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Mass Transportation Committee
AGENDA
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
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1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Figueroa will call the Regular Meeting of the Mass Transportation
Committee to order.
2.OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW MTC MEMBER 5
City Clerk Teresa Purrington will administer the Oath of Office to newly
appointed Mass Transportation Committee Member Stone Ramage.
3.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.
4.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.
4.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, MASS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
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Recommendation:
To approve the Mass Transportation Committee Minutes of September
10, 2025.
5.BUSINESS ITEMS
6.COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
6.a 2027 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE 19
Recommendation:
Receive update on the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments’ 2027
Regional Plan Update from Mass Transportation Committee Member
Audrey Lariz.
6.b SLO TRANSIT UPDATE 31
Mobility Services Business Manager Alex Fuchs will provide an update
on the following:
6 Express Service•
Memorandum of Understanding for Pilot Express Transit
Services
•
Request for Proposals for Transit Operation and Maintenance
Services
•
2025 Holiday Trolley•
7.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee meeting is
scheduled for January 14, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at
City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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Council Minutes
September 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Council Members
Present:
Council Member Mike Boswell, Council Member Emily Francis,
Council Member Jan Marx, Vice Mayor Michelle Shoresman,
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
City Staff Present: City Manager Whitney McDonald, Christine Dietrick, City
Attorney, Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
1. CLOSED SESSION (4:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
1.a CALL TO ORDER
1.b CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
City Attorney Christine Dietrick indicated that the City Council took no
reportable action on this item.
1.c ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session adjourned at 5:00 PM.
2. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on
September 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, by Mayor Stewart.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Marx led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC MONTH
Vice Mayor Shoresman presented a proclamation declaring September
12, 2025 to October 12, 2025 as "National Drive Electric Month" to Laura
Albers on behalf of SLO Climate Coalition.
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4.b HISPANIC, LATINE HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation to Demetrio Morales-Salazar on
behalf of the Latino Outreach Council declaring September 15 to October
15, 2025 as Hispanic - Latine Heritage Month.
Public Comments:
Chelsea Ruiz
Monica Garcia
End of Public Comment---
4.c NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Stewart will presented a Proclamation to Amanda Torrente on
behalf of Sun Street Center declaring September as National Recovery
Month.
4.d CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Whitney McDonald provided a report on upcoming projects.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
Jonathan Ayala
Sara Sanders
Camille Smith
Lisa Jouet
Garrett Philbin
Olivia
End of Public Comment--
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Mayor Shoresman asked that Item 6e be pulled for questions.
Public Comment:
None
End of Public Comment--
Motion By Council Member Marx
Second By Council Member Francis
To approve Consent Calendar Items 6a to 6d and 6f to 6i.
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Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Francis, Council Member
Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart
CARRIED (5 to 0)
6.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
6.b MINUTES REVIEW - SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 COUNCIL MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on September 2,
2025.
6.c LEASE AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH CITY FARM SLO
Authorize Lease Amendment No. 3 to the Lease Agreement between the
City of San Luis Obispo and Central Coast Ag Network, dba City Farm
SLO, to add an additional 1.5 acres of farmland to the lease area.
6.d AUTHORIZE SOLAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT CONTRACT
ASSIGNMENT
Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute a Consent to
Assignment of Project Documents and Acknowledgement to transfer
Power Purchase Agreements from ForeFront Power to Greenskies Clean
Energy, in a form subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s
office.
6.f AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR PROPOSITION 1
INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT (IRWM) ROUND 2
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11594 (2025 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California,
approving the application for grant funding from the Proposition 1,
Round 2 Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation
Grant”; and
2. Authorize the Director of Utilities, or his designee, carry out the
City’s responsibilities under the funding agreement and to sign the
funding agreement for the Implementation Phase of the Project and
any amendments thereto, on behalf of the City.
6.g ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS FOR UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES
ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD AND MASS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
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Confirm the appointment of Jim Gardiner to the Administrative Review
Board (ARB) and Stone Ramage to the Mass Transportation Committee
MTC).
6.h AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PGE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE EV FLEET PROGRAM
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute and return the PG&E EV
Fleet Program Letter of Commitment and Program Terms and
Conditions (“Contract”) for the Corporation Yard Electric Vehicle
Charging Project; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute easements with PG&E, in a
final form approved by the City Attorney, to support utility
infrastructure improvements installed under the PG&E EV Fleet
Program
6.i AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR THE 2025 LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND GRANT CYCLE
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11595 (2025 Series) affirming the submittal of
a grant application, for a matching grant of $585,000, with the
minimum award of $292,500, from the California Department of
Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services
OGALS) for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) ; and
2. Authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary
grant documents and appropriate the grant amount into the Parks
and Recreation Department’s parkland improvement project budget
to support current park improvement projects upon grant award.
6.e APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 3089 PHASE 5, AVILA
RANCH, 175 VENTURE DRIVE (FMAP-0132-2024)
Supervising Civil Engineer Gabriel Munoz-Morris responded to Council
questions.
