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CLEAN MOBILITY OPTIONS VOUCHER PILOT PROGRAM AND 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: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, (714) 754-5343
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the proposed contract with Circuit Transit, Inc. for the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually, for a term of three (3) years after commencement of on-demand transit services.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement and future amendments to the agreement within the budgeted amount.
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BACKGROUND:
The Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program is a statewide initiative and grant program 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).
On January 16, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 (Attachment 2) to approve participation in the CMO project, accept the funds, comply with the requirements of the program, and...
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