♦ PUBLIC INPUT SURVEY: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Update
In keeping with its ongoing efforts to serve all members of the public, the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan and self-evaluation. The accessibility plan provides a comprehensive plan for accessibility for persons with disabilities to ESTA facilities, programs, services and activities. ESTA is seeking input from the community and organizations assisting persons with disabilities. Your feedback will assist in addressing and prioritizing current and future accessibility needs. Surveys are available from the ESTA website at www.estransit.com/adasurvey and should be completed by December 20, 2021.

♦ ESTA BISHOP OFFICE MOVE: Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) will be moving it’s Bishop Office out of the Bishop Airport Terminal Building located at 703-B Airport Road on September 24, 2021. ESTA’s new offices will be located nearby, at 565 Airport Road, on ESTA’s bus lot. Due to limited space, visitors are asked to park outside of the fenced yard unless accessible parking is needed. Accessible parking will be located at the south end of the building near the ramp.

♦ RIDER ALERT: Holiday Service Reductions
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25, 2021 all services will be closed except those within the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

Friday, November 26, 2021, Eastern Sierra Transit will be operating a reduced schedule. The following routes will operate:

• 395 Routes North to Reno and South to Lancaster
• Lone Pine to Bishop 6:10am
• Bishop to Lone Pine 1:15pm & 6:20pm
• Mammoth to Bishop 7:50am & 7:05pm
• Bishop to Mammoth 6:45am & 6:10pm
• Bishop Dial-A-Ride Limited Service – Priority will be given to Seniors and Disabled
• All Services in the Town of Mammoth

♦COVID-19 Mask Requirements:
Masks are required on all vehicles except open air trolleys regardless of vaccination status.  Please see the current guidance for more information on masking.  Reservations  for Reno and Lancaster Routes are are recommend. Please see this News Post for information about Eastern Sierra Transit’s certification in Inyo and Mono Counties indicating state guidelines for safe operations have been met.