Public Comments:
Lea Brooks
Kathy Borland
Kim Stickler
End of Public Comment---
Motion By Vice Mayor Shoresman
Second By Council Member Marx
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Adopt Resolution No 11593 (2025 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the final
map for Tract 3089 Phase 5, Avila Ranch, including an addendum to the
Final Environmental Impact Report clarifying the timing of transportation
mitigation measures, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Subdivision
Agreement in a form subject to the approval of the City Attorney (175
Venture Drive, FMAP-0132-2024).”
Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Francis, Council
Member Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart
CARRIED (5 to 0)
7. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
7.a RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE
ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
INTERESTS (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 001-043-027) FOR
PUBLIC PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CALIFORNIA & TAFT
ROUNDABOUT PROJECT (60 MINUTES)
City Engineer Brian Nelson and Transportation Manager Luke Schwartz
provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
Kirit Patel, property owner
End of Public Comment---
Motion By Mayor Stewart
Second By Council Member Francis
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11596 (2025 Series) entitled “A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California,
Declaring Certain Real Property Interests Necessary for Public
Purposes and Authorizing the Acquisition Thereof in Connection
with the California & Taft Roundabout Project (Certain Real
Property Interests on APN 001-043-027)”; and
2. Open and conduct a hearing on the adoption of the proposed
Resolution of Necessity, receive the evidence referenced in the
Agenda Report (“ Report”), take testimony from anyone wishing to
address issues A, B, C, and D as outlined in the Report, and
consider all evidence presented to determine whether to adopt the
proposed Resolution of Necessity; and
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3. If the City Council finds, based on the evidence contained and
referred to in this Report, the testimony and comments submitted to
the City Council, that the evidence warrants the necessary findings
with respect to the proposed Resolution of Necessity, then City
Staff recommends that the City Council, in the exercise of its
discretion, adopt proposed Draft Resolution which requires a 4/5ths
vote of the entire City Council, authorizing the acquisition by
eminent domain of the real property interests summarized below,
described more particularly in the Exhibits to the Resolution of
Necessity and referred to collectively as the "subject Property
Interests”: 578 California Boulevard, San Luis Obispo, CA (APN
001-043-027) (“Property”) Owned by Kirit Chunibhai Patel and
Gita Kirit Patel, Trustees of the Kirit Chunibhai Patel and Gita
Girit Patel 1992 Revocable Trust
o An approximate 2,182 square foot fee portion of the Property for
public street and right-of-way purposes, public utilities,
drainage, and all uses necessary or convenient thereto in
connection with the California & Taft Roundabout Project
Project) described more particularly on EXHIBIT “A” and
depicted on EXHIBIT “B” to the Resolution of Necessity; and
o An approximate 763 square foot temporary construction
easement with a term of 18 months on the Property to facilitate
the construction of the California & Taft Roundabout Project
described more particularly on EXHIBIT “C” and depicted on
EXHIBIT “D” to the Resolution of Necessity; and
o An approximate 1,614 square foot temporary non-exclusive
access easement for a term of 18 months on the Property for
ingress and egress and to complete driveway tie-in work and
conform driveway to adjacent public street improvements in
connection with the construction of the California & Taft
Roundabout Project described more particularly on EXHIBIT “E”
and depicted on EXHIBIT “F” to the Resolution of Necessity;
and
4. If the City Council adopts the proposed Resolution of Necessity,
authorize the City’s legal counsel to file and prosecute eminent
domain proceedings for the acquisition of the Subject Property
Interests by eminent domain; and
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5. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents;
and
6. Authorize the City Clerk to certify the adoption of the Resolution of
Necessity; and
7. Authorize the Finance Director or their designee to approve
purchases related to legal costs to support eminent domain
proceedings up to $400,000; and
8. Authorize the Finance Director or their designee to approve other
purchases related to property acquisition efforts for the California &
Taft Roundabout Project (Account #2091503), including property
purchases within the authorization previously provided by Council
in closed session, up to the currently available project budget, and
any subsequently amended budget approved by the City Manager.
Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Francis, Council
Member Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart
CARRIED (5 to 0)
7.b RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT - ROUND AND ROUND WITH
TOWN AND GOWN (120 MINUTES)
City Manager Whitney McDonald, and Policy and Program Manager
Natalie Harnett provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council
questions.
Public Comments:
None
End of Public Comment---
Motion By Mayor Stewart
Second By Council Member Francis
Approve the City Council, Planning Commission, and City Manager’s joint
response to the San Luis Obispo County Civil Grand Jury Report entitled
Round and Round with Town and Gown” with following italicized
language added to the cover letter to Judge Federman:
The City of San Luis Obispo has reviewed the San Luis Obispo County
Grand Jury Report titled “Round and Round with Town and Gown.” This
formal response is submitted on behalf of the City Council, City Manager,
and Planning Commission, each of whom has provided input on the
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findings and recommendations relevant to their roles. The City
understands that noisy parties in neighborhoods surrounding Cal Poly can
be disruptive and the City has taken significant steps to improve safety
and enforcement in these neighborhoods. The City is already doing
much of what the Grand Jury recommends in its report, and many of
the problems identified also require shared responsibility from Cal
Poly. We will continue to work together to address these issues and
have prioritized neighborhood livability this year and next year. The
City’s responses to the Grand Jury’s findings and recommendations are
provided below, with each item presented in italics, followed by the City’s
response.
Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Francis, Council
Member Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart
CARRIED (5 to 0)
8. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Stewart
Attended the September 3rd SLO Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA)
meeting
Attended Cal Poly Convocation
Will be providing Opening/Welcome at Central Coast Clean Energy
Annual meeting tomorrow September 17th
Vice Mayor Shoresman
Attended the Downtown Association Board meeting on September 9th and
the final Concert in the Plaza on Friday September 12th
Will be attending the Homeless Services Oversight Committee meeting
tomorrow September 17th at 1:00 PM
Went on a tour of Water Treatment Plant
Attended Cal Poly Convocation.
Council Member Boswell
Attended the CalPoly Convocation
Went on a ride along with Fire Department
Council Member Francis
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Will be a speaker at Constitution Day of SLO College of Law
Council Member Marx
Will be attending the Air Pollution Control District (APCD)meeting
September 17th
Attended the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) meeting on
September 10th.
Attended the County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
Meeting on September 3rd
Met with Tyler Coari regarding renter's issues.
Met with David Baldwin and Mark Simonin regarding Community
Workforce Agreements
Attended the 911 Memorial celebration
Attended San Luis Obispo College of Law ad hoc meeting regarding
establishing a Mediation Center.
Attended the History Center fundraising event.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting
is scheduled for October 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 10/07/2025
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Mass Transportation Committee Minutes
September 10, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Mass Transportation
Committee Members
Present:
Member Michaela Crampton (Technical Rep), Member Matthew
Duffy (Disability Community Rep), Member Hans Hershberger
(Business Rep), Member Audrey Lariz (Alternate), Vice Chair
Marlene Cramer (Cal Poly Rep)
MTC Members Absent: Member Robin Kisinger (Senior Rep), Chair David Figueroa (At-
Large Rep)
City Staff Present: Mobility Services Business Manager Alexander Fuchs, Transit
Coordinator Jesse Stanley, Recording Secretary Melody
Monroe, Engineer Morgan Edmunson, Transit Intern Emily
McBride
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1.CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Mass Transportation Committee was
called to order on September 10, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room
at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Vice Chair Cramer.
2.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3.CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MAY 14, 2025, MASS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
Motion By Member Hershberger
Second By Member Duffy
To approve the Mass Transportation Committee Minutes of May 14, 2025.
Item 4.a
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Ayes (5): Member Crampton, Member Duffy, Member Hershberger,
Member Lariz, and Vice Chair Cramer
Absent (2): Member Kisinger, and Chair Figueroa
CARRIED (5 to 0)
4.BUSINESS ITEMS
4.a MOU WITH SLOCOG AND THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA FOR PILOT
EXPRESS TRANSIT SERVICE
Motion By Member Crampton
Second By Member Lariz
Recommend that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with the San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments and with the City of Santa Maria for Pilot Express Transit
Services
Ayes (5): Member Crampton, Member Duffy, Member Hershberger,
Member Lariz, and Vice Chair Cramer
Absent (2): Member Kisinger, and Chair Figueroa
CARRIED (5 to 0)
5.COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a DOWNTOWN TRANSIT CENTER REHABILITATION PROJECT UPDATE
Received an update on the Downtown Transit Center Rehabilitation
Project from Engineer Morgan Edmunsun and provided feedback on its
scope, schedule, engagement approach, and next steps.
5.b SLO TRANSIT UPDATE
Mobility Services Business Manager Alex Fuchs provided updates on the
following:
•FY 2024-25 Ridership Data
•Youth Ride Free Ridership
•Bus Stop Inventory - presented by Transit Intern Emily McBride
•Proposed Route Realignments
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•Temporary Bus Stop Installation
•Microtransit Feasibility Study - presented by Transit Intern Emily
McBride
6.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Mass
Transportation Committee is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in
the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
_________________________
APPROVED BY MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/202X
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Item 6.a
Mass Transportation Committee
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 11/12/2025
Item Number: 6.a
FROM: Alexander Fuchs, Mobility Services Business Manager
Phone Number: (805) 783-7877
E-mail: afuchs@slocity.org
SUBJECT: 2027 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION
Receive update on the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments’ 2027 Regional Plan
Update from Mass Transportation Committee Member Audrey Lariz
BACKGROUND
The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) is required to update and adopt
a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) every four years. The RTP is a long-term,
comprehensive plan that outlines how a region’s transportation system could evolve over
the next several decades. The planning horizon for the 2027 RTP is from 2027 to 2055
and provides a vision for the future of the region’s transportation system. The 2027 RTP
will provide recommendations to help cities and the county make important decisions
about transportation, housing, and land-use (See Figure 1).
