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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Approve Contract Change
Order with MV Public Transportation, Inc., to Complete Short -Range Transit
Plan for City of Lodi ($10,270)
MEETING DATE: May 19, 2004
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to approve a contract change order with MV Public
Transportation, Inc., to complete a Short -Range Transit Plan for the
City of Lodi.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The attached proposed 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 will also
evaluate current headways and whether or not they are sufficient. Major destinations will be examined
and outlined not only for Fixed Route (FR) but also for Dial -A -Ride (DAR). This data will then be
evaluated against trip times and demands to determine if more efficient routing is needed.
A demographic analysis will be performed to monitor usage by age group, as well as destinations. This
data will be incorporated into a report noting recommendations for improvements and/or changes to the
existing services (DAR and FR). Additionally, capital needs will be addressed, including recommended
vehicles, bus stop locations and bus stop amenities.
The Short -Range Transit Plan is a requirement of the Federal Transit Administration, and they have
requested the City to complete one this Federal fiscal year (03/04).
FUNDING: Transit Fund: $10,270
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Ruby Pai e, Acting Finance Director
Prepared by Tiffani M. Fink, Transportation Manager
Attachment
RCP/TF/pmf
APPROVED:
CMV Short Range Transit Plan.doc
Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
Dixon Flynn, City Manager
5/11/2004
CITY OF LODI, CALIFORNIA
Short Range Transit Plan
The City of Lodi staff has asked that a review of current services, both fixed route and
Dial -a -Ride, be conducted to determine where services may be altered or improved to
better serve the needs of the community. This review will be developed into a short
range transit plan, meeting the planning needs of the system as well as those requirements
of state funding sources. This review may be conducted by MV staff in conjunction with
City staff, both locally and off-site, in the following manner:
1.0 - Analysis of Current Services
Using on/off data gathered by the drivers, an analysis of passenger movements will be
conducted. This analysis will include a summary of passenger boarding and alightings at
each stop on the fixed routes by time of day, both in table and graph format. Major items
to be addressed in this portion of the study include:
• Identification of unproductive or underproductive route segments
• Identification of frequently used and underused bus stops
• Identification of service peaks and unproductive runs
Data supplied will also be used to determine if sufficient running time is allocated to the
fixed routes at particular times of day, based on passenger volumes and peak hour traffic
conditions. If the fixed route system includes route deviations at particular times of day,
these deviations will be reviewed for their appropriateness both in terms of routing and
time.
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2.0 Origin / Destination Analysis
Common origins and destinations frequently utilized by transit riders will be identified
and plotted against the route structure to determine where routes might require
adjustment to better serve primary locations, either as a result of routing or of timing (i.e.
schools). Additionally, trip data from the Dial -a -Ride service will also be plotted against
the fixed routes to determine where major dial -a -ride destinations are in relation to the
fixed route system, within and outside of a 3/4 -mile ADA paratransit service boundary.
Major destinations include:
• Schools
• Major employers
• Major retail establishments
• Human Service and social agencies
• Medical facilities
• Government facilities
• Public and multi -family housing
3.0 Demographic Analysis
The demographics in the service area, in terms of population densities, will be charted to
determine where those densities and population characteristics support public transit. In
addition to overall population densities by census tract, the following population groups
will be evaluated:
• Senior Population (55+)
• Disabled Population
• Youth Population (< 16)
• Low -Income Population
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4.0 Development of Service Alternatives
Based on these analyses, service alternatives will be developed for consideration
by City staff. These alternatives will focus on developing new route structures to serve
the identified populations, modifying existing routes to serve current populations, and
determining where additional or reallocated resources in the system may be required to
improve headways and overall service levels. These alternatives will be developed in
consideration of the current scope of services provided by MV however,
recommendations for future services will be included (within 5 years).
A summary of these alternatives will be provided to City staff in draft form for
review and comment, and modifications included in a summary draft document.
5.0 Capital Recommendations
Recommendations for capital improvements, including:
• Bus Stop Signs,
• Bus Stop Shelters and Benches, and
• Vehicles,
Will be made in response to each of the service alternatives provided in section 4.0.
Recommended improvements will be prioritized according to City needs and priorities
and cost projections included for decision making and budgeting purposes.
6.0 Marketing
An evaluation of current marketing practices will be conducted to determine best efforts
in terms of cost per passenger and cost per new rider. Additional marketing concepts will
be provided aimed at improving employer participation in transit services, as well as at
gaining new general public ridership. The current fare structure and the impact of
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changes will be evaluated to determine where expanded fare media may improve use of
the services by the community.
7.0 Draft and Final Plan
A draft of recommendations in each area, to include a summary of the analysis
performed, will be provided to City staff for review and comment. Once all comments
have been received, the desired alternatives and capital plan will be adjusted to reflect
staff comments and recommendations, and will be incorporated into a five-year short
range transit plan.
6.0 Time Frame
It is anticipated that this study will be conducted over the course of four months, once
data collection on the fixed routes has begun. Recommendations for improvements will
consider the cost structures of the current service contract when prioritized for
implementation, and Year One of the plan will be considered to be FY 2004/2005. New
or expanded services that require additional funding, both operating and capital, will be
programmed in Years Two through Five of the plan.
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WHEREAS, the Shat -Range Transit Plan includes analysis of the current services to
identify unproductive and/or underproductive routes, service peaks, unproductive runs, and
frequently/infrequently used bus straps; and
WHEREAS, the Short -Range Transit Plan will also evaluate current headways and
whether or not they are sufficient; and
WHEREAS, major destinations will be examined and outlined not only for Fixed Route
but also for Dial -A -Ride, and the data will then be evaluated against trip times and demands to
determine if more efficient routing is needed; and
WHEREAS, a demographic analysis will be performed to monitor usage by age group
and destinations and
WHEREAS, the data will then be incorporated into a report noting recommendations for
improvements and/or changes to the existing services and will also address capital needs,
including recommended vehicles, bus stop locations, and bus stop amenities; and
WHEREAS, the Short -Range Transit Plan is a requirement of the Federal Transit
Administration who has requested that the City complete a Plan this Federal fiscal year
2003-04.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
Contract Change Order with MV Public Transportation, Inc., to complete Short -Range Transit
Plan for the City of Lodi in an amount not to exceed $10,270.
Dated: May 19, 2004
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-101 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held May 19, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ® Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and
Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT, COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS ® Norte
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk.
2004-101