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~ NOTICE OF MEETING ~
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
2910 East Fifth Street Austin, TX 78702
~ AGENDA ~
Executive Assistant/Board Liaison Gina Estrada
512-389-7458
Monday, March 22, 2010 3:00 PM Capital Metro Board Room
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Public Comment: ATU Local 1091 regarding Labor Relations Issues.
Malcolm J. Graham regarding Concerns about MetroAccess.
Mark Noble representing Austin Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind
regarding Transportation issues and to read a Resolution.
Anthony Walker representing East Austin Coalition - regarding Employee Moral,
Community Concerns and MetroRail.
David Patterson regarding Advisory Committees and Customer Service.
Michael Zitz-Evancih regarding MetroAccess Issues.
III. Advisory Committee Updates: A. Update on the Access Advisory Committee (AAC). B. Update on the Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC).
IV. Agenda Overview:
V. Action Items: 1. Resolution CMTA-2010-17 Board Minutes
Approval of Board Minutes for February 22, 2010 Board Meeting and Special Board
Meeting for February 17, 2010.
2. Resolution CMTA-2010-18 ILA to Support Regional Transit Coordination (RTCC Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Interim President/CEO or His Designee to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the Outreach Budget in the Amount of $20,975.00 to Support the Regional Transit Coordination Committee (RTCC).
3. Resolution CMTA-2010-19 June 2010 Service Changes (Summer) DRAFT
Approval Summer (June) 2010 Service Changes.
4. Resolution CMTA-2010-20 CSAC Appointments
Appointment of Members to the Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC)
Effective April 1, 2010.
5. Resolution CMTA-2010-21 Pedestrian and Bicycle Accessible Construction
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accessible Construction.
6. Resolution CMTA-2010-22 Joint Powers Agreement with CAMPO
Approval of a Resolution to Authorize the Interim President/CEO to Approve the
Amended Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Joint Powers
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Regular Meeting Agenda March 22, 2010
Agreement (JPA) to Modify the Membership of the CAMPO Transportation Policy
Board.
7. Resolution (ID # 1557) Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the COA
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Interim PresidentCEO to Amend the Interlocal
Agreement for Regional Mobility Programs with the City of Austin.
VI. Presentations: 1. Presentation (ID # 1551) MetroRail Update
MetroRail Update
VII. Reports: A. All Systems Go, Long Range Transit Planning. B. Sustainability Report. C. Update by the President/CEO.
Route 2025 Performance Reports
Operations (Fixed Route, MetroAccess, MetroRail) Financial
Recognitions/Awards Recent and Upcoming Events
VIII. Items for Future Discussion:
IX. Adjournment
ADA Compliance Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications are provided upon request. Please call 512-389-7458 or email [email protected] if you need more information.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez, Chairperson; John Langmore, Vice Chair; Beverly S. Silas, Board Secretary; Council Member Chris Riley; Mayor John Cowman; Frank Fernandez; Ann M. Stafford and Norm Chafetz . Board Liaison: Gina Estrada 389-7458, email [email protected] if you need more information.
The Board of Directors may go into Closed Session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, for any legal issues, under Section 551.072 for Real Property issues, under Section 551.074 for Personnel matters, or under Section 551.076, for deliberation regarding the deployment or implementation of Security Personnel or devices, arising regarding any item listed on this Agenda.
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Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority MEETING DATE: 03/22/2010
Board of Directors CMTA-2010-17
Board Minutes
SUBJECT: Approval of Board Minutes for February 22, 2010 Board Meeting and Special Board Meeting for February 17, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
ROUTE 2025 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Does Not Apply
DBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Legal
LEGAL COUNSEL SIGNATURE: __________________________________
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RESOLUTION
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CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS RESOLUTION CMTA-2010-17
Board Minutes
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________________________ Date: March 22, 2010 Secretary of the Board Beverly Silas
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Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority MEETING DATE: 03/22/2010
Board of Directors CMTA-2010-18
ILA to Support Regional Transit Coordination (RTCC
SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Interim President/CEO or His Designee to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the Outreach Budget in the Amount of $20,975.00 to Support the Regional Transit Coordination Committee (RTCC).
