http://bigbluebus.com/ Service Alerts for the City of Santa Monica Big Blue Bus en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 01:24:56 GMT 2013, City of Santa Monica Big Blue Bus http://www.bigbluebus.com/ Weblog Editor 2.0 http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Nightly_Closure__5/20_Colorado_Ave__closure_between_5th_St____6th_St__(Santa_Monica).aspx Due to Expo Line construction, Colorado Ave. will be closed nightly between 5th St. and 6th St. beginning Monday, May 20 until approximately Friday, May 31 from 9pm – 6am. This closure will not impact Route 5 trips, and 5th St. and 6th St. will remain open. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Nightly_Closure__5/20_Colorado_Ave__closure_between_5th_St____6th_St__(Santa_Monica).aspx Mon, 20 May 2013 10:23:52 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_1,_2,_4,_7,_8,_9___Rapid_10__5/19_SM_Classic_Detours_in_Downtown_SM.aspx Routes 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9 & Rapid 10 riders, the SM Classic 5k/10k Run will take place Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Downtown Santa Monica. The following temporary stop closures will be in effect from approximately 6:00am – 2:00pm: Route 1 to Downtown Santa Monica Regular service to Santa Monica Blvd. at Lincoln Blvd., buses will continue on Santa Monica Blvd., turn left on 4th St., right on Hill St., left on 3rd St., right on Rose Ave., left on Main St. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed: 6th St. at Santa Monica Blvd.; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave., 4th St. at Broadway or 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd.Broadway at 4th St. and 3rd St. Promenade; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.2nd St. at Colorado Ave.; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.Ocean Ave. at Broadway and Colorado Ave.; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.Main St. at Pico Blvd. and Bay St.; instead board on 4th St. at Pico Blvd.Main St. at Pacific St.; instead board on 4th St. at Bicknell Ave.Main St. at Hollister Ave.; instead board on 4th St. at Hollister Ave.Main St. at Ocean Park Blvd.; instead board on 4th St. at Ocean Park Blvd.Main St. at Hill St.; instead board on 4th St. at Hill St.Main St. at Ashland Ave. and Marine St.; instead board on Main St. at Rose Ave. Route 1 to UCLA Regular service to Main St. at Rose Ave., then buses will turn right on Rose Ave., left on 3rd St., right on Hill St., left on 4th St., right on Santa Monica Blvd. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed: Main St. at Marine St. and Ashland Ave.; instead board on Main St. at Rose Ave.Main St. at Hill St.; instead board on 4th St. at Hill St.Main St. at Ocean Park Blvd.; instead board on 4th St. at Ocean Park Blvd.Main St. at Hollister Ave.; instead board on 4th St. at Hollister Ave.Main St. at Pacific St.; instead board on 4th St. at Bicknell Ave.Main St. at Bay St.; instead board on northbound 4th St. at Pico Blvd.Ocean Ave. at Pico Blvd.; instead board on northbound 4th St. at Pico Blvd.Ocean Ave. at Colorado Ave.; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.Ocean Ave. at Broadway; instead board on 4th St. at Broadway.Ocean Ave. at Santa Monica Blvd.; instead board on 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd.Santa Monica Blvd. at 3rd St. Promenade; instead board on 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd. Route 2 to Downtown Santa Monica Regular service route to 4th St. at Broadway, then buses will turn left on Broadway, right on 6th St. and trips will end on 6th St. at Colorado Ave. The following stops will be missed: 4th St. at Santa Monica Place; instead disembark on 4th St. at Broadway (mid-block)Main St. at City Hall; instead disembark on 4th St. at Broadway.4th St. at Pico Blvd. and Civic Center Way; instead disembark on 4th St. at Broadway. Route 2 to UCLA Service will begin on 4th St. at Colorado Ave. and continue on 4th St. via their regular route. The following stop will be missed: 4th St. at Civic Center Way; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave. Route 4 to Downtown Santa Monica Regular service to 7th St. at Georgina Ave., then buses will turn left on 7th St., right on Marguerita Ave., left on 4th St., left on Broadway, and then trips will end on 4th St. at Broadway. The following stops will be missed:  7th St. at San Vicente Blvd.; instead board/disembark on 4th St. at Marguerita Ave.4th St. at San Vicente Blvd. and Georgina Ave.; instead board/disembark on 4th St. at Marguerita Ave.Olympic Dr. at Avenida Mazatlan stop will be missed during several afternoon trips; instead disembark on 4th St. at Broadway. Route 4 to Westside Pavilion Service will begin on 4th St. at Colorado Ave., then buses will continue on 4th St., turn right on Montana Ave., left on 14th St., right on San Vicente Blvd. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed: Olympic Blvd. at Avenida Mazatlan; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.4th St. at Montana Ave., Alta Ave., Marguerita Ave., Georgina Ave. and San Vicente Blvd.; instead board on 4th St. at Montana Ave. (before the intersection).San Vicente Blvd. at 7th St., 9th St. and 11th St.; instead board on 14th St. at San Vicente Blvd. Route 7 to Downtown Santa Monica Regular service to Pico Blvd. at 4th St., then buses will turn right on 4th St., right on Santa Monica Blvd. