Agenda Item Name:
Title
Regional Transit System Presentation on Transit Development Plan and Revenue Sources Information
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Presenter:
Jesus Gomez, Transit Director, Regional Transit System (Staff Point-of-Contact: Chris Dawson, Transportation Planning Manager, x5211)
Description:
The Board requested a presentation from the Regional Transit System on the adopted Transit Development Plan and sources of revenue for RTS. This item will cover both requests.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Hear the presentation from the Regional Transit System
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Prior Board Motions:
April 27, 2021: To direct staff to finalize two year agreement with RTS with hourly rate increasing to $75 in F23 and we support fare free service for seniors and youth and support of a ride share service and options for ADA services as opposed to supporting another bus route to Terwilliger and include the chair letter. Motion passed 5-0.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Funding is a part of the FY22 Budget Development at $77,000 for seniors and youth, in addition to the continuation of regular service at $1,086,501.
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Background:
Alachua County provides transit service within the unincorporated area of Alachua County through a service agreement with the Regional Transit Service. The Board has requested information from RTS about its Transit Development Plan, as well as information about revenue sources.