What's at stake?
After securing funding in 2019 and receiving feedback from the community, Clovis Transit is expanding and updating its system as Clovis grows quickly.
Clovis Transit is getting revamped and expanded following years of development, with aims to complete the project by the end of the year.
Construction has already started on the new transit system and will utilize eight new color-coded routes. The new routes will connect to nearly all Clovis Unified high schools, Fresno State and Clovis Community College.
“This redesign not only reflects our dedication to fostering a robust transportation system but also strengthens the fabric of our community by ensuring that mobility is in reach for all,’ said Amy Hance, General Services Director for the City of Clovis in a press release on Tuesday.
Three new pick-up and drop-off locations will also be added at Dry Creek Trailhead, the Harlan Ranch Community Recreation Center and Pasa Tiempo Park as part of the system’s new Micro-Transit service, offering on-demand transportation that will connect to the main routes.
The new color-coded routes were made with themes in mind. For example, the pink line that will run north-south of Temperance symbolizes breast cancer awareness.
New bus stop signs will also include a code passengers can text to receive information on bus arrival times and all transit vehicles include a digital display showing onboard route information.
Though no new vehicles will be employed, the transit system’s current vehicles are ADA compliant and include lifts and ramps for passengers with disabilities. The new system will also continue to be free to ride.
Funding for the new system was secured in 2019 through the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), with the project itself starting in 2020. The new system’s routes were developed using trip data, community surveys and feedback gathered from 2021 through late 2024.
New Routes Planned
- Blue Line — Runs north-south of Willow and connects to Clovis Community College, Clovis North High School, and Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The Blue line symbolizes child abuse prevention.
- Yellow Line — Runs north-south on Clovis and connects to Landmark Square by the Veterans Memorial building. The Yellow line symbolizes support for troops.
- Purple Line — Runs north-south on Sunnyside and connects to the Senior Activity Center by Landmark Square. The Purple line symbolizes elder abuse prevention.
- Pink Line — Runs north-south on Temperance and connects to the hospital and cancer center. The Pink line symbolizes breast cancer awareness.
- Teal Line — Runs east-west on Herndon and connects to four other lines. The Teal line honors the Stageline buses.
- Red Line — Runs east-west on Bullard and connects to Fresno State. The Red line symbolizes Fresno State school colors.
- Green Line — Runs east-west on Shaw and connects to Clovis East. The Green line symbolizes agriculture.
- Orange Line — Runs east-west on Ashlan and connects to Tarpey Village. The Orange line honors Tarpey Village’s 1892 railroad depot and the railroad.
