STAFF REPORT. Federal Transit Administration Section 5307, 5316, and 5317 funding. MEETING DATE: May 17, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: 7G

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1 STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: Federal Transit Administration Section 5307, 5316, and 5317 funding MEETING DATE: May 17, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: 7G STAFF CONTACT: Sarkes Khachek RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve projects recommended for funding from the FTA Section 5307 program in the Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Urbanized Areas for Fiscal Years 12/13, 13/14, and 14/ Adopt authorizing resolution accepting FTA Section 5316 funding for SBCAG s Commuter Rail, Clean Air Express Reverse Commute and Traffic Solutions projects. 3. Adopt Formal Amendment #19 to the 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Program to program FTA Section 5307, Section 5316 and Section 5317 funding to projects in Santa Barbara County. SUMMARY Transit operators in Santa Barbara County annually receive funding through SBCAG or Caltrans from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs for the development of transit plans, operation of transit services, and purchase of capital equipment like buses and vans. Recently, SBCAG conducted a call for projects for the FTA Section 5307 program which provides funding for small urbanized areas. The call for projects was made in coordination with the designated funding grantees in the Lompoc, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria urbanized areas and covers fiscal years 2013 to Staff is recommending that the Board approve transit operation and capital related projects selected for funding in the three urbanized areas. Additionally, Caltrans recently announced that eight projects from Santa Barbara County were successful in receiving a total of $1 million in grant funding from FTA Section 5316 and Section 5317 programs. The funding is for a variety of transit projects administered by SBCAG, local transit operators and non-profit organizations. Projects selected for funding include the implementation of new commuter rail service from Ventura to Goleta, operation of new reverse commute bus service from the South Coast to North County, administration of Traffic Solutions online commuter matching system, and operating assistance for nighttime and Saturday service in Santa Maria, the Wine Country Express, Easy Lift s Greatest Generation Accessible Transportation, Community Partners in Caring volunteer driver program, and the CalVans voucher program.

2 DISCUSSION: FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Funding Each year the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) distributes Section 5307 transit planning, operating, and capital assistance funds to urbanized areas throughout the country. The funds are apportioned on the basis of population and population density. Projects that are funded with funds are selected by SBCAG as the federally designated recipient of funding in Santa Barbara County. The projects are selected in consultation with transit operators as part of a call for projects process. The following table provides the estimated apportionments for each of the three urbanized areas over the federal fiscal years Urbanized Area FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Totals Lompoc $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $2,474,550 Santa Barbara $4,241,935 $4,241,935 $4,241,935 $12,725,805 Santa Maria $2,550,828 $2,550,828 $2,550,828 $7,652,484 $7,617,613 $7,617,613 $7,617,613 $22,852,839 Note: Apportionments are based on FY 2010/11 Apportionments The funding is allocated by SBCAG to fund eligible projects in the county s three urbanized areas of Lompoc, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. SBCAG is required by federal regulation to adopt procedures that will be used to select projects for funding. Project Selection Procedures, including a scoring system, were adopted by SBCAG in January in consultation with City of Lompoc Transit (COLT), Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (SBMTD) and Santa Maria Area Transit (SMAT), the designated grantees of 5307 funds in their respective urbanized areas. The procedures require each designated grantee to screen, score and recommend to SBCAG which projects in their respective urbanized area should be funded for fiscal years 2013 to After the initial screening and scoring by each designated grantee, the projects must be submitted to the SBCAG Board for approval. SBCAG and the designated grantees initiated a call for projects on January 19 in coordination with the approval of the scoring system with applications due to the grantees by March 1. Each grantee performed the initial screening and scoring of submitted project applications according to the scoring system approved by the SBCAG Board. By April 5, each grantee submitted their final, approved funding recommendations to SBCAG. All projects submitted for funding by the March 1 due date were selected and approved by the respective transit operator s city council or governing board. SBCAG must then approve the project allocations and add the funding and projects to the FTIP. This amendment will allocate $12.7 million to projects in the Santa Barbara urbanized area (consisting of the entire South Coast), $7.7 million to projects in Santa Maria, and $2.5 million for Lompoc projects. The list of selected projects and applications are included as attachments to the staff report and a summary is provided below. Summary of Projects Submitted for Funding In the Lompoc and Santa Barbara Urbanized Areas, one project application was received, respectively, from COLT and SBMTD to continue operation of local transit services. Two total project applications were submitted in the Santa Maria Urbanized Area; SMAT and San Luis

