SOLTRANS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Melissa Morton, Director of

Public Works

vacant Liz Niedziela,

Transit Program

Manager/ Analyst

David Kleinschmidt,

Public Works Director

City of Benicia SolTrans STA City of Vallejo

Karan Reid,

Finance Director

Philip Kamhi,

Finance Officer

Judy Leaks,

Solano Napa Commuter

Information Program Manager

vacant

City of Benicia

SolTrans STA City of Vallejo

Mike Roberts,

Alternate

Jill Mercurio,

Alternate

City of Benicia City of Vallejo

SOLANO COUNTY TRANSIT

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA

9:30 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2012

Public Works Conference Room, 4th

Floor

City Hall, Vallejo

ITEM STAFF PERSON

1. CALL TO ORDER Liz Niedziela, Chair

2. CONFIRM QUORUM/ STATEMENT OF CONFLICT Suzanne Fredriksen,

Clerk of the Board

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

(9:30 – 9:35 a.m.)

ACTION ITEMS

5. Route 7 Modifications

Recommendation:

1. Approve Proposed Schedule for public outreach.

2. Support SolTrans Board action to authorize staff to implement

Proposed Schedule pending public comment.

(9:35 – 9:55 a.m.)

Pg. 1

Angie Perkins Haslam,

Program Analyst

NON-ACTION/ INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

6. Route 78 Revised Proposal

Recommendation:

Informational.

(9:55 – 10:15 a.m.)

Pg. 11

Angie Perkins Haslam,

Program Analyst

7. STAFF BRIEFINGS

This time is reserved for SolTrans staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the TAC on various

items of interest. No action will be taken on these matters except to possibly place a particular

item on a future agenda for TAC consideration. Staff will also respond to questions of the TAC

during this time.

8. COMMENTS FROM TAC MEMBERS

9. NEXT MEETING

10. ADJOURNMENT

A N, O, & P

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act NTD National Transit DatabaseAPC Automatic Passenger Counter OBAG One Bay Area GrantAVL Automatic Vehicle Location System PAC Public Advisory CommitteeAVO Average Vehicle Occupancy PCC Paratransit Coordinating CouncilB PDT Project Development TeamBAFO Best and Final Offer PDWG Project Development Working GroupBART Bay Area Rapid Transit PNR Park & RideC PPP (3P) Public Private PartnershipCalEMA California Emergency Management PTAC Partnership Technical Advisory

Agency CommitteeCALTRANS California Department of Transportation R & S

CAM Cost Allocation Model RFP Request for ProposalsCARB California Air Resources BoardCBA Collective Bargaining Agreement RM2 Regional Measure 2 FundsCCC Contra Costa County Connections SAFETEA-LU Safe, Accountable, Flexible, EfficientCHP California Highway Patrol Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy forCMAQ Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Users

Program SNCI Solano Napa Commuter InformationCOV City of Vallejo SR2T Safe Routes to TransitCTC California Transportation Commission SRTP Short Range Transit PlanCTSGP California Transit Security Grant Program STA Solano Transportation AuthorityCTAF California Transit Assistance Fund STAF State Transit Assistance FundD STIP State Transportation Improvement DAR Dial-a-Ride ProgramDBE Disadvantaged Business Enterprise STP Surface Transportation ProgramDOT Department of Transportation T

E & F TAC Technical Advisory CommitteeFAST Fairfield and Suisun Transit TCP Transit Capital PrioritiesFHWA Federal Highway Administration TDA Transportation Development ActFTA Federal Transit Administration TIF Transportation Investment FundFY Fiscal Year TIP Transportation Improvement ProgramG, H, I, & J TLC Transportation for Livable CommunitiesGFI Gen-fare Industries Farebox TMA Transportation Management AssociationGPS Global Positioning System TMP Transportation Management PlanHOV High Occupancy Vehicle TMS Transportation Management SystemIFB Invitation for Bid U, V, W, Y

