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Public Hearing: Unmet Transit Needs - Deputy Director Riske-Gomez
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Requested Action(s)
recommendation
a) Overview of Annual Unmet Transit Needs process
This step of today's agenda item is to provide a brief overview of the process and invite public comment regarding unmet transit needs. The Unmet Transit Needs process specifically excludes:
* Primary and secondary school transportation.
* Minor operational improvement or changes involving issues such as bus stops, schedules and minor route changes.
* Improvements funded or scheduled for implementation in the following fiscal year.
b) Open Unmet Transit Needs public hearing
This step of today's agenda item is to officially open the public hearing on unmet transit needs, providing an opportunity for stakeholders and community members to voice their concerns and suggestions related to local transit services.
c) Invite public comment on unmet transit needs
This step of today's agenda item invites members of the public to provide input regarding unmet transit needs. Comments should focus on gaps or deficiencies in the current transit system that prevent residents from accessing essential services or activities.
d) Close the public hearing and refer comments to the Social Services
Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) for review
This step of today's agenda item is to formally close the public hearing on unmet transit needs. All comments received will be forwarded to the SSTAC for thorough review and consideration as part of the decision-making process.
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Financial Impact:
None.
Background Information:
The annual unmet needs process and this public hearing are a requirement of the Transportation Development Act (TDA). This process consists of the following steps:
1. The Transit Agency Board holds a public hearing to receive comments.
2. The Transit Agency Board of Directors refer public comments to the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) for review.
3. Identify ...
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