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Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
DATE: Monday, December 12, 2022
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
Vacant, Second Vice Chair
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
Ivet Woolridge, Independent Living Partnership, Riverside County
Riverside Transit Agency, Western Riverside County
SunLine Transit Agency, Coachella Valley
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AGENDA*
*Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda
11:00 a.m.
Monday, December 12, 2022
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
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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 11, 2022 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 Brown Act and Government Code Section 54957.5, agenda materials
distributed 72 hours prior to the meeting, which are public records relating to open session agenda
items, will be available for inspection by members of the public prior to the meeting on the
Commission’s website, www.rctc.org.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Government Code Section 54954.2,
Executive Order N-29-20, and the Federal Transit Administration Title VI, please contact the Clerk
of the Board at (951) 787-7141 if special assistance is needed to participate in a Committee
meeting, including accessibility and translation services. Assistance is provided free of charge.
Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time will assist staff in assuring reasonable
arrangements can be made to provide assistance at the meeting.
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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.
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 Committee member(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 8, 2022
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5B. PROPOSED 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE
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6. MEASURE A SPECIALIZED TRANSIT PRESENTATION
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Overview
This item is for the Committee to receive and file a presentation from Measure A
Specialized Recipient, Care-A-Van Transit.
7. 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.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for
February 13, 2023.
AGENDA ITEM 5A
MINUTES
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CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
August 8, 2022
Minutes
1.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee was called to
order by Chair Gloria Sanchez at 11:01 a.m. via Zoom ID 856 6323 5367. Pursuant to
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the Citizens and
Specialized Transit Advisory Committee 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
Mary Jo Ramirez
Gloria J Sanchez
Ivet Woolridge
Riverside Transit Agency
Sunline Transit Agency
Betty Day
Jack Marty
Priscilla Ochoa
*Arrived after the meeting was called to order.
At this time, Alejandra Gonzalez arrived to the meeting.
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
4.ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
None
5.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.
6.CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters on the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single
motion unless a Committee Member requests separate action on specific item(s). Items
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pulled from the Consent Calendar will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.
M/S/C (Colangeli/Ramirez) to approve the following Consent Calendar item(s):
6A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 11, 2022
7. TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES STRATEGIC PLAN
This item is for the Committee to receive and file item for an update on the Commission’s
Transit-Oriented Communities Strategic Plan (TOC Plan).
Jenny Chan, Planning & Programming Manager, introduced Adam Maleitzke to present
the details of the Transit-Oriented Communities Strategic Plan.
8. MEASURE A SPECIALIZED TRANSIT PRESENTATION
This item is for the Committee to receive and file a presentation from Measure A
Specialized Transit Recipient, Independent Living Partnership (ILP).
Mr. DeHate presented a brief overview and introduced Ivet Woolridge to present an
update on the Independent Living Partnership program.
9. GRID ALTERNATIVES PRESENTATION
This item is for the Committee to receive and file a presentation from Grid Alternatives.
Mr. DeHate introduced Lisa Castilone to present the scope of Grid Alternatives.
10. CSTAC TOPICS OF INTEREST
This item is for the Committee to discuss and provide staff direction on topics of interest
for future agenda items.
Gloria Sanchez, CSTAC Chair, briefly discussed the purpose of this item and opened the
floor for discussion of future agenda item topics.
Ms. Castilone added there is a lack of ridership on public transit and that we need to
address the stigma with taking public transportation.
John Chavez added he would like to see topics discussing the planning of transit during
the planning of development of an area.
Mary Jo Ramirez added that she would like to have discussions regarding the
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disadvantaged populations.
John Krick and Ivet Woolridge added that they would like to discuss ways to educate the
public-on-public transportation.
Mr. DeHate added that items on future agendas will include Measure A updates, zero-
emission transitioning for bus operators, legislative updates, and meeting frequencies.
11. COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF REPORT
11A. Chair Sanchez announced an update on the Menifee project to get a third-party
transit provider.
11B. Eric DeHate announced the SRTPs were approved in June.
11C. Lorelle Moe-Luna introduced Aaron Hake, the new RCTC Deputy Executive
Director.
11D. Aaron Hake, Deputy Executive Director, introduced himself and expressed his
appreciation for the CSTAC.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Citizens and Specialized Transit
Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TRANSIT NEEDS HEARING
11:00 a.m.
Monday, August 8, 2022
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Via Zoom
Public Hearings Transcription
Hearing Board:
Lisa Castilone
John Chavez
George Colangeli
Alejandra Gonzalez
John Krick
Mary Jo Ramirez
Gloria Sanchez
Ivet Woolridge
Jennifer Nguyen, Riverside Transit Agency
Rohan Kuruppu, 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 11:08 a.m. by Chair Gloria Sanchez.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: At this time 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. Clerk, you want to announce the written comments
received.
Allie Rackerby: Yes. We received thirty-four written comments that were emailed to all of you
this morning between 9:00 and 9:30 and all will be added to the public hearing today. We have
one hand raised.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: So we have one hand raised. Are they ready to give a comment?
Allie Rackerby: Can you ask them to unmute?
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Chair Gloria Sanchez: Can you unmute yourself and give comment? I just have a phone number.
I don’t have a name.
Sister Kaycee: Hello? Yes. My name is Sister Kaycee. I sent my public comments online. I don’t
know if you got it.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: What was the name again please?
Sister Kaycee: Sister Kaycee
Allie Rackerby: Yes
Eric DeHate: Yes, we received your public comment and they were forwarded to the CSTAC
members.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Thank you.
Sister Kaycee: Ok. Can I also address this now? Or no?
Eric DeHate: Yes
Sister Kaycee: I went on the line 41 going to Mead Valley in the city of Perris on Evans and Anira
Court where the Pulte Homes are. There is a bus stop there but it hasn’t started. Some of us do
need it. But so far I do want to say thank you to the Commission. I forgot that. That was my first
comment. Thank you for the good work you’ve done especially during the pandemic and still
doing. I do appreciate that, me and my riders. And I wanted to know how soon will you work on
opening the bus line going north to Mead Valley on this side of the Pulte Homes. The bus stop is
already there. Are you guys following me?
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Yes.
Sister Kaycee: Ok, that is my one request. And then the other request I don’t understand do you
still need to talk to Dial-A-Ride differently?
Eric DeHate: So, usually when we get all the public comments we do work with the transit
providers and provide those comments to them. If you would like to also decide to talk to Dial-
A-Ride it sounds like this is going to be in RTA’s jurisdiction you would then, and you could also
call RTA and make the same request as well.
Sister Kaycee: Ok, well if you have it you can do it. Yeah I was requesting that, is it possible to
lower the rates? Like the 25 cents which we are grateful for the regular buses? That was the first
one and the second one is, how soon can Dial-A-Ride come to this community in Pulte Homes?
