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HomeMy Public PortalAbout12 December 13, 2021 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee TIME: 11:00 a.m. DATE: Monday, December 13, 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, December 13, 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/89550342252 Meeting ID: 895 5034 2252 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 December 12, 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 – Under the Brown Act, the Board should not take action on or discuss matters raised during public comment portion of the agenda which are not listed on the agenda. Board members may refer such matters to staff for factual information or to be placed on the subsequent agenda for consideration. Each individual speaker is limited to speak three (3) continuous minutes or less. Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee December 13, 2021 Page 2 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 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. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters on the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion unless a Commissioner(s) requests separate action on specific item(s). Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda. 5A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – AUGUST 9, 2021 Page 1 5B. PROPOSED 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE Page 5 Overview This item is for the Committee to adopt its 2022 Meeting Schedule. 6. TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES ACCESS FOR ALL UPDATE Page 7 Overview This item is for the Committee to receive and file the Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Access for All Update. 7. PROJECT UPDATE, RIVERSIDE-DOWNTOWN STATION IMPROVEMENTS Page 10 Overview This item is for the Committee to receive and file an update about the proposed Riverside- Downtown Station Improvements Project, which is undergoing public review of state and federal draft environmental documents. 8. 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. Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee December 13, 2021 Page 3 9. ADJOURNMENT The next Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2022. AGENDA ITEM 5A MINUTES RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COUNCIL August 9, 2021 Minutes 1.CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Citizens and Specialized Transit Council was called to order by Vice Chair Lisa Castilone at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom ID 894 1031 7072. 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 George Colangeli Betty Day Alejandra Gonzalez John Krick Jack Marty Mary Jo Ramirez Ivet Woolridge Riverside Transit Agency Sunline Transit Agency John Chavez Priscilla Ochoa Catherine Rips Gloria J Sanchez Kenneth Woytek 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS Barney Barnett, Highgrove resident, commented on the need for more roads and road improvements in Highgrove due to the vast number of houses being built in the area. 4.ADDITIONS/REVISIONS None 5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 12, 2021 M/S/C (Colangeli/Ramirez) to approve the minutes. 6.PUBLIC HEARING – TRANSIT NEEDS IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY Eric DeHate, Transit Manager, presented a brief overview of the public hearing for the transit needs in Riverside County. See attached transcript for public hearing. 1 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Council August 9, 2021 Page 2 7. COUNTYWIDE TRANSIT REPORT: FISCAL YEARS 2017/18 THROUGH 2019/20 Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director, presented a brief overview of the Countywide Transit Report: Fiscal Years 2017/18 through 2019/20. 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 Tyler Madary, Senior Management Analyst, presented an update on state and federal legislation. This item is for the Committee to receive and file an update on state and federal legislation. 9. COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF REPORT 9A. Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director, announced the December CSTAC meeting might be in person. 9B. Tom Franklin, RTA, announced service changes taking place August 15. RTA is adding new trips, routes, frequency, and hours. 9C. John Krick, asked if any transit operators had any comments regarding the negative articles in the news about Foothill Transportation. 9D. Brittney Sowell, SunLine Transit Agency, added there are different perspectives and this issue brought up by Mr. Krick and it should be an item on the next Committee agenda. