Regular Meeting of the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Joint Powers Authority

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1 Regular Meeting of the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Joint Powers Authority LOCATION: Mariposa County Government Center Board of Supervisors Chambers 5100 Bullion Street Mariposa, CA (209) Date: Monday, October 22, 2018 Time: 1:00 P.M. Joint Powers Authority Members Director Daron McDaniel, Chair Director Miles Menetrey, Vice Chair Director Rhonda Armstrong Director Stacy Corless Director Bob Gardner Director John Gray Director Jerry O Banion Director Rosemarie Smallcombe Director Nathan Vosburg Director Tom Wheeler Merced County Supervisor Mariposa County Supervisor Council Member, City of Kerman Mono County Supervisor Mono County Supervisor Tuolumne County Supervisor Merced County Supervisor Mariposa County Supervisor Council Member, City of Coalinga Madera County Supervisor 001

2 Welcome to the YARTS Joint Powers Authority Meeting AGENDA At least 72 hours prior to each regular YARTS JPA meeting, a complete agenda packet is available for review on the YARTS website at or at the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) office, 369 W. 18 th Street, Merced, CA All public records relating to an open session item and copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to items of business referred to on the agenda are on file at MCAG. Persons with questions concerning agenda items may call MCAG to make an inquiry regarding the nature of items described on the agenda. VIDEO CONFERENCE/TELECONFERENCE This meeting will be conducted by video conference and/or teleconference at the following locations: Merced County Association of Governments Front Conference Room 369 W. 18 th Street Merced, CA Fresno Council of Governments 2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201 Fresno, CA Sierra Center Mall CAO Conference Room, Third Floor 452 Old Mammoth Road Mammoth Lakes, CA Members of the YARTS Joint Powers Authority and members of the public may attend and participate in the meeting at the video conferencing/teleconferencing location. Members of the public appearing at a video conferencing /teleconferencing location will be provided an opportunity to address the Authority directly as provided by the law. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public wishing to address agenda items or comment on any item not on the agenda may do so during agenda item 2 Public Comment. Persons may also address any item on the agenda during consideration of that item. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person. Please state your name and city or community of residence for the record. For items not on the agenda, no action will be taken. If it requires action, the item will be referred to staff and/or placed on the next agenda. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Representatives or individuals with disabilities should contact YARTS at (209) at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting to request auxiliary aids or other accommodations necessary to participate in the public meeting. INTERPRETING SERVICES Interpreting services are not provided at YARTS public meetings unless requested at least three (3) business days in advance. Please call YARTS at (209) during regular business hours to request interpreting services. Servicios de interpreté no son ofrecidos en las juntas públicas de YARTS al menos de que se soliciten tres (3) días de negoción en anticipación. Para solicitas estos servicios por favor contacte a MCAG al (209) durante horas de oficina. 002

3 ITEM ACTION STAFF Pg. # 1. Introductions 2. Public Comment + 3. Minutes of the August 22, 2018 Continued YARTS Joint Powers Authority meeting Action Chair McDaniel Pg Information/Discussion Only Info Cindy Kelly + a. Monthly Ridership and Customer Service Pg. 11 Reports for June August b. YARTS Ridership History Pg c. YARTS Financial Report/Budget Update Pg d. Minutes of the July 11, 2018, YARTS Authority Advisory Committee meeting Pg Social Media Statistics Third Quarter 2018 Info Cindy Kelly Pg. 50 For information only Reservation System Update Info Cindy Kelly Pg. 55 For information only. 7. Federal Lands Access Program Report - Year One Info Cindy Kelly Pg. 58 For information only Budget Amendment No. 2 Action Cindy Kelly Pg. 62 Approve Budget Amendment No. 2, which includes carry-over funding in the amount of $88,684 from FY budget contributions from Tuolumne County, Fresno Council of Governments, Madera County and the 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program planning grant for the Short-Range Transit Plan Fare Increase Public Hearing Action Cindy Kelly Pg. 66 Hold a public hearing to allow for public comments regarding the proposed fare increase. + Attachments 003

