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Valley Express presents plan to reinvest in scheduled bus service for Santa Paula; council asked about stops and outreach
Summary
County transit planners presented proposed Valley Express route revisions that would restore more frequent scheduled bus service in Santa Paula, with two routes operating roughly every 40 minutes; public feedback and bus‑stop infrastructure were discussed but no action was taken.
County transit staff presented a draft plan to reinvest in scheduled fixed‑route bus service for Santa Paula and the Santa Clara River Valley as part of a countywide Valley Express network revision.
Project staff said the proposal would reinstate two routes (an "A" and a "B" route) that run through the center of town and the Harvest development and operate at roughly 40‑minute frequency. Presenters said the design emphasizes walkable access to stops and more predictable service intended to attract riders who currently use dial‑a‑ride options. The plan includes longer‑term coordination to integrate demand‑response paratransit with fixed routes.
Council members asked about the process for locating bus stops and for bus‑stop amenities such as shade and ADA compliance. Staff said an accompanying bus‑stop improvement plan will inventory stops, identify ADA gaps and seek grant funding for improvements. Staff also said the draft plan will be posted on the Valley Express website and that virtual and in‑person public meetings will be scheduled to collect feedback before finalizing routes.
No funding or route changes were adopted at the meeting; staff requested community input to refine stop locations and schedules.