Am I making sense? Do you understand me?
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Eric DeHate: Thank you for your public comment.
Sister Kaycee: Ok. Thank you. You are not going to make a comment today, correct? It’s just
that you heard me.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: That is correct.
Sister Kaycee: Ok because I have seen the meetings in the past, in the early 20’s but I haven’t
been able to attend. But I do want to say that I am a senior senior senior. And we do need the
help. Lowering the fare like you did the 25 cents and also opening the ride to Perris on the side
of the track homes, the Pulte homes, because there is no more construction on that side. The
construction is way behind to where the high school, Rancho High School. So it’s kind of safe
where the bus stop is. Alright, and one more time I do appreciate you guys for the hard work you
are doing and I do want to say that you have great drivers. The drivers are so patient. Even when
one day we had, wow, a guy that was off at the Perris Station. The drivers were really kind.
Nobody said anything but basically they called the police and everything was calm. Thank you so
much.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Thank you for the comments. Next, I see we have Xavier Padilla.
Xavier Padilla: Hey, good morning everyone. I’m not sure if this is the time to start making the
comments. Please correct me if I’m wrong because I know that there is an agenda right now and
I saw that there was comments at the very end. I wanted to go ahead and discuss a bus stop
near one of our high schools. Is that something that I can discuss now or do I wait until the end
where I saw on the agenda stated comments?
Eric DeHate: You can address that comment now through the public hearing process.
Xavier Padilla: Oh wonderful. Thank you so much. So again, my name is Xavier Padilla. I am one
of the academic counselors here at Liberty High School. For those of us that live out here near
the border of Winchester and Menifee we have a brand new high school out here. We have
about 1,600 – 1,700 students that just enrolled. We don’t have a bus stop nearby. Now I know
because it’s a brand new school things have to get done things have to get processed so I just
wanted to put my voice in just in regards to if we could when it is possible look into putting in a
bus stop near our school. We currently have 9th through 11th graders. We will have 12th graders.
If you are not familiar with the area out here near Scott and Leon, it’s kind of isolated and
unfortunately our bus situation through our district is a 5-mile radius. So if a child lives 3 miles
from the school they have to walk to school or find a way to get to school. If it’s more than 5
miles we provide busing. So we have many parents that always ask us “Mr. Padilla, can you tell
us the nearest bus stop?” When I did get ahold of RTA, RTA informed me that the nearest bus
stop to Liberty is quite far so they would still have to walk at least a mile to get to our school. So
as you all know, today’s age, whether they are 9th grader or middle school or elementary school
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having our kids walk alone early morning or after school is always something that is concerning
so if there is a way for us to get that bus stop out here that would be great because that way
parents would have another way of having their kid being bused to school rather than having to
walk one to two miles or three and even sometimes god forbid four miles one way to school. Just
that’s what I’m asking from the group, the Committee. I would greatly appreciate it. It’s just me
voicing because I always get phone calls from parents and I know it’s a process but the sooner
the better that would be great. Like I said, on a final note, when I did summer school here at
Liberty we had a suspicious car trying to pick up kids and that’s what we don’t want. So if we can
get that going that would be awesome and I will end it there and I appreciate you guys truly and
hopefully we see one soon. Thank you so much.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Thank you very much for your comment. Next, we have Marcia. I just want
to remind our speakers they have three minutes for their comments.
Marcia: Hi. I am a resident of the Spencer Crossing subdivision which is nearby the Liberty High
School. I do have a student attending this year and in order for her to get to school it would be
a long walk down a road that does not have sidewalks and that 2.5 mile distance there’s a junk
yard, there are buildings and housing that does not appear to be safe for my kids or any kids to
walk by. I do remember last year seeing a bus stopped on Leon between Silky Lupine and
Whispering Heights. If we could reestablish those stops for the kids that live in the two-mile
radius or less even, it would be much appreciated. Because for us to drive our kids, I mean it is
such a traffic jam in the morning just to get through, it took one hour to drop my kid off and I was
only two miles away on the first day of school. In order for her to be there on time we would
have to leave extremely early so if there was a bus the kids could walk right up to Leon Road, get
on the bus, ride down like two miles, get off for school, cross safely at the safe walk and then the
same for returning home and if that route could be put in place during the school days or like
Monday through Friday or if there’s any extracurricular or even just for the school season then
that would be great but whatever we can do to get that going immediately. I’m willing to work
on any committee. You guys can reach out to me as well. I did call before and request for a stop
early on. I’m not sure if you got that comment but please note that we absolutely need
something that’s going to be able to take our kids safely to and from school from the distance of
Silky Lupine to even Baxter, I’m sure there’s even more parents in Spencer Crossing that are
attending Liberty which goes I think goes as far back as Max Gilliss. But I’m speaking specifically
for the area between Silky Lupine as well as the Whispering Heights. That area. If we could place
a stop there on both sides of the streets I would greatly appreciate it. And if there is any way you
guys can follow up with me to let me know how we can work on getting this done I’m available.
Ok. I can leave my information. Thank you.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Thank you Marcia. Do we have anyone else? I just want to remind the
people who make comments that we are going to need, when we ask you to introduce yourself
the city or area that you are from and a phone number or email address where you would like us
to follow up with you. So, I see some hands up. Jannlee.
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Jannlee Watson: Yes. Good morning. Thank you for giving us this opportunity today. I am a
resident of Temescal Valley. We are.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Excuse me Jannlee, can you give us your full name please.
Jannlee Watson: I’m sorry. Jannlee Watson.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Thank you.
Jannlee Watson: Temescal Valley has over 26,000 residents. We’re kinda tucked between
Corona and Lake Elsinore along the I-15 freeway. We are an unincorporated county community.
We don’t have a bus route so there is this huge gap and I’m not going to repeat what I emailed I
just want to call to your attention that I feel the majority of those 34 emails you did receive came
from Temescal Valley residents. I hope you will review each and every one of them and consider
giving us a fixed bus route. We have two age specific communities with about 2,300 homes plus
we are getting an assisted living center that is going to have 216 more dwelling units. These
people cannot get Dial-A-Ride because they do not live within ¾ of a mile of a fixed bus route.
Thank you.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Thank you so much for your comments. Next, we have Tracy Davis.
Tracy Davis: Thank you. My name is Tracy Davis. I also reside in Temescal Valley. In addition to
what Jannlee just mentioned I actually have a fried who lives in the community and she really
does need Dial-A-Ride. She has to walk nearly two miles to get to the closest bus route at Dos
Lagos in order to get to the Stater Bros center where she works. She is able to work but she is
not able to drive and she’s not age qualified in one of these homes, assisted living or anything
like that so its not just elderly people that need this. It’s also the working people that may not
have the ability to drive. So that was my addition to my comment that I sent in. Thank you so
much for letting us speak today.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Thank you Ms. Davis. Do we have any other hands raised?
