SOLTRANS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA Board of Directors 4:00 PM, Thursday, December 21, 2017 Benicia Council Chamber 250 East L St., Benicia, CA 94510 Public Comment: Pursuant to the Brown Act, the public has an opportunity to speak on any matter on the agenda or, for matters not on the agenda, issues within the subject matter jurisdiction of the agency. Comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes per speaker unless modified by the Board Chair, Gov’t Code § 54954.3(a). By law, no action may be taken on any item raised during the public comment period (Agenda Item IV) although informational answers to questions may be given and matters may be referred to staff for placement on a future agenda of the agency. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): This agenda is available upon request in alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the ADA of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §12132) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (Cal. Govt. Code §54954.2). Persons requesting a disability related modification or accommodation should contact Suzanne Fredriksen, Clerk of the Board, at (707) 736-6993 during regular business hours at least 72 hours prior to the time of the meeting. Staff Reports: Staff reports are available for inspection at the SolTrans office, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. You may also contact the Clerk of the Board via email at
[email protected]. Supplemental Reports: Any reports or other materials that are issued after the agenda has been distributed may be reviewed by contacting the SolTrans Clerk of the Board and copies of any such supplemental materials will be available on the table at the entry to the meeting room. Agenda Times: Times set forth on the agenda are estimates. Items may be heard before or after the times shown.
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CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE Bob Sampayan, Chairperson, City of Vallejo (4:00 - 4:05 p.m.)
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CONFIRM QUORUM/STATEMENT OF CONFLICT An official who has a conflict must, prior to consideration of the decision; (1) publicly identify in detail the financial interest that causes the conflict; (2) recuse himself/herself from discussing and voting on the matter; (3) leave the room until after the decision has been made. Cal. Gov’t Code § 87200.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT (4:05 - 4:10 p.m.) 1 The complete S olTrans Board Meeting Packet is available on S olTrans’ Website at www.soltransride.com
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT (4:10 - 4:15 p.m.)
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PUBLIC HEARING
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SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase I Public Comment Period Suggested Action: 1) Open the public hearing; 2) Close the public hearing and the public comment period on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1; and 3) Provide direction to Staff on the SolanoExpress Phase I Route 78 recommendations to then forward onto Solano Transportation Authority Board. (PRESENTER: Mandi Renshaw, Program Analyst II) Staff Report - SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1 Public Comment Period.pdf Attachment A - Staff Report from October 2017 Meeting.pdf Attachment B - Summary of Feedback from Public Comment Period.pdf Attachment C - Summary Graph of Public Comment.pdf Attachment D - Survey Analysis for Route 78.pdf Attachment E - Survey Analysis for Other Interested Parties.pdf Attachment F - APC Data by Stop.pdf
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CONSENT CALENDAR Recommendation: Approve the following consent items in one motion. Note: Items under consent calendar may be removed for separate discussion.
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Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2017 Suggested Action: Approve the meeting minutes of October 19, 2017. (PRESENTER: Suzanne Fredriksen, Board Clerk) Board Meeting Minutes of 10-19-17.pdf
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Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2017 Suggested Action: Approve the TAC meeting minutes of November 13, 2017. (PRESENTER: Suzanne Fredriksen, Board Clerk) TAC Meeting Minutes of 11-13-17.pdf
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Public Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2017 Suggested Action: Approve the PAC meeting minutes of November 16, 2017. (PRESENTER: Suzanne Fredriksen, Board Clerk) PAC Meeting Minutes of 11-16-17.pdf
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2017 Local Vendor Utilization Report Suggested Action: Receive the 2017 Local Vendor Utilization Report. (PRESENTER: Kristina Botsford, Finance & Administration Manager) Staff Report - Local Vendor Utilization Report.docx
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Receive and File Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Annual Financial Audit 2 The complete S olTrans Board Meeting Packet is available on S olTrans’ Website at www.soltransride.com
Suggested Action: Receive and file SolTrans' FY 2016-17 Annual Financial Audit. (PRESENTER: Kristina Botsford, Finance & Administration Manager) Staff Report - Receive the FY16-17 Annual Financial Audit.docx Attachment A - FY 16-17 Audited Financial Statements.pdf 7.F.
Contract Award for Armored Transport, Secure Mobile Vault and Currency Processing Suggested Action: Award a contract for Armored Transport, Secure Mobile Vault and Currency Processing Services to Garda CL West, Inc., and authorize the Executive Director to execute the contract in a not-to-exceed amount of $234,000, subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form. (PRESENTER: Kristina Botsford, Finance & Administration Manager) Staff Report - Armored Transport Contract Award.docx
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Approve the Amendment to the SolTrans Retirement Plan Suggested Action: The SolTrans Finance and Benefits Subcommittee, composed of Chair Sampayan and Mayor Patterson, recommends the Board authorize the Executive Director to execute the Amendment to the Solano County Transit PARS Retirement Plan, as shown in Attachment A, with Legal Counsel approval as to form. (PRESENTER: Kristina Botsford, Finance and Administration Manager) Staff Report - Authorize Administrative Amendment to the PARS Retirement Plan.docx Attachment A - Amendment to the PARS Retirement Plan.pdf
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Authorize the Executive Director to Award and Execute a Contract with Trillium CNG for CNG Fueling Station Maintenance Services Suggested Action: Authorize the Executive Director to award and execute a contract with Trillium CNG for CNG Fueling Station Maintenance Services to be provided over the next three years in an amount not to exceed $161,800, subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form. (PRESENTER: Patricia Carr, General Services Manager) Staff Report - Award CNG Maintenance Contract.docx
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Continuation of Route 20 Pilot (Benicia - Vallejo Gateway Plaza, Kaiser and Sutter Local Route) Suggested Action: Approve the extension of the Demonstration Route 20 until the completion of Comprehensive Operation Analysis (COA) Study to end December 31, 2018. (PRESENTER: Mandi Renshaw, Program Analyst II) Staff Report - Continuance of Route 20 Pilot.docx
REGULAR CALENDAR 8.
ACTION ITEMS
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Contract Award for Comprehensive Operational Analysis 3 The complete S olTrans Board Meeting Packet is available on S olTrans’ Website at www.soltransride.com
Suggested Action: 1) Approve the award of a contract for a Comprehensive Operational Analysis with a not-to-exceed amount of $120,000; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute a contract with LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form. (PRESENTER: Beth Kranda, Executive Director) Staff Report - Contract Award for COA.docx 8.B.
Approve the 2018 SolTrans Board Meeting Calendar Suggested Action: Adopt the Proposed 2018 SolTrans Board Meeting Calendar, as shown in Attachment A. (PRESENTER: Suzanne Fredriksen, Board Clerk) Staff Report - Approve 2018 Board Meeting Calendar.docx Attachment A - Proposed 2018 SolTrans Board Meeting Calendar.docx
NON-ACTION/ INFORMATIONAL 9.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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System Performance Report Suggested Action: Informational. (PRESENTER: Dennis Ybarra, Program Analyst II) Staff Report - System Performance Report December 2017.docx Attachment A - System Performance Report_PowerPoint.pdf
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Farebox Revenue and Expenses for 5 Months Ended November 30, 2017 Suggested Action: Informational. (PRESENTER: Kristina Botsford, Finance and Administration Manager) Staff Report - Farebox Revenue and Expenses for 5 Months ended November 30, 2017.pdf Attachment A - Revenue and Expense by Mode for FY 17-18.pdf
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NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Public Outreach Report for December 2017 Suggested Action: Informational. Staff Report - Public Outreach Update.docx
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STAFF BRIEFINGS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
4 The complete S olTrans Board Meeting Packet is available on S olTrans’ Website at www.soltransride.com
MEETING MINUTES Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2017 Suggested Action: Informational. Board Meeting Minutes of 12-21-17.pdf
5 The complete S olTrans Board Meeting Packet is available on S olTrans’ Website at www.soltransride.com
AGENDA ITEM: 6A BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: PRESENTER: SUBJECT: ACTION:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANDI RENSHAW, PROGRAM ANALYST II SOLANOEXPRESS CORRIDOR STUDY PHASE 1 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD MOTION
ISSUE: In partnership with Solano Transportation Authority (STA), SolTrans Staff is working to plan and implement revisions to express services in Solano County. SolTrans Staff has been part of a team including STA, Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) Staff and consultants to translate the service concepts into actual service plans. Public comment for Phase 1 affecting the SolTrans Route 78 has been open since October 2017. Staff has reviewed the public comments and will forward a recommendation to the STA Board. DISCUSSION: SolTrans Staff brought the STA-endorsed preferred alternatives to the public in October 2017. The preferred alternatives include: 1. Faster service through Vallejo and Benicia by removing lesser used stops – currently identified as Curtola Parkway and Napa Street in Vallejo and Military West and 14th Street in Benicia. 2. Elimination of direct service to Diablo Valley College by serving stops on Contra Costa Boulevard only, requiring a short walk to the college campus or transfer to a County Connection route. 3. Serving one BART station. SolTrans Staff would decide which station to serve - Walnut Creek or Pleasant Hill - based on public outreach efforts. Below is the schedule for the Phase I public outreach comment period:
Work Shops o Drivers Town Hall - October 17, 2017, 11a.m.-12 p.m. o Benicia Farmers Market - October 19 and 26, 2017, 4-7 p.m. o Vallejo Transit Center - November 1, 2017, 4-6 p.m. o SolTrans TAC - November 13, 2017 o SolTrans PAC - November 16, 2017 o Military and First Street Bus Stops, Friday, December 8, 2017, 6:30-9:30 a.m. Survey posting on: o SolTrans website
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o Vallejo and Benicia City websites o Vallejo and Benicia Nextdoor o Solano Transportation Authority website Formal Public Hearing: December 21st SolTrans Board meeting, Benicia City Council Chamber, 4-6 p.m.
As of December 11, 2017, Staff received comments from the TAC, PAC, and 136 public survey responses. Staff responses to comments are provided in Attachment B and summarized in the graph in Attachment C. Survey analysis for both surveys are in Attachments D and E, and a ridership graph by stop based on the SolTrans passenger counting system is found in Attachment F. Staff’s suggested revisions based on all comments are as follows: 1. Faster service through Vallejo and Benicia by removing lesser used stops – currently identified as Curtola Parkway and Napa Street in Vallejo and Military West and 14th Street in Benicia. Eliminate Curtola Parkway and Napa Street stop, as it carries very few riders on the Route 78. Stops in Benicia should include Military and First Street, with all stops along Military served as a courtesy. Public and Committee comments stressed the need for increased stops along Military. The impact on the schedule is minimal once the bus exits the freeway and proceeds down Military. 2. Elimination of direct service to Diablo Valley College by serving stops on Contra Costa Boulevard only, requiring a short walk to the college campus or transfer to a County Connection route.
The majority of the public and Committees’ comments agree with the proposed changes. There is a small but strongly concerned group of riders for whom this change presents a problem. When building the schedule, Staff will consider the work and class start times, as well as walking time from Contra Costa Boulevard.
3. Serving Walnut Creek BART Station at all times and Pleasant Hill BART Station only at the most critical time of the morning rush hour, not only to maintain the best bus/bus connections but to also accommodate issues with BART train loads. 4. Other Conclusions: The outreach revealed that there is interest in other destinations in Contra Costa County, not only DVC, but also Martinez Amtrak, downtown Concord, and other BART stations. The greatest interest, based on public comment, was the frequency of the route. Staff noted for future planning to look into direct service to Concord, Martinez and DVC, and that the current priority should be improving and regularizing the frequency and schedule to make the service simpler to use. FISCAL IMPACT: The revision of Route 78 into the new service is intended to be gross-cost-neutral and net-costpositive, in that current hours of service would be maintained but ridership and revenue would increase. It is also possible that if ridership projections suggest significant ridership growth, additional service could be provided to maintain net-cost neutrality and funding the additional gross costs from the additional farebox revenues.
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PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 1 – Deliver transit services which meet the needs of SolTrans’ customers; Objective B – Deliver reliable services; Strategy i – Improve on-time performance of fixed route service; Objective D – Deliver efficient services; Strategy ii – Seek out new service models where existing services are inefficient; Objective E – Deliver accessible services; Strategy i – Identify unserved and underserved trip-making needs; Strategy ii – Review and revise routings, stop locations, and schedules to improve immediate accessibility of existing services. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing; 2) Close the public hearing and the public comment period on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1; and 3) Provide direction to Staff on the SolanoExpress Phase I Route 78 recommendations to then forward on to the Solano Transportation Authority Board Attachments: A. Staff Report from the October 19, 2017 meeting B. Summary of Feedback from Public Comment Period C. Summary Graph of Public Comment D. Survey Analysis for Route 78 Rider Survey E. Survey Analysis for Other Interested Parties Survey F. APC Data by Stop
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ATTACHMENT A – Agenda Item 6A AGENDA ITEM 7C BOARD MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: PRESENTER: SUBJECT: ACTION:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANDI RENSHAW, PROGRAM ANALYST II EXTEND AND AUTHORIZE PUBLIC OUTREACH ON PROPOSED SOLANOEXPRESS PHASE 1 ROUTE 78 CHANGES MOTION
ISSUE: Staff is requesting the Board’s approval to extend the public comment period for Phase 1 of the SolanoExpress Corridor Study to close at the December 21st Board meeting in order to have ample time to reach current riders and those currently not riding. Staff would also like to get the Board’s feedback on the outreach plan. Below is the planned public outreach calendar. DISCUSSION: In partnership with Solano Transportation Authority (STA), SolTrans Staff is working to plan and implement revisions to express services in Solano County. SolTrans Staff has been part of a team including STA, Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) Staff and consultants to translate the service concepts into actual service plans. Phase I includes modifying Route 78 with a new service that better supports the corridor study goals of simplifying service, reducing duplication, meeting performance standards, and connecting Solano cities better. Staff is ready to present the changes to its service to the public for its review, comment, input, and to begin building awareness of the changes. In September 2017, the Board authorized the public comment period. Staff is planning on holding multiple public workshops in order to reach both the communities of Vallejo and Benicia in rider and non-riders settings. Staff is requesting to extend the public comment period through the December 2017 Board meeting in order to adequately schedule all the workshops. Extension to the public comment period does not appear to present a problem to implementation in the summer of 2018. Below is the schedule for the Phase I public outreach comment period:
Work Shops o SolTrans PAC and TAC, Staff is currently scheduling meetings for midNovember, Dates TBD o Benicia Farmers Market, October 19th and 26th, 4-7 pm o Drivers Town Hall, Tuesday, October 17th, 11am-12 pm o Vallejo Transit Center, Wednesday, November 1st , 4-6 pm o Military and First Street Bus Stops, Wednesday, November 15th, 6-9 am
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Formal Public Hearing: December 21st SolTrans Board meeting, Benicia City Council Chamber, 4-6 pm
Staff is planning to use the SolTrans website and social media to reach the public and has created a survey for current Route 78 riders and other interested parties (those who have never ridden nor heard of SolTrans) to gather feedback on the proposed service alternatives. (See Attachment A for the Current Route 78 Rider Survey and Attachment B for other Interested Parties.) Staff hopes to reach a large portion of the current riders with our extensive public outreach plan, as well as to reach non-riders in the hope of changing their travel patterns and encouraging the use of riding Route 78. FISCAL IMPACT: The revision of Route 78 into the new service is intended to be gross-cost-neutral and net-costpositive, in that current hours of service would be maintained but ridership and revenue would increase. It is also possible that if ridership projections suggest significant ridership growth, additional service could be provided to maintain net-cost neutrality and funding the additional gross costs from the additional farebox revenues. PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 1 – Deliver transit services which meet the needs of SolTrans’ customers; Objective B – Deliver reliable services; Strategy i – Improve on-time performance of fixed route service; Objective D – Deliver efficient services; Strategy ii – Seek out new service models where existing services are inefficient; Objective E – Deliver accessible services; Strategy i – Identify unserved and underserved trip-making needs; Strategy ii – Review and revise routings, stop locations, and schedules to improve immediate accessibility of existing services. RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize Staff to extend the public outreach on the proposed service changes to Route 78 to December 21, 2017. 2. Provide feedback to Staff on the public outreach plan as outlined in the staff report. Attachments: A. Route 78 Current Rider Survey B. Other Interested Parties Survey
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Comments Received on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1 Current as of December 11, 2017 Source In-person Public Comment
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Comment Connect with Martinez Amtrak
Category Amtrak
Either Walnut Creek or Pleasant Hill BART Station would work. Connection to Martinez Amtrak Station be nice as well. As it would connect to not only local public transit, Amtrak trains like the Capitol Corridor Amtrak The timing with BART is so that you always just miss a train. Literally. Coming and going. Even a 5 minute adjustment (in conjunction with attention to punctuality) would help patrons get home/to work a full half hour sooner! Less cold + more time = happy riders BART Connections I ride the 78 enough times to get me to BART (I work in SF) BART Connections My need to use BART increases. I'm a senior and the only way I can get to BART BART Connections BART Connections Better bike management - racks on bus front rather than luggage compartment.
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
Staff Response While this is not a proposed change, staff did note that there is need for access to Amtrak in Martinez and as funding become available will explore service options.
This is a scheduling issue and when staff begins the process of writing the schedule BART connections will be a driving factor.
BART Connections Bike Racks
Please keep the west 14th stop. The recent upgrade to the bus shelter, and the bike lockers supports the importance of this first stop off of the freeway. It would be a hardship to walk 14 blocks to city park to catch the bus. Bike Racks It had a bicycle rack. Bike Racks Install Bike Racks Bike Racks
Staff is aware of this request and is looking into regulations in regards to front racks on highway buses and procuring buses with front bike racks.
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Comments Received on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1 Current as of December 11, 2017
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
Survey Response fare was lower, such as a better discount for the monthly pass Cheaper Survey Response
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There was a stop at north concord bart
Concord BART
If it made stops at Concord Bart station and would run on Holidays cause my work is opened 24 hours a day.
Concord BART
(a) the buses were more frequent, (b) they ran later - they are no use in the evenings. (c) you could rely on them not being 10-15 minutes ahead of schedule!
Earlier/ Later Service
..there was an earlier departure from Benicia or later departure from BART. I fly from SFO and have to drive to the airport if I have a flight that departs before 8am or arrives after 7:30pm. SolTrans does not work well with early morning departures or late arrivals at SFO. Earlier/ Later Service It needs to operate later. The last bus could be at 1030 or 11 to coordinate with Bart trains. People work swing shifts. It needs to operate later. The last bus could be at 1030 or 11 to coordinate with Bart trains. People work swing shifts.
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Earlier/ Later Service
While this is not a proposed change, staff did note that there is need for access to Concord BART, whether it is the riders final destination or more convenient to get on at an earlier BART station staff is unaware at this time and will explore should service to Concord BART stations come up in future service planning. This is a a constant request of our riders, the goal of the SolanoExpress Corridor Study is to stay cost neutral. As funding becomes available staff will looking to accommodating this request.
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Comments Received on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1 Current as of December 11, 2017
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Make it more reliable like the 80, it is very unreliable and make commute very difficult, Runs it at half hr. or hrly, so that the bus drivers are hold accountable to live VTC on time, instead of leaving VTC may be on time if lucky with good drivers and can be 15 min late leaving VTC from the scheduled time at the will of the bus driver. Earlier/ Later Service More afternoon and evenings during the weekends Earlier/ Later Service
Public Advisory Committee Meeting 11/16/17
It was noted that the MCI buses are difficult to maneuver in the DVC parking circle, and the process adds time to the route.
Driver Town Hall 10/17/17
Drivers expressed concern with access to the DVC transit village in our 45 foot buses stating Eliminate Direct DVC the turn is unsafe for buses. Service
In-person Public Comment
Ferry Connections
Survey Response If it left DVC after 12:03 weekdays and go from DVC to VTC in the afternoon Survey Response Survey Response Survey Response
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
Committee and drivers expressed concern with direct service to DVC and further Eliminate Direct DVC confirmed the proposed changes to not directly serve DVC transit village Service
This is a scheduling issue and when staff begins the process of writing the schedule Vallejo ferry connections will be taken into considerations Ferry Connections Majority of the public and committees’ comments agree with the proposed changes. When building the schedule staff will consider work and class start times and walking time from Contra Costa Increase DVC Service BLVD.