FISCAL IMPACT: Revenue generated.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: During the 2005 session of the Texas State Legislature, HB 3588 established requirements for coordination of transit services statewide. The RTCC is one of 24 regional transit coordination efforts that respond to HB 3588 and the State Transit Coordination Study Committee. Through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), CAMPO has been awarded funding to assist in the development of a plan to coordinate regional transit services between transportation providers. This coordination includes services provided to residents within the Capital Metro service area and all ten counties in the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) region. Capital Metro has assumed the role of outreach lead for regional transit coordination, and is working closely with regional partners, including CAMPO, CAPCOG, TxDOT, and CARTS. This Interlocal Agreement will provide reimbursement to Capital Metro, who assumes the responsibility of planning for coordinated transit and public involvement, outreach, and website maintenance and updates. The Regional Transit Coordination Work Plan for 2010 is ongoing.
This ILA does not require Capital Metro to pay any money up front; rather, it requires Capital Metro staff to submit projects listed on the RTCC 2010 Scope of Services to CAMPO. The staff hours dedicated to each project were predetermined by the RTCC working group, and will be reimbursed by CAMPO through the ILA. All projects are slated to be complete by the end of FY2010.
ROUTE 2025 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Strategic Partnering
DBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Chapter 791 of the State of Texas Government Code encourages governmental entities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments by authorizing them to contract, to the greatest possible extent, with one another. In doing so, local governments are permitted to forego the requirements of full and open competition and contract directly with one another. We recommend entering into an Interlocal Agreement between Capital Metro and CAMPO.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Operations Administration
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CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS RESOLUTION CMTA-2010-18
ILA to Support Regional Transit Coordination (RTCC
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and Capital Metro management desire to support mobility and transit coordination within the Central Texas region; and
WHEREAS, an Interlocal Agreement between Capital Metro and CAMPO for the public involvement, planning, and website updates for the RTCC will assist in the development of a Regional Transit Coordination Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the Interim President/CEO or His Designee is authorized to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the reimbursement of planning, marketing, and web development services in conjunction with the RTCC 2010 Scope of Work in an amount not to exceed $20,975.00.
________________________ Date: March 22, 2010 Secretary of the Board Beverly Silas
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Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority MEETING DATE: 03/22/2010
Board of Directors CMTA-2010-19
June 2010 Service Changes (Summer) DRAFT
SUBJECT: Approval Summer (June) 2010 Service Changes.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the FY2010 budget.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This memo presents final recommendations for Summer 2010 fixed-route service changes. Changes would become effective Sunday, June 6, 2010. A summary of recommendations appears in Appendix A. Summer 2010 changes target several key areas:
Minor Route / Schedule Adjustments (improved customer access) - changes to routing to enable more direct service to the University of Texas main campus and Brackenridge Hospital.
Minor Schedule Adjustments (reliability) - minor schedule modifications for improvements in reliability.
School Related Route Suspensions (summer) - suspension of select trips on certain routes that provide additional carrying capacity during the regular school year.
Rail Related Changes - adjust schedules to provide better coordination between bus and rail service as is the standard practice when a new schedule is started.
We are presenting these recommendations as the final step in the public input process for regular service changes. Public meetings have been held and staff communicated the details of the changes at those forums.
Based upon input received, staff is returning to the March Board of Directors meeting with final recommendations, and requests Board approval.
Several Appendices describe the specifics of our recommendation:
Appendix A: List of Recommended Route Changes
Appendix B: Maps for Several Recommended Route Changes
Appendix C: Methods Used to Solicit Public Input
Appendix D: Board Resolution
ROUTE 2025 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Customer Driven Service Excellence
DBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT:
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Strategic Planning
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OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS RESOLUTION CMTA-2010-19
June 2010 Service Changes (Summer) DRAFT
WHEREAS, the Capital Metro Board of Directors wishes to encourage provision of cost-effective fixed-route transit services that respond to and build ridership demand while minimizing impacts on current riders; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered staff comments and recommendations based on comments received during several public meetings and also considered comments received at the March 8, 2010 Public Hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the service changes described in the attached document dated March 8, 2010 are hereby approved for implementation beginning June 6, 2010.
