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������� STAFF REPORT
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DATE: October 1, 2015
TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM: Micki Cronin,Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services ..,���+ �j(,��-•'
SUBJECT: Transportation Options `.
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By:Anna Hudson, l�ecreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Senior Center Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on Transportation Options in Dublin
from Jan Cornish, of the Livermore Amador Valley Transportarion Authority regarding the Wheels program t
in Dublin.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Senior Center Advisory Committee receive the presentation.
DESCRIPTION:
Dublin Senior Center Staff, gxeeters and volunteers are txained how to access public transportation �
informarion to give to the patrons on a case-by-case basis. The Wheels Bus Book, the Wheels Para-taxi k
Program Pamphlet and application to parricipate in the Dia1-a-Ride Program are available when patrons `
express a desire to learn about public transportation.
Jan Cornish, of the Livermore Amador Valley Transportation Authority (LAVTA) will make a presentarion
on transportation options in Dublin. The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority LAVTA was ;
established in May 1985 when the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and Alameda County executed a `
Joint Powers Agreement that created the independent authoriry. LAVTA's charter mission is to develop and
operate local and intercity public transportation in the Tri-Valley operating under the brand name, Wheels. ";
This program provides fixed-route bus services in the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and '
unincorporated portions of Alameda Counry.
Jan is the Assistant Dial-A-Ride Coordinator. She offers a Wheels Travel Training Program at the Dublin
Senior Center quarterly. She provides hands-on travel training tips and trips on how to enjoy the Wheels
Fixed Route System as well as how to transfer to other public transit authorities, such as Alameda-Contra
Costa Transit District (AC Transit),Altamont Corridox Express (ACE), Bay Area Rapid Transit (BAR'I�, and �
the Counry Connecrion (serving Contra Costa County).
ITEM NO: 7.1
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None
ATTACH M E NTS:
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