Staff was approached by a company called Circuit which provides shared ridership utilizing electric shuttles and vehicles.
The intention of the services is to connect communities by complementing existing public transportation. Circuit operates three types of vehicles: a five passenger GEM vehicle engineered for local streets with speed limits under 35mph, electric sedans, or 8-15 passenger electric vans. These vehicles are offered as an on-demand service that may be requested Attachments
2019-11-12 CC AR 10.pdf
Project-V-Stakeholder-Presentation202310.pdf
through their website or their mobile app. The service may be provided through the Project V funding if it qualifies and can present the need in Buena Park. Project V funding will apply to the service with a local match; however, if ridership demand is not met, Circuit's overages will be billed to the City. While Circuit's initial delineation of a successful route within the City covers Beach Boulevard through Koreatown and the Entertainment Corridor, the majority of streets are arterial streets with speed limits over 40 mph and would eliminate the GEM vehicle option. Further studies by Circuit are needed to identify gaps in the existing transportation that can compliment OCTA's current bus service, and outreach to determine the community's needs.
An application for funding may be due as early as January 25, 2024. Staff is seeking direction on whether or not to proceed with preparation of an application for the 2024 CTFP call for projects. r=F® C P
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BUENA PARK
Agenda Report to City Council
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019
TO: The Mayorand City Council
TITLE:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ( OCTA) FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE PROJECT V COMMUNITY -
BASED TRANSIT / CIRCULATORS PROGRAM FOR A
MICROTRANSIT SYSTEM 1MTHIN THE
ENTERTAINMENT CORRIDOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt a resolution approvingthe submittal of an application to OCTA for MeasureV funding for a community- based transit/ circulator program in the Entertainment Corridor; and 2) Authorize the City Managerand City Clerk to execute any necessary documents related to the submission of the grant.
PURPOSE:
Authorize the City Manager's Office and Public Works Department to submit an application for Measure V funding through OCTA. There are no associated costs with the adoption of this resolution.
PREVIOUS COUNCIUCOMMISSION / COMMITTEE ACTION:
At the study session on October 22, 2019, the City Council was in support of applyingfor this funding and directed staff to bring back a resolution for formal adoption.
DISCUSSION:
The Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) is a public transportation system operating within the Anaheim Resort district and surrounding areas such as Buena Park. The network includes 19 interchangeable bus routes with service to more than 70 stops in and around Anaheim and Orange County. The system also includes a microtransit system named FRAN, which stands for Free Rides Around the Neighborhood. The current FRAN, which operates within Center City Anaheim ( CtrCity Anaheim), provides free rides around the 1.9 square mile area to dozens of restaurants, breweries, offices, museums, and senior centers. This microtransit system allows the more than 3, 700 residential units to easily traverse the area while reducing traffic counts as well as vehicle emissions. FRAN operates with eight standard Polaris GEM e6 Model vehicles that are 100% electric and two modified electric vehicles that are ADA accessible. The whole system is interconnectedthrough app and third -party e- hailingservices that interconnectstrip requests with vehicle availability while optimizing wait times, which average three minutes or less. Patrons needing ADA accessibility can also request the ADA-accessible vans through the app, meeting Federal ADA requirements.
Recently, staff was approached by ART to establish a microtransit system within Buena Park' s Entertainment Corridor that could be linked to Anaheim locations in the future. This system would serve some of the more popular sites within the Corridor from the Source to Knott's Berry Farm along Beach Boulevard. ART has reached out to both Knott's Berry Farm and Medieval Times and they are supportive of this type of project. In concept, the service would not have a specific route, but rather allow local residents and visitors to be picked up similar to an e- hailing service and dropped off at specific points within the Corrdior. Sincethe EntertainmentCorridor is bisectedby Beach Boulevard, a larger -scale vehicle would need to be employed since the FRAN vehicles in Anaheim are not rated for streets with vehicle traffic of 35 mph or higher. In discussions with ART, they believe that they will be able to find a 100% electric vehicle that meets these requirements.
This month, the Orange CountyTransportationAuthority (OCTA) openeda call for projects for Community Based Transit/ Circulators ( Measure V). ART believes that this type of project would be a strong contender. ART staff and their grant writing consultant would assist City staff with the submission of the grant as cities are the only type of entities that can apply for funding. During preliminary discussions, ART indicated that there is a 10% City match for the grant. ART believes that this 10% matching portion could be offset by existing advertising from Knott's Berry Farm and other local attractions. Final numbers will not be realizeduntil a thorough evaluationof the program is performed during the application process.
