TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for FY 2019/20 Service Changes
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Hold Public Hearing to receive public comment regarding a set of proposed service changes for FY 2019/20. The proposed changes include:
- Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Elimination of Line 1 and replacement with BRT, truncation of Line 801, and service on new streets for Lines 14 and 47.
- Proposed service changes to Lines 71, 376, 60, and 96, and associated service on new streets.
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BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The changes considered for FY 2019/20 cover a wide range of issues and fall into several distinct groupings:
* BRT: Replacement of Line 1 with new BRT service, shortening Line 801, and re-routing portions of Lines 14 and 47.
* Navigability and reliability: adjustment of lines 71/376 in Parchester Village.
* Partnerships: frequency improvement on Line 60 and extension and frequency improvement Line 96.
All adjustments made in conjunction with the BRT grouping are funded through the BRT project. Any differential in operating cost for BRT versus Lines 1 and 801 will be detailed in a separate report to the Board following an update of the Operations & Maintenance Plan. The costs associated with BRT operations include categories beyond just service hours, such as safety, security, fare collection, public outreach, and communications etc. There are no additional costs associated with the routing change for Lines 14 and 47.
There are no additional costs associated with the routing change for Lines 71 and 376 in Parchester Village. There may be some run-time savings which will be re-invested into other portions of the Line to improve reliability.
All proposals in the Partnerships grouping include increases in operating costs. The Line 60 expansion is a potential partnership with California State University East Bay (CSUEB) and would cost an estimated $1.5 million annually, funde...
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