HomeMy Public PortalAbout08 August 9, 2021 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
DATE: Monday, August 9, 2021
LOCATION: Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the
meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing and by telephone.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Gloria J. Sanchez, Chair, Menifee Senior Advisory, Southwest Riverside County
Lisa Castilone, Vice Chair, GRID Alternatives, Western and Southwest Riverside County
Kenneth Woytek, Second Vice Chair, Menifee Senior Advisory Committee, Southwest Riverside County
John Chavez, Retired Citizen, San Gorgonio Pass
George Colangeli, Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, Palo Verde Valley
Betty Day, Hemet Public Library Trustee, Hemet-San Jacinto
Alejandra Gonzalez, Norco Seniors on the Move, Northwest Riverside County
John Krick, T-Now Member, Northwest Riverside County
Jack Marty, Retired Citizen, San Gorgonio Pass
Priscilla Ochoa, Blindness Support Services, Northwest Riverside County
Mary Jo Ramirez, Workforce Development Member, Southwest Riverside County
Catherine Rips, Angel View, Coachella Valley
Ivet Woolridge, Independent Living Partnership, Riverside County
Riverside Transit Agency, Western Riverside County
SunLine Transit Agency, Coachella Valley
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
www.rctc.org
AGENDA*
*Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda
11:00 a.m.
Monday, August 9, 2021
Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the Citizens and
Specialized Transit Advisory Committee meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing
and by telephone. Please follow the instructions below to join the meeting remotely.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION
Join Zoom Meeting
https://rctc.zoom.us/j/89410317072
Meeting ID: 894 1031 7072
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
For members of the public wishing to submit comment in connection with the Committee Meeting please
email written comments to the Clerk of the Board at lmobley@rctc.org prior to August 8, 2021 at 5:00
p.m. and your comments will be made part of the official record of the proceedings. Members of the
public may also make public comments through their telephone or Zoom connection when recognized by
the Chair.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need
special assistance to participate in a Committee meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board at
(951) 787-7141. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to meeting time will assist staff in assuring that
reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility at the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS (The Committee may add an item to the agenda after making a
finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came
to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action
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adding an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Committee. If there are less than
2/3 of the Committee members present, adding an item to the agenda requires a
unanimous vote. Added items will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – APRIL 12, 2021
6. PUBLIC HEARING – TRANSIT NEEDS IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
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Overview
This item is for the Committee to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on transit
needs in Riverside County (County).
7. COUNTYWIDE TRANSIT REPORT: FISCAL YEARS 2017/18 THROUGH 2019/20
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Overview
This item is for the Committee to receive and file the Countywide Transit Report for
Fiscal Year 2017/18 through FY 2019/20.
8. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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Overview
This item is for the Committee to receive and file an update on state and federal
legislation.
9. COMMITTEE MEMBER / STAFF REPORT
Overview
This item provides the opportunity for the Committee members, transit operators, and staff to
report on attended and upcoming meetings/conferences and issues related to Committee
activities.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for
December 13, 2021.
AGENDA ITEM 5
MINUTES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COUNCIL
April 12, 2021
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Citizens and Specialized Transit Council was called to order by
Chair Gloria Sanchez at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom ID 896 2019 6961. Pursuant to Governor
Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the Citizens and Specialized Transit
Council was only be conducted via video conferencing and by telephone.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present Members Absent
Lisa Castilone
John Chavez
George Colangeli
Alejandra Gonzalez
John Krick
Karen Long
Jack Marty
Mary Jo Ramirez
Catherine Rips
Gloria J Sanchez
Kenneth Woytek
Riverside Transit Agency
Sunline Transit Agency
Betty Day
Priscilla Ochoa
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
4. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 7, 2020
M/S/C (Colangeli/Ramirez) to approve the minutes as amended by marking that George
Colangeli, PVVTA, was not at the meeting for December 7, 2020.
6. BYLAWS OF THE CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director, presented the details of the revised
bylaws of the CSTAC.
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M/S/C (Marty/Gonzalez) to:
Approve the revised bylaws of the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory
Council (CSTAC).
7. FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 – 2023/24 DRAFT SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN UPDATES
This item is for the Council to receive and file Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 – 2023/24
Short Range Transit Plans (SRTPs) updates from the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Corona,
and Riverside; Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA); Riverside Transit Agency (RTA);
SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine); and the Commission’s Rail and Vanpool Programs.
