Reso 2021-148 West SL BID FY 21-22

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WEST SAN LEANDRO SHUTTLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT FV 2021-22 Ridership first dropped 72% but is gradually increasing. The shuttle is currently providing 380 rides per day, a reduction of 48%. To put this into perspective, the number of rides on the Emery Go -Round Shuttle in Emeryville is currently down 75-80% and BART ridership is down 75% as of August 2021. While LINKS continued to operate on its normal schedule, many shuttle services including the Emery Go -Round reduced routes and service hours. LINKS ridership during Covid demonstrates that the LINKS Shuttle provides essential transportation to San Leandro businesses, employees and the community. During the two-year reconfiguration of the San Leandro BART station the shuttle stops were moved from the interior bus island to San Leandro Blvd. The new shuttle stops for LINKS, FLEX Paratransit and the Kaiser Shuttle have been finalized and we are working with BART on the stop markings and way -finding signage. LIINKS Budget Funding for LINKS comes from the BID, grants, the City of San Leandro and advertising. The BID funds approximately one-half of the LINKS service. Marina Square Shopping Center purchases advertising on the LINKS buses. 2022 Alameda CTC CIP Grant (Measure BB & TFCA) - $1,180,088 The SLTMO submitted a 2022 Alameda CTC CIP grant application for a five-year Measure BB and TFCA grant. The grant period is FY 2021-22 through FY 2025-26 in the amount of $1,180,088. ACTC staff is recommending full funding. The matching requirement for the new grant cycle went from 50% to 75% reducing the allowable grant request and significantly impacting the LINKS budget for the next five years. Business Improvement District Revenue BID revenue declined significantly year over year in 2020. The collections were made in January and February 2020 before Covid was a factor. The SLTMO analyzed the data and we have been working with City staff and business license vendor to get clarification and address issues. Fortunately, 2021 BID revenue has returned to pre-2020 levels. We continue to receive year over year BID revenue reports which allow the SLTMO to monitor collection. Projected Budget Deficit The SLTMO is projecting a significant budget deficit beginning in FY 2022-23 resulting from several factors that may lead to a reduction in service: • New Alameda CTC matching requirements that limit the allowable grant request. • Unpredictable drop in BID revenue. • Projected transportation cost increases. Fiveyear Funding and Operational Plan To proactively address the projected deficit, the SLTMO has contracted with a transportation consulting firm to conduct a thorough analysis of the existing service, develop service alternatives based on high and low funding scenarios and include forecasts of expenses related to contracting of services and potential fleet replacement costs with gas and battery electric vehicle options. 51Pa�e