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Regional transit director outlines fixed‑route redesign and microtransit pilot plans for Tulare

Tulare City Council · May 6, 2026
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Summary

TCRTA presented draft short‑range transit recommendations including 30‑minute peak bidirectional fixed routes, coordination to improve transfers at the Tulare Transit Center, optimization of microtransit with paratransit, mobile payment and fare‑capping, and a pilot funded through TCAG through 06/30/2027.

Derek Wenning, executive director of the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency, briefed the council on a draft short‑range transit plan designed to improve schedule coordination, expand 30‑minute peak service on key routes and optimize the mix of fixed routes and microtransit.

Wenning said the plan aims to provide “bidirectional travel” and 30‑minute peak headways on primary local routes to reduce waiting times and widen…

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