Faster option from DVC to Benicia Increase DVC Service the time was shorter to get to DVC and the route was more frequent. Increase DVC Service They offered an express ride to and from Diablo valley college, only stopping there then going back. Increase DVC Service
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Comments Received on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1 Current as of December 11, 2017 Public Advisory Committee Meeting 11/16/17
Survey Response
Concern was expressed regarding disabled student access to DVC.
Increase DVC Service
My final destination in the morning is Diablo valley college, my final destination in the evening is Fairfield transit center , In the afternoon I have to wait an hour for the 85 because the 78 arrives only 5 minutes at vtc after it leaves
Increase DVC Service
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If I didn't have to drive so far to get the bus. Survey Response Survey Response Survey Response Survey Response
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If the stops were more residential in Benicia
Increase residential Stops in Benicia Increase residential Stops in Benicia
the west 7th street stop is conveniently close to Increase residential my home since we don’t have a car. Stops in Benicia Increase residential More stops in Benicia Stops in Benicia Increase residential stops were closer to my home Stops in Benicia Please keep the west 14th stop. The recent upgrade to the bus shelter, and the bike lockers supports the importance of this first stop off of the freeway. It would be a hardship to walk 14 Increase residential blocks to city park to catch the bus. Stops in Benicia
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
Based on public, committee and driver feedback stops in Benicia should include Military and 14th Street, Military and 11th Street, Military and 7th Street, Military and First Street, 5th and East N Street. Public and committee comments stressed the need for increased stops along Military. The impact of the schedule is minimal once the bus exits the freeway and proceeds down Military.
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Comments Received on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1 Current as of December 11, 2017
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Public Advisory Committee Meeting 11/16/17
Please keep the west 14th stop. The recent upgrade to the bus shelter, and the bike lockers supports the importance of this first stop off of the freeway. It would be a hardship to walk 14 Increase residential blocks to city park to catch the bus. Stops in Benicia Please keep the west 14th stop. The recent upgrade to the bus shelter, and the bike lockers supports the importance of this first stop off of the freeway. It would be a hardship to walk 14 Increase residential blocks to city park to catch the bus. Stops in Benicia They want to eliminate the stop off the freeway on military and 14th, as well as drive right past all the existing bus stops on military, and only stop at city park to save time. Please, even if you don't ride the bus, please offer input so that those of us who rely on it might continue to Increase residential have access Stops in Benicia Concern was expressed regarding eliminating stops in Benicia near accessible parking
Increase residential Stops in Benicia
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
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Comments Received on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1 Current as of December 11, 2017
Public Advisory Committee Meeting 11/16/17
It was requested that the stops in Benicia not be eliminated if doing so will not have any impact upon the operational efficiency of the Route, understanding that if no one is waiting at a particular stop on Military the bus is able to continue driving without stopping. It was also
suggested that at a minimum, the bus stops at East 5th Street, West 7th Street, and one Increase residential Stops in Benicia stop in the middle be retained Public Advisory Committee Meeting 11/16/17
It was suggested that Staff explore a possible bus stop across the street from Benicia High School
Survey Response
DVC. You are my only form of transportation. I do not own a car, so I can't park and ride. It would be a hardship for me to walk 14 blocks...especially when you have to drive Increase residential down military anyway. Stops in Benicia
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san Francisco via bart. the 78 stops in Benicia are convenient and already limited. since not having a car, limiting the number of stops to main hubs will detrimentally impact my commute.
Increase residential Stops in Benicia
Increase residential Stops in Benicia
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
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Comments Received on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1 Current as of December 11, 2017
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It depends. I would however like to take issue with the idea of removing the military/7th stop. If it is as you claim seldom used, then removing it will do nothing - the bus only stops if someone wants to get on or off. If a lot of people want to do so, surely the stop is useful. If they don't and the stop is seldom used, how does it help? Also, when heading to Vallejo, the bus is frequently already 10-15 minutes early. Speeding it up is pointless, especially for those who use this stop and will already have an extra Increase residential 15 minute walk to catch the bus. Stops in Benicia
I work in San Francisco and sometimes go into San Rafael so I take the 78 and transfer to the 80. Having the 78 provides me with the option to go to East or West and makes my commute convenient as my family has not car. Limiting the stops in Benicia would greatly disrupt my ability to go to work. Limiting stops in Benicia would add time to my commute since it would add another 20 minutes to walk downtown. Increase residential And I have a leg injury that won't help either. Stops in Benicia
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting 11/13/17
It was noted that the lack of available parking can be a deterrent to taking public transit.
Driver Town Hall 10/17/17
Drivers stated that all stops on Military in Benicia are utilized and timing would not be affected once the bus leaves the freeway
In-person Public Comment
The 78 stopped at Benicia High School
Increase residential Stops in Benicia Increase residential Stops in Benicia Increase residential Stops in Benicia
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
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Comments Received on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase 1 Current as of December 11, 2017 Survey Response
Survey Response
Slow down on Military
Increase residential Stops in Benicia
Excellent ride time in both directions. The proposed elimination of all but one stop in Benicia seems bad planning. I think this survey does not address all options. I'll be at planning Increase residential mtg in Benicia on December 21. Stops in Benicia
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ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
Pleasant Hill BART arrival 4:30pm and 5:00pm More frequency every hour service more frequent and on time On-Time more often The arrival of route 78 buses are consistent or on scheduled time. More midday and evening schedules (off rush hours) time worked for schedule
More Frequency More Frequency More Frequency More Frequency More Frequency
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More reliable service - scheduled and on time
More Frequency
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More times in the early afternoon otherwise it is good and love the Sunday bus as can go to the Symphony. Everyone should use the bus More Frequency
This is a a constant request of our riders, the goal of the SolanoExpress Corridor Study is to stay cost neutral. As funding becomes available staff will looking to accommodating this request.
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Need efficiency driver to take us to Bart connection on time. We, all riders missed our connection transportation everyday, this causing us to be late for work everyday eversince this lady driver took this 78 route, leaving VTC at 5:50 AM. Please change this driver to someone else to help us to keep our jobs. No driver in the past driving to the destination late like that and there was no traffics. Thanks. More Frequency More Frequency
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More Frequency Service vastly improved I were going that way and the service were frequent enough.
More Frequency More Frequency
Runs more frequently. Later night bus be appropriate too. Must operate later then 9pm! I ride very frequently but as you well know there are serious issues with the quality of service provided.
More Frequency
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if the buses are on time all the time. I trust you to bring me to work on time but there were many occasions where the bus didn't turn up. the reason cited is that the bus broke down. don't you have back-up buses to run in such instances? It is so frustrating. More Frequency
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
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Operate a later bus @ night. Perhaps last bus around 11pm like the 80 Del Norte Operate as frequent as the Route 80. Have it run as well later then last bus to coincide like the last 80 perhaps after 11pm. There were more frequent buses, especially on Sundays Faster service to walnut creek
More Frequency
More Frequency More Frequency More Frequency
The bus came arrived later; I work late shifts. Also if it more frequently went to the contra costa mall. Also...if it arrived on time AND the bus drivers would STOP PASSING timed stops. Drivers keep passing stops before they are supposed to. More Frequency
Survey Response I would ride more often if the bus ran on time. Survey Response
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ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
There was a cheaper price for the monthly pass on Solano Express routes If there were discounts on multiple-rides, but not requiring a monthly pass purchase Cheaper Stop and North Concord/ Martinez BART. Or a little Cheaper
More Reliable
Pass discounts Pass discounts Pass discounts Pass discounts
This is a valid request and it is staff's hope that the proposed changes will not only increase the ridership, but reliability of the Route. Staff is currently working with Solano Transportation Authority and FAST to update the fare schedule for SolanoExpress service.
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I usually get off and get in at the pleasant hill bart station l I t of us go down there to get their connection and bart.it would be nice to cut walnut creek bart go straight to contra costa blvd pick up student and shoppers at sunvalley mall this is it used to bethen straight to benicia.inatead of cutting some if the stop inside the city, anyway the bus does not stop if they don't see passenger standing at the bus stop. Usually we pick up passenger from walnut creek coming from the city they can go down at pedant hill Bart. Riding in the bus for 17 years when Benicia transit has still the small bus more or less I know bus riders. We can help student get to their school, and I think more money for bus company from passenger going to the mall. Sorry to say some of your drivers doesn't care getting passenger without paying so that she can be on time for her route, what is this? I want this bus to stay not bankcrupt.maybe you can put a secret employee to see this bus 78 Yolanda . Pleasant Hill Always If the bus went to pleasant Hill Bart on Saturdays. And now you want to stop going to pleasant Hill Bart except for during certain times only. Of that's the case, I won't be able to get to work at all. I take the FIRST bus to peasant hill Bart every day to work. Pleasant Hill Always
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
Majority of the public and committees’ comments agree with the proposed changes, that serving one BART Station all the time and Pleasant Hill during AM peak. There were comments from riders who work in or around the Pleasant Hill BART station that this change would significantly affect their commute. Riders would have to BART to Walnut Creek for their return trip.
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If the bus went to pleasant Hill Bart on Saturdays. And now you want to stop going to pleasant Hill Bart except for during certain times only. Of that's the case, I won't be able to get to work at all. I take the FIRST bus to peasant hill Bart every day to work. Pleasant Hill Always If the bus went to pleasant Hill Bart on Saturdays. And now you want to stop going to pleasant Hill Bart except for during certain times only. Of that's the case, I won't be able to get to work at all. I take the FIRST bus to peasant hill Bart every day to work. Pleasant Hill Always Pleasant Hill bart. Take the earliest bus to pleasant Hill Bart then walk to my work. If the schedule changes to what is purposed and the bus doesn't go to pleasant Hill that early anymore. There is. NO possible way I am going to be able to get to work. I have been riding for seven years. I also get on at the bus stop you are purposing to take away. Pleasant Hill Always I ride 78 from Vallejo Transit Center to Pleasant Hill BART in the morning. Then connect with County Connection #7 bus leaves at 7:05am to Shadelands business park. In the afternoon ride #7 bus to Pleasant Hill to connect to the 78 bus home to Vallejo. I would like to see the 78 leave Pleasant Hill to Vallejo about 4:30 pm if possible. Keep the 4:51pm bus however for later riders. Pleasant Hill Always
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
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Pleasant Hill bart. Take the earliest bus to pleasant Hill Bart then walk to my work. If the schedule changes to what is purposed and the bus doesn't go to pleasant Hill that early anymore. There is. NO possible way I am going to be able to get to work. I have been riding for seven years. I also get on at the bus stop you are purposing to take away. Pleasant Hill Always
Drivers agreed with routing to Pleasant Hill in the peak AM and serving Walnut Creek all other times I connect with BART, at Pleasant Hill on weekdays and at Walnut Creek in the evenings and on Saturdays. And I go home from the Sun Valley stop on Saturdays
Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time
Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the Out going Benicia Inbound walnut time creek/pleasant hill From pleasant hill I just walked together with 5 Pleasant Hill AM passenger the rest bart then 2 passenger goes to Walnut Creek all the walnut creek time Pleasant Hill AM BART either Pleasant Hill or Walnut Creek Walnut Creek all the (mornings PH, afternoons WC) time BART. Have you considered having runs Pleasant Hill AM alternate between BART stations served? And Walnut Creek all the some (not all) skipping Diablo Valley College? time Pleasant Hill AM Pleasant Hill to catch the Bart and return on Walnut Creek all the Bart and pick it up at Walnut Creek to Benicia time
Majority of the public and committees’ comments agree with the proposed changes to serve Pleasant Hill BART during AM peak and Walnut Creek all other times.
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San Francisco. I connect to BART from Pleasant Hill AM Pleasant Hill, on the return home I catch the bus Walnut Creek all the from Walnut Creek. time Pleasant Hill BART. Though either BART Station works as @ least they are other transit connections available as well not only BART
Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the Pleasant hill or Walnut Creek BART time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Walnut Creek BART. CCTA Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek to Connect with Bart or County Walnut Creek all the time Connection Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the BART...connect to BART to SFO time Pleasant Hill AM I work downtown Concord, have to use Bart to Walnut Creek all the time get to destination. Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the Oakland time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the San Francisco - bart time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the Benicia to BART time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the SF, A's Games, Connect to BART time
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
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Oakland Oakland - connect to BART to Rockridge Station
I use SolTrans 78 to get to and from BART. I wish it would run later in the evening
Survey Response Walnut Creek. BART
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san Francisco via bart. the 78 stops in Benicia are convenient and already limited. since not having a car, limiting the number of stops to main hubs will detrimentally impact my commute. Ferry and BART
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Bart or bus what ever arrive first. From Walnut Creek BART, take County Connection # 96X to Bishop Ranch in San Ramon
Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
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Pleasant Hill AM Walnut Creek all the time
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Service on Sundays Recreational Service I would ride more often if I had more weekdays off. (my current trips on Route 78 are recreational) Recreational Service
Service to Martinez
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The bus went to San Francisco Would love an express bus to San Francisco. Golden Gate Transit has a few that go from Marin to SF
This is a scheduling issue and when staff begins the process of writing the schedule Vallejo ferry, BART and other weekend connections will be taken into considerations.
While this is not a proposed change, staff did note that there is need for access to Martinez and as funding become available will explore service options.
Survey Response I can't emphasize enough for the need to serve Martinez. It's the Contra Costa County Seat.
ATTACHMENT B Agenda Item 6A
Service to Oakland Service to San Francisco Service to San Francisco
While this is not a proposed change, staff did note that there is need for access to Oakland and at this time is not a part of our long range plan. Currently, SolTrans operates the Route 82 and as funding become available will explore expanding Route 82 service
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Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Bus service, to and from BART stations to Vallejo.
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Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Rarely, less than a few times/
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Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? transportation
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Rarely, less than a few times/ month
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Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? no driving
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Rarely, less than a few times/ month
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Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
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Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Buses
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Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Bus transportation
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Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Public transit
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Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Not enough routes
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Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Bus service
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No
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Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? public transportation
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
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Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
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Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Nice driver I used to know named Dale
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Bus
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Yes
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Daily, 5-7 times/
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Never
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Yes
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Yes
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Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? great way to get to your destination
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Rarely, less than a few times/
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No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Bus
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#23 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Thursday, November 02, 2017 2:18:59 PM Thursday, November 02, 2017 2:19:24 PM 00:00:24 71.128.39.199
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans?
Respondent skipped this question
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Carpool
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Respondent skipped this question
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#24 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Tuesday, November 07, 2017 6:46:41 PM Tuesday, November 07, 2017 6:47:39 PM 00:00:57 172.58.92.14
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Glorified Vallejo Transit
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Bus
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#25 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 7:48:46 AM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 7:49:53 AM 00:01:07 73.202.250.79
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Not enough buses.
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Rarely, less than a few times/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Bus
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
No
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#26 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:19:09 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:21:17 PM 00:02:07 73.71.205.243
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Honestly unless I wasn't aware earlier that it is a public transit service I have no clue. SolTrans does not pop out though as a public transit service IMO.
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Ferry
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#27 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:29:08 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:30:37 PM 00:01:29 73.71.205.243
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Not certain though definitely not a public transit service
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Ferry
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: Runs more frequently. Later night bus be appropriate too. Must operate later then 9pm!
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#28 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:39:09 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:39:56 PM 00:00:47 66.73.105.50
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Transportation
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Carpool
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#29 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 2:17:55 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 2:18:58 PM 00:01:03 76.216.147.182
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Commuter bus
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: The bus went to San Francisco
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#30 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 3:56:30 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 3:58:08 PM 00:01:37 67.180.222.56
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? It is a local public transport system serving Solano and, i believe Napa.
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: Need to know more about it, where it goes, schedules, etc.
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#31 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 4:03:18 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 4:05:13 PM 00:01:55 99.48.47.105
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Buses, Solano County inter-city connections
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Rarely, less than a few times/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Telecommute
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
No
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#32 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 4:10:23 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 4:11:41 PM 00:01:18 174.214.16.111
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? bus
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Carpool
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#33 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 5:16:05 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 5:17:01 PM 00:00:55 67.169.80.173
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Bus transportation
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Rarely, less than a few times/ month
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#34 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 6:07:28 PM Wednesday, November 15, 2017 6:08:31 PM 00:01:02 107.77.211.233
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Bus service
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Rarely, less than a few times/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Bus
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#35 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Thursday, November 16, 2017 5:39:55 AM Thursday, November 16, 2017 5:42:09 AM 00:02:13 66.87.118.251
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? The end of Vallejo Transit
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#36 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Friday, November 17, 2017 7:55:23 AM Friday, November 17, 2017 7:56:38 AM 00:01:15 68.233.193.226
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Energy efficient buses
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: During non-working hours as I have to use my personal vehicle for the job
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#37 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Friday, November 17, 2017 9:19:29 PM Friday, November 17, 2017 9:22:41 PM 00:03:12 131.243.222.176
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? I do not have a particularly favorable impression of SolTrans. They appear to be underfunded and can offer only barely minimal services. Some routes run so infrequently they almost don't seem worth it. Other routes such as the 80 (which I have ridden) are better funded but oversubscribed (requiring waiting for 2-3 full buses before being able to get on).
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Rarely, less than a few times/ month
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: I were going that way and the service were frequent enough.
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#38 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:07:35 AM Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:08:09 AM 00:00:34 107.77.213.26
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Vallejo bus
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#39 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Monday, November 20, 2017 5:19:59 PM Monday, November 20, 2017 5:20:53 PM 00:00:54 172.58.24.211
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Slow transit
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#40 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Monday, November 20, 2017 5:55:38 PM Monday, November 20, 2017 5:57:08 PM 00:01:29 67.180.99.97
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Noisy, gas guzzling buses, always empty yet, need to make noise going up hill on my street. They need smaller buses to accommodate the sparse ridership on some lines.
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
No
week
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#41 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Monday, November 20, 2017 7:19:53 PM Monday, November 20, 2017 7:20:49 PM 00:00:56 67.169.99.50
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Buses.
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: It had a bicycle rack.
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#42 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Monday, November 20, 2017 8:29:53 PM Monday, November 20, 2017 8:30:32 PM 00:00:38 173.228.1.12
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Bus
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Rarely, less than a few times/ month
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#43 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Monday, November 20, 2017 8:46:07 PM Monday, November 20, 2017 8:47:10 PM 00:01:03 73.71.170.159
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Sunny bus
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...:
week
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#44 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Tuesday, November 21, 2017 6:48:35 AM Tuesday, November 21, 2017 6:49:22 AM 00:00:46 67.188.64.159
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Alternative transportation
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
alone
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#45 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Tuesday, November 21, 2017 9:04:16 AM Tuesday, November 21, 2017 9:05:24 AM 00:01:07 107.167.109.166
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Convenient transportation to Bart and East Bay
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Rarely, less than a few times/ month
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Walk/Bike
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#46 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Tuesday, November 21, 2017 5:07:28 PM Tuesday, November 21, 2017 5:08:30 PM 00:01:02 67.160.251.103
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Riding a bus
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
No
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
No
week
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#47 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Friday, November 24, 2017 2:23:46 PM Friday, November 24, 2017 2:26:31 PM 00:02:45 69.181.148.101
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Too long wait times and ride times
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: Service vastly improved
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#48 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Thursday, November 30, 2017 6:44:44 AM Thursday, November 30, 2017 6:47:04 AM 00:02:19 192.225.153.102
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? The Benicia Bus...the other bus I don't take (I'm a FAST 40 route rider).
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
No
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Bus
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: it went to the Fairfield, or Vacaville Transportation Center or- Fairfield/Vacaville train station.
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#49 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Monday, December 04, 2017 8:29:22 AM Monday, December 04, 2017 8:31:07 AM 00:01:45 99.89.36.248
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Bus service that minimally supports Benicia.
