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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - May 1, 2018 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 A. Roll Call by City Clerk An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday, May 1, 2018, commencing at 7:03 a.m. Present: Council Member Chandler, Council Member Kuehne, and Mayor Nakanishi Absent: Council Member Johnson, and Mayor Pro Tempore Mounce Also Present: City Manager Schwabauer, City Attorney Magdich, and City Clerk Ferraiolo B. Topic(s) B-1 Receive Presentation by San Joaquin Regional Transit District (PW) Chief Operating Officer Jean Foletta-Morales with San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA). Specific topics of discussion included regional functions and benefits of the CTSA, background, proposed services, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) assessment, travel training, Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP), discount fare card, FREEdom Program, RTD Go! project, Mobility On-Demand, Local Transportation Fund (LTF) contribution by agency, and next steps. Council Member Kuehne expressed support for the streamlined ADA assessment process for paratransit services, the hands-on teaching opportunity of the travel training program, the mileage reimbursement service through VIP for transportation assistance, and the RTD Go! program and pointed out a new non-emergency medical transport service to areas such as the Bay Area and Sacramento was recently added to RTD's services. Mayor Nakanishi stated he supports the CTSA concept and the programs it offers. In response to Council Member Kuehne, Donna DeMartino, Chief Executive Officer of RTD, stated that, by law, no more than 5 percent of the LTF can be claimed to cover costs of services and, at this time, RTD is requesting each city contribute 2 percent. At the end of the year, a true up will be done to determine whether or not the percentage should increase, which will not be automatic and would come back before the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG). Myrna Wetzel asked questions relating to the various programs including pick-up locations (i.e. home vs. bus stop), special markings on vehicles, and extension of the programs into Woodbridge and the areas immediately surrounding Lodi. Andy Chesley with SJCOG spoke in support of creating the CTSA because it will improve the quality of service to County citizens and provide a level of coordination among services within the County that will add value to the transit district and the smaller transit providers. He stated the specific set of tasks outlined in the CTSA were discussed and agreed upon by all local transit jurisdictions and SJCOG will be recommending approval of the creation of the CTSA, which would fall under the auspices of RTD. Elizabeth Kirkley, speaking as a member of the public and not a City employee, posed questions regarding the VIP and whether it provides compensation to drivers who transport individuals outside of the County. 1 Mike Lusk received clarification from City Manager Schwabauer that Lodi's transit system -- including costs, operation, and administration -- will remain under City control, while RTD will continue to pay for, operate, and administer its system separately. Mr. Schwabauer added that RTD could function as a master transit operator, but that is not part of this program. C. Comments by Public on Non-Agenda Items None. D. Adjournment No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 a.m. ATTEST: Jennifer M. Ferraiolo City Clerk 2 Consolidated Transportation Services Agency Lodi Shirtsleeve Meeting May 1, 2018 Jean Foletta-Morales Chief Operating Officer Toan Tran Mobility and Contract Services Manager What is a CTSA? CTSA is an agency that coordinates and provides social service transportation, including services for the elderly and individuals with disabilities who cannot use conventional transit services Regional functions and benefits of CTSA •One centralized location for information on all countywide transit services •RTD, ACE, Tracer, GrapeLine, Manteca Transit, eTrans , Blossom Express •ADA services •Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) •Veteran’s and health and human services transportation •Reduction of duplicative costs and staff time •Regional access to UBER and UBER-type services Customer Benefits •Easier access to regional transit services and information •Enhanced regional mobility options Background Countywide Transit Operators have been meeting regularly •Tracy, Manteca, Lodi, Escalon, and RTD •Primary objective is to enhance coordination of transit services within San Joaquin County Collectively developed a menu of services for the CTSA A CTSA Advisory Committee made up of all the Transit Managers would be established to provide input/guidance Proposed Services Would be Available for all Residents of All Cities ADA Assessment Travel Training Volunteer Incentive Program Discount Fare Card FREEdom Program RTD Go! Mobility-On-Demand ADA Assessment Provides professional, experienced, regional in-person eligibility assessments for ADA paratransit services Benefits •Process is streamlined and consistent •Reduces staff time of City Employees •Offers a single point of contact for customers •Requires only one certification to use all six transit systems countywide •Introduces customers to other transit options and travel training Travel Training Offers dedicated professionals who will teach seniors and persons with disabilities how to use available public transit options throughout the county and beyond Benefits •Provides additional mobility options for customers •With more coming soon! •Increases fixed-route ridership •Minimizes operational costs Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) Offers a mileage reimbursement service that enables ADA-certified passengers to compensate relatives, friends, and neighbors for providing them with transportation assistance Benefits •Provides a flexible and customized transportation option •Allows customers who are fragile or returning from dialysis to ride with friends or family members •Shifts cost away from more expensive paratransit demand response trips •No cost to passenger •Driver is paid by CTSA Discount Fare Card Meets the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) stipulation that says, as a grantee under Section 5307, agencies “must allow the elderly, persons with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders to ride the fixed route services for a fare that is not more than one-half the base fare charged other persons” Benefits •Offers a centralized process with one card for all transit systems •Reduces staff time FREEdom Program Allows ADA-certified customers to ride fixed-routes free of charge Benefits •Provides customers with additional mobility options to travel without requiring reservations •Minimizes paratransit cost by shifting demand to a less expensive option RTD Go! •Provides Uber subsidies to on-demand trips originating or ending outside of the service area or at a transit center •RTD’s pilot project shows these trips are being used throughout the County Heat map of trip origins and destinations Trips by Day Mobility On-Demand - COMING SOON RTD’s own UBER-type service, provided in accessible vehicles, strategically placed around the County, and operated by professionally trained and tested operators Offers a multimodal approach to increase mobility and connectivity by integrating new tools like smart phone apps, ride-sharing, and demand-responsive services Benefits •Provides service to areas currently not being served and first/last mile connections •More cost effective than offering fixed-routes in low density areas •Regular connections between Tracy and Mountain House; between Manteca, Ripon, Escalon, and Modesto; and the areas around Lathrop and Lodi and more. LTF Contribution by Agency $5,333 $11,200 $17,104 $47,411 $56,432 $67,270 $348,025 $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 Escalon Ripon Lathrop Lodi Manteca Tracy RTD Total = $552,774 •RTD will provide approximately 63% of the total amount •Each City will contribute only 2% of their LTF and receive access to all CTSA services •Estimated cost for one year, true up will be done at end of year Next Steps City Council Meetings •Tracy •Manteca •Escalon •Lathrop •Ripon San Joaquin Council of Governments Committee and Board Meetings in May