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TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (TTD)

BUDGET FINANCE COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation December 14, 2018 Meiling Room 9:00 a.m. 948 Incline Way Incline Village, NV All items on this agenda are action items unless otherwise noted. Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. The Committee may combine two or more items for consideration. The Committee may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time.

I. PUBLIC INTEREST COMMENTS All comments are to be limited to no more than five minutes per person. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.

II. RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2018

III. DISCUSSION ITEMS

(All Items for Possible Recommendation) Page A. Review and Acceptance of the District’s Financial Statement of Operations

for September 30, 2018 (Item VII.A) 21

B. Authorize Issuance of a Request for Proposal for Contracted Staff Support for TTD’s Capital Improvement Program (Item VII.B.)

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C. Authorize Issuance of Three Requests for Proposals to Include Community Design for the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project and Main Street Elements, Engineering Design for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project, and Project Study Report Development Related to SR 89/ Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project for a Potential Relocation of the California Department of Transportation’s Maintenance Station in Tahoe City (Item VII.C.)

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D. Review and Acceptance of the District’s Fiscal Year 2017-18 Financial Audit Report (Item VIII.A.)

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IV. PUBLIC INTEREST COMMENTS

V. ADJOURNMENT

TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (TTD)

TAHOE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (TTC) Meeting Agenda

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation December 14, 2018 Meiling Room 9:30 a.m. 948 Incline Way Incline Village, NV

All items on this agenda are action items unless otherwise noted. Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. The Board may combine two or more items for consideration. The Board may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. I. CALL TO ORDER AND GENERAL MATTERS

A. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum of TTD/TTC B. Approval of Agenda for December 14, 2018 C. Approval of Minutes of November 9, 2018

II. PUBLIC INTEREST COMMENTS

At this time, members of the public shall have the opportunity to directly address the Board. All comments are to be limited to no more than five minutes per person. The Board is prohibited by law from taking immediate action on or discussing issues raised by the public that are not listed on this agenda. In addition, members of the public shall have the opportunity to directly address the Board after each item on which action may be taken is discussed by the public body, but before the public body takes action on the item.

III. BUDGET FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT IV. TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION

APPOINTEE REPORT V. TAHOE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (TTC) BUSINESS ITEMS

Page A. For Possible Action: Conduct Public Hearing to Solicit Public Comments on

Unmet Transit Needs and Review of a Summary of 2018 Unmet Transit Needs and Findings

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B. Informational Only: Informational Presentation on the www.linkingtahoe.com Website and Brochure

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VI. ADJOURN AS TTC AND RECONVENE AS TTD

VII. TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (TTD) CONSENT ITEMS (All items for possible action) Page

A. Review and Acceptance of the District’s Financial Statement of Operations for September 30, 2018

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B. Authorize Issuance of a Request for Proposal for Contracted Staff Support for TTD’s Capital Improvement Program

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C. Authorize Issuance of Three Requests for Proposals to Include Community Design for the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project and Main Street Elements, Engineering Design for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project, and Project Study Report Development Related to SR 89/ Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project for a Potential Relocation of the California Department of Transportation’s Maintenance Station in Tahoe City

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VIII. TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (TTD) BUSINESS ITEMS

Page A. For Possible Action: Review and Acceptance of the District’s Fiscal Year

2017-18 Financial Audit Report 38

B. Informational only: Recognition of TTD Transit Operations Staff for their Critical Contributions in the Transition to the 2019 Service Plan

126

C. For Possible Action: Update on the Recreation Travel Regional Revenue Action Plan and Approval of Funding Gap Target for Revenue Generation and Revenue Source Screening and Evaluation Criteria

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D. Review and Discussion: Conduct Board Workshop for the Value Pricing Pilot Program and Parking Management Pricing Scenarios for the State Route 28 Corridor

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IX. DISTRICT MANAGER REPORT X. BOARD, COMMISSION MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS XI. PUBLIC INTEREST COMMENTS XII. ADJOURNMENT

COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS This notice and agenda has been posted at the TTD office and at the Stateline, Nevada post office. The notice and agenda has also been posted at the North Tahoe Conference Center in Kings Beach, the Incline Village GID office and the North Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and on the TTD website: www.tahoetransportation.org. For those individuals with a disability who require a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting, please contact Judi Allen at (775) 589-5502 or [email protected]. Nevada Open Meeting Law Compliance Written notice of this meeting has been given at least three working days before the meeting by posting a copy of this agenda at the principal office of the Board and at three other separate, prominent places within the jurisdiction of the Board not later than 9 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting. Written notice of this meeting has been given by providing a copy of this agenda to any person who has requested notice of the meetings of the Board. Such notice was delivered to the postal service used by the Board not later than 9 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting for transmittal to the requester by regular mail, or if feasible for the Board and the requester has agreed to receive the public notice by electronic mail, transmitted to the requester by electronic mail sent not later than 9 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting. Supporting materials were provided to any person requesting such materials and were made available to the requester at the time the material was provided to the members of the Board or, if provided to the members of the Board at the meeting, were made available to the requester at the meeting and are available on the TTD website: www.tahoetransportation.org. Please send requests for copies of supporting materials to Judi Allen at (775) 589-5502 or [email protected].

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Tahoe Transportation Board Meeting Minutes - November 2018

TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT

BUDGET FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 9, 2018

Committee Members in Attendance:

Steve Teshara, SS-TMA Jaime Wright, TNT-TMA Marsha Berkbigler, Washoe County

Committee Members Absent: Will Garner, Placer County, Chair

Others in Attendance:

Carl Hasty, Tahoe Transportation District Leslie Conard, Tahoe Transportation District George Fink, Tahoe Transportation District DeDe Aspero, Tahoe Transportation District Judi Allen, Tahoe Transportation District

I. PUBLIC INTEREST COMMENTS No public interest comments were made.

II. RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 12,

2018 Ms. Wright made the motion to recommend approval of the minutes of October 12, 2018. Mr. Teshara seconded the motion. The motion passed, with Ms. Berkbigler abstaining.

III. DISCUSSION ITEMS (All Items for Possible Recommendation) A. Review and Acceptance of the District’s Financial Statement of

Operations for August 31, 2018 Ms. Conard reviewed this item Ms. Berkbigler made the motion to recommend acceptance of the Financial Statement of Operations ending August 31, 2018. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

B. Ratify Selection of the Employee Benefits Program Ms. Aspero review this item. Ms. Berkbigler made the motion to recommend the Board ratify the selection of the 2019 Employee Benefits Program. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

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C. Authorize the District Manager to Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Worthen Equipment, Inc. to Install Replacement Cummins ISL 8.9L Engines in Four Buses Mr. Fink reviewed this item and noted the requested action had been changed to include adoption of a resolution per Caltrans requirements. Ms. Wright made the motion to recommend the Board adopt Resolution 2018-010 authorizing the District Manager to negotiate and enter into a contract with Worthen Equipment to install replacement Cummins ISL 8.9L engines in four buses. Ms. Berkbigler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

D. Rescind the Request for Proposals Authorization of September 2018 for

the Purchase of Three Battery-Electric Buses and Authorize a Sole Source Procurement Method for the Purchase of Three Proterra Battery-Electric Buses and Associated Charging Equipment Acquisition and Installation Mr. Fink reviewed this item. Ms. Berkbigler made the motion to recommend the Board rescind the Request for Proposals for the purchase of three battery-electric buses authorization and authorize a sole source procurement method for the purchase of three Proterra battery-electric buses and associated charging equipment acquisition and installation. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

IV. PUBLIC INTEREST COMMENTS

No public interest comments were made.

