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Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority Special Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities residents that meet Federal Housing and Urban Development (IIUD) income guidelines. Eligible seniors may ride at a 50% discount up to $200. The PPS area covers all of Pleasanton, its unincorporated areas, and Sunol. Limited service to medical appointments in Livermore, Dublin, and San Ramon is permitted to specific, approved destinations. "Types of rides provided vary according to the needs of the clients. In PY 2005-06, 20,497 rides were completed. Trip purpose included 20.5% nutrition, 25.2% medical, 22.5% living needs (grocery store, beauty parlor, bank), 9.0% adult day care, and 22.8% other (such as recreation, work, or connection to transit). Pilot Fixed Route Service For FY 2007-08, PPS staff will be piloting a fixed route service. The pilot Fixed Route Service (FRS) will begin July 1, 2007, and continue through June 30, 2008. This proposed program will provide a creative and cost-effective transit alternative for PPS clients that have minimal mobility limitations. The program will provide a bridge between existing Wheels fixed-route service lines and more costly door-to-door paratransit service. PPS riders will be able to select the type of transit service that best fits their needs, which may vary with weather conditions and personal health. The pilot FRS will consist of apre-determined, scheduled route throughout Downtown Pleasanton, requiring no reservations. Clients will be able to access the route at any stop, at a cost of $1.25, no matter how many times they get on/off the service during the same day. The route will include seven (7) key Pleasanton senior housing locations and the following highly requested Downtown stops: Pleasanton Senior Center, Pleasanton Library, Main Street, Raley's Shopping Center, and Safeway Shopping Center. A connection to Wheels at the Neal Street stop will allow free transfers to other destinations such as BART, Stoneridge Shopping Center, and Wal-Mart. The entire loop will not exceed 45 mimites from any key point of entry. PPS Fixed Route Service will operate Monday-Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A separate FRS printed schedule and handbook will be produced. It is estimated that 4,000 trips will be provided annually, with 40% of these trips provided to new transit riders. An existing PPS vehicle will be used for this program, limiting expenses. Pre and post customer satisfaction surveys will be solicited to assess program success and needed improvements. A financial analysis will help determine program efficiency. Mid- year, staff will evaluate the pilot program to determine whether to continue the project. X:AParatmnsitAAnnual Program Application Cover pY0708 March 27, 2007.doc Page 4 of 20