REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 1, 2016
FROM: Brian R. Marshall, Director
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
WORKSHOP - Fresno Area Express (FAX) Strategic Services Evaluation
Body
RECOMMENDATION
For the Council to conceptually approve the proposed FAX restructuring pursuant to the Public Transportation Strategic Services Evaluation Study and for the department to move forward with community outreach requirements as stipulated by the Federal Transit Administration.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) approved the Fresno Clovis Metropolitan Area Public Transportation Strategic Service Evaluation. This study was commissioned by the FCOG to examine metro travel patterns through extensive origin and destination studies; transit ride check and transfer studies; and public and stakeholder input with a goal of reducing transit travel times, increasing service reliability, and improving linkages to major trip generators. This plan was presented to the Transportation Committee. The committee presented alternatives to the service structure in southwest Fresno and approved of moving the plan forward to Council. Prior to implementing the recommended changes FAX will need to complete public outreach and a Title VI Service Equity Analysis.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the FCMA Strategic Service Evaluation was to examine metro travel patterns through extensive origin and destination studies; transit ride check and transfer studies; and pubic and stakeholder input with a goal of reducing transit travel times, increasing service reliability, and improving linkages to major trip generators. Improving transit travel time, reliability and responsiveness to community needs is critically necessary for making transit a viable alternative in contemporary urban environments.
The data gathering as well as significant evaluation of the various data including:
* Stakeholder interviews (elected officials, policy makers, community...
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