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THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair Jeff Laguero City of Escalon Vice Chair Steve Dresser City of Lathrop Boardmember Chuck Winn City of Ripon Boardmember Larry Hansen City of Lodi Boardmember Steve DeBrum City of Manteca Boardmember Anthony Silva City of Stockton Boardmember Elbert H. Holman, Jr. City of Stockton Boardmember Moses Zapien City of Stockton Boardmember Brent Ives City of Tracy Boardmember Carlos Villapudua San Joaquin County Boardmember Ken Vogel San Joaquin County Boardmember Steve J. Bestolarides San Joaquin County

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Carrie Bowen Caltrans, District 10 Gary Giovanetti San Joaquin Regional Transit District Victor Mow Port of Stockton

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SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Andrew T. Chesley Executive Director Steve Dial Deputy Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer Diane Nguyen Deputy Director, Planning, Programming and Project Delivery Rebecca Montes Manager of Administrative Services Kevin Sheridan Project Manager Michael A. Swearingen Senior Regional Planner Kim Kloeb Senior Regional Planner Steve Mayo Senior Habitat Planner Wil Ridder Senior Regional Planner Tanisha Taylor Senior Regional Planner Nicole Gorham Public Communications Specialist Anthony Zepeda Associate Regional Planner Donald Mascardo Associate Regional Planner Yvette Davis Associate Regional Planner Laura Brunn Associate Regional Planner Kim Anderson Associate Regional Planner Daniel Meza Regional Planner Kari McNickle Regional Planner David Ripperda Regional Planner Teresa Garcia Planner Technician Laurel Boyd Habitat Planner Technician Grace Orosco Chief Accountant Lynnetta Castle-Martinez Staff Accountant Tisha Singleton Fiscal Assistant I Kelly Tarnowski Fiscal Assistant Vikram Sharma Information Services Manager Rosie Vargas Office Services Supervisor Katy Castro Office Assistant I Kimberly Juarez Office Assistant I

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TABLE76B OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE NUMBER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... ES-i CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 Requirements ...... 1 Background: Unmet Transit Needs History ...... 1 Determination of Reasonable to Meet Unmet Transit Needs ...... 2 Definitions ...... 2 Allocation Process ...... 4 CHAPTER 2 DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ...... 6 Transit Dependent Groups ...... 6 Demographic Data - Charts and Highlights ...... 6 CHAPTER 3 COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC COMMENT ...... 20 Public Hearings ...... 20 Community Outreach Efforts ...... 20 CHAPTER 4 ADEQUACY OF EXISTING TRANSIT SERVICES ...... 22 Overview ...... 22 Amtrak California Rail/Bus Service ...... 22 Altamont Corridor Express Rail Service ...... 22 Greyhound Bus Service ...... 23 Description of Local Public Transit Services ...... 23 Intracity Transit (Metro Hopper) ...... 28 Intercity Transit (RTD) ...... 28 County Hopper Service (RTD) ...... 28 Interregional Transit (RTD) ...... 29 Other Interregional Services ...... 29 Other Transit Related Services ...... 30 Adequacy of Existing Public Transit Systems ...... 30 CHAPTER 5 EVALUATION BY LOCAL JURISDICTION...... 32 Evaluation by Local Jurisdiction ...... 33 City of Escalon ...... 33 City of Lathrop ...... 33 City of Lodi ...... 33 City of Manteca ...... 34 City of Ripon ...... 35 City of Tracy ...... 35 City of Stockton ...... 36 Fixed Route Services: Stockton Metropolitan Area Fixed Route ...... 36 Conclusion/Recommendations ...... 38 Stockton Metropolitan Area Dial-A-Ride (DAR) ...... 38 CHAPTER 6 EVALUATION OF INTERCITY, REGIONAL, & INTERREGIONAL TRANSIT ...... 39 Intercity ...... 39 Non-Taxi Paratransit Services (Regional) ...... 40 County-Wide General Public Dial-A-Ride (GP/DAR) ...... 40 Interregional Transit ...... 41

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Other Transit Services ...... 41

APPENDICES7B

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A Resolution adopted by the San Joaquin Council of Governments Board of Directors and Staff Report with recommendations to the San Joaquin Council of Governments Board of Directors concerning Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Unmet Transit Needs Findings.

APPENDIX B Minutes from October 26, 2006 SJCOG Board of Directors meeting approving changes to definition of “UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS” and “REASONABLE TO MEET” criteria.

APPENDIX C Documentation of Unmet Transit Needs Hearings held by local government entities, as required by the San Joaquin Council of Governments:

1 – San Joaquin Regional Transit District 2 – Escalon 3 – Lathrop 4 – Lodi 5 – Manteca 6 – Ripon 7 – Tracy 8 – San Joaquin Council of Governments

APPENDIX D Examples of community outreach materials used to gain public participation.

APPENDIX E Unmet Transit Need comments received during community outreach process.

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TABLES78B

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Table 1 Transit Systems in San Joaquin Region, By System Type ...... 4 Table 2 Total Population and Percent Change ...... 7 Table 3 Total Population and 2020, 2030, and 2035 Household Population Forecasts by Planning Area...... 9 Table 4 Age and Income, Year 2010 ...... 10 Table 5 Gender By Age By Disability ...... 15 Table 6 Employment Status By Disability ...... 16 Table 7 Licensed Drivers in San Joaquin County ...... 17 Table 8 Estimate of Licensed Drivers in San Joaquin County, Year 2010 ...... 17 Table 9 Occupied Household / Vehicles in San Joaquin County, Year 2010 ...... 19 Table 10 FY 2013-2014 Community Outreach Schedule ...... 20 Table 11 Greyhound Intercity Bus Service (February 2013) ...... 23

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Figure 1 Population Distribution in San Joaquin County, 2010 ...... 8 Figure 2 San Joaquin County Population 65+ ...... 12 Figure 3 Age By Gender ...... 13 Figure 4 Eligibility for Drivers Licenses in San Joaquin County...... 17 Figure 5 San Joaquin County Population without a Car ...... 18

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Each year, pursuant to state law, as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) must identify any unmet transit needs that may exist in San Joaquin County. If needs are found, a further determination must be made to determine whether or not those needs are reasonable to meet. State law requires SJCOG to ensure that reasonable needs are met before Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds are allocated to local jurisdictions for non-transit purposes. The annual unmet transit needs assessment requires SJCOG to conduct, at a minimum, the following:

 Ensure that several factors have been considered in the planning process, including: size and location of groups likely to be dependent on transit, adequacy of existing services, and potential alternative services and service improvements that could meet all or part of the travel demand. Hold a public hearing to receive testimony on unmet needs.  Determine definitions for "unmet transit needs" and "reasonable to meet."  Adopt a finding regarding unmet transit needs and allocate funds to address those needs, if necessary, before street and road TDA allocations.

The required information must be documented and submitted to the State Department of Transportation before August 15 of the fiscal year of the allocation or within 10 days after the adoption of the finding, whichever is later. The analysis utilizes census data for the year 2012, where available, and year 2000. The census data is augmented with other pertinent data to identify the size and location of groups of people that meet SJCOG's definition of "transportation dependent." All public testimony received during public hearings and other means the public exercised to communicate unmet transit needs is summarized. In addition, this analysis uses data and information compiled in prior years' unmet transit needs analyses and transit studies to supplement current input on transit needs. The SJCOG Board of Directors must adopt a transit needs finding for the area of each TDA fund claimant after consideration of all available information. Any findings will be identified in one of the following categories: 1) There are no unmet transit needs; 2) There are unmet transit needs that are not reasonable to meet; or 3) There are unmet transit needs, including needs that are reasonable to meet. If a documented unmet transit need is revealed within a specific jurisdiction that meets the test of reasonable to meet, the following will occur:

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 The jurisdiction’s TDA Local Transportation Funds (LTF) must be used to rectify an unmet transit need prior to using these funds for non-transit purposes such as maintenance of streets and roads; and,

 The addition and/or modification of the existing transit system(s) must be considered in order to resolve an unmet transit need. The definition of an unmet transit need, as adopted by the SJCOG Board in 2006, is as follows: UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS are defined as transportation services not currently provided to those residents who use or would use public transportation regularly, if available, to meet their life expectations. This includes, but is not limited to: trips for medical and dental services, shopping, employment, personal business, education, social services, and recreation. An unmet transit need that meets the definition above and meets all of the following criteria shall be considered reasonable to meet: 1. Community Acceptance - There should be a demonstrated interest of citizens in the new or additional transit service (i.e. multiple comments, petitions, etc.).

2. Equity - The proposed new or additional service will benefit the general public, residents who use or would use public transportation regularly, the elderly population, and persons with disabilities.

3. Potential Ridership - The proposed transit service will maintain new service ridership performance measures, as defined by the Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC).

4. Cost Effectiveness - The proposed new or additional transit service will not affect the ability of the overall system to meet the applicable Transit Systems Performance Objectives or state farebox ratio requirement after exemption period, if the service is eligible for the exemption. The Transit Systems Performance Objectives are defined as 1) operating cost per revenue hour, 2) passengers per revenue hour, and 3) subsidy per passenger. If the exemption is not used, the service must meet minimum applicable Transit Systems Performance Objectives or farebox ratio return requirements as stated in the TDA statutes. Cost effectiveness is not applicable to transit services operating within an exemption period.

5. Operational Feasibility - The system can be implemented safely and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

6. Funding - The imposed service would not cause the claimant to incur expenses in excess of the maximum allocation of TDA funds.

In addition to other means employed to gain community input, thirteen (13) public hearings were

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held throughout the region to gain community input on unmet transit needs. The most common community input involved operational issues (i.e., bus stop locations, scheduling, etc.) or comments that revealed the need for continued education regarding the existing transit services provided. Two reoccurring comments referenced the weekend and evening service reductions in the Stockton Metropolitan Area. The comments regarding the adequacy of the existing transit system are addressed in Chapter 4 of the document. The unmet transit need findings specific to the jurisdictions are as follows: City of Escalon: There are no unmet transit needs. City of Lathrop: There are no unmet transit needs. City of Lodi: There are no unmet transit needs. City of Manteca: There are unmet transit needs that are not reasonable to meet. City of Ripon: There are no unmet transit needs.

City75B of Tracy: There are no unmet transit needs.

City of Manteca There is an unmet need for adding fixed-route transit service and additional DAR service on weekends. However, the unmet need “is not reasonable to meet” during this cycle because current ridership and demand levels are insufficient to warrant additional service hours. The City of Manteca will further analyze the need for fixed-route weekend service in the Short Range Transit Plan update (2014).

17BSan Joaquin Regional Transit District (SJRTD): RTD is responsible for providing transit services for the Stockton Urban Area as well as the unincorporated areas throughout the region. The examination of unmet transit needs is correlated with the specific RTD service below. Stockton Metropolitan Area (SMA) Fixed Route Service There is an unmet need for greater SMA weekend coverage and evening service hours. However, the unmet need “is not reasonable to meet” during this cycle because the City of Stockton already dedicates 100% of the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) General Apportionment to RTD for SMA services. RTD Stockton Metropolitan Area (SMA) weekend and evening service was restructured in October 2011 as a result of declining revenue streams. Current RTD weekend service consists of ten routes which includes two intercity routes. RTD will continue to examine the feasibility of adding greater weekend and evening service hours.

Additional comments addressed less frequency on existing routes, and existing routes no longer serving as many destinations as previously provided. These comments are considered Unmet Needs. However, these unmet needs are “not reasonable to meet” during this cycle because the City of Stockton already dedicates 100% of the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) General Apportionment to RTD for SMA services.

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Intercity46B Services/County Hopper (Regional) There is an unmet need for Lodi to Escalon connectivity. However, the unmet need “is not reasonable to meet” during this cycle because current ridership and demand levels are insufficient to warrant additional service hours. RTD will continue to examine the feasibility of adding a connecting route.

Non-Taxi47B Paratransit Services (Regional) There are no unmet transit needs. County-Wide48B General Public Dial-A-Ride (GP/DAR) There are no unmet transit needs. Interregional49B Services There are no unmet transit needs.

Other18B Transit Services There are no unmet transit needs.

0BCommunity Outreach Efforts A wide variety community outreach efforts were employed that went beyond the public hearing process to gain input. These efforts were intended to promote other opportunities for the public to communicate their Unmet Transit Needs (e.g., email, SJCOG website, survey, telephone, and letter). Examples of this effort include:  Distribution of brochures and flyers to public/private/non-profit agencies throughout San Joaquin County.  Use of the City of Lathrop’s utility bill mailing to distribute flyers to its citizenship.  An online survey was posted on the SJCOG a website. The Unmet Transit Needs comment period for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014/2015 ended on December 4, 2013. The outreach efforts produced input from 98 individuals totaling 85 comments. Of the 85 comments, 20 did not identify a deficiency within the existing transit system. Of the remaining 65 comments; 26 are considered operational in nature, 19 are addressed by existing transit system, and 20 were considered unmet transit needs.

Additional1B Discussion Many of the comments and other information received regarding public transit within the jurisdictions were either operational in nature or identified the need for continued education regarding the existing transit services. For example, many of the comments can be addressed through existing services, but the commenter may be unaware of existing service frequency,

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alternative routes available, and bus stop locations. Other operational comments consisted of suggestions for new stops, modifications to routes, or the duration of service. The transit operators take these operational comments into account when planning for future services. The RTD, Cities of Lodi and Escalon introduced online trip planners in FY 09/10, and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission introduced an online trip planner in FY 10/11. These online trip planners allow riders to compare numerous transit options and better plan for their next trip on public transit. In addition, the RTD offers a texting feature for mobile devices that allows passengers to receive notifications regarding specified route schedules and delays. The introduction of these features in combination with effective marketing may lead to greater awareness of the available transit options in San Joaquin County.

Additional2B Analysis Typically, the availability of future ridership is not part of the unmet transit needs process. However, SJCOG staff examined the extent to which employment opportunities during non-traditional hours throughout the San Joaquin region exist. Chart A compares census 2000 and 2010 data on the time of the day an individual goes to work. The greatest increase in work related travel begins between the times of 12:00 AM through 5:29 AM. This most likely represents the bulk of the travel going over the Altamont Pass. The departure times between the hours of 6:30 AM through 6:59 AM and 7:30 AM through 7:59 AM saw little growth and a decrease in drivers leaving to work, respectively. However, the departure time between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM increased by 16%. The departure work times of 12:00 PM through 3:59 PM and 4:00 PM through 12:00 AM represent the time blocks most likely associated with swing and graveyard shifts. As compared to the other entire home to work departure times, the potential work related ridership associated with non-traditional working hours is greater than any other work related need. This information offers insight regarding the current and future potential need for public transit during non-traditional hours, and supports the further examination of the need for this type of transit service.

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Chart A

35,000 Time Leaving Home to go to Work Increased 30,000 (16%) Increased 2000 25,000 (15%) Increased 2010 (12%) People

20,000 Increased of Increased (10%) 15,000 (10%) Number 10,000

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Requirements3B Each year, pursuant to state law, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) must identify any unmet transit needs that may exist within San Joaquin County. If unmet needs are identified, a further determination must be made as to whether or not those needs are reasonable to meet. 1 State law, as presented in the Transportation Development Act (TDA)F F, requires SJCOG to ensure that reasonable needs are met before Local Transportation Funds (LTF) are allocated for non-transit purposes. In conducting the annual transit needs assessment, SJCOG's role is to perform the following: 1. Ensure that several factors have been considered in the planning process, including size and location of groups likely to be dependent on transit, adequacy of existing services, and potential alternative services and service improvements that could meet all or part of the travel demand. 2. Hold a public hearing to receive testimony on unmet needs. 3. Determine definitions for "unmet transit needs" and "reasonable to meet." 4. Adopt a finding regarding unmet transit needs and allocate funds to address those needs, if necessary, before street and road allocations. The required information must be documented and submitted to the State Department of Transportation. It is the intent of this report to provide evidence that SJCOG has complied with the actions required by law.

Background:19B UnmetU U Transit Needs History Unmet transit needs became a consideration in 1978 when the TDA was changed to require a specific transit finding before allocation of local TDA funds for other non-transit purposes. Since that time, SJCOG has conducted surveys, presentations, mailers, studies, and annual hearings to identify needs, and to determine the reasonableness of funding new or alternative services. Even though SJCOG's Unmet Transit Needs findings are made on an annual basis, the assessment process is ongoing. To further the public participation process, SJCOG requests that each member agency hold at least one public hearing on transit needs. The San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) sponsors a series of public hearings throughout the Stockton Metropolitan Area and unincorporated areas of San Joaquin County. SJCOG has adopted definitions regarding "Unmet Transit Needs" and "Reasonable to Meet" unmet

1 Transportation Development Act, Statutes and California Codes of Regulations, California Department of Transportation Division of Mass Transportation, March 2009

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transit needs. Refer to Appendix B for minutes from the October 26, 2006 SJCOG Board of Directors meeting documenting the approval of changes to the Unmet Transit Need Definitions.

Determination20B of Reasonable to Meet UnmetU U Transit Needs Currently, there are two (2) tests that need to be applied before the SJCOG Board of Directors can determine that an Unmet Transit Need is considered reasonable to meet. First, the Board has to make a finding that there is indeed an unmet transit need, regardless of what means are necessary to meet it. Second, once the need is identified, a quantifiable assessment of reason- ableness must be performed. The assessment involves applying the potential transit service to the set of criteria included in the “Reasonable to Meet” definition. The assessment involves comparing the additional service to existing services provided by the transit operator. If the additional service meets all of the criteria identified in the reasonable to meet definition, the unmet transit need would be deemed reasonable to meet. TDA funds for that jurisdiction would need to be set aside to meet that need.

Definitions21B The Transportation Development Act does not clearly define "Unmet Transit Needs" or "Reasonable to Meet." However, the TDA does state, "The fact that an identified transit need cannot be fully met based on available resources shall not be the sole reason for finding that a transit need is not reasonable to meet." The following definitions were approved by the SJCOG Board of Directors at their October 26, 2006 Board Meeting. The definitions were developed by a subcommittee composed of members from the Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC). The SSTAC felt the prior definitions, which were adopted in 2005, did not completely serve the transit dependent community, and that the new definitions accommodate the transit dependent more efficiently. Definition50B of Unmet Transit Needs The following definition was approved by the SJCOG Board in October 2006: UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS are defined as transportation services not currently provided to those residents who use or would use public transportation regularly, if available, to meet their life expectations. This includes, but is not limited to: trips for medical and dental services, shopping, employment, personal business, education, social services, and recreation. Persons representing various social service agencies, with additional input from transit operators, first developed the framework of this definition. The definition was then modified and approved in October 2006, after a recommendation was made by the SSTAC. The committee felt that this modified version would better serve the transit dependent community.

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51B Definition of “Reasonable to Meet” Unmet Transit Need Parameters for “reasonable to meet” were identified in a similar manner. Social service agency representatives, transit operators and public officials felt that: 1. Persons should have an equal opportunity to provide themselves with the necessities to sustain life; 2. Any transportation system should be based on the feasibility of a continuing service; 3. Any transportation system must enjoy some degree of community acceptance; 4. A transportation system must not prove excessive in capital and operating costs; 5. A transportation system should be provided when a need is demonstrated; and, 6. Any service provided should be able to be funded on both a short and long-term basis. System performance, economy, equity, and available funding are considered when defining "reasonable to meet," as noted in the above statements. Any of these factors may be used to support or deny a finding of "reasonable to meet." If, based on these factors, reasonable needs are suspected; then SJCOG's formally adopted definition is employed: An unmet transit need that meets the definition above [definition of unmet transit need] and meets all of the following criteria shall be considered reasonable to meet: 1. Community Acceptance – There should be a demonstrated interest of citizens in the new or additional transit service (i.e. multiple comments, petitions, etc.). 2. Equity – The proposed new or additional service will benefit the general public, residents who use or would use public transportation regularly, the elderly population, and persons with disabilities. 3. Potential Ridership – The proposed transit service will maintain new service ridership performance measures, as defined by the Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC). 4. Cost Effectiveness – The proposed new or additional transit service will not affect the ability of the overall system to meet the applicable Transit Systems Performance Objectives or state farebox ratio requirement after exemption period, if the service is eligible for the exemption. The Transit Systems Performance Objectives are defined as 1) operating cost per revenue hour, 2) passengers per revenue hour, and 3) subsidy per passenger. If the exemption is not used, the service must meet minimum applicable Transit Systems Performance Objectives or farebox ratio return requirements as stated in the TDA statutes. Cost effectiveness is not applicable to transit services operating within an exemption period. 5. Operational Feasibility – The system can be implemented safely and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. 6. Funding – The imposed service would not cause the claimant to incur expenses in excess of the maximum allocation of TDA funds.

