FRESNO-CLOVIS FRESNO AREA METROPOLITAN AREA EXPRESS (FCMA) SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN (SRTP) 2022 – 2026 C I T Y 0 1 C L O V I S Adopted June 24, 2021 Prepared by: City of Fresno Fresno Area Express Planning Division 2223 G Street Fresno, California 93706 Fresno Council of Governments The preparation of this report has been financed in part through a grant from the U.S. Department1 of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and in part through local funds from the Fresno Council of Governments. This Page Intentionally Left Blank 2 Table of Contents Page Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3 List of Tables ............................................................................................................................................ 6 List of Figures ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 9 1.1.0 Purpose of SRTP ............................................................................................................................ 9 1.2.0 Overview of SRTP .......................................................................................................................... 9 1.3.0 Summary of Existing Transit System ........................................................................................... 13 1.3.1 FAX and Handy Ride Mission Statements ................................................................................... 17 1.3.2 Regional Policy Guidance ............................................................................................................ 17 1.3.3 FAX Strategic Plan and Performance Measures .......................................................................... 19 1.3.4 FAX Development Review Program ............................................................................................ 25 1.3.5 Organizational Chart.................................................................................................................... 25 Chapter 2: System Description ............................................................................................................... 29 2.1.0 History of Fresno’s Transit Service .............................................................................................. 29 2.2.0 Bus Transit ................................................................................................................................... 30 2.2.1 Bus Services ................................................................................................................................. 30 2.2.2 Bus Fleet ...................................................................................................................................... 38 2.3.0 Accessible Transit Service ............................................................................................................ 39 2.3.1 Americans with Disabilities Act ................................................................................................... 39 2.3.2 Accessible Buses .......................................................................................................................... 40 2.3.3 Accessible Bus Stops and ADA Transition Plan ............................................................................ 41 2.3.4 ADA Paratransit Services ............................................................................................................. 41 2.4.0 Transit Maintenance Program ..................................................................................................... 42 2.5.0 Transit Passenger Facilities.......................................................................................................... 45 2.5.1 Transit Improvements and Amenities ......................................................................................... 45 2.6.0 Fare Structure .............................................................................................................................. 47 2.7.0 Customer Services ....................................................................................................................... 48 2.7.1 Internet Access ............................................................................................................................ 48 2.7.2 Public Information Programs ...................................................................................................... 48 2.7.3 Transit Safety and Security Program ........................................................................................... 49 2.7.4 Special Community Services ........................................................................................................ 51 3 Chapter 3: Transit Service Improvement Program .................................................................................. 53 3.1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 53 3.1.1 Unfunded Transit Needs: Proposed Transit Projects over Next Five Years, Pending Funding Availability ................................................................................................................................................... 53 3.1.2 Route Evaluation Process ............................................................................................................ 57 3.1.3 Key Transit System Performance Indicators ............................................................................... 57 3.2.1 Bus Service Expansion Program .................................................................................................. 61 3.3.0 Relevant Planning Activities ........................................................................................................ 62 Chapter 4: Financial Plan ........................................................................................................................ 66 4.1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 67 4.3.0 Capital Expenditures .................................................................................................................... 70 4.3.1 Revenue Vehicles and Vehicle Equipment .................................................................................. 73 4.3.2 Support Vehicles .......................................................................................................................... 74 4.3.3 Passenger Facilities Expansion and Rehabilitation ...................................................................... 75 4.3.4 Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 76 Chapter 5: City of Clovis SRTP ................................................................................................................. 83 5.1.0 Purpose of SRTP .......................................................................................................................... 83 5.1.1 Summary of Existing Transit System ........................................................................................... 83 5.1.2 Public Transportation Policy Directions ...................................................................................... 84 5.1.3 Strategic Plan ............................................................................................................................... 84 5.1.4 Organization of City of Clovis ...................................................................................................... 88 5.2.0 Introduction to Clovis Transit System ......................................................................................... 89 5.2.1 Bus Service ................................................................................................................................... 89 5.2.2 Bus Transit ................................................................................................................................... 91 5.2.3 Bus Fleet ...................................................................................................................................... 91 5.2.4 Accessible Bus Service ................................................................................................................. 92 5.2.5 Transit Maintenance Program ..................................................................................................... 92 5.2.6 Fare Structure .............................................................................................................................. 92 5.2.7 Integration of Transportation and Land Use ............................................................................... 95 5.2.8 Development Review Program .................................................................................................... 95 5.3.0 Key Transit System Performance Indicators ............................................................................... 95 5.4.0 Capital Financial Plan ................................................................................................................. 105 4 Appendices .........................................................................................................................................