V. ADJOURNMENT


TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

November 9, 2018

TTD/C Board Members in Attendance: Steve Teshara, SS-TMA, Chair Marsha Berkbigler, Washoe County Will Garner, Placer County Nancy McDermid, Douglas County Sue Novasel, El Dorado County Austin Sass, City of South Lake Tahoe Jaime Wright, TNT-TMA Shannon Roberts, Caltrans Mike Gabor, U.S. Forest Service

TTD/C Board Members Absent: Lucia Maloney, Carson City, Vice Chair Andrew Strain (Heavenly Mountain Resort), Member at Large Sondra Rosenberg, NDOT Neil Mortimer, Washoe Tribe

Others in Attendance: Carl Hasty, Tahoe Transportation District Leslie Conard, Tahoe Transportation District George Fink, Tahoe Transportation District DeDe Aspero, Tahoe Transportation District Nick Haven, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Judi Allen, Tahoe Transportation District Chad Herrington, Esq., Burke, Williams & Sorensen (via phone)

I. TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL

A. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum

The meeting of the Tahoe Transportation District was called to order by Chairman Teshara at 9:32 a.m., at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. Roll call was taken and it was determined a quorum was in attendance for the TTD.

B. Approval of TTD Agenda of November 9, 2018

Mr. Hasty distributed a revised staff summary for Item V.C. which was amended to included adoption of a resolution. Motion/second by Ms. Berkbigler/Ms. Novasel to approve the TTD agenda for today’s meeting as revised. The motion passed unanimously.

C. Approval of TTD/TTC Meeting Minutes for October 12, 2018

Motion/Second by Mr. Garner/Ms. McDermid to approve the TTD and TTC minutes. The motion passed, with Ms. Berkbigler abstaining.


II. PUBLIC INTEREST COMMENTS No public interest comments were made.

III. BUDGET FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Mr. Teshara reported the committee reviewed the items and recommended the requested actions of the consent items, including the revised action of Item V.C.

IV. TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY ADVISORY PLANNING

COMMISSION APPOINTEE REPORT Mr. Teshara reported the Commission unanimously recommended certification of the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project Environmental Document to the TRPA Governing Board.

V. TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (TTD) CONSENT ITEMS

A. Review and Acceptance of the District’s Financial Statement of

Operations for August 31, 2018 B. Ratify Selection of the Employee Benefits Program C. Authorize the District Manager to Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with

Worthen Equipment, Inc. to Install Replacement Cummins ISL 8.9L Engines in Four Buses

D. Rescind the Request for Proposals Authorization of September 2018 for the Purchase of Three Battery-Electric Buses and Authorize a Sole Source Procurement Method for the Purchase of Three Proterra Battery-Electric Buses and Associated Charging Equipment Acquisition and Installation

E. Review and Acceptance of the Quarterly Transit Report for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 Ms. Novasel motioned to approve the consent calendar, with Item C as amended to include adoption of Resolution 2018-010. Ms. Berkbigler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

VI. TAHOE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (TTD) BUSINESS ITEMS

A. Consideration of the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project and its Final Environmental Impact Report; Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report; Approval of the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report as Alternative B Triangle (the project), Adoption of Findings of Fact and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Mr. Hasty reviewed this item and gave a presentation. Ms. Nanette Hansel, Ascent Environmental, reviewed the document, the project and its alternatives, and the public comments received and responses to the comments. Mr. Haven arrived at 9:42 a.m. Ms. Novasel left at 9:50 a.m.


Public Comment: John Theil, General Manager, South Tahoe Public Utility District, submitted a letter regarding their concerns of the utility relocations incurred as part of the project and the associated costs. Mr. Hasty responded the District will continue communications between the District and the public utility district and that utility relocations due to the project are part of the project’s costs. Ms. McDermid noted she sits on the Nevada sewer authority and doesn’t think there are any concerns regarding possible relocations during the project. John Packer, Chairman of the Lake Tahoe Chamber and representative of Harrah’s and Harveys, noted their support of the project and alternative B. Steve Tancready, local resident, cited safety concerns with current conditions, which the project would alleviate. Brian Moritsch, local resident, also cited safety and traffic concerns on Chonokis Street and the option to do nothing is not an option. Pamela Nance, local resident of Hobart, stated she now has twelve buses going up and down her street and why they don’t go down Woodland like the school buses. Cody Bass, City of South Lake Tahoe Councilmember elect, commented regarding the vote of the people and the intention of the initiative and what the people clearly thought they were presenting was that they would have a vote on this. He also suggested moving Hwy 50 to Pine Boulevard. Lew Feldman, of Feldman, McLaughlin, Thiel, commented on the need to keep the positive momentum moving forward and how long, thorough, detailed and participatory the process has been and hoped the Board would follow staff recommendation. Ms. McDermid noted this project has been in the works for decades and this is the proper time. Ms. Berkbigler stated it is time to move forward. Ms. Hasty explained funding is very specific in what it can be used for; that over the years, at least 25 alternatives have been evaluated; there has been extensive involvement with the public; and noted the TRPA permit will include items from the letter from the League to Save Lake Tahoe.


Ms. Hansel explained two alternatives were reviewed regarding the Lakeside alignment, both alternatives would have caused similar displacement of residents and businesses; would not eliminate any of the significant and unavoidable impacts of the project, would restrict access to the Lake; and have stormwater treatment, design, and emergency access challenges. Action Requested: For Possible Action Ms. Berkbigler made the motion to adopt Resolution 2018-008 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Ms. McDermid seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Berkbigler made the motion to adopt Resolution 2018-009 approving the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report as Alternative B Triangle, with optional roundabout and adopting Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

VII. DISTRICT MANAGER REPORT Mr. Hasty reported TRPA will be considering the US 50 Project next Thursday. He added he had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek of the new bike trail between Incline Village and Sand Harbor, along with Governor Sandoval.

VIII. BOARD, COMMISSION MEMBER AND STAFF COMMENTS

Ms. Roberts commented that SB1 is staying; grant applications are due November 30; the Echo Summit viaduct replacement project will start spring 2019; and the Meyers roundabout project will also start spring 2019. Ms. McDermid noted the Northern Nevada Development Authority awarded their Pioneer award to Edgewood Tahoe. Mr. Teshara commented he attended the California Council of Governments Board meeting; and that there will be new administrations in both California and Nevada to meet and educate on the Tahoe region.

IX. PUBLIC INTEREST COMMENTS No public interest comments were made.


X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:59 a.m. Respectfully Submitted: Judi Allen Executive Assistant Clerk to the Board Tahoe Transportation District

(The above meeting was recorded in its entirety, anyone wishing to listen to the aforementioned tapes, please contact Judi Allen, Clerk to the Board, (775) 589-5502.)

KS/ja AGENDA ITEM: V.A.

MEMORANDUM

Date: December 10, 2018

To: Tahoe Transportation Commission (TTC)

From: TRPA Staff

Subject: Conduct Public Hearing to Solicit Public Comments on Unmet Transit Needs and Review of a Summary of 2018 Unmet Transit Needs and Findings

Requested Action: It is requested the TTC Board conduct a public hearing to solicit unmet transit needs comments.

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the TTC Board conduct a public hearing and consider public comments and operator findings.

Project Description/Background: Each year, pursuant to the California Transportation Development Act (TDA), the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), acting as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), performs the unmet transit needs process to collect community feedback and identify any unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet. Per TDA Public Utilities (PUC) section 99401.5 and 99401.6, this process is required before any TDA funds are expended for non-transit uses, such as streets and roads. The RTPA is required to document all findings; consult with the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC); adopt by resolution a finding for the jurisdiction after considering all information collected during the outreach process; and submit documentation to the California Department of Transportation. Currently, all of TRPA’s TDA Local Transportation Fund (LTF) apportionments available for public transportation are utilized for transit services only. However, TRPA continues the process of identifying unmet transit needs and collecting public comments to inform discussions with the transit operators regarding transit service planning. Findings are documented in a final report prepared by TRPA in December. Transit operators may use this information to determine potential gaps in the system and prioritize or re-allocate resources as needed to fill those gaps.

