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Porterville outlines five-year short range transit plan, approves new Americana bus branding
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a short range transit plan (SRTP) aimed at improving routes, on‑time performance and rider experience. Council approved a branding design and directed staff to pursue procurement for vehicle liveries and bus stop updates.
Porterville officials on March 4 reviewed a five‑year short range transit plan intended to improve reliability, align service with demand and make transit a more usable option for residents.
Transportation Director Rich Tree told the City Council the SRTP will analyze existing routes and ridership, gather community input and use performance metrics to guide route and budgeting decisions. Tree said the plan is required by the Tulare County Association of Governments to remain eligible for certain funding and will follow Federal Transit Administration best practices for service planning.
"The SRTP is our five‑year game plan to ensure…
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