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BACKGROUND The City of Pleasanton provides a para-transit service that offers transportation for Pleasanton and Sunol seniors that are at least 70 years old and/or individuals that are at least 18 years old and meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) eligibility requirements. The City's paratransit services include both the "Door-to-Door" and "Downtown Route" programs. The "Door to Door" program is a shared ride service that takes individuals from their residence to a specific destination like a doctor's office or medical facility for an appointment. The "Downtown Route" program is also a shared service but takes individuals on a fixed route that includes local shopping districts and other popular destinations. Both programs are funded through a combination of outside sources which includes the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC), as well as fares and the City's General Fund. The Transportation Development Act (TDA) provides for the disbursement of funds through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the purpose of providing community transit services to local residents. Measure B/BB provides for the disbursement of funds through the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) for the purpose of providing community transit services to seniors and people with disabilities. Eligible agencies like the City of Pleasanton are required to file applications annually with both the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) to receive their funding allocation. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has established an application and funding formula for the distribution of Transportation Development Act funds. Applications or claims are reviewed by Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and forwarded to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors for consideration and approval. The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) has established a similar funding formula for the distribution of Measure B and Measure BB funds (dedicated sales tax) 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 the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC). Funding recommendations are then forwarded to the Paratransit Advisory Planning Committee (PAPCO) for consideration, and subsequently forwarded to the Alameda County Transportation Commission's (Alameda CTC) Board of Directors for final approval. DISCUSSION The total cost of the City's Paratransit "Door-to-Door" program is $812,250. This program is funded through a combination of outside sources (42%), fares (4%) and the City's General Fund (54%) as follows: Page 2 of 3