Allie Rackerby: I don’t see any other hands raised. Oh, we have one more.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: One more. Ok, Anthony. Can you give us your full name please.
Anthony Garcia: Hi. I’m Anthony Garcia. I currently work at SunLine Transit Agency. I just want
to bring this up that we have tried to change to hydrogen only vehicles but we’re having
problems. They’re breaking down on a daily basis and the steering wheels are getting hard.
There is definitely a glitch in these systems for these buses. People are stuck in 115-120 degrees
waiting on buses when they’re being towed in. I ask that you look into these unsafe vehicles and
help us provide a change as far as going forward with the technology. I mean, green is good but
these buses aren’t working in the desert. They’re creating a safety issue and also leaving
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passengers behind in a system that’s not working to provide them to go to work, doctors, etc.
Drivers are getting assaulted, spit on all because these buses are breaking down and the next
driver is coming in and getting the heat from the passengers. I’ve been there for 26 years. I love
my job and I just want, if we’re going to continue on to change for hydrogen, we need to look
into safety. The steering wheels shut off. The bus shuts off without any warning and the steering
wheel gets hard and it creates unsafe working conditions. Thank you.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Thank you very much for your comments. Next we have Joey’s Iphone.
Or is this Anthony?
Anthony Garcia: Oh, I just called.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Ok. Thank you. Joey’s Iphone?
Joey: Yes. Hello. I’m a SunLine Transit Agency employee.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Can you give us your full name please.
Joey: My names is Joseph Rake. I’ve been a SunLine Transit Agency member for about 15 years
now. I’m a resident of the Coachella Valley and my topic mimics Anthony’s because we have
buses that are breaking down. They shut off completely in the middle of the freeway. And when
these hydrogen buses stop you have to completely shut if off before you can go through the
motions again to restart and start it again all hoping you’re not going to get rear ended on the 10
freeway. These things will shut off like this in the middle of an intersection when you are making
a turn. These vehicles are just not working in the desert at all. It is entirely too hot for these
vehicles and then we end up leaving passengers stranded waiting for another bus and then at
times the next bus that comes up is broken down. We just had two buses broken down the other
day. Two buses towed in at the same time. We have chronic problems now with driver assaults,
passenger assaults on buses. We have had attempted hijackings and we even had a murder on
a bus. These things are just not safe anymore. The whole service, something needs to be done.
We ask you to look into this. Thank you.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Thank you very much for your comment. Do we have any other hands
raised?
Allie Rackerby: We have one hand raised.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Yes, Jannlee.
Jannlee Watson: Yes. Thankyou. I had a quick question. Are you going to be accepting any more
comments or is this it? I mean, like via email.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Staff, will you be receiving any comments via email?
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Eric DeHate: Up until the close of the public hearing we will receive any additional comments.
And after that it will be forwarded to the transit agencies through our normal process.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Ok, did you understand that Jannlee? You will be able to give comments
via email.
Jannlee Watson: Yes.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Ok, do we have any other hands raised at this time?
Allie Rackerby: Madam chair, I don’t see any other hands raised.
Chair Gloria Sanchez: Ok. It is 11:29 a.m. so we are closing the public hearing. The public hearing
is now closed.
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From:Alexandra Rackerby
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:CSTAC public hearing comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 9:09:34 AM
Attachments:Alton Ruben.pdf
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image002.png
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Anna Price.pdf
Anthony Garcia.pdf
Barbara Paul.pdf
Blynn Horne.pdf
Cassie G.pdf
Chris Mardis.pdf
Cynthia Hafner.pdf
Erica Leon.pdf
Fred Vogelgesang.pdf
G Cape.pdf
Hannah DeMarti.pdf
James Woodruff.pdf
Jannlee Watson.pdf
Jerry Sincich.pdf
Joan Valentine.pdf
Joel Johnson.pdf
Jolinda Curtin 2.pdf
Jolinda Curtin.pdf
Linda Thompson.pdf
Lori Gray.pdf
Nancy Townsend.additional public comments.pdf
Nancy Townsend.pdf
Pauline Ingrao.pdf
Richard Lewis.pdf
Robert Hafner.pdf
Robert Richardson.pdf
Robin Davenport.pdf
Roxanne Zamora.pdf
Ruth Brissenden.pdf
Saad Awais.pdf
Sarah Bravo.pdf
Tanya Johnson.pdf
Tracy Davis.pdf
Good morning members of the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee,
Attached are the public hearing comments that have been received as of today, August 8,
2022 at 9:08 a.m.
Thank you,
Allie
Allie Rackerby
Records Technician
Riverside County Transportation Commission
951.787.7141 W
4080 Lemon St. 3rd Fl.| P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA 92502
rctc.org
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:Transit Needs Public Hearing Comment
Date:Wednesday, August 3, 2022 1:40:50 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Importance:High
Hi Allie,
I received a phone call from Mr. Alton Ruben to provide a verbal comment regarding the transit
needs public hearing comment. Below is his comment:
“Mr. Ruben uses google transit to plan his trips using RTA services in the Hemet – San Jacinto area.
With the recent RTA schedule changes, the buses that used to stop at Lincoln and Florida Avenue
now stop at Chicago and Florida which is more difficult for me. Mr. Ruben states that the buses are
not on schedule and the layover at Chicago is now close to 30 minutes. Mr. Ruben also called 511
and they did not have the updated schedule. What is being displayed google transit is not reality.
Please correct the issue.”
He did provide his number, but after the public hearing I will provide it to RTA.
Regards,
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From:Ariel Alcon Tapia
To:Eric DeHate
Cc:Lorelle Moe-Luna; Alexandra Rackerby; Cheryl Donahue
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Hearing
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 9:03:45 AM
Hi Eric,
We received another Transit Needs Public Hearing comment. Please see below.
Thanks,
Ariel
From: Anna Price <annaprice2027@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 9:01 AM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>; Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Hearing
Good morning!
I am writing to request that morning and afternoon stops be added to allow students to safely
transition between Liberty High School (Menifee) and the Spencer's Crossing neighborhood
(Murrieta). At this current time, there is no safe way that students residing in Spencer's Crossing or
neighboring areas can SAFELY walk or bike to Liberty High School as there is no sidewalk/walkway for
them to use. The speed limit on Leon Road is 50 mph, and since I use this road every day, I know that
drivers do not abide by the posted speed limit. This is a tragedy waiting to happen, especially during
peek hours, when everyone is in a rush to get places and students are walking alongside the busy,
high-speed road. Thank you for your consideration and for considering the safety of our children.
