SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to apply for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2028-2031 Call for Projects, submitting both CapMetro's Bus Stop Street Furniture and Equipment Program and Hybrid Bus Fleet Upgrade Program for CAMPO consideration, and committing to providing local match funding from CapMetro should the projects be selected.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to submit the projects to CAMPO's call for projects. Both projects are included in CapMetro's approved budget and 5-year Capital Improvement Plans, and, if selected by CAMPO to be awarded grant funding, grant funding would be matched by CapMetro CIP funds as described below.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT:
CapMetro Bus Stop Street Furniture & Equipment Program
The Bus Stop Street Furniture and Equipment Program aims to organize and install high-quality street furniture that meets service standards and enhances operations and maintenance. This grant application advances CapMetro's Strategic Priority of delivering a convenient, desirable, and accessible mobility option for the region and its communities. It addresses key requirements, challenges, and benefits of public transportation as an essential component of the regional transportation system, reinforcing the agency's role, presence, and goodwill. The agency's mission is to empower, enhance, and serve the region through the responsible delivery of high-quality public transportation. At the core of this mission is providing reliable transit services and ensuring a positive customer experience.
Hybrid Bus Fleet Upgrade Program
The strategic alignment for procuring new hybrid buses directly supports CapMetro's overarching goals by addressing the aging fleet and reliability iss...
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