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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE/
SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
DATE: Thursday, May 18, 2017
LOCATION: Riverside County Transportation Commission
Conference Room A
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, CA 92502-2208
� COMMITTEE MEMBERS �
Pamela Brown, Retired Citizen, Riverside
Joe Forgiarini, Riverside Transit Agency, Western Riverside County
Laura Hernandez, T-Now, Western Riverside County
Jack Marty, Retired Citizen, Banning
Priscilla Ochoa, Blindness Support Services, Western Riverside County
Linda Samulski, Guide Dogs of the Desert, Coachella Valley
Richard Smith, Independent Living Partnership, Riverside County
Mary Venerable, Retired Citizen, Perris
Anita Petke, SunLine Transit Agency, Coachella Valley
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City of Banning
City of Beaumont
City of Corona
City of Riverside
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency
Riverside County Transportation Commission — Commuter Rail
Riverside Transit Agency
SunLine Transit Agency
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Robert Yates, Multimodal Services Director
Josefina Clemente, Transit Manager
Monica Morales, Management Analyst
Jennifer Anderson, Administrative Assistant
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*Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda
11:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Conference Room A
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside CA 92502-2208
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 26, 2016
5. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS (The Committee may add an item to the agenda after making a
finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came
to the attention of the Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action
adding an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Committee. If there are less than
2/3 of the Committee members present, adding an item to the agenda requires a
unanimous vote. Added items will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.)
6. FISCAL YEARS 2017/18 — 2019/20 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANS
Overview
This item is for the Committee to receive and file the Fiscal Years 2017/18 — 2019/20
Short Range Transit Plans (SRTPs) for the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Corona, and
Riverside; Palo Verde Valley Transit Agen cy (PVVTA); Riverside Transit Agency (RTA);
SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine); and the Commission's Western Riverside County Rail
Program and Coachella Valley Rail Program.
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7. RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: ANNUAL COUNTWIDE PERFORMANCE
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016
Overview
This item is for the Committee to receive and file a presentation on the Riverside County
Public Transportation: Annual Countywide Performance Report Fiscal Year 2015/2016.
8. MEASURE A: SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION 2019 — THREE YEAR CALL FOR PROJECTS
Overview
Verbal presentation on the upcoming three-year Measure A call for applications to
provide transportation and transportation -related services in Western Riverside County.
Proposed projects must address the mobility needs of older adults, persons with
disabilities, or persons of low-income. Eligible applicant agencies are public or not -for -
profit organizations in Western Riverside County.
9. COMMITTEE MEMBER / STAFF REPORT
Overview
This item provides the opportunity for the Committee Members and staff to report on
attended and upcoming meetings/conferences and issues related to Committee
activities.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Services Transportation Advisory Council
meeting is to be determined.
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CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE/
SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minutes
May 18, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
Josefina Clemente, Transit Manager, called the Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Services
Transportation Advisory Council to order at 11:07 a.m. in Conference Room A at the Riverside
County Transportation Commission, 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92501.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present
Pamela Brown
Joe Forgiarini
Jack Marty
Anita Petke
Richard Smith
Mary Venerable
Members Absent
Maria De Los Santos
Laura Hernandez
Priscilla Ochoa
Linda Samulski
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the May 26, 2016 meeting were approved as submitted.
5. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
There were no additions/revisions to the agenda.
6. FISCAL YEARS 2017/18 — 2019/20 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANS
Sudesh Paul, Transportation Planning Supervisor, City of Corona Transit Service, provided a
brief description of the service area and hours of operation for the Transit Service. She
presented the 2017/18—2019/20 Short Range Transit Plan. Fina noted that the City of Corona
is the only city in Riverside County that is required to meet a recovery rate of twenty percent.
Elizabeth Gibbs, Transit Director, City of Beaumont presented the city's Short Range Transit
Plan. She provided population and ridership statistics for the city of Beaumont and
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surrounding areas. She shared the recent implementation of public transit education for the
senior community in Beaumont, which included an educational train ride to Los Angeles.
