To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: MOU with CCTA for Measure X funding to support Accessible Transportation
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority in an amount not to exceed $1,470,000 to implement the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority's costs to implement the accessible transportation duties described in the proposed Memorandum of Understanding will be $1,470,000 and will be covered by the County utilizing only the $1,470,000 of Measure X funds approved for this purpose by the Board on May 23, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
The Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP) defines how Contra Costa will improve transportation options for older adults, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The ATSP was conducted by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) with support from Contra Costa County and was collaboratively developed over several years in consultation with elected officials and staff at affected public agencies, advocates representing community-based organizations and users of the system. The Board of Supervisors and the Board of CCTA both approved the ATSP in March 2021.
The implementation of the ATSP is being overseen by CCTA’s ATSP Task Force (which includes representatives of the Board of Supervisors) which is advisory to the CCTA Board of Directors (which also includes representatives of the Board of Supervisors).
The MOU enables the comprehensive implementation of the ATSP which includes, by way of example, the development of: One-Call/One-Click system, transportation focused information and referral, the coordinating entity, technology plan, improved connectivity between paratransit programs, same-day trip programs, countywide travel training, and expansion of the means-based fare subsidy.
At the May 23, 2023, meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved a $1.47 million allocation of Measure X (2020) funding to support implementation of the ATSP.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the MOU is not approved, the County will not disburse previously approved Measure X Funds intended to improve transportation for older Contra Costa residents and those with disabilities.
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. |
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Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors |
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