LCTOP FY 2024-2025 Allocation Request
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35 19
24 Years
Months
6/30/2026
Does your agency have an approved Title VI Plan? (Please provide approval letter) Santa Maria is consolidating the Guadalupe service beginning on July 1st 2025.
Funding Information
Project Life: For capital projects, state the project useful life in years. For operation projects state the number of months a service will be funded.
Capital:
O
perations: 12
Request LONP: Your agency has selected a start date prior to estimated Award Date of December 1, please provide an explanation of your need to start your project before the Award Date. $537,586
Rollover Projects: Please provide the total number of years your agency plans to accumulate funds and how many years, include this year remaining.
Rollover Project:
Total Years of Rollover:
Remaining Years of Rollover:
Funding: 99313: $515,988 99314: $21,598 Total:
Sub-Type Provision of a new expanded/enhanced transit service Start date (anticipated) : 7/1/2025 End date (anticipated) :
Project Summary
Name: No more
than 180
characters.
SMRT - new Guadalupe Routes
Description
(Short): No
more than 375
characters.
SMRT is consolidating the Guadalupe service, that was previously provided by their contractor, SMOOTH. SMRT will now provide service to Guadelupe and the route within Guadalupe.
Type: Operations_Project
Phone #: (805)925-0951 x 2480 Congressional*:
E-mail [email protected] *if you have additional Districts, please provide a separate attachment Name: Gamaliel Anguiano Assembly*:
Title: Transit Manager Senate*:
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:
Authorized Agent Legislative District Numbers
Title: Transit Grants Manager Title:
Phone #: (805)925-0951 x 2401 Phone #:
Allocation Request Prepared by Contact (if different than "Prepared by") Name: Kailey Pringle Name:
Caltrans District: 5
Approved Date:
County: Sana Barbara County
Agency Website: https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/
Regional Planning Agency: Santa Barbara County of Associated Governments (SBCAG) Lead Agency Information
Lead Agency Name: City of Santa Maria
Address: 110 S. Pine St, Suite 226
City, State, Zip Code: Santa Maria, CA 93458
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Sheet Name: Allocation Request
Rev. 1-2025
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LCTOP FY 2024-2025 Allocation Request
FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total
SMRT is consolidating the City of Guadelupe's service, which up until July 1, 2025, has been provided by their contractor, SMOOTH. For this project we will provide service to and within Guadelupe for the 2026 fiscal year, from July 1 2025 to June 30, 2026. We 9060 hours of revenue service and estimate a total cost of $569,602.20. Using $23,623 in rollover funds from our 23-24 LCTOP project, "Solar Powered Vehicle Charging System", ID: 23-24-D05-063.
Detailed Funding Information: This section should be completed to detail any funds included in the “Prior” column of the Funding Information section above. For projects with an approved CAP that transferred funds and/or interest into the project from previous years, include the Project ID, amount of funds transferred, and CAP approval date.
Prior funds are leftover from our FY23-24 "Solar Powered Vehicle Charging System" project, ID: 23-24-D05-063.
Amount of $23,623.
Funding Plan
Total Project Funding
Component Prior FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Total FY 24-25 LCTOP Funding $537,586
Fully Funded Project: Provide a description of all the funds that will be used to complete this project and how LCTOP funds will not supplant other funding sources. Include the project ID and awarded funding amount from prior rollover years.
