THE STATE OF TEXAS } } KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; COUNTY OF DALLAS } INTERLOCAL PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE AGREEMENT

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1 Exhibit 1 THE STATE OF TEXAS } } KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; COUNTY OF DALLAS } INTERLOCAL PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, by and among DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT BUS SERVICE LGC (hereafter referred to as "LGC"), a Texas local government corporation organized and existing pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 431 of the Texas Transportation Code, the FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (hereafter referred to as The T ), a regional transportation authority organized and existing pursuant to Chapter 452, Texas Transportation Code, and the CITY OF ARLINGTON, Texas, a Texas Home Rule Municipality (hereafter referred to as CITY ). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, LGC, with full funding from CITY, is willing to operate a public transit commuter express feeder service (Route 221) between the College Park area of the University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA ) campus near downtown Arlington ( College Park Stop ) and the CentrePort Station on the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) in the City of Fort Worth, Texas (hereafter referred to as the Service ); and, WHEREAS, The T desires to participate in the planning, marketing, and promotion of the Service provided by DART for the City of Arlington; WHEREAS, the Service has been highly productive and transports a significant number of passengers; and WHEREAS, this Interlocal Public Service Transit Service Agreement (hereafter referred to as the Agreement ) is consistent with DART s Policy for bus service operated outside the DART Service Area; and WHEREAS, CITY will provide compensation to LGC equal to the fully burdened cost of the Service, including all direct, indirect, general and administrative, and capital costs for the operation of the Service; and WHEREAS, CITY will provide its share of the cost ($75,000) to prepare a Comprehensive Operational Analysis of Arlington transit service including short and longer term service and financial plans; and WHEREAS, CITY will contribute the payment, determined annually by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), to the Mid-Cities Fund, which will be redirected to DART and The T as an access fee for Arlington residents using the TRE; and

2 Exhibit 1 WHEREAS, fares collected and retained by LGC and The T on the Service shall be no less than the current DART and The T one-zone Local Fare as compensation for the fully burdened cost for Commuter Rail service consumed by passengers transferring from the Service to the TRE. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the Parties agree as follows: 1. LGC Duties and Responsibilities LGC shall provide, or cause to be provided for the Service, lift-equipped buses up to forty (40) feet in length, weighing less than 40,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, capable of carrying at least 35 passengers (the "Vehicle(s)) Every Vehicle used in providing the Service pursuant to this Agreement shall be fully compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C ) and relevant regulations applicable thereto, licensed for passenger operations by the State of Texas, and equipped with a two-way radio and electronic fareboxes Every Vehicle providing Service pursuant to this Agreement shall be operated by an operator duly licensed by the State of Texas to operate vehicles of the type and size described herein, and appropriately dressed in a uniform selected by LGC No operator shall be permitted to operate a Vehicle providing Service hereunder who has had three (3) or more moving violations within a one-year period The Service shall be provided along the route between the College Park Stop in Downtown Arlington and the CentrePort Station at the TRE in Fort Worth and according to the route details described in Exhibit A attached to this Agreement. CITY may request modifications to the route and schedule by giving Notice to LGC and The T. LGC shall implement such request from the CITY, provided that the CITY has made payment for the modified route and/or schedule according to the terms of this Agreement, and further provided that such modifications do not require Dallas Area Rapid Transit ( DART ) or The T to conduct a public hearing as may be required by Chapter 452 of the Texas Transportation Code The cost of the Service shall be determined by LGC and using the Pricing Table attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B. At least once each year, LGC shall review and, if necessary, make adjustments to the rates charged per mile and per hour. LGC shall provide CITY with an estimate of the projected rates for the next fiscal year by August 1 of each year. Final adjustments or modifications to Exhibit B will be based on LGC s approved budget and shall be effective on October 1 of each year without further action of the parties. In the event that the Pricing Table requires modification because of a change to the model or type of Vehicle being used to provide the Service, the Pricing Table shall be revised without further action of the parties 60 days after LGC provides Notice to the CITY of the need for the modification and the revised Pricing Table.

