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Home My WebLink About05-10-2017 - MTC Agenda - Final PacketService Complaints: Complaints regarding bus service or routes are to be directed to the Transit Coordinator at 781-7531. Reports of complaints/commendations are available to the public upon request. 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), Justin Frentzel (Student), Louise Justice (Member at Large), James Thompson (Technical), Diego-Christopher Lopez (Alternate), David Figueroa (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. MINUTES: February 8, 2017 (Attachment 1), March 8, 2017 (Attachment 2) ACTION ITEMS: 1. Election of Officers 15 min. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 2. Committee Items 0 min. 3. Staff Items 40 min. a) Transit Manager’s Report b) Update on Implementation of SRTP c) Update on CalPoly Negotiations ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held July 12, 2017 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, May 10, 2017 – 2:30 pm Page 1 of 12 ACTION ITEMS: Agenda Item 1: Election of Officers Per the City of San Luis Obispo Advisory Body Handbook: H. Mass Transportation Committee Bylaws, ARTICLE 6. OFFICERS 1. The officers will consist of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson who will be elected at the Committee meeting in April or May for one-year terms that commence the first meeting of the next fiscal year. 2. The Chairperson will preside over all meetings of the Committee, prepare (with the assistance of staff) all meeting agendas and perform such duties as directed by the Committee. 3. The Vice-Chairperson will serve in the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Agenda Item 2: Committee Items - None Agenda Item 3: Staff Items a) Transit Manager’s Report; ridership, general events and happenings updates b) Update on Implementation of SRTP; progress of the development operational changes to reflect public schedules and notices c) Update on CalPoly Negotiations; current developments and were CalPoly negotiations currently stand. The next meeting will be held: July 12, 2017 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes of the February 8, 2017 MTC meeting 2. Minutes of the March 8, 2017 MTC meeting 3. Transit Manager’s Report, Jan – April Ridership G:\Transportation Division\_Transportation Committees\MTC Committee\FY 2017 Page 2 of 12 Minutes - DRAFT MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Special Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee was called to order on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Thyne. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Elizabeth Thyne (Chair - Senior), John Osumi (Vice Chair – Business), Cheryl Andrus (Cal Poly), Denise Martinez (Disabled), Louise Justice (Member at Large), James Thompson (Technical), Justin Frentzel (Student), David Figueroa (Alternate) Absent: Diego-Christopher Lopez (Alternate) Staff: Transit Manager Gamaliel Anguiano, Transit Assistant Megan Cutler, Recording Secretary Lareina Gamboa PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. MINUTES None. ACTION ITEMS 1. Fare Changes Page 3 of 12 DRAFT Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of February 8, 2017 Page 2 Draft fare changes were presented to the committee at a previous meeting for discussion and recommendations, as well as presented to the public for comments. The Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) recommends the following: 1.) Longer academic schedules 2.) Longer summer schedules 3.) Longer weekend schedules 4.) Core to core frequency The City currently operates with 10 vehicles during peak operation hours. SRTP improvements will allow the City to operate with 8 vehicles during peak operation hours. Transit Manager Anguiano responds to a comment regarding the elimination of day passes by informing the committee that the elimination of day passes would be a huge jump for a regular rider to make, going from just $3 to $37, so it is not a staff recommendation to eliminate any of the day passes. Committee Member Justice proposes raising the K-12 student pass so as not to put the fare increase burden on the senior/disabled pass. Transit Manager Anguiano states the senior/disabled pass increase is being caught up to the rest of the fares. The cost of the senior/disabled pass has not been raised in over seven years. Committee member Osumi states the K-12 student fare base was set to allow parents a more affordable alternative to the school bus. Committee Member Frentzel shares his concern that an increase may discourage young riders from becoming lifelong riders. Committee Member Justice shares her concern about the senior/disabled pass and proposes the increase be reduced to $1.50 per year instead of $2.00 increments. Committee Member Osumi raises the point that it is easier to present a larger fare initially and increase this fare with a smaller incremental fare increase, rather than start with a smaller fare and increase this fare with a more significant fare increase. Committee Member Justice proposes the