3 Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) each submitted an application. The applications are attached for review: SBMTD Public Transit Capital and Operating Assistance; COLT Operating Assistance; SMAT Local Capital and Operating Assistance Projects; and SLORTA Route 10 Operating Assistance. Lompoc Urbanized Area The City of Lompoc application requested funds to support the operation of COLT. The application received an average score of 54.5 out of a total of 100 possible points by City of Lompoc staff and was approved by the Lompoc City Council on April 3. Lompoc therefore recommends to SBCAG that 100% of the estimate for the Lompoc urbanized area over the three year period be used to continue their local transit service. SBCAG staff supports City of Lompoc s recommendation. Santa Barbara Urbanized Area The application submitted by SBMTD would use all funding estimated for the three year period for Santa Barbara urbanized area to continue public transit service. The application, as scored by SBMTD, received an average score of 97.5 out of a total of 100 possible points and was approved by the SBMTD Board on March 20. SBCAG staff supports SBMTD s recommendation. Santa Maria Urbanized Area The Santa Maria urbanized area is unique because it includes the city of Santa Maria, the unincorporated Orcutt area and extends into San Luis Obispo County to encompass the Nipomo unincorporated area (per the 2000 Census). The population and population density of Nipomo contribute to the amount of funding received by formula for the urbanized area. SBCAG has the responsibility of determining how the funds are allocated in the urbanized area, including for projects or services in the Nipomo area. Two applications were submitted in the Santa Maria Urbanized Area. SMAT submitted an application for local capital and operating assistance projects. The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) submitted an application to fund the SLORTA Route 10 service which provides interregional transit service from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria. SBCAG has provided SLORTA with funding for the Route 10 since FY SMAT, as the designated grantee for Santa Maria, reviewed and scored both applications using the SBCAG Board adopted scoring criteria. The application submitted by SMAT for capital and operating assistance received a score of 65 and the application submitted by SLORTA for Route 10 operations received a score The scores were out of a total 100 points. The identified project costs did not exceed the available federal funding and the City of Santa Maria selected all projects included in both the SMAT and SLORTA applications. Both applications were approved by the Santa Maria City Council on April 3. SBCAG staff supports Santa Maria s recommendation. All projects selected for funding must be approved by the SBCAG Board and added to the 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Program per Formal Amendment #19. Previously approved Santa Maria projects The City of Santa Maria was previously approved funding per the Call for Projects in The city is requesting that a portion of their previously approved funding for the Bus Replacement and Expansion project listing be transferred to their Capital Cost of Contracting project listing. The request is due to additional capital funding the city received per the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funding that helped pay for bus

4 purchases in Per approval by the SBCAG Board, a portion of the funding will be shifted from the Bus Replacement and Expansion project listing to their Capital Cost of Contracting project listing as part of Formal Amendment #19. FTA Section 5316 and Section 5317 funding In March, SBCAG and local transit operators submitted applications to Caltransin response to a call for projects for the FTA Jobs Access and Reverse Commute (Section 5316) and New Freedom (Section 5317) grant programs for Fiscal Year The programs provide Metropolitan Planning Organizations, local transit operators and private non-profit organizations with funding for capital, planning and operating assistance for public and private transportation services. Caltrans announced that $16.5 million would be available in JARC and New Freedom funding for small urbanized and non-urban areas. Applicants were allowed to apply for up to three years of JARC funding per cycle per project with a maximum of $400,000 per year for JARC funding and a maximum of $200,000 per year for New Freedom funding. Caltrans also announced that project sponsors would not be required to provide a minimum local match and they would be funding projects at 100% of the total project cost using available funding from statewide toll credits as the designated non-federal match. Statewide, 149 applications were submitted to Caltrans requesting approximately $65.5 million in Federal funds. Caltrans approved 105 applications for full or partial funding totaling approximately $16.5 million (including toll credits). Due to the large number of funding requests, only the first year of funding was considered by Caltrans for all approved project applications rather than awarding projects with three years of funding as originally proposed. Caltrans notified SBCAG that all projects applications submitted from Santa Barbara County were successful in receiving funding for one year. This is great news as the region will receive approximately $1 million in funding for various projects ranging from the implementation of commuter rail on the south coast and reverse commute service from the South Coast to North County to the operation of the Wine Country Express and SMAT local services. The approved projects below will be added to the FTIP as part of Formal Amendment #19. SBCAG \ JARC South Coast Commuter Rail $400,000 FY 13/14 Clean Air Express Reverse Commute Service $250,000 FY 13/14 Traffic Solutions Rideshare Services $30,000 FY 12/13 CalVans Oper. Assistance, Santa Barbara County $50,000 FY 12/13 Local Agencies \ JARC Wine Country Express (City of Lompoc) $64,000 FY 14/15 Nighttime & Saturday Service (City of Santa Maria) $100,000 FY 14/15 Local Non-profit Service Providers \ New Freedom Easy Lift Inc. \Greatest Generation Transportation $60,000 FY 12/13 Community Partners in Caring \Volunteer Driver Program $150,000 FY 12/13 Successful applicants from previous cycles were eligible to apply for additional funding for projects, even if they received the maximum of three years of funding in a previous cycle. Caltrans notified COLT and SMAT that they were awarded additional continued JARC funding for FY 13/14 service. The funds will be added to the FTIP per Amendment #19.

5 Local Agencies \ Additional JARC Funding Wine Country Express (City of Lompoc) $40,000 FY 13/14 Nighttime & Saturday Service (City of Santa Maria) $100,000 FY 13/14 ATTACHMENTS: A. Summary of Projects Selected for Funding B. COLT Application C. SBMTD Application D. SMAT Application E. SLORTA Application F. EZ Trak FTIP Project Sheets Amendment 19 G. Resolution FTIP Amendment 19 H. Resolution SBCAG Authorizing Resolution for JARC funding