Eric DeHate, Transit Manager, introduced each agency and representative for their
presentation to the Council on their draft FY 2021/22 – 2023/24 SRTP.
Kristin Warsinski presented on behalf of RTA. She discussed the proposed FY 22 operating
and capital budget. Ms. Warsinski explained for Chair Sanchez the micro transit pilot
program and shared information on the research RTA is doing on the program.
Ms. Warsinski responded to Mr. Chavez’s question regarding the use of hydrogen buses
by describing the hydrogen fueling stations that would be in Menifee and Riverside and
that RTA is planning on doing a slow roll out of hydrogen buses. Mary Jo Ramirez asked
if RTA was planning on adding bus shelters in unincorporated/rural areas. Ms. Warsinski
responded by stating the RTA does a report on ridership and bus stops every year and
there are multiple tiers. The studies are given to the jurisdiction and then they ultimately
decide where the bus shelters will go.
Brittney Sowell presented on behalf of SunLine. She discussed a progress update from
the September CSTAC meeting, their leadership in alternative fuel technology, addressing
rider needs, and their new network.
Ms. Ramirez commented on the training center and offering the next generation the
opportunity to learn how to enter into transportation. Mr. Marty requested information
regarding microtransit van service and the cost. Ms. Sowell directed him to the SunLine
website and said she will send RCTC the packet to distribute to the Committee members.
Gerardo Sanabria, City of Corona, requested the per kilogram price on hydrogen
production and what the mileage is. Ms. Sowell said she will find out the answer and
report back to the Committee.
Melissa Williams presented on behalf of the city of Banning. She discussed the overview
of the transit program in the city of Banning and the effects COVID-19 has on their
program. She also discussed their new program with real time predictions, Swiftly.
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Celine Cabrera presented on behalf of the city of Beaumont. She presented the
Beaumont Transit SRTP overview for FY 2022.
Sudesh Paul presented on behalf of the city of Corona. She discussed the various
programs offered by the city of Corona Transit Services.
Jessica Jacquez presented on behalf of the city of Riverside. She discussed the Special
Transportation’s SRTP overview. Mary Jo Ramirez commented on the “a day in the life of
a driver” segment.
George Colangeli presented on behalf of PVVTA. He presented a brief overview of the
PVVTA SRTP for FY21/22.
Sheldon Peterson presented on behalf of RCTC’s commuter rail program. He presented a
brief overview of the commuter rail programs, focusing on Metrolink and the CV Rail.
Brian Cunanan presented on behalf of RCTC’s vanpool program. He presented an
overview of the Vanpool Program and the FY 21/22 projections. John Krick asked if there
were any vanpoolers affected by the pandemic. Mr. Cunanan responded there were a
few vanpoolers affected and their leases were terminated. Mr. Cunanan clarified for
Mr. Krick the UCR vanpools were through UCR employees not students.
Mr. Marty requested Mr. DeHate send the Committee a copy of all of today’s SRTP
powerpoint presentations.
8. COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF REPORT
John Standiford, RCTC Deputy Executive Director, expressed his appreciation to the
Council members for their participation. He also announced the I-15 Express Lanes
opened over the weekend and that RiversideExpress.com has more information if anyone
is interested.
Monica Morales, RCTC Senior Management Analyst, updated the Council on the status of
the draft awards for the Measure A call for projects. The next 3-year cycle is on schedule
and will start July 1.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Citizens and Specialized Transit
Advisory Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:44 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Council
April 12, 2021
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Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director
AGENDA ITEM 6
PUBLIC HEARING
Agenda Item 6
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: August 9, 2021
TO: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee
FROM: Eric DeHate, Transit Manager
THROUGH: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director
SUBJECT: Public Hearing – Transit Needs in Riverside County
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Committee to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on transit needs
in Riverside County (County).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The California State Transportation Development Act (TDA) requires that transportation-planning
agencies ensure the establishment of a citizen’s participation process for each county. This
process includes an element in which the California Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99238.5
states, “The transportation planning agency shall ensure the establishment and implementation
of a citizen participation process appropriate for each count. The process shall include a provision
for at least one public hearing in the jurisdiction represented by the social services transportation
advisory council.”
