In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sonoma County Transit’s weekend service has been revised as noted below:

Saturday service will temporarily operate on local routes 28 & 68, per their Weekday schedule.

All other Saturday/Weekend services will operate as normal.

Until further notice, fares are not being collected.  All passenger boardings will occur only at the rear door of buses, if equipped.

Public transit services continue to operate during the COVID-19 crisis to serve essential travel only.  Essential travel is restricted to trips for necessary supplies, access to healthcare or to provide aid to family or friends.  If you’re not making an essential trip, please do not ride and respect shelter in place requirements.  Do not ride if you’re sick with a fever or a cough.

All passengers are be required to wear a face covering in order to comply with Sonoma County Public Health Order C19-07.

To protect the health and safety of other riders, drivers may inquire about the purpose of your travel.

Service on routes 40 (Sonoma / Petaluma) and 42 (Industry West Park / Downtown Santa Rosa) was restored on Monday, July 13th. The new Route 40 schedule offers improved transferability to and from Route 30 at the Sonoma Plaza. The new Route 42 schedule offers 8 round trips operating between 7:10am and 5:30pm. Service on both routes was suspended on March 18th following a systemwide service reduction associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Routes 40 & 42 operate on weekdays.

Upon its June 18th reopening, routes 44 & 48 resumed service to the Graton Resort. The facility will be served by 10 northbound and 10 southbound trips daily as routes 44 & 48 continue to operate daily on their “Weekend” schedules. Local Rohnert Park Route 12 serves the Graton Resort on Saturdays.

On April, 13, 2020, the Sonoma County Health Officer issued Order C19-07 (effective Friday, April 17), that states that persons shall wear facial coverings in the following situations:

Before they enter any indoor facility besides their residence. Examples: grocery stores, laundromats/drycleaners, work facilities, post office, etc.

In any enclosed open space. Examples: outdoor work sites, construction sites, taxis/rideshares, or buses.

When outdoors if the person is unable to maintain a six-foot distance from another person at all times. Examples: Farmer’s market, pumping gas, drive thru/delivery/carry out/curbside pickup, etc.

All Sonoma County Transit and Sonoma County Paratransit passengers will be required to wear a face covering in order to comply with Health Officer Order C19-07.  As provided by the Order, a governmental entity, business owner, or operator may, to the extent authorized by law, refuse admission or service to any customer or visitor who fails to wear facial coverings. Compliance is necessary to protect the health and safety of drivers and passengers.

“Facial coverings” means any fabric or cloth that covers the mouth and nose. The facial covering can be made using household items (including scarves, bandanas, t-shirts, sweatshirts, towels, turtlenecks, or other fabric), can be sewn by hand, or factory-made.  Facial coverings should not be placed on children under age 2 or on anyone who has trouble breathing or is otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

Until further notice, fare collection will be suspended on Sonoma County Transit and Sonoma County Paratransit.

Passenger boardings will occur only at the rear door of buses, if equipped.

Sonoma County Transit’s administrative office will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17th. Transit passes will continue to be available over the phone, on-line or thru the HopThru app. Telephone information and trip planning assistance will continue on weekdays between 8am and 5pm.

The office will remain closed to the public until further notice.

On March 2, 2020, the County of Sonoma declared a local Public Health Emergency to respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Sonoma County Transit is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus outbreak, preparing for potential spread of the virus, and is following local, state and federal guidelines in taking precautionary measures to protect passengers who rely on local public transit services. To date, there has been no change to the level of transit services provided.

All Sonoma County Transit and Sonoma County Paratransit vehicles used to transport the public are cleaned daily. Interior surfaces that passengers are likely to touch are wiped down with a disinfectant each day. This includes handrails, stanchions, grab-bars, armrests and fareboxes. Buses that return to the yard mid-day are cleaned and disinfected prior to returning to service later in the day.

According to the Center for Disease Control, the immediate risk posed by COVID-19 to the public remains relatively low. The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to practice good hygiene and take the following precautions:

– Wash hands frequently for 20 seconds with soap and water
– Use hand sanitizers when soap and water are unavailable
– Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, and mouth
– Cover your cough or sneeze
– Stay at home if you’re feeling sick