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Home My WebLink About09-11-2024 MTC Agenda Packet Mass Transportation Committee AGENDA Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 2:30 p.m. Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo The Mass Transportation Committee holds in-person meetings. Zoom participation will not be supported. Attendees of City Council or Advisory Body meetings are eligible to receive one hour of complimentary parking; restrictions apply, visit Parking for Public Meetings for more details. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment prior to the meeting (must be received 3 hours in advance of the meeting): Mail - Delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Address letters to the City Clerk's Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401. Email - Submit Public Comments via email to advisorybodies@slocity.org. In the body of your email, please include the date of the meeting and the item number (if applicable). Emails will not be read aloud during the meeting. 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Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Figueroa will call the Regular Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee to order. 2.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. 3.CONSENT Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non- controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may request the Mass Transportation Committee pull an item for discussion. The public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit. 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - JULY 10, 2024 MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES 7 Recommendation: To approve the Mass Transportation Committee Minutes of July 10, 2024. (Attachment 1) 4.PRESENTATION 4.a OBSERVANCE OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 The Committee will hold a moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives 23 years ago and those who have passed from long-term health effects as a consequence of the attacks. 5.COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a RIDESHARE WEEK 9 Mobility Services Business Manager Alex Fuchs will provide an update on SLO Transit’s participation in SLOCOG’s Rideshare Week taking place October 7-11 where riders can ride the bus at no cost to them. (Attachment 2 and Attachment 3) 5.b SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN UPDATE 19 Mobility Services Business Manager Alex Fuchs will provide updates on the following: Review of comments and direction provided by Council from the July 16, 2024 study session. • Amendment to the Agreement adding additional service alternative analysis. (Attachment 4) • 3rd Joint MTC/RTAC Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2024. Meeting location is to be determined. • 5.c SLO TRANSIT UPDATE 25 Mobility Services Business Manager Alex Fuchs provided updates on the following: Youth Ride Free Ridership Data1. Academic Service (Fall) begins September 16, 20242. Route 6 Express resumes service (Attachment 5)• Upcoming Marketing and Promotional Events• 9/26 – Electric Vehicle Showcase hosted by SLO Climate Coalition (Attachment 6) • 10/7-11 – Rideshare Week• 10/14 – (Tentative) Relaunch of Downtown Access Pass Program • 11/12 – (Tentative) Promotion of Downtown Holiday Trolley• 6.ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available -- see the Clerk The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7114 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. Service Complaints: Complaints regarding bus service or routes are to be directed to the customer service line at (805) 594-8090. Reports of complaints/commendations are available to the public upon request. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Mass Transportation Committee are available for public inspection on the City’s website: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and- minutes. Meeting recordings may be found on the City’s website: https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=60984 Page 6 of 27 Minutes – DRAFT MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 10, 2024 REGULAR Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee was called to order on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 2:31 p.m. by Vice Chair David Figueroa. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members David Figueroa (Chair), Marlene Cramer (Vice Chair, Cal Poly), Ryan Meller (Student), Matthew Duffy (Disability), and Hans Hershberger (Business). Absent: Committee Members Robin Kisinger (Senior), Trevor Freeman (Technical), and Audrey Lariz (Alternative). Staff: Mobility Services Business Manager Alex Fuchs, and Transit Coordinator Jesse Stanley ELECTION OF OFFICERS ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER MELLER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DUFFY, CARRIED 4-0 (Members Kisinger, Freeman, Lariz absent), the Mass Transportation Committee nominated Committee Member Figueroa as Committee Chair. ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER FIGUEROA, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MELLER, CARRIED 4-0 (Members Kisinger, Freeman, Lariz absent), the Mass Transportation Committee nominated Committee Member Cramer as Committee Vice Chair. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Resident Louise Justice provided a public comment regarding notification of service changes to riders and rider guide materials along with on-board --End of Public Comment-- CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.Minutes of the Mass Transportation Committee of June 5, 2024. ATTACHMENT 1 Page 7 of 27 DRAFT Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of July 10, 2024 Page 2 ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER CRAMER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER FIGUEROA, CARRIED 5-0 (Members Kisinger, Freeman, Lariz absent), the Mass Transportation Committee approved the minutes of July 10, 2024, with the agreement that revisions would be made. PRESENTATIONS 2.Cal Poly. Marlene Cramer provided a presentation pertaining to Cal Poly changing from Cal Poly Time (:10, :40 after hour) to the majority of classes beginning on the hour and 30 after the hour, effective Fall 2026. BUSINESS ITEMS 3.Mobility Services Business Manager Alex Fuchs provided updates on Community parking for City Council and Advisory Body Meetings, the Joint RTA/SLO Transit Short Range Transit Plan with working paper #4, and the Downtown Access Pass program. COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION 4.Mobility Services Business Manager Alex Fuchs provided updates on Fiscal year 2024 ridership data and upcoming marketing and promotional events. Committee Member Figueroa, Meller, Duffy, and Hershberger commented. PUBLIC COMMENT --End of Public Comment— Committee Member Cramer left the meeting at 3:45 PM. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: UPON MOTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBER MELLER, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DUFFY, CARRIED 4-0, the meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m. The next REGULAR Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., at the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: xx/xx/xxxx Page 8 of 27 Item 5h Department: Public Works Cost Center: 5201 For Agenda of: 9/3/2024 Placement: Consent Estimated Time: N/A FROM: Matt Horn, Public Works Director Prepared By: Alex Fuchs, Mobility Services Business Manager SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SLO TRANSIT TO PROVIDE FARE-FREE TRANSIT DURING RIDESHARE WEEK RECOMMENDATION Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving San Luis Obispo (SLO) Transit to provide Fare-Free Transit during Rideshare Week.” POLICY CONTEXT SLO Regional Rideshare is a division of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) that is dedicated to reducing the number of single occupant vehicles used for commuting by encouraging use of transit, biking, vanpool, and carpooling. The City of San Luis Obispo is a partner agency of SLOCOG and works closely to promote sustainable transportation through a variety of programs and events. This partnership directly supports the City’s Major City Goal of Sustainable Transportation, the Climate Action Plan, and multiple policies and programs of the City’s General Plan Circulation Element1. DISCUSSION Background SLOCOG holds an annual event during the first full week of October called Rideshare Week aimed at promoting sustainable transportation methods to reduce traffic congestion and to improve air quality. Prior to the pandemic, participating transit agencies, including SLO Transit, offered fare-free transit during Rideshare Week. The costs of providing fare- free services were reimbursed by SLOCOG via grant funding. Fare-free transit has not been part of Rideshare week since 2020 as agencies focused on adjusting operations in response to the pandemic. 1 Policy 2.1.3 – Work-based Trip Reduction – The City shall encourage employers within the city limits and work with the county to work with employers outside of the city limits to participate in trip reduction programs. Program 2.2.1 – Agency Cooperation – In coordination with county agencies, the City shall support efforts in establishing county-wide trip reduction programs. Policy 7.1.1 – Peak Hour and Daily Traffic – The City shall cooperate with County and State government to institute programs that reduce the levels of peak-hour and daily vehicle traffic. Page 175 of 229 ATTACHMENT 2 Page 9 of 27 Item 5h In July 2024, SLOCOG notified City staff that a recommendation would be presented to their board on August 14 seeking approval to pilot a week of fare-free transit during this year’s Rideshare Week (October 7-11, 2024) and to coordinate with transit operators on public outreach and promotion. Attachment B is a copy of the SLOCOG staff report. SLOCOG’s board approved the recommendation as well as the use of Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds to fully offset the