ITF Intercity Transit Funding UA Urbanized AreaJARC Job Access Reverse Commute VMT Vehicle Miles Traveled JPA Joint Powers Authority VTC Vallejo Transit CenterL & M WETA Water Emergency Transportation MAP-21 Century Moving Ahead for Progress Authority

in the 21st Century YTD Year to DateMCI Motor Coach IndustriesMOU Memorandum of UnderstandingMOV Multiple Occupant VehicleMPO Metropolitan Planning OrganizationMTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission

SOLTRANS ACRONYMS LIST OF TRANSPORTATION TERMS

Last Updated: October10, 2012 Solano County Transit

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AGENDA ITEM 5

TAC MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Solano County Transit

TO: TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PRESENTOR: ANGIE PERKINS HASLAM, PROGRAM ANALYST

SUBJECT: ROUTE 7 MODIFICATIONS

ACTION: MOTION

ISSUE:

Route 7 has had significant on-time performance issues.

DISCUSSION: The attached SolTrans Board of Director's Item (October 18, 2012 Meeting), outlines the study

undertaken by Staff to quantify and resolve this problem. A draft proposal is attached, which has

been released to the Public for comment. If significant changes are needed after the public

comment period, Staff will revise the current proposal before implementation.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Annual increase of $115,936.03

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Approve Proposed Schedule for public outreach.

2. Support SolTrans Board action to authorize staff to implement Proposed Schedule

pending public comment.

Attachments:

A. Agenda Item 11, October 18, 2012, SolTrans Board of Directors Staff Report.

B. Route 7 Press Release, October 29, 2012.

C. Route 7 Proposal, Public Outreach Flier, October 20, 2012.

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AGENDA ITEM 11

BOARD MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2012

Solano County Transit

TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENTER: ANGIE PERKINS HASLAM, PROGRAM ANALYST SUBJECT: ROUTE 7 MODIFICATIONS ACTION: MOTION ISSUE: Route 7 needs to be adjusted to allow for improved on-time performance. DISCUSSION:

In May 2012, the Board approved a set of service changes, including a new schedule for Route 7. On July 1, 2012, this schedule was implemented. In the weeks following this implementation, staff realized that the approved schedule could not be maintained on a regular basis. Currently, the schedule allows for twenty-eight minutes to travel from the Vallejo Transit Center to Target, at the Gateway Shopping Center in northeast Vallejo. With existing routing, this trip actually takes an average of fifty minutes. The causes of this longer trip are: insufficient running time for the distance of the route, and long loading times due to extremely high ridership. In light of these concerns, Staff undertook a series of onboard surveys, passenger surveys, and operator surveys, in order to determine the cause of the on-time performance issues. To correct the on-time performance, Staff is proposing a new schedule for Route 7 (Attachment A). Staff does not anticipate that the proposed schedule will exceed the annual allocation of fixed route hours, referenced in the most recent MV Transportation Service Contract Extension. This schedule will be presented to the public via print and web formats for feedback and comments. If public comment results in significant schedule alterations, staff will return a revised schedule to the Board for approval, before implementation. Tentative implementation for the proposed schedule is December 2012. Long-term changes would occur in coordination with the County level Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP), which is being facilitated by the Solano Transportation Authority (STA).

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Annual Hours FY13 Fixed route

Rate/Hr. Annual Cost

Current

Weekday 5,301.40 $41.83/hour $221,757.56

Saturday 697.84 $41.83/hour $2,9190.65

Sunday 335.92 $41.83/hour $14,051.53

Subtotal: 6,335.16 $41.83/hour $264,999.74

Proposed

Weekday 7,818.20 $41.83/hour $327,035.30

Saturday 874.12 $41.83/hour $36,564.44

Sunday 414.44 $41.83/hour $17,336.03

Subtotal: 9,106.76 $41.83/hour $380,935.77

Total Annual Increase: $115,936.03

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 v - Continuously document strengths/weaknesses and outline solutions for addressing weaknesses. RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Proposed Schedule for public outreach. Authorize staff to implement Proposed Schedule pending public comment. Attachments:

A. Route 7 Proposed Schedule

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Vallejo Springs Rd/ Ascot Pkway/ Target Target Ascot Pkway/ Springs Rd/ VallejoTransit Oakwood Columbus Center Center Columbus Oakwood TransitCenter Center

6:30 6:42 6:50 7:056:30 6:45 6:53 7:08 7:15 7:27 7:35 7:507:10 7:25 7:33 7:48 7:52 8:04 8:12 8:277:30 7:45 7:53 8:08 8:15 8:27 8:35 8:508:00 8:15 8:23 8:38 8:45 8:57 9:05 9:208:30 8:45 8:53 9:08 9:15 9:27 9:35 9:509:00 9:15 9:23 9:38 9:45 9:57 10:05 10:20 G9:30 9:45 9:53 10:08 10:15 10:27 10:35 10:5010:00 10:15 10:23 10:38 10:45 10:57 11:05 11:2011:00 10:15 11:23 11:38 11:45 11:57 12:05 12:2011:30 11:45 11:53 12:08 12:15 12:27 12:35 12:5012:30 12:45 12:53 1:08 1:15 1:27 1:35 1:501:00 1:15 1:23 1:38 1:45 1:57 2:05 2:202:00 2:15 2:23 2:38 2:45 2:57 3:05 3:202:30 2:45 2:53 3:08 3:15 3:27 3:35 3:503:00 3:15 3:23 3:38 3:45 3:57 4:05 4:204:00 4:15 4:23 4:38 4:45 4:57 5:05 5:204:30 4:45 4:53 5:08 5:15 5:27 5:35 5:505:00 5:15 5:23 5:38 5:45 5:57 6:05 6:205:30 5:45 5:53 6:08 6:15 6:27 6:35 6:506:00 6:15 6:23 6:38 6:45 6:57 7:05 7:206:30 6:45 6:53 7:08 7:15 7:27 7:35 7:507:00 7:15 7:23 7:38 7:45 7:57 8:05 8:207:30 7:45 7:53 8:08 8:15 8:27 8:35 8:50

Vallejo Transit Vallejo TransitCenter Center6:30 6:45 6:53 7:08 7:15 7:27 7:35 7:507:30 7:45 7:53 8:08 8:15 8:27 8:35 8:508:00 8:15 8:23 8:38 8:45 8:57 9:05 9:209:00 9:15 9:23 9:38 9:45 9:57 10:05 10:20 G9:30 9:45 9:53 10:08 10:15 10:27 10:35 10:5011:00 11:15 11:23 11:38 11:45 11:57 12:05 12:2012:30 12:45 12:53 1:08 1:15 1:27 1:35 1:502:00 2:15 2:23 2:38 2:45 2:57 3:05 3:203:30 3:45 3:53 4:08 4:15 4:27 4:35 4:504:00 4:15 4:23 4:38 4:45 4:57 5:05 5:205:00 5:15 5:23 5:38 5:45 5:57 6:05 6:205:30 5:45 5:53 6:08 6:15 6:27 6:35 6:50

Route 7 Monday-Friday

EASTBOUND WESTBOUND

Route 7 Saturday

Springs Rd/Oakwood

Ascot Pkway/Columbus

Target Center Target Center Ascot Pkway/Columbus

Springs Rd/Oakwood

G= bus returning to garage; passengers must disembark.