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed: Pico Blvd. at 4th St. (after the intersection) and Main St.; instead board on 4th St. at Pico Blvd.Ocean Ave. at Colorado Ave.; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.Ocean Ave. at Broadway; instead board on 4th St. at Broadway.Ocean Ave. at Santa Monica Blvd.; instead board on 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd.Santa Monica Blvd. at 3rd St. Promenade; instead board on 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd. Route 7 to Rimpau Transit Center  Service will be begin on Broadway at 4th St., then buses will turn left on 4th St., left on Pico Blvd. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed: Broadway at 4th St. (after the intersection) and 3rd St. Promenade; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.Ocean Ave. at Broadway and Colorado Ave.; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.Pico Blvd. at Main St.; instead board on 4th St. at Pico Blvd.   Route 8 to Downtown Santa Monica Regular service to Ocean Park Blvd. at 4th St., then buses will turn right on 4th St., right on Santa Monica Blvd., right on 6th St., right on Broadway and trips will end on 6th St. at Broadway. The following stops will be missed in Downtown SM:  Ocean Park Blvd. at Main St.; instead board/disembark on 4th St. at Ocean Park Blvd.Main St. at Hollister Ave., Pacific St. and Bay St.; instead board/disembark on 4th St. at Ocean Park Blvd.Main St. at Pico Blvd.; instead board/disembark on 4th St. at Pico Blvd.Main St. at City Hall; instead board/disembark on 4th St. at Colorado Ave. 2nd St. at Broadway; instead board/disembark on 4th St. Broadway.2nd St. and 3rd St. at Santa Monica Blvd.; instead disembark on 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd. Route 8 to UCLA Service begins on 6th St. at Broadway, and then buses will turn left on 4th St., left on Ocean Park Blvd. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed: Broadway at 4th St.; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.2nd St. at Colorado Ave. (after left turn on 2nd St.); instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.Main St. at City Hall; instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.Main St. at Pico Blvd. and Bay St.; instead board on 4th St. at Pico Blvd.Main St. at Pacific St.; instead board on 4th St. at Bicknell Ave.Main St. at Hollister Ave.; instead board on 4th St. at Hollister Ave.Ocean Park Blvd. at Main St.; instead board on 4th St. at Ocean Park Blvd. Route 9 to Pacific Palisades  Service will begin on 4th St. at Colorado Ave., buses will continue regular route to 6th St. at Montana Ave., then turn left on 14th St., right on San Vicente Blvd., left on 26th St/Allenford Ave., left on Sunset Blvd. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed:  7th St. at Montana Ave. (after the intersection), Alta Ave., Marguerita Ave. and San Vicente Blvd.Entrada Dr. at Stassi Ln. and E. Channel Rd./Ocean Ave.Mesa Rd. at Entrada Dr.Entrada Dr. at Pacific Coast Hwy. Chautauqua Blvd. at Corona Del Mar, La Cumbre Dr., Almoloya Dr., Borgos Pl. and Sunset Blvd. Please note: A shuttle will be provided from 7th St. at San Vicente Blvd. for passengers that wish to connect to Route 9 on Drummond St. at Sunset Blvd., and continue via the regular route.   Route 9 to Santa Monica Regular service to Sunset Blvd. at Chautauqua Blvd., then buses will continue on Sunset Blvd. to Allenford Ave., turn right on Allenford Ave./26th St., right on San Vicente Blvd., left on 14th St., right on Marguerita Ave., left on 7th St. and resume regular route to 4th St. at Broadway. The following stops will be missed: Chautauqua Blvd. at Borgos Pl., Almoloya Dr., La Cumbre Dr. and Corona Del Mar. West Channel Rd. at Pacific Coast Hwy, Mesa Rd. and Ocean/E. Channel Rd. Entrada Dr. at Stassi Ln. and San Vicente Blvd.  7th St. at San Vicente Blvd.   Please note: Regular service to San Vicente Blvd. at 7th St. for passengers that wish to connect to Route 9 at Marguerita Ave. at 7th St.    Rapid 10 to Downtown Santa Monica  Regular service to Broadway at 6th St. where trips will end, and the following stops will be missed: Broadway at 4th St. and 3rd St.; instead disembark on Broadway at 6th St.2nd St. at Colorado Ave. (mid-block); instead disembark on Broadway at 6th St.  Rapid 10 to Downtown Los Angeles Service will begin on 4th St. at Colorado Ave., buses will then continue on 4th St., turn right on Santa Monica Blvd. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed in Downtown Santa Monica:  2nd St. at Colorado Ave. (mid-block); instead board on 4th St. at Colorado Ave.Ocean Ave. at Broadway; instead board on 4th St. at Broadway.Santa Monica Blvd.; instead board on 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd.Santa Monica Blvd. at 3rd St. Promenade; instead board on 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd. For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_1,_2,_4,_7,_8,_9___Rapid_10__5/19_SM_Classic_Detours_in_Downtown_SM.aspx Thu, 16 May 2013 13:42:26 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__5/11_Glow_Rush_Run_Detour_from_5-10pm_(Downtown_LA).aspx The Rapid 10 going towards Santa Monica will be on detour for the Glow Rush 5k/10k Run this Saturday, May 11 from approximately 5:00 to 10:00pm in Downtown Los Angeles.  Regular service to Flower St. and 6th St., then buses will detour and turn left on 6th St., right on Hill St., right on 8th St., left on Grand Ave. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed: Wilshire Blvd. at Hope St., instead board on Flower St. at 5th St.Wilshire Blvd. at Grand Ave., instead board on Flower St. at 5th St. or Grand Ave. at 8th St.Grand Ave. at 7th St. (mid-block), instead board on Grand Ave. at 8th St. For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__5/11_Glow_Rush_Run_Detour_from_5-10pm_(Downtown_LA).aspx Tue, 07 May 2013 15:55:54 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_7/Rapid_7__Nightly_detour_near_eastbound_Pico_Blvd__at_Gateway_Blvd_.aspx The Route 7 and Rapid 7 will be on nightly detour until Friday, May 17, 2013 due to Expo Line construction. Detours will take place from approximately 9pm – 6am Monday through Friday and 8am – 8pm on Saturday. Route 7/Rapid 7 to Rimpau Transit Center Regular route to Pico Blvd. at Gateway Blvd., then buses will detour and turn right on Gateway Blvd., left on Barrington Ave., left on National Blvd., left on Sawtelle Blvd., right on Pico Blvd. and resume regular route. No stops will be missed. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_7/Rapid_7__Nightly_detour_near_eastbound_Pico_Blvd__at_Gateway_Blvd_.aspx Mon, 06 May 2013 17:04:26 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__Bus_stop_relocation_on_Olive_St__at_9th_St__(Downtown_LA).aspx Due to ongoing construction, the eastbound stop on Olive St. at 9th St. (after the intersection) will be relocated to Olive St. at 8th St. (before the intersection) until further notice. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__Bus_stop_relocation_on_Olive_St__at_9th_St__(Downtown_LA).aspx Mon, 06 May 2013 12:23:47 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__5/1_May_Day_Rally_Detour.aspx The Rapid 10 towards Union Station is currently on detour until further notice. To Union Station Regular route to Hope St. at 1st St. which will be the final stop.  The following stops will be missed: Hope St. at Temple St.Temple St. at Hill St. and Spring St.Los Angeles St. at Temple St.Alameda St. at Los Angeles St.Main St. at Alameda St. To Santa Monica Buses will begin service on Hope St. at 1st St. The following stops will be missed: Main St. at Alameda St.Alameda St. at Los Angeles St.Los Angeles St. at Aliso St.Los Angeles St. at Temple St.Temple St. at Hill St. and Spring St. For assistance planning your trip, please call 310.451.5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__5/1_May_Day_Rally_Detour.aspx Wed, 01 May 2013 16:28:49 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_2__5/1_Detour_near_Main_St__at_Olympic_Blvd_.aspx The Route 2 will be on detour near Main St. at Olympic Blvd. on Thursday, May 1 from 8am to 3pm due to construction.  Route 2 to Santa Monica The stop on Main St. at City Hall will be missed, instead disembark on 4th St. at Santa Monica Place or 4th St. at Pico Blvd. Route 2 to UCLA  Regular service. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_2__5/1_Detour_near_Main_St__at_Olympic_Blvd_.aspx Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:10:54 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_2__Westbound_stop_on_Wilshire_Blvd__at_Berkeley_St__temporarily_closed.aspx The Route 2 stop on westbound Wilshire Blvd. at Berkeley St. will be temporarily closed until 7/29/13 due to construction. Riders can board/disembark on Wilshire Blvd. at Carmelina Ave. or Wilshire Blvd. at Yale St. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_2__Westbound_stop_on_Wilshire_Blvd__at_Berkeley_St__temporarily_closed.aspx Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:48:09 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__5/2_–_5/4_Cinco_de_Mayo_Detour_Downtown_LA.aspx The Cinco De Mayo celebration near Union Station in Downtown LA will take place Thursday, May 2 through Saturday, May 4. The Rapid 10 will be on detour from approximately 4:00pm to 11:00pm. Rapid 10 to Union Station Regular route to Temple St. at Spring St., then buses will detour and turn left on Alameda St. via regular route. The stop on Los Angeles at Temple St. will be missed, instead disembark on Temple St. at Spring St. or Alameda St. at Los Angeles St. Rapid 10 to Santa Monica Buses will leave Union Station, continue on Alameda St., turn right onto Temple St. and resume regular route. The stops on Los Angeles St. at Aliso St. and Los Angeles St. at Temple St. will be missed, instead board on Alameda St. at Los Angeles St. or Temple St. at Spring St. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__5/2_–_5/4_Cinco_de_Mayo_Detour_Downtown_LA.aspx Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:39:45 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_12__Temporary_detour_near_National_Blvd__at_Palms_Blvd_.aspx On Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30, Route 12 will be on detour from approximately 9:00am to 3:30pm due to Expo Line construction. The following temporary stop closures will be in effect: Route 12 to UCLA Bagley Ave. at Exposition Blvd., instead board on Venice Blvd. at Bagley Ave. or Palms Blvd. at Motor Ave.National at Bagley Ave., Cardiff Ave., Castle Heights Ave., and Manning Ave., instead board on Venice Blvd. at Bagley Ave. or Palms Blvd. at Motor Ave.Palms Blvd. at National Blvd. and Jasmine Ave., instead board on Venice Blvd. at Bagley Ave. or Palms Blvd. at Motor Ave.  Route 12 to Expo Culver City Station Palms Blvd. at Motor Ave., Jasmine Ave. and Exposition Blvd., instead disembark on Palms Blvd. at Overland Ave. or Venice Blvd. at Bagley Ave.National Blvd. at Manning Ave., Castle Heights Ave., Cardiff Ave. and Bagley Ave., instead disembark on Palms Blvd. at Overland Ave. or Venice Blvd. at Bagley Ave.Bagley Ave. at Exposition Blvd., instead disembark on Palms Blvd. at Overland Ave. or Venice Blvd. at Bagley Ave. For assistance planning your trip, call 310.451.5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_12__Temporary_detour_near_National_Blvd__at_Palms_Blvd_.aspx Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:57:06 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_3/Rapid_3_temporary_stop_closure_on_southbound_Lincoln_Blvd__at_Broadway_St__in_Venice.aspx The Route 3/Rapid 3 southbound stop on Lincoln Blvd. at Broadway St. in Venice has been temporarily closed until approximately 5/3/13 due to construction activity. Route 3 Board/disembark on southbound stops on Lincoln Blvd. at Brooks Ave. or Lincoln Blvd. at California Ave. Rapid 3  Board/disembark on southbound stops on Lincoln Blvd. at Rose Ave. or the temporary stop on Lincoln Blvd. at Palms Blvd. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_3/Rapid_3_temporary_stop_closure_on_southbound_Lincoln_Blvd__at_Broadway_St__in_Venice.aspx Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:26:03 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_4___9__4/27_LCL_5k_Detours_6am-11am_(Santa_Monica).aspx On Saturday, April 27 the second annual Leslie Cohen Law 5k hits the streets of Santa Monica. The following temporary stop closures will be in effect from approximately 6am to 11am: Route 4 (to Downtown Santa Monica) Regular service to Carlyle Ave. at 11th St., right on 11th St., left on San Vicente Blvd., left on Ocean Ave., left on Wilshire Blvd., then right onto 4th St. and the buses will resume regular route. The following stops will be missed: Carlyle Ave. at 9th St., instead use temporary stop on San Vicente Blvd. at 7th St.Georgina Ave. at Lincoln Blvd., instead use stop on San Vicente Blvd. at 7th St.4th St. at San Vicente Blvd., Georgina Ave., Marguerita Ave., Alta Ave., Montana Ave., Idaho Ave., Washington Ave. and California Ave., instead use stop on San Vicente Blvd. at 7th St. or 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd. Route 4 (to Westside Pavilion)  Regular service to 4th St at Wilshire Blvd., right on Wilshire Blvd., left on Lincoln Blvd., right on San Vicente Blvd. and then buses will resume regular route. The following stops will be missed: Stops on 4th St. at California Ave., Washington Ave., Idaho Ave., Montana Ave., Alta Ave., Marguerita Ave. and Georgina Ave., instead use stop on 4th St. at Santa Monica Blvd. or San Vicente Blvd. at 9th St.Stops on San Vicente Blvd. at 7th St., instead use stop on San Vicente Blvd. at 9th St. Route 9 (to Downtown Santa Monica) Regular service to 7th St. at San Vicente Blvd., right on San Vicente Blvd., left on Ocean Ave., left on Wilshire Blvd., right on 4th St. and then buses will resume regular route. The following stop closures will be missed: 7th St. at Marguerita Ave., Alta Ave. and Montana Ave., instead use stop on 7th St. at San Vicente Blvd.6th St. at Montana Ave., Idaho Ave., Washington Ave. and California Ave., instead use stop on Wilshire Blvd. at 4th St. Route 9 (to Pacific Palisades)  Regular route to 6th St. at Wilshire Blvd., left on Lincoln Blvd., right on Georgina Ave., left on 11th St., left on San Vicente Blvd., right on 7th St. then buses will resume regular route. The following stop will be missed: 6th St. at California Ave., Washington Ave., Idaho Ave. and Montana Ave., instead use stop on 6th St. at Wilshire Blvd.7th St. at Montana Ave., Alta Ave. and Marguerita Ave., instead use stop on Wilshire Blvd. at 6th St. or 7th St. at San Vicente Blvd. For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_4___9__4/27_LCL_5k_Detours_6am-11am_(Santa_Monica).aspx Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:31:33 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__4/23-4/25_Blue_Ribbon_Children_s_Festival_detour_(Downtown_LA).aspx On Tuesday, April 23 through Thursday, April 25 the Rapid 10 will be on detour in both directions from approximately 8am-2pm. Stop closures are due to The Blue Ribbon Children's Festival at The Music Center in Downtown LA.  Rapid 10 (from Downtown LA to Santa Monica) Regular route to Temple St. and Grand Ave., then buses will turn left on Grand Ave., left on 1st St., left on Hope St. and resume regular route. The stop on Hope St. at 1st St. will be missed. Instead, riders can board on Temple St. at Hill St. or Flower St. at 4th St. Rapid 10 (from Santa Monica to Downtown LA) Regular route to Hope St. and 1st St., then buses will turn right on 1st St., left on Grand Ave., right on Temple St. and resume regular route. The stop on Hope St. at Temple St. will be missed. Instead, riders can disembark on Hope St. at 1st St. or Temple St. at Hill St. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__4/23-4/25_Blue_Ribbon_Children_s_Festival_detour_(Downtown_LA).aspx Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:51:08 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__4/22_detour_from_9am-1pm_in_Downtown_LA.aspx On Monday, April 22 the Rapid 10 will be on detour in both directions due to a mayoral press event on Hope St. in Downtown LA from approximately 9am-1pm. Rapid 10 (from Downtown LA to Santa Monica) Regular route to Temple St. and Grand Ave., then buses will turn left on Grand Ave., right on 1st St., left on Hope St. and resume regular route. The stop on Hope St. at 1st St. will be missed. Instead, riders can board on Temple St. at Hill St. or Flower St. at 4th St. Rapid 10 (from Santa Monica to Downtown LA) Regular route to Hope St. and 1st St., then buses will turn right on 1st St., left on Grand Ave., right on Temple St. and resume regular route. The stop on Hope St. at Temple St. will be missed. Instead, riders can disembark on Hope St. at 1st St. or Temple St. at Hill St. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__4/22_detour_from_9am-1pm_in_Downtown_LA.aspx Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:54:42 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_3,_4_and_14__4/21_Brentwood_Art_Show_Detour_5am-9pm.aspx The 18th Annual Brentwood Art Show will be taking place this Sunday, April 21. Detours and service time impacts are expected from approximately 5am to 9pm. Note: All eastbound lanes on San Vicente Blvd. will be closed from Bundy Dr. to Barrington Ave. Westbound lanes on San Vicente Blvd. will remain open.   