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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: Elizabeth Thyne (Chair – Senior), John Osumi (Vice Chair – Business), Cheryl Andrus (Cal
Poly), Denise Martinez (Disabled), Louise Justice (Member at Large), James Thompson (Technical),
Diego-Christopher Lopez (Alternate), Vacant (Student), Vacant (Alternate)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: New Member Oath – Justin Frentzel (Student Rep) 5 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: September 7, 2016 (Attachment 1)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. City Council Goals (Xenia Bradford, Att 2) 30 min.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. Committee Items 10 min.
a) Downtown Transit Center Funding (SLOCOG Rep)
b) Insert item and make additional sections if necessary
3. Staff Items 20 min.
a) Bike About – Ebicycle rental program (M. Maxwell & T. Boynton)
b) Transit Manager’s Report (Att 3)
c) SRTP Service Expansion – Concept Schedule (Att 4)
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held January 11, 2017
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Agenda
Mass Transportation Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 – 2:30 pm
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ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 1: City Council Goals (Xenia Bradford, Att 2)
During the City budgeting process, Major City Goals are developed in order to help identify
funding priority projects. Advisory body input largely shapes these adopted goals.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a top-five list of MTC recommendations for Major City Goal
Adoption.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 2a: Downtown Transit Center Funding (SLOCOG Rep)
Presentation by a SLOCOG Rep regarding the apportionment of grants funds towards a
dedicated transit facility.
Agenda Item 3a: Bike About – Ebicycle rental program (M. Maxwell & T. Boynton)
Presentation by owners of an e-bike rental start-up and discussion on how service can
complement with transit.
Agenda Item 3b: Transit Manager’s Report (Att 3)
Transit Manager’s Report – Verbal report on various transit related stats, happenings, events,
promotions, etc.
Agenda Item 3c: SRTP Service Expansion – Concept Schedule (Att 4)
With adoption, by the City Council, of the Short Range Transit Plan new route alignments have
been approved. A draft concept for public schedules has been developed for comment.
The next meeting will be held: January 11, 2017
ATTACHMENTS: (list all attachments)
1. Minutes of the September 7, 2016 MTC meeting
2. City Council Goals Presentation
3. Transit Manager’s Report
G:\Transportation Division\_Transportation Committees\MTC Committee\FY 2017
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Minutes - DRAFT
MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Rescheduled Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee was called to order on Wednesday,
September 7, 2016 at 2:33 pm in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Thyne.
ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members Cheryl Andrus, Denise Martinez, Louise Justice, James
Thompson, Vice-Chair John Osumi, and Chair Elizabeth Thyne
Absent: Committee Member Diego-Christopher Lopez
Staff: Transit Manager Gamaliel Anguiano, Transit Coordinator Dee Lawson, Transit
Assistant Megan Cutler, Recording Secretary Kevin Christian.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There was no public comment.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Transit Manger Anguiano announced that the Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) is on the City
Council Agenda of September 20th. The committee discussed their desires to speak to City
Council in support of the plan as individuals and as members of the Mass Transportation
Committee (MTC).
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JUSTICE, SECOND BY COMMITTEE
MEMBER THOMPSON, CARRIED 6-0, to delegate Chair Thyne to speak on behalf of the
Mass Transportation Meeting and that individual members who wish to speak should identify
themselves as members of the committee, but that they are representing their individual
viewpoints.
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MINUTES
Amendment to Minutes of the Mass Transportation Committee, meeting of July 13, 2016, Item
5, addition:
Active Transportation Manager Fukushima stated that he will do further research on electric
bicycle batteries and report his findings to the committee.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER OSUMI, SECOND BY COMMITTEE
MEMBER ANDRUS, CARRIED 6-0 to approve the Minutes of the Mass Transportation
Meeting on July 13, 2016 as amended.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Senior/Disabled Discounted One Day Pass
Chair Thyne introduced the idea of offering a discounted Senior/Disabled one-day pass.
Transit Manager Anguiano explained the requirements for discounted Senior/Disabled
passes and the operational rational for the current pass offerings. Transit Manager
Anguiano noted that consolidation of types of passes makes the system more efficient
but that the pass structure has not been changed since 2008 and staff will be reviewing
it as part of the SRTP implementation. The committee expressed that they would like a
discounted Senior/Disabled one-day pass to be considered.