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive alone
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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#50 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Monday, December 04, 2017 3:49:32 PM Monday, December 04, 2017 3:50:32 PM 00:01:00 205.155.143.8
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans?
Respondent skipped this question
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Rarely, less than a few times/ month
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Walk/Bike
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: it was more reliable
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#51 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: IP Address:
Web Link 1 (Web Link) Tuesday, December 05, 2017 4:42:27 PM Tuesday, December 05, 2017 4:45:50 PM 00:03:23 69.181.207.96
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Runs late, never on time, leaves early, not good service (lack of frequency) in Benicia, and it is difficult to get to places in Vallejo from Benicia, does not have service to many places.
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Daily, 5-7 times/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Drive
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes, if...: I could get to and from work in the time frames that the bus runs.
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Web Link 1 (Web Link) Thursday, December 07, 2017 5:12:43 PM Thursday, December 07, 2017 5:20:19 PM 00:07:35 174.215.17.147
Page 1: Other interested parties Q1 Have you heard of SolTrans?
Yes
Q2 What comes to mind when you think of SolTrans? Used to be Vallejo Transit That merged with Benicia Breeze that is vital in connecting Bart and east bay with the north bay of Benicia and Vallejo
Q3 Have you ridden the Route 78?
Yes
Q4 How often do you travel over the Benicia Bridge to Contra Costa County?
Occasionally, 1-3 time/ week
Q5 Have you used public Transportation to get over the Benicia bridge? (SolTrans Route 78, Route 76, Route 80s, or pre 2012 Benicia Breeze)
Yes
Q6 How do you most frequently commute to work/school/shopping??
Bus
Q7 Would you consider using the Route 78?
Yes
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ATTACHMENT E - Agenda Item 6A SurveyMonkey
Copy of SolanoExpress Corridor Study, Request for Public Comment
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AGENDA ITEM 7A BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT DRAFT Board Minutes for Meeting of October 19, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sampayan called the regular meeting of the SolTrans Board to order at 5:30 p.m. A quorum was confirmed by the Clerk of the Board, Suzanne Fredriksen. There was no Statement of Conflict declared at this time. MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Bob Sampayan, Mayor Tom Campbell, Councilmember Jess Malgapo, Councilmember Elizabeth Patterson, Mayor Jim Spering, Supervisor, County of Solano
City of Vallejo, Chairperson City of Benicia, Vice Chairperson City of Vallejo City of Benicia MTC Representative
Pete Sanchez, Mayor
Ex-Officio – STA Representative
In Alphabetical Order by Last Name: Michael Abegg SolTrans Planning & Operations Manager Kristina Botsford SolTrans Finance & Administration Manager Patricia Carr SolTrans General Services Manager Bernadette Curry SolTrans Legal Counsel Suzanne Fredriksen SolTrans Board Clerk Bisi Ibrahim SolTrans Program Analyst I Angela Jackson SolTrans Program Analyst I Beth Kranda SolTrans Executive Director Mandi Renshaw SolTrans Program Analyst II Dennis Ybarra SolTrans Program Analyst II
In Alphabetical Order by Last Name: Richard Burnett SolTrans Public Advisory Committee Cathy Campos National Express Transit Cliff Chism National Express Transit George Gong Christopher Jones National Express Transit Karen Pressler Roldolfo Sosa National Express Transit Brandon Thomson Solano Transportation Authority
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Kyler Thompson Eric Torres Tiffany Turner
National Express Transit
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA On a motion by Director Patterson and a second by Director Spering, the SolTrans JPA Board unanimously approved the Agenda. (5 Ayes) 4. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT None presented. 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Beth Kranda provided an update regarding SolTrans’ emergency preparedness, the agency’s upcoming comprehensive operational analysis, the Fall California Transit Association (CTA) conference, and the Finance and Benefits Subcommittee. Chair Sampayan appointed Director Patterson and himself to serve on the ad hoc Finance and Benefits Subcommittee. 6. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 6A. Recognition of Annual Employee Award Winners Chairperson Sampayan presented proclamations to the following 2017 employee award winners: Cliff Chism, Bus Operator of the Year; Rodolfo Sosa, Maintenance Employee of the Year; Cathaline Campos, Employee of the Year; Angela Jackson, Professional of the Year; and Patricia Carr, Professional of the Year. CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Director Patterson and a second by Director Malgapo, the SolTrans JPA Board unanimously approved Consent Calendar Items 7A through 7C. (5 Ayes) 7A. Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2017 Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes of September 21, 2017. 7B. Authorize the Executive Director to Award and Execute a Contract with Marin IT for IT Services in an Amount not to Exceed $300,000 Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director to award and execute a contract with Marin IT for IT services to be provided over the next three years in an amount not to exceed $300,000, subject to legal counsel approval as to form. 7C. Extend and Authorize Public Outreach on Proposed SolanoExpress Phase 1 Route 78 Changes Recommendation: 1) Authorize Staff to extend the public outreach on the proposed service changes to Route 78 to December 21, 2017. 2) Provide feedback to Staff on the public outreach plan as outlined in the staff report. 93 REGULAR CALENDAR
8. ACTION ITEMS 8A. Mare Island Service Termination Public Comments: None presented. Board Comments: Concurrence was expressed with Staff’s recommendation with the understanding that Staff will continue to explore alternative ways to serve Mare Island in the future. Recommendation: 1) In accordance with SolTrans’ Public Involvement Policy and Title VI Program, allow Route 9 Mare Island service demonstration to terminate effective November 18, 2017; 2) Direct Staff to include non-fixed route services, including Mare Island, Benicia Dial-aRide, and the Local Taxi Scrip Program in the work scope for the upcoming comprehensive Operational Analysis project. On a motion by Director Spering and a second by Director Malgapo, the SolTrans JPA Board unanimously approved the recommendation. (5 Ayes) NON-ACTION/ INFORMATIONAL 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 9A. System Performance Report Dennis Ybarra provided a presentation of SolTrans’ year-to-date fixed route ridership as compared with fiscal year 2016-17, local and express routes average weekday ridership, fixed route ridership by route for September, and monthly demand response ridership for the last twelve months. He also provided an update regarding recent findings related to nationwide declines in public transit ridership. Public Comments: None presented. Board Comments: Members of the SolTrans Board expressed the following comments and concerns: Staff was encouraged to obtain input from the whole organization, including SolTrans and National Express staff, when conducting the comprehensive operational analysis (COA). It was noted that agencies that are experiencing increased ridership promote service that is comfortable and enjoyable to ride, including WiFi and other amenities. Staff was encouraged to delve deeper into understanding potential barriers which prevent people from using the system and to find solutions to address such barriers. Staff was also encouraged to explore free gift offerings to encourage ridership. Concern was expressed regarding a schedule that was out of date which was posted on one of the bus shelters. It was suggested that Staff examine the efficiency of a South Hampton stop versus the 13th Street stop in Benicia on Route 78. 94
Staff provided the following points of clarification: The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the COA will be released in December 2017, with the work beginning in January 2018 and primarily focusing on the market and service quality issues. Recommendation: Informational. 9B. Farebox Revenue and Expenses for 3 Months Ended September 30, 2017 Kristina Botsford provided an update on farebox revenue and expenses for the first three months of the fiscal year, noting that expenses are on track and under budget by $137,608, the transit services contract appears to be over budget, and farebox revenue is under budget by $21,002 due to a decline in ridership. Public Comments: None presented. Board Member Comments: It was suggested that performance measurements be established to help the agency stay on track towards increasing ridership. Recommendation: Informational. 10. NON- DISCUSSION ITEMS 10A. Construction Projects Update Recommendation: Informational. 10B. October 2017 Legislative and Policy Report Recommendation: Informational. 11. STAFF BRIEFINGS Bus Stop Assessments Patricia Carr provided an update on bus stop assessments, including objectives, a checklist of assessment items, pictures of initial assessments, and next steps. Members of the SolTrans Board expressed the following comments and concerns: Staff was commended for their efforts to improve the customer experience. It was suggested that Staff include bike stations at key bus stops to encourage the integration between different modes of transit. It was requested that Staff bring back a list of major and minor investments related to bus stop improvements for the Board’s review and prioritization. Staff was encouraged to coordinate with art organizations in Benicia and Vallejo to explore a beautification campaign in order to celebrate new bus stops in conjunction with art competitions and art box paintings.
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It was suggested that the Board allocate a small budget to allow Staff to design a bus stop. Concern was expressed regarding the lack of shelter at key bus stops, particularly those that service high ridership, the elderly, and disenfranchised. Staff was encouraged to explore the SeeClickFix program via the Public Works Department in Vallejo.
Emergency Operations Update Michael Abegg provided an update regarding SolTrans’ Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and cooperation with other organizations in the region. He provided an update regarding the recent emergency situation with the fires in Napa and Sonoma counties, noting that SolTrans stood ready to provide mutual aid but was not called upon to assist. Members of the SolTrans Board expressed the following comments and concerns: Staff was encouraged to assign an employee to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) either with the county or the city when it is activated. Staff was urged to complete the EOP as soon as possible, and to coordinate with the Vallejo Fire Chief. 12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMENTS Director Malgapo provided an update from the Branding Subcommittee kick-off meeting earlier in the day, stating that Staff in conjunction with Page Design is looking to streamline the agency brand. He noted that no action was taken by the subcommittee at this initial meeting. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the SolTrans Board is scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2017, 4:00 p.m., in the Benicia Council Chamber, located at 250 East L Street, Benicia. Attested by:
Suzanne Fredriksen Clerk of the Board
10/20/2017 Date
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AGENDA ITEM: 7B BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT DRAFT Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2017 1.
CALL TO ORDER Acting Chair, Kristina Botsford called the meeting of the TAC to order at 9:37 a.m. A quorum was confirmed by Suzanne Fredriksen, Board Clerk.
TAC MEMBERS PRESENT:
Randy Murphy Ron Grassi Brandon Thomson Michael Abegg Kristina Botsford Jason Ackley
City of Benicia Solano Transportation Authority Solano Transportation Authority SolTrans SolTrans City of Vallejo, Alternate
TAC MEMBERS ABSENT:
Abby Urrutia Jill Mercurio Ron Millard
City of Benicia City of Vallejo City of Vallejo
SOLTRANS STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
(In Alphabetical Order by Last Name) Suzanne Fredriksen SolTrans Board Clerk Beth Kranda SolTrans Executive Director Mandi Renshaw SolTrans Program Analyst II Dennis Ybarra SolTrans Program Analyst II None
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA On a motion by Michael Abegg and a second by Brandon Thomson, the SolTrans TAC unanimously approved the agenda, to include an amendment to review the Informational items before the Action item in order to allow additional time for people to arrive. (6 Ayes, 2 Absent)
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OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT None presented.
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ACTION ITEMS
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Proposed SolanoExpress Phase 1 Route 78 Changes Mandi Renshaw provided a presentation of the public comment period for the Express Corridor Study Phase 1 service changes, including highlights of the overall service proposal, Solano Transportation Authority’s (STA) adopted transit network, a review of public comments received to date, and a summary of the customer survey. Public Comments: None presented.
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TAC Member Comments: The following comments and concerns were expressed by TAC Members: Staff was encouraged to work with the Cities of Benicia and Vallejo, as well as STA in order to post information about the survey on the respective agency websites, Facebook pages, Nextdoor and monthly newsletters. It was also suggested that Staff reach out to BART to explore the possibility of posting on their website. It was noted that the lack of available parking can be a deterrent to taking public transit. It was suggested that Staff consider additional ways to incentivize survey responses. It was noted that STA uses the term “yellow” for the route, whereas SolTrans’ information uses “yellow” and “gold” interchangeably. It was suggested that Staff include seat drops on board buses about the changes. Staff provided the following points of clarification: Staff has reached out to the Cities of Benicia and Vallejo, and will also provide an opportunity to BART and STA to post information about the route changes survey. Staff provided promotional items at outreach events, and can also consider offering a drawing for a free bus pass for members of the public who submit survey responses online. Staff has posted information on buses and will be providing seat drops on board buses, as well. After discussion and further consideration, the SolTrans TAC voted to amend the recommendation as follows: Recommendation: 1) Receive information on the Solano Express Corridor Study Phase 1 service alternatives to Route 78; 2) Provide feedback on the proposed July 2018 adjustments on Route 78.; and 3) Forward a recommendation to the SolTrans Board to approve the proposed service adjustments, reflecting revisions due to public comment to the Board. On a motion by Michael Abegg and a second by Brandon Thomson, the SolTrans TAC unanimously approved the recommendation, as amended shown above in strikethrough font. (6 Ayes, 2 Absent) NON-ACTION INFORMATIONAL 6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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System Performance Report Dennis Ybarra provided a presentation of SolTrans’ year-to-date fixed route ridership as compared with fiscal year 2016-17, local and express routes average weekday ridership, fixed route ridership by route for September, and monthly demand response ridership for the last twelve months. He also provided an update regarding recent findings related to nationwide declines in public transit ridership. Public Comments: None presented. TAC Member Comments: None presented.
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Recommendation: Informational. 7.
NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Farebox Revenue and Expenses for 3 Months Ended September 30, 2017 Recommendation: Informational. TAC Member Comments: A request was made to include a comparison with the previous fiscal year in future budget reports.
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STAFF BRIEFINGS
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ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting of the TAC was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. The SolTrans TAC meets quarterly and on an as-needed basis. The next TAC meeting is to be announced. Attested by:
Suzanne Fredriksen Board Clerk
11/13/2017 Date
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AGENDA ITEM: 7C BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT DRAFT Public Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2017 1.
CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson, Trevor Macenski called the meeting of the PAC to order at 5:05 p.m. A quorum was confirmed by Angel Anderson, Acting Clerk.
PAC MEMBERS PRESENT:
James Cook Trevor Macenski Daniel Smith Richard Burnett Keith Ward
City of Benicia City of Benicia City of Benicia City of Vallejo City of Vallejo
PAC MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Bartee Cori Labrado
Solano Transportation Authority Solano Transportation Authority
SOLTRANS STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
(In Alphabetical Order by Last Name) Michael Abegg SolTrans Planning & Operations Manager Angel Anderson SolTrans Program Assistant Kristina Botsford SolTrans Finance & Administration Manager Beth Kranda SolTrans Executive Director Mandi Renshaw SolTrans Program Analyst II Dennis Ybarra SolTrans Program Analyst II Alicia Roundtree
Independent Living Resources
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA On a motion by Richard Burnett and a second by Keith Ward the SolTrans PAC unanimously approved the agenda. (5 Ayes, 2 Absent)
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OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT None presented.
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ACTION ITEMS
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Proposed SolanoExpress Phase 1 Route 78 Changes Mandi Renshaw provided a presentation of the public comment period for the Express Corridor Study Phase 1 service changes, including highlights of the overall service proposal, Solano Transportation Authority’s (STA) adopted transit network, a review of public comments received to date, and a summary of the customer survey. Public Comments: None presented.
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PAC Member Comments: The following comments and concerns were expressed by PAC Members: It was noted that the MCI buses are difficult to maneuver in the DVC parking circle, and the process adds time to the route. Concern was expressed regarding disabled student access to DVC. Staff was encouraged to keep in mind the recent economic development around Pleasant Hill BART when determining how often to stop at that location. Concern was expressed regarding eliminating stops in Benicia near accessible parking. It was requested that the stops in Benicia not be eliminated if doing so will not have any impact upon the operational efficiency of the Route, understanding that if no one is waiting at a particular stop on Military the bus is able to continue driving without stopping. It was also suggested that at a minimum, the bus stops at East 5th Street, West 7th Street, and one stop in the middle be retained. It was suggested that Staff explore a possible bus stop across the street from Benicia High School. It was requested that the number of boardings and alightings, along with the route survey results be provided to the Board to assist them in their review. Staff provided the following points of clarification: It was noted that there has been recent economic development around the Walnut Creek BART stop, as well. Staff indicated that in testing the proposed Route’s run time, removing the stops along Military West did not significantly improve operational efficiency. After discussion and further consideration, the PAC voted to amend the recommendation as follows, shown below in strikethrough font: Recommendation: 1) Receive information on the Solano Express Corridor Study Phase 1 service alternatives to Route 78; 2) Provide feedback on the proposed July 2018 adjustments on Route 78.; and 3) Forward a recommendation to the SolTrans Board to approve the proposed service adjustments, reflecting revisions due to public comment to the Board. With no further comments or feedback from the PAC, Vice Chair Trevor Macenski closed the agenda item. NON-ACTION INFORMATIONAL 6.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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System Performance Report Dennis Ybarra provided a presentation of SolTrans’ year-to-date fixed route ridership as compared with fiscal year 2016-17, local and express routes average weekday ridership, fixed route ridership by route for September, and monthly demand response ridership for the last twelve months. He also provided an update regarding recent findings related to nationwide declines in public transit ridership. Public Comments: None presented.
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PAC Member Comments: The following comments and concerns were expressed by PAC Members: It was suggested that Staff explore possible impacts upon ridership with the increased demand for convenient and affordable ferry service, and a possible reduction in BART usage due to over-crowding. Concern was expressed regarding any future fare increases which could impact the trend of ridership declines. It was noted that a majority of SolTrans’ ridership are commuters; therefore, a modest fare increase will likely not impact that demographic, but rather have more of an impact upon the local ridership. Appreciation was expressed to Staff for the work done to research and relay potential causes of the nationwide decline in public transit ridership. Recommendation: Informational. 7.
NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Farebox Revenue and Expenses for 3 Months Ended September 30, 2017 Recommendation: Informational. PAC Member Comments: It was suggested that Staff consider tying any future fare increases with bridge toll increases, as a $0.25 or $0.50 increase might seem more sensible to the public when compared with a $1 or $1.50 bridge toll increase.
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STAFF BRIEFINGS
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ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting of the PAC was adjourned at 5:54 p.m. The SolTrans PAC meets quarterly and on an as-needed basis. The next PAC meeting is to be announced. Attested by:
Suzanne Fredriksen Board Clerk
11/17/2017 Date
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AGENDA ITEM: 7D BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: PRESENTER: SUBJECT: ACTION:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS KRISTINA BOTSFORD, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER 2017 LOCAL VENDOR UTILIZATION REPORT MOTION
ISSUE: This report provides the annual update on local vendor utilization, in compliance with the Local Preference Policy. DISCUSSION: In 2011, the SolTrans Board of Directors adopted a Local Preference Purchasing Policy to address the competitive disadvantage faced by local businesses that seek to enter into contracts with SolTrans, and to encourage businesses to locate and remain in Solano County. The Policy defines a local business as having a valid business license issued from Solano County, or a political subdivision within Solano County; and has its principal business office, or a satellite office with at least one full-time employee. The Declaration of Compliance-Annual Reporting clause of the Policy requires that an annual report of the utilization of local preference be presented to the SolTrans Board of Directors upon the close of each fiscal year at its December meeting, or as soon thereafter as may be heard. During Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17, SolTrans used 170 vendors to obtain $17,801,184 worth of products and services required for the operation and maintenance of the transit system, as well as for long-term capital investment, excluding bus purchases. Long-term operating expense contracts for which we have no option to use local vendors continue to account for a large portion of the total expenditures. SolTrans’ transit contractor, National Express Transit (NEXT), and Pinnacle Petroleum, Allied Fuel and SC Fuels, the Agency’s fuel providers, together received $9,616,443, which accounts for 54% of all vendor payments made. Moreover, during FY 2016-17, SolTrans made payments to Ghilotti Bros. Inc., TruStar, and other construction related services totaling $4,047,299 for the completion of long-term capital projects. Additionally, $110,235 was spent on specialized transit software. The specialized nature and scope of these projects offer few opportunities for local vendor participation. Together, these projects, with the operating contracts, represent $13,773,977, or 77.4% of all payments made by SolTrans. After subtracting this category of payments from the total of all vendor payments, the remaining vendor payments total $4,027,208, of which $544,450 (or 13.5%) represents payments made to 54 local companies or individuals in Solano County. FISCAL IMPACT: 106 This is an information report only and there is no fiscal impact.
PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 4 - Build and maintain community trust and value in the transit system. Objective B – Build Community Partnerships; Strategy ii - Maintain contact with local vendors to provide goods and services when prudent. RECOMMENDATION: Receive the 2017 Local Vendor Utilization Report.
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AGENDA ITEM 7E BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: PRESENTER: SUBJECT: ACTION:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS KRISTINA BOTSFORD, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016-17 ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT MOTION
ISSUE: SolTrans’ FY 2016-17 Annual Financial Audit was completed in November and issued December 7, 2017, and must be formally received and filed. DISCUSSION: SolTrans is required to present financial statements in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements – Management’s Discussion and Analysis for State and Local Governments. These financial statements are required to be audited in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, and submitted to the State Controller’s Office and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. SolTrans is also required to have an audit in accordance with the provisions of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133. In conjunction with the audit of the financial statements, SolTrans is also required to have an audit of its internal controls over financial reporting and compliance and other matters. The public accounting firm of Brown Armstrong performed the audit of SolTrans’ financial statements and internal controls for FY 2016-17, and issued their opinion on December 7, 2017. The final audited operating expenses changed very immaterially from what was reported to the Board at the October 20, 2016 Board meeting. The change was to report the actuarially determined pension expense for the year which was not significantly different from the estimated amount. Their audit evaluation did not identify any deficiencies involving internal control over financial reporting that would be considered material weaknesses. Brown Armstrong issued an unqualified audit report.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact will result from the recommended action.
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PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 3 - Optimize fiscal health and sustainability; Objective B: Ensure compliance with federal, state and local fiscal regulations and reporting; Strategy ii: Maintain accounting records to successfully complete the financial audit and to report to the State Controller. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file SolTrans’ FY 2016-17 Annual Financial Audit. Attachment: A. FY 2016-17 Audited Financial Statements
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ATTACHMENT A Agenda Item 7E
SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT JUNE 30, 2017
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA JUNE 30, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Independent Auditor's Report .... ... ... .......................................... ....................................................... . Management's Discussion and Analysis............................................................................................
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Basic Financial Statements: Statement of Net Position............... ............ ............................................................. ... .................
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Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position ....................................
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Statement of Cash Flows ............................................................................................................
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Notes to the Basic Financial Statements ........................................... ............................. .............
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Required Supplementary Information: Schedule of Changes in the Net Pension Liability and Related Ratios.......................................
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Schedule of Contributions............................ ...............................................................................
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Other Supplementary Information: Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards ................................. ............................................
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Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards .........................................................
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Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards.................................
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Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program and Report on Internal Control Over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance ..........................
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Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance Over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with the Statutes, Rules, and Regulations of the California Transportation Development Act and the Allocation Instructions and Resolutions of the Transportation Commission....................................
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Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs .....................................................................................
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To the Board of Directors Solano County Transit Vallejo, California
BAKERSFIELD OFFICE (MAIN OFFICE) 4200 RUXTUN AVENUE: SUITE 300 BAKERSFIELD. CA 9,309
Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Solano County Transit as of and for the year ended June 30, 2017, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise Solano County Transit's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
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Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
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An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to Solano County Transit's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Solano County Transit's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion . An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation .of the financial statements. . We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
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In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of Solano County Transit as of June 30, 2017, and the respective changes in financial position and cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management's Discussion and Analysis, Schedule of Changes in the Net Pension Liability and Related Ratios, and Schedule of Contributions be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance. Other Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise Solano County Transit's basic financial statements. The schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented for additional analysis as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. The schedule of expenditures of federal awards is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole. Other Reporting Required by Government Audit Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated December 7, 2017, on our consideration of Solano County Transit's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing , and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering Solano County Transit's internal control over financial reporting and compliance. BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS JUNE 30, 2017
As management of Solano County Transit (SoiTrans), operating under the name SoiTrans, we offer readers of SoiTrans' basic financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of SoiTrans for the year ended June 30, 2017. START OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• •
The assets of SoiTrans exceeded its liabilities at the close of the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, by $48,810,223 and $40,963,514, respectively. Operating expenses (excluding depreciation) were $13,740,688 and $12,395,168 for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to SoiTrans' basic financial statements. SoiTrans accounts for expenses in only one fund (Enterprise Fund); therefore, the basic financial statements do not reflect the activities of multiple funds. SoiTrans' basic financial statements consist of the Statement of Net Position; Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position; and Statement of Cash Flows. The Statement of Net Position presents information on all of SoiTrans' assets and liabilities, with the difference between the two reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of SoiTrans' financial position . The Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position provides information regarding the revenues generated and received (passenger fares and grants) and the expenses incurred in which to generate those revenues. The difference between the revenues and expenses plus capital contributions represent the Change in Net Position for the year ended June 30, 2017. The Statement of Cash Flows presents information on SoiTrans' cash receipts/payments and net changes in cash (and cash equivalents) from operating, capital/capital-related financing, non-capital financing , and investing activities and decisions during the year ended June 30, 2017. SoiTrans' basic financial statements are shown on pages 10- 12 of this report. Accompanying the basic financial statements are Notes to the Basic Financial Statements. These notes provide supplemental information on significant accounting policies, cash and investments, governmental subsidies, inventory, capital assets, long-term debt, advances, and other significant events in other areas which resulted in the financial performance reflected in those statements. Notes to the Basic Financial Statements provide additional information that is essential to a fu ll understanding of the data provided in the financial statements. The notes can be found on pages 13 - 28 of this report.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION As stated earlier, increases or decreases in net position over time may serve as a useful indicator of SoiTrans' financial position . A summary of the Statement of Net Position for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, is shown below. The focus is on Net Position (Note 1):
Capital Assets, Net All Other Assets Total Assets Deferred Outflows of Resources Total Liabilities
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2016
$ 48,735,164 7,987,257
$ 40,885,708 12,177,739
56,722,421
53,063,447
86,215
115,041
7,998,413
12,214,974
48,735,164 75,059
40,885,708 77,806
$ 48,810,223
$ 40,963,514
Deferred Inflows of Resources Net Position (Note 1) Net Investment in Capital Assets Unrestricted Total Net Position
For the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, 99.8% of SoiTrans' net position is reflected in its net investment in capital assets (e.g., buses, support vehicles, parking facilities/lots, bus shelters, and peripheral buildings and equipment for operations, maintenance, and administrative support). SoiTrans uses these capital assets to provide transportation service to the Cities of Vallejo and Benicia, as well as maintain the necessary service infrastructure. All of SoiTrans' capital assets were procured with a mix of federal, state, and local funds. The capitalization threshold for rolling stock (bus equipment, parts, and materials) is $5,000 and all other maintenance/office equipment and furniture for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, was $1 ,000. Any item purchased that did not meet the aforementioned criteria was expensed in the period.
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION The Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position provides information regarding SoiTrans' revenues and expenses. The table below reflects a summary of SoiTrans' Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position during the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.
Revenues Passenger fares Nonoperating funds Ferry reimbursement Interest income Total Revenues Expenses Transit service contract Salaries and benefits Fuel Professional services Maintenance Advertising and marketing Security Other operating expenses Subtotal Expenses Before Depreciation Depreciation Expense Total Expenses Including Depreciation
June 30, 201 7
June 30, 2016
$
$
3,486,252 20,789,989 324,549 82,648
3,621 ,708 17,419,237 510,427 45,427
24,683,438
21,596,799
8,932,189 1,345,159 1,058,496 878,296 504,209 248,047 177,030 597,262
8,480,085 1,260,626 942,784 459,185 292,124 235,541 176,689 548,134
13,740,688
12, 395,168
3,096,041
2,686,908
16,836,729
15,082,076
7,846,709
6,514,723
40,963,514
34,448 ,791
$ 48,810,223
$ 40,963,514
Contributed Capital Change in Net Position Net Position, Beginning of Year Net Position, End of Year
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Revenues. Passenger Fares represented 14.1% and 16.8%, while Nonoperating Funds were 84.2% and 80.6% of the fiscal years 2017 and 2016 revenue, respectively. The remaining 1.7% and 2.6% of 2017 and 2016 revenue, respectively, were from Interest Income and Ferry Reimbursements for Route 200. See Note 8 to the financial statements for more information. The Nonoperating Funds include funding for operations as well as capital projects and come from a variety of specific funding sources. Each funding source is guided by government regulations regarding type and use of funds. A breakdown of specific Nonoperating Fund dollar amounts by funding source for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, is shown below:
Nonoperating Funds- June 30, 2017 $20,789,989 $ 2 15, 1 9 0 1% • Local Transportation Fund - TDA
$5 ,695 ,4 0 9 27%
$787 ,799 • State Trans~ Assistance Funds 4%
• Regional Mea9Jre 2 • FTA - Section 5307 • FTA - Sections 531 0 & 5311 • Sate Propos~ion 18 PTMISEA & CaiOES • Olher Revenue
$ 1 ,884,933 9%
6%
$6,9 32,819 33%
$1,883,383 11 %
Nonoperating Funds- June 30, 2016 $17,419,237
$4,241 ,761
$71,571 0%
24%
$606,974 4%
• Local Transportation Fund - TDA • State Transit Assistance Funds • Regional Mea9Jre 2 •FTA- Section 5307 • FTA- Sections 5310 & 5311 • Sate Proposition 18 PTMISEA & CaiOES • Olher Revenue
$6,295,605 36%
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Expenses. Adopted SoiTrans policies, procedures, and business processes are used as management tools to control expenses and attain goals and objectives. These controllable operating expenses consist of cost elements that exclude depreciation. For purposes of this analysis, operating expenses before depreciation will be discussed. Operating expenses totaled $13,740,668 and $12,395,168 (excluding depreciation expense) for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. A breakdown of operating expenses (as a percentage of net operating expenses) are shown below:
Operating Expenses Before Depreciation -June 30, 2017 $248,047 2% • Salaries and beneUs • Trans~ service contract
$878,296 6%
• Professional services
$1 ,058,496
• Ma intenance
8%
• Advertising and marketing
• Other operating expenses
$8,932,189 65%
Operating Expenses Before Depreciation -June 30, 2016 $235,541 2%
$548, 134 4%
$1,260,626 10%
• Salaries and benef~s • Trans~ service contract
$459,185 4% $942,784
• Fuel • Professional services
8% • Maintenance • Advertising and marketing • Secur~y • Other operating expenses
Depreciation expense was $3,096,041 and $2,686,908 for the years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
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BUDGETARY HIGHLIGHTS
Annual operating/capital budgets and plans are used as a management tool to monitor revenue and expenses and evaluate operating performance. SoiTrans' Board of Directors approves these items prior to implementation. The budget for operating expenses, net of reimbursement from the Ferry, was $14,030,000 for the year ended June 30, 2017. SoiTrans fi nished the year ended June 30, 2017, with operating expenses net of depreciation expense and the reimbursement from the Ferry $613,861 under budget primarily due to diesel fuel costs staying low throughout the year and lower than expected contracted transit service costs. CAPITAL ASSETS
SoiTrans' investment in capital assets (net of accumulated depreciation) as of June 30, 2017 and 2016, amounted to $48,735,164 and $40,885,708, respectively. This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings, fleet, communication/farebox systems, machinery/equipment, and passenger facilities. All assets have been purchased with federal, state, or local grants awarded to SoiTrans' predecessors and to SoiTrans. To gain an understanding of capital asset additions and retirements at a historical cost relationship, an analysis of capital asset activity before accumulated depreciation is shown in the schedules below: Balance 1, 2016
Jul~
Capital Assets, Being Depreciated: Buildings and Improvements Vehicles and In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems Equipment and Furniture
Additions
$ 17,346,888 32,483,832 488,480
$
15,473,961 6,538,990 102,318
Capital Contributions
Retirements $
$
Balance June 30, 2017 $ 32,820,849 39,022,822 590,798
Total Capital Assets, Being Depreciated
50,319,200
22,115,269
72,434,469
Accumulated Depreciation
24,78 1,081
3,096,04 1
27,877,122
Total Capital Assets, Being Depreciated, Net
25,538,11 9
19,019,228
44,557, 347
Construction in Progress
15,347,589
3,922,631
(15,092,403)
Total Capital Assets, Net
$ 40,885,708
22,94 1,859
$ (15,092,403)
$
Balance 1, 2015
Jul ~
Capital Assets, Being Depreciated: Buildings and Improvements Vehicles and In-Vehicle Monitoring System s Equipment and Furniture
Additions
$ 11 ,633,514 30,727,119 444,052
$
5,713,374 2,806,602 119,783
4,177,817 $ Capital Contributions
Retirements
$ 48,735,164 Balance June 30, 2016
(1,049,889) (75,355)
$ 17,346,888 32,483,832 488,480
$
$
Total Capital Assets, Being Depreciated
42,804,685
8,639,759
(1 ,125,244)
50,319,200
Accumulated Depreciation
23,219,4 17
2,686,908
(1 ,125,244)
24,78 1,081
Total Capital Assets, Being Depreciated, Net
19,585,268
5,952 ,851
Construction in Progress
14,805,491
5,528,284
Total Capital Assets, Net
$ 34,390,759
$
11 ,481 ,135
25,538, 11 9 15,347,589
(4,986, 186) $
(4,986,186)
$
$ 40,885,708
Additional detail on SoiTrans' capital asset activity during the fiscal year 2017 is shown in Note 4 of the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements on page 20 of this report.
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ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET
These significant factors were considered as budget assumptions when preparing SoiTrans' budget for fiscal year 2017-18: • • •
Contracted transit service contract escalation costs for a full year impact. Increase in salaries and benefits for adding a 131h employee. Assumptions regarding diesel and unleaded fuel costs and the addition of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the fleet in 2017.
The approved operating budget for fiscal year 2017-18 totals $14,480,002, excluding depreciation expense, a 3.2 percent increase when compared to the budget for the year ended June 30, 2017. SoiTrans relies on operating subsidies for approximately 65 to 75 percent of its total revenue. These subsidies come from a variety of specific funding sources. Each funding source is guided by government regulations regarding type and use of funds. A component of SoiTrans' operating funds is local operating assistance, which is comprised of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) , Regional Measure 2, and State Transportation Assistance (STA) funds. The Transportation Development Act (TDA), the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) , and the Public Utilities Code (PUC) provisions govern the use of these funds. One such provision is conformance to a predetermined Farebox Recovery Ratio (Fare Revenue/Operating Expenses) set by the TDA and enforced by the MTC. The fiscal year 2017-18 predetermined target ratio is 20 percent. SoiTrans' Board of Directors approved the fiscal year 2017-18 operating budget, which indicates a projected farebox recovery ratio of 26.1 percent, which would result in a projected favorable variance of 6.1 percent. SoiTrans anticipates being in conformance with the Farebox Recovery Ratio provision. Additional information on TDA conformance is found in Note 7 of the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements, page 21 of this report. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of SoiTrans' finances for all interested parties. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to the Finance and Administration Manager, SoiTrans, 311 Sacramento Street, Vallejo, California 94590.
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT STATEMENT OF NET POSITION JUNE 30, 2017
2017
ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash, cash equivalents, and investments (Note 2) Accounts receivable Due from other governmental agencies (Note 3) Prepaid expenses Net pension asset (Note 10)
$
5,287 ,070 192,078 2,315,427 154,644 38,038
Total Current Assets
7,987,257
NONCURRENT ASSETS: Capital assets, net (Note 4)
48,735,164
Total Assets
56,722,421
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES 86,215
Pension contributions (Note 10)
LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable and accrued expenses Due to other governmental agencies Advances on grant revenue (Note 9) Accrued payroll and related taxes
2,049,707 5,439 5,839,744 103,523 7,998,413
Total Current Liabilities
7,998,413
Total Liabilities NET POSITION NET POSITION: Net investment in capital assets Unrestricted Total Net Position
See accompanying notes to the basic financial statements. 10
48,735,164 75,059
$ 48,810,223
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2017
2017
OPERATING REVENUES: Passenger fares Ferry reimbursement (Note 8) Total Operating Revenues OPERATING EXPENSES: Transit service contract Depreciation Salaries and benefits Fuel Professional services Maintenance Advertising and marketing Security Other operating expenses Total Operating Expenses OPERATING LOSS
$
3,486,252 324,549 3,8 10,801
8,932,189 3,096,041 1,345,159 1,058,496 878,296 504,209 248,047 177,030 597,262 16,836,729 (13,025 ,928)
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES): Nonoperating funds: Local Transportation Fund - Transportation Development Act State Transit Assistance Fund Regional Measure 2 Federal Transit Administration - Section 5307 Federal Transit Administration - Section 5310 Federal Transit Administration - Section 5339 State Proposition 1B PTMISEA & CaiOES Other Revenue Total Nonoperating Funds
4,112,723 787,799 1,884,933 6,932,819 6,137 1' 154,979 5,695,409 215,190 20,789,989 82,648
Interest income
Net Nonoperating Income Change in Net Position NET POSITION: Beginning of year
20,872,637 7,846,709
40,963,514
$ 48,810,223
End of year
See accompanying notes to the basic financial statements. 11
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
2017 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Cash received from passengers Cash payments to suppliers for operations Cash payments for general and administrative expenses
$
Net Cash Used by Operating Activities
3,661 ,358 (8,831,618) (4,798,847) (9,969,107)
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Capital contributions Operating subsidies received TDA returned to MTC Reserve
4,318,521 12,125,639
Net Cash Provided by Noncapital Financing Activities
16,444,160
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Cash (payments) made on the acquisition of capital assets
{1 0,945,497~
Net Cash Used by Capital and Related Financing Activities
(1 0,945,497)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Interest received
82,648
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
82,648
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments
(4,387,796)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS: Beginning balance
9,674,866
$
Ending balance RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING LOSS TO NET CASH USED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Operating loss Adjustments to reconcile operating loss to net cash used by operating activities: Depreciation Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) in accounts receivable (Increase) in prepaid expenses Decrease in other assets Decrease in net pension asset Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses, and due to other governmental agencies Increase in accrued payroll and related taxes
Net Cash Used by Operating Activities
See accompanying notes to the basic financial statements. 12
5,287,070
$ (13,025,928) 3,096,041 (149,443) (90,223) 1,554 190,794 8,098
$
{9,969,1 07}
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 2017
NOTE 1 -SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies of Solano County Transit (SoiTrans) are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to government units. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard-setting body for establishing accounting and financial reporting principles. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies: A. Financial Reporting Entity
SoiTrans was established in November 2010 as a Joint Powers Agency (JPA) under authority of Title I, Division 7, Chapter 5, as amended by the Government Code of the State of California. By joint exercise of their common power, Solano Transportation Authority and the Cities of Vallejo and Benicia created SoiTrans to serve as a separate public transportation agency. SoiTrans owns, maintains, and operates (directly or through contracts with other operators) the public transit system of Western Solano County under the name SoiTrans. SoiTrans is a special purpose governmental unit with no component units and is eligible for funding under Section 99200 et. seq. of the California Public Utilities Code. B. Basic Financial Statements
The basic financial statements (i.e., the Statement of Net Position ; the Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position; and the Statement of Cash Flows) report information on all of the enterprise activities of SoiTrans. These basic financial statements are presented in accordance with GASB Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements - Management's Discussion and Analysis- for State and Local Governments, and related standards; GASB Statement No. 37, Basic Financial Statements - and Management's Discussion and Analysis - for State and Local Governments: Omnibus; and GASB Statement No. 38, Certain Financial Statement Note Disclosures. The standards provide for significant changes in terminology; recognition of contributions in the Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position; inclusion of a Management's Discussion and Analysis as supplementary information ; and other changes.
C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation The basic financial statements are prepared using the economic resource measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting . Accordingly, all assets and liabilities (whether current or noncurrent) are included on the Statement of Net Position. The Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position presents increases (revenues) and decreases (expenses) in total net position. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized in the period in which they are earned while expenses are recognized in the period in which the liability is incurred. SoiTrans distinguishes operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing transportation services. The principal operating revenues of SoiTrans are charges to passengers for transportation services (passenger fares) and reimbursement from the local ferry operator for the cost of operating the ferry ticket office and the supplemental bus service operated during the non-ferry hours. Operating expenses include the cost of providing service, including general and administrative expenses and depreciation of capital assets. All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses. Capital contributions are reported as a separate line item in the Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position. SoiTrans' policy is to use restricted resources for the purposes intended, then unrestricted resources as they are needed.