Figure 1 – RTP’s Relationship to Housing and Land Use Needs
Following the adoption of the Public Involvement Plan in December 2024, SLOCOG staff
met with elected officials to discuss the Regional Transportation Plan, key transportation
areas to focus on during the update, and to receive nominations for community members
to be part of the 2027 RTP Steering Committee. The purpose of the Steering Committee
is to represent a broad range of industries and voices throughout the county and to play
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a key role in the facilitation of the RTP development.
The Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) member Audrey Lariz was one of the
individuals nominated and ultimately selected to be on the RTP Steering Committee. MTC
staff liaison, Alex Fuchs Mobility Services Business Manager, has asked Audrey to
provide periodic updates to the MTC on the 2027 RTP update process. The first RTP
Steering Committee meeting was held in May 2025 to discuss the vision statement, goals,
and policy objectives for the plan update. Attachment A is a staff report from the August
6, 2025, SLOCOG board meeting with more information.
The RTP Steering Committee met again in September 2025 to discuss and receive
comments on the plan’s draft Financial Element which was presented to SLOCOG’s
board at the October 2025 meeting (Attachment B). The purpose of the element is to
identify key issues and challenges, action strategies related to expenditures and
revenues, an overview of funding programs and grants, and the revenue necessary to
develop the plan. SLOCOG is requesting feedback via online survey on how the
community would allocate funds if the county had a sales tax measure for local
transportation funding. The results of the survey will inform the 2027 RTP update.
NEXT STEPS
Based on the RTP update timeline (See Figure 2) included in the October 2025 report,
SLOCOG staff will present draft sections of the Action Element at the December 2025
meeting. The Action Element details the specific transportation programs and
investments proposed for the region, including short-term, mid-term, and long-term
activities.
Figure 2 - RTP Update Timeline
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ATTACHMENTS
A - August 6, 2025 SLOCOG Staff Report
B - October 1, 2025 SLOCOG Staff Report
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2025 ITEM: F-4
SUBJECT: 2027 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Draft Vision and Goals
STAFF CONTACT: Sara Sanders
SUMMARY
The staff report includes the draft vision, pillars, goals, and policy objectives
necessary to develop the 2027 Regional Transportation Plan (2027
RTP). Staff will provide an update on the outreach completed over the
last quarter, introduce the 2027 Steering Committee, and seek direction
on the 2027 Vision and Goals.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff: Review and Comment; Support Direction.
SSTAC: Support staff recommendation.
TTAC: Support staff recommendation.
CTAC: Support staff recommendation.
Steering Committee: Reviewed and commented. Provided direction on the Vision and Goals.
DISCUSSION
Engagement (December 2024- May 2025)
Following the adoption of the 2024 Public Involvement Plan, staff began scheduling and meeting with elected
officials between December 2024-April 2025. Staff meet with 35 out of the 40 elected officials. These
meetings allowed staff to cover the Regional Transportation Plan, key transportation areas to look at through
the process and suggestions for community members to guide the RTP as members of the 2027 RTP
Steering Committee. We were provided with dozens of candidates. From the dozens of candidates, we
assembled a well-rounded committee that represents all facets of our geography, economy, and population.
The list below identifies the members of the 2027 RTP Steering Committee.
Figure 1: 2027 RTP Steering Committee
Visit SLO CAL Cathy Cartier & Whitney Chaney
ECHO Wendy Lewis
Travel Paso Stacie Jacob
SLO County Bicycle Advisory Committee Laurie Brummett
COLAB Greg Haskin
County of SLO Public Health Claire Hermann, MPP
Sure Mortgage Solutions Sean Schuur
Housing-focus, Community Member Elizabeth Worthen
Garing, Taylor and Associates, Inc. Ron Reilly
Z Villages, Home Builders Association of the Central Coast Max Zappas
Los Osos Community Advisory Council Deborah Howe
San Luis Obispo’s Mass Transit Committee Audrey Lariz
The first Steering Committee meeting was held on May 1, 2025. The following vision, goals, and policy
objectives were discussed and supported by the Steering Committee.
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Draft Vision Statement
The vision statement sets the foundational direction for the RTP. It provides the RTP development process
with a consistent framework for evaluating priorities and measuring progress over time. As the Steering
Committee provides input and direction to the RTP, the vision will serve as a critical touchstone, ensuring
that decisions made throughout the process remain rooted in our region’s shared aspirations and long-term
goals. The Steering Committee recommended the following draft vision statement for Board consideration:
Draft Goals and Policy Objectives
One of the required elements of the RTP is the Policy Element. This part of the plan describes the region’s
transportation goals and challenges. It sets the vision for the future and outlines policy objectives. Public
outreach is a critical part of this element, ensuring that the needs and input from the community are
considered in decision-making.
Pillars, goals, and policy objectives are essential building blocks of the RTP because they translate the
vision into a clear, actionable framework that guides
planning and decision-making. Pillars represent the
core themes that anchor the RTP. From these
pillars, goals are developed to express the region’s
intended outcomes in a way that reflects community
values and priorities. Policy objectives then provide
greater detail, identifying the specific conditions or
results needed to achieve each goal. Together,
these elements ensure that the RTP remains
focused, measurable, and responsive to regional
needs—providing a structure that supports
transparent investment decisions, performance
tracking, and accountability over time. Figure 2
defines these key terms in the Policy Element.