Respectfully,
Anna Price
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Public comment can u read my comment for Aug 8 2022
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:23:00 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:20 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Public comment can u read my comment for Aug 8 2022
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Anthony Garcia <ggoin4broke@aol.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 10:24:21 AM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Public comment can u read my comment for Aug 8 2022
Reply-To: Anthony Garcia <ggoin4broke@aol.com>
August 7 2022
Public Comment to RCTC
Good morning board chair and county supervisors my name is Anthony
Garcia. I was born in Indio and raised in Coachella. I have lived in the
Coachella Valley all my life. I rode sunbus when I was a child. That's what
inspired me to be a bus operator and have proudly served sunline transit
agency for over 26 years. I have seen the changes throughout the valley. I
also know who uses our service, who is impacted by our service, and who
needs our service. I was told by a sunline Board Member at our last Board
meeting that I was mindless and that they need to find a way to make me
stop. Another board member, 2nd what they said, and added that we
needed to present facts. Shame on them. As they continue to supprt this
general manager when they should be supporting the working class, front
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line works, person with disabilities, and transit riders who need our public
transit service. Fact is I've work in the public transit sector longer than the
Lauren Skiver, sunline's general manager and her management team that
she put there. I am saddened by what's happened to our transit agency. I
ask you, supervisors, is sunline a fueling station or a public transit agency?
It's been well over 15 years since we've purchased a new CNG bus. Yet, we
produce and sell CNG fuel. According to sunline's board reports sunline
management team continues to buy these brand new million dollar
hydrogen fuel cell buses. Sadly, None of these brand new buses have never
served our disadvantaged communities of Mecca, Thermal, Oasis and North
Shore. Instead our east Valley riders are forced to ride on run down
rehabilitated CNG buses that are way past they're useful life.
FACT- I thought we were a public transit agency that's suppose to use state
and federal funding to serve all communities in the Coachella Valley,
especially the disadvantaged ones.
Fact - sunline Hydrogen buses break down in the middle of traffic causing the
steering wheel to lock up and operators are unable to manouver the
bus. This is a serious safety issue. Talk to the operators who operate these
buses.
FACT- Lauren and her management staff have received countless VCR cards
known as vehicle condition reports that operators fill out and turn in after
they've turned in the bus at the end of their shift. Have these VCR cards
pulled and reviewed.
FACT-Operators have also reported on many occasions concerns at
mandatory safety meetings and to the management staff the condition of
these buses and routes. Investigate the safety officers who perform these
safety meetings and operations staff at the dispatch windows.
FACT- Sunline is required by state law to submit the 45 day PM inspection
reports to CHP. Which outlines who drove the bus, repairs, tire replacement,
seats, ect. That show the ongoing issues with these buses. Have these
reports audited.
Fact- Lauren and her staff have spent over $120,000 in Credit cards charges
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for hotels stays, air fare, travel expenses, Amazon charges, etc. Over the last
fiscal year. View the monthly board reports under the consent calendars.
Fact- Sunline's administration building has more security than the operations
and maintenance buildings, then on the buses or at the major bus stop
locations. Pull the board report for security aervices and operations end of
night dispatch logs.
FACTS - Lauren doesn't care about the front line operators, nor passengers,
and definitely not the public transit service. It's all about refueled! Watch her
video interviews. Listen!
FACT- There are no suitable restrooms for bus operators along sunline's long
routes, like the route 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, ect. These routes take over an hour in one
direction. The route 1 is almost over 2 hours from palm springs to Coachella
in one direction. It can take long based on the traffic, time of year and
weather. Ride on one of these routes mentioned and you will understand
what's being told to you.
Facts- due to high temperatures these last few months. There have been
several vehicles breaking down and towed in and passengers are stranded in
the heat. Pull dispatch logs and ask Lauren and her management team how
many buses were towed in just the month of July.
Fact- Prior to Lauren's leadership. Staff always prepared operators and fixed
route buses for the hi-desert high temperatures every year. Ask any sunline
veteran operator.
Fact- Sunline has seen the highest turnover rate with management,
bargaining and non bargaining employees during Lauren's leadership. I ask
you to have an outside company perform an audit on sunline's poorly
managed HR department and you will see for yourself.
Fact- Seven years ago Sunline was one of the top places that people wanted
to work in the Coachella Valley. Next to burrttec and the CVWD. As you can
see from LinkedIn, employment site, this has drastically changed under
Lauren's leadership.
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Fact- The zero emissions rollout plan needs to be revisited.
I also recommend that the county supervisors to have a private entity to do a
internal survey NOT performed by Lauren and her management team. Also,
a public rider survey that also needs to be done, and NOT an online third
party survey that only confused riders, but a rider survey asking riders what
they really want from our public transit service and how state and federal
funds should be used.
FACT- the board continues to support Lauren and her management staff and
how they misuse our transit funds. As she focuses on fueling stations instead
of public transportation service and making sure people get where they need
to go like their jobs, medical appointments, ect.
Fact- During covid Lauren and her management team cut service and
restructured the routes, calling it refueled the system. REFUELED! Which
only added confusion during the pandemic to operators and our riders who
use sunbus. Many people lost their jobs because of the poorly announced
and planned service changes. Riders couldn't get to their home because the
bus didn't serve the area anymore. This caused riders to become more
hostile and combative toward us operators causing a hostile work
environment when operating the bus. All because of poor planning.
Supervisors conduct a rider survey!
Fact- Lauren and her management staff have wasted funds on the division 2
rehab only to remove service from there. When those funds could have been
put into a nice transit center in Coachella with restrooms for operators and
for passengers.
Fact- there is NOT a HR open door policy for operators and mechanics to just
show up to the administration building unannounced regarding personal
matters or to get paperwork.
FACT- Lauren only cares about herself and the $365,433. salary with benefits
that she receives every year based on California transparent site.
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:28:31 AM
FYI
-----Original Message-----
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:48 AM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Cheryl Donahue
Public Affairs Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commission
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Paul <bobnbarb01@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 8:08 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Cc: Barbara Paul <bobnbarb01@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Fixed Bus Route:
For as long as I've been involved in the Temescal Valley community, I've felt that our area has not received its "fair
share of the pie" in services provided by Riverside County. Temescal Valley has over 26,000 residents, and yet does
not have a fixed bus route that services our area. Our transportation issues are massive and well-known, yet we have
no viable options. The needs of our students, general public, seniors, veterans, and disabled citizens should be
considered - and now is the time for action. Our quality of life has suffered long enough. I respectfully request that
our transportation needs finally be addressed by providing the Temescal Valley with a fixed bus route. Thank you.