The Commission is required to identify any “unmet transit needs” that may exist within the
County only if there is intent of using TDA funds for local streets and roads per PUC Section
99401.5 and 99401.6. Currently, the Commission intends to use 100% TDA funding on transit,
therefore, the Commission is not required to initiate the “Unmet Transit Needs Process” and
additional public hearings.
The public hearing was advertised by transit operators, specialized transit providers, and other
stakeholders on buses, facilities, and social media. Staff also published a 30-day hearing notice
in The Press-Enterprise, The Desert Sun, and The Palo Verde Times. The following methods were
made available to the public to submit comments via oral or written testimony:
1)Email at info@rctc.org.
2)Postal Mail to:
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Attn: Transit Needs Public Hearing Comments
P. O. Box 12008, Riverside, CA 92502-2208
3)Via the website at www.rctc.org/contact-us/.
4)By phone at (951) 787-7141
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5) In-person via video/teleconference on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11:00am at the Citizens and
Specialized Transit Advisory Committee meeting
As of the writing of this report, two written public comments have been received through the
alternative methods noted above.
Staff recommends that the CSTAC hold a public hearing at today’s meeting to receive public
comments. Staff will continue to work with transit operators to address the public comments
received and support service improvements that will meet those needs.
Attachment: Public Notice Flyer for Public Transit Operators
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PUBLIC HEARING –TRANSIT NEEDS
Eric DeHate, Transit Manager 1
Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory
Committee
August 9, 2021
Background
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•Transportation Development Act PUC 99238
–Establish a Citizen Participation Process
–Hold on public hearing represented by Social Services transportation
Advisory Council
•Commission Allocating 100% of TDA to Transit
•Comments and Feedback
•Notice and Outreach
Staff Recommendation
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1.Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on transit
needs in Riverside County
AGENDA ITEM 7
Agenda Item 7
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: August 9, 2021
TO: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee
FROM: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director
SUBJECT: Countywide Transit Report: Fiscal Years 2017/18 through 2019/20
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Committee to receive and file the Countywide Transit Report for
Fiscal Year 2017/18 through FY 2019/20.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission as the regional transportation planning agency and county transportation
commission provides funding oversight and administration of multiple transit programs within
Riverside County through various Public Utilities Codes (PUC), ordinances and regulations. Most
of the regulations regarding transportation funding for transit operators in California are
governed by the Transportation Development Act (TDA) of 1971. As required under PUC Section
99244, the Commission is required to regularly monitor and provide recommendations for
productivity and performance improvements of the transit services receiving TDA funding. This
is conducted through the Short Range Transit Plans updates submitted annually, annual audits,
and triennial TDA performance audits.
In addition to complying with the minimum requirements set forth by TDA, the Commission
began the compilation of an annual Countywide Transit Report in 2014 to provide a “state of
transit” overview. The report is a standalone review of transit services based primarily on annual
audited financial data and is inclusive of not only TDA-funded public transit services but also local
Measure A funded programs such as the Specialized Transit Program.
DISCUSSION:
The FYs 2017/18 – 2019/20 Countywide Transit Report (Attachment 1) provides a high-level
picture of the public transit network in Riverside County with factsheets for five modes of
transportation: commuter rail, fixed-route bus, demand response/paratransit bus, specialized
transit, and vanpool. Key performance metrics that are highlighted include the following:
• Farebox Recovery Ratio;
• Passenger Boardings;
• Operating Costs;
• Revenue Service Hours;
• Passengers Per Revenue Hour; and
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• Other indicators relevant by mode such as train service miles and subsidy per trip.
Additionally, the report provides highlights of major ridership trends, future strategies to meet
demand, and marketing initiatives underway as the transit providers enter the recovery phase to
regain ridership.
How Are We Doing?