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Within the definition, an unmet transit need cannot be found unreasonable solely based upon economic feasibility. If the unmet need is indeed found reasonable to meet, then the unmet transit need shall be funded before any allocation is made for streets and roads within the jurisdiction. Within these parameters, the seven presently operating TDA-subsidized public transit systems in San Joaquin County fall into seven categories defining transit system types as shown in Table 1. Table 1 Transit Systems in San Joaquin Region, By System Type

System Type Public Transit System

1) Interregional Transit San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD)

2) Intercity Transit RTD

3) Urban Fixed Route RTD

4) Small Urban (population 50,000 - Lodi GrapeLine 200,000) Lodi Dial-A-Ride Tracy Tracer Tracy Tracer Paratransit Manteca Transit Manteca Transit Dial-A-Ride

6) Rural Escalon eTrans Ripon Blossom Express RTD - General Public Dial-a-Ride

7) Non-Taxi Paratransit (not general RTD - SMA ADA Dial-a-Ride public) Dial-A-Ride Lodi VineLine

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Allocation Process The SJCOG Board of Directors must adopt a finding for the area of each Local Transportation Fund claimant, after consideration of all available information, including information presented at the public hearings. This finding can have three outcomes: 1. There are no unmet transit needs; 2. There are unmet transit needs that are considered not reasonable to meet; or, 3. There are unmet transit needs that are considered reasonable to meet. Reference must be made to the definitions adopted and the efforts undertaken in the planning process to identify transit dependent groups and service improvements. In addition, these needs are not to be compared with transit system operational issues and street and road needs when making a determination of transit needs that are reasonable to meet.

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After the determination is made for the area of each claimant, SJCOG may allocate funds to the claimant based on the following: 1. Some or all for transit purposes; 2. Some or all to be held in reserve; or, 3. Some or all for roads, streets, and other purposes. These allocation options depend upon the specific determination made for each claimant area. If a finding is made that a need exists and that it is reasonable to meet, some funds must be allocated for transit before any funds are allocated for streets and roads.

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CHAPTER 2 DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Transit4B Dependent Groups Per the Transportation Development Act, Unmet Transit Needs findings must include an annual assessment of the size and location of identifiable groups likely to be transit dependent. Including but not limited to, the elderly, the disabled, including individuals eligible for paratransit and other special transportation services pursuant to Section 12143 of Title 42 of the United States Code, and persons of limited means, including, but not limited to, recipients under the CalWORKs program. For the purposes of this document:  Elderly are considered to be individual’s age 65 years old and older.  The terms "disability" refers to persons who because of physical or mental impairment are unable to drive automobiles or use public transit which is not specifically tailored to meet their needs.  Persons of limited means are considered having incomes below the poverty threshold as defined by the federal government.

Demographic23B Data - Charts and Highlights The determination of the size and location of identifiable groups likely to be “transit dependent” is based on 2012 Census data, where available, the American Community Surveys, 2000 Census, and other pertinent data. The demographic data relevant to determining unmet transit needs in San Joaquin County is presented in the form of tables and maps. The American Community Survey replaced the decennial census long form in 2010. The long-form previously collected decennially, will now collect detailed questions about socioeconomic and housing characteristics on an annual basis. The function of the decennial census will be to provide counts of people for the purpose of congressional apportionment and legislative redistricting. The primary purpose of the ACS is to measure the changing social and economic characteristics of the U.S. population. The use of the ACS data in this chapter will provide “snapshots” of our region’s socioeconomic characteristics. The decision to select one-year, three-year, or five-year ACS “snapshots” is dependent on whether the intent is to reflect the most current data (e.g., one-year ACS) or a statistically more accurate “snapshot” (e.g., lower margin of error) over a larger period of time. In this chapter, Tables 2 and 3 present an overview of population growth in San Joaquin County. Figure 1 illustrates graphically how the population is dispersed throughout the incorporated and unincorporated areas in San Joaquin County.

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The most rapid population increases between the 2000 and 2010 Census have occurred primarily in the southern portion of San Joaquin County in proximity to the I-205 and SR-120 corridors. The City of Lathrop experienced a 72% increase in population from 2000 to 2010 while the Cities of Manteca, Ripon, and Tracy experience growth of approximately 40% during the same period. Not evident from the data, but important in terms of eligibility for receiving Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 funding, the cities of Tracy and Lodi exceeded 50,000 people in FY 02/03. The City of Manteca exceeded 50,000 in FY 04/05. As a result, each of these cities are now considered an urbanized area and are eligible for (FTA) 5307 funds for planning, capital, and operating assistance for their public transit system. Population forecasts suggest that the Tracy and Manteca Planning Area populations will exceed 100,000 by the year 2020 and 2030, respectively. Pursuant to Senate Bill 716 (enacted 2009), cities with a population of 100,000 or more within a county that has a population of 500,000 or more will be required to expend 100% of the Local Transportation Funds (LTF) apportionment for public transit purposes. The California Department of Finance annual city and county population estimates will be used to identify when the population threshold has been met. SB 716 represents a fundamental change in the manner in which public transit will be financed in the future.

Table 2 Total Population and Percent Change

% Annual Planning Pop. Pop. % Change Change Area 20001 20101 2000-2010 2000-2010 Stockton City 243,771 291,707 19.7% 2.0% Lodi City 56,999 62,134 9.0% 0.9% Manteca City 49,258 67,096 36.2% 3.6% Tracy City 56,929 82,922 45.7% 4.6% Escalon City 5,963 7,132 19.6% 2.0% Ripon City 10,146 14,297 40.9% 4.1% Lathrop City 10,445 18,023 72.6% 7.3% Total Incorp. 433,511 543,311 25.3% 2.5% Total Unincorp. 130,087 141,995 9.1% 0.9%

County Total 563,598 685,306 21.59% 2.2% Sources: 1 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census Bureau

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Figure 1 Population Distribution in San Joaquin County, 2010

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Table 3 Total Population and 2020, 2030, and 2035 Household Population Forecasts by Planning Area

Total Population – Actual1 Total Population Forecasts2 Planning Area 2000 2010 2020 2030 2035 Stockton 243,771 291,707 363,427 404,260 438,121 Lodi 56,999 62,134 81,576 85,904 88,764 Manteca 49,258 67,096 83,373 99,816 112,720 Tracy 56,929 82,922 96,603 112,095 121,557 Ripon 10,146 14,297 22,522 25,629 27,739 Escalon 5,963 7,132 9,461 10,524 11,040 Lathrop 10,445 18,023 30,257 50,116 60,284 Unincorporated 130,087 141,995 119,879 132,425 126,156 County 563,598 685,306 807,099 920,768 986,382 Sources: 12000 and 2010 are actual U.S. Census of Population Counts. 2 2020, 2030, and 2035 forecasts derived from the Planning Center. *Note: Household Population does not include persons in Group Quarters.

Table 4 presents 2008-2012 American Community Survey (ACS 5-year) data on population, by age and income characteristics. This data is important to this analysis because studies have shown that age and income have a high correlation with automobile usage and transit dependency. Persons age 65 and over are separated as a subset of the total population figures. In some jurisdictions, these individuals become eligible for transit services solely based on their age. In others, they qualify for reduced fares because of their age. In either case, they are recognized as a select group of people who may have special transportation needs met through public transportation. Poverty statistics in ACS products adhere to the standards specified by the Office of Management and Budget in Statistical Policy Directive 14. The Census Bureau uses a set of dollar value thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who is in poverty. Further, poverty thresholds for people living alone or with nonrelatives (unrelated individuals) vary by age (under 65 years or 65 years and older). The poverty thresholds for two-person families also vary by the age of the householder. If a family's total income is less than the dollar value of the appropriate threshold, then that family and every individual in it are considered to be in poverty. Similarly, if an unrelated individual's total income is less than the appropriate threshold, then that individual is considered to be in poverty.

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Table 4 Age and Income, Year 2010

Persons: age 65+ & Planning Population Persons: % total Persons: % total Areas 20101 age 65+ population Low Income2 population Low Income2 % Stockton 286,761 27,757 9.68 66,929 23.3 3,634 0.54 Lodi 61,932 7,946 12.83 10,709 17.3 777 0.12 Manteca 67,179 6,555 9.76 6,491 9.7 326 0.05 Tracy 81,844 6,165 7.53 7,859 9.6 397 0.06 Escalon 7,133 1047 14.68 892 12.5 164 0.02 Ripon 14,000 1,730 12.36 1,303 9.3 62 0.01 Lathrop 16,316 1,215 7.45 1,213 7.4 126 0.02 Total Incorp. 535,165 52,415 9.79 95,396 17.83 5,486 0.82 Total Unincorp. 137,100 17,975 13.11 22,542 16.44 1,291 0.19 County 672,265 70,390 10.47 117,938 17.5 6,777 1.01 Total/Average Source: 1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey-5 Year. 2 Poverty status is determined by comparing annual income to a set of dollar values called poverty thresholds that vary by family size, number of children and age of householder. If a family's before tax money income is less than the dollar value of their threshold, then that family and every individual in it are considered to be in poverty. For people not living in families, poverty status is determined by comparing the individual's income to his or her poverty threshold. The poverty thresholds are updated annually to allow for changes in the cost of living using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). They do not vary geographically.

The 2008-2012 ACS data reflects that approximately 10 percent of San Joaquin residents are over 65, approximately 17 percent of residents are of low income, and that approximately one percent of all residents are over 65 and of low income. 51 percent of San Joaquin County residents age 65 years or older live in either the Stockton or Lodi planning areas, while 26 percent live in the unincorporated areas of the county. In 2012, the following represents the percentage of people age 65 or older in each planning area in relationship to the County total population of people age 65 or older: 1. Stockton City 39.4% 2. Lodi City 11.3% 3. Manteca City 9.3% 4. Tracy City 8.8% 5. Escalon City 1.5% 6. Ripon City 2.5% 7. Lathrop City 1.7% 8. Unincorporated Area 25.5%

Figure 2 illustrates graphically how the 65 and older population is dispersed through the incorporated and unincorporated areas of San Joaquin County.

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Table 4 also indicates that the Cities of Lodi, Escalon, and Ripon have the largest percentage of residents 65 and older in relationship to the jurisdictions total population.

1. Stockton City 9.2% 2. Lodi City 12.8% 3. Manteca City 9.8% 4. Tracy City 7.5% 5. Escalon City 14.7% 6. Ripon City 12.4% 7. Lathrop City 7.5% 8. Unincorporated Area 9.8%

While the 65 and above population in the cities of Lodi, Escalon, Ripon represent only 15 percent of the elderly population, the elderly population within these cities comprises approximately 40 percent of their elderly population.

The 2008-2012 ACS data also reflects, over 66% of all low income people live in either the Stockton or Lodi planning areas while 19% live in unincorporated areas of the county. In 2012, the following represents the percentage of low income people within each planning area in relationship to the County low income population total:

1. Stockton City 56.7% 2. Lodi City 9.1% 3. Manteca City 5.5% 4. Tracy City 6.7% 5. Escalon City 0.8% 6. Ripon City 1.1% 7. Lathrop City 1.0% 8. Unincorporated Area 19.1%

There are 3,634 low-income seniors living in Stockton. This represents 53.6% of all low-income seniors in San Joaquin County. Outside of Stockton, there is a relatively high concentration of low-income seniors in the unincorporated areas of the county (19%) and the City of Lodi (11.5%). The countywide average percentage of low-income seniors is 1.01%.

Figure 3 presents population pyramids for each jurisdiction within San Joaquin County. Figure 3a, San Joaquin County Age by Gender (2010) provides a reference point for jurisdictional comparison.

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Figure 2 San Joaquin County Population 65+

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Figure 3 Age By Gender Source: 2012 U.S. Census A) San Joaquin County, CA Population by Age & Gender(2012) 85 years and over ‐1.92% 1.00% ‐1.76%1.15% 75 to 79 years ‐2.10% 1.66% ‐2.69% 2.24% 67 to 69 years ‐1.86% 1.65% ‐1.56%1.40% 62 to 64 years ‐2.53% 2.48% ‐2.05% 1.69% 55 to 59 years ‐5.73% 5.58% ‐6.46% 6.47% Male: 45 to 49 years ‐6.79% 6.88% ‐6.59% 6.89% Female: 35 to 39 years ‐6.66% 6.41% ‐6.52% 6.51% 25 to 29 years ‐6.53% 6.94% ‐4.03% 4.21% 21 years ‐1.35%1.64% ‐1.46%1.69% 18 and 19 years ‐3.06% 3.39% ‐4.95% 5.37% 10 to 14 years ‐7.88% 8.51% ‐7.82% 8.09% Under 5 years ‐7.70% 8.17% ‐10% ‐8% ‐6% ‐4% ‐2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%

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Table 5 provides data on individuals with disabilities by gender and age. This information is from the 2008-2012 ACS data includes non-institutionalized persons, age 5 and older, who have a "disability." Individuals were asked if they, or others in the household, had a health condition that has lasted for 6 or more months which makes it difficult to go outside of the home alone. Persons that have such a difficulty as a result of a health condition are said to have a mobility limitation. Increased public transportation would be an asset to those who have a mobility limitation. Table 5 Gender By Age By Disability

San Joaquin County Estimate % over San Joaquin Estimate % over total County total Total: 678,173 Total: 678,173 Male: 334,891 49.38% Female: 343,282 50.62% Under 5 years: 27,940 8.34% Under 5 years: 26,571 7.74% With a disability 226 0.07% With a disability 180 0.05% No Disability 27,714 8.28% No Disability 26,391 7.69% 5 to 17 years: 74,563 22.26% 5 to 17 years: 71,173 20.73% With a disability 3,863 1.15% With a disability 2,306 0.67% No Disability 70,700 21.11% No Disability 68,867 20.06% 18 to 64 years 201,819 60.26% 18 to 64 years 205,717 59.93% With a disability 21,696 6.48% With a disability 21,705 6.32% No Disability 180,123 53.79% No Disability 184,012 53.60% 65+ 30,569 9.13% 65+ 39,821 11.60% With a disability 11,832 3.53% With a disability 16,878 4.92% No Disability 18,737 5.59% No Disability 22,943 6.68% Total Male Population 25,785 7.70% Total Female 24,191 7.05% with Disability* Population with Disability* Total Population with 49,976 7.37% Disability* Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey-5 Year *Totals of age 18 to 64.

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Table 6 expands on the number of individuals in San Joaquin County between the ages of 18 and 64 by their disability and employment status. The 2008-2012 ACS data identifies that 407,536 residents are between the ages of 18 and 64 and that approximately 43,536 (11 percent) have a disability. Of those with a disability, 28 percent are employed, 10 percent are unemployed, and 61 percent are not in the workforce. Those residents without a disability make up 89 percent of those between the ages of 18 and 64. Of this group 68 percent are employed, 12 percent are unemployed, and 21 percent are not in the workforce.

Table 6 Employment Status By Disability

Total Population 18 to 64 years 407,536 With a Disability 43,401 Employed 12,462 Unemployed 4,261 Not in Labor Force 26,678 No Disability 364,135 Employed 246,648 Unemployed 42,299 Not in Labor Force 75,188 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey-5 Year

SJCOG's definition of transit dependent focuses on individuals who, by virtue of their age, income, or disability, are not adequately served by the automobile. Information from the last available version of a summary from Caltrans entitled “Travel and Related Factors in California” was used as a foundation for identifying the incidence of individuals that are transportation-dependent. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), in 2000 there were 331,333 driver licenses issued to San Joaquin County. This number represents approximately 81 percent of the population age 16 years and older. This means that approximately 19 percent of eligible drivers in San Joaquin County did not have a driver's license. In 2010, there were 401,985 licensed drivers, approximately 79 of the population 16 and older. The percentage of eligible drivers that do not have driver’s licenses increased from 19 percent in 2000 to 21 percent in 2010. This differs from the 1990 to 2000 trend in which the number of eligible drivers that did not have a driver’s license decreased from 27 percent to 19 percent. The information is outlined in Tables 7 and 8 and Figures 4 and 5 displays this trend. Overall, this information reflects the slight decrease in licensed drivers. The decrease could be contributed to many factors such as birth and death rate, changes in family income, disabled individuals, migration of residents in or out of the county, or the availability of public transportation. Ultimately, the need for more public transportation continues to be necessary.

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Table 7 Licensed Drivers in San Joaquin County

Age 2000 Number of Percent of 2010 Number of Percent of Population1 Drivers Population Population3 Drivers Population Licenses2 Licenses4 0 – 15 155,044 0 0.0% 178,128 0 0.0% 18+ 408,554 331,333 81.1% 507,178 401,985 79.3% All 563,598 331,333 58.8% 685,306 401,985 58.7% Source: 1 2000 U.S. Census of Population for age groups. 2 Community Indicators of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Risk, San Joaquin County 2004, Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS), Inc. 3 2010 U.S. Census Bureau 4 Drivers License Outstanding by County as of December 31, 2010, California Department of Motor Vehicles

Table 8 Estimate of San Joaquin Residents without a Driver’s License Year 2010

Population of San Joaquin County 685,306 Percent of County Number of drivers licenses1 401,985 58.7% Population under the age of 182* 178,128 25.9% Population remaining w/out 105,193 15.3% drivers licenses Source: 1 Drivers License Outstanding by County as of December 31, 2010, California Department of Motor Vehicles 2 2012 U.S. Census Bureau*Note: Data was only available regarding 18 year olds and under.

Figure 4 Eligibility for Drivers Licenses in San Joaquin County

58.7% Population under the age of 16 15.3% Population with drivers licenses 25.9% Population eligible for drivers licenses

Figure 4 As shown by the above graph, approximately 15% of the population potentially needs public transit services while 59% of San Joaquin’s population has a driver’s license and would potentially use transit if it was available and convenient. This percentage does not include those people who have a license but share a car and sometimes are in need of public transit.

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Figure 5 San Joaquin County Population without a Car

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Table 9 displays the amount of occupied households in San Joaquin County, the average amount of occupants in each household, and the average number of vehicles per household.

Table 9 Occupied Household / Vehicles in San Joaquin County, Year 2012

Jurisdiction Occupied Percent of Occupied

Households Households

Stockton 90,469 42.3 Lodi 21,894 10.2 Manteca 21,909 10.3 Tracy 23,570 11.0

Escalon 2,612 1.2 Ripon 4,702 2.2 Lathrop 4,280 2.0 Unincorporated 44,196 20.7

1 Total Occupied Households 213,632 Average # of Occupants 3.14 ` No. of Vehicles in San Joaquin County2 362,065 Average # of Vehicles per Household 1.69 Average # of Drivers per Household 1.93

Source: 1 Occupied Households: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey-5 Year 2 Estimated Vehicles Registered by County for the Period of January 1 through December 31, 2012 California Department of Motor Vehicles

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CHAPTER 3 COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC COMMENT

Public5B Hearings SJCOG requests that each member government agency hold at least one public hearing on unmet transit needs in the area under its jurisdiction. The public hearing must be held at a time and a place that is convenient and accessible for the elderly, transit dependent, and physically challenged. The San Joaquin Regional Transit District is responsible for the Stockton Metropolitan Area Intracity, Intercity, Interregional, and Rural Transit services. As such, the District is required to hold unmet transit needs hearings in Stockton and throughout unincorporated San Joaquin County. In addition, SJCOG holds a final unmet transit need public hearing before its SSTAC. There were 13 public hearing held between the SJRTD, local jurisdictions, and SJCOG to solicit public comments on unmet transit needs and a 14th meeting was held to review the Draft Report. Table 10 outlines dates, times and locations of hearings held throughout the region. Proof of publication of hearings and minutes if testimony was provided can be found in Appendix C. Table 10 FY 2014-2015 Community Outreach Schedule

Date of Location of Sponsoring Time of Hearing Hearing Jurisdiction Hearing September 17, 2013 Ripon City Council Ripon 7:00 p.m. October 15, 2013 Tracy Transit Station Tracy 1:30 p.m. October 15, 2013 City Council Chambers Tracy 7:00 p.m. October 21, 2013 City Council Chambers Escalon 7:00 p.m. October 21, 2013 City Council Chambers Lathrop 7:00 p.m. October 28, 2013 Tracy Transit Center RTD 5:30 p.m. October 29, 2013 Downtown Transit Center, Stockton RTD 12:30 p.m. October 29, 2013 Manteca Transit Center RTD 5:30 p.m. October 30, 2013 Lodi Public Library RTD 5:30 p.m. November 1, 2013 Downtown Transit Center, Stockton RTD 5:30 p.m. November 5, 2013 City Council Chambers Manteca 7:00 p.m. November 6, 2013 Carnegie Forum, Lodi Lodi 7:00 p.m. December 4, 2013 SJCOG, Stockton SJCOG 2:30 p.m.

Community Outreach Efforts A wide variety of community outreach efforts were employed that went beyond the public hearing process to gain public input. These efforts intended to promote other opportunities for the public to communicate their unmet transit needs (e.g., email, SJCOG website, survey, phone, and letter).

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Examples of this effort include:  Distribution of brochures and flyers to public/private/non-profit agencies throughout San Joaquin County.  Use of the City of Lathrop’s utility bill mailing to distribute flyers to its citizenship.  An online survey was posted on the SJCOG website. Refer to Appendix D for examples of community outreach materials that were developed and distributed. Analysis of Comments Received The outreach efforts produced input from 101 individuals totaling 88 comments. Of the 88 comments, 23 did not identify a deficiency within the existing transit system. Of the remaining 65 comments; 25 are considered operational in nature, 20 are addressed by existing transit system, and 20 were considered unmet transit needs. A listing of the comments received during this unmet transit needs cycle are found in Appendix E.

