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Home My Public Portal About04 April 10, 2023 CSTAC RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee TIME: 11:00 a.m. DATE: Monday, April 10, 2023 LOCATION: Riverside County Transportation Commission March Field Conference Room A 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, CA 92502-2208 VIDEO CONFERENCE SITES: Palo Verde Valley Transit SunLine Transit Agency 415 N. Main Street 32505 Harry Oliver Trail Conference Room A Board Room Blythe, CA 92225 Thousand Palms, CA 92276  COMMITTEE MEMBERS  Lisa Castilone, Chair, GRID Alternatives, Western and Southwest Riverside County Gloria J. Sanchez, Vice Chair, Menifee Senior Advisory, Southwest Riverside County John Krick, Second Vice Chair, T-Now Member, Northwest Riverside County John Chavez, Retired Citizen, San Gorgonio Pass George Colangeli, Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, Palo Verde Valley Alejandra Gonzalez, Norco Seniors on the Move, Northwest Riverside County Jack Marty, Retired Citizen, San Gorgonio Pass 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 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE www.rctc.org AGENDA* *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2023 Riverside County Transportation Commission March Field Conference Room A 4080 Lemon Street, Third Floor Riverside, California VIDEO CONFERENCE SITES: Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency SunLine Transit Agency 415 N. Main Street 32505 Harry Oliver Trail Conference Room A Board Room Blythe, CA 92225 Thousand Palms, CA 92276 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 April 9, 2023 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. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee April 10, 2023 Page 2 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 – FEBRUARY 13, 2023 Page 1 6. FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 – 2025/26 DRAFT SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN UPDATES Page 5 Overview This item is for the Committee to receive and file Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 – 2025/26 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) updates from the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Corona, and Riverside; Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA); Riverside Transit Agency (RTA); SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine); and the Commission’s Rail and Vanpool Programs. 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 June 12, 2023. AGENDA ITEM 5A MINUTES RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE February 13, 2023 Minutes 1.CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee was called to order by Chair Gloria Sanchez at 11:04 a.m. via Zoom ID 859 2177 6691. 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 Christian Castro John Chavez Alejandra Gonzalez John Krick Mary Jo Ramirez* Gloria J Sanchez *arrived after meeting started Jack Marty Ivet Woolridge Riverside Transit Agency Sunline Transit Agency 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 4.ADDITIONS/REVISIONS None 5.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 pulled from the Consent Calendar will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda. M/S/C (Castilone/Gonzalez) to approve the following Consent Calendar item(s): 5A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 12, 2022 At this time, Mary Jo Ramirez joined the meeting. 1 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee February 13, 2023 Page 2 6. MEASURE A SPECIALIZED TRANSIT PRESENTATION This item is for the Committee to receive and file a presentation from Measure A Specialized Recipients, the City of Norco and United States Veterans (U.S. Vets). Eric DeHate, Transit Manager, introduced Gage Zettelmeier from the city of Norco to present their specialized program. Mr. Zettelmeier presented an overview of the programs offered at the Rose M. Elder Senior Center. Vice Chair Castilone asked how the increase in gas prices has affected their budget. Mr. Zettelmeier replied that gas price increase was not taken into consideration and they will have evaluate and look at further. Chair Sanchez asked if the riders were encouraged to make donations or pay any fees. Mr. Zettelmeier replied seniors are not asked to donate and drivers are instructed not to accept donations. The only time seniors are charged a fee is when there is a ticket price involved in the excursions. John Krick asked if it was possible to get same day transportation or if they could only accommodate when given a weeks notice. Mr. Zettelmeier responded the seniors can call to get a ride the day they need it but it cannot be guaranteed so they are advised to call in advance to make sure transportation is available. Chair Sanchez requested a breakdown of where the riders are going. Mr. Zettelmeier replied the majority of the rides are to medical appointments and the senior center itself. Vice Chair Castilone inquired about the marketing and outreach for this program. Mr. Zettelmeier responded they do 3-4 tabling events a year with the driver going to the senior living centers with information regarding all the programs and services they provide. Mr. DeHate introduced Nicole Starks-Murray from U.S. Vets Inland Empire to present the programs they provide. 