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Alameda CTC Paratransit Program Application Page 3 of 22 Application Period July 1, 2012 through June 30,2013 2. Will your planned program for FY 12-13 meet the Paratransit Program Implemention Guidelines?See the appendix for the implemention guidelines. Programs are not required to meet the implemention guidelines until FY 13-14. (max. 700 characters) s the primary ADA paratransit provider for Pleasanton and Sunol during defined operating hours(Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm),PPS is meeting the Paratransit Program Implementation Guidelines. PPS service area extends beyond the ADA guidelines,fares are consistent with East Bay Paratransit or LAVTA fares and the services are pre-scheduled,accessible,and door-to-door.The program does not impose ride limitations based on trip purpose.During FY 12-13,PPS staff will be implementing the new age guidelines,with full implementation due by July 1,2013.Cost per trip is omparable to other ADA-mandated providers. 3. If proposing service changes from this fiscal year, please describe what changes are proposed and why. Please describe how these changes will impact the ability of seniors and people with disabilities in your community to meet their basic life needs. (max. 700 characters) During FY 12-13,PPS staff will be reviewing client demographics and identifying those seniors aged 60 to •9 years,and educating them on the upcoming age eligibility change.Currently,PPS staff estimates that here are approximately 111 registered riders that will no longer meet the age criteria.Of these 111, 18 are regular PPS riders.Staff will work with these riders to assure that they understand all transit options including the possibility of applying for ADA certification which is provided by LAVTA.If ADA approved, hen PPS can continue providing service to these clients. DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAM PLAN 4. How was consumer input sought in development of your program plan and selection of the services offered? Describe all activities undertaken in connection with this plan, including consumer or public meetings; meetings with other agencies; presentations to boards, commissions, or committees. If possible provide general dates for these activities. (See questions 4A and 48 that follow;max. 500 characters.) s part of the annual planning process,600 PPS users were sent service evaluations on March 1,2012 seeking input on the program. Free rides were offered to anyone completing the surveys with findings to be reviewed by the PPS Task Force. Staff worked with the PPS Task Force to develop(5)five new outcome measures as goals for FY 11-12.The PPS Task Force reviewed the plan at its 2/17/12 meeting and will again •n 5/18/12.A Paratransit Open House held on 9/28/11 encouraged community input.