elimination of certain day passes, making SLO Transit more comparable to other transit systems. Transit Manager Anguiano states this is not a staff recommendation. Since the pass type is determined by the farebox encoding the bar coding strip on the back, eliminating day pass types would not save money. Day passes, such as the 3-day and 7-day passes, were introduced for the purposes of encouraging visitors from conventions or special events to ride public transit during their stay in San Luis Obispo. Committee Member Andrus acknowledges the hassle of having to reload a pass more often. Advertising in buses will continue to generate revenue. Non-profit agencies may pay a small charge based on the ad. There will be no fees for City sponsored and special events ads. All fare changes are proposed to go into effect on June 19, 2017. Page 4 of 12 DRAFT Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of February 8, 2017 Page 3 ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER FRENTZEL, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JUSTICE, CARRIED 8-0, to support staff recommendation of moving the base fare to $1.50, with the exception that the senior pass only be changed to $1.50 for the first year, then reevaluated each year following to decide whether an increase is necessary or if it can remain the same each year after. The student pass will remain at $25.00 and the 31 -day pass will increase $1.00 per year for the next four years. 2. Title VI Plan Committee Member Justice brings to attention the following details:  Page 8, the senior age states 62 years old. 62 years old is based on the MTC bylaws and the advisory body process. The senior advisory body representative needs to be at least 62 years old. However, for transit purposes, such as the senior fare, the minimum age is 65 years old.  Replace “amongst these volunteer members” with “volunteer members consist of”  Page 14, replace “write me at this address” with “the address shown below” Committee Member Frentzel notes:  Page 8, replace “there is currently (1) Hispanic member” to “there are currently (3) non-white members” ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ANDRUS, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER FRENTZEL, CARRIED 8-0, to approve the amendments above. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. MTC Bylaw Revision a. MTC Bylaw revisions is to be placed on the next agenda for discussion after the committee familiarizes themselves with the bylaws in order to make suggestions. 4. Major City Goals Update a. Major City Goals were accepted by the City for multimodal transportation, as well as housing, and the Climate Action Plan. When Council begins shaping its budget, multimodal will receive some funding, and will be tied to the Climate Action Plan. 5. Transit Manager’s Report a. The double decker bus is back in route with limited usage. The new buses are in possession and are being fine tuned. On March 9, 2017 there will be a public unveiling of the new buses at 4:30 p.m. in Mission Plaza. These buses will be on display during Farmers’ Market until 9:00 p.m. Page 5 of 12 DRAFT Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of February 8, 2017 Page 4 Middle school ridership is increasing; however, overall ridership is still down. The double decker being out of service for a significant amount of time had a direct impact on ridership. The Amgen bike race and the SLO Marathon are approaching. Route detours are being finalized. Transit Manager Anguiano will keep the committee updates. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JUSTICE, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER FIGUEROA, CARRIED 8-0 to adjourn the meeting at 3:47 p.m. until the Regular Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee, March 8, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lareina Gamboa Recording Secretary Megan Cutler Transit Assistant APPROVED BY THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2017 Page 6 of 12 Minutes - DRAFT MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Special Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee CALL TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee was called to order on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Thyne. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Elizabeth Thyne (Chair - Senior), John Osumi (Vice Chair – Business), Cheryl Andrus (Cal Poly), Denise Martinez (Disabled), Louise Justice (Member at Large), James Thompson (Technical), Justin Frentzel (Student), David Figueroa (Alternate), Diego-Christopher Lopez (Alternate) Absent: None Staff: Transit Manager Gamaliel Anguiano, Transit Assistant Megan Cutler, Recording Secretary Lareina Gamboa PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Andy Pease, Council Member, gives a personal introduction to staff and committee. She expresses appreciation for the work of everyone on the committee, and is happy to be available to help and support the committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. MINUTES Amendment to Minutes of the Mass Transportation Committee meeting on January 11, 2017 for the following:  Agenda Item #2, page 3, last paragraph, correction of “amongst” to among  Discussion Item #4, page 4, second paragraph correction to Transit Assistant Cutler’s name. Page 7 of 12 DRAFT Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of March 8, 2017 Page 2  Discussion Item #4, page 4, last paragraph, correction of “following thorough inspection, likely within the next couple weeks,” to following a thorough inspection, likely within the next couple of weeks.  