As in the 2023 RTP, it is suggested that the 2027
RTP includes the following seven pillars:
infrastructure, mobility, economy, safety, healthy
communities, environment, and fiscal responsibility.
The 2027 goals and policy objectives were
developed using past RTPs, the California
Transportation Plan 2050, 2024 RTP Guidelines,
and federal requirements. The Steering Committee
supported the use of the draft pillars, goals, and
policy objectives seen in Figure 3.
The numeric value of the table in Figure 3 only provides organization. These goals are considered
interrelated and of equal importance.
Vision: A broad, high-level statement that describes
the desired future state of the region’s transportation
system. The vision provides overall direction and
inspiration for the RTP.
Pillar: A core theme or concept that supports and
defines the RTP’s vision. Pillars represent the
fundamental elements necessary to achieve the
region’s long-term transportation goals.
Goal: A forward-looking yet actionable statement
that expresses the intended outcome of a pillar.
Goals reflect the region’s values and provide a
foundation for developing specific policy objectives.
Policy Objective: A more detailed expression of a
goal, outlining the intermediate results or conditions
needed to achieve it. Policy objectives guide
decision-making and help measure progress over
time.
“A reliable and responsive transportation system that connects
people and SLO County to opportunity, supports healthy
communities, and strengthens our regional economy.”
Figure 2: Key Terms Defined
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PILLAR 2027 GOAL POLICY OBJECTIVE
INFRASTRUCTURE
1
Keep Our
Transportation System
Running Smoothly
1.1 Keep roads, public transit, and other infrastructure in good working condition.
1.2 Apply cost-effective strategies to manage demand and extend transportation system life.
1.3 Strengthen infrastructure resilience to climate and environmental events.
MOBILITY
2 Make It Easier for
Everyone to Get Around
2.1 Provide reliable, flexible, and integrated travel choices across all modes of transportation.
2.2 Improve access to jobs, housing, goods, and services through transportation.
2.3 Use up-to-date technologies to make transportation more efficient and user-friendly.
ECONOMY
3 Support a Strong and
Resilient Economy
3.1 Invest in transportation to support job growth, tourism, and local business activity.
3.2 Improve freight and logistics connections to regional, national, and global markets.
3.3 Ensure transportation projects support economic growth across all communities.
SAFETY
4 Make Travel Safer and
More Secure
4.1 Reduce fatalities and serious injuries across all transportation modes.
4.2 Improve system operations to reduce congestion and enhance travel safety.
4.3 Strengthen emergency response and recovery across the transportation network.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
5 Build Healthier, More
Connected Communities
5.1 Expand access to affordable transportation options that support public health and community wellbeing.
5.2 Connect people to everyday places by planning transportation and land use around what communities
need and value.
5.3 Support development that reduces travel distances and improves daily quality of life.
ENVIRONMENT
6 Protect Our
Environment
6.1 Integrate environmental stewardship into all stages of transportation planning.
6.2 Safeguard natural, agricultural, and historically important areas.
6.3 Improve air quality and reduce emissions from the transportation sector.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
7 Use Financial Resources
Wisely
7.1 Prioritize strategic investments that benefit all parts of the region fairly and economically.
7.2 Engage communities early and consistently in transportation planning decisions.
7.3 Secure sustainable, long-term funding to maintain and improve the transportation system within local
communities.
Figure 3: 2027 Draft Pillars, Goals, and Policy Objectives
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Draft Timeline of the 2027 RTP
Figure 4: 2027 RTP Timeline
The timeline in Figure 4 outlines the major milestones and board engagement opportunities for the
development of the RTP. The process kicked off in December 2024 with public involvement planning and
outreach to decision-makers. Throughout 2025, foundational elements are developed, including setting
goals and vision in June, and drafting the policy and financial projections in October. In 2026, key technical
work occurs, including RHNA projections in spring, scenario development and draft action elements in April,
and acceptance of state RHNA numbers in October. The planning process culminates in 2027 with public
hearings in February and April, and final adoption of the RTP/SCS, Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and
RHNA Distribution Methodology in June. Regular board meetings will serve as key checkpoints for input and
decision-making throughout the three-year process. Please note that the timing of some sections is subject
to change as the planning process progresses and the timeline will be updated accordingly.
BACKGROUND
The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a long-term, comprehensive plan that outlines how a region’s
transportation system could evolve over the next several decades. The San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments (SLOCOG) is required by federal and state law to develop and adopt an RTP every four years.
The 2027 RTP, covering the years 2027 to 2055, provides a collective vision for the future of the region’s
transportation system, balancing transportation, housing, and environmental goals. It aims to meet the
growing needs of the community while reducing the region’s greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the
quality of life for all residents. There are four key elements to the RTP including the Policy Element, Financial
Element, Action Element, and the Sustainable Communities Strategy. The SLOCOG Board supported the
initial direction of the 2027 RTP and approved the Public Involvement Plan (PIP) related to the effort in
December 2024.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2025 Item F-1
SUBJECT:
STAFF:
2027 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Financial Element Draft Part 1
John DiNunzio and Sara Sanders
SUMMARY
The Financial Chapter is fundamental to the development and implementation of
a financially constrained 2027 RTP. The required Element includes key issues
and challenges, action strategies related to expenditures and revenues, an
overview of funding programs and grants, and the revenue and forecasting
necessary to develop the plan. This staff report highlights initial findings and
excerpts from the draft financial chapter, including comments received during the
RTP Steering Committee meeting held on Sept 4th, 2025.