Contact Phone #: 99314
Contact E-mails:
Contributing Sponsor: Amount: PUC Funds Type:
Contact Person: 99313
Contact E-mails:
PUC Funds Type:
Contact Person: 99313
Contact Phone #: 99314
Contributing Sponsor: Amount:
Contact Phone #: (805)961-8915 $21,598 99314
Contact E-mails: [email protected]
Contributing Sponsor: Santa Barbara County Association of Govts Amount: PUC Funds Type:
Contact Person: Maya Kulkarni $515,988 99313
Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Person: Kailey Pringle 99313
Contact Phone #: (805)925-0951 x 2401 99314
$0 $561,209
Lead Agency: City of Santa Maria Amount: PUC Funds Type:
Total Funding: $23,623 $537,586 $0 $0 $0
$0
Other Funds: $0
Other GGRF:
$561,209
LCTOP Interest: $0
Total LCTOP Funds: $23,623 $537,586 $0 $0 $0
$539,611
PUC 99314 Amount: $21,598 $21,598
PUC 99313 Amount: $23,623 $515,988
Allocation Year Prior FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total Division of Local Assistance
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FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total
PA&ED
$0 $0
Funding Plan
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Operations/Other $0
Veh/Equip Purchase
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CON $0
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PS&E $0
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Component Prior FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total $0 $0TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Component Prior FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total $0 $0TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Component Prior FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total $561,209
TOTAL $23,623 $537,586 $0 $0 $0 $0 $561,209
Operations/Other $23,623 $537,586
$0
Veh/Equip Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
FY 28-29 Total
PA&ED $0
$0 $561,209
Funding Source: Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Component Prior FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28
TOTAL $23,623 $537,586 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0
Operations/Other $23,623 $537,586 $0 $0 $0 $0 $561,209
Veh/Equip Purchase $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0
CON $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
R/W $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0
PS&E $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
PA&ED $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Sheet Name: Allocation Request
Rev. 1-2025
Attachment B
LCTOP FY 2024-2025 Allocation Request
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Project Information
1) Project Description - Provide a comprehensive project description. For operations projects, include: number of trips, span, frequency improvements, number of days of operation and marketing component. For capital projects, include: product specifications and identify all LCTOP funded components. No more 1450 Characters.
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Component Prior FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total $0 $0TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Sheet Name: Allocation Request
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LCTOP FY 2024-2025 Allocation Request
2) Project Planning - Provide a detailed explanation of the project planning process and how it was designed to avoid substantial burden on any low- income, disadvantaged, and vulnerable populations. Include any public outreach, events, workshops or community input. No more than 1450 characters.
We have four upcoming community meetings, two in Santa Maria and two in Guadalupe. Our goal with these public meetings is to receive feedback from both communities regarding SMRT taking over this service, and to address any public concerns.
3) Project Costs - Provide an itemized breakdown of project components and describe how the cost estimations were developed. Please include marketing and bus wraps cost in this section. Total costs must correspond to the Funding Information section above. No more than 1450 characters.
We have estimated 9060 hours for one year of operating the route 40 and 41. This based off the current level of service provided by the prior contractor and accounting for holidays and weekend service during this time period.
The hourly rate we used in our calculations is $62.87 per revenue hour, based on the our operational contract, with 9060 revenue hours, we estimate a total cost of $569,602.20, of which LCTOP will cover all but $6,368.20 which will be funded with other transit funds (e.g. TDA and FTA 5307).
Agency Information
4) Agency Fare - Describe your agency's fare structure including any discounts or special fares and how the project will affect that structure if at all. No more than 1450 characters.
On July 1st, SMRT will begin operating a route to and within Guadelupe. Between the two routes we anticipate providing 9,060 Revenue Hours on those two routes (this accounts for five observed holidays where there is no service and Sunday reduced level of service). The (variable) cost per revenue hour rate that SMRT will pay RATPDev for FY 25/26 will be $62.87. This does not account for the Monthly Fixed Rate we pay them on top of service hours and is not included in this calculation.
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Sheet Name: Allocation Request
Rev. 1-2025
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LCTOP FY 2024-2025 Allocation Request
Year F (YrF) - Final year that the service is
funded or the final year of useful life for
capital improvements.
2027
The end year of the funding for the Guadalupe Flyer
and local Guadalupe Route.
Greenhouse Gas Reductions - Please provide quantitative information requested below and explanations supporting the data provided.
Value Explanation
Year 1 (Yr1) - First year of service, or year
that capital improvements will be
completed.
2026
First year of Guadalupe Flyer and local Guadalupe
Route.
SMRT Regular Single Ride $1.50, SMRT Student Single Ride with ID $1.25, Senior (60+) Single Ride $.75, Persons with Disability Single Ride $.75, Medicare Card Holders Single Ride $.75, Children under 8 years with fare paying adult on SMRT(Maximum 3 children) free. SMRT 31-Day pass $31, SMRT 31-Day Student $31, SMRT Senior/Disabled 31-Day Pass $15, Store Value Pass $10, Store Value Pass $20. Regional Routes Regular Single Ride $2.00, Regional Student Single Ride $2.00, Regional Senior (60+)/Medicare Card Holder/Persons with Diabilities $1.00, Regional 31-Day Regular $31.00, Regional 31-Day Seniors/Disabled/Medicare Holder $15. This project will have no effect on the fare structure.
