The Morongo Basin is located approximately 30 minutes east of the Palm Springs Area.
A joint powers authority, the MBTA operates in 10 communities including Joshua Tree,
Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Morongo Valley and Landers.
During the week 9 deviated-fixed routes are in operation. In addition, 5 demand
response vehicles circulate in the communities offering origin to destination service for
the senior and disabled. Operation hours during the week extend from 6:30 am to 10:00
pm, with limited weekend service provided.
The MBTA currently has 36 employees and operates a fleet consisting of 24 buses, all of
which operate on compressed natural gas. The MBTA operates two compressed natural
gas (CNG) stations in Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms to support its operations and
has just completed building an intermodal Transportation center in the town of Yucca
Valley and Twentynine Palms.
The MBTA is headquartered at its Joshua Tree Operations Center on 62405 Verbena
Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252. Some of the MBTA's vehicles are operated out of a
satellite facility at the Twentynine Palms City Yard.