The proposed resolution would allow the City to submit an application for funding in an amount no greater than $550,000 for a term no longerthan seven years. The City of BuenaParkwill be the main applicantas OCTA requires cities to applyfor MeasureV funds.
BUDGET IMPACT: There are no costs associated with the adoption of this resolution.
Prepared by: Aaron France, Assistant City Manager
Approved by: Jim Vanderpool, City Manager
Presented by: Aaron France, Assistant City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1) Resolution
2) FRAN brochure
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FRAN FAST FACTS
10 all- electric GEM e6 vehicles
Point - to - Point service, 10 stops,
1. 9- square - mile area
Provide on- demand connectivity
to local destinations, civic uses,
residential complexes, parking
facilities and FUN
Custom designed CtrCity
mobile app
Averages over 100 riders per day
within four months of launch
Over 25, 000 patrons served in
seven months since inception
Why FRAN?
FRANis both evolutionary and revolutionary. Center City Anaheim (CtrCity Anaheim) is experiencing an influx of new residents, employees and visitors. The 1.9 square mile area is home to 3, 700 residential units and anticipating 1, 000 more units over the next five years. Aside from residences, the area offers dozens of restaurants, craft breweries, office, civic uses, museum and senior centers. While the area is pedestrian - friendly, FRAN offers alternative ways for people to connect with Center City ( CtrCity Anaheim). The MicroTransit system idea evolved as a proactive approach to address the impacts of parking management as the area continues to grow and offers a service to the community.
THE CHALLENGE
How do you encourage residents, employees and visitors
to frequent CtrCity businesses, but minimize traffic and take advantage of excess remote parking capacity?
THE SOLUTION
A zero - emission, MicroTransit option weaved into the
community fiber. FRANconnects remote parking facilities and existing public transit corridors to businessesand homes.
FRANenables cars to remain parked all day and
supports car -free living among area residents
FRAN rides are " free" but innovatively paid for by local property assessments Getting Started
Get them excited about what is coming1. Build Your Team - identify must -have partners
2. Define Your Priorities Start talking about branding and marketing
3. Build Your Brand early in the process. Generate a few ideas
4. Develop Your Mobile E- Hailing Technology and pitch them to the public S. Secure Your Vehicle Manufacturer
C_ FRAN'smust -havepartners: TransitagencyAnaheimTransportationNetwork, localgovernment (Cityof Anaheim), J DoubleMap mobile application developer, and Polaris vehicle manufacturer.
Addpartners: Asserviceareais definedandprogramis developed. Examples: technologyproviders, businessesinthe service area, property developers, operators, colleges and universities, desina ion points and tourist attractions, etc.
FRAN' s Priorities
ID Electric Feet ( D Branding to Reflect the Place and Community A Low - Speed Vehicle Key Partner Qualification:
Be willing to try something new and
turn obstacles into opportunities
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Partner with city staff who know where development is
occurring and can impact development agreements.
For example, the City of Anaheim's Community and
EconomicDevelopmentteam partnerswith the CtrCity
Merchants Association, which incorporated the
downtown businesses as project and
marketing partners
Define Your Service Area
FRAN's Approach: Partnered with the City' s Community
and Economic Development team to identify where new
development was occurring. Concurrently, a parking study of 4,282 parking spaces was conducted to identify:
Available Parking Inventory
Parking Utilization Rates
Areas of negative impact on residents and
businesses due to lack of parking availability
IDStudy Results: There is sufficient existing parking
in CtrCity; implement strategies to maximize
available parking to reduce the need to build
more parking structures
IDFRAN' s Primary Goal: Direct people to park in the
underutilized parking facilities and provide FRAN
to connect them to businesses, civic uses, and
entertainment
FRAN' s Public Input: ATN reached out to the
public to ask about areas of need and interest.
Residents identified areas and events where
intrusions on the neighborhood or congested
street parking impacted their quality of life — such
as idling vehicles or access to a local park for
Summer Concert Series
Check the speed limits on the roadways in
your service area. Typically, MicroTransit
vehicles can only operate on roads with
speed limits of 35 mph or lower
Plan your vehicle charging locations for
easy access to the service area
Provide connections to your local transit
options. Think about your first and last - mile
opportunities. Plan on integrating
technologies and updating maps
showing transit connections
Vehicles in Operation
ATN currently hastwo to three vehicles in operation during service hours. This number provides service to the target area while keeping maximum wait times under 5 minutes
On- Demand, Fixed - Route, or
Point - to - Point Service?
