REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Director
Department of Transportation
BY: LINDA TAYLOR, Administrative Manager
Department of Transportation
SHARLEE FLORES, Senior Management Analyst
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fresno, Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX), and the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce (FMBCC) to support and recognize the partnership and collaboration on many transportation initiatives.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council approve the MOU between FAX and the FMBCC to support and recognize the partnership and collaboration on many transportation initiatives.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department seeks Council approval of the attached MOU between FAX and the FMBCC for the collaborative efforts made by both parties to ensure transportation is accessible, cleaner, and more readily available in different forms for Fresno residents. Under the terms of the MOU, FAX and the FMBCC will continue to seek funding opportunities to grow, support, and expand the principles of promoting clean transportation for the community provided by either party or jointly through local, state, federal, or private funding sources.
BACKGROUND
FAX's mission is to provide innovative, accessible, and sustainable mobility solutions that enhance the quality of life for all residents. FAX has created Mobility as a Service (MaaS) which represents commitment to that mission by offering an integrated and seamless transportation experience tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community. MaaS offers a variety of low-cost and environmentally friendly modes of transportation, and is working to improve first and last mile connections to public transit. First and last mile connections are a core component of MaaS because of the need for bridging the gap between how someone can readily get from their home to a bus stop...
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