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CHAPTER 4 ADEQUACY OF EXISTING TRANSIT SERVICES

Overview6B SJCOG is required by the Transportation Development Act to analyze the adequacy of the existing public and specialized transportation services including privately and publicly provided services. All cities and the unincorporated areas in San Joaquin County are served by a public transit system. These systems range in size and complexity from approximately 175 buses operated by RTD to the single van operated by volunteer drivers for the City of Ripon. Transportation services are also available on a more limited basis through national carriers such as Amtrak California and Greyhound Bus. Neither of these services is under the jurisdiction of the SJCOG. They are discussed here only to give the reader a more complete description of available ground-based public transit services in San Joaquin County.

Amtrak26B California Rail/Bus Service Amtrak California is an intercity passenger rail service connecting San Joaquin County to points west and south of the County via rail, and to points across the nation, albeit with Amtrak California bus connections. The "San Joaquin" Amtrak California trains travel north and south in the central San Joaquin Valley, connecting Bakersfield to Oakland with a stop Stockton, which is one of two Amtrak California stops in the County. The route also includes dedicated feeder bus service connecting Stockton to San Jose through Tracy, and connecting Stockton to Sacramento. Service is also available from the Lodi Station north to Sacramento. The current schedule (February 2014) for the Amtrak California San Joaquin includes six daily southbound trains to Bakersfield and two northbound trains to Sacramento. Additionally, four thruway buses to Sacramento are offered.

Altamont27B Corridor Express Rail Service For westbound passengers, the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) train provides access to the Silicon Valley and the Livermore Valley. Four trains depart from Stockton in the morning westbound: #01, #03, #05, and #07. The four trains return in the evening, #04, #06, #08, and #10, from San Jose to their point of origin in Stockton. ACE stops in Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco Road, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, California’s Great America Theme Park, Santa Clara, and terminates at the San Jose Diridon Station. Connections can be made to Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority located at the Diridon Station.

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Greyhound28B Bus Service Greyhound Bus services, shown in Table 11, provides service to the cities of Stockton, Lodi, and Tracy. Connections serving the cities of Escalon, Lathrop, and Ripon do not currently exist. As of March 2005, Greyhound eliminated Manteca as a destination along its service routes. Greyhound provides service for San Joaquin residents to destinations throughout California and the rest of the Country. Table 11 Greyhound Intercity Bus Service (February 2014)

Destinations: Number of Trips per day from: Stockton Lodi Tracy

Stockton ---- 3 2

Lodi 2 ---- 1

Tracy 1 1 ----

Description29B of Local Public Transit Services The San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) and the cities within the San Joaquin region have provided local transit services for decades. Overall, the types of public transit services operated by different jurisdictions and the RTD can be described as follows: 1) General public fixed route; 2) General public Dial-A-Ride; 3) Intracity with available route deviation (Metro Hopper); 4) Intercity; 5) Intercity with available route deviation (County Hopper); and, 6) Paratransit (ADA and Senior and Disabled) Dial-A-Ride. For the purpose of this report, paratransit refers to a transit service tailored to meet specialized transit needs in accordance with ADA paratransit requirements detailed in Part 37 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. These specialized needs generally relate to transit accessibility and require vehicles to be lift-equipped or have other access accommodations. Often, paratransit services are referred to as "Senior & Disabled" service. This can be misleading since not all senior or persons with disabilities may qualify or even need the specialized paratransit service since many are capable of using general public transit services. RTD provides a broad range of transit services that benefit all of the cities and the unincorporated areas. Details regarding these services and the connectivity of communities throughout the region will be addressed in this chapter. The public transit service opportunities within San Joaquin County by jurisdiction are as follows:

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City52B of Escalon The City of Escalon operates eTrans flexible Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride services from 7:15 AM to 5:14 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The City contracts their transit services with San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD). eTrans flexible Fixed Route, Intercity Route 1, operates between the Main Street Escalon Park-n-Ride Lot and Modesto at Vintage Faire Mall on Dale Road and Veneman Avenue, five times a day each weekday.

eTrans Escalon Dial-A-Ride connects riders to the Stanislaus Regional Transit (StaRT) Eastside Shuttle and Riverbank demand responsive Dial-A-Ride services at Jacob Myers Park in the City of Riverbank.

eTrans Route 1 connects to Modesto Area Express (MAX), Ripon Blossom Express and the Stanislaus Regional Transit (StaRT) bus routes and Modesto Area Dial-A-Ride in Modesto at McHenry Avenue and Standiford Avenue and/or Dale Road and Veneman Avenue

eTrans Escalon Dial-A-Ride provides door-to-door service within the City of Escalon.

eTrans offers cash fare, daily, 10-ride passes, and monthly passes. The Dial-A-Ride fare is $1.50 for the general public and $0.75 for seniors and passengers with disabilities. Fixed route fare to Modesto is $3.00 and an additional $1.00 for route deviations. Route 1 fare for seniors and passengers with disabilities is $1.50. City53B of Lodi The City of Lodi offers GrapeLine Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride service, as well as VineLine ADA paratransit service for certified passengers. The service provides coverage within Lodi city limits, Woodbridge, and specific destinations in Acampo. GrapeLine Fixed Route service has five weekday routes, four weekend routes and three express routes.

Weekly Fixed Route service operates Monday to Friday from 6:30AM to 7:22PM; Express routes operate weekdays from 6:10 AM to 7:46 AM and from 2:18 to 3:26 PM.

Weekend hours are Saturday from 7:30 AM to 9:22 PM and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 4:22 PM. VineLine ADA paratransit and Dial-A-Ride service operates Monday to Friday from 6:10 AM to 7:30 PM; Saturday from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM; and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Lodi GrapeLine offers a cash fare, 10-ride passes, and monthly passes. The Fixed Route fare is $1.25 for the general public and $0.60 for seniors and passengers with disabilities. Dial-A-Ride fares are $7.00 for the general public and $2.00 for seniors and passengers with disabilities. These fares apply to travel within the City limits. For fares within the service area but outside the City limits (such as Woodbridge and particular destinations in Acampo) there is a surcharge of $1.50.

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City of Manteca Manteca Transit began intra-city operations on November 1, 2006. The current fleet consists of seven cutaway buses. The service includes three fixed-routes and Dial-A-Ride. The service operates Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. General Public Dial-A-Ride operates on Saturday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. All Manteca Transit vehicles are wheelchair accessible and bicycle racks are available on all buses.

Manteca Transit offers cash fare and monthly and ten-ride passes. The Fixed route fare is $1.00 for the general public, $0.75 for youth, and $0.50 for seniors and passengers with disabilities. Dial-A-Ride fares are $2.00 each way. Monthly passes are sold on the buses and at the City’s Parks & Recreation Department, cost for the passes are as follows: $35 for general public, $28 for youth, $28 for senior and passengers with disabilities and $60.00 for Dial-a-Ride. Also available on all buses and at the City’s Parks & Recreation Department are the 10-ride passes, $9.00 for general public, $7.00 for youth, $4.00 for seniors and passengers with disabilities, $20.00 for Dial-a-Ride.5B

City of Lathrop The City of Lathrop does not operate a transit service; however, SJRTD provides Lathrop residents with connections to the Cities of Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy via Intercity Route 797 and County Hopper Route 90 and 97. City56B of Ripon BLOSSOM EXPRESS In March 2013, the City of Ripon began offering new expanded transit opportunities through the Blossom Express service. The fixed route service currently operates between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Tuesdays and 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM on Thursdays. On Tuesdays, the route includes service to the SaveMart shopping center, as well as other locations in the city. On Thursdays, the route includes service to Vintage Faire Mall and Target Shopping Center in Modesto. Buses are equipped with passenger lifts for mobility devices and meet ADA requirements. Two wheel chair spaces are provided and walkers are permitted on the bus. The bus is also equipped with two bicycle racks on the front of the bus for passenger use.

Ripon Transit offers cash fare, tickets, and discounted booklets of one-way passes. The fixed route fare is $2.00 for the general public and students, $1.00 for seniors and passengers with disabilities, and $0.00 for children under 4 years of age and Personal Care Assistants (PCA). Occasional specials are offered at various times during the year. For example, Summer Travel Special is offered during the months of July and August at a reduced rate.

The City of Ripon's demand response transit system consists of a single, lift-equipped, nine passenger van with two wheelchair tie-downs operated by a volunteer transit coordinator and several volunteer drivers. While the service is open to the general public, it is designed to meet the needs of the senior and disabled population. State statute requires that drivers of general public paratransit vehicles complete 40 hours of training. The law also requires the California Highway Patrol to conduct periodic inspections of all general public paratransit vehicles. Some of the volunteer drivers have additional training required to allow them to carry patrons other than senior and disabled. When volunteer drivers who have not completed the training program operate the

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van, the City must limit the system to the senior and disabled in order to comply with state law.

City57B of Tracy The City of Tracy offers a combination local fixed bus route and Paratransit/Dial-A-Ride service called TRACER. The current fleet consists of 13 buses and 2 minivans providing service to three fixed-routes, three commuter routes, and TRACER Paratransit bus service in the City. Routes A, B, and C run Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Routes A and B also run additional peak period service every 30 minutes between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. Commuter routes D, E, and F make one round trip in the morning and two in the late afternoon Monday through Friday. Most stops are located near residential areas, major retail businesses, hospitals, and public school locations.

Tracer Transit offers cash fare, daily, 10-ride, and weekly passes. The passenger fares are $1.25 for adults, $1.00 for students, $0.50 cents for seniors and disabled persons, and free for ADA attendants and children under 6

The City of Tracy also offers a paratransit service and is available to persons with disabilities/ADA Certified, who, because of their disability or health-related condition, cannot independently board, ride and/or disembark from an accessible fixed route transit bus or cannot get to or from a boarding or disembarking location, and seniors (65+). Certification by the City of Tracy is required to become a paratransit customer in accordance with the ADA. Seniors can secure certification and qualify for the service by simply filling out an application. The TRACER Paratransit subsidized taxi program is a complementary service to the TRACER Paratransit bus service. It operates during the hours that the TRACER Paratransit bus service is not in operation. Customers must also be certified to use this service. Those who wish to use the subsidized taxi program must purchase a book of taxi coupons. TRACER Paratransit/Dial-a-Ride fares are $1.50 for seniors (65+)/disabled/ADA riders or Medicare card holders.58B

City of Stockton For years, the San Joaquin Regional Transit District, or RTD, (formally known as SMART and SJRTD) has provided a variety of services to Stockton residents. The services included a fixed route and Dial-A-Ride within the Stockton area, and an interregional service to destinations in the Silicon Valley and north to Sacramento. On October 26, 1993, the Stockton Metropolitan Transit District received authorization from the SJCOG Board of Directors to become a countywide service provider. On December 7, 1993, the County Board of Supervisors approved annexation to the Transit District. RTD Board of Directors authorized the expansion of the district to serve countywide on January 4, 1994, which involves a service delivery area of 1,448 square miles. While the Stockton Metropolitan Area (SMA) represents a high transit need potential, it also benefits from the highest level of transit service in San Joaquin County. Within San Joaquin County, RTD offers thirty-seven (37) routes that serve the SMA (including BRT), eight (8) Stockton Area deviated fixed routes, one (1) intercity fixed route, four (4) countywide deviated fixed routes, eight (8) interregional commuter fixed routes, and Stockton Metro and countywide rural Dial-A- Ride (DAR) service for persons that meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) eligibility

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criteria. Downtown Stockton is the hub for many RTD routes, including the intercity buses. Construction on the RTD Downtown Stockton Transit Center was completed in December 2006. The transit center includes an off-street bus facility located on Weber Avenue between Sutter, Channel, and California Streets. The primary purpose of the center is to provide bus passengers with better access to downtown and the ability to make timed transfers to connecting bus routes serving other areas. On March 19, 2006, RTD began the Phase I operation of its Downtown Transit Center, the passenger boarding area. The majority of on-street bus stops at the corner of Channel and Sutter moved off the street and into the Downtown Transit Center’s Passenger Boarding Platforms. With the completion of Phase II of the Downtown Transit Center (which includes the building and one more bus lane) the few remaining on-street stops at the “Pulse” have moved to the Downtown Transit Center. The completion of RTD’s Downtown Transit Center also lays the groundwork for the new Metro Express Service, a form of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Metro Express Route 40, BRT Phase 1, runs along the Pacific Avenue corridor connecting to the Downtown Transit Center (DTC) in the Stockton Metropolitan Area. Metro Express service operates on weekdays from approximately 5:40 AM to 9:54 PM with 10 minutes between buses for the majority of the day and on weekends from approximately 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM with 30 minutes between buses. In January 2011, Metro Express 44 (BRT Phase 2) began operating along Airport Way corridor from the DTC to the Stockton Metropolitan Airport. Since August 2013, it operates as far as Ralph Avenue, serving “B” and 8th Streets. The Metro Express 44 extends the high frequency service of Metro Express 40 to south Stockton residents and businesses. Metro Express 44 service operates on weekdays from approximately 6:00 AM to 7:30PM with 20 minutes between buses during peak hours and 30 minutes for the remainder of the day. Saturday and Sunday service operates from approximately 8:00 AM to 7:00PM with buses running every 30 minutes. In July 2012, RTD expanded its Metro Express service to Hammer Lane. Metro Express Hammer Lane (Route 43) is RTD’s third BRT route and operates along the corridor previously served by Routes 73 and 743. Express 43 service operates weekdays from approximately 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM with 15 minute intervals between peak hours and every 30 minutes for the remainder of the day. Saturday and Sunday service operates from approximately 8:15 AM to 6:30PM. Effective January 2013, riders can board and transfer at the Hammer Triangle Station. RTD offers cash fare, daily, and 31-day passes. The passenger fare for the SMA fixed route is: $1.50 for adults; seniors (65+)/disabled are $0.75 cents; and children under four (4) years of

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age ride free. A 31-day passes is $65.00 and the 31-day student pass is $40.00. For the SMA DAR service, the passenger fare is a $3.00 per ride. Cost for deviations is $1.00. The service hours are approximately 8:00AM to 6:00PM on weekdays. Currently, there are seven (10) Park-&-Ride lots leased by RTD throughout San Joaquin County to complement RTD’s interregional service. The area also benefits from service available through two major private taxi companies. Intracity Metro Hopper Service (RTD) The Metro Hopper is a deviated fixed route bus service serving popular destinations throughout the Stockton city limits. The Metro Hopper has eight (8) routes, and operates Monday through Friday, from approximately 8:00AM to 6:00PM, and buses run every two (2) hours. Each bus can deviate from its normal route a distance of up to one (1) mile in order to accommodate ADA certified passengers. Within these one-mile deviation windows, the service covers approximately 75% of the Stockton Metro Area for ADA-certified customers. Fares for the Metro Hopper service are the same as described above. Intercity60B and Interregional Transit Services (RTD) The intercity service provided by RTD is a comprehensive network of routes throughout the region that interconnects the Cities of Lathrop, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, Stockton, and Tracy. The interregional public transit services offers travel outside of the region north to Sacramento, and west to different locations in the greater Bay Area. There are four (4) other interregional services outside of those provided by RTD providing mobility to the residents of the San Joaquin region. These services include: Amtrak California, Greyhound, , Blossom Express and ACE.

Intercity30B Transit (RTD) Intercity services consist of one (1) two-way fixed route system connecting Stockton with Lodi. Route 23 connects with Lodi GrapeLine and SCT/LINK buses at the Lodi Station in Downtown Lodi. All buses are wheelchair accessible.

County31B Hopper Service (RTD) In addition to the primary intercity network, RTD offers the County Hopper Service. RTD Hopper is a deviated fixed route bus service connecting Tracy and Lathrop to Stockton via routes 90 and 97; Ripon and Manteca to Stockton via Route 91, and Lodi to Stockton via route 93. The Hopper replaces RTD Countywide General Public Dial-A-Ride (DAR) during Hopper service hours, in the areas covered by the Hopper service. Most RTD Hopper Routes will deviate up to ¾’s of a mile for ADA certified passengers not able to

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reach the fixed route stops. Hoppers will deviate up to three times per trip, not to exceed two deviations per person. The County Hopper service offers four (4) weekday routes and two (2) weekend routes and follows the same fare structure as the above-described SMA Metro Hopper service. Deviations, up to ¾’s of a mile are an additional $1.00 per deviation. Countywide Rural General Public Dial-A-Ride still serves the area where the County Hopper is unavailable.

Interregional32B Transit (RTD) This service consists of eleven long-distance commuter coaches that take patrons from locations principally along the Interstate 5/205 and State Route 99 corridors to major employment sites in the Bay Area and Sacramento regions. At the end of the business day, the trips are reversed. RTD staff originally developed the interregional routes through outreach efforts to major employers and Employee Transportation Coordinators (ETCs) in the planning of this service. The ETCs surveyed their employees to see how many came from San Joaquin County. When enough employees from San Joaquin County expressed interest in taking a commuter coach from "here to there," RTD designed an interregional route to fit work schedules. Currently, RTD's interregional coaches travel to the following destinations (note that some buses stop at multiple destinations such as BART and Mountain View): - Lockheed (3 buses) / Northrop-Grumman in Sunnyvale (1 bus) - Tracy Depot (3 buses) - BART's Dublin Pleasanton Station (1 bus) - Downtown Sacramento (2 buses) - Livermore (1 bus) Unlike the Intercity buses, the Interregional services are not route deviation services. Commuter services are exempt from the ADA provisions calling for complementary service. The buses pick up patrons at a number of park-and-ride lots that SJRTD is leasing by use of Measure K funds.

Other7B Interregional Services SCT/Link, operated by the Sacramento County Department of Transportation, connects the cities of Lodi, Galt, Elk Grove, and Sacramento. The SCT/Link connects the Lodi GrapeLine bus service, RTD bus service, Rio Vista Delta Breeze, e-Tran in Elk Grove, and Sacramento Regional Transit. Buses run every hour on the hour on Monday through Friday from 6:25 AM to 5:20 PM. Lodi has transfer agreements with SCT/Link for trips to Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Galt on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Escalon eTrans has transfer agreements with Modesto Area Express, Stanislaus Regional Transit (now merged with Riverbank-Oakdale Transit Authority), and Modesto Dial-A-ride for travel into Stanislaus County.

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Other3B Transit Related Services Through SJCOG, a transit referral support service called Commute Connection is available. The public can obtain free informational services including: a match list of commuters, carpools, vanpools, telecommuting services, bike, walk, public transit, park and ride information, posters, brochures, and preferential parking program. This service is dedicated to helping commuters, employers and local governments find and use alternatives to driving alone. Other specialized transit services are provided by various social service agencies such as El Concilio, United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin/Calaveras/Amador Counties, ARC San Joaquin, Valley CAPS, and Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. These agencies offer services for work programs and daily life activities.

Adequacy8B of Existing Public Transit Systems The adequacy of existing transit services involved is determined by reviewing information received from the following sources:  Comments received during the Unmet Transit Needs community outreach process.  Public comment and discussions during the Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC) and Interagency Transit Committee (ITC) meetings.  Public input received by SJCOG’s Commute Connection Department.  Newspaper articles. The public mass transit operations serving the San Joaquin region provided over 5.0 million unlinked passenger trips during fiscal year 2011-2012. All transit operators dedicate financial resources to maintain and improve passenger amenities. The more bus stops that have protective shelters from the weather and seating provide more comfort for the ridership. Over the past few years, many changes have been made to the mass public transportation system throughout the region as a result of declining state and local funding sources that support transit operations, such as: the State Transit Assistance fund, decreased Local Transportation Fund, and decreased Measure K. RTD, the Escalon eTrans, Lodi GrapeLine, and Tracy TRACER all experienced either route terminations, reductions in service hours, and/or fare increases as a result of the decline in transit funding. Public comment and other forms of information are crucial in determining the adequacy of existing transit services. Comments received through the public outreach process can be categorized into one of the following three categories:

 Educational related – identifies the need for continued education on the existing transit services available.  Operational related – identifies potential shortcomings in the existing system.  Potential unmet needs – identifies geographic areas that are either not served or

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underserved by the existing transit system. The public outreach process provides San Joaquin County transit operators with valuable information that can be used to validate as well as improve services. The constructive input received from the community is relayed to the public transit providers in an effort to alert them of the concern and allow the opportunity to improve overall service satisfaction. Based on this analysis, the adequacy of the existing transit systems is healthy and providing needed transportation to San Joaquin County residents. Unresolved and chronic operational issues associated with the transit system can be viewed as a deficiency that supports an unmet transit need. However, the current definition of an unmet transit need does not support this notion. Outside of the definition of an Unmet Transit Need, the public’s expressed satisfaction with the services assists in determining the adequacy of the overall transit system. This type of information is typically derived from the information sources previously mentioned and is associated with the efficiency and quality of the delivery of transit services. However, it is possible that respondents may not be aware of other variables affecting a particular service and the availability of other transit service options.