2 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee February 13, 2023 Page 3 Ms. Starks-Murray presented an overview of the programs offered by the U.S. Vets Inland Empire. Chair Sanchez asked what kind of pick ups are offered. Ms. Starks-Murray stated that there are multiple types of pick ups provided. The person just needs to call in to request a ride. Chair Sanchez commented that the veterans in the city of Menifee have trouble finding transportation to Loma Linda for appointments. Ms. Starks-Murray discussed the various ways the veterans in the city of Menifee and various other areas can utilize their services. Vice Chair Castilone asked if they are able to use the vouchers provided by places like Loma Linda. Ms. Starks-Murray replied that if they are unable to transport the veteran then they provide alternate transportation and resources such as the Loma Linda voucher program. Mary Jo Ramirez asked what size their fleet is. Ms. Starks-Murray responded they currently have one 15 passenger and one 12 passenger van and a few smaller van fleets for the Colton and San Bernardino sites. We are a small but we are a 24-hour program. 7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS This item is for the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee to conduct an election of officers for 2023 – Chair, Vice Chair and Second Vice Chair. M/S/C (Ramirez/Gonzalez) to elect Lisa Castilone as Chair. M/S/C (Ramirez/Castilone) to elect Gloria Sanchez as Vice Chair. M/S/C (Ramirez/Sanchez) to elect John Krick as Second Vice Chair. 8. COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF REPORT 8A. Chair Sanchez updated the committee on the pilot program in Menifee. 3 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee February 13, 2023 Page 4 8B. Mr. DeHate reminded the committee the next meeting will be in person and gave an update on Commission meeting. 8C. Mr. DeHate updated the committee on LCTOP funds. 8D. Vice Chair Castilone asked if there were any news regarding the Menifee high school issues from the previous meeting. 8E. Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director, replied that all the comments were forwarded to RTA and they are doing a sustainable service plan study and we can ask them to share the results with us. 8E. Chair Sanchez asked about an update on the Temescal Valley comments that were received during the last meeting as well. 8F. Ms. Moe-Luna replied that RTA is working on that as well. 9.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration by the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:59 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director 4 AGENDA ITEM 6 Agenda Item 6 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 10, 2023 TO: Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee FROM: Eric DeHate, Transit Manager THROUGH: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2023/24 – 2025/26 Draft Short Range Transit Plan Updates STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to receive and file Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 – 2025/26 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) updates from the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Corona, and Riverside; Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA); Riverside Transit Agency (RTA); SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine); and the Commission’s Rail and Vanpool Programs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The SRTPs serve as the Commission’s primary justification for federal and state grants for transit operations and capital and provides a short-term vision of public transportation for the county including strategies that will help guide transportation decisions over the next three to five years. In Riverside County, there are seven public bus transit operators (Banning, Beaumont, Corona, and Riverside; RTA; SunLine; and PVVTA), and the Commission as a commuter rail and vanpool operator – a total of eight transit operators. Under state law, the Commission is tasked with the responsibility to identify, analyze, and recommend potential productivity improvements to ensure federal, state, and local funds are allocated to transit operators to provide needed transit services for county residents. An annual SRTP update is a mechanism to meet this obligation and coordinate transit services throughout the county. The core components of each agency’s SRTP includes the operating and capital plans and project justifications that are utilized as the basis for receiving transit funding. The SRTPs also document each operator’s system and route performance data, which provide the basis for the Commission’s oversight activities to ensure compliance with the Transportation Development Act, federal regulations, state law, and Commission-adopted policies and guidelines. Each operator will provide an overview of the major projects and activities anticipated in their FY 2023/24 SRTP update. The purpose of the presentations is to seek feedback and input from the CSTAC for future improvements. Staff will bring the final FY 2023/24 SRTP requests for funding approval to the Commission in June 2023. 5 FY24 Operating and Capital Budget* FY24 –FY26 Short-Range Transit Plan CSTAC Meeting April 10, 2023 * Budget numbers presented here are estimates and not final. 