Title
Resolution for a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) - Service Development Funds for Regional Transit System (RTS) Route 39 (B)
This item is a request to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between the City of Gainesville and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to receive Service Development Funds for the continued operation of Route 39.
Explanation
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) allocates service development funds to transit agencies each year. The allocations are given at FDOT discretion on a competitive basis for agency projects that meet FDOT Service Development Grant (SDG) criteria.
Route 39 would continue to connect Santa Fe College (SF) to the Gainesville Regional Airport and low income housing via State Road 222. Route 39 serves as a major east-west connector and allows for north-south connections with RTS routes 6,8,15, and 24. Adjustments to Route 39 would increase frequency and improve ridership benchmarks. This route operates during weekdays only from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FDOT requires the governing board of each public transit system to adopt a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of these funds.
Fiscal Note
This Joint Participation Agreement requires the City of Gainesville to provide a local match in the amount of $56,000 for operating costs which will be funded by SF student transportation fees.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the Resolution.