No More Day of Rest for Route 48

In a move aimed at expanding public transit access, Broward County Transit (BCT) has begunoffering Sunday service for its Route 48. The change means riders who rely on the 48 busbetween the village and the beach and other stops along its weekday and Saturday route can now board on Sundays as well.

Route 48 previously operated Monday through Saturday with no Sunday trips. With the newSunday service, village residents gain direct Sunday access to the beach via the county system — eliminating the need for the village’s supplemental Sunday beach bus.

As part of the transition, the village’s dedicated Sunday beach shuttle has been discontinued. In a statement, village officials said the change will allow them to redirect the vehicle and staffing resources from the discontinued beach shuttle to focus instead on other transportation needs within the village.

Transit planners say the expanded Sunday service of Route 48 aligns with broader county goals of increasing mobility and connectivity across Broward County. BCT notes that its fixed-route service “is the most accessible, affordable and economical way to travel throughout Broward County”

Residents who use the beach shuttle on Sundays are urged to familiarize themselves with the new schedule and stop locations for Route 48. Officials recommend arriving early at stops while the new service launches, and to stay tuned for any updates as the system adjusts to the expanded schedule.