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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09 September 27, 2004 Plans and ProgramsRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTA TIOI RECORDS • • • PLANS AND PROGRAMS COM MEETING AGENDA TIME: 12:00 P.M. DATE: September 27, 2004 LOCATION: Board Chambers, 1St Floor County of Riverside Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside *** COMMITTEE MEMBERS *** Frank Hall/Harvey Sullivan, City of Norco, Chairman Michael H. Wilson/Gene Gilbert, City of Indio, Vice -Chairman Shenna Moqeet / John Chlebnik / Jon Winningham, City of Calimesa Jack Wamsley/Mary Craton, City of Canyon Lake Jeff Miller/Jeff Bennett, City of Corona Matt Weyuker/Henry "Hank" Hohenstein, City of Desert Hot Springs Percy L. Byrd/Robert Bernheimer, City of Indian Wells Frank West/Charles White, City of Moreno Valley Dick Kelly/Robert Spiegel, City of Palm Desert Ronald 0den/Ginny Foat, City of Palm Springs Daryl Busch/Mark Yarbrough, City of Perris Ron Roberts/Jeff Comerchero, City of Temecula Bob Buster, County of Riverside, District Marion Ashley, County of Riverside, District V *** STAFF *** Eric Haley, Executive Director Cathy Bechtel, Director of Transportation Planning and Policy Development *** AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY *** State Transportation Improvement Program Regional Transportation Improvement Program New Corridors Intermodal Programs (Transit, Rail, Rideshare) Air Quality and Clean Fuels Regional Agencies, Regional Planning Intelligent Transportation System Planning and Programs Congestion Management Program The Committee welcomes comments. If you wish to provide comments to the Committee, please complete and submit a Testimony Card to the Clerk of the Board. 11- IS • • • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTA TION COMMISSION PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE www.rctc.org AGENDA * *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda 12:00 P.M. Monday, September 27, 2004 BOARD CHAMBERS, 1ST FLOOR 4080 LEMON STREET, RIVERSIDE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 549542, if you need special assistance to participate in a Committee meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Commission 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. 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.) Plans and Programs Committee Agenda September 27, 2004 Page 2 • 6. COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAM UPDATE Overview This item is for the Committee to: Pg. 1 1) Receive and file the Commuter Rail Program Update as an information item; 2) Receive and file the RTA CommuterLink Presentation by Riverside Transit Agency; and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. 7. SCAG FUNDING PARTICIPATION REQUEST FOR HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MODEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Overview This item is for the Committee to: Pg. 22 1) Approve $50,000 of Local Transportation Planning Funds for the SCAG Heavy Duty Truck Model Improvement Project; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 8. FY 2004/05 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAM Overview This item is for the Committee to: Pg. 24 1) Approve the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5307 Program of Projects for the Riverside/San Bernardino UZA; 2) Direct staff to schedule a public hearing at the October Commission meeting; 3) Direct staff to add additional funding for the Perris Valley Line Extension to the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan; 4) Amend the Commuter Rail Program's FY 2004/05 Short Range Transit Plan and allocate $250,000 in State Transit Assistance Funds and reprogram $174,000 in Local Transportation Funds to cover costs; and 5) Forward to the Commission for final action. • 0 Plans and Programs Committee Agenda September 27, 2004 Page 3 9. RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY'S FY 2004/05 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PARATRANSIT VEHICLES AND ALLOCATE FUNDS TO CONDUCT BENEFITS STUDIES Pg. 28 Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Authorize the reprogramming of Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 funding together with reprogramming Transportation Development Act funds to cover the cost of purchasing five paratransit vehicles; 2) Allocate $52,800 in Local Transportation Reserve Funds to the Riverside Transit Agency to cover the cost to conduct two benefit studies; 3) Approve the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5307 Program of Projects for the Riverside/San Bernardino UZA; 4) Direct staff to schedule a public hearing at the October Commission meeting; and 5) Forward to the Commission for final action. 10. PARTNERSHIP TO PRESERVE INDEPENDENT LIVING — MEASURE "A" SPECIALIZED TRANSIT PROGRAM'S FY 2004/05 AND FY 2005/06 CALL FOR PROJECTS Pg. 32 Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Allocate $304,973 for FY 2004/05 and $290,698 for FY 2005/06 in Measure "A" Specialized Transit funds available in western Riverside County to the Partnership to Preserve Independent Living; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 11. COMMISSIONERS / STAFF REPORT Overview This item provides the opportunity for the Commissioners and staff to report on attended and upcoming meetings/conferences and issues related to Commission activities. Plans and Programs Committee Agenda September 27, 2004 Page 4 e '12. ADJOURNMENT The next Plans and Programs Committee meeting is scheduled to be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2004, Board Chambers, 1St Floor, County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside. • MINUTES • • • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTA TION COMMISSION PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE Monday, August 23, 2004 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Plans and Programs Committee was called to order by Chairman Frank Hall at 12:03 p.m., in the Board Room at the County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, California, 92501. 2. ROLL CALL Members/Alternates Present Marion Ashley Daryl Busch Bob Buster Percy L. Byrd Frank Hall Hank Hohenstein Dick Kelly Jeff Miller Shenna Moqeet Ronald Oden Ron Roberts Jack Wamsley Frank West Members Absent Michael H. Wilson 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests from the public to speak. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 28, 2004 M/S/C (Byrd/Wamsley) to approve the June 28, 2004 minutes. Plans and Programs Committee Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 2 5. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS There were no additions or revisions to the agenda. 