Outreach: Throughout October and November 2018, TRPA, with support from the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART), Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA), Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNT/TMA), and Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC), conducted four pop-up events and distributed paper and online surveys to gather feedback from the


public. Residents and visitors were encouraged to fill out a survey or discuss issues and leave comments at all four events. Residents who were unable to attend the pop-ups were still encouraged to relay feedback to TRPA staff via email and phone, advertised through flyers, newsletters, and social media. Staff has received 80 individual comments to date. On October 2, TRPA held a meeting of the Resort Triangle Transportation Focus Group, which serves as the SSTAC for the North Tahoe area. The North Tahoe SSTAC was formed following recommendations from the 2017 Unmet Transit Needs report, meeting quarterly before regular meetings of the Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT). On October 22, TRPA staff conducted a meeting of the South Tahoe SSTAC, whose meetings are held concurrently with the Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled (TACCD). The South Tahoe SSTAC was similarly formed as a result of the 2017 Unmet Transit Needs report. Both SSTAC groups developed a list of needs and specific recommendations that are included in the 2018 Unmet Transit Needs report (Attachment C). TRPA also collected comments at the South Tahoe Senior Center and the TNT/TMA Board meeting. Overview of Findings: Transit operators reviewed all comments received during the unmet transit needs process and responded to each. Responses and the ability of the operators to address transit needs are based on widespread community need, short-term feasibility, and funding restraints. Because all TDA funding is used towards transit operations, most needs are unreasonable to meet due to lack of additional funding. If more funding becomes available in the future, operators can refer to the record of unmet transit needs to help determine service priorities. All individual comments are included in Attachment A. A summary of individual comments and the operators’ responses is included in Attachment B. Group comments and operator responses is included in Attachment C. The following list of needs were identified by individuals and community groups on multiple occasions:

• Increase service span between South Lake Tahoe and Carson City/Minden: Several Stateline employees rely on Routes 19x and 22 to commute to work. These individuals requested earlier and later trips on Route 22.

• Provide public transportation options between North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe: Several individuals requested a public transportation option between North Tahoe and South Tahoe as none currently exist.

• Expand TART Night Rider Service to Incline Village: Many Incline Village residents and workers need to travel home late after 7:00 pm when the bus is not available in Incline.

• Extend South Shore local service span past 8:00 pm: Employees and LTCC students expressed a need for later service in South Lake Tahoe so they can travel home on the bus after work and school.

• Provide service between Meyers, the Y, and Stateline all day: Some residents asked for expanded service from Meyers to South Lake Tahoe throughout the day.

• Identify solutions for first-mile and last-mile transportation: Several individuals and groups feel positively about bikeshare and suggested exploring more micromobility


options like microtransit, taxis, and TNCs, to solve first-mile and last-mile transportation issues.

Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Kira Smith, Assistant Transportation Planner at [email protected] or (775) 589-5236. Attachments:

A. 2018 Unmet Transit Needs – Individual Comments B. 2018 Unmet Transit Needs – Summary Operator Analysis C. 2018 Unmet Transit Needs – Group Comments and Operator Analysis

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

# Method LanguageCounty

(Zip Code)Rider? Which public transit routes do you typically ride?

Which trips would you like to make using transit that you cannot make now?

Do you have additional transit needs that are not being met?

1 online English 96161 Yes n/a n/a n/a

2 online English 96161 YesTART Highway 89TART Highway 267

Start: Tahoe CityEnd: TruckeeTime: 10pmPurpose: Social Just would prefer later, more frequent service

3 online English 96146 No n/a

Start: River Ranch‐ Highway 89End: Tahoe City or TruckeeTime: EveningsPurpose: Evening dining

Yes. I would like micro transit in Alpine Meadows and Squaw that would pick up/drop off homeowners, so they would not have to drive such short distances to park their car in the resort's lot.

4 online English 96150 YesTTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)

Start: South Lake Tahoe End: North Lake TahoeTime: all times of day, but it would be particularly of help to have a late night weekend shuttle from CBC to Stateline casinosPurpose: Social

Yes, the transportation is very unreliable and does not run enough.

5 online English 96145 Yes TART Night Rider n/a n/a


Start: HomeEnd: WorkTime: Morning/afternoonPurpose: work

I would take transit everywhere if it were available. Right now it is unreliable, not frequent, and difficult to use.

7 online English 96150 NoTTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55) n/a just be on time

8 online English 96150 Yes

TTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)TTD Seasonal Route 30 (Emerald Bay Trolley)TTD Winter Ski Shuttles

Start: Sierra Tract/MidtownEnd: StatelineTime: morning and randomPurpose: Skiing and getting the airport shuttle

Unreliable, long time between buses, no ski racks and not enough bike racks

9 online English 96161 NoTART Night RiderTruckee Local Route

Start: TruckeeEnd: Alpine MeadowsTime: Various...need more than once an hourPurpose: Skiing?

The last mile...Tahoe needs more Lime. Bikes and scooters please.

10 online English 94401 Yes n/a n/a n/a


Start: MeyersEnd: The YTime: All dayPurpose: Shopping, recreation

I would use public transit if it were more conveniently timed. At the very least during the heavy traffic times: summer and winter. I would use a shuttle/bus that can take bikes between Meyers and the Y and between Meyers and state line. If I know there is a shuttle that goes every 15‐30 minutes, I would definitely use it

12 online English 89451 YesTART Highway 89TART Highway 267

Start: Incline VillageEnd: RenoTime: AM/PM/Noon/WeekendsPurpose: Shopping, Airport/Bus connection, Casinos, Restaurants, etc

Yes ‐ wish some Express ones could be from main points around lake ‐ like Express from S Lake Casinos to Incline, Express from Incline to old Truckee/train, Express from Incline to Tahoe City downtown, Incline to Squaw/Alpine, etc

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13 online English 96150 Yes TTD Route 50

Start: Sierra tractEnd: Sierra at Tahoe Time: Other than employee times or download there is no bus that goes this way. Purpose: Sierra snowboard team for young adult Yes

14 online English 96150 No n/a n/a n/a

15 online English 96150 YesTTD Seasonal Route 30 (Emerald Bay Trolley)TTD Winter Ski Shuttles

Start: MeyersEnd: North Shore, West Shore, East Shore, Kirkwood, Sierra At Tahoe, Echo Summit, Hope Valley, Time: All dayPurpose: work and recreation

Transit in Tahoe is worse than anywhere else I have ever lived. It is worse than almost every place I have travelled. There are many unmet transit needs and very few met needs.


Start: MeyersEnd: Tahoe City, Kirkwood, Echo Summit, Luther PassTime: All day Purpose: Work and recreation

Winter trips to ski resorts, Emerald Bay, West Shore, and East Shore.

17 online English 89451 YesTART MainlineTART Night Rider

Start: Incline Village near the HyattEnd: Tahoe City DowntownTime: 8PM ‐ 2AMPurpose: Social Dedicated Park n' Ride within Incline Village


Start: MeyersEnd: Kirkwood Time: All dayPurpose: Skiing

Yes, I often work in Tahoe City and would take transit from Meyers/SLT if it existed. Additionally, summer and winter recreational transit is nonexistent in Tahoe.

