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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), Cheryl Andrus
(Cal Poly), Denise Martinez (Disabled), Michelle Wong (Student), John Osumi (Business), Louise Justice
(Member at Large), Diego-Christopher Lopez (Alternate) Heidi Harmon (Alternate)
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 13th, 2015 (Attachment 1)
a) Gordon Shaw’s presentation in January 13 MTC Meeting Minutes (per Louise Justice’s email)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. MTC Retreat Day, Time, Location X min.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. Committee Items 20 min.
a) Coordinated Downtown Transit Center
b) Electric Bicycles
c) Tripper Bus(es) and Overcrowding
3. Staff Items 20 min.
a) Transit Manager’s Report
b) Update on Bomb Threat and Double Decker Incident
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held May 11, 2016
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Agenda
Mass Transportation Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 – 2:30 pm
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 1: MTC Retreat
Opportunity for MTC to consider the idea of holding an MTC retreat, separate from regularly
scheduled MTC meetings, as a team building opportunity and to have discussions which are not
typically discussed as business items.
Staff Recommendation:
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 2a: Coordinated Downtown Transit Center
Update on the proposed transit center concept development on Santa Rosa St.
Agenda Item 2b: Electric Bicycles
Discussion on the SLO Transit’s policy on electric bicycles.
Agenda Item 2c: Tripper Bus(es) and Overcrowding
Discussion on how SLO Transit addresses overcrowding and the use of “trippers” as partial
solutions.
Agenda Item 3a: Transit Manager’s Report
General verbal presentation by the Transit Manager on relevant transit happenings, events and
stats.
Agenda Item 3b: Update on Bomb Threat and Double Decker Incident
Update on SLO Transit significant events, policies, procedures and methods of mitigation as
well as status update.
The next meeting will be held: May 11, 2016
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes of the Month January 13th, 2016 MTC meeting
G:\Transportation-Data\_Unsorted Stuff\Transportation\Transportation Committees\MTC Committee\FY 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson James Thompson called the meeting to order at 2:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Elizabeth Thyne, James Thompson, Denise Martinez, Michelle Wong, John
Osumi, Louise Justice, and Cheryl Andrus
Staff: Gamaliel Anguiano (Transit Manager), Megan Cutler (Transit Assistant)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eric Veium, 1174 Osos St., reported that he was not allowed to load his electric-assist bike
on to the bus bike rack and asked for explanation of the policy that prohibits such storage
and asked that the policy be reviewed.
Geoff Straw, RTA, noted that RTA allows electric bikes on a case by case basis and that the
policy was mainly created due to the excessive weight of earlier electric bike versions; he
felt current models were more streamlined and weighed less.
Draft Minutes
MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo,
Wednesday, January 13, 2015 – 2:30 pm
MINUTES
Approval of December 4, 2015 Special Meeting Minutes
Mr. Thompson requested an approval of the December 4, 2015 draft minutes.
Ms. Justice requested an amendment to the draft minutes to record that Mr. Thompson
asked for a motion to adjourn meeting.
The minutes were amended accordingly.
Mr. Thompson requested an approval of the minutes as corrected.
Ms. Thyne moved to approve the minutes as amended. Ms. Justice seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
Agenda Item #1: Selection of MTC RFP Observer
Mr. Anguiano discussed the MTC RFP and scoring process and suggested that an MTC
member join the process as an observer.
Ms. Thyne moved to appoint Mr. Thompson as the RFP observer. Ms. Justice seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously.
Mr. Thompson accepted the position.
Agenda Item # 2: SRTP Recommended Route Changes Presentation by
LSC, Inc.
Gordon Shaw, LSC Inc. representative, discussed the presentation overview which studied
the financial and operational plans for the transit system, as well as financial and
operational aspects of proposed route alternatives for SLO Transit and RTA.
Mr. Straw discussed the Executive Summary plan.
Mr. Shaw reported that alternative routes explored for SLO Transit fixed route services
addressed increased frequency during peak hours, reductions in runs, shorter routes and
bi-directional service. He also pointed out that one key issue with current service is that
there is not sufficient time for driver breaks.