EASTBOUND WESTBOUND

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Vallejo Springs Rd/ Ascot Pkway/ Target Target Ascot Pkway/ Springs Rd/ VallejoTransit Oakwood Columbus Center Center Columbus Oakwood TransitCenter Center8:30 8:45 8:53 9:08 9:15 9:27 9:35 9:50

10:00 10:15 10:23 10:38 10:45 10:57 11:05 11:2011:30 11:45 11:53 12:08 12:15 12:27 12:35 12:501:00 1:15 1:23 1:38 1:45 1:57 2:05 2:20 G5:00 5:15 5:23 5:38 5:45 5:57 6:05 6:206:30 6:52 7:00 7:20 6:30 6:45 6:53 7:13

Route 7 Sunday

EASTBOUND WESTBOUND

G= bus returning to garage; passengers must disembark.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2012

Contact: Ward Stewart SolTrans, 311 Sacramento St., Vallejo CA 94590

*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

Route 7 Proposal Released for Public Comment

Vallejo, CA - On Saturday, October 20, 2012, SolTrans released a proposal for Route 7 changes. Route 7 is a local, fixed route that operates between the Downtown Vallejo Transit Center and the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center. (Some of the key stops served by Route 7 are Target, shopping centers on Springs Road, and Jesse Bethel High School.) Since its implementation on July 1, 2012, adherence to the published schedule has been difficult. Therefore, SolTrans' staff has developed a new schedule and routing in order to address the schedule adherence challenges. The following changes are being made:

Increased running time to reflect realistic travel time of buses to help keep route on-time

Increased number of scheduled weekday trips to give passengers more schedule / trip planning predictability and to “spread-out” passenger loads to minimize overcrowding

One less scheduled, mid-day trip on Saturdays due to low/no ridership

Remove service along the “loop” at Rotary, Cadloni and Foothill

Change route direction along Admiral Callaghan and Columbus Parkway SolTrans is seeking input from the public regarding their Route 7 travel needs from October 29 through November 7, 2012. Public feedback will play a vital role in determining how best to finalize any changes to the schedule and route. Each public comment received will be recorded and carefully considered by SolTrans' Planning Staff. For further information, please contact SolTrans Customer Service at: 707-648-4666, or visit our website at: www.soltransride.com. All service change proposals will be listed in the "Planning" section of our website, and customer comment forms are available at the bottom of each page. Solano County Transit (SolTrans) is the public transportation provider for the Cities of Benicia and Vallejo, offering local fixed route, regional express bus, complimentary paratransit, dial-a-ride, subsidized taxi services, and dedicated to delivering affordable, reliable, convenient and safe transit services. The agency is a Joint Powers Association (JPA) that is governed by a six-member Board of Directors composed of two representatives from the two member cities, Solano County’s representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and a non-voting representative from the Solano Transportation Authority.

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Release Date: October 20, 2012

RIDER ALERT

We are seeking feedback on a proposal to improve the on-time performance of Route 7. On the other side of this paper, you will find the proposed schedules for Route 7. This proposal has a tentative implementation timeline of late December 2012.

Proposed changes include:

* Additional Weekday trips. * Adjusting Sunday trips to provide service throughout the day. * An increase in the scheduled amount of time that the bus has to travel on the route, to better reflect current operations. * Elimination of routing at Foothill Drive, Cadloni Lane and Rotary Way. Staff is working to identify a potential bus stop location at/near Admiral Callaghan and Rotary.

We would greatly appreciate your feedback on these proposed changes, and welcome comments by November 5, 2012, regarding this proposed schedule only, via the following formats: Mail: 311 Sacramento Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 Web: www.soltransride.com (“Leave a Comment,” section) Phone: 707-553-7269

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AGENDA ITEM 6

TAC MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Solano County Transit

TO: TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESENTOR: ANGIE PERKINS HASLAM, PROGRAM ANALYST SUBJECT: ROUTE 78 REVISED PROPOSAL ACTION: INFORMATIONAL ISSUE:

Route 78 needs to meet a 20% farebox recovery rate in order to maintain its Regional Measure 2 funding source. DISCUSSION: Staff drafted an initial proposal that included schedule and routing changes for Route 78, in order to address the farebox recovery needs. After incorporating public, committee and other stakeholder comments, Staff has developed a revised Route 78 Proposal. Key changes are:

Re-instating Curtola Park-and-Ride inbound service to its current configuration; served inbound after 9:30 a.m. on weekdays.