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CHAPTER 5 EVALUATION BY LOCAL JURISDICTION

As compared to the input used to determine the adequacy of existing services, only the input that meets the definition of an Unmet Transit Need is used in the evaluation section. This includes the evaluation of potential unmet transit needs gleamed from the following sources:  Consultation with the SSTAC.  Demographics of those that would most likely depend on public transit.  Information used to make a determination of the adequacy of the existing public and specialized transportation services.  Analysis of potential alternative public and specialized transportation service improvements.  Specific comments received through the public input process. For purposes of evaluation, potential unmet transit needs are correlated to the transit system serving that jurisdiction. For each jurisdiction, the analysis is broken into three (3) parts. 1) Current Input - This includes comments at public hearings, reports, and other information received regarding the adequacy of transit services specific to each local jurisdiction.

2) Discussion - Drawing upon information found in the first three sections, the Discussion Section assesses validity of the unmet transit needs. In addition, the number of times the issue was echoed by other unduplicated testimony is documented.

3) Conclusions/Recommendations - The "Conclusions and Recommendations" state whether or not local unmet transit needs exist, and if they do, whether or not they are reasonable to meet. Currently, there are two (2) tests that need to be applied before the SJCOG Board of Directors can determine that an Unmet Transit Need is considered reasonable to meet. First, the Board has to make a finding that there is indeed an unmet transit need, regardless of what means are necessary to meet it. Second, once the need is identified, a quantifiable assessment of reason- ableness must be performed. The assessment involves determining whether the additional transit service will be in general compliance with the following criteria: Within the Transportation Development Act (TDA), an unmet transit need cannot be found unreasonable solely based upon economic feasibility. Based upon the definition, unmet transit needs must meet the criteria established in the definition. The criteria are as follows: 1) Community Acceptance - There should be a demonstrated interest of citizens in the new or additional transit service (i.e. multiple comments, petitions, etc.)

2) Equity - The proposed new or additional service will benefit the general public, residents who use or would use public transportation regularly, the elderly population, and persons

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with disabilities.

3) Potential Ridership - The proposed transit service will maintain new service ridership performance measures, as defined by the Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC).

4) Cost Effectiveness - The proposed new or additional transit service will not affect the ability of the overall system to meet the applicable Transit Systems Performance Objectives or state farebox ratio requirement after exemption period, if the service is eligible for the exemption. The Transit Systems Performance Objectives are defined as 1) operating cost per revenue hour, 2) passengers per revenue hour, and 3) subsidy per passenger. If the exemption is not used, the service must meet minimum applicable Transit Systems Performance Objectives or farebox ratio return requirements as stated in the TDA statutes. Cost effectiveness is not applicable to transit services operating within an exemption period.

5) Operational Feasibility - The system can be implemented safely and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

6) Funding - The imposed service would not cause the claimant to incur expenses in excess of the maximum allocation of TDA funds. If the unmet need is indeed found reasonable to meet, then the TDA Local Transportation Funds for that jurisdiction would need to be set aside to address the need.

Evaluation9B by Local Jurisdiction

Current34B Input – City of Escalon The City of Escalon allowed for public testimony at the October 21st, 2013 City Council meeting. No public input regarding specific local unmet transit needs was not provided at the meeting. Conclusion/Recommendations

There are no unmet transit needs identified for the City of Escalon during this cycle.

Current35B Input – City of Lathrop The City of Lathrop allowed for public testimony at the October 21st, 2013 City Council meeting. No public input regarding specific local unmet transit needs was provided at the meeting. Conclusion/Recommendations62B

There are no unmet transit needs identified for the City of Lathrop during this cycle.

Current36B Input – City of Lodi The City of Lodi allowed for public testimony at the November 6th, 2013 City Council meeting. One public input regarding cleanliness of the buses was provided at the meeting.

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Discussion Times supported By the public Concerns about the cleanliness of buses and transportation to and from City 1) Council meetings 1

Comment #1 – This comment is operational in nature and does not represent an Unmet Need. Conclusion/Recommendations63B

There are no unmet needs identified for the City of Lodi during this cycle.

Current37B Input – City of Manteca The City of Manteca allowed for public testimony at the November 5th, 2013 Council meeting. No public input regarding specific local unmet transit needs was provided at the meeting. However, additional comments were received via email, telephone call, and survey. The comments are identified below. Discussion Times supported By the public

1) More Weekend Service 6

2) Route 3 to school district upon request 1

3) Route 1 for Ace Train during commute hours 1

4) Fixed route to work 1

5) Bus service to south side of Manteca [Saturday] 1

6) Seating arrangements 1

7) Longer Hours [Mon-Sun] 3

8) More seating at Bus Stops and schedules at other places 2

9) Lights or reflectors at bus stop 1

10) Route between Walmart and Doctors Hospital 1

Comment #1 – The City of Manteca DAR is only offered during the week and on Saturdays. This is considered an Unmet Need. Comment #2, 6, 8, & 9 – These comments are operational in nature and do not represent Unmet Needs.

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Comment #3 – This is considered an Unmet Need. Comment #4 &10 –These comments are not specific enough to represent an Unmet Transit Need or a deficiency in the existing transit system. Comment #5–This request is served by the City of Manteca DAR. This comment does not represent an Unmet Need. Comment #7 – The City of Manteca transit does not currently operate late hours during the week. This is considered an Unmet Transit Need. Conclusion/Recommendations There is an unmet need for offering transit service by Route 1 during commuter hours to ACE in the City of Manteca. However, the unmet need “is not reasonable to meet” during this cycle because current ridership and demand levels, as well as potential cost-effectiveness criteria, are insufficient to warrant additional service hours. The City of Manteca will further evaluate the demand for establishing service to the southeast area of the city in the next Short Range Transit Plan update (2014). There is also an unmet need for adding fixed-route transit service and additional DAR service on weekends. However, the unmet need “is not reasonable to meet” during this cycle because current ridership and demand levels are insufficient to warrant additional service hours. The City of Manteca will further analyze the need for fixed-route weekend service in the Short Range Transit Plan update (2013).

Current38B Input – City of Ripon The City of Ripon allowed for public testimony at the September 17th, 2013 Council meeting. No public input regarding specific local unmet transit needs was provided at the meeting. Conclusion/Recommendations65B

There are no unmet transit needs identified for the City of Ripon during this cycle.

Current39B Input – City of Tracy The City of Tracy sponsored two public hearings. One was located at the Tracy Transit Station at 1:30 PM on October 15, 2013 and the second was held at the Tracy City Hall on October 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM. One public input regarding specific local unmet transit needs was provided at the meeting and one regarding County Wide General Public/Dial-A-Ride. Additional comments were received via email, telephone or survey and are identified below. Additional Interregional- related comments are addressed in Chapter 6.

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Discussion Times supported By the public

1) Concerns about disabled access at bus stops 1

Comment # 1 - #4 – This comment is operational in nature and does not represent Unmet Needs. Comment has been forwarded to the City of Tracy for further evaluation. Conclusion/Recommendations6B

There are no unmet transit needs identified for the City of Tracy during this cycle.

Current40B Input – City of Stockton

San67B Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD): The San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) is responsible for providing transit services for the Stockton Urbanized Area. The examination of unmet transit needs is correlated with the specific RTD service. The RTD sponsored four (5) public hearings in the City of Stockton at the following locations:

 Tracy Transit Center October 28th, 2013  Downtown Transit Center, Stockton October 29th, 2013  Manteca Transit Center October 29th, 2013  Lodi Public Library October 30, 2013  Downtown Transit Center, Stockton November 1st, 2013

Unmet transit needs comments relating specifically to the Stockton Metropolitan Area fixed route and ADA Dial-A-Ride services on the following pages. Evaluative outcomes associated with countywide, intercity, and interregional transit services are discussed in Chapter 6. SJCOG held an Unmet Transit Needs public hearing at the December 4th, 2013 SSTAC meeting.

Fixed10B Route Services: Stockton Metropolitan Area Fixed Route Comments received for the SMA Fixed Route services through public comment, surveys, emails, and letters from SMA residents are provided below. Discussion Times supported By the public

1) Drivers on cell phones all the time 1

2) Marijuana smell and rude teenagers 4

3) Rude bus drivers 2

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4) More handicap seats for wheel chairs 1

5) No audio at crosswalks between Ben Holt & Pacific Ave 1

6) Rides to unspecified locations 4

7) Needs for disabled are not being met 2 8) More frequency for weekend buses 4

9) RTD call center is rude and unpleasant 1

10) More stops between Davis and Lower Sac 1

11) More buses, more routes to mall and Hammer Triangle 1

12) Bus stop at Dignities Alcove for Veterans Transitional 1

13) More weekend, morning and evening service 16 14) Service for Metro Hopper to Trinity Parkway area. 1

15) Downtown to MacNair HS 1

16) Route 40 Metro stop on Pershing Avenue 1

17) Alexandria/Swain to mall 1 Comments #1 -- #5 – These comments are not Unmet Transit Needs. Comments have been forwarded to RTD for further evaluation. Comment #6 & 7 – These comments are not specific enough to represent an Unmet Transit Need or a deficiency in the existing transit system. Comments #8 -- #12 – These comments are operational in nature and do not represent Unmet Needs.

Comment #13 – The need for increased weekend, morning and evening transit services represent an Unmet Transit Need. Comment #14 – This request is served by RTD Route 66. This comment does not represent an Unmet Need. Comment #15 – This request is served by RTD Route 70. This comment does not represent an Unmet Need. Comment #16 – This request is served by many connecting routes from Pershing to Route 40. This comment does not represent an Unmet Need.

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Comment #17 – This request is served by RTD Route 745. This comment does not represent an Unmet Need.

Conclusion/Recommendations

There are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet identified for the SMA Fixed Route Service during this cycle. There is an unmet need for greater SMA weekend coverage and service hours. However, these unmet needs are “not reasonable to meet” during because the City of Stockton already dedicates 100% of the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) General Apportionment to RTD for SMA services. RTD will continue to examine the feasibility of adding greater weekend and evening service hours.

Stockton1B Metropolitan Area Dial-A-Ride (DAR)

The San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) is responsible for providing Dial-a-Ride services for the Stockton Metropolitan Area. The examination of unmet transit needs is correlated with the specific RTD service. As stated earlier, RTD held sponsored three (2) public hearings in the City of Stockton. No public input regarding specific local unmet transit needs relating to Dial-A-Ride services were provided at the meeting.

Conclusion/Recommendations68B There are no unmet transit needs identified for the Stockton Metropolitan Area Dial-A-Ride.

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CHAPTER 6 EVALUATION OF INTERCITY, REGIONAL, & INTERREGIONAL TRANSIT In addition to providing transit service to the Stockton urbanized area, the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) is responsible for providing intercity, regional, and interregional transportation. Similar to Chapter 5, Chapter 6 evaluates potential unmet transit needs pursuant to the definition and qualifying criteria contained in Chapter 5. The evaluation relies heavily on the specific comments received through public input at the following three (5) RTD sponsored public hearings:  Tracy Transit Center, October 28, 2013  San Joaquin RTD Downtown Transit Center, October 29, 2013  Manteca Transit Center, October 29, 2013  Lodi Public Library, October 30, 2013  San Joaquin RTD Downtown Transit Center, November 1, 2013 The comments received through the public hearings and other avenues of communication (e.g., email, phone calls, and surveys) were assessed in combination with the following:  SSTAC members.  Demographics of those that would most likely depend on public transit.  Information used to make a determination of the adequacy of the existing public and specialized transportation services.  Analysis of potential alternative public and specialized transportation service improvements.  Specific comments received through the public input process. Comments received for Intercity, regional, and interregional transportation are provided in the respective sections below.

Intercity12B

Discussion Times supported By the public 1) Routes 90 & 97 frequency need to be increased 1 2) Routes 95 & 96 need to go from Escalon to Modesto 1 3) Route 40 has people who push and rush off the bus 1 4) Route 91 needs to have weekend service 1 5) Lodi Transit Center to Grouse Run & Quail Lakes Drive from Atherton 1

Comment #1 – This comment is operational in nature and does not represent an Unmet Need. Comment has been forwarded to RTD for further review. Comments #2 – This request is served by existing transit system. Customer can take E-trans Route 1. Comment #3 – This comment is not an Unmet Transit Need. Comments have been forwarded to RTD for further evaluation.69B Comment #4 – The need for a weekend service on Route 91 represents an Unmet Transit Need.69B

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Comment #5 – The need for a service from Lodi Transit Center to Grouse Run & Quail Lakes Drive from Atherton represents an Unmet Transit Need.69B

Conclusion/Recommendations

There is an unmet need for offering transit service by Route 91 during weekend hours. However, the unmet need “is not reasonable to meet” during this cycle because current ridership and demand levels, as well as potential cost-effectiveness criteria, are insufficient to warrant additional service hours RTD will continue to examine the feasibility of adding greater weekend and evening service hours. There is an unmet need for offering transit service from Lodi Transit Center to Grouse Run & Quail Lakes. However, the unmet need “is not reasonable to meet” during this cycle because current ridership and demand levels, as well as potential cost-effectiveness criteria, are insufficient to warrant additional service hours RTD will continue to examine the feasibility of adding greater weekend and evening service hours.

Non-Taxi Paratransit Services (Regional)

Current42B Input

No public comment was received in regard to Non-Taxi Paratransit Services (Regional).

Conclusion/Recommendations70B

There are no unmet transit needs identified for Non-Taxi Paratransit Services during this cycle.

County-Wide General Public Dial-A-Ride (GP/DAR) One comment was submitted via mail.

1) Mossdale Landing Community in Lathrop to Savemart Shopping Center 2

2) Downtown to Mickie Grove Park 1

3) Downtown to Oak Grove Park 1

4) No Service at Moorehead Mobile Home Park on Chrisman Road 1

5) Dial-A-Ride no longer available to handicapped person 2 Comment #1-- #4 – These areas are currently serviced by GP/DAR. These comments do not represent an Unmet Transit Need. Comment #5 – This comment is operational in nature and does not represent an Unmet Need. Comment has been forwarded to RTD for further review.

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Conclusion/Recommendations

There are no unmet transit needs identified for GP DAR Services during this cycle.

Interregional15B Transit

Discussion Times supported By the public 1) Route 77needs more accessible times for commuters to Cabral ACE station 1 2) RTD bus service to Dublin Pleasanton Bart needs to have less than 24 hour reservation time 1 3) More questions for commuters in survey 1

Comment #1--#2 – This comment is operational in nature and does not represent an Unmet Need. Comment has been forwarded to RTD for further review. Comment #3 – This is not an unmet transit need. Survey will be updated to contain more questions for commuters during the next UTN cycle. Conclusion/Recommendations73B There are no unmet transit needs identified for Interregional Transit services during this cycle.

Other16B Transit Services No public comment was received in regard to Other Transit Services. Conclusion/Recommendations73B There are no unmet transit needs identified for Other Transit Services during this cycle.

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APPENDIX A

To be Provided

APPENDIX B

10/2006 SJCOG Board

STAFF REPORT

SUBJECT: Unmet Transit Needs Review Committee

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve “Unmet Transit Need” and “Reasonable to Meet” Definitions for Use in 2007-2008 Unmet Transit Needs Process, and Implement Summer Transit Planning Forum

DISCUSSION:

At the May 25, 2006 SJCOG Board meeting, the Board authorized SJCOG staff to create an ad hoc review committee to review the definitions and process for the annual Unmet Transit Needs effort. This action was prompted by the fact that although a significant amount of public comment was received during the 06/07 UTN process, there was found to be no unmet transit need that was reasonable to meet. The review committee was formed to determine whether improvements to the process or definitions were warranted.

The Unmet Transit Needs Process is a requirement of the Transportation Development Act (TDA). TDA section 99238.5 requires the regional transportation planning agency (SJCOG) to conduct an annual assessment of transit needs within its jurisdiction. The annual assessment must include provisions for one public hearing in the jurisdiction represented by the Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC). Prior to any allocation not directly to public transportation services, specialized transportation services, or facilities provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians and bicycles (i.e. TDA allocations made for streets and roads purposes) , SJCOG must identify the unmet transit needs of the jurisdiction and those needs that are reasonable to meet. The adopted definition of “unmet transit need” and “reasonable to meet” must be documented by resolution or in the minutes of the agency.

The Unmet Transit Needs Review Committee began meeting in August 2006 to revisit the definitions of “Unmet Transit Need” and “Reasonable to Meet.” During the review committee meetings, the committee found a need to broaden the definition of “Unmet Transit Need” and provide a more precise definition of “Reasonable to Meet” in order to focus the UTN process more specifically on Transportation Development Act (TDA) requirements. The Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) agreed to the revised definitions at their September 20, 2006 meeting. See Attachment A for a comparison table and brief explanation of the changes which are recommended for adoption by the board. In addition to revising the definitions, the review committee recommended changes to the annual SJCOG UTN process, and recommended the addition of summer public forums to solicit additional citizen comment.

The annual UTN effort will reflect SSTAC’s direction to continue formally soliciting public comments countywide, with the exception of the Stockton Urbanized Area. This decision was made with the recognition that the Transportation Development Act does not require a formal Unmet Transit Needs process in areas that are already using 100% of their TDA funding. In fact, many areas around the State already have a similar process in place. This does not preclude the public from submitting comments from the Stockton Urbanized Area (UZA), thus, comments received from the Stockton UZA will be directed to the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) to be addressed either as part of the summer forums discussed below or incorporated into their existing system development process.

Recognizing the importance of maintaining a formal process for the public to comment on transit service provision, the SSTAC is also recommending the establishment of summer public forums (a formal name for these forums is still being discussed). These forums are separate from the TDA-required UTN process, but are intended to allow the public an additional opportunity to comment on public transit needs in the County. Unlike the unmet transit needs process, the summer forums will allow citizens to comment on more than just the needs of current transit services. Citizens would have the ability to comment on things such as redundancies in service, future transit needs, and current gaps in service. The summer public forums would also allow public transit operators to work collaboratively to plan for future transit needs as well as improving the efficiency and responsiveness of the existing system. For 2007, RTD, in coordination with the SSTAC and other transit service providers in the County, will initiate the summer forums in the June/July time frame. All comments received will be consolidated and submitted to the SSTAC in August. The SSTAC (or subcommittee thereof) will then review the comments and return the reviewed list to the applicable transit agency with recommendations in September. The comments will be addressed by each transit agency as part of their current system development process. The public transportation operator’s triennial performance audit and short-range transit plan are specific examples of how the public comments would be used. Since 2007 will represent the first year of this new outreach effort, the SSTAC will conduct a review of the Forums to identify areas of improvements for 2008.

In summary staff recommends: (1) revising the definition of Unmet Transit Needs; (2) revising the definition of reasonable to meet; (3) modifying the annual Unmet Transit Needs process to no longer include the Stockton Urbanized Area; and (4) institute Summer Transit Forums starting in 2007.

Prepared by: Tanisha Taylor, Regional Planner and Douglas Ito, Senior Regional Planner M:\STAFFRPT\2006\OCTOBER\BOARD\UTN _Review Committee Results_TT.doc

Attachment A

UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS Prior Definition Revised Definition UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS are defined as UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS are defined as transportation services not currently provided to transportation services not currently provided to those residents who use public transportation to those residents who use or would use public meet their life expectations. This includes trips for transportation regularly, if available, to meet their medical and dental services, shopping, employment, life expectations. This includes, but is not limited personal business, education, social services, and to: trips for medical and dental services, shopping, recreation. employment, personal business, education, social services, and recreation.

REASONABLE TO MEET Prior Definition Revised Definition REASONABLE TO MEET is not based solely upon An unmet transit need that meets the definition economic feasibility. An identified unmet transit above and meets all of the following criteria shall be need shall be determined to be “reasonable to meet” considered reasonable to meet: if determined that the transit service will be in general compliance with the following criteria: 1. Community Acceptance - There should be a demonstrated interest of citizens in the new or 1. Can be implemented consistent with the additional transit service (i.e. multiple comments, transportation improvement priorities, policies, and petitions, etc.) performance standards contained in the Regional Transportation Plan, the transit development plan, 2. Equity - The proposed new or additional service or the short-range transit plan for the area. will benefit the general public, residents who use or would use public transportation regularly, the 2. Can be implemented safely and in accordance elderly population, and persons with disabilities. with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. 3. Potential Ridership - The proposed transit service 3. The additional transit service shall not cause the will maintain new service ridership performance system of which it is a part to fail to meet measures, as defined by the Social Services systemwide performance standards including: Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC).

(a) The operator’s ability to maintain the required 4. Cost Effectiveness - The proposed new or fare to operating cost ratio; additional transit service will not affect the ability of the overall system to meet the applicable operating (b) The estimated number of passengers carried per cost per passenger objective or state farebox ratio service hour for proposed service shall be in the requirement after exemption period, if the service is range of other similar services provided; and eligible for the exemption. If the exemption is not used, the service must meet minimum applicable (c) The estimated subsidy per passenger shall be operating cost per passenger objectives or farebox equivalent to other parts of the transit system. ratio return requirements as stated in the TDA statutes. Cost effectiveness is not applicable to 4. When the additional transit service is considered transit services operating within an exemption separately, both the fare to operating cost ratio and period. the estimated subsidy per passenger shall not vary by more than 15% from the average for the type of 5. Operational Feasibility - The system can be service provided by the operator. implemented safely and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. 5. The proposed service would not cause claimant to incur expenses in excess of the maximum allocation 6. Funding - The imposed service would not cause of TDA funds. the claimant to incur expenses in excess of the maximum allocation of TDA funds.