________________________ Date: March 22, 2010 Secretary of the Board Beverly Silas
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APPENDIX A
List of Recommended Summer Changes
The following are changes, that would become effective Sunday, June 6, 2010.
School Related Route Suspensions (summer)
During the Summer period, trips and routes that mainly target student related loads are suspended. All services would be reinstated in the Fall of 2010. These include the following:
Route Action 410 West Campus EBus Service Suspended for Summer 411 Riverside Ebus Service Suspended for Summer 412 Main Campus Ebus Service Suspended for Summer
The following routes would have certain trips suspended during the summer. These trips are noted in bold text within the current public information noted as operating only when school is in session.
Route Action 4 Montopolis Select AM East/West trips are suspended for Summer 7 Duval / Dove Springs
Select AM South/North trips are suspended for Summer Select AM Northbound and PM Southbound Trips serving
Mendez Middle School are suspended for Summer 21 Exposition Select AM Trip entering Austin High area is rerouted for
Summer. Service will continue to operate along Lake Austin Blvd for this trip.
22 Chicon Select PM Trip entering Austin High area is rerouted for Summer. Service will continue to operate along Lake
Austin Blvd for this trip. 300 Govalle Select PM Southbound trips area suspended for Summer 325 Ohlen Select AM and PM Trips are suspended for Summer 333 Wm Cannon Select AM and PM Trips are suspended for Summer
University of Texas Shuttle
Routes in the UT Shuttle system will operate on a level called Summer Weekday.
New schedule times are available on the Capital Metro web site and at frequency signs
posted at bus stops.
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Rail Integration (bus)
Capital Metro may propose minor schedule adjustments in Summer 2010 on some routes that directly access rail stations to provide better coordination of bus and rail services.
Station Route Changes (Schedule Adjustments)
Downtown 460 - Downtown Station / Capitol 461 - Downtown Station / Guadalupe 462 - Downtown Station / Riverside
Saltillo None ML King 18 ML King
464 - MLK, Jr. Station / Capitol 465 - MLK, Jr. Station / University of Texas
Highland None Crestview 320 - St Johns Kramer 240 - Parkfield Howard 243 - Wells Branch Lakeline 214 - Lago Vista Feeder Leander None
Minor Route /Schedule Modifications (Improved Customer Access)
Route Action 10 Red River/South First Two-way service along Red River (only between 26th
and MLK Blvd) would be modified to operate instead on Robert Dedman (within the University of Texas
Campus) 37 Colony Park Service would be modified to operate two-way along
Robert Dedman (between 26th and MLK Blvd) and along Red River (between MLK Blvd and 11th St). Service would be removed along Frontage IH-35
(between 26th and 15th) and from along San Jacinto and Trinity Streets (between 15th and 11th)
137 Colony Park Flyer Service along San Jacinto and Trinity (only between 15th and 11th) would be modified to operate two-way
on Red River Rd 350 Airport Service at Austin-Bergstrom would only serve the
lower level bus stop. This would ensure consistency of service and improve direct passenger transfer
access with Route 100 Airport Flyer.
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APPENDIX C METHODS TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT
Over the next few weeks, Capital Metro staff will solicit feedback from both riders and bus operators. This document describes the various strategies that will be utilized in reaching out to riders, the public and employees. Comments from these forums along with comments from additional public outreach efforts will be considered for incorporation into final schedule recommendations.
Staff has used these methods to solicit and inform customers of proposed route changes. These forums enable users and non-users to provide valuable input used to shape initial proposals into a final format.
Public Meetings
Capital Metro uses this forum to allow direct dialogue between staff and the public. The meetings typically begin with a summary of changes and quickly move towards one-on-one discussion regarding direct impacts (positive and negative) to attendees. Staff gathers all information for later analysis but also is able to work with the public to answer questions and discuss ideas for consideration.
Meetings are typically held in various points of the community. Neighborhood meetings are typically held during the evening periods in target areas. The areas are selected based on anticipated impact in which a route change may have to an area served. Special meetings are sometimes organized by citizens at locations and times that better meet their needs. In addition, meetings are sometimes held at Capital Metros Downtown Customer Service Center to provide the public a centralized location in which to meet with staff.