The network of nine public transit service providers and 18 human service operators carried
approximately 16.9 million passenger trips in FY 2017/18, 17.2 million passenger trips in
FY 2018/19, and over 14.7 million passenger trips in FY 2019/20. For several years between about
2014 through 2018 transit ridership was declining not only in Riverside County but throughout
the nation. In 2019, ridership was starting to show signs of re-growth upon the implementation
of various marketing initiatives and service enhancements; however, in March 2020, when the
Coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders were issued statewide, ridership again tumbled
drastically in the months to come, up to 80 percent by route in some cases. Farebox recovery
ratios were being met until FY 2018/19, but the pandemic also left farebox recovery ratios short
of the state-required 20 percent for urban areas and 10 percent for rural areas in FY 2019/20.
Annual operating costs for public transit services in FY 2019/20 for the county exceeded
$150 million, with revenues comprised of 50 percent from state, 32 percent from federal, and
18 percent from local funding sources.
Transit operators have prioritized numerous marketing initiatives as the region moves toward a
recovery phase. Enhanced safety and cleaning protocols have remained a top priority to protect
the public and employees. Strategic planning is underway for many transit operators to add back
previously reduced service levels; additional community engagement with major employers and
colleges and university is being conducted; and free ride programs to attract youth, college
students, and veterans have been implemented.
The report gives a glimpse of where these modes of transit are heading. Only a portion of the
impacts of COVID-19 can be captured in the FY 2019/20 numbers as stay-at-home orders were
issued in the last quarter of FY 2019/20 (April-June). A better understanding of the impact of
COVID-19 on transit will likely be gleaned in the next edition of the report which will include final
audited data for FY 2020/21.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item does not have any budgetary impacts to the Commission.
Attachment: Countywide Transit Report: Fiscal Years 2017/18 - 2019/20
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Total Operating Costs
Breakdown of Total Operating Costs by Fund Source
$146.9M
Local Funds18%
FederalFunds*32%State Funds 50%
FY 17/18
$157.5MFY 18/19
$155.7M
FY 19/20
Riverside County Facts
7,200 Square Miles
2.5 million Residents
Riverside County Transit Report
FY 2017/18 - FY 2019/2020
5 Modes of Public Transit
Public Transit Ridership Annual Passenger Trips
Rail Fixed-Route Bus
Vanpool Services
Public Demand Response(advance reservation services)
Specialized Transportation
17.1M
1.2%
-4.5%-4.3%-3.0%
1.9%
-19.0%
16.3M 15.6M 15.1M
15.5M
12.5M
FY
19/20
FY
18/19
FY
17/18
FY
16/17
FY
15/16
FY
14/15
*Includes federal stimulus funds
The Countywide Transit Report presents a high-level picture of the public transit
network in Riverside County and the relative efficiency and costs of services.
Riverside County has an extensive network comprised of commuter rail,
fixed-route and demand response bus, specialized transportation services, and
a vanpool services. These services include nine public transit service providers
and 18 community-based service operators.
The last several years has brought great change and opportunities in public
transit. Ridership declines between 2014 and 2018 were occurring in southern
California and throughout the nation. Researchers from UCLA studied trends
and determined that increased car ownership contributed to the lost of public
transit ridership. Transit agencies in the county remained engaged and imple-
mented various initiatives to attract new riders and in 2019 saw promising
results to reverse the trend. Unfortunately, in March 2020, the Coronavirus
pandemic resulted in stay-at-home orders, causing ridership to plummet up to
80% on some services. Transit agencies adapted to public health orders
swiftly, implemented additional safety standards, and modified service levels
as necessary to be cost effective and meet customer demand.
Looking Forward - Recovery Initiatives in Riverside County
Since the initial drop in ridership, transit operators have prioritized safety and
cleaning protocols to protect the public. The focus is now on recovery
initiatives to regain ridership and meet the growing population in Riverside
County.
Marketing initiatives such as free rides for youth and college students, and in
some cities the general public, are underway throughout the county to
welcome back riders and encourage new users.
Strategic plans such as Comprehensive Operational Analyses are being devel-
oped to determine how transit operations can best navigate changing
customer travel patterns while achieving productivity goals.