6 Attachment A. Summary of Projects Selected for Funding City of Lompoc Project Approved by City Council on April 3 COLT Operations Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $2,474,550 Local $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $2,474,550 Total $1,649,700 $1,649,700 $1,649,700 $4,949,100 Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Project Approved by MTD Board on March 20 SBMTD Operating and Capital Assistance Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $4,241,935 $4,241,935 $4,241,935 $12,725,805 Local $18,893,672 $20,218,169 $21,216,330 $60,328,171 Total $23,135,607 $24,460,104 $25,458,265 $73,053,976 City of Santa Maria Projects Approved by City Council on April 3 Replacement Buses & Vans Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $889,917 $196,242 $1,388,755 $2,474,914 Local $222,479 $49,060 $347,189 $618,728 Total $1,112,396 $245,302 $1,735,944 $3,093,642 Expansion Bus and Trolley Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $863,555 $863,555 Local 215,889 $215,889 Total $1,079,444 $1,079,444 Capital Cost of Contracting Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $234,031 $328,205 $340,020 $902,256 Local $58,508 $82,051 $85,005 $225,564 Total $292,539 $410,256 $425,025 $1,127,820 Bus Stops Improvements Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $40,000 $41,440 $42,932 $124,372 Local $10,000 $10,360 $10,733 $31,093 Total $50,000 $51,800 $53,665 $155,465

7 Advance Public Transportation System Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $48,000 $1,001,728 $51,518 $1,101,246 Local $12,000 $250,432 $12,880 $275,312 Total $60,000 $1,252,160 $64,398 $1,376,558 Bus Yard Maintenance Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $140,000 $140,000 Local $35,000 $35,000 Total $175,000 $175,000 SMAT Advanced Communications Upgrade Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $449,600 $93,240 $542,840 Local $112,400 $23,310 $135,710 Total $562,000 $116,550 $678,550 Short Range Transit Plan Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $40,000 $40,000 Local $10,000 $10,000 Total $50,000 $50,000 SMAT Operating Assistance Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $261,394 $133,265 $407,403 $802,062 Local $4,982,295 $5,110,424 $4,993,596 $15,086,314 Total $5,243,689 $5,243,689 $5,400,999 $15,888,376 ROUTE 10 (Interregional San Luis Obispo\SB County) Operating Assistance Submitted by SLORTA Source FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Total $213,931 $220,349 $226,960 $661,240 Local $213,931 $220,349 $226,960 $661,240 Total $427,862 $440,698 $459,920 $1,322,480

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16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT MEETING DATE: March 20, 2012 AGENDA ITEM #: 8 TYPE: ACTION ITEM PREPARED BY: STEVE MAAS Signature REVIEWED BY: GENERAL MANAGER GM Signature SUBJECT: FTA Section 5307 Small Urbanized Area Transit Funding RECOMMENDATION: Approve MTD's "Public Transit Operating & Capital Assistance" application to be awarded all Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 funding apportioned to the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area for FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY DISCUSSION: The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in collaboration with MTD and the cities of Santa Maria and Lompoc, has developed project selection procedures for transit projects funded with Federal Section 5307 funds. The procedures have been approved by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). MTD, in coordination with SBCAG, conducted a call for projects for Santa Barbara Urbanized Area Section 5307 funds for FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY A public notice announcing the availability of Section 5307 funds was published in the Santa Barbara News-Press on January 22, The public notice announced that applications were due to MTD for Section 5307 funds apportioned to the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area by 4:00 P.M. on March 1, The only application received was MTD's application for "Public Transit Operating & Capital Assistance." The MTD application is attached. Two MTD staff members independently scored MTD's application. The average score is 97.5 out of a possible 100. A table is attached that provides the scores. Staff recommends that the MTD Board approve MTD's "Public Transit Operating & Capital Assistance" application to be awarded all FTA Section 5307 funding apportioned to the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area for FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY As described in the adopted " Transit Project Selection Procedures," several steps remain in the process. Following the MTD Board's decision, 03/28/2012 Page 1 of 2

17 SBCAG's Technical Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) at their May 3 meeting will recommend either concurrence with or rejection of the MTD Board's decision. Next, at their May 17 meeting, the SBCAG Board will either concur with or reject the MTD Board's decision. Finally, assuming SBCAG Board concurrence with the MTD Board's decision, concurrence from Caltrans and FTA are the final steps in the process. ATTACHMENTS: o MTD Section 5307 Application for "Public Transit Operating & Capital Assistance" o Scoring Chart for MTD Section 5307 Application The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District 550 Olive Street Santa Barbara CA (805) FAX: (805) /28/2012 Page 2 of 2

18 Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District - Public Transit Operating & Capital Assistance Scoring Criteria for FTA Section 5307 Funds Apportioned to the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area* Score Project Category** SM JE Avg. 1. Operating or capital subsidy for existing local transit service (45 pts. Total) A) Serves continuing local transit needs of urbanized area residents (15 pts.) B) Effective and cost-efficient use of public funds (15 pts.) C) Consistent with required Federal and state planning documents (15 pts.) Sub Total: Operating or capital subsidy for expanded local transit service (30 pts. Total) A) Expands local transit options for urbanized area residents (10 pts.) B) Effective and cost-efficient use of public funds (10 pts.) C) Consistent with required Federal and state planning documents (10 pts.) Sub Total: Operating or capital subsidy for existing regional transit service (15 pts. Total) A) Serves continuing regional transit needs of urbanized area (5 pts.) B) Alleviates peak-period congestion (5 pts.) C) Effective and cost-efficient use of public funds (2.5 pts.) D) Integrated with existing local transit service (2.5 pts.) Sub Total: Operating or capital subsidy for expanded regional transit service (10 pts. Total) A) Expands regional transit options for urbanized area (3 pts.) B) Reduces peak-period congestion (3 pts.) C) Effective and cost-efficient use of public funds (2 pts.) D) Integrated with existing local and regional transit service (2 pts.) Sub Total: Total Points (100 Maximum) *For Fiscal Years , , & **Projects may score in more than one category,

