Yes Yes
35 19
24 Years
Months
Our prior year of LCTOP funding only covered until 6/30/2026, we would request a start date of 7/1/2026 as to not have a lapse in funding for this route.
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
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 October 1 2026, please provide an explaination of your need to start your project before the Award Date. $342,718
Rollover Projects: Please provide the total number of years your agency plans to accumulate funds and how many years remaining, include this year.
Rollover Project: No
Total Years of Rollover:
Remaining Years of Rollover:
Funding: 99313: $332,355 99314: $10,363 Total:
Sub-Type: Provision of a new expanded/enhanced transit service Start date (anticipated) : 7/1/2026 End date (anticipated) : 06/30/2027 Project Summary
Name: No more
than 2 lines
Guadelupe Routes
Description
(Short): No
more than 375
characters.
SMRT has consolidated the Guadelupe service, previously provided by SMOOTH. SMRT has two routes, 40 and 41. These routes provide service to Guadelupe and connect Santa Maria and Guadelupe.
Type: Operations
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: Deputy Director Senate*:
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:
Authorized Agent Legislative District Numbers
Title: Transit Grant Manager Title:
Phone #: (805)925-0951 x 2401 Phone #:
Santa Barbara County
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/
Santa Barbara County of Associated Governments (SBCAG)
05 Lead Agency Name: City of Santa Maria
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
FY 2025-2026 LCTOP: Cycle A
Lead Agency Information
Is your Cycle A and Cycle B project the same? Yes
Allocation Request Prepared by Contact (if different than "Prepared by") Name: Kailey Pringle Name:
Caltrans District:
Does your agency have an approved Title VI Plan? Approved Date: 05/21/24 Title VI Attached:
County:
Agency Website:
Regional Planning Agency:
110 S Pine St, Suite 226
Santa Maria
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SMRT has consolidated the City of Guadelupe's service, which up until July 1, 2025, was provided by their contractor, SMOOTH. For this project we will provide service to and within Guadelupe for the 2026/27 fiscal year, from July 1 2026 to June 30, 2027. We estimate 9060 hours of revenue service and estimate a total cost of $579,749.40 Detailed Funding Information: This section should be completed to detail any CAP funds included in the “Prior” column, include the Project ID, amount of funds transferred, and CAP approval date(if available).
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Funding Plan
Total FY 24-25 LCTOP Funding $342,718
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 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 99314
Contact E-mails: [email protected]
Contributing Sponsor: Santa Barbara County Association of Govts Amount: PUC Funds Type:
Contact Person: Maya Kulkarni $332,355 99313
Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Person: Kailey Pringle 99313
Contact Phone #: (805)925-0951 x 2401 $10,363 99314
$0 $342,718
Lead Agency: City of Santa Maria Amount: PUC Funds Type:
Total: $0 $342,718 $0 $0 $0
$0 $342,718
Other Funds: $0
Total CCI: $0 $342,718 $0 $0 $0
$0
Other GGRF: $0
LCTOP Interest:
$10,363
Total LCTOP: $0 $342,718 $0 $0 $0 $0 $342,718
PUC 99314: $10,363
Total
PUC 99313: $332,355 $332,355
Allocation Yr Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Division of Local Assistance
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LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Funding Plan
Funding Source:
$0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Total
PA&ED $0
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Total
PA&ED $0
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
FY 28-29 Total
PA&ED $0
$0 $342,718
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 TOTAL $0 $342,718 $0 $0 $0
$0
Operations/Other $342,718 $342,718
Equipment Purchase
$0
CON $0
R/W
$0
PS&E $0
PA&ED
Funding Source: Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total $0 $342,718
TOTAL $0 $342,718 $0 $0 $0 $0 $342,718
Operations/Other $0 $342,718 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0
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 $0
PS&E $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
FY 28-29 Total
PA&ED $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 Total Project Funding
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LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Project Information
1) Project Description - Provide a comprehensive project description. For operations projects, include: #of trips, span, frequency improvements, days of operation and marketing component (if applicable). For capital projects, include:
product specifications and identify all LCTOP funded components. No more than 14 lines. $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Total
PA&ED $0
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Veh/Equip Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Total
PA&ED $0
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Veh/Equip Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Total
PA&ED $0
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
Total
PA&ED $0
Funding Source:
Component Prior FY 25-26 (A) FY 25-26 (B) FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operations/Other
$0
Equipment Purchase $0
CON
$0
R/W $0
PS&E
FY 28-29 Total
PA&ED $0
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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 14 lines.
We have estimated 9060 hours for one year of operating route 40 and 41. This is based off the current level of service provided, and accounts for holidays and weekend service during this period. The hourly rate we used in our calculations is $63.99 per hour, based on our operational contract. With 9060 revenue hours, we estimate a total cost of $579,749.40. The difference between the total cost and the amount of LCTOP funds will be made up with our TDA funds.
