TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: BRT Project Closeout
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving a status report on Tempo (Line 1T) project closeout, operational performance, maintenance activities, and the fares collected as a percentage of the ridership, including the method of payment used. [Requested by Director Shaw - 9/22/21 and Director Walsh - 6/9/21]
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Infrastructure Modernization
Construction of the $232 million Bus Rapid Transit Project represents a strategic initiative that culminated in the modernization of AC Transit buses, service infrastructure and communication systems. The project now known as the TEMPO service was substantially complete and launched in August 2020, and has met or exceeded the District’s strategic goals for safety, speed and reliability.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no specific fiscal impact associated with this briefing item.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Attachment 1 provides a summary status report on Tempo (Line 1T) project closeout, operational performance, maintenance activities, and the fares collected as a percentage of the ridership, including the method of payment used.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
There are no advantages or disadvantages associated with this report.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
This report does not recommend an action; therefore, no alternatives analysis is presented.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
There are no relevant Board actions related to this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. BRT Project Closeout, Operational Performance, and Fares Report
Prepared by:
David Wilkins, BRT Program Director
In Collaboration with:
Sal Llamas, Chief Operating Officer
Cecil Blandon, Director of Maintenance
Kerry Jackson, Protective Services Manager
Steven Jones, BRT Outreach Manager
Nichele Laynes, Acting Director, Marketing & Communications
Brooklyn Moore-Green, Contracts Compliance Specialist
Phillip Halley, Contracts Compliance Manager
Maisha Maxwell, Executive Administrative Assistant, Planning & Engineering
Approved/Reviewed by:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
Salvador Llamas, Chief Operating Officer
Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer
Beverly Greene, Executive Director of External Affairs, Marketing & Communications