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20 SECTION 1: SCREENING CRITERIA To be eligible for funding consideration, all projects requesting funds must submit information to the designated grantee in the urbanized area(s) demonstrating they meet the following criteria: 1. Consistency Requirements a. The project must be consistent with the RTP and other adopted local or regional plans (Congestion Management Programs, Short Range Transit Plans, State Implementation Plan, etc.) b. The project must be consistent with federal eligibility requirements for projects. 2. Financial Requirements The project must be supported by: a. A reasonable cost estimate based on the best available data. b. Adequate financial planning with all sources of funding identified. c. Logical cash flow and sensible phasing. 3. Project Specific Requirements Projects must: a. Be well defined with clear project limits, intended scope of work, and project concept. b. Be well justified; there must be a clear need directly addressed by the project. c. Be supported by an implementation plan and schedule which adequately provides for any necessary clearances and approvals and demonstrates that the project can be advanced to a state of readiness for implementation in the year indicated. d. Maintain or improve existing service levels. e. Be cost effective. 2

21 SECTION 2: SELECTION CRITERIA Responses to the following questions and other information provided in this application will be used to evaluate, prioritize and select projects. Please indicate which category (ies) the project will address and respond to questions accordingly. Attach additional narrative or documentation if necessary. Note: Projects may score in more than one category. Project Category 1. Operating or capital subsidy for existing local transit service. A) Describe how the project serves continuing local transit needs of urbanized area residents, including maintaining current service levels and service reliability. i. MTD will utilize the Section 5307 funds, along with state and local funds, for existing local intracity transit service. Many MTD routes experience overloads during peak hours. The existing service is heavily utilized by persons who depend on public transit for their mobility needs, as well as by persons who have mobility options. The project will allow MTD to continue to provide mobility to residents of, and visitors to, the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area. B) Demonstrate how this project is an effective and cost-efficient use of public funds using standard industry performance measures, which may include: Passenger Miles Traveled per Vehicle Revenue Mile FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 6.6 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Passenger Miles Traveled per Vehicle Revenue Hour FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Vehicle Revenue Miles per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 12.6 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Vehicle Revenue Hours per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 0.8 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop. 1.2 = MTD Passenger Miles Traveled Per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 97.3 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Passenger Trips Per Capita. FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 16.4 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD i. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) identified MTD's service area (the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area) as a Small Transit-Intensive City, 3

22 defined as smaller urbanized areas (i.e., between 50,000 and 200,000 in population) that have a transit service intensity that exceeds the average for larger urbanized areas (i.e., over 200,000 in population). The FTA measured transit service intensity by vehicle utilization, service provision, and service consumption. MTD's service area was found to be among the top 10 small transit-intensive cities in the country by each of these measures, suggesting that MTD is one of the most efficient and effective small-city transit operators in the nation. C) Describe how this project is consistent with required federal, state, and local planning documents. i. MTD's short-range plan in the agency s adopted budget, SBCAG's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), and SBCAG's Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) include projects to fund existing MTD local intracity transit service. 2. Operating or capital subsidy for expanded local transit service. A) Describe how the project expands local transit options for urbanized area residents, including increasing service levels, improving service reliability and improving current service. i. Many MTD routes experience overloads and it is necessary to accommodate the demand. The project will assist MTD to expand the availability of local intracity transit service in the Isla Vista and Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) area, potentially through the purchase of larger articulated buses. These buses would increase mobility for persons who depend on public transit for their mobility needs, and would increase the attractiveness of public transit service to persons with mobility options. B) Demonstrate how this project is an effective and cost-efficient use of public funds using standard industry performance measures, which may include: Passenger Miles Traveled per Vehicle Revenue Mile FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 6.6 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Passenger Miles Traveled per Vehicle Revenue Hour FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Vehicle Revenue Miles per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 12.6 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Vehicle Revenue Hours per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 0.8 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop. 1.2 = MTD Passenger Miles Traveled Per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 97.3 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD 4

23 Passenger Trips Per Capita. FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 16.4 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD i. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) identified MTD's service area (the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area) as a Small Transit-Intensive City, defined as smaller urbanized areas (i.e., between 50,000 and 200,000 in population) that have a transit service intensity that exceeds the average for larger urbanized areas (i.e., over 200,000 in population). The FTA measured transit service intensity by vehicle utilization, service provision, and service consumption. MTD's service area was found to be among the top 10 small transit-intensive cities in the country by each of these measures, suggesting that MTD is one of the most efficient and effective small-city transit operators in the nation. C) Describe how this project is consistent with required federal, state, and local planning documents. i. MTD's short-range plan in the agency s adopted budget, SBCAG's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), and SBCAG's Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) include projects to fund these expansions of MTD local intracity transit service. 3. Operating or capital subsidy for existing regional transit service. A) Describe how the project services continuing regional transit needs of the urbanized area, including maintaining current service levels and service reliability. i. MTD will utilize the Section 5307 funds, along with state and local funds, to fund existing regional intercity transit service within the South Coast. The existing service is heavily utilized by persons who depend on public transit for their mobility needs, as well as by persons who have mobility options. The project will allow MTD to continue to provide mobility to the residents of the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area. B) Explain how the project will alleviate peak-period congestion. i. MTD's existing regional intercity transit services connect the communities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, Isla Vista, and the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). Many MTD routes experience overloads and maintaining service is necessary to accommodate demand. These services provide an alternative mode of transportation for commuters, shoppers, and others persons. C) Demonstrate how this project is an effective and cost-efficient use of public funds using standard industry performance measures, which may include: Passenger Miles Traveled per Vehicle Revenue Mile FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 6.6 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Passenger Miles Traveled per Vehicle Revenue Hour FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop. 5

