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marketing and additional services.
ROLL CALL: James Thompson (Chair - Technical), Elizabeth Thyne (Senior), Dominique Bonino (Cal Poly),
Denise Martinez (Disabled), Michelle Wong (Student), Randol White (Business), Louise Justice
(Alternate), VACANT (Member at Large), VACANT (Alternate)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (if any – otherwise delete) 10 min.
PUBLIC COMMENT: 10 min.
At this time, the public is invited to address the Committee concerning items not on the agenda but are
of interest to the public and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mass Transportation
Committee. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. The Committee may not discuss or
take action on issues that are not on the agenda other than to briefly respond to statements or
questions, or to ask staff to follow up on such issues.
MINUTES: Mach 11th, 2015 (Attachment 1)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Election of Officers 10 min.
2. Voting of Meeting Date & Times 10 min.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
3. Committee Items 15 min.
a) Discussion About Uber
4. Staff Items 20 min.
a) Transit Manager’s Report
b) Proposed Update to SLO Transit’s Brand
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held July 8th, 2015
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Agenda
Mass Transportation Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, May 13th 2015 – 1:00 pm
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 1: Election of Officers
Nomination and selection of MTC Chair and Vice Chair by committee members.
(Voting Item)
Agenda Item 2: Voting of Meeting Dates & Times
MTC members to vote and establish meeting dates and times for the next year.
(Voting Item)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 3a: Committee Item – Discussion about Uber
At the request of committee member(s), a discussion on what is Uber and how it may or may
not impact Transit services and its purview to regulate taxi cabs companies in San Luis Obispo
Agenda Item 4a: Staff Items – Transit Manager Report
General Discussion: Verbal update on relevant transit news, happenings, stats and figures
Agenda Item 4b: Staff Items – Proposed Update to SLO Transit’s Brand
Presentation and discussion about the potential of updated SLO Transit’s brand as it relates to
the purchase of new vehicles.
The next meeting will be held: July 8th, 2015
ATTACHMENTS: (list all attachments)
1. Minutes of the March 11, 2015 MTC meeting
2. Transit Manager’s Report
G:\Transportation-Data\_Unsorted Stuff\Transportation\Transportation Committees\MTC Committee\FY 2014\5
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson James Thompson called the meeting to order at 1 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Elizabeth Thyne, James Thompson, Louise Justice, Denise
Martinez, Michelle Wong and Dominique Bonino
Absent: Randol White
Staff: Gamaliel Anguiano, Dee Lawson
OATH
Anthony Mejia, City Clerk, swore in new Committee member Michelle Wong.
Mr. Anguiano noted that Todd Katz had termed out on his service to the
Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Geoff Straw, RTA representative, introduced Mary Gardner, new marketing
manager for the RTA.
MINUTES
Approval of November 14, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ms. Thyne moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Ms. Justice seconded
the motion.
Draft Minutes
Mass Transit Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street,
San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 1 p.m.
The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
There were no action items.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Agenda Item # 2: Committee Items
Agenda Item # 2a: Bus Pass for Riders over 80 years old
Mr. Thompson discussed the concept that only an ID is required for riders in their
80’s and that drivers needed to be reminded that this is the case and there is no
pass required. He reported on an incident he experienced wherein he was told
that he needed a pass to ride – not just an ID – which led him to getting a VIP
RTA pass. He suggested the City issue a similar VIP pass for elderly riders.
Staff agreed to look into such a pass.
Agenda Item # 2b: Bus Transportation to the Airport
Mr. Anguiano discussed jurisdiction funding and noted the airport was outside of
the City’s funding area, discussing City vs. County political impacts. He felt that
such support could be found but did not think ridership could support the
expansion of service. He noted that the SRTP would address any gaps in
service.
Ms. Thyne felt continuing residential and light industry development would
increase need in the area and that possibly routes could be coordinated with
RTA.
Mr. Straw reported on the Airport Study/227 Corridor Operation plan, stating it
covered Aerovista only during commute times and would begin at the end of
May.
Agenda Item # 2c: Transportation Interruptions from Major City Events
Mr. Thompson wanted to meet with staff to organize and address the on-going
issue.
Agenda Item # 3: Staff Items
Agenda Item # 3a: Transit Manager’s Report
Mr. Anguiano discussed January ridership trends vs. last January’s numbers,
noted numbers are steady over all annual comparison, and stated a goal to
promote longer term pass purchases.
Ms. Justice discussed the need for better monitoring of drinks and food on board.
Staff agreed to better address the issue.
Agenda Item # 3b: Introduction of Elisa McDade
New Transportation Programs Assistant Elisa McDade discussed her
background in marketing and customer outreach.
Agenda Item # 3c: Presentation by Bishop Peak Tech LLC
John Asumi, company representative, discussed his company’s app agreement
and discussed the data administration of the app, which measured items such as
ridership metrics, bump sensors, etc. A major benefit of the app was providing
real time location and instant detail updates.