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration by the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director 2 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TRANSIT NEEDS HEARING 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021 Riverside County Transportation Commission Via Zoom Public Hearings Transcription Hearing Board: Lisa Castilone George Colangeli Betty Day Alejandra Gonzalez John Krick Jack Marty Mary Jo Ramirez Ivet Woolridge Tom Franklin, Riverside Transit Agency Brittney Sowell, Sunline Transit Agency RCTC Staff Members: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director Eric DeHate, Transit Manager Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board Allie Rackerby, Records Technician Public Hearing was called to order at 11:16 a.m. by Vice Chair Lisa Castilone. Vice Chair Castilone: We are going to open the public hearing today to receive comments about transit needs in Riverside County, particularly gaps of service and areas where coverage is needed. We encourage members of the public who have comments regarding specific drivers, missed route trips or Dial-A-Ride contact the service provider directly. Our role today is to listen to your comments and to work with staff and transit partners to have them addressed. The public hearing is now open. Allie Rackerby: We received two written comments. One is from Ken Woytek. He wrote “My enduring need for public transit services can best be provided by localities in the form of low- cost fares to access county-wide fixed route bus services by RTA. Idealy, some local trolley transit can access the various neighborhoods with concentrations of older, veteran, and disabled citizens for the purpose of connecting the infirm to existing RTA routes. Small carriers using non- commercial volunteer drivers will allow minimum carfares to be charged for such needy, low- income passengers to access public connections.” 3 Unmet Transit Needs Hearing Monday, August 9, 2021 Page 2 And we have a second one from Kathleen Prokop. She wrote “ Do you think it is a good idea to have a portable potty in bus stops where restrooms are not easily accessible? Do you think there should be a drinking fountain in bus stops or vending machines? We need bus stops to have bus shelters suitable for harsh weather or hot weather” Those are the public comments. Vice Chair Castilone: Thank you. Those of you who wish to make a public comment may click on the grey “raise hand” button on Zoom or you can dial *9 on your keypad to signal that you would like to comment. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes. When we call on you, we ask that you introduce yourself, the city or area that you are from, and a phone number or email address if you would like us to follow-up with you. For anybody who has just joined the meeting and would like Spanish translation services, please inform us and it will be provided. Madame Clerk do we have any hands raised? Allie Rackerby: We have one hand raised. It is Mayor Bill Zimmerman. Mayor Bill Zimmerman: Good morning. Can you hear me? Vice Chair Castilone: Yes. Mayor Bill Zimmerman: Ok. Great. I appreciate the opportunity to come and share. My name is Bill Zimmerman and I am the mayor of the city of Menifee and as you all know we have a community called Sun City and whenever I am there visiting with those folks they always encourage myself and the council members to see if we can get a fixed transportation network going with regular stops so some of those folks can, especially our seniors who are immobile, can still access some of our shopping areas. And I did appreciate Commissioner Woytek’s message there that he sent in. I know that back in April RCTC approved that allocation of $150,000 that we can use for specialized transit pilot program here and I know our staff is online here today and they’re working with that but I just want say we appreciate those continued efforts to improve the mobility and the safety for our residents, especially our seniors and I want to thank the Commission for allowing me to speak on behalf of those folks this morning. Thank you. Vice Chair Castilone: Thank you Mayor Zimmerman. Do we have any other hands raised? Allie Rackerby: I don’t see any other hands raised. Vice Chair Castilone: Alright, then the public hearing is now closed. 4 AGENDA ITEM 5B Agenda Item 5B RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: December 13, 2021 TO: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee FROM: Eric DeHate, Transit Manager THROUGH: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multi-Modal Services Director SUBJECT: Proposed 2022 Meeting Schedule STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to adopt its 2022 Meeting Schedule. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Committee is scheduled to meet in the coming year on the following Mondays at 11:00 a.m., and on an as needed basis: April 11, August 8, and December 12. Additional meetings may also be scheduled as needed. The August 8 meeting will include the Transit Needs Public Hearing. Attachment: Proposed 2022 Meetings Schedule 5 2022 CSTAC MEETING SCHEDULE Following is the 2022 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee (CSTAC) meeting schedule. All meetings will commence at 11:00 a.m. until further notice. Monday, April 11, 2022 @ 11:00 AM Monday, August 8, 2022 @ 11:00 AM* Monday, December 12, 2022 @ 11:00 AM *With Transit Needs Public Hearing 6 AGENDA ITEM 6 Agenda Item 6 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: December 13, 2021 TO: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee FROM: Eric DeHate, Transit Manager THROUGH: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multi-Modal Services Director SUBJECT: Transportation Network Companies Access for All Update STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to receive and file the Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Access for All Update. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Senate Bill (SB) 1376 was signed in 2018 and is known as the TNC Access for All Act, which directs the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to establish a program relating to accessibility for persons with disabilities, including wheelchair users who need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV). The intent of the legislation is for California to be a national leader in the deployment and adoption of on-demand transportation options for persons with disabilities and that wheelchair users who need WAVs have prompt access to TNC services. According to the CPUC, persons that require a WAV wait at least an hour longer than a person that does not require a WAV using a traditional TNC service. Additionally, traditional demand response public transit service requires an advance reservation which is typically not on the same day. The legislature points out that the availability of transportation services, especially on-demand transportation service, will take time to develop and can improve economic competitiveness and quality of life, particularly for those that require a WAV. A TNC was defined by legislation to mean an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online- enabled application or platform to connect passengers with driver using a personal vehicle. TNCs in the current market include Uber, Lyft, and Via. The TNC Access for All program is funded by a $0.10 per trip charge that is collected by the TNCs and remitted to the CPUC quarterly by each county for the Access Fund. Funding under this program can fluctuate quarter to quarter depending on the number of trips traveled on TNCs. CPUC has estimated that Riverside County may receive approximately $225,000 to $230,000 annually from the Access Fund. However, this may change over time because TNCs are allowed to request offsets quarterly against these amounts if they can demonstrate that they have improved WAV service in the respective county. The CPUC will establish service levels by county, 7 Agenda Item 6 and a TNC may become exempt from collecting those fees if it can demonstrate for four consecutive quarters that it can maintain that level of service. In June 2021, the Commission adopted resolution 21-009, authorizing itself to be serve as the Local Access Fund Administrator (LAFA) for the Access for All Program for the County of Riverside. In becoming the LAFA, the Commission is required to develop local procedures and guidelines to administer a competitive WAV call for projects based on criteria developed by the CPUC considering the gaps and needs for accessibility service in Riverside County. The local administration process includes developing an application and evaluation process, making awards to successful applicants, annually certifying the disbursement of funds, and providing a consolidated quarterly report. RCTC is also able to seek up to 15 percent of the available funds to administer the program and may also opt out by notifying the CPUC if it chooses. DISCUSSION: Staff has engaged a consultant to begin outreach to interested public, private, and non-profit transportation agencies to determine the number of potential Access Providers that would apply for the TNC Access for All program. This process had just begun following the most recent CPUC adopted decision on November 4, 2021. Since then, staff has begun developing Access Provider guidelines, application, and scoring criteria for the TNC Access for All program. To meet the July 1, 2022, deadline of awarding funding to Access Providers, the Commission would need to approve the guidelines and release the call for projects in February 2022. This call for projects would be countywide with approximately $475,000 available this cycle. To meet the timeline and considering needs in the county staff is leaning towards a capital program. This would supplement the Measure A Specialized Transit Program Call for Projects and the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Call for Projects. More details for this call for projects are being developed, but below is a tentative schedule for the TNC Access for All Call for Projects: Date* Action February 9, 2022 Commission Approves Guidelines and Release of the TNC Access for All Call for Projects February 15, 2022 Pre-Application Workshop March 13, 2022 Applications due to RCTC by 4:00 PM March - April 2022 Selection Committee to review project applications April 18, 2022 Award Recommendations presented to the Budget and Implementation Committee May 11, 2022 Award Recommendations Submitted to the Commission for Final Approval May 11, 2022 Notification to Award Recipients; Begin contract execution process June 13, 2022 Technical Workshop for Award Recipients July 1, 2022 Start of FY 2022/23 Program Year October 15, 2022 First quarterly report due. 8 Agenda Item 6 Based on initial outreach and feedback received from potential Access Providers, staff will make the determination if being the LAFA will meet the goals of the Commission and needs of the residents in Riverside County. Staff is bringing this item to the CSTAC to seek input and feedback on how this new program may benefit social service agencies and public transit operators seeking funding to expand WAV services. 