24 145.0 = MTD Vehicle Revenue Miles per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 12.6 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Vehicle Revenue Hours per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 0.8 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop. 1.2 = MTD Passenger Miles Traveled Per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 97.3 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Passenger Trips Per Capita. FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 16.4 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD i. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) identified MTD's service area (the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area) as a Small Transit-Intensive City, defined as smaller urbanized areas (i.e., between 50,000 and 200,000 in population) that have a transit service intensity that exceeds the average for larger urbanized areas (i.e., over 200,000 in population). The FTA measured transit service intensity by vehicle utilization, service provision, and service consumption. MTD's service area was found to be among the top 10 small transit-intensive cities in the country by each of these measures, suggesting that MTD is one of the most efficient and effective small-city transit operators in the nation. D) Describe how this project integrates with existing local transit service. i. MTD's existing local intracity transit service, regional intercity, and Coastal Express Limited commuter transit services are well integrated. Major MTD transfer points include the downtown Santa Barbara Transit Center, UCSB, La Cumbre, and Old Town Goleta. When transfers are required to complete travel between South Coast communities, riders can easily do so at these and other locations. 4. Operating or capital subsidy for expanded regional transit service. A) Describe how the project expands regional transit options for the urbanized area, including increasing service levels, improving service reliability and improving current service. i. Many MTD routes experience overloads and it is necessary to accommodate the demand. The project will assist MTD in efforts to expand regional intercity transit service. For example, Line 15x service between Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) and Isla Vista, and Line 24x service between downtown Santa Barbara and UCSB, have experienced severe overloads. The project will allow MTD to continue to alleviate the overloads on these lines and other routes. The project will increase mobility for persons who depend on public transit for their mobility needs, and will increase the attractiveness of public transit service to persons with mobility options. 6

25 B) Explain how the project will reduce peak-period congestion. i. MTD's regional intercity transit services improve connections between the communities of the South Coast. To the extent that MTD is able to expand regional service, this will further assist in daily regional traffic mitigation through the elimination of peak hour vehicle trips from the roadway network. Increased frequencies will make the services attractive alternative mode of transportation for commuters, shoppers, and others persons. C) Demonstrate how this project is an effective and cost-efficient use of public funds using standard industry performance measures, which may include: Passenger Miles Traveled per Vehicle Revenue Mile FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 6.6 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Passenger Miles Traveled per Vehicle Revenue Hour FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Vehicle Revenue Miles per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 12.6 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Vehicle Revenue Hours per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 0.8 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop. 1.2 = MTD Passenger Miles Traveled Per Capita FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 97.3 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD Passenger Trips Per Capita. FY 2010 Data used by FTA for FY 2012 apportionments 16.4 = Avg. for UZAs 200, ,999 pop = MTD i. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) identified MTD's service area (the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area) as a Small Transit-Intensive City, defined as smaller urbanized areas (i.e., between 50,000 and 200,000 in population) that have a transit service intensity that exceeds the average for larger urbanized areas (i.e., over 200,000 in population). The FTA measured transit service intensity by vehicle utilization, service provision, and service consumption. MTD's service area was found to be among the top 10 small transit-intensive cities in the country by each of these measures, suggesting that MTD is one of the most efficient and effective small-city transit operators in the nation. D) Describe how this project integrates with existing local and regional transit services. i. MTD's existing local intracity transit service, regional intercity, and Coastal Express Limited commuter transit services are well integrated. Major MTD transfer points include the downtown Santa Barbara Transit 7

26 Center, UCSB, La Cumbre, and Old Town Goleta. When transfers are required to complete travel between South Coast communities, riders can easily do so at these and other locations. In addition to the need for operating subsidies, MTD has substantial needs for capital funding. Based on the operating and capital needs as detailed in this application, MTD requests that all FTA Section 5307 funds apportioned to the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area for FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY 2015 be awarded to MTD. 8