3 Exhibit The Service provided under this Agreement shall be available to any passenger traveling between the College Park Stop in Downtown Arlington and the CentrePort Station at the TRE in Fort Worth. Passengers boarding this Service will be required to pay the valid System Fare as approved by the DART and The T Boards. A copy of the current Fare Structure is attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C. All fares will be collected by LGC and distributed to LGC and The T as agreed to by those two agencies At all times when operations are being conducted, LGC shall be responsible for the safe operation of the Vehicles and the reasonable protection of the passengers and others using the Vehicles LGC shall provide or cause to be provided all mechanical repairs, maintenance, and upkeep required to keep the Vehicles in a safe condition LGC shall secure or cause to be secured, all permits and other governmental authorizations, which may be required to provide the Service from each governmental entity having jurisdiction over LGC and the Service LGC, its agents, employees and contractors shall abide by and be governed by all laws, ordinances and regulations of any and all governmental entities having jurisdiction over such operations Periodically, as determined solely by LGC, DART Transit Police may be assigned to ride the Vehicles as an additional security measure As a LGC bus route, LGC shall provide standard public information during normal hours and days through the DART customer information service, the DART.org website, DART service alerts, DART trip planners, DART printed timetables and maps, DART stop level information, and other standard DART public information as periodically updated. The T shall provide information through its standard public information policy including trip planning, web information, and service alerts LGC shall install and maintain bus stop poles and signs at bus stops approved by LGC, The T and CITY for Route The T shall clean and maintain the bus stop or related amenities within CentrePort Station for Route 221 on the same schedule as other bus stops at the CentrePort Station Exterior and interior advertising on the Vehicles shall be managed by LGC at its sole discretion and within the guidelines and parameters established by the DART Advertising and Concessions Policy. All revenue generated by the sale of such advertising shall belong to LGC Fixed Route ADA Monitoring and Compliance. LGC acknowledges and understands that it is responsible for compliance with the requirements of the ADA in operating the fixed-route commuter bus service.

4 Exhibit Marketing and Communication: In collaboration with CITY and The T, LGC shall develop and implement a public relations plan to promote and educate potential customers within the region, including residents of Arlington, University of Texas-Arlington students, as well as employees working in Arlington who may be interested in public transit access to Arlington. Paid marketing is not included. The minimum marketing and public relations program for Route 221 is defined in Exhibit D LGC shall prepare a Comprehensive Operational Analysis resulting in a short and long term transit plan with supporting financial plan as outlined in Exhibit E. The expense for this project is $150,000 for which DART shall pay $75,000 of the expense. 2. Force Majeure. LGC shall at all times use reasonable commercial efforts to provide or cause to be provided the Service, but LGC does not warrant or guarantee uninterrupted service and shall not be liable for any special, direct or consequential damages relating to or arising from an interruption in service. The obligations of LGC to perform under this Agreement shall be suspended to the extent that it is unable to perform as a result of causes beyond the reasonable control and without fault or negligence of LGC, its employees, agents or contractors, including, but not limited to, equipment breakdown, accidents, acts of nature and governmental action. In such event, LGC shall use reasonable efforts to eliminate the cause as quickly as possible. 3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the 19 day of August 2015 and terminate at midnight on the 18 day of August, 2016 PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that either party shall have the right to terminate the Agreement by giving the other party one hundred twenty (120) days Notice. In the event that DART or The T shall fail to perform any of their obligations under this Agreement, CITY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement if the defaulting party has not cured any such failure to perform within 30 days following written Notice of such failure. In the event that CITY fails to make any payment required by this Agreement, LGC shall suspend the Service for the period related to the payment. The agreement may be extended until December 31, 2016 if requested in writing by CITY no less than 180 days prior to August 17, 2016 to allow the end date for the Agreement to match the end for annual transit passes. LGC will provide cost to CITY for the four-month extension by December 31, CITY Duties and Responsibilities CITY shall permit LGC to operate the Service contemplated by this Agreement on CITY streets, approved bus stops, or other property and shall provide all maintenance of the streets and property and shall be responsible for wear and tear of pavement surfaces CITY shall obtain all permits and permissions required for the Park-and-Ride and bus stop location in Downtown Arlington.