Agenda Item # 3d: Update on Short Range Transit Plan
Mr. Anguiano reported that the last SRTP Update has been performed in 2009
and that the upcoming one would be in conjunction with RTA, which will be of
benefit to both agencies, maximize budgets and ridership efficiency. Staff was
currently in the process of providing information to the consultants.
COMMITTEE COMMENTS
Ms. Thyne reported that she continues to hear complaints about the lack of south
city routes and evening service during the summer. Staff urged Committee
members to also encourage people to fill out the ridership surveys for comments
to reach staff.
Ms. Justice discussed the recent meeting and documentation provided by the
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, which outline senior needs
assessments and found that transportation unmet needs should be a priority for
transit-dependent seniors.
Mr. Anguiano distributed copies of the MTC bylaws and requested that members
review and send any comments or update requests to him for compilation and
discussion.
Ms. Justice noted the Winter Break schedule did not have any Rider Alerts. She
also requested a new updated contact list for Committee members be circulated.
Ms. Martinez discussed the challenge of wheelchair maneuvering in tight spaces
on the bus.
Ms. Lawson announced she was locating the Marathon’s City information booth
at the front entrance by registration and was looking for volunteers to help work
the table April 24-26. Ms. Justice and Ms. Martinez agreed to email their
availability to staff.
Ms. Thyne moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:15 p.m. to the next regular meeting
of May 13, 2015. Ms. Martinez seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary
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03/31/14 03/31/15
07/01/1407/01/1303/01/15
03/31/14 03/31/15
Current
Percent Change
Fiscal Year
Percent ChangeToToToTo
Table A: Ridership Trends by Fare Component
Current Period Fiscal Year
General Fare 40,795 40,046 362,732 338,685-1.84%-6.63%
CalPolyTotal 53,550 56,212 468,722 469,4714.97%0.16%
REVENUE
1 Ride Pass -52.68%-54.99%112 53 771 347
1-Day Reg Pass -11.48%-16.53%793 702 7,446 6,215
3-Day Reg Pass -57.65%-21.35%673 285 3,368 2,649
5-Day Reg Pass 55.26%74.81%114 177 929 1,624
7-Day Reg Pass -86.08%-2.73%158 22 951 925
31 Day Reg Pass -12.10%-22.67%2,083 1,831 17,765 13,738
31-Day Student Pa -4.30%-28.41%2,464 2,358 18,633 13,340
Amtrak -100.00%0 0 1 0
Cal Poly 4.57%0.09%53,312 55,750 465,283 465,718
CP Invalid Card 94.12%9.13%238 462 3,439 3,753
DAP Pass 2.29%-8.83%1,003 1,026 9,756 8,895
Pass Override 74.75%-5.76%503 879 4,720 4,448
Punch Reg Pass -34.38%48.97%192 126 1,164 1,734
Punch SD Pass -28.57%7.82%77 55 563 607
Reg Day Pass 16.77%-2.11%1,693 1,977 15,894 15,558
Regional Pass 16.00%6.17%6,856 7,953 52,458 55,697
Regular Cash 0.12%4.65%8,214 8,224 66,610 69,709
Run About 0 0 0 2
SR / DIS Cash -3.84%-13.48%2,290 2,202 22,656 19,601
SR / DIS Pass -5.62%-4.51%8,985 8,480 75,335 71,937
Prado Token -10.76%-4.51%688 614 6,215 5,935
NON-REVENUE
Free Ride Event 216.67%-27.65%6 19 11,436 8,274
Free Riders -10.92%-34.44%1,099 979 11,976 7,851
Free Token -36.36%-69.91%22 14 226 68
Newcomer -18.75%-83.85%16 13 873 141
Promo Pass -12.12%-48.54%33 29 445 229
SEP 0 0 0 8
Transfers -35.95%-14.41%1,858 1,190 13,631 11,667
VIP -3.03%3.74%858 832 7,491 7,771
Youth 20.00%-14.92%5 6 11,419 9,715
TOTAL 2.03%-2.80%94,345 96,258 831,454 808,156
03/01/14
03/31/14 03/31/15
07/01/1407/01/1303/01/15
03/31/14 03/31/15
Current
Percent Change
Fiscal Year
Percent ChangeToToToTo
