City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan FY 2020/2021 – 2022/2023

City of Banning

99 E. Ramsey Street

Banning, CA 92220

951.922.3130 2 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 System Overview 1.1 Description of Service Area and System Map 3 1.2 Population Profile and Demographic Projections 5 1.3 Description of Services by Mode/Route 6 1.4 Description of Ridership, Revenue Miles/Hours 7 1.5 Current Fare Structure 8 1.6 Revenue Fleet 9 1.7 Existing Facility 11 1.8 Existing Coordination Between Transit Agencies 11 1.9 Reference List of Prior Studies and Plans 11

2 Existing Services and Route Performance 2.1 Description of Key Performance Indicators 12 2.2 SRTP Performance Report 13 2.3 SRTP Service Summary 15 2.4 Service Performance 23 2.5 Productivity Improvement Efforts 29 2.6 Major Trip Generators 29 2.7 Recent Service Changes 29

3 Future Service Plans, Fare Changes, Capital Planning and Marketing 3.1 Planned Service Changes for FY 21-23 30 3.2 Future Marketing Plans, Studies and Promotion 30 3.3 Projected Ridership Growth 31 3.4 Proposed Fare Structure Changes 32 3.5 Capital Improvement Planning 32

4 Financial Planning 4.1 Operating and Capital Budget Narrative 34 4.2 Funding Plans to Support Operating and Capital Program 39 4.3 Regulatory and Compliance Requirements 41 • ADA, DBE, EEO, Title VI • TDA Triennial Audit, FTA Triennial Audit, NTD • Alternative Fueled Vehicles 4.4 Open Projects 43

5 Attachments

Attachment No. 1: Interagency Services Agreement 45

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Chapter 1: System Overview

1.1 – Description of Service Area

The City of Banning (“Banning”) is strategically located astride Interstate 10 between the and the Coachella Valley in the . The City, incorporated in 1913, has a rich and colorful history.

Initially Banning served as a stagecoach and railroad stop between the Arizona territories and Los Angeles. This history has contributed to the present-day spirit of pioneer resourcefulness and "can do" attitude that is so prevalent in the community.

Banning has provided public transportation service since April 1973, which expanded to two routes in September 1985. The current transit system comprises three fixed-route services and a Dial-a-Ride system that is limited to seniors (60 + years of age) and persons with disabilities, including riders certified under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The newest of the three fixed routes, the Cabazon service, which began in July 1995, extends from Banning east to the unincorporated area of Cabazon. This route was extended in January 2000 to provide a route deviation to serve a remote residential area in eastern Cabazon.

The Banning transit system serves several areas, including the commercial and residential areas of Banning and Cabazon, as well as the commercial areas of the Morongo Indian Reservation and limited commercial areas in the City of Beaumont (“Beaumont”). Banning transit services cover approximately 35 square miles in the pass area with routes connecting to regional services.

Within the service area, population is mixed with areas of both high and low densities. The current routes have been planned by taking advantage of this knowledge, allowing the system to operate more efficiently.

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Service Area Map 5 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

1.2 – Population Profile and Area Demographics

Riverside County covers 7,208 square miles with a population of over 2.4 million people in 2010, per the U.S. Census. The population density for Riverside County is 303.8 people per square mile, largely due to the vast desert areas that are not populated.

The City of Banning (“Banning”) covers 23 square miles with a population of 31,044 people in 2019, per the Department of Finance E1: City/ County Population Estimates, a growth rate of .3% compared to the population in 2018. The population density for Banning is 1,300 per square mile. The racial makeup of the City is as follows:

POPULATION ETHNICITY

White alone Black or African American alone American Indian & Alaska Native alone Asian alone Two or More Races Hispanic or Latino

41.9 %

69.0 %

3.2 % 5.9 % 2.9 % 9.6 %

The six percentages add to more than 100 percent because individuals may report more than one race

The average age of the population is the following:

• 55+ Years 36.6 % • 40-54 Years 15.5 % • 20-39 Years 22.1 % • Under 19 Years 25.8 %

The average age of the population is 45.1 years old. 6 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

1.3 Description of Services by Mode/Route

Table 1

Fixed Route Description Area/Service Site Service from Beaumont Walmart Shopping Center, Sun to Cabazon via the Lakes Village, Banning Police Banning commercial Department, Casino Morongo, Route 1 corridor along Ramsey Cabazon Outlets, Cabazon Street. Community Center, Mid-County Courthouse, Mt San Jacinto College Pass Campus and the San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital. Residential areas of Banning Library, Banning High Northern Banning, Indian School, Hemmerling Elementary School, Alessandro, School, Beaver Medical, Walmart, Route 5 Nicolet and Wilson Street Sun Lakes Village, San Gorgonio to Walmart Shopping Memorial Hospital, DMV and Center in Beaumont via Banning Police Department. downtown Banning