The following are proposed meeting dates, times and locations for this period
Public Meetings:
March 4, 2010 (Capital Metro Downtown Customer Service Center - 323 Congress Ave.), 11:30am 12:30pm and 5:00pm 6:00pm
Public Hearing:
March 8, 2010 (Capital Metro Administrative Building 2910 East 5th St.), 11:30 am
Passenger Surveys
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Staff creates detailed surveys which outline the changes; shows a map; offers choices for passengers to respond to staff on how this may improve or impact their use; and information on how to contact Planning ([email protected]). They are quick bilingual surveys that take no more than a few seconds to answer.
Customer Advisory Committees
ACCESS Meeting (February/March 2010) Staff will meet with members in early Spring to discuss preliminary proposals for Summer Service Changes and also present an opportunity to discuss Fall Service Changes.
CSAC (Spring 2010) Staff will meet with members in early Spring to discuss preliminary proposals for Summer Service Changes and also Fall Service Changes.
Passenger Notices
Notices in both English and Spanish will be placed on all buses asking customers to provide comments and feedback for potential changes to services. The notices will offer information on the meeting dates and locations.
Customer Service Comment Line (Customer Call Reports)
Citizens will have the ability to contact our Customer Service Center to voice support or opposition to the proposed changes. Staff will evaluate all information received and respond to each inquiry promptly.
Other Communications EMAIL / Letter / Phone
Citizens may also contact the Planning Department directly by via EMAIL/Letter/Phone. Staff will evaluate all information received and respond to each inquiry promptly.
Newspaper
Information will be published in the following newspaper regarding the proposed meeting dates to discuss future changes:
Austin American Statesman (also the Inside Line Phone Message); and/or Austin Chronicle
Alternative Media
Information will be posted in February 2010 on Capital Metros World Wide Web site advising of proposed changes.
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APPENDIX C METHODS TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT
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Staff has used these methods to solicit and inform customers of proposed route changes. These forums enable users and non-users to provide valuable input used to shape initial proposals into a final format.
Public Meetings
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Meetings are typically held in various points of the community. Neighborhood meetings are typically held during the evening periods in target areas. The areas are selected based on anticipated impact in which a route change may have to an area served. Special meetings are sometimes organized by citizens at locations and times that better meet their needs. In addition, meetings are sometimes held at Capital Metros Downtown Customer Service Center to provide the public a centralized location in which to meet with staff.
The following are proposed meeting dates, times and locations for this period
Public Meetings:
March 4, 2010 (Capital Metro Downtown Customer Service Center - 323 Congress Ave.), 11:30am 12:30pm and 5:00pm 6:00pm
Public Hearing:
March 8, 2010 (Capital Metro Administrative Building 2910 East 5th St.), 11:30 am
Passenger Surveys
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Staff creates detailed surveys which outline the changes; shows a map; offers choices for passengers to respond to staff on how this may improve or impact their use; and information on how to contact Planning ([email protected]). They are quick bilingual surveys that take no more than a few seconds to answer.
Customer Advisory Committees
ACCESS Meeting (February/March 2010) Staff will meet with members in early Spring to discuss preliminary proposals for Summer Service Changes and also present an opportunity to discuss Fall Service Changes.
CSAC (Spring 2010) Staff will meet with members in early Spring to discuss preliminary proposals for Summer Service Changes and also Fall Service Changes.
Passenger Notices
Notices in both English and Spanish will be placed on all buses asking customers to provide comments and feedback for potential changes to services. The notices will offer information on the meeting dates and locations.
Customer Service Comment Line (Customer Call Reports)
Citizens will have the ability to contact our Customer Service Center to voice support or opposition to the proposed changes. Staff will evaluate all information received and respond to each inquiry promptly.
Other Communications EMAIL / Letter / Phone
Citizens may also contact the Planning Department directly by via EMAIL/Letter/Phone. Staff will evaluate all information received and respond to each inquiry promptly.
Newspaper
Information will be published in the following newspaper regarding the proposed meeting dates to discuss future changes:
Austin American Statesman (also the Inside Line Phone Message); and/or Austin Chronicle
Alternative Media
Information will be posted in February 2010 on Capital Metros World Wide Web site advising of proposed changes.