- Barbara Paul
25999 Glen Eden Road
Temescal Valley, CA 82883
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Née Public Comment
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:26:30 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:24 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Née Public Comment
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Blynn Horne <blynn_h@hotmail.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 3:23:13 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Née Public Comment
To RCTC,
Temescal Valley need and want a Fixed Bus Route NOW . My husband and I are both
seniors and this would be very helpful to us as well as our grandchildren.
Thank you
Armila Horne
Get Outlook for iOS
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs public comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:21:32 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:19 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs public comments
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Cassie G <misskassieg@yahoo.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 1:39:26 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs public comments
I am emailing in regards to public transportation in the Temescal valley area! This is
long overdue. Our nearest high schools are 8 plus miles away. We are a steadily
growing city and definitely need buses. With all the traffic on the 15 freeway and gas
prices at an all time high, having a city bus would help us tremendously. We have many
seniors in the trilogy area whom do not drive and simply cannot afford Ubers and Lyfts.
We have families who need to get their kids to school and have to work at the same
time. Having a bus can give one independence. I am voting yes on bringing a city bus to
Temescal Valley!
Cassie Gilbertson
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:28:43 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:48 AM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Cheryl Donahue
Public Affairs Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commission
From: Chris Mardis <chris@crowdtheoryconsulting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 10:50 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Ref: RCTC Public Hearing Monday August 8th @ 11am
Dear Commissioners,
As a development consultant and community volunteer, I work on several projects in the Temescal Valley area and along the corridor
between Corona and Lake Elsinore.
There is definitely a need for a "fixed bus route" to connect the two cities and serve the unincorporated area of Temescal Valley.
The route will provide an alternate mode of transportation for workers and students to get to their jobs and/or schools.
With the traffic congestion on the 15 freeway being as it is and the ridiculously high costs of gas, the residents need a cost effective
way to travel.
Over 26,000 residents live in the Valley and more homes and businesses are coming.
There is an opportunity here to relieve traffic by getting some of these cars off the freeway and have people use mass transit.
Most importantly, there are currently two 55 and older communities in Temescal Valley as well as at least one mobile home park and
an RV Park. Also, a possible assisted living facility is in the works.
It is imperative that the older and disabled residents have access to the County's Dial A Ride Program that seems to be only available
to persons living within 3/4 of a mile of a "fixed route".
As Temescal Valley continues to grow, please consider the rising number of seniors already living in the area or moving to Temescal
Valley.
Please recommend that a "the fixed route" be planned and approved, thus enabling this "at risk" population the ability to get around
and be active in the community through the use of a "Dial A Ride"
Thank you in advance,
Chris Mardis
909-520-5499
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:23:43 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:20 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Cynthia Hafner <4hafners@verizon.net>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 9:16:39 AM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Reply-To: Cynthia Hafner <4hafners@verizon.net>
I reside in Temescal Valley. We have 26,000 residents and no fixed bus route. Our area will
be expanding with future planned developments. Between our traffic issues, inflation,
concerns about greenhouse gases and the price of gas, people need reliable
transportation. Many cannot afford to buy a car at this difficult time. Virtually all of us live too
far away from resources and services to walk. Please strongly consider adding a fixed bus
route to our area. Thank you for your time.
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:27:01 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:48 AM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Cheryl Donahue
Public Affairs Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commission
From: Erica Leon <ericaleon812@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:32 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
To Whom It May Concern:
There are over 26,000 residents in Temescal Valley. With this growth, we still remain isolated from shopping, doctors, Middle and
High schools and other services. Walking is not an option when you are 4 miles or more from your errands, especially if you have to
carry shopping or books home. Please give us a fixed bus route.
Respectfully,
Erica Leon
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comment
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:24:53 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:22 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comment
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: FredVogelgesang Gmail <fredvogelgesang@gmail.com>
Date: August 6, 2022 at 9:07:22 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comment
To: info@rctc.org
Subject: Transit Needs Public Comment
Temescal Valley needs a fixed bus route. Our I-15 corridor has too many
commuters from the southern parts of the county. With a bus, i can go to
the doctor at Riverside Medical Clinic, shop at Trader Joes and other local
shops.
Now is the time
Fred
Fred Vogelgesang
925-989-6260
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs Public Hearing comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:28:53 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:49 AM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs Public Hearing comments
Cheryl Donahue
Public Affairs Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commission
From: Gabbi <gabbici27@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 11:16 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs Public Hearing comments
To whom it may concern;
Temescal Valley is lacking a fixed bus route along with Dial a Ride for Seniors. My mother lives in one of the two over 55 communities
in Temescal Valley and is no longer able to drive. Having Dial a Ride would enable her to have a little more freedom as it would other
Seniors in the same predicament.
I was disappointed when I found out there was no such service for the Senior living communities in Temescal Valley even though
they have quite a high volume of residents. Seniors without cars who have to rely on family and friends feel isolated and suffer a loss
of independence without a bus service.
Hoping that my concerns for bus service and Dial a Ride are heard.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
G Cape
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From:Ariel Alcon Tapia
To:Eric DeHate
Cc:Alexandra Rackerby; Lorelle Moe-Luna
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] TRANSIT NEEDS PUBLIC HEARING
Date:Friday, August 5, 2022 1:49:01 PM
From: Hannah DeMarti <hannah.demarti@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, August 5, 2022 1:18 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] TRANSIT NEEDS PUBLIC HEARING
Please add more stops over by Liberty High School and one dropping off at Liberty! So many
students need rides, including my daughter. Thank you!
Best,
Hannah DeMarti
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Bus route in Temescal Valley
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:25:28 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:23 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Bus route in Temescal Valley
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: James Woodruff <capewoody@sbcglobal.net>
Date: August 6, 2022 at 3:05:14 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Bus route in Temescal Valley
A bus route is essential for the people of Temescal Valley. The freeways are clogged
with 2 senior communities needing to get to medical appts, shopping, services in
Corona & Lk. Elsinore. Thank you, Leeann Woodruff
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments ...
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:23:22 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:20 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments ...
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Jannlee Watson <jannlee.watson@ca.rr.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 10:23:44 AM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments ...
To Whom it May concern:
I’m a senior citizen, but growing up I took the bus everywhere. As a teen, it
was my transportation to school, to entertainment venues and to the
beach. As a young adult, I took the bus to college and to my first job!
I’m a resident of Temescal Valley – an unincorporated county community
with more than 26,000 residents and no fixed bus route. My grandson
lives with us. If we had a fixed bus route, he could have taken the bus to
El Cerrito Middle School when he was a student there. Instead, his
grandfather drove him to and picked him up from school every day. My
elderly sister lived with us for 13 months last year. No longer able to drive,
if we had a fixed bus route she could have availed herself of the Dial-A-
Ride program. Instead, I drove her to doctor and dental appointments.