32 Local fixed routes 3 Commuter routes Riverside County Orange County San Bernardino County 1 GoMicro Transit Zone Fixed Route Bus Service Bus Fleet 145 Directly Operated 78 Contracted Fixed Routes 84 Dial a Ride 8 GoMicro 315 RTA’s mission is to provide safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation for the public of western Riverside County. FY24 Mission and Strategy To carry out that mission in FY24, staff is implementing a strategy and plan to: •Preserve –and grow -ridership •Budget within forecasted revenues and in concert with RCTC direction •Continue providing routes/service that meets rider demand •Continue to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds and comply with all laws and regulations FY24 SRTP: Budget Summary The FY24 Operating Budget reflects service growth of 9%in terms of revenue service hours.The budget also incorporates recommendations from the Board approved Sustainable Service Plan (SSP). Current FY23 Budget FY24 Proposed Change Incr.+/(Decr.) Change % Operating Budget 93,245,222$ 102,028,908$ 8,783,686$ 9% Capital Budget 15,917,364$ 18,542,680$ 2,625,316$ 16% Total Budget 109,162,586$ 120,571,588$ 11,409,002$ 10% •Operating Budget increase largely driven by increases in Dial-A-Ride and Microtransit service. •Capital Budget increase primarily driven by programming for vehicle purchases. FY24 Service Profile •Fixed Route Revenue Service Hours •Implement Year 1 service improvements from the Sustainable Service Plan •Increase service on Route 44 along San Jacinto Avenue •Continue no service on 6 major holidays •DAR Service and Passenger Demand •Coverage window similar to pre-COVID-19 •9th year of DAR Plus (¾ mile to 2 ¾ miles) •Anticipate higher ridership demand than FY23 FY24 Operating Budget Highlights •Operating budget = $102,028,908 •9% or $8,783,686 increase over FY23 •Staffing compared to FY23 Budget •Coach Operators: 11 positions higher to 265 •Maintenance and maintenance-related: 1 position higher to 93 (Project Manager) •Purchased transportation costs reflect service plan and contractual rates for new year. •Service level similar to FY23, with growth in Dial-A-Ride and Microtransit, implementation of SSP recommendations Operating Budget: Major Functions FY23 Budget FY24 Budget Change Incr+/(Decr) Growth %Comments / Drivers Operations 55,755,397$ 62,275,755$ 6,520,358$ 12%Increased service Maintenance 14,808,613$ 15,806,657$ 998,044$ 7%Increased fuel and parts costs Planning 904,450$ 1,018,207$ 113,757$ 13%Scheduling software and support Administration 21,776,762$ 22,928,289$ 1,151,527$ 5%Increases in insurance, wages and benefits Total Operating Budget 93,245,222$ 102,028,908$ 8,783,686$ 9% Operations 61% Maintenance 16% Planning 1% Administration 22% Operating Budget: Major Cost Elements FY23 Budget FY24 Budget Change Incr+/(Decr)%Rationale Salaries & Benefits 44,492,579$ 46,770,244$ 2,277,665$ 5%Wage and benefit growth Contracted Routes 28,376,201$ 34,209,955$ 5,833,754$ 21%Increased DAR and MT service Materials & Supplies 5,949,261$ 6,181,165$ 231,904$ 4%Increased fuel and parts Services 4,270,744$ 4,325,535$ 54,791$ 1% Other Expenses 10,156,437$ 10,542,009$ 385,572$ 4%Insurance growth Total Operating Budget 93,245,222$ 102,028,908$ 8,783,686$ 9% Salaries & Benefits 46% Contracted Routes 34% Materials & Supplies 6% Services 4% Other 10% FY24 Capital Budget Capital Budget = $18,542,680 –Funding to purchase DAR buses and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses –Construction of the hydrogen fueling stations –Installation of solar panels –Associated Transit Improvements –Tire lease –SB1 SGR Agency Improvements –Maintenance capital parts Funding sources: –Federal 5307 and 5339 –State Transit Assistance –Local Transportation Funds –SB1 SGR FY23 Major Accomplishments •Vine Street Mobility Hub •Implementation of Fare Promotions •Completion of the SSP •Launch of GoMicro •New fareboxes •GoMobile SunLine Transit AgencyFY24 –26 SRTP Riverside County Transportation CommissionCSTAC MeetingApril 10, 2023 FY24 –26 SRTP OBJECTIVES •Continuing to build back and evolve services •Inclusive and balanced pandemic recovery plan •Much depends on Operator levels and recruitment efforts •Continuing to implement the Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) plan •Transition to zero emissions by 2035 –five years ahead of the deadline set in ICT Regulation (2040) •Innovative, flexible and adaptable remains our approach FY24 –26 SRTP HIGHLIGHTS •Working toward transitioning to regular service •Step-by-step process requiring whole-of-agency effort •Increasing advertising and recruitment activities that focus on obtaining more Motor Coach Operators •Expanding and improving SunRide zones •Focused on updating and enhancing service by soliciting and responding to rider input FY24 –26 SRTP HIGHLIGHTS •Enhancing our traditional recruitment by: •Participating in local career fairs/events •Securing ad space on City of Cathedral City’s digital billboard •Securing ad space on the digital monitors at the Palm Springs DMV –hiring video now live •9’ flags with “Now Hiring” going up at the Thousand Palms Hub •Targeting recruitment efforts at Motor Coach Operators •Rider’s Guide back cover focused on hiring Operators ROUTES 1EV and 1WV •Improve reliability –add more running time •Standardize weekend frequency on Route 1EV & 1WV to every 30 minutes from current 20 minutes •Weekday 20 minute peak and 30 minute off-peak will remain the same •Add one more eastbound trip to Route 1EV in response to customer requests, 7 days a week Route Frequency Regular service (approved Refueled plan) Weekday Saturday Sunday Effective May 7, 2023 Weekday Saturday Sunday Effective January 1, 2023 Gurrent 1WV Palm Desert Mall - Palm. Springs (peak period 20 min service "" 7:00am to '"5: 0Opm) E/W 20/30 20/30 20/30 20/30 30 30 20/30 20/30 20/30 1EV