Title
Public Hearing on Regional Transit System (RTS) Proposed Fall 2020 Transit Service Changes (B)
This is a request for the City Commission to hold a public hearing to review and approve the proposed RTS fall 2020 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). The following proposed service changes have been approved by both UF and SF respective to the routes they fund. A number of the changes are also an attempt to fulfill the intent of the 2020 - 2029 RTS Transit Development Plan, which was approved by the City Commission on September 5, 2019.
The current service rate is $68.36 per hour for Monday through Sunday service.
Fiscal Note
In fiscal year 2019-20, the City of Gainesville received approximately $13.8 million from University of Florida and $800,000 from Santa Fe College for transit services.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) hold a public hearing; 2) approve the proposed fall 2020 service changes effective August 31, 2020; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute any related documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.