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Transportation Development Act Claim Form "CDA 4.5 Document F(a) Description of Applicant and Transit System Service and Operations Description The City of Pleasanton Paratransit Service (PPS) provides transportation to Pleasanton/Sunol senior residents 60 years or older, and to disabled residents of any age. Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) determines ADA eligibility for disabled residents. The purpose of this program is to reduce isolation, increase socialization, and encourage independent living, thereby minimizing the need for instihitionalization and enhancing the quality of life for residents no longer able to drive or those who do not have a car available to them. Phis program provides door-to-door, driver-assisted transportation. A client application is required to participate in the service. The PPS fleet includes one (1) van and six (6) mini-buses. This demand- responsive service is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. There are five (5) drivers scheduled on weekdays, and two (2) drivers on Saturday. The service does not operate on Sunday. When PPS is not operating, LAVTA provides comparable services to ADA eligible clients. There are two (2) full time and eight (8) part time drivers, all City of Pleasanton employees. All drivers are hired, trained and supervised by the City of Pleasanton. There is currently one (1) full time and one (1) part time dispatcher, who are both City employees. A part time office aide assists with passenger reservations. A Recreation Supervisor and Community Services Manager provide management for the program. 'fhe fare structure is divided into two areas of service: (1) In-town service, and (2) Out-of--town service. Pleasanton residents pay $2.50 for in-town service and $3.00 for out-of-town service. Residents living in Sunol and the unincorporated areas of Pleasanton pay $3.00 for In-town service and $3.50 for Out-of-town service. A fee increase of $0.50 is recommended for FY 2007-08, and is reelected in the projected revenue. 1'he last PPS tee increase was in FY 2004-OS (also $0.50), and is consistent with Wheels Dial-A-Ride fees. Rider punch cards are sold for $25.00 and $30.00, and are purchased in advance through the Pleasanton Senior Center. Drivers punch the client card according to the destination. "1'he City of Pleasanton also funds a scholarship program for all residents that meet Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines. Seniors who are eligible may ride at a 50% discount up to $200.