Coachella - Palm Desert Mall (peak period20 min service "' 7:00am to '"5:00pm) E/W 20/30 20/30 20/30 20/30 30 30 20/30 20/30 20/30 2 Desert Hot Springs - Palm Springs - Cathedral City (peak period 20 min service "' 9:00am to—5:00pm) N/S 20/40 20/40 20/40 20/40 30 30 20/40 20/40 20/40 3 Desert Edge - Desert Hot Springs Er'`'a"d 60 60 60 60 60 a6: 60 60 60 4 Palm Desert Mall - Palm Springs E/V'J 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 5 Desert Hot Springs - CSUSB Palm Desert - Palm Desert Mall (peak only service 3 AM&PM round trips) N/S 60 NS NS 60 NS NS 6 tis NS 6 Coachella - Via Fred Waring - Palm Desert Mall EPA: 45 60 60 60* NS* NS* 60 60 60 7 Bermuda Dunes - Indian Wells - 9a Quinta N%S 45 90 9: 90 90 90 90 90 90 8 North Indio - Coachella - Thermal/Mecca N/S 40 60 6C, 60 6: 60 60 60 60 9 North Shore - Mecca - Oasis E/W 60 60 60 60** 60' HO.' 60 60 60 10 Indio - CSUSB-PDC - CSUSB - San Bernardino Transit Center (SBTC)/Metrolink E/W 4 round trips NS NS 4 round trips NS NS - round trips NS NS NS: No Service • Temporary aveekday peak only service between ~6:00 AM to 10.00 AM and ~2:00 PM to 6:OD PM, no weekend service •• Temporary peak only service, ail week, ~ 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and -2:0D PM to 7:00 PM Sun[ ne Hide to the Future Frequency improvements required to get to Regular Service Thank You! SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN 2023/2024 –2025/2026 •Service since 1973 •Expanded to two routes in 1985 •Currently operates 3 Fixed Routes and Dial-a-Ride System •Covers approx. 35 square miles •Commercial and Residential areas of Banning and Cabazon •Morongo Casino •Beaumont •Fleet: 6 Fixed Route Buses (2010-2017) and 3 DAR (2010-2018) •CNG Station •Field Supervisor, 8 F-T Drivers and an Executive Secretary (Dispatch) FY 2023 PERFORMANCE REPORT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PROJECTED PLAN YEAR-TO-DATE % Expenses $1,645,079 $1,256,702 76.4% Fare Box Revenue $55,023 $48,993 89.0% Passengers 63,245 70,008 110.7% Farebox Recovery (Estimated) 3.33%3.89% Covid-19 Impacts •Reduction in ridership •2018 = 126,793 •2019 = 116,748 •2020 = 106,908 •2021 = 86,681 •2022 = 68,021 •2023 = 116,181 Projected •2024 = 127,799 Projected 126,793 116,748 106,908 86,681 68,021 116,181 127,799 0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 PASSENGER TRIPS March 2020 PROPOSED OPERATIONS BUDGET FY 2024 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE TOTAL FARE REVENUES $2,003,300 $200,330 10.0% FAREBOX RECOVERY = 10.0% TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET FARE RECOVERY $2,203,630 10.0% LTF SGR STA FARE BOX LCTOP Other Local Revenue $1,913,300 $50,000 $40,000 $76,100 $50,000 $74,230 CAPITAL PROJECTS FY 2024 Project #PROJECT DESCRIPTION BUDGET 24-01 Bus Replacement $850,000 24-02 Maintenance and Operations Facility Improvements $500,000 24-03 CNG Rehabilitation $1,000,000 24-04 Bus Stop Improvements and Transit Advertising $50,000 24-05 Transit Bus Wrapping Program $100,000 24-06 Electric Charging Infrastructure $750,000 24-07 Comprehensive Operating and Capital Needs Analysis $150,000 TOTAL $3,400,000 FY 2024 OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS •Return of Ridership to Pre-COVID Level •Advertising Program to generate revenue •CNG facility; possible revenue generator •Free fare promotion expansion •Comprehensive Operations and Capital Needs Analysis •ZEB Pilot Program THANK YOU ! SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN FY 2023/24 –2025/26 Services We Provide •Curb to curb paratransit service for ADA passengers. •4 Fixed Routes -Casino Express, 3, 4 & 3/4. •2 Peak Service Fixed Routes -7 & 9. •2 Commuter Links -120 & 125. amazon W 4th St MAP NOT TO SCALE Vineland St Oak Valey Pkwy Brookside Ave 1st Street SYSTEM MAP Legend Casino Express Route 3 Route 3/4 Route 4 Route 7-1 Route 7-2 Route 9 (951) 769-8530 www.beaumontca.gov Commuter Link Deviation Interstate & Highways Commuter Link 120 Commuter Link 125 San Bernardino Transit Center 2nd Street Rialto Ave Loma Linda Veterans Hos- Benton M Redlands Transit Center Redlands Blvd February 2023 BEAUMONT —CALIFORNIA— Our Fleet Fleet Size: 22 Units 11 units are in the process of being replaced. 2 units are zero-emission (battery electric). Beaumont is currently finalizing its Zero-Emission Bus Rollout and Implementation Plans. Ridership Report 175,013 176,546 103,757 23,494 55,585 71,982 79,180 - 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 200,000 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 Projected FY 23/24 Proposed Fixed Route Service 12,443 18,252 17,567 13,636 10,464 11,426 12,569 - 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 Projected FY 23/24 Proposed Commuter Service 10,211 8,862 5,820 2,071 2,408 3,646 4,011 - 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 Projected FY 23/24 Proposed Dial-A-Ride Service 197,667 203,660 127,144 39,201 68,457 87,054 95,759 - 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 Projected FY 23/24 Proposed Systemwide Passengers Performance Report Performance Indicators Plan Year-To-Date (Jul -Feb) Year End Projection Expenses $2,771,617 $1,632,031 $2,548,046 Revenues $322,000 $202,863 $304,860 Passengers 77,007 61,344 87,054 Farebox Recovery (All Routes: Estimated) 11.62%12.43%11.9% Operating Budget Funding FY 23 Plan FY 24 Proposed LTF $2,449,617 $2,656,495 Measure A $140,000 $169,000 Farebox $70,000 $21,025 LCTOP $62,000 $129,149 Other $10,000 $18,000 Total Budget $2,771,617 $2,993,669 Farebox Recovery Ratio (All Routes) 10.32%11.26% 12.41% Farebox Recovery (With Exemptions) Capital Budget Project Description Amount 7 -32’ EZ Rider II CNG Buses $6,350,000 3 Support Vehicles $120,000 Bus Stop Improvement Plan $40,000 Bus Stop Improvements and Amenities $60,000 Increasing trips to Redlands on the Commuter 125. Expanding service area on the Casino Express and Route 7. Adjusting timepoints on the Route 3. Incorporating a fare increase as recommended in our COA. Continuing to clean and sanitize the fleet. Service Updates Project Updates Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan -Currently being finalized for submission this June. Zero-Emission Implementation Plan –Goal for completion is November. Planning to launch a 3-year discounted fare promotion through the LCTOP program this August. 