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Over the next few weeks, Capital Metro staff will solicit feedback from both riders and bus operators. This document describes the various strategies that will be utilized in reaching out to riders, the public and employees. Comments from these forums along with comments from additional public outreach efforts will be considered for incorporation into final schedule recommendations.
Staff has used these methods to solicit and inform customers of proposed route changes. These forums enable users and non-users to provide valuable input used to shape initial proposals into a final format.
Public Meetings
Capital Metro uses this forum to allow direct dialogue between staff and the public. The meetings typically begin with a summary of changes and quickly move towards one-on-one discussion regarding direct impacts (positive and negative) to attendees. Staff gathers all information for later analysis but also is able to work with the public to answer questions and discuss ideas for consideration.
Meetings are typically held in various points of the community. Neighborhood meetings are typically held during the evening periods in target areas. The areas are selected based on anticipated impact in which a route change may have to an area served. Special meetings are sometimes organized by citizens at locations and times that better meet their needs. In addition, meetings are sometimes held at Capital Metros Downtown Customer Service Center to provide the public a centralized location in which to meet with staff.
The following are proposed meeting dates, times and locations for this period
Public Meetings:
March 4, 2010 (Capital Metro Downtown Customer Service Center - 323 Congress Ave.), 11:30am 12:30pm and 5:00pm 6:00pm
Public Hearing:
March 8, 2010 (Capital Metro Administrative Building 2910 East 5th St.), 11:30 am
Passenger Surveys
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Customer Advisory Committees
ACCESS Meeting (February/March 2010) Staff will meet with members in early Spring to discuss preliminary proposals for Summer Service Changes and also present an opportunity to discuss Fall Service Changes.
CSAC (Spring 2010) Staff will meet with members in early Spring to discuss preliminary proposals for Summer Service Changes and also Fall Service Changes.
Passenger Notices
Notices in both English and Spanish will be placed on all buses asking customers to provide comments and feedback for potential changes to services. The notices will offer information on the meeting dates and locations.
Customer Service Comment Line (Customer Call Reports)
Citizens will have the ability to contact our Customer Service Center to voice support or opposition to the proposed changes. Staff will evaluate all information received and respond to each inquiry promptly.
Other Communications EMAIL / Letter / Phone
Citizens may also contact the Planning Department directly by via EMAIL/Letter/Phone. Staff will evaluate all information received and respond to each inquiry promptly.
Newspaper
Information will be published in the following newspaper regarding the proposed meeting dates to discuss future changes:
Austin American Statesman (also the Inside Line Phone Message); and/or Austin Chronicle
Alternative Media
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Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority MEETING DATE: 03/22/2010
Board of Directors CMTA-2010-20
CSAC Appointments
SUBJECT: Appointment of Members to the Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC) Effective April 1, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Since its creation on April 5, 1995, by the Capital Metro Board of Directors, the Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC) has been instrumental in providing feedback to the Board of Directors regarding the quality of service from our customers perspective. CSAC committee members:
Suggest ideas for improving services such as on-time performance, driver courtesy, cleanliness of buses and efficient scheduling; Provide input into development of short-range planning, marketing and customer outreach activities; Provide feedback regarding Agency projects which directly affect Capital Metro customers and the general public; and Provide feedback on market research, as well as compliments, suggestions and complaints received by the Agency.
The CSAC membership is comprised of a total of 12-18 members.
Capital Metro staff recommends the following individuals to serve as members of CSAC effective April 1, 2010.
New Appointments:Name Occupation
Capital Metro Affiliation
1. Amber Gugino Researcher MetroBus User 2. Marilyn Jackson Travel Consultant MetroBus User
Reappointments:Name Occupation
Capital Metro Affiliation
1. Kirk Royal Hospitality MetroBus User 2. Mark Sze-To Small Business Owner MetroBus User
ROUTE 2025 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Does Not Apply
DBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Not applicable.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS RESOLUTION CMTA-2010-20
CSAC Appointments
WHEREAS, it is the expressed intent of the Board of Directors of Capital Metro to receive citizens comments on the design and operations of transit services within its jurisdiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that Amber Gugino and Marilyn Jackson are hereby appointed as new voting members of the Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC) effective April 1, 2010, and Kirk Royal and Mark Sze-To are hereby reappointed as voting members of the CSAC effective April 1, 2010.