Proposed elimination of service before 6:00 a.m. Adjusting trip times to better meet passengers' needs, and updated schedules soon to be

implemented by partner transit agencies. Adjusting running time, based on adding Curtola Park-and-Ride back in.

RECOMMENDATION: Informational. Attachments:

A. Route 78 Revised Proposal, Public Outreach Flier, October 29, 2012 B. Route 78 Press Release, October 29, 2012 C. Route 78 Outreach Process Flier, October 17, 2012. D. Route 78 Proposed Changes, Public Outreach Flier, October 2, 2012.

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Release Date: October 29, 2012

RIDER ALERT ROUTE 78 Revised (2

nd) Proposal

In response to public comments regarding our initial Route 78 Proposal, SolTrans' Staff has developed a revised proposal. We would greatly appreciate your feedback on this proposal. All public comments received in response to this proposal will be recorded and reviewed by SolTrans' Planning Staff, before any route changes are made. In order to help Staff better serve you, please provide specific days and times that you travel, in your comments. Route 78 does not currently operate on Sundays, and no plans have been made to add Sunday service (Proposed schedules on reverse). Proposed changes include: *Adjusted running times that will better reflect travel time and improve reliability. *Schedule adjustments that will allow us to maintain route funding. *Adjusted connection times to neighboring transit agencies, in response to passenger input. *First a.m. Outbound trip, currently leaving at 5:30 a.m., will no longer be served. * Vallejo Ferry Terminal will no longer be a Route 78 stop; the route will begin and end at the Vallejo Transit Center. Passengers may use the new pedestrian bridge, located above the City of Vallejo Parking Garage, to access the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. *Eliminate layover time at Pleasant Hill BART Station (This does NOT mean that the stop will not be served, just that four minutes of unnecessary wait time will be eliminated). *Curtola Park and Ride Lot will continue to be served on Inbound trips after 9:30 a.m., exactly as it is now served.

SolTrans would greatly appreciate your feedback, on these newly proposed changes, by

November 12, 2012. Please submit your comments via one of the following formats:

Mail: 311 Sacramento Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 Web: www.soltransride.com (“Leave a Comment,” at bottom of each page) Phone: 707-553-7269

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Release Date: October 29, 2012

Route 78 Proposed Schedule Southbound/Outbound

Monday-Friday Northbound/Inbound

Vallejo Transit Center

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Pleasant Hill BART

Walnut Creek BART

Walnut Creek BART

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Vallejo Transit Center

6:00 6:18 6:40 6:50 6:55 7:15 7:30 6:20 6:38 7:00 7:10 7:15 7:35 7:50 6:40 6:58 7:20 7:30 7:35 7:55 8:10 G 7:00 7:18 7:40 7:50 7:55 8:15 8:30 G 7:40 7:58 8:20 8:30 8:35 8:55 9:10 8:00 8:18 8:40 8:50 9:00 9:20 9:35 G 9:20 9:38 10:00 10:10 10:15 10:35 10:50 10:55 11:09 11:27 11:37 11:42 12:02 12:17

12:25 12:39 12:57 1:07 1:12 1:32 1:52

2:15 2:29 2:47 2:55 3:04 3:29 3:59 G

4:15 4:29 4:47 4:55 5:04 5:29 5:59

4:45 4:59 5:17 5:25 5:30 5:55 6:25 G

5:15 5:29 5:47 5:55 6:00 6:25 6:55

6:10 6:24 6:42 6:50 6:55 7:20 7:50 G

7:10 7:24 7:42 7:50 7:55 8:35 8:50 G

G= Bus returning to garage, passengers must disembark

P.M. times in bold Curtola Park and Ride will be served in the Inbound direction from the 10:55 a.m. trip on; not

before that time. It will be served in the Outbound direction for all trips. Route 78 Proposed Schedule Southbound/Outbound

