The consolidation is expected to result in uniform fares, more efficient routes, and easier intercity travel within Tulare County.
[5]: 27–44, 53–88 A similar MoU for Porterville signed at the same May meeting effectively allowed that city to provide transit operations and maintenance services for Woodlake.
[5]: 45–52 The first legacy system to transition to TCRTA administration was the bus service in Woodlake, starting on July 1, 2021.
[60]: 18–20 Each member agency appoints one elected official and one alternate representative to serve on the TCRTA Board of Directors.
[62] The Tulare County Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility (TOMF) held a grand opening on September 23, 2021.
The TOMF can accommodate up to 25 buses with a 26,000 sq ft (2,400 m2) building that includes administration, operations, dispatch, and maintenance facilities.
[63] It is located near the county's Visalia Road Yard, at the intersection of Avenues 256 (Sierra) and 140 (South Lover's Lane).