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6 ITEM 3 Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Joint Powers Authority MINUTES DATE Wednesday, August 22, 2018 The regular meeting of the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Joint Powers Authority Board was held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Sierra Center Mall, Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Third Floor, 452 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA and conducted by video/teleconference at Merced County Association of Governments, Front Conference Room, 369 W. 18 th Street, Merced, CA, Mariposa County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 5100 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA, and Fresno Council of Governments, 2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201, Fresno, CA and was called to order by Chair McDaniel at 10:02 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Daron McDaniel, Merced County Supervisor, Chair (via videoconference) Miles Menetrey, Mariposa County Supervisor, Vice Chair (via videoconference) Stacy Corless, Mono County Supervisor Bob Gardner, Tuolumne County Supervisor Jerry O Banion, Merced County Supervisor (via videoconference) MEMBERS ABSENT Rhonda Armstrong, Council Member, City of Kerman John Gray, Tuolumne County Supervisor Rosemarie Smallcombe, Mariposa County Supervisor Nathan Vosburg, Council Member, City of Coalinga Tom Wheeler, Madera County Supervisor OTHERS PRESENT Denise Demery, VIA Adventures (via videoconference) Michael Draper, Mono County Jonathan Farrington, Yosemite/Mariposa Tourism Bureau (via videoconference) Gordon Shaw, LSC Transportation Consultant (via videoconference) STAFF PRESENT Nav Bagri, Finance Director (via videoconference) Stacie Dabbs, Executive Director (via videoconference) Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager Artis Smith, Transit Director (via videoconference) Mauricio Torres, Staff Services Analyst (via videoconference) 006

7 1. Introductions Chair McDaniel led the introductions. Cindy Kelly informed the YARTS Board that director Smallcombe was working on the Ferguson Fire recovery and unable to attend, but wanted it to be noted that she favored option B for Item Public Comment None. 3. Oral Report - Authority Advisory Committee Chair or Designee - Recommendations AAC Chair Candy O Donel-Browne did not attend. Ms. Kelly informed the Board that she would her and ask her to a report of AAC meeting to the JPA Directors. 4. Minutes of the April 9, 2018 YARTS Joint Powers Authority Meeting Director O Banion moved to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2018 YARTS Joint Powers Authority meeting. Seconded by Director Menetrey. Ayes - Directors Corless, Gardner, McDaniel, Menetrey, O Banion Noes - None MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. Minutes of the May 24, 2018 YARTS Special Joint Powers Authority Meeting Director O Banion moved to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2018 YARTS Special Joint Powers Authority meeting. Seconded by Director Menetrey. Ayes - Directors Corless, Gardner, McDaniel, Menetrey, O Banion Noes - None MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. Information/Discussion Only a. Monthly Ridership and Customer Service Report for March May 2018 b. YARTS Ridership History c. YARTS Financial Report/Budget Update d. Minutes of the April 4, 2018 YARTS Authority Advisory Committee meeting Director Menetrey asked that if his district (Fish Camp) can be included in the Mariposa County LCTOP program. Ms. Kelly stated that she would reach out to her LCTOP program contact and see if she could revise the application to include service on Hwy 41 for Fish Camp residents. Ms. Kelly responded that she would follow up with an Social Media Statistics Second Quarter 2018 No questions. So noted. 007

8 8. Reservation System Update Director Menetrey asked for an updated reservation status because of the refunds due to the Ferguson Fire. Ms. Kelly stated that the updated reservation status would be provided in October at the regularly scheduled meeting. 9. Free Day Update No questions. So noted. 10. Authority Advisory Committee Nomination Director Corless moved to approve the nominations of and appoint Matt McClain and Jonathan Farrington to serve on the YARTS Authority Advisory Committee, representing Mono and Mariposa Counties. Seconded by Director Gardner. Ayes - Directors Corless, Gardner, McDaniel, Menetrey, O Banion Noes - None MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 11. VIA Trailways Revised Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy and Resolution Director O Banion moved to: a. Accept the revised VIA Trailways Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 2018; and b. Adopt Resolution 2018/ accepting the revised VIA Trailways Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. Seconded by Director Corless. Ayes - Directors Corless, Gardner, McDaniel, Menetrey, O Banion Noes - None MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 12. YARTS Fare Alternatives Director Corless thanked Gordon Shaw for presenting YARTS Fare Alternatives to the Board so they could do a comparison between what he recommends and what staff recommends. She appreciated the effort and looks forward to the Short Range Transit Plan being completed. 13. Fare Increase Options, Process and Timeline Cindy Kelly informed the Board that Director Smallcombe stated that she is in favor of option B. Director Gardner moved to approve option B (staff recommended)- Assumes an initial 20% fare increase in 2019 and 15% fare increase in 2020, with years to be determined based on YARTS operations and capital needs (increase is estimated to be between 10 and 30% for years 3-5). The fare increase will not affect NPS or Aramark employees, commuters, seniors, disabled, reduced children or Veterans at this time. Seconded by Director Corless. Ayes - Directors Corless, Gardner, McDaniel, Menetrey, O Banion Noes - None MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 008