Statutes require that the estimated cost of investments and projects in the RTP
cannot exceed a realistic projection of revenue (fundable within the 28-year timeframe). Estimated cost of
investments and projects in the plan cannot exceed a realistic projection of revenue. Therefore, all improvements
or needs must include a nexus to a fund source to be included in the RTP. Through the reasonably-expected
scenario, a total of $4 billion is projected to be available for transportation expenditures through local, state and
federal programs over the next 28 years (2027-2055). Supplemental funding options, including a Self-Help
Measure, are not included within the Reasonably Expected Scenario and revenue projection of the element. At
this early stage of development, the previous 2023 RTP’s funding needs of $7 billion are used as a placeholder
until new estimates are completed.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff: Review and Comment; Support Direction
TTAC: Support Staff Recommendation.
CTAC: Support Staff Recommendation.
SSTAC: Support Staff Recommendation.
2027 RTP Steering Committee: Support Staff Recommendation.
DISCUSSION
Revenues, Assumptions, and Expenditures
Shortfalls in funding hinder the region’s ability to adequately maintain existing roadway, transit, and active
transportation systems, as well as improve safety and address congestion. A balanced, intermodal investment
strategy is suggested in the 2027 RTP which has also been used in the last five RTPs. This approach further
enhances the implementation of an integrated multimodal system; investing in incremental improvements in
each transportation area: active transportation, high-priority projects, highways, street/road maintenance and
improvements, maximizing system efficiency, and public transportation. Additional funding will be required to
address growing transportation demands.
The Reasonably-Expected Revenue Scenario projects $4 billion to be available for
transportation expenditures through federal, state, and local fund programs over the
next 28 years. Building upon the direction of SLOCOG’s previous plans, the 2027
RTP recommends continuing the general direction to invest in a balanced
intermodal transportation system to meet the needs of all users. Funding will remain
limited to adequately maintain the existing (street/road/transit) systems, to improve
access, and to address congestion. Use of an intermodal funding approach is the
most cost-effective approach to gain additional utility from the existing system.
REASONABLY-
EXPECTED:
$4 Billion
NEEDS
(2023 RTP*):
$7 Billion
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*Note: The 2023 RTP need topped $5.4 billion over 23 years with revenues expected at $3.1 billion. To
estimate the 28 years of the 2027 RTP time horizon, a proportional estimate without escalation was used to
approximate the $7 billion. A more refined expenditure figure will be known once the Action Element is
completed.
Key Issues & Challenges
Transportation finance in San Luis Obispo County faces a structural challenge: costs are rising faster than
revenues. Highway construction costs have reached record highs since the COVID-19 pandemic, with inflation
in bid prices and material inputs reducing the real purchasing power of every state and federal dollar that we
see. At the same time, the gas tax—the foundation of the funding system for nearly a century—has steadily
diminished in value, eroded by inflation, fuel efficiency, and now electrification. These trends threaten the San
Luis Obispo region’s ability to maintain its current system, deliver needed projects, and meet the increasing
travel demands of residents, businesses, and visitors. Part 1 of the Financial Element explores the existing
conditions reshaping the transportation revenue landscape. Over the next 28 years, the following Key Issues
and Challenges have been identified:
• Persistent Highway Construction Cost Inflation: Construction costs for transportation infrastructure
have risen sharply since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, reshaping the purchasing power of
federal and state transportation dollars. While economy-wide inflation has moderated, construction
costs remain at a new elevated baseline, well above pre-pandemic levels.
• Weakening Gas Tax Revenues: The purchasing power of the Federal Gas Tax (18.4¢ gasoline /
24.4¢ diesel) has eroded by more than two-thirds due to inflation, fuel efficiency gains, and a lack of
indexing to inflation. Absent federal action, real revenue from fuel taxes will continue to decline, further
undermining long-term capital maintenance and expansion programs.
• Population and Changing Travel Patterns: While population growth in SLO County is modest, travel
demand is increasing due to tourism, economic development in the region, and continued reliance on
private vehicles. Congestion is increasing on US 101, SR 46, SR 41, SR 227 and key interchanges,
while demand for bicycle, pedestrian, and micro-mobility infrastructure has grown significantly.
• Transition to Electric Vehicles and the Decline of Fuel-Based Revenues: California’s 100% Zero-
Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales requirement by 2035 will substantially reduce gasoline and diesel
consumption. Without a widespread Road Usage Charge (RUC) or alternative funding structure, the
fuel tax will become an obsolete revenue source before 2055.
• Limitations of State Programs – SB 1 Fall Short: SB 1 provides stable revenue but is not sufficient
to address the region’s long-term maintenance backlog, modernization needs, and multimodal
expansion goals. Rising construction costs and project delivery timelines further reduce the buying
power with available revenues.