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D. Cash and Cash Equivalents SoiTrans' cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand , demand deposits, and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition.
E. Investments All investments are stated at fair value, except for money market investments that have a remaining maturity of less than one year when purchased which are stated at amortized cost. Money market investments are short-term, highly liquid debt instruments including commercial paper, bankers' acceptances, and U.S. Treasury and Agency obligations. Fair value is the value at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. All investment income, including changes in fair value, is included in nonoperating revenues.
F.
Capital Assets The capitalization threshold for any purchases of rolling stock, equipment, and additions or improvements of rolling stock was $5,000 in the year ended June 30, 2017. All other items purchased with a cost of $1 ,000 or more and having an estimated life of more than one year have also been capitalized . Depreciation is based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 50 years, using the straight-line method. The cost of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend asset lives are not capitalized . The estimated useful lives of capital assets are as follows: Buildings and improvements Buses and in-bus monitoring systems Furniture and equipment
30 - 50 years 5 - 12 years 3-10 years
G. Compensated Absences Vested or accumulated vacation leave is recorded as an expense and liability as the benefits accrue to employees. No liability is recorded for non-vested accumulated rights to receive sick pay benefits.
H. Net Position In the Statement of Net Position, net position is classified in the following categories: Net Investment in Capital Assets - This amount consists of capital assets net of accumulated depreciation and reduced by outstanding debt that is attributed to the acquisition, construction, or improvement of the assets. Restricted Net Position - This amount is restricted by external creditors, grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments, of which SoiTrans has none. Unrestricted Net Position - This amount is all net position that does not meet the definition of "net investment in capital assets" or "restricted net position."
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I.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. J.
Government Grants and Subsidies
Subsidies and grants for operating assistance, the acquisition of equipment, or other capital outlay are not formally recognized in the accounts until the grant becomes a valid receivable as a result of SoiTrans' complying with appropriate grant requirements. For presentation purposes, operating assistance subsidies are included in nonoperating revenues in the year in which the grant is applicable and the related reimbursable expenditure is incurred. As required by GASB Statement No. 33, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions, capital contributions beginning in the year ended June 30, 2001 , are reported as nonoperating revenues in the Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position. Assets acquired with restricted capital grant funds are included in capital assets. Beginning the year ended June 30, 1999, federal operating revenues were replaced by allowing capitalization and subsequent reimbursements of percentage of eligible maintenance operating expenses as defined by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). These proceeds are recorded as nonoperating revenues. Grants received in excess of allowable expenditures are recorded as advances.
K. Budget SoiTrans' fiscal policies establish the framework for the management and control of SoiTrans' resources to ensure that SoiTrans remains fiscally sound. SoiTrans' goals and policies, which are approved by the Board of Directors, determine where and how SoiTrans' resources should be dedicated. For this reason , SoiTrans' goals, objectives, short and long-range planning, and performance analyses are incorporated into the budget development process. It is the policy of SoiTrans that the Board of Directors approves an annual budget prior to the beginning of each year. The budget is developed generally using the accrual basis of accounting. All annual operating appropriations lapse at the fiscal year-end. L. New Accounting Pronouncements- Implemented GASB Statement No. 73 -Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions and Related Assets that are Not Within the Scope of GASB Statement No. 68, and Amendments to Certain Provisions of GASB Statements No. 67 and No. 68. The provisions of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2015 - except those provisions that address employers and governmental nonemployer contributing entities for pensions that are not within the scope of GASB Statement No. 68, which are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2016. There was no effect on SoiTrans' accounting or financial reporting as a result of implementing this standard. GASB Statement No. 74 - Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other than Pension Plans. The provisions of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 201 6. There was no effect on SoiTrans' accounting or financial reporting as a result of implementing this standard. GASB Statement No. 77 - Tax Abatement Disclosures. The requirements of this statement are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. There was no effect on SoiTrans' accounting or financial reporting as a result of implementing this standard.
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L. New Accounting Pronouncements - Implemented (Continued) GASB Statement No. 78 - Pensions Provided through Certain Multiple-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plans. The requirements of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. This statement addresses certain issues regarding the scope and accountability of GASB Statement No. 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions - an amendment of GASB Statement No. 27. There was no effect on SoiTrans' accounting or financial reporting as a result of implementing this standard. GASB Statement No. 79 - Certain External Investment Pools and Pool Participants. The requirements of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2015, except for the provisions in paragraphs 18, 19, 23-26, and 40, which are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. There was no effect on SoiTrans' accounting or financial reporting as a result of implementing this standard. GASB Statement No. 80 - Blending Requirements for Certain Component Units - an amendment of GASB Statement No. 14. The requirements of this statement are effective for reporting periods beginning after June 30, 2016. There was no effect on SoiTrans' accounting or financial reporting as a result of implementing this standard. GASB Statement No. 82- Pension Issues- an amendment of GASB Statements No. 67, No. 68, and No. 73. The requirements of this statement are effective for reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2016, except for the requirements of paragraph 7 in a circumstance in which an employer's pension liability is measured as of a date other than the employer's most recent fiscal year-end. In that circumstance, the requirements of paragraph 7 are effective for that employer in the first reporting period in which the measurement date of the pension liability is on or after June 15, 2017. There was no effect on SoiTrans' accounting or financial reporting as a result of implementing this standard.
M. Future GASB Statements GASB Statement No. 75 - Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other than Pension Plans. The provisions of this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2017. SoiTrans has not fully judged the effect of the implementation of GASB Statement No. 75 as of the date of the basic financial statements. GASB Statement No. 81 - Irrevocable Split-Interest Agreements. The requirements of this statement are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Earlier application is encouraged. SoiTrans has not fully judged the effect of implementation of GASB Statement No. 81 as of the date of the basic financial statements. GASB Statement No. 83 - Certain Asset Retirement Obligations. The requirements of this statement are effective for the reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2018. Earlier application is encouraged. SoiTrans has not fully judged the effect of implementation of GASB Statement No. 83 as of the date of the basic financial statements. GASB Statement No. 84- Fiduciary Activities. The requirements for this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. SoiTrans has not fully judged the effect of implementation of GASB Statement No. 84 as of the date of the basic financial statements. GASB Statement No. 85- Omnibus 2017. The requirements for this statement are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2017. This statement addresses practice issues that have been identified during implementation of various GASB Statements, including Fair Value Measurement and Application. Soltrans has not fully judged the effect of implementation of GASB Statement No. 85 as of the date of the financial statements.
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
M. Future GASB Statements (Continued) GASB Statement No. 86 - Certain Debt Extinguishment Issues. The requirements of this statement are effective for periods beginning after June 15, 2017. SoiTrans has not fully judged the effect of implementation of GASB Statement No. 86 as of the date of the basic financial statements. GASB Statement No. 87 - Leases. The requirements of this statement are effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2019. SoiTrans has not fully judged the effect of implementation of GASB Statement No. 87 as of the date of the basic financial statements.
N. Pensions
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability, deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information about the fiduciary net position and additions to/deductions from the fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by the Solano County Transit Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) Retirement Plan. For this purpose, benefit payments (including refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when currently due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value. GASB Statement No. 68 requires that the reported results must pertain to liability and asset information within certain defined timeframes. For this report, the following timeframes are used . Valuation Date (VD) June 30, 2016 Measurement Date (MD) June 30, 2017 Measurement Period (MP) Ju ly 1, 2016 to June 30,2017 The Solano County Transit PARS Retirement Plan provides benefits for all eligible employees.
NOTE 2- CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of June 30, 2017, are held in a cash and investment pool maintained by the City of Vacaville (the City). This pooled cash is invested by the City's Investment Officer and overseen by the City's Treasurer. The pooled interest earned is allocated to SoiTrans based on cash and investment balances in these funds at the end of each accounting period . An additional $1 million is held in a financial institution . Total cash, cash equivalents, and investments held was $5,287,070 as of June 30, 2017. 2017 Cash , Cash Equivalents, and Investments Total Cash , Cash Equivalents, and Investments
$
5,287,070
$
5,287,070
2017 Deposits with Financial Institutions City Investment Pool Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments
$
1,000,000 4,287,070
$
5,287,070
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NOTE 2- CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued) Investments Authorized by the California Government Code and SoiTrans' Investment Policy The table below identifies the investment types that are authorized for SoiTrans by the California Government Code and SoiTrans' investment policy. The table also identifies certain provisions of the California Government Code and SoiTrans' investment policy that address interest rate risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk. Authorized Investment Type
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) U.S. Government Securities U.S. Agency Securities Commercial Paper Certificates of Deposit Corporate Notes U.S. Agency Discount Notes Municipal Bonds Money Market Mutual Funds Repurchase Agreements Bankers' Acceptances
Maximum Maturity
Maximum Percentage of Portfolio
Maximum Investment in One Issuer
N/A None None 270 days N/A 5 years None None N/A 1 year 180 days
100% 100% 100% 25% N/A 30% 100% 100% 20% 100% 40%
N/A 100% 100% 25% N/A 30% 100% 100% 10% 100% 30%
Investments were stated at fair value using the aggregate method in all funds, resulting in $82,648 in interest income for the year ended June 30, 2017. Disclosures Relating to Interest Rate Risk Information about the sensitivity of the fair values of SoiTrans' investments (including investments held by bond trustee) to market interest rate fluctuations is provided by the following table that shows the distribution of SoiTrans' investments by maturity:
12 Months or Less
Investment T~ee
Remainin9 Maturit~ {in Months} 13 to 24 25 to 60 Months Months
More Than 60 Months
City Investment Pool
$ 4,287,070
$ 4,287,070
$
$
$
Total
$ 4,287,070
$ 4,287,070
$
$
$
Disclosures Relating to Credit Risk Generally, credit risk is the risk that an issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment. This is measured by the assignment of a rating by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Presented below is the minimum rating required by (where applicable) the California Government Code, SoiTrans' investment policy, or debt agreements, and the actual rating as of year-end for each investment type. Minimum Legal Ratin9
Investment T~ee City Investment Pool
$
4,287,070
Total
$
4,287,070
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N/A
Rating as of Year-End AAA
$
4,287,070
$
4,287,070
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NOTE 2- CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued) Concentration of Credit Risk
The investment policy of SoiTrans contains no limitations on the amount that can be invested in any one issuer beyond that stipulated by the California Government Code. There are no investments in any one issuer (other than U.S. Treasury securities, mutual funds, and external investment pools) that represent 5% or more of total SoiTrans' investments. Custodial Credit Risk
Custodial credit risk for deposits is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository financial institution, a government will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be able to recover collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty (e.g., broker-dealer) to a transaction , a government will not be able to recover the value of its investment or collateral securities that are in the possession of another party. The California Government Code and SoiTrans' investment policy do not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial credit risk for deposits or investments, other than the following provision for deposits: The California Government Code requires that a financial institution secure deposits made by state or local governmental units by pledging securities in an undivided collateral pool held by a depository regulated under state law (unless so waived by the governmental unit). The market value of the pledged securities in the collateral pool must equal at least 110% of the total amount deposited by the public agencies. California law also allows financial institutions to secure SoiTrans' deposits by pledging first trust deed mortgage notes having a value of 150% of the secured public deposits. Fair Value Measurements
SoiTrans categorizes its fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles recognize a three-tiered fair value hierarchy, as follows: • •
•
Level1 : Investments reflect prices quoted in active markets; Level 2: Investments reflect prices that are based on a similar observable asset, either directly or indirectly, which may include inputs in markets that are not considered to be active; and Level 3: Investments reflect prices based upon unobservable sources.
Investments in the City investment pool totaling $4,287,070 as of June 30, 2017, are measured at fair value. Cash on deposit as of June 30, 2017, includes approximately $1 ,000,053 held by a financial institution which exceeded the insurance limits of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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NOTE 3 - DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
Amounts due from other governmental agencies consisted of the following at June 30, 2017: 2017 Federal (FTA): Section 5307
$
1,520,640
State (STAF): Transportation Development Act
502,534
Local: Regional Measure 2 Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) City of Benicia
179,820 108,958 3,475
Total
$
2,315,427
Federal
Under provisions of the FTA, funds are available to SoiTrans for maintenance costs; transportation planning; operations; and the acquisition, construction, improvement, and maintenance of transit facilities, transit vehicles, and equipment. State
Under provisions of a 1979 amendment to the Transportation Development Act of 1971 (TDA) , the State of California's appropriations through the State Transit Assistance Fund (STAF) are available for operating expenses of a public transportation system. To qualify for operating funds, a transit operator must meet one of the efficiency standards under TDA Section 00314.6. Local
The State of California Local Transportation Fund (LTF) monies under the TDA, as amended, are available for transit operations and development. The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) administers these funds on behalf of the County of Solano. Funds are apportioned to eligible transit operators based on the percentage of the County of Solano's population that lies within each operator's service area. NOTE 4- CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital assets of SoiTrans for the year ended June 30, 2017, consisted of the following: Balance 1, 2016
Ju l~
Capital Assets, Being Depreciated: Buildings and Improvements Vehicles and In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems Equipment and Furniture
Retirements
Additions
Capital Contributions
$
Balance June 30 , 2017
$ 32,820,849
17,346,888
$ 15,473,961
32,483,832 488,480
6 ,538,990 102,318
39,022 ,822 590 ,798
50 ,319,200
22 ,115,269
72,434 ,469
24 ,781,081
3,096,041
27,877 ,122
Total Capital Assets, Being Depreciated, Net
25,538,119
19,019,228
44 ,557,347
Construction in Progress
15,347 ,589
3,922,631
(15,092,403)
40,885,708
$ 22,941 ,859
$ (15,092,403)
$
Total Capital Assets, Being Depreciated Accumulated Depreciation
Total Capital Assets, Net
$
$
4 ,177,817
$
$ 48 ,735,164
Depreciation expense for the year ended June 30, 2017, was $3, 096,041 . 20
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NOTE 5- LIABILITY INSURANCE SoiTrans maintained insurance through its transit operator, National Express Transit. The transit operator maintained coverage of $13,500,000 per occurrence for general and auto liability, workers' compensation for employees of the transit operator, and employer's liability of $2,000,000 per accident. SoiTrans also maintains insurance through its own carrier for general liability, automobile liability for administrative vehicles, and workers' compensation. NOTE 6- CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
A. Lawsuits SoiTrans is currently not involved in any lawsuits. B. Federal and State Grant Programs SoiTrans has received state and federal funds for specific purposes that are subject to review and audit by grantor agencies. No cost disallowance is expected as a result of these audits; however, these programs are subject to further examination by the grantors. Awards which may be disallowed, if any, by the granting agencies cannot be determined at this time. SoiTrans expects such amounts, if any, to be immaterial.
C. Commitments As of June 30, 2017, in the opinion of SoiTrans' management, there were no outstanding matters that would have a significant effect on the financial position of SoiTrans. NOTE 7 - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CONFORMANCE MATTERS SoiTrans is subject to the provision of the Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99270. 1 and must maintain a minimum fare ratio of 20% of operating revenues over operating expenses. After allocation of indirect costs to each type of service and taking into consideration certain cost exemption provisions of the TDA, SoiTrans' farebox ratio for the year ended June 30, 20 17, was 27.3% as calculated below, which indicates that SoiTrans in the year ended June 30, 2017, was in compliance with the provisions of PUC Section 99270. 201 7 Farebox revenue Add: other local revenue
$
3,486,252 177,2 11
Farebox revenue for calculation
$
3,663,463
Total operating expenses Less: depreciation Less: ferry ticket reimbursement
$
16,836,729 (3,096 ,041)
Net operating expense
$
!324,549~
13,416,139 27.3%
Farebox ratio
NOTE 8- FERRY REIMBURSEMENT The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) contracted with SoiTrans to run bus service (Route 200) for ferry passengers. SoiTrans is reimbursed for all hours that Route 200 is in service at an agreed upon hourly rate. The total reimbursement received from WETA for the year ended June 30, 201 7 was $324,549. Route 200 was discontinued on December 31, 2016. 21
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NOTE 9- ADVANCES The combined change in advances for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, is summarized as follows:
TDA Advances, June 30, 2016 Advances received Funds expended TDA operating funds received TDA operating funds returned Advances, June 30, 2017
$3,821 ,134
Proposition 1B
Low Carbon Transit Operations Program
$
$
4,599,720 (3,441 ,284)
$4,979,570
6,098,052
336,011
524,163
$ 10,255,197 4,738,242 (9,153,695)
138,522 (5,712,411)
$
Total
$
336,011
$ 5,839,744
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds SoiTrans records all TDA advances for operating grant funds as advances. SoiTrans earns TDA funds by incurring operating expenses in excess of fares and other revenues. SoiTrans returned unneeded TDA money to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for future operating and capital needs. These funds are held in trust by MTC for the benefit of SoiTrans. Proposition 1B Programs The Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006, approved by the voters as Proposition 1B at the November 7, 2006 general election, authorizes the issuance of nineteen billion nine hundred twenty-five million dollars ($19,925,000,000) in general obligation bonds for specified purposes, including grants for transit system safety, security, and disaster response projects . CaiOES - California Office of Emergency Services/Homeland Security Proposition 1B provides $1 billion to California's Transit System Safety, Security, and Disaster Response Account for capital projects that provide increased protection against security and safety threats. Funds may also be used for capital expenditures to increase the capacity of transit operators, including waterborne transit operators, to develop disaster response transportation systems that can move people, goods, and emergency personnel and equipment in the aftermath of a disaster that impairs the mobility of goods, people, and equipment. Amounts received prior to being earned are recorded as advances within these financial statements. These grants are managed by CaiOES under Homeland Security. PTMISEA - Public Transportation Modernization, Improvement, and Service Enhancement Account Proposition 1B provides $4 billion for public transportation modernization, improvement, and service enhancements. These funds are available to the California Department of Transportation for intercity rail projects and to transit operators in California for rehabilitation, safety, or modernization improvements; capital service enhancements or expansions; new capital projects; bus rapid transit improvements; or for rolling stock procurement, rehabilitation, or replacement. Amounts received prior to being earned are recorded as advances. These grants are managed by the California Department of Transportation (CaiTrans).
The audit of public transportation operator finances, pursuant to Section 99245 of the PUC and required under the TDA, was expanded to include verification of receipt and appropriate expenditure of Proposition 1B bond funds. SoiTrans also received Proposition 1B PTMISEA funds on behalf of WETA the prior year. WETA incurred project expenses and submitted in the invoices to SoiTrans for reimbursement.
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NOTE 9- ADVANCES (Continued)
Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) is one of several programs that are part of the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program established by the California Legislature in 2014 by Senate Bill 862. The LCTOP was created to provide operating and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emission and improve mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities. Approved projects in LCTOP will support new or expanded bus or rail services, expand intermodal transit facilities, and may include equipment acquisition, fueling, maintenance, and other costs to operate those services or facilities, with each project reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For agencies whose service area includes disadvantaged communities, of which SoiTrans does, at least 50 percent of the total moneys received shall be expended on projects that will benefit disadvantaged communities. Senate Bill 862 continuously appropriates five percent of the annual auction proceeds in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (Fund) for LCTOP, beginning in 201516. This program will be administered by CaiTrans in coordination with the Air Resources Board (ARB) and the State Controller's Office (SCO). CaiTrans is responsible to ensure that the statutory requirements of the program are met in terms of project eligibility, greenhouse reduction, disadvantaged community benefit, and other requirements of the law. SoiTrans records all LCTOP advances for operating and capital projects as advances. SoiTrans earns LCTOP funds by incurring eligible expenses for approved projects.