Zero-emission vehicle planning and implementation will continue to be a
capital priority. Transit operators such as SunLine are paving the way in
research and development, and by 2023 all operators in the county will have
developed zero emission bus roll-out plan
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3,265,614 passengers
3,170,251 passengers
2,453,579 passengers
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
$17.7M
$19.7M
$21.3M
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
769,432
758,136
FY 17/18
809,328 FY 19/20
FY 18/19
Commuter Rail
Riverside Line Riverside to Los Angeles Passenger Boardings
for Lines Transversing Riverside County
Metrolink Operating Subsidy
for Riverside County
Service Miles
Inland Empire-Orange County Line
San Bernardino to Oceanside
91/Perris Valley Line
Perris Valley to Los Angeles via Fullerton
12
Trains on
Weekdays
59
Route
Miles
100
Route
Miles
16
Trains on
Weekdays
4
Trains on
Weekends
84
Route
Miles
15
Trains on
Weekdays
4
Trains on
Weekends
$5.5 million
$5.3 million
$6.5 million
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
Station Operations & Maintenance Cost
The Commission is a member agency of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, which provides commuter rail service better known as
Metrolink. Metrolink provides seven commuter lines, three of which serve Riverside County. Metrolink is an effective alternative for commuters
within the southern California region traveling to major employment and destination centers, taking pressure off freeways and reducing congestion.
RCTC owns and maintains all nine Metrolink stations and rail property along the Perris Valley Line in the county. The stations are multimodal transit
centers with regional and local bus connections that also serve as park & ride locations to encourage rideshare. Station rehabilitation projects
continue to be a priority, using more environmentally sustainable methods while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.
Station Passenger Distribution
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Fixed-Route Bus Services
13.2 passengers
13.2 passengers
11.2 passengers
Passenger Boardings
Revenue Service Hours Average Passengersper Hour
12,763,91112,592,168
PVVTA
956,603
FY 18/19
10,418,477
FY 19/20
FY 17/18
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
967,014FY 18/19
930,186
FY 19/20
FY 17/18 1%
2%
Total Operating Costs
$98.6M
$102.8M
$95.9M
FY
18/19
FY
19/20FY
17/18
22.8%
21.7%
FY 17/18
FY 18/19
Farebox Recovery Ratio
23.1%FY 19/20
Riverside County has six operators that provide local, intercity, and express
fixed route bus services. These services provide an environmentally friendly
alternative for residents to travel to work, school, medical appointments, and
other essential tasks.
Transit operators continue to partner with one another and local
jurisdictions to seek new funding opportunities to expand services.
Farebox recovery ratio is a key performance
indicator that is state-mandated. Farebox recovery
minimums vary by operator, generally 20% for
urban areas and 10% for rural areas. Due to
Covid-19, legislation was enacted in 2020 to waive
farebox recovery requirements
Increased Bus Use in 2019 College Pass Programs
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Public Demand Response Services
2.3 passengers
2.4 passengers
2.2 passengers
One-way Passenger Boardings
Revenue Service Hours Average Passengersper Hour
771,469804,792
343,448
FY 18/19
550,043
FY 19/20
FY 17/18
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
320,543FY 18/19
248,398
FY 19/20
FY 17/18
5%30%
Total Operating Costs
$26.0M$26.2M
$25.3M
FY
18/19
FY
19/20FY
17/18
11.0%
11.7%
FY 17/18
10.2%FY 19/20
FY 18/19
Farebox Recovery Ratio
Demand response, or paratransit services, in the county are modeled as shared ride
public transportation system with advance reservations, enabling routes and schedules
to be structured to transport multiple passengers to their destinations.
Complementary paratransit service is provided within 3/4 of a mile from a local
fixed-route service. These services are typically provided to seniors and those who qualify
under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and are intended for individuals who are
unable to use the fixed-route bus system.
Public demand response riders are among the most vulnerable users in the
transportation network. It is anticipated that even after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted,
ridership recovery for the senior and disabled population on paratransit services will take
longer than fixed-route services.
Similar to fixed route services, farebox recovery for paratransit service is closely
monitored. The farebox recovery ratio requirement is 10% for demand response services.
Travel training programs such as RTA's Freedom to Go have been successful at teaching
Dial-A-Ride users and others to utilize fixed-route services, enabling passengers to gain
more independence and mobility choices while creating cost savings.
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Specialized Transit Program
Western Riverside County
$10.29
$9.10
$9.73
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
19 Specialized Transit Programs
in 5 Categories
Demand response services
Operating assistance for services for individuals who
cannot be served by existing public transit.
