TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) Update
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving an update on the District's actions to date in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19.)
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
This report outlines the District's preparedness, planning and response to COVID-19, including efforts to date to provide service that is safe for customers and employees.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
As of April 24, the District's ridership decline is estimated at 74.4%. The District's average weekday ridership is currently at 48,400 compared to the February baseline of 189,000 weekday riders.
The District is losing approximately $5 Million per month in farebox revenues. Sales tax revenue declines are not yet known. Receipts for March revenues are expected to be received in the month of May. MTC is estimating a 10-15% reduction in toll revenues (RM-2) for this fiscal year and a 40% reduction for next fiscal year. The reductions represent a reduction to the District's revenues of $1.3 - $2.0 Million this fiscal year and $5 Million next fiscal year.
The District has spent $945,000 in personal protective equipment (PPE) materials.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
On April 27, the Health Officials of Six Bay Area counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara - and the city of Berkeley announced plans to expand the Bay Area shelter in place order through the month of May. The new order which went into effect on May 4, allowed for some activities to resume, including all construction activities, with specific conditions. As a result, several District capital projects, including operator restroom projects have resumed. Another key aspect of the order that could have a positive impact on the District's workforce is the allowed...
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