REGIONAL EXPRESS TRANSIT SERVICE
Presented by:
Tulare County Association of Governments and Visalia Transit
REGIONAL EXPRESS TRANSIT SERVICE
Cross Valley Corridor
History
2016: TCAG Board of Governors direct Planning Study
2018: Cross Valley Corridor Plan
* Study connectivity and mobility improvements to:
1) Increase transit service efficiency
2) Promote developments that support use of transit
3) Encourage revitalization and economic development
4) Facilitate growth in support of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) system
Phased approach to build ridership base for future rail service between Tulare and Kings Counties Proposed 75-mile high-frequency regional transit corridor linking cities east to west across the Central Valley using the historic San Joaquin Valley Railroad corridor 2018 Cross Valley Corridor Plan
Cross Valley Corridor Plan Map
Phased service between NAS Lemoore and City of Lindsay
Initial service between Farmersville Transit Center and NAS Lemoore Route Details
30-minute frequencies operating from 5:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
One-way run times of 120-minutes
New transit centers in the cities of Exeter, Farmersville, Hanford and Lindsay New transfer station in the Visalia Industrial Park
Zero-emission vehicles (battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell) 2024 Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Operations Plan
Cross Valley Corridor Plan Map
Phase 1A (2024)
Current Kings Area Regional Transit (KART) service from Hanford Amtrak Station to Visalia Transit Center (8 trips per day; Stops at COS, Kaweah Health and Visalia Transit Center) Phase 1B (2025)
KART service from Hanford Amtrak Station to Visalia Transit Center (30-minute intervals; Stops at COS, Kaweah Health and Visalia Transit Center) Phase 1C (2028)
Cross Valley Express (CVX) service between Hanford and Farmersville, to extend to NAS Lemoore (30-minute intervals; 14 stops) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service between Tulare Transit Center and Visalia Transit Center on Mooney Boulevard (15-minute intervals) 2024 Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Operations Plan
Capital Infrastructure
Transit terminals and charging infrastructure
Transit stop facilities, including shelters, street improvements and wayfinding Transit signal priority (TSP) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) Zero-emission vehicles (battery-electric and/or hydrogen fuel cell) 2024 Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Operations Plan
Financial Plan
Estimated $70 million in capital infrastructure
$49.1 million in design and construction
$18.8 million in zero-emission vehicles
Estimated $7 million annual operating cost at full-service buildout Funding sources:
TCAG (State SB 125 transit and SB 743 mitigation)
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (Amtrak)
BRT and CVX fare revenue
Other State and Federal transit funding
2024 Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Operations Plan
Funding Sources
State Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Grant (2022) $10.28 million in State transit grant funds (FY 22/23 to FY 31/32) * $5.88 million for eighteen (18) zero-emission vehicles (buses/vans) * $4.4 million for new Lindsay Transit Center
State Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Grant (2024) $59.1 million in State transit grant funds (FY 24/25 to FY 33/34) * $44.7 million for capital and infrastructure improvements * $14.4 million for eight (8) zero-emission transit vehicles (buses) TCAG State SB 125 Transit and SB 743 Mitigation Funds
$8.5 million for operations
2024 Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Operations Plan
Priority Capital Infrastructure Improvements: $49.1 million Signal Priority/Street Improvements: $12.41 million
Construction Contractor: $9.46 million
Caltrans and City Indirect Costs: $7.58 million
Transit Stop Facility Improvements: $5.72 million
EV and Charging Infrastructure: $5.3 million
New Lindsay Transit Center: $4.4 million
Design and Engineering: $4.23 million
2024 Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Operations Plan
CVX Signal-Priortization Exhibit
Implementation
Cooperative Agreement (Caltrans and City)
City as project lead with Caltrans oversight
Memorandums of Understanding
Capital Development (City and TCAG)
Operations (City, TCAG and TCRTA)
State Grant Funding (Caltrans, City and TCAG)
TCAG Funding (City of Visalia and TCAG)
Design, engineering and construction of capital improvements (Priority) Zero-emission vehicle procurement
2024 Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Operations Plan
California State Transportation Agency
California Department of Transportation
Tulare County Association of Governments
Visalia Transit
Tulare County Regional Transit Agency
Kings Area Rural Transit
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (Amtrak)
California High-Speed Rail Authority
Regional Express Transit Partner Agencies
Staff Recommendation:
Approve the City’s participation in the Regional Express Transit Project and serving as the Project lead and primary services operator; Approve the draft Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Caltrans Master Agreement and Program Supplement for TIRCP funding; and Authorize the City Manager to draft necessary agreements with Caltrans, TCAG and TCRTA with approval to form by the City Attorney.
Regional Express Transit Service
Questions or Comments
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