MOUNTAIN LINE SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED SERVICE CHANGES
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (February 23, 2026) –The Mountain Line Board of Directors has opened a public comment period related to proposed Mountain Line service changes for August 2026. These include:
Route 2
Addition of two eastbound bus stops on McMillan Mesa: Pine Cliff and Forest Ave. (near The Lofts apartments) and Gemini Rd. and Jasper Dr. (near the Arizona State Veteran Home).
Purpose of Proposed Service Change: Mountain Line brought consistent eastbound service to the McMillan Mesa area in July 2025, after operating just school time deviations for several years. The demand for transit service in that corridor continues to increase, and these two additional stops will provide more access for the residents, businesses, schools, and facilities in this area.
Route 3
Increased weekday peak frequency (approx. 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) to 20 minutes from the current peak frequency of 30 minutes.
Purpose of Proposed Service Change: Voters approved Proposition 488 in November 2024, which included increased frequency on several routes. More frequent bus service allows riders more freedom and flexibility when taking transit.
Route 5
Addition of a westbound bus stop on Highway 180 and Whiting Rd., near the Starpoint Apartments.
Purpose of Proposed Service Change: Mountain Line and the City of Flagstaff are implementing a grant-funded “First Mile Last Mile” project, which aims to improve pedestrian and bike access to bus stops. As part of this project, there will be a new crosswalk developed at Highway 180 and Whiting Rd. There is a gap in Mountain Line’s westbound bus stops in this corridor, and the addition of a crosswalk provides an opportunity to safely add a companion stop to the nearby eastbound stop.
Route 8
Route 8 will extend service on the W. Route 66 corridor by making a full loop from Woody Mountain Rd. to McAllister Ranch Rd. and Alvan Clark Blvd. before returning to W. Route 66. New proposed bus stops at:
- McAllister and Charon
- Alvan Clark Blvd. (Adora at Timber Sky)
- Alvan Clark Blvd. (Woody Mountain Apartments
- Route 66/Woody Mountain Rd. (LivTimber)
- Route 66/Thompson St. (eastbound)
With the extended service on W. Route 66, it is proposed that Route 8 no longer serves the Thompson St. / University Ave. / Woodlands Village Blvd. loop, impacting service to the following stops:
- Stop 10 on Thompson St., south of W. Route 66 – this stop would be removed. Riders who use this stop will be able to access the new stop on W. Route 66 and Thompson St.
- Stop 11 on University Ave. and Forest Meadows St. – this bus stop is also served by Route 10 and will not be removed.
- Stop 12 at Woodlands Village Blvd. and University Ave. – This stop would be removed.
Purpose of Proposed Service Change: Voters approved Proposition 488 in November 2024, which included service to new areas. The W. Route 66 corridor is rapidly developing and has long been a priority area for transit improvements when funding became available.
Route 66
Increased weekday peak frequency (approx. 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) to 20 minutes from the current peak frequency of 30 minutes. Addition of a bus stop on eastbound Hwy 89 and E. Trails End Dr., offering more convenient transit access to the Sacred Peaks Health Center.
Purpose of Proposed Service Change: Voters approved Proposition 488 in November 2024, which included increased frequency on several routes. More frequent bus service allows riders more freedom and flexibility when taking transit. The addition of the bus stop closes a gap and provides access to a community health facility.
Visit https://mountainline.az.gov/servicechanges/ for full details on the proposed changes.
Comments can be submitted through April 15, 2026:
- Via telephone at 928.679.8921
- Via email at transportation@mountainline.az.gov
- Via the Mountain Line website at mountainline.az.gov/contact
- Via mail or in-person at 216 W. Phoenix Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001
- Via public comments at the public Board of Directors meeting on March 18 or April 15 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (these can be provided written, virtual, or in-person; more details at https://mountainline.az.gov/about-us/board-of-directors/)
Mountain Line is the transit agency in northern Arizona operating fixed route bus service on nine routes, paratransit service, vanpool, and seasonal Mountain Express service to Arizona Snowbowl. www.mountainline.az.gov for more information.