On an annual basis and as needed, the City of Davis prepares a Program of Projects (POP) that forms the basis for grant applications submitted to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for funding.   The City submits and executes grant applications and agreements, and then passes funds through to Unitrans through a sub-recipient agreement.  FTA regulatory guidance requires the City to make the proposed POP available for public review and comment prior to its approval by the City Council.  All comments made on the POP by the deadline will be summarized and provided to the City Council when it reviews and takes action on September 17, 2024. Click here for the full proposed funding plan.

The deadline for submitting comments on the proposed POP is Monday, September 9, 2024. The City and Unitrans welcome all comments from the general public and providers of other transportation services on this proposed program of projects in the most convenient format available.  The most common ways in which to submit comments include the following: 

1) Send an email message with the subject “Program of Projects” to comments@unitrans.ucdavis.edu

2) Send a letter addressed to Unitrans ATTN: AGMA, 1 Shields Ave, South Hall Room 5, Davis, CA 95616

3) Attend a public hearing on the Program of Projects at the City of Davis Transportation Commission meeting to be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6pm at the City Council Chambers, 23 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616.

To receive a copy of this notice in another language or alternative formats at no cost, please contact Unitrans by sending an email message to comments@unitrans.ucdavis.edu or by calling Unitrans at (530) 752-2877.

On Monday, September 2, 2024, Unitrans will operate weekend service in observance of Labor Day.

Starting August 26, the Davis secondary school focused T line resumes service. The T line morning schedule is five minutes earlier than last year's schedule due to issues with late arrivals at the high school. Modified Wednesday services start on August 30. Click here for the schedule and information flyer in English! Haga clic aquí para obtener información en español.

The special morning P line trip focused on getting Harper Junior High School students directly to the school on-time also resumes on August 26. The trip operates on school days from Downtown Davis to Harper Junior High School and serves all P line bus stops that it passes. The bus will drop off directly at the Harper Junior High bus stop.

Unitrans is free for youth 18 and under with their Davis School ID or a free Youth Pass. Youth passes are available in the office at each secondary school or at Unitrans via an application. Without an ID or free youth pass, students will be required to pay the fare. No exceptions. Pass or ID is required.

Please email unitrans@ucdavis.edu or call 530-752-2877 for trip planning assistance, comments, or questions.

We’ve heard you loud and clear that you want the convenience of having your Unitrans and Yolobus bus pass on your phone! Starting Summer Session II, ASUCD Unitrans is introducing a new mobile bus pass option on the ZipPass app for undergraduate students!

On Wednesday, August 14, Unitrans will be sending out email notifications to undergraduates registered for Summer Session II classes announcing that your mobile bus pass is ready to use. Download the ZipPass app once you receive the notification, register with your @ucdavis.edu email, and you’ll be ready to use your new mobile bus pass!

This new convenience will make riding Unitrans and Yolobus to and from campus easier. You may also still use your physical undergraduate AggieCard to ride. For all undergraduates registered for fall classes but not Summer Session II, ZipPass access will be added a week before fall quarter classes begin.

To use your mobile UC Davis undergraduate bus pass:

1. Wait for the email notification from Unitrans (noreply@bytemark.co) informing you that your bus pass is ready! You’ll receive this email by the second week of Summer Session 2. The email subject will read "Get your Unitrans tickets with Bytemark!"

2. Download the free ZipPass app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

3. Set up your account using your UC Davis email account (must be your @ucdavis.edu account to use this mobile bus pass).

4. Once your account is set up, click on the “Available” tab at the top of the ZipPass screen and click on the Undergrad Pass to use! Just show the driver or conductor your pass when boarding and you’re ready to ride! You may be asked to tap your screen to ensure validity.

Questions? Contact Unitrans at unitrans@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-2877. Click here for instructions and frequently asked questions!

The following service and fare changes were unanimously approved by the Unitrans Advisory Committee on Thursday, April 25, 2024 and by the Davis City Council on May 21, 2024. The fare and service changes will go into effect on August 5, 2024.

Fare Changes: Starting August 5, 2024, the Unitrans cash fare will increase from $1.25 to $1.50. All pass prices will increase as shown in the table below.

Memorial Union Night Service Improvements: Starting August 5, 2024, the summer schedule A line will operate new trips on Monday through Friday at 6:40 PM and 7:40 PM. On Monday-Thursday, the A line will operate new trips at 9:10 PM and 10:10 PM.

When the academic year resumes on September 25, the following additional Memorial Union night service improvements will begin.

A line: New terminal departures at 8:40 PM and 9:40 PM on Monday-Thursday to create combined 30 minute service on the Fifth Street corridor with the Z line.

K line: New terminal departures at 8:35 PM and 9:35 PM on Monday-Thursday.

M line: New terminal departures at 9:10 PM and 10:10 PM on Monday-Thursday.

Minor Schedule Changes: Minor schedule and timepoint adjustments were made to the A, M, P, T, W, and Z lines. Please review your schedule closely.

Farmers Market Shuttle Pilot Program: Starting September 28, Unitrans is relaunching the Farmers Market Shuttle between the Memorial Union Terminal and Downtown on all Saturdays during the academic year. The shuttle will operate fare-free with a vintage London double decker bus every 30 minutes from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The pilot program will be evaluated in June 2025 to determine if the service should continue. Click here for map.

O Line Bus Stop Addition: On Pole Line Road southbound near Cambridge House Apartments, Unitrans will be adding an O line bus stop to improve access for customers in the area.