NOTE 10 - PENSION PLAN
A. Genera/Information about the Pension Plan Plan Description and Benefits Provided
The plan is a single employer defined benefit pension plan sponsored by SoiTrans. For employees hired before January 1, 2013, the plan provides retirement benefits payable beginning at age 60 that are equal to 2% of the employee's final 3-year average compensation times the employee's years of service. For employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, the plan provides retirement benefits payable beginning at age 62 that are equal to 2% of the employee's final 3-year average compensation times the employee's years of service. An employee who has at least five years of service may retire as early as age 55 with a reduced pension. An employee who terminates from SoiTrans may withdraw his or her contributions, plus any accumulated interest. Benefit terms provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to each employee's retirement allowance subsequent to the employee's retirement date. The annual adjustments are equal to 2% of the prior year's annual benefit. The plan's provisions and benefits in effect at June 30, 2017, are summarized as follows:
Hire Date Benefit Formula Benefit Vesting Schedule Benefit Payments Retirement Age Monthly Benefits, as a Percentage of Eligible Compensation Required Employee Contribution Rates Required Employer Contribution Rates
Prior to December 31, 2012
On or after January 1, 2013
2%@60 5 years service monthly for life 60 2. 000%-2.418% 7.000% 8.060%
2%@62 5 years service monthly for life 62 1.800%-2. 100% 7.000% 8.060%
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NOTE 10- PENSION PLAN (Continued)
A. Genera/Information about the Pension Plan (Continued) Employees Covered by Benefit Terms
At June 30 , 2017, the following employees were covered by the benefit terms. 2017 Inactive Employees or Beneficiaries Currently Receiving Benefits Inactive Employees Non-Vested Entitled to but not yet Receiving Benefits Inactive Employees Vested Entitled to but not yet Receiving Benefits Active Employees
4 1 12
Total
17
Contributions
SoiTrans establishes annual contribution rates based on an actuarially determined rate recommended by an independent actuary. The actuarially determined rate is the estimated amount necessary to finance the costs of benefits earned by employees during the year, with an additional amount to finance any unfunded accrued liability. SoiTrans is required to contribute the difference between the actuarially determined rate and the contribution rate of employees. For the measurement period ended June 30, 2017, the average active employee contribution rate was 7 percent of annual pay, and SoiTrans' actual average contribution rate was 8 percent of annual payroll. Contributions to the pension plan from SoiTrans were $66,678 for the year ended June 30, 2017. At June 30, 2017, SoiTrans reported a net pension (asset) liability of $(38,038). The net pension (asset) liability was measured as of June 30, 2017, and the total pension (asset) liability used to calcu late the net pension (asset) liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2016. B. Net Pension (Asset) Liability
SoiTrans' net pension (asset) liability for the plan is measured as the total pension (asset) liability, less the pension plan's fiduciary net position . The net pension (asset) liability of the plan is measured as of June 30, 2017, using a biennial actuarial valuation as of that date. A summary of principal assumptions and methods used to determine the net pension (asset) liability is shown below.
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NOTE 10- PENSION PLAN (Continued) B. Net Pension (Asset) Liability (Continued) Actuarial Assumptions and Methods
The June 30, 2017 total pension (asset) liability was based on the following actuarial methods and assumptions: June 30, 2016 June 30, 2017 Entry Age Normal
Valuation Date Measurement Date Actuarial Cost Method Actuarial Assumptions: Discount Rate Inflation Payroll Growth Projected Salary Increase Investment Rate of Return Mortality
1 ( )
2 ( )
3
( )
7.00% 3.00% 3.00% Entry Age 30 (1 ) 7.0% (2 ) Derived using CaiPERS' (3) 2014 Experience Study
Derived from 2014 California Public Employees Retirement System (CaiPERS) Experience Study Public Agency Miscellaneous, Entry Age 30 3.0% wage inflation added to the following rates: Service
Rate
0 3 5 10 15 20 25 30
8.6% 4.2% 3.0% 1.3% 1.0% 0.8% 0.6% 0.4%
Net of pension plan investment expenses, including inflation. The mortality table used was developed based on CaiPERS' 2014 Experience Study Service Retiree and Beneficiary Mortality.
All other demographic assumptions used in the June 30, 2016 valuation were based on the rates from the 2014 CaiPERS Experience Study for Miscellaneous Employees.
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NOTE 10 - PENSION PLAN (Continued)
B. Net Pension (Asset) Liability (Continued) Actuarial Assumptions and Methods (Continued)
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a buildingblock method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target allocation and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:
Asset Class
Target Allocation
Long-Term Expected Real Rate of Return
Equity Fixed Income Cash
60% 35% 5%
6.0% 1.5% -1 .5%
Total
100%
Discount Rate
The discount rate used to measure the total pension (asset) liability was 7.00 percent for the year ended June 30, 2017. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that employee contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that SoiTrans contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the employee rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current active and inactive employees. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension (asset) liability. The table below reflects the long-term expected real rate of return by asset class. The rate of return was calculated using the capital market assumptions applied to determine the discount rate and asset allocation . These rates of return are net of administrative expenses. New Strategic Allocation
Real Return Years 1 - 10 (a)
Real Return Years 11 + (b)
Global Equity Global Fixed Income Inflation Sensitive Private Equity Real Estate Infrastructure and Forestland Liquidity
60.00% 35.00% N/A N/A N/A N/A 5.00%
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
5.70% 2.40% N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.00%
Total
100.00%
Asset Class
(a)
(b)
An expected inflation of 2.5% used for this period. An expected inflation of 3.0% used for this period.
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NOTE 10 - PENSION PLAN (Continued)
c.
Changes in the Net Pension (Asset) Liability The changes in the net pension (asset) liability for the plan are as follows : Increase ~Decrease} Plan Fiduciary Net Pension Net Position Liabilitz::!~Asset} Liabilitz::!~Asset} Total Pension
Balance at July 1, 2016
1 <>
$
Changes in the Year: Service Cost Interest on the Total Pension (Asset) Liability Differences between Actual and Expected Experience Changes in Assumptions Changes in Benefit Terms Contribution - Employer Contribution- Employee (Paid by Employer) Contribution - Employee Net Investment Income (2) Administrative Expenses Benefit Payments, Including Refunds of Employee Contributions
$
~16, 103}
$
'
$
481 ,834
{10,766l
122,181 24,064
68,678
(68,678)
66,310 40,756 (2 ,227)
(66,31 0) (40,756) 2,227
~16,103}
130,142 11
362,458
122,181 24,064
Net Changes Balance at June 30, 2017
351,692
~27,272l
157,414
$
519,872
$
~38, 038}
1 < > The
fiduciary net position includes receivables for employee service buybacks, deficiency reserves, fiduciary self-insurance, and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) expense. This may differ from the plan assets reported in the funding actuarial valuation report. 2 < > Net of administrative expenses.
Sensitivity of the Employer's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension (Asset) Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate The following presents SoiTrans' net pension (asset) liability of the plan calculated using the discount rate of 7.00 percent, as well as what the net pension (asset) liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1 percentage-point lower (6.00 percent) or 1 percentage-point higher (8.00 percent) than the current rate: 20 17 1% Decrease Net Pension (Asset) Liability
$
59 ,185
Current Discount Rate Net Pension (Asset) Liability
$
(38,038)
1% Increase Net Pension (Asset) Liability
$
(116,143)
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position Detailed information about the pension plan's fiduciary net position is available in the separate financial report. 27
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NOTE 10 - PENSION PLAN (Continued) D. Pension Expense and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Related to Pensions
For the year ended June 30, 2017, SoiTrans recognized pension expense of $70,232. At June 30, 2017, SoiTrans reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources: Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Pension Contributions Subsequent to Measurement Date Differences between Actual and Expected Experience Changes in Assumptions Net Differences between Projected and Actual Earnings on Plan Investments
$
$
Total
$
84,430
1,785 86 ,215
$
There was $0 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension (asset) liability in the year ended June 30, 2018. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows: Measurement Period Ended June 30 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter
$
17,456 17,454 16,054 13,361 15,635 6,255
Total
$
86,215
E. Payable to the Pension Plan At June 30, 2017, SoiTrans reported a payable of $0 for the outstanding amount of contributions to the pension plan required for the year ended June 30, 2017.
NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events have been evaluated through December 7, 2017, the date the basic financial statements were available to be issued. There are no subsequent events that are material to the financial statements.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
141
SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN THE NET PENSION LIABILITY AND RELATED RATIOS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 LAST 10 YEARS*
Measurement Period 2016/17
Measurement Period 2015/16
Measurement Period 2014/15
$
$
$
Total Pension Liability
Service Cost Interest on Total Pension Liability Differences between Expected and Actual Experience Changes in Assumptions Changes in Benefits Benefit Payments, Including Refunds of Employee Contributions
122,181 24,064
(16,103)
70,517 10,950 115,700
(3,730)
70,569 5,688
(5,376)
Net Change in Total Pension Liability
130,142
193,437
70,881
Total Pension Liability- Beginning
351 ,692
158,255
87,374
Total Pension Liability- Ending (a)
$
481 ,834
$
$
68,678 66,310 40,756 (2,227) (16,103)
$
351 ,692
$
158,255
$
63,357 46,575 2,355
Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Contributions- Employer Contributions - Employee Net Investment Income Administrative Expenses Benefit Payments
68,404 65,092 6,862 (1 ,505) (3,730)
(5 ,376)
Net Change in Plan Fiduciary Net Position
157,414
135,123
106,911
Plan Fiduciary Net Position - Beginning
362,458
227,335
120,424
Plan Fiduciary Net Position- Ending (b)
$
519 ,872
$
362,458
$
227,335
Net Pension (Asset) Liability- Ending [(a) - (b)]
$
(38,038)
$
(10,766)
$
(69,080)
Plan Fiduciary Net Position as a Percentage of the Total Pension Liability Covered-Employee Payroll
$
Net Pension (Asset) Liability as a Percentage of Covered-Employee Payroll
* Fiscal year 2015 was the
1 st
103.06%
107.89% 1,001,089
-3.80%
$
907,662
-1 .19%
143.65%
$
686,965
-10.06%
year of implementation ; therefore, only three years are shown.
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN THE NET PENSION LIABILITY AND RELATED RATIOS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2017 LAST 10 YEARS*
Notes to Schedule: Benefit Changes. In 2017, 2016, and 2015, there were no benefit changes. Changes in assumptions. In 2017, 2016, and 2015, amounts reported as changes in assumptions resulted primarily from adjustments to expected retirement ages of miscellaneous employees.
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 LAST 10 YEARS*
June 30, 2017
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2015
Actuarially Determined Contributions Contributions in Relation to the Actuarially Determined Contributions
$
$
$
Contribution Deficiency (Excess)
$
Covered-Employee Payroll
$
68,678
(60,837)
(68,678)
1,001 ,089
Contributions as a Percentage of CoveredEmployee Payroll
68,404
63,357 (32 ,121)
$
7,567
$
31 ,236
$
907,662
$
686,965
6.86%
6.70%
4.68%
Notes to Schedule: Valuation date:
June 30, 2016
Methods and assumptions used to determine contribution rates: Actuarial Cost Method
Entry Age Normal
Amortization method
Level percentage of pay
Remaining amortization period
12 years
Asset valuation method
Actuarial Value of Assets
Inflation
3.00%
Salary increases
Varies by entry age and service
Investment rate of return
7.00% , net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation
Retirement age
60 years
Mortality
CaiPERS' 2014 Experience Study
* Fiscal year 2015 was the 1st year of implementation ; therefore, only three years are shown.
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OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
Federal Grantor I Pass-Through Grantor I Pro2ram Title
Pass-Through Entity Identifying Number
CFDA Number
Passed Through to
Programer Award Amount
Subreci~i ents
Federal Expenditures Incurred for the Year Ended June 30, 2017
U.S. Department of Transportation/ Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Federal Transit Cluster
Direct: Capital Grants: Federal and Transit Capital Investment Grants Federal and Transit Capital Investment Grants
20.500 20.500
CA-04-0236 CA-04-0273
(FTA Sec. 5309) (FTA Sec. 5309)
Fonnula Grants: Federal and Transit Formula Grants Federal and Transit Formula Grants Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grant
20.507 20.507 20.526
CAZ298-00 CA 2016-142 CA 2016-142
(FTA Sec. 5307) (FTA Sec. 5307) (FTA Sec. 5339)
$
$
500,000 760,000
$
500,000 760,000
1,796,983 2,898,726 1,512,215
1,441,108 327,869 1,154,979
7,467,924
4,183,956
37,708
6,137
7,505,632
4,190,093
5,371,749 3,141,658 716,598
347,763 2,839,481 716,598
9,230,005
3,903,842
Passed-Through the State of California: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
20.513
642544
(FTA Section 5310)
Total capital grants
Direct: Operating Grants: Federal and Transit Formula Grants Federal and Transit Formula Grants Federal and Transit Formula Grants
20.507 20.507 20.507
CAZ078-00 CA Z298-00 CA 2016-142
(FTA Sec. 5307) (FTA Sec. 5307) (FTA Sec. 5307)
Passed-Through the State of California: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
20.513
64AM16-00071
300,000
(FTA Section 5310)
Total operating grants Total Federal Transit Administration
$
Total Federal Awards
9,530,005
3,903,842
17,035,637
8,093,935
$ 17,035,637
See accompanying notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
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$
8 ,093,935
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
NOTE 1 - GENERAL
The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) presents the activity of all Federal award programs of Solano County Transit (SoiTrans). All federal awards received directly from Federal agencies as well as Federal awards passed through from other government agencies are included on the SEFA.
NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accompanying SEFA has been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting.
NOTE 3 -INDIRECT COST RATE
SoiTrans has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
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BROWN ARMSTRONG
BRClWN ARM\ l RC)NC~ Catified Puhltc /laountant.1
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
BAKERSFIELD OFFICE (MAIN OFFICE)
4200 TRUXT\JN AVENUE
SUITllOO BAKERSfiELD. CA 93309 TEL 66 1.324.497 1 FAX 661.32'<. 4997
EMAIL mf~cpas.com
FRESNO OFFICE
7673 N. INGRAM AVENUE
sum
10 1
FRESNO, CA 937 11
TEL
~59.476.1592
FAX 559.476.3593
LAGUNA HILLS OFFICE
23272 MIL CREEK DRIVE SUITE 255 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92563
TEL 949.6575•172
STOCKTON OFFICE
To th e Board of Directors Solano County Transit Vallejo, California
We have audited , in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of Solano County Transit (SoiTrans), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2017, and the related notes to the basic financial statements, which collectively comprise SoiTrans' basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated December 7, 2017. Internal Control Over Financial Reporting In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered SoiTrans' internal control over financial reporting (internal control) to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of SoiTrans' internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of SoiTrans' internal control. A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of SoiTrans' financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
5250 CLAREMONT AVENU[ SUITE 150 STOCKTON. CA 95107 TEL 209.45 1.483"1
RfGIS IERED Wltn tnc l'l>bl c Comp.my Accovnu•·g OveN&hl Board illd MEMBeR ot ·he Amencan lnsutut~ ol: Cert~~ocd l'l>bl c Acc0<1ntonts
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified .
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Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether SoiTrans' financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit and , accordingly, we do not express such an opinion . The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards. Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of SoiTrans' internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering SoiTrans' internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose. BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
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BROWN ARMSTRONG
I)RC)WN
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Catifit•d Puhllc llaounlanl.i CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE FOR EACH MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAM AND REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE
To the Board of Directors Solano County Transit Vallejo, California BAKERSFIELD OFFICE (MAIN OFFICE)
4200 TRUXTUN AV[NUE SUITt 300 BAKERSITfl D. .,..A 93309 rEL 661.324.4971 FAX 661.324. 4997 EMAIL •nf~cpas.com
FRESNO OFFICE
Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program
We have audited Solano County Transit's (SoiTrans) compliance with the types of compliance requirements described in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Compliance Supplement that could have a direct and material effect on each of SoiTrans' major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2017. SoiTrans' major federal programs are identified in the summary of auditor's results section of the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management's Responsibility
7673 N. INGRAM AV~NUE SUI T~
10 1
Management is responsible for compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of its federal awards applicable to its federal programs.
FRESNO. CA 937 11 TEL 559.4/6.3592
FAX 559."176.3593
LAGUNA HILLS OFFICE
23272 Mil l CREEK DRIVE SUITE 255 LAGUNA HILLS. CA 92563 TEL 949.65L.5472
STOCKTON OFFICE 5250
.AREMONT AVENUE SUITE 150 STOCK ON, CA 95207
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on compliance for each of SoiTrans' major federal programs based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements referred to above. We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Those standards and the Uniform Guidance require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on a major federal program occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence about SoiTrans' compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
TEL 209.45 1.4833
We believe that our audit provides a reason able basis for our opinion on compliance for each major federal program. However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of SoiTrans' compliance. Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
In our opinion, SoiTrans complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2017. REGIS TlRHJ With the l'ubl c Company Accowtoog Ovenognt Board and Mf.MBlF\ of the Amencao lnnotute o Cert,fied P 1f")k A<..count
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Report on Internal Control Over Compliance
Management of SoiTrans is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above. In planning and performing our audit of compliance, we considered SoiTrans' internal control over compliance with the types of requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each major federal program to determine the auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an opinion on compliance for each major federal program and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of SoiTrans' internal control over compliance. A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program that is less severe than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance. Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. We did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified. The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose. BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
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BROWN ARMSTRONG
13RC)WN ARM\ TRCJNC~ Cattjit:d Public /ktt;untant.>
CERTIFIED
PUBUC ACCOUNTANTS
BAKERSFIELD OFFICE (MAIN OFFICE)
4200 RUXRIN AVENUl
SUIT!: 300 BAKERSFICLD. CA 93309 TEL 661.324.4971 FAX 66 1.324. 4997
EMAIL
nf~p.~S.com
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATUTES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT AND THE ALLOCATION INSTRUCTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
To the Board of Directors Solano County Transit Vallejo, California We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the Unites States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of Solano County Transit (SoiTrans) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2017, and have issued our report thereon dated December?, 2017. Compliance
FRESN O OFFICE
7673 N. INGRAM AVENUE
SUITE 10 1 FRESNO. CA 937 11 'El SS9.4 76.3S92 FAX SS9.476.359J
LAGUNA H ILLS OFFICE
2317 Mil CREEK DRNF
SUITE 25S lAGUNA HILLS, CA 92563 T0 l 949,657.,4)2
STOCKTON OFFICE
5250C AREMONT AVENUE
SUITE ISO STOCKTON.
TEL 209.45 1.4833
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As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether SoiTrans' financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grants, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. Additionally, we performed tests to determine that allocations made and expenditures paid by SoiTrans were made in accordance with the allocation instructions and resolutions of the Transportation Commission and in conformance with the California Transportation Development Act (TDA) . Specifically, we performed each of the specific tasks identified in the California Code of Regulations Sections 6666 and 6667 that are applicable to SoiTrans. In connection with our audit, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe SoiTrans failed to comply with the statutes, rules, and regulations of the California TDA and the allocation instructions and resolutions of the Transportation Commission. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit and, accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Also as part of our audit, we performed tests of compliance to determine whether certain state funds were received and expended in accordance with the applicable bond act and state accounting requirements. Other Matters
The Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction , Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006, approved by the voters as Proposition 1B at the November 7, 2006 general election, authorizes the issuance of nineteen billion nine hundred twenty-five million dollars ($19,925,000,000) in general obligation bonds for specified purposes, including grants for transit system safety, security,. and disaster response projects. These grants are managed by the California Office of Emergency Services under Homeland Security.