Public Comment:
Geoff Straw, Executive Director for the Regional Transit Authority, noted that the
South County Transit system has recently implemented a discounted Senior/Disabled
day pass and could share use data with the City as it becomes available.
The Committee discussed the range and type of passes currently offered and Transit
Manager Anguiano described potential changes resulting from the SRTP
implementation.
2. Transit Manger Report
Transit Manager Anguiano reviewed the timeline and steps for adoption of the SRTP,
noting that implementation depends upon funding. Fare negotiations with Cal Poly
were reported to have been extended by one year, which may allow for the SRTP
effects to be known prior to renegotiation. A review of the current ridership report
showed that SLO Transit had over 1.2 million riders for fiscal year 2015-16. It is
anticipated that continued increases in ride demand will be seen in fiscal year 2016-17.
It was noted that the Kennedy Library Tripper service has successfully mitigated some
of the ridership volume demand for Routes 4 and 5. Finally, it was reported that the
double-deck bus repair has been delayed and will not be available for service as
promised by the start of the Cal Poly School year.
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Transit Coordinator Lawson reviewed the current and planned route detours and delays
which impact various route’s service, noting that on-time performance has not been
negatively impacted.
In response to committee questions, Transit Manager Anguiano reported that the SRTP
examines projected future ridership due to development in both currently undeveloped
areas, as well as in developed locations with projected increased density development.
Transit Assistant Cutler reported a 60% increase in use over 2015 for the San Luis
Drive Tripper service in the first two weeks of the school year. Rideshare Week,
October 3rd 7th, was announced, with SLOTransit offering free rides for the promotion.
The committee expressed various opinions on the playing of the current transit
promotional advertisements on the busses and requested that staff review the practice
for its effectiveness.
3. Triennial Review Update
Transit Manager Anguiano reported that SLO Transit was reviewed by the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) in May, 2016. Transit Manager Anguiano explained that the FTA
conducts these reviews every three years in order to help transit systems comply with the
various FTA requirements and expectations for use of Federal tax funding. Findings are
issued for areas which need addressing by the recipient. In the seventeen topic areas
reviewed, five findings were noted. A summary of the five finding areas was presented,
along with explanations for planned improvements, modifications, and remediation actions.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER OSUMI, SECOND BY COMMITTEE
MEMBER JUSTICE, CARRIED 6-0 to adjourn the meeting at 4:01 p.m. to the next
Regular meeting of the Mass Transporation Committee, November 9, 2016 at 2:30 p.m., in the
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
APPROVED BY THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2016
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Role of Advisory Bodies in the Budget Process 2013-15 Financial Plan
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2017-19 Financial Plan
Goal Setting Process
Role of Advisory Bodies
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Budget Process & Goal Setting
City has numerous long-term policies and plans:
General Plan (all elements)
Area & Specific Plans
Water Master Plan
Wastewater Master Plan
Pavement Management Plan
Parking Management Plan
Short-Range Transit Plan
Bicycle Plan
Public Art Policy
Downtown Plan
IT Strategic Plan
Capital Improvement Plan
The budget is the key tool for implementing these plans
by allocating the resources available to do so.
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Linking Goals and Resources
This requires a process that:
Clearly identifies the “highest priority, most
important” things for us to do during the next two
years at the beginning of the process.
Establishes reasonable timeframes and
organizational responsibility for getting them done.
Allocates required resources.
Goal-Setting Input
Advisory Bodies
Goal-Setting and the Budget Process
Community Surveys
Community Forum
January 10, 2017
Letters from Individuals
Status of Current
2-yr Goals **
Letters from Community Groups
Fiscal Forecast *
Council Goal
Setting
Workshop
January 28, 2017
Major City Goal Work Programs and “Strategic Budget Direction:” April 18
Preliminary Budget: May 15
Budget Workshops: June 1, 6
Adopted Budget: June 20, 2017
Long-Term Plans,
Goals & Policies *
** November 15, 2016
“Setting the Stage” Workshop
* December 6, 2016 “Budget
Foundation” Workshop
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2015-17 Major City Goals and Important
Objectives
Major City Goals
• Open Space
Preservation
• Multi-Modal
Transportation
• Housing
Other Important
Objectives
• Neighborhood
Wellness
• Laguna Lake
Restoration
• Fiscal Sustainability
and Responsibility
• Downtown
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Advisory Body Goals
Scope:What are the most important, highest priority
things for the City to do over the next two years?