9 Budget Amendment No. 1 Director O Banion moved to approve Budget Amendment No. 1, which includes additional funding from Caltrans 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program grant for operating assistance, in the amount of $61,186 for FY Seconded by Director Menetrey. Ayes - Directors Corless, Gardner, McDaniel, Menetrey, O Banion Noes - None MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 15. Oral Report - National Park Service Report Kathleen Morse was unable to attend - Director Corless suggested having her send an out to the directors so that they know about what s going on in the park. Ms. Kelly said she would contact Ms. Morse to get updates about Yosemite and will provide updates to the Board. 16. Short Range Transit Plan Update Gordon Shaw provided the Short Range Transit Plan updates. Director Corless suggested that the AAC and JPA Board should have a joint meeting prior to the final draftsometimes in October at Yosemite Valley. Ms. Kelly said she would coordinate a meeting with the AAC and JPA Board for October after she discussed it with the chair. 17. Transit Director s Report Artis Smith provided the Transit Director s report. No questions from the JPA Board. 18. Directors Report Stacie Dabbs introduced herself as the new Executive Director. All directors expressed best wishes and they were looking forward to meeting her in person. 19. Adjournment THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE YARTS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:44 a.m. 009

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11 MEMORANDUM ITEM 4a DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager RE: Monthly Ridership and Customer Service Reports for June August 2018 BACKGROUND Attached for your review are the monthly ridership and customer service reports for the period of June August FISCAL IMPACT None. REQUESTED ACTION For information only. Attachment: YARTS Monthly Ridership and Customer Service Reports for June August

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37 MEMORANDUM ITEM 4b DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: RE: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager YARTS Ridership History BACKGROUND The attached ridership history shows monthly ridership from June 2018 through August 2018 Ridership June 2018 (compared to June 2017) Visitors: % Park employees: % Hwy 120 E. (Mono): n/a Hwy 120 W. (Tuolumne): % Hwy 41: -21.2% Amtrak Thruway: % Total Cumulative Fiscal Year Ridership (compared to 2017): % Ridership July 2018 (compared to July 2017) Visitors: % Park employees: % Hwy 120 E. (Mono): % Hwy 120 W. (Tuolumne): % Hwy 41: % Amtrak Thruway: +5% Total Cumulative Fiscal Year Ridership (compared to 2017): % Ridership August 2018 (compared to August 2017) Visitors: % Park employees: % Hwy 120 E. (Mono): % Hwy 120 W. (Tuolumne): % Hwy 41: % Amtrak Thruway: % Total Cumulative Fiscal Year Ridership (compared to 2017): % FISCAL IMPACT None. 037