Mileage reimbursement programs
reimbursing volunteer drivers per mile for authorized
trips they provide
Bus pass programs
distributing day passes for the county’s fixed-route
bus system to human service agencies to assist with
clients’ urgent transportation needs
Mobility management programs
assisting clients by providing information on how to
use the transportation options that are available to
them
Travel training programs
teaching riders how to plan trips, navigate and use
the public transit fixed-route bus system
Average Subsidy Per Boarding
$2.2M
$2.4M
$2.2M
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
Measure A Subsidy
for Western Riverside County
214,894passengers
262,174 passengers
225,901 passengers
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
Passenger Boardings
Inclusive of travel training and bus pass program trips.
A portion of Measure A, the 1⁄2-cent local sales tax revenues are used for specialized transit services. In Western Riverside
County, RCTC awards funding to public and human service providers of transit services for persons with disabilities, low income,
seniors, and veterans through the Specialized Transit Program. These specialized services meet the needs of the most vulnera-
ble population that are either outside of the fixed-route bus and senior and disabled public demand response service areas, or
have specific needs that cannot be met usi ng traditional services. These services expand mobility options for individuals who
cannot drive, have no one to drive them or have difficulty using public transit.
In the Coachella Valley, Measure A transit funds are allocated to SunLine, and are also used to expand transit options and keep
costs low for seniors and the disabled.
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33 vanpools
68 vanpools
67 vanpools
Revenue Service Hours Average Vanpoolsper Month
2,694*FY 17/18
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
35,720FY 18/19
33,946
FY 19/20
Total Operating Costs
$1.0M
$1.1M
$293K*
FY
18/19
FY
19/20FY
17/18
70.7%
FY 17/18
76.7% FY 19/20
FY 18/19
Farebox Recovery Ratio
Vanpool
10,692* less trips
128,042 less trips
122,470 less trips
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
Single Occupancy Vehicle
Trips Eliminated
13,474*passengers
160,360 passengers
153,432 passengers
FY
17/18
FY
18/19
FY
19/20
Passenger Boardings
in Western Riverside County
*FY 17/18 only includes 2 months of information
20.6%*
In May 2018, RCTC initiated a new Vanpool program for Western River-
side County called VanClub. Vanpool programs are highly effective at
reducing traffic and vehicle emissions by reducing the number of
vehicles traveling daily. VanClub was created to support long-distance
commuters, by offering a subsidy of up to $400 per month towards the
cost of the vanpool leases.
They also serve as a public transportation alternative in areas that are
hard to serve by transit and can be an amenity for employers to attract
and retain employees.
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CALIFORNIA
215
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
210
60
71
91
91
74
74
79
79
79 243
111
62
60
YuccaValley
Twentynine Palms
RanchoMirage
Palm Springs
PalmDesert
La Quinta
Indio
Desert Hot Springs
Coachella
CathedralCity
Wildomar
Menifee
Eastvale
Temecula
CanyonLake
LakeMatthews
LakePerris
VailLake
NewportBeach
Murrieta
LakeElsinore
LagunaWoods
LagunaNiguel
Irvine
AlisoViejo
SanJacinto
San Bernardino
Perris
MorenoValley
Highland
Hemet
BeaumontBanning
Yorba Linda
Walnut
Upland
Tustin
Santa
Ana
SanDimas
Rialto
RanchoCucamonga
Pomona
Placentia
Ontario
Norco
JurupaValley
LaVerne
Glendora Fontana
DiamondBar
Corona
Claremont
Chino Hills
Brea
Anaheim
Riverside
Calimesa
Diamond ValleyLake Riverside Transit Agency
Corona Cruiser
Banning Transit
Beaumont Transit
Sunline Transit Agency
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency
Routing reflects pre-covid
services, some routes may
currently be suspended.
