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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 $732,267. This program is funded through a combination of outside sources (48%), fares (5%) and the City's General Fund (47%) as follows: Funding Sources Amount Outside Sources: MTC —4.5 TDA State Transit Funding $ 72,092 Measure B—Alameda County 1/2 cent Transportation Tax $105,265 Measure BB —Alameda County 1/2 cent Transportation Tax $176,423 Sub-total: $353,780 Fare Box Revenue: $34,500 General Fund Contribution: $343,987 TOTAL: $732,267 Besides providing transportation services, the "Door-to-Door" program budget also includes funding for a fee assistance (scholarship) program for low income seniors and people with disabilities. In FY 2017/2018, we are proposing the implementation of two paratransit software enhancements including an automated notification system and a mobile data application. The Notification Application will give riders automated notifications of their trip status and allow riders to cancel rides in real time using their home phone or cell phone, thus decreasing ingoing/outgoing calls to/from the dispatch office, especially at the busiest office times. The Mobile Data Application will increase efficiency, safety and quality of service. With this application, drivers will have in-vehicle navigation capabilities in addition to electronic data entry options giving more accurate reporting through the elimination of manual data entry. Page 3 of 4