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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants Inc., of Tahoe City, for Preparation of Short Range Transit Plan Update (Not-to-Exceed $97,665) (PW)
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MEETING DATE:
April 3, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants Inc., of Tahoe City, for Preparation of Short Range Transit Plan Update (Not-to-Exceed $97,665)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Regional Transportation Planning Agency, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG), in compliance with State and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, requires any agency receiving State or Federal funds for transit operations to develop, and periodically update, a Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). An SRTP is a transit-specific planning document designed to provide a blueprint for transit services over a five (5) to ten (10) year period. The document contains an overview of existing services, transportation-needs within the community, performance standards and goals, future operating plans, and financial forecasting.
Since the adoption of the current SRTP by City Council in June 2019, there have been significant developments to transportation trends in Lodi. This includes significant changes to transit ridership patterns, new local development, and an increased regulatory landscape (e.g. Zero-Emission Bus mandates). Special areas of emphasis for this plan will include local ridership growth, regional transportation connectivity, fiscal planning for unfunded mandates, 10-year expenditure forecasts, and alignment with local and regional initiatives such as the Lodi City Council Strategic Vision, City of Lodi Housing Element Update, and SJCOG's Regional Transportation Plan.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for the City's Short ...
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