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Page 5 of 21 Alameda CTC Paratransit Program Plan Application Application Period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 • s the primary ADA paratransit provider for Pleasanton and Sunol during defined operating hours Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm), PPS is meeting the Paratransit Program Implementation uidelines. 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. he program does not impose ride limitations based on trip purpose. As of July I, 2012, PPS staff implemented the new Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) age guidelines of 70 and older. A limited number of 60-69 year old PPS riders were grandfathered into the program .s approved by Alameda CTC. 3. If proposing service changes from the current year, FY 12-13, 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) In reviewing ridership trends, PPS staff has determined that the most impacted time for service is eekdays between 10:00am to 2:00pm. Most denials occur during this period and this creates frustration for some riders. Staff is recommending eliminating Saturday Door-to-Door Service and using those resources to backfill the Monday- Friday 10:00am to 2:00pm prime rider time. This ould be the most efficient use of staff time and resources. Livermore Amador Valley Transit • uthority(LAVTA) will provide Dial-A-Ride service for those Pleasanton ADA riders during Saturdays as it currently does on Sundays. 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 4B that follow; max. 500 characters) • s part of the annual planning process, 700 PPS users were sent service evaluations on March I, 0,012 seeking input on the program. Free rides were offered to anyone completing the surveys, with findings reviewed by the PPS Task Force. Staff worked with the PPS Task Force to develop (5)five ew outcome measures as goals for FY 12-13 which helped in the design of the plan. Attachment A. he PPS Task Force reviewed the plan at its 1/25/13 meeting and will again on 5/24/13. The Pleasanton Senior Program Advisory Committee also reviewed the plan at their 1/14/2013 meeting .nd provided input. A Transit Fair was held at the Pleasanton Senior Center on 3/16/2012 and -ncouraged community input on local transportation services. May 1, 2013 will be the next Transit Fair and staff will be seeking additional input. 4A. Has this plan been reviewed by a local paratransit advisory committee? [X]Yes [ ] No