Temescal Valley needs a fixed bus route.
Temescal Valley has two sizable age-specific communities – Trilogy and
Terramor, and soon will be getting an assisted living center to
accommodate 216 additional senior residents. Temescal Valley needs a
fixed bus route.
We’ve had commercial and industrial enterprises discouraged in locating
here because of the current Vehicle Miles Traveled formula used in
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environmental impact reports and/or mitigated negative impact reviews
require a fixed bus route to lower the percentage of acceptable miles
traveled. Temescal Valley needs a fixed bus route.
With the push coming from Sacramento for local governments to utilize
alternatives to the automobile for transportation mobility, without a fixed
bus route, Temescal Valley folks have no alternative but to rely on their
private vehicles for transportation needs.
Please consider a fixed bus route for Temescal Valley.
Thank you …
Jannlee Watson
Temescal Valley resident
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Riverside County Transit Needs
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:28:17 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:48 AM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Riverside County Transit Needs
Cheryl Donahue
Public Affairs Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commission
From: Jerry Sincich <jsincich1@ca.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 5:41 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Riverside County Transit Needs
Dear Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee,
This letter shall serve as support for a Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Fixed Bus Route along the Temescal Canyon Road. The
RTA fixed bus route would run between the cities of Lake Elsinore and Corona. This RTA bus route is needed for the following
reasons.
Mitigate traffic congestion on the Interstate 15 prior to and following the development of the Interstate 15 Express Lanes
Southern Extension project
To support the expected development of 2,559 new residential units and the development of 7.4 million square feet of
commercial/industrial space in the Temescal Valley
Support employee transportation to and from new commercial/industrial places of employment
Connect current Temescal Valley Residents to commercial centers not available in the Temescal Valley. This would
minimize round trip vehicle travel and reduce green house gas emissions
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Regards,
Jerry Sincich
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:29:08 AM
FYI
-----Original Message-----
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:57 AM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Cheryl Donahue
Public Affairs Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commission
-----Original Message-----
From: Joan Valentine <jodivee251@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 2:44 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
We have over 26k residents - it is an essential need for our continually growing community - keep us off the Cajalco
crush and let the Dial A Ride program lift us from the loneliness COVID brought to so many
With thanks for your time
Joan Valentine
California Meadows
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Transpot
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:25:04 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:22 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Transpot
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jolinda Curtin <jolinda7256@icloud.com>
Date: August 6, 2022 at 8:33:10 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Transpot
I am a senior resident of Temescal Valley. I do not drive and have to rely on my
neighbors for rides for medical appointments, grocery shopping and banking. A fixed
bus route would be a lifesaver for me and many other residents of Temescal Valley.
Please consider establishing a fixed bus route for our area.
Jolinda Curtin
25999 Glen Eden Road
Temescal Valley, CA 92883
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Fixed bus route for Temescal Valley
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:25:17 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:22 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Fixed bus route for Temescal Valley
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jolinda Curtin <jolinda7256@icloud.com>
Date: August 6, 2022 at 8:23:18 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fixed bus route for Temescal Valley
I am trapped in a transportation desert. I don’t drive and I have no vehicle. A bus route
would be a lifesaver for me and other senior citizens. Please consider the needs of
Temescal Valley residents by establishing a fixed bus route.
Jolinda Curtin
25999 Glen Eden Road
Temescal Valley, CA 92883
Sent from my iPhone
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:24:26 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:21 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Linda Thompson <linda.axtell78@gmail.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 6:26:22 AM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Please, with the building of so many new homes, Temescal Valley needs a transit
system. Please put a bus line through this growing community and help free up the 15,
91 and Temescal Canyon Road as much as possible.
Linda Thompson
11424 Summit Ct, Temescal Valley, CA 92883
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:23:32 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:20 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Lori Gray <lorikeenan@sbcglobal.net>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 9:24:46 AM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
There are over 26,000 residents in Temescal Valley. With this growth, we still remain
isolated from shopping, doctors, Middle and High schools and other services. Walking is
not an option when you are 4 miles or more from your errands, especially if you have
to carry shopping or books home. Please give us a fixed bus route.
Thank you,
Lori Gray
Temescal Valley resident
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:Transit Needs Public Hearing Comment
Date:Wednesday, August 3, 2022 2:03:10 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Importance:High
Hi Allie,
I received an additional comment on the telephone from Nancy Townsend. Below is her comment:
“Ms. Townsend stated that since the Sears has closed at the Hemet Mall, there is no place to stay
cool waiting for a bus. She stated that if a bus could be used as a cooling station in that area or in the
mall parking lot, it would greatly help as she has to wait more than 30 minutes for her bus.”
Regards,
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:21:49 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:19 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Pauline Ingrao <cta2lax@gmail.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 1:01:17 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
We need a Dial A Ride Option near Tom’s Farms bus stop. It needs to run frequently
during the day, we have a large senior 55+ community in the area and a lot of these
people no longer drive and need to get to shops.
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:23:56 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:20 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Richard Lewis <richardlewis115@gmail.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 9:04:00 AM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
We are located in the Trilogy community in unincorporated area of Temescal Valley.
We have a number of disabled, seniors and veteran residents who no longer drive that
have transportation needs. Having a bus service route and the accompanying
availability of Dial A Ride services is extremely important to our area.
Thank you,
Richard and Sue Lewis
9291 Pioneer Lane
Temescal Valley, CA 92883
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:27:14 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:48 AM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Cheryl Donahue
Public Affairs Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commission
From: Robert Hafner <bob.hafner@verizon.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 4:11 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
I would like to put out for the meeting on Monday that we get a fixed transit route in Temescal Valley. We have 26,000 residents in
this area and with present price of operating a vehicle it would be a benefit to our community for member to get around. With
people on fixed income and retire communities this can give us access to Dial a Ride for the community members who need it.
Please establish a fixed bus route in Temescal Valley. Thank you for your time.
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] NEED BUS
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:24:41 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:22 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] NEED BUS
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Begin forwarded message:
From: ROBERT RICHARDSON <sccc1984@aol.com>
Date: August 6, 2022 at 10:14:52 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] NEED BUS
Need bus routes and n Temescal Canyon Road
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs public comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:26:46 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:47 AM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs public comments
Cheryl Donahue
Public Affairs Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commission
From: robin davenport <dakotie@verizon.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:26 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs public comments
Hello
I've been a resident of Temescal Valley for 12 years. I personally have never used public transit in this area. I have however worked
with numerous families and youth who need to use it on a daily basis for work or school. I work for the school district. I have taught
students how to read the bus schedule and to download the app to their phone. For many families public transit and the kindness of
others us their most reliable and affordable means of transportation. We live in an area that geographically makes it difficult to walk
or ride a bike to places. Or it is just too far. Public transit gives young students the ability to work and attend school without relying
on others fostering independence and confidence. A fixed route would lead to a more stable community for our residents.
