HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2003 0604 CC REG ITEM 10GITEM 10-G.
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AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: John Brand, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: May 22, 2003 (CC meeting of June 4, 2003)
SUBJECT: Consider Contract Extension with Durham Transportation
for Summer Beach Bus and County Fair Bus Programs
SUMMARY
If approved, this item would continue the Summer Beach Bus and the
County Fair Bus programs by exercising the City's option to extend
the term of the existing Agreement with Durham Transportation. The
cost to run the beach and fair buses is estimated to be less than
$6,000 depending on the offset provided by fares. This is a 2.6%
increase over last year. This program would be funded using TDA
(Transportation Development Act) money. There are sufficient funds
in the current budget and in the proposed budget for next Fiscal
Year to pay for the summer transit programs.
DISCUSSION
The Summer Beach Bus service completed its twice- weekly service in
the summer of 2002 with a total of 1,003 riders for the season. In
2001, there were 689 riders. It appears that the program is well -
received and growing in popularity. Historically, the Beach Bus has
run two days per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, for ten weeks. This
year staff proposes operating with the same schedule between the
service dates of June 24 to August 26 during the summer school
breaks. The Beach Bus makes two round trips beginning at 9:00 A.M.
and ending at about 6:30 P.M. While most of the riders were teens,
families and senior citizens also take advantage of the beach bus
service.
It is proposed that this year the Beach Bus go to Zuma Beach County
Park in Malibu on Tuesdays, and that it go to San Buenaventura
State Beach in Ventura on Thursdays. Both beaches have great
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amenities and some differences that will appeal to various
interests. For example, board surfing is not allowed at Zuma during
peak hours in the summer months. Board surfing is permitted at San
Buenaventura State Beach. Zuma Beach County Park is approximately
28 miles from Moorpark City Hall, and San Buenaventura State Beach
is about 26 miles from Moorpark. Summer Beach Bus stops will be
Moorpark City Hall; AVCP; Peach Hill Park; and College View Park.
The County Fair Bus would operate on approximately the same
schedule and use the same stops as the Beach Bus. Last year was the
first year Moorpark City Transit went to the fair. There were only
ten riders on the single trip to the fair last year. This year, the
Fair Bus publicity is more integrated into the Beach Bus promotion
and it is hoped that participation will increase. The County Fair
bus would run on two days, Wednesday August 6, and Friday August 8.
The recommended fare for both services is the same as Moorpark City
Transit, $1.00 each way for regular riders, 40� senior citizens and
disabled persons. The Summer Youth Passes currently on sale
(unlimited bus usage for $20) will be valid for the Beach Bus and
the County Fair Bus. The Summer Youth Passes are valid from June 15
to September 15 for person twenty years old and younger, and they
can be purchased at City Hall and at Arroyo Vista Recreation
Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve a one -year extension of Durham Transportation Agreement.
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