Staff Report.Seamless Transit
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, and Town Attorney
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/07/2021 ITEM NO: 6
DATE: December 1, 2021
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution in Support of Seamless Transit Principles
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution in support of Seamless Transit Principles (Attachment 1).
REMARKS:
The Seamless Transit Principles are a set of seven guiding principles developed to guide local,
regional, and state decision-makers to pursue a seamlessly integrated, world-class transit
system that works for all people. They are:
1. Run all Bay Area transit as one easy-to-use system
2. Put riders first
3. Make public transit equitable and accessible to all
4. Align transit prices to be simple, fair, and affordable
5. Connect effortlessly with other sustainable transportation
6. Plan communities and transportation together
7. Prioritize reforms to create a seamless network
The Principles were compiled by Seamless Bay Area, a non-profit 501(c)3 group that advocates
for a unified, world class public transit system, with the input of cities and transit advocacy
groups, local leaders, transit agency staff, and local elected officials. They have been endorsed
by over 27 organizations and 6 public agencies, including the cities of San Jose and Mountain
View, and the Cities Association of Santa Clara County.
The purposes of Seamless Transit Principles are to build: (1) broad support among cities, transit
agencies, employers, advocacy groups, mayors, local elected officials to the vision of seamless
transportation and (2) public awareness and public support for reforms that promote greater
regional transit integration; overcome resistance to change within transit agencies.
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CONCLUSION:
The Town Council should adopt the resolution in support of the Seamless Transit Principles to
demonstrate our commitment to viable and accessible transit in the Bay Region.
COORDINATION:
The preparation of this report was coordinated with the Department of Parks and Public Works.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachment:
1. Draft Resolution