Discussion Item #4, page 4, correction to a few word tenses from present to past throughout the five paragraphs. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER OSUMI, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ANDRUS, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the Minutes of the Mass Transportation Committee Meeting on January 11, 2017. ACTION ITEMS 1. MTC Bylaw Changes The Clerk’s office requests all committees to present any possible changes, recommendations, substitutions, or improvements to Committee Bylaws 30 days prior to their May 1 finalization date. Committee Member Thyne suggests the following changes:  Article IV, Readings-A: “The committee will hold a regular meeting at least quarterly”, change to “the committee will hold a meeting every other month, six times a year.”  Article IV, Readings-C: “meetings will be open to the public and will be held at the Community Development conference room, downstairs of City Hall or other previously announced locations”, change to specify “the Council Hearing room”, where the meetings are regularly held.  Article VI, Officers: “The officers will consist of a procured Chairperson and Vice Chairperson who will be elected at the committee meeting in June”, clarification on June to May as that is when the meeting is held. Committee Member Lopez inquires about the Alternates’ title and place among the committee. Can they be considered At Large members, and why are other committees without Alternates? He is concerned for future Alternates and future committees informally acknowledging the Alternates’ role and input. This leads to discussion and questions in regards to representation across the community (finding representation for the pre-college aged students, as well as the homeless). Further questioning includes: who will represent them? Will students need to miss school for meetings? Will they need parent consent if under 18 years old? If Alternates are transitioned will it throw off the quorum balance? Should there be an alternate per represented group as to have someone knowledgeable enough to step in when necessary? Will this result in an unmanageable committee? Committee Member Thyne (as well as other committee members) voices the importance of the Alternates’ input, and considers a terminology change. Council Member Pease will research the history of the Alternate member, as well as the At Large member specifics and will report back to the committee. Page 8 of 12 DRAFT Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of March 8, 2017 Page 3 Transit Manager Anguiano suggests that upon initiating new committee members, that the new member receive a 31-day pass. This will allow any future committee members, who may not be familiar with the San Luis Obispo Transit system, a first-hand experience. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER OSUMI, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON, CARRIED 6-1 WITH OPPOSITION FROM COMMITTEE MEMBER FRENTZEL, to table the discussion about the committee make- up until further information is presented, but to go forward with the other decisions that can be made within their ability to do so presently and make formal recommendations (in regards to Committee Member Thyne and Transit Manager Anguiano’s suggestions), as well as schedule a special meeting, if necessary, for the committee make-up. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Downtown Concept Plan (Presentation) Rebecca Gershow, Associate Planner for the Community Development Department, presents the Draft for the Downtown Concept Plan development. The overall Concept Plan is to improve access for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders, with emphasis on pedestrians and bicyclists, while providing adequate parking structures. The core of the changes are embodied by Mill (North side), Pismo (South side), Pepper, and Johnson (East side), and Marsh, Higuera, and the 101 on ramp (West side). The plans in correlation with transit involve the following: The planning principles of enhanced mobility, which involves enhancing Downtown walkability, and universal accessibility (this includes pedestrians who are rather immobile, as well as bicyclists, and transit riders). Also, to promote a Downtown that is safe and inclusive, and easy to navigate through for those using all modes of transportation. The enhanced mobility principle, which involves collaboration on a new transit center (proposed location is the block surrounded by Higuera, Monterey, Santa Rosa, and Toro), to meet the needs of