TC - Item 3A - City Transportation Program Enhancements
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: JULY 14, 2011 SUBJECT: CITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS SUMMARY
The City of Rosemead offers residents a public transportation program that includes curb-to-curb and fixed route shuttle services. Over the past several months, the City’s Transportation
Working Group (comprised of a City Council representative, Planning Commissioner, Traffic Commissioner, and staff) developed recommendations to enhance the fixed route portion of the
transportation system. The Working Group asked that the Traffic Commission and Planning Commission review and provide input on these recommendations prior to the City Council’s consideration
of this item next month. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Traffic Commission review and provide comments on the proposed enhancements to the City Transportation Program.
DISCUSSION Background The City’s transportation contractor, Southland Transit Inc. provides fixed route and demand responsive services for Rosemead residents. This includes the management
and operation of the City’s Dial-A-Ride service and the Rosemead Explorer, a fixed route transit service within City limits. Rosemead Dial-A-Ride The Rosemead Dial-A-Ride provides primarily
advance-reservation, curb-to-curb demand responsive transportation to senior residents age 55 and above and individuals with disabilities as certified by City staff. A request for service
may be made up to 14 days in advance of the service day or may be set up as recurring appointments for trips made for the same day and time each week (i.e. doctor’s appointments, grocery
shopping trips). Same day and immediate trip requests are accommodated if capacity is available. Dial-A-Ride service operates the following days and hours: Weekdays (Monday – Friday):
6:00 am – 7:00 pm Weekends (Saturday and Sunday): 6:00 am – 7:00 pm Holidays: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Traffic Commission Meeting July 14, 2011 Page 2 of 2 The Dial-A-Ride service operates 365 days a year, with reduced operation of only one (1) vehicle on these holidays: New Year’s Day,
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The City reserves the right to direct the operation of reduced levels of service on unofficial holidays and during
holiday periods. City policy requires that service be provided on request to any origin or destination within five miles of the City’s limits. In addition, residents may utilize the
service for medical appointments to Kaiser Hospital in Baldwin Park and Huntington Memorial in Pasadena. Fares for these services are $0.50 per trip for seniors and disabled residents
and no cost for sight-impaired residents and aides. Rosemead Explorer The Rosemead Explorer is a general public, community fixed route service operating bi-directional on a single route
through the city. Explorer services operate the following days and hours: Weekdays (Monday – Friday): 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Weekends (Saturday and Sunday): 10:00 am – 5:00 pm City Policy
requires that shuttle services operate year-around, with the exception of Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day. Two shuttle vehicles operate during each of these active
periods. Fares for these services are affordable and straightforward, costing $0.50 per trip for the general public and no cost for seniors, disabled persons, and children under 5 years
of age. Transportation Working Group Over the past several months, the City’s Transportation Working Group (comprised of a City Council representative, Planning Commissioner, Traffic
Commissioner, and staff) developed recommendations to enhance the fixed route portion of the transportation system. These enhancements are designed to expand operating times for the
Explorer Service and also provide a “Commuter Connection” to the local El Monte Transit Center and Metrolink Station. All enhancements would be funded using transportation revenues and
would not rely on general fund contributions. A brief presentation will be made regarding the enhancements at your July 14 meeting. The proposed enhancements are included in the attached
table for your review and consideration. Submitted by: Chris Marcarello Public Works Director Attachment: Transportation Program Enhancements