o Assist in the performance of administrative functions, including: fiscal management; negotiation of contracts; preparation of budgets and work plans; preparation of grant applications, funding claims, submittal of grant reports, financial and compliance reports, policy analysis, and other documents as needed.
o Assist in the oversight of transit system operations, monitor and evaluate contract services, analyze service utilization and operation, receive and respond to complaints, review accident records and equipment failures, and develop corrective action plans as needed.
o Provide technical training to City staff on transit related issues. o Review, monitor, and evaluate transit performance and report on results via an annual report. Make recommendations to modify services as needed for consideration.
o Facilitate development of a Short Range Transit Plan and any necessary transit related request for proposals.
o Develop schedules and ensure marketing pieces are available to the public, including print and online schedules, maps, and promotional materials. o Develop a Google Transit tripfinder, including General Transit Data Feed (GTFS) data for schedule changes, and implement GTFS-RT (real-time) as mandated by Caltrans and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). o Participate in the region’s Consolidated Transportation Service Agency (Access San Joaquin), San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Social Service Transportation Advisory Council, Interagency Transit Committee and Technical Advisory Committee and represent Ripon’s interests.
o Assist in the development and facilitation of a Short Range Transit Plan, which includes fleet transition plan implantation to zero emissions as required by California Air Resources Board and San Joaquin Council of Governments.
o Identify appropriate grant opportunities, write grants and ensure compliance with grants for the following funding sources:
• FTA Sections 5311, 5339-Rural
• Compliance any Federal Transit Administration 5307 funding passed through City of Modesto and San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
• Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP)
• Transportation Development Act (TDA)
• State of Good Repair
• Transit Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and Zero Emission Transit Capital Program (ZETCP)
• Measure K funding; and
• Any other funding that could benefit the City as directed by the City. o Prepare annual FTA-required TAM (Transit Asset Management) Plan updates.
EXHIBIT A
Proposed Scope of Work
John Andoh
Transit Manager
209-321-1334
Consultant would provide public transit technical assistance at the direction of the City Engineer. Examples of the various tasks that may be provided by the Consultant are summarized below:
o Represent City to federal, state, and local agencies, the transit industry including other regional transit agencies, business and community groups, and the general public.
o Monitor legislative and regulatory issues to ensure agency compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to disseminate information of matters of interest to the City.
o Receive, evaluate, and respond to public input on unmet needs and proposals from community members and organizations.
o Coordinate with other regional transit agencies to optimize connections and with regional fare projects.
o Other transit related duties as requested.
Proposed Compensation: $50.00 per hour not to exceed 500 hours in a fiscal year.
Proposed Term: Up to 2 years.