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SB( 2) Shuttle Buses - The City Council included $25,000 in the Capital Improvement Program for shuttle buses. This money could be used to partially fund one shuttle bus (25-33%), but it might be better used to encourage more riders. The Committee discussed several alternatives to arrive at its recommendation. The money could be used to fund part of one shuttle bus, but the concern was the equitability of funding only one bus, when many businesses are funding their full share right now. If Redwood City helps to fund one shuttle, would other businesses expect the same? Also, after contacting PCRA, they didn't know of a business or office complex trying to fund a shuttle service. An idea that surfaced was to contract with PCRA to work with small employers in one area to see if they would agree to fund a shuttle bus in a "co-op" manner. PCRA normally targets large businesses and property owners, because they have the largest demand. There may be a number of smaller employers that would be willing to work together to provide the service, if contacted. A recently enacted program in South San Francisco might also work to encourage more people to take a form of transit. South San Francisco has contracted with taxi companies to provide mid-day shuttle services for employees. It is called "Dasher." The benefit is that the City pays only when it is used, and it is basically a door-to-door service. It is hoped that this mid-day mobility will encourage more people to take alternative forms of transportation to work. PCRA would be used to help negotiate with taxi companies, employers, and the City to set up the service. It seems to be a cost- effective method of getting people around during the mid-day (approximate cost: less than $1,000 per month, initially). Another form of City support for shuttle service would be to provide capital improvements, which would improve the rider experience. There are no shelters for shuttle bus riders at the Redwood City Caltrain station, making the change of transportation mode a rather uncomfortable experience in poor weather. Shelters, lights, benches, etc., can make the trip to work more appealing (approximate costs: shelter - $5,000 each; fights- $2,000-$3,000 each; benches - $500-$1,000 each). Fiscal Impacts With respect to the ferry service,' there is no fiscal impact. The recommendation is to wait until funding is available for this service. Funds in the amount' of $25,000 are allocated in the 1999-2000 Capital Improvement Program budget for shuttle services. The Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Ordinance also allocates a portion of the funds received for "Transit and TDM Measures." Fees from new developments are going into this account, and are available for the above-stated projects. The limit of work, either capital projects or shuttles would be capped to the annual funds available. This would require review and approval each year by the City. ~~ ûkJ Diane Howard, Chairperson Ed Everett Regional Transportation Committee City Manager DH/JP:ss SlIibrary/joellCouncil Report...Reg Transp Comm_Ferry Service 10/17/00