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Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority <br /> Special Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities <br /> general fund dollars that may have been available to help fund the City's non -core DTR <br /> program are not available for reallocation. It is the city's goal to prioritize funding for its core <br /> services first (Door -to -Door) and identify alternative funding sources for non -core services <br /> (DTR) to be able to maintain a consistent level of transportation services to Pleasanton <br /> residents. <br /> Although DTR service continues to be a popular and cost effective alternative for many <br /> riders, funding this program is an unmet need. Service reductions for DTR such as days and <br /> hours of operations will be considered by staff for the coming year. <br /> With the continuing economic challenges, there will be an increasing need to try and help <br /> seniors subsidize their trips. Increased requests for City of Pleasanton's fee assistance will <br /> continue to occur. With limited general fund support, this program will not be able to keep up <br /> with the demand for financial need and thus those limited income seniors will not be able to <br /> afford to use the PPS programs. <br /> Senior Support Program's Transportation Service has provided some assistance to the <br /> growing number of medical trips required out of the Tri- Valley, but as medical centers and <br /> hospitals move further away, it will be difficult for seniors to find transportation to these <br /> important services. For example, many of Kaiser's specialized medical services have now <br /> moved to Martinez and Walnut Creek. Inter county transportation is a demonstrated need in <br /> this area. <br /> Projected new PPS Door -to -Door Riders <br /> During the first half of FY 2009 -10, 102 new riders used PPS. It is estimated that 200 new <br /> riders will register for the service in FY 2010 -11. <br /> Is your program currently meeting the Minimum Service Levels? (See appendix) <br /> Yes. No. N/A ADA- Mandated Provider. <br /> If your answer is "No which ones are you not meeting and how? <br /> Response: <br /> 22. COORDINATION <br /> Describe how services will be coordinated with other Measure B paratransit services and /or <br /> mandated ADA paratransit services so that trips can be made throughout Alameda County. <br /> Examples of coordination may include (but are not limited to) reciprocal fare agreements, <br /> reciprocal agreements to provide trips into adjoining areas, arrangements for clients to ride <br /> on other systems, and transfer arrangements. Attach copies of agreements or memoranda of <br /> understanding for coordination if available. <br /> Response: <br /> Page 15 of 22 <br />