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ESTA is running a Mule Days, Fixed Route Trolley, in Bishop May 27-29, 2022!
Take a ride on the Mule Days Trolley (PDF)

Friday, May 27th, 9 am to 10 pm

Saturday, May 28th, 12 pm to 12 am

Sunday, May 29th, 9 am to 10 pm

It’s  great way to get around town or – ride just for the fun of it! It’s on a 30 minute loop with stops at:

• Tri-County Fairgrounds Main Entrance
• Camping Lot E (on Sierra Street)
• Warren & Church
• Jack’s Restaurant (Grove Street)
• Bishop City Park Arts & Crafts Show
• Vons

Only $1 per ride, or buy a day pass for $2.50, cash only, please bring correct change.

Other pickup and drop off locations in the Bishop are available for $2.40-$4.20. See our Bishop Dial A Ride page for details.

(760) 872-1901 Ext. 22

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The Reds Meadow proposal passes with Board Approval. At the May 13^th Board meeting, staff was directed by the ESTA Board to reconsider the Bishop Creek Shuttle discontinuation and return to the June 10^th Board meeting with a new proposal that continues the BSC in some form.

Eastern Sierra Transit Authority is proposing to: Maintain the 2021 fare increases on the Reds Meadow Shuttle service, and discontinue Bishop Creek Shuttle.

The comment period is May 1, 2022 to May 13, 2022

REDS MEADOW SHUTTLE  – The following fares are proposed:

                                                                        Previous to

                                                                              2021                  Proposed

Adult (over 15 years old) Daily Pass:               $10.00              $15.00

Child (aged 3 – 15 years old) Daily Pass:        $5.00                $7.00

Infant (<2 years old):                                           Free                 Free

Adult 3-day Pass:                                             $20.00              $30.00

Child 3-day Pass:                                             $10.00              $14.00

Adult Season Pass:                                          $50.00              $75.00

Child Season Pass:                                          $25.00               $35.00

BISHOP CREEK SHUTTLE – Discontinue the Bishop Creek Shuttle.

To provide comment, use the following opportunities:

• Attend Public Meeting:

May 13, 2022, 9:15am to 9:45am,

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7608711901?pwd

=VS9TeE4rU0NleWFCY0JTOVhzajEyQT09

Meeting ID: 760 871 1901

Passcode: 753752

OR

Call in by Phone: 1-669-900-9128

Meeting ID: 760 871 1901

Passcode: 753752

• Contact ESTA Directly on or before 5pm, May 12, 2022:

Email – info@estransit.com

Phone – 760-872-1901

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Aviso al público

Eastern Sierra Transit Authority está proponiendo un incremento temporal a la tarifa para el servicio de transporte entre la ruta de Reds Meadow y tambien
la discontinuación de la ruta Bishop Creek.

El plazo para comentar enpienza Mayo 1 2022 a Mayo 13 2022.

Servicio de transporte de la ruta REDS MEADOW

PUBLIC NOTICE
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority is proposing a temporary fare increases on the Reds Meadow Shuttle service. This is Covid related and makes the service possible with limited allowable loads. The comment period is April 9, 2021 to May 14, 2021.

REDS MEADOW SHUTTLE

The following fare changes are proposed:
 

	Current	Proposed
Adult (over 15 years old) Daily Pass:	$10.00	$15.00
Child (aged 3-5 years old) Daily Pass:	$5.00	$7.00
Infant (<2 years old):	Free	Free
Adult 3-day Pass:	$20.00	$30.00
Child 3-day Pass:	$10.00	$14.00
Adult Season Pass:	$50.00	$75.00
Child Season Pass:	$25.00	35.00

To provide comment, use the following opportunities:
• Public Meeting:
May 14, 2021, 9am to 10am,
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7608711901?pwd=VS9TeE4rU0NleWFCY0JTOVhzajEyQT09
Meeting ID: 760 871 1901
Passcode: 753752
OR
Call in by Phone: 1-669-900-9128
Meeting ID: 760 871 1901
Passcode: 753752

• Contact ESTA Directly:
Email – info@estransit.com
Phone – 760-872-1901 ext. 12
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Aviso al público
La Autoridad del Servicio de Transporte del Eastern Sierra (ESTA) está proponiendo un temporal incremento a las tarifas para el servicio de transporte entre Reds Meadow. El público tendrá la oportunidad de hacer comentarios entre el 14 de mayo, 2021.
Servicio de transporte de REDS MEADOW
Se proponen los siguientes cambios de tarifa:

	Actual	Propuesto
Adulto (mayores de 15 años) Pasaje diario:	$10.00	$15.00
Niño/joven (edades de 3-15) Pasaje diario:	$5.00	$7.00
Niño/bebe (Menores de 2 años):	Gratis	Gratis
Adulto Pasaje de 3 días:	$20.00	$30.00
Niño/joven Pasaje de 3 días:	$10.00	$14.00
Adulto Pasaje de temporada:	$50.00	$75.00
Niño/joven Pasaje de temporada:	$25.00	$35.00

Favor de proporcionar sus comentarios en las siguientes oportunidades:
1. Reunionés públicos:
14 de mayo 2021 9am-10am
Zoom Reunión:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7608711901?pwd=VS9TeE4rU0NleWFCY0JTOVhzajEyQT09
Reunión ID: 760 871 1901
Contraseña: 753752

Llamar:
1-669-900-9128
Reunión ID: 760 871 1901
Contraseña: 753752

2. Contactar directamente a ESTA:
Email/correo electrónico – info@estransit.com
Teléfono – 760-872-1901 ext. 12
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Eastern Sierra Transit Authority has adopted several holidays to be observed by employees. ESTA bus services may operate on many of these holidays in some or all of our communities.The observed holiday’s are:  New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.  For information on whether a particular bus service will be operational on a specific holiday, please call: 760-872-1901 ext. 22

2021 Holiday Schedule:

New Year’s Day Friday, January 1, 2021 all services will be closed except those within the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

President’s Day, Monday, February 15, 2021 all services will be closed except those within the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021 all services will be closed except those within the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

Independence Day, (observed), Monday, July 5, 2021 all services will be closed except those within the Town of Mammoth Lakes, and the Bishop Creek Shuttle.

Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2021 all services will be closed except those within the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Bishop Creek Shuttle.

Veteran’s Day will be Thursday, November 11, 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

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

Christmas Eve, Friday , December 24, 2021 all services will be closed except Bishop-Dial-A-Ride and those within the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021 all services will be closed except those within the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

New Year’s (observed), Friday , December 31, 2021 all services will be closed except those within the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

ESTA is seeking a hands-on leader to serve as its next Executive Director.  Additional details and application information can be found on our Jobs Page.