4th & Veile master plan is currently in the development phase. GPS and passenger prediction software has been fully implemented. Micro-transit Feasibility Analysis –Goal for Completion is December. Future Travel Training Locations Downtown Disney LA Union Station San Clemente Stay Tuned for Future Dates Questions 1 Sudesh Paul Transit Program Manager April 10, 2023 FY 24-FY26 Short-Range Transit Plan CSTAC Meeting 2 Services Provided▷Corona Cruiser, fixed route▷Blue Line & Red Line▷Citywide Dial-A-Ride (DAR) ▷For all seniors and persons with disabilities▷DAR provides complementary paratransit in compliance with ADA ¾ mile corridor▷Operate on weekdays and Saturdays▷20 vehicles in fleet (13 DAR; 7 Cruiser) Service Pre-COVID FY 18-19 FY19/20 FY20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23 Estimate DAR 52,580 39,989 30.4% 13,386 66.8% 22,673 69.4% 33,400 47.3% Cruiser 118,366 100,186 18.1% 76,645 23.5% 95,892 25.1% 113,400 18.2% Ridership Data - 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22 FY 22/23* Corona Cruiser DAR FY 23/24 Transit Operating Budget $3.4 Million Operating Budget •Contracting Services 85% •Contracted Transit Operations •Maintenance Oversight Services •Consulting Services •Salaries & Benefits 5% •Fuel 7% •Materials & Supplies 3% 4 Contracted Services Fuel Salaries & Benefits Materials & Supplies Current Year Updates 5 ▷PROJECTS IN PROGRESS▷Comprehensive Operations Analysis for service enhancements and operational efficiency▷Vehicle Maintenance Oversight▷Zero-emission Bus Rollout Plan▷CHALLENGES▷Continued impacts of COVID-19; ridership slowly recovering▷Competing priorities make it difficult to fast- track projects COA –Service Alternatives Objectives COVERAGE Expand access to more destinations. RELIABILITY Update schedules to improve reliability. PRODUCTIVITY Increase ridership through various service enhancements. COST Provide services that are sustainable and within projected budget enhancements. 1 432 7 SCENARIO 1▷One (1) Fixed Route ▷Citywide Microtransit▷Cost increase by 40% 8 SCENARIO 2▷Three (3) Fixed Routes ▷Two (2) Microtransit Zones with ten (10) key destinations▷Cost increase by 15% Future Improvement Plans Continue marketing efforts by engaging the public. Planning for implementation of new routes and micro transit service. Start procurement activities for capital projects: •DAR bus purchase •Intelligent Transportation System 9 Thank you! Sudesh.Paul@CoronaCA.gov www.CoronaCA.gov/transit Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency Short Range Transit Plan FY23/24 The PVVTA serves the City of Blythe and the Eastern most unincorporated areas of Riverside County including Mesa Verde and Ripley with six deviated fixed routes and a TRIP Reimbursement Program In regular operation PVVTA used 6 buses in revenue service with 3 buses as spare.The current average life of the revenue vehicle fleet is 3.5 years old.Most vehicles possess a 20/2 passengers capacity.All vehicles are ADA compliant and PVVTA purchases a new revenue vehicle every year on average. Budget & Plan Changes •Continued increase based on “normal” service in comparison to FY23 year due to new operator contract and finance system •Reintroducing the reduced fare program from LCTOP for $300,000 •Use of 5311 and ARPA for operating assistance ($485,568) •Ridership has reached passenger counts higher than those pre-Covid and efforts must be made to maintain ridership Post Pandemic •In FY 22-23 PVVTA has seen a near double increase in ridership from the previous year •The system’s free fare services paid by LCTOP have reached its end in February 2023 •Establish complete services that were available in pre-Covid19 •Reestablish reduced fair program to aid community •Fare relief helped passenger counts increase consistently but PVVTA must maintain passenger count before more relief is received Anticipated Projects •PVVTA to undertake agency rebranding project to refresh image and mission of agency ($40,000) •CNG Replacement Bus ($220,000) •Acquisition of Electric Forklift to assist utilities ($20,000) •Facility Maintenance Improvements for acclimatization ($60,000) •Finalizing implementation of new finance system to streamline reporting procedures for team Future Outlook •Increased efficiency in ridership tracking •Retain ridership •Look into administrative technology upgrades •Implement hydrogen systems for the fleet •Expand on maintenance facility? •Establish PVVTA’s new image in community Questions? RiversideCa.gov 1 RiversideCa.gov Special Transportation’s Short Range Transit Plan Overview Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee April 10, 2023 RiversideCa.gov 2 The City of Riverside’s Special Transportation