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41 SBCAG ID SBCAG ID # EZLIFT04 EZLIFT04 Project Manager Ernesto Paredes Estimated Total Project Cost $255,440 Phone (805) RTP ID Number n/a Last Revised Amendment 19 Project Title Easy Lift FTA 5317 Greatest Generation Accessible Transportation Program Project Description Greatest Generation Accessible Transportation Program for Easy Lift Transportation. Implementing Agency Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Easy Lift Transportation Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 10/11 10/11 11/12 11/12 12/13 FTA NF Loc Funds - Private Funds FTA NF Loc Funds - Private Funds FTA NF $48,860 $48,860 $48,860 $48,860 $48,860 $48,860 $48,860 $48,860 $60,000 $60,000 $255,440 $255,440 Federal Total Cost $255,440 Previously Approved FTIP SBCAG ID # EZLIFT04 Project Manager Ernesto Paredes Estimated Total Project Cost $195,440 Last Revised Adoption Phone (805) RTP ID Number n/a Project Title Easy Lift FTA 5317 Greatest Generation Accessible Transportation Program Project Description Greatest Generation Accessible Transportation Program for Easy Lift Transportation. Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 10/11 FTA NF $48,860 $48,860 10/11 Loc Funds - Private Funds $48,860 $48,860 11/12 FTA NF $48,860 $48,860 11/12 Loc Funds - Private Funds $48,860 $48,860 $195,440 $195,440 Federal Project Total Cost $195,440 Page 1 Thursday, May 10, 2012

42 SBCAG ID SBCAG ID # LOMPOC9 LOMPOC9 Project Manager Richard Fernbaugh Estimated Total Project Cost $20,862,998 Project Title Operating Assistance - COLT Phone (805) RTP ID Number COLT 1 Last Revised Amendment 19 Project Description City of Lompoc Transit - Operating assistance from Section 5307 & other funds. Implementing Agency Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Lompoc, City of Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 04/05 04/05 05/06 05/06 06/07 06/07 07/08 07/08 08/09 08/09 09/10 09/10 10/11 10/11 11/12 11/12 12/13 12/13 13/14 13/14 14/15 14/15 $480,000 $480,000 $612,000 $612,000 $770,000 $770,000 $863,000 $863,000 $926,000 $926,000 $1,019,000 $1,019,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $1,104,000 $1,104,000 $1,182,000 $1,182,000 $1,090,200 $1,090,200 $1,090,200 $1,090,200 $1,112,004 $1,112,004 $1,112,004 $1,112,004 $1,134,245 $1,134,245 $1,134,245 $1,134,245 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $824,850 $20,682,998 $20,682,998 Federal Total Cost $20,682,998 Page 2 Thursday, May 10, 2012

43 Previously Approved FTIP SBCAG ID # LOMPOC9 Project Manager Richard Fernbaugh Estimated Total Project Cost $15,733,898 Project Title Operating Assistance - COLT Last Revised Adoption Phone (805) RTP ID Number COLT 1 Project Description City of Lompoc Transit - Operating assistance from Section 5307 & other funds. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 04/05 04/05 05/06 05/06 06/07 06/07 07/08 07/08 08/09 08/09 09/10 09/10 10/11 10/11 11/12 11/12 $480,000 $480,000 $612,000 $612,000 $770,000 $770,000 $863,000 $863,000 $926,000 $926,000 $1,019,000 $1,019,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $1,104,000 $1,104,000 $1,182,000 $1,182,000 $1,090,200 $1,090,200 $1,090,200 $1,090,200 $1,112,004 $1,112,004 $1,112,004 $1,112,004 $1,134,245 $1,134,245 $1,134,245 $1,134,245 $15,733,898 $15,733,898 Federal Project Total Cost $15,733,898 Page 3 Thursday, May 10, 2012

44 SBCAG ID SBCAG ID # LOMPOC13 LOMPOC13 Project Manager Richard Fernbaugh Estimated Total Project Cost $541,800 Phone (805) RTP ID Number n/a Last Revised Amendment 19 Project Title Wine Country Express Operations (Lompoc to Solvang) Project Description Wine Country Express Operating Assistance. Implementing Agency Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Lompoc, City of Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 08/09 08/09 09/10 09/10 10/11 10/11 11/12 11/12 12/13 12/13 13/14 13/14 14/15 FTA JARC FTA JARC FTA JARC FTA JARC FTA JARC FTA JARC FTA JARC $36,400 $36,400 $36,400 $36,400 $38,650 $38,650 $38,650 $38,650 $40,900 $40,900 $40,900 $40,900 $42,950 $42,950 $42,950 $42,950 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $64,000 $64,000 $541,800 $541,800 Federal Total Cost $541,800 Previously Approved FTIP SBCAG ID # LOMPOC13 Project Manager Richard Fernbaught Estimated Total Project Cost $317,800 Phone (805) RTP ID Number n/a Last Revised Amendment 10 Project Title Wine Country Express Operations (Lompoc to Solvang) Project Description Wine Country Express Operating Assistance. Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 08/09 FTA JARC $36,400 $36,400 08/09 $36,400 $36,400 09/10 FTA JARC $38,650 $38,650 09/10 $38,650 $38,650 10/11 FTA JARC $40,900 $40,900 10/11 $40,900 $40,900 11/12 FTA JARC $42,950 $42,950 11/12 $42,950 $42,950 12/13 FTA JARC $40,000 $40,000 12/13 $40,000 $40,000 $397,800 $397,800 Federal Project Total Cost $397,800 Page 4 Thursday, May 10, 2012

