SOLTRANS BOARD MEETING SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS / HANDOUTS June 19, 2014 MEETING HANDOUTS

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1 SOLTRANS BOARD MEETING SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS / HANDOUTS June 19, 2014 MEETING HANDOUTS Agenda Item 8 Review Preferred Fixed Route Operating Scenario for Improved System Performance PowerPoint Presentation Agenda Item 9 SolTrans Operations & Maintenance Facility Renovation and Modernization Project PowerPoint Presentation Flyer: Curtola Park & Ride Hub Construction Phase

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3 SOLTRANS SYSTEM EVALUATION: PREFERRED SCENARIO REVIEW Presented to the Solano County Transit Board of Directors June 19,

4 FEEDBACK FROM MAY MEETING Board agreed with Fix It + elements of Invest in the Core as priorities Board requested more specifics on: Predicted ridership/revenue Operating costs for Preferred Scenario Capital costs for Preferred Scenario Service between Benicia and Solano Community College (Vallejo Campus) 2

5 PART 1: PREFERRED SCENARIO 3

6 ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES Fix It Improve existing routes through restructuring (route modification, stop relocation, etc.) Invest in the Core Increase service in select markets and key corridors More frequent service Longer operating hours Extended weekend service Capture New Markets Identify potential new service markets for transit 4

7 *Revenue Vehicle Hours (RVH): Time the bus is in service plus layover and recovery time 5

8 HOW DO RESOURCES STACK UP? 6

9 HOW DO RESOURCES STACK UP? +7,000 RVH Cost Neutral 7

10 PREFERRED SCENARIO +7,000 RVH Cost Neutral Minor changes to schedule can make Preferred Scenario fit under the 88,700 RVH ceiling 8

11 DETAILS OF PREFERRED SCENARIO Route Enhancements Timeframe 1 Long term vision to implement bi-directional service along Sonoma Blvd. Operate 30 minute weekday service all-day 2 Operate bi-directional service via Corcoran Shift route to Fairgrounds Drive and turn bus at Solano Community College Create bi-directional service for Gateway Plaza Operate 30 minute weekday service all-day 3 Long term vision to operate bi-directional service for south Vallejo and discontinue Glen Cove Landing segment After August 2015 August 2015 After August Discontinue loop serving CVS at Sonoma Blvd. Operate bi-directional service from Sereno Transit Center via upper Tuolumne August Combine branched service into single route on portions of Sereno and Redwood January Split one-way loop route into two separate, bi-directional routes (one operating on Tennessee and the other on Benicia) August Discontinue Ascot / Columbus Parkway service Move bus stops along Columbus Parkway (at Hilary & Ascot) Operate 30 minute weekday service all-day January /78/ 80s Integrate Route 76 into Route 78 for productivity purposes; consolidate Route 80s with Route 78. January Streamline service to run on SR37 and I-80 Serve both SCC campuses August

12 NEW ANNUAL RIDERS 10

13 NEW PASSENGERS VERSUS REVENUE VEHICLE HOURS 11

14 NET COST PER NEW PASSENGER 12

15 SYSTEM-WIDE FAREBOX RECOVERY Note: Current FBR based on FY actuals 13

16 ESTIMATED CAPITAL COSTS Capital investments required for Fix It and Capture New Markets scenarios New bus stop signs New & extended curb, gutter and sidewalk Crosswalks Bus pullouts Fix It Improvements: $600,000-$700,000 Capture New Markets Improvements: $350,000-$450,000 14

17 PART 2: OUTREACH PLAN 15

18 PUBLIC OUTREACH Conduct public outreach in July Host events in Vallejo and Benicia Potential events include: Community meeting/workshop Senior Center visits Other community events Key Stakeholders, such as the Solano Transportation Authority 16

19 PART 3: PROJECT NEXT STEPS 17

20 PROJECT SCHEDULE May/June Present Operating Scenarios to Board (May) Develop preferred scenario Present preferred scenario to Board (June) July/August Conduct Public Outreach Revise preferred scenario based on public input September - December Present refined preferred scenario to Board (Sept) Begin implementation plan Anticipate implement route changes January

21 NEXT STEPS Board discussion and feedback Develop public outreach plan (June) Conduct public outreach events (July/August) Present refined operating scenario to Board (Sept) Begin route implementation January

22 BOARD DISCUSSION 20

23 RECOMMENDATION Authorize staff to conduct public outreach on the preferred operating scenario, as based on feedback from the Board. Direct staff to return to the Board in the fall with outreach results and for approval of proposed system improvements. 21

24 QUESTIONS? Your feedback is much appreciated! 22

25 O&M FACILITY RENOVATION & MODERNIZATION PROJECT Presented to: Board of Directors on June 19, 2014 By: Wayne K. Tanda, Lead Project Consultant

26 ISSUE The following actions are needed to continue the Board s direction to improve the SolTrans Transit O&M Facility: Execute a property sublease with the City of Vallejo Release the invitation to submit bids for construction Amend contract with project s design firm Authorize procurement of complementary equipment Authorize programming of additional capital funds

