^ZϭϵͲϰϬϲ Short-Range Transit Plan Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District SRTP | Fiscal Years 2019 – 2029 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Reasons for Preparing the SRTP ................................................................................. 7 1.2 Current and Previous SRTP ........................................................................................ 7 1.3 Relationship to Other Plans, Projects, and Actions ..................................................... 7 1.4 SRTP Structure .......................................................................................................... 8 Chapter 2: Overview, The AC Transit District and AC Transit ......................................... 9 2.1 The AC Transit district—the place where AC Transit provides service ......................... 9 2.2 Serving the AC Transit District—AC Transit and Other Operators ............................... 12 2.3 Timeline of AC Transit and Related History ................................................................ 13 2.4 Governance and Organizational Structure ................................................................. 14 2.5 Unions at AC Transit ................................................................................................. 15 2.6 Contracted Transportation Services ........................................................................... 15 2.7 Service Structure and Service Types ........................................................................... 15 2.8 Services Provided in Partnership with Other Agencies ................................................ 19 2.9 Accommodation of Bicycles ...................................................................................... 19 2.10 Demand Responsive Service .................................................................................... 19 2.11 Fares and Passes ..................................................................................................... 20 Chapter 3: Goals, Policies and Initiatives from the Strategic Plan ................................. 23 3.1 Core Values .............................................................................................................. 24 3.2 “Vision” Statement .................................................................................................. 24 3.3 Mission Statement .................................................................................................... 24 3.4 Strategic Plan Goals .................................................................................................. 25 3.5 Strategic Plan Initiatives ............................................................................................ 26 Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Short-Range Transit Plan, Fiscal Years 2019 – 2029 | 2 Chapter 4: System/Service Evaluation .............................................................................. 27 4.1 Evaluation of Service ................................................................................................. 27 4.2 Service Effectiveness/Productivity............................................................................... 28 4.3 Service Availability and Quality .................................................................................. 39 4.3.1 Distance to Stops .............................................................................................. 39 4.3.2 Span-of-service/Hours of Operation ................................................................... 39 4.3.3 Frequency ......................................................................................................... 40 4.3.4 On-Time Performance ....................................................................................... 41 4.3.5 Service Efficiency ............................................................................................... 44 4.3.6 Travel Time ........................................................................................................ 44 4.4 Community Based Transportation Plans (CBTP) ......................................................... 45 4.5 Title VI and Environmental Justice ............................................................................ 45 4.6 ADA Paratransit Service ............................................................................................ 46 Chapter 5: Operations Plan and Budget .......................................................................... 47 5.1 Overview of Service and Anticipated Changes .......................................................... 47 5.2 Transit service issues Highlighted in MTC RESOLUTION 3532 ..................................... 47 5.2. 1 Service Cuts ..................................................................................................... 47 5.2.2 Title VI .............................................................................................................. 48 5.2.3 Existing Transit Service – Revenue Hours ............................................................ 48 5.2.4 Future Service Types .......................................................................................... 48 5.2.5 Passenger Concerns .......................................................................................... 48 5.3 Service Structure Guiding Principles .......................................................................... 49 5.3.1 Evaluation Metrics for the Service Expansion Plan .............................................. 53 5.4 Other Agencies’ Transit Planning Efforts ................................................................... 54 5.5 Financial Plan ............................................................................................................ 55 5.5.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 55 5.6 Ten-Year Operating Financial Outlook ....................................................................... 57 Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Short-Range Transit Plan, Fiscal Years 2019 – 2029 | 3 5.6.1 Revenue ............................................................................................................ 58 5.6.2 Operating Expenses .......................................................................................... 60 5.6.3 Potential Challenges ......................................................................................... 62 Chapter 6: Capital Improvement Program ....................................................................... 63 6.1 Overview of Capital Needs and Financial Outlook ..................................................... 64 6.2 Chapter Overview ..................................................................................................... 64 6.3 Fleet ......................................................................................................................... 65 6.4 Facilities .................................................................................................................... 70 6.4.1 Stations and Transit Centers .............................................................................. 70 6.5 Technology ............................................................................................................... 71 6.6 Corridor Upgrades and Improvements ...................................................................... 72 6.7 Transit Centers/Park and Rides .................................................................................. 73 6.7.1 Salesforce Transit Center ................................................................................... 73 6.7.2 Park & Rides ..................................................................................................... 73 6.8 GHG Reduction Initiatives ......................................................................................... 74 6.9 Overview Of Funding Sources ................................................................................... 75 6.9.1 Regional Measure 3 .......................................................................................... 77 Chapter 7: Resolution 3434 Projects–BRT and Major Corridors ...................................... 78 Chapter 8: SRTP Vision 2050 .............................................................................................. 80 Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Short-Range Transit Plan, Fiscal Years 2019 – 2029 | 4 Maps Map 1 The District—Cities and Unincorporated Communities ................................... 11 Map 2 Trunks and Major Corridors ........................................................................... 15 Map 3 Transbay Bus Service ..................................................................................... 38 Map 4 BRT Lines ...................................................................................................... 79 Charts and Graphs: Exhibits Exhibit 1 Summary characteristics of cities in the AC Transit District ............................ 10 Exhibit 2 Cash Fares .................................................................................................... 20 Exhibit 3 Clipper Fares ................................................................................................. 20 Exhibit 4 Passes .......................................................................................................... 20 Exhibit 5 Interagency