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File Number: 22-587 from funding decreases and cost increases. The Alameda County Transportation Commission increased the matching requirement for shuttle operations to 75%, effectively reducing the grant allocation by 50%. Additionally, the SLTMO projected increased transportation costs when the transportation contract expired in FY 2022-2023. To address the deficit, the SLTMO contracted with a transit consulting firm to review the LINKS service and develop service options that would maximize service levels while reducing service costs. The consultant team recommended a Dual Interlaced Loop service using two buses with 30-minute headways. This alternative provides the most service under projected funding levels and reduces operational costs by approximately 50% with only a 10-minute decrease in frequency. Most importantly, there is no change to the shuttle stops, service area, or operating hours. The transportation contract was successfully renegotiated with rates within the projected budget . The Dual Loop service was implemented July 1, 2022 and has been operating smoothly with little impact to riders and few rider complaints. Budget Funding for LINKS comes from the BID, grants, the City of San Leandro and advertising. Marina Square Shopping Center purchases advertising on the LINKS buses. 2022 Alameda CTC CIP Grant (Measure BB & TFCA) - $1,180,088.00 The SLTMO received a 2022 Alameda County Transportation Commission Capital Improvement Program grant for the period of FY 2021-2022 through FY 2025-2026 in the amount of $1,180,088. Although the full grant request was allocated, the matching requirement for this grant cycle went from 50% to 75% reducing the allowable request and significantly impacting the LINKS budget for the next five years. 2024 Alameda CTC CIP Grant (Measure BB & TFCA) - $331,000.00 The SLTMO applied for FY 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 CIP grant funds (Measure BB & TFCA) in the amount of $331,000.00. The application is pending. Business Improvement District Revenue BID revenue declined significantly year over year in 2020 but 2021 & 2022 revenue has increased back to pre-Covid levels of approximately $400,000. Projected Budget Deficit The SLTMO projected a budget deficit beginning in FY 2022-2023 as a result of: ·New Alameda CTC matching requirements that limit the allowable grant request. ·Unpredictable drop in BID revenue. ·Projected transportation cost increases. Budget Reduction - Service Modification Implementation of the Dual Loop configuration provides the most service under projected funding levels and reduces operational costs by approximately 50% with the goal of stabilizing LINKS funding for the next five years. Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/17/2022