9 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES (TNC) ACCESS FOR ALL PROGRAM Eric DeHate, Transit Manager 1 Citizen’s and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee December 13, 2021 Background Information 2 •What is a TNC? –Organization that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle. •Senate Bill 1376 (SB 1376) signed into law in 2018 –Known as the TNC Access for All Act –Directed California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to establish a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) Program –Intention of the legislation is for California to be a national leader of on-demand transportation options for WAV persons. DECEMBER 13, 2021 Background Information (Cont.) 3 •How is the program funded? –$0.10 per trip charge that is collected by the TNC’s –TNCs are allowed to request offsets quarterly against fees collected –Approximately $225,000 to $230,000 annually for Riverside County •Who would administer the program for Riverside County: –Local Access Fund Administrators (LAFA’s) were defined as Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Regional Transportation Planning Agencies/County Transportation Commissions. –In June 2021, RCTC adopted a resolution to become the LAFA for Riverside County. DECEMBER 13, 2021 Background Information (Cont.) 4 •What is the role of the LAFA? –Develop local procedures and guidelines –Develop an application and evaluation process –Award and certify disbursements to Access Providers –Provide consolidated quarterly reports to CPUC –Allowed to use 15% of funds for administration DECEMBER 13, 2021 Next Steps 5 DECEMBER 13, 2021 •Outreach –Engage interested public, private and non-profit transportation agencies •CSTAC Member Feedback –Provide input on how this new program will benefit our specialized transit populations served QUESTIONS 6 AGENDA ITEM 7 Agenda Item 7 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: December 13, 2021 TO: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee FROM: Cheryl Donahue, Public Affairs Manager THROUGH: David Knudsen, Interim External Affairs Director SUBJECT: Project Update, Riverside-Downtown Station Improvements STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to receive and file an update about the proposed Riverside- Downtown Station Improvements Project, which is undergoing public review of state and federal draft environmental documents. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: RCTC, in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration and Metrolink, is conducting studies to support an Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Assessment for proposed improvements to the Riverside-Downtown Station. RCTC and Metrolink are working to improve the passenger rail transportation network in southern California. Increasing freight train service causes delays to Metrolink service at the Riverside-Downtown Station. Improvements are needed at the station to avoid passenger train conflicts with freight trains, reduce delays, and allow for future Metrolink service expansion. The project aims to expand platform capacity and improve operations, efficiency, connectivity, and the passenger experience at the station. The proposed project focuses on improvements primarily on the east side of the station and tracks. The improvements include adding a passenger loading platform and tracks and extending the pedestrian overpass to access the new platform. Pedestrian access and parking improvements along Howard Avenue are also proposed as part of the project. The draft environmental documents are available for public review and comments from December 3, 2021, to February 3, 2022. The draft documents may be viewed on the RCTC website, rctc.org/riversidestation or in person at the RCTC offices, Riverside City Hall, or the Cesar Chavez Community Center. RCTC is hosting two public hearings for residents to learn more about the proposed project and provide official public comments. A virtual public hearing will be held Wednesday, December 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. An in-person public hearing will be held Thursday, December 16 from 5 to 7 at the Cesar Chavez Community Center in Riverside. Comments will be accepted via email, U.S. Mail, or during the public hearings. 10 Agenda Item 7 Attachments: 1) Project Fact Sheet; 2) Public Hearing Mailing Notice 11 LOCATION: Riverside-Downtown Station 4066 Vine St, Riverside OVERVIEW: The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink), in collaboration with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), propose to improve the Riverside-Downtown Station. Increasing freight train service causes delays to Metrolink service at the Riverside-Downtown Station. Station improvements are needed to avoid conflicts with freight train trac, reduce delays, and allow for future Metrolink service expansion. The purpose of the project is to expand platform capacity, and improve operations, eciency, connectivity, and the passenger experience at the station. The proposed project includes: • Building a new platform • Constructing new tracks and making other track improvements • Modifying the railroad signal system • Extending the pedestrian bridge, including elevator and ADA access PROJECT STATUS: PRE-CONSTRUCTION www.rctc.org@TheRCTCDecember 2021 • Relocating ADA parking • Adding parking to the south side of station • Modifying the bus drop-o area • Adding sidewalks PROJECT SCHEDULE: 12 ATTACHMENT 1 UBICACIÓN: Estación Riverside-Downtown 4066 Vine St, Riverside SINOPSIS: La Comisión de Transporte del Condado de Riverside (RCTC, por sus siglas en inglés) y Metrolink, en colaboración con la Administración