45 SBCAG ID SBCAG ID # SLORTA1 Project Manager Geoff Straw SLORTA1 Estimated Total Project Cost $3,933,258 Phone (805) RTP ID Number SLORTA 1 Project Title Operating Assistance for SLORTA Route 10 Last Revised Amendment 19 Project Description Operating Assistance for regional transit service provided by San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) within the Santa Maria Urbanized Area. Implementing Agency Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 04/05 04/05 05/06 05/06 09/10 09/10 10/11 10/11 11/12 11/12 12/13 12/13 13/14 13/14 14/15 14/15 $162,000 $162,000 $460,000 $460,000 $162,000 $162,000 $617,000 $617,000 $195,700 $195,700 $195,700 $195,700 $201,571 $201,571 $201,571 $201,571 $207,618 $207,618 $207,618 $207,618 $213,931 $213,931 $213,931 $213,931 $220,349 $220,349 $220,349 $220,349 $226,960 $226,960 $226,960 $226,960 $3,933,258 $3,933,258 Federal Total Cost $3,933,258 Previously Approved FTIP SBCAG ID # SLORTA1 Project Manager Ed King Estimated Total Project Cost $2,610,778 Last Revised Adoption Phone (805) RTP ID Number SLORTA 1 Project Title Operating Assistance for SLORTA Route 10 Project Description Operating Assistance for regional transit service provided by San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) within the Santa Maria Urbanized Area. Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 04/05 $162,000 $162,000 04/05 $460,000 $460,000 05/06 $162,000 $162,000 05/06 $617,000 $617,000 09/10 $195,700 $195,700 09/10 $195,700 $195,700 10/11 $201,571 $201,571 10/11 $201,571 $201,571 11/12 $207,618 $207,618 11/12 $207,618 $207,618 $2,610,778 $2,610,778 Federal Project Total Cost $2,610,778 Page 5 Thursday, May 10, 2012

46 SBCAG ID SBCAG ID # MTD1 MTD1 Project Manager Jerry Estrada Estimated Total Project Cost $174,508,120 Project Title SBMTD Operating Assistance Phone (805) RTP ID Number MTD 5 Last Revised Amendment 19 Project Description Federal operating assistance for the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District including Sec 5307 & funds Implementing Agency Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 02/03 02/03 03/04 03/04 04/05 04/05 05/06 05/06 06/07 06/07 07/08 07/08 08/09 08/09 09/10 09/10 10/11 10/11 11/12 11/12 12/13 12/13 13/14 13/14 14/15 14/15 $2,756,468 $2,756,468 $5,932,888 $5,932,888 $2,756,159 $2,756,159 $6,062,910 $6,062,910 $2,888,420 $2,888,420 $6,322,493 $6,322,493 $3,657,622 $3,657,622 $6,688,446 $6,688,446 $3,728,441 $3,728,441 $6,894,060 $6,894,060 $4,011,629 $4,011,629 $7,001,045 $7,001,045 $4,083,198 $4,083,198 $6,991,703 $6,991,703 $4,559,781 $4,559,781 $5,907,969 $5,907,969 $4,650,977 $4,650,977 $5,907,969 $5,907,969 $4,743,997 $4,743,997 $5,907,969 $5,907,969 $4,241,935 $4,241,935 $18,893,672 $18,893,672 $4,241,935 $4,241,935 $20,218,169 $20,218,169 $4,241,935 $4,241,935 $21,216,330 $21,216,330 $174,508,120 $174,508,120 Federal Total Cost $174,508,120 Page 6 Thursday, May 10, 2012

47 Previously Approved FTIP SBCAG ID # MTD1 Project Manager Jerry Estrada Estimated Total Project Cost $97,684,992 Project Title SBMTD Operating Assistance Last Revised Adoption Phone (805) RTP ID Number MTD 5 Project Description Federal operating assistance for the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District including Sec 5307 & funds Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 02/03 02/03 03/04 03/04 04/05 04/05 05/06 05/06 06/07 06/07 07/08 07/08 08/09 08/09 09/10 09/10 10/11 10/11 11/12 11/12 $2,756,468 $2,756,468 $5,932,888 $5,932,888 $2,756,159 $2,756,159 $6,062,910 $6,062,910 $2,888,420 $2,888,420 $6,322,493 $6,322,493 $3,657,622 $3,657,622 $6,688,446 $6,688,446 $3,728,441 $3,728,441 $6,894,060 $6,894,060 $4,011,629 $4,011,629 $7,001,045 $7,001,045 $4,083,198 $4,083,198 $6,991,703 $6,991,703 $4,559,781 $4,559,781 $5,907,969 $5,907,969 $4,650,977 $4,650,977 $5,907,969 $5,907,969 $4,743,997 $4,743,997 $5,907,969 $5,907,969 $101,454,144 $101,454,144 Federal Project Total Cost $101,454,144 Page 7 Thursday, May 10, 2012

48 SBCAG ID SBCAG ID # SM43 SM43 Project Manager Austin O'Dell Estimated Total Project Cost $1,376,558 Phone (805) RTP ID Number n/a Project Title Advance Public Transportation System Last Revised Amendment 19 Implementing Agency Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Santa Maria, City of Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 12/13 12/13 13/14 13/14 14/15 14/15 $48,000 $48,000 $12,000 $12,000 $1,001,728 $1,001,728 $250,432 $250,432 $51,518 $51,518 $12,880 $12,880 $1,376,558 $1,376,558 Project Description This project will provide capital assistance for an Advanced Public Transportation System. The system will reduce fuel costs, improve customer service by providing real time schedule information, improving bus routing, increase safety and security, monitor driver behavior, improve vehicle maintenance and response, and bus stop announcements. Federal Total Cost $1,376,558 Page 8 Thursday, May 10, 2012

