SEDONA, Ariz. – The city encourages residents and visitors to take advantage of continued evening hours of the Sedona Shuttle Connect on-demand service, which will be offered until September 1, 2025.The on-demand transit service will run Thursday through Sunday, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Sedona Shuttle Connect picks you up and drops you…
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SEDONA, Ariz. – The city encourages residents and visitors to take advantage of continued evening hours of the Sedona Shuttle Connect on-demand service, which will be offered until June 29, 2025. “Since the on-demand service began, we’ve had requests that it run into the evening, so residents and visitors could use it to go out…
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March 27, 2025 SEDONA, Ariz. – On today, March 27, 2025, less than three years after the launch of the city’s new transit system, the Sedona Shuttle transported its one-millionth rider on its popular, free Trailhead Routes service. “That’s one million passenger trips for people who were able to hike or bike Sedona’s iconic trails…
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Here is the March 2025 edition of the Sedona Shuttle Newsletter. Sedona Shuttle Newsletter March 2025Download
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Sedona Shuttle Connect will expand service hours and provide on-demand transit service from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily from March 3 through April 27, 2025. Sedona residents and visitors will now be able to get a ride to go out to dinner or meet up with friends, without having worry about driving their car.…
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Sedona’s newest transit service, Sedona Shuttle Connect, launched at the end of August 2024 and has been getting rave reviews, as residents and visitors discover how easy and economical it is to use. In response to questions raised by the community, we developed a Three-Month Report Card providing details about the service’s first months of…
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For immediate release July 22, 2024 Contact: Lauren Browne, communications director Phone: (928) 203-5068 Email:
[email protected] City to Launch Sedona Shuttle Connect on-demand transit SEDONA, Ariz. – As part of the city of Sedona’s initiative to build a robust transit system, on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 the city will launch Sedona Shuttle Connect on-demand…
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Click HERE for the May 2024 edition of the Sedona Shuttle Newsletter. Sedona Shuttle March 2025 Date:03/03/2025 9:50 a.m. Everyday service from February 27 to April 27, 2025 Sedona Shuttle Trailhead Routes and Sedona Shuttle Connect will run every day during spring break, February 27 to April 27, 2025. Use the Sedona Shuttle Trailhead…
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April 4, 2024 Dan Cherry, Yavapai County (928) 771-3183
[email protected] Dry Creek Road Barrier Placement and “No Parking Zone” Project Begins on April 15 YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. - Yavapai County, in partnership with the city of Sedona and the Coconino National Forest, will be installing a no parking zone on Dry Creek Road in west…
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The US Forest Service shall close access to the Upper Cathedral Rock trail to perform routine maintenance. Duration: Wednesday 2/28/2024 – Saturday 4/13/2024 Days: Wednesday – Saturday 08:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm. The Lower Cathedral Rock trail shall remain open during this planned maintenance.
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Federal Transit Authority (FTA) Formula Grants for Rural Area Program (Section 5311) Public notice is hereby made that the City of Sedona is applying for FTA Rural Public Transportation Program funds, authorized under 49 U.S.C. Section 5311, for Administration and Planning for a new transit system in Sedona. The funds will be used towards planning and implementation activities for the future implementation of…
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Once again, this year, Sedona Shuttle will partner with Toys for Tots to host “Stuff-the-Bus” at the Posse Grounds Pavilion on December 12 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Last year we filled the bus with toys which were given to Sedona families in need. We hope to collect even more this year. Bring a…
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The city of Sedona is now accepting applications from interested parties to serve on the Sedona Transit Advisory Committee (STAC). The STAC serves in an advisory capacity to, and at the pleasure of, the City Manager or his or her designee to advise city staff to: Provide a mechanism for communicating concerns, advice, and recommendations…
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One year ago , in the midst of Spring Break 2022, the Sedona Shuttle became the City of Sedona’s first foray into public transportation, when it launched its trailhead shuttle routes, serving four popular trailheads from two park and ride lots. Since that time, the Sedona Shuttle has been used by well over a quarter…
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On March 1, 2023, the city of Sedona will add a third park and ride location at 905 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd. to serve the trailhead route portion of the Sedona Shuttle. The new lot at the intersection of SR 89A and Red Rock Loop Road will offer free parking and free shuttle service…
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The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will be closing the upper section of the Cathedral Rock trail, from the Templeton junction to the top of the trail. The lower section from the Cathedral Rock Trailhead to Templeton junction will remain open to the general public. This closure will begin February 1st through the end of March…
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Click HERE for the December edition of the Sedona Shuttle newsletter.
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SEDONA SHUTTLE: In observance of the Christmas holiday, the Sedona Shuttle will NOT operate on Christmas Day (Sunday December 25, 2022). Trailhead shuttles WILL operate their normal schedules Thursday 12/22 through Christmas Eve (Saturday 12/24). The Sedona Shuttles WILL operate on New Year's Day. VERDE SHUTTLE: The Verde Shuttle will operate on Christmas Eve and…
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Please click HERE for the Public Meeting Notice.