38 REQUESTED ACTION For information only. Attachment: YARTS Ridership History

39 YARTS Ridership by Fiscal Year Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Visitors & Others Hwy 120 E Hwy 120 W Hwy NPS/DNC TOTAL % Change previous year 15.70% 5.09% 16.65% 30.22% 44.35% % 80.89% 64.01% 49.38% 23.38% 55.04% 44.37% year to date % 15.70% 10.53% 11.94% 14.18% 17.31% 26.48% 31.00% 33.29% 34.70% 33.71% 35.83% 36.97% Amrtrak % Change previous year % 2.61% 11.44% 15.74% % -6.92% % % % % 5.04% % Amtrak YTD % Change year to date % -6.29% -1.37% 1.59% -0.37% -1.60% -2.66% -4.50% -7.98% -8.95% -7.43% -7.74% RIDERSHIP TOTAL RIDERSHIP TOTAL YTD Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Visitors & Others Hwy 120 E Hwy 120 W Hwy NPS/DNC TOTAL % Change previous year 35.45% 32.79% 30.59% % % % % % % % 7.65% 14.29% year to date % 35.45% 34.21% 33.35% 26.28% 19.37% 8.85% 1.41% 2.22% -0.69% -2.05% -0.95% 1.19% Amrtrak % Change previous year -7.58% % % -6.38% 5.36% -2.32% % % % 9.96% -9.67% % Amtrak YTD % Change year to date -7.58% -5.42% -8.50% -8.08% -6.42% -5.69% -6.75% -8.09% -8.93% -7.28% -7.58% -8.40% RIDERSHIP TOTAL RIDERSHIP TOTAL YTD Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Visitors & Others Hwy 120 E Hwy 120 W Hwy NPS/DNC TOTAL % Change previous year 19.91% 24.84% -8.75% 12.55% 4.85% % % 3.09% 20.15% -5.49% % % year to date % 19.91% 16.71% 10.73% 10.90% 10.43% 7.63% 5.60% 5.45% 6.48% 5.67% 1.78% -0.24% Amrtrak % Change previous year % 28.81% 17.11% % % -3.36% 0.18% 10.48% % % 20.80% 77.69% Amtrak YTD % Change year to date % -6.91% 0.06% -4.38% -8.39% -7.47% -6.76% -5.30% -5.99% -8.49% -4.95% 1.15% RIDERSHIP TOTAL RIDERSHIP TOTAL YTD Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Visitors & Others Hwy 120 E Hwy 120 W Hwy NPS/DNC TOTAL % Change previous year % % % % % % % % % % % % year to date % % % % % % % % % % % % % Amrtrak % Change previous year 5.01% % % % % % % % % % % % Amtrak YTD % Change year to date 5.01% % % % % % % % % % % % RIDERSHIP TOTAL RIDERSHIP TOTAL YTD

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41 MEMORANDUM ITEM 4c DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: RE: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager YARTS Financial Report/Budget Update BACKGROUND Attached for your review and comment is the unaudited financial report through August 31, While the update is a living document and changing daily, this is an accurate depiction of the financial position of YARTS as of the date of the report. FISCAL IMPACT None. REQUESTED ACTION For information only. Attachment: YARTS Service Budget vs Actual through August

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45 ITEM 4d Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Authority Advisory Committee MINUTES DATE Wednesday, July 11, 2018 The regular meeting of the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Authority Advisory Committee (AAC) held Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at the Merced County Association of Governments, Front Conference Room, 369 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA and conducted by video/teleconference at the Sierra Center Mall, Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Third Floor, 452 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA, Fresno Council of Governments, 2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201, Fresno, CA and Mariposa County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 5100 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA and was called to order by Chair Candy O Donel-Browne at 10:10 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Candy O Donel-Browne, Mariposa County Economic Development Corp. Karen Baker, California Welcome Center, Merced Jim Donovan, Yosemite National Park Sandy Hogan, Mono County LTC (via teleconference) Terri Peresan, Mariposa County Department of Community Services (via videoconference) Hub Walsh, Private Citizen MEMBERS ABSENT Tom Dumas, Caltrans, District 10 Layla Forstedt, Fresno/Clovis Conference and Visitors Bureau Lisa Mayo, Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau Michelle Miller, Yosemite/Madera County Visitors Bureau Jeff Simpson, Mono County Economic Development Steve Smallcombe, Upper Merced River Watershed Council Moses Stites, Fresno Rural Transit Nanette Villegas, Merced Mall Sean Williams, Holiday Inn Express Vacant, Fresno Vacant, Mono OTHERS PRESENT Peggy Arnest, Fresno Council of Governments (via teleconference) Denise Demery, VIA Adventures Jonathan Farrington, Yosemite/Mariposa Tourism Bureau (via videoconference) Gordon Shaw, LSC Transportation Consultant (via videoconference) STAFF PRESENT Nav Bagri, Finance Director Navneet Mattu, Transit Admin. Assistant Patrick Pittenger, Executive Director 045