Residential areas of Mt San Jacinto College Pass Southern Banning, Campus, Banning High School, Hathaway and Williams Smith Correctional Facility, DMV, Route 6 Street to Walmart Banning Health Care, Sun Lakes Shopping Center in Village, Rio Ranch Beaumont via downtown Banning

Dial-A-Ride Description Area/Service Site Demand Response and All areas of Banning and limited Origin-to-Destination areas in Beaumont City-Wide shared ride transportation service for seniors age 60 and older and persons who are, due to their functional limitation(s), unable to use accessible fixed route bus service 7 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

1.4 – Description of Ridership, Revenue Miles, Revenue Hours Ridership

In 2013, a survey was conducted showing the demographics of the Pass Transit riders. The information gathered helped create a visual indication of the use of the system.

The racial makeup of the ridership is as follows:

RIDER ETHNICITY

White/Caucasian Hispanic African American Other Native American Asian

4% 2% 1%

12%

47%

34%

Furthermore, 86% of respondents stated that they used the system’s fixed routes at least three times a week. 59% of the ridership used the bus service for local trips within the Banning/Beaumont/Cabazon area, and 49% use transit to travel outside of the City’s service area. For 91% of ridership, the bus system is their only means of transportation. An unspecified amount of respondents stated that the transit service is readily available in their area, with a majority of riders living within a two-block radius of a bus stop.

A substantial amount of users of the system share the commonality of being either underemployed or unemployed, with 88% of riders reporting an annual household income of $20,000 or less and 81% of respondents reporting a family of two or more. 87% of those completing the survey report English as their primary language while 13% speak Spanish. 8 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

Revenue Miles/Hours

In FY 2019/2020, the City of Banning budgeted 28,471 revenue hours for the operation of 344,005 revenue miles system-wide:

• 26,086 revenue hours and 309,615 revenue miles projected for fixed route operations of three fixed routes. A majority of revenue miles/hours (approximately 70%) expected from Route 1.

• 2,385 revenue hours and 34,390 revenue miles projected for DAR services.

1.5 – Current Fare Structure

The City of Banning transit system fare structure, which have remained unchanged for several years, is as follows: Fixed Route

Fare Categories Base Day 10-Trip 10-Ticket Monthly Fare Pass Punch Book Pass Pass General $1.15 $3.00 N/A $10.35 $36.00 Youth (grades K-12) $1.00 $3.00 $10.00 N/A $25.00 Senior (60+) $.65 $1.80 N/A $5.85 $21.50 Disabled $.65 $1.80 N/A $5.85 $21.50 Military Veterans $.65 $1.80 N/A $5.85 $21.50 Child (46” tall or under. Must be accompanied by full fare paying $.25 N/A N/A N/A N/A passenger.) Zone Fare $.25 $.25 $.25 $.25 N/A (Cabazon Residential Area) Deviations (Routes 3 & 4) $.25 $.25 $.25 $.25 $.25

Active Military FREE N/A N/A N/A N/A

GoPass (During school FREE N/A N/A N/A N/A session only)

Dial-A-Ride Fares

Fare Categories Base Fare 10-Ride Punch Card One-Way $2.00 $18.00 Companion $3.00 N/A PCA (w/ I.D.)* FREE FREE No Show $2.00 N/A *Personal Care Attendant must show proper ID each time they board. 9 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

Riders have a few ways of paying for fares including purchasing passes at the Community Center and paying for fares on the buses. In FY 2019/2020 the City has began offering fare purchases through Token Transit, which offers fares via the web and a mobile application.

1.6 – Revenue Fleet

The City of Banning transit system operates six fixed route vehicles all of which are powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The vehicles are equipped with racks for two bicycles and are in compliance with the ADA with mobility device lifts and two tie-down stations per bus. Fixed route vehicles range from 3 years to 10 years in age (6.2 years average age). The transit system has five vehicles that are classified as Dial-A-Ride (two in revenue service and two as spares). The one remaining is utilized as an alternate for the fixed-route, when needed. Dial-A-Ride vehicles range from 2 years to 17 years in age (approximately 10 years average age). The City also has four support vehicles which are used for driver relief or administrative errands. Table 1.1 shows the list of the City Fleet inventory. 10 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 11 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

1.7 – Existing Facilities

The Banning transit system functions as a division within the Department of Public Works of the City and utilizes existing facilities. Customer service aspects of the transit division are available at the City’s Community Center located at 789 North San Gorgonio Avenue, where bus passes are sold, schedules are available and ADA applications can be picked up and returned. Phone calls for general information and questions regarding scheduling are received Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm at the Community Center.