Explanation of Changes

Unmet Transit Needs

The Unmet Transit Needs definition was expanded to provide consideration of a wider scope of comments. The prior definition was targeted at identifying transit services that were not provided to residents who already use public transportation. The revised definition allows comments from those who do not currently use public transportation, but who would potentially use it if it were available.

Reasonable to Meet

The definition of reasonable to meet was revised to identify six criteria, each of which must be met to be considered an unmet need: Community Acceptance, Equity, Potential Ridership, Cost Effectiveness, Operational Feasibility, and Funding. The Community Acceptance, Equity, and Potential Ridership criteria were added to emphasize the importance of the community-level impacts of new or additional transit services. The new service ridership performance measures, identified under Potential Ridership, were intentionally left for the SSTAC to define because the need for different types of measures may change over time as the transit agencies in San Joaquin County grow. The Cost Effectiveness definition was modified to recognize the TDA cost effectiveness measures currently in use in San Joaquin County, as well as the various exemptions allowed by the TDA statute. The last two criteria, Operational Feasibility and Funding remain unchanged from the previous definition.

APPENDIX C

SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - AGENDA

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING AT 3:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013, IN THE BOARDROOM OF SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT’S DOWNTOWN TRANSIT CENTER, 421 EAST WEBER AVENUE, STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA

ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC MEETINGS: San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) will make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in this meeting. Upon request to the General Manager/CEO, RTD will provide agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number, and a brief description of the requested materials and/or preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least three (3) work days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to RTD, by mail at P.O. Box 201010, Stockton, CA 95201, by fax at (209) 948-8516, or by e-mail to [email protected].

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE/REFLECTION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

A. EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH Special recognition to the Administration, Transportation, and Maintenance Employees of the Month

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

Those wishing to address the Board of Directors should complete the CITIZEN REQUEST TO SPEAK CARD and hand it to the Clerk of the Board prior to the beginning of the meeting. All public comments shall be limited to FIVE MINUTES.

7. REPORTS

A. MV REPORT

B. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO REPORT

C. STATE/FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT UPDATE

8. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. RESOLUTION: MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 22, 2013, REGULAR BOARD MEETING Board approval of the October 22, 2013, Regular Board of Directors Meeting minutes

Agenda for Meeting of November 19, 2013 Page 2

B. RESOLUTION: FY 2014 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) CLAIM 1. Board approval to authorize the FY 2014 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim 2. Board approval to authorize the FY 2014 State Transit Assistance (STA) Claim

C. RESOLUTION: FY 2014 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT Board approval to authorize the execution of the FY 2014 Transportation Planning Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation

D. RESOLUTION: STOCKTON LARGE URBAN SECTION 5316 JOB ACCESS REVERSE COMMUTE (JARC) FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 2012 Board approval to award the Stockton Large Urban Section 5316 Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) Funds for FFY 2012 to San Joaquin Regional Transit District and Manteca Center for Advanced Personal Success

E. RESOLUTION: AWARD STOCKTON LARGE URBAN SECTION 5317 NEW FREEDOM (NF) FUNDS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 2012 Board approval to award the Stockton Large Urban Section 5317 New Freedom (NF) Funds for FFY 2012 to San Joaquin Regional Transit District

F. RESOLUTION: FY 2014–FY 2015 UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS SUMMARY REPORT Board approval of the FY 2014–FY 2015 Unmet Transit Needs Summary Report

G. RESOLUTION: SUBMISSION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER (RTC) AS A REGIONAL PRIORITY PROJECT FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN ONE VOICE 2014 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Board approval to authorize the submission of the RTC as a Regional Priority Project for the San Joaquin One Voice 2014 Federal Legislative Agenda

9. ACTION ITEMS

A. RESOLUTION: APPROVE THE 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SCHEDULE Board approval of the 2014 Board of Directors meeting schedule

B. RESOLUTION: APPROVE RTD’s DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) GOAL OF 6% FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS (FFY) 2014, FFY 2015, AND FFY 2016 Board approval of RTD’S Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Overall Goal of 6% for FFY 2014, FFY 2015, And FFY 2016

C. RESOLUTION: REVISE AWARD AMOUNT FOR THE CONTRACT TO ARCADIS, U.S., INC. FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER (RTC) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,250,000.00 Board approval to revise the award amount for the contract to Arcadis, U.S., Inc. for RTC Construction Management Services to a total contract amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00 Agenda for Meeting of November 19, 2013 Page 3

10. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. FY 2014 FIRST QUARTER KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (KPI) REPORT Staff will provide a presentation on the FY 2014 First Quarter KPI Report

B. CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS Staff will provide a presentation on the results of the 2013 Customer and Community Survey

C. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October Financial Reports provided to the Board

11. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM DIRECTORS

12. CLOSED SESSION

A. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS

1. Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Negotiator: Donna DeMartino, General Manager/CEO Employee Organization: Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 276

B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:

1. Sale of Property: Parcels known as 1533 East Lindsay Street and 1528 East Fremont Street, Stockton, CA Agency Negotiator: Donna DeMartino, General Manager/CEO Under Negotiation: Purchase price and other related terms

C. LITIGATION – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

1. Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a). Two cases:

(i) San Joaquin Regional Transit District vs. DSS-2731 Myrtle LLC, et al., San Joaquin Superior Court Case No. 39-2010-00252684-CU-El-STK

(ii) Stokes vs. San Joaquin Regional Transit District, et al., San Joaquin Superior Court Case No. 39-2010-00248009-CU-PA-STK

13. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: IF THE 2014 MEETING SCHEDULE IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD, THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2014 AT 10:00 A.M.

DATE POSTED: NOVEMBER 15, 2013 San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) November 2013 Board Meeting Item 8F

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RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL OF THE FINDINGS OF THE UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS PUBLIC HEARINGS

LEAD STAFF: NATHANIEL ATHERSTONE PLANNING MANAGER

FINANCIAL IMPACT: NONE

BACKGROUND:

San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) requires San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) to annually review Unmet Transit Needs in order to maintain eligibility for State Transit Development Act (TDA) funding, and report the comments of the public hearings to the SJCOG Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee. SJCOG requests the cooperation of transit jurisdictions to hold these hearings within their areas in order to solicit public input for this process.

DISCUSSION:

During the months of October and November 2013, RTD’s Planning and Service Development staff conducted five Public Hearings: two in Stockton and one each in Tracy, Manteca, and Lodi. RTD notified the public of the opportunity to provide comment through legal notices in The Stockton Record, Rider Alerts, RTD’s Facebook page and RTD’s website. Comments were also accepted in person at the Downtown Transit Center, by phone, e-mail (at [email protected]), or mail. RTD received 13 comments regarding Unmet Transit Needs. These comments are included in the attached Summary of Public Input.

RTD staff recommends that the Board approve the findings of the 2013 Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing and approve the release of this report to SJCOG.

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Summary of Public Input Unmet Transit Needs

November 2013

During the months of October and November San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) conducted five public hearings to solicit public comments regarding Unmet Transit Needs. The intent of these hearings is to identify potential service needs that are currently not being met. These public hearings also allow the public to express comments to RTD staff regarding existing service. Staff will reply to service-related concerns individually and outside this hearing process.

RTD received a total of 13 comments: 12 from the public hearings and one from Facebook.

Table 1 – Public Hearing Locations and Attendance

Meeting Location Attendees Monday, October 28, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Tracy Transit Center – Room 104 1 Tracy, CA Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 12:30 p.m. San Joaquin RTD Downtown Transit Center-Boardroom 11 Stockton, CA Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Manteca Transit Center 0 Manteca, CA Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Lodi Public Library 0 Lodi, CA Friday, November 1, 2013, 5:30 p.m. San Joaquin RTD 2 Downtown Transit Center-Boardroom Stockton, CA

Table 2 – Types of Comments Received Method Comments Public Hearing 12 Mail 0 Email 0 Phone 0 Fax 0 Walk-In 0 Facebook 1 Total 13

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Public Hearing Customer Comments Regarding Unmet Transit Needs

# NAME Public Hearing Date Questions/Comments Location 1 Nate Tracy Transit 10/28/2013 “I wish that they would offer my routes because in the Arbuutle Center at 5:30pm morning the 90 and the 97 leave at the same time; then there are two hour gaps during the day.”

"The buses are kind-of hard because they restrict my scheduling because I have to schedule my daily routine around the bus schedule, like when I’m taking classes. I can’t take any night classes because the buses don’t run that late. Then the weekend schedule… I don’t even bother messing with the weekend schedule because by the time I get to Stockton I have to catch that same bus or get left in Stockton for the whole weekend."

"In the morning, you have the Route 97 and the Route 90 leaving at the same time, practically, from Tracy and then practically around the same time in the evening. Because the 90 leaves from the DTC center at 1:15 and then 12:35 and then you have this two-hour gap from 4:15 to 6:45. [Have them] balance, have one leave at a certain time the next hour have the different route or another route takes that time spot. Because at the morning at the same time, over at the Grant Line at the bowling, they practically leave at the same time but then you got those spots that are two hours gaps. [So you're thinking that one leave that hour and the next hour, the other one leave.] Because I'm not sure about the ridership. I used to catch - occasionally catch - the 97 because I live over here at the apartments but I been renovating my apartment and I've been staying over at my parents’ house over off of Grant Line. I’ve been catching the 90." 2 Queen DTC Boardroom 10/29/2013 "I would like to have a bus back in the area that I live. We do Block at 12:30pm not have a bus service on weekend. They took the bus away so on the weekend if you want to go to the mall you have to walk on West Lane and Bianchi to the mall. There’s no bus in my area unless you walk to Hammer Lane. I guess the 43 or whatever too goes down to West Lane. But in my area there’s no bus service even if I walk down to, almost to, El Dorado."

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3 Tim Crabral DTC Boardroom 10/29/2013 Are we going to get our weekend route for W. Benjamin Holt at 12:30pm Drive? "My main concern is the weekend. We have no service out there. I walk from West Ben Holt to my Day Program, which is on Hammer, across from March Lane to El Dorado. Unfortunately, when you don’t have enough funds to get a bike, you just have to do with what God gives you. One of the things that I am upset is that I am one of those who have been stranded at 7 o’clock in the morning during the weekdays. I have seen drivers that actually cover that route who sit there and socially on the cell phone instead of doing their jobs. I spoke when Channel 3 News was out here; I told them that they were lucky they have a job. Usually in some area they don’t tolerate people socially on their phones, texting on their phone whether you’re driving the bus or not on the bus. But when the bus is supposed to be from 7:05 is when the pick-up is on Cumberland and Ben Holt and they’re not there. So I had to walk all the way from there to downtown to my other half of the day program. By the time I got there, I was tired. I just feel that the driver and the buses, I hope that eventually soon that they provide weekend route because if they don’t then there’s going to be major problems because I’ve seen about 35-40 people standing out there on Ben Holt and Gettysburg that could be waiting for a ride. " 4 Steven DTC Boardroom 10/29/2013 I would like to say thank you for your service and now I would Schwinn at 12:30pm like to move onto what I think needs to be explain and change on the routes and that is that your RTD office downtown needs to talk to the bus drivers about the smell of weed being so strong and that when this happens it affects me and upsets me. Also that there are a lot of rude teenagers that don't respect the elderly.

"My main concern is, I would like to address for all the routes, is the marijuana smell. I mean I know how it is when you’re stress out. But is it a really, to me, big concern because you got a lot of children that ride that bus and a lot of teenagers that come up on that bus that are very rude about it. It’s really concerning me because there are a lot of people that actually are making RTD look really bad with that smell coming around the buses because you have to smell it every day. I just think it’s horrible. Really, I mean, we’ve got to make a difference here and we’ve got to do something about it." 5 Leslie DTC Boardroom 10/29/2013 People are drinking and smoking on the bus or at the bus at 12:30pm stops. Rides to day programs.

6 Linda DTC Boardroom 10/29/2013 We need more buses on the weekend and not to wait about DeGuzman at 12:30pm one hour.

"My concern is we need more buses on the weekends; not to wait one hour, at least for the 43. That’s not right that we have to wait one hour for our buses, they should have that on time. My other concern is the Route 80 when the Stagg kids get off they are very rude. They talk about your mama. I see kids that at Stagg that they don’t respect the elderly. One time I told them to move and I had to get very violent which I

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don’t like. I told the bus driver, is this for the handicap people, disabled people, or is this for the students only? Can’t you see the sign? It says give up your seats if you guys aren’t disabled. I am disabled. I don’t look like it but I have bad knees and I do not like to stand up because when I stand up my knees start wobbling. Can you please tell the bus driver and the students from Stagg that those seats are only for the disabled people, not for the school people? Because some of them I told them to get up and they will not get up so I have to stand up." 7 Deborah DTC Boardroom 10/29/2013 So far with everything that everybody came up to talk about is Gurley at 12:30pm the truth, nothing but the truth. The one we talked about the marijuana I don’t always want to be the one snitching and talking on the bus driver. But a lot of what they are talking about, the public is talking on the bus driver. They are so rude, they are cruel, they don’t let you sit down, and they let everybody [else] sit down. I don’t know why they getting paid, they’re not doing their job. I’m sorry if they tell me…. For the elder, they don’t have people get up… and the marijuana, you almost get high on the bus, it’s just ridiculous. And it’s just bad for being a city going to another city; we got poor drivers doing things, that don’t look good on us. It could be somebody new from out of town, tell them you could make us look bad, we already look bad already. It’s about that time that we need to straighten up everything here in Stockton. Stockton wouldn’t be so bad so people won’t want to talk bad and down about Stockton. You know that hurts my feelings when people from out of town talk bad about Stockton. It used to be a place where you say Stockton is something beautiful, but not anymore. We got drivers don’t care. It’s just ridiculous. And then the service, I want the service to go to south side a little later than 7 o’clock because I almost had to run out of the city council. They ask me where you going and I said I’ve got to take that last bus going to south side. A lot of time, I can’t stay in the meeting too long the buses stop at seven. I wish it would go a little longer than seven. Another thing, bus 76, it need to be more frequently running. And on Saturday and Sunday, 76 don’t go to Boggs Tract. I think that’s ugly. I don’t care if its two people a day riding, we still need the service. It might come up and we need the service if you know the service is not there, all the people won’t go. That kind-of cripple us to a certain extent when the buses don’t run too often. 8 Nina DTC Boardroom 10/29/2013 I work at a day program with people of mental disabilities and Dunlap at 12:30pm we use RTD as our only way of transportation. We have encountered very rude and unhappy bus drivers who refuse to assist with directions or questions about a route. We have also encountered drivers who find loading on a wheelchair to be such a hassle. This is shown by body languages and facial expressions. As for the call center, the representatives are extremely rude and refuse to assist with questions about route times. They have hung up on several occasions. I truly believe that drivers and call center reps often forget that they are in a customer service position. Perhaps a training to support bus drivers and call center reps improves the services.

"I ride the bus everyday with my consumers from Victory Park

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to all over Stockton, Lodi, and Manteca. So we meet in the morning. It would be really good if we could have more buses operating in the morning. I know some of them are non-operating in the morning. We would also like to address maybe having more compassionate drivers who just to seem like they are or act like they care for the riders. A lot of the time we do have disabled people on our group who have wheelchairs or have a hard time getting on the bus. And when we have a bus driver that’s yelling “Come on, let’s go, hurry up.” Things like that don’t really go over too well with them and gives them a different outlook and they’re not really wanting to ride the bus and they’re not wanting to participate in the types of activities. So maybe more compassionate and a refresher on customer service or something like that might be helpful. We know sometime they will refuse us to assist us with the wheelchair. We don’t really know how to strap them in the right places so that they’re not rolling around or what not. That help would be extremely beneficial to us. We know we would try to call to see what the buses are coming and where the buses might be. We’ve experienced not so pleasant comments and service who answer the phone. It’s just, you know, we want to maximize our ability to get around and to get to do things in Stockton. We love Stockton, too. We don’t want people to talk about it too. We just want to use RTD to the best of our ability and we use it every day." 9 Ray DTC Boardroom 10/29/2013 Requests for return service between Manteca to Escalon down Vasquez at 12:30pm to Modesto which were the 95 and 96 routes. A few years back, subsequently due to cut backs in services that run was discontinued around that time. There is a built in rider base for this destination from what I understand and hear.

"Two points. First point, in the 40 route, there is a problem with people they need to, I think it’s a little better now, but they still need to improve on it. They need to tell the riders to please hold until the other rider gets off. You get people that are running into the bus and you are, I mean you just can’t get out. You’re trying to get out the door, specifically the front door, and these people are running in and you’re colliding with them. The operator needs to tell them to please hold until the people get off because that just seems to be a problem. It needs to get improved on; I think it’s a little better now. But some of the operators have done improvement on it about it but there is still a problem. I don’t like colliding into people. .. It’s just getting bad. I’m not inconsiderate of others. They’re only thinking about themselves and they really need to improve on that. I’ve got to point that out because that is a problem.

The other point I like to bring out, the other concern is the destination to Modesto which was the former 95 and 96 routes. It would be nice to see if we can get the route again if possible. Again, I stress if possible because there is a built- in ridership base out there because of the opinions and viewpoints I hear out there. If we can get that back it would be very much appreciated. I believe if it is for next year service run."

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10 N/A DTC Boardroom 10/29/2013 More morning routes and stops, more compassionate and at 12:30pm understanding bus operators, more handicap seats for wheelchairs, more frequent routes (maybe every 1/2 hr). Our day programs use RTD Monday-Friday to transport our consumers to and from their activities. We'd like to use more resources but the schedule of buses in the AM doesn't allow for us to get to some places. At times, some of the drivers seem short, annoyed, and sometimes they just seem to be having a bad day and a lot of our consumers pick on that attitude and act upon it as well. It can cause some really discouraging situations for our consumers. 11 Sheila DTC Boardroom 11/1/2013 1. Route 77 – Schedule to make accessible for AM/PM James at 5:30pm commuters to Cabral ACE station 2. The Survey – no questions specifically for commuters; question that asks respondents to prioritize service needs is pre-populated and user cannot indicate preferences 3. RTD bus service to Dublin Pleasanton Bart has a flaw – impractical for passenger to call 24 hours ahead to make reservation – some commute decisions are spontaneous (i.e. overslept, car issues) which require using alternate modes of transportation. The 24 hour reservation rule is prohibitive. 4. RTD fare machines are frequently out of order and don’t work. 12 Anonymous DTC Boardroom 11/1/2013 Route 51, October 31, 2013 at 5:30pm Coming from Heald College to DTC (March/West) at 4:30pm - Operator did not serve wheelchair properly 13 Kenneth Facebook 10/22/2013 "I filled out the survey online, but there was nowhere to put Huntley this. So I was wondering if you could pass this along to Nate Knodt, suggestion wise: a Metro Hopper to serve the Trinity Parkway area (the Trinity Lodi Memorial building, shops, etc.)"

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PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Paul Rapp, Marketing & Communications Manager FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (209) 467-6665 October 11, 2013

RTD to Hold Annual Public Hearings on Unmet Transit Needs

(Stockton, CA) – The San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) has scheduled five (5) public hearings to invite public comments on Unmet Transit Needs. The public is invited to express any comments or concerns regarding public transportation needs that are currently not being met. RTD staff will hold public hearings at each of the following locations and times:

Monday, October 28, 2013 Tracy Transit Center 5:30 p.m. 50 E. 6th Street – Room 104 Tracy, CA 95376 Served by Routes 90 and 97

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 San Joaquin RTD 12:30 p.m. Downtown Transit Center – Boardroom 421 E. Weber Avenue Stockton, CA 95202 Served by Routes 4, 5, 7, 23, 40, 44, 51, 52, 54, 55, 61, 70, 76, 77, 80, 83, 90, 91, 93, and 97

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Manteca Transit Center 5:30 p.m. 220 Moffat Boulevard Manteca, CA 95336 Served by Route 91

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Lodi Public Library 5:30 p.m. 201 W. Locust Street Lodi, CA 95240 Served by Routes 23 and 93

Friday, November 1, 2013 San Joaquin RTD 5:30 p.m. Downtown Transit Center – Boardroom 421 E. Weber Avenue Stockton, CA 95202 Served by Routes 4, 5, 7, 23, 40, 44, 51, 52, 54, 55, 61, 70, 76, 77, 80, 83, 90, 91, 93, and 97

All persons submitting comments should include their name and contact information. Persons who are unable to attend these public hearings are encouraged to register their comments by e-mail to [email protected]; phone at (209) 467-6639; fax at (209) 948-8516; in person at the Downtown Transit Center, 421 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA; or mail to San Joaquin RTD Planning Department, P.O. Box 201010, Stockton, CA, 95201.

Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, to be incorporated into the public hearing records.

For more information on Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearings, visit www.sanjoaquinRTD.com/publichearings.

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ESCALON CITY COUNCIL Minutes of October 21, 2013

A regular meeting of the Escalon City Council was called to order at the hour of 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Alves presiding.

PRESENT: Councilmembers Swift, Fox, Laugero, Haskin, and Mayor Alves ABSENT:

CONSENT CALENDAR These items are considered routine in nature and will be approved with one motion

1. Approval of Minutes from the Meeting of October 7, 2013

2. Approval of Register of Demands for October 21, 2013 in the amount of $147,874.35.

3. Consideration Approving an Additional Appropriation of $1,200 for the New Police/City Hall Monument Sign from the Police Developer Impact Funds.

4. Consideration of Accepting the Labor Compliance Program Annual Report 2012-2013.

5. Consideration of Adopting Resolution Adopting a Policy for Disposition of Surplus Property and Equipment

6. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Denying Request for STAA Truck Access Escalon Avenue

MOTION - It was m/s by Laugero/Haskin that Consent Items No. 1, through 6 be approved as submitted with Item No. 5 as RESOLUTION 35-13 and Item No. 6 as RESOLUTION 36- 13. Motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Swift abstaining from check number 51342 on Item No. 2. MINUTE ORDER NO. 62-13.

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

7. a. Monthly Building Report for September 2013 b. Monthly Treasurer’s Report for September 2013 c. Recreation Department Update for September 2013 d. Police Department Activity Report for September 2013

Councilmember Swift & Haskin inquired about soccer.

Councilmember Haskin asked to research how many participants are from outside Escalon area and if we charge them different fees.

Interim City Manager Tammy Alcantor responded to their questions and will follow up with recreation regarding the outside of Escalon participation.

Mayor Alves inquired about differences in building permit fees.

Interim City Manager Alcantor indicated some permit fees are based on the type of permit with MINUTES Escalon City Council October 21, 2013 Page 2 a flat fee, not necessarily the value of the job.

MATTERS PRESENTED FROM THE AUDIENCE No formal action taken on non-agenda items

No one spoke

PUBLIC HEARING

8. Consideration of Conducting a Public Hearing and Receiving Comments Regarding 2013 Unmet Transit Needs

Daniel Meza, San Joaquin Council of Governments, summarized the Unmet Transit Needs.

Mayor Alves opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Alves closed the public hearing.

Councilmember Haskin inquired if the City receives any portion of sales if a business were to advertisement on the bus. He also inquired when our contract was up with the current vendor and mentioned the City should perhaps look for another vendor who could get the City advertising.

Interim City Manager Alcantor affirmed the City would get a portion if businesses were to advertise, and she will need to verify with Transit Coordinator John Andoh regarding the current contract.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

Councilmember Fox stated soccer offers spots for younger ages which might be the reason it has a higher registration amount than baseball.

CLOSED SESSION

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, Cal Gov’t. Code §54956.9(a) City of Escalon v. Phillip Lionudakis and Cabriolet Farms, LLC, San Joaquin County Case No 39-2012-00276263-CU-BC-STK.

No reportable action taken.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diana Trejo, Deputy City Clerk City of Escalon, Development Services Department PRESS RELEASE

Contact: John Andoh FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Transit Coordinator October 1, 2013 Cell (209) 321-1334

UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS MEETING IN ESCALON

The City of Escalon along with the San Joaquin Council of Governments is sponsoring an unmet transit needs to hear from its residents comments regarding how transit services can be provided better in the City and to other areas in San Joaquin County. The hearing will be held on Monday, October 21st, 2013 at 7:00 PM, at the Escalon City Hall, 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon.

For more information or to submit comments, please contact John Andoh, Transit Coordinator at City of Escalon, Development Services Department, 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320, call (209) 321-1334, email [email protected] or fax to (209) 691-7439.

For information on eTrans, please call (209) 541-6645 or visit www.cityofescalon.org.

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October 21 2013 City Council Regular Meeting 700 pm

General Order of Business 1 Preliminary Call to Order Closed Session Roll Call Invocation

City Council Chambers Pledge of Allegiance 390 Towne Centre Drive AnnounCements by MayorCity Mgr Lathrop California Informational Items 209 9417200 Declaration of Conflict of Interest wwwcilathropcaus 2 Presentations 3 Citizens Forum 4 Consent Calendar 5 Scheduled Items City CounCil Public Hearings Sonny Dhaliwal Mayor APPeals Referrals and Reports from Omar Ornelas Vice Mayor Commissions and Committees Paul Akinjo All Other Staff Reports andor Action Items Steve Dresser Study Sessions Martha Salcedo 6 Council Communications 7 Adjournment

Order of Discussion CiY Staff Generally the order of discussion after introduction of an item by the Mayor will include Steve Salvatore City Manager comments and information by staff followed by Salvador Navarrete City Attorney City Council questions and inquiries The applicant or their authorized representative or Mitzi Ortiz City Clerk interested residents may then speak on the item each speaker may only speak once to each item At the close of public discussion the item will be Danelle Police Chief Hohe considered by the City Council and action taken Becky Enneking Administrative Services Director Consent Calendar Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to Becky Enneking Interim Parks be routine by the City Council and will be enacted Recreation Director by one motion and one vote There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Joseph Reyes Public Works Director Councilmember or interested resident so requests n which case the item will be removed from the Rebecca Willis Community Consent Calendar and considered separetely Development Director

Glenn Gebhardt City Engineer

Cari James Finance Director

October 21 2013 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 700 pm

Printed on Recycled Paper See Reverse Addressing the Council Any person may speak once on any item under discussion by the City Council after receiving recognition by the Mayor Purple speaker cards will be available prior to and during the meeting To address City Council a card must be submitted to the City Clerk indicating name address and number of the item upon which a person wishes to speak When addressing the City Council please walk to the lectern located in front of the City Council State your name and address In order to ensure all persons have the opportunity to speak a time limit will be set by the Mayor for each speaker see instructions on speaker form In the interest of time each speaker may only speak once on each individual agenda item please limit your comments to new material do not repeat what a prior speaker has said

Citizens Forum

Any person desiring to speak on a matter which is not scheduled on this agenda may do so under the Citizens Forum section Please submit your purple speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of Citizens Forum Only those who have submitted speaker cards or have expressed an iterest to speak prior to the conclusion of Citizens Forum will be called upon to speak Please be aware the California Government Code prohibits the City Council from taking any immediate action on an item which does not appear on the agenda unless the item meets stringent statutory requirements The Mayor will limit the length of your presentation see instructions on speaker form and each speaker may only speak once on this agenda item To leave a voice message for the Mayor and all Councilmembers simultaneously dial 2099417220

To send an email for the Mayor and all Councilmembers simultaneously ciricouncil@ciJathroucaus

This City Council Agenda may be accessed by computer at the following Worldwide Web Address wwwcilathroucaus

Information

Copies of the Agenda are available in the lobby at the Lathrop City Hall 390 Towne Centre Drive Lathrop on Thursday preceding a regularly scheduled City Council meeting Supplemental documents relating to specific agenda items are available for review in the City Clerks Oce This agenda was posted at the following locations City Hall Community Center Senior Center and J Street Fire Department The meetings of the Lathrop City Council are broadcast on Lathrop Comcast Cable Television Channel 97

Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrengements to ensure accessibility andor accommodations to this meeting 28 CFR 35102104 ADA Title II Interested persons must request the accommodation at least 2 working days in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at 209 9417230 Information about the City or items scheduled on the Agenda may be referred to Address City Clerk City of Lathrop 390 Towne Centre Dr Lathrop CA 95330 Telephone 209 9417230

Your interest in the conduct of your Citys business is appreciated CITY OF LATHROP CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY OCTOBER 21 2013 700 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 390 Towne Centre Drive Lathrop CA 95330

AGENDA

PLEASE NOTE There will be a Closed Session commencina at 530 nm The Reaular Meetina will rernnvene at 700 vm or immediatelv foowina the Cosed Session whichever is ater

1 PRELIMINARY

1 CALL TO ORDER

12 CLOSED SESSION

12 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 549569b 2 Potential Cases

12 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 549568 Property 110 Dos Reis Road Agency Negotiators City Manager Steve Salvatore Negotiating parties Dos Reis Ranch Inc Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment

123 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 549568 Property 14700 Manthey Road Agency Negotiators City Manager Steve Salvatore Negotiating parties Jerry Robinson Family Trust and Dale L Drury Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment

124 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 549568 Property 850 Roth Road Agency Negotiators City Manager Steve Salvatore Negotiating parties Department of Army Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment

125 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 549568 Property 390 Towne Centre Drive Agency Negotiators City Manager Steve Salvatore Negotiating parties Regent Development Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment

Odober 21 2013 Lathrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 RECONVENE

126 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

13 ROLL CALL

14 INVOCATION

15 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

16 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR CITY MANAGER

17 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None

18 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT5 OF INTEREST

2 PRESENTATIONS

21 PROCLAMATION CAREGIVER APPRECIATION DAY

2 RECOGNITION OF PAT MITCHELL CALIFORNIA NATURAL PRODUCTS

23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

3 CITIZENS FORUM Any person desiring to speak on a matter which is r scheduled on this agenda may do so under Citizens Forum Please submit a purple speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of Citizens Forum Only those who have submitted speaker cards or have expressed an interest to speak prior to the conclusion of Citizens Forum witl be called upon to speak Please be aware the California Government Code prohibits the City Council from taking any immediate adion on an item which does not appear on the agenda unless the item meets stringent statutory requirements The City Council can however allow its members or staff to briefly no more than five 5 minutes respond to statements made to ask questions for clarification make a brief announcement or report on his or her own activities See California Government Code Sedion 549542a

Unless directed othenvise by a majority of the City Council all questions asked and not answered at the meeting will be responded to in writing within 10 business days ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS MUST BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LATHROP CITY COUNCIL HANDBOOK OF RULES AND PROCEDURES

4 CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Mayor Councilmember or citizen so requests in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separetely

41 WAIVING OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Waive the Reading of Ordinances and Resolutions on Agenda Unless Otherwise Requested by the Mayor or a Councilmember

42 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 7 2013

Odober 21 2013 Lathrop City Councti Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 43 LATHROP CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTAWARD WW 1015 Adopt Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Anderson Pacific for the Lathrop Consolidated Treatment Facility Expansion Project WW 10 15

4 LATHROP CONSOLIOATED TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSION CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES WW 1015 Adopt Resolution Approving an Agreement with RMC Water and Environment to Provide Construction Management Services for the Lathrop Consolidated Treatment Facility Expansion Project WW 1015

45 LATHROP CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT FACILITY 10 MGD EXPANSION RECYCLED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MODEL WW 1015 Adopt Resolution Approving and Agreement with RMC Water and Environment to Provide a Recycled Water Distribution System Model for the Lathrop Consolidated Treatment Facility Expansion Project WW 10 15

46 AGREEMENTS FOR CEQA SERVICES FOR LATHROP CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSION WW 1015 Adopt Resolution Approving Professional Service Agreement with Ascent Environmental to Provide CEQA Services Related to the Lathrop Consolidated Treatment Facility Expansion Project WW 1015

47 AMENDMENTS TO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS FOR PARCELS ON LATHROP ROAD BETWEEN GOLDEN VALLEY PARKWAY AND I5 Adopt Resolution Approving Amendments to Two Purchase and Sale Agreements for Real Property with Dos Reis Ranch Inc and erry Robinson Family Trust and Dale L Drury

48 DEFERRED FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR MCKINLEY AVENUE AND PRIVATE CONVEYOR FACILITY GUARANTEE Adopt Resolution Approving Deferred Frontage Improvement Agreement 1301 with California Natural Products Including a Guarantee of Maintenance for the Private Conveyor Facility across McKinley Avenue

49 TEMPORARY LICENSE AND ENTRY PERMIT TO SAYBROOK CLSP LLC Adopt Resolution Approving a Temporary License and Entry Permit to Saybrook CLSP LLC for Access to Construct Storm Water and Sewer Infrastructure

5 SCHEDULED ITEMS

51 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS FOR FY 1415 Council to Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Unmet Transit Needs within the City of Lathrop Trensportation Development Act Requirements for Transit Funds

Odober 21 2013 Wthrop City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 52 AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS FOR THE CITY OF LATHROPS SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT Adopt Resolution Approving Amendment No 1 to the Exclusive Engagement Agreement with TerreVerde Renewable Partners LLC to Conduct a Competitive Bid Process for Project Installation Procurement and Financing for the City of Lathrops solar Energy Project and Adopting the Minimum Bid Criteria

6 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

61 COUNCIL REFERRAL

61 MAYOR DHALIWAL REFERRAL Appointment of One Member to the Parks and Recreation Commission with Term Expiring June 30 2015

62 MAYOR COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS

Central Valley Executive CommitteeLOCC SalcedoAkinjo Council of Governments DresserSalcedo Integrated Waste Management Solid Waste Division AkinjoOrnelas LAFCo Ornelas San Joaquin County Commission on Aging Davis San Joaquin Partnership Board of Directors Salvatore San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Ornelas San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District OrneasDhaliwal Water Advisory Board DhaliwalOrnelas

63 MAYORS COMMITTEE REPORTS

Beautification Day Committee Mayors Art Show Committee Memorial Day Veterens Day Celebration Committee Lathrop Celebration Event Committee Lathrop Run Committee Lathrop Holiday Parade Committee

64 MAYOR COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

7 ADJOURNMENT

Mitzi O iz M C City C erk

October 21 2013 Wthrop City Countil Regular Meeting Agenda Page 4

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Annually, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is required, under Sections 99238.5 and 99401.5 of the Public Utilities Code, to determine if there are any UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS in the County that can reasonably be met. Reasonable unmet transit needs must be funded before Transportation Development Act funds can be used for non-transit purposes. Local public hearings will be held throughout San Joaquin County in Stockton, Lodi, Escalon, Tracy, Lathrop, Ripon, and Manteca.

The public is invited to comment on any unmet transit need at a public hearing to be held at the following regularly scheduled City of Lathrop City Council Meeting:

Monday, October 21, 2013 7:00 p.m. City of Lathrop 390 Towne Centre Drive – Lathrop, CA COUNCIL CHAMBERS

In lieu of testifying at the public hearing, written comments and statements may be submitted to SJCOG Attn: Anthony Zepeda, Associate Regional Planner for San Joaquin Council of Governments at 555 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202, emailed to [email protected], submitted online at www.sjcog.org, or via phone by calling the SJCOG office at 209-235-1090.

For further information you may also contact the Lathrop Public Works Department at (209) 941-7430.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT OCTOBER 21, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

ITEM______: PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS FOR FY 14-15

RECOMMENDATION: Council to Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Unmet Transit Needs within the City of Lathrop (Transportation Development Act Requirements for Transit Funds)

SUMMARY:

To be able to utilize Local Transportation Funds (LTF) available through the Transportation Development Act (TDA), jurisdictions must first ensure that there are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet within the jurisdiction.

If such need exists, a jurisdiction must expend TDA funds to first meet those needs. If no such need exists, the jurisdiction has the option of using these funds for streets and roadway improvements and repairs.

Per TDA requirements, in order to continue receiving TDA-derived funds, the jurisdiction must hold a public hearing in a public meeting to assess its unmet transit needs. The purpose of tonight’s public hearing is to solicit comments from the public on the unmet transit needs that may exist within the City and that might be reasonable to meet.

BACKGROUND:

The TDA has two funding components: Local Transportation Funds (LTF) and State Transit Assistance Funds (STA). According to the 1970 census, counties with populations under 500,000 have the option of using some or all of their LTF for roads and streets if an unmet needs process is completed, as long as there are no unmet transit needs or unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet. If any such needs are found, the jurisdiction must expend TDA funds to meet those needs before any monies may be spent for road and street purposes. TDA requires the jurisdiction to hold a public meeting on “unmet transit needs” in order to continue receiving TDA derived funds. The public meeting must be a public hearing, which is occurring tonight.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Page 2 OCTOBER 21, 2013 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS

The Local Transportation Fund and the State Transit Assistance can be used for three purposes; the funds must be used in the order listed:

(1) Transit Projects (2) Road and Street Projects (3) Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects

Examples of projects funded through TDA funds include the Citywide Road Maintenance and Repair Program, Louise Ave Phase II Widening, Citywide Traffic Calming, Citywide Sidewalk Repair Program, Lathrop Road Grade Separation, and Thomsen Road Improvements.

The primary use of these funds is for transit related items; therefore, in order to continue receiving TDA funds, the City must meet current needs related to transit. Last year, there were no unmet transit needs that were reasonable to meet; therefore, the City of Lathrop continued with the same level of service currently offered at that time.

The purpose of tonight’s public hearing is to solicit comments from the public on the unmet transit needs that may exist within the City and that might be reasonable to meet. The information obtained, will be verified by SJCOG, can be used to direct changes if found necessary. This might mean a change in stops or schedule times for existing transit systems operated in Lathrop.

Any public or Council Member comments that may be offered during the Public Hearing will be forwarded to SJCOG staff to be included, along with comments from throughout the County, in SJCOG’s Annual Report entitled, “Analysis and Determination of Unmet Transit Needs for Fiscal Year.”

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:

Per TDA requirements, in order to continue TDA-derived funds, the City must hold a public meeting, which must be a public hearing, to assess the City’s unmet transit needs.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None at this time.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Page 3 OCTOBER 21, 2013 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING (PUBLISHED NOTICE) TO CONSIDER UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS

APPROVALS:

______Joseph Reyes Date Director of Public Works

______Salvador Navarrete Date City Attorney

______Stephen J. Salvatore Date City Manager

Unmet Transit Needs FY 2014‐2015

CfhCCity of Lathrop Council Meeting October 21, 2013 Requirements for Public Agencies

 State law, as presented in the Transportation Development Act (TDA), requires the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) to ensure that reasonable transit needs are met before Local Transportation Funds (LTF) are allocated for non‐transit purposes, such as street and roadway projects.  Each year, pursuant to State law, the City of Lathrop in conjunction with the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG)mustidentifyanyunmettransitneedsthatmay exist within the City of Lathrop.  If needs are found, a further determination must be made as to whether or not those needs are reasonable to meet. Purpose of the Public Hearing? The purpose of tonight’s public hearing is to solicit testimony from the p ublic on unmet transit needs for the upcoming fiscal year 2014‐2015. For example:  Travel to and from East Lathrop to West Lathrop  Travel to nearby cities, such as: Stockton, Manteca, or Tracy. What is an Unmet Transit Need?

UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS are defined as “reasonable to meet” transportation services not currently provided to those residents who use or would use public transportation regularly, if available, to meet their life expectations.

This includes, but is not limited to: trips for medical and dental services, shopping, employment, personal business, education, social services, and recreation. Criteria for a “Reasonable to Meet” UtUnmet TitTransit NdNeed 1. The public should have an equal opportunity to provide themselves with the necessities to sustain life.  Suchas,tripsformedical and dental services, shopping, employment, personal business, education, social services, and recreation. 2. Any transportation system should be based on the feasibility of a continuing service.  For example, the transit system should be reasonable and on‐going. 3. Any transportation system must enjoy some degree of community acceptance.  For example, there should be a demonstrated interest of citizens in the new or additional transit service (i.e. multiple comments, petitions, etc.). 4. A transportation system must not prove excessive in capital and operating costs.  For example, the transit system should not be unnecessarily expensive to maintain and function. 5. A transportation system should be provided when a need is demonstrated.  For example, a need of new potentilial ridershi p shhldould beconfirme d prior to ilimplementati on of new transit systems. 6. Lastly, the public agency should be able to fund any transit service provided on both a short and long‐term basis.  Therefore; the transit system should have sufficient ridership to support the cost effectiveness of providing the new transit service both in the interim and in the future. Findings for Current Fiscal Year 2013‐2014

 Last year’s Unmet Transit Needs Report indicated that the City of Lathrop had no unmet transit needs that were reasonable to mee t.  Therefore ,TDA funds were allocated to the City for non‐ transit purposes like road maintenance, street improvements, and sidewalk rehabilitation projects. Projects Funded by TDA The following sample projects are either funded in whole or in part by TDA:  FY 2013/14  Citywide Road Maintenance and Repair Program  Citywide Traffic Calming Measures  Citywide Sidewalk Repair Program  RiRegional lPdtiPth&Bik Pedestrian Pathway & Bikeway PjtProjects  Other Intersection/ROW Improvements (for ex. GVP & TCD) SdSend CCtomments to:  Contact Anthony Zepeda, SJCOG Associate Regional Planner at 209‐235‐1090 or via email [email protected]  Contact City of Lathrop PW Department at 209 ‐941‐ 7430  Submit Feedback via the Cityyp of Lathrop website www.ci.lathrop.ca.us or email Public Works at [email protected] Next Steps  Any comments received during this Public Hearing, the City’s website and over the phone will be forwarded to SJCOG to be included, along with comments from other Cities, in SJCOG’sAnnual s Annual Report entitled “Analysis and Determination of Unmet Transit Needs for Fiscal Year”.