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
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 16 Lines.
On July 1st 2025, SMRT began operating a route to and within Guadelupe. Between the two routes we anticipate providing 9,060 Revenue Hours between those two routes. The route connecting Guadelupe and Santa Maria will be called the route 40. This route will run from 6am to 7pm, Monday through Saturday, with thirteen trips. Sunday service will be 8am to 6pm. Notably this route connects the Amtrak station in Guadelupe with the transit center in Satna Maria. The route within Guadelupe is the route 41 and will run from 6:30am to 7:30 pm Monday through Saturday, making twenty-six loops per day. Sunday service will be 8:30am to 6:30pm. 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 14 lines.
Prior to our July 1st, 2025, launch, we conducted four community meetings, two in Santa Maria and two in Guadalupe. Our goal with these public meetings was to receive feedback from both communities regarding SMRT taking over this service, and to address any public concerns. After the launch of service, we have continued to monitor routes 40 and 41 closely to look for any adjustments and consider how those will affect riders. Additionally, we held our Unmet Transit Needs meeting in December and included routes 40 and 41 in our presentation to the public. We welcome any comments and discussion regarding the Guadelupe routes.
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Greenhouse Gas Reductions - Describe qualitatively how this project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 5) Agency Service - Describe the transit service provided and how the project plays into the overall operations. .
No more than 2450 characters.
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. SMRT operates local and regional fixed route service and complementary paratransit. Local fixed-route and ADA service area includes the City of Santa Maria, Orcutt, and Tanglewood, this comprises of twelve total local routes. Our regional routes include service to New Cuyama, Lompoc, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez, the Chumash Reservation, and San Luis Obispo. SMRT also have a pilot Microtransit service, Monday through Friday 8:30 pm to 10:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm. 6) AB 680 Workforce Standards to Support Job Quality -As part of your FY 25-26 LCTOP Allocation Request Packet please include an electronic copy of your agency's most recently approved procurement manuals.
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Project GHG Benefits
YesDid you submit your approved procurement manual as part of your FY 25-26 LCTOP Allocation Request Packet?
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.
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Value Explanation
Travel Cost Savings Benefits
FY 25-26 LCTOP Project GHG Emission
Reductions (MTCO2e) 29.56
This number is calculated based on the values from
above and the QM-Tool tab.
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Project Benefits
Total Project VMTs Reduced 70,274 This number is calculated based on the values above.
Total Project GHG Emission Reductions
(MTCO2e) 29.56
This number is calculated based on the values from
above and the QM-Tool tab.
Project Useful Life 1 This is calculated based on the values above.
Total Project Ridership Increased 56,000 This is calculated based on the values above.
Adjustment (A) - Adjustment factor to
account for Choice Riders.Use defaults
values listed on
0.705
Using the default values listed for commuter bus.
Trip Length (L) - Length (miles) of average
auto trip reduced or average passenger
trip length. You may use defaults values
list ed on
1.78 Using the length for the 40 and 41.
Project Yr. 1 Ridership Increase - Estimated
annual ridership contributed by the new
service or capital improvement in Yr1.
56,000
SMRT anticipates route 40 and 41 generating rougly
56,000 rides. This is based off the current levels of
ridership, assuming trends continue.
Project Yr. F Ridership Increase - Estimated
annual ridership contributed by the new
service or capital improvement in YrF.
56,000
SMRT anticipates route 40 and 41 generating rougly
56,000 rides. This is based off the current levels of
ridership, assuming trends continue.
Year 1 (Yr1) - First year of service, or year
that capital improvements will be
completed.
2026
Second year of route 40 and 41, operated by SMRT
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 Route 40 and 41
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, which will be served part time, by electric buses.
Greenhouse Gas Reductions - Please provide quantitative information requested below and explanations supporting the data provided.
Value Explanation
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x
2) With regard to public events held by the project proponent to discuss this project proposal with the community, what was the approximate total attendance at those events? 10 3) With regard to other opportunities provided by the project proponent for community members to comment or provide input on the project, beyond those included in question 2, what is the approximate total number of people who provided commentary or input on the project through these opportunities?
0 4) Which of the following took place as part of the events & other opportunities identified? (Check all that apply):
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. Additionally, the route 40 will connect to the Amtrak station.
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Community Engagement Co-Benefit
To estimate the community engagement co-benefit, users will respond to the five questions below. Based on the responses to the questions, the level of community engagement will be evaluated as low, medium, or high. 1) Is the project being proposed for LCTOP funding, a neighborhood-scale, city/regional- scale, or rural-scale project? City/Regional
Improved Public Health College Grades K-12
Reduced Operating/Maintenance Costs Promotes Active Transportation Increase System Reliability Promotes Integration w/ other modes Avoided Toll Cost ($/Roundtrip/Rider)
(Average avoided toll cost associated with
project)
$0.00 Project will not provide service
Co-Benefits - Check all additional Benefits/Outcomes.
