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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-25; City Council; ; North County Transit District - Quarterly Report(i) CITY COUNCIL Staff Report Meeting Date: June 25, 2019 To: From: Staff Contact: Subject: Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Jason Haber, Assistant to the City Manager jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2958 North County Transit District -Quarterly Report Recommended Action CA Review (..vC.. Receive an informational report from North County Transit District (NCTD) staff on NCTD's regional activities and performance. Executive Summary NCTD Chief Operations Officer -Transit Planning & Bus Operations, and Director of Service Planning will present an informational report on NCTD's regional activities and performance. Discussion On February 22, 2019, NCTD Board Chair, Tony Kranz, requested that the City Council agendize an informational report and presentation from NCTD staff on a quarterly basis (Exhibit 1). Fiscal Analysis This item has no fiscal impact. Next Steps The City Council will receive informational reports from NCTD staff on a quarterly basis. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA} Receiving an informational report does not qualify as a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indi.rect physical change in the environment. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. February 22, 2019 -letter from NCTD Board Chair, Tony Kranz June 25, 2019 Item #14 Page 1 of 2 NCTD Quarterly Update June 2019 NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 11 NCTD Five-Year Budget Plan •Significantly improve service frequencies between FY2020 and FY2024 –Improve BREEZE bus service frequencies –Implement 30 minute peak service frequencies for COASTER –Implement 15 minute frequencies for SPRINTER –Implement comprehensive program for first and last mile services NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 22 Key Studies to Increase Transit Ridership •Land Use and Transit Integration Study (LUTIS) –Coordination with local jurisdictions to develop a matrix of service options and recommendations for better integrating land use and transit –Anticipated completion: September 2019 •Strategic Multimodal Transit Implementation Plan –Builds upon the LUTIS to develop implementable service strategies for existing and future mobility services –Anticipated completion: Fall 2020 •Public Benefits Study –Demonstrates specific economic and environmental benefits to increased NCTD services –Anticipated completion: November 2019 NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 33 NCTD Projects to Increase Transit Ridership •Procurement of locomotives and rail cars for increased frequencies •Procurement of battery-electric buses •On-demand rideshare pilot at Poinsettia COASTER station –Partnership with City of Carlsbad, SANDAG •Micromobility pilot at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) SPRINTER station –Partnership with CSUSM, City of San Marcos, and SANDAG NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen S?RIN"i"en aRcc::2:c FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 44 Projects to Enhance the Customer Riding Experience •Develop cohesive and comprehensive signage and wayfinding plan for all transit stations and stops •Helps solve first/last mile issue through: –Clarity & ease of use –Connectivity –Community placemaking –Brand & image NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 55 Projects to Enhance the Customer Riding Experience •Updated GoNCTD Website –Greater ease of use on both desktop and mobile –Improved trip planning functions •Customer Relationship Management software –Expanded communication solutions –Enhanced website service alerts and text alerts •Real-time Trip Information –Currently analyzing vendor options NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex iir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 66 Projects to Enhance the Customer Riding Experience •Next Generation Regional Fare Collection System –Streamlined regional fares will pave the way for new Regional Fare Collection System –Regional, account-based fare system will streamline regional fare architecture NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 77 NCTD Capital Priorities Need Investment $72 million Support right-of-way improvements, including construction of stabilization measures on the Del Mar Bluffs $56.3 million State of good repair facilities projects and expansion to support zero emission buses $53 million Replacement and overhaul of COASTER Coach Cars and Cab Cars, including the replacement of 8 Coach Cars and 8 Cab Cars that have reached the end of their useful life and the overhaul of the remaining 10 Coach cars and 2 Cab Cars $48.6 million Replacement of BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT buses that have reached the end of their useful life. This includes replacement CNG vehicles as well as Zero Emission Buses to comply with the California Air Resources Board ruling. $43.6 million Expansion of COASTER service to support regional plans requires 12 COASTER cars and 3 cabs $15 million Two (2) state of good repair replacement locomotives $14.8 million Design and construct new Maintenance of Way (MOW) and General Administrative Office (GAO) buildings $12.5 million Implementation of a new fare revenue system $2.6 million Non-revenue vehicle replacement to support operations and maintenance NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 88 Discretionary Grant Applications •Anticipated Federal Programs: –Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program (FTA) –Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (FTA) –Transit Security Grant Program (FEMA) –Mobility on Demand Sandbox Program (FTA) –Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (FTA) –Better Utilizing Infrastructure to Leverage Development (USDOT) •Anticipated State Programs –Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (CalSTA) –Caltrans Transportation Planning Grants (Caltrans) NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 99 How You Can Help? •Advocate for NCTD’s capital needs •Provide letters of support for grant applications •Participate in stakeholder and public outreach events for the Land Use and Transit Integration Study & Strategic Multimodal Transit Implementation Plan •Participate in NCTD’s North County Strategic Working Group NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com 1010 Questions? NORTH COUNTY ............... COi=ISTen SPRIN"i"en aRcc::22 FLex i.ir':' TRANSIT DISTRICT -810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 • GoNCTD.com