Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Short Range Transit Plan 2026-2031
The Short Range Transit Plan for the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) guides public transportation decisions from 2026 to 2031. It aims to strengthen transit services by redesigning local routes for direct, bidirectional travel, establishing pulsed schedules with timed transfers at major hubs, and integrating microtransit as a permanent component. The plan focuses on enhancing customer service, safety, and seamless transportation alternatives, optimizing efficiencies, maximizing economies of scale, supporting environmental responsibility, and promoting equity. Key outcomes include improved access to employment, retail, and other destinations, better service for both urban and rural communities, efficient network operation within fiscal constraints, and a framework for incorporating future transit developments like the Visalia-Tulare Bus Rapid Transit and Cross Valley Express routes, ensuring convenient, equitable, and financially stable services.