Ventura, CA - Improved service between Ventura and Santa Barbara, with stops in Carpinteria, are coming to VISTA’s Coastal Express. The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) is modifying its VISTA Coastal Express route effective Monday, October 21, 2013, to include new bidirectional stops at West Peking Street and Main Street in Ventura and Carpinteria City Hall.

“These changes will provide additional service along this popular route, especially to and from Carpinteria, Goleta and Santa Barbara,” noted VCTC Executive Director Darren Kettle. “The Coastal Express route is a valuable part of VISTA’s service offerings. These changes, combined with new over-the-road coaches and the ability to use free wireless internet onboard the vehicles, will provide a more comfortable and easier commute. We hope these changes will continue to make the route appealing to our riders.”

Slight time adjustments will also be implemented for better overall coordination.

Schedule changes to the VISTA Highway 101, Conejo Connection, East County, CSUCI Shuttle, and Highway 126 routes went into effect August 26, 2013.

The VISTA Coastal Express is provided in cooperation with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.

To view the updated VISTA schedules or to learn more about local transit options, visit www.goventura.org or call (800) 438-1112.