19 online English 96150 Yes TTD Seasonal Route 30 (Emerald Bay Trolley)

Start: Golden bearEnd: StatelineTime: AnyPurpose: Recreational Yes

20 online English 96143 Yes TART Highway 267

Start: TruckeeEnd: NorthstarTime: More frequent timesPurpose: Work Staff for resorts from reno to truckee

21 online English 89449 No TTD Route 50

Start: South shoreEnd: North shoreTime: AnyPurpose: Outdoor activities

Yes. Not many stops on Kingsbury or along pioneer. Dog friendly options or options to bring gear (mtn bikes, etc)

22 online English 89451 YesTTD Seasonal Route 30 (Emerald Bay Trolley)TTD Seasonal Route 28 (East Shore Express) n/a Incline Village


Start: Tahoe CityEnd: South Lake TahoeTime: Commuting hoursPurpose: Commuting to work. No feasible options at this time.

I might be inclined to commute to work via public transit if there were more stop times during high demand commuting hours. For example, every 20 minutes from 7:00am to 9:00am.


Start: MidtownEnd: DowntownTime: All day Purpose: Work and fun Yes

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25 online English 96150 YesTTD Route 50TTD Winter Ski Shuttles n/a n/a

26 online English 96145 Yes TART Highway 89 n/a n/a

27 online English 96150 Yes TTD Winter Ski Shuttles

Start: MeyersEnd: Tahoe City Time: 7amPurpose: Work

Yes, Tahoe is awful for transit options. Zero connections between North Shore and South Shore. It's impossible to commute via transit between North Shore and South Shore. Zero options to Kirkwood, Echo Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake, Desolation, TRT, and other recreation trail heads. No winter options to Emerald Bay. Summer gridlock on the West shore makes the shuttles almost pointless. The buses should have much larger bike carrying capacity. TTD does not appear to be interested in providing forward thinking leadership on transit issues in Tahoe. On the South Shore, our bad transit options are rapidly getting worse.

28 online English 96145 Yes Paratransit/ADA Services

Start: 295 N Lake Blvd Tahoe City CA 96145End: Choices Day Program 11025 Pioneer Trl Truckee CATime: 8:30 am return 2:00 pmPurpose: attend Choices Day Program for Special Needs

Daily to and from Tahoe City to Truckee Choices Day Program

29 online English 96148 Yes

TTD Seasonal Route 30 (Emerald Bay Trolley)TART MainlineTART Highway 89TART Highway 267Truckee Local Route

Start: T CEnd: RenoTime: NoonishPurpose: Medical Yes


Start: TruckeeEnd: Kings BeachTime: 6 PM ‐12 AMPurpose: To get home n/a

31 online Spanish 96161 No n/a

Start: TruckeeEnd: GlenshireTime: 7 AM ‐5 PMPurpose: Visit the doctor n/a

32 paper English 96143 YesTART MainlineTART Highway 267 n/a n/a

33 paper English 89501 Yes

TTD Route 50TTD Route 23TTD Seasonal Route 30TART MainlineTART Highway 89TART Highway 267

Start: Hyatt InclineEnd: Tahoe CityTime: 12 noon ‐ 4pmPurpose: many Yes ‐ Serena is the best driver by far!!

34 paper English 89706 No n/a n/a n/a35 paper English 89457 No n/a n/a n/a36 paper English 89402 No n/a n/a n/a37 paper English 89402 No n/a n/a n/a

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TTD Seasonal Route 28 (East Shore Express)TART Highway 267Truckee Local Route n/a n/a


TTD Seasonal Route 28 (East Shore Express)TTD Winter Ski ShuttlesTART Night Rider n/a none

40 paper English 89506 Yes Reno routes n/a none41 paper English 96161 No n/a n/a unsure ‐ new to area

42 paper English 89450 YesTART MainlineTART Night Rider

Start: Crystal BayEnd: Incline VillageTime: Night riderPurpose: Social activities n/a

43 paper English 89451 No n/a n/a Taxi cab, dial‐a‐ride, lyft44 paper English 89402 No n/a n/a n/a


TTD Winter Ski ShuttlesTART MainlineTART Night Rider n/a Needs to be 24 hrs


TART MainlineTART Highway 267TART Night Rider

Start: Crystal BayEnd: Incline VillageTime: After 5:00pm Purpose: To get home after work none

47 paper English 89450 Yes TART Mainline n/a n/a48 paper English 89450 Yes TART Mainline n/a n/a


TTD Seasonal Route 28 (East Shore Express)TART Highway 267TART Night RiderTruckee Local Route n/a n/a


TTD Seasonal Route 28 (East Shore Express)TART Highway 267TART Night RiderTruckee Local Route n/a n/a


TTD Seasonal Route 30 (Emerald Bay Trolley)TART Highway 267TART Night RiderTruckee Local RouteParatransit/ADA Services n/a n/a

52 paper English 89451 Yes TART Mainline

Start: Crystal BayEnd: Incline VillageTime: 9pmPurpose: Go home after work The bus to go to Incline until 9pm would be nice

53 paper English 89460 No n/a n/a n/a

54 paper English 96150 YesTTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)

Start: Senior Center SLTEnd: CarsonTime: NoonPurpose: Down town Route 50 to go to Kingsbury transit center

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55 paper English 96150 Yes n/a

Start: 390 Saddle RdEnd: Senior CenterTime: 11:30amPurpose: food/socialism

I would like to go to Reno, Carson City, and Markleeville. My wife needs to get to Barton hospital for doctor's appointments


TTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)Paratransit/ADA services n/a

I get off work at 10:00pm. How about one bus every hour after 8:00pm?


TTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)Paratransit/ADA services n/a Keep with the old schedule


TTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)TTD Route 20x (route 22)

Start: Stateline for 20x (22)End: Carson/gardnervilleTime: No way to take the public bus to catch the first 20x (22) runPurpose: Work/fun

There is no way to catch the first run of 22 if you live near the Y.The new changes ARE going to hurt A LOT of people

59 paper English 96150 No n/a

Start: North Upper TruckeeEnd: CSLT area by Lodi AveTime: 8am to 5pmPurpose: Work From Gondola to Stagecoach and Boulder areas


TTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)TTD Route 20x (route 22)TTD Seasonal Route 30 (Emerald Bay Trolley)TTD Seasonal Route 28 (East Shore Express)

Start: South ShoreEnd: North ShoreTime: Purpose: Enjoyment

Desolation wilderness ‐ there should be a chair to the top of Mt. Tallac


TTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)TTD Route 19x/20x (22)Route 30Route 28TART Hwy 89TART Hwy 267

Start: Pioneer and WildwoodEnd: I would like to ride a bus from SLT to either Reno or to Sac more than one time of dayTime: TTD and TART would be easier to ride if connected easilyPurpose: Travel, social activities, getting around easier


Route 50Route 53 (55)Route 19x/20x (22)Route 30TART MainlineTART Hwy 89TART Night RiderTruckee Local Route

Start: StatelineEnd: Carson CityTime: Daytime and eveningPurpose: Medical appointments and shopping and leisure 24 hour city bus service

63 paper English 96150 NoTTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)

Start: Y TransitEnd: Zephyr CoveTime: anyPurpose: Social none

64 paper English 89460 Yes TTD Route 20x (route 22)

Start: South TahoeEnd: Tillman center Gardnerville, NVTime: 9pmPurpose: get home after closing n/a

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65 paper English 89460 Yes TTD Route 20x (route 22)

Start: South Lake TahoeEnd: GardnervilleTime: 9:00pmPurpose: Get home after closing Later routes

66 paper English 89403 YesTTD Route 19xTTD Route 20x (route 22) n/a schedule changes have been difficult

67 paper English 89449 Yes TTD Route 23 (route 22)

Start: Kingsbury transit centerEnd: HomeTime: 11pmPurpose: work Shuttle should run later

68 paper Spanish 96150 Yes

TTD Route 50TTD Route 53 (route 55)TTD Route 23 (route 22)TTD Route 20x (route 22) n/a n/a

69 paper Spanish 89701 YesTTD Route 19xTTD Route 20x (route 22)

Start: TahoeEnd: CarsonTime:Purpose: Work yes

70 paper Spanish 89410 YesTTD Route 19xTTD Route 20x (route 22)

