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Approve the City of Alameda Transportation Plan for Seniors and People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2018/2019
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To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Recreation and Park Commission
From: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director
Re: Approve the City of Alameda Transportation Plan for Seniors and People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2018/2019
BACKGROUND
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires transit agencies to offer transportation services (paratransit) for persons certified as unable to use regular fixed route transit - AC Transit and BART. Paratransit services must be made available to eligible users within three quarters of a mile of the existing fixed transit routes during normal operating hours. The mandated paratransit service in Alameda is provided by East Bay Paratransit (EBP).
Measures B and BB provide a dedicated funding source for non-mandated, locally based transportation services for individuals with disabilities and seniors, which are not required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The City of Alameda uses these funds to reduce transportation gaps experienced by individuals with disabilities and by seniors by providing discounted taxi services, the Alameda Loop Shuttle, group trips, scholarships for qualifying residents, one-time capital investments that spend down the reserve in a fiscally responsible way, customer service/outreach and staff to ensure that these programs are effectively managed. Information about the City of Alameda transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities is available at: www.AlamedaParatransit.com. The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) requires each jurisdiction to annually submit a program plan application to receive the local Measure B/BB funds.
DISCUSSION
The City of Alameda Transportation Program Plan for Seniors and People with Disabilities for fiscal year 2018-19 is recommended to total $975,109, which is more than t...
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