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On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Pavilion, the city invites all residents to bring new, unwrapped toys to “stuff the bus” with all toys being donated to Sedona Toys for Tots. The goal is to fill a Sedona Shuttle bus with toys, which will then be…
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Effective Immediately: All PETS (non service animals) shall be transported in a pet carrier or other vessel that is suited to properly contain the animal, with the following exception: DOGS (non service animals) are allowed onto the service in either an appropriate carrier or with a muzzle and the animal must be on a leash.…
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MEETING NOTICE SITE SELECTION STUDY PROPOSED SITE MAPS
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September 12, 2022, the Town of Prescott Valley launched its first phase of the CentralYavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (CYMPO) Phased Transit Plan. The new transitsystem, the YavaLine Regional Transit System (YAV), began operation of its On‐Demand/Microtransit system in the heart of Prescott Valley. Days before its launch, regional partners gathered to celebrate the launch of…
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Cottonwood AZ, The Verde Shuttle is announcing changes to the current routes and new hours of operation. The changes are scheduled to go into effect on Saturday, October 1st. The new hours of operation will be from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Therefore, the first bus will leave the Cottonwood Library…
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Septembers 6, 2022: The Sedona Shuttle has won FIRST place in the National Rural Transportation Assistance Program's (RTAP) "The Bus Stops Here" photo contest. RTAP is a National program funded by the Federal Transit Administration providing technical assistance to transit systems throughout the US. The winning photo was taken by Al Comello for the Sedona…
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For your safety, Sedona Shuttles only pickup at designated bus stops. Look for this sign
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August 23, 2022 - COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - The Transit Department for the City of Cottonwood is excited to announce we are now fully staffed. The Verde Shuttle is set to reinstate full-service routes effective August 28, 2022 which includes the late-night buses. According to Transportation Manager Lisa Boring, “Verde Shuttle will return to operating just…
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August 10, 2022: Due to ongoing supply chain issues affecting the bus manufacturing industry, the planned Sedona Shuttle Connect Microtransit service will be delayed until early to mid-2023 or beyond. The vehicles for this service were originally ordered last December, and at that time city staff was notified by the vehicle manufacturer that we could…
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August 4, 2022: The Sedona Transit Advisory Committee (STAC) is now active! The first meeting occurred on July 20, 2022, in where the STAC elected its Chair and Vice Chair, and provided recommendations on the fare policy for the upcoming MicroTransit service (Late 2022 - Early 2023). The second meeting of the STAC will occur…
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The line 11 is now providing shuttle service from the Posse Gourds Park & Ride to the Mescal Trailhead day use area. From the Mescal trail, hikers can access the Chuckwagon Trail, Devil’s Bridge (best / shortest access), Long Canyon Trail, and Deadman’s Pass. If you don't want to share your hike to Devil's Bridge…
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The city of Sedona is accepting applications from individuals from key sectors within the community, (e.g., disabled, elderly, social service, Veterans, education, healthcare, youth, business, and regular citizens of the community) to serve on the newly formed Transit Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC shall serve in an advisory capacity to the CITY Manager or his…
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On June 9, 2022, the Sedona Shuttle will make a number of service changes to enhance trail access. Hours of service will shift one hour earlier to reflect the longer summer days. Shuttles will operate from 7 AM to 5:30 PM, Thursday through Sunday. Route 11 will be expanded to serve Mescal Trailhead. This will…
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One of the most common questions you hear in Sedona is “How do I get to Devil’s Bridge?” The answer used to involve having a four-wheel drive vehicle or parking in areas that were illegal and unsafe. But now the answer is the Sedona Shuttle. Sedona Shuttle is by far the easiest way to access…
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On March 24th, the City of Sedona launched the first phase of its Transit Implementation Plan. The new transit system, the Sedona Shuttle, began operation with routes to four of the area’s most popular trailheads, Cathedral Rock, Soldier Pass, Dry Creek, and Little Horse.Beginning service in the midst to the busy spring break season, ridership…
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To accommodate the large number of visitors in Sedona for spring break, the Sedona Shuttle Trailhead routes will run every day from Thursday, March 31 through Sunday April 17. Bus will operate daily from 8 AM to 6:30 PM. Complete schedule information is available on this website. However, heavy traffic may lead to schedule variances,…
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the security directive requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and in public transportation hubs through April 18, 2022. During this time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will work with the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding when and under what circumstances masks should be required for public…
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On March 24th, the city of Sedona will launch the first phase of its transit implementation plan. The new transit system, the Sedona Shuttle, will begin with service to several of the area’s most popular trailheads, including Cathedral Rock, Soldier Pass, Dry Creek, and Little Horse. Everything you need to know about the service can…
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