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Proposition 1B provides $1 billion to California's Transit System Safety, Security, and Disaster Response Account for capital projects that provide increased protection against security and safety threats. Funds may also be used for capital expenditures to increase the capacity of transit operators, including waterborne transit operators, to develop disaster response transportation systems that can move people, goods, and emergency personnel and equipment in the aftermath of a disaster that impairs the mobility of goods, people, and equipment. As of June 30, 2017, Proposition 1B funds received and expended were verified in the course of our audit as follows: Schedule of Proposition 1 B Funds For the Year Ended June 30, 2017 Description
Amount
Balance - beginning of the year
$
6,098,052
Received:
$
138,522
Expenses:
$
Balance - end of the year
$
(5,712,411) 524,163
The results of our tests indicated that, with respect to the items tested , SoiTrans complied , in all material respects, with the provisions referred to in the preceding paragraph. With respect to items not tested, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that SoiTrans had not complied, in all material respects, with those provisions. Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, based on the requirements of the California Transportation Development Act and the allocation instructions and resolutions of the Transportation Commission. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose. BROWN ARMSTRONG ACS9UNTAN~J CORPORATION
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Bakersfield, California December 7, 2017
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SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
SECTION I - SUMMARY OF AUDITOR'S RESULTS Financial Statements: Unmodified
Type of auditor's report issued : Internal control over financial reporting : • •
Material weaknesses identified? Significant deficiencies identified that are not considered to be material weaknesses?
Noncompliance material to financial statements noted?
No None Reported No
Federal Awards: Internal control over major programs: • •
Material weaknesses identified? Significant deficiencies identified that are not considered to be material weaknesses?
No None Reported
Type of auditor's report issued on compliance for major programs:
Unmodified
Any audit findings disclosed that are required to be reported in accordance w ith the Uniform Guidance?
No
Identification of major programs: Federal Transit Cluster - CFDA #20.507
Capital Investment Grants and Operating Grants
Dollar threshold used to distinguish between Type A and Type B?
$750,000
Auditee qualified as low-risk auditee?
Yes
SECTION II- FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS None.
SECTION Ill- FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND qUESTIONED COSTS None.
SECTION IV- STATUS OF PRIOR YEAR AUDIT FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS There were no prior year findings.
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AGENDA ITEM 7F BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENTER: KRISTINA BOTSFORD, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER SUBJECT: CONTRACT AWARD FOR ARMORED TRANSPORT, SECURE MOBILE VAULT & CURRENCY PROCESSING ACTION: MOTION
ISSUE: The Board is being asked to award a contract for Armored Transport, Secure Mobile Vault and Currency Processing Services to Garda CL West, Inc., and to authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement, subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form. DISCUSSION: On November 2, 2017, a Request for Proposals for Armored Transport, Secure Mobile Vault and Currency Processing Services was issued, posted in the SolTrans website, advertised in the local newspaper and other transit-related websites, and emailed to potential proposers. The industry that supplies this type of service is somewhat limited in terms of the number of providers. The RFP scope of services included armed transport, mobile vault transport and currency processing services. SolTrans currently contracts these same services for calls at two locations (Vallejo Transit Center and the Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility). The mobile vault containing currency and coin, as well as prepared deposits, are picked up twice a week. The mobile vault is transported to the vendor’s site for counting and bundling before the cash and coins are transported for deposit at our bank, along with the prepared deposits. The empty mobile vault is returned the next pick-up day. On November 28, 2017, proposals were received from Dunbar Armored and Garda CL West, Inc. Both firms provided all the necessary documents as required by the RFP documents and were both deemed responsive. Based on all the information required by the RFP, and as provided by each firm including a search on the System for Award Management Database; both proposers were considered responsible. A thorough evaluation of each proposal found that both firms are fully qualified to provide the services SolTrans is seeking to contract. Dunbar Armored provided a minimally lower cost proposal, but Garda’s price proposal is within range and is considered reasonable. Additionally, Garda submitted a much stronger technical proposal over Dunbar and appears to be able to better meet SolTrans’ needs. As a result of the evaluations, Staff has determined that Garda CL West, Inc. is the firm that will provide the greatest value overall to SolTrans. The contract will be fixed for 3 years, with 2 option years at an agreed-upon escalation fee. The pricing for cash vault services will be negotiable if the amount of cash and coin collected drops significantly due to increased usage of Clipper or a potential future mobile app.
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FISCAL IMPACT: Garda has proposed a fixed service rate of $4,050 per month for cash transportation and a fixed service rate of $2,200 per month for cash vault services, for a total fixed monthly price of $6,250 or $75,000 per year, with a fuel surcharge that is calculated based on the 3-week rolling average of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Staff is recommending a not-to-exceed amount of $234,000 ($78,000 per year) for the three-year base term of the contract. PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 1 - Maximize Safety, Reliability and Efficiency of Transit Operations; Objective A. Establish Technological Tools and Improved Facilities or Fleet Equipment for Enhancing and Monitoring System Performance. RECOMMENDATION: Award a contract for Armored Transport, Secure Mobile Vault and Currency Processing Services to Garda CL West, Inc., and authorize the Executive Director to execute the contract in a not-to-exceed amount of $234,000, subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form.
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AGENDA ITEM 7G BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: PRESENTER: SUBJECT: ACTION:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS KRISTINA BOTSFORD, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE SOLTRANS RETIREMENT PLAN MOTION
ISSUE: At the recommendation of the Finance and Benefits Subcommittee, the Board is being asked to approve an administrative amendment to the Solano County Transit PARS Retirement Plan (the Plan). DISCUSSION: In accordance with California Government Code, Tier II employees, those hired after January 1, 2013, are required to contribute one half of the actuarially defined contribution rate. Based on the latest actuarial valuation, the employee contribution rate was calculated to change from 7% to 8% effective July 1, 2017. In order to memorialize this change in the contribution rate, the plan administrators have suggested we amend the Plan to document the actual contribution rate. This amendment is administrative only and does not change how contributions are defined. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for this item. This is an administrative amendment only. PERFORMANCE GOAL: N/A RECOMMENDATION: The SolTrans Finance and Benefits Subcommittee, composed of Chair Sampayan and Mayor Patterson, recommends the Board authorize the Executive Director to execute the Amendment to the Solano County Transit PARS Retirement Plan, as shown in Attachment A, with Legal Counsel approval as to form. Attachments: A. Amendment to the Solano County Transit PARS Retirement Plan 158
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AMENDMENT TO THE SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT PARS RETIREMENT PLAN
ATTACHMENT A Agenda Item 7G
WHEREAS, the Solano County Transit (the “Employer”) has adopted the Solano County Transit PARS Retirement Plan effective July 1, 2012; and WHEREAS, the Employer has the right to amend the Plan in accordance with Section 6.3 of the Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Article II, Section 2.1, Amount of Employee Contributions, is hereby amended effective July 1, 2017, to comply with Section 7522.30 of the California Government Code as follows: “2.1
Amount of Employee Contributions
Tier I Employees eligible under Section 1.1, Tier I, shall contribute a percentage equal to seven percent (7%) of his or her Compensation to the Plan. Tier II In compliance with Section 7522.30 of the California Government Code, Employees eligible under Section 1.1, Tier II, shall contribute a percentage of his or her Compensation to the Plan equal to one-half of the normal cost of the Retirement Benefit rounded to the nearest quarter of one percent (0.25%), as determined by an actuarial study. The normal cost shall be set on July 1 of each year based upon the latest actuarial study. Notwithstanding the above, effective as of November 1, 2013 and until such time as a subsequent actuarial study is performed the Employee contribution shall be set at seven percent (7%) of Compensation. 160 Page 1 of 2
Effective July 1, 2017, the Employee contribution shall be set at eight percent (8%) of Compensation.”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment is hereby adopted effective as of July 1, 2017.
Solano County Transit By: Beth Kranda Its: Executive Director Dated:
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AGENDA ITEM: 7H BOARD MEETING DATE:DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENTER: PATRICIA CARR, GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AWARD AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRILLIUM CNG FOR CNG FUELING STATION MAINTENANCE SERVICES ACTION: MOTION
ISSUE: The construction of the agency’s new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station was completed in September 2017. Once the station is commissioned, monthly maintenance and monitoring of the facility will need to be performed by Associated Natural Gas, Inc. (ANGI) certified technicians. DISCUSSION: The RFP for CNG Fueling Station Maintenance Services was released on September 29, 2017. Proposals were received from three firms on October 27, 2017. Evaluations were conducted on November 1, 2017 by a panel consisting of Larry John Guerrero, Interim Program Analyst I; Angela Jackson, Program Analyst I; and Pat Car, General Services Manager. The panel applied an evaluation criterion that included weighted scores for quality of the technical proposal, structure and experience of the management team and cost of the services. The panel selected Trillium CNG due their experience, and the availability of local technicians that could respond quickly. They also proposed a fixed rate that made them the lowest cost proposer. The annual fixed rate cost for the maintenance, repair and monitoring of the CNG fueling station is $45,600 per year. Additionally, Staff recommends including an amount of $25,000 total to cover out of warranty repairs. It is therefore recommended that Trillium CNG be awarded the CNG Fueling Station Maintenance Services contract for the next three years, in an amount not to exceed $161,800, with an option for two 1-year extensions, subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form. FISCAL IMPACT: The annual costs of maintenance services Trillium CNG will provide is $45,600. The FY 201718 operating budget, as approved by the Board on May 18, 2017 has sufficient budget to cover the cost. 162
PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 2 – Ensure vehicles and buildings are maintained in a state of good repair; Objective CEnsure the Agency maintains attractive, safe and welcoming facilities; Strategy i. -Create a facilities maintenance plan using O&M specification. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Executive Director to award and execute a contract with Trillium CNG for CNG Fueling Station Maintenance Services to be provided over the next three years in an amount not to exceed $161,800, subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form.
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AGENDA ITEM: 7I BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: PRESENTER: SUBJECT: ACTION:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANDI RENSHAW, PROGRAM ANALYST II CONTINUANCE OF ROUTE 20 PILOT (BENICIA —VALLEJO GATEWAY PLAZA, KAISER AND SUTTER LOCAL ROUTE) MOTION
ISSUE: The Board is being asked to consider and approve the extension of the Route 20 pilot project through the duration of the Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) Study to conclude by calendar year 2018. DISCUSSION: Route 20 was initially launched as a summer-only route in 2014, connecting Benicia to the Northeast Vallejo (Gateway Plaza) shopping and entertainment district, including Target, Solano College-Vallejo, and Plaza Drive. During that initial 8-week period, the route carried 196 trips for an average of 1.07 riders per revenue hour on four daily round trips. On the basis of this initial effort, the Board authorized expansion of Route 20 to a 3 year demonstration operating 11 daily revenue hours. The service within these parameters was implemented in February 2015, with minor modifications in late March and an addition to the route and modification to the schedule in November 2016 to adjust the routing at the Vallejo end to more efficiently serve key destinations like Kaiser and Sutter Hospital. Initial evaluation criteria were defined for Route 20 to account for the growth curve required for a new route serving a completely new transit travel pattern. (This is in contrast with the standard of 12 riders per hour for established routes.) Performance/Riders Per Revenue Hour/Farebox Recovery Ratio
Milestone Date
5 Riders Per Revenue Hour (assumes $10 fares per hour, or approximately 20% farebox recovery)
July 1, 2015
8 Riders Per Revenue Hour (assumes $16 fares per hour, or approximately 32% farebox recovery)
October 1, 2015
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Ridership on Route 20 has not yet approached the July 1 milestone level, as shown below: Year
Feb- June 2015 FY 2015/2016 FY 2016/2017 July- Oct 2017
Yearly Ridership 1,160 4,831 6,400 1,969
Yearly Revenue Hours 1,068.5 2,854.2 3,403.5 1,081
Riders per Revenue Hour 1.08 1.69 1.88 1.82
While the trend in terms of Riders per Revenue Hour is growing, it is a long way from the criteria established in 2015. Farebox recovery for the Route 20 is 3% for July - Sept 2017, which is slightly lower than the school trippers and significantly lower than all other local routes which have rates of 10% - 18% currently. At this time, Staff does not have evidence to suggest that Route 20 be made a permanent route. It has not achieved the milestones set out prior to the pilot phase and is unlikely to do so without the milestones being pushed out significantly. However, Route 20 has been well-received by riders and provides a unique service to the community. Staff does not feel it can recommend termination either at this time, given the opportunities it provides for service to new rider markets as well as its beneficial impact on the resources required for Benicia Dial-a-Ride. At this point, including the Route 20 in the COA is the best way to determine how best a local route can be successful in Benicia. Therefore, Staff proposes the following:
Extend the Route 20 trial until the completion of the COA; Collect additional data on rider utilization, as well as why riders are not using the service; and Direct Staff to make adjustments to Route 20 based on COA recommendations.
FISCAL IMPACT: Extension of the pilot comes at a net cost to SolTrans of approximately $225,000 per year, accounting for savings should the route not operate as well as fare revenue that would be lost. This number may actually overstate the additional cost, given that additional hours of service on Benicia Dial-a-Ride may be needed in the absence of Route 20. This amount is available in the 2017/18 budget and would need to be included in the 2018/19 budget pending conclusion of the COA. PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 1 - Maximize safety, reliability and efficiency of transit operations; Objective C – Increase SolTrans’ fixed route system performance, including ridership; Strategy i – Explore opportunities for expanding service to unserved or underserved areas while being mindful of farebox recovery standards, Agency budget constraints, and opportunities for maintaining or attracting new funding; Activity 3 – As based on feedback from the Board of Directors, consider improvements to or expansion of Route 20 or other programs that serve as lifeline connections for the City of Benicia and contribute to growing ridership. Goal 2 - Optimize fiscal health and long-term sustainability; Objective C – Strategically align financial resources with operational and capital priorities; Strategy i – Develop operations and capital priorities and program federal, state, regional and local funds according to Board-approved priorities.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the extension of the Demonstration Route 20 until the completion of Comprehensive Operation Analysis (COA) Study to end December 31, 2018.
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AGENDA ITEM: 8A BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENTER: BETH KRANDA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: CONTRACT AWARD FOR COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS ACTION: MOTION
ISSUE: The Board is being asked to award a contract for a Comprehensive Operational Analysis to LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., and to authorize the Executive Director to execute said contract, subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form. DISCUSSION: On October 26, 2017, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Comprehensive Operational Analysis was issued and advertised on the SolTrans website, in the local newspaper, and on other transit related websites and newsletters. It was also sent to fourteen (14) potential proposers. Proposals were due on November 29, 2017. As the next step in the process, Staff is now requesting the Board of Directors to authorize the Executive Director to execute a Professional Services Contract for a Comprehensive Operational Analysis to the highest scoring proposer, LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. A total of four (4) proposals were received from the following firms: 1) ARUP, 2) LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. 3) Moore & Associates, Inc., and 4) University of Wyoming. A SolTrans evaluation committee, which included an STA representative, reviewed and scored proposals according to the published evaluation criteria included in the RFP. Those evaluations were completed on December 5, 2017. As a result of a thorough evaluation of each proposal, the firm which the committee judged to be of greatest value to SolTrans, including best suited to undertake this project is LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. The estimated cost of the project as proposed by LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. is $118,390 which excludes pricing for the additional option of performing a Title VI Program analysis, as requested in the RFP. Although not required, SolTrans may request the performance of the optional Title VI analysis at a later time should it be deemed necessary. The entire project, including a final COA plan, is to be completed within 12 months of contract execution. Staff recommends a budget of $120,000.00 for this project. It is therefore recommended that LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. be awarded the Contract for Comprehensive Operational Analysis in an amount not to exceed $120,000 with a term of 12 months, subject to Legal Counsel Approval as to form.
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FISCAL IMPACT: The project objectives, and priority to SolTrans, in undertaking this project is to: 1) Analyze the performance of SolTrans’ fixed route and demand responsive local services; 2) Examine the efficiency and effectiveness of the current system; 3) Develop recommendations to address service needs; 4) Identify methodologies for the on-going evaluation of the fixed route and demand response systems; and 5) Document expected future system needs based on housing and development plans and projections for the local area. The estimated cost of services LSC Transportation Consultants will provide is $118,390. However, Staff is recommending entering into a Contract for Comprehensive Operational Analysis, for a not-to-exceed amount of $120,000. The FY 2017-18 operating budget, as approved by the Board on May 18, 2017, has sufficient budget to cover this cost. PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 1 - Deliver transit services which meet the needs of SolTrans’ customers; Objective B. Deliver reliable services; Strategy i – Improve on-time performance of fixed route services; Strategy ii – Monitor reliability of demand response services and identify necessary adjustments; Objective D – Deliver efficient services; Strategy ii – Seek out new service models where existing services are inefficient; Objective E - Deliver accessible services; Strategy i – Identify unserved and underserved trip-making needs; Strategy ii – Review and revise routings, stop locations, and schedules to improve immediate accessibility of existing services.. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the award of a Contract for a Comprehensive Operational Analysis with a NotTo-Exceed amount of $120,000; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute a Contract with LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., subject to Legal Counsel Approval as to form.
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AGENDA ITEM 8B BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: PRESENTER: SUBJECT: ACTION:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUZANNE FREDRIKSEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVE THE 2018 SOLTRANS BOARD MEETING CALENDAR MOTION
ISSUE: The SolTrans Bylaws sets forth the time, date, and location of the regular SolTrans Board meetings, and specifies that these meetings should be scheduled one year in advance. A proposed meeting calendar is provided as Attachment A, for Board consideration and approval. DISCUSSION: Background The following excerpts from the Agency Bylaws will guide this 2018 SolTrans Board Meeting Calendar discussion: Unless otherwise changed by a majority vote of the Voting Directors at a regular meeting, these meetings shall be held at 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each quarter or at any other time as set by the Chair of the Board, or by a majority of the members of the Board, as necessary. Meetings shall be held in alternating locations between the Benicia and Vallejo Council Chambers, or at some other location, as determined by the Board. In 2017, the Board convened twice quarterly (with the exception of the first quarter, where only one meeting was held) in order to vet agency business and provide direction to Staff on critical agency projects. During the remaining months of the year, Staff was able to spend extra time and energy focusing on service planning and adjustments, community outreach, Staff development, marketing and promotions. This approach worked well in both 2016 and 2017, and therefore a similar meeting schedule is being proposed for 2018. Proposed 2018 Board Meeting Calendar Staff recommends that the Board meet on the third Thursday of the months of February, April, May, July, September, November and December in 2017. Staff also proposes that the Board refrain from convening during the remaining months of the year, for the reasons specified below:
January 2018: Cancellation of this month’s meeting is proposed as Staff does not anticipate the need for Board action on any matters. The extra time may be used instead
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to focus on the agency’s comprehensive operational analysis, as well as recruitment efforts to fill a vacant management position.
March 2018: Cancellation of this month’s meeting is proposed to allow Staff adequate time to vet the draft FY 2018-19 budget with SolTrans’ Technical Advisory Committee, Public Advisory Committee, Executive Management Committee, and Finance and Benefits Subcommittee.
June 2018: Cancellation of this month’s meeting is proposed as Staff does not anticipate the need for Board action on any critical matters during this month. The extra time could instead be used to prepare adequately for fall service changes and to conduct public outreach.
August 2018: Cancellation of this month’s meeting is proposed to be consistent with regional agencies such as the Solano Transportation Authority (STA), the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the County of Solano. It is also consistent with past practice, and the extra time will be used by Finance Staff to “close the books” on FY 2017-18.
October 2018: Cancellation of this month’s meeting is proposed due to the number of key conferences scheduled which Staff and/or the Board typically attends, including BusCon 2018, Rail-volution 2018, and the California Transit Association’s (CTA) Annual Conference and Expo.
The proposal to convene seven times throughout the coming year is consistent with the schedule adopted for calendar year 2017. Evening Meetings Since 2012, the Board has consistently adopted an annual meeting calendar based upon the time and dates specified in the Bylaws, with the exception of two annual evening meetings. The primary goal of evening meetings has been to make meetings more accessible to regional bus riders, and to subsequently gather valuable public input from this segment of our ridership. Staff recommends continuing the practice of holding two annual evening meetings in 2018. Staff held two fundamental assumptions when scheduling potential evening meetings: 1) Board meetings would occur on the dates specified in the SolTrans Bylaws, where possible; 2) Board meetings would be held at the alternating locations specified in the Bylaws. The proposed evening meeting dates are specified in bold italics on Attachment A. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation. PERFORMANCE GOAL: N/A 171
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Proposed 2018 SolTrans Board Meeting Calendar, as shown in Attachment A. Attachment: A. Proposed 2018 SolTrans Board Meeting Calendar
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ATTACHMENT A Agenda Item 8B
Solano County Transit 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING CALENDAR Approved:
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DATE
TIME
LOCATION
STATUS
No Meeting in January February 15, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Operations and Maintenance Facility Conference Room
Confirmed
No Meeting in March April 19, 2018
4:00 p.m.
