HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - SC TRANS LOCAL SUNDAY SERVICE (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
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Item to be presented by.
Lynn M. Harris
NEW BUSINESS
DATE: July 9, 1996
SUBJECT:; SANTA CLARTTA TRANSIT LOCAL SUNDAY SERVICE
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
Santa Clarita Transit services are funded through a variety of sources. One of those sources is the
Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program which is administered by the Los Angeles County
Transportation Authority (LACMTA). These funds are allocated to qualified transit operators within Los
Angeles County,, based upon operating performance measures. Since 1993, Santa Clarita Transit has been
funded based upon performance achieved in 1992. As a member of the Bus Operators Subcommittee of
the LACMTA, the City successfully participated in affecting an allocation for fiscal year 1997 based upon
performance achieved in 1995: The result will be an increase in Proposition A Discretionary Incentive
funds.
The Santa Clarita Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP), as approved by the City Council in April of this year,
described Sunday transit service as a primary objective in creating a more balanced transportation system.
In addition, Sunday service was the single most requested service enhancement at the 1996 Unmet Transit
Needs Hearing; which was conducted locally by the LACMTA in February. Also, Santa Clarita Transit
maintains an on -board passenger comment card program which records customer requests. Again,, Sunday
service is the single most requested service enhancement. Finally, this service enhancement is especially
attractive as it requires no additional equipment.
The cost to implement a six-month demonstration project for local fixed -route Sunday service, beginning
October 1, 1996, would be $94,000. The aforementioned increase in Proposition A Discretionary
Incentive funds will cover that cost, as well as the cost to continue the service through June of 1997,
should the project be successful. The costs for Sunday service and the increased revenues are included
in the FY 97 Transit budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a six-month Local Fixed -Route Sunday Service Demonstration Project.
APPROVEJ Agenda Item:31