Table B: Revenue Hours and Revenue Miles
Current Period Fiscal Year
2.03%-2.80%Passengers 94,345.00 96,258.00 831,454.00 808,156.00
4.39%-2.53%Weekday 82,999.00 86,639.00 737,634.00 718,942.00
-25.28%-5.70%Saturday 6,498.00 4,855.00 54,483.00 51,375.00
-1.73%-3.81%Sunday 4,848.00 4,764.00 39,337.00 37,839.00
2.16%0.36%Revenue Hours 2,914.79 2,977.75 24,438.09 24,525.56
4.47%0.42%Weekday 2,483.29 2,594.18 20,962.48 21,051.22
-20.00%0.41%Saturday 239.65 191.72 1,949.86 1,957.91
0.00%-0.61%Sunday 191.85 191.85 1,525.75 1,516.43
-0.13%-3.15%Passengers per Revenue Hours 32.37 32.33 34.02 32.95
1.10%-0.69%Revenue Miles 35,488.00 35,880.00 295,900.00 293,867.00
3.45%-0.64%Weekday 30,093.00 31,131.00 254,249.00 252,611.00
-21.08%-0.84%Saturday 2,913.00 2,299.00 22,398.00 22,210.00
-1.29%-1.08%Sunday 2,482.00 2,450.00 19,253.00 19,046.00
0.91%-2.13%Passengers per Revenue Miles 2.66 2.68 2.81 2.75
04/01/14
04/30/14 04/30/15
07/01/1407/01/1304/01/15
04/30/14 04/30/15
Current
Percent Change
Fiscal Year
Percent ChangeToToToTo
Table A: Ridership Trends by Fare Component
Current Period Fiscal Year
General Fare 43,234 39,318 405,966 378,003-9.06%-6.89%
CalPolyTotal 80,395 78,169 549,117 547,640-2.77%-0.27%
REVENUE
1 Ride Pass -63.93%-55.65%61 22 832 369
1-Day Reg Pass -13.41%-16.17%977 846 8,423 7,061
3-Day Reg Pass 23.18%-17.83%289 356 3,657 3,005
5-Day Reg Pass 1.90%64.21%158 161 1,087 1,785
7-Day Reg Pass -62.00%-8.37%100 38 1,051 963
31 Day Reg Pass -23.16%-22.71%1,524 1,171 19,289 14,909
31-Day Student Pa -49.30%-31.32%3,018 1,530 21,651 14,870
Amtrak -100.00%0 0 1 0
Cal Poly -2.96%-0.35%79,854 77,489 545,137 543,207
CP Invalid Card 25.69%11.38%541 680 3,980 4,433
DAP Pass -0.23%-8.11%884 882 10,640 9,777
Pass Override 48.43%-1.08%446 662 5,166 5,110
Punch Reg Pass 134.94%54.69%83 195 1,247 1,929
Punch SD Pass -26.21%2.55%103 76 666 683
Reg Day Pass -19.34%-4.15%2,130 1,718 18,024 17,276
Regional Pass 17.57%7.38%6,228 7,322 58,686 63,019
Regular Cash 1.93%4.34%8,639 8,806 75,249 78,515
Run About 0 16 0 18
SR / DIS Cash -9.32%-13.12%2,179 1,976 24,835 21,577
SR / DIS Pass -11.45%-5.25%8,950 7,925 84,285 79,862
Prado Token -18.38%-5.87%680 555 6,895 6,490
NON-REVENUE
Free Ride Event -43.73%-31.31%3,371 1,897 14,807 10,171
Free Riders -8.11%-32.32%1,048 963 13,024 8,814
Free Token -100.00%-71.55%13 0 239 68
Newcomer -43.33%-81.24%60 34 933 175
Promo Pass -29.73%-47.10%37 26 482 255
SEP 0 71 0 79
Transfers -22.04%-15.13%1,429 1,114 15,060 12,781
VIP 15.69%4.92%822 951 8,313 8,722
Youth 0.00%-14.92%5 5 11,424 9,720
TOTAL -4.97%-3.08%123,629 117,487 955,083 925,643
04/01/14
04/30/14 04/30/15
07/01/1407/01/1304/01/15
04/30/14 04/30/15
Current
Percent Change
Fiscal Year
Percent ChangeToToToTo
Table B: Revenue Hours and Revenue Miles
Current Period Fiscal Year
-4.97%-3.08%Passengers 123,629.00 117,487.00 955,083.00 925,643.00
-4.62%-2.81%Weekday 112,896.00 107,685.00 850,530.00 826,627.00
-11.56%-6.31%Saturday 6,245.00 5,523.00 60,728.00 56,898.00
-4.66%-3.90%Sunday 4,488.00 4,279.00 43,825.00 42,118.00
0.22%0.34%Revenue Hours 2,961.98 2,968.38 27,400.07 27,493.94
-0.10%0.37%Weekday 2,600.78 2,598.18 23,563.26 23,649.40
0.00%0.37%Saturday 207.72 207.72 2,157.58 2,165.63
5.86%-0.02%Sunday 153.48 162.48 1,679.23 1,678.91
-5.17%-3.41%Passengers per Revenue Hours 41.74 39.58 34.86 33.67
-1.43%-0.77%Revenue Miles 36,341.00 35,822.00 332,241.00 329,689.00
-1.38%-0.73%Weekday 31,562.00 31,125.00 285,811.00 283,736.00
-0.69%-0.82%Saturday 2,471.00 2,454.00 24,869.00 24,664.00
-2.82%-1.26%Sunday 2,308.00 2,243.00 21,561.00 21,289.00
-3.59%-2.33%Passengers per Revenue Miles 3.40 3.28 2.87 2.81