________________________ Date: March 22, 2010 Secretary of the Board Beverly Silas
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Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority MEETING DATE: 03/22/2010
Board of Directors CMTA-2010-21
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accessible Construction
SUBJECT: Pedestrian and Bicycle Accessible Construction.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A
ROUTE 2025 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Does Not Apply
DBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: N/A
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Board of Directors
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COUNTY OF TRAVIS RESOLUTION CMTA-2010-21
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accessible Construction
WHEREAS, the Capital Metro Board of Directors thanks the Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC) for representing the broad range of riders in the Capital Metro service area, including pedestrians and bicyclists through proactive proposals for improving Capital Metro service; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors recognizes that the safety of all transit users is critical to Capital Metros success; and
WHEREAS, Capital Metro should set the highest standard for promoting safety for riders, pedestrians and bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, CSAC presented the Board of Directors with a resolution recommending measures that will improve the safety of all transit users through more conscious design and construction of Capital Metro projects; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to have this recommendation carried out.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Capital Metro Board of Directors directs the Interim President/CEO to develop and implement procedures to ensure that all design and construction projects include safe access and use of the system by transit riders, pedestrians and bicyclists. For any existing conditions brought forth related to pedestrian and bicycle issues associated with Capital Metro construction projects, the Interim President/CEO or His Designee will review and develop recommendations as appropriate with city officials.
________________________ Date: March 22, 2010 Secretary of the Board Beverly Silas
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Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority MEETING DATE: 03/22/2010
Board of Directors CMTA-2010-22
Joint Powers Agreement with CAMPO
SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution to Authorize the Interim President/CEO to Approve the Amended Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to Modify the Membership of the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Capital Metro, along with the Texas Department of Transportation, City of Austin, and counties of Hays, Williamson and Travis are signatories to the CAMPO JPA. The JPA governs MPO organization and responsibilities. In February 2010, the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board voted to adjust the membership of the Transportation Policy Board, reducing the membership to 19, and adding representation for newly added Bastrop and Caldwell counties. To formally implement this change, it must be approved by all six signatories to the JPA, including Capital Metro. Staff recommends approval.
ROUTE 2025 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Does Not Apply
DBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Legal
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COUNTY OF TRAVIS RESOLUTION CMTA-2010-22
Joint Powers Agreement with CAMPO
WHEREAS, Section 134, Title 23, United States Code (23 USC 13) requires that a metropolitan planning organization be designated for each urbanized area of more than 50,000 population by agreement among the Governor and units of general purpose local government which together represent at least 75 percent of the affected population or in accordance with procedures established by applicable State or local law; and
WHEREAS, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority is one of six signatories to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Joint Powers Agreement; and
WHEREAS, On Februrary 8, 2010 the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board voted to amend the Joint Powers Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors wishes to approve the revised Joint Powers Agreement, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the Interim President/CEO is hereby authorized to approve the revised Joint Powers Agreement.
________________________ Date: March 22, 2010 Secretary of the Board Beverly Silas
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Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority MEETING DATE: 03/22/2010
Board of Directors (ID # 1557)
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the COA
SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Interim PresidentCEO to Amend the Interlocal Agreement for Regional Mobility Programs with the City of Austin.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is being requested
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In 2001 and 2003, Capital Metro entered into Interlocal Agreements with the City of Austin to allocate a quarter (1/4) of one-cent sales tax revenues for mobility projects within the Capital Metro service area. The agreements provided for payment to the City to carry out approved projects as funds are available. As a result of the dramatic decline in sales tax revenues in 2009, Capital Metro staff notified the City that funds were not available to pay for projects in the immediate future.
To ensure the continued financial recovery of Capital Metro while meeting service obligations and its core business needs, staff has proposed to amend the existing agreements to define available funds for purposes of fulfilling commitments under the quarter-cent program.