Downtown employees, residents, and visitors. There is discussion of keeping parking structures on the outskirts of Downtown to keep the focus on pedestrians. This will help prevent Downtown through traffic, and allow closures for events without too much displacement. With this, Committee Member Thyne brought to attention that the drop off times for Downtown businesses occur all throughout the day causing traffic to back up. Committee Member Thyne inquires about possible cut off times, or specific days for deliveries. Future parking structures are being planned with all modes of transportation in mind, such as secure bike parking, as well as additional trolley stops. There will also be adequate signage of information for new travelers to direct them on their downtown adventure. There is also discussion about the feasibility of extending and expanding the trolley service along Higuera and Monterey in addition to its existing Monterey circulation. Page 9 of 12 DRAFT Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of March 8, 2017 Page 4 Transit Manager Anguiano informs everyone that trolley stops will have an enhanced waiting environment. Committee Member Thompson voiced his concern in regards to finding a balance of preserving older structures and the historical aspect of downtown, while also enhancing it to appeal to new visitors and local businesses. He is also concerned about preservation ordinances (preservation ordinances are in order, as well as advisory body input from the Cultural Heritage Commission). 2. Transit Manager Updates The stats report for ridership per route, and ridership by pass type will be available next meeting, but ridership is consistently holding steady. The unveiling event for the new busses will take place Thursday, March 9, 4:30 p.m. at Mission Plaza. Bus pass sales at Laguna Middle School have increased. The Public Hearing for Transit Fares and Advertising Rates is scheduled for April 4, at 4 p.m. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LOPEZ, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ANDRUS, CARRIED 7-0, to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 p.m. until the Special Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee, May 10, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lareina Gamboa Recording Secretary Megan Cutler Transit Assistant APPROVED BY THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2017 Page 10 of 12 01/01/1604/30/16 04/30/1707/01/1607/01/1501/01/1704/30/16 04/30/17CurrentPercent ChangeFiscal YearPercent ChangeTo To To ToTable A: Ridership Trends by Fare ComponentCurrent PeriodFiscal YearGeneral Fare139,529 95,561 367,866 300,026-31.51% -18.44%CalPolyTotal342,079 236,736 656,586 525,687-30.79% -19.94%REVENUE1 Ride Pass -60.42% -73.40%192765791541-Day Reg Pass-12.50%-8.84%2,5512,2326,7396,1433-Day Reg Pass-8.64%-3.66%9378562,8672,7625-Day Reg Pass-56.89%-25.68%9444072,0951,5577-Day Reg Pass-61.49%-44.72%1485756831431 Day Reg Pass-31.00%-17.14%5,3753,70914,13811,71531-Day Student Pa-13.62%1.74%6,2255,37713,07913,307Amtrak600.00%240.00%17517Cal Poly-30.51%-19.40%336,599233,887644,293519,305CP Invalid Card-48.01%-48.08%5,4802,84912,2936,382DAP Pass-11.75%-4.19%4,3233,81510,3529,918Pass Override-49.09%-46.55%1,4877573,3451,788Punch Reg Pass-45.77%-15.25%6273401,3901,178Punch SD Pass-22.19%-46.64%3472701,370731Reg Day Pass-27.12%-14.21%6,1654,49315,72913,494Regional Pass-18.82%-15.06%23,23718,86359,82050,810Regular Cash-37.22%-20.69%31,17019,56877,58361,533Run About3912.50%6813.33%24963302,074SR / DIS Cash-37.82%-19.67%8,5055,28821,13616,978SR / DIS Pass-40.91%-25.25%30,83018,21674,85955,957Prado Token-23.04%-15.88%2,4041,8506,9095,812NON-REVENUEChild Under 5-37.18%-12.18%2,6791,6837,4656,556Courtesy Ride-61.82%-27.47%5521182132Free Ride Event-100.00%-24.77%2,140012,9459,738Free Token53.33%24.18%304691113Newcomer240.00%122.22%517920Promo Pass-31.43%3.35%10572209216Transfers-30.64%-20.60%5,6113,89214,28911,345VIP-21.21%-4.60%3,4082,6858,4058,018Youth-75.00%-34.53%4111,6787,646TOTAL-31.00%-19.40%481,608332,2971,024,452825,713Page 11 of 12 01/01/1604/30/16 04/30/1707/01/1607/01/1501/01/1704/30/16 04/30/17CurrentPercent ChangeFiscal YearPercent ChangeTo To To ToTable B: Revenue Hours and Revenue Miles Current PeriodFiscal Year-31.00%-19.40%Passengers481,608.00332,297.001,024,452.00825,713.00-30.26%-18.52%Weekday436,166.00304,165.00917,132.00747,251.00-39.56%-27.80%Saturday26,839.0016,222.0063,616.0045,931.00-35.98%-25.57%Sunday18,603.0011,910.0043,704.0032,531.00-25.59%-6.43%Revenue Hours11,919.328,868.7427,590.8925,817.77-25.09%-5.36%Weekday10,413.197,800.5923,731.8722,459.52-33.32%-14.40%Saturday853.84569.342,187.111,872.19-23.53%-11.12%Sunday652.29498.811,671.911,486.06-7.27%-13.86%Passengers per Revenue Hours40.4137.4737.1331.98-22.70%-4.67%Revenue Miles144,624.00111,796.00340,272.00324,396.00-22.24%-4.30%Weekday125,607.0097,677.00293,430.00280,812.00-30.32%-7.87%Saturday10,585.007,376.0025,594.0023,579.00-20.03%-5.85%Sunday8,432.006,743.0021,248.0020,005.00-10.74%-15.45%Passengers per Revenue Miles3.332.973.012.55Page 12 of 12