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BACKGROUND The City of Pleasanton operates the Pleasanton Paratransit Service, which provides transportation to Pleasanton/Sunol residents 60 years or older, and to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) qualified clients over the age of 18. As part of the program, there has been an on-going interest in providing same day, affordable transportation. In response to this service request, a Measure B Gap Funds grant application was submitted to the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) for fiscal years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010. An expansion of the successful Downtown Route (DTR) program, which provides affordable, same day transportation service to seniors 60 and older and ADA qualified residents, was proposed in the gap grant application. Total projected operating costs for the DTR program over the next two (2) years is estimated at $315,246, with $240,038 of Measure B Gap Funds allocated to cover the purchase of a new bus and direct costs for the project. Staff also proposed a new Rider Assessment Service to provide one-on-one assessments for those PPS clients that have changing paratransit needs, requiring further assistance to resolve. The team approach provides the expertise of a case manager, driver trainer, dispatcher and transit supervisor to accurately assess residents' needs and develop individual transit plans to accommodate clients. Total projected operating costs for this two-year service is $29,727, with $15,000 of Measure B Gap Funds allocated to cover all direct costs. A resolution authorizing staff to accept grant funds from ACTIA is required for the projects noted above. A proposed resolution is attached for the Council's consideration. Submitted by: Ames W. Wolfe" iirector of Parks and Community Services Fiscal Review: . ~~~~ David P. Culver Director of Finance Approve by: Nelson Fialho City Manager Attachments Page 2 of 2