• Growing Competition for Grant Funding: With new federal and state grant programs emphasizing
safety, climate resilience, and equity, competition has intensified. Regions like SLOCOG’s without
significant local match funding face challenges in securing major discretionary awards.
Financial Element Action Strategies
The region is growing slowly in population, yet demands for its infrastructure are rising faster than available
revenues. The 2027 RTP recognizes that traditional funding streams—gas taxes, formula programs, and
competitive grants—are not sufficient to close the gap between needs and resources. To build a safe, reliable,
and resilient network, the region must adopt a balanced funding framework that aligns investments to the RTP
goals. The 2024 Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines checklist requires the inclusion of both long-range and
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short-range strategies/actions. The following action strategies have been identified as part of the financial
element.
• Develop a Balanced, Integrated Investment Strategy: Allocate funds across roadways, transit,
bicycle, pedestrian, rail, and goods movement projects in ways that optimize system performance and
user choice. Integrate land use and transportation planning to support RTP goals.
• Preserve and Modernize Existing Infrastructure: Prioritize maintenance, preservation, and
modernization of roads, bridges, and transit systems to achieve a state of good repair, integrate safety
countermeasures, and improve climate resilience.
• Target SLOCOG Discretionary Funds for High-Impact, Shovel-Ready Projects: Focus on projects
that connect communities, improve safety, and leverage significant local or private match.
• Maximize Success with Competitive Grants: Maintain a pipeline of grant-ready projects aligned
with state and federal funding priorities.
• Pursue a Local Option Regional Transportation Sales Tax: Engage the public in evaluating local
revenue measures to provide stable, locally controlled transportation funding.
• Plan for the Post-Gas Tax Era: Understand options when engaging in state and national programs
like the Road Usage Charges (RUC) and explore interim funding strategies to ensure a smooth
transition from fuel taxes to sustainable per-mile or other user-based fees.
RTP Next Steps
Figure 1: 2027 Timeline as of 9-18-25
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The attached Financial Element is the initial draft, and updates will be brought to the Board multiple times.
Since the RTP is required to be fiscally constrained (fundable within the 28-year timeframe), this draft of the
financial element is the starting point that provides initial guardrails on the development of the Action Element.
In December, staff will bring draft sections of the Action Element. This element covers a range of transportation
modes, such as highways, street & roads, transit, active transportation (like biking and walking), rail and freight
systems. The Action Element details the specific transportation programs and investments proposed for the
region, including short-term, mid-term, and long-term activities. The Board will be asked to guide these
sections over the next six months.
Staff is kicking off RTP outreach with a Budget Tool, a Community Survey, and scheduled presentations. To
reduce duplication, the budget tool is shared with the “How would you allocate funds?” page on the Local
Roads First website. Staff continues to schedule RTP 101 presentations and if your organization is interested
in receiving one, please contact Sara Sanders at ssanders@slocog.org. Informational short format videos on
the RTP are also being developed. This engagement campaign will be rolled out by the end of the year.
Figure 2: 2027 RTP Steering Committee
Visit SLO CAL Cathy Cartier & Whitney Chaney
ECHO Wendy Lewis
Travel Paso Stacie Jacob
SLO County Bicycle Advisory Committee Laurie Brummett
COLAB Greg Haskin
County of SLO Public Health Claire Hermann, MPP
Sure Mortgage Solutions Sean Schuur
Housing-focus, Community Member Elizabeth Worthen
Garing, Taylor and Associates, Inc. Ron Reilly
Z Villages, Home Builders Association of the Central Coast Max Zappas
Los Osos Community Advisory Council Deborah Howe
San Luis Obispo’s Mass Transit Committee Audrey Lariz
Elected officials provided Staff with dozens of candidates for the 2027 RTP Steering Committee. From the
dozens of candidates, we assembled a well-rounded committee that represents all facets of our geography,
economy, and population. Figure 2 identifies the members of the 2027 RTP Steering Committee. The second
Steering Committee meeting was held on September 4th, 2025. At this meeting, committee members
discussed the purpose of the Financial Element, transportation funding sources, draft key issues and
challenges in the transportation funding environment, and draft financial action strategies.
Attachment: 2027 RTP Financial Element Draft Part 1
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Item 6.b
Mass Transportation Committee
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 11/12/2025
Item Number: 6.b
FROM: Alexander Fuchs, Mobility Services Business Manager
Phone Number: (805) 783-7877
E-mail: afuchs@slocity.org
SUBJECT: SLO TRANSIT UPDATE FOR NOVEMBER 2025 MEETING
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the SLO Transit Update for November 2025 and provide comment on discussion
items as necessary
DISCUSSION
6 Express Service
The 6 Express provides direct service
between the Cal Poly campus and the
Downtown Transit Center on
Farmers’ Market nights (See Figure
1). Service began on September 25,
2025 and will continue through
December 4, 2025. The service will
return in January to coincide with Cal
Poly’s winter term.
