KART operates nine fixed routes in Hanford, the primary city in Kings County, CA, located in the San Joaquin Valley. Due to constrained space, a new transit center will be built approximately 3/4 mile from the current location as part of Downtown revitalization. This study developed a new route structure to serve the new transit center and improve access throughout the community. Longer-term impacts, including how best to connect with the under-construction California High Speed Rail project and a planned cross-valley transit link were also determined. This project included developing schedules for the new service to ensure optimum connectivity, reliability, and efficient use of resources. The recommended changes included converting almost all routes from one-way loops to bi-directional service to reduce travel time for riders as well as implementing routes that allow for north-south travel without requiring a transfer. The changes are planned to be implemented when the new transit center opens in 2024.

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