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THE CITY OF 1 6 pLALT61 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT May 7, 2019 City Manager TITLE: RECEIVE A PRESENTATION OF MOBILITY FORWARD TRI-VALLEY PARATRANSIT STUDY AND ADOPT FINAL REPORT SUMMARY The City Council identified conducting an Assessment of Paratransit Services as a City Council Priority in March 2017. In fall 2017, the City of Pleasanton (City) in collaboration with the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) launched a comprehensive study of paratransit services called Mobility Forward: Tri-Valley Paratransit Assessment. The overarching goal of the study was to continue to meet paratransit needs of tri-valley residents and identify opportunities for greater partnership and efficiencies between the City and LAVTA, and/or opportunities for consolidation or re-organization of paratransit services in the Tri-Valley. The study evaluated current service delivery and determined how to best meet the needs of residents for today and the future. The study also includes a review of demographics, ridership and service level trends with a forecast for future service needs. Throughout the duration of the study there were opportunities for engagement of stakeholders and the community which have culminated in the Final Report with several recommendations and options for each governing body to consider for adoption and implementation. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Mobility Forward Tri-Valley Paratransit Study Final Report, including various recommended options for improved services, reliability and performance. More detailed analysis and specific recommendations for operational changes and service delivery with follow to the City Council later this calendar year. FINANCIAL STATEMENT There is no financial statement at this time. A financial statement will be provided to the City Council as more detailed analysis and specific recommendations for operational changes and service delivery are brought forward later this calendar year.