Alameda-Contra Costa Transit
District (AC Transit)
Presentation to City of San Leandro
Facilities & Transportation Committee
March 2, 2022
2 AGENDA
1. About AC Transit
2. Shuttle Service Possibilities
3. Transit Shelter Program
4. AC Transit is Hiring
AC Transit Serving Our Community
We serve essential workers, students, low-income,
seniors, commuters, individuals with disabilities, and
anyone wishing to reduce their carbon footprint.
• 65% low income
• 75% people of color
• 29% Limited English Proficiency
• 27% of riders are traveling to work
• 40% of riders are for essential trips
• 15% of riders identified as an essential worker
• 43% riders do not have access to a car
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4 • Strong financial position going into
the Pandemic
• Diverse revenue streams
• One-time Federal Emergency Relief
Funds until FY ‘22-’23
• Reduced Spending
• Future Financial situation uncertain
AC Transit Financial Situation
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2014:
Measure
BB
approval
provides
more
dollars for
transit
service
2014-2016:
AC Transit
engages with
San Leandro to
identify transit
needs and
priorities as
part of
a Service
Expansion Plan
(SEP).
June 2018:
AC Transit
launches AC
Go service
improvements
addressing
frequency,
crosstown
service,
late-night
options
March 2020:
Pandemic;
Emergency/
Temporary
service
reductions
August 2020:
Tempo BRT
begins, service
restorations on
core network
to support
essential
workers
2021:
AC Transit
continues
service
recovery
efforts,
outlines
equity-focused
service
recovery
strategy
Recent Transit Service History in San Leandro
Ridership: Pre-Pandemic vs. Pandemic Trends
6 4.52
1.44 2.59
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Millions
Total Ridership by Month (millions of rides)
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7 Transit Service in San Leandro Today
7 Line Serving Frequency
1T E 14th St north to Oakland every 10 min. daytime,
every 30 min. overnight
10 E 14th St south to Hayward every 18 min.
28 Floresta Gardens every 60 min.
34 & 35 Broadmoor, Marina Faire,
Washington Manor
every 60 min;
every 30 min. along Davis
and Estudillo
40 Broadmoor,
San Leandro High every 20 min.
97 Hesperian Blvd south to
Union City every 15 to 20 min.
NX3 Broadmoor,
downtown San Francisco
every 20-30 minutes
at commute times
801 E 14th south to Fremont every 60 min. overnight
Planning for the Future
Currently operating at 83%
service level with approximately
50% or pre-pandemic ridership
Gradually increase service to 100% as
resources allow based on AC Transit’s
Service Recovery Priorities that focus
on ridership and equity.
Continue to adjust as financial
projections, ridership patterns
and hiring efforts are quantified.
Develop a new network plan postpandemic with robust public outreach that is informed by data and
community input, and will require
Board approval.
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• 100% Zero Emission by 2040
• Innovative Clean Transit Rule (Unfunded Mandate)
– Estimated cost of full transition is $1.1B
• 26 zero-emission buses in operation today
– Slated to receive 41 more
• Clean Corridors Plan
Key Initiative:
Zero Emission Program
10 AC TransitManaged and
Operated
• Need a new
dedicated funding
source
• Additional staffing
required
• Unionized labor with
fair compensation
Bolster Existing
AC Transit Service
• Existing Links Shuttle
funds could
supplement existing
AC Transit service
• Likely smaller
coverage area than
existing shuttle
service
Invest in Transit
Pass Program
• Funds could provide
all residents,
employees, or a
smaller subset with
passes
City Seeks a Non-AC
Transit Alternative
Links Shuttle – Potential Options
11 Transit Shelter Program
• 1999 Transit Shelter Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor Advertising (CCO) who maintains the shelters and performs all capital work in exchange for advertising on the shelters.
• AC Transit administers the contract and works with local jurisdictions to identify their needs.
• Agreement will expire in March 2023.
• AC Transit is working with the local jurisdictions to develop a long-term plan for bus stop furniture.
12 Long-Term: Bus Stop Amenities Guidelines
• Types of bus stop amenities
• Criteria for placement of amenities
• The roles and responsibilities of local jurisdictions, transit agencies, contractors.
• Processes for adding and removing bus stop amenities
• Peer Review of other transit agency’s bus stop guidelines and standards
• Maintenance process for bus stop amenities
• Governance and contract options for bus stop
amenity programs
• High-level cost estimates
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Source: Daniel Wright
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