SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS SHUTTLE SERVICE OPENS
MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK " A new shuttle bus service today begins taking hikers, bicyclists, beach goers and sight seers through the Santa Monica Mountains to stops along the Pacific coast.
œThis is another reason to celebrate on Independence Day, said Congressman Brad Sherman, who secured $110,000 in federal funds for the shuttle.
œThe park shuttle service will allow thousands of people a convenient way to visit the mountains and beaches, the congressman added.
The shuttle route straddles two counties. The nine stops include Malibu Creek State Park, Tapia Park, Malibu Lagoon State Beach, Solstice Canyon, Zuma Beach, Peter Strauss Ranch, Paramount Ranch and trailheads along Malibu Canyon Road and Kanan Road.
Sherman joined federal and start park officials at a dedication ceremony at Malibu Creek State Park.
Later on Saturday, the congressman will join officials of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy in dedicating the Victory Boulevard entrance to the Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve. Formerly known as Ahmanson Ranch., the 2,900-acre site is located in West Hills at the western end of Victory Blvd.
The new entrance provides easy access with parking for San Fernando Valley residents. Hikers will be able to access trails throughout the property.