Start: StatelineEnd: GardnervilleTime: 6:30, 3 days per weekPurpose: Work I need to get to and from work

71 paper Spanish 89705 Yes TTD Route 20x (route 22)

Start: HarveysEnd: HomeTime: 6:50 amPurpose: Work no

72 paper Spanish 89701 YesTTD Route 19xTTD Route 20x (route 22) n/a no


TART MainlineTART Hwy 89TART Hwy 267TART Night Rider

Start: TahomaEnd: Squaw ValleyTime: 5:30amPurpose: Work

The reason why no one rides the bus from the west shore is because it doesn't operate early enough. There are plenty of residents with a DUI, J‐1 Visa, and handicapped, who cannot drive. But if the bus doesn't work for them, they already made other plans. We need earlier routes that connect from Tahoma to Truckee


TART MainlineTART Hwy 89TART Hwy 267 n/a Need something that goes around the Lake


TTD Winter Ski ShuttlesTART MainlineTART Night Rider

Start:End:Time: nightsPurpose: to see bands

Bike racks are not compatable with mountain bikes 27.5" and 29" tires

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76 email English 89460 YesTTD Route 19xTTD Route 20x (route 22)

Start: Tilman CenterEnd: Harvey'sTime: Leave at 6:30am, arrive at Harvey's by 7:15amPurpose: Work

I was using public transportation at least 8 times amonth commuting from Tillman Center to Harveys for work, participating in a "code green" project. It was working very well until November 1st 2018 when the schedule changed dramatically. I'm no longer able to take the bus. I work 7am ‐ 3pm, with the new schedule I wouldn't get to work until 8:00am or later, depending on road conditions and would not get home until about 5:30pm or later, here again road conditions. This makes for a very long commute. The increase time being the Ridge stop. This has affected a considerable number of people living in the Valley and commuting to Tahoe.I know at least 10 people who will no longer ride due to the scheduling changes. The most severe change accrued with the direct route from Carson was cancelled about 2 years ago. This change along was drastic for dozens of riders. I know several riders who don't have cars and their only means of transportation is the bus system, this new schedule has put a heavy burden on them. They are spending an extra 3‐4 hours a day commuting. I would like to see the original Carson schedule reinstated and I would also like to see the old schedule Tillman Center to Harveys reinstated, with the first bus leaving Tillman at 6:30am. This time schedule allows us to reach Tahoe by 7:15am. Most of us can live with arriving a few minutes late. I lok forward to seeing some new and improved schedules and reinstating

77 email English 89706 YesTTD Route 19xTTD Route 20x (route 22)

Start: CarsonEnd: Tahoe ‐ need a direct route from Carson to TahoeTime: Commute hoursPurpose: Work

I would like to see a return to a direct route to Carson City, NV

78 phone English 89423 No n/a

Start: MindenEnd: Stateline in SLT or North Lake TahoeTime: AnyPurpose: Recreation/fun

Buses should travel up Spooner Summit. A park‐and‐ride should be establised at Spooner with options to connect to transit going South and North

79 paper English 89460 Yes TTD Route 22 n/a

The time schedule change has been inconvenient and may worsen in winter due to road conditions. Ridership will be impacted.

80 pop‐up English 96150 YesTTD Route 50TTD Route 55 n/a

Route 55 now takes riders all through the neighborhoods and this takes far too long and is inconvenient.

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Operator Unmet Need Analysis Recommendation

TARTLater, more frequent service from North Tahoe to Truckee

Later service to Truckee is in the financially unconstrained portion of the 2016 TART Systems Plan Update. It would require funding beyond what is reasonably forseeable through 2021. More frequent service to Truckee is in the funded portion of the 2016 TART Systems Plan to begin in Fiscal Year 2018/19. However, that element does require additional funding from the Town of Truckee, and Placer County has had to delay implementation of TART Systems Plan Elements due to severe understaffing of bus drivers.

This is an unmet transit need not reasonable to meet at this time.

TART

Microtransit in Alpine meadows and Squaw to pick up homeowners to avoid having to park in the lot

Microtransit in Alpine Meadows began on December 1, 2018. Operated by the Squaw Alpine Transit Company. The service is known as "Mountaineer" and is operated through a private contractor that provides app‐based trip reservation and payment. More information can be found: https://www.squawalpinetransit.org/ This is not an unmet transit need.

TART/TTDService from South Lake Tahoe to North Lake Tahoe for recreation and commuting

TART: Service between North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe is not in the TART Systems Plan and is not a service priority for Placer County. TTD: Operational comment. TTD agrees that connections between North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe are desirable. This would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TART/TTD

I would take transit everywhere if it were available. Right now it is unreliable, not frequent, and difficult to use.

TART: Comment noted.TTD: Operational comment. TTD recently implemented multiple service changes to increase frequency during peak periods and build more time into the schedule to improve reliability.


TART/TTD Not enough bike racks or ski racks on buses

TART: Each TART bus operated by Placer County has a three‐position bike rack available. Bikes are not allowed on board due to safety concerns.TTD: All TTD vehicles are equipped with at least two place bike racks. Three place bike racks are now available for many buses, but to switch would require a duplicative capital investment necessitating a shifting of existing capital funds away from maintenance and will result in deferred critical maintenance of TTD assets. TTD allows skiers and snowboarders to bring equipment inside buses. This is not an unmet transit need.

TART

TART bike racks are not compatable with large mountain bike tires. Anything as big as 27.5" wheels does not fit

We are aware of issues with the large diameter tires and the wider profile mountain bike tires. We use the racks that are the most recently comercially available thorugh our vendor ‐ Sportworks. As we replace bike racks at Placer County, we will look into racks outfitted for larger tires.

This is an unmet transit need that may be reasonable to meet in the future.

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TART/TTD Last mile transportation need

TART: This need is noted. Currently there are no partnerships with Transportation Network Companies or Microtransit companies identified in the TART Systems Plan. However, there may be the need to do a more in depth analysis of providing service like this thorug private sector partnerships.TTD: Operational comment. TTD agrees that additional connections are desirable. This would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTD Meyers to the Y and Stateline all day long

Operational comment. TTD recently implemented a ommuter service between Meyers and the South Y Transit Center. Providing service all day would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TART/TTD 15‐20 minute service

TART: 30 Minute service is as frequent as identified in the TART Systems Plan.TTD: During peak periods there are three departures from the South Y Transit Center every hour. This is not an unmet transit need.

TARTIncline to Reno any time of day and on weekends

Incline to Reno is outside of the Jurisdiction of Placer County. This should be referred to the Washoe RTC. TART would consider partnerships with Washoe RTC if this were to be a funded initiative


TARTNeed express buses from various major hubs to other major hubs around the Lake

This comment could be interpreted to implement express service for some routes that do not serve smaller stops in between. The TART System Plan does not call for express bus service with few or limited stops. However, the concept is a common transit delivery method and would be considered in future service improvements.


TTD

Need service from Meyers to Kirkwood, Meyers to North Tahoe, Echo Summit, Luther, Hope Valley, etc.

Operational comment. TTD agrees that additional regional connections are desirable. This would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTD Pioneer trail to Stateline Operational comment. Route 55 serves portions of Pioneer Trail and Stateline. This is not an unmet transit need.

TTDAllow dogs and other gear (mtn bikes, etc.) on buses

Operational comment. All TTD vehicles are equipped with at least two place bike racks. Three place bike racks are now available for many buses, but to switch would require a duplicative capital investment necessitating shifting existing capital funds away from maintenance and will result in deferred critical maintenance of TTD assets. Trained Service Animals are allowed on buses under the ADA. Pets and other emotional support animals are not allowed on buses for the safety or passengers, staff, and other animals. Limited 'gear' is allowed on TTD buses provided it is under the control of the passenger at all times. Please refer to TTD's Passenger Policies for specific guidance pertaining to packages. This is not an unmet transit need.