Riverside Transit Routes
Los Angeles
Riverside
Western Riverside County Coachella Valley
Palo VerdeValley
San Bernardino
Temecula
Palm Springs
Blythe
Riverside County Transit Routes
YuccaValley
Twentynine Palms
RanchoMirage
Palm Springs
PalmDesert
La Quinta
Indio
Desert Hot Springs
Coachella
CathedralCity
Wildomar
Menifee
Eastvale
Temecula
CanyonLake
LakeMatthews
LakePerris
VailLake
NewportBeach
Murrieta
LakeElsinore
LagunaWoods
LagunaNiguel
Irvine
AlisoViejo
SanJacinto
San Bernardino
Perris
MorenoValley
Highland
Hemet
Beaumont Banning
Yorba Linda
Walnut
Upland
Tustin
Santa
Ana
SanDimas
Rialto
RanchoCucamonga
Pomona
Placentia
Ontario
Norco
JurupaValley
LaVerne
Glendora Fontana
DiamondBar
Corona
Claremont
Chino Hills
Brea
Anaheim
Riverside
Calimesa
Diamond ValleyLake
Corona - West Station
Riverside - La Sierra Station
Riverside - DowntownStation
Riverside - Hunter Park/UCR Station
Moreno Valley/ March FieldStation
Perris - DowntownStation
Perris - SouthStation
Jurupa Valley - Pedley Station
Corona - NorthMain Station
133
241
142
259
71
1
55
66
57
76
30
91
74
74 74
60
90
22
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INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
210
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
10
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
215
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
15
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
10
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
405
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
73
371
111
243
247
74
62
79
79
38
15
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
215
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
60
10
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
91
15
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA 60
215
INTERSTATE
CALIFORNIA
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Riverside Commuter Rail Routes & Stations
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COUNTYWIDE TRANSIT REPORT:FISCAL YEARS 2017/18 –2019/20
CSTAC Meeting
August 9, 2021
Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director
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Purpose
2
Role as the
RTPA
TDA
Requirements
Performance
Monitoring
State of
Transit
Overview
Service Overview
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Palo Verde Transit Agency
7,200 square miles 2.5 million residents
How much does it cost?
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Metrolink
Subsidy,
13%
RCTC
Stations, 4%
Fixed-Route
Bus , 65%
Demand
Response,
17%
Specialized
Transit , 1%
Vanpool, 1%
Average Breakdown of funding by Program
$146.9
$157.5
$155.7
$140.0
$142.0
$144.0
$146.0
$148.0
$150.0
$152.0
$154.0
$156.0
$158.0
$160.0
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20
Total Operating Costs
Riverside County
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How are we paying for it?
State, 56%
Local, 22%
Federal
Funds, 21%
State,
50%
Local,
18%
Federal
Funds*,
32%
Average Annual Breakdown
Annual Breakdown with
Stimulus Funds
Federal Funds
-FTA Formula Funds
-CMAQ Funds
Local Funds
-Passenger Fares
-Measure A
-MSRC
State
-LTF
-STA
-LCTOP
How is Farebox Recovery?
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15.0%
16.0%
17.0%
18.0%
19.0%
20.0%
21.0%
22.0%
23.0%
24.0%
25.0%
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20
Fixed-Route Bus Farebox
9.5%
10.0%
10.5%
11.0%
11.5%
12.0%
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20
Demand Response Farebox
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20
VanClub Farebox
Major Trends
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17,123,081 16,344,935 15,647,898 15,180,657 15,470,713
12,527,798
1.2%
-4.5%-4.3%-3.0%
1.9%
-19.0%
-20.0%
-15.0%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
0
2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
14,000,000
16,000,000
18,000,000
FY 14/15 FY 15/16 FY 16/17 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20
Annual Passenger Boardings and
Percent Change from Prior Year
Looking Ahead
Prioritized safety and cleaning protocols
Marketing initiatives to regain ridership, including free fares for youth and college students
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Strategic operational planning such as Comprehensive Operational Analyses, Capital Improvement Plans
New regulations are shaping the face of transit to move to zero emissions
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
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AGENDA ITEM 8
Agenda Item 8
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: August 9, 2021
TO: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee
FROM: Tyler Madary, Senior Management Analyst, Legislative Affairs
THROUGH: David Knudsen, Interim External Affairs Director
SUBJECT: State and Federal Legislative Update
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Committee to receive and file an update on state and federal legislation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
State Update
The State has had an irregular budget cycle this year, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While
the Legislature passed the FY 2021-22 Budget by the June 15 constitutionally required deadline,
they left room for future bills to further specify the spending of specific programs by the end of
the Legislative Session on September 10, 2021. Those negotiations are expected to continue this
month.
