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PUBLIC TRANSIT AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT INVESTMENTS A total of 48%of net Transit Authority(LAVTA)and Union City Transit. revenue from this tax will The relative percentage of net revenue being passed be dedicated to public through to these agencies is as follows: transit systems. Funds for %of Net Total zolz- • operations and Total 2042 (est.) maintenance will be Agency Revenue $Millions provided to bus transit AC Transit 18.8% $1,455 operators in the county(AC Transit, BART, ACE 1.0% $77 Union City Transit and Livermore Amador BART Maintenance 0.5i $39 Valley Transit Authority) as well as to ferries WETA(ferries) 0.5% $39 LAVTA(WHEELS) 0.5% $39 and the ACE commuter rail system. In Union City Transit 0.25% $19 addition,these funds will substantially Total Transit 21.55% $1,668 increase Alameda County's commitment to Operations the growing transportation needs of older adults and persons with disabilities, Access to School Program($15 million) essentially doubling the funds available for This program is for the purposes of funding one or targeted services for this important group. more models for a student transit pass program.The Grant funds are also available to support program would be designed to account for transportation access to schools. Major geographic differences within the county.Successful capital investments include upgrades to the models determined through periodic reviews will existing BART system and a BART extension have the first call for funding within the innovative in the eastern part of the County,adding bus grant program,as described below. rapid transit routes to improve the utility and Innovative Grant Program including successful efficiency of transit,and providing funding student transportation programs(2.24%of net revenue,estimated at$175 M) for transit improvements across the Dumbarton Bridge. These grant funds,administered by the Alameda CTC,will be used for the purposes of funding TRANSIT OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, innovative and emerging transit projects, including AND SAFETY PROGRAM (24% OF NET implementing successful models aimed at increasing the use of transit among junior high and high school REVENUE, $1,857 M) students,including a transit pass program for This proposed program provides transit operators students in Alameda County.Successful models will with a consistent funding source for maintaining, receive the first priority for funding from this restoring and improving transit services in Alameda category. County.Transit operators will allocate these funds in Funds will be periodically distributed,based upon consultation with their riders and policy makers with Alameda CTC action, for projects and programs with the goal of creating a world class transit system that is an efficient,effective,safe and affordable proven ability to accomplish the goals listed below: alternative to driving. • Increase the use of public transit by youth riders N (first priority for funding)and increase youth The proposed Transit Operations program has the access to school following primary components. • Enhance the quality of service for transit riders ;i Mass Transit Pass-Through Program(21.55%of net revenue,estimated at$1.668 M) • Reduce costs or improve operating efficiency Pass-through funds are disbursed to AC Transit, • Increase transit ridership by improving the rider +, IBART,the Altamont Commuter Express(ACE)rail experience I service,the Water Emergency Transportation Authority(WETA),the Livermore Amador Valley li , 1,4 5 St' .� 1,N r4 I Als"(f[t di dSt)tnty.T np4k1'fa Q1R. Xp tanlf(f b".-:.%1:I,C t s u .A „ 1:,,> . a.. n'11' -4:1'111=, -' _ i''",r..n'u .. •} ,,e�'EK^e- ,v n .. g,e4 .-4, —.h ro.:o