Thank you
Robin Davenport
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Hearing
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:26:19 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:24 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Hearing
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: ROXANNE ZAMORA <lexiecans@yahoo.com>
Date: August 5, 2022 at 9:28:33 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Hearing
To Whom This May Concern,
I am a driver with Riverside Transit Agency, that has lived in Southwest Riverside County
since 1983. I am honored to be employed in public transit, here in the community I grew up
in.
I have seen this once "small-town" expand to the community we are today! Not only am I a
driver for Riverside Transit Agency, but also a homeowner within the growing community of
Menifee and am currently raising children that are in High school & Elementary.
There are a couple areas of improvement that I feel needs to be addressed:
The 1st
being added bus service, or offer school trippers, within the Menifee area of Scott Rd &
Leon for the New High School, Liberty High School (Perris Union School District) this
school has opened up last year in August of 2021.
I know many parents are in need of some type of assistance with transportation to & from
the school, especially with the new start times for high school students, along with the
location of the school. The area is very desolate, with no safe walking paths or sidewalks,
along with more building currently underway
As an employee I know that we do " School Trippers" for couple of schools throughout the
County.
I am sending this email hoping that the idea can be considered for Liberty Highschool
Another stop that I notice needs to be considered is a stop along route 19 is Webster &
Ramona Expressway I have a couple of passengers every morning that work at the
warehouses on Romona Expressway, they end up crossing Romona expressway to get to
the Wherehouse's located in that area & traffic is very high at all times of the day I'm just
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thinking the safety of the passengers. maybe we can extend service across Ramona
Express way on Webster??
Thank You for this opportunity of allowing me to voice my opinion as a driver.
Roxanne Miller
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:25:37 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:23 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Ruth Brissenden <ruthbrissenden@gmail.com>
Date: August 6, 2022 at 1:22:17 PM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comments
I live in Temescal Valley. We are sorely in need of public transportation in this area.
Currently, the only RTA bus that comes through here is a commuter bus that stops at
Tom's Farms only on weekday early mornings and evenings and has very limited stops.
The Corona Cruiser is the next nearest bus, but the distances of 4.1 miles away for Dos
Lagos (which has Saturday service only) and 5.6 miles for The Crossings makes it
impractical to utilize those routes. How convenient it would be to take a bus from my
home in Temescal Valley to Dos Lagos or The Crossings!
With both our senior and school age populations on the rise, the convenience of a fixed
bus route connecting our community to shopping centers, schools, and other
businesses and transportation hubs would be of great benefit.
Thank you,
Ruth Brissenden
Temescal Valley Resident
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs public comments
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:22:44 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:19 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs public comments
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Saad Awais <m_saad_awais@hotmail.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 11:14:36 AM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit needs public comments
Hi ,
We need a fixed route in Temescal valley, so i can take a bus to the station easily and
take my eBike with me to work m.
My dad is disabled and he can also take advantage of the fix route because dial a ride
can then come to us if we are under three quarters of the route.
We are located on temescal canyon and mojeska summit rs.
Thanks,
Saad
Cell: (714) 987-0458
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comment
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:27:59 AM
FYI
-----Original Message-----
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:48 AM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comment
Cheryl Donahue
Public Affairs Manager
Riverside County Transportation Commission
-----Original Message-----
From: Sarah Bravo <bravostein@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 4:38 PM
To: Info <info@RCTC.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transit Needs Public Comment
Hello,
In Temescal Valley we are desperate for alternative transportation. We need a bus route to provide that. Please
consider helping the residents young and mature to get to where we need to be. Our area has a 7/100 walkability
score according to Redfin.
Thank you,
Sarah Bravo
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Temescal Canyon Bus Route
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:24:16 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:21 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Temescal Canyon Bus Route
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Tanya Johnson <tpjescrow@gmail.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 6:43:07 AM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Temescal Canyon Bus Route
To whom it may concern. We need a more frequent bus route on Temescal Canyon
road with more additional hours and stops
Thank you
Tanya B Johnson
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From:Eric DeHate
To:Alexandra Rackerby
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] Temescal Valley needs a fixed bus route!
Date:Monday, August 8, 2022 8:24:07 AM
FYI
From: Cheryl Donahue <CDonahue@RCTC.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2022 3:20 PM
To: Eric DeHate <EDeHate@RCTC.org>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Temescal Valley needs a fixed bus route!
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Tracy Davis <tracycyto@yahoo.com>
Date: August 7, 2022 at 8:20:55 AM PDT
To: Info <info@rctc.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Temescal Valley needs a fixed bus route!
Reply-To: Tracy Davis <tracycyto@yahoo.com>
There are over 26,000 residents in Temescal Valley. With this growth, we still remain
isolated from shopping, doctors, Middle and High schools and other services. Walking is
not an option when you are 4 miles or more from your errands, especially if you have
to carry shopping or books home. Please give us a fixed bus route.
Thank you,
Tracy Davis
8826 Flintrdge Lane
Temescal Valley, CA 92883
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AGENDA ITEM 5B
Agenda Item 5B
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: December 12, 2022
TO: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee
FROM: Eric DeHate, Transit Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed 2023 Meeting Schedule
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Committee to adopt its 2023 Meeting Schedule.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Committee is scheduled to meet on the second Monday of every other month at 11:00 a.m.,
starting in February 2023. Meetings are anticipated to be held in-person beginning in April 2023,
due to Governor Newsom ending the COVID-19 State of Emergency as of February 28, 2023,
which has allowed public agencies to hold meetings virtually pursuant to a resolution of an
Assembly Bill 361 determination.
Unless emergency orders or Brown Act regulations change, meetings will be held in-person at
three locations:
1. RCTC Main Office at the County Administrative Center in Riverside
2. SunLine Transit Agency’s office in Thousand Palms
3. Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency’s office in Blythe
Based on input from CSTAC members, meetings will be held bi-monthly in 2023 except on
holidays. Attachment 1 includes the proposed 2023 meeting schedule.
Attachment: 2023 CSTAC Meeting Schedule
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2023 CSTAC MEETING SCHEDULE
Following is the 2023 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee (CSTAC) meeting
schedule. All meetings will commence at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise notified.