Anita Petke presented the 2017/18 — 2019/20 Short Range Transit Plan for SunLine Transit
Agency. She reported that 84% of SunLine's riders are transit dependent.
George Colangeli presented the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency 2017/18 — 2019/20 Short
Range Transit Plan. George stated there will be 6 routes in the service area, as well as an
expanded reimbursement program. He also reported the non -emergency medical shuttle,
Blythe Wellness Express, will begin transporting passengers from Blythe to the Coachella
Valley on July 3, 2017.
Joe Forgiarini presented the 2017/18 — 2019/20 Short Range Transit Plan for the Riverside
Transit Agency. He also reported that the Rapidlink line will launch this August, which will link
the Corona Transit Center to the UCR Campus, and will run every 15 minutes during the
weekdays, for a set block of time in the morning and afternoon. He also reported the
relaunch/rebranding of the Orange County `Commuterlink' line, from San Bernardino to
Anaheim.
Ron Profeta, Transit Manager, City of Riverside Special Transportation Program, presented
the 2017/18 — 2019/20 Short Range Transit Plan. He shared their plans to increase the
number of full-time drivers to help meet service demands, and plans to implement an
electronic fare collection system, in order to assist customers and their families with paying
fares for service.
Max Calder, Community Services Manager/Transit Division Manager, City of Banning,
presented the 2017/18 — 2019/20 Short Range Transit Plan. He shared the recent
implementation of a transit route for the Cabazon community, as well as plans to implement
automated transit features throughout the system.
Brenda Ramirez, Management Analyst, RCTC, shared Western and Eastern Rail highlights for
the current fiscal year. She reported no fare increases this fiscal year, and reported efforts
with Metrolink to provide fare discounts and incentives. She shared the recent marketing
incentives with Metrolink, which included the Perris Valley Line, the Festival of Lights train,
and trips to both the Angels Stadium and the new LA Rams Stadium.
7. RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: ANNUAL COUNTYWIDE PERFORMANCE
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016
An update was provided for the Annual Countywide Performance Report. Top highlights were
shared from different transit agencies. The final report will be presented to the RCTC Board
for approval.
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8. MEASURE A: SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION 2019 — THREE YEAR CALL FOR PROJECTS
Robert Yates provided information regarding the next Measure A Call for Projects. He stated
there is specific funding for specialized transit. The applications for the funds are projected
to be available in the fall. Eligible applicant agencies are public or not -for -profit organizations
in Western Riverside County.
9. COMMITTEE MEMBER / STAFF REPORT
Fina Clemente, Transit Manager, informed members the next meeting would take place in
September/October 2017. The exact location is yet to be determined.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Citizens Advisory Committee/Social
Services Transportation Advisory Council, the meeting adjourned at 1:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Fina Clemente
Transit Manager
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE/
SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minutes
May 24, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Yates, Multimodal Services Director, called the Citizens Advisory Committee/Social
Services Transportation Advisory Council to order at 11:06 a.m. in Meeting Room 2/3 at the
Albert A. Chatigny Senior Community Recreation Center, 1310 Oak Valley Parkway,
Beaumont, California 92223.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present
Pamela Brown
Joe Forgiarini
Laura Hernandez
Jack Marty
Linda Samulski
Richard Smith
Mary Venerable
Anita Petke
Members Absent
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the January 26, 2016 meeting were approved as submitted.
5. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS
There were no additions/revisions to the agenda.
6. FISCAL YEARS 2016/17 — 2018/19 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANS
Each Riverside County transit provider presented highlights of their respective Short Range
Transit Plans. The CAC recommended approval of the FY 2016/17-2018/19 Short Range
Transit Plans in concept to the Commission.
