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Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund

2019-20 2020-21
Adopted Budget Proposed Budget

Universal Fare System - Funds are provided to purchase the 500,000 250,000
necessary equipment to remove Transit Access Pass (TAP) from old
buses and reinstall TAP on replacement buses for DASH and
Commuter Express.

Subtotal City Transit Service $ 128,555,000 $ 142,950,000

SPECIALIZED TRANSIT

Bikeshare Operations and Maintenance - Funds are provided to $ 3,000,000 $ 5,000,000
support the operations and maintenance cost for the Bikeshare Pilot
Program established as part of a Regional Program implemented
with Metro.

Cityride Fare Card (formerly Cityride Scrip) - Funds are provided 1,500,000 2,000,000
to reimburse taxi and private van companies providing services to
senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.

Cityride Fleet Replacement - Funds are provided to replace fleet - 180,000
vehicles for the Senior Cityride Program.

Paratransit Program Coordination Services. Funds are provided 1,250,000 1,250,000
for Cityride program services, including registration, distribution of
transit scrip, collection of revenue, and automation.

Senior Cityride Program. Funds are provided for the operation of 3,708,000 3,708,000
door-to-door transit service for seniors and disabled individuals. This
Program is based at the Department of Aging’s Senior Multipurpose
Centers.

Senior Youth/Transportation Charter Bus Program. Funds are 850,000 890,000
provided for contracted charter bus trips scheduled by the Mayor’s
Office and Council Offices for recreational and educational purposes.

Youth Program Bus Services – Recreation and Parks. Funds are 500,000 500,000
provided for youth program bus services to Department of
Recreation and Parks facilities.

Subtotal Specialized Transit $ 10,808,000 $ 13,528,000

TRANSIT CAPITAL

Bus Facility Purchase Program. Funds are provided to support the $ 7,000,000 $ 7,000,000
purchase of four existing maintenance facilities which are currently
being leased from City contractors.

Facility Upgrades for Electrification. Funds were provided to 14,000,000 -
support additional facility upgrades at the Bus Facility Transit Yards.

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