River Valley Transit Introduces Clinton County Bus Service

WILLIAMSPORT –  Daily fixed-route bus service between Williamsport and Lock Haven will begin on Tuesday, February 20th at 5:45am and will operate 6 days a week. All rides on the new Clinton County bus routes will be free for the remainder of February during the introduction of the new bus service. “After years of planning at the State and local levels, River Valley Transit has successfully worked to add this important new service and marks the first time buses will travel daily between the two cities,” said William E. Nichols, Jr., River Valley Transit General Manager. “We have been very fortunate to have partners at Clinton County, its Housing Authority, the City of Lock Haven, PennDOT, Lock Haven University,  and others that have helped bring new bus transportation service across the region.”

The Monday – Saturday Clinton County Express and Clinton County Connector routes will accommodate work trips in the morning, afternoon and early evening, as well as shopping, medical and other trips during the mid-day for bus patrons. Among the many bus stops notable locations include Lock Haven University Campus, Ross Library, Clinton County Community Center, First Quality, Lock Haven Hospital, U.S. Post Office, Weis, Lock Haven Gardens, WalMart, County Piper Building UPMC/Bald Eagle Court and others, as well as

every block along the route in the City. Route schedules and maps are available on-line at www.rideRVT.com, on the MyStop MyRide smart phone application and in the printed Clinton County Ride Guide. Guides will be available in various locations beginning around February 15th.

River Valley Transit’s mission is to provide public transportation service on a regional basis.  Since its inception, the transit system has greatly expanded and currently serves three quarters of the population of Lycoming County and now reaches in to Clinton County. Regional service is provided in partnership with the following community partners: Borough of Duboistown, Borough of Hughesville, Borough of Montgomery, Borough of Montoursville, Borough of Muncy, Borough of South Williamsport, Lycoming County, Loyalsock Township, Lycoming Mall, Lycoming Crossings, Old Lycoming Township, Williamsport Home, City of Williamsport, City of Lock Haven, UPMC, Lock Haven University and Clinton County.

River Valley Transit offers a variety of bus passes including “EZ Fares.” Available at the Trade & Transit Centre II customer service office, 144 West Third Street, Williamsport, on board each RVT Bus and will also soon become available in locations within the City of Lock Haven. For more information visit www.rideRVT.com or call 570.326-2500.

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