The City's parking study identified parking structures
on the perimeter of CtrCity Anaheim business district.
Matched with locations identified by the public
and residents, ATN established 10 pick- up and
drop -to - point MicroTransit solutions
Select Your Asset Model
Purchasing Model vs. Leasing Model BONUS: A CDL is not required of drivers.
PurchasingModel — Agencypurchasesvehiclesandtechnology, trains and hiresdrivers, providesfull operations and maintenance of the vehicles
LeasingModel— Third -partyprovidersallowfor turn -keyservices. A monthly (or annual) paymentcoverscostsfor vehicles, drivers, operations, maintenance, technology, insurance, andbrandingofyourchoice.
Hybrid Model— Agencypurchasesvehiclesandtechnology and conttirpctsfor drivers, operations, and maintenance This is ATN' s micro - transit model
Choosing the Vehicle: Factors Considered
ATNWishList: Neighborhoodvehicle, street legalon roadsof 35 mphor less, seat6 -8 peopleat a time, andlooksuniqueand fun (it is not a bus). Three mandatory vehicledesigncriteria:
Vehicles Must Be Electric n Custom Designed Must Satisfy ADA Requirements LessonLearned: ConsiderYourClimate. Climatecontrols (airandheat) werenotincludedintheGEMe6Modelpurchasedby ATN. Thematerialofthedriver'suniformhadto bemodifiedto providebettercomfortduringhotdaysinSouthernCalifornia.
CHALLENGE: The ADA
component was the
toughest challenge for ATN.
Transit service providers are required to provide ADA
accommodations on 100% of their vehicles. However,
due to their small size, you will lose up to 80% of your seating capacity in every low -speed electric vehicle to accommodate this requirement. A federal waiver is
needed to certify the service will provide holistic ADA accommodations. The service, including themobile
app' s ability to reserve an ADA vehicle, should be
certified - not the individual vehicle. Once filed, the waiver takes 90 days to process, and must be
recertified annually. ATN purchased two ADA vehicles
and eight standard vehicle seating. ATN ensures an
ADA vehicle is available by request through the
mobile app, therefore satisfying federal requirements.
TURNING RADIUS
264 in. ( 671 cm)
LENGTH:
WIDTH: 167 in.
55. 5 in. ( 424 cm)
141 cm)
HEIGHT:
73 in.
185. 4 cm)
Choose / Build Your Technology
Do not cut corners on technology. The technology can make or break your MicroTransit program. Also, start technology conversations early in the process; this is an important component to consider while building your teamINTEGRATION One - Stop -Shoptrip planning and payment - plan trip, make one payment for trip, and keep QRcode or a -ticket in e- wallet ( paperless) An openAPIallowsfor multi-modalapp integration. Thisis crucialto the ability of a MicroTransitprogram'scapabilityto providefirst - and last- mile service by connecting with bus, rail, shared services, etc.
Integrate surrounding /connecting transit options into your MicroTransit app Integrate your micro - transit service into surrounding / connecting transit provider apps in the region ACCESS
Provide real -time tracking
If using point - to -point service, incorporate set locations for users to request a ride Determineif peoplecanonlyaccessthe serviceif they usethe mobileapp. Considerthe option of hailinga ridewithout usingthe app and how those rides will be tracked
Allow to reserve a ride ahead of time
Develop strategy for the unbanked population to use the system ( if applicable) DATA
Provide data reports reflecting number of users, number of trips, miles traveled, CO2 saved DoesdriverneediPad /tabletto trackrides? Thismayonlyapplyif userscanhaila ride (not usingthe mobileapp). In- vehicletechnology to track where vehiclestravel the most /least could help with where /how you expand your service area in the future Ability to conduct customer satisfaction surveys
PAYMENTS
Allow for other purchases, apply vouchers or coupons at check -out Connections to Apple Wallet, Google Pay, etc.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Ability to advertise / use advertising space in the app Incorporate parking guidanceand payment options asto allow for parkingto be usedasa potential program funding source
CtrCity
Secure or Identify Funding
When developing your funding
strategy, ensureyour funding
sources will pay for operations
or strategically allocate
toward otherfunds operations
FRAN Service Schedule
Ensure your service schedule accommodates your target audience. FRAN' s service hours accommodate CtrCity' s nightlife. If you are providing MicroTransit service for a bustling business district, modify hours accordingly Branding
Brandingisalong -termdecision. FRANisnotjustaname. FRANconnectstheservicetoAnaheim'shistory. Businesses andpartnerslovedtheideaandcouldvisualizetheendresultwhenbrandingwaspresentedalongwiththeconceptof theservice. Donotleavebrandingtotheend. Beginbrandingandmarketingondayone.
