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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
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DATE: January 31, 2005
MEETING DATE: 2/7/05
STUDY SESSION
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGE
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION ON SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE AND CONSIDERATION OF
MODIFICATIONS TO THE TOWN'S BUS SHELTER POLICY
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Endorse the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's proposed Community Bus
Service.
2. Provide direction to Town staff on the Town's bus shelter policy.
BACKGROUND:
In September 2004, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) staff gave a presentation
to the Town Council regarding a proposal for a Community Bus Service (CBS). The presentation
provided Council Members with a "big picture" overview of CBS and how the program could
potentially operate in Los Gatos. The Town Council directed Los Gatos staff to work with VTA
to refine the CBS proposal to meet the transportation needs of Los Gatos residents and
businesses.
DISCUSSION
Community Bus Service:
Los Gatos and VTA staffs held several strategic planning meetings to identify which elements of
CBS would work specifically for Los Gatos. Based on the transportation needs and
recommendations identified by Los Gatos staff, VTA has developed a preferred service
alternative. The service alternative incorporates the community needs of Los Gatos and is
consistent with VTA's overall service plan. The CBS will modify VTA's existing bus routes that
operate within the Town and will replace the traditional larger buses that travel through
PREPARED BY: BUD N. L TZ
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNUY DEVELOPMENT
Reviewed by: _ \4 Assistant Town Manager ak/Attorney Clerk Finance
Community Development Revised: 2/2/05 3:04 pm
Reformatted: 5/30/02
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE
January 31, 2005
Downtown with smaller, van-like buses. The CBS will circulate through Town and will connect
to the terminus of the Vasona Light Rail line in Campbell.
The VTA's presentation (see Attachment 1) outlines the preferred service alternative and
identifies the next steps for implementation. If the Town Council endorses the service alternative,
Town staff and VTA will conduct outreach to the community and other stakeholders for input, as
well as the VTA Board of Directors. Concurrently VTA will develop a marketing plan to support
the service. VTA's goal is that the start of the CBS will coincide with the start of service on the
Vasona Light Rail extension.
Bus Shelter Policy:
Currently, the Town maintains the VTA bus shelters within Los Gatos. The Town took over the
responsibility to maintain the bus shelters when the Council decided not to permit VTA to sell
advertising on the shelters. VTA sells advertising space on its shelters throughout the County to
pay for maintenance unless the local jurisdiction agrees to be responsible for maintenance.
Given the Town's budget constraints, maintenance of the bus shelters has been deferred.
Consequently, staff would like Council to indicate if reconsideration of the existing policy is
warranted. If so, staff will schedule this issue for a future Council meeting and staff will prepare
a report providing detailed information including current maintenance costs and the types of
advertising permitted by VTA.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Attachments:
1. VTA Presentation on Community Bus System
Distribution:
Mike Aro, VTA, 3331 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134-1906
Matthew Tucker, VTA, 3331 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134-1906
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