From the perspective of the advisory body’s “portfolio.”
Other perceived community-wide concerns and issues.
Valued by Council and Staff:Many or most advisory
body goal recommendations have been reflected in past
Financial Plans in some fashion.
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Dates for 2017-19
Advisory body goal recommendations due: 11-7-16
Staff provides consolidated list of all
advisory body goals back to advisory
bodies 11-10-16
Each body can decide for themselves if a
second review is desirable based on the
consolidated goals
Revised goal recommendations (if any) due: 12-5-16
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Current Financial Context
“Steady Progress”
Continued slow economic expansion
Continued increase in development review activity
Containment of operating costs
Uncertainties and challenges remain looming
Retirement and insurance costs
Need to fund deferred maintenance of infrastructure
Diablo Canyon Power Plant
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Guidelines for Advisory Body Goals
Succinctly state:
What you are proposing for the community.
Why it’s important.
Any creative ideas on how to achieve it from a resource
perspective:
Alternative service delivery approaches?
Partnering with others?
New revenues?
Re-allocating resources from other areas?
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More or Fewer Goals?
There is no “rule,” but . . .
“Highest priority” implies fewer versus more.
Council members are asked to submit 5 to 7 “highest priority
goals.”
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09/01/1509/30/15 09/30/1607/01/1607/01/1509/01/1609/30/15 09/30/16CurrentPercent ChangeFiscal YearPercent ChangeTo To To ToTable A: Ridership Trends by Fare ComponentCurrent PeriodFiscal YearGeneral Fare39,019 34,550 116,804 103,525-11.45% -11.37%CalPolyTotal54,909 45,258 85,373 64,765-17.58% -24.14%REVENUE1 Ride Pass -96.41% -77.78%1957288641-Day Reg Pass-7.35%-9.43%7767192,0991,9013-Day Reg Pass-25.99%-19.13%4042991,0408415-Day Reg Pass-13.01%-0.47%2922546386357-Day Reg Pass-80.28%-57.81%71141285431 Day Reg Pass14.01%-2.88%1,4701,6764,3074,18331-Day Student Pa11.49%17.40%2,1942,4462,4022,820Amtrak0004Cal Poly-17.94%-20.83%54,29444,55380,69963,891CP Invalid Card14.63%-81.30%6157054,674874DAP Pass-2.53%3.36%1,1451,1162,8282,923Pass Override-53.54%-47.57%325151782410Punch Reg Pass9.27%-27.48%151165433314Punch SD Pass-25.42%-81.55%5944775143Reg Day Pass-4.44%-15.06%1,7791,7005,2804,485Regional Pass-21.89%-11.52%7,0005,46819,37017,139Regular Cash-12.09%-8.38%8,6677,61923,51921,548Run About8400.00%9800.00%21703297SR / DIS Cash4.02%-6.34%2,0642,1476,7676,338SR / DIS Pass-10.76%-7.65%7,6746,84822,15520,461Prado Token-25.99%-16.67%8356182,4422,035NON-REVENUEChild Under 521.01%12.00%6908352,4592,754Courtesy Ride-16.00%-12.12%25216658Free Ride Event100.00%33.33%2434Free Token144.44%58.62%9222946Newcomer-100.00%0010Promo Pass15.00%62.96%20235488Transfers-15.05%-23.16%1,4351,2194,6903,604VIP24.30%6.34%7539362,5722,735Youth-97.05%-34.55%9822911,6747,641TOTAL-15.03%-16.76%93,92879,808202,177168,290Page 11
