Long Beach Transit

The Eye on Design Programs teaches students to be stewards of public art but it also teaches them to be civically engaged about learning about the public realm...Long Beach Transit understands the impact that Art has on its students and surrounding communities - Griselda Saurez, Executive Director of Art Council Long Beach All of us here at Long Beach Transit are happy to be involved in the Eye on Design program that encourages young students to engage in their communities ...and express themselves through art. When we take time to be present in our communities, Long Beach collectively thrives. You can take a closer look at this year’s vibrant student artwork at our First Street Transit Gallery downtown now. #longbeachtransit #lbt #artslb #mosaicart #longbeach #tvic #eyeondesign

Happy Cambodian Independence Day! Although we may not be able to celebrate with a physical parade this year, you can watch the virtual production Cambodia Town put on to celebrate from a distance. Head over to their profile to watch the full show on their Facebook page, it’s nothing short of extraordinary!

Did you know the Long Beach Public Library has two amazing podcasts? New episodes are released monthly and feature interesting topics about odd and unique happenings around town, along with listener inspired reviews on the latest teen books. Don't Know Beach About History: Short Histories of Long Beach explores the extraordinary stories that make Long Beach such a fascinating destination and topic of interest in Los Angeles county’s wild history. ... For the younger listeners, BookBites offers in-depth reviews picked by listeners on the latest teen books. During the podcast, they discuss a variety of topics and recommend similar music, books, movies, and on occasion, the food you can enjoy too! You can follow and listen to either podcast now on all major streaming services - Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more! http://www.longbeach.gov/library/learn/podcast/ Do you already enjoy podcasts in your free time? Comment below with #podcasts #bookbites #dontknowbeachabouthistory #lbpl #longbeachtransit #podcastseries #podcaster #longbeachpubliclibrary #podcasting

This month we highlight our amazing Lead Mechanic, Rodolfo Mercado. Rodolfo’s Long Beach Transit career began in the Maintenance and Infrastructure department 21 years ago but his expertise in building and assembling engines began long before that as a young man at 16 years old. Fast forward to present day and Rodolfo's love of being a mechanic is just as strong and he continues to enjoy learning about the latest transit technology. To read more about Rodolfo’s story visit https://ridelbt.com/spotlights/

Free Service Reminder! LBT will continue free service so you can get out there and vote. Find your voting center at the link in the post and your bus route at ridelbt.com/whereto

En caso de interrupción de servicio, Hello LBT ofrece una manera fácil para recibir alertas y notificaciones. Los suscritores de Hello LBT son los primeros en recibir una notificación cuando LBT hace un cambio al servicio. ¡Manténgase informado y regístrese hoy! Para registrarse, envíe un mensaje de texto con "Hola" al 833.545.0528. In the event of a service disruption, Hello LBT offers an easy way to receive important LBT updates and information. Hello LBT users are the first to be notified when a change takes place. Make sure you’re in the know by signing up today! Simply text Hello to 833.545.0528 to sign-up for Hello LBT to receive text alerts on all updates related to LBT services.

Make your voice heard, get out there and #vote! We’re continuing to offer free rides for all customers on Election Day tomorrow, 11/3, so you can get to your local polling place with ease. To help you prepare, here are some important Election Day reminders in the gallery below: Find Your Polling Place & your Bus Route Remember your ID Show your voting pride! (I Voted Sticker)

The clocks fell back once again as we get deeper into the Fall season. Don’t forget to set your alarms back one hour so you don’t miss that commute if you haven’t already! All LBT buses will continue on their regular schedules. You can also view up to date routes and schedules on our website here: https://ridelbt.com/routes-and-services/

Happy Halloween, everyone! To celebrate, here’s a throwback to last year’s Spooky Bus delivering not so scary surprises to local schools. We hope everyone has a safe and healthy Halloween!

This month’s Employee Spotlight features Ashley Ables, a Bus Operator who has been with LBT for two years. Before she took the wheel, Ashley worked in the restaurant industry where she learned valuable skills that apply to the customer service nature of her job. We are proud to have Ashley on board to help move you through your city. To read more, visit ridelbt.com/spotlights! #longbeachtransit #lbt #longbeach #lbtemployeespotlight #essentialworkers #lbtspotlight

At first glance, the TVIC appears to be your standard transit center. It offers easy access to all visitors seeking essential rider information or connecting to their destination via LBT routes, the Metro A Line and other regional Transit systems. As you continue into the First Street Transit Gallery, you'll see that it offers a much deeper look into a facet that Long Beach holds close to its heart, Community Art. In honor of National Art Day, Long Beach Transit launches a ne...w installation featuring artwork in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach’s Eye on Design Program. The installation will be integrated into the First Street Transit Gallery, offering visitors a unique Art Gallery experience. Eye on Design is a 15-week student course program based around public service through public art - showcasing student mosaics inspired by neighborhoods in and around the city. Learn more about this new amazing public art installation online at ridelbt.com/art. https://youtu.be/iM4Pkfrta8w #longbeachtransit #lbt #longbeach #nationalartday #artslb