Title
Regional Transit System (RTS) Proposed Fall 2016 Transit Service Changes (B)
This is a request for the City Commission to review and approve the proposed Regional Transit System (RTS) fall 2016 Service Changes.
Explanation
RTS makes transit service changes three times a year. These changes coincide with the semester schedules for the University of Florida (UF) and Santa Fe College (SF). RTS presented these changes for feedback at an advertised public meeting on July 27, 2016 that was jointly held at the same time as the RTS Citizen Advisory Board (CAB). See back-up for the presentation that was presented.
These proposed service changes will consist of an additional 2,000 hours of service during the 2016-2017 academic year. The projected cost of providing the new enhanced service is approximately $457,404. RTS staff negotiated the rate of $64.88 per hour for Monday through Sunday service to cover service operating costs.
Fiscal Note
In fiscal year 2016-17, the City of Gainesville will receive approximately $13 million from UF for service enhancements and $1 million from SF for service enhancements.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the proposed fall 2016 service changes effective August 15, 2016; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute any related documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.