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Service 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: John Osumi (Chair – Business), Cheryl Andrus (Vice Chair - Cal Poly), Denise Martinez
(Disabled), Louise Justice (Member at Large), Robin Kisinger (Senior), Torina Wilson (Student), James
Thompson (Technical), David Figueroa (Alternate), Vacant (Alternate)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Oaths of Office Robin Kisinger (Senior rep) and David Figueroa (Alternate 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: March 14, 2018 (Attachment 1)
PRESENTATION:
1. None 0 min.
Action Items:
2. Revote on MTC Recommendation on Phillips St bus stops 20 min.
3. Election of Officers
4. Approve Annual Regular Meeting Schedule
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
5. Committee Items 10 min.
a) Student Transit Survey Results (Attachment 2)
6. Staff Items 30 min.
a) Senior/Disabled 31-Day Pass Scheduled Fare Increase
b) Transit Manager’s Report
ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held July 11th, 2018
Agenda
Mass Transportation Committee
Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 – 2:30 pm
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PRESENTATION:
ACTION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 2: Revote on MTC Recommendation on closure of Phillips St bus stops
In order to better comply with MTC Bylaws, a revote for recommendation to, or not to, close stops on
Phillips St. is needed. Specifically, “If, or when, a voting member of the MTC is absent from an MTC
meeting, one of the Alternate members shall take the place of the voting member in order to maintain
as many voting members as possible. If only one voting member of the MTC is absent, choice between
the two Alternates will be decided by a fair game of chance such as a coin flip or roll of the die
performed by the Chairperson of the MTC.”
More information found here: http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=1940
Staff recommendation: Rescind MTC action from March 14, 2018 meeting and reaffirm
Agenda Item 3: Election of Officers
Per the City Advisory Body Handbook; “When possible, in April, each advisory body, at its regular
meeting, shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson… The term of office of a chairperson or vice
chairperson shall be one year, commencing upon election. No person shall serve as chairperson or vice
chairperson for more than two consecutive terms except if noted elsewhere under specific boards and
commissions. Completion of a partial term of office as chairperson or vice chairperson shall not preclude
an advisory body member from serving two additional consecutive full terms, provided that the partial
term served is less than one year.” And as noted per MTC Bylaws,” The officers will consist of a
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson who will be elected at the Committee meeting in May for one-year
terms that commence the first meeting of the next fiscal year.”
More information found here: http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=1940
Agenda Item 4: Approve Annual Regular Meeting Schedule
Per the City Advisory Body Handbook; “The Committee will approve an annual regular meeting schedule
by June of each year.”
More information found here: http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=1940
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Agenda Item 6A: Staff Items - Senior/Disabled 31-Day Pass Scheduled Fare Increase
City Council adopted the updated SLO Transit fare structure on April 4, 2017, carried 5-0. This updated
fare structure includes annual incremental changes for the Senior/Disabled 31-Day Pass, $1.50 the first
year and $2.00 after until reaching $20.00. Effective July 1, 2018, the Senior/Disabled 31-Day Pass will be
$16.00.
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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Agenda Item 6B: Staff Items – Transit Manager’s Report
General verbal update on the events, happenings, promotions, ongoing projects, data and
status of the transit program, these include:
• March 12 – CalACT 2018 Outstanding Transportation System of the Year
• May 3 – Status update on PTMISEA Solar Powered Bus Shelter Project
• May 24 – Public Works Farmers Market (Double decker and new bus on display)
• May 28 – Youth Ride Free begins (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• June 18 – Summer Service begins
• July 1 – 31-Day Senior/Disabled Discounted Pass will be $16.00
The next meeting will be held: July 11th, 2018
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes - March 14, 2018 (Attachment 1)
2. Student Transit Survey Results (Attachment 2)
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Minutes - DRAFT
MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee was called to order on Wednesday,
March 14, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, by Mr. John Osumi, Chair.
MTC Members Present
John Osumi Chair – Business
Cheryl Andrus Vice Chair – Cal Poly
Elizabeth Thyne Senior
James Thompson Technical
Louise Justice Member at Large
Torina Wilson Student
David Figueroa Alternate
Diego-Christopher Lopez Alternate
MTC Members Absent
Denise Martinez Disabled
City of SLO Staff Present
Gamaliel Anguiano Transit Manager
Megan Weeks Transit Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Gamaliel Anguiano gave a special thank you to committee members Ms. Elizabeth Thyne
and Mr. Diego-Christopher Lopez for serving their community as committee members.
MINUTES
Ms. Elizabeth Thyne noted Page 3, Discussion Item C, stated a bill is to be approved. This should
state that a grant is to be approved by City Council. Further clarification to the same paragraph
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was requested regarding the bus stop shelter costs, as well as the missed opportunity of funds
from the failure of Measure J.
MOTION: Ms. Elizabeth Thyne moved to approve the Minutes of the Mass Transportation
Committee Meeting as amended for January 10, 2018; Ms. Louise Justice seconded. Motion
passed unanimously, carried 6-0.