cost of offering fare-free transit. Rideshare Week is a great opportunity for the City to promote use of transit and other forms of sustainable transportation. The recommendation of this report is for Council to adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) approving SLO Transit to provide fare-free transit during Rideshare Week this year and in future years provided SLOCOG has funding allocated to reimburse transit agencies for costs associated with offering fare-free transit. If approved, Mobility Services staff will coordinate with SLOCOG and other participating transit agencies on promotion of the event, report ridership activity, and reimbursement of associated costs after completion of the event. Previous Council or Advisory Body Action Even though SLO Transit participated in past Rideshare Week events including offering fare-free transit services, staff did not find record of previous related Council action(s). Public Engagement Rideshare Week and fare-free transit promotion will be coordinated between the participating agencies and advertised on social media, radio, print publications, and in Rideshare’s newsletter that is distributed to over 16,000 commuters, employers, and residents. Surveys will also be distributed to passengers and ridership data will be collected from transit operators at the conclusion of the campaign to evaluate the impact on ridership. CONCURRENCE SLOCOG staff concurs with the recommended action of this report. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378. FISCAL IMPACT Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: N/A Funding Identified: Yes Page 176 of 229Page 10 of 27 Item 5h Fiscal Analysis: Funding Sources Total Budget Available Current Funding Request Remaining Balance Annual Ongoing Cost Transit Fund $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 State Federal Fees Other: Total $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 There is no fiscal impact to the Transit Fund. SLOCOG will reimburse the City to fully offset costs associated with offering fare-free transit during Rideshare Week. ALTERNATIVES Council could decide not to approve SLO Transit providing fare-free transit during Rideshare Week. This action is not recommended by staff because Rideshare Week is a great opportunity to promote use of transit and other forms of sustainable transportation. Participating in Rideshare Week also aligns with multiple City policies and programs. ATTACHMENTS A - Draft Resolution approving SLO Transit to provide fare-free transit during Rideshare Week B - August 14, 2024 - B-5 Rideshare Week Fare-Free Transit Pilot staff report Page 177 of 229Page 11 of 27 Page 178 of 229Page 12 of 27 R ______ RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2024 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SAN LUIS OBISPO (SLO) TRANSIT TO PROVIDE FARE-FREE TRANSIT DURING RIDESHARE WEEK WHEREAS, Climate Action, Open Space and Sustainable Transportation is a Major City Goal; and WHEREAS, SLO Regional Rideshare, a division of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), operates programs to promote use of sustainable transportation modes, to reduce fuel consumption, and to improve air quality; and WHEREAS, one of the programs managed by SLOCOG is Rideshare Week which takes place the first full week of each October and encourages people to commute using transit, biking, carpool, and vanpool instead of driving alone; and WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo (SLO) Transit are partner agencies of SLOCOG and participate in their programs and events including Rideshare Week; and WHEREAS, prior to 2020, SLO Transit offered fare-free transit during Rideshare Week and costs associated with providing fare-free transit was fully offset by SLOCOG via grant funding; and WHEREAS, SLOCOG is interested in offering fare-free transit during Rideshare Week taking place October 7-11, 2024; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2024, SLOCOG’s board approved a pilot week of fare - free transit during Rideshare Week and use of Low Carbon Transportation Operations Program (LCTOP) funds to offset cost of participating transit agencies that offer fare-free transit; and WHEREAS, SLO Transit’s participation in Rideshare Week and providing fare-free transit during the event is a great opportunity to encourage use of transit by commuters as a sustainable transportation mode; and WHEREAS, SLO Transit wishes to provide fare-free transit during the Rideshare Week event this year and in future years provided SLOCOG has funding allocated to reimburse the City for costs associated with offering fare-free transit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does hereby approve SLO Transit to provide fare-free transit during Rideshare Week as follows: Page 179 of 229Page 13 of 27 Resolution No. _____ (2024 Series) Page 2 R ______ SECTION 1. Approval. The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does hereby: 1.Approve SLO Transit to provide fare-free transit during Rideshare Week this year