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2011 -12 Measure B Paratransit Application 2 <br />BACKGROUND <br />June 20, 2011 <br />Analysis <br />Funded with Measure B Paratransit funds, FLEX provides transportation to seniors and disabled <br />adults. The grant allocation is based on a formula which takes into account projected sales tax <br />revenue and the City's population of disabled, 85 and over, 65 -84 and SSI recipients. FLEX <br />provides approximately 8,800 rides per year. <br />In 2010 -11 we made significant changes to the service in order to reduce program costs to a level <br />sustainable within the grant allocation. In February 2011 staff conducted the annual rider survey <br />and held two public workshops. Since the program was changed in 2010 -11, our goal was to get <br />input on the revamped service and identify any needed "tweaks ". <br />Even with the service changes, riders indicated that they are satisfied. 73% of the survey <br />respondents rated the service Fair — Good (2% Poor, 25% Don't Know). Regarding <br />improvements, riders said that they would like the Shuttle to operate past 3:00 p.m. Since <br />submitting the attached application, staff has determined that there is adequate funding to add <br />one hour of service to the shuttle as requested by riders. This change will coordinate better with <br />the Senior Community Center operating hours allowing participants to use the shuttle when <br />attending late afternoon classes. <br />Current City Council Policy <br />NA <br />Previous City Council Action(s) <br />NA <br />City Council Committee Review and Action <br />NA <br />Applicable General Plan Policy <br />• Transportation Safety — Section 4(E) — The General Plan strives to make the streets safer <br />for persons with special needs, including seniors and persons with disabilities. <br />• Transportation — Interagency Coordination — Section 4(F) — The General Plan strives to <br />manage congestion and create a more viable public transportation system through <br />cooperative efforts with other jurisdictions. <br />Permits and /or Variances Granted <br />NA <br />Environmental Review <br />NA <br />Code Compliance Review <br />NA <br />Board /Commission Findings <br />G:101iver\Paratransit\FY 2011 -121CC Staff Rpt Annual Application.doc <br />