TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Seamless Transit Principles Resolution
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider adoption of revised Resolution No. 24-003 supporting the Seamless Transit Principles. [Previously considered by the Board of Directors on June 26, 2024. Requested by Director Beckles - 9/13/23]
Staff Contact:
Claudia Burgos, Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Relations
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
The Seamless Transit Principles align with the District's mission of delivering safe, reliable, sustainable transit service that responds to the needs of our customers and communities.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary impact associated with the adoption of this resolution. However, the costs and potential ridership increases associated with implementation of the Seamless Transit Principles are unknown at this time.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
On January 10, 2024, staff presented the Board with a resolution in support of the Seamless Transit Principles at the request of Director Beckles.
As described by Seamless Bay Area, "[t]he Seamless Transit Principles are a set of seven guiding principles developed to guide local, regional, and state decision-makers to pursue a seamlessly integrated, world-class transit system that works for people. They are:
1. Run all Bay Area transit as one easy-to-use system
2. Put riders first
3. Make public transit equitable and accessible to all
4. Align transit prices to be simple, fair, and affordable
5. Connect effortlessly with other sustainable transportation
6. Plan communities and transportation together
7. Prioritize reforms to create a seamless network"
During the January Board meeting discussion, two Board members expressed support for the resolution as presented, one Board member expressed opposition, and three Board members e...
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