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8. COMMITTEE MEMBER / STAFF REPORT
Fina Clemente, Transit Manager, informed members the next meeting would take place in
October 2016 in Beaumont. The exact location is yet to be determined.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Citizens Advisory Committee/Social
Services Transportation Advisory Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Fina Clemente
Transit Manager
AGENDA I TEM 6
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
May 18, 2017
TO:
Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Services Technical Advisory Council
FROM:
Josefina Clemente, Transit Manager
THROUGH:
Robert Yates, Multimodal Services Director
SUBJECT:
Fiscal Years 2017/18 — 2019/20 Short Range Transit Plans
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Committee to receive and file the Fiscal Years 2017/18 — 2019/20 Short
Range Transit Plans (SRTPs) for 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 Western Riverside County Rail Program and Coachella Valley
Rail Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission, in its capacity as the transportation planning agency for the county of
Riverside (County), is responsible for administering funds provided through the:
• Local Transportation Fund (LTF), which was created in accordance with the provisions of
the Transportation Development Act (TDA) of 1971; and
• State Transit Assistance (STA) program, which was created in 1979 under Chapter 161
(SB 620) of the California statutes to provide a second source of TDA funding for the
development of transit systems.
LTF and STA represent the primary source of funding to claimants for public transit operations
and capital. Per the Public Utilities Code § 99230, "the designated transportation planning
agency shall, from an analysis and evaluation of the total anticipated to be available in the local
transportation fund and the relative needs of each claimant...annually determine the amount to
be allocated to each claimant." On an annual basis, three -step process is followed in order to
obtain LTF and/or STA funds: area apportionment, allocation, and payment.
• Annually (usually in January), the Commission approves mid -year and next fiscal year
revenue projections and determines the share of the LTF and STA funds for each of the
County's three geographic areas: Western Riverside County, Coachella Valley, and Palo
Verde Valley. This share is the area apportionment.
• Once funds are apportioned to a geographic area, the funds are available only for
allocation to public transit operators in that area. In order to receive an annual
allocation, an operator is required to submit a SRTP pertaining to its operating and
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capital plan for the fiscal year. In accordance with the California Code of Regulations
Section 6634, no operator is eligible to receive LTF and STA funds for operating and
capital costs in an amount that exceeds its actual costs less other federal, state, and
local revenues. Allocation is the discretionary action by the Commission that occurs in
July and designates funds for a specific operator for a specific purpose.
• Payment is authorized by disbursement instructions issued by the Commission in
accordance with approved allocations. Allocations can only be revised or changed
through a Commission approved SRTP amendment.
The Riverside County FYs 2017/18 — 2019/20 SRTPs cover the three apportionment areas of the
County and are comprised of plans for the municipal operators, RTA, SunLine, PVVTA, and the
Commission's Commuter Rail Program in Western Riverside and Coachella Valley. 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 services needed by county residents. This analysis is contained in
the Annual Countywide Performance Report, which is typically presented to the Commission in
July.
The SRTPs serve as the County's blueprint for continued operation and future development of
transit services, operations and infrastructure. Through the SRTP planning process, the
Commission and transit agencies analyze current transportation services, identify transit needs
of the community and determine the ability to meet those needs in a three-year time frame.
The SRTP process also requires the transit operators to address recommendations made by
regular performance audits.
To develop stronger intercity and regional network and to meet the growing demand for transit
services, the operators are focusing on implementing modified routes, improved frequency,
refined schedules, and streamlined bus operations in Downtown Riverside. For FY 2017/18,
express bus routes are being implemented on the new SR-91 CommuterLink service on the 91
Express Lanes. Procurement of needed vehicles is ongoing for both expansion and replacement
of aging buses. Other capital facilities such as transit centers and bus shelters are planned for
construction and installation to improve service quality and reliability. A sizable portion of each
agency's capital plan also includes safety and security equipment such as security lighting,
upgraded video surveillance and on -board camera system, enhanced illuminated bus stop
devices, and automated external defibrillators safety response equipment, which help ensure
safety of transit systems and passengers. In addition, necessary access and mobility
improvements are also being implemented to better serve the county's lower -income, elderly
and disabled populations.
