Yuba-Sutter Transit directors were scheduled Sept. 17 to hold a public hearing and consider approval of a proposed Marysville–Lincoln/Roseville service, which would replace the existing Wheatland Route, according to the agency’s meeting agenda and staff report.
The proposed service would operate Monday through Saturday along the State Route 65 corridor. It includes designated stops in Olivehurst and Wheatland, with its southern terminus located at the Lincoln Park & Ride. This new plan is designed to facilitate connections with existing Placer County Transit circulators and Roseville’s Rapid Link service. The agenda outlines a schedule that includes up to three weekday round trips, with proposed departures from Marysville estimated around 6 a.m., 11 a.m., and 4 p.m. On Saturdays, the plan suggests two round trips, with departures anticipated around 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The agency noted that the final route and schedule were still being developed and tested.
In addition to the fixed route service, the proposal calls for an expansion of Mobility On-Demand service within the communities of Wheatland and Olivehurst. Staff indicated this service would operate on weekdays from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This expanded on-demand option is intended to allow riders to travel locally within Wheatland and Olivehurst, or to connect with the new fixed route. Planned destinations for the Mobility On-Demand service include the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, various shopping centers, and public services situated near the North Beale Transit Center in Linda.
If the proposal receives approval, the existing Wheatland Route would be discontinued concurrently with the launch of the new service. Staff proposed a soft launch for the new Marysville–Lincoln/Roseville service on or after Oct. 12, 2026. Following this initial phase, broader public promotion is planned, to commence after thorough testing of the regional connections has been completed.
The implementation of this service plan is estimated to add approximately 3,200 net annual service hours to the agency’s operations. The associated net annual operating expenses are projected to be about $434,950, a figure calculated after accounting for estimated fare revenue and the cost reduction from ending the existing Wheatland Route. Yuba-Sutter Transit has been awarded $826,219 in dedicated Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funding specifically for this proposed service. Furthermore, staff reported that an updated partnership agreement with the city of Wheatland and Mercy Housing, if approved, is expected to provide at least $46,000 annually, adjusted for inflation, for a minimum of the first three years of operation. According to the staff report, any remaining costs for the service would be covered by federal rural formula funding or state transit assistance.
The meeting agenda indicated that the board was asked to conduct the public hearing and approve the plan and fare structure “as proposed or amended.” However, the public record from the agenda does not specify whether the directors ultimately approved the proposal, the final schedule, or a specific launch date for the service.