27 BACKGROUND November/December 2013 City of Vallejo transfers project responsibility to SolTrans. Board approves staff s recommendation to 1) assume project responsibility, 2) include the project budget ($4,211,000) in the FY13-14 Capital Budget, and 3) take steps to secure necessary professional services. January 2014 Board approved extension of contract with MRG to provide project management services. February 2014 Architectural/Engineering contract with Calpo, Hom & Dong (CHD) assigned to SolTrans from City of Vallejo. March 2014 Board approved retention of APSI for construction management services. May 2014 Board approves an increase in the budget for facility improvements of $289,000 (current approved budget = $4.5 M)* *Note: Some of the TDA funding for the project is being used to address operational, HVAC, roofing issues & to procure needed operations/ maintenance equipment.

28 OVERVIEW OF IMPROVEMENTS Health and Safety Security improvements: fencing, video systems, upgraded fire & security alarm systems, better lighting, eye wash station, new HVAC system, renovated restrooms, encapsulate lead paint, removal of any mold. Operational Efficiency & Productivity Operations: new dispatch center, remodeled bus operator break room/kitchen, creation of training and conference rooms, secure money room, new cash vault. Maintenance: Consolidation of paratransit & fixed route bus maintenance areas, new parts room, remodeled farebox repair room, canopy over bus wash equipment to prevent consistent equipment failures, new tire hoist & storage area. Focus on the Future Structural & power improvements to allow dispatch area to function as an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Improvements to maintenance shop to allow for CNG vehicle repairs.

29 FACILITY IMPROVEMENT FUNDING Agency Funding Type Funding Source Grant Allocation Authorized Use Amount SolTrans Federal Section 5307 CA-90-Y980 Maintenance Facility $800,000 Section 5307 Programmed Maintenance Facility $1,750,000 Section 5307 Programmed Maintenance Facility $400,000 Local TDA* Programmed Maintenance Facility $212,826 AB 664 Programmed Maintenance Facility $244,385 State AB664 (FY14) To Be Programmed Maintenance Facility $443,069 Prop 1B PTMISEA* To Be Programmed Maintenance Facility $1,502,931 Subtotal (SolTrans Funding): $5,288,211 City of Vallejo State Prop 1B CalEMA Security Enhancement $271,124 Prop 1B- PTMISEA Building Improvement $151,665 Subtotal (City of Vallejo Funding): $422,789 Total Funding for O&M Improvement Project $5,776,000 *Some TDA funding is currently being used to address operational, HVAC, roofing issues & purchase necessary building equipment. **Final Prop1B PTMISEA (Revenue-based) allocation is still being finalized with MTC & WETA.

30 ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS

31 OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Authorize ED to negotiate and execute the sublease with City of Vallejo as referenced in Attachment A. 2. Authorize ED to issue a request for construction bids for the renovation project. 3. Authorize the ED to execute and amendment to the CHD contract for architectural and engineering work. 4. Authorize the ED to procure complementary equipment and services required for completing the renovation project (i.e. acquisition of modular facilities). 5. Authorize the programming of $443,069 in AB 664 funds for the project and a corresponding increase to the capital budget. 6. Authorize the programming of $1,502,931 in Prop 1B PTMISEA funds for the project and a corresponding increase to the capital budget.

32 QUESTIONS?

33 CURTOLA PARK & RIDE HUB Construction of the first phase of the new SolTrans Curtola Park and Ride Hub will begin on Monday, June 30, Construction is expected to last 24 months. PAR KWA Y Phas e1c onst ruct ion N MO Available for Parking LE R CA ON LS. ST ol po n Va. ST The first phase of the construction will be in the center part of the parking lot. The lot just east of Lemon Street will be designated for van/car pool parking only, on a first-come first-served basis. The rest of the main lot that is not under construction will be available for parking, on a first-come first-served basis also. CUR TOL A FOR TRANSIT RIDERS Beginning Monday, June 23, there will be no Solano Express bus service (routes 76, 78, 80 and 80s) to the facility during construction. Route 3 will continue to provide local bus service. The stop at the Park and Ride will shift to Lemon St. at Carlson St. SANTA CLARA ST FOR CARPOOLS Due to this work, beginning Monday, June 30, the casual carpool will be relocated to north side of Maine Street between Mare Island Way and Santa Clara Street. See map location left. RE MA Waterfront Parking Garage AY DW AN ISL t on t rfr g Lo e t n Waarki P MAINE ST Casual Carpool Parking is available at the City of Vallejo Waterfront Parking Garage located directly across from the Vallejo Transit Center at 415 Santa Clara Street. DISCOUNTED BUS PASS INFORMATION To assist our commuters during construction, starting July 1, 2014, SolTrans will provide $10 off a monthly multi-zone pass for riders who park in the City of Vallejo Waterfront Parking Garage. To get your discount: Go to the Vallejo Transit Ticket Office Present a current monthly parking receipt from City of Vallejo Parking Enjoy your commute with your reduced SolTrans Multi-Zone bus pass! One pass per vehicle, per person, per month. For details, visit or call (707)