In discussing the Project Status Summary and outlining the next steps, Mr. Shaw presented
highlight information of various current and proposed SLO Transit Service Plan routes,
including details based on a financially-constrained list, a financially-unconstrained list,
and information that proved not to work within the framework. He would address service
coverage, advantages/disadvantages, net reduction of vehicles, cost savings/increases, and
ridership/revenue numbers for the following:
Routes 1 & 3
o Alternative 1: Two One-Way Opposite Loops, with Route 3 Extension on
Broad Street
o Alternative 2: Bi-Directional Routes with Route 1 on Broad Street, Route 3
on Johnson Avenue
o Alternative 3: Bi-Directional Routes with Route 1 on Johnson Avenue and
Route 3 on Broad Street
o Alternative 4: Reverse Existing Routes
Route 2
o Alternative 1: Minor Revision to Serve New Development
o Alternative 2: Large 1-Way Loop on Higuera Street, Los Osos Valley Road
and Madonna Road
Route 2 & 4
o Large 1-Way Loop: Higuera, Los Osos Valley Road, Madonna Road
Routes 4 & 5
o Alternative 1: Revise Route 4 to 2-Way Hourly Service on Madonna Road
and Revise Route 5 to Serve California Boulevard
o Alternative 2: Revise Route 4 to 2-Way 30-Minute Service on Madonna Road
and Revise Route 5 to Serve California Boulevard
Mr. Thompson and Ms. Thyne noted that the “jog” from Mill Street to Pepper
Street was still appearing in Routes 4, 5 and 6. It had been agreed at an
earlier date that this “jog” would be eliminated, due to complaints from
neighborhood residents.
o Alternative 3: Combined 2-Way Route
Route 6A/B
o Alternative 1: Two Half-Hourly Routes
o Alternative 2: One Hourly Route Providing 30-Minute Frequency
o Alternative 3: Two Half-Hourly Routes Providing Service Every 15 Minutes
in Peak Periods
o Alternative 4: Large Bi-Directional Loop Providing Service Every 20 Minutes
in Peak Periods
While they appreciated the level of details being considered, Ms. Justice and Ms. Thyne
stated they were especially concerned that overall service efforts should be focused on
serving the residents as well as student population.
Mr. Shaw provided recap chart information on the SLO Transit Alternatives Impact on
Annual Operating Subsidy and discussed Span of Service details pertaining to:
Extended Hours of Operation During the School Year
Providing Evening Service in the Summer
Ms. Justice raised a concern regarding the discussion considering schools and not
considering residents in transit schedule planning.
Mr. Anguiano acknowledged that this is a challenge SLO Transit faces, the root of this issue
being money. He also noted the possibility of planning summer service to be more
equivalent to school year (K-12) service. Cal Poly subsidy also had major influence on
service frequency and duration during school year. Ridership and levels of service also
correlate. However, SLO Transit was interested in all demographics when planning the
system: community members, students, transit dependent and choice riders.
There was Committee discussion regarding Route 1 loss of service resulting from service
changes.
Mr. Anguiano acknowledged that Route 1 service will be accounted for with alternative
service that may require a transfer.
There was discussion regarding Senior/Disabled/Low-income population and question
regarding whether the Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (CHSTP) will be
considered for the crafting of the Short Range Transit Plan.
Mr. Anguiano suggested the opposite approach of the CHSTP considering for the Short
Range Transit Plan.
Mr. Straw acknowledged that the CHSTP is a subset of the SRTP.
Mr. Shaw acknowledged survey results indicated a desire for longer service duration,
especially evening service in the summer, and to potentially provide hourly service for
Routes 2, 3, 4, 6A, and 6B.
Mr. Shaw continued the presentation discussion:
Extended Trolley Hours of Service
Mr. Shaw shared survey results indicating the desire to extend Trolley evening service.
Currently, Friday service (June through Labor Day) and Saturday service (April through
October) ends at 9:00 PM. There was a suggestion to extend service to midnight.
Mr. Shaw continued the presentation discussion:
Crosstown Route
Mr. Shaw discussed a crosstown route traveling from Madonna Road Promenade area to
the Brickyard area, requiring approximately an hour-long round trip. Route option may
reduce travel time for passengers traveling crosstown, but may also require an additional
transfer. Mr. Shaw suggested revising the schedules to make better transfers downtown,
rather than add a new route that serves this area.
Mr. Shaw concluded his MTC presentation and stated that any comments could be either
emailed to Mr. Anguiano, GAnguiano@slocity.org, or to GordonShaw@lsctahoe.com.
It was agreed that further discussion of SRTP would be included at the March MTC meeting
and the April RTAC meeting and that another joint meeting was still under consideration.
DISCUSSION ITEM
Agenda Item # 3: Transit Manager’s Report
None.
Committee Comments
Mr. Thompson asked for motion to adjourn meeting.
Ms. Thyne moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:42 p.m. to the next regular meeting of
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Ms. Justice seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Woske and Megan Cutler
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