Transit Integration and Efficiency Study Transit Advisory Committee November 1, 2018 SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

01 | Project Overview 02 | Process and Timeline 03 |Opportunities 04 |Focus Areas 05 |Next Steps 06 |

01 | Project Overview

Transit Service in Sonoma County Public Transit Gaps The forecasted year 2035 commute period trips within and out of the county (Figure 13) highlights changes in commute patterns from the year 2005 (Figure 10). It is expected that intercity commute trips will increase, while out of county and internal city trips will decline. Expanding transit service and implementing a range of TDM policies and programs will be important strategies to meet new commute and travel needs. Public transportation in the county provides service in key residential and commercial areas with limited service in rural areas and between cities. With limited resources for expansive networks, urban transit routes generally provide service along main corridors. Many communities of concern and PDAs are served by transit; however, connections for many users are indirect and infrequent. Transit improvements should focus on expanding the bus network to provide direct connections between commuters and key destinations, and increasing frequency during peak demand periods. From Needs Assessment Memo/report for the SCTA Mode Shift Project

Transit Service in Sonoma County

02 | Process and Timeline 8/15/2018 - 11/2/2018 Review Integration and Efficiency Opportunities 10/29/2018 - 11/2/2018 Stakeholder Interviews 11/5/2018 - 12/7/2018 Evaluation of Opportunities and Approaches 1/1/2019 - 2/28/2019 Stakeholder Interviews and Focus Groups 3/25/2019 - 3/29/2019 Presentation of Findings Project Kick-Off Summary Report Draft Report Final Report 8/15/2018 2018 2019 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 2019

03| Opportunities

Information on services Fares and transfer policies 04 | Focus Areas Information on services Fares and transfer policies Fixed route service Paratransit, demand response Administrative Labor Governance and coordination

Evaluate Opportunities and Approaches Develop Summary Report 05 | Next Steps Evaluate Opportunities and Approaches Develop Summary Report