HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-07 - AGENDA REPORTS - TMF SITING STUDY PH 1 (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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TO: Mayor.Smyth and City Councilmember
FROM: George A. Caravalho, City Manager
DATE: October 7, 1997 l
SUBJECT: TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND
SITING STUDY PHASE I
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On June 24, 1997, the City Council authorized staff to select a consultant, Gannett Fleming,
to undertake a Transit Maintenance Facility (TMF) Plan and Siting Study. As the TMF Plan
is currently nearing completion and is scheduled to be presented to. the Council for approval in
November, staff has asked Mr. Andy Freitas of Gannett Fleming to provide a project update at
this time.
The objectives of the Transit Maintenance Facility Implementation Plan and Siting Study
Phase I are as follows:
• Identify the structures and systems needed to provide maintenance and support.
• Identify approximate future staffing levels -and type of personnel.needed to operate the
system and to be accommodated at the facility.
• Identify space needs for all buildings, structures, systems, vehicles, parking, etc., at the site,
and all personnel (interior) space needs within the facility.
• Evaluate one existing site for its potential as a TMF, and assist in identifying one or more
additional suitable locations using the information from the above.
• Provide a cost estimate for the construction of such a facility, and possible funding sources.
This information will be developed and presented in a series of five technical reports, which will
then be combined into one final plan report. Mr. Freitas is with us this evening to discuss
progress to date on these activities.
Santa Clarita Transit serves a community that is undergoing tremendous change. The City
Council formed Santa Clarita Transit in 1990. Santa Clarita Transit subsequently undertook
operation of the existing transit system from the County of Los Angeles in 1991. Despite
California's economic slowdown in the early 1990's, the Santa Clarita Valley sustained
residential and commercial sector growth, placing new demands on transit services.- To
evaluate this growth and to develop a plan to guide the system's expansion into the future, the
City commissioned a Transportation Development Plan, completed in December 1996.
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TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN AND SITING STUDY PHASE I
October 7, 1997 - Page 2
The Transportation Development Plan evaluated the existing transit system and future
requirements. These included the needed roadway network and the phased expansion of the
transit fleet's three components (fixed route/regional express/Dial-A-Ride) to an ultimate size
of 150 fleet vehicles. The Plan did not, however, address space needs and other criteria and
specifications for a transit maintenance facility for this projected fleet. While various transit
center options and locations were identified in the Transportation Development Plan, siting of
the transit maintenance facility was not. As the City's existing facility is insufficient to
adequately serve current fleet operations, new or additional facilities will be required for the
successful implementation of the. Transportation Development Plan. Funds were therefore
made available to undertake the Transit Maintenance Facility Plan.
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the presentation and provide staff with any
additional guidance or suggestions deemed appropriate at this time.
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