Program was established in 1975 and works under an agreement with the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) to operate a Paratransit (origin- to destination) Service within the Riverside city limits. Providing Transportation Services to Seniors over 60 and the Disabled Community around the City for 48 Years RiversideCa.gov 3 PRCSD –Special Transportation Division 23 -Bus Drivers 5 -Dispatcher/Scheduler 2 -Operations Supervisors 1 –Senior Office Specialist 1 –Senior Management Analyst 1 –Transit Manager Transit Personnel RiversideCa.gov 4 •34 –16 Passenger Cutaway ( Ford E-450) •2 –9 Passenger Ford Transit Vans •1 –NorCal Van (Dodge) •1 –Admin Car (Honda) Transit Fleet RiversideCa.gov 5 Miles Traveled Established in 1975 7 Days/ 363 Days per year 36 Mini-Buses 250-300 rides per day (Pre COVID = 400 –500 rides per day) Service Area 81.54 Sq. Miles Medical/Dialysis Appointments Shopping Disabled Seniors Over 60 Workshops / Employment On Time Performance Restaurant/ Social Events 369,209 FY2021-22 98.6% 26,153 FY2021-22 22,985 FY2021-22 FY19-20 = 44,737 FY19-20 = 37,103 FY19-20 = 475,855 48 Who do we serve and what do we do… RiversideCa.gov 6 Current Statistics 42,290 Trips 271,328 miles So far in Fiscal Year 2022-2023, Riverside Connect has… Traveling 18,932 Seniors 23,358 ADA RiversideCa.gov 7 Budget Item FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 Variance Plan Plan Salaries & Benefits $2,374,410 $3,162,857 33.21% Materials & Supplies $52,494 $51,725 -1.46% Fuel $225,000 $225,000 0.00% Maintenance $400,000 $400,000 0.00% Contract Services $126,263 $125,000 -1.00% Non-Personnel Costs $1,132,165 $1,302,687 15.06% Total $4,310,332 $5,267,269 22.20% Operating Budget RiversideCa.gov 8 •Ongoing challenge with decreased service demands. •Staffing •Infrastructure for zero emission fleet •Ability to meet Farebox Recovery Ratio Challenges… RiversideCa.gov 9 •Continued marketing of the service. •RFP for a new Scheduling Software System •Comprehensive Operational Analysis of program. •Mobility on Demand •Future Rate Increase Moving Forward… RiversideCa.gov 10 Questions or Comments??? Thank You Questions? RCTC RAIL PROGRAM FY 23-24 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) Citizens & Specialized Transit Advisory Committee (CSTAC) April 10, 2023 1 RCTC Routes APRIL 11, 2022 2 •Riverside Line –Weekdays: 11 Daily Trains –(Short 1 off peak train) •91/PV Line –Weekday: 12 Daily Trains –Weekend: 4 Daily Trains •IEOC Line –Weekdays: 14 Daily Trains –(Short 1 off peak/1 reverse) –Weekends: 4 Daily Trains Metrolink FY 24 Highlights 3 •Continued slow ridership recovery •Potential service restoration to 100% pre-Covid levels, routes and schedules to be determined for Oct 2023 •No Fare Increases •Continued Promotions and Marketing Efforts •• Operating Revenue -$54.2M •• Decrease from FY23 of $12.3M or 18.5% •• Total Expenses -$314.5M •• Increase from FY23 of $18.2M or 6.1% •• Member Agency Support -$260.3M APRIL 10, 2023 Metrolink Overall Budget Highlights 4 •Operating Revenue -$54.2M –Decrease from FY23 of $12.3M or 18.5% •Total Expenses -$314.5M –Increase from FY23 of $18.2M or 6.1% •Member Agency Support -$260.3M –Increase from FY23 of $30.5M or 13.3% •• Operating Revenue -$54.2M •• Decrease from FY23 of $12.3M or 18.5% •• Total Expenses -$314.5M •• Increase from FY23 of $18.2M or 6.1% •• Member Agency Support -$260.3M •• Increase from FY23 of $30.5M or 13.3%APRIL 10, 2023 5 APRIL 10, 2023 Metrolink Recovery Plan 6 •Campaigns –Free Fare Transit Equity Day February –Customer Appreciation Day February –Free Fare Earth Day April –Summer Travel Campaign May -Sep •Fare Promotions –Summer Adventure Pass : $15 systemwide weekday pass, Memorial Day through Labor Day –Expanded Student Discounts APRIL 10, 2023 RCTC Recovery Plan 7 Marketing and Outreach -Community Events -How-to-ride Presentations -Group Excursions APRIL 10, 2023 Discounted Fare Programs 8 •RCTC’s LCTOP –Riverside County Free Rail Pass Program –$2.4 Million (+$1M More) –Partnership between RCTC’s IE Commuter & SBCTA –Timeframe: 2 year minimum –Beginning in Summer/Fall 23 •Metrolink’s LCTOP –Low Income Pilot Program •50% discount for low- income riders –$5.7 Million –Incorporating EBT Card technology in TVM’s –Developing new College Free Fare Program APRIL 10, 2023 Capital Projects APRIL 10, 2023 9 •Moreno Valley/March Field Station Upgrade –Construction phase •South Perris Station Double Track and Platform –Design phase •Perris Valley Line Double Track (6 Miles) –Design phase •Riverside-Downtown Station Track and Platform Project –Environmental Review (Project Suspended) QUESTIONS? 10 RCTC VANCLUB Brian Cunanan Commuter & Motorist Assistance Manager 1 Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Council April 10, 2023 What is a Vanpool? •Sponsored by a public agency •7 to 15 passenger vehicles •Routes marketed to and open to the public •ADA accessible FTA recognizes vanpool as a transit mode 3 Minimum Qualifications •Minimum 5 participants to start •Minimum 30+ miles commute per day •Commute 12+ days per month •Western Riverside County destination VanClub Provides $400 per month subsidy to help with lease costs from approved providers 4 Toyota Sienna Chevy TraverseFord Explorer Dodge Durango Dodge Caravan Ford EconolineFord Transit Vanpool Lease includes: –Vehicle –Maintenance –Insurance –Roadside assistance SAVE TIME Access to carpool lanes SAVE TIME & MONEY Free or reduced tolls COMMUTE GREEN Reduced SOV emissions DRIVE LESS. SMILE MORE. Higher quality of life vs. SAVE MONEY Estimated $833 savings per month with VanClub subsidy $10K savings per year* * Irvine to Riverside scenario, 100 roundtrip miles each day, 20 days each month with 5 passengers. Why VanClub? 