Administrative offices for the transit division, as well as the maintenance, parking, fueling of the buses, and storage of bus stop amenities, are located at the City’s Corporation Yard located at 176 East Lincoln Street. The facility is equipped with five service bays, an outside vehicle wash bay, and a CNG station with both fast and slow fill pumps Maintenance of transit’s fleet is performed by the Public Works Department, Fleet Maintenance Division. All dispatch and scheduling for paratransit services are handled at the Corporation Yard location as well.

1.8 – Existing Coordination between Transit Agencies

In 2019, the cities of Banning and Beaumont executed a new interagency service agreement, outlined the relationship between each agency’s operations and the manner in which the transit systems would operate within each City’s service areas including, but not limited to route planning, scheduling, stops, transfers and the dissemination of information.

In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding is held with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians allowing stops on their property. The ability to provide a stop at Casino Morongo allowed passengers to make connections with Sunline Commuter Link 220 (which ended on May 1, 2020), providing service to and from Palm Desert and Riverside. Also, services are also coordinated with (RTA) by providing timed stops that meet with routes that provide travel to and from the areas of Hemet and Moreno Valley (i.e. Route 31 at either Sun Lakes Boulevard just east of Highland Springs or the Walmart stop along 2nd Street). Riders also have the opportunity to connect with the Amtrak Thruway Bus Service at Casino Morongo.

1.9 – Reference List of Prior or Existing Studies and Plans

Although there are no existing studies to list (e.g. COAs, BRT studies, Safety Plans, etc.) in the FY 2020/2021 SRTP, the City plans to develop a Comprehensive Operations Analysis in the upcoming fiscal year. 12 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

Chapter 2: Existing Service and Route Performance

2.1 – Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required by Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) are shown in Table 2 below. In addition to RCTC’s KPIs, the City is implementing data collection procedures to more accurately collect data related to on- time performance, ridership growth, road calls, complaints, preventable accidents and rider injuries. A future goal of the City transit system is to have City Council approved operating standards and performance metrics. 13 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

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2.2 – SRTP Performance Report

The Banning transit system has not seen noteworthy growth in ridership from FY 2017/2018 to FY 2018/2019. An increase in ridership was realized in part of FY 2019/2020 related to the new Interagency Services Agreement with City of Beaumont, but drastically dropped due to COVID-19. Final numbers are projected to be lower, by about 20% as compared in FY2018/2019 due to the pandemic.

Operating costs increased from FY 2017/2018 to FY 2018/2019 and are expected to be lower in FY 2019/2020 mostly related to staff changes and reorganization with the City (e.g. salary savings).

In the FY2019/2020 plan most primary targets range from “meets target” to “better than target” with the exception of one “fails to meet target” for “operating costs per revenue hour”. See Table 2.1 for more information.

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2.3 – SRTP Service Summary

All Routes

System wide, the Banning Transit System was expected to improve it’s service performance due to a reduction in operating expenses related to a reduction in administrative costs (e.g. salaries, etc.) and a projected slight increase in farebox revenue. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reduced ridership and farebox recovery to much lower than original projections. It is anticipated that the reduction in ridership activity will carry into the beginning of FY 2020/2021, but at this time the overall impact is difficult to predict. Table 2.2 below identifies the 3rd quarter totals for FY 2019/2020 and projections for FY 2020/2021.

It should be noted that the City does not have any excluded routes to report in this SRTP. 17 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 18 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

Fixed Route Service

The Banning Transit System currently has three fixed route services (Route 1, Route 5 and Route 6) which serve downtown and neighborhood areas of Banning, both the residential and business areas of Cabazon, and the main commercial area of Beaumont (Walmart). Fixed route operations run from 4:30am to 10:00pm (Route 1), 5:30am to 7pm (Route 5) and 6:30am to 6:00pm (Route 6) during the week and are adjusted to 8:00am and 6:00pm on the weekends.

