SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution approving the attached Transit Plan 2035 recommendations and authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize Transit Plan 2035 and implement through CapMetro's customary service change process and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Other: Fiscal impact was considered throughout the development of Transit Plan 2035. Funding for the recommendations will be identified through the future service changes along with future operating and capital budgets.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Transit Plan 2035 was developed to meet Strategic Plan 2030's Customer Goal, Action 1.4 - Optimize and enhance service by completing and implementing Transit Plan 2035. Transit Plan 2035 will help CapMetro meet its Critical Results to increase ridership in the region, ensure fiscal responsibility, and work to make CapMetro a significant and integral component of transportation in the region.
BUSINESS CASE: Transit Plan 2035 is CapMetro's roadmap for future transit service. Our recommendations include improvements to bus, rail, and pickup service over the next 5-10 years. This fiscally responsible plan proposes some near-term improvements that can be made with our limited resources (within 5-years) and longer-term improvements that accompany Austin Light Rail and regional growth (5+ year outlook). Within the 5+ year outlook, additional funding and/or partnerships may need to be identified to implement some of the expansions. Overall, the implementation of changes would be phased over time through our service changes process, with opportunities to refine based on new insights and community input.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Co...
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