Improved Safety Coordination with Educational Institution Transit Facility Parking Cost
($/Roundtrip/Rider) (Average cost to park
to use transit associated with project)
$0.00 Project will not provide service
Avoided Parking Cost ($/Roundtrip/Rider)
(Average avoided parking cost associated
with project)
$0.00 Project will not provide service
Baseline Average One-Way Fare Cost
($/One-Way Trip/Rider) (Average fare per
boarding, prior to project implementation)
$1.50 Fare for regular single ride
New Average One-Way Fare Cost
($/One-Way Trip/Rider) (Average fare per
boarding resulting from project
implementation)
$1.50 *Project will not have an effect on fare
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x
x
x
x
Is the project located outside of a disadvantaged community, but within 1/2 mile of a disadvantage community and within a low-income census tract? No
Step 2 - Identify a Need: Review the options and select one that explains how the community or household need for the priority population identified in Step 1 was determined.
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 Is the project located within the boundaries of a Low-Income community census tract? Yes e. The project proponents, or those acting on their behalf, prepared and followed a community engagement plan that meets the minimum criteria originally established by the Transformative Climate Communities Program Priority Population Community Engagement: Identify the specific assessment for the Community Engagement Co-benefit (High, Medium, Low): Low
LCTOP FY 2025-2026 Allocation Request Cycle A
Priority Populations Benefits
Step 1 - Identify the Priority Population: Determine if the project is at least partially located within a Priority Population census track or will benefit Priority Population households. h. Developed project features or project alternatives collaboratively with the community by a community- based organization, community-driven steering committee, or similar entity designed, planned, and implemented the project in whole or in significant part.
5. Considering all input opportunities, which of the following statements are true (check all that apply):
a. The participants comprised a broadly representative sample of the population potentially benefiting from, or affected by, the project.
b. Project proponents identified key community leaders and organizations and engaged them directly. c. The events and input opportunities were hosted at varied and accessible times and locations throughout the area potentially affected by the project and included both in person and online forms of engagement.
Events and written materials were offered in languages other than English. d. The participation process was conducted or assisted by a professional facilitator or public participation expert.
b. Solicited and recorded written or spoken input from the community about specific aspects of the project or potential project alternatives before decisions on those aspects and alternatives were finalized. c.
Incorporated proposals or ideas from the community into project alternatives or components. d.
Reported back to the community on how the input in 4(b) and 4(c) was incorporated. e.
Developed project features or project alternatives collaboratively with the community by having one or more workshops or other meetings in which the community developed a project alternative or specific component to address unmet community needs, which was subsequently included in the project’s application for funding or final design.
f. Developed project features or project alternatives collaboratively with the community by formal cooperation with a community-based organization (i.e., via a memorandum of understanding, community benefits agreement, steering committee, labor agreement, etc.) to acquire or distribute funding, identify project alternatives or project components, or otherwise enhance community engagement in project design, planning and implementation.
g. Developed project features or project alternatives collaboratively with the community by delegation of authority to choose between project alternatives or components to the community through a steering committee, organized voting process, representative community-based organization, or other means. a.
Informed the community about various aspects of the project, including the process by which major decisions about the project would be made.
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Agency can meet the DAC requirement by meeting any of the SB 1119 Project Criteria:
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 25-26 funds to benefit Low-Income Community:
Amount of FY 25-26 fund to benefit Low-Income Households and Residents within 1/2 mile of a DAC:
Total Amount of FY 25-26 LCTOP funds to benefit Priority Population (Total should not exceed total FY 25-26 LCTOP project funding): $342,718 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. Santa Maria Regional Transit will address the transportation needs of typical under-served, under-privileged, and financially vulnerable citizens of the local community which is made up of senior citizens , the developmentally disabled, and the economically disadvantaged.
Step 3 - Provide a Benefit:Review the options below and select one that demonstrates how the project directly benefits the priority population identified in Step 1 and addresses the need identified in Step 2.
Priority Population Benefit: Select the benefit
your project provides to the community or
household.
D. Project improves mobility between key destinations and communities.
Please provide the amount of FY 25-26 LCTOP funds estimated to benefit Priority Populations.
Amount of FY 25-26 funds to benefit a Disadvantage Community (If you have a DAC, at least 50% must benefit a DAC) : $342,718 Priority Populations Community Needs Description: Describe the community or household need and how it was identified. If option “B. Local Documentation” was chosen, briefly describe the documentation. If option “C. Data Tools” was chosen, include the name of the tool in the description.
A. Direct Engagement: Engage local residents and community groups in meetings, workshops, or other opportunities as part of the planning process to identify community or household needs, and document how the engagement informed the design and/or selection of projects to address those needs.
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