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Page 3 of 20 Alameda CTC Paratransit Program Plan Application Application Period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 supplement to a taxi program that does not meet critical needs for particular trips in accessible vehicles in certain communities. • Accessible Fixed-Route Shuttle:Generally accessible vehicles that operate on a fixed route and schedule to serve common trip origins and destinations, e.g. senior centers;medical facilities, grocery stores, BART stations, other transit stations, community centers, commercial districts, and post offices. • Group Trips Program:Round-trip accessible van rides for pre-planned outings or to attend specific events or go to specific destinations for fixed dmounts of time,e.g.shopping trips or religious services. Trips usually originate from a senior center or housing facility. • Volunteer Driver Program:Pre-scheduled, door-through-door services that are generally not accessible;rely on volunteers to drive eligible consumers for critical trip needs,such as medical trips. May also have an escort component. • Mobility Management/Travel Training:Covers a wide range of activities,such as travel training, trip planning, and brokerage. Does not include provision of trips. (This is considered"non-trip provision"). • Scholarship/Subsidized Fare.Program:Program to subsidize any service for customers who are low-income and can demonstrate financial need.. • Meal Delivery:Program to deliver meals to the homes of individuals who are transportation disadvantaged. Currently,only existing operating programs can continue to use Measure B funds for these service costs. No new meal delivery services can be established. • Capital Expenditure:Capital purchase or other capital expenditure. 1A. Please provide a.short narative.description explaining how the suite of services offered through your program enhances the quality of life for seniors and people With disabilities in your community and helps them meet basic life needs. E.g.why have these service types been selected for funding over other potential service types to meet the trip needs of your consumers? The City of Pleasanton Paratransit Services(PPS) includes a suite of transit services for local residents. City staff will use the Alameda CTC Pass-Through Measure B dollars to provide Door-to- Door services to Pleasanton &.Sunol residents 70+years and ADA eligible residents 18+years. Service is available Monday—Friday,8:00 am to 5:00 pm. During this time, PPS serves as the primary ADA provider for its residents.Beyond these service hours or if PPS cannot meet demand, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority(LAVTA)will supplement PPS to meet ADA demand. PPS includes a two-week reservation window,with most clients reserving the same week.Same-day service is not available due to programmatic limitations.Service area includes all of Pleasanton& Sunol,with limited service for medical appointments to San Ramon, Dublin,and Livermore.56%of the riders are over 80 years of age,As Pleasanton's core paratransit service,the goal is to reduce isolation, increase socialization,and encourage independent living,thereby minimizing the need for institutionalization and enhancing the quality of life for residents who are no longer able to drive.The City is committed to this service and will contribute$359,405.49 or a subsidy of 66%. Additional programs included in the suite of services are: • Downtown Route(DTR): an affordable,same-day shuttle program which operates 3 days-a- week stopping at over 25 locations including(3)three senior housing complexes.The DTR Transfer Free Program in partnership with Wheels Fixed Route Buses expands travel