6 6 41 VanClub Vanpools •4.5 riders per trip •49.7 miles per trip •19.0 days per month •$1,251 average monthly lease •$305 monthly “fare” (out of pocket costs with subsidy) Lifetime program farebox return of 70.9% Fiscal Year 2023/24 7 •Seeking approval to increase subsidy to $600 per month •Projecting 81 vanpools by fiscal year end (164K trips) •Projected $776K budget 8 8 Program performance since inception (through February 2023) emissions reductions 5,449 tons •397K trips reduced •14.5M VMT reduced QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION 9 RCTC RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MIN Investing in Our Highways and Roads Funded 7 local bus systems and 15 specialized transit services Approved Rail Ridership Recovery Program to allow free Metrolink rides for Riverside County residents to start in 2023 arm Continued construction of 15/91 Express Lanes Connector Allocated $126 million in Measure A funding for 248 local road projects Supported 10,513 construction jobs Received $5 million in Congressional Community Project Funding to advance 1-15 Smart Freeway Project Opened 5 highway projects: 91 Corridor Operations Project, 1-15 Railroad Canyon Interchange, Route 60 Truck Lanes, 1-15 Interim Corridor Operations Project, 1-215 Placentia Interchange Improving Our Public Transit System Certified program -level environmental document for Coachella Valley Rail service Conducted 25 Metrolink station construction/ maintenance projects This year has been one of project delivery. For the first time in RCTC's 46 -year history, we opened a total of five highway projects and made significant progress toward advancing a transformational new passenger rail system, Coachella Valley Rail. Efforts also continued to support ridesharing and other mobility choices, fund local road projects, preserve land for native plant and animal species, advocate for the funding we deserve in Riverside County, and to listen to residents and stakeholders to improve our region's quality of living. Total value of projects under construction: $879 million Helped 63,550 motorists in need with Freeway Service Patrol and call box service Supplemented transit network in Riverside County with nearly 40 subsidized VanClub vanpools reducing 55,650 single occupancy trips and 2.1 million vehicle miles traveled Advancing Transportation Projects Submitted state and federal grant applications to fund Coachella Valley Rail project - level studies ae Began final design for Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway Awarded construction contract for 71/91 Interchange Offering Drivers Choices Recorded 19.8 million 91 Express Lanes trips and 23.5 million 15 Express Lanes trips Engaging with Residents Expanded rctc.org website visits to an average of 53,862 per quarter 111 Marked 5 years of service for Riverside County 91 Express Lanes Posted 58 stories to The Vista blog and distributed 34 news releases Protecting our Environment Supported 592 employers with ridesharing programs Managed Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority and preserved habitat for 146 native animal and plant species Reduced 7.2 million pounds of vehicle emissions through IE Commuter and VanClub programs Added 2,445 acres of protected habitat on behalf of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority for a total of 44,622 acres conserved by local sources. This is 46% of the 97,000 acres to be acquired locally Awarded $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and eligibility for $2.3 million in matching grant funds from the California Wildlife Conservation Board for conserving land Began construction of Moreno Valley/ March Field Station improvements Submitted state grant applications to build Metrolink Double Track Project on 91/Perris Valley Line and Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway Maintained 161,821 accounts for 91 Express Lanes customers and 11,609 accounts for 15 Express Lanes customers Increased @therctc social media presence to 13,004 Facebook followers, 1,613 Twitter followers, and 2,758 Instagram followers Received $25 million state grant for 91/Perris Valley Line improvements Launched $5 per day transit/ rideshare Incentive with expanded eligibility to eastern Riverside County Began environmental and engineering studies for 1-10 Highland Springs Interchange; continued studies for 1-15 projects and Riverside - Downtown Station Provided 5,500 commuters with car/vanpool matches, transit options, and IE Commuter incentive information Secured 2,278 text message subscribers and 6,233 newsletter subscribers 14, Supported 70 agricultural vanpools with safe and reliable transportation to harvest areas in Riverside County &Q8 Launched new RCA Stakeholders Committee and continued Citizen & Specialized Transit Advisory Committee Assisted 169,300 web visitors and 60,826 callers with real-time traffic, transit, and rideshare information through 511 service (951) 787-7141 • www.rctc.org RCTC.org 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 12008, Riverside, CA 92502-2208 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Inversion en autopistas y carreteras Seguimos en la construction del Conector de las vias rapidas 15/91 (Express Lanes) Destinamos $126 millones de inversion de la Medida