TART Need a dedicated park and ride in Incline

Incline is outside of the jurisdiction of Placer County. This should be referred to jurisdictions within Washoe. TART would consider route restructuring, in coordination with Washoe RTC, to serve a park & ride lot.


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TARTLate night service within Incline village and to North Tahoe

Incline is outside of the Jurisdiction of Placer County. This should be referred to the Washoe RTC. TART would consider partnerships with Washoe RTC if this were to be a funded initiative


TARTNeed transportation for staff from Reno to Truckee

The limits of this identified need are entirely outside of the jurisdiction of Placer County. TART would consider partnerships with appropriate parties if this were to be a funded initiative as it could also be extended to Placer County.


TARTNeed ADA transportation from North Lake Tahoe to the Choices program in Truckee

TART‐ Placer County began operating regular ADA paratransit trips between North Lake Tahoe and Choices, Truckee on October 15, 2018 This unmet transit need has been met.

TARTTransportation from Tahoe City to Reno for medical appointments

Service between Tahoe City and Reno is not identified in the TART Systems Plan. This would need to be further analyzed as the cost could be significant.


TART/TTD 24‐hour service

TART: Placer County currently operates 20 hours per day during the Summer and Winter Seasons. 24 Hour Service is not in the TART Systems Plan.TTD: Operational comment. Longer service day would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTDLater service so people can get to and from work after 8:00pm. Suggested one bus every hour

Operational comment. Longer service day would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTDBetter transportation from various spots in SLT to the Senior Center in SLT

Operational comment. There is a bus stop with a shelter at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. TTD's paratransit service provides transportation to adults 65 years of age and older. This is not an unmet transit need.

TTD Route 50 should go to Kingsbury Transit Center Operational comment. Kingsbury Transit Center is served by routes 22 and 55. This is an unmet transit need not reasonable to meet at this time.

TTD Keep the old schedule Operational comment.This is an unmet transit need not reasonable to meet at this time.

TTD Routes from North Upper Truckee to CSLTOperational comment. This would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTDNeed transportation from Gondola to Stagecoach and Boulder areas during the winter Heavenly Ski Resort is providing winter shuttle transportation. This is not an unmet transit need.

TTDTransit between South Y and Zephyr Cove/Cave Rock area

This would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTDNeed later service from SLT to Carson and Gardnerville

Longer service day would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTDThere is no way to get from the Y to Stateline to catch the first run of Route 22

Longer service day would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTDI would like to ride a bus from SLT to either Reno or to Sac more than one time of day

TTD agrees that additional connections are desirable. This would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


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TART

Need earlier runs from Tahoma to Tahoe City and Squaw Valley because there are a lot of people who cannot drive that depend on it

Placer County is aware of this deficiency and will explore a practical plan to extend service by one hour. The first departure is at 7:10 AM. The request is for a 6:10 AM departure from Tahoma that would connect with the 6:30 AM bus in Tahoe City departing to Squaw Valley and Truckee.

It is Recommended that Placer County explore reformatting the driver shifts and runs to add a run that begins one hour earlier ‐ at 6:10 AM ‐ from Tahoma to Tahoe City with a timed connection to the 6:30 departure from the Tahoe City Transit Center to Squaw Valley/Truckee. This would need to be funded within existing resources.

TART/TTD Need something that goes around the lake

TART: Comment notedTTD: TTD agrees that connections between North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe are desirable. This would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TART/TTDOpen up senior shuttles to the general public to keep them running

TART: There are no Senior Shuttle programs identified in the TART Systems Plan. The previous shuttle program was initiated by the Tahoe Transportation District and was not funded with Placer County funds. TTD: The recently suspended North Tahoe Truckee Transport (NTTT) senior shuttle was supported by Older American Act funding, which restricts the service to individuals over 60 years of age. A general public demand response service would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTD

The new schedule on route 22 from Carson to Tahoe does not leave Carson early enough and the commute takes too long with a stop at the Ridge. The original Carson route over Spooner should be reinstated or the old 20x schedule

Operational comment. TTD agrees that additional connections are desirable. This would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTDNeed access between Carson/Minden and South Lake Tahoe via Spooner Summit

There is an existing connection between Carson City/Minden and Stateline on Routes 22 and 19x. Due to federal funding restrictions, a direct route to Carson City was discontinued in 2016. This is not an unmet transit need.

TTD

Route 55 now takes riders all through the neighborhoods and this takes far too long and is inconvenient.

Operational comment. An alternative to Route 55 is Route 50, which now operates every 20‐30 minutes and does not deviate into neighborhoods. Route 55 also connects to LTCC where riders have the option to transfer to Route 50, which provides more direct service. This is not an unmet transit need.

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Operator Group Unmet Need/Recommendation Analysis Recommendation

TART/TTD

Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee/North Tahoe Social Services Transportation Advisory Council

Ensure sustainability of local transportation programs for seniors, Veterans, individuals with disabilities and other underserved populations. Explore establishing on‐demand transit services for underserved populations in partnership with transportation jurisdictions. Historically, we have experienced low ridership on transit programs designed for underserved populations (such as the North Tahoe Truckee Transport Senior Shuttle) which impacts program sustainability, yet our underserved populations such as seniors and individuals with disabilities continue to face challenges accessing services.

TART: This comment is very broad and generally speaks to better service for underserved populations. Placer County's priorities for transit are in the TART Systems Plan and consider the general public travel needs, including underserved populations. TART's recent expansion of intercity ADA service from North Tahoe to Truckee is an example of this.TTD: All existing transit resources are utilized to support existing service. Any redirection of funds would result in further reductions of transit services. NTTT was an extremely expensive, yet lightly utilitzed program that did not meet any reasonable performance goals.


TART


Explore paratransit options. Explore more sustainable paratransit options for individuals with disabilities to access services. Specifically, Choices Transitional Services are located in Truckee, and it can be very difficult for individuals who qualify for Choices services in North Lake Tahoe to access these services.

TART Placer County began regular ADA paratransit trips between North Lake Tahoe and Choices in Truckee. This service began on October 15, 2018.

This unmet transit need has been met.

TART


Explore commuting options such as vanpools. Many Tahoe Truckee residents commute to Reno for employment and many Reno residents conversely commute to Tahoe Truckee for work. This regular commuter traffic flow has an impact on the local community, local commuter traffic and the environment. Commuter transportation programs such as vanpools would reduce commuter traffic, as well as provide an option for low income residents without transportation to access employment in Reno.

Commuter Service between Reno and Tahoe appears to be a valid need. However, this is not currently in the TART Systems Plan. Additional study would need to be conducted to further identify the demand for transit/vanpools between these locations. Funding and operating responsibility would need to be clearly identified. A commuter service fares should cover at least 75% of the operating costs.

It is recommended that TRPA seek funding to study interregional commuter transit service to determine the demand for service, funding, an appropriate service delivery model (Commuter bus, vanpool, shuttles), and identification of a responsible operator.

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TART


Explore transportation options for youth, senior, and other community members to access difficult to reach places. Access to support programs, educational opportunities and services is limited due to lack of fixed route transportation to and from hard to reach places. Specifically:1) Sierra College ‐ many Sierra College students work during the day and attend classes at night. Limited night time transit services hinders local residents who rely on public transportation from taking evening classes.2) Family Resource Center of Truckee and KidZone – a fixed route stop does not exist in the immediate proximity of these agencies, limiting access to these critical services for individuals who rely on the public transportation system. 3) Mental Health Services ‐ it is difficult to access Mental Health Services in Tahoe City on Lake Forest due to limited transit services.