Monday, February 13, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
Monday, April 10, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
Monday, June 12, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
Monday, August 7, 2023 @ 11:00 AM*
Monday, October 9, 2023 @ 11:00 AM – Columbus Day
Monday, December 11, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
*Meeting to include Transit Needs Public Hearing
The Governor’s COVID-19 State of Emergency will end as of February 28, 2023, which allowed
public agencies to hold meetings virtually. Therefore, beginning in April 2023, CSTAC meetings
will be held in-person at the following three locations, unless otherwise notified.
1. RCTC Main Office on Lemon Street at the County Administrative Center in Riverside
2. SunLine Transit Agency’s office in Thousand Palms
3. Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency’s office in Blythe
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AGENDA ITEM 6
Agenda Item 6
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: December 12, 2022
TO: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee
FROM: Monica Morales, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Measure A Specialized Transit Presentation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Committee to receive and file a presentation from Measure A Specialized
Recipient, Care-A-Van Transit.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 2009 Measure A Expenditure Plan allocates approximately 11.6 percent of the annual
revenues from the 2009 Measure A Western County program to public transit. The public transit
allocation is then distributed among five programs, namely: specialized transit services,
specialized transit-consolidated transportation service agency operations, commuter rail,
intercity bus, and commuter services. The Measure A Specialized Transit Program receives about
1.9 percent of the 2009 Measure A Western County program revenues, or a 16.4 percent share
of the 11.6 percent for public transit. The program provides funding to benefit older adults,
persons with disabilities, and/or those that are most vulnerable and truly needy in Western
County. In Western County, this funding has been distributed through a competitive process to
a wide array of non-profit and community organizations that serve these constituencies for
specialized transit services for persons with disabilities and older adults.
The goals of the Measure A Specialized Transit Program for western Riverside County are to:
• Support directly operated services that expand or extend existing services, which, if not
funded by Measure A funds, would leave an area and/or special population without
alternate service options;
• Support existing services that offer an improved level of service coordination with the
existing transportation network;
• Expand new services that leverage other revenue sources, can be administered in a cost-
effective manner, and will not require long-term support from Measure A funding; and
• Support new and expansion of existing services including transportation for veterans and
shuttles including, but not limited to, nutrition and medical services.
Projects that are eligible under the program include operating and capital projects such as senior
transportation shuttles, non-emergency medical transportation services, bus pass/voucher
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Agenda Item 6
programs, mileage reimbursement programs, travel training, vehicle and maintenance
equipment, communications and dispatch equipment, and mobility management.
Providing funding to non-profit providers of transit services for persons with disabilities, low
income, and senior citizens has long been a priority of the Commission. The voter-approved 1989
and 2009 Measure A Expenditure Plans specify funding allocations for the provision of this type
of service provided by transit operators and non-profit agencies.
A Call for Projects is held triennially, and the last Call for Projects was held in spring 2021 for
funding for Fiscal Years (FY) 2021/22 – 2023/24. The Commission awarded $9,101,257 to
16 agencies for 19 operational and capital projects, as summarized in Attachment 1.
DISCUSSION:
The CSTAC plays an important role in strengthening the public and specialized transit network by
offering a platform for specialized transit providers to share information and promote various
transportation services. Staff will be inviting Measure A recipients to provide presentations to
the CSTAC to highlight their programs and projects and receive any input on how their services
can be improved and expanded in the future.
A presentation will be provided by Care-A-Van Transit. Care-A-Van has provided transportation
options for seniors and the disabled since 1994. In FY 2021/22, Care A Van supported
approximately 10,123 one-way passenger trips to 106 riders. The cost for this program in
FY 2021/22 was approximately $391,195.
Attachments:
1) FY 2021/22 – 2023/24 Measure A Recipients
2) Care-A-Van Presentation
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Attachment 1
Applicant Project
Type Project Title Total 3 Year Project
Cost
Total 3 Year Measure
A Award Required Match
Care A Van Ops Care A Van Transit 1,510,430$ 996,884$ 513,546$
Independent Living Partnership MR TRIP 3,631,716$ 1,519,752$ 2,111,964$
Friends of Moreno Valley Ops Mo-Van 528,085$ 297,585$ 230,500$
Boys & Girls Club Southwest County Ops Before & After School ST program 908,050$ 599,313$ 308,737$
Exceed Ops Hemet Transportation 664,860$ 244,860$ 420,000$
Boys & Girls Menifee Valley Ops Ride to Success 599,307$ 395,543$ 203,764$
US Vets Ops Initiative Transportation Riverside 230,644$ 152,225$ 78,419$
RUHS - Medical Center Ops MC Transportation Program 2,764,778$ 1,576,800$ 1,187,978$
Voices for Children MR Mileage Reimbursement Program 588,150$ 388,179$ 199,971$
Forest Folk Ops Idyllwild Area Shuttle Service 254,848$ 167,848$ 87,000$
City of Norco Ops Seniors on the Move Transp Program 382,818$ 252,661$ 130,157$
Operation SafeHouse Ops Main St. Transitional Living & Permanent
Supportive Housing Program 171,710$ 113,329$ 58,381$
Care Connexxus Ops Specialized Transportation 1,210,806$ 799,132$ 411,674$
Care Connexxus Capital Cap Specialized Transportation 225,000$ 112,500$ 112,500$
RUHS - Behavorial Health Capital Cap Transportation Change 144,000$ 72,000$ 72,000$
RUHS - Medical Center Capital Cap Transportation Program 365,740$ 182,870$ 182,870$
RUHS - Behavorial Health Ops Transportation Change 1,589,245$ 1,048,901$ 540,343$
Michelle's Place Ops Treatment Travel Assistance Program 46,690$ 30,815$ 15,875$
15,816,876$ 8,951,197$ 6,865,680$
City of Menifee Ops Menifee Pilot Project 150,000$ 150,000$ -$
150,000$ 150,000$ -$
367,370 Capital
8,733,827 Operating
9,101,197 Total Award
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Care-A-Van is a non-profit
transportation organization established
in the San Jacinto Valley in 1994 for the
specific purpose of addressing the
unmet transportation needs of the
seniors, disabled individuals and the
truly needy.
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Attachment 2
Door To Door
Service
We operate 8 vehicles which provide door to door
transportation to medical appointments, banks, senior
centers, dialysis centers, beauty salons, grocery stores,
etc.
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For a lot of seniors and disabled individuals,
Care-A-Van is their lifeline to the community.
All Care-A-Van drivers are trained and certified
to meet the needs of seniors and the disabled.
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SERVICE AREA
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Care-A-Van is generously supported through grants from the
Riverside County Transportation Commission Measure A,
5310, Community Development Block Grants, community
organizations such as the Soboba Foundation and California
Family Life Center, and individual donations from community
members.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ROLL CALL
DECEMBER 12, 2022
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
Gloria J. Sanchez X
Ivet Woolridge X
Riverside Transit Agency X
SunLine Transit Agency X