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CLEAN MOBILITY OPTIONS PILOT PROGRAM AND OCTA PROJECT V GRANT FOR COMMUNITY BASED TRANSIT
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: JENNIFER ROSALES, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MANAGER, (714) 754-5343
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution No. 2024-xx, approving participation in the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program.
2. Adopt the proposed Resolution No. 2024-xx, approving the submittal of a grant application for the Community-Based Transit/Circulators Program (Project V) under the Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA's) Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP).
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BACKGROUND:
Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program
The CMO Voucher Pilot Program is a statewide initiative that provides voucher-based funding for zero-emission carsharing, carpooling/vanpooling, innovative transit services, and on-demand ride services in California's historically underserved communities. The CMO program goals are as follows:
* Increase clean mobility options for low-income and disadvantaged communities.
* Provide community-driven mobility solutions throughout the State.
* Improve access to clean mobility options that are safe, reliable, convenient, and affordable.
* Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and criteria pollutants.
City staff submitted a grant application in August 2023 in cooperation with Circuit Transit Inc. for CMO funds to create and implement an on-demand community shuttle pilot program. On October 9, 2023, the CMO Program Administrator notified the City of their intent to award CMO funds in the amount of $1,500,000 for a three-year grant period ($500,000 per year for three years). An adopted resolution by the City Council to approve the CMO project, accept the funds, and comply with the requirements of the program is required by M...
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