Newport Beach could shorten daily hours for the Balboa Peninsula Trolley but lengthen its season and add Friday service under options being considered by city staff. Staff will study the costs of three key possible changes for next year:Starting the service day at 10 a.m. instead of 7:30 a.m. With 23,560 total boardings over 1,184 hours of service, each of the four vehicles averaged about 20 passengers per hour, figures show. Most of the shuttle’s operations are funded by that grant, with some visitor-generated Balboa Village parking revenue. Councilwoman Diane Dixon, who represents the Balboa Peninsula and is a longtime shuttle supporter, said she has changed her mind on shifting the vehicle style.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 22, 2017 00:22 UTC