5) Agency Service - Describe the transit service provided and how the project plays into the overall operations.
No more than 2450 characters.
This service will be a regional route connecting Santa Maria and Guadelpue, and a local route within Guadalupe.
This service will add two routes to our overall service, and 9,060 revenue hours per year. The City of Santa Maria is located along US-101 and Highway 1 in the central coast of California and in the northwest corner of Santa Barbara County. With a population of over 100,000, it is now the county's largest city. Though agriculture accounts for over a quarter of the city's employment base, hospitals, schools, and other industries play important roles in the local economy as well. South of Santa Maria, the unincorporated town of Orcutt is primarily a residential area that is also served by SMRT transit service. Southwest of Santa Maria, the unincorporated town of Tanglewood is another residential area served by SMRT transit service. According to the U.S Census Bureau data, Santa Maria's population is 73.5% Hispanic and 64% of residents primarily speak a language other than English. The average income in Santa Maria is $18,509 compared to the United States average of $28,555. Census data further indicates 28% of children in Santa Barbara County live in low-income working families. This program will offer a variety of options for youth as
21.9% of the population fits the target demographic. By providing youth access to community centers and community based organizations the riders will be able to participate in tutoring, health and wellness programs, arts, literacy, enhancements, sports and constructive programs.
Project GHG Benefits
Greenhouse Gas Reductions - Describe qualitatively how this project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by removing Guadalupe Flyer and Guadalupe Local transit riders from cars and convert them into the use of the Santa Maria Regional Transit.
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LCTOP FY 2024-2025 Allocation Request
New Average One-Way Fare Cost
($/One-Way Trip/Rider) (Average fare per
boarding resulting from project
implementation)
$1.50 *Project will not have an effect on fare
% of Project Budget Associated with Other Activity
Value Explanation
Baseline Average One-Way Fare Cost
($/One-Way Trip/Rider) (Average fare per
boarding, prior to project implementation)
$1.50 Fare for regular single ride
Other Project Activity (select from drop-down)
% of Project Budget Associated with Other Activity
Other Project Activity (select from drop-down)
Travel Cost Savings Benefits
Project Benefits
Primary Project Activity (select from drop-down) Operation of local transit service, including mixed mode % of Project Budget Associated with Primary Activity 100.00% Total Project GHG Emission Reductions
(MTCO2e) 132.78
This number is calculated based on the values from
above and the QM-Tool tab.
LCTOP Project GHG Emission Reductions
(MTCO2e) 132.78
This number is calculated based on the values from
above and the QM-Tool tab.
Total Project Ridership Increased
79,000
This is calculated based on the values above.
Total Project VMTs Reduced
506,825
This number is calculated based on the values
above.
Job Support Benefits (Refer to LCTOP Guidelines and CARB Co-Benefits website for more information) Trip Length (L) - Length (miles) of average
auto trip reduced or average passenger
trip length. You may use defaults values
list ed in the Lookup Tables tab.
9.10 Using the trip legth for the Regional Route 40
Gudalupe Flyer.
Project Useful Life 1 This is calculated based on the values above.
Project Yr. F Ridership Increase - Estimated
annual ridership contributed by the new
service or capital improvement in YrF.
79,000
SMRT anticipates that the Guadalupe Flyer Regional
Route and the Guadalupe Local Route will generate
a ridership of 79,000 rides.
Adjustment (A) - Adjustment factor to
account for Choice Riders. You may use
default values listed in the Lookup Tables
tab.
0.705
Using the default values listed for commuter bus
Project Yr. 1 Ridership Increase -
Estimated annual ridership contributed by
the new service or capital improvement
in Yr1. 79,000
SMRT anticipates that the Guadalupe Flyer Regional
Route and the Guadalupe Local Route will generate
a ridership of 79,000 rides.
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Step 2 - Identify a Need: Identify an important community or household need and evaluate how the project provides a benefit that meaningfully addresses the need.
Is the project located within the boundaries of a low-income community census tract or household? Yes Is the project located outside of a disadvantaged community, but within 1/2 mile of a disadvantaged community and within a low-income census tract? No Priority Population Community Engagement: Identify the specific assessment for the Community Engagement Co-benefit (High, Medium, Low):
Medium
Priority Populations Benefits
Step 1 - Identify the Priority Population(s): Determine if the project is at least partially located within a Priority Population census tract or will benefit Priority Population households.