Benicia Council Chamber
Confirmed
May 17, 2018
4:00 p.m.
Vallejo Council Chamber with closed session at 3:00 pm
Confirmed
No Meeting in June July 19, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Benicia Council Chamber with closed session at 4:30 pm
Confirmed
No Meeting in August September 20, 2018
4:00 p.m.
Vallejo Council Chamber
Confirmed
No Meeting in October November 15, 2018
4:00 p.m.
Benicia Council Chamber
Confirmed
December 20, 2018
4:00 p.m.
Vallejo Council Chamber
Confirmed
* Annual evening meeting dates/times. Operations and Maintenance Facility: Located at 1850 Broadway Street, Vallejo, CA Benicia Council Chamber: Located at City Hall, 250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510-3239 Vallejo Council Chamber: Located at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590-5922
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AGENDA ITEM: 9A BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: PRESENTER: SUBJECT: ACTION:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DENNIS YBARRA, PROGRAM ANALYST II SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT INFORMATIONAL
ISSUE: Staff reports ridership statistics to the Board at each meeting. DISCUSSION: Ridership trends reviewed regularly are included as Attachment A. Staff continues to review the overall System Performance Report to include other performance measures in the future. Below are performance highlights for the July–November 2017 period: Fixed Route Ridership
Fixed route ridership overall was 554,161, which is approximately 46,000 fewer boardings, or a 7.7 percent decrease from the FY 2016-17 period. Ridership on local routes fell by 11.6 percent from the prior year. Ridership declines and in a few cases, increases, vary by route. Express ridership is down by 3.2 percent compared with the prior year period. Route 80 shows a modest drop of 1.5%.
Demand Response Ridership
The Agency observed an increase in ADA paratransit service ridership of 13 percent for FY 2017-18 compared to the prior year. Staff is monitoring ridership to understand if this is a continuing trend. Dial-a-Ride ridership for the fiscal year to date fell by 15 percent from the prior year.
Possible Reasons for the Decline in Fixed Route Ridership Staff believes that the continuing improvement in the Bay Area and local economies is raising income levels, such that more people can afford to own cars. Recent studies conclude that the trend toward greater environmental considerations in consumer choices about car ownership and single occupancy driving after the recession reversed course beginning in 2013 on a national basis. Car ownership rates are now higher than pre-recession levels. A statewide analysis for California confirms the same trends exist here and verifies Californians’ continuing attachment to their cars. At the same time, changes in traffic and rider travel patterns have made the system less efficient. Staff is continually reviewing underperforming routes or adding buses to routes that cannot make
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the scheduled times during times of peak traffic. Staff continually works with our transit contractor, National Express, to ensure SolTrans provides riders with reliable service in wellmaintained buses and bus stops. The Comprehensive Operational Analysis to take place in 2018 will examine the ridership decreases for local routes and develop potential responses the agency might take to address them. FISCAL IMPACT: This is an informational item with no fiscal impact. PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 1 - Maximize the safety, reliability and efficiency of transit services to allow for long-term system sustainability and competitiveness for grant funds; Objective B – Establish process for developing service plans and implementing service enhancements for improving system performance; Strategy iii – Continuously document system strengths/weaknesses and outline solutions for improvement. RECOMMENDATION: Informational. Attachment: A. System Performance Report
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ATTACHMENT A Agenda Item 9A
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REPORT Presented to:
The Solano County Transit Board of Directors on December 21, 2017
By:
Dennis Ybarra, Program Analyst II
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Fixed Route Ridership Comparison FY 17-18 versus FY 16-17
Period July - Nov FY17-18 July - Nov FY16-17 % Diff.
Local
Express
System
281,505
272,656
554,161
318,466
281,741
600,206
-11.6%
-3.2%
-7.7%
FY17 and FY18 System Comparison = -46,046 Trips Excludes discontinued Route 200
2
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Local Routes Average Weekday Ridership YTD 3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
FY16-17 1,500
FY17-18
1,000
500
0
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
3
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Express Routes Average Weekday Ridership YTD Excludes Route 200
3,000
2,500
2,000
FY16-17
1,500
FY17-18 1,000
500
0
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
4
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Fixed Route Local Ridership July - November 80,000
FY 16-17 70,000
FY 17-18
60,000
-9%
50,000
-15%
-6% 40,000 30,000 20,000
-11%
-14%
-15%
10,000
1%
14%
-26%
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Local Route Number
8
15
-6% 17
-29% 20
5
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Fixed Route Express Ridership July - November 250,000
203,324 200,247
200,000
-2% 150,000
FY 16-17 FY 17-18
100,000
50,000
42,838
38,216
29,491
27,535
-11%
-7%
0
78
80
85
Express Route Number
6
183
2,500
Monthly Demand Response Ridership Last 12 Months
2,000
1,500 GP DAR 1,000
Paratransit
500
0
7
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Thank you!
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AGENDA ITEM: 9B BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENTER: KRISTINA BOTSFORD, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER SUBJECT: FAREBOX REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR 5 MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2017 ACTION: INFORMATIONAL
ISSUE: Per SolTrans’ Internal Control Policy, Staff is required to give quarterly updates to the Board on SolTrans’ financial position. DISCUSSION: Expenses for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 are right on track for the first 5 months of the year (see Attachment A) and are under budget by $335,000. Salaries and Benefits are under budget due to the hiring of the Executive Director nearly 2 months after the year began. Repairs and maintenance are over budget at this point in the year due to unexpected maintenance required on our security and HVAC systems. Other expenses may be higher or lower due to timing but overall we are on track. A full projection of the year will be presented to the Board in February, along with the budget update. Farebox revenue is slightly underbudget but offset by higher-than-expected parking revenue. Overall farebox recovery at November 30, 2017 is 27.9%, versus the budget of 26.1% due to lower-than-expected expenses. FISCAL IMPACT: This is an informational report only. PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 3 - Optimize fiscal health and sustainability; Objective A: Maximize revenue from federal, state and regional grants; Objective B: Ensure compliance with federal, state and local fiscal regulations and reporting. Strategy ii: Maintain accounting records to successfully complete the financial audit and report to the State Controller. RECOMMENDATION: Informational. 186
Attachment: A. Farebox Revenue and Operating Expenses for 5 Months Ended November 30, 2017
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SolTrans Farebox Revenue & Operating Expenses FY 17-18
ATTACHMENT A Agenda Item 9B
Full Year Adopted Budget
5 months actuals at 11-30-17
5 Month Budget
Over (Under) Budget
Farebox Revenue Bus Parking Revenue Paratransit/Dial-A-Ride Local Taxi Scrip
$
3,465,000 175,000 55,000 80,000
$
1,443,750 72,917 22,917 33,333
$
1,438,575 101,033 23,530 27,880
$
(5,175) 28,116 613 (5,453)
$
3,775,000
$
1,572,917
$
1,591,017
$
18,101
$
7,712,442 850,000 275,000 182,707 340,744 1,490,595 387,043 96,320 143,792 916,735 12,395,378 29.4%
$
3,213,518 354,167 114,583 76,128 141,977 621,081 161,268 40,133 59,913 381,973 5,164,741 29.4%
$
3,154,097 350,251 112,548 61,419 159,534 595,517 119,566 70,037 42,892 245,947 4,911,808 31.3%
$
(59,421) (3,916) (2,035) (14,709) 17,557 (25,564) (41,702) 29,904 (17,021) (136,026) (252,933) 2.0%
518,449 70,833 91,534 22,503 10,623 46,498 760,439 3.0%
$
548,480 52,951 65,530 12,282 3,733 36,817 719,793 3.3%
$
66,667 26,968 3,750 10,769 108,154 30.8%
$
Bus Expenses Transit Services Contract Fuel Security Advertising/Marketing Facilities Maintenance/Parking Ops Salaries and Benefits Professional Services Accounting, Auditing & Legal Technology General Administration Subtotal Bus Expenses Farebox recovery
$
$
$
$
Paratransit/DAR Expenses Transit Services Contract Fuel Salaries and Benefits Professional Services Advertising/Marketing General Administration Subtotal Paratransit Expenses Farebox recovery
$
$
1,244,278 170,000 219,681 54,006 25,494 111,595 1,825,054 3.0%
$
$
$
$
30,031 (17,882) (26,004) (10,221) (6,890) (9,681) (40,646) 0.3%
Taxi Scrip Expenses Scrip - Local Salaries and Benefits Professional Services General Administration Subtotal Taxi Scrip Expenses Farebox recovery
Total Expenses OVERALL FAREBOX RECOVERY
$
$
$
160,000 64,724 9,001 25,845 259,570 30.8%
14,480,002 26.1%
$
$
$
6,033,334 26.1%
$
$
48,310 13,495 1,620 3,464 66,889 41.7%
5,698,490 27.9%
$
$
$
(18,357) (13,473) (2,130) (7,305) (41,265) 10.9%
(334,844) 1.8%
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AGENDA ITEM: 10A BOARD MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2017
Solano County Transit TO: PRESENTER: SUBJECT: ACTION:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANDI RENSHAW, PROGRAM ANALYST II PUBLIC OUTREACH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2017 INFORMATIONAL
ISSUE: SolTrans’ focus is to identify opportunities for public outreach through strategic partnerships, and to establish public outreach programs and activities that are valued by the community. DISCUSSION: The Board last received a Marketing and Public Outreach Report in October 2017. Therefore, the current report summarizes the events and promotions held during November and December, and it highlights the events and promotions Staff participated in to build relationships with community organizations. Past Events and Promotions
November o SolanoExpress Corridor Study Public Workshop, Military and First, Benicia from 6:30-9:30 a.m. on November 1,, 2017. o Rescheduled North Bay Stand Down, transportation for Veterans to and from Dixon, November 14- 16, 2017. o Holiday Promotions Fare:
Saturday Shopping Fare on Routes 78 and 85 allowing riders to purchase $2day passes and one–way trips for $1, making shopping needs outside of Benicia and Vallejo more accessible.
Ride Free on Local Routes Thanksgiving Weekend encouraging riders to shop locally the weekend after Thanksgiving.
December o Benicia Holiday Sleigh Rides - Free bus service to Benicia’s Christmas tree lighting, December 1, 2017. o SolanoExpress Corridor Study Public Workshop, Military and First, Benicia from 6:30-9:30 a.m. on December 8, 2017. o Holiday Promotions Fare:
December Dollar Days - Day passes for $1 and free weekends on local routes.
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Saturday Shopping Fare on Routes 78 and 85 allowing riders to purchase $2day passes and one–way trips for $1, making shopping needs outside of Benicia and Vallejo more accessible.
Staff continues to maintain existing and build new relationships within the community to promote the value of SolTrans’ transit options. Staff is also developing partnerships with community stakeholders that will benefit from SolTrans’ services. Staff will continue to analyze ridership trends and find new ways to increase the value of public transportation through fare promotions and free community event shuttles in Benicia and Vallejo. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of promotional materials and support for community outreach is constrained by the FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18 budgets, respectively. PERFORMANCE GOAL: Goal 4 – Build and maintain community trust and value in the transit system. Objective A – Foster active community marketing and outreach programs; Objective B – Build community partnerships. RECOMMENDATION: Informational.
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Regular SolTrans Board Meeting of Dec. 21, 2017
Approved Feb. 15, 2018
SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT Board Minutes for Meeting of December 21, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sampayan called the regular meeting of the SolTrans Board to order at 4:00 p.m. A quorum was confirmed by the Clerk of the Board, Suzanne Fredriksen. There was no Statement of Conflict declared at this time. MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Bob Sampayan, Mayor Tom Campbell, Councilmember Jess Malgapo, Councilmember Jim Spering, Supervisor, County of Solano
City of Vallejo, Chairperson City of Benicia, Vice Chairperson City of Vallejo MTC Representative
Elizabeth Patterson, Mayor Pete Sanchez, Mayor
City of Benicia Ex-Officio – STA Representative
In Alphabetical Order by Last Name: Kristina Botsford SolTrans Finance & Administration Manager Patricia Carr SolTrans General Services Manager Bernadette Curry SolTrans Legal Counsel Suzanne Fredriksen SolTrans Board Clerk Bisi Ibrahim SolTrans Program Analyst I Angela Jackson SolTrans Program Analyst I Beth Kranda SolTrans Executive Director Mandi Renshaw SolTrans Program Analyst II Dennis Ybarra SolTrans Program Analyst II
In Alphabetical Order by Last Name: Richard Burnett Cathy Campos Ron Grassi Christopher Jones Brandon Thomson Tiffany Turner
SolTrans Public Advisory Committee National Express Transit Solano Transportation Authority National Express Transit Solano Transportation Authority National Express Transit
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Regular SolTrans Board Meeting of Dec. 21, 2017
Approved Feb. 15, 2018
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA On a motion by Director Spering and a second by Director Malgapo, the SolTrans JPA Board unanimously approved the Agenda. (4 Ayes, 1 Absent) 4. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT None presented. 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Beth Kranda noted that the agency received the delivery of four, new MCI buses, increasing the total of CNG buses in service to ten at this time. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6A. SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase I Public Comment Period Mandi Renshaw provided a presentation of the SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase I Public Comment period, including highlights of the overall service proposal and STA’s service recommendations. Public Comments: None presented. Board Comments: Staff was encouraged to have discussions, if not already, with County Connection to explore better connections within Walnut Creek. Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing; 2) Close the public hearing and the public comment period on SolanoExpress Corridor Study Phase I; and 3) Provide direction to Staff on the SolanoExpress Phase I Route 78 recommendations to then forward onto Solano Transportation Authority Board. On a motion by Director Spering and a second by Director Malgapo, the SolTrans JPA Board unanimously approved the recommendation. (4 Ayes, 1 Absent) CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Director Spering and a second by Director Malgapo, the SolTrans JPA Board unanimously approved Consent Calendar Items 7A through 7I. (4 Ayes, 1 Absent) 7A. Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2017 Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes of October 19, 2017. 7B. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2017 Recommendation: Approve the TAC meeting minutes of November 13, 2017. 193
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Approved Feb. 15, 2018
7C. Public Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2017 Recommendation: Approve the PAC meeting minutes of November 16, 2017. 7D. 2017 Local Vendor Utilization Report Recommendation: Receive the 2017 Local Vendor Utilization Report. 7E. Receive and File Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Annual Financial Audit Recommendation: Receive and file SolTrans' FY 2016-17 Annual Financial Audit. 7F. Contract Award for Armored Transport, Secure Mobile Vault and Currency Processing Recommendation: Award a contract for Armored Transport, Secure Mobile Vault and Currency Processing Services to Garda CL West, Inc., and authorize the Executive Director to execute the contract in a not-toexceed amount of $234,000, subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form. 7G. Approve the Amendment to the SolTrans Retirement Plan Recommendation: The SolTrans Finance and Benefits Subcommittee composed of Chair Sampayan and Mayor Patterson, recommends the Board authorize the Executive Director to execute the Amendment to the Solano County Transit PARS Retirement Plan, as shown in Attachment A, with Legal Counsel approval as to form. 7H. Authorize the Executive Director to Award and Execute a Contract with Trillium CNG for CNG Fueling Station Maintenance Services Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director to award and execute a contract with Trillium CNG for CNG Fueling Station Maintenance Services to be provided over the next three years in an amount not to exceed $161,800, subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form. 7I. Continuation of Route 20 Pilot (Benicia - Vallejo Gateway Plaza, Kaiser and Sutter Local Route) Recommendation: Approve the extension of the Demonstration Route 20 until the completion of Comprehensive Operation Analysis (COA) Study to end December 31, 2018. REGULAR CALENDAR 8. ACTION ITEMS 8A. Contract Award for Comprehensive Operational Analysis Beth Kranda provided an overview of LSC Transportation Consultants’ proposal for a comprehensive operational analysis. Public Comments: None presented.
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Regular SolTrans Board Meeting of Dec. 21, 2017
Approved Feb. 15, 2018
Board Comments: Members of the SolTrans Board expressed the following comments and concerns: Support was expressed for the fiscally constrained approach, in conjunction with a menu of service options for consideration, should additional funding become available. Staff was encouraged to explore options to make the system more flexible and to also connect with a broader segment of the community through technology. The agency was commended for the real time scheduling system which provides Staff with immediate information about bus delays, etc. Staff comments/clarification: Beth Kranda clarified that the COA is only focusing upon local routes; however, the STA is exploring the Express routes under the SolanoExpress Corridor Study. She noted that the agency is currently working on getting real time information to the ridership via electronic notifications when there are route adjustments. She stated that many agencies are experimenting with smaller, more demand-responsive vehicles in order to be more agile, and noted that Staff can include that idea in the list of options for the consultant to explore. Recommendation: 1) Approve the award of a contract for a Comprehensive Operational Analysis with a not-toexceed amount of $120,000; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director to execute a contract with LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., subject to Legal Counsel approval as to form. On a motion by Director Spering and a second by Director Malgapo, the SolTrans JPA Board unanimously approved the recommendation. (4 Ayes, 1 Absent) 8B. Approve the 2018 SolTrans Board Meeting Calendar Public Comments: None presented. Board Comments: None presented. Recommendation: Adopt the Proposed 2018 SolTrans Board Meeting Calendar, as shown in Attachment A. On a motion by Director Spering and a second by Director Malgapo, the SolTrans JPA Board unanimously approved the recommendation. (4 Ayes, 1 Absent) NON-ACTION/ INFORMATIONAL 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Regular SolTrans Board Meeting of Dec. 21, 2017
Approved Feb. 15, 2018
9A. System Performance Report Dennis Ybarra provided a presentation of SolTrans’ year-to-date fixed route ridership as compared with fiscal year 2016-17, local and express routes average weekday ridership, fixed route ridership by route for July through November, and monthly demand response ridership for the last twelve months. He also provided an update regarding recent findings related to nationwide declines in public transit ridership. Public Comments: None presented. Board Comments: It was requested that Staff provide some conjecture in future reports as to why ridership is declining on local routes while farebox revenues have stayed relatively the same. Kristina Botsford noted that Staff will be performing an analysis of fares and fare media as a part of a larger project soon, and the resulting data may provide additional understanding regarding this issue. Recommendation: Informational. 9B. Farebox Revenue and Expenses for 5 Months Ended November 30, 2017 Kristina Botsford provided an update on farebox revenue and expenses for the first five months of the fiscal year. She noted that expenses are under budget by $335,000, farebox revenue is slightly under budget but offset by higher-than-expected parking revenue, and that overall farebox recovery as of November 30, 2017 is 27.9% versus the budget of 26.1% due to lower-thanexpected expenses. Public Comments: None presented. Board Member Comments: None presented. Recommendation: Informational. 10. NON- DISCUSSION ITEMS 10A. Public Outreach Report for December 2017 Recommendation: Informational. 11. STAFF BRIEFINGS
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Regular SolTrans Board Meeting of Dec. 21, 2017
Approved Feb. 15, 2018
12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMENTS Chair Sampayan commended SolTrans and National Express Staff for the recent CHP audit that resulted in zero findings, noting that this is a remarkable accomplishment. He wished everyone a happy holiday season, and expressed appreciation for the agency’s progress in 2017. Director Spering stated that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission released survey results yesterday with a lot of good information on various projects for Staff to review. He complimented SolTrans Staff on their contributions towards the success of the agency, and stated that NEXT has been a great partner. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the SolTrans Board is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2017, 5:30 p.m., in the Operations and Maintenance Facility, located at 1850 Broadway Street, Vallejo. Attested by:
Suzanne Fredriksen Clerk of the Board
12/22/2017 Date
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