5 Exhibit CITY shall construct and maintain at CITY s cost (or cause to be constructed and maintained) any facilities at the bus stop and Park and Ride Lot in Downtown Arlington including any necessary sidewalks, pavement, lighting, or bus shelters should the CITY desire these amenities. CITY shall ensure that all facilities provided at the bus stop and Park and Ride Lot in Arlington comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Maintenance shall include cleaning of any trash, debris, snow, ice or other obstacles at the Park and Ride Lot and bus stop in Arlington CITY shall pre-pay LGC monthly for service in accordance with the invoice prepared by LGC based upon the schedules set out in Exhibit A and according to the Pricing Table set out in Exhibit B attached to this Agreement. The amount due each month is subject to change in the event that CITY requests a change in miles, hours or buses within the limits set out in this Agreement. In the event that the CITY fails to make any payment as required by this Agreement, LGC shall suspend the Service for the period for which payment is not received CITY shall pay $75,000 as its share of the total cost of a Comprehensive Operational Analysis, including a short and long term transit system plan and supporting financial plan, for the CITY. The CITY shall pay $37,500 of the cost upon the beginning of the planning work in accordance with notice thereof from LGC, and the CITY shall pay $37,500 upon completion of the work. The total cost of the analysis, in Exhibit E, is estimated to be $150,000, of which the CITY shall pay $75, CITY shall assist in marketing and communication of Route 221 to residents within the CITY of Arlington using the CITY website, resident newsletters, or other methods of communication controlled by the CITY CITY acknowledges and understands that it is responsible for compliance with the requirements of the complementary paratransit obligations of the Americans with Disabilities Act as they may apply to the commuter bus Service being provided under this Agreement. Further, CITY shall monitor the transportation needs and special requirements of those persons using the Paratransit Service provided by the CITY and shall provide the Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation necessary for transitioning into or from the LGC commuter Service within the CITY. CITY shall assume full responsibility for the accessible paratransit transportation of persons eligible for complementary paratransit service within its jurisdiction. 5. Billing and Payment. LGC shall submit to CITY not more often than monthly, an invoice stating the total amount due for the upcoming month in accordance with Section CITY shall make payment of the amount due from CITY to LGC within thirty (30) days after receipt of LGC's invoice. The provisions of Chapter 2251 of the Texas Government Code, Payment for Goods and Services, shall apply to payments under this agreement. CITY shall send payments to LGC electronically or by mail to the following address: LGC c/o Dallas Area Rapid Transit Accounts Receivable P.O. Box Dallas, TX

