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Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority Special Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities During this fiscal yeaz, PPS staff organized the Third Annual Transit Fair on Mazch 17, 2008, including representatives from PPS, Wheels, BART, ACTIA, ACE Train, and Pleasanton Police Department. Wheels provided ADA certification information, as well as information on Regional Transit Cards. The City of Pleasanton's Police Department provided information on identity theft, and everyone enjoyed the St. Patrick's Day luncheon and entertainment. PPS and LAVTA staff have worked closely to develop a variety of travel training opportunities. Three (3)travel-training trips with LAVTA, including both local and Alameda County travel, were planned. Quarterly one-on-one transit Counselor appointments have been scheduled at the Pleasanton Senior Center and proved very successful. Athree-day travel training class is planned for spring 2008. Coordinated outreach and training opportunities have also been completed as part of the Pilot Downtown Route marketing campaign. The PPS Driver Training Program is under the supervision of Brent Hull, California Licensed School Bus Instructor. In October 2007, all PPS drivers participated in a defensive driving update class. Recruitment and training of three (3) new part-time drivers is underway, and should be completed by Mazch 2008. The selection of a new full-time driver will be completed in April, with on-going driver audits scheduled to begin in May. The research and marketing of the Pilot Downtown Route began in fal12007, with driver training completed in December 2007. The DTR began operating in January 2008, and has completed 271 trips and attracted over 50 regular users to the program by Mazch 2008. Staff continues to meet weekly to review any issues or concerns, as well as provide on-going outreach and education. The initial rider responses have been very positive, with clients enjoying the same day ride appeal and low cost fazes. Riders are anxious for expanded service to other parts of Pleasanton. • What needs or priorities have been identified that will be met by proposed service changes? • What needs or priorities will still not be met even after implementing proposed service changes? How many potential riders do you estimate will use this service this coming fiscal Resaonse• The Pleasanton Pazatransit Task Force continues to evaluate the service delivery system and clients' needs. With over 73% City General Fund support, it is critical that the service meet residents' needs. Page 13 of 23 C:\Documents and Settings\pdeatonU.ocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3\Annual Program Application Cover FY0708 March 31 2008.doc