Previously, ridership and fare revenues were split along Ramsey Street by Beaumont’s Route 2 and Banning’s Route 1, but that is no longer the case. The cities of Banning and Beaumont have entered into a new Interagency Services Agreement (ISA; see Attachment No. 1), which prohibits either agency from operating a fixed route within each other’s City limits. Transfers between the Banning and Beaumont transit systems occur at the Beaumont Walmart and San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital stops only. Current route maps are provided at the end of this section.

Banning’s fixed route service is expected to have a lower operating expenditure in FY 2019/2020 than in FY 2018/2019 related to savings in administrative costs associated with a reorganization within the City, which in turn reduced salary expenditures. In addition, farebox revenue are project to be higher than in FY 2018/2019, which will assist the City in meeting its farebox recovery ratio of 10% for its fixed route operations. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted ridership numbers and farebox revenue in the end of 2019/2020 fiscal year and may impact the first quarter ridership numbers in FY 2020/2021. 19 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 20 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

Dial-A-Ride (DAR)

The Banning transit system Dial-A-Ride is a service offered to seniors, aged 60 and older, persons with disabilities and passengers eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). DAR operates from 6:00am to 6:45pm on weekdays and 8:00am to 4:45pm on the weekends. Limited service hours are available for non-ADA passengers. This category of passenger is also required to fill out a certification application to determine eligibility. If terms are met, the applicant receives a card certifying their eligibility to ride.

The primary uses for the Dial-A-Ride system are transportation to medical appointments, workshop programs for persons with disabilities, shopping areas, employment. Dial-a-Ride services also provide connections to the RTA and Banning and Beaumont fixed routes. Additionally, demand for paratransit is expected to grow. This is a universal transit/paratransit theme nationwide and Banning is anticipated to continue to see growth in the paratransit program.

The savings in administrative costs mentioned above in the fixed route section also applies to DAR and like fixed route the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted ridership numbers and farebox revenue in the end of 2019/2020 fiscal year and may impact the first quarter ridership numbers in FY 2020/2021. 21 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 22 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

2.4 – Service Performance

Route 1 – Beaumont/Banning/Cabazon

Route 1 is among the most used route in the system, operating along Ramsey Street and serving the commercial area Beaumont (Walmart), residential areas of Cabazon and Casino Morongo the outlet malls in Cabazon. Ridership on Route 1 accounts for approximately 72% of the total use of the system.

While the longest in distance, this route operates on an one-hour headway from Beaumont to Casino Morongo. The major stops on this line include Albertsons, Wal-Mart, Banning City Hall, Mid-County Justice Center, Social Services offices in Banning, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Casino Morongo and the Desert Hills Outlets in Cabazon.

The second loop of Route 1 also runs on an hour headway departing from Casino Morongo and servicing the Cabazon Community Center and the residential areas of Cabazon. Two buses are operated on this route which allows for hourly service to the two respective areas.

Route 5 – Northern Banning

Route 5 accounts for 17 percent of Banning’s Transit System use, providing service to the areas that lie north of the I-10 Freeway in the City of Banning. Major stops on this route are the Mid-County Justice Center, Banning City Hall, the Banning Community Center, Library, Medical Facilities, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital and the commercial area of Beaumont (Walmart).

Route 6 – Southern Banning

Accounting for 11% of Banning’s transit system’s use, Route 6 provides service to the southern area of Banning. Major stops on this route are the Mid-County Justice Center, Banning City Hall, the Mt. San Jacinto Pass Campus, Banning High School, Smith Correctional Facility, Medical Facilities, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital and the commercial area of Beaumont (Walmart).

Route 5/6 Combo – Northern/Southern Banning

This route which generally combines both Route 5 and Route 6 operates only on the weekends, with the exceptions that it does not travel into Cabazon. 23 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 24 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 25 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 26 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 27 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 28 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

2.5 – Productivity Improvements Efforts

City staff will continue to monitor key performance metrics throughout the year in order to identify underperforming routes and trips and make adjustments as necessary. Additionally staff plans to have developed a Comprehensive Operational Analysis in FY 2020/2021 with the goal of a detailed look at the city’s existing bus services and provided recommendations for improving service to meet the needs of the City’s riders.

In order to enhance the customer experience by improving the City’s fare program through the use of technology, the City has launched mobile ticketing through Token Transit and is available to all fixed route riders.

The City is also working to further leverage technology and to deploy a data platform that will assist in improving system performance, service reliability and real-time passenger information. The City hopes to have the new platform available to City staff and the public in FY 2020/2021.

