City of Torrance - Whats New

This year, 2010, is a very exciting time for Torrance Transit as Torrance Transit celebrates its 70^th anniversary. To mark this milestone, Torrance Transit renews its ongoing commitment to provide the best bus service in the South Bay area by "going green".

Torrance Transit recently procured 10 gasoline-electric hybrid buses from New Flyer Industries Inc. that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the South Bay area. These 40-foot buses come equipped with state-of-the-art gasoline electric hybrid technology, helping Torrance Transit continue to do its part in protecting the environment. With wide doors, a generous 36" front aisle width, and a flip out ramp, these new "hybrid" buses make boarding and exiting quick and easy, especially for wheelchair users. One feature that riders will notice immediately will be the lack of steps to climb when entering these buses. New Flyer Industries, Inc. designed the buses to lower on their own to the curb and invite the riders aboard. This design feature will be beneficial especially to elderly and physically disabled patrons who might have difficulty with steps.

These buses are equipped with a spacious interior, large windows and an Automatic Voice Anunciator to audibly alert passengers of upcoming stops. These features make the new Torrance Transit more passenger friendly.

Torrance Transit's new gasoline electric hybrid buses will start servicing passengers in June 2010. The City of Torrance encourages the community to take a ride and check them out!

Torrance Transit System is proud to announce the introduction of EZ transit pass. EZ transit pass is the only regional transit pass good on 12 different bus systems in Los Angeles County.

With EZ transit pass, there will be no more fussing with transfers or fumbling for exact change. For $70 ($35 for Senior/Disabled/Medicare users), users can ride almost any bus or train in L.A. County all month.

Seniors must be at least 62 and show proof of age to purchase and board using the following identification cards: Torrance senior, DMV senior (or license), MTA senior, or other appropriate senior identification.

Disabled and Medicare customers must show one of the following identification cards to purchase and board: Access Paratransit, DMV placard receipt, LACTOA, Medicare, or other appropriate disabled identification.

NOTE: Customers using express services (Torrance Transit Routes 1 & 2) and/or paying zone charges will require an additional premium fare. Premium stamps start at $18 extra (Senior/Disabled/Medicare start at $9.50) and may be purchased for use with EZ transit pass.

The EZ transit pass is the only monthly pass good on: Torrance Transit, City of Commerce, Culver City Municipal Bus Lines, Foothill Transit, Gardena Municipal Bus Lines, LADOT, Long Beach Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Metro Bus, Metro Rail, Metro Rapid, Norwalk Transit, Santa Clarita Transit, and Santa Monica Big Blue Bus.

Customers can purchase their EZ transit pass at the following Torrance locations:

Torrance Transit Store
West Annex
3031 Torrance Boulevard
(310) 618-2536

Ace Cash Express
1648-A W. Carson Street
(310) 618-9667

Ralphs Grocery Store
3025 W. Artesia Boulevard
(310) 325-0611

Money Mart
2909 Rolling Hills Road
(310) 516-6911

For more information on EZ transit pass, call 1-800-COMMUTE or visit the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's web site at http://www.mta.net/.

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