6 Exhibit 1 6. Audit; Retention of Records. CITY shall have the right to request an audit of LGC's records related to the operation of the Service. LGC shall retain adequate records for auditing purposes for a period of three (3) years after final payment hereunder. 7. Insurance. To the extent allowed by Texas Law, LGC shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement cause to be provided and maintained, a program of self-insured automobile and general liability insurance that meets its obligations as outlined in the Texas Tort Claims Act, Section Civil Practice and Remedies Code. LGC shall also cause to be maintained a program of self-insured workers compensation insurance and employers liability for the benefit of personnel providing the Service that complies with the Texas Workers Compensation Act. 8. Indemnification. To the extent permitted by applicable law, LGC shall defend, indemnify and hold the other parties and their partners, officers, employees, visitors and contractors harmless from all loss, cost and expense by reason of injury (including death) to any person or damage to property, arising out of or from any accident or other occurrence taking place during the performance of this Agreement, which injury or damage results from negligence or misconduct on the part of LGC, its agents, employees, contractors, visitors or invitees. To the extent permitted by applicable law, CITY shall defend, indemnify and hold the other parties and their directors, officers, employees and contractors harmless from all loss, cost and expense by reason injury, (including death), to any person or damage to property, arising out of or from any accident or other occurrence occurring during the performance of this Agreement, which injury or damage results from negligence or misconduct on the part of CITY, its agents, employees or contractors. To the extent permitted by applicable law, The T shall defend, indemnify and hold the other parties and their partners, officers, employees, visitors and contractors harmless from all loss, cost and expense by reason of injury (including death) to any person or damage to property, arising out of or from any accident or other occurrence taking place during the performance of this Agreement, which injury or damage results from negligence or misconduct on the part of LGC, its agents, employees, contractors, visitors or invitees. In the event of joint or concurring negligence or fault of CITY and LGC, responsibility and indemnity, if any, shall be apportioned comparatively in accordance with the law of the State of Texas. The provisions of this section are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and not intended to create or grant any rights, contractual or other vise, to any other person or entity, nor limit the right of LGC or CITY to assert any governmental immunity defense to any claim of such other party or entity and shall survive termination of this Agreement.

7 Exhibit 1 9. Miscellaneous Provisions Assignment. No Party may assign its rights and obligations or either under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without first obtaining the prior written consent of all other Parties, which consent may be withheld for any reason. No assignee or successor may further assign, in whole or in part, its rights and obligations without prior written consent of each remaining Party to this Agreement at the time of further assignment Notices. Any notice by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given only if delivered personally or sent by United States mail, certified, return receipt requested, in a postage paid envelope addressed to the party at the address set out below: LGC: The T: CITY: DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT BUS SERVICE, LGC P.O. Box Dallas, Texas Attention: Todd Plesko Fort Worth Transportation Authority 1600 E. Lancaster Avenue Fort Worth, Texas Attention: Carla Forman Assistant Vice President City of Arlington 101 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX Attention: Alicia Winkelblech Planning Manager, Community Development and Planning With a copy to: City Attorney City of Arlington 101 W. Abrams St. Arlington, Texas Either party may designate another address by giving notice thereof to the other party Binding Effect. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of CITY, LGC and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

8 Exhibit Fiscal Funding. Each party shall have the right, upon the failure of the governing body of such party to appropriate finances to meet the terms and obligations of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement as of the effective date of the determination of such lack of fiscal funding. The party exercising this right shall give notice to the other party of any such failure of funding at the earliest possible time Headings. The paragraph headings in this Agreement are intended for convenience only and shall not be taken into consideration in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement Number and Gender. Whenever used herein, unless the context otherwise provides, the singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of any gender shall include all other genders Partial Invalidity. Any portion of this Agreement being declared by law to be invalid shall not invalidate the remaining provisions which shall remain in full force and effect Merger and Amendment. This instrument constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters contemplated herein and it may be modified or amended only in writing, signed by all parties hereto No partnerships or Joint Enterprise. It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement is intended by the parties to establish only an independent contractual relationship and is not intended to create a partnership or joint venture Use of Contractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent either party from using a contractor or agent to perform the duties and responsibilities contemplated by this Agreement.

9 Exhibit 1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiple originals as of the day of, DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT BUS SERVICE, LGC By: David Leininger President Date: FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY By: Paul J. Ballard President & Chief Executive Officer Date: City of Arlington By: Name: Title: Date: ATTEST: MARY W. SUPINO, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: TERIS SOLIS, City Attorney BY