MINUTES OF THE MANTECA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 5, 2013

The regular meeting of the Manteca City Council held November 5, 2013, in the City Council Chambers, at 1001 W. Center St., Manteca, California, was called to order by Mayor Weatherford at 7:08 p.m.

Invocation was given by Pastor Quincyetta McClain, Southside Christian Church, and was followed by the flag salute.

ROLL CALL: Councilmembers DeBrum, Harris, Hernandez, and Weatherford were present. Councilwoman Moorhead was absent (excused).

PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

1. National Homeless Awareness and Runaway Prevention Month – November 2013

Cecilia Arredondo from the Women’s Center - Youth and Family Services was present to accept the Proclamation.

A. CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Approve regular meeting minutes of the Manteca City Council of October 15, 2013. 2. Approve an operating budget transfer of $100,000 from the Self Insurance Reserve Fund (870) to the Self Insurance Risk Fund (860) to cover losses related to the Gordon Property and various copper thefts, authorize staff to establish an account for unanticipated property losses and claims. 3. Receive and file Project Status Report for November 5, 2013. 4. Approve budget adjustments for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 as noted in the staff report attachment. 5. Accept the Golf Course Driving Range Netting Project Capital Improvement Plan Project No. 13020 as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for same. 6. Waive the final reading by substitution of the title and adopt Ordinance No. 1521, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca amending Manteca Municipal Code Chapter 10.12, Speed Limits, Section 10.12.010, Establishment Pursuant to Vehicle Code, and Section 10.12.020, Designated, establishing speed limits on certain city streets. 7. Waive the final reading by substitution of the title and adopt Ordinance No. 1529, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manteca, repealing and amending Chapter 15.21 Building Board of Appeals of the Manteca Municipal Code. NOVEMBER 5, 2013 MINUTES OF THE MANTECA CITY COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 2

8. Waive the final reading by substitution of the title and adopt Ordinance No. 1534, an ordinance of the City of Manteca amending Section 13.16.011 to the Manteca Municipal Code revising the Industrial Sewer Service Charge for Eckert Cold Storage. 9. Adopt a resolution amending permit fees for Residential Photovoltaic Systems in accordance with the California Solar Rights Act and SB 1222. 10. Accept a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety “Sobriety Checkpoint Program” in the amount of $54,400 and appropriate same to Office of Traffic Safety Account to be determined by the Finance Department. 11. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Kennedy-Jenks Consultants to provide design support services for the Atherton Drive Water Storage Tank and Booster Pump Station Project CIP No. 11023 for an amount not to exceed $31,071. 12. Accept a grant from the Office of Justice Programs for the FY2012 and FY 2013 Bullet-Proof Vest Grant Program, approve a budget appropriation of $9,555 from Undesignated Reserves to a Bullet-Proof Vest Account No. 150.11.00.200.6210.07 and approve reducing General Fund Account No. 100.11.00.200.6200.08 by $4,175. 13. Approve a budget appropriation of $12,345 from Solid Waste Undesignated Reserves to Solid Waste Capital Operations – Minor Equipment Account No. 660.00.00.900.7000.03 for purchases related to a new cart-cleaning system.

Councilmember DeBrum pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 6 for further discussion.

At the public’s request, Consent Calendar Item No. 11 was pulled for further discussion.

ACTION: APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NOS. 1-5, 7-10, 12 AND 13. (DeBrum/Hernandez) The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion of Item A.6 Councilman DeBrum noted he pulled the item from the Consent Calendar to vote no.

ACTION: APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. A.6 (Harris/Hernandez) The motion carried 3-1, DeBrum voting no.

Discussion of Item A.11 Richard Hanson questioned the services to be provided by the consultant for this item.

ACTION: APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. A.11 (Hernandez/DeBrum) The motion carried unanimously.

NOVEMBER 5, 2013 MINUTES OF THE MANTECA CITY COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 3

B. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consider whether there are unmet transit needs within the City of Manteca.

The City Manager introduced the item.

The Mayor opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak.

The Mayor closed the public hearing.

Staff indicated no formal action is needed and a report noting a public hearing was held and no public input was received will be sent to the San Joaquin Council of Governments as required.

2. Adopt a resolution making the required findings and approving the Tentative Subdivision Map No. SDJ-13-75.01 for the Manteca Copper Cove at Yosemite Square Subdivision with conditions of approval.

The City Manager introduced the duly noticed public hearing to adopt a resolution making the required findings and approving the Tentative Subdivision Map No. SDJ- 13-75-01 for the Manteca Copper Cove at Yosemite Square Subdivision with conditions of approval.

Councilman DeBrum recused himself as he owns property near the proposed subdivision. He left the room.

The Mayor opened the public hearing.

Al Nunes, ACT Trucking, addressed his concerns related to the development of the property.

Bill Filios, proponent for the project, spoke in favor of the project.

The Mayor closed the public hearing.

ACTION: ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS AND APPROVE THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP NO. SDJ-13-75-01 FOR THE MANTECA COPPER COVE AT YOSEMITE SQUARE SUBDIVISION WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. (Hernandez/Harris) The motion carried 3-0-2, DeBrum and Moorhead absent.

Steve DeBrum returned to the dais.

CITY OF MANTECA

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

December 6, 2013

Mr. Anthony Zepeda Associate Regional Planner San Joaquin Council of Governments 555 East Weber Ave. Stockton, CA 95202

Dear Mr. Zepeda:

The City of Manteca held an Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing on November 5, 2013, at the Manteca Council Chambers, 1001 Center Street in Manteca. The Hearing was held during the regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM. Notice of the Public Hearing was published on October 15, 2013 in the Manteca Bulletin.

Written suggestions or suggestions received prior to October 13, 2013 and public hearing meeting minutes are attached for your review.

If any additional information is required please contact me at (209) 456-8761.

Sincerely, Johanna Ferriera Transit Manager

Attachments: Public Hearing Notice Proof of Publication Unmet Transit Needs Hearing Flyer November 8, 2013 City of Manteca Council Meeting Minutes Copy of Unmet Needs submitted prior to the scheduled hearing

Ripon City Council Meeting Notice & Agenda

CITY HALL, 259 NORTH WILMA, RIPON, CALIFORNIA

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 - 7:00 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING You are now participating in the process of representative government. We welcome your interest and hope you will attend Ripon City Council meetings often. Democracy cannot endure without an informed electorate.

Ripon, as you probably know, has a council-administrator form of local government. Policies are set by the Council, who are elected by the people. These policies are carried out by the City Administrator, who is appointed by the Council. The Council decides what is to be done. The City Administrator, with the assistance of the City Staff, follows through.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS The governing body meets at 7:00 P.M., on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, in the Council Chambers located in City Hall, 259 North Wilma, Ripon, California. A City Council meeting is the process of making and amending laws, developing policy and making decisions for governing your City by citizens who have been elected by you. With the exception of matters of personnel and pending litigation, or negotiations, the City Council takes action only in meetings open to the public.

The City Council follows a regular order of business during its meeting. The Council agenda is prepared in advance by the City Administrator and his staff. If you wish to place an item on the agenda for action, the information must be delivered to the City Administrator or staff eight (8) working days prior to the Council meeting. This date will be revised in case of holidays or special events. The information must be in writing (no phone calls), your name and address must be printed, and action desired must be clearly stated. Copies of the agenda are available at Ripon City Hall beginning on the Thursday prior to the meeting, or at the time of the scheduled meeting.

With the publication of this agenda, it is with the intent that each item on the agenda will be considered for a vote. Each Council Member present will cast a vote either for or against the motion under consideration, and the vote will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. For example, the motion may be to approve, adopt, introduce, deny, fail, withdraw, table, or continue an item.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION If you desire to speak before the Council, on an item not on the agenda, please address "Mr. Mayor" and upon being recognized, come forward to the podium, and state your name and address before proceeding into your subject matter. State law prohibits the City Council from taking action on any item not on the agenda. While the City Council cannot always answer citizens concerns raised during the public discussion time, the City staff will be instructed, where appropriate, to either provide a response in the days following each Council meeting, or to place the issue on a subsequent meeting agenda for the City Council or one of its appointed commissions. No person shall speak for more than five minutes, and the total time allotted for discussion shall not exceed thirty minutes. Persons attending the meeting shall observe rules of propriety, decorum, and good conduct, and refrain from impertinent or slanderous remarks.

CONSENT CALENDAR Routine items are scheduled under the heading of Consent Calendar, which allows action to occur with a single motion. Any item can be pulled off the consent calendar for further discussion if Council so desires. The public may also, at this time, request that an item be pulled from the consent calendar for explanation and/or discussion.

PERSONNEL/EXECUTIVE SESSION Matters of personnel and pending litigation, or negotiations are handled after the public meeting has been closed, in the Personnel/Executive Session, pursuant to Sections 54956.8 and 54957 of the Government Code. This session is closed to the public. INFORMATION

Where can I find the agenda before a meeting? Copies of the agenda are available at the front counter of the Administration Department at City Hall, 259 N. Wilma Avenue by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday before a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The agenda can be viewed in the window box in front of City Hall, or at the Library located at 333 W. Main Street. Supplemental documents relating to specific agenda items are available for viewing at the Office of the City Clerk. The City Council agenda and minutes can also be viewed on the web at www.cityofripon.org.

Can I get the agenda/minutes mailed to my home/business? You can subscribe to agendas and minutes in January of each year. The annual subscription for both is $60.00 per year. Subscription costs are not pro-rated should you wish to begin a subscription mid-year. If you would like to subscribe to the agenda/minutes, contact the City Clerk’s office at 259 N. Wilma Avenue. Agendas are mailed on the Thursday before a meeting, and you will receive it on Monday or Tuesday (depending on postal service).

Can I receive the agenda by e-mail? You may subscribe to the agenda at any time by e-mail – just go to the web site to register - www.cityofripon.org. Your subscription will begin immediately and you will receive it on the Thursday before the Regular Council meeting. Agendas sent by e-mail are free. Minutes are not e-mailed, but can be viewed on the City’s web site.

How complete are the minutes? The City of Ripon prepares Synopsis Minutes. These Minutes represent a summary of the actual comments made. Video CD or audio recordings are available for 90 days following a meeting. Contact the City Clerk’s office to view/listen to these recordings at City Hall.

OTHER MEETINGS Agency Day Time Place Historical Museum Commission Third Monday 7:30 p.m. Clarence Smit Memorial Museum Planning Commission Second Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Recreation Commission Second Wednesday 6:00 p.m. City Hall Conference Room Senior Commission Third Thursday 10:00 a.m. Ripon Senior Center Community & Youth Commission Third Monday 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS Title Date of Hearing

1. Consider Whether There Are Unmet Transit Needs in Ripon 7:00 p.m., September 17, 2013

2. San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open 7:00 p.m., September 17, 2013 Space Plan Development Fee Amendment 2014

Public Hearings are published in the Ripon Record, posted in the window in front of City Hall, and are listed in the City Council agendas. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard by the City Council of the City of Ripon at the time and place pertaining to above described matters. Ripon City Council Minutes

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

CLOSED SESSION: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Council Members Jake Parks, Leo Zuber, Elden “Red” Nutt, Vice-Mayor Chuck Winn, Mayor Dean Uecker

OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy City Administrator/City Engineer Kevin Werner, Assistant City Attorney Stacy Henderson, City Clerk Lisa Roos, Police Chief Ed Ormonde.

IN THE MATTER OF: Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Section 54956.9(2) of the California Government Code – City of Ripon v. Continental Insurance Company, et al., USDC, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:12-cv-01638-WBS-KJN

IN THE MATTER OF: Conference with Legal Counsel. Existing Litigation pursuant to §54956.9(2) of the California Government Code. - Forks v. City of Ripon

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The meeting was called to order as indicated at 7:00 p.m. with Council Member Zuber leading in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

INVOCATION: Pastor Dave Schutt gave the invocation.

ROLL CALL: Council Members Jake Parks, Leo Zuber, Elden R. Nutt, Vice Mayor Chuck Winn, Mayor Dean Uecker

OTHERS PRESENT: Deputy City Administrator/City Engineer Kevin Werner, Assistant City Attorney Stacy Henderson, Planning Director Ken Zuidervaart, Recreation Director Kye Stevens, Director of Public Works Ted Johnston, Police Chief Ed Ormonde, City Clerk Lisa Roos, Deputy City Clerk Jeanne D. Hall, Information Systems Technician Dan Brannon, Danielle Pierce, Stephanie Hobbs, Tamra Spade, Login Williams, Shane Estrada. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Stephanie Hobbs, Ripon, said that the Ripon High Stadium Project is ready to begin Stage 2 of the all-weather track project. She said that over 800 local donors and volunteers have already invested in this project. The kick-off for the $350,000 Stage 3 projects will begin in October.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION: MOVED/SECONDED (ZUBER, NUTT) AND CARRIED BY A 5-0 VOTE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR RIPON CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2013.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED): MOTION: MOVED/SECONDED (ZUBER, NUTT) AND CARRIED BY A 5-0 VOTE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS POSTED. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS Notes:

A. UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS San Joaquin Council of Governments This is a public hearing to consider Anthony Zepeda, Associate Regional Planner whether there are unmet transit needs within the City of Ripon.

Anthony Zepeda, COG, said that his position is with a federally designated regional planning agency. He mentioned that Vice Mayor Winn has served on the COG Board. He said that this step is part of the annual analysis required by the Transportation Development Act to determine unmet transit needs. He said it is an eight-month process that runs from August to April. The information gathered will be presented to the COG Board, and then forwarded to CalTrans. After the review, then the funds can be released for the various projects. His job is to coordinate the public outreach, such as the public hearing tonight, in order to access the public transit system.

Mayor Uecker asked about the Almond Blossom Express bus service.

Deputy City Administrator Werner said that the bus usage was doing OK – we are slowly building the ridership. He said that there will be another public workshop on October 3 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss changes in the routes.

Uecker asked that if we can get a second bus, can we help the school.

Werner said that staff has met with the school district, but a second bus is more than we can get now. Our bus only carries 30 people, but a school bus carries many more. We are just not at a stage financially where we can help.

Zepeda said that the Blossom Express has been very well received – but it takes time to get established. Also, there are federal regulations regarding school buses.

Council Member Nutt asked about the bus route.

Werner said that the route will be extended in that there will be more time at the mall, and a few more stops in town. He said that they want comments from the public.

Vice Mayor Winn said that bus service is unique in that it is driven by ridership. We are trying to fit the needs of our citizens; however, we can only increase service as money is available. He explained that bus service does not pay for itself.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED

No one from the public wished to speak at this time.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

City of Ripon Minutes 9-17-13 CNL 5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., a Public Hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, 259 N. Wilma Avenue, California, for the purpose of hearing and receiving evidence both oral and documentary in support of or in opposition to the following:

TO CONSIDER WHETHER THERE ARE UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS WITHIN THE CITY OF RIPON.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 65009 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT IF ANY PROPOSED UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS ARE CHALLENGED IN COURT, SUCH CHALLENGE MAY BE LIMITED TO ONLY THOSE ISSUES RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT OR PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard by the City Council of the City of Ripon at said time and place pertaining to the above described matter.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Ripon City Clerk’s Office at 599-2108.

CITY OF RIPON Lisa Roos City Clerk

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Ripon council examines unmet city transit needs

Vince Rembulat [email protected] 209-249-3537 September 17, 2013

A public hearing is scheduled at today’s Ripon City Council meeting to possibly discuss the unmet transit needs within the City of Ripon.

Anthony Zepeda of the San Joaquin Council of Government’s Associated Regional Planner is scheduled to be on hand at the 7 p.m. open session, according to the notice, “for the purpose of hearing and receiving evidence both oral and documentary In support of or in opposition.”

Furthermore, the hearing is an opportunity for all interested parties to appear and be heard by the council on matters regarding the local transit needs in the Council Chambers.

In other agenda items, elected leaders will:

• Accept the donation from Mona and Michael Restuccia on the $2,500 granite monument sign for the Ripon Animal Services building.

• Consider the developer fee amendment for the San Joaquin County Multi- Species Habitat Conversation and Open Space plan. The proposed fee schedule is based on a financial analysis model adopted by the San Joaquin Council of Government board in late 2006,

• Discuss and possibly approve the recommended fees for animal boarding and AVID micro-chips to cover the increased cost for these services.

• Approve the agreement to be followed as policy on when it is necessary to auction surplus property.

For more information, call Ripon City Hall at 209-599-2108 or log on www.cityofripon.org.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF TRACY

A public hearing will beheldonOctober15, 2013,at1:30p.m.atthe Tracy Transit Station, 50 East Sixth Street, Conference Room 105, for the purpose of in viting discussion and statements relative to unmet public trans portationneeds.Addi tionally,at7:00p.m.,or as soon thereafter as possible, the Tracy CityCouncilwillholda public hearing in the Council Chambers, at Tracy City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza, to hear statements rela tive to unmet public transportation needs which can reasonably be met (required by Section 6656, Califor nia Administrative Code), prior to alloca tion of TDA funds for roads and street pur poses.

All interested persons are invitedtobe pres ent and to submit statementsorallyorin writing, before or dur ingthemeeting.

Information concern ingthismattermaybe obtained at the Tracy Transit Station, 50 E. Sixth Street, Tracy,CA 95376.

SandraEdwards CityClerk Publish: 9/13, 10/4, 10/11,2013 SJH#4969243 Sep 13; Oct 4, 11, 2013 SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SSTAC)

San Joaquin Council of Governments 555 E Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202 Wednesday, December 4, 2013

MINUTES

1. Call Meeting to Order/Introductions:

The SSTAC meeting was called to order at 2:34 p.m. by Ms. Julia Tyack. Introductions were made.

Committee Members Present:

Joni Bauer Community Center for the Blind Julia Tyack City of Lodi Jayne Pramod City of Tracy Melissa Ogren Human Services Agency- Department of Aging Nathan Atherstone RTD Barbara Hempstead Caltrans

Committee Members Not Present:

Sara Hunter UCP John Andoh City of Escalon Johanna Ferriera City of Manteca Ann Fisler San Joaquin ARC Barbara Schneider City of Ripon George Lewis State Council on Development Disabilities Robert Balderama State Council on Development Disabilities Annette DePauli Human Services Agency –Department of Aging Joga Singh Community Center for the Blind Daniela Romero RTD Jayne Pramod City of Tracy Mary Bailey UCP Wilma Murray Valley Mountain Regional Center Mary Bailey UCP

SJCOG Staff Present:

Anthony Zepeda Associate Regional Planner Daniel Meza Associate Regional Planner Sandra Rodriguez Office Assistant I

2. Approval of Minutes from October 2, 2013: It was moved/seconded (Atherstone/Pramod) to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2013 meeting.

3. Public Comment: There were no public comments received.

4. Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing: The Public Hearing was opened by the Chair. There were no comments made. The Chair than closed the Public Hearing. No comments were received as a result of the Public Hearing.

5. FY 14/15 UTN Public Outreach Update:: Mr. Meza stated SJCOG started the fiscal year 2014-15 Unmet Transit needs in August, 2013 and currently SJCOG holds thirteen public hearing throughout the San Joaquin Region. Comments received after this date will be reviewed and presented to the Subcommittee. Mr. Meza stated staff has prepared flyers, inserts, and surveys to assist in the public outreach process and receive comment from those unable to attend the public hearings.

6. FY 14/15 UTN Advisory Subcommittee Meeting: Mr. Meza stated the Advisory Subcommittee is formed by the SSTAC and ITC members to review Unmet Transit Needs and whether the comments are reasonable to meet. Mr. Meza stated the next UTN Advisory Subcommittee meeting will be on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Ms. Bauer asked if there was a count on how many comments were received. Mr. Meza responded that there were forty-one. Mr. Meza stated he sent out a large email and was still waiting on minutes, comments and surveys. Mr. Zepeda anticipated that it appeared SJCOG was not going to get as many responses even though public outreach had increased and all the work RTD has done doubling efforts, but SJCOG will continue to work with partner agencies. Mr. Atherstone stated that it would be easier to gather all information acquired from the public and filter some comments.

7. Interregional TDM Action Plan: Mr. Zepeda stated that the TDM Action Plan will start in January and it will examine TDM options and an implementations plan for the I-5 State /Route 99 Corridors between Sacramento and Stockton. He stated SJCOG is working in partnership with SACOG. SJCOG will be putting together a committee (A project Advisory Committee) in January. He underlined the meeting to be a very committee centric project. He stated he wants the stakeholders to play big role on how we can put this project together and to be an action plan and not just another study. Mr. Atherstone asked to give an overview of what a Transportation Demand Outcome would be. Mr. Zepeda responded with a set of options:

 Working with RTD to further refine the Sacramento to Stockton/ Stockton to Sacramento bus routes.  Vanpools and Roundabouts are a huge in terms of on-ramp/off-ramp.

The project will begin in January 2014 and be completed in June 2014.

8. 2013 FTIP Update: CMAQ Call for Projects: Mr. Zepeda announced that CMAQ is coming up in January 2014, by coincidence “Roundabouts” are going to be one of the main projects that will be submitted to the agency. He stated that CMAQ funds are a federal program meant to improve air quality or fund projects that decrease emissions.

9. Reports/Updates from Committee Members: Mrs. Hempstead mentioned that the grants were due on February 23rd, 2014. She advised the group there is some changes, however she did not have a lot of information and that there will be a conference call that would give more details. She stated the CBTB and E.J. Grants will not be available in 2014 but will be available in 2015 because they were going to have a consultant figure out a better program. She mentioned that $1 million were put into the funding partnership planning grants and that student internship is no longer there, although, it is included in the Transit Planning Rural Communities. Ms. Tyack asked why they had put it under rural. Ms. Hempstead responded by describing that transit rural areas with a population of 100,000 thousand or less and were tailored more towards the SB375 Sustainable Community Strategies Program.

10. Reports/Updates from Transit Providers: Ms. Tyack mentioned that there will be a Bust Tour Ride Event starting December 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th. She added there were going to be three buses all leaving in different areas so people don’t have to wait in line. Mr. Atherstone stated RTD will be moving out of their metro facility December 2013 and said RTD will have an event on Friday, December 13, 2013 it will be an open house event and all public is invited to attend. He also stated that RTD has leased a piece of property across the street from the county facility. Mr. Atherstone stated in January 2014 RTD will be planning on expanding “metro express services” in response to the survey results Mr. Atherstone explained key points such as:

 There will be 64 articulated buses will be circulating on the metro express routes.  Planning on expanding weekend “metro express services in response to the the survey effort.  Current frequency is 30 minutes and RTD is planning on changing that to 20 minute frequencies. This strategy will help relieve some congestion during weekend routes.

11. Access Advisory Committee Update: Ms. Bauer announced the “Bike-Ride Event will take place on February 22, 2014. She said the center also is having a “The Annual Crab Feed Event” on January 18th, 2014.

12. Adjourn: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 3:12 p.m.to Wednesday, November 4, 2013.

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News RTD SEEKING INPUT ON SERVICE NEEDS

By The Record October 17, 2013

STOCKTON - It's time again for transportation officials to travel the county and hear from the public where bus service is needed but not provided.

The five "Unmet Transit Needs" hearings will be held the week of Oct. 28, starting with a Monday meeting in Tracy, according to the San Joaquin Regional Transit District.

The hearings will be held at the following locations:

» Tracy: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Tracy Transit Center, 50 E. 6th St.

» Stockton: 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29, San Joaquin RTD Boardroom, Downtown Transit Center, 421 E. Weber Ave.

» Manteca: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Manteca Transit Center, 220 Moffat Blvd.

» Lodi: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Lodi Public Library, 201 W. Locust St.

» Stockton: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1, San Joaquin RTD Boardroom, Downtown Transit Center, 421 E. Weber Ave.

People who can't make the hearings can also weigh in. Emails can be sent to [email protected]; phone calls can be made to (209) 467-6639; faxes can be sent to (209) 948-8516; in-person comments can be made at the Downtown Transit Center in Stockton; and mail can be sent to San Joaquin RTD Planning Department, P.O. Box 201010, Stockton, CA, 95201.

Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Nov. 6. For more information, go to sanjoaquinRTD.com/publichearings.

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131017/A_NEWS/310170321&... 10/17/2013 Come to the Transit Unmet Needs Meeting! Do you need better public transportation in Escalon? Does transit services currently meet your needs? Do have a wish list for better public transit in Escalon? Come and express yourself on how we can provide better transit to you!

Join us at the Escalon City Hall at 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon on Monday, October 21st, 2013 at 7:00 PM. For more information, please call (209) 321-1334.

If you cannot attend, please mail, fax or email your comments to: John Andoh, City of Escalon, 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320, fax to: (209) 691-7439 or email: [email protected] TELL US HOW WE CAN MAKE YOUR BUS RIDE BETTER!

A public hearing is scheduled to hear comments from the public regarding any unmet transit needs regarding public transit services in Escalon operated through eTrans.

The public hearing will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Escalon City Hall, 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon.

Comments may also be submitted via mail, telephone, email and fax to: John Andoh, Transit Coordinator, City of Escalon, 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320, email to [email protected], telephone to (209) 321-1334, or fax to (209) 691-7439.

NEED A RIDE? eTrans provides bus service within the City of Escalon and to Modesto. eTrans operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays. The bus is available to everyone. Fares are so low so that you are free to go!

For eTrans information or to make a reservation for a trip, call 209.541.6645.

For service to Manteca or other areas of San Joaquin County – please call San Joaquin RTD and request General Public Dial-A-Ride at 209.955.8400. Reservations required at least one day in advance between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Plan your next transit trip online at www.cityofescalon.org and try the Google Trip Planner. You can plan your bus trip throughout San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties by inputting your starting and ending points.

City of Lathrop Department of Public Works (209) 941-7430

The San Joaquin Council of Governments & The City of Lathrop wants to know if

YOU have any Unmet Transit Needs!

SJCOG CONTACT: ANTHONY ZEPEDA REGIONAL PLANNER 555 E. WEBER AVENUE STOCKTON CA PHONE (209) 235-1090 FAX (209) 235-0438 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.SJCOG.ORG

Annually, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is required, under Sec- tions 99238.5 and 99401.5 of the Public Utilities Code, to determine if there are any UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS in the County that can reasonably be met. Reasonable un- met transit needs must be funded before Transportation Development Act funds can be used for non-transit purposes. Local public hearings will be held throughout San Joa- quin County in Stockton, Lodi, Escalon, Tracy, Lathrop, Ripon, and Manteca.

The public is invited to comment on any unmet transit need at a public hearing to be held at the following regularly scheduled City of Lathrop City Council Meeting:

Monday, October 21, 2012 7:00 p.m. City of Lathrop 390 Towne Centre Drive – Lathrop, CA COUNCIL CHAMBERS

In lieu of testifying at the public hearing, written comments and statements may be sub- mitted to SJCOG Attn: Anthony Zepeda, Associate Regional Planner for San Joaquin Council of Governments at 555 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202, emailed to [email protected], submitted online at www.sjcog.org, or via phone by calling the SJCOG office at 209-235-1090.

For further information you may also contact the Lathrop Public Works Department at (209) 941-7430.

Unmet Transit Needs Hearing

Have a transit need that is not currently being met? Are Administrative you unable to get to appointments, shopping or work? Hearing: Join us on November 5th, Date: November 5, 2013 help us make transit available to everyone. Location: Manteca Transit Center, 220 Moffat Blvd., Manteca, CA

Time: 2:00 PM

Public Hearing:

Date: November 5, 2013

Location: Manteca Council Suggestions can be returned to any Chambers, 1001 W. Manteca Transit Driver or mailed to:

Center Street, The City of Manteca, 1001 W. Center St., Manteca, CA Manteca, CA, 95337, attn: Johanna Ferriera

Time: 7:00 PM Please return by Thursday, October 31, 2013.

Cut along the dotted line. UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS SUGGESTION Name: Address: Phone: Today’s Date:

Proposed Need & Location:

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In response to our rider’s comments and requests, the City of Ripon is proposing major service improvements to our Tuesday and Thursday Bus Route and Schedule. Proposed changes include:  Both Tuesday and Thursday Routes and Schedules will now be the same  The bus will make four continuous roundtrip loops beginning in Ripon, traveling to Modesto, and returning to Ripon. Two roundtrips in the morning and two roundtrips in the afternoon.  Each roundtrip cycle will be one-hour, permitting increased flexibility for all riders  The new routes will be expanded to include additional stops in both Ripon and Modesto Please see PROPOSED Bus Route Map on reverse side (Preliminary Map)  Single Day Pass (not transferrable to other bus lines), permitting all day, multi-trip travel  The new routes will include stops which provide regional connections to both San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) Route 91 service north to Manteca and Stockton AND south connecting to Modesto’s MAX HUB Bus Routes  Modesto stops will now include Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Clinic on Dale Road, and MAX Transfer HUB at two locations. The existing stops at Vintage Faire Mall and Target Shopping Center will remain.  Proposed new service to include Twenty-nine (29) Bus Stops, all ADA compliant: Timed Bus Stops: Bus Driver will pull over, stop, and wait until designated departure time. Soft Stops: Bus Driver will pull over and stop ONLY if passengers wish to disembark or board the bus at that location. ADA Approved Passengers: Deviated Route Reservations will be accepted with one (1) day advance reservations, providing required conditions are met.  NO INCREASE IN TICKET FARES

PLEASE COME AND SHARE YOUR COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED NEW BUS ROUTE, SCHEDULE, AND SERVICE BEFORE IT IS FINALIZED:

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Senior Stockton Ave u Center th # Vera Ave Fourth St µ While You Are on Blossom Express Welcome aboard Blossom Express, the City of Ripon’s new transit service! Ripon Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete Transit provides a fixed route service to stops in (209) 599-2108 stop. Please use the handrails for safety. Ripon, including SaveMart on Tuesdays, and www.cityofripon.org added stops to Modesto on Thursdays. • The seats closest to the front of the bus BUS OPERATORS DO NOT MAKE are reserved for elderly and disabled Services: Blossom Express operates Tuesdays CHANGE riders. and Thursdays with Service to SaveMart on • No eating, drinking, or smoking is Tuesdays and added service to the Ripon Library Fares: permitted (water allowed) and Modesto’s Vintage Faire Mall and Target One Way General (5-59 years)…………..$2.00 • No abusive, threatening or obscene Center on Thursdays Half fare……………..…………..……… $1.00 language on the bus. • Seniors (60 years +) • No animals, except assistance animals Future destinations to be determined • Medicare Card • Do not play audio devices without • Disabled (Driver may ask for Proof of headphones. Bike and Ride: Two bicycle racks are provided eligibility) • No hazardous materials are permitted on the front of the bus for passenger use. Riders • Personal Care Attendants (PCA) may are responsible for loading and unloading their • Please do not block the aisles with large accompany disabled riders own bicycles. The City or its contractors are not items and/or use a seat to hold large responsible for lost, stolen or damaged bicycles. items. Toddlers (ages 4 or under)…………..…..….Free • Please limit the number of packages you • Up to three children age 4 and under Passes: Booklets of One-Ride passes are carry ride free with a fare paying adult. available at a discount to those passengers that • Passengers with babies and strollers Additional children shall pay general frequently ride the Blossom Express and wish to should hold the baby and store the fare rate. purchase the passes in advance. This pass does stroller out of the aisle. *Children under age 12 must be accompanied by not include transfers to other public a fare paying adult • Appropriate clothing and shoes are transportation services. required. Passes may be purchased from City Hall • Bus Driver reserves the right to refuse Bus Operators do not make change: Please M-Th 7:30am-5:30pm service have exact fare. Fares paid are for a one-way trip only – Round trip fare tickets are not Ask About the 10-pack single ride discount available. for frequent riders Comments: We welcome your suggestions and comments. Please send your comments to: Mobility: Ripon Transit is equipped with City of Ripon, 259 N. Wilma Ave. Ripon, CA passenger lifts for mobility devices and meets 95366 Attn: Blossom Express ADA requirements. We can accommodate up to

two wheel chairs per trip.

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(209) 599-2108 Ripon Senior Bethany Bethany Chesapeake SaveMart Ripon Vintage Target Elem Center Manor Town Landing Shopping Library Faire Center 700 Blk 433 S. 200 Blk Square Calhoun Center Mall Sisk Rd W. Main Wilma S. 1360 Av Goodwin Food (Near Wilma Nikkel Court Applebees Wy TUESDAY DEPARTURE TIMES 9:02am 9:06am 9:13am 9:20am 9:29am 9:38am None None None 9:47am 9:51am 9:58am 10:05am 10:15am 10:40am* None None None 10:56am 11:00am 11:08am 11:15am 10:47am 11:28am None None None

11:44am 11:47am 11:52am 11:55am 11:35am None None None None THURSDAY DEPARTURE TIMES 9:02am 9:06am 9:13am 9:18am 9:28am 9:35am 10:05am* 10:25am 10:32am 11:08am 11:12am 11:18am 11:23am 10:57am 10:50am 11:32am 12:33pm 12:37pm 12:42pm 12:46pm 12:22pm 12:15pm** 12:56pm 1:23pm 1:32pm

2:18pm 2:22pm 2:28pm 2:30pm 2:07pm 2:00pm 1:50pm Effective Date 5-28-13 *Bus stops for 15 minute break **Bus stops for 30 minute break (Last Stop) Page 1 of 1

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Ripon council examines unmet city transit needs

Vince Rembulat [email protected] 209-249-3537 September 17, 2013

A public hearing is scheduled at today’s Ripon City Council meeting to possibly discuss the unmet transit needs within the City of Ripon.

Anthony Zepeda of the San Joaquin Council of Government’s Associated Regional Planner is scheduled to be on hand at the 7 p.m. open session, according to the notice, “for the purpose of hearing and receiving evidence both oral and documentary In support of or in opposition.”

Furthermore, the hearing is an opportunity for all interested parties to appear and be heard by the council on matters regarding the local transit needs in the Council Chambers.

In other agenda items, elected leaders will:

• Accept the donation from Mona and Michael Restuccia on the $2,500 granite monument sign for the Ripon Animal Services building.

• Consider the developer fee amendment for the San Joaquin County Multi- Species Habitat Conversation and Open Space plan. The proposed fee schedule is based on a financial analysis model adopted by the San Joaquin Council of Government board in late 2006,

• Discuss and possibly approve the recommended fees for animal boarding and AVID micro-chips to cover the increased cost for these services.

• Approve the agreement to be followed as policy on when it is necessary to auction surplus property.

For more information, call Ripon City Hall at 209-599-2108 or log on www.cityofripon.org.

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UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING

TRACER Fixed Route TRACER Paratransit SJRTD Bus Service Taxi Service Park-N-Ride Ride Sharing Car Pooling Rail Service / ACE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013

HEARING 1: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Room # 105 Tracy Transit Station 50 E. Sixth Street

HEARING 2: 7:00 p.m. City Council Chamber City Hall, Tracy

The City of Tracy & The San Joaquin Council of Governments would like to know if you have any Unmet Transit Needs. If you (or others in your community) believe that you would benefit from having public transportation in your area, you are invited to comment on at the City of Tracy Unmet Public Hearing. Your concerns are important to us.

UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS SUGGESTIONS If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments and statements may be submitted to: Jayne Pramod, Transportation Coor- dinator, Tracy Transit Station, 50 E. Sixth Street, Tracy, CA-95376 or emailed to [email protected]

For Information contact: City of Tracy Transit Station at (209 ) 831 4287

UUNNMMEETT TTRRAANNSSIITT NNEEEEDDSS

The San Joaquin Council of Governments Wants to Know if YOU Have Any Unmet Transit Needs!

Did you know that......

· You can voice your opinion about unmet transit needs at public hearings held throughout the County during the months of September, October, November, and the beginning of December. Check out our public hearing schedule and location updates at www.sjcog.org under Programs>Planning & Funding>Transit Planning>Unmet Transit Needs

· Local officials will consider resolving all unmet transit needs that are considered reasonable to meet.

What is an Unmet Transit Need?

- UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS are defined as transportation services not currently provided to those residents who use or would use public transportation regularly, if available to meet their life expectation. This includes, but is not limited to: trips for medical and dental services, shopping, employment, personal business, education, social services, and recreation.

What is a “Reasonable to Meet” transit need?

The SJCOG adopted a “Reasonable To Meet” standard based on several criteria that analyze how accommodating that transit need will affect the rest of the transit system that it relates to. If it passes the criteria then it is found reasonable to meet and changes will be made to accommodate the need.

There are other ways to make your opinions on Unmet Transit Needs heard and become public record.

· Call the SJCOG office at (209) 235-0600 and voice your opinion to Daniel Meza, Regional Planner. Please feel free to call if you have any questions or concerns regarding this process.

· E-mail your views to [email protected]

· Submit your opinions via an on-line survey on the SJCOG website at www.sjcog.org

- Fill out the following survey and mail it to the SJCOG office:

Daniel Meza, Regional Planner San Joaquin Council of Governments 555 E. Weber Avenue Stockton, CA 95202

UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS SURVEY (Cycle 2014/15) 1) DO YOU USE PUBLIC TRANSIT? Ye s No 2) IF YES, CHECK THE TYPES OF PUBLIC TRANSIT YOU USE.

A) REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT Intercity (Deviated Fixed Dial-A-Ride (General Fixed Route (Within Stockton) Route) Public) Hopper Services Interregional Transit (to other Counties)

B) CITY OF LODI (GRAPELINE)

Fixed Route Dial-A-Ride Vineline ADA C) CITY OF MANTECA TRANSIT

Fixed Route Dial-A-Ride D) CITY OF TRACY (TRACER)

Tracer Fixed Route Tracer Dial-A-Ride E) CITY OF ESCALON (E-TRANS)

E-Trans Deviated Fixed Route E-Trans Dial-A-Ride F) OTHER (LIST BELOW)

3) PLEASE CHECK THE ACTIVITIES YOU USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR.

Work Shopping Medical Appointments School Recreation Social Acitivities

Other

4) ARE THERE PLACES IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY YOU WANT TO ACCESS BUT CANNOT? Ye s No 5) IF YES, PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANKS IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE. I would like to go from ______to ______at this time of day (______), on this day (______) of the week.

Trip Purpose: ______

6) TO BECOME PUBLIC RECORD, WE WILL NEED YOUR NAME & ADDRESS: ______

7) OPTIONAL QUESTIONS (CIRCLE ONE): AGE: <25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 >65 ETHNICITY: WHITE AFRICAN ASIAN/ HISPANIC NATIVE OTHER AMERICAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ISLANDER INCOME: <$25,000 $25-35,000 $35-50,000 $50-$75,000 >$75,000

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO FILL OUT THIS SURVEY Please Mail to: Daniel Meza, Regional Planner, San Joaquin Council of Governments, 555 East Weber Avenue Stockton, CA 95202

APPENDIX E

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

City of Escalon No Comments at Public Hearing

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

City of Lathrop No Comments at Public Hearing

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

City of Lodi Concerns about the cleanliness of buses and transportation to 1) and from City Council meetings 1 X

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

City of Manteca

1) More Weekend Service 6 X

2) Route 3 to school district upon request 1 X

3) Route 1 for Ace Train during commute hours 1 X

4) Fixed route to work 1 X

5) Bus service to south side of Manteca [Saturday] 1 X 6) Seating arrangements 1 X

7) Longer Hours [Mon-Sun] 3 X

8) More seating at Bus Stops and schedules at other places 2 X

9) Lights or reflectors at bus stop 1 X

10) Route between Walmart and Doctors Hospital 1 X

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

City of Ripon No Comments at Public Hearing

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

City of Tracy

1) Concerns about disabled access at bus stops 1 X

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

City of Stockton (RTD – SMA)

1) Drivers on cell phones all the time 1 X

2) Marijuana smell and rude teenagers 4 X 3) Rude bus drivers 2 X

4) More handicap seats for wheel chairs 1 X

5) No audio at crosswalks between Ben Holt & Pacific Ave 1 X

6) Rides to unspecified locations 4 X

7) Needs for disabled are not being met 2 X

8) More frequency for weekend buses 4 X

9) RTD call center is rude and unpleasant 1 X

10) More stops between Davis and Lower Sac 1 X

11) More buses, more routes to mall and Hammer Triangle 1 X

12) Bus stop at Dignities Alcove for Veterans Transitional 1 X

13) More weekend, morning and evening service 16 X

14) Service for Metro Hopper to Trinity Parkway area. 1 X

15) Downtown to MacNair HS 1 X

16) Route 40 Metro stop on Pershing Avenue 1 X

17) Alexandria/Swain to mall 1 X

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

Stockton Metropolitan Area Dial-A-Ride

No comments Received

Times Supported by the FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Public Unmet Need

Intercity – RTD

1) Routes 90 & 97 frequency need to be increased 1 X

2) Routes 95 & 96 need to go from Escalon to Modesto 1 X

3) Route 40 has people who push and rush off the bus 1 X

4) Route 91 needs to have weekend service 1 X Lodi Transit Center to Grouse Run & Quail Lakes Drive from 5) Atherton 1 X

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

Non-Taxi Paratransit Services (Regional) No Comments Received

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

County-Wide General Public Dial-A-Ride – RTD 1) Mossdale Landing Community in Lathrop to Savemart Shopping Center 2 X 2) Downtown to Mickie Grove Park 1 X 3) Downtown to Oak Grove Park 1 X No Service at Moorehead Mobile Home Park on Chrisman 4) Road 1 X 5) Dial-A-Ride no longer available to handicapped person 2 X

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

Interregional Transit Service – RTD Route 77needs more accessible times for commuters to 1) Cabral ACE station 1 X RTD bus service to Dublin Pleasanton Bart needs to have less 2) than 24 hour reservation time 1 X

3) More questions for commuters in survey 1 X

Times FY 2013/14 UTN COMMENTS Unmet Need Supported by the Item # Comment Public Yes No

Other Transit Services

No Comments Received