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6.0. - Page 7 of 8 ATTACHMENT A The Seamless Transit Principles Draft viewable at: www.seamlessbayarea.org/seamless-transit-principles \, 1) Run all Bay Area transit as one easy-to-use system Public transit should work as one seamless, connected, and convenient network across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Getting around on transit should be as fast and easy as driving a car. Coordinated bus, rail, and ferry routes and schedules should encourage effortless transfers. Consistent and clear customer information, branding, and maps should make using transit simple and dignified. 2) Put riders first Q Riders should feel comfortable when using transit and be treated like valued customers. Public transit agencies must do more to listen to riders and continuously improve service. They must be prioritize riders' needs above all else, and overcome all operational, political and bureaucratic barriers to provide an excellent and seamless customer experience. 3) Make public transit equitable and accessible to all People of all income levels, ages, abilities, genders, and backgrounds should have access to er1 .4 world-class public transit. People who are the most reliant on transit are best served by a • �r_ I universal, inclusive, regionally integrated, connected system that is used by all. People with limited means to for transit should be with discounts. U . R• pay provided /( \ 4) Align transit prices and passes to be simple, fair, and affordable Transit should provide good value for money. Fares across the region's 27 public transit agencies must be aligned into a consistent, fair, and affordable system that encourages using transit for all % e types of trips and doesn't punish riders for transferring. Cost-effective monthly passes should work across the Bay Area and should be widely available to individuals, employers, and schools. �1 5) Connect effortlessly with other sustainable transportation A person's journey does not end when they get off a bus or exit a station. Excellent pedestrian, bicycle, and other pollution -free transportation options should seamlessly connect public I transit to communities and destinations, supporting door-to-door trips that don't require a car. o 6) Plan communities and transportation together ooGHigh quality public transit should be at the heart of communities across the Bay Area. 00 o0o Transportation should be closely aligned with our region's land use, promoting a connected network of transit -oriented, walkable communities that expands access to affordable housing \ and job opportunities, and reduces car travel and greenhouse gas emissions. 7) Prioritize reforms to create a seamless network A regionally integrated, world-class transit system won't happen on its own -- it will take leadership, unprecedented levels of cooperation, and changes to existing local, regional, and state policies. The cities, counties, public transit agencies, regional authorities, business leaders, advocacy groups and elected representatives of the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California megaregion must prioritize the broad public interest and urgently work together collaboratively to advance critical reforms. Our future depends on it! ATTY/RESO.0083/CC RESO SUPPORTING THE BAY AREA SEAMLESS TRANSIT PRINCIPLES - ATTACHMENT A REV: 08-13-19 PR Page 1 of 1 192