46 1. Introductions Candy O Donel-Browne led the introductions and welcomed everyone to the meeting. At this time, it was stated that the committee did not have a quorum and no formal action could be taken on agenda items. 2. Public comment Candy O Donel-Browne presented a passenger s complaint concerning the connection between YARTS and Amtrak. She mentioned that the passenger had to wait for more than two hours for the connection. Candy suggested that YARTS should make a better connection with Amtrak. 3. Minutes At this time, no quorum was present and no formal action was taken. 4. Information/Discussion only a. Monthly Ridership and Customer Service Reports for March May 2018 b. YARTS Ridership History c. YARTS Financial Report/Budget Update d. Minutes of the April 9, 2018, YARTS Joint Powers Authority meeting (to be approved at the July 23, 2018, JPA meeting) Sandy Hogan commented that the ridership data appears steady from the past three years. Hub Walsh asked if YARTS is at a loss of $70,000 according to the YARTS Financial Report/Budget table on page 40. Nav Bagri stated that $70,000 is a variance and YARTS is at a good position with net income of $139, Social Media Statistics Second Quarter 2018 Patrick Pittenger stated that the average visitor engagement on Facebook page is 57 thousand and in the previous year it was 35 thousand. Patrick mentioned that YARTS has seen a positive trend on social media in comparison to previous years. 6. Reservation System Update Patrick Pittenger gave an update on the YARTS reservation system stating that YARTS has received a total revenue of $81,000 thru the reservation system for the months January - June Free Day Update Patrick Pittenger reported that there was a great turnout for the free service days on Memorial Day weekend. Patrick asked Dense Demery if she had any updates on July 4 th free day. Denise Demery mentioned that the overall ridership on the free day was enormous but doesn t recall the exact numbers. 046

47 8. VIA Trailways Revised Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy and Resolution The committee agreed by consensus to support the recommendation to the YARTS Joint Powers Authority to accept the revised VIA Trailways Zero Tolerance Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy 2018; and adopt Resolution 2018/ accepting the revised VIA Trailways Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. Terri Peresan asked if the action items will be presented to the JPA members during the JPA meeting on July 23 rd, 2018 even though YARTS AAC doesn t have quorum to vote. Candy O Donel-Browne mentioned that in order to pass the action items to the JPA committee, the AAC doesn t have to approve the items. Hub Walsh mentioned that AAC made no formal action on this agenda, but no concerns were made, therefore it can be passed on to the JPA committee. 9. Fare Increase Options, Process and Timeline The committee agreed by consensus to support the recommendation to the YARTS Joint Powers Authority to approve staff recommendation (Option A) to take no action and wait for the Short Range Transit Plan to address revenue increasing options. Patrick Pittenger reported that Cindy Kelly primarily did the staff report on the Fare Increase Options, Process and Timeline. Patrick reported that YARTS has contracted with VIA Trailways for the next two years; YARTS is in a stable position for the first year but in a short fall for the second year of contract. Patrick stated that there are many different options to get to the stable position: fare increases, contribution from other county members, decrease in service and many other options. Patrick informed the committee that Gordon Shaw has provided YARTS staff with very informative Working Papers for review. Patrick suggested that the correct move at this time would be to take no action and wait for the SRTP to address revenue increasing options. Gordon Shaw commented that the fare increase option is a part of a wide range of options and the plan is premature as of now. Hub Walsh commented that any adjustment in service can be done along with the fare increase Budget Amendment No. 1 The committee agreed by consensus to support the recommendation to the YARTS Joint Powers Authority to approve Budget Amendment No. 1, which includes additional funding from Caltrans 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program grant for operating assistance, in the amount of $61,186 for FY Nav Bagri mentioned that there is an addition of $61,186 for operating revenue for FY The amount of award increased from $222,000 in FY to $283,186 for FY Oral Report - National Park Service Report Jim Donovan gave the National Park Service report stating that construction in the park is complete and Mariposa Grove has opened to the public. Jim mentioned that there will be various projects starting in the upcoming months; Tioga road construction and more parking space to improve the customer experiences. Jim informed the committee that on the opening day of Mariposa Grove there were approximately four thousand visitors. Jim commented that the shuttle system is working well and thanked YARTS and VIA for the hard work to support the opening of Mariposa Grove. 047