Saturday Northbound/Inbound

Vallejo Transit Center

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Pleasant Hill BART

Walnut Creek BART

Walnut Creek BART

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Vallejo Transit Center

6:35 6:51 7:11 7:19 7:32 7:52 8:10 8:35 8:51 9:11 9:19 9:32 9:52 10:10 10:35 10:51 11:11 11:19 11:32 11:52 12:10

12:35 12:51 1:11 1:19 1:32 1:52 2:10

2:35 2:51 3:11 3:19 3:32 3:52 4:10

4:35 4:51 5:11 5:19 5:32 5:52 6:10

6:35 6:51 7:11 7:19 7:32 7:52 8:10

8:30 8:46 9:06 9:14 9:35 9:55 10:13 G

G= Bus returning to garage, passengers must disembark P.M. times in bold

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2012

Contact: Ward Stewart SolTrans, 311 Sacramento St., Vallejo CA 94590

*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

Revised Route 78 Proposal Released for Public Comment

Vallejo, CA - On Monday, October 29, 2012, SolTrans will release a revised proposal for Route 78. Route 78 is regional express bus route(operating Monday – Saturday), which originates at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal, and terminates at Walnut Creek BART Station. In order to remain eligible for funding sources, which contribute to paying for the costs associated with operating this route, SolTrans must maintain a 20% farebox recovery rate (Fares must cover 20% of the operational cost). SolTrans’ staff has been analyzing how best to achieve this 20% farebox recovery rate, while striving to preserve vital local and inter-city transit connections. Earlier this month, SolTrans received public comments regarding an initial Route 78 Proposal. After incorporating comments communicated by the public, and receiving guidance from its Board of Directors, SolTrans is now seeking public input on the proposed schedule. The public will have until November 12, 2012, to comment on this proposal before it is refined and finalized for implementation. Public feedback regarding these changes is crucial in determining how best to structure the route. Each public comment received during the official comment period will be recorded and reviewed by SolTrans' Planning Staff. Although all requests may not be accommodated, all requests will be considered and are appreciated. Tentative implementation for these changes is scheduled for December 2012. For further information, please contact SolTrans Customer Service at: 707-648-4666, or visit our website at: www.soltransride.com. All service change proposals will be listed in the, "Planning," section of our website, and customer comment forms are available at the bottom of each page. Solano County Transit (SolTrans) is the public transportation provider for the Cities of Benicia and Vallejo, offering local fixed route, regional express bus, complimentary paratransit, dial-a-ride, subsidized taxi services, and dedicated to delivering affordable, reliable, convenient and safe transit services. The agency is a Joint Powers Association (JPA) that is governed by a six-member Board of Directors composed of two representatives from the two member cities, Solano County’s representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and a non-voting representative from the Solano Transportation Authority.

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For more information, visit http://www.soltransride.com. Also, you may visit the SolTrans Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SolTrans. For specific schedule information, call Customer Service at 707-648-4666.

Flier Release Date: October 17, 2012

ROUTE 78 OUTREACH PROCESS

SolTrans is working to make Route 78 more efficient, productive and in compliance with our Regional Grant funding requirements. Meeting the grant requirements is critical for ensuring the viability of this service, given that at least 80% of the route’s operations are financed through grants. This proposal has been circulated for the purpose of gathering public feedback to be considered for the development of a final schedule. The initially proposed Route 78 schedule is on the back of this message for reference. The initial public comment period closed on October 16, 2012. SolTrans staff is currently analyzing and considering the comments received. Once input is compiled and analyzed, SolTrans will modify the proposal to reflect the public’s comments. A 2nd draft of the proposed schedule will be issued for further public comment. This notice will likely include a potential implementation date, potential public hearing and/or meeting date, and any other applicable details. Depending on feedback received from the 2nd version of the schedule, subsequent adjustments may be made prior to any action by the SolTrans Board of Directors. The public will be notified as soon as a recommendation is forwarded to the Board for action.