6. COMMUTER EXCHANGE VEHICLE PROCUREMENT Robert Yates, Program Manager, provided a brief overview of the procurement process used for the Commuter Exchange Vehicle. Commissioner Jack Wamsley requested justification for the fuel tank capacity of the vehicle and clarification of the size of the fire extinguisher. Robert Yates responded that the primary reason for the fuel tank capacity specification is to reduce vehicle maintenance. He indicated that he will review the cost options of fuel tanks of varying capacity and he will update his report to the Commission to include his findings. In response to Commissioner Shenna Moqeet as to how the commuter exchange vehicle will be utilized, Robert Yates explained that the vehicle functions as a mobile classroom and public information center providing services at elementary schools, community events, and local employer sponsored transportation functions. Commissioner Moqeet then suggested the vehicle also be used at local colleges as well as in other counties. Marilyn Williams, Director of Regional Programs and Public Affairs, provided the historical background of the utilization of the vehicle and noted that a lease rate will need to be established to allow utilization of the vehicle in other counties. Based on the specification concerns expressed by Commissioner Wamsley, Chairman Hall consulted legal counsel to determine if the project would require a re -bid if specification changes were made. Steve DeBaun, Legal Counsel, responded that minor specification changes such as those discussed would not require the project to be re -bid. Commissioner Percy Byrd expressed his concern that a change in the size of the fuel tank represents a significant change of the vehicle. • • • r • • Plans and Programs Committee Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 3 M/S/C (Miller/Wamsley) to: 1) Approve Agreement No. 05-40-512 with Matthews Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of a replacement Commuter Exchange Mobile Education Vehicle; 2) Authorize the Chairman, pursuant to Legal Counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; 3) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to Legal Counsel review, to enter into those agreements necessary to secure the exterior and interior graphics and information displays; and, 4) Forward to the Commission for final action. 7. 2004 STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Shirley Medina, Program Manager, updated the Committee on the status of the 2004 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), noting the impact of Propositions 68 and 70 as well as the delay of the TEA 21 reauthorization and the ethanol fix on transportation. She also highlighted the immediate funding concern for the State Route 60 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane project from Valley Way to Interstate 15. Eric Haley, Executive Director, reinforced the severity of the issues affecting transportation revenues. Commissioner Bob Buster suggested that the Commission and its constituent cities and county pass resolutions opposing Propositions 68 and 70. M/S/C (Miller/Busch) to: 1) Receive and file information regarding the 2004 State Transportation Improvement Program; and, 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 8. UPDATE ON THE MID COUNTY PARKWAY PROJECT (CAJALCO-RAMONA CORRIDOR) Cathy Bechtel, Director of Transportation Planning and Policy Development, updated the Committee on the status of the Mid County Parkway project, highlighting the public meeting schedule, the initiation of the environmental process, and the project newsletter. Plans and Programs Committee Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 4 M/S/C (Miller/Roberts) to: 1) Receive and file the Mid County Parkway (Cajalco-Ramona Corridor) Update as an information item; and, 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 9. UPDATE ON THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TO ORANGE COUNTY MAJOR INVESTMENT STUDY Cathy Bechtel updated the Committee on the status of the Riverside County to Orange County Major Investment Study, highlighting the public meeting schedule, the three committees supporting the project, and the project newsletter. M/S/C (Miller/Byrd) to: 1) Receive and file the Riverside County to Orange County Major Investment Study Update as an information item; and, 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. • 10. ANNUAL LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND PLANNING ALLOCATIONS TO • CVAG AND WRCOG Cathy Bechtel briefly reviewed the proposed Local Transportation Fund (LTF) planning allocations to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG). M/S/C (Miller/Ashley) to: 1) Allocate Local Transportation Funds totaling $241,848 to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments and $443,388 to the Western Riverside Council of Governments to support transportation planning programs and functions; and, 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 11. GOODS MOVEMENT UPDATE Stephanie Wiggins, Rail Department Manager, provided a status on the Goods Movement Update, focusing on the Multi County Goods Movement Action Plan. Eric Haley briefed the Committee on a recent meeting with Jeffrey Shane, Undersecretary of Transportation for Policy. • • • Plans and Programs Committee Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 5 Commissioner Buster recommended the formation of an on -going working group consisting of elected officials and pertinent local, state, and national members in the port area to work comprehensively on the port and rail issues. At the request of Commissioner Ron Roberts, Eric Haley provided an overview of the LAEDC Goods Movement Joint Venture. In response to Commissioner Wamsley's concern regarding trucking from Mexico, Eric Haley responded that local interests are outpositioned by federal treaties, reinforcing the need for a national program for goods movement and national multimodal program for rail and truck terminals. Commissioner Moqeet expressed her concern regarding the increased truck traffic along the 1-10 corridor and concurred with Commissioner Buster's recommendation. Commissioner Hank Hohenstein suggested contacting Congressman Dana Rohrabacher to participate in the working group. He also concurred with Commissioner Buster's recommendation. M/S/C (Buster/Hohenstein) to: 1) Receive and file the Goods Movement Update and form a policy working group of elected officials appointed by the Chairman to advise the Goods Movement Action Plan; and, 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 12. PALO VERDE VALLEY TRANSIT AGENCY'S REQUEST TO PURCHASE GLOBAL POSITIONING SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT M/S/C (Busch/Byrd) to: 1) Approve PVVTA's purchase of @Road Global Positioning Software and equipment; 2) Reallocate $8,400 in Local Transportation Funds to cover the cost; and, 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. • Plans and Programs Committee Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 6 13. AMENDMENT TO DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 AND PROPOSED GOAL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 Naty Kopenhaver, Director of Administrative Services, noted a correction to the agenda to reflect the proposed DBE overall annual goal as 5.02%. M/S/C (Busch/Roberts) to: 1) Approve Resolution No. 04-015, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Amending Its Disadvantaged Business Program (Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26.29; 2) Adopt 5.02% as its DBE overall annual goal for Federal FY 2004-2005 (from October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005); 3) Post the proposed DBE overall annual goal for FY 2004-2005 and receive comments for 45 days; 4) Submit the amended DBE Program and the Annual Goal to the FTA, FHWA, and Caltrans District 8; and, 5) Forward to the Commission for final action. 14. COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAM UPDATE In response to Commissioner Wamsley's concern regarding rail subsidy, Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director responded that capacity on the trains is insufficient to eliminate subsidy. The fare box recovery goal for rail is 40% with a fare box recovery of over 50% for the three Riverside trains. Eric Haley then reviewed other factors that impact fare box recovery and subsidy. Commissioner Jeff Miller requested a presentation from RTA regarding the Commuter Link program at the Committee's next meeting. M/S/C (Busch/West) to: 1) Receive and file the Commuter Rail Program Update as an information item; and, 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. • • • Plans and Programs Committee Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 7 • • • 15. COMMISSIONERS / STAFF REPORT There were no reports from Commissioner or staff. 16. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Negotiating Parties: RCTC — Executive Director or Designee QBH Development LLC, Anthony Johnson Property: APNs 285-210-018, 285-210-019, and 285-210-023 There were no announcements after the Closed Session. 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration by the Plans and Programs Committee, the meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, .Qx pL e Jennifer Harmon Deputy Clerk of the Board • • AGENDA ITEM 6 • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: September 27, 2004 TO: Plans and Programs Committee FROM: Sheldon Peterson, Staff Analyst Stephanie Wiggins, Rail Department Manager THROUGH: Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director SUBJECT: Commuter Rail Program Update STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1) Receive and file the Commuter Rail Program Update as an information item; 2) Receive and file the RTA CommuterLink Presentation by Riverside Transit Agency; and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: • • Riverside Line Passenger trips on Metrolink's Riverside Line for the month of August averaged 4,676 which is up 70 (2%) from the month of July. The line has averaged an overall increase of 17% from a year ago August 2003. August on -time performance averaged 93% inbound (-3% from July) and 92% outbound (- 3% from July). There were 19 delays greater than 5 minutes during the month of August, an 8 point increase from the month of July. The following were the primary causes: 21% Signals/Detectors Dispatching Freight Other* 4 14 1 0 74% 5% 0% *None TOTAL 1 Inland Empire -Orange County Line Passenger trips on Metrolink's Inland Empire -Orange County (IE0C) Line for the month of • August averaged 3,468, a change of 41 more riders or an increase of 1% from the month of July. The line has averaged an overall increase of 7% from a year ago August 2003. August on -time performance averaged 95% inbound (+5% from July) and 89% outbound (+3% from July). There were 21 delays greater than five minutes during the month of August, a 9 point decrease from the month of July. The primary causes were: Signals/Detectors/MOW Dispatching Mechanical Other* 6 10 0 5 28% 48% 0% 24% TOTAL *Metrolink Meet, Hold Policy 91 Line 00° Passenger trips on Metrolink's 91 Line for the month of August averaged 1,781, down 21 riders or a decrease of 1c/o, from the month of July. The line has averaged an increase of 11% from a year ago August 2003. August on -time performance averaged 92% inbound (-2% from July) and 94% outbound (+3% from July). There were 13 delays greater than five minutes during the month of August, down 1 from July. The primary causes were: Signals/Detectors Dispatching Mechanical Other* 1 8 2 2 8% 62% 15% 15% TOTAL Rail Car Procurement 1 0 The current Metrolink Rail Car procurement has been cancelled in response to a procedural protest from one of the vendors. The process will be reviewed and the RFP will go out again in a few months. Lease of Rail Equipment Update • The leased cars from Sound Transit were delivered and once they are retrofitted they will be put into full service by October 4. The Sound Transit cars will be kept together as a set` and will run on the San Bernardino line. The additional Metrolink cars will be added to other Metrolink train routes based on the latest overcrowding information collected this month. 2 October 4th Schedule Change • With the new Sound Transit cars, the San Bernardino Line schedule will be adjusted on October 4th. The service will be expanded and will include a train every hour in the off peak and every 20 minutes during peak periods. Also as a demonstration, there will be a reverse commute train that will run from Montclair to San Bernardino in the morning and return in the afternoon. There are no schedule changes planned for the other lines at this time. 2004 Summer Beach Trains The 2004 Summer Beach Train program will finish up on October 3rd. We have sold 9,824 tickets, resulting in 72% farebox recovery ratio. Sales are down a little this year, primarily due to the lack of free shuttles in San Clemente for our riders. Metrolink Holiday Train Passenger Service Metrolink is preparing for the 2nd year of providing Thanksgiving Day train service on selected routes. This year there will be two routes operating from Riverside, one to Los Angeles via San Bernardino and the other to Orange County. The New Years Day service will run from Riverside on the San Bernardino Line into Los Angeles with connections to Pasadena via the Gold Line. • Metrolink Holiday Toy Express The Metrolink Holiday Toy Express Train will once again be making rounds through Riverside County. On Sunday, November 21St the train will be at Riverside - Downtown from 5:15 pm, La Sierra at 6:05 pm and North Main Corona at 6:55 pm. The train will visit the Pedley Station at 5:20 pm on Saturday, November 27th. There is a 30 minute presentation and show with Santa and his elves during the event. There will also be the annual Spark of Love toy drive in conjunction with the train stops. All toy donations will be distributed by the local fire departments to the nearby community. This year we are looking to encourage additional attendance by having larger events with music, entertainment, or other activities. We will also have a school toy drive contest during the event with local elementary schools. The school with the most toys will win a school trip on Metrolink's weekday service. RCTC Metrolink Station Daily Activities Daily activities are recorded by station security guards and submitted to RCTC on a weekly basis. During the second quarter of 2004 (April - June), there were 10 criminal incidents (down 1 from January - March), and no crisis situations (also down 1 from January - March). This quarter there were a number of burglary acts with two incidents of people 0trying to steal gas, one stolen car radio, and an attempted theft from a motorcycle's saddle bag. In addition, there were several vagrants and intoxicated trespassers removed from the stations. Attached is summary data covering the second quarter of 2004. 