Route 3 (from Santa Monica to Brentwood) Regular service to Montana Ave. and Gretna Green Way which will also be the final stop. There will be no service east of Montana Ave. and Bundy Dr. The following stops will be missed:Montana Ave. at Bundy Dr.Montana Ave. at San Vicente Blvd.Montana Ave. at Barrington Ave.San Vicente Blvd. at Mayfield Ave.San Vicente Blvd. at Gorham Ave. Route 3 (from Brentwood to Santa Monica) Service will begin on Montana Ave. at Gretna Green Way and continue on Montana Ave. via regular route. The following stops will be missed:San Vicente Blvd. at Gorham Ave.Montana Ave. at San Vicente Blvd.Montana Ave. at Bundy Dr. Route 4 (from Santa Monica to Westside Pavilion) Regular service to Montana Ave. and Bundy Dr., then buses will detour and turn right onto Bundy Dr., left on Wilshire Blvd. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed:Montana Ave. at Barrington Ave.San Vicente Blvd. at Mayfield Ave. Temporary stops available:Bundy Dr. at Montana Ave., Dorothy St. and Mayfield Ave. (Route 14 stops)Wilshire Blvd. at Bundy Dr. (Metro Rapid stop)Wilshire Blvd. at Brockton Ave., Westgate Ave., Barrington Ave. and Federal Ave. (Route 2 stops) Route 4 (from Westside Pavilion to Santa Monica) Regular service. Route 14 (from Culver City to Brentwood) Regular service to Bundy Dr. and Wilshire Blvd., then buses will detour and turn right onto Wilshire Blvd., left on San Vicente Blvd., right on Barrington Ave. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed:Bundy Dr. at Goshen Ave., Mayfield Ave., Dorothy St. and Montana Ave.San Vicente Blvd. at Montana Ave. Temporary stops available:Bundy Dr. at Wilshire Blvd. (southwest corner)San Vicente Blvd. at Bringham Ave. and Barrington Ave. (Routes 3 & 4 stop) Route 14 (from Brentwood to Culver City) Regular service to Barrington Ave. and San Vicente Blvd., then buses will detour and turn left onto San Vicente Blvd., right on Wilshire Blvd., left on Bundy Dr. and resume regular route. The following stops will be missed:Montana Ave. at San Vicente Blvd.Bundy Dr. at Montana Ave., Dorothy St. and Mayfield Ave. Temporary stops available:San Vicente Blvd. at Barrington Ave. and Bringham Ave. (Routes 3 & 4 stop) For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_3,_4_and_14__4/21_Brentwood_Art_Show_Detour_5am-9pm.aspx Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:38:05 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/4/18_Rapid_10_detour_from_9am-2pm_in_Downtown_LA.aspx On Thursday, April 18 the Rapid 10 will be on detour in both directions from approximately 9am-2pm. Stop closures are due to the Dance at The Music Center event in Downtown LA.  Rapid 10 (from Downtown LA to Santa Monica) Regular route to Temple St. and Grand Ave., then buses will turn left on Grand Ave., right on 1st St., left on Hope St. and resume regular route. The stop on Hope St. at 1st St. will be missed. Instead, riders can board on Temple St. at Hill St. or Flower St. at 4th St. Rapid 10 (from Santa Monica to Downtown LA) Regular route to Hope St. and 1st St., then buses will turn right on 1st St., left on Grand Ave., right on Temple St. and resume regular route. The stop on Hope St. at Temple St. will be missed. Instead, riders can disembark on Hope St. at 1st St. or Temple St. at Hill St. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/4/18_Rapid_10_detour_from_9am-2pm_in_Downtown_LA.aspx Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:35:38 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_12__Buses_going_towards_UCLA,_temporary_detour_near_Palms.aspx Route 12 going towards UCLA will be temporarily detoured until approximately 3pm due to construction. The stops on Glendon Ave. at Palms Blvd. and Glendon Ave. at Charnock Rd. will be missed. Riders can board/disembark at the following temporary stops: Kelton Ave. at Palms Blvd.Kelton Ave. at Charnock Rd. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_12__Buses_going_towards_UCLA,_temporary_detour_near_Palms.aspx Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:13:06 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__4/14_Heart_of_the_City_5k_Run/Walk_Detour_(Downtown_LA).aspx The Heart of the City 5k Run/Walk will take place this Sunday, April 14 from approximately 5am to 1pm in downtown Los Angeles and will impact service. The Rapid 10 going towards downtown Santa Monica will be detoured. Regular route to Grand Ave. and 9th St., then buses will detour and miss the following stops: • Grand Ave. at Olympic Blvd., Pico Blvd. and 14th St. Instead, riders can board at the following temporary stops: • Olympic Blvd. at Hill St. (southwest corner Metro stop) • Hill St. at 12th St. (southwest corner Metro stop) • Hill St. at Pico Blvd. (northwest corner Metro stop) • Hill St. at 14th St. (northwest corner Metro stop) • Hill St. at Venice Blvd. (northwest corner Metro stop) • Grand Ave. at Venice Blvd. (southwest corner) For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__4/14_Heart_of_the_City_5k_Run/Walk_Detour_(Downtown_LA).aspx Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:02:43 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_2,_4,_8,_and_9_on_detour_near_Santa_Monica_City_Hall.aspx Main St. in downtown Santa Monica is currently closed between Pico Blvd. and Colorado Ave. due to a possible materials spill on Olympic between 4th St. and Main St. Routes 2, 4, 8 and 9 will be on detour until further notice. The following stops will be missed: Route 2 going towards Santa Monica Main St. and City Hall Route 4 & 9 towards Santa Monica Main St. and Pico Blvd.Olympic Dr. and Avenida Mazatlan Route 8 towards Santa Monica Main St. and City Hall Route 8 towards Westside Pavilion Main St. and City HallMain St. and Pico Blvd. For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_2,_4,_8,_and_9_on_detour_near_Santa_Monica_City_Hall.aspx Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:29:48 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_9__4/9-10_temporary_stop_closure_on_7th_St__at_Marguerita_Ave__(Santa_Monica).aspx On Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10 the stop on 7th St. at Marguerita Ave. will be temporarily closed in both directions from approximately 8:00am to 3:30 pm due to landscaping. Riders will be able to board/disembark on 7th St. at Alta Ave. or 7th St. at San Vicente Blvd. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_9__4/9-10_temporary_stop_closure_on_7th_St__at_Marguerita_Ave__(Santa_Monica).aspx Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:46:46 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10_stop_on_Flower_St__at_4th_St__temporarily_closed_(Downtown_LA).aspx The Rapid 10 stop on southbound Flower St. at 4th St. is temporarily closed due to construction. Instead riders can board on Flower St. at  5th St. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10_stop_on_Flower_St__at_4th_St__temporarily_closed_(Downtown_LA).aspx Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:53:08 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_5__4/2_–_4/6_stop_on_eastbound_Colorado_at_Lincoln_temporarily_closed.aspx The Route 5 stop on eastbound Colorado Ave. at Lincoln Blvd. will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, April 2 through Saturday, April 6 due to construction. Instead passengers can board/disembark on 7th St. at Colorado Ave. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_5__4/2_–_4/6_stop_on_eastbound_Colorado_at_Lincoln_temporarily_closed.aspx Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:07:26 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_1___7__UPDATED_stop_on_Ocean_Ave__at_Pico_Blvd__back_in_service_4/2.aspx The northbound stop on Ocean Ave. at Pico Blvd. has returned to regular service. The northbound stop on Colorado Ave. at Ocean Ave. will remain closed until further notice. Riders will be able to board/disembark on Ocean Ave. at Pico Blvd. or Ocean Ave. at Broadway. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_1___7__UPDATED_stop_on_Ocean_Ave__at_Pico_Blvd__back_in_service_4/2.aspx Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:13:42 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_12___Rapid_20__3/27_-_4/5_Nightly_Detour_near_Expo_Culver_City_Station.aspx Beginning Wednesday, March 27, Route 12 and Rapid 20 will be on detour Monday-Friday from 9pm to 6am due to Expo Line construction.  Please note: Route 5 will not be affected by this detour.  Route 12 from UCLA Regular route to National Blvd. and Washington Blvd., bus will turn right onto Washington Blvd. and the final stop will be on Washington Blvd. at Robertson Blvd.  Route 12 from Expo Culver City Station Riders will board bus at the temporary westbound stop on Washington Blvd. at Robertson Blvd. Buses will continue on Washington Blvd., turn left onto Culver Blvd. and right onto Bagley Ave. and resume regular route.  The stop on Venice Blvd. at Culver Blvd. and Bagley Ave. will be missed; instead board at the temporary northbound stop on Bagley Ave. at Venice Blvd.   Rapid 20 to Santa Monica Board at the regular stop on Robertson Blvd. at Venice Blvd., the bus will continue westbound on Washington Blvd.  to Culver Blvd., left onto Culver Blvd., right onto Bagley Ave., right onto National Blvd., right onto Robertson Blvd. and right onto the 10 Freeway and resume regular route.  For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_12___Rapid_20__3/27_-_4/5_Nightly_Detour_near_Expo_Culver_City_Station.aspx Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:28:36 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_5__Temporary_stop_closure_on_southbound_Robertson_Blvd__at_Hillsboro_Ave__(Cadillac_Ave_).aspx Temporary stop closure on southbound Robertson Blvd. at Hillsboro Ave. (Cadillac Ave.) until 4pm today due to construction.Please use stop on Robertson Blvd. at Sawyer St. or Robertson at 24th St. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_5__Temporary_stop_closure_on_southbound_Robertson_Blvd__at_Hillsboro_Ave__(Cadillac_Ave_).aspx Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:49:59 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_12__Eastbound_stop_on_Venice_Blvd__at_Robertson_Blvd__moved_(Culver_City).aspx Effective immediately, the Route 12 eastbound stop on Venice Blvd. at Robertson Blvd. (in front of Del Taco) has been moved east of the intersection. This change is due to Expo Line construction and will be effective until further notice. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_12__Eastbound_stop_on_Venice_Blvd__at_Robertson_Blvd__moved_(Culver_City).aspx Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:25:59 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_1,_8___12__3/24_Iranian_New_Year_Parade_Detours_(Westwood).aspx Going to the Iranian New Year Parade in Westwood this Sunday, March 24th? Leave your car at home and join the celebration by taking BBB Routes 1, 2, 3, 8 or 12. Plan your trip using our Route Wizard below. The parade route will cause Routes 1, 8 and 12 to be detoured from approx. 