TO: Board of Trustees
THROUGH: Carolyn Gonot, Executive Director
FROM: Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning & Engagement Officer
PRESENTER(S): Eric Callison, Manager of Service Planning
Megan Waters, Community Engagement Manager
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August 2021 Change Day
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE: |
Discussion |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
Information report for discussion |
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BACKGROUND: |
In April 2020, UTA implemented service reductions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As ridership increases, UTA continues to propose service adjustments to address gaps created by the initial service reduction. UTA’s microtransit pilot (UTA on Demand by Via) began in November 2019. The microtransit service has performed similarly to other modes and enjoyed broad support from riders and stakeholders both before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. UTA on Demand by Via is proposed to become a permanent service in August 2021. This change will increase coverage and accessibility throughout the microtransit service area; however, some adjustments are necessary to reduce duplicative service in the area. UTA proposes to leverage the resources made available by this change to increase coverage and improve connections in other areas of the transit system. |
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DISCUSSION: |
UTA proposes the following major changes for August Change Day to reduce duplication with microtransit, expand coverage, and improve connections:  UTA proposes the following additional changes for August Change Day to address gaps created by Covid-19 service reductions:  A public input process was conducted to collect comment from the community on these proposed major changes from April 28-May 28. The process included online information & comment opportunities, phone and email accessible commenting, a virtual public meeting, and in-person opportunities, including on-system events and information available at customer service. |
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ALTERNATIVES: |
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ATTACHMENTS: |
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