10 Exhibit A MAX Timetable UTA College Park Center To CentrePort Station Collins & Andrew TRE CentrePort TRE Centreport To UTA-College Park Center Collins & Andrews UTA College Park Center 5:33 AM 5:41 AM 6:01 AM 6:20 AM 6:39 AM 6:47 AM 6:55 AM 7:15 AM 6:57 AM 7:16 AM 7:17 AM 7:25 AM 7:45 AM 7:22 AM 7:41 AM 7:48 AM 7:56 AM 8:16 AM 7:52 AM 8:11 AM 8:20 AM 8:28 AM 8:48 AM 8:24 AM 8:43 AM 9:41 AM 9:49 AM 10:09 AM 9:00 AM 9:19 AM 10:41 AM 10:49 AM 11:09 AM 10:20 AM 10:39 AM 12:09 PM 12:17 PM 12:37 PM 11:25 AM 11:44 AM 1:41 PM 2:00 PM 12:55 PM 1:15 PM 1:23 PM 3:11 PM 3:30 PM 2:25 PM 2:45 PM 2:53 PM 3:43 PM 4:02 PM 3:55 PM 4:15 PM 4:23 PM 4:41 PM 5:00 PM 4:25 PM 4:45 PM 4:53 PM 5:10 PM 5:29 PM 5:15 PM 5:35 PM 5:43 PM 5:51 PM 6:10 PM 5:52 PM 6:12 PM 6:20 PM 6:23 PM 6:42 PM 6:25 PM 6:45 PM 6:53 PM 7:06 PM 7:25 PM 7:40 PM 8:00 PM 8:08 PM 8:21 PM 8:40 PM 8:55 PM 9:15 PM 9:23 PM 9:41 PM 10:00 PM 10:13 PM 10:33 PM 10:41 PM 1

11 Exhibit A Continued Route Map for Route 221 MAX 2

12 Exhibit B Pricing For Year 3 Miles, Hours and Days Year 3: 8/19/15 through 8/18/16 FY15 Period FY16 Period Year Total Peak Vehicles Vehicle Hours Vehicle Miles Year 3 Operating Days Year 3 Vehicle Hours , ,655.5 Year 3 Vehicle Miles 15, , ,951.0 Total Costs for Period August 19, 2015 through August 18, 2016 Cost Category Cost for Aug. 19, 2015 through Aug. 18, 2016 Operational Cost $675,000 COA Planning Arlington Share $75,000 Total Contract Cost $750,000 1

13 Exhibit B (Continued) Cost Analysis for MAX Service 2015-Calendar Overall Costs for Reduced Evening Operating Schedule at Newer Cost Rates, through December 2016 Aug. 19, 2015 through Aug. 18, 2016 Aug 19, 2016 Through Dec. 31, 2016 Period Year Year 4 2 Years Days Peak Vehicles Hours , , , ,401.2 Miles 15, , , , , ,523.5 Operator Cost Rate per Hour $46.95 $49.30 $49.30 $51.76 Overhead Cost Rate per Hour $3.34 $3.44 $3.44 $3.54 Total Hourly Rate $50.29 $52.74 $52.74 $55.30 Total Hourly Costs $40,690 $308,339 $349,029 $42,672 $88,043 $130,715 Maintenance Cost Rate per Mile $0.94 $0.97 $0.97 $1.00 Vehicle Cost Rate per Mile $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 $0.26 Fuel Cost Rate per Mile $0.40 $0.41 $0.41 $0.42 Insurance Cost Rate per Mile $0.16 $0.16 $0.16 $0.17 Total Mileage Rate $1.75 $1.79 $1.79 $1.85 Total Mileage Costs $27,434 $202,761 $230,195 $28,061 $57,138 $85,199 Additional Marketing Expenses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Capital Cost Rate per Vehicle $6,986 $6,986 Capital Costs per Year $1,699 $12,273 $13,972 $1,699 $3,342 $5,041 Equipment Cost Rate per Vehicle $1,017 $1,048 Equipment Costs per Year $124 $893 $1,017 $127 $251 $378 Service Expenses $69,946 $524,267 $594,213 $72,559 $148,774 $221,333 G&A Allocation $6,715 $50,330 $57,044 $6,966 $14,282 $21,248 DART Contingency $2,795 $20,948 $23,743 $3,181 $6,522 $9,703 Total Expenses $79,455 $595,545 $675,000 $82,705 $169,579 $252,284 $927,284 Arlington Share of COA Plan Expense $75,000 $75,000 Total Cost (Operations and COA Plan) $750,000 $1,002,284 Year 3: 8/19/15-8/18/16 Year 4: 8/19/16-12/31/16 x.1 August-September, x.2 October-August (October-December for 2016) Note: Year 3 Costs reflect the operations for the Period Aug. 19, 2015 through August 18, Year 4 Cost is optional and permits Arlington to extend the initial year to the end of the calendar year to ensure that customers purchasing an annual pass may use the pass on the MAX for the entire calendar year

