TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2019/20 Service Change Approval
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider the adoption of Resolution No. 19-028, approving proposed service changes for FY 2019/20 considered at the Public Hearing held on August 7, 2019, which include:
- the elimination of Line 1 and replacement with BRT, truncation of Line 801 and replacement with BRT;
- service on new streets for Lines 14 and 47, as well as service changes to Lines 71, 376, 60, and 96, and associated service on new streets;
- adoption of the Title VI Service Equity Analysis; and
- authorization to file a notice of exemption, as well as
- authorize the General Manager to negotiate and execute agreements with the Alameda Transportation Management Association for enhanced service for Line 96 in Alameda Point and with California State University, East Bay for expanded service on Line 60 in Hayward.
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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, replacement of the northern section of Line 801 with BRT, 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 a re-route of Line 96 as well as additional service between Alameda Point and Downtown Oakland.
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, maintenance of BRT facilities, and communications, etc. There are no additional costs ...
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