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TO: JBC: SG: tp\f trans\admln\counCll\wpfiles\bslpsr Santa Monica, California
Council Meeting: September 10,1996
SEP '0 1995
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: city Staff
SUBJECT: Request for Resolution in Support of Transportation
Department Allocation of Proposition C Discretionary
Funds for Countywide Bus service Improvement Plan.
Introduction
The Big Blue Bus is eligible to receive Proposition C Discretionary
funds to participate in a program developed by the Los Angeles
county Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) which is
designed to reduce overcrowding on bus routes that are used by
transit dependent riders. The purpose of the MTA Bus Service
Improvement Plan is to improve the quality of bus service
throughout Los Angeles County. The MTA has requested that each
participating translt system submit a resolution adopted by its
policy body which acknowledges that the funds will be used for this
purpose.
Background
The MTA Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) was adopted by the MTA
Board of Directors in March 1996. The plan provides for a one-time
appropriation of $10.4 million in Proposition C Discretionary funds
to be used in FY 1997 to improve service on overcrowded lines which
are used by transit dependent riders. All transit providers who
are eligible to receive MTA transit subsidies pursuant to its
regional formula programs have been allocated a proportionate share
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of BSIP funds. The Transportation Department's allocation of these
funds is $541,996.
These funds may be deployed for service improvements on any Big
Blue Bus routes which serve a significantly transit dependent
patronage to reduce overcrowding and improve overall service
quality. Most Big Blue Bus routes meet the criteria for this
program. The funds will be employed immediately to reduce
overcrowding on Santa Monica's Line 3 service along Lincoln Blvd.
to the Metro Green Line. Throughout the year, these funds will be
used for service improvements on other lines, pursuant to the Big
Blue Bus Service Improvement Program. Since this program provides
only a one time allocation of funds, continued funding is projected
to be available through transit subsidy allocations to the
Municipal Bus Lines on a formula basis. Funding for future
improvements will be addressed in next year's Short Range Transit
Plan and City budget processes.
BUdqetary/Financial Impacts
Authority to apply for these funds was granted by council as part
of the Short Range Transit Plan approval on March 26, 1996.
Expenditure budget authority was established as part of the FY 1997
city budget process. Revenue budget authority in the amount of
$541,966 will need to be established at account number 41-600-656-
00000-0582-10000.
Recommendation
City staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached
resolution and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute
a memorandum of understanding with the MTA for the application of
Proposition C Discretionary funds in the amount of $541,966 to
utilize pursuant to the MTA Bus Service Improvement Plan.
prepared by: J. B. catoe, Jr., Director of Transportation
s. Griffin, Senior Administrative Analyst
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TD:JBC:SG:tp/bsip.res Santa Monica, California
City council Meeting: September 10, 1996
RESOLUTION NUMBER 9081 (eCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN
SUPPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT ALLOCATION OF
PROPOSITION C DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR COUNTYWIDE BUS SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority approved the Bus System Improvement Plan, including a
one-time appropriation of $10.4 million in Proposition C
Discretionary Funds for Fiscal Year 1997 using the formula
allocation process for all operators that receive regional funds,
for an annual countywide program to improve service on
overcrowded lines which serve transit dependent riders: and
WHEREAS, the Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines is an eligible
operator and desires to receive the funds to operate additional
service on overcrowded lines that serve transit dependent riders.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Santa Monica supports the city's
Transportation Department allocation of Proposition C
Discretionary Funds for the Countywide Bus System Improvement
Plan.
SECTION 2. The City of Santa Monica hereby acknowledges
that these funds are to be allocated to services that will
relieve overcrowding for the most transit dependent customers.
SECTION 3. The City of Santa Monica affirms that the
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Transportation Department staff shall develop a methodology for
the allocation of these funds so that service quality for transit
dependent riders improves.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
the Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be
in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Adopted and approved tlus 10th of September, 1996
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I hereby certIfy that the foregomg ResoluTIon 9081 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meetmg
of the CIty Counell held on the 10th of September. 1996 by the follo~l.ng vote
Ayes Councllmembers Abdo. Ebner. Genser. Greenberg _ Holbrook, O'Connor.
Rosenstem
Noes CouncIlmembers None
Abstam CounCllmembers None
Absent Councllmembers None
ATTEST
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