While the SRTPs include projected financial needs, the actual allocation of funds will occur via
the public hearing to be conducted at the July Commission meeting.
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City of Banning
The city of Banning (Banning) works closely with the city of Beaumont (Beaumont) to provide a
seamless transit system for the residents of Banning, Beaumont, and the unincorporated areas
of Cabazon, Cherry Valley, and the commercial area of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians
reservation. Planned services for FY 2017/18 include:
• Sustain and enhance service levels in Cabazon with Low Carbon Transit Operations
program funds;
• Procure and implement the use of a software system for scheduling and dispatching for
both fixed route and Dial -A -Ride;
• Purchase and install passenger information signs at key stops to provide clients with
next bus information; and
• Procure and standardize a security Camera System for both Dial -A -Ride and fixed route.
City of Beaumont
Beaumont Transit provides both Dial -A -Ride and fixed route services and works closely with
Banning to provide a seamless transit system in the Pass Area. Planned services for FY 2017/18
include:
• Update existing comprehensive operational analysis (COA) with current population
patterns;
• Maintain and improve GPS tracking system and Google Transit to assist passengers with
trip planning;
• Improve system reliability and productivity by analyzing each route individually and as a
whole; and
• Increase marketing and community outreach by providing educational presentations
and travel training to schools and major local and regional employers.
City of Corona
The city of Corona (Corona) operates a fixed route system known as the Corona Cruiser and a
general public Dial -A -Ride program. Corona closely coordinates all transfers with both RTA and
the Commission's Commuter Rail services. Planned services for FY 2017/18 include:
• Adjust Corona Cruiser bus schedule to reflect actual trip times and introduce additional
morning peak service;
• Eliminate general Dial -A -Ride and roll out the no-show policy;
• Conduct a COA to identify strengths as well as opportunities for service improvements;
and
• Work with Corona's contract transportation operator to improve operations, bus
maintenance, and cleanliness and maintenance of bus stops.
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City of Riverside — Special Services
Riverside Special Services (RSS) operates a 24-hour advance reservation Dial -A -Ride for seniors
and persons with disabilities within the Riverside city limits. The program serves as an
alternative to RTA's transit service for seniors and persons with disabilities unable to use fixed
route service. Planned services for FY 2017/18 include:
• Conduct a COA to look at operations, staffing, and overall program to identify strengths
and potential areas of improving the current transit system; and
• Replace up to six paratransit vehicles using a combination of Federal Transit
Administration (FTA), State Transit Assistance, and Proposition 1B capital grants.
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency
The PVVTA provides fixed route service and a transportation reimbursement program for
individuals who cannot ride the public bus system. The fixed route service can deviate up to
three-quarters of a mile away from the actual fixed route. Service is provided within the city of
Blythe and surrounding unincorporated county areas in the Palo Verde Valley. Planned services
for FY 2017/18 include:
• Continue operation of XTend-A-Ride service, a demand response service that addresses
requests from the community for special transit service that may not be available on the
fixed route system;
• Implement the Federal Transit Administration Rides 2 Wellness demonstration service
(Blythe Wellness Express) for non -emergency medical access to the Coachella Valley — a
Human Services and Transportation Coordination project to be undertaken jointly with
the Commission; and
• Continue service contract with Transportation Concepts through June 30, 2018, with the
option to extend agreement for four additional one year terms.
Riverside Transit Agency
RTA provides local, intercity, and regional transportation services. As the Consolidated
Transportation Service Agency (CTSA) for Western Riverside County, RTA is responsible for
coordinating transit services throughout the service area and providing driver training and grant
application assistance to operators in Western County. Planned services for FY 2017/18
include:
• Implement the new Rapidlink Goldline service from Corona to UCR effective August 27,
2017, and continue streamlining of Downtown Riverside bus operations together with the
closure of the existing Downtown Riverside Bus Terminal;
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