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For more information, visit http://www.soltransride.com. Also, you may visit the SolTrans Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SolTrans. For specific schedule information, call Customer Service at 707-648-4666.

Flier Release Date: October 17, 2012

1ST ROUTE 78 PROPOSED SCHEDULE

(INITIALLY RELEASED ON 10-2-12)

Route 78 Proposed Schedule

Southbound/Outbound

Monday-Friday

Northbound/Inbound

Vallejo Transit Center

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Pleasant Hill BART

Walnut Creek BART

Walnut Creek BART

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Vallejo Transit Center

5:40 AM 5:58 AM 6:20 AM 6:30 AM 6:45 AM 7:05 AM 7:20 AM 6:40 AM 6:48 AM 7:20 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:05 AM 8:20 AM 7:00 AM 7:18 AM 7:40 AM 7:50 AM 8:45 AM 9:05 AM 9:20 AM 7:40 AM 7:58 AM 8:20 AM 8:30 AM 10:15 AM 10:35 AM 10:50 AM 8:30 AM 8:48 AM 9:10 AM 9:20 AM 11:30 AM 11:50 AM 12:05 PM 9:10 AM 9:28 AM 9:50 AM 10:00 AM 1:15 PM 1:35 PM 1:50 PM 10:40 AM 10:54 AM 11:12 AM 11:20 AM 3:00 PM 3:20 PM 3:35 PM 12:20 PM 12:34 PM 12:52 PM 1:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:10 PM 5:35 PM 2:05 PM 2:19 PM 2:37 PM 2:45 PM 5:30 PM 5:55 PM 6:20 PM 3:50 PM 4:04 PM 4:22 PM 4:30 PM 6:15 PM 6:40 PM 7:05 PM 5:20 PM 5:34 PM 5:52 PM 6:00 PM 6:45 PM 7:10 PM 7:35 PM 5:50 PM 6:04 PM 6:22 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:25 PM 8:50 PM 7:50 PM 8:04 PM 8:22 PM 8:30 PM 8:45 PM 9:10 PM 9:25 PM

Route 78 Proposed Schedule

Southbound/Outbound

Saturday

Northbound/Inbound

Vallejo Transit Center

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Pleasant Hill BART

Walnut Creek BART

Walnut Creek BART

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Vallejo Transit Center

6:35 AM 6:51 AM 7:11 AM 7:19 AM 7:32 AM 7:52 AM 8:10 AM 8:35 AM 8:51 AM 9:11 AM 9:19 AM 9:32 AM 9:52 AM 10:10 AM 10:35 AM 10:51 AM 11:11 AM 11:19 AM 11:32 AM 11:52 AM 12:10 AM 12:35 PM 12:51 PM 1:11 PM 1:19 PM 1:32 PM 1:52 PM 2:10 PM 2:35 PM 2:51 PM 3:11 PM 3:19 PM 3:32 PM 3:52 PM 4:10 PM 4:35 PM 4:51 PM 5:11 PM 5:19 PM 5:32 PM 5:52 PM 6:10 PM 6:35 PM 6:51 PM 7:11 PM 7:19 PM 7:32 PM 7:52 PM 8:10 PM 8:30 PM 8:46 PM 9:06 PM 9:14 PM 9:35 PM 9:55 PM 10:13 PM

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For more information, visit http://www.soltransride.com. Also, you may visit the SolTrans Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SolTrans. For specific schedule information, call Customer Service at 707-648-4666. Release Date: October 2, 2012 Page 1 of 2

RIDER ALERT ROUTE 78 PROPOSED CHANGES

SolTrans is working to make Route 78 more efficient and productive, in compliance with our Regional Grant funding requirements. These grants pay for the operational costs associated with Route 78, and the route must be made compliant in order to maintain this funding. The proposed Route 78 schedule is on the back of this Rider Alert Please note that Route 78 does not currently operate on Sundays, and no plans

have been made to add Sunday service.

