HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11518 approving SLO Transit to Provide Fare-Free Transit During Rideshare WeekR 11518
RESOLUTION NO. 11518 (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:
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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 Francis, seconded by Council Member
Shoresman, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 3rd day of September 2024.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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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 ______________________.
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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