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LIVERMORE AMAD, VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY* SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN Peak period fixed route service in Pleasanton/Dublin will consist of an enhanced network of routes operating on 30 minute headways and focusing on the BART station. All LAVTA routes will be designed to have timed transfers at either the BART station or the Transit Center. There are no recommended changes to the paratrensit service, other than adding service hours to keep pace with the proposed changes to the fixed route service, The service plan also contains a brief overview of the service enhancements that would be possible if LAVTA assumed operation of BART's UL and UE Express Bus routes. Figures ES-1 to ES-3 display the DART zones and the proposed fixed routes. Chapter 4: MarkeUng Plan Marketing is an essential, but often overlooked, part of providing transit service. LAVTA is to be commended for taking an aggressive approach in marketing its services to the public. The Marketing Plan outlined in Chapter 4 focuses primarily on activities needed to inform the public about the LAVTA service changes related' to BART and the new Transit Center. Marketing activities can be conducted in three phases to coincide with the service changes. The first phase is pre-service implementation, when the new service is introduced to the community and potential riders. This phase will involve not only making the community aware of the new service but also providing information on how to use it. This first phase should start at least three months prior to the implementation of the service changes. The second phase can be referred to as service in/tiation and occurs from the time when the service is first started and continues through the first two to three months of the new program. During this period, marketing should be directed toward media coverage of the system and development of a positive public image of the service provided as well as ensuring availability of user information. The third phase, on-going operations, is one of continuing marketing activities designed to build ridership, maintain community support for the service, and ensure that the service is moving toward its intended goals and objectives. Chapter 5: Capital Plan The primary capital needs for LAVTA are replacement vehicles. Since LAVTA's fixed route fleet is relatively new and there are 12 vehicles currently on order, the first year replacement vehicles are not needed until FY 2003. At that time, 34 vehicles will need to be replaced as they reach their useful life. This large vehicle acquisition is spread over two years to minimize the financial burden in one year. The vehicle replacement cost is estimated at $12.7 million. The paratransit van replacement/expansion schedule calls for atotal of 15 vans over the ten year period with a projected cost of $1.1 million. NELSON~NYGAARD CONSULtiNG ASSOCIATES ES-3 SEPTEMBER, 1995