48 12. Short Range Transit Plan Update Gordon Shaw informed the committee that the LSC Transportation consultants wrote Working Papers and Summary of Surveys Paper. Both reports are provided to YARTS staff for review. Gordon informed the committee that the Working Papers contain demographic information, key visitor area and detailed data of YARTS service. Gordon reported that the overall approach is to break down the current service into subcategories: ridership, fare revenues, seasonal runs, popularity of direct runs and connection between other transit systems. Gordon stated that as of now, the SRTP is an open process and any suggestions are welcomed. Sandy Hogan questioned if everyone will get a change to review the draft before the release. Gordon Shaw responded that the final draft will be provided to everyone before the release. 13. Transit Director s Report Patrick Pittenger reported that Cindy Kelly is being supported by other staff members. He said YARTS is a strong system and will continue to grow. 14. Member Remarks Sandy Hogan apologized for coming late to the AAC meeting. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE YARTS AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:06 A.M. 048

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50 MEMORANDUM ITEM 5 DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager RE: Social Media Statistics Third Quarter 2018 BACKGROUND Attached you will find the third quarter reports for Facebook and the YARTS website; the two most significant media accounts for YARTS. June - August 2018 On Facebook, the average visitor engagement for the third quarter of 2018 was 8,050 hits per week, with new visitation comprising over 57% of total engaged visitors. Women comprised 60% of visitors, with men at 40%. For geographical location, the United States continued to be the first of the top 10 countries where viewers are originating. The YARTS website had over 417,266 views in the third quarter of % are return visitors to the site. The average session time was over 4 minutes. The average bounce rate (the rate at which a person leaves the website through other links and returns) was over 31%. As with the YARTS Facebook page, the United States continued to be first of the top 10 countries that comprised the majority of user sessions, with over 82% of total users. Mobile users comprise over 48% of total website visitors. FISCAL IMPACT None. REQUESTED ACTION For information only. Attachments: YARTS Facebook Stats Third Quarter 2018 Third Quarter 2018 Website Analytics Report ALL USERS Third Quarter 2018 Website Analytics Report MOBILE USERS 050

51 YARTS FACEBOOK STATS June August 2018 MONTHLY STATS NEW ENGAGEMENT RETURN ENGAGEMENT TOTAL PREVIOUS YEAR INCREASE/ DECREASE Jun % Jul % Aug % TOTAL % AUDIENCE STATS NEW ENGAGEMENT RETURN ENGAGEMENT WOMEN MEN WOMEN MEN Jun-18 58% 42% 60% 40% Jul-18 63% 37% 53% 47% Aug-18 60% 40% 55% 45% GEOGRAPHICAL STATS Jun-18 UNITED STATES 5793 CHINA 3722 MEXICO 2908 UNITED KINGDOM 2105 AUSTRALIA 1177 JAPAN 1083 GERMANY 909 TAIWAN 544 CANADA 478 BRAZIL 299 Jul-18 UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM 7277 CANADA 4100 CHINA 2686 TAIWAN 1909 PHILIPPINES 1528 BRAZIL 1383 JAPAN 1199 AUSTRALIA 1068 GERMANY 1044 Aug-18 UNITED STATES 9433 JAPAN 5614 AUSTRALIA 2308 MEXICO 1722 UNITED KINGDOM 1306 CHINA 979 FRANCE 624 GERMANY 511 BRAZIL 388 TAIWAN

52 YARTS All Web Site Data Audience Overview All Users % Users GO TO REPORT Jun 1, Aug 31, 2018 Overview Users 2,000 1,000 July 2018 August 2018 Users 70,740 New Users 66,857 Sessions 111,029 New Visitor 23% Returning Visitor Number of Sessions per User 1.57 Pageviews 417,266 Pages / Session % Avg. Session Duration 00:04:28 Bounce Rate 31.28% Country Users % Users 1. United States 58, % 2. United Kingdom 2, % 3. Australia 1, % 4. France % 5. Canada % 6. Germany % 7. Spain % 8. Japan % 9. Netherlands % 10. Brazil % 2018 Google 052

53 YARTS All Web Site Data GO TO REPORT Audience Overview Mobile and Tablet Traffic 48.16% Users Jun 1, Aug 31, 2018 Overview Users 1, July 2018 August 2018 Users Mobile and Tablet Traffic 34,068 New Users Mobile and Tablet Traffic 32,727 Sessions Mobile and Tablet Traffic 57,465 New Visitor 24.7% Returning Visitor Number of Sessions per User Mobile and Tablet Traffic 1.69 Pageviews Mobile and Tablet Traffic 189,198 Pages / Session Mobile and Tablet Traffic % Avg. Session Duration Mobile and Tablet Traffic 00:03:46 Bounce Rate Mobile and Tablet Traffic 36.79% Country Users % Users 1. United States 30, % 2. United Kingdom 1, % 3. Australia % 4. Canada % 5. Japan % 6. Germany % 7. France % 8. Spain % 9. Netherlands % 10. Singapore % 2018 Google 053