While these funding amounts are contingent on additional trailer bill legislation, the
Transportation Infrastructure Plan is expected to include:
• $1 billion for Transit and Rail Projects that improve state and local connectivity;
• $500 million for Active Transportation Projects;
• $315 million for ZEV Incentives administered by the California Air Resources Board for
drayage, school buses, and transit buses; and
• $83 million to create and fund the Clean California Initiative, which establishes grant
funding to clean various transportation public spaces and right of ways, including transit
centers.
The FY 2021-22 Budget also continues the statutory relief provided to transit agencies in last
year’s budget, such as:
• Freezing various state funding formulas at pre-pandemic levels through the FY 2022-23
budget year;
• Extending the temporary suspension of farebox recovery ratio requirements;
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Agenda Item 8
• Extending the temporary suspensions of financial penalties associated with the State
Transit Assistance Program’s spending requirements through FY 2022-23, so transit
operators may direct more of the funding to maintenance and sanitation;
• Exempting regional entities from requirement to provide transit agencies with
performance recommendations through FY 2022-23;
• Requiring Caltrans to consult with local transportation agencies to report on the
performance audit requirements in the Transportation Development Act and provide
recommendations for streamlining the audits to the Legislature by November 30, 2021;
• Exempting various expenditures from the calculation of an agency’s farebox recovery
ratio; and
• Expanding flexibility for the calculation of the farebox recovery ratio.
Of note, consideration of the Governor’s proposal to allocate the balance of Proposition 1A bond
funding to the California High-Speed Rail Authority has been deferred, pending further
negotiation ahead of the September 10, 2021 deadline. Details of the Transportation
Infrastructure Plan will continue to be worked out between the Legislature and the Governor.
Federal Update
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill Passed House
On July 1, 2021 the House passed its version of the surface transportation reauthorization
legislation, the INVEST in America Act (INVEST Act). The $715 billion transportation package
includes $109 billion in proposed funding for transit and $95 billion for passenger and freight rail,
including a tripling of funding to Amtrak to $32 billion.
Senate Bipartisan Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill Taking Shape
On July 29, 2021, a bipartisan group of 10 Senators announced agreement on a smaller
infrastructure package backed by President Biden that authorizes $550 billion in new spending
over five years. Dubbed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the infrastructure package
includes $39.2 billion in proposed funding for transit and $66 billion for passenger and freight
rail.
Based largely on the bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bills passed out of the
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science and Transportation, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has an uncertain path
forward, considering its pending scoring of pay-fors by the Congressional Budget Office, the bill’s
connection to the proposed $3.5 trillion reconciliation package proposed by Senate Democrats,
and the vast difference in proposed spending from the INVEST Act.
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Agenda Item 8
Community Project Funding
Congress brought back earmarks, now known as Community Project Funding, this year. This
process allows for Members of Congress to submit funding requests for various projects in their
districts to be considered for inclusion in the annual Appropriations bill and House surface
transportation reauthorization bill. RCTC submitted a number of Community Project Funding
requests to Riverside County’s representatives, and currently have $34 million in requests
pending.
Projects under consideration for funding include:
• Smart Freeway Pilot Project, which will use technology to improve the flow of traffic on
northbound I-15 in Temecula and Murrieta;
• I-15 Corridor Operations Project (I-15 COP), which will add a southbound auxiliary lane to
ease traffic in Corona and Temescal Valley;
• I-15 Northern Extension (15 NEXT) to connect the recently opened express lanes with
those being planned in San Bernardino County;
• Moreno Valley/March Field Station Improvements Project, which would expand rider
capacity at the 91/Perris Valley Line station; and
• I-10/Highland Springs Interchange Improvements, which would improve safety and
throughput at the impacted interchange on the border of Beaumont and Banning.
Each of these projects will bring direct and indirect benefits to transit riders.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ROLL CALL
AUGUST 9, 2021
Present Absent
Lisa Castilone X
John Chavez X
George Colangeli X
Betty Day X
Alejandra Gonzalez X
John Krick X
Jack Marty X
Priscilla Ochoa X
Mary Jo Ramirez X
Catherine Rips X
Gloria J. Sanchez X
Ivet Woolridge X
Kenneth Woytek X
Riverside Transit Agency X
SunLine Transit Agency X