5:00am to 6:00pm. Routes 1, 8 & 12 towards UCLA Regular service until Westwood Blvd. and Massachusetts Ave., where buses will detour and turn left on Massachusetts Ave., turn right on Veteran Ave., right onto Wilshire Blvd. and then resume regular route along Westwood Blvd. The following stops will be missed:Westwood Blvd. at Massachusetts Ave., Ohio Ave., Rochester Ave. and Wilshire Blvd. Routes 1 & 8 towards Santa Monica and Route 12 towards Expo Culver City Station Regular service until Westwood Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd., where buses will detour and turn right on Wilshire Blvd., left on Veteran Ave., left onto Massachusetts Ave. and then resume regular route along Westwood Blvd.  Temporary stop relocations:Westwood Blvd. at Wilshire Blvd. will be temporarily moved before the intersectionMassachusetts Ave. at Westwood Blvd. will be temporarily moved before the intersectionThe following stops will be missed:Westwood Blvd. at Rochester Ave. and Ohio Ave.For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_1,_8___12__3/24_Iranian_New_Year_Parade_Detours_(Westwood).aspx Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:42:05 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_1__3/26_Temporary_stop_closure_on_Main_St__at_Windward_Ave__(Venice).aspx Buses will not serve the stop on Windward Ave. at Main St. (outside of the Post Office) due to sidewalk and lane closures. Instead, riders can board/disembark on Main St. at Market St. This temporary stop closure will be in effect daily from 9:00am to 3:30pm until approximately July 15, 2013. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_1__3/26_Temporary_stop_closure_on_Main_St__at_Windward_Ave__(Venice).aspx Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:00:44 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/UCLA_Riders__3/29___4/1_Hilgard_Terminal_will_be_closed.aspx Routes 1, 2, 3, 8, 11, & 12: Hilgard Terminal will be closed for Cesar Chavez Day on Monday, April. Instead, UCLA riders can board/disembark at Ackerman Terminal. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/UCLA_Riders__3/29___4/1_Hilgard_Terminal_will_be_closed.aspx Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:55:55 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_6__Will_not_be_in_service_from_4/8_-_4/12.aspx Route 6 will not be in service from Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 due to the Spring Break campus closure at Santa Monica College. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_6__Will_not_be_in_service_from_4/8_-_4/12.aspx Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:53:48 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/3/17_St__Patrick’s_Day_Traffic_(SM___Downtown_LA).aspx St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, March 17th which also happens to be LA Marathon Day. Celebrations will be taking place in Downtown LA on Grand Ave. (Rapid 10) and on Main St. in Santa Monica (Route 1). We expect heavy traffic and encourage you to allow extra time for your bus trips. Please note: On 3/17 Customer Service representatives will be available by phone only from 7a.m. until 3p.m. to help you at (310) 451-5444.  http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/3/17_St__Patrick’s_Day_Traffic_(SM___Downtown_LA).aspx Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:05:22 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__3/17_Detours_for_St__Patrick’s_Day_Celebration_in_Downtown_LA.aspx Casey's Irish Pub in Downtown Los Angeles will be holding its annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Sunday, March 17. Rapid 10 will be on detour the entire day.There will be no service to the following stops:   From Downtown Santa Monica to Downtown LA 7th St. at Olive St.7th St. at Hope St.7th St. at Figueroa St.From Downtown LA to Downtown Santa Monica Wilshire Blvd. at Hope St.Wilshire Blvd. at Grand Ave.Grand Ave. at 7th St.Grand Ave. at 8th St. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__3/17_Detours_for_St__Patrick’s_Day_Celebration_in_Downtown_LA.aspx Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:18:06 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_9__Temporary_detour_at_Sunset_Blvd__and_Marquez_Ave__(Pacific_Palisades).aspx Route 9 will be on detour beginning Friday, March 8 per LADOT instruction.    Going towards Pacific Palisades There will be no service to stops on: Westbound Sunset at Marquez (Baylor) Westbound Sunset at Livorno Westbound Sunset at Arno Way Westbound Sunset at Salerno  Going towards Santa Monica All stops will be in service.  For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444.  http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_9__Temporary_detour_at_Sunset_Blvd__and_Marquez_Ave__(Pacific_Palisades).aspx Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:05:40 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__3/9-16_Temp__stop_relocation_westbound_Flower_St__at_5th_St__(Downtown_LA).aspx Starting Saturday, March 9 through Saturday, March 16 the mid-block stop on Flower St. and 5th St. (westbound) will be temporarily relocated 150 feet south to Flower St. at 6th St. due to construction. This temporary relocation will be in effect Monday through Friday from approximately 9am to 3:30pm and on Saturday’s from 8am to 4pm. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Rapid_10__3/9-16_Temp__stop_relocation_westbound_Flower_St__at_5th_St__(Downtown_LA).aspx Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:48:30 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_2___3__3/3-3/13_Stop_on_Lindbrook_Dr__at_Westwood_Blvd__(NW_corner)_temporarily_closed.aspx Routes 2 & 3 Riders: Beginning Sunday, March 3rd through Wednesday, March 13th the stop on Lindbrook Dr. at Westwood Blvd. (northwest corner) will be closed due to sidewalk repairs. Instead, riders can temporarily board on Wilshire Blvd. at Westwood Blvd.  http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_2___3__3/3-3/13_Stop_on_Lindbrook_Dr__at_Westwood_Blvd__(NW_corner)_temporarily_closed.aspx Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:38:35 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_3,_4___14__3/3/13_Home_Run_for_Kids.aspx Routes 3, 4 & 14 Riders: The Home Run for Kids 5k/10k will take place Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Brentwood. The following temporary stop closures will be in effect from approximately 6:30 -10 a.m. Route 3 both directions:   No service east of Montana and Bundy. The following stop closures will be in effect; please use the alternate stops listed below: Route 3 towards Brentwood:   Stop on Montana at San Vicente will be closed; use stop on Montana at Bundy Stops on San Vicente at Barrington and Mayfield will be closed; use stop on Montana at Bundy Stop on Gorham at San Vicente will be closed; use stop on Montana at BundyRoute 3 towards Downtown Santa Monica:   Stop on Gorham at San Vicente will be closed; use stop on Montana at Bundy Stop on Montana at San Vicente will be closed; use stop on Montana at Bundy Route 4 towards Westside Pavilion:   Stop on San Vicente at Avondale, Bristol, Anita and Bundy will be closed; use stop on San Vicente at 26th Stop on Montana at Barrington will be closed; use stop on San Vicente at 26th Route 4 towards Downtown Santa Monica:   Stop on San Vicente at Bringham, Barrington, Montana, Bundy, Anita, Bristol and Avondale will be closed; use stop on Carlyle at 26th   Stop on 26th at San Vicente will be closed; use stop on Carlyle at 26th Route 14 towards Brentwood:   Buses will travel their regular route to Wilshire and Bundy. To avoid road closures buses will detour right onto Wilshire, left onto San Vicente, left onto Montana and resume their regular route along BarringtonShuttle will be available along Bundy north of Wilshire to connect riders to Montana Ave.Route 14 towards Culver City:Buses will travel their regular route to Montana and Barrington. To avoid road closures buses will detour left onto Montana, right onto San Vicente, right onto Wilshire, and resume their regular route along BundyShuttle will be available along Bundy south of Wilshire to connect riders to Santa Monica Blvd.For assistance planning your trip around these temporary stop closures, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444.  http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_3,_4___14__3/3/13_Home_Run_for_Kids.aspx Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:23:34 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_6__Will_not_be_operating_on_3/1_and_3/12.aspx Route 6 will not be operating on Tuesday, March 12 due to SMC being out of session that day.  For assistance planning your trip, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444.  http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_6__Will_not_be_operating_on_3/1_and_3/12.aspx Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:14:46 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_3,_7___Rapid_7__Allow_extra_time_for_trips_due_to_commencement_of_spring_semester.aspx Spring semester is in full swing at local area schools. We encourage riders to plan ahead and allow extra time for bus trips, and expect full buses for the next couple of weeks. http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_3,_7___Rapid_7__Allow_extra_time_for_trips_due_to_commencement_of_spring_semester.aspx Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:21:28 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_2___3,_Rapid_3__Temporary_stop_closures_near_4th_St__at_Pico_Blvd_.aspx Routes 2 & 3, Rapid 3: Temporary stop closures near 4th St. and Pico Blvd. will be in effect from 8:00am - 5:00pm until further notice due to construction.    Route 2 both directions:     Stop on Main St. at City Hall is temporarily closed; instead use stop on 4th St. at Colorado Ave. or Olympic Dr. at Avenida Mazatlan (temporary stop)  Stop on the northeast corner of 4th St. at Pico Blvd. (next to SaMoHi) is temporarily closed; instead use stop on 4th St. at Colorado Ave. or Olympic Dr. at Avenida Mazatlan (temporary stop)  Stop on 4th at Civic Center is temporarily closed; instead riders can board/disembark on 4th St. at Colorado Ave. or Olympic Dr. at Avenida Mazatlan (temporary stop)   Route 3/Rapid 3 going towards Downtown Santa Monica/UCLA:     Stop on the northeast corner of 4th St. at Pico Blvd. (next to SaMoHi) is temporarily closed; instead riders can board/disembark on Olympic Dr. at Avenida Mazatlan (temporary stop) or 4th St. at Colorado Ave.  Stop on 4th St. at Civic Center Dr. is temporarily closed; instead use stop on Olympic Dr. at Avenida Mazatlan (temporary stop) or 4th St. at Colorado Ave.  For assistance planning your trip around these temporary stop closures, call Customer Service at (310) 451-5444.  http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Routes_2___3,_Rapid_3__Temporary_stop_closures_near_4th_St__at_Pico_Blvd_.aspx Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:32:35 GMT http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_5_stop_on_westbound_Colorado_Ave__at_4th_St_.aspx The Route 5 stop on westbound Colorado Ave. at 4th St. (outside of Bank of the West) has been removed due to construction. Riders heading towards downtown Santa Monica should use the following closest alternate stops:  Colorado Ave. westbound at Lincoln Blvd.  4th St. northbound at Santa Monica Blvd.   http://bigbluebus.com//Newsroom/Service_Alerts/Route_5_stop_on_westbound_Colorado_Ave__at_4th_St_.aspx Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:32:07 GMT