3 Metrolink Connecting Transfer Update Metrolink has an aggressive connecting transfer program that encourages riders to make • easy connections with public transit to get to their final destinations. Through interagency transfer agreements and coordination with the Los Angeles County EZ Pass program, Metrolink tickets are generally good for free transfers on local connecting buses and trains. This provides seamless transfers for the passenger and increases ridership on Metrolink. According to Metrolink's 2002 On Board Survey of riders, over 70% of riders who go into Los Angeles Union Station transfer to public transit. Of those riders who do not detrain in Los Angeles, 36% use public transportation to get to their final destination. On the Riverside Line, 61 % of the passengers who detrained at Los Angeles Union Station rode connecting transit, of those who detrain before Los Angeles 27% use transit. On Inland Empire Orange County Line 41 % of the riders utilize transit at their connections. For the 91 Line, 65% of those detraining in Los Angeles use transit and 24% use transit if they get off the train before Union Station. As part of Metrolink's fare policy, $.50 of each ticket is to be used to pay for the connecting transit. The transit operators track the number of Metrolink riders and then invoice Metrolink at an agreed upon rate for the transfers. Throughout Southern California, there are 34 different transit operators who participate in the Metrolink transfer program. (See attached for more details.) Metrolink and RTA's CommuterLink In September of 2003, RTA started the CommuterLink service to provide express • connections from residential areas to business centers and Metrolink stations. Since inception the service has grown and in July 2004 carried 7,849 passengers, of those 2,598 or 33% are Metrolink transfers. Two of the four routes seem to attract a majority of the Metrolink transfers. The first route, 206 travels from Temecula to the North Main Corona station and carried 1,968 riders in July of those 81% were Metrolink transfers. Route 208 travels from Temecula to Moreno Valley and then to the Downtown Riverside Metrolink station, this route carried 1,999 riders in July of those 43% were Metrolink transfers. All of these transfers are free to the Metrolink rider and RTA is reimbursed from Metrolink and RCTC for the $1 fare. Jim Kneepkens, RTA's Director of Marketing will make a presentation at the Committee meeting. Attachments: Metrolink Performance Summaries (August 2004) RCTC Metrolink Stations Daily Activity Report Metrolink Transit Update • 4 40 000 38,000 36,000 34,000 32,000 30,000 28,000 26,000 24,000 22,000 20,000 34,653 METROLINK AVERAGE WEEKDAY PASSENGER TRIPS 36,264 36,223 36,399 Dec -03 Jan -04 37,399 Feb -04 37,806 Mar -04 COM MOHoII UnarlA vg 38,099 Aug -0 3 • Sep -03 Oct -03 Nov -03 Apr -04 38,198 May -04 37,751 Jun -04 37,237 Jul -04 • Aug -04 7 • • • • % of Train Delays By Responsibility August 2004 TRK-Contractor UPRR 0% 9% SIG -Contractor 7% SCRRA 13% Includes Weekend Serv ice Passenger 6% 14% Vandalism 4% Mechanical 17% Improv (SCRRA) Law-EnfOP Agree 8% 0% 1 /o BNSF 21% TRK-Contractor 1% SIG -Contractor 7% SCRRA 11% Passenger 4% Includes Weekend Service % of Train Delays By Responsibility 12 Month Period Ending August 2004 UPRR 11% Vandalism 4% Mechanical 10% 12% OP A gree Law-Enf Improv (SCRRA) 2% 1% 7% BNSF 30% • PERFORMANCE CHARTS - BACK-UP il(�111 METROLINK Aug 03 3,714 5,772 531 4,008 5,611 3,245 1,603 34,653 METROLINK AVERAGE WEEKDAY PASSENGER TRIPS THIRTEEN MONTH WINDOW - HOLIDAY ADJUSTED pia Chiange VsPrivr (c 10,169 1% Sep 03 3,883 5,748 10,624 540 4,431 5,780 3,638 1,620 36,264 5% Oct 03 4,295 5,583 9,965 639 4,337 5,557 3,764 1,663 35,803 -1% No v 03 4,568 5,466 10,007 649 4,317 5,641 3,858 1,717 36,223 1% Dec 03 3,516 5,230 9,983 549 4,321 5,031 3,467 1,630 33,727 -7% Jan 04 4,001 5,665 10,690 581 4,639 5,482 3,701 1,640 36,399 8% Feb 04 4,095 5,990 10,630 588 4,655 5,845 3,812 1,784 37,399 3% Mar 04 s 4,153 5,885 10,978 612 4,745 5,876 3,804 1,753 37,806 1% A pr 04 4,107 6,262 11,046 599 4,639 5,959 3,713 1,774 38,099 1% May 04 3,970 6,180 11,213 645 4,745 5,966 3,696 1,783 38,198 0% Jun 04 3,868 6,258 11,013 645 4,629 5,876 3,619 1,862 37,770 -1% Jul 04 3,829 6,384 10,674 615 4,606 5,900 3,427 1,802 37,237 -1% Aug 04 3,822 6,327 10,456 613 4,676 5,943 3,468 1,781 37,086 0% % Change Aug 04 vs Jul 04 0% 71% -2% 0% 2% 1% 1% -1% 0% Change Aug 04 vs Aug 03 • 3% 10% 3% 15% • 17% 6% 7% 11% 7% • Aug -03 995 Sep -03 993 • AVERAGE D AILY METROLINK MONTHLY PASSHOLDERS ON AMTRAK THIRTEEN MONTH WINDOW • CO 326 217 194 175 102 111 42 62 47 52 1,097 368 241 1,104 279 227 -4 % 1% 74% -24% 53 % -6% 1tiu al rEr$ 114 100 Oct -03 1,038 265 256 111 60 1 39 1,149 325 295 4% 16% 30% 120 Nov -03 (4) 1,054 228 157 130 50 I 60 1,183 278 217 3% -15% -26% 119 Dec -03 (5) 947 156 179 104 23 1 29 1,051 179 209 -11% -36% -4 % 110 Jan -04 (6) 1,060 189 135 110 27 20 1,170 216 155 11% 21 % -26% 107 Feb 04 Mar 04 1,117 1,113 360 242 201 228 119 128 55 1 28 51 1 44 1,236 1,241 415 293 229 272 6% 0% 92% -29% 48 % 19% 99 94 Apr 04 1,132 186 225 133 48 1 48 1,265 234 273 2% -20% 0% 116 May 04 (7) 1,123 278 265 120 34 1 35 1,243 312 300 -2 % 33 % 10% 104 Jun 04 1,112 269 220 119 47 1 26 1,231 316 246 -1 % 1% -18% 90 Jul 04 (8) 1,110 247 230 128 37 26 1,238 284 256 Aug 04 1,110 244 275 128 86 34 1,238 330 309 0% -10% 16 % 4% 21 % 118 99 Change Aug 04 vs Jul 04 0% -1% 20% 0% 132% 31% 0% 16% 21% % Change Aug04 vs Aug03 12% -25% 42% 25% 105% -28% 13% -10% 28% (1) Prior to Rail 2 Rail, Amtrak Step-Up/No Step -Up program was only good on Amtrak weekday trains. (2) Rail 2 Rail program started September 1, 2002. (3) Missing data has been adjusted by using the lowest ridership count for the respective train, day of week and month. (4) Av erage of first 3 weeks of month only as black -out in place for the Thanksgiving week (5) Average excluding 12/25 (6) Average excluding January 1 (7) Average excluding May 31 (8) Av erage excluding July 6 -16% -13% 8 pert summ-Rail2 Rail9/8/2004 • San Bernardino Line Saturday Service Average Daily Passenger Trips Avg Daily Riders 3500 3000 2500- 2000 - 1500- 1000 - Aug -03 Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Note: Sept Includes L. A. 