A para 248 proyectos de carreteras locales Apoyamos 10,513 empleos de construction Recibimos $5 millones del Congreso para la inversion para proyectos comunitarios para adelantar el proyecto las autopistas inteligentes 1-15 Este ano nosotros entregamos proyectos. Por primera vez en los 46 anos de la historia de RCTC, hemos completamos un total de cinco proyectos de autopistas y progresamos notablemente en fomentar un nuevo sistema de trenes de pasajeros transformador: el Coachella Valley Rail. Ademas, siguieron los esfuerzos para apoyar los viajes compartidos y otras opciones de movilidad, invertir en proyectos de carreteras locales, preservar la tierra para especies nativas de animales y plantas, abogar por la inversion que merece el condado de Riverside y escuchar a los vecinos y alas partes interesadas en mejorar la calidad de vida de nuestra region. Costo total de los proyectos en construction: $879 millones Asistimos a 63,550 conductores en problemas con la patrulla de servicios de autopista y el servicio de telefonos publicos Iniciamos 5 proyectos de autopistas: Proyecto de operaciones del corredor 91, intersection de la I-15 Railroad Canyon, carriles para camiones en la ruta 60, proyecto de operaciones del corredor provisorio de la 1-15, ter/ intersection de la 1-215 Placentia Mejora del sistema de transporte publico Hemos certificamos el programa a nivel ambiental para el servicio Coachella Valley Rail Llevamos a cabo 25 proyectos de estaciones Metrolink de construction o mantenimiento Financiamos 7 sistemas de autobuses locales y 15 servicios de transporte especial Complementamos la red de transports en el condado de Riverside con casi 40 viajes compartidos de VanClub subsidiados, reduciendo 55,650 viajes individuales y 2.1 millones de millas recorridas por vehiculos Fomento de proyectos de transporte Presentamos solicitudes de subvention federales y estatales para financier los estudios a nivel de proyecto de Coachella Valley Rail Iniciamos el diseno final para Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway 71 91 Otorgamos el contrato de construction para la intersection 71/91 Oferta de opciones para conductores Rg Registramos 19.8 millones de viajes en 91 Express Lanes y 23.5 millones viajes en 15 Express Lanes. Cumplimos 5 anos de servicio para el condado de Riverside en 91 Express Lanes Compromiso con los residentes Aumentamos las visitas al sitio rctc.org a un promedio de 53,862 cads tres meses Publicamos 58 stories historias en el blog The Vista y distribuimos 34 comunicados de prensa Protection del medioambiente Financiamos a 592 empleadores con programas de viajes compartidos Administramos la Autoridad de Conservacion Regional del Condado de Western Riverside, y preservamos el habitat de 146 especies nativas de animales y plantas Redujimos 7.2 millones de libras de emisiones de vehiculos con los programas de viajes compartidos IE Commuter y VanClub Sumamos 2,445 acres de habitat protegido en el nombre de la Autoridad de Conservacion Regional del Condado de Western Riverside por un total de 44,622 acres conservados por fuentes locales. Esto representa el 46% de los 97,000 acres que seran adquiridos en la zone. Otorgamos $4.4 millones de subvention del Servicio Federal de Pesca y Vida Silvestre y la posibilidad de $2.3 millones en subvenciones paralelas de la Junta de Conservacion de la Vida Silvestre de California para conservar la tierra Comenzamos la construction para las mejoras estacion Moreno Valley/ March Field Presentamos solicitudes de subvention estatales para construir el proyecto de via doble de Metrolink en la lines 91 de Perris Valley y Mid County Parkway Ramona Expressway Mantuvimos 161,821 cuentas para usuarios de 91 Express Lanes y 11,609 cuentas para usuarios de 15 Express Lanes f O Aumentamos los seguidores de @therctc en redes sociales a 13,004 en Facebook, 1,613 en Twitter y 2,758 en Instagram Aprobamos el Programa de recuperation de Sistema de transporte de pasajeros por tren para para que los residentes del condado de Riverside viajen gratis en Metrolink a partir de 2023 Recibimos $25 millones de subvention estatal para mejorar la lines 91 de Perris Valley Lanzamos el incentivo de $5 diarios para transporte publico o viajes compartidos con acceso extendido al este del condado de Riverside Iniciamos estudios ambientales y de ingenieria para la intersection 1.10 Highland Springs; continuamos los estudios para los proyectos de la 1-15 y la estacion Riverside - Downtown Brindamos opciones de transporte, companeros de vanpool o carpool e information del incentivo IE Commuter a 5,500 pasajeros Logramos 2,278 suscriptores a SMS y 6,233 suscriptores al boletin de noticias Financiamos 70 vanpools agricolas con transporte seguro y confiable a zonas de cosecha en el condado de Riverside 8R8 Lanzamos el nuevo Comite de Partes Interesadas del RCA y continuamos con el Comite Asesor de Ciudadania y Transporte Publico Especial Atendimos 169,300 consultas web y 60,826 Ilamadas con information en tiempo real de trafico, transporte publico, y viajes compartidos con el servicio 511 (951) 787-7141 • www.rctc.or .11111.11 RCTC.org 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 12008, Riverside, CA 92502-2208 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL APRIL 10, 2023 Present Absent Lisa Castilone X  John Chavez X  George Colangeli X  Alejandra Gonzalez  X John Krick X  Jack Marty  X Mary Jo Ramirez X  Gloria J. Sanchez X  Ivet Woolridge X  Riverside Transit Agency X  SunLine Transit Agency X 