09/01/1509/30/15 09/30/1607/01/1607/01/1509/01/1609/30/15 09/30/16CurrentPercent ChangeFiscal YearPercent ChangeTo To To ToTable B: Revenue Hours and Revenue Miles Current PeriodFiscal Year-15.03%-16.76%Passengers93,928.0079,808.00202,177.00168,290.00-12.63%-15.77%Weekday83,119.0072,623.00176,084.00148,318.00-34.79%-26.88%Saturday6,266.004,086.0015,516.0011,345.00-31.79%-18.44%Sunday4,543.003,099.0010,577.008,627.005.69%2.16%Revenue Hours2,848.603,010.707,768.507,936.107.12%3.84%Weekday2,480.982,657.566,597.056,850.36-6.76%-12.74%Saturday214.14199.66672.64586.930.00%0.00%Sunday153.48153.48498.81498.81-19.61%-18.52%Passengers per Revenue Hours32.9726.5126.0321.2111.32%8.04%Revenue Miles34,031.0037,885.0094,569.00102,168.0012.40%8.44%Weekday29,586.0033,256.0080,904.0087,732.002.23%3.35%Saturday2,468.002,523.007,319.007,564.006.53%8.29%Sunday1,977.002,106.006,346.006,872.00-23.68%-22.95%Passengers per Revenue Miles2.762.112.141.65Page 12
10/01/1510/31/15 10/31/1607/01/1607/01/1510/01/1610/31/15 10/31/16CurrentPercent ChangeFiscal YearPercent ChangeTo To To ToTable A: Ridership Trends by Fare ComponentCurrent PeriodFiscal YearGeneral Fare43,223 38,010 160,027 141,535-12.06% -11.56%CalPolyTotal108,104 99,927 193,477 164,692-7.56% -14.88%REVENUE1 Ride Pass -72.73% -77.42%226310701-Day Reg Pass-29.27%-14.47%7145052,8132,4063-Day Reg Pass1.99%-13.79%3523591,3921,2005-Day Reg Pass-23.63%-5.61%1821398207747-Day Reg Pass-18.82%-42.25%856921312331 Day Reg Pass0.30%-2.13%1,3171,3215,6245,50431-Day Student Pa-1.91%8.78%1,9371,9004,3394,720Amtrak-50.00%150.00%2125Cal Poly-7.72%-13.35%107,09298,824187,791162,715CP Invalid Card8.99%-65.23%1,0121,1035,6861,977DAP Pass-12.59%-0.86%1,0178893,8453,812Pass Override-37.24%-44.48%3332091,115619Punch Reg Pass61.06%-9.16%113182546496Punch SD Pass-14.40%-72.22%125107900250Reg Day Pass5.08%-10.75%1,4381,5116,7185,996Regional Pass-18.62%-13.12%5,6444,59325,01421,732Regular Cash-18.67%-10.93%7,7566,30831,27527,856Run About18000.00%11850.00%11814478SR / DIS Cash-12.66%-7.67%1,8011,5738,5687,911SR / DIS Pass-19.40%-10.43%6,8655,53329,02025,994Prado Token-14.31%-16.14%6995993,1412,634NON-REVENUEChild Under 5-23.05%3.13%8336413,2923,395Courtesy Ride61.54%0.00%13217979Free Ride Event-7.18%-7.17%9,9569,2419,9599,245Free Token-84.62%14.29%1324248Newcomer500.00%0616Promo Pass-50.00%19.32%341788105Transfers3.32%-17.86%1,1731,2125,8634,816VIP10.40%7.30%7988813,3703,616Youth-34.51%0411,6747,645TOTAL-8.85%-13.37%151,327137,937353,504306,227Page 13
10/01/1510/31/15 10/31/1607/01/1607/01/1510/01/1610/31/15 10/31/16CurrentPercent ChangeFiscal YearPercent ChangeTo To To ToTable B: Revenue Hours and Revenue Miles Current PeriodFiscal Year-8.85%-13.37%Passengers151,327.00137,937.00353,504.00306,227.00-8.70%-12.69%Weekday135,791.00123,977.00311,875.00272,295.00-18.35%-23.47%Saturday10,328.008,433.0025,844.0019,778.006.13%-10.33%Sunday5,208.005,527.0015,785.0014,154.002.05%2.62%Revenue Hours3,096.943,160.4110,813.4611,096.510.88%3.56%Weekday2,683.812,707.519,228.889,557.870.54%-9.04%Saturday259.65261.05932.29847.9825.00%5.88%Sunday153.48191.85652.29690.66-10.68%-15.58%Passengers per Revenue Hours48.8643.6532.6927.604.45%7.02%Revenue Miles37,225.0038,881.00131,794.00141,049.002.78%6.83%Weekday32,212.0033,106.00113,116.00120,838.003.62%3.43%Saturday3,063.003,174.0010,382.0010,738.0033.38%14.19%Sunday1,950.002,601.008,296.009,473.00-12.73%-19.06%Passengers per Revenue Miles4.073.552.682.17Page 14