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Tot:WOW' FOW 94% �e CAUSES OF METROLINK DEL AYS August 2004 PRIMARY CAUSE OF TRAIN DELAYS GREATER THAN 5 MINUTES CAUSE: VEN AVL SNB BUR RIV OC INL/OC 91 -LA TOTAL % of TOT Signals/Detectors 0 1 13 0 4 4 4 1 27 14% Slow Orders/MOW 0 0 9 1 0 7 2 0 19 10% Track/Switch 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2% Dispatching 1 1 3 0 14 15 10 8 52 27% Mechanical 1 8 14 4 0 5 0 2 34 17% Freight Train 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1% Amtrak Train 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 2% Metrolink Meet/Turn 0 4 18 0 0 0 1 0 23 12% Vandalism 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 6 3% Passenger(s) 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 3% SCRRA Hold Policy 1 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 8 4% Other 0 3 3 0 0 3 3 2 14 7% TOTAL 5 22 74 5 19 36 21 13 195 100 % • • Saturday SNB 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 5 2 0 16 Saturday AVL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sunday SNB 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 7 •5CAUS • • FREQUENCY OF TRAIN DELAYS BY DURATION August 2004 MINUTES LATE: VEN AVL SNB BUR RIV OC IE/OC RIV/FUL TOTAL % of T OT NO DELAY 407 445 469 247 215 335 211 177 2506 80.3% 1 MIN - 5 MIN 27 61 205 12 29 47 32 7 420 13.5% 6MIN -10 MIN 1 13 36 3 7 16 13 6 95 3.0% 11 MIN - 20 MIN 2 7 29 2 9 13 6 3 71 2.3% 21 MIN - 30 MIN 1 2 9 0 2 3 0 3 20 0.6 % GREATER THAN 30 MIN 1 0 0 0 1 4 2 1 9 0.3% ANNULLED 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0.1% TOTAL TRAINS OPTD 439 528 748 264 263 418 264 197 3121 100% TRAINS DELAYED >0 min 32 83 279 17 48 83 53 20 615 19 .7% TRAINS DELAYED > 5 min 5 22 74 5 19 36 21 13 195 6 .2% 14 : 3F rm: :: :: :. •.. :: :::::i :ryii:i:;•Yr:3}i:LJi: •i;•i}:•: .. .. t•; •::: :•: :::::nt:: ::• ::; .t• ::: .t •. tNtivntw .v:�::: :::::::::: ::: ::::::: :::::n:w:n}». .;;::: :: ::.:r•:::::.:' .�{:n;;{.y, y:.y :...::::: :: ::: ::X. :ix.}.,, .::: .tw: :: :::.w::.t':.,w:::::: ::...: :: :::::.;.; .;.�: A;.•:.vV::n:::v.�.: '::::...;.} tw.w.tvtW:n,:V:: ::: :: ::: :: :::::: :. :r: .. ... . .... ... .... ..: :.. ..t .. vvvtt : ...n,.. .. ... ..v.• .. ... ... ..n .v ... :: .: :.v.. . :. ...::. ...v,C :n> .vnn:» J..:n.n. .. .:... ..... ....:....v\.v .....: ....nhn..v._ ..::.n...t ... .sv :n.:: ..... .:.. ... ..n:. .. .n .:}1 :.:\v� rnv: :: :::.�. ::.v.. ...•....v t::n:::iiv::o.ii: ::4 .:: ttiv .}t}} •: :: ::: : Activity Detail Report Tixzrxstx+ rrmmrr CtiorsMisxitm Generated from 4/01/2004 to 6/30/2004 Riverside - Downt own Date Time Activity Log # Description Activity Type Activity S ubtype # Vehicles 6/17/2004 3:00pm 78381 Homeless man trespassing and breaking into vehicle 2 - Criminal Incidents 2A - Burglary / Theft / Vandalis 0 6/21/2004 5:40pm 78452 Vehicle was broken into and radio taken . Police w 2 - Criminal Incidents 2A - Burglary / Theft / Vandalis 0 5/19/2004 10:30 a.m. 78040 RPD called & had 2 males clean up bottle mess 2 - Criminal Incidents 2B - Vagrants / Trespassing 0 La Sierra D ate Time A ctivity Log # Descriptio n Activity Type Activity Subtyp e # Vehicles 6/2/2004 8:pm 6/13/2004 9:05pm West Coro na 78174 Male Adult tried to steal gas from car 78331 Vandals paintballed the porta-potty 2 - Criminal Incidents 2A - Burglary / Theft / Vandalis 0 2 - Criminal Incidents 2A - Burglary / Theft / Vandalis 0 Date Time Activity Log # Description Activity Type 5/18/2004 9:00 p.m. 5/19/2004 9:00 p.m. North Main Coro na 78084 Corona PD on site for public Intoxication off RTA 2 - Criminal Incidents 78058 Corona PD onsite 4 man that was public intoxicated 2 - Criminal Incidents Activity S ubtype # Vehicles 2B - Vagrants / Trespassing 2B - Vagrants / Trespassing 0 Date . Time Activ ity Log # D escription Activity Type Activity S ubty pe # Vehicles 6/18/2004 78420 Boy stealing gas from truck parked in parking lot. 2 - Criminal Incidents 2A - Burglary / Theft / Vandalis 0 4/16/2004 10:00 a.m. 77295 Metrink Shrifs onsite to take person into custody 2 - Criminal Incidents 2C - Suspicious Behavior 0 6/11/2004 9:20pm 78362 16 juveniles fighting in parking area. Corona PD c 2 - Criminal Incidents 2D - Criminal Behavior 0 Wy, September 15, 2004 • Page 1• • • MINN NEMEC= ME,lflhh,- FIIN$ff ns Connecting Transit Transfer Policy Update and Overview In an effort to provide seamless transit connections, Metrolink has entered into Interagency Transfer Agreements with local transit operators. These agreements allow a Metrolink rider with a valid ticket or pass to transfer free of charge to a connecting local bus or train. Metrolink reimburses the transit operator at an agreed upon rate for each transferring Metrolink customer. The number of riders is determined by driver counts or surveys. Transfers are generally only accepted on trains or busses that leave a Metrolink station and only during Metrolink operating hours for that station/route. There is no discount on Metrolink trains for holders of transit tickets or passes. Current list of Participating Transit Operators 1. OCTA — Orange County Transportation Authority — Free on all local routes 2. Omnitrans — San Bernardino County's transit operator 3. MARTA — Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority from Big Bear to SNB & RCM 4. NCTD — North County Transit District, Breeze busses only, no transfers on Coaster train 5. RTA — Riverside Transit Authority — Good on Local and Commuterlink (Except 202) 6. VVTA — Victor Valley Transit Authority — Not free, Discount off of monthly VVTA fare 7. SCAT — South Coast Area Transit, from Oxnard. No agreement but allows free transfers. 8. City of Anaheim — Anaheim downtown rail feeder route 9. City of Azusa — Free rail feeder route from Covina station 10. City of Baldwin Park — Pumpkin and Teal shuttles 11. City of Corona — Corona Cruiser and Dial a Ride 12. City of El Monte — Flair Park and Civic Center commuter shuttles 13. City of Glendora — Mini Bus from Covina station 14. City of Simi Valley — Local routes 15. City of West Covina —"GO West" busses from Baldwin Park & Covina stations 1 20 MIN TM WNW= 11771911N1- era Metrolink and Los Angeles County EZ Transit Pass The Los Angeles County transit operators have established a monthly pass program that allows EZ Transit Pass holders' unlimited local transfers onto most of the county and municipal transit operators without paying an additional charge. Metrolink is now participating in the EZ Transit Pass program. The new EZ Transit Pass Program has replaced many of the former Transfer Agreements. EZ Pass allows Metrolink riders with a valid Metrolink ticket or pass unlimited local connections on participating EZ Transit Pass providers, including all Metro bus and rail lines, LADOT DASH service, and Foothill Transit. This agreement allows local transfers only, express service will be added in the near future. On certain express routes (i.e. Foothill Transit), a Metrolink ticket or pass holder can ride the express route and pay the difference between local fare