HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-169 N.C.S. 10/17/2016Resolution No. 2016 -169 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2016 PETALUMA TRANSIT
SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires all direct grantees of
FTA funds to complete a full update to the Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) every four years to
remain eligible to receive FTA funding; and
WHEREAS, City staff conducted a thorough outreach effort in support of this 2016
SRTP, including multiple surveys, discussion at Transit Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings,
and a public workshop on December 2, 2015, to which all riders were invited; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission supported the study, provided
a content framework, and provided funding for the project; and
WHEREAS, staff has produced an updated Short Range Transit Plan that covers the
years 2016 -2025, featuring an operations plan, capital plan, and route -by -route analysis, which
includes an analysis of the City's paratransit system, and route modifications to better integrate
Petaluma Transit with the SMART Commuter Rail system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma adopts the Petaluma Transit 2016 Short Range Transit Plan.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
Resolution No. 2016 -169 N.C.S.
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