2.6 – Major Trip Generators

Major passenger trip destinations that the Banning transit system services are the Sun Lakes Plaza Shopping Center, the Walmart Supercenter in Beaumont, the Banning Justice Center, San Gorgonio Pass Hospital, Beaver and Loma Linda Medical Plazas, the Cabazon Outlet Stores, Desert Hills Premium Outlets and Casino Morongo and the Mt. San Jacinto College Pass Campus. There is a high demand for service to these destinations whether for employment, necessities or pleasure.

2.7 – Recent Service Changes

All of the City’s recent service changes have been related to the COVID-19 pandemic which has resulted in a drastic decrease in ridership. Changes include slightly reducing operating hours and minor revision to Route 6 (see below), which includes the elimination of the furthest east stop in Cabazon during the later hours. Additionally, the City has limited the amount of passengers on buses in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines

Route Operating Hours Revised Operating Hours Route 1 4:30am – 10:11pm 5:00am – 10:11pm Route 5 5:30am – 6:49pm 5:30am – 6:49pm Route 6 6:00am – 6:32pm 7:40am – 5:44pm 29 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

Chapter 3: Future Service Plans, Fare Changes, Capital Planning and Marketing

3.1 – Planned Service Changes FY 2020/2021 – FY 2022/2023

The City currently does not have any formalized service changes planned for the immediate future. The City will continue to monitor ridership levels as they are projected to increase due to implemented changes related to the Banning/Beaumont agreement as well as planned commercial and residential development within the City. The City hopes to learn more about possibilities for improving it’s services through the development of a Comprehensive Operational Analysis planned for FY 2020/2021. One such possibility that the City plans to research is the opportunity, if any, for a desert link route.

3.2 – Marketing Plans and Promotions

Efforts have been made to market the Banning transit system over the past year and will continue in the coming years. These efforts include purchasing advertising on a map of the San Gorgonio Pass Area, distribution of route maps by delivery to the library, Chamber of Commerce, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Mt. San Jacinto Pass Campus, local hotels, businesses and social media outlets.

Additionally, the City has developed a new brand for the transit system called “Banning Connect”:

As part of these rebranding efforts the City is currently redesigning route maps, bus stop signs, fliers and exterior/interior bus graphics.

The City’s efforts to promote ridership will include the following in this upcoming fiscal year:

1. Outreach programs to schools and at community events.

2. Attend senior community meetings to provide information. 30 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

3. Continue participation in the MSJC GO-PASS Program to encourage ridership of college students.

4. Articles in local papers highlighting new transportation routes.

5. Incorporate and coordinate travel training opportunities for Pass Passengers with regional providers including SunLine, RTA and Beaumont.

6. Offer “Rider Appreciation Day” to raise awareness of benefits of public transportation.

7. Continue to participate with Transportation Now, Senior Transportation Assistance Group, Pass Area Senior Connections, Pass Area Veterans Assistance, Cabazon Community Resources and other efforts.

8. Develop an advertising campaign that will promote Banning Pass Transit by increasing visibility and awareness of the services provided.

The Banning transit system strives to operate service in a manner that will maximize system productivity, efficiency, as well as the use of subsidies. General goals include:

• Develop an ongoing planning process with key agencies and organizations within the region. • Ensure that services are operated in a manner to maximize safety, to the riders, the public and the operators. • Develop a core group of services that connect key activity points and commit to providing service along those corridors. • Continually review all services to evaluate the efficiency and needs of the transit system.

3.3 – Project Ridership Growth

For the past decade the City of Banning has observed very little private development projects that would have a noticeable impact to ridership. Over the past several months the City has seen much more development activity including entitlements of various commercial developments that could potentially act as ridership generators. There are also two large specific plan developments that amount to approximately 7,700 residential units, multiple schools, commercial/retail phases and parks.

Additionally, and as previously mentioned in the report, the new agreement with the City of Beaumont resulted in a noticeable increase in ridership. This increase was short lived due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which drastically impacted ridership because of the ‘”shelter in

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place” orders and the closure of many business. It is unknown how long the recovery period will last.

3.4 – Proposed Fare Structure Changes

There are no fare structure changes at this time.

3.5 – Capital Planning

Rolling stock

In an effort to accomplish our SRTP goals, the City will continue to keep an efficient and reliabile rolling stock. As part of this task, the replacement of buses is essential. The City currently plans to replace one bus in FY 2020/2021 further described in Chapter 4.