Federal de Tránsito (FTA), proponen mejorar la estación Riverside-Downtown. Aumento del servicio de trenes de mercancías provoca retrasos en el servicio de Metrolink en la estación Riverside-Downtown. Se necisitan mejoras en las estaciónes para evitar conflictos con el tráfico de trenes de carga, reducir los retrasos y permitir la futura expansión del servicio de Metrolink. El propósito del proyecto es ampliar la capacidad de la plataforma y mejorar las operaciones, la eficiencia, la conectividad y la experiencia de los pasajeros en la estación. El Proyecto propuesto incluye: • Construcción de una nueva plataforma • Construir nuevas pistas y realizar otras mejoras en las pistas • Modificación del sistema de señalización ferroviaria • Extender el puente peatonal, incluido el ascensor y el acceso para personas con discapacidad ESTADO DEL PROYECTO: PRE-CONSTRUCCIÓN www.rctc.org@TheRCTCdiciembre de 2021 • Reubicación de estacionamiento para personas con discapacidad • Agregar estacionamiento al lado sur de la estación • Modificación de la zona de bajada de autobuses • Agregar banquetas CRONOGRAMA DEL PROYECTO: 13 AMERICAN MAILING SERVICE 908 N HOLLYWOOD WAY BURBANK CA 91505-9872 NO POSTAGE NECESSARYIF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAILBURBANK, CA PERMIT NO. 3 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Artwork for Envelope, Business, #9 3 7/8 X 8 7/8 in (3.875" x 8.875") Layout: sample BRM Env with IMB.lyt May 16, 2012 Produced by DAZzle Designer, Version 9.0.05 (c) 1993-2009, Endicia, www.Endicia.com U.S. Postal Service, Serial # IMPORTANT: DO NOT ENLARGE, REDUCE OR MOVE the FIM and POSTNET barcodes. They are only valid as printed! Special care must be taken to ensure FIM and POSTNET barcode are actual size AND placed properly on the mail piece to meet both USPS regulations and automation compatibility standards. AMERICAN MAILING SERVICE 908 N HOLLYWOOD WAY BURBANK CA 91505-9872 NO POSTAGE NECESSARYIF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAILBURBANK, CA PERMIT NO. 3 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Artwork for Envelope, Business, #9 3 7/8 X 8 7/8 in (3.875" x 8.875") Layout: sample BRM Env with IMB.lyt May 16, 2012 Produced by DAZzle Designer, Version 9.0.05 (c) 1993-2009, Endicia, www.Endicia.com U.S. Postal Service, Serial # IMPORTANT: DO NOT ENLARGE, REDUCE OR MOVE the FIM and POSTNET barcodes. They are only valid as printed! Special care must be taken to ensure FIM and POSTNET barcode are actual size AND placed properly on the mail piece to meet both USPS regulations and automation compatibility standards. AMERICAN MAILING SERVICE 908 N HOLLYWOOD WAY BURBANK CA 91505-9872 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAILBURBANK, CA PERMIT NO. 3 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Artwork for Envelope, Business, #9 3 7/8 X 8 7/8 in (3.875" x 8.875") Layout: sample BRM Env with IMB.lyt May 16, 2012 Produced by DAZzle Designer, Version 9.0.05 (c) 1993-2009, Endicia, www.Endicia.com U.S. Postal Service, Serial # IMPORTANT: DO NOT ENLARGE, REDUCE OR MOVE the FIM and POSTNET barcodes. They are only valid as printed! Special care must be taken to ensure FIM and POSTNET barcode are actual size AND placed properly on the mail piece to meet both USPS regulations and automation compatibility standards. DAVID LEWIS, CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER ATTN: RIVERSIDE-DOWNTOWN STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 908 N. HOLLYWOOD WAY BURBANK, CA 91505 The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and Metrolink, in collaboration with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), propose to improve the Riverside-Downtown Station, including construction of an additional passenger loading platform and train tracks, extension of the existing pedestrian bridge, additional elevator and stair access, and expansion of the parking lot. These features would improve Metrolink service, train connections, and operations by allowing more reliable/on-time train service, providing equitable access to regional public transportation, and accommodating future train service. La Comisión de Transporte del Condado de Riverside (RCTC) y Metrolink, en colaboración con la Administración Federal de Tránsito (FTA), proponen mejoras en la estación Riverside-Downtown, incluida la construcción de una plataforma de carga de pasajeros adicional y vías de tren, extensión del puente peatonal existente, acceso adicional por ascensor y escalera, y ampliación del estacionamiento. Estas características mejorarían el servicio, las conexiones de trenes y las operaciones de Metrolink al permitir un servicio de trenes más conable / puntual, brindar un acceso equitativo al transporte público regional y acomodar el servicio de trenes en el futuro. FOLD ALONG LINE / DOBLAR A LO LARGO DE LA LÍNEA Riverside County Transportation Commission P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA 92502-2208 14 ATTACHMENT 2 Please attend either meeting. Due to current mandates, face masks and maintaining a social distance of 6 ft are required. 