengers who regularly use Line 40 stops between 98th and 90th avenues should expect continued delays until the detour ends. The agency advises riders to allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes if possible. Moovit provides real-time updates for AC Transit routes, including service alerts and detour information for Line 40 and other lines in the East Bay.