City of Santa Clara - File #: 23-409

• File #: 23-409
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent Calendar
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 3/9/2023
• In control: Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
• On agenda: 6/6/2023
• Final action: 6/6/2023
• Title: Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate, Execute, and Administer an Agreement with the City of Cupertino for the Cupertino-Santa Clara Joint On-Demand Shuttle Service Project and Approval of a Related Budget Amendment

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/6/2023	1	Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting	Approved	Pass

REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate, Execute, and Administer an Agreement with the City of Cupertino for the Cupertino-Santa Clara Joint On-Demand Shuttle Service Project and Approval of a Related Budget Amendment

Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In early 2022, Cupertino and Santa Clara jointly applied for State grant funding to continue Cupertino's existing on-demand shuttle program and expand service into Santa Clara with a zero emissions fleet. The State approved the grant funding and Cupertino and Santa Clara have been coordinating on how to bring this on-demand transit service to Santa Clara. A funding agreement between Cupertino and Santa Clara and a budget amendment are necessary steps to bring this service to Santa Clara.

BACKGROUND
Since October 2019, the City of Cupertino (Cupertino) has operated their Via-Cupertino Community Shuttle Program with the goal of attracting motorists to a sustainable and affordable alternative transportation option. Cupertino's shuttle program operates as an on-demand shuttle program with users calling a phone number or utilizing a smart phone application to book rides within Cupertino's city boundaries as well as three locations outside of Cupertino (Sunnyvale Caltrain Station, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve in Los Altos). Currently, Cupertino's shuttle program includes the use of nine vans and the majority of them are equipped with bicycle racks to accommodate two bicycles per van. Of the nine vans, two vans are wheelchair accessible. Shared rides are provided to users for a flat rate of $3.50 for a one-way fare with discounted fares (seniors, students, low-income, and disabled users) of $1.75 for a one-way fare. Weekly passes can be purchased for $25 with discounted weekly passes at $14. The hours of operation of the shuttle are Monday through Friday 7...