and in future years so long as SLOCOG has funding allocated to reimburse the City for costs associated with offering fare-free transit; and 2.Authorize staff to coordinate marketing, outreach, and promotion of Rideshare Week with SLOCOG and other participating transit agencies; and 3.Authorize staff to seek reimbursement from SLOCOG to offset costs associated with providing fare-free transit during Rideshare Week. Upon motion of Council Member ___________, seconded by Council Member ___________, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of ______________ 2024. ___________________________ Mayor Erica A. Stewart ATTEST: ______________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________ J. Christine Dietrick City Attorney IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________. ___________________________ Teresa Purrington City Clerk Page 180 of 229Page 14 of 27 B-5-1 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: AUGUST 14, 2024 ITEM B-5 SUBJECT: STAFF CONTACT: Rideshare Week Fare-Free Transit Pilot Mallory Jenkins SUMMARY This report seeks approval from the SLOCOG Board to pilot a week of fare-free transit during Rideshare Week (October 7-11, 2024) and coordinate with transit operators on public outreach and promotion. Currently, over $1M of Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds are programmed to provide free public transit during construction of the U.S. 101 South County managed lane project. If approved by the SLOCOG Board, up to $30k of these funds will be used for early implementation of the pilot during Rideshare Week, to offset the loss of farebox revenue otherwise collected from paying riders (excluding students and riders over 80). The Rideshare Week promotion will allow staff to evaluate the impact of free transit on ridership and public perception while identifying challenges prior to starting construction of the managed lane project. RECOMMENDATION Staff: Approve Rideshare Week Fare-Free Transit pilot using up to $30k of budgeted Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds and direct staff to coordinate with transit operators on outreach and promotions SSTAC: Support staff recommendation TTAC: Support staff recommendation CTAC: Support staff recommendation DISCUSSION In April 2024, the SLOCOG Board approved the current Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) program of projects, which included funding for free public transit during construction of the U.S. 101 South County managed lane project, to help alleviate congestion during the construction. This report seeks approval to implement the pilot during Rideshare Week (October 7-11, 2024) and coordinate with fixed-route transit operators (RTA, SLO Transit, and Morro Bay Transit) on public outreach and promotion of the pilot project. Rideshare Week is an annual event aimed at promoting alternative transportation methods to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality across the state. The campaign is promoted regionally by SLOCOG’s Rideshare division. Held in early October, the initiative encourages commuters to try carpooling, taking public transit, biking, walking, or telecommuting instead of driving alone. Participants can join various activities, contests, and incentives organized by local agencies and employers to raise awareness about the benefits of ridesharing. By highlighting the convenience and sustainability of shared transportation options, California Rideshare Week strives to foster long-term behavioral changes that contribute to a greener and more efficient transportation system. Staff are proposing to pilot free transit on fixed routes during Rideshare Week. Regular fares would still apply on all dial-a-rides and Runabout services. The pilot will allow staff to evaluate the impact on transit ridership and public perception while identifying challenges early, prior to starting construction of the managed lane project. The fare-free week will be advertised on social media, radio, print publications/newspapers, and in the Rideshare newsletter that is distributed to over 16,000 commuters, employers, and residents. Surveys will also be distributed to passengers and ridership data will be collected from transit operators at the conclusion of the campaign to evaluate the impact on ridership. Page 181 of 229Page 15 of 27 B-5-2 Public transit is an extremely efficient way to get people around and access to transit services is a critical component to ensuring mobility for all. Fare-free transit reduces barriers by not requiring advance purchase of a pass or needing an exact cash fare. Fare-free transit was previously included as part of the 2019 (and prior) Rideshare Week campaign(s) but was paused during pandemic years. The current availability of LCTOP funding fully offsets the loss of passenger fares associated with free service and provides a new opportunity to pilot fare-free transit promotion post-pandemic while collecting data on its impact. Staff recommends using budgeted LCTOP funds to offer fare-free transit during Rideshare