Marketing
CtrCityAnaheimisabranded1.9- square -miledevelopmentdistrictinthe heartof Anaheim, California, completewith restaurants, cafes, boutiques, afarmer's market, breweries, apartments, condos, hotels, employmenthub, civicuses andofficespace. EventsincludetheAnaheimJapanFair, a VeganFaire, movienights, andconcerts. ThePacking DistrictwithinCtrCityhosts24culinaryandboutiqueartisans. Thereisnoshortageofopportunitytomarket.
Who was FRAN?
More than just a free ride, FRAN embodies a person:
Francisca Avila Rimpau. Francisca was born and raised
intheAvilaAdobe, theoldeststandingresidencein Los
Angeles ( on Olvera Street, in a historic district part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument in
Downtown Los Angeles). Francisca's father, Francisco
Avila, was mayor of Pueblo de Los Angeles before
California became part of the United States. In 1850,
Francisca married a German immigrant, Theodore
Rimpau. Their marriage is one of the first recognized
after Californiagainedstatehood, making it truly a
historic love story. Francisca' s eighteen children
became the earliest real estate developers, educators,
movers and shakers of
Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Each of the 10 FRAN vehicles
are named after Francisca' s
daughters or grandaughters
and wrapped in a powerful
orange as well as a beautiful
sillhoutte of Francisca.
Advertising on FRAN
In Year two of FRAN's operation, ATN intends to install touch - screen tab_ lets on the back of the headrests. This willallowdigitaladvertisingspaceto thebusinessesinCtrCity For a Tour or More Information, Contact
Jim Appleby, Project Control Manager
Anaheim Resort Transportation ( ART)
888 - 364 - 2787 / JAppleby@atnetwork. org
www. rideart. org
Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs (CTFP)
2024 M2 Project V Proposed Guidelines Framework
October 11, 2023
• Offer competitive grants for local transit options
• For areas not adequately served by regional transit
• Cannot duplicate or compete with existing transit
services
• Provides connections to regional bus and rail
services
• Must meet productivity standards for continued
funding
• Local matching funds required
M2 Community Circulator Program Overview
2 Program Overview Continued
3 Commuter Rail Feeder
Point-to-Point Shuttles
(Special Events)
Seasonal
(Fixed or Deviated Route)
Fixed Route
Microtransit
Shared Ride-Hailing
Demand-Responsive
Traditional
Types of Services:
Program Overview Continued
4 Operating Costs
(Higher Hourly Rates, Fixed Fees)
Capital Costs
(Vehicles and Equipment Purchases)
Higher Demand
Lower Demand
Operating Costs
(No Capital, Lower Hourly Rates)
Lower or Higher Cost per Passenger
Traditional
Notable Differences:
Program Overview Continued
5 To date, $53 million
programmed for
36 projects and
10 planning studies
Special Event and
Seasonal Services
most successful
(based on ridership)
Last Project V
Call for Projects
was in 2020
Current funding
commitments are
scheduled to end
between FY 2024
and FY 2028
Local Agencies Interest in 2024 Call
6 Conducted
outreach effort to
gauge interest in
2024 Call
Majority of concepts
focused on new,
continued, or
expanded seasonal
and special event
services
Other areas of
interest included
on-demand and
microtransit services
and planning studies
In spring 2024, OCTA received 18 letters of interest (over 20 project concepts identified).
