Calif. (VVNG.com) — The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) has expanded Route 31 to provide direct daily service to the Victorville Wellness Center, giving residents reliable transportation to employment, healthcare, education and the broader Victor Valley transit network
The route extension, which began on July 5, 2026, allows Route 31 to travel from the Victor Valley Transportation Center (VVTC) to the Victorville Wellness Center before returning to the transit center. The new stop is served throughout the day on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, providing residents with convenient connections to regional transit services
The Victorville Wellness Center opened in December 2023 as a low-barrier, non-congregate interim housing campus developed by the City of Victorville through a $28 million HomeKey grant from the State of California. The 170-bed facility offers temporary housing, on-site medical care, behavioral health services, case management and other supportive services designed to help individuals and families transition into permanent housing
The center also allows residents to keep their pets, eliminating one of the common barriers that prevents people experiencing homelessness from seeking shelter
The City of Victorville contracts with the nonprofit organization Symba to operate the Wellness Center and provide residents with healthcare, supportive services and comprehensive wraparound care
According to the city, the Wellness Center has become a key component of Victorville’s homelessness response efforts. The city’s unsheltered homeless population has declined by 68% over the past two years, while the overall homeless population has decreased by 28%, according to the latest San Bernardino County Point-in-Time Count. Victorville’s overall homeless count is now the lowest it has been in six years and is the only High Desert city to report a decrease in homelessness since 2025.
“VVTA is proud to expand transit access with the introduction of daily service to the Victorville Wellness Center through Route 31,” said Rod Goldman, chief executive officer of VVTA. “Reliable transportation is essential to helping people access healthcare, employment, housing opportunities and other vital services. By connecting the Wellness Center directly to the Victor Valley Transportation Center, we’re removing transportation barriers and helping residents stay connected to the resources they need to build a brighter future.”
Victorville Mayor Liz Becerra said the expanded bus service strengthens an important partnership between the city and the transit agency
“Our Victorville Wellness Center is successful because we have strong community partners, like VVTA,” Becerra said. “The City of Victorville is extremely grateful to VVTA for expanding bus service to the Center, which increases access to reerable.”
William Lamas, the city’s Homelessness Solutions Manager, said the new transit connection will help residents access opportunities beyond the Wellness Center
“VVTA’s new bus stop at our Victorville Wellness Center will make it easier for our clients to get to off-site employment, educational programs, housing opportunities, and supportive care appointments, serving as an important support system for their journey to wellness and stability,” Lamas said
Transit officials said the Route 31 expansion reflects the growing recognition that reliable public transportation plays an important role in addressing homelessness by helping individuals attend job interviews, maintain employment, access healthcare and behavioral health appointments, pursue educational opportunities and remain connected with family and support networks
Route 31 serves destinations throughout Victorville and Adelanto, including the Victor Valley Transportation Center, University Preparatory School, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy, shopping centers and residential neighborhoods. At the Victor Valley Transportation Center, passengers can connect with additional VVTA routes, including Route 15, which provides service to Barstow and the San Bernardino Transportation Center
For route maps, schedules and trip planning information, visit vvta.org or call 760-948-3030
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