Fixed route vehicles range from 3 years to 10 years in age (6.2 years average age) and Dial-A-Ride vehicles range from 2 years to 17 years in age (approximately 10 years average age). The City plans to replace vehicles at or near the 12 year age.

Fueling Station

The City currently owns and operates a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling facility used to fuel the City’s CNG fleet. The facility is well beyond it’s useful life and is currently planned and fully funded for replacement. The City has tentatively slowed the progression of this project to consider the feasibility of electrifying the City’s transit fleet; see table 4.4. for more information.

Garage Improvements

The City’s transit fleet is currently maintained in the City’s fleet garage located at the City’s corporate yard. The garage is shared by all City departments (e.g. police, water, wastewater, streets, etc.) and nearing full capacity. The City will soon enter the planning stage of expanding the City’s fleet operations including the expansion of the garage. This improvement would be funded by all City departments as it moves forward.

Bus Shelters

The City plans to provide for a good experience when utilizing the transit system by providing for attractive, comfortable and safe bus shelters while waiting for their bus. The City maintains it’s bus shelters weekly (e.g. emptying trash, washing, etc.). There is a current need for the addition/replacement of bus shelters throughout the City. The City currently has nine bus shelters. The City plans to replace it’s existing bus shelters beginning in fiscal year 21/22. At an estimated improvement cost of $13,500, the replacement of bus shelters would occur over a 5 year period. 32 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

Table 3 FY 2020/2021 SRTP Highlights

Highlights planned for the upcoming fiscal year include:

o Process annual renewal of Interagency Services Agreement with the City of Beaumont o Complete rebranding of the City’s transit system including posting new bus stop signs and placing new logos on the exterior/interior of transit fleet o Continue with marketing the City’s transit system to improve ridership o Fill the newly funded Transit Manager position o Deploy a new data platform that will assist in improving system performance, service reliability and real-time passenger information o CNG Station Improvements o Purchase of new fixed route bus

Table 3 - Operating and Capital Data FY 19/20 (Est. Based on 3rd Quarter FY 20/21 Banning Transit System FY 16/17 FY 17/18 FY 18/19 Actuals) Planned System Wide Ridership 133,185 126,793 116,748 96,526 199,010 Operating Cost Per Revenue Hours $71.11 $73.08 $74.27 $41.43 $71.13 33 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

Chapter 4: Financial Planning

4.1 – Operating and Capital Budget

For FY 2020/2021, operating funds needed to operate the Banning Transit System are $1,537,300 for the Fixed Route. The operating funds consist of $1,375,754 in local transportation funds (LTF), projected farebox revenue of $160,446, and additional miscellaneous funding in the amount of $1,100. Operating expenses also includes $135,000 for the preparation of a Comprehensive Operational Analysis. See Table 4 at the end of this section.

The replacement of one bus is also included in this SRTP along with a request for funding in the amount of $550,000 of STA PUC 99313 funds, as shown in Table 4A below.

The City’s farebox revenue actuals were less that originally projected in FY2018/2019 resulting in a below ten percent farebox recovery ratio (9.61%). As of the third quarter in FY 2019/2020 the City’s transit operations seem to be doing well with an estimated farebox recovery ratio of 13.39%. At this time the City does not fully understand the resulting impacts of COVID-19 and related operational changes which have severely affected farebox revenue leading into the fourth quarter and expected to run through the beginning of FY 2020/2021.

As identified in Table 4B, the City projects a farebox recovery ratio of 11.11% in FY 2020/2021. 34 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 35 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 36 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan 37 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

Table 4B - Fare Revenue Calculation (consistent with Commission Farebox Recovery Policy)

FY 19/20 (Est. Based on 3rd Revenue Source Included in Farebox Quarter FY 20/21 Calculation FY 18/19 Actuals) Planned 1. Passenger Fares 111,068 84,363 182,996 2. Interest 1,089 -2,377 1,100 3. General Fund Supplement 78,000 23,000 32,374 4. Measure A 5. Advertising Revenue 6. Gain on Sale of Capital Assets 7. CNG Revenue 8. Lease/Other Revenue 9. Federal Excise Tax Refund 10. Investment Income 11. Calpers CERBT

12. Fare Revenues from Exempt Routes 13. Other Revenues $1,026 $512

TOTAL REVENUES for Farebox Calculation $191,183 $105,498 $216,470

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE for Farebox Calculation $1,989,651 $787,996 $1,948,627 FAREBOX RECOVERY RATIO 9.61% 13.39% 11.11%

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4.2 – Funding Plans to Support Proposed Operating and Capital Program

Capital projects are funded through STA funds, Public Transportation Modernization, Improvement, and Service Enhancement Account Program and Proposition 1B Security grants for Banning transit.