and the express fare. The EZ Transit Pass logo will be printed on Metrolink tickets, even though all fare media are currently acceptable for EZ Pass Transfers. Note: EZ Transit Passes are not valid for Metrolink travel. Current Los Angeles EZ Transit Pass Operators 1. AVTA (Antelope Valley Transit Authority) 2. Burbank Local Transit 3. City of Commerce 4. Culver City Municipal Bus Lines 5. Foothill Transit 6. Gardena Municipal Bus Lines 7. Glendale Beeline 8. LADOT 9. Long Beach Transit 10. Metro Local & Rapid Buses Metro Rail — Red, Gold, Blue, Green lines 11. Montebello Bus Lines 12. Monterey Park Spirit Bus 13. Norwalk Transit 14. Pasadena ARTS 15. Santa Clarita Transit 16. Santa Fe Springs Metro Express 17. Santa Monica Big Blue Bus **(Will not accept Metrolink Tickets) 18. South Pasadena Gold Link 19. Torrance MAX 20. Torrance Transit • Special Situation: Santa Clarita Transit has several commuter routes between Lancaster, Santa Clarita, and Los Angeles. If a Metrolink ticket or pass holder has a valid ticket they can travel on the bus for the portion of the trip covered by the origin/destination for free. For example, a monthly pass holder from Lancaster to Los Angeles can travel on train 209 from Los Angeles to Newhall and connect with bus 795 to Lancaster for no additional charge. If someone wanted to use a 10 trip from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita on bus 799, their 10 -trip ticket would have to be validated at Union Station prior to boarding the bus. • 2 21 AGENDA ITEM 7 • • • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTA TION COMMISSION DATE: September 27, 2004 TO: Plans and Programs Committee FROM: Shirley Medina, Program Manager THROUGH: Cathy Bechtel, Director of Transportation Planning and Policy Development SUBJECT: SCAG Funding Participation Request for Heavy Duty Truck Model Improvement Project STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1) Approve $50,000 of Local Transportation Planning Funds for the SCAG Heavy Duty Truck Model Improvement Project; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is required to develop and maintain transportation computer models for the purpose of determining conformity with the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). Every few years, the transportation models undergo upgrades and modifications to incorporate the latest information and technology. In the next few months, SCAG will begin their effort to improve the Heavy Duty Truck Model. The current Heavy Duty Truck Model was developed in 1999 and is used to forecast traffic for heavy duty trucks for regional goods movement planning. The purpose of this project is to improve the existing model by incorporating the most recent truck data information and updating the truck and commodity flow database necessary for the 2003 Model Validation project and the future year (2030) heavy duty truck forecast. With past model improvement projects, SCAG has asked County Transportation Commissions to participate in funding. SCAG has established an amount of $350,000 for the Heavy Duty Truck Model effort and has budgeted $150,000 of their own funds. 22 The remaining $200,000 is proposed to be funded as follows: • Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) — contribution of $50,000 • Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) — contribution of $50,000 (if approved) • San Bernardino Association of Governments (SanBAG) — contribution of $50,000 • Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) — contributing $50,000 of their OWP funds Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will be contributing with in -kind funding through a proposed Origin & Destination Survey at six freight Inter -modal facilities. Riverside County is heavily impacted by trucks and the improvement in forecasting truck trips (including through trip movements by trucks) will help in planning the appropriate facilities to accommodate both auto and truck movements. Staff recommends contributing $50,000 of Local Transportation Planning Funds (LTF) for the SCAG Heavy Duty Truck Model Improvement project. The $50,000 of LTF planning dollars has been identified in RCTC's 2004/05 budget for this purpose. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year: 2004/05 Amount: $50,000 Source of Funds: LTF - Planning Budget Adjustment: No GLA No.: N/A Fiscal Procedures Approved: Ky j4 Date: 9/20/04 • 23 • AGENDA ITEM 8 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTA TION COMMISSION DATE: September 27, 2004 TO: Plans and Programs Committee FROM: Tanya Love, Program Manager THROUGH: Cathy Bechtel, Director of Transportation Planning and Policy Development SUBJECT: FY 2004/05 Short Range Transit Plan Amendment for the Commuter Rail Program STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: • • 1) Approve the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5307 Program of Projects for the Riverside/San Bernardino UZA; 2) Direct staff to schedule a public hearing at the October Commission meeting; 3) Direct staff to add additional funding for the Perris Valley Line Extension to the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan; 4) Amend the Commuter Rail Program's FY 2004/05 Short Range Transit Plan and allocate $250,000 in State Transit Assistance Funds and reprogram $174,000 in Local Transportation Funds to cover costs; and 5) Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission's Commuter Rail program is requesting approval to amend its FY 2004/05 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) as follows: 1. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Funding: Tier 11 Stations (North Main Corona, La Sierra Station and Van Buren Stations) and Perris Valley Branch Line A total of $5M was allocated in FTA Section 5307 funds for Tier II Station improvements. Approximately $1.3M has been spent. The balance of $3,657,453 remains as a result of the Commission's FY 2002/03 action to defer consideration of the final design and construction of the Van Buren Station until after FY 2009/10. 24 Commuter rail staff recommends that the balance of the federal funds be reprogrammed to the FTA New Start Perris Valley Line Metrolink Extension project. The attached Program of Projects reflects the requested funding for the Perris Valley Line. 2. State Transit Assistance (STA) Funds: Perris Valley Line A funding allocation of $250,000 in STA funds is requested for the completion of the environmental document, associated public outreach and Extra Work Tasks (i.e. BNSF Storage Tracks, Poarch Road) for the Perris Valley Line project. 