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AMERICAN MAILING SERVICE 908 N HOLLYWOOD WAY BURBANK CA 91505-9872 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAILBURBANK, CAPERMIT NO. 3 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Artwork for Envelope, Business, #9 3 7/8 X 8 7/8 in (3.875" x 8.875") Layout: sample BRM Env with IMB.lyt May 16, 2012 Produced by DAZzle Designer, Version 9.0.05 (c) 1993-2009, Endicia, www.Endicia.com U.S. Postal Service, Serial # IMPORTANT: DO NOT ENLARGE, REDUCE OR MOVE the FIM and POSTNET barcodes. They are only valid as printed! Special care must be taken to ensure FIM and POSTNET barcode are actual size AND placed properly on the mail piece to meet both USPS regulations and automation compatibility standards. We welcome your feedback / Agradecemos sus comentarios: NAME / NOMBRE EMAIL / CORREO ELECTRÓNICO MAILING ADDRESS / DIRECCIÓN CITY, STATE, ZIP / CIUDAD, ESTADO, CÓDIGO POSTAL The EA and Draft EIR are available as follows: rctc.org/riversidestation-enviro RCTC Ofce Riverside City Hall Cesar Chavez Community Center Written comments may be submitted: Online at: stationproject@rctc.org or bit.ly/RDSComment By mail at: David Lewis, Capital Projects Manager Attn: Riverside-Downtown Station Improvements Project Riverside County Transportation Commission 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92501 To return this form, tear off meeting information panel, fold, seal, and drop into any USPS mailbox. Provide Your Comments El EA y el Borrador de EIR están disponibles de la siguiente manera: rctc.org/riversidestation-enviro Ocina de RCTC Ayuntamiento de Riverside Cesar Chavez Community Center Se pueden enviar comentarios escritos: En línea en: stationproject@rctc.org o bit.ly/RDSComment Por correo a: David Lewis, Capital Projects Manager Attn: Riverside-Downtown Station Improvements Project Riverside County Transportation Commission 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92501 Para devolver este formulario, corte el panel de información de la reunión, dóblelo, séllelo y colóquelo en cualquier buzón de correo de USPS. Proporciona tus comentarios Peelable Adhesive Strip for Sealing Public Hearing Virtual Option Opción virtual de audiencia pública Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Miércoles, 15 de diciembre de 2021 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Zoom Link / Enlace de Zoom: tinyurl.com/4r9645ht Meeting ID / ID de reunión: 890 6718 5996 Call-In Number: (669) 900-6833 Número de llamada: (646) 749-3335 Código: 676-566-581 Public Hearing In-Person Option Opción persona de audiencia pública Thursday, December 16, 2021 Jueves, 16 de diciembre de 2021 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Cesar Chavez Community Center 2060 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 Please Join Us! ¡Por favor acompáñanos! REMOVE TOP PORTION AND SEAL COMMENT CARD BELOW / RETIRE LA PARTE SUPERIOR Y SELLE LA TARJETA DE COMENTARIOS A CONTINUACIÓN 15 RIVERSIDE-DOWNTOWN STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Cheryl Donahue, Public Affairs Manager Riverside County Transportation Commission 1 Partner Agencies and Roles 2 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Lead Agency Station Owner National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Lead Agency Federal Funding Passenger Train Service Provider 3 15 Express Lanes Construction Project Location Regional Connections 4 Project Goals •Improve train operations •Enhance safety and access •Allow for more reliable service •Encourage transit use Need for Station Improvements 5 •Accommodate planned development and growth in the City of Riverside Projected 13% increase by 2035 •Travel demand to increase in the future with limited options •Project will allow future Metrolink service every 30 minutes 6 Reducing Delays, Making Connections •Metrolink shares tracks with freight trains •Separate passenger boardings •More efficient operations for on-time train service to encourage transit use •Enhancements to increase ridership, reduce highway congestion and pollution 7 Project Details Public Engagement 8 RCTC met with public, organizations, agency stakeholders and elected officials: •Scoping Meeting Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Downtown Business Council •Eastside Neighborhood Forum •Riverside Transportation Now Chapter •Riverside Unified School District •City of Riverside Community Health Foundation/Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Zone Program •Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice and League of United Latin American Citizens 3190 •Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce •Downtown Area Neighborhood Alliance •City of Riverside Cultural Heritage Board •Old Riverside Foundation 9*Dates subject to change Anticipated Schedule Review the EIR and EA 10 Copies are available: •RCTC Office, 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside •City of Riverside, 3900 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside •Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2060 University Avenue, Riverside Online at RCTC website: www.rctc.org/riversidestation-enviro How to Submit Comments 11 Mail: Mr. David Lewis, Capital Projects Manager Attn: Riverside-Downtown Station Improvements Project Riverside County Transportation Commission 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92501 Comments received will be part of the administrative record. Comments are due February 3, 2022. Email: stationproject@rctc.org Online: https://bit.ly/RDSComment Thank You 12 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL DECEMBER 13, 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