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Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Nichol Bourdeaux, Chief Planning and Engagement Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Megan Waters, Community Engagement Director |
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Eric Callison, Manager of Service Planning |
TITLE:
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April 2023 and August 2023 Change Days
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational Report for Discussion
BACKGROUND:
In alignment with the 2023-2027 Five-Year Service Plan, UTA adjusts transit services three times per year as part of the April, August, and December changes days. Changes can include new routes, elimination of routes, route alignment changes, and schedule changes. Generally, all major service changes take place as part of the August change day, with other minor service adjustments, including starting and stopping seasonal ski service taking place during the April and December change days.
The April 2023 change day is planned for April 16, 2023, and the August 2023 change day is planned for August 20, 2023. Multiple factors shape the final proposed service changes. Before major changes are implemented, proposed changes are subject to additional outreach efforts which include public hearings, a Title VI analysis, and the development of route schedules.
DISCUSSION:
UTA staff will present the proposed changes and planned outreach efforts as part of the April 2023 and August 2023 change days including the following:
• UTA’s 2023-2027 Five-Year Service Plan has developed a guide for service changes over the next five years. Community outreach was conducted as part of this plan. Implementation of the Five-Year Service Plan will occur during change days.
• April Change Day 2023: Service adjustments are minor and will involve information-sharing and communication with riders and the community. No Title VI or formal public input process is required for April 2023.
• August Change Day 2023: Additional public engagement will be conducted ahead of the August 2023 change day, as proposed changes from the Five-Year Service Plan do qualify as major changes. Both a Title VI process and a formal public input process are required as part of August 2023 Change Day to gather any additional information which may impact the final proposed changes. UTA’s engagement efforts will include the following:
o Public notice: March 22nd
o Public comment period: March 22nd through April 21st
o Public hearing: April 6th
o UTA Customer Service
o Communication channels
April 2023 Changes
• Suspend ski service routes for the season
o 674, 675, 677, 880, 972, 994
o Route 902 begins off-season service (no weekend service)
o Route 994 begins worker service for off-season
• Route 602 (Wildcat Shuttle) moves to off-season service
• Schedule adjustments to create regular headways
o 455 weekdays
o 470 Saturday, Sunday
o 612 weekdays, Saturday
• Other minor schedule timing adjustments for reliability and to prevent holding
August 2023 Changes
• FrontRunner
o Schedule adjustments to improve turnaround times, increase reliability
• Box Elder County
o Route F638 new stops added
• Salt Lake County
o Discontinue routes 901 and 902
o TRAX and S-Line
§ Add 15-minute Saturday service on routes 701 (Blue Line), 703 (Red Line), 704 (Green Line), and 720 (S-Line)
o Routes F202 and F570 adjusted to improve reliability and increase coverage
o Restore service on routes 39, 201, and 218 (final go/no go decision by May 1st)
• Utah County
o New Utah Valley Express (UVX) service to Provo Airport, route 830X
§ Revaluate as part of the August 2024 change day
• Weber County
o New Ogden Valley Express Service (OGX), route 603X
§ Discontinue routes 603 and 650, adjust route 602 (Wildcat Shuttle) schedule to match OGX
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board of Trustees may suggest revisions to the proposed April 2023 and August 2023 change days
FISCAL IMPACT:
All proposed service changes are included in the adopted 2023 operating budget
ATTACHMENTS:
Link to 2023-2027 Five-Year Service Plan <https://www.rideuta.com/-/media/Files/Current-Projects/Five-Year-Service-Plan/UTA_Five_Year_Service_Plan2023_FINAL.ashx>