Staff held a pop-up event on Cal
Poly’s campus on September 25 to
promote the service, answer
questions about SLO Transit’s
services, and to handout marketing
materials (See Figure 2). The service
recorded 567 riders on the night
which is a 40 percent in ridership
compared to last year’s first night of
service (403 riders).
Staff plans to hold another pop-up
event on campus when service
returns in January 2026. Staff will
continue to report ridership to the
MTC and to Cal Poly.
Figure 1 - 6 Express Route and Schedule
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Figure 2 - 6 Express Pop-up Event
Memorandum of Understanding for Pilot Express Transit Services
At the September 10, 2025 meeting, the MTC voted in favor of recommending that City
Council authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San
Luis Obispo Council of Governments and with the City of Santa Maria for Pilot Express
Transit Services. At that time, the item was scheduled go before Council on September
16, 2025 for consideration; however, the item was ultimately pulled because more time
was needed to negotiate MOU terms.
Even though an MOU has yet to be executed, the City agreed to allow Santa Maria to use
the Downtown Transit Center as a pick-up and drop-off location. Santa Maria reported
modest ridership during the initial two weeks of service (57 trips) but they are steadily
increasing marketing and outreach for the service (Attachment A). Staff from both cities
continue to engage in discussions over final MOU terms. As of the writing of this report,
no new date has been set for this item to be brought before Council.
Request for Proposals for Transit Operation and Maintenance Services
The City currently contracts with Transdev for transit operation and maintenance services.
The current contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026, and no additional term extension
options remain. Staff has prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) for transit operation
and maintenance services that is scheduled to go before Council on November 18, 2025
to authorize advertisement. Issuance of an RFP is necessary to ensure a new agreement
is executed in time for the next contract term to begin on July 1, 2026, and to avoid any
service disruptions.
The Scope of Services for the RFP is extensive as it encompasses all aspects of the SLO
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Transit system’s operation and maintenance. Much has changed since the execution of
the current agreement nearly a decade ago, and the new RFP includes proposed terms
that reflect the City’s current priorities and needs. Table 1 summarizes and compares the
primary contract terms between the current agreement and those proposed in the RFP .
Table 1 - Primary Contract Terms Comparison
Contract Item Current Contract Proposed for RFP
Contract Length (Base) 4 Years 4 Years
Term Options (Extensions) (3) 1-Year Extensions (4) 1-Year Extensions
Variable Rate Cost Recovery Method Vehicle Revenue Hours Vehicle Revenue Hours
Pass-Thru Costs:
Fuel
General and Auto Insurance
Miscellaneous Purchases
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Maintenance Responsibilities:
Vehicles
Bus Yard and Bus Wash Facilities
Bus Stop (Street Furnishings)
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Contractor
Contractor
City
N/A
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
City
Required Management Positions:
General Manager
Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Safety and Training Manager
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Staffing Responsibilities Contractor Contractor
Project Schedule
The tentative schedule and key milestones for this procurement are provided in Table 2
below. Staff anticipate returning to Council on April 7, 2026, with a recommendation to
award the contract to the selected vendor. The new contract term is expected to begin on
July 1, 2026.
Table 2 - Major Project Milestones
Date Milestone
November 18, 2025 Council approves issuance of RFP
November 20, 2025 RFP is published
December 15, 2025 Pre-proposal meeting
January 9, 2026 Questions from prospective proposers due
February 6, 2026 City responses to questions published
February 20, 2026 Proposals due (3:00 p.m. PT)
February 22, 2026 to March 2, 2026 Proposal review and initial screening
March 6, 2026 Interviews
April 7, 2026 Council approved contract award
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April 14, 2026 Agreement executed
July 1, 2026 Start of service
2025 Holiday Trolley
This year’s Holiday Trolley is scheduled to run on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. beginning Friday, November 28 through Saturday, December 27. This is in
addition to the Thursday evening service during Farmers’ Market. Due to the parking
garage construction that began in April 2024, the Trolley has been on detour limiting
service to one Downtown stop Although the detour is still in effect, staff plan to implement
a modified route allowing the Trolley to serve a total of five Downtown stops (See Figure
3). The additional stops allow riders to board and deboard throughout the Downtown Area
at multiple locations.
Another important change for this year’s Holiday Trolley is that rides will be free through
a partnership between SLO Transit and Rideshare via SLOCOG. Rideshare will sponsor
the Holiday Trolley including all fare costs for riders and a portion of the operating costs.
The Trolley will also be featured in the annual Holiday Parade taking place on Friday,
December 5. The theme for the parade is “Candy Cane Lane”!
Figure 3 - 2025 Holiday Trolley Route
ATTACHMENTS
A - Santa Maria Regional Transit SLO210 Flyer
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COMMUTE SLO MUCH BETTER!COMMUTE SLO MUCH BETTER!
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Introducing SLO 210 – SMRT’s New Express Route!
ROUTE 210 WEEKDAY | Santa Maria Crossroads Center to Downtown SLO Transit Center
Catch the SLO 210 express bus at the Crossroads Shopping
Center and read, work, or relax all the way to the
SLO Downtown Transit Center.
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