Week through coordination with transit operators on marketing and outreach. Additionally, staff will draft a policy and work with operators to mitigate potential negative impacts to the rider experience such as those who board without a destination, carry excess personal belongings, etc. All three of the fixed-route transit operators including SLO RTA, SLO Transit, and Morro Bay Transit have expressed their interest and support for the promotion, so long as funding is available to offset the cost of providing free service. SLO Transit’s (City of San Luis Obispo Transit) participation is tentative, pending City Council’s approval at their September 3rd meeting. Examples of fare-free transit promotions: Page 182 of 229Page 16 of 27 N o Fare October 7-11 Anywhere R i d e s h are weekpresents $200 PRIZE DRAWING EVERYDAY RIDE THE BUS FOR FREE!* NO FARE, ANYWHERE IN SLO COUNTY TAKE THE BUS, WALK, CARPOOL, BIKE, OR VANPOOL THIS WEEK 1. CREATE AN IRIDESHARE.ORG ACCOUNT/LOG IN 2. LOG 1 TRIP TO BE ENTERED TO WIN!3. TRANSIT IS FOR EVERYONE *EXCLUDES RUNABOUT, DIAL-A-RIDE/CALL-A-RIDE rideshare.org/RSW ATTACHMENT 3 Page 17 of 27 Page 18 of 27 B-2-1 SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM: B-2 TOPIC: Update on Joint Short-Range Transit Plan Study PRESENTED BY: Geoff Straw, Executive Director STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Staff continues to work closely with the SRTP consultant team, as well as our partners at SLO Transit and SLOCOG, to conduct the Joint SRTP study. All interim working papers are posted on the RTA website, including the most recent one following review and comment from a joint RTAC / SLO Mass Transportation Committee meeting on June 5th: Working Paper #4 Service Alternatives. The Study Steering Committee will begin reviewing Working Paper #5 Operations Plans and Budgets and Working Paper #6 Capital Improvement Plans once they are issued by the consultant team on or before September 14th. The next joint RTAC/MTC meeting is slated for November, when the administrative draft SRTPs will be ready for review. I executed a $8,295 amendment to the SRTP agreement, which is allowed under my purchasing authority. A copy of the amendment is attached at the end of this report. The increased scope will address new service ideas that were developed as a result of the public outreach efforts we conducted in June on Working Paper #4. For the RTA, additional analyses will be completed to address more direct services between Los Osos and SLO, while additional analyses will be completed for SLO Transit in regards to possible changes to Route 2 and for services near the Avila Ranch development. The additional not-to-exceed amount is $8,295 amount will be split $4,835 for SLO Transit and $3,460 for the RTA. Staff Recommendation for the Board: Accept this as an information item. ATTACHMENT 4 Page 19 of 27 B-2-2 This Page Left Intentionally Blank Page 20 of 27 1 Geoff Straw, General Manager San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority PO Box 5875 253 Elks Lane Tahoe City, CA 96145 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 RE: SLO Joint SRTP 2024 Update – Contract Amendment Dear Mr. Straw: Per your request, this letter is to outline work and labor costs associated with expanding the scope of the joint San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority / City of San Luis Obispo Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to include additional analysis of service alternatives for RTA and SLO Transit. RTA Additional Alternatives Analysis Expand discussion on serving Los Osos more directly – In an effort to better address public and stakeholder comments, LSC will expand the current discussion on how to provide more direct service between Los Osos and San Luis Obispo. Specifically, the Study Team will analyze a new bi-directional Route 12 travelling along LOVR as well as Hwy 1. SLO Transit Additional Alternatives Analysis Evaluate new alternatives which would provide transit service to new developments – Avila Ranch and San Luis Ranch are approved community development projects located in southeast San Luis Obispo. The Study Team will evaluate three scenarios for serving these developments with SLO Transit: 1.Expand Route 2 to serve both new developments and increase the run time from 1 hour to one and one-half hours. 2.Expand Route 2 to serve San Luis Ranch only and increase the run time from one hour to one and one-half hours. 