1) Sierra College is located within the Town of Truckee. To service the campus with the Tahoe City Truckee Route would increase the headways beyond 60 minutes, which is not an acceptable level of service. An additional local connector would need to be added within Truckee. 2) This location is also within Truckee and has a similar issue as issue #1. 3) Lake Forest road is a half‐circle road connecting to Highway 28 on both ends. The furthest distance in from a TART bus stop is approximately .5 miles.TART service was removed from Lake Forest Road a decade ago due to operational concerns coupled with lack of ridership and the ability to serve a large portion of the community from bus stops on Highway 89.


TRPA


Explore muli jurisdiction Social Services Transportation Advisory Council options. Historically, there has been a lack of Tahoe Truckee representation at transportation forums and meetings voicing the needs and challenges of underserved individuals. Several forums exist such as the Regional Coordinating Council, Social Services Transportation Advisory Committees and Tahoe Truckee Regional Unmet needs hearing and it is critical to have a voice at these forums. Explore continuing to align CCTT and transportation meetings.

In the last year, TRPA worked with the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association, Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee, Town of Truckee, Placer County, and Nevada County to establish a "Resort Triangle Transportation Focus Group." The group serves as the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council for the North Tahoe and Truckee areas, meeting quarterly to discuss transportation needs in these communities. We plan to continue these meetings to encourage positive dialogue between social services and transportation professionals and ensure transit dependent populations have a voice.

This unmet transit need has been met.

TRPA and TART/TTD


Ensure safe and viable pedstrian options exist in the winter months. There have been significant improvements in pedestrian pathways and access throughout the Tahoe Truckee region. In order to ensure year round usability and maintain safety, all pathways and bus shelters need to be clear of snow during the winter months.

Individual maintenance jurisdictions are responsible for clearing snow from shared‐use paths within their jurisdiction. Business owners are expected to clear snow from sidewalks in front of their businesses. TRPA updates this information from each jurisdiction every year to share with the public. TART and TTD ensure all bus stops and surrounding sidewalks are cleared of snow during the winter.

This is not an unmet transit need.

TTD

Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled/South Tahoe Social Services Transportation Advisory Council

Extend service to after 9:00pm to service evening classes at LTCC. With new schedule changes effective November 1st, 2018, service to Lake Tahoe Community College now stops around 8:00pm. The LTCC evening classes don't let out until around 9:00pm and many of the students taking these classes rely on public transportation to LTCC and back home.

Operational comment. Longer service day would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


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TTD


TTD recently increased the qualifying "senior" age from 60 to 65. Seniors eligible for affordable senior housing in South Lake Tahoe must only be 62 to qualify. Therefore, some seniors living in senior housing will not qualify for ADA services or reduced fares on TTD buses. TTD should consider changing the senior eligibility age from 65 to 62 to align with the low‐income senior housing age eligibility in South Lake Tahoe.

The ADA does not require that transit agencies extend services to older adults without disabilties. TTD's paratransit eligibilty and reduced fare eligiblity is exceeds the minimum requirements. TTD increased the qualifying age to meet farebox recovery thresholds set by funding agencies.


TTD


Consider electing a social services professional the the TTD and TTC boards of directors. The social services community has been very vocal at recent board meetings after TTD proposed to reduce ADA services. This vulnerable community would benefit from a designated vote by a social services professional on the TTD and TTC boards.

TTD's At‐Large Board membership is a process of the Board.


TTD


Explore transportation options for youth, senior, and other community members to access difficult to reach places. There are several groups of kids and seniors from South Lake Tahoe who attend activities at the Douglas County Community Center. They should have a reliable and sustainable public transportation option that operates all day between South Lake Tahoe and the community center.

Operational comment. TTD agrees that additional regional connections are desirable. This would require shifting existing resources and service reductions in other areas.


TTD


Consider more first and last‐mile transportation options in addition to Lime bikes and scooters. Travelers with disabilities are unable to utilize new bike and scooter options, and these modes are often unsafe without helmet requirements. More options will benefit many transit‐dependent populations.

Operational comment. TTD agrees that additional connections are desirable. TTD is a willing collaborate with any agency offering first and last‐mile transportation options.


TART/TTD


Work with local jurisdictions to ensure transit options are included in board packets, council meeting packets, jury summons, and any public event invitations. Local jurisdictions should add all available public transit options in board packets and meeting notices to ensure the public understands what alternative transportation options are available to them.

TART: Placer County Staff is available to make information avaialable in formats appropriate for all of these media. More specific information on board packets referred to would be appreciated.TTD: TTD is happy to assist any jurisdiction with trip planning for attendees to their meetings and events.

This is not an umet transit need.

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MB/ja AGENDA ITEM: V.B.

MEMORANDUM

Date: December 10, 2018

TO: Tahoe Transportation Commission (TTC)

FROM: Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) Staff

RE: Informational Presentation on the www.linkingtahoe.com Website and Brochure

Action Requested: No action requested, this is an informational item. Staff Recommendation: No recommendation, this is an information item. Background: Travel Management is designed to inform individual travel choice and encourage use of alternative modes to better manage congestion by reducing vehicle trips. Although travel management strategies work in tandem with infrastructure and service improvements, the focus of the TRPA travel management program is to influence travel behavior through technology, incentives and awareness. Linkingtahoe.com and the brochure were launched in June 2018. The main goal of the website and brochure is to increase travel option awareness and to create a one-stop-shop for all available transportation options. The website and brochure have been updated for the 2018/2019 winter season. Development and Outreach: The update was led by TRPA and TTD staff, with frequent and robust feedback opportunities from regional partners, including but not limited to the Truckee North Tahoe TMA, South Shore Transportation Management Association, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, TART, North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Lodging Association and ski resorts. For a full list of all stakeholders involved in providing review and information for the brochure, please see attachment A. Update and Progress: Brochure: New information added to the brochure for winter includes Truckee’s transit routes, winter recreation destinations and ski resort shuttles. Before the Thanksgiving holiday, TRPA distributed 4,000 winter brochures to visitor centers, lodging, public and non-profit entities, and recreation destinations. Over the next few weeks, we will monitor if partners are finding the brochures useful and how quickly they are being distributed to prepare for a second round of distribution.

http://www.linkingtahoe.com/http://www.linkingtahoe.com/


Table 1: Winter Brochure Distribution by Percentage

Website: Since its launch, linkingtahoe.com has averaged 270 monthly viewers with use peaking at 57 daily views in early December. Winter website updates include:

• Winter-themed pictures on the website • Re-organized driving tips and added additional links for winter travel information • Supported an update to and highlight the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition’s interactive map

which now includes plowed shared-use paths • A general clean-up and reordering of the website to make sense for winter information • Addition of private transportation companies

Next Steps: Future Brochure Updates: We are working with NTPUD to possibly update the winter brochure to include information on their facilities. We will monitor brochure effectiveness to ensure the investment is worthwhile before continuing to update and distribute for the 2019 summer season. Future Website Updates: TRPA and TTD will investigate using the linkingtahoe.com as a portal for other Travel Management related programs, including Commute Tahoe, the new employer trip reduction program soon to be launched and the Tahoe Bike Challenge. This initiative will begin in January 2019. Marketing: Linkingtahoe.com advertisements were recently added to in-room advertising at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. TRPA will continue to encourage other lodging to follow suit. A main focus for 2019 will be to work with partners on developing an advertising strategy for local, regional, national, and international venues. Contact Information: If you have any questions or comments regarding this item, please contact Morgan Beryl, at [email protected] or 775-589-5208. Attachment:

A. Stakeholder Contact List

North Shore (40%)

South Shore (60%) Total (%)

Lodging 22% 37% 59% Non-profit entities 0% 1% 1% Public entities 3% 6% 9% Recreation destinations 1% 8% 9% Recreation sales locations 3% 2% 5% Visitor centers 11% 4% 15% HR departments 0% 2% 2%

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

Attachment A


Linking Tahoe Partner Stakeholder Contact List 1. Beach Retreat Resort 2. Carson City Public Works - Transportation Division 3. Cedar Pines Resort 4. City of South Lake Tahoe 5. Douglas County Community Relations 6. Heavenly Ski Resort, Base Operations 7. Homewood Ski Resort, Base Operations 8. Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau 9. Kirkwood Ski Resort, Base Operations 10. Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition 11. Lake Tahoe Community Mobility Group 12. Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce 13. Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority 14. League to Save Lake Tahoe 15. North Lake Tahoe Resort Association 16. Northstar Ski Resort, Base Operations 17. Placer County Department of Public Works 18. Placer County, Tahoe Area Regional Transit 19. Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County 20. Sierra at Tahoe 21. South Tahoe Chamber 22. South Shore Transportation Management Association 23. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows (SVAM) 24. Tahoe Fund 25. Town of Truckee 26. Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNT/TMA) 27. Washoe County Communications Department 28. Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission 29. Water Action Sports

JS/ja AGENDA ITEM: VII.A.

