“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Consideration of a Resolution
Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement with Circuit
Transit Inc. for a Six-Month On-Demand
Point-to-Point Local Microtransit Service
Pilot Project and Appropriate up to
$540,626 in Proposition A Local Return
Funds
City Council Meeting – April 7, 2026
2CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Downtown Shuttle Service January -October 2017
• DBPA discussions with Circuit in 2021
• Staff discussions with Circuit began 2023
• City Council directed staff to explore – Nov. 3, 2025 • City Parking Management Strategy 19.1 – Microtransit
Background
APRIL 7. 2026
MICROTRANSIT
3CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Point-to-Point service, no bus stops
• Short wait times, real -time route information
• App-based reservations and payment
• Connects passengers to transit network and destinations • Affordable alternative to Uber/Lyft for intra -city trips • High-quality, high value experience
• Reduces vehicle miles and congestion on streets
• Reduces parking demand
• Eco-friendly and sustainable using all EV fleet
Benefits
APRIL 7. 2026
MICROTRANSIT
4CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Fleet Vehicles
APRIL 7. 2026
MICROTRANSIT
EV Passenger Van Neighborhood Electric Vehicle
5CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • State & Regional Transp. Funds (Prop. A and other local allocations)
• Rider fares ($2 -$9)
• Advertising revenue (Vehicle wraps, on -board, mobile) • City-provided charging and parking
• Stakeholder Contributions (DBPA, NMBBPA, Chamber)
• Corporate Sponsors
• Parking Meter Revenue
• Parking District Funds
• Climate/Transportation Related Grants
Funding Options
APRIL 7. 2026
MICROTRANSIT
6CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • 5 vehicles (2 NEV’s, 2 Sedans, 1 Accessible Van)
• 11 AM – 9 PM, 7 days/week
• $2.50 fare per ride
• No City -paid charging or parking
• Net Monthly Cost = Approx. $81,000/month
• 6-month Pilot Project = Approx. $486,000
Service Alternative 1
APRIL 7. 2026
MICROTRANSIT
7CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • 5 vehicles (2 NEV’s, 2 Sedans, 1 Accessible Van)
• 11 AM – 9 PM, 7 days/week
• $5.00 fare per ride
• Net Monthly Cost = Approx. $72,000/month
• 6-month Pilot Project = Approx. $431,000
Service Alternative 2
APRIL 7. 2026
MICROTRANSIT
8CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • 3 vehicles (2 NEV’s, 1 Sedan)
• 4 PM– 10 PM, 7 days/week
• $5.00 fare per ride
• Monthly Cost = Approx. $61,000/month
• 6-month Pilot Project = Approx. $367,000
Service Alternative 3
APRIL 7. 2026
MICROTRANSIT
9CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • 5 vehicles (2 NEV’s, 2 Sedans, 1 Accessible Van)
• Peak Season 11 AM – 9 PM, 7 days/week
• Off-Peak Season 4 PM – 10 PM
• $5.00 fare per ride
• Monthly Cost = Approx. $53,000/month
• 12-month Pilot Project = Approx. $640,000
Service Alternative 4
APRIL 7. 2026
MICROTRANSIT
10CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Recommendation
APRIL 7. 2026
MICROTRANSIT
• Discuss possible service levels and funding
options for a six -month pilot project
• Adopt Resolution authorizing City
Manager to execute an agreement with
Circuit and appropriate Proposition A
Local Return funds