Proposed 2024 Project V Call Objectives
7 1. Continuation of existing projects*
2. Expansion of existing Project V
services
3. New Traditional Project V services
4. On-demand services
Combine continuing existing
services into one grant
Competitively procure or
reprocure for service providers
*Existing projects are defined as previously funded Project V services that, at minimum, meet the cost per boarding requirement
Other Priorities to Note:
Highlights of Proposed Changes
8 Traditional service max starting at$592k per year
Minimum local match = 10% for Traditional service and capital On-demand service max starting at $296k per year
Minimum local match = 50% for on-demand service
Funding provided from FY2025 to FY2031
Shared ride option required for on-demand service
GTFS data required for most services
Proposed Scoring Criteria
• Category
9 WeightCategory
Financial Commitment
Cost Effectiveness
Project Readiness
Operations Plan/Service Type
Ridership Projection
Funding Plan
Community Benefit
100Total Points Possible
Proposed 2024 CTFP Guidelines Framework
11 Comply with CTFP guidelines and cooperative agreement requirements Must be eligible to receive M2 funds
Competitive procurement of service operators
Grant streamlining
Quarterly ridership reports
Annual customer satisfaction surveys and on-time performance thresholds Project subject to cancellation if minimum performance requirements not met If cancelled, M2 funded vehicles subject to repayment to OCTA (based upon remaining useful life/straight-line depreciation) Final reports due at end of project
All expenditures subject to audit
Proposed 2024 Call Schedule
11 Transit Operator Vendor Fair: Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:30 AM(via Zoom) Anticipated Call Issue Date: Monday, November 13, 2023
Application Workshop: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM(via Zoom) Anticipated Application Deadline: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM Final Resolutions Adopted by Governing Body Due to OCTA:Thursday, February 15, 2024 Funding Recommendations Presented to OCTA Board:Spring 2024 Primary
Adrian Salazar, Senior Transportation Funding Analyst
(714) 560-5363 | [email protected]
Alternate
Charvalen Alacar, Section Manager – Local Programs
(714) 560-5401 | [email protected]
Application Support
Jimi Mitchell, Consultant
(213) 694-4457 | [email protected]
Contacts
12 Questions and Feedback
City of Buena Park
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Report
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM
Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 5:00 PM
Agenda Group
STUDY SESSION Item: D
Presented By
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager
Prepared By
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Approved By
Aaron France, City Manager
DISCUSSION
At the Council Meeting of January 10, 2023, Council Member Castañeda requested a discussion regarding establishing a Civic Engagement Grant Program. The intent behind this request was to make grant funds available to boost public (civic) participation and build a meaningful coalition of high impact program(s) to benefit and strengthen the community. In general, Civic Engagement Grant Programs allow community members, neighborhoods, business associations, non-profits, and other groups to enhance community involvement and provide feedback to local government officials by requiring specific tasks, actions, goals, and objectives of community building that leads to more community participation for culturally-specific communities or demographics. Typically, these grant programs seek to increase community involvement of people who are usually not included in the governmental decision making process. These civic engagement programs are designed to increase community involvement for under-supported or under-represented racially and culturally specific communities who may not participate in the decision making process to improve local communities.
Here are some examples of civic or community engagement grant programs from other local agencies:
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction on whether or not to establish a Civic Engagement Grant Program.
Youth Engagement Grant: supports youth engagement and leadership development in communities.
Environmental Justice Grant: addresses environmental justice issues in communities, including projects related to environmental concerns.
Community Impact Grant: provides multi-year funding for a project or program that makes a sustained, targeted impact in a priority area of community concern.
Community Opportunity Grant: promotes education, diversity, arts, or community involvement.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Spaces Mini-Grant: increases access to and secures spaces that create diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Language Access Community Grant: increases community and City capacity to meet the language access needs of under-served immigrant communities and monolingual or Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals.
Community Organization Grant: enhances the quality of life of residents by supporting the advancement of education, community engagement, and other activities that benefit the community.
Community Coalition Grant: provides an open forum in which stakeholders may discuss and resolve community issues collectively, advocate for a better quality of life, and engage collaboratively with government services within the community to support the organizational growth of the overall community.
If so, below are just a few policy questions for City Council to consider:
What goals or impacts would you anticipate achieving from this grant? Which community and business groups, under-represented groups, organizations, or other interested parties should be targeted for this grant program? Some examples of this membership group includes representation from the following communities: education/schools, unemployed individuals, youth/young adults, elder adults/senior citizens, African Americans/Blacks, Hispanics/Latinos, disabled, homeless, communities of faith, health care (clinics), social services, and public sector communities.
How much general fund dollars from the undesignated reserve fund (rainy day fund) should be appropriated for this purpose? Depending upon the City Council’s vision and goals for this program, between $30,000 and $150,000 or more may be needed to achieve the desired outcome of this grant program. These funds are typically from the general fund undesignated reserve account.
When would the City Council anticipate making these funds available? The City Council may consider funding this initiative immediately or review the program as a Policy Issue during the City Council budget review session for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Would the City Council anticipate the need for additional staff, either part-time or full-time, to administer this grant? Or, would the City Council like to provide different direction?