Does your Agency's Service Area have a Disadvantaged Community? (as defined by SB 535) Yes Is the project located within the boundaries of a disadvantaged community census tract? Yes Reduced Operating/Maintenance Cost Promotes Active Transportation Increase System Reliability Promotes Integration w/ other modes Co-Benefits - Describe benefits selected above and other benefits not listed.
By consolidating the Guadalupe Flyer and the local Guadalupe Fixed Route into the Santa Maria Regional Transit it will improve efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and better serve the needs of the region. Some key advantages include centralized management of routes, fares, and technology. In addition, seamless travel experience for riders between two communities.
Co-Benefits - Check all additional Benefits/Outcomes.
Improved Safety Coordination with Educational Institution Improved Public Health College Grades K-12
Avoided Parking Cost ($/Roundtrip/Rider)
(Average avoided parking cost
associated with project)
$0.00 Project will not provide service
Avoided Toll Cost ($/Roundtrip/Rider)
(Average avoided toll cost associated
with project)
$0.00 Project will not provide service
Transit Facility Parking Cost
($/Roundtrip/Rider) (Average cost to park
to use transit associated with project)
$0.00 Project will not provide service
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Amount of FY 24-25 funds to benefit Low-Income Community: $161,276 Priority Populations Benefits
Priority Population Benefit: Based on the selections above, explain in greater detail how the project will provide benefits to the priority populations in your service area.
The project will provide many benefits to the priority populations including improved efficiency through shared resources (fleet, staff, funding), better data collection for service planning, and a more seamless travel experience for riders going between two communities.
Please provide the amount of FY 24-25 LCTOP funds benefit Priority Populations by this project.
Amount of FY 24-25 funds to benefit a Disadvantage Community (If you have a DAC, at least 50% must benefit a DAC) : $322,551 Priority Populations Community Needs Description: Expound on the selections above in Method and Specific Common Need to describe the process that your agency used to identify important community needs. Provide details of any public outreach efforts, engagement events, community input, and workshops. No more than 1,200 characters.
The disadvanged and low-income community relies on and uses public transit services for their daily and essential needs. Community engagement is an ongoing process with workshops, transit meetings, surveys, engagement in Short Range Transit Plan, Unmet Transit Needs, customer service, and service changes. Santa Maria Regional Transit will have two metings on April 25, 2025 in regards to the consolidation of Guadalupe Flyer regional route and the Gudalupe local fixed route with Santa Maria Regional Transit.
Step 3 - Provide a Benefit: Does the project provide a direct, meaningful, and assured benefits to priority populations?
Identify the Priority Population(s) that will
benefit from this project.
Project provides benefits to a DAC, a LIC/HH, and a LIC/HH 0.5mi from a DAC
Priority Population Benefit: Select the
benefit your project provides to the
community or household.
D. Project improves mobility between key destinations and communities.
Method: Select the method your agency
used for identifying an important
community or household need.
A. Recommended Approach: Host accessible community
meetings,workshops, outreach efforts, or public meetings as part of the planning process to engage local residents and
community groups for input on community or household needs, and document how the received input was considered in the design and/or selection of projects to address those needs. For Specific Common Need: Make a selection
only if letter D is selected above.
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SB 1119 Project Criteria: If this is a new or expanded service project, explain how it connects to a transit service that serves a Disadvantaged Community.
City of Guadalupe is marked as a Disadvanted Community in the California Climate Investments Priority Mapping Tool 4.0
Agency can meet there DAC requirement by meeting any of the SB 1119 Project Criteria (Only complete this section if you anwsered Yes in cell X253 and No in cell X254) :
Is the project a transit fare subsidies or network and fare integration technology improvements, including, but not limited to, discounted or free student transit passes No Is the project a purchase of zero-emission transit buses and/or purchase and installation of supporting infrastructure? No
Is the project a new or expanded transit service that connects with transit service serving a disadvantaged communities? Yes
Amount of FY 24-25 fund to benefit Low-Income Households and Residents within 1/2 mile of a DAC: $53,759
Total Amount of FY 24-25 LCTOP funds to benefit Priority Population (Total should not exceed total FY 24-25 LCTOP project funding): $537,586
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