“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 Seven-Month
Extension to an Agreement with
Circuit Transit Inc. to Provide an On-
Demand Local Microtransit Service Pilot
Program and Appropriate Proposition A
Local Return Funds and Fare Revenue
City Council Meeting – September 15, 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.” • City Council directed staff to explore – Nov. 3, 2025 • City Parking Management Strategy 19.1 – Microtransit
• Six-Month Pilot Program approved April 7, 2026
• Funded with $540,626 in Prop. A Local Return funds
Background
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
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.” • 5 vehicles (2 NEV’s, 2 Sedans, 1 Accessible Van)
• M-F 11 AM – 9 PM / Sat. 11AM -10PM / Sun. 12PM -8PM
• $5.00 fare per ride, $2.50 for seniors 55+
• Citywide service area plus Metro Douglas Station
• Pilot Program Term = June – November 2026
• Circuit provided charging and parking
• Current ridership = 3,125 per month
• Fare Revenue June = $3,234, July = $6,526, Aug = $8,053 Current Pilot Program Details
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
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.” Current Service Performance Report
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
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.” Current Service Performance Report
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
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.” Current Service Performance Report
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
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.” Current Service Performance Report
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
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.” • Vehicles: 5
• Days: Monday – Sunday (7 Days)
• Weekly Hours: 70
º Monday to Thursday: 11AM to 9PM
º Friday and Saturday: 11AM to 10PM
º Sunday: 12PM to 8PM
• Per Passenger Subsidized Cost: $20.83
• Six-Month Operating Cost for Pilot Phase: $540,626
• Anticipated Fare and Ad Revenue: $36,700
Current Service Level
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
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.” • Vehicles: 4
• Days: Thursday – Sunday (4 Days)
• Weekly Hours: 40
º Thursday: 12PM -9pm
º Friday -Saturday: 11AM -10PM
º Sunday: 12PM -9PM
• Per Passenger Subsidized Cost: $20.83
• Seven-Month Operating Cost: $318,654
• Anticipated Revenue: $45,938 (fares) + $7,000 (ads)
• Net Term Operating Cost: $265,716
Service Option 1
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
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.” • Vehicles: 3
• Days: Thursday - Sunday (4 Days)
• Weekly Hours: 40
º Thursday: 12PM -9PM
º Friday -Saturday: 11AM -10PM
º Sunday: 12PM -9PM
• Per Passenger Subsidized Cost: $18.04
• Seven-Month Operating Cost: $242,851
• Anticipated Revenue: $41,344 (fares) + $7,000 (ads)
• Net Term Operating Cost: $194,507
Service Option 2
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
11CITY 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.” • Vehicles: 3
• Days: Friday – Sunday (3 Days)
• Weekly Hours: 30
Friday: 12PM -10PM
Saturday: 11AM -10PM
Sunday: 12PM -9PM
• Per Passenger Subsidized Cost: $17.94
• Seven-Month Operating Cost: $214,438
• Anticipated Revenue: $36,750 (fares) + $7,000 (ads)
• Net Term Operating Cost: $170,688
Service Option 3
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
12CITY 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.” • Discontinue service after initial pilot phase
• Restarting at a future date would require a new
agreement and negotiation of pricing
Service Option 4
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
13CITY 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.” • Options 1, 2 and 3 require use of Proposition A Local Return Funds and would reduce fund balance
• Proposition A Funds subject to Metro lapsing requirements (use it or lose it within 5 -years); Fund does not typically maintain reserves for that reason 7-Month Extension of MB Wave Rider
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
$385,254
$112,538
$183,747
$207,566
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031
Fund Balance with Pilot Phase Fund Balance if Option 1 Selected Fund Balance if Option 2 Selected Fund Balance if Option 3 Selected 14CITY 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.” • Other Metro Local Return Revenues
º Proposition C, Measure M or R funding (impacts CIP)
• Reduce or eliminate older adult discount ($12 -15K)
• Advertising revenue ($21,000 to $50,000)
• Circuit Cooperative for service enhancements
• Corporate Sponsors
• City-provided charging and parking ($6,300 -8,400)
• Parking Fund (parking meter revenue)
• Stakeholder Contributions
Other Potential Funding Sources
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
15CITY 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
SEPTEMBER 15. 2026
7-MONTH EXTENSION FOR WAVE RIDER MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
• Discuss possible service levels and funding
options for a seven -month extension
• Adopt Resolution authorizing City Manager to
execute an agreement with Circuit and
appropriate the necessary expenditures and
revenues within the Proposition A Local Return
Fund
º (Appropriation will vary depending on selected option)