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Mass Transportation Committee
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM D361
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH, 2015 —1:00 PM TO 3:30 PM
MISSION: The purpose of the Mass Transportation Committee is to assist with the ongoing public
transit program in the City and Cal Poly. As requested, the Committee provides advisory
recommendations and input to the Council regarding routes, schedules, capital projects, fares,
marketing and additional services.
- SPECIAL MEETING -
Regular MTC meeting is canceled. A Special Meeting is being held in
conjunction with Regional Transit Authority regarding Joint Short Range
Transit Plan. Public is welcome. Note details above.
1. Introductions
2. Study Status
— Study Documents
— Public Input
3. Review of Demographics and Current Policies
— Study Area Demographics
— Key Existing Policy Documents
4. Review of Existing Transit Programs
— RTA Fixed Route
• Existing Conditions/Trends
• Performance Review
• On -Board Survey Results
— RTA Runabout
• Existing Conditions/Trends
• Performance Review
— SLO Transit
• Existing Conditions/Trends
• Performance Review
• On -Board Survey Results
— SLO Transit and RTA Services Considered As a Whole
• Existing Conditions/Trends
• Transfers between systems
• On -Line Survey Results
5. Discussion of Alternatives for Analysis
6. Study Schedule and Next Steps
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held September 9th, 2015
The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and
activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance.
Agenda
Mass Transportation Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 —1:00 pm
MISSION: The purpose of the Mass Transportation Committee is to assist with the ongoing public
transit program in the City and Cal Poly. As requested, the Committee provides advisory
recommendations and input to the Council regarding routes, schedules, capital projects, fares,
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: x min.
PUBLIC COMMENT: x 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.
JULY 8TH MEETING CANCELED
SPECIAL SHORT RANGE TRANSIT MEETING
BEING HELD ON JULY 15TH
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Room D361, SLO County Government Building
Located at 1055 Monterey Street
The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and
activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance.
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 1:
Rescheduling of November 11th Meeting
The next scheduled MTC meeting falls on November 11th, Veteran's Day for 2015. No City staff
liaison available.
Staff Recommendation: Move meeting to the week before or after.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 2A: Committee Items — Change to MTC Meeting Times (Justice)
Discussion by MTC members regarding if meeting times should be changed. This is a non - voting
item until after discussion.
Agenda Item 3A: Staff Items —Transit Manager's Report
A general update from the Transit Manager on various events, happenings, issues and items of
interest for MTC members and the general public. Items in this meeting include:
o Tripper Update
o SOAR, Youth Ride Free
Update
o Marketing Update
Agenda Item 36:
Staff Items —Upcoming Items
o General Ridership Update
o SRTP Update
o RunAbout Agreement (RTA)
A general update from the Transit Manager on various events, happenings, issues and items
that would be of interest to the MTC and may arise before the next meeting or that require
significant discussion. Items in this meeting include:
o Operations & Maintenance Contract
o CalPoly Subsidy Agreement
o Partnership with Downtown Association
Items for next meeting
The next meeting will be held: To Be Determined (November 11th Veteran's Day Holiday)
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes: May 2015, and July Notices Combine PDF (Attachment 1)
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Agenda
Mass Transportation Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 —1:00 pm
MISSION: The purpose of the Mass Transportation Committee is to assist with the ongoing public transit
program in the City and Cal Poly. As requested, the Committee provides advisory recommendations and
input to the Council regarding routes, schedules, capital projects, fares, marketing and additional services.
ROLL CALL: James Thompson (Chair - Technical), Elizabeth Thyne (Vice Chair - Senior), Denise Martinez
(Disabled), Michelle Wong (Student), Louise Justice (At- Large), Christopher Lopez (Alternate), VACANT (Cal
Poly), VACANT (Alternate), VACANT (Business),
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Randol White now member of BAC 1 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.
Service Complaints: Complaints regarding bus service or routes are to be directed to the
Transportation Assistant at 781 -7531. Reports of complaints /commendations are available to the
public upon request.
MINUTES: May 2015 minutes and "July Notices Combine PDF" (Attachment 1)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Rescheduling November 11th Meeting, Veteran's Day Holiday 10 min.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. Committee Items 15 min.
a) Meeting Time (Louise Justice)
3. Staff Items 30 min.
a) Transit Manager's Report
o Tripper Update
o SOAR, Youth Ride Free Update
o Marketing Update
o General Ridership Update
o SRTP Update
o RunAbout Agreement (RTA)
b) Upcoming Items:
o Operations & Maintenance Contract
o CalPoly Subsidy Agreement
o Partnership with Downtown Association
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting To Be Determined (November 11th Veteran's Day Holiday
The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and
activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance.