49 SBCAG ID SBCAG ID # SM025 Project Manager Austin O'Dell SM025 Estimated Total Project Cost $10,500,996 Project Title Bus Replacement and Expansion Phone (805) RTP ID Number SMAT 5 Last Revised Amendment 19 Project Description Transit bus procurement for fixed route and ADA services. Implementing Agency Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Santa Maria, City of Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 06/07 06/07 07/08 07/08 09/10 09/10 10/11 10/11 11/12 11/12 12/13 12/13 13/14 13/14 14/15 14/15 $228,000 $228,000 $862,000 $862,000 $780,000 $780,000 $195,000 $195,000 $965,229 $965,229 $241,307 $241,307 $1,404,887 $1,404,887 $351,222 $351,222 $961,059 $961,059 $240,265 $240,265 $1,832,625 $1,832,625 $458,156 $458,156 $196,242 $196,242 $49,060 $49,060 $1,388,755 $1,388,755 $347,189 $347,189 $10,500,996 $10,500,996 Federal Total Cost $10,500,996 Previously Approved FTIP SBCAG ID # SM025 Project Manager Austin O'Dell Estimated Total Project Cost $7,407,354 Project Title Bus Replacement and Expansion Last Revised Adoption Phone (805) RTP ID Number SMAT 5 Project Description Transit bus procurement for fixed route and ADA services. Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 06/07 $228,000 $228,000 06/07 $862,000 $862,000 07/08 $780,000 $780,000 07/08 $195,000 $195,000 09/10 $1,907,937 $1,907,937 09/10 $476,984 $476,984 10/11 $1,404,887 $1,404,887 10/11 $351,222 $351,222 11/12 $961,059 $961,059 11/12 $240,265 $240,265 $7,407,354 $7,407,354 Federal Project Total Cost $7,407,354 Page 9 Thursday, May 10, 2012

50 SBCAG ID SBCAG ID # SM028 Project Manager Austin O'Dell SM028 Estimated Total Project Cost $317,965 Project Title Bus Stop Improvements Phone (805) RTP ID Number n/a Last Revised Amendment 19 Project Description Bus stop improvements include, but not limited to, bus shelters, bus turnouts, signage and posts, and installation costs. Implementing Agency Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Santa Maria, City of Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 06/07 06/07 08/09 08/09 10/11 10/11 12/13 12/13 13/14 13/14 14/15 14/15 $40,000 $40,000 $10,000 $10,000 $40,000 $40,000 $10,000 $10,000 $50,000 $50,000 $12,500 $12,500 $40,000 $40,000 $10,000 $10,000 $41,440 $41,440 $10,360 $10,360 $42,932 $42,932 $10,733 $10,733 $317,965 $317,965 Federal Total Cost $317,965 Previously Approved FTIP SBCAG ID # SM028 Project Manager Austin O'Dell Estimated Total Project Cost $162,500 Project Title Bus Stop Improvements Last Revised Adoption Phone (805) RTP ID Number n/a Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 06/07 $40,000 $40,000 06/07 $10,000 $10,000 08/09 $40,000 $40,000 08/09 $10,000 $10,000 10/11 $50,000 $50,000 10/11 $12,500 $12,500 $162,500 $162,500 Project Description Bus stop improvements include, but not limited to, bus shelters, bus turnouts, signage and posts, and installation costs. Federal Project Total Cost $162,500 Page 10 Thursday, May 10, 2012

51 SBCAG ID SBCAG ID # SM31 SM31 Project Manager Austin O'Dell Estimated Total Project Cost $2,761,632 Project Title Capital Cost of Contracting - SMAT Phone (805) RTP ID Number n/a Project Description This activity would be used to fund the cost of overhaul work performed by the City s transit maintenance contractor (Santa Maria Diesel), which equates to $660,000 (NTD RY 2007). Last Revised Amendment 19 Implementing Agency Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Project List Santa Maria, City of Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 07/08 07/08 08/09 08/09 11/12 11/12 12/13 12/13 13/14 13/14 14/15 14/15 $316,000 $316,000 $80,000 $80,000 $91,200 $91,200 $22,800 $22,800 $396,000 $396,000 $99,000 $99,000 $484,034 $484,034 $121,008 $121,008 $581,252 $581,252 $145,313 $145,313 $340,020 $340,020 $85,005 $85,005 $2,761,632 $2,761,632 Federal Total Cost $2,761,632 Previously Approved FTIP SBCAG ID # SM31 Project Manager Austin O'Dell Estimated Total Project Cost $1,005,000 Project Title Capital Cost of Contracting - SMAT Last Revised Adoption Phone (805) RTP ID Number n/a Fiscal Year Revenue Source Engineering Right of Way Construction Total Revenue 07/08 $316,000 $316,000 07/08 $80,000 $80,000 08/09 $91,200 $91,200 08/09 $22,800 $22,800 11/12 $396,000 $396,000 11/12 $99,000 $99,000 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 Project Description This activity would be used to fund the cost of overhaul work performed by the City s transit maintenance contractor (Santa Maria Diesel), which equates to $660,000 (NTD RY 2007). Federal Project Total Cost $1,005,000 Page 11 Thursday, May 10, 2012