PRESENTATION
Agenda Item #1: Funding the Future of SLO
Mr. Gamaliel Anguiano, on behalf of Mr. Daryl Grigsby, Public Works Director, presented the
current standing of the major city goal of fiscal sustainability and responsibility. This plan
includes multimodal transportation improvements, community enhancements, and public
facilities improvements, updates, and even replacements. Funding for this plan is incomplete
and relies on public voting regarding where the remainder of the funds will come from.
Feedback will be presented to City Council on April 17, 2018.
ACTION ITEMS
Agenda Item #2: Review of Public Comments for Phillips Lane Bus Stop closure
Mr. Gamaliel Anguiano presented the results of the 45-day public outreach on the matter of
closing the Phillips at Pepper bus stops. Most public comments were in favor of the closure. Staff
recommended, for safety and consistency, that the stops remain open as long as the double
decker services this route.
Committee discussion centered around the fact that the bus will continue to travel through the
loop whether a bus stop exists or not. They also discussed the need for street improvements in
order to move a stop to another location. Committee members also questioned the hardship that
would accrue should the double decker be removed from the route a ltogether in order to allow
the route to continue straight down Mill street instead. Staff noted there is no successful
alternative route for the double decker bus, and funding for an extra bus and bus drivers would
have to be acquired.
RECOMMENDATION: Committee Members voted individually in favor of recommending Staff
to close the Phillips at Pepper bus stops, carried 4 -3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Logan Hunter, City resident, asked the committee to acknowledge the residents of the
neighborhood by taking this step in voting for the closure of the bus stops.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Agenda Item #3: Committee Items
None
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Agenda Item #4: Staff Items
a.) 10 Year Ridership Analysis
Mr. Gamaliel Anguiano presented the past 10-year ridership trends for the City, as well
as operating costs, which were broken down per mile and hour, and included wages, fuel,
and repairs. Ridership for the 2017/18 Fiscal Year were compared to 2015/16 Fiscal Year
with the reminder that this year is not yet closed out. The overall trend reflects a loss in
ridership, but consistently replicates the prior year. The committee was also informed
that Staff and Cal Poly have been discussing how they can work together in the future as
campus growth increases.
b.) Senior/Disabled 31-Day Fare Pass Increase
Mr. Gamaliel Anguiano reminded the committee that the 31-Day Senior/Disabled pass
increase from $14.00 to $16.00 will go into effect on July 1, 2018.
c.) Transit Manager’s Report
Mrs. Megan Weeks informed the committee about the following:
• March 15 – 17: Trolley service free during the SLO Film Fest
• March 16: Driver Appreciation Day
• March 20: Advisory Body Recognition Dinner
• March 24: March for Our Lives event will impact downtown, resulting in detours
and stop closures for Route 1A and Route 2A. Rider notices posted at impacted
bus stops and slotransit.org.
• April 21: Free rides systemwide in celebration of Earth Day
• April 29: SLO Marathon will impact roadways, resulting in systemwide detours
until 3:15 p.m.
• July 1: 31-Day Senior/Disabled pass scheduled to increase from $14.00 to $16.00
FINAL COMMENTS
Ms. Torina Wilson informed the committee and staff that she has launched an online survey to
collect data and feedback regarding transit for university students. She has launched this solely
as a Student Project and not in connection to the Mass Transit Committee nor is conducting this
on behalf of Cal Poly.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Ms. Elizabeth Thyne moved to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Diego-Christopher
seconded. Motion passed unanimously, carried 6-0.
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The meeting was adjourned at 4:21 p.m.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 2:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Ms. Lareina Gamboa, Recording Secretary.
APPROVED BY THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2018
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STUDENT TRANSIT SURVEY RESULTS April 2- April 23rd 137 responses 7 not students Outreach Yes No I don't remember I don't ride the bus 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% Have you been left behind by the bus on your way to school since November 13th, 2017? Responses Yes No 47.50% 48.00% 48.50% 49.00% 49.50% 50.00% 50.50% 51.00% 51.50% Is public transit your primary form of transportation? Responses Page 8 of 10
I don't use public transit 0-2 times 3-5 times 6-11 times 12 or more times 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 40.00% 45.00% How many times do you ride the bus each week? Responses 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00% Which bus routes do you use to get around the City of SLO? (Check all that apply). Responses I do not have to transfer routes to get to school Yes, I do have to transfer routes to get to school Other (please specify) 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00% If you use the bus to get to and from school, do you have to transfer routes to get all the way to campus? (If yes, please also check "other" and write the name of the street you live on). Responses 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Kudos Page 9 of 10
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Improvements Desired NEEDS IMPROVEMENT MOBILE APP Doesn’t update fast enough Does not reflect closed or moved stops Does not reflect weekend closures SCHEDULE Needs to go to LOVR/ South Higuera Need peak hour frequency Does not align well with class times Yes No 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% Would you support a small ($20-$100) opt-in or opt-out fee, specifically for improvements to public transit that benefit Cal Poly students? (This is purely to gather opinion, no fee is being proposed or pursued at this time). Responses Opt-In Opt-Out I am fine with either opt-in or opt-out I do not support either 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 40.00% 45.00% What type of fee would you support? (This is purely to assess interest, no fee is being proposed or pursued at this time). Responses Page 10 of 10