Cross Valley Corridor transit service
Summary
Regional transit plans call for express bus service to the Visalia Industrial Park with a preferred stop at the Doe Avenue center, microtransit shuttles for the sprawling industrial sites, and bus rapid transit on Mooney Boulevard serving COS. Expect 'BRT light' route changes in 2028 and full service around 2031.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded largely by state transit grants, with the city also buying two electric buses for $3.1 million via the consent calendar.
Industrial park workers, COS students, and commuters along the Mooney corridor.
North Visalia residents losing Riggins/Ferguson fixed routes and anyone relying on $5 door-to-door Visalia Connect rides; seniors and disabled riders face longer walks under the half-mile rule.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Visalia City Council — November 2, 2026
Regional transit plans call for express bus service to the Visalia Industrial Park with a preferred stop at the Doe Avenue center, microtransit shuttles for the sprawling industrial sites, and bus rapid transit on Mooney Boulevard serving COS. Expect 'BRT light' route changes in 2028 and full service around 2031.
Visalia City Council — September 21, 2026
The draft plan trades coverage for frequency: two 15-minute routes, fewer half-hour routes, faster service on Mooney, and a direct Mooney-to-Tulare connection. Visalia Connect microtransit becomes a two-tier system — a cheap lifeline service for people more than a half-mile from a bus stop, and a pricier premium door-to-door option. Residents can reach 74% more jobs in 45 minutes, but some north Visalia fixed routes disappear.
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