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CALL TO ORDER:
Draft Minutes
Mass Transit Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street,
San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 1 p.m.
Chairperson James Thompson called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Elizabeth Thyne, James Thompson, Louise Justice, Denise
Martinez, Randal White, Michelle Wong and Dominique Bonino
Staff: Gamaliel Anguiano, Elissa McDade
OATH
Heather Sims, City Clerk's office, swore in new Committee member Michelle
Wong.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments at this time.
MINUTES
Approval of March 11, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ms. Thyne moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Ms. Bonino seconded
the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
Agenda Item #1: Election of Officers
Ms. Justice nominated Mr. Thompson to continue as Chair. Mr. White seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Justice nominated Elizabeth Thyne as vice chair. Mr. White seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item #2: Voting on Meeting Dates and Times
Ms. Thyne moved to approve the slate of meeting dates and times as presented.
Ms. Justice seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Agenda Item # 3: Committee Items
Agenda Item # 3a: Uber Discussion
Ms. Thyne discussed the patronage of Uber versus local taxis. She was
concerned about the lack of vetting being allowed to the City and about the
possible consequences for lack of regulating.
Mr. Anguiano noted that Uber doesn't fall under the City's inspection purview, as
taxi companies do, because it is considered "shared ride." He discussed aspects
of Uber drivers and company policies, but agreed there was no ongoing
oversight. He stated that until Uber has a history of cited problems, MTC and the
Transit Dept. couldn't do anything in terms of oversight.
Mr. White reported that he has used Uber extensively and has received
consistently high quality service at half the price of taxicabs. He felt Uber should
be supported in the community, as tourists as increasingly used to using that
service. He confirmed that all travel data, Uber constantly tracked routes, etc.
when rides were in progress.
enda Item # 4: Staff Items
Agenda Item # 4a: Transit Manager's Report
Mr. Anguiano discussed the reports, noting that while ridership was cyclical —
often driven by gas prices — he anticipated a milestone of breaking 1 million
riders.
The Committee discussed working with Amtrak to tandem ridership.
Ms. Bonino noted that SLOcarfree.org also provides transportation.
Mr. Anguiano made a power point presentation re Transit Fund Analysis. He
stated that the fund was solid, no fund increases were anticipated, they are
expecting three replacement buses, and noted that the facility remodel and that
SRTP projects were underway and being coordinated with RTA.
He discussed the O &M contract being up for bid, as well as the Cal Poly contract.
He stated that state local transportation funds were down 27% and anticipated
the SRTP will recommend service increases. He also distributed information on
Changes in Transit Fund Final Position.
Agenda Item # 4b: Proposed Update to SLO Transit's Brand
Mr. Anguiano discussed the new "seal" logo for the City and how its prescribed
usage and costs to implement pertained to buses. He discussed the current "bell"
logo on buses and noted that a new look/brand could be incorporated on the
three new buses. He presented a composite that depicted the new seal logo on a
bus.
The Committee discussed the graphic and agreed that it was "too busy." They
unanimously supported the Transit System having its own brand /look and agreed
that the "bell" logo should be part of that look.
Ms. McDade presented a social media update for Transit. She discussed
background of the social media campaign and post performances, noting that
SLO Transit and SLO Trolley had Facebook and Twitter pages. She reported that
the Bus Tracker app was very popular.
Committee Comments
Ms. Justice complimented the "marathon" version of the Transit map.
She discussed the Cal Poly Circulation Element the Open House shuttle
possibility, as well as the need for using alternative transportation during large
events.
She followed up on the status of an 80+ Bus Pass; Mr. Anguiano stated that
there was no update at this time.
She asked for clarification of what "commute times" are, re Airport service option.
Mr. Anguiano agreed to confirm.
She asked how the food /drink monitoring on buses was proceeding and Al
Russo, First Transit representative, reported they were working on a campaign
with SLO Transit to address concerns.
Ms. Thyne moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:35 p.m. to the next regular meeting
of July 8, 2015. Mr. White seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary
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