HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 3, 2005 E-14 PHAGENDA ITEM E601
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AGENDA TITLE: Transmit Draft Short Range Transit Plan and Proposed Service
Enhancements and Reductions to Council, Open Public Comment Period and
Set Public Hearing to Adopt Short Range Transit Plan and Service
Enhancements and Reductions for September 7, 2005
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2005
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council open the public comment period for the Short
Range Transit Plan and set a public hearing to adopt the Short Range
Transit Plan as well as service enhancements and reductions for
September 7, 2005.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The attached draft Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) includes analysis
of the current services to identify unproductive and/or underproductive
routes, service peaks, unproductive runs and frequently used/
infrequently used bus stops. The SRTP also evaluates current
headways and whether or not they are sufficient. Major destinations have been examined and outlined not
only for Fixed Route (FR) but also for Dial -A -Ride (DAR). This data has been evaluated against trip times
and demands to determine if more efficient routing is needed.
A demographic analysis was performed to monitor usage by age group, as well as destinations. This data
was incorporated into a report noting recommendations for improvements and/or changes to the existing
services (DAR and FR). Additionally, capital needs have been addressed including recommended
vehicles, bus stop locations and bus stop amenities.
The Short Range Transit Plan is a requirement of the Federal Transit Administration. The public comment
period is scheduled to be open through August 39, 2005, and comments will be incorporated into the final
Short Range Transit Plan presented to Council on September 7th. Copies will be available for review online
at www.lodi.gov/transit, at the Public Works counter, Transit Station counter and the Lodi Public Library. In
addition, copies will be made available to partner agencies and the San Joaquin Council of Governments.
In conjunction with the SRTP, service enhancements and reductions have been proposed to improve the
efficiency of the transit system and lower the operations cost of the services. A copy of the proposed
changes is attached. A Shirtsleeve Session will be scheduled in August to review these items with the
Council.
FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed enhancements and reductions should reduce the operations
cost for the transit system, allowing for funding to meet the capital needs of
the system as outlined in the Short Range Transit Plan.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. "4#k
Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by Tiffani M. Fink, Transportation Manager
Attachments
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APPROVED: /
Blair Kin ity Manager
J:ITRANSMCD raft MV Short Range Transit Plan.doc 7/25/2005