Loop Bus
Tulare County's LOOP Bus Service is now accepting applications to transport groups of at-risk youth, for free, to activities that connect them to mentoring and gang prevention programs throughout Tulare County.
The LOOP Bus Program, available to community- and faith-based organizations, school districts and local government entities, provides groups of at-risk youth with free transportation to activities that connect them to mentoring and gang prevention programs throughout Tulare County. Capacity in the LOOP bus is 24 people.
The program is funded by Measure R and the Tulare County Board of Supervisors.
The LOOP bus cannot be used for services that would typically be provided by a school bus, which includes field trips during school hours. The LOOP bus cannot be used to take youth outside of Tulare County or make trips into the mountain areas of the county. Requests must be submitted two weeks prior to service. LOOP bus reservations can be placed up to three months in advance of service request date.
NEW: Before submitting your application, check the LOOP calendar to verify there is availability during your request. View the LOOP calendar here.
Download 2011 LOOP Bus Program Application (English)
Download 2011 LOOP Bus Program Consent Form (English)
Download 2011 LOOP Bus Program Consent Form (Spanish)
LOOP Bus applications must be submitted two weeks prior to the requested service dates. For more information please call Allison Pierce at 559/636-5000 or email stepuptc@co.tulare.ca.us.
This County program has a proven track record of success. Youth Today, a national source for news and important developments in the youth service field, featured the LOOP Bus Program in its publication. View article here.
View LOOP Bus PowerPoint presentation from Sept. 15, 2010 workshop in Porterville.