Under the proposed amendment payments would be made to the City based on an actual increase in sales tax collection paid to Capital Metro by the State Comptroller's office. The City and Capital Metro have agreed to a a threshold amount for sales tax for each fiscal year beginning in FY 2010 and continuing through FY 2024. At the end of each year when actual sales taxes paid to Capital Metro exceed the established threshold for the preceeding year, Capital Metro would pay a set percentage of that excess at the beginning of the next fiscal year. Payments would continue until the balance of the $51.1 million committed under the Quarter Cent program is paid to the City.
ROUTE 2025 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Sustainable Business Growth
DBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Chapter 791 of the State of Texas Government code encourages governmental entities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments by authorizing them to contract, to the greatest possible extent, with one another. In doing so, local governments are permitted to forego the requirements of full and open competition and contract directly with one another.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Legal
LEGAL COUNSEL SIGNATURE: __________________________________
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS RESOLUTION (ID # 1557)
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the COA
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and Capital Metro management endeavors to protect the assets of the agency, including employees, visitors, facilities and the fleet; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and Capital Metro made a commitment for regional mobility and transportation projects in its service area from one-quarter (1/4) of its one-cent sales tax funds as they are available; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to define available funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the Interim President/CEO, or His Designee, is authorized to finalize and execute an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Regional Mobility and Transportation Projects between Capital Metro and the City of Austin.
________________________ Date: March 22, 2010 Secretary of the Board Beverly Silas
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Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority MEETING DATE: 03/22/2010
Board of Directors (ID # 1551)
MetroRail Update
TITLE: MetroRail Update
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I. Pledge of AllegianceII. Public Comment:III. Advisory Committee Updates:A. Update on the Access Advisory Committee (AAC).B. Update on the Customer Satisfaction Advisory Committee (CSAC).
IV. Agenda Overview:V. Action Items:1. CMTA-2010-17 : Board MinutesPrintout: CMTA-2010-17 : Board Minutes
2. CMTA-2010-18 : ILA to Support Regional Transit Coordination (RTCCPrintout: CMTA-2010-18 : ILA to Support Regional Transit Coordination (RTCCa. RTCC ILA March 2010
3. CMTA-2010-19 : June 2010 Service Changes (Summer) DRAFTPrintout: CMTA-2010-19 : June 2010 Service Changes (Summer) DRAFTa. June_2010_SC_Board_ITEM (March) (A) - DRAFTb. June_2010_SC_Board_ITEM (March) (B) - DRAFTc. June_2010_SC_Board_ITEM (March) (C) - DRAFT
4. CMTA-2010-20 : CSAC AppointmentsPrintout: CMTA-2010-20 : CSAC Appointments
5. CMTA-2010-21 : Pedestrian and Bicycle Accessible ConstructionPrintout: CMTA-2010-21 : Pedestrian and Bicycle Accessible Construction
6. CMTA-2010-22 : Joint Powers Agreement with CAMPOPrintout: CMTA-2010-22 : Joint Powers Agreement with CAMPO
7. 1557 : Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the COAPrintout: 1557 : Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the COA
VI. Presentations:1. 1551 : MetroRail UpdatePrintout: 1551 : MetroRail Update
VII. Reports:A. All Systems Go, Long Range Transit Planning.B. Sustainability Report.C. Update by the President/CEO.
VIII. Items for Future Discussion:IX. AdjournmentADA ComplianceAppendix5.1 CMTA-2010-17 : Board Minutes5.2 CMTA-2010-18 : ILA to Support Regional Transit Coordination (RTCC5.2.a RTCC ILA March 20105.3 CMTA-2010-19 : June 2010 Service Changes (Summer) DRAFT5.3.a June_2010_SC_Board_ITEM (March) (A) - DRAFT5.3.b June_2010_SC_Board_ITEM (March) (B) - DRAFT5.3.c June_2010_SC_Board_ITEM (March) (C) - DRAFT5.4 CMTA-2010-20 : CSAC Appointments5.5 CMTA-2010-21 : Pedestrian and Bicycle Accessible Construction5.6 CMTA-2010-22 : Joint Powers Agreement with CAMPO5.7 1557 : Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the COA6.1 1551 : MetroRail Update