Public transit ridership in Ventura County and across the nation was knocked off course by COVID-19 in 2020. To try and get ridership back on track, Claire Grasty director of public transit at the Ventura County Transportation Commission presented a plan to consolidate the agency’s services at the May 17 Moorpark City Council meeting. The
BARRIER Above is an example of the type of Class IV protected bike lane proposed for Lynn Road and Hillcrest Drive. Courtesy of the City of Thousand Oaks Cyclists and pedestrians on Lynn Road and Hillcrest Drive are soon going to be safer on the streets with new bike lanes and pedestrian improvements. The City Council
RIDERS WANTED The Ventura County Transportation Commission is working on a plan to improve efficiency and boost ridership on local public transit. Acorn file photo The Ventura County Transportation Commission wants to get people back on local buses. Ridership numbers were already low before the pandemic hit, and they fell even more after- COVID-19 emerged as
A SAFER WAY TO TRAVEL ACROSS TOWN This entrance to the Arroyo Simi Greenway on Erringer Road next to Rancho Simi Community Park leads residents to a segment that has already been improved. In addition to serving a growing number of walkers, joggers and cyclists, the arroyo greenbelt attracts birds and other wildlife. MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers
On Thurs., April 27, the Ventura County Leadership Academy will present Journey to Leadership Awards to the following honorees for their contributions to the community. Business Leader of the Year: Bruce Stenslie, president and CEO, Economic Development Collaborative. Educational Leader of the Year: Julius O. Sokenu, president of Moorpark College. Nonprofit Leader of the Year: