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BACKGROUND The City of Pleasanton operates the Pleasanton Paratransit Door-to-Door Service, which provides transportation to Pleasanton/Sunol residents 70 years of age or older, and to disabled residents 18 years of age or older. The proposed FY15 operating budget is $548,309. Funding for FY15 is anticipated to include $67,002 from MTC 4.5, $93,402 from Alameda County Transportation Commission, $28,500 in fare box receipts, and $359,405 from the City's General Fund. The MTC has established an application and funding formula for the distribution of MTC TDA 4.5 funds. Claims are reviewed by MTC and forwarded to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors for consideration and approval. The City of Pleasanton's MTC 4.5 application for FY15 is for $67,002. The Alameda CTC has established a similar funding formula for the distribution of Measure B (dedicated sales tax) funds to provide special transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities. Each eligible agency must submit an application, including an eligibility statement and required Board/Council Resolution, which is reviewed by Alameda CTC. Funding recommendations are then forwarded to the Paratransit Advisory Planning Committee (PAPCO) for consideration, and on to the Alameda CTC Board of Directors for final approval. The City of Pleasanton's Measure B application for FY15 is for $93,402. DISCUSSION Pleasanton Paratransit Services will continue to operate its Door-to Door program and collaborate with other regional transportation including Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) and Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley to improve mobility management throughout the Tri-Valley. The City will receive $42,772 in Alameda CTC Cycle 5 Gap Grant funding to continue operations of the Downtown Route Shuttle (DTR) for FY 15. As part of the Gap Grant funding, staff will continue to provide same day shuttle services, volunteer travel training, outreach and education and mobility coordination with the Tri-Valley transportation providers, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) and Senior Support Program on the Tri-Valley Volunteer Driver Program. Working with Alameda CTC representatives, staff continues to evaluate the services provided to residents in order to effectively feel gaps in service. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT As an existing/continuing program, Pleasanton Paratransit Service is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that may be required under this funding process. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: �� /� Approve by: / / Susan Andrade-Wax Emily Wa ner U Nelson Fialho. Director of Community Services Director of Finance City Manager Page 2 of 3