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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER: -�
FROM: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer
Prepared by: Bob Bugalski, Administrative Interns
SUBJECT: Free Transit Day
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution designating September 24,
1991, as "Free Transit Day" as a part of the City's contribution
to and recognition of the statewide "Alternate
Transportation/Ridesharing" activities.
DISCUSSION:
September 23-27, 1991, has been designated by the California
Department of Transportation, San Luis Obispo Regional Ridesharing
and other transportation-related groups throughout our state as
"Ridesharing Week. " The Fifth Annual California Rideshare Week,
1991, is a promotion designed to generate awareness among major
employers and the general public regarding alternate modes of
transportation. According to figures from California Department
of Transportation, vehicle miles traveled has increased five
percent per year, which has led to a fifteen percent yearly
increase in traffic congestion. Traffic congestion has a direct
correlation to the amount of auto emissions; therefore the
increased use of mass transportation can improve air quality by
reducing the number of automobiles on the road. The purpose of
holding a free transit day is to heighten awareness of the benefits
of mass transportation and to hopefully attract new riders to use
the City's transit system in the future.
Both San Luis Obispo Transit and San Luis Obispo Regional
Ridesharing intend to promote "Transit Tuesday" by distributing
press releases, public service announcements, and by incorporating
it into a program of paid media advertising. The Regional System
will be offering free transit on that day. Staff is recommending
that the City hold its "Free Transit Day" on the same date so that
the two systems can jointly promote and deliver the free service
to the community.
Also, San Luis Obispo Transit will be distributing 18, 000 bus
schedules throughout the city (included with their water bill) to
each home in the months of September and October to further promote
the use of our system.
CONCURRENCES:
Free Transit Day is being coordinated with the Regional system,
the San Luis Obispo Areas Coordinating Council and other transit
providers in San Luis Obispo County.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Because the City derives the majority of its revenues from monthly
bus passes and contractual arrangements, a free transit day is
estimated to cost no more than $200.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. (1991 SERIES)
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 24, 1991
AS "FREE TRANSIT DAY"
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has long supported public
transportation and policies to help reduce traffic congestion in
the area; and
WHEREAS, it is known that there is a correlation between
traffic congestion and the amount of auto emissions; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo is interested in
promoting alternate forms of transportation to reduce traffic
congestion; and
WHEREAS., the increased use of mass transportation can improve
air quality by reducing the number of automobiles on the road; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo recognizes the use of
ridesharing has the potential to reduce fuel consumption, air
pollution, traffic congestion, transportation costs and parking
needs; and
WHEREAS, the increased use of mass transportation can improve
air quality by reducing the number of automobiles on the road; and
WHEREAS, by offering "Free Transit Day" on September 24, 1991,
in conjunction with the Regional Transit System, the City hopes to
call attention to the benefits of mass transportation and to
attract new riders to the bus system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of San Luis
Obispo hereby designates September 24, 1991 as "Free Transit Day"
to encourage all residents of San Luis Obispo to consider the use
of bus service on that date and thereafter, and recognizes
September 23-27 as "Rideshare Week. "
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Resolution No. (1991 Series)
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the resoulution was adopted this day of 1991.
Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
Pam Voges, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Cit Adm i ative Orfacer
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