Agmt 2002 Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority ACTIA (2)

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Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority Special Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities Application for Funding, Fiscal Year 2002 -2003 elements for non -ADA mandated trips and for group trips serving seniors will continue without interruption at the start of the fiscal year. These programs include: • Non -ADA Mandated Trips: Trips for ADA- eligible persons that are not located within 3 /e mile of the fixed routes or during normal operating hours. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. There is a 20- minute window for pickup, and • limited assistance is provided by the driver. The fare is 52.25 for 8 miles, and the City's Measure B funds pays for the balance of the actual trip cost. An attendant rides free; one guest pays a reduced fare. Service is available during the hours of East Bay Paratransit operation in San Leandro. • Emergency Rides: Trips for people who have not yet received ADA certification through East Bay Paratransit. Service is available during the hours of East Bay Paratransit operation in San Leandro. • Group Trips: Trips to support the City's Senior Programs for cultural, leisure and social enhancement and trips to provide local agency assistance to non -profit agencies, senior residential care facilities and special needs groups that serve seniors and persons with disabilities. During the fiscal year, some of these programs may be discontinued as new programs are started, based on the needs assessment conducted for the plan. 7.,' Planning Process _ • Describe planning activities undertaken in connection with this plan, including a description of consumer and other public involvement: meetings with other agencies and advisory groups; presentations to boards, commissions, or committees. • Describe any surveys or analysis conducted and staff reports. • Describe how the planning process is connected to the service plan: how do the services planned correspond to the results of the planning process? Response: In February, the City Council established a Senior Commission, which will serve as an advisory committee for the development of the plan. San Leandro also hired a consulting firm to assist in preparing the plan. A survey will be distributed to riders of East Bay Paratransit as one element of the needs assessment. In addition, discussions with the public and key stakeholders will be conducted through the following activities: • Focus group of city department representatives to discuss alternatives for administering and implementing the plan. • Focus group with the Senior Commission for input into the community's needs. • Public workshop with residents of San Leandro for input into the community's needs. Page 2