Page 418 - FY 2021-22 Blue Book Volume 2

Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund

2020-21 2021-22
Adopted Budget Proposed Budget

Ride and Field Checks - Funds are provided for an objective third $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
party to perform ride and field checks for transit vehicles, which will
standardize reporting and remove potential conflicts of interest.

Technology and Communications Equipment - Funds are 130,000 130,000
provided for a computer and server replacement program.

Transit Bus Communications - Funds are provided to install 700,000 700,000
cellular service, wireless service, and bus arrival information on
buses.

Transit Bus Security Services - Funds are provided for the Police 1,392,629 1,392,629
Department to provide transit security on DASH buses.

Transit Hand Sanitizing Stations - Funds were provided to 300,000 -
purchase, install, and maintain hand sanitizing stations at transit
stops.

Transit Operations Consultant - Funds were provided for internal 300,000 -
review of current fleet yards, bus stop amenities, driver safety, and
the development of an electrification plan for the transit fleet.

Transportation Grant Fund Matching Funds - Funds are provided 500,000 500,000
for eligible Transportation Grant Fund projects that will be
determined during 2021-22.
Travel and Training - Funds are provided for various transit-related 50,000 50,000
conferences and training programs.

Vehicles for Hire Technology Upgrades - Funds are provided for 30,000 30,000
third party cloud based hosting and maintenance support for the
Taxicab, Ambulance, and Vehicles for Hire Information System
(TAVIS). TAVIS will streamline the permitting process for taxicab and
non-taxicab drivers, including City Transit Bus Drivers.

Reimbursement for General Fund Costs - Funds are provided to 9,273,475 9,530,438
reimburse the General Fund for fringe, central services, and
department administration and support.

Subtotal Support Programs $ 59,046,736 $ 101,752,613

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 241,562,122 $ 296,185,510

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