MEMORANDUM Date: December 10, 2018 To: Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Board of Directors From: TTD Staff Subject: Review and Acceptance of the District’s Financial Statement of Operations for

September 30, 2018 Action Requested: It is requested the Board accept the Financial Statement of Operations for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) ending September 30, 2018. Fiscal Analysis: TTD is in good financial standing with one area remaining a concern, which is the continued use of General Funds for non-reimbursable expenses, since the agency does not have a dedicated general fund source. Staff continues its efforts to minimize General Fund costs where possible and find other funding sources that can be used for such expenses. Background: Staff has completed analyzing financial information for the first quarter of FY19. The presentation of the financial information will highlight FY19 September activity and continues to detail the District’s funds: General, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Transit Operations. See Attachment A. Discussion: General Fund – Overall, the District ended with an increase of $12,907 for September activity. The increase can be summarized as follows:


District Operations Revenues District Operations Expenses Rental Car Mitigation Fees (RCMF) $30,712 Salaries & Benefits $19,724 Administrative Support $29,414 TRPA Services (Rent, Utilities, Interest $52 Supplies) $4,197 Professional Services $3,726 Auditing Services $13,500 Insurance $1,657 Telephone $1,136 Travel / Training $698 Business Tax $2,052 Transfer – Grant Match $212 Other $369 Total Revenue $60,178 Total Expenses $47,271 In the first fiscal year quarter, RCMF has increased $6,391 or 17%, from $38,302 in FY18 to $44,693 in FY19. The net result increased the General Fund’s overall fund balance for the year to $630,521, which is $62,718 more than at the start of the fiscal year. CIP Fund U– September activity resulted in an increase of $163 resulting from interest earned on project advances. Below is a brief recap of September activity for the CIP Fund. Funding Source Expenditures Grant Balance Public Lands Highways Discretionary Fund US 50 $0 $6,249 Caltrans Active Transportation Program $480,440 $2,744,855 Federal Transit Administration NDOT Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP) $2,221 $187,835 Surface Transportation Program Caltrans – US 50 $51,756 $353,190 NDOT – Rec Travel $5,222 $582,600 General Fund Transfer (Match) $239 $30,663 Contributions Mariner AQMF (VPPP Match) $555 $89,353 Tahoe Fund $0 $210,000 IVGID $0 $110,122 TMPO SR 89 Corridor Management $682 $7,088 Prop 1B PTMISEA – Rolling Stock $0 $255,834 PTMISEA – Transit System Modernization $0 $936,452 PTMISEA – Shelters $0 $150,000 Recreation Trails Flume Trailhead Parking Lot $0 $93,909 Shoreline $0 $24,862


CTC Climate Control $442 $25,881 Washoe County Bond Sale $0 $632,519 Question 1 NV Bikeway Phase 5 U$13,315 $251,737

Total Expenditures $554,872 The net result increased CIP’s overall fund balance to $1,432, which is $843 more than at the start of the fiscal year.

Transit Fund - Overall, the District ended with a decrease of $10,718 for September activity. The increase can be summarized as follows: South Shore Ops

including SR28 Mobility Management

STS and ADA Plus

Revenue Detail FTA 5307 (Fast Act) $135,590 $11,713 NDOT

FTA 5311 $106,033 Caltrans

FTA 5310 $8,209 Contributions

Vail $77,133 $2,033 Douglas County LTCC

$4,166 $3,333

Transportation Development Act (TDA)

Local Transportation Fund (LTF) $82,010 State Transit Assistance (STA) $44,316 State Transit Assistance (SGR) $471

Nevada State Parks Farebox Revenue $39,169 $3,201 Pass Sales $9,065 Miscellaneous $5 Sale of Fixed Assets Insurance Claims Interest $172 _____ Total Revenues $501,463 $25,156 Expense Detail Personnel $265,794 $18,143 Fuel/Fuel Tax $24,941 $1,861 Insurance $19,016 $1,337 Repairs/Maintenance $65,359 $65 Professional Services/Contracts $32,628 $219 Facility Rent/Utilities/Phone Supplies

$18,979 $2,588

$1,243

ICAP $24,976 $2,288 Depreciation $53,157


South Shore Ops including SR28

Mobility Management STS and ADA Plus

Capital Outlay

Other Expenses U($4,743

U U

Total Expenses $512,181 $25,156 Increase/(Decrease) ($10,718)

September is the last month the transit fund will be recognizing Vail’s monthly contribution of $76,569 as October’s contribution will be assigned to the General Fund and November begins the FY19 service plan which eliminates the winter routes and in turn Vails’ contribution. The net result decreased Transit’s overall fund balance for the year to $4,371,577, which is $117,250 more than at the start of the fiscal year. As of September 30, 2018, the Transit Fund, excluding depreciation, disposals and transfers from the CIP Fund, increased by $269,873 in FY19. Balance Sheet- The detailed balance sheet as of September 2018 is attached (Attachment A). The fixed asset balances, net of depreciation, include $1,839,748 in Transit funds and $875 in the governmental fund of federalized/state obligations. Should the District choose to liquidate a federalized asset, permission from the governmental agency is required and their obligation takes priority. Additional Information: If you have any questions or comments regarding this item, please contact Joanie Schmitt at (775) 589-5507 or [email protected]. Attachment:

A. September Financials

Tahoe Transportation DistrictBalance Sheet

As of September 30, 2018

TOTAL General CIP Transit GFAASSETSCash & Equivalents 2,120,329 583,579 69,460 1,467,289Accounts Receivable 3,944,184 44,693 1,577,022 2,322,469Prepaids 84,938 23,533 61,405Inventory 168,587 168,587*Capital Assets, Net Depreciation 1,946,698 1,946,698 6,446TOTAL ASSETS 8,264,737 651,806 1,646,482 5,966,449 6,446

LIABILITIESAccounts Payable 1,236,430 21,285 1,077,084 138,062Deferred Revenues 1,916,553 567,967 1,348,586Nevada State Bank - LOCEE Compensated Absences 108,224 108,224 38,926TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,261,207 21,285 1,645,051 1,594,872 38,926

NET POSITIONInvested in Capital Assets 2,096,600 2,096,600 7,699Unrestricted 2,681,118 522,802 589 2,157,727 (38,404)Assigned 45,000 45,000SUB TOTAL NET POSITION 4,822,718 567,802 589 4,254,327 (30,706)

FY 19 Increase (Decrease) 180,811 62,718 843 117,250 (1,774)

TOTAL NET POSITION 5,003,530 630,521 1,432 4,371,577 (32,480)

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET POSITION 8,264,737 651,806 1,646,482 5,966,449 6,446

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