The City of Clovis has announced changes to its public transit system, aiming to improve accessibility and efficiency for riders. The updated bus system will introduce new routes beginning Monday, November 17.
According to the city, these changes are the result of several years of surveys and research designed to address the evolving needs of residents. Over the past 25 years, Clovis’ population has more than doubled, which prompted the need for expanded and modernized transit options.
“We’ve been working on this new system for years, and I’m really excited to finally bring it to our community,” said Bethany Berube, City of Clovis deputy general services director. “The decision to expand and invest in new buses and routes is a direct response to our city’s growth and our ongoing efforts to make transit more accessible. With these new routes, we’ll be able to provide faster, more efficient service, reaching parts of the city that were previously harder to access. It’s all about making sure everyone in our community has the mobility they need.”
The revised system replaces previous loop routes with streamlined color-coded lines along major roads in Clovis. North-south service will operate on Willow Avenue, Clovis Avenue, Sunnyside Avenue, and Temperance Avenue. East-west routes will run along Herndon Avenue as well as portions of Barstow Avenue, Fifth Street/Bullard Avenue, Shaw Avenue, and Ashlan Avenue.
In addition to serving key corridors in the city, the redesigned network aims to connect with nearly all high schools within Clovis Unified School District as well as local colleges such as Clovis Community College and Fresno State University. This is intended to provide students with reliable transportation options.
The city also plans to introduce Micro-Transit pick-up and drop-off points at two locations targeting passengers living in far north, northeast, and east areas of Clovis.
