HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 20, 2009 E-10AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF LODI
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AGENDATITLE: Approve Summer Transit Pass Program
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
May 20,2009
PublicWorks Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Summer Transit Pass Program.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its meeting on May 6,2009, Council accepted the City of Lodi
Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). One recommendation included
in the SRTP was to initiate a transit marketing program that would,
among other things, include a Summer Transit Pass Program. The
purpose of the pass program is to increase ridership during the summer months and provide children with
an alternative transportation mode during the daytime.
At a recent 2 X 2 meeting with the Lodi Unified School District (LUSD), City staff presented the Summer
Transit Pass Program and LUSD staff supported the proposed pass program.
The program details areas follows:
• Cost is $15 per pass
• Unlimited rides for two months on GrapeLine (not valid on Dial -A -Ride)
• Valid from June 15 through August 15, 2009
• For youth ages 5 to 17 years old
• GrapeLine service hours: Mondaythrough Fridayfrom 6:15 a.m. to 6:55 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday
from 7:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
• Purchase passes at City of Lodi Transit Station and Finance Department
With City Council's approval, staff will proceed with publicizingthe program in the June Electric Utility bill.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in FY 2008/09 budget for the proposed marketing
program. The pass program cost is estimated to be $500.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Transportation Development Act (TDA)funds (125056)
Jor n Ayers
Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director
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F. Wally S delin
Public Worlds Director
Prepared by Paula Fernandez, Transportation Manager/Senior Traffic Engineer
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APPROVED:
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5/14/2009