3. Local Transportation Funds (LTF): Pedley, La Sierra, West Corona and Riverside -Downtown Stations Commuter rail staff is requesting that $167,000 available from prior year LTF funds be reprogrammed from operating to capital to cover the following projects: $ 3,000 Pedley Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) Funds will be used to complete the construction/installation of the system. $ 90,000 La Sierra and West Corona Pedestrian Over - Crossing and CCTV Funds will be used to complete the public safety improvement construction project. $ 74,000 Riverside -Downtown Station Parking Expansion on Vine Street Funds will be used to complete the project adding 120 new surface parking spaces. $167,000 Total • • • 25 • Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: N Year: FY 2004/05 Amount: $250,000 — STA Source of Funds: STA $163,372 accrued in FY 2003/04; $86,628 budget adjustment required Budget Ad ustment: Yes - $86,628 GLA No.: 241-62-86102 Fiscal Procedures Approved: \✓� `Ae=7Jn c Date: 9/21/04 Attachment: FY 2004/05 Program of Projects (Excel) • • 26 eBANIZED AREA: RIVERSIDE/SAN BERNARDINO RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FTA SECTION 5307 FY 2004/05 RECIPIENTS: CITY OF CORONA, CITY OF RIVERSIDE, RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY AND RCTC's COMMUTER RAIL Total Apportionment (Projected) Apportionment Carryover Transfer of Funds (CMAQ) Total Funds Available Less Current Requests Balance Deobligate $3,657,453 from Tier II Stations Deobligate $52,800 from RTA Comp. Studies Balance Sub Area Allocation Corona, City of Riverside, City of Riverside Transit Agency RCTC's Commuter Rail NUMBER PROGRAM OF PROJECTS Corona, City of 1) Two Fixed Route Replacement Buses 2) Preventive Maintenance Riverside, City of Six DAR Replacement Vehicles (CNG) Preventive Maintenance 5) Scheduling, Dispatching Software Computers and Office Equipment Riverside Transit Agency 6) Preventive Maintenance 7) COP Debt Service Payment 8) 31 12-passsenger Gasoline Powered DAR Vehicles (Replacement) 9) Bus Stop Amenities 10) Comprehensive Operational Analysis 11) Office Furniture (New & Replacement) 12) Scheduling and Run Cutting System and Software 13) Automatic Passenger Counters for Contract Operating Vehicles (10) 14) Maintenance Spare Parts 15) Stop and Zone Equipment 16) Digital Cameras for Operators 17) Mobile Digital Video Recording Drives 18) Capitalized Tire Lease 19) Bus Rapid Transit Enhancements 20) Information System Software and Hardware Upgrades 21) Geographic Information Systems 22) Paratransit Vehicles (5 -expansion) - prior year grants RCTC's Commuter Rail 22) SCRRA's Rehab/Renovation (RCTC's Share) SCRRA's Grade Crossing Safety Program Perris Valley Line (RIV 520109) ) Bus $6,178,364 $3,044,298 $0 $9,222,662 $7,930,141 $1,292,521 $52,800 $1,345,321 $401,000 $573,000 $6,956,141 $4,836,958 TOTAL AMOUNT $325,000 $166,000 Rail $4,767,890 $6,551,774 $0 $11,319,664 $4,836,958 $6,482,706 $3,657,453 $10,140,159 FEDERAL SHARE PROJECT DESIGNATED TYPE RECIPIENT $269,000 Capital SCAG $132,000 Capital SCAG $450,000 $373,000 Capital SCAG $100,000 $80,000 Capital SCAG $150,000 $120,000 Capital SCAG $30,383,317 $2,683,690 Capital SCAG $2,070,075 $1,656,060 Capital SCAG $1,674,060 $1,389,480 Capital SCAG $110,000 $88,000 Capital SCAG $200,000 $160,000 Capital SCAG $6,120 $4,896 Capital SCAG $300,000 $240,000 Capital SCAG $50,000 $40,000 Capital SCAG $156,450 $125,160 Capital SCAG $12,800 $10,240 Capital SCAG $5,600 $4,480 Capital SCAG $21,600 $17,280 Capital SCAG $149,262 $119,410 Capital SCAG $262,000 $209,600 Capital SCAG $254,907 $203,926 Capital SCAG $4,899 $3,919 Capital SCAG $255,604 $200,240 Capital SCAG $1,170,834 $8,671 $15,000,000 $1,170,834 Capital SCAG $8,671 Capital SCAG 3,657,453 Capital SCAG 27 Riverside/San Bernardino AGENDA ITEM 9 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTA TION COMMISSION DATE: September 27, 2004 TO: Plans and Programs Committee FROM: Tanya Love, Program Manager THROUGH Cathy Bechtel, Director of Transportation Planning and Policy Development SUBJECT: Riverside Transit Agency's FY 2004/05 Short Range Transit Plan Amendment for the Purchase of Paratransit Vehicles and Allocate Funds to Conduct Benefits Studies STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: • • 1) Authorize the reprogramming of Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 funding together with reprogramming Transportation Development Act funds to cover the cost of purchasing five paratransit vehicles; 2) Allocate $52,800 in Local Transportation Reserve Funds to the Riverside Transit Agency to cover the cost to conduct two benefit studies; 3) Approve the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5307 Program of Projects for the Riverside/San Bernardino UZA; 4) Direct staff to schedule a public hearing at the October Commission meeting; and 5) Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In a continuing effort to close out old grants and utilize remaining Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 federal fund balances as much as possible, the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) is requesting approval to reprogram federal and local funds for the following two projects: 1) Vehicle Purchase: five 12 -passenger expansion paratransit vehicles at an approximate cost of $51,121 per vehicle. Total cost for all vehicles is projected to be $255,604; funding is comprised of $200,240 of FTA Section 5307 funds and $55,364 in Transportation Development Act funds (State and LTF). RTA staff has received budget revision approval from FTA to reprogram funds from existing federal grants identified on the attached spreadsheet. It is estimated that, approximately $1 17,000 in federal funding will remain after the purchase of the vehicles. Unfortunately, the balance of the remaining funds can not be deobligated 28 due to the age of the federal grants. The issue of lapsing federal funds was discussed at the September 20, 2004 Transit Policy Committee. It was agreed that, whenever possible, federal funds should remain within the county; Commission staff will work with RTA and FTA staff to ensure the best possible use of lapsing fund balances. RTA is requesting Commission approval to reprogram existing TDA funds to serve as the local match. 2) Compensation and Benefits Study and Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Study: In FY 2003/04, $52,800 in FTA Section 5307 funds was approved to cover the cost to conduct the two benefit studies. However, when RTA staff submitted the FTA grant application, they were advised that the projects were ineligible for federal funding as the studies did not lead to a capital project. RTA is requesting that LTF funds in the amount of $52,800 be substituted for the federal funding. ($13,200 in local match has been previously approved for this project.) If approved, staff recommends that the funds be allocated from RTA's operating reserve of approximately $7.5M. Total cost for the two studies is estimated to be $66,000. The RTA Budget and Finance Committee approved RTA's request at its September 1, 2004 meeting; the request will be reviewed by RTA's Board at its September 30, 2004 meeting. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: No Year: 2004/05 Amount: $52,800 Source of Funds: Local Transportation Funds Budget Ad ustment: No GLA No.: N/A Fiscal Procedures Approved: \JZ 3/. Date: 9/21/04 Attachments: RTA's Grant Funding Sources FY 2004/05 Program of Projects (Excel) • • • 29 •Riverside Transit Agency 5 Paratransit Vans - expansion FY 2005 Funding Sources Grant Number Orig Budget G/L Federal State LTF Total CA -90-X968, 00S-RT03, 00L-RT03 19 Replacement Vans -Closeout 205,000 102315 102309 200,240.00 2,062.74 2,121.94 204,424.68 CA -90-X968, 00S-RT08 5 Support vehicles -Closeout 20,000 102315 2,103.76 2,103.76 CA -90-Y066, 01 L-RT04, 01 LRT05 20 DAR Vans -Closeout 240,000 102309 9,480.17 9,480.17 CA -03-0579, 02L-RT09 Itf overmatch 2 Replacement 40 -ft CNG Buses -Closeout 139,000 241230 15,211.00 15,211.00 02L-RT03 100% LTF Energy Efficient Lighting -partial 50,000 241230 19,778.85 19,778.85 CA -90-Y183, 03S-RT03 10 Support vehicles -expansion -Closeout 44,000 241220 3,823.42 3,823.42 CA -90-Y183, 03S-RT04 5 Support vehicles -replacement -Closeout 20,000 241220 781.97 781.97 Total Reprogram $ 200,240.00 $ 8,771.89 $ 46,591.96 $ 255,603.85 • • 9/21/2004 5:00 PM TL - Attachment to RTA's SRTP Amendment.xls 30 0) RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FTA SECTION 5307 FY 2004/05 RBANIZED AREA: RIVERSIDE/SAN BERNARDINO RECIPIENTS: CITY OF CORONA, CITY OF RIVERSIDE, RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY AND RCTC's COMMUTER RAIL Total Apportionment (Projected) Apportionment Carryover Transfer of Funds (CMAQ) Total Funds Available Less Current Requests Balance Deobligate $3,657,453 from Tier II Stations Deobligate $52,800 from RTA Comp. Studies Balance Sub Area Allocation Corona, City of Riverside, City of Riverside Transit Agency RCTC's Commuter Rail NUMBER PROGRAM OF PROJECTS Corona, City of 1) Two Fixed Route Replacement Buses 2) Preventive Maintenance Riverside, City of Six DAR Replacement Vehicles (CNG) Preventive Maintenance 5) Scheduling, Dispatching Software Computers and Office Equipment Riverside Transit Agency 6) Preventive Maintenance 7) COP Debt Service Payment 8) 31 12-passsenger Gasoline Powered DAR Vehicles (Replacement) 9) Bus Stop Amenities 10) Comprehensive Operational Analysis 11) Office Furniture (New & Replacement) 12) Scheduling and Run Cutting System and Software 13) Automatic Passenger Counters for Contract Operating Vehicles (10) 14) Maintenance Spare Parts 15) Stop and Zone Equipment 16) Digital Cameras for Operators 17) Mobile Digital Video Recording Drives 18) Capitalized Tire Lease 19) Bus Rapid Transit Enhancements 20) Information System Software and Hardware Upgrades 21) Geographic Information Systems 22) Paratransit Vehicles (5 -expansion) - prior year grants RCTC's Commuter Rail 22) SCRRA's Rehab/Renovation (RCTC's Share) SCRRA's Grade Crossing Safety Program Perris Valley Line (RIV 520109) Bus $6,178,364 $3,044,298 $0 $9,222,662 $7,930,141 $1,292,521 $52,800 $1,345,321 $401,000 $573,000 $6,956,141 $4,836,958 TOTAL AMOUNT $325,000 $166,000 Rail $4,767,890 $6,551,774 $0 $11,319,664 $4,836,958 $6,482,706 $3,657,453 $10,140,159 FEDERAL SHARE PROJECT DESIGNATED TYPE RECIPIENT $269,000 Capital SCAG $132,000 Capital SCAG $450,000 $373,000 Capital SCAG $100,000 $80,000 Capital SCAG $150,000 $120,000 Capital SCAG $30,383,317 $2,683,690 Capital SCAG $2,070,075 $1,656,060 Capital SCAG $1,674,060 $1,389,480 Capital SCAG $110,000 $88,000 Capital SCAG $200,000 $160,000 Capital SCAG $6,120 $4,896 Capital SCAG $300,000 $240,000 Capital SCAG $50,000 $40,000 Capital SCAG $156,450 $125,160 Capital SCAG $12,800 $10,240 Capital SCAG $5,600 $4,480 Capital SCAG $21,600 $17,280 Capital SCAG $149,262 $119,410 Capital SCAG $262,000 $209,600 Capital SCAG $254,907 $203,926 Capital SCAG $4,899 $3,919 Capital SCAG $255,604 $200,240 Capital SCAG $1,170,834 $8,671 $15,000,000 $1,170,834 Capital SCAG $8,671 Capital SCAG 3,657,453 Capital SCAG 31 Riverside/San Bernardino • • AGENDA ITEM 10 • • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTA TION COMMISSION DATE: September 27, 2004 TO: Plans and Programs Committee FROM: Tanya Love, Program Manager THROUGH Cathy Bechtel, Director of Transportation Planning and Policy Development SUBJECT: Partnership to Preserve Independent Living - Measure "A" Specialized Transit Program's FY 2004/05 and FY 2005/06 Call for Projects EVALUATION COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1) Allocate $304,973 for FY 2004/05 and $290,698 for FY 2005/06 in Measure "A" Specialized Transit funds available in western Riverside County to the Partnership to Preserve Independent Living; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 111 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In March 2004, the Commission directed staff to release a two-year Call for Projects for Measure "A" Specialized Transit covering western Riverside County for FY 2004/05 and FY 2005/06. A total of 12 applications were received. An eight member Evaluation Committee consisting of Commissioners Busch and Moqeet, three members from the Commission's Citizens' Advisory Committee, two representatives from Caltrans and one RCTC staff member reviewed the applications. As a result, eight of the proposals were approved for funding at the June 2004 Commission meeting; additional information was requested from the remaining four applicants. The Partnership to Preserve Independent Living (Partnership) has provided the requested additional information which was reviewed and approved by the Evaluation Committee. As a result, the Evaluation Committee recommends that Measure "A" Specialized Transit funding in the amount of $304,973 for FY 2004/05 and $290,698 for FY 2005/06 be approved. Overview of Project: The program provided by the Partnership is a Transportation Reimbursement and 0 Information Project (TRIP). It provides information to seniors and persons with disabilities on the availability of transportation, including brochures and schedules for all Specialized 32 Transit services. TRIP provides mileage reimbursements to volunteer drivers of people unable to use other transportation services and has been in operation in Riverside County since 1993. The TRIP program complements public and private transportation services in Riverside County by reimbursing volunteers to transport individuals where no transit service exists or when the individual is too frail or elderly to use other transportation. During FY 2003/04, approximately 750 individuals provided 16,200 hours of volunteer time resulting in approximately 23,000 one-way trips and 475,000 miles of travel to 260 TRIP participants. Statistics indicate that as health issues multiply, seniors curtail their social involvement in the community and typically end up isolated and alone. The overall goal of the TRIP program is to work to improve and maintain the independence and dignity of the elderly and persons with disabilities, and their families, through programs that educate and empower. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year: 2004/05 Amount: $304,973 Source of Funds: Measure "A" Specialized Transit Budget Adjustment: No GLA No.: 225-26-86101 Fiscal Procedures Approved: J4 ,jtv/z„, Date: 9/21/04 • • 33