Clovis Unveils Redesigned Transit Network, Boosts Access and Frequency
The City of Clovis launched a completely revamped transit network on Monday, November 17, replacing loop routes that had been in place for two decades with an eight route, color coded system. The redesign increases frequency on many lines, improves connections to schools, colleges and medical centers, and adds two micro transit pickup sites to serve low density neighborhoods beginning in December.
City leaders rolled out a major overhaul of Clovis transit on November 17, replacing loop routes that had served the city for about two decades with a new network of eight interconnected, color coded routes. The system is designed to improve access and frequency along major corridors and to strengthen connections to key destinations including high schools, Clovis Community College, Fresno State and major medical centers.
The new routes cover principal corridors such as Willow, Clovis, Sunnyside, Temperance, Herndon, Barstow, and the Bullard, Shaw and Ashlan corridors. Service frequency increased on many lines, with buses running at a minimum every 30 minutes on several routes. Buses are free to ride, and riders can text a stop code for live arrival times, features intended to lower cost barriers and make the system easier to use for commuters, students and patients traveling to medical appointments.
The redesign also includes a pilot micro transit program to reach far north and east neighborhoods where fixed route service is less efficient. Two on demand pickup and drop off sites at Dry Creek Trailhead and Pasa Tiempo Park are planned, with the micro transit service scheduled to begin in December. The pilot aims to provide first mile and last mile connections, expanding practical mobility options for residents in low density areas while preserving the higher frequency backbone along main corridors.
City officials said the network is the product of years of rider surveys and planning, shaped to serve Clovis as it grows. For Fresno County residents, the changes could mean shorter waits, more direct trips to schools and colleges, and improved access to hospitals and specialty medical care in nearby Fresno. The free fare policy lowers the cost of travel for students and low income riders, while the text for arrival times makes the system more predictable and user friendly.
The redesign reflects broader trends in urban transit planning, where agencies are prioritizing frequent corridor service and flexible solutions to connect lower density neighborhoods. For local riders seeking schedules, maps and service updates, consult the City of Clovis or the GV Wire report at https://gvwire.com/2025/11/12/brand-new-clovis-transit-system-debuts-monday/?utm_source=openai. As the micro transit pilot begins in December, officials will be watching rider patterns and feedback to refine connections across the growing Clovis community.
