1. Citrus Heights Comprehensive Transit Plan
October 11, 2018

2. Staff Recommendation
Hear public comment regarding the proposed Citrus Heights Transit Plan
Adopt the Citrus Heights Transit Plan as presented or with modifications as directed by the City Council

3. 01 02 03 04 Presentation Agenda Project Overview Preferred Plan
Service Standards
Next Steps

4. Project Overview

5. Citrus Heights Transit Plan Purpose and Objective
Provide a long term transit vision for the city with prioritized approaches to guide the city to support transit service that meets the current and future needs of Citrus Heights
Ensure consideration of traditional and emerging mobility options and flexible operational models
Determine the most appropriate alternative for transit service provision and management

6. Project Overview - Timeline
Service Analysis – Spring/Summer 2017
Market Demand Analysis – Spring Summer 2017
Community Input Activities – Summer/Fall 2017
Coordination with Adjacent Transit Agencies – On-going
Findings Review & Documentation – Winter 2017/18
Alternatives Analysis – Winter/Spring 2018
City Council Study Session – June 28, 2018
Final Report on Comprehensive Analysis, Plan, and Recommendations – September 2018
Plan presented to City Council for adoption - October 11, 2018

7. Community Outreach Pop-up Workshops Online Engagement Tool
Public Information & Notification
Pop-up Workshops
Online Engagement Tool
Stakeholder Focus Group Meetings

8. Transit Plan Organization
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Market Demand Analysis
Chapter 3 – Transit Service Overview
Chapter 4 – Evaluation of Existing Bus Service Performance
Chapter 5 – Paratransit Services
Chapter 6 – Outreach
Chapter 7 – Alternatives Analysis
Chapter 8 – Preferred Plan
Appendix A – Detailed Route Profiles Appendix B – Comments from surveys

9. Preferred Plan

10. Service Alternatives Considered
Restructure SacRT routes to serve locally focused trips within Citrus Heights
Expand service on Old Auburn Blvd, Roseville Road (west of I-80), and neighborhoods east of Fair Oaks. New service is hourly.
Reduce frequency on Route 23 to every 60 minutes from every 30 minutes
Local Trips
Builds off Local Trips alternative to focus on internal trips through expanded microtransit
Eliminate poor performing routes (such as Route 24, 28, and 95) to invest in on-demand microtransit
Service would be an expanded version of SmaRT ride with faster response times
Microtransit
Extends Route 21 to serve destinations in Roseville (Kaiser Hospital, Galleria, etc…)
New Express Route 28 alignment to serve Sunrise Station and employment centers in Rancho Cordova
Additional Express Route 103 along Old Auburn Blvd
Commute Connectivity
Unconstrained option that includes service expansions both locally and regionally.
Additional cost of $2 million/year that will guide future service expansions such as new Express Routes and regional service described in pervious alternatives
New Regional Service

11. Service Delivery Alternatives Considered
Status quo: Continue contracting service delivery to SacRT
Stand alone service: Citrus Heights provides transit services to its residents
Annexation: Citrus Heights becomes part of SacRT’s service area

12. Transit Service Priorities
General Public Services
Preserve local circulation for Citrus Heights residents – combination of fixed route and microtransit service  
Ensure Citrus Heights is connected to the regional network – e.g. fixed route to light rail
Improve access to regional employment destinations such as Roseville and Rancho Cordova – improvements to include route extensions and express services
Paratransit Service
Ensure access and service to ADA Paratransit eligible individuals remain constant, this includes direct access to medical facilities in Roseville and Adult Day Health locations in Carmichael and Rancho Cordova

13. Relationship – Transit Plan to SacRT Annexation
Most important existing service to Citrus Heights residents
Largest gaps in existing service
Trade-offs within existing funding
Service Provision
Alternatives
How best to provide the services identified in the plan?
Continue contract with RT
Annex into SacRT taxing district
Establish stand-alone transit system
Annex in SacRT
Negotiated annexation
How to ensure more important services and improvements are protected

14. Transit Service Management Preferred Approach
Negotiated Annexation agreement with SactRT
Guidance for negotiating the agreement comes from the CHTP:
Maintain and improve local access/connectivity
Maintain and improve regional access/connections
Improve access to regional job centers
Establish service priorities through service access and travel time standards, as opposed to a particular transit network
Achieve community priorities through performance criteria based on service access and travel time standards

15. Service STANDARDS

16. Local Access and Coverage
How does the preferred alternative establish a future for local access?

17. Regional Access
How does the preferred alternative establish a future for regional access?
Access to Blue and/or Gold Line:
Minimum service frequency – 15 minutes from 6 am until 7 pm
Travel time not more than 10% greater than auto travel time
Access to regional employment centers:
Service in express or limited stop mode

18. Next Steps

19. Next Steps Adopt the 2018 Citrus Heights Transit Plan (CHTP)
Include the recommended deal points in the negotiations toward annexation and related agreements
Incorporate CHTP as much as possible throughout “SacRT Forward” process using adopted service standards
Continue to monitor SmaRT Ride and improve based on community feedback
Keep community engaged and informed as transit service changes are considered and implemented

20. Staff Recommendation
Hear public comment regarding the proposed Citrus Heights Transit Plan
Adopt the Citrus Heights Transit Plan as presented or with modifications as directed by the City Council

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22. Snapshot of SmaRT Ride

23. Proposed Annexation Deal Points
Topic Area
Proposed Annexation Deal Points
Annexation
Annexation will increase the voting power for Citrus Heights, which will vary depending on the total number of member jurisdictions, with 100 total shares divided as follows: five shares to each annexed jurisdiction and the remaining shares allocated based on financial contribution of TDA and other local and federal funds.
City and SacRT to explore changes to annexation threshold legislation.
Administrative Relationship
Citrus Heights will continue to receive Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for local bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects. These funds are typically used as matching funds.
There shall be a process for robust and collaborative interaction between SacRT and Citrus Heights staff. Annual reports to City Council by SacRT or jointly between SacRT and city staff.
Capital Projects
Ensure agreement includes commitment to collaborate on planning, and implementation of strategic capital and operational investments; cost-share on transit related capital project construction
Minimum Service Levels
SacRT shall maintain a basic level of service as part of the negotiation. A performance-based model is proposed with minimum thresholds for the percentage of the population and employment within ¼ mile of bus service every 15 minutes and every 30 minutes. This ensures service restructures preserve frequent service in Citrus Heights.

24. Proposed Annexation Deal Points
Topic Area
Proposed Annexation Deal Points
ADA Services
The negotiated agreement should set minimum service levels for ADA service. Need to address how the expansion of SmaRT Ride service impacts the provision of ADA service in Citrus Heights. Recommend all Citrus Heights residents currently eligible for ADA service continue to qualify for a minimum amount of service Monday-Friday.
Transit Facility Maintenance
Ensure a minimum level of infrastructure maintenance for SacRT facilities within Citrus Heights city limits. SacRT infrastructure includes bus stops, transfer centers, and shelters.
Travel Time Guarantees
Set minimum travel times between major connections in the region to Citrus Heights to prevent service restructures from negatively affecting residents. Propose minimum travel times from key locations in Citrus Heights such as Sunrise Mall to the Watt Blue Line Station and Gold Line Stations in Rancho Cordova. Current express service travel times should be maintained.
Mobility of the Future
Propose specific investments in new mobility infrastructure in the City of Citrus Heights such as electric charging stations, smart technology, and other amenities as SacRT continues to receive funding for these programs.

25. SacRT VOTING STRUCTURE