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Measure B Paratransit Application FY 2008-09 May 1, 2008 Future Deficit The Measure B paratransit grants do not fully cover the cost of the service. Using carryover funds, current service levels can be maintained through fiscal year '09. Based on current projections, we will need to seek additional funding or reduce service levels in FY 2009-10. The following table summarizes the program costs. Grants Measure B Grant $ 269,800 Minimum Service Level Grant 100,000 Total Grant Funds 369,800 Pro ram Cost FLEX 353,729 Out-of--Town Medical 100,000 Total Program Cost 453,729 *Program Deficit $- 83,929 *Program deficit is currently funded with grant carryover funds. Public Input In order to plan for next year, staff gathered public input through paratransit focus group meetings, the August 2007 ACTIA survey, work sessions with the Senior Commission and triplrider pattern analysis. Following is a summary of the key results and how the issues are addressed in the FY 2008-09 Paratransit Plan: Riders suggested better signage on the vehicles to indicate the type of service provided, i.e. shuttle, curb-to-curb. Action: Improved signs have been added to the vehicles to clearly identify the service. 2. Riders suggested the addition of a second grab bar at the entrance to the vehicle. Action: The additional grab bar has been added to all of our vehicles. One rider suggested that the service be extended to evenings and weekends. Action: Budget constraints prohibit expansion of the program. We considered modifying the service hours to offer limited day, evening and weekend hours within the budget limitations, but decided not to make any changes because weekend and evening service has not rated high in surveys conducted by the City. 4. Riders expressed concern that they are not always able to get a ride when needed. Action: The reservation based service is limited by the available funding and has reached trip capacity. Unfortunately, we are not always able to provide a ride when requested. 5. One rider requested that a shuttle stop be added to the corner of Marina Blvd and Sitka.