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55 MEMORANDUM ITEM 6 DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: RE: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager Reservation System Update BACKGROUND Listed below are corridor specific statistics for Summer The attached statistics are for June 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018 and Year-to-Date, from January 1, August 31, The countries and states shown are a cumulative list from the start of the system in December Two thousand, two hundred eighty (2,280) refunds were issued between June 1 - August 31, 2018 of which two thousand, one hundred twenty (2,120) were issued as a direct result of the Ferguson fire and park closure in July and August. YARTS Summer Reservations by Corridor FISCAL IMPACT HWY 140 Total reservations 1285 Ticketed passengers 1791 Refunds Issued 799 HWY 41 Total reservations 1512 Ticketed passengers 2388 Refunds Issued 496 HWY 120 (Tuolumne County) Total reservations 2044 Ticketed passengers 4604 Refunds Issued 490 HWY 120/395 (Mono County) Total reservations 2791 Ticketed passengers 3018 Refunds Issued 335 Revenue: $76, Refunds: $21, REQUESTED ACTION For information only. Attachment: YARTS Reservation Statistics 055

56 YARTS RESERVATION STATISTICS Reservations Statistics June - August 2018 Total reservations received: 7,632 Ticketed passengers: 11,801 Year-to-Date Reservations Statistics January 1 - August 31, 2018 Total reservations received: 11,204 Ticketed passengers: 19,714 Total revenue received: $142, Refunds issued: $30, Countries reservations received from Albania Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Bavaria Belgium Bolivia Brazil Brunei Cambodia Canada Cape Verde Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Cypress Denmark Dominican Republic El Salvador Ecuador Finland France Germany Japan Jamaica Kazakhstan Korea Laos Lebanon Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia The Maldives Malta Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Greece Greenland Grenada Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Belize Czech Republic Fiji Myanmar Nepal Sudan Iceland Guam Rome Jordan Kuwait Mali South Africa Romania Russia Saxony Singapore Spain South Korea St. Croix Surat Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey United Kingdom Vatican City States reservations received from United States Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada United States New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Texas Tennessee Utah Virginia Washington Washington DC West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands 056

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58 MEMORANDUM Item 7 DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: RE: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager Federal Lands Access Program Report - Year One BACKGROUND YARTS free service days are funded by the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) through September Reservations are not accepted, and boarding is based on first-come, first-served. YARTS implemented the FLAP program, starting November 11, Below is the data for year one of the program (as compared to 2016/2017 ridership on the same days). YARTS will begin year two starting November 10, This report is submitted quarterly to the Federal Highway Administration as part of the grant reporting process. Date NPS Adult Children Total 11/11/ /12/ /15/ /21/ /22/ /27/ /28/ /04/ /25/ /22/ TOTAL /11/ /12/ /15/ /21/ /22/ /27/ /28/ /04/ /25/ /22/ TOTAL

59 INCREASE/DECREASE IN RIDERSHIP % (as compared to/previous year) Date Increase % Decrease % Reason for Decrease (if any) 11/11/ /12/ /15/ /21/ /22/ /27/ /28/ /04/ /25/ Ferguson Fire and park closure 09/22/ NUMBER OF VEHICLES DIVERTED FROM YOSEMITE VALLEY BY OFFERING FREE YARTS (as compared to previous year) - based on NPS calculation of 2.9 passengers per vehicle. Date Total YARTS Ridership Vehicles Diverted 11/11/ /12/ /15/ /21/ /22/ /27/ /28/ /04/ /25/ /22/ TOTAL /11/ /12/ /15/ /21/ /22/ /27/ /28/ /04/ /25/ /22/ TOTAL