3.Establish a new route that serves Avila Ranch and bridges Higuera and Broad via Tank Farm Rd. As shown in Table 1, this additional work is estimated to cost $8,295. B-2-3 Page 21 of 27 2 LSC is happy to work with RTA and the City of San Luis Obispo to revise this cost estimate and the associated scope of work to meet your needs. ▴ ▴ ▴ Respectfully submitted, LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC. _______________________________ Genevieve Evans LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. B-2-4 Page 22 of 27 3 SLO RTA agrees to the work scope and cost estimate above. SLO Regional Transit Authority _____________________________ Geoff Straw, Executive Director B-2-5 Page 23 of 27 Page 24 of 27 Perfor m i n g Arts C e n t e r G R A N D MILL C A L I F O R N I A Trans i t Cente r 6:00 PM 6:10 PM 6:20 PM 6:30 PM 6:40 PM 6:50 PM 7:00 PM 7:10 PM 7:20 PM 7:30 PM 7:40 PM 7:50 PM 8:00 PM 8:10 PM 8:20 PM 8:30 PM 8:40 PM 8:50 PM 9:00 PM 9:10 PM 9:20 PM Performing Arts Center Transit Center THURSDAY Performing Arts Center Transit Center Performing Arts Center (PAC) $1.50 FARE ROUTE STOPS: 6 EXPRESS September 19, 2024–Nov 21, 2024 slotransit.org ATTACHMENT 5 Page 25 of 27 Page 26 of 27 ATTACHMENT 6 Page 27 of 27 Mass Transportation Committee September 11, 2024 Meeting Agenda slotransit.org Consideration of Minutes 1.Minutes from the July 10, 2024, meeting Presentations 2.9/11 Anniversary Observance Comment and Discussion 3.Rideshare Week 4.Short Range Transit Plan Update 5.SLO Transit Update •Youth Ride Free Ridership Data •Academic Service •Upcoming Marketing and Promotional Events Community Member Parking slotransit.org Effective July 8, 2024, any community member who attends a public City Council or City Advisory Body meeting including the Mass Transportation Committee meeting, can receive a complimentary parking validation ticket good for up to one hour of parking in the public parking garage at 919 Palm Street or 871 Marsh Street. NEW Meeting Agenda Packet Access and Meeting Video Recording The Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) webpage and calendar events have been updated to redirect people to the new location on the Public Meeting Agendas webpage Meetings will also be video recorded. Not live-streamed. Public Comment slotransit.org At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. Consideration of Minutes slotransit.org Approval of minutes of the Mass Transportation Committee meeting on July 10, 2024 (Regular Meeting). 9/11 Anniversary Observance A moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives 23 years ago and those who have passed from long-term health effects as a consequence of the attacks. Presentations slotransit.org Rideshare Week (October 7-11) slotransit.org 08/14/2024 - San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) received board approval to pilot fare-free transit during Rideshare Week and to use grant funds to reimburse transit agencies. 09/03/2024 - SLO Transit received Council approval to provide fare-free transit during Rideshare Week and to seek reimbursement for lost revenue. What is Rideshare Week? Its an annual event aimed at promoting sustainable transportation methods to reduce traffic congestion and to improve air quality. Comment and Discussion Joint Short Range Transit Plan Update WP1: Overview of Transit Services WP2: Goals, Objectives, and Standards WP3: Service and System Evaluation WP4: Service Alternatives Analysis WP5: Operating Budget and Financial Projections WP6: Marketing Plans and Goals WP7: Capital Improvement Plans WP8: Joint Coordination Analysis COMPLETED UP NEXT slotransit.org Comment and Discussion Comments from Council Study Session slotransit.org •Supports increased service on the 4A/B with an interest in increasing service on all ‘A’ routes •Include analysis of a new route connecting Broad and Higuera along Tank Farm (see map) •Include analysis of service to the new Avila Ranch area •Not supportive of realigning routes 1 and 3 if that means an elimination of services •Supportive of funding mid-life rebuilds of existing buses to extend their useful life •Include year-round service beginning FY2025 in advance of Cal Poly’s shift to semester system Comment and Discussion Short Range Transit Plan Update – Next Steps 09/04/2024 – RTA’s received board approval to amend agreement expanding scope of work to include additional service alternative analysis. $8,295 total of which $4,835 is related to Council’s study session comments. 09/14/2024 – Initial drafts of Working Paper 5 (Financial Projections) and Working Paper 7 (Capital Plan) Early October - Initial drafts of Working Paper 6 (Marketing Plans) and Working Paper 8 (Coordination between RTA and SLO Transit) 10/17/2024 – 3rd Joint MTC/RTAC Meeting. Meeting location to be determined Early November – Delivery of Draft Plan 01/07/2024 or 01/14/2024 – Council study session for Draft Plan Comment and Discussion Youth Ride Free Ridership DataComment and Discussion slotransit.org Youth Ride Free Ridership Data June July August Total 2024 523 1,116 1,058 2,697 2023 501 1,055 1,519 3,075 % Diff.4%6%-30%-12% Academic Service Comment and Discussion slotransit.org Marketing and Promotional Opportunities September Academic Service & Return of the 6 Express! EV Showcase at Farmer’s Market (9/26) October Rideshare Week (October 7-11 ) Downtown Access Pass Promotion November Downtown Holiday Trolley Comment and Discussion slotransit.org Next Regular Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 2:30pmWednesday, November 13, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room located at 990 Palm Street slotransit.org