Proposed changes include:

Improved connection times to neighboring transit agencies during commute hours

Adjusted running times that will better reflect travel time and improve on-time performance

Vallejo Ferry will no longer be served; the route will begin and end at the Vallejo Transit Center

The route will no longer serve Curtola Park-and-Ride traveling northbound (inbound), although options are being considered for an alternate location

Eliminate layover at Pleasant Hill BART

SolTrans would greatly appreciate your feedback on these proposed

changes by October 16, 2012. Please submit your comments via one of

the following formats:

Mail 311 Sacramento Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 Web www.soltransride.com (“Leave a Comment,” section at the bottom of each page) Phone 707-553-7269

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RIDER ALERT ROUTE 78 PROPOSED SCHEDULE

Route 78 Proposed Schedule

Southbound/Outbound

Monday-Friday

Northbound/Inbound

Vallejo Transit Center

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Pleasant Hill BART

Walnut Creek BART

Walnut Creek BART

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Vallejo Transit Center

5:40 AM 5:58 AM 6:20 AM 6:30 AM 6:45 AM 7:05 AM 7:20 AM 6:40 AM 6:48 AM 7:20 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:05 AM 8:20 AM 7:00 AM 7:18 AM 7:40 AM 7:50 AM 8:45 AM 9:05 AM 9:20 AM 7:40 AM 7:58 AM 8:20 AM 8:30 AM 10:15 AM 10:35 AM 10:50 AM 8:30 AM 8:48 AM 9:10 AM 9:20 AM 11:30 AM 11:50 AM 12:05 PM 9:10 AM 9:28 AM 9:50 AM 10:00 AM 1:15 PM 1:35 PM 1:50 PM 10:40 AM 10:54 AM 11:12 AM 11:20 AM 3:00 PM 3:20 PM 3:35 PM 12:20 PM 12:34 PM 12:52 PM 1:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:10 PM 5:35 PM 2:05 PM 2:19 PM 2:37 PM 2:45 PM 5:30 PM 5:55 PM 6:20 PM 3:50 PM 4:04 PM 4:22 PM 4:30 PM 6:15 PM 6:40 PM 7:05 PM 5:20 PM 5:34 PM 5:52 PM 6:00 PM 6:45 PM 7:10 PM 7:35 PM 5:50 PM 6:04 PM 6:22 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:25 PM 8:50 PM 7:50 PM 8:04 PM 8:22 PM 8:30 PM 8:45 PM 9:10 PM 9:25 PM

Route 78 Proposed Schedule

Southbound/Outbound

Saturday

Northbound/Inbound

Vallejo Transit Center

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Pleasant Hill BART

Walnut Creek BART

Walnut Creek BART

Military/1st (City Park Benicia)

Vallejo Transit Center

6:35 AM 6:51 AM 7:11 AM 7:19 AM 7:32 AM 7:52 AM 8:10 AM 8:35 AM 8:51 AM 9:11 AM 9:19 AM 9:32 AM 9:52 AM 10:10 AM 10:35 AM 10:51 AM 11:11 AM 11:19 AM 11:32 AM 11:52 AM 12:10 AM 12:35 PM 12:51 PM 1:11 PM 1:19 PM 1:32 PM 1:52 PM 2:10 PM 2:35 PM 2:51 PM 3:11 PM 3:19 PM 3:32 PM 3:52 PM 4:10 PM 4:35 PM 4:51 PM 5:11 PM 5:19 PM 5:32 PM 5:52 PM 6:10 PM 6:35 PM 6:51 PM 7:11 PM 7:19 PM 7:32 PM 7:52 PM 8:10 PM 8:30 PM 8:46 PM 9:06 PM 9:14 PM 9:35 PM 9:55 PM 10:13 PM

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