Park shuttle adds holiday service

The National Park Service announced that the ParkLINK shuttle will add a full day of transit service on Fri., Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving weekend. The shuttle typically runs weekends only; there is no service on Thanksgiving Day.

"This is a special time of year to get out and explore the park with friends and family," said superintendent Woody Smeck. "After a big meal on Thanksgiving, people will be looking for ways to get some exercise. The shuttle allows them to explore the mountains,

have a nice walk and then return to their car via the shuttle."

ParkLINK is a shuttle service that connects more than a dozen sites in the Santa Monica Mountains and beaches. The route has stops at Malibu Creek State Park, Paramount Ranch, Peter Strauss Ranch, Zuma Beach, Point Dume, Solstice Canyon, Pepperdine University, Malibu Lagoon, Cross Creek shopping area in Malibu, Tapia Park and two trailheads of the Backbone Trail. The shuttle connects to the Metro 534 along the Pacific Coast

Highway and to the Metro 161 in Calabasas, which connects to the Metro Orange Line several times a day.

The ParkLINK shuttles are equipped with bike racks and storage space for large group outings.

ParkLINK runs year round on Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays. Fare is $1 per person, per ride. Children under 12 ride free if accompanied by an adult. All Metro passes are accepted.

The current schedule and other information can be found at www.parklinkshuttle.com or by calling (888) 734-2323.