Operating costs will be fully funded through LTF funds, farebox revenue and interest.

The City plans to begin an advertising program to generate additional revenue as well as to pursue available grant opportunities. TABLE 4.1: SUMMARY OF FUNDS REQUESTED FOR FY 21/22

State Total of Project Description Amount of LTF STA LCTOP Fare Box Other Good Funds Repair Fixed Route Operating $1,575,705 $1,410,148 $164,457 $1,100 Expenses DAR Operating Expenses $199,729 $176,615 $23,114

Sub-Total: Operating $1,775,434 $1,586,763 $0 $0 $0 $187,571 $1,100

State Capital Total Project of Project Amount of LTF STA LCTOP Fare Box Other Description Good Number Funds Repair Fleet Maintenance 22-02 $250,000 $250,000 Garage Upgrades Replace Paratransit 22-03 $70,000 $70,000 Bus Bus Shelters 22-04 $27,000 $27,000

Sub-Total: Capital $347,000 $0 $347,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total: Operating and $2,122,434 $1,586,763 $347,000 $0 $0 $187,571 $1,100 Capital

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TABLE 4.2: SUMMARY OF FUNDS REQUESTED FOR FY 22/23

State Total of Project Description Amount of LTF STA LCTOP Fare Box Other Good Funds Repair Fixed Route Operating $1,647,755 $1,480,655 $166,000 $1,100 Expenses DAR Operating Expenses $208,945 $185,445 $23,500

Sub-Total: Operating $1,856,700 $1,666,100 $0 $0 $0 $189,500 $1,100

State Capital Total Project of Project Amount of LTF STA LCTOP Fare Box Other Description Good Number Funds Repair Bus 23-01 $550,000 $550,000 Replacement Bus Shelters 23-01 $30,000 $30,000

Sub-Total: Capital $580,000 $0 $580,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total: Operating and $2,436,700 $1,666,100 $580,000 $0 $0 $189,500 $1,100 Capital 40 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

4.3 – Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

ADA

The City of Banning submitted an Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Plan to the FTA on January 26, 1992. Fixed route buses are equipped with ADA compliant mobility device lifts and are accessible to persons with disabilities. A procedure is in place to provide service to a customer in a mobility device should a fixed route bus lift fail.

Dial-A-Ride services provide ADA complementary paratransit service for the fixed route services operated by Banning transit system. The system uses a self-certification process with professional verification.

Title VI

Banning transit system does not utilize federal funds for operating expenses. As such, Title VI requirements do not currently apply to the transit system.

Alternatively Fueled Vehicles (RCTC Policy)

Fixed-route buses are CNG powered and currently fueled at a City owned and operated CNG fueling station. Dial-A-Ride vehicles (which are less than 33,000 lbs. GVW and 15- passenger capacity), administrative and driver relief vehicles are gasoline-powered.

Future vehicle purchases will be in compliance with the RCTC and South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) policies regarding alternative fuel transit vehicles. The City is commencing the assessment of moving towards an electrified fleet as well.

TDA Triennial Audit

California’s Transportation Development Act (TDA) requires that a triennial performance audit be conducted of public transit entities that receive TDA revenues. The performance audit serves to ensure accountability in the use of public transportation revenue.

The most recent TDA was completed in FY 2019/2020 (Y2016 – 2018).

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Audit Recommendations Action(s) and Result

(FY 2016-2018) Ensure timely completion and submittal of The City’s Financial Department will reach external TDA financial reports. out to the TDA fiscal auditor and RCTC to coordinate the timing of financial close-out by the City and completion of the external TDA financial reports Continue to pursue a reimbursement The City will continue to reach out to agreement from RTA and Mt. San Jacinto MSJC and RTA to work on a College (MSJC) for Go-Pass riders reimbursement agreement. Include a link to Beaumont Transit on the This item has been completed. The City Banning Transit Web Page has added a list of regional agencies (Beaumont, RTA, SunLine and , )

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4.4 – Open Projects

SRTP Capital Project Funding Funding Project Category Timeline Total Project Unfunded

