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Short-Range Transit Plan/Reimagine Study public comments - Receive public comments on the current progress and preliminary recommendations in the development of the Short-Range Transit Plan/Reimagine Study update
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Agenda Date: 09/21/2026
Prepared by:
Angelina Baker, Transit Manager, Angelina.Baker@visalia.gov, (559)713-4591 Caleb Bowman, Management Analyst, Caleb.Bowman@visalia.gov, (559)713-4594 John Lollis, Assistant City Manager, John.Lollis@visalia.gov, (559)713-4323
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive public comments on the current progress and preliminary recommendations in the development of the Short-Range Transit Plan/Reimagine Study update, and provide direction as determined.
Summary:
The SRTP is an action plan developed to guide the implementation of transit service improvements over the next five (5) years. A SRTP of the City’s transit routes is important to improve the efficiency of service within the City, address future land use development and transportation investments, and enhance connectivity to regional bus services. The SRTP responds to key issues identi?ed by Visalia Transit customers and others to create a system that will be more attractive to new riders in the years to come. This particular update is especially critical as Transit will use it to “reimagine” the City’s current system.
Ridership has not recovered from the pandemic, and Transit needs to evolve into a new vision that creates efficiencies and improves rider access. In June 2025, Visalia Transit launched the Visalia Connect microtransit pilot program, and as part of this SRTP update the consultant will use the data from the pilot to help rebuild a more efficient Visalia Transit Fixed Route system.
The City of Visalia has changed significantly in recent years. Where people live and work, how and when they travel, and the types of trips they make have all shifted since the pandemic....
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