14 Exhibit C Fares and Fare Types The following fares are accepted on the Arlington Express. The one-zone, twohour pass, and day pass are sold on The T and DART buses. Effective: December 3, 2012 Single Ride 1 Day Pass 7 Day Pass 31 Day Pass (month) Fare Type 1 Zone TRE (east or west) $2.50 REGIONAL (2 zones) $5.00 Reduced Regional $ Zone TRE (east or west) $5.00 REGIONAL (2 zones) $10.00 Reduced Regional $ Zone TRE (east or west) $25.00 REGIONAL (2 zones) $ Zone TRE (east or west) $80.00 REGIONAL (2 zones) $ Reduced Regional $40.00 Annual Pass 1 Zone (East or West) local * Regional Annual Reduced Regional *Annual pricing depends upon whether the pass is purchased through the employee program or purchased by an individual. The T offers Tarrant County Reduced Fare for College Students. 1

15 Exhibit D Revised Marketing and Communication Plan Outline The following items describe the marketing, communication and customer services outline for the Arlington MAX. The Plan does not include paid advertising or promotion services as was done over the first two years. Website promotion of the route on the DART, The T, and TRE websites with source material provided for use on the City of Arlington and UTA websites including: o Timetables and maps and text service alerts on MAX and TRE as well as other services Printed timetables for Route 221 Arlington Commuter Express Provided by DART o Distribution On bus and TRE vehicles o DART and The T schedule outlets o Supply for distribution to UTA and City of Arlington Telephone Information and Customer Service System o The T Weekday: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on o DART Weekday 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Weekends and holidays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Regional system map (Included at next scheduled DART printing) Regional Trip Planner (links available through DART and The T websites) o DART and The T public relations support focusing on two key goals o Free print media and special interest stories on the new service in Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth and at the University o Social media buzz focusing on the regional connection for UTA students. Electronic Destination Signs on DART Buses Real time CAD/AVL tracking capability of the bus service including o Playback of the previous day s service for complaint resolution o Where s My Bus? (real time) schedule information integrated with the DART bus and rail system. Bus stop signs -- DART supplied and installed 1

16 Exhibit D Continued Additional DART and The T Marketing: Vehicle branding Continue use of MAX Branded Vehicles WiFi Service continued on MAX Buses and on the TRE Corporate and University Sales Effort for MAX Service: DART and The T Corporate Sales Team using in-person contact and blasts where authorized: o UT Southwestern Medical District Hospitals o CityPlace and Mockingbird businesses o Baylor Hospital o VA Hospital o Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital o Fort Worth Downtown businesses o Downtown Dallas major businesses o Employers in the DFW Airport and Las Colinas businesses Special UTA University Marketing efforts o New Student week On-Site Sales Efforts o Hand out Free Fares for first week as a promotion o Blasts coordinated through the University to employees and students o Advertising in University Student Print or Web media o Coordination with a UTA Marketing Department to leverage business school class project to promote the service within the first year. This approach to marketing to a university market has been very successful in other cities at low cost. Service and Schedule Problem Resolution o Assignment of DART Planning Manager o Assignment of NW Bus Facility Manager 2