Project Name No's Project Element (Months)* Cost Balance ADA Accessible Van 09-6 2 1 18 $37,997 Schedule Holders for Bus Stops 09-8 6 1 12 $5,000 GPS System for Dial-A-Ride 09-9 6 1 12 $25,000 Paratransit Scheduling Software 09-10 6 2 24 $25,000 $10,000 Computer Equipment 09-11 6 1 12 $53,247 Security Cameras on Buses 09-13 5 2 18 $44,255 $15,000 Automated Enunciator & Display 09-16 Equipment 5 6 $966 Replacement Coach - Prop 1B FY 15-01 14/15 1 -

Wireless Communication Download 15-02 System Prop 1 B - Security FY 14/15 6 2 24 $19,189 $15,000 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Lift 17-01 4 1 24 $50,000 Transit Office Building Security Project 17-02 4 1 12 $19,199 ADA Accessible Van 18-01 1 1 18 $47,997 Schedule Holders for Bus Stops 18-02 4 1 12 $50,000 GPS System for Dial-A-Ride 18-03 7 2 12 $15,362 $10,000 CNG Facility 19-01 4 1 24 $400,000 ADA Paratransit Mini-Bus Replacement 19-02 1 1 12 $75,000 State of Good Repair FY17/18 19-03 7 1 12 $38,307 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Lift 20-01 4 1 24 $75,000 CNG Facility 20-02 4 1 24 $325,000 SGR FY18/19 7 1 18 37,740 $1,344,259 $50,000

Project Elements: Funding Category: 1 Revenue Vehicle Purchase 1 Fully Funded 2 Non-Revenue Vehicle Purchase 2 Partially Funded 3 Vehicle Systems Equipment 4 Building, Land and Facilities * Project baseline is 7/1/2020 5 FY 6 Debt Service 7 Maintenance 43 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

TABLES

1. Table 1 Individual Route Description (Chapter 1, 1.3) 2. Table 1.1 Fleet Inventory (Chapter 1, 1.6) 3. Table 2 Service Provider Performance Target Report (Chapter 2, 2.1) 4. Table 2.1 FY 2020/21 SRTP Performance Report (Chapter 2, 2.2) 5. Table 2.2 SRTP Service Summary (Chapter 2, 2.3) 6. Table 2.2A Summary of Routes (Chapter 2, 2.3) 7. Table 2.3 SRTP Route Statistics (Chapter 2, 2.4) 8. Table 3 Highlights of the FY 20/21 Short Range Transit Plan (Chapter 3) 9. Table 4 Summary of Funds Requested for FY 2020/21 (Chapter 4, 4.1) 10. Table 4A – Capital Project Justification (Chapter 4, 4.1) 11. Table 4B Fare Revenue Calculation (Chapter 4, 4.1) 12. Table 4.1 (Chapter 4, 4.2) 13. Table 4.2 ( Chapter 4, 4.2) 14. Table 4.3 Recommendations/Updates of FY 2016-2018 (NEW) TDA Triennial Performance Audit Report (Chapter 4, 4.3) 44 City of Banning Short Range Transit Plan

ATTACHMENT NO. 1 INTERAGENCY SERVICES AGREEMENT

ARTICLE 2. PUBLIC INFORMATION

BANNING and BEAUMONT agree to cooperate in providing the public with specific bus transit information,advertising the operations of both agencies and promoting the general use of public transit.

ARTICLE 3. STOPS

A BANNING and BEAUMONT agree to cooperate in the location, installation and maintenance of the followingjointly used bus stops, including the use of the other's posts:

(1) Walmart TransferStation - 1540 East 2nd Street, Beaumont, CA 92223; and (2) San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital - 600 North Highland Springs Avenue, Banning, CA 92220

B. Each partyshall be solely responsible forclaims fordamages arising out of its installation of its bus stop signs or passenger amenities and its transportation and related services.

C. Each partyshall implement the followingboarding restrictions within its respective service area where duplication of service or potential revenue loss may occur, including:

BEAUMONT will limit BANNING to no more than three buses per hour at the Walmart TransferStation; and

BANNING will limit BEAUMONT to no more than three buses per hour at the San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital bus stop.

Neither party will board passengers at any other bus stop within the other party's jurisdiction.

D. Each party shall be responsible forobtaining any required licenses or permits and paying any necessary feesin order to establish bus stops, install amenities or operate service in either service area.

ARTICLE 4. FARES

Fares may vary in accordance with adopted policies of each party. Each party shall retain all farescollected in the operation of their service.

ARTICLE 5. TRANSFER CONNECTIONS

BANNING and BEAUMONT agree to facilitateminimization of passenger waiting time, and both parties shall coordinate schedules whenever practical.