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Page 3 of 25 Alameda CTC Annual Paratransit Program Plan Application Application Period: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026  Same-Day Transportation Service: Provides a same day, curb-to-curb service intended for situations when consumers cannot make their trip on a pre-scheduled basis; allows eligible consumers to use taxis or Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) (at program discretion) at a reduced fare. Important Implementation Guidelines requirements: Eligible populations include: People 18 and above with disabilities who are unable to use fixed route services. Cities may, at their discretion, also provide services to consumers with disabilities under the age of 18. Older adults 70 years or older without proof of a disability. ADA- mandated providers that are not also city providers (East Bay Paratransit and LAVTA) are not required to provide service to older adults 70 years or older without ADA eligibility. Programs must subsidize at least 50% of the fare.  Specialized Accessible Van Service: Specialized van service provides accessible, door-to-door trips on a pre-scheduled or same-day basis. These services are generally implemented as a supplement to a same- day program that does not meet critical needs for particular trips in accessible vehicles in certain communities. Important Implementation Guidelines requirements: Specialized Accessible Van programs must demonstrate that they are providing trips at an equal or lower cost to the provider than the ADA-mandated provider on a cost per trip basis, except if providing “premium” service (e.g. same-day).  Accessible Shuttle Service: Generally accessible vehicles that operate on a fixed route and schedule to serve common trip origins and destinations, e.g. senior centers, medical facilities, grocery stores, BART stations, other transit stations, community centers, commercial districts, and post offices. Important Implementation Guidelines requirements: By end of the second fiscal year of service, the City’s cost per one-way trip per person cannot exceed $30, including transportation and direct administrative costs. Shuttles are required to coordinate with the local fixed route transit provider.  Group Trips Program: Round-trip accessible van rides for pre-planned outings or to attend specific events or go to specific destinations for fixed amounts of time, e.g. shopping trips or religious services. Trips usually originate from a senior center or housing facility.  Door-through-Door/Volunteer Driver Program: Pre-scheduled, door- through-door services that are generally not accessible; rely on volunteers