17 Exhibit E Comprehensive Operational Analysis Scope of Work DRAFT Task 1 Project Management This task covers overall project management of this Scope of Work. The following project management activities are anticipated: Bi-Weekly Project Management meetings/conference calls. At a minimum the task Project Manager will be available, with other staff as needed based on agenda Monthly progress report with invoices Deliverables: Project Management meeting agendas and action item summaries Monthly progress report/invoice Task 2 Public and Stakeholder Involvement This task will entail development and conduct of a Public and Stakeholder Involvement Plan. The plan should be developed early in the process in cooperation with the City of Arlington to establish goals, objectives, outreach methods and a schedule for outreach tied to key study milestones. At a minimum the involvement will entail: Community Meetings (assume up to 2 community meetings) Stakeholder Interviews (assume up to 10 stakeholder interviews) Social Media tools including use of DART Mindmixer site to pose specific topics for the study Rider interviews on existing service Deliverables: Public and Stakeholder Involvement Plan Meeting, Interview summaries Support for PPTs/Display Boards for use at meetings Support for social media topic development Task 3 Existing and Future Conditions This task will document a range of existing and future conditions to help establish the transit potential for Arlington and define key travel patterns and market areas for near and long term transit services. The following conditions will be documented: 1

18 3.1 Land Use and Related Plans/Policies Document existing land use and key activity centers using available City and NCTCOG information in map format. Summarize key City plans or policies related to existing and future land use to highlight key initiatives or changes that could affect the need for transit in the future. 3.2 Demographics Document existing and future demographics for population/employment density (current and 2040) and other socio-economic characteristics such as income, race, age, auto ownership using the latest available NCTCOG or census data. Information should be provided in GIS map format based on TSZ or census tract/block data. Population and employment densities should be scaled appropriately for a transit service assessment to clearly show areas where densities could support fixed route transit service. 3.3 Travel Patterns/Market Analysis Using the NCTCOG model (current and 2040) and Airsage data (2014 data), map trip density for the region, highlighting the City of Arlington boundary. Using Airsage data illustrates specific trip data to/from zones in the City of Arlington to identify the key destinations/attractions for all trips and HBW trips. After key O-D pairs are determined, apply the TCI tool to estimate transit competitiveness and key factors that contribute to or detract from the TCI. Collect and analyze current available student and staff/faculty residential data for UT Arlington, reviewing in terms of current services available and new services that might be transit competitive. 3.4 Existing Transit Services and Performance This task will document existing transit service in Arlington including MAX, UTA shuttles, Handitran, and the entertainment district trolley. Operations characteristics and performance will be documented to illustrate current conditions as well as trends using available prior year information. Deliverables: Interim maps/data for discussion for each task Existing and Future Conditions Technical Memorandum (all tasks) 2

19 Task 4 - Near-Term Arlington Transit Plan Based on the information from Task 3 and public/stakeholder input, this task will develop a draft Phase 1 near-term transit plan for the City of Arlington. The following information will be developed. Service Definition Fixed-Route Frequency and Days Draft Schedules Bus Stop Identification Paratransit ADA Paratransit Non-ADA Paratransit Innovative Services Rental Bikes Uber Short Term Vehicle Rental Other Service Analysis Ridership Estimates Cost Capital Requirements Revenue Sources Service Implementation Management and Operation Options Development of Scope of Work for an RFP for Phase I Operation Deliverable: Phase 1 Near Term Transit Plan Task 5 - Long Term Transit Options This task will assess the need for transit beyond the near-term plan, highlighting key opportunities to expand services consistent with the travel pattern and market analysis results. This could include more robust intra-arlington Fixed Route or Paratransit services as well as enhanced regional system connections using Fixed Route, BRT or Rail. Up to two options should be developed to illustrate the range of additional cost/benefit associated with a longer term plan. 3

20 As with the Near Term plan, this task would entail: Service definition, including integration with DART/T long range plans Service analysis (ridership, operating cost, capital requirements) Revenue requirements and funding options Deliverable: Phase 2 Long Term Transit Options Task 6 Summary Report This final task entails compiling all work into a Summary Report. Deliverable: Arlington Transit Assessment Summary Report (draft and final) 4