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ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE
ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: JULY 18, 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 Planning 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
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Planning Commission Meeting
July 18, 2011
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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 4` Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The City reserves the right to direct the operation of
reduced levels of service on unofficial holidays end 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. `k
Submitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
Attachment: Transportation Program Enhancements
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