60 FISCAL IMPACT Year One - $55,000 REQUESTED ACTION For information only. 060

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62 MEMORANDUM ITEM 8 DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager RE: Budget Amendment No. 2 BACKGROUND Staff must carry-over funds from FY budget that were allocated to the Short-Range Transit Plan. The following changes have been made to the budget: Carry-over of $88,684 from FY budget contributions from Tuolumne County, Fresno Council of Governments, Madera County and 5311(f) Planning Grant for the continued funding of the Short-Range Transit Plan. FISCAL IMPACT $88,684 in carry-over funding for FY REQUESTED ACTION Approve Budget Amendment No. 2, which includes carry-over funding in the amount of $88,684 from FY budget contributions from Tuolumne County, Fresno Council of Governments, Madera County and 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program planning grant for the Short-Range Transit Plan. Attachment: YARTS Budget Amendment No

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66 MEMORANDUM ITEM 9 DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: RE: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager Fare Increase Public Hearing BACKGROUND At the August 22, 2018, Continued Meeting of the YARTS Joint Powers Authority, staff presented four (4) fare increase options to the Board for consideration. Option B, which proposed and initial 20% increase in 2019 (based on one-way fares) and a 15% increase in 2020, with additional increases to be determined for years , was approved unanimously. Per YARTS approved Title VI plan, notification was published in local newspapers asking for public comment and informing the community of a public hearing. One ed comment was received before the deadline (attached). In addition, outreach was conducted with NPS employees, local community organizations in Fresno, Madera, Oakhurst, Mariposa and Sonora, and information was posted on the YARTS website and social media pages. At this time, the Board must hold a public hearing prior to implementing a fare increase. Per Board direction, this increase will not affect NPS or Aramark employees, commuters, seniors, disabled, reduced child or veteran fares at this time. With the implementation of the increase, YARTS fares will continue to be less than the gate entrance fee for Highways 120 from Tuolumne County and 140 from Merced County. The Fresno Council of Governments has declined a fare increase for the Hwy 41 service. The increase would only apply to service on Hwys 140, 120 and 395/120. FISCAL IMPACT Various - see attachment 066

67 REQUESTED ACTION Hold a public hearing to allow for public comments regarding the proposed fare increase. Attachments: Fare Increase Option B Public Comment Proof of Publication of Public Notice Letter from Tuolumne County 067

68 YARTS FARE INCREASES- EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019 HWY 140 (Merced, Catheys Valley, Mariposa, Midpines, El Portal, Yosemite Valley) FROM TO Current round trip Current one way Proposed Proposed one Proposed one Round trip Current way w/ 20% way w/15% w/ 20% one way increase increase increase Proposed Round trip w/ 15% increase MERCED YOSEMITE $25.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 MERCED CATHEYS VALLEY $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 MERCED MARIPOSA $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MERCED MIDPINES $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MERCED EL PORTAL $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 CATHEYS VALLEY YOSEMITE $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 CATHEYS VALLEY MARIPOSA $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 CATHEYS VALLEY MIDPINES $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 CATHEYS VALLEY EL PORTAL $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MARIPOSA TO YOSEMITE $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MARIPOSA MIDPINES $2.00 $1.00 $2.00 $4.00 $2.00 $3.00 $6.00 MARIPOSA EL PORTAL $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 MIDPINES YOSEMITE $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MIDPINES EL PORTAL $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 EL PORTAL YOSEMITE $7.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 REDUCED FARES (Student, disabled, senior, and Veterans) are NOT being increased at this time MONTHLY AND COMMUTER PASSES are NOT being increased at this time ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, PER TICKET. 068

69 HWY 120W (Sonora, Jamestown, Groveland, Yosemite Valley) FROM TO Current Round trip Current one way Proposed Proposed one Proposed one Round trip Current way w/ 20% way w/ 15% w/ 20% one way increase increase increase Proposed Round trip w/ 15% increase SONORA YOSEMITE VALLEY $25.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 SONORA GROVELAND $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 $6.00 $7.00 $14.00 SONORA BIG OAK FLAT GATE $15.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 $10.00 $12.00 $24.00 SONORA CRANE FLAT $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 JAMESTOWN YOSEMITE $25.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 JAMESTOWN GROVELAND $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 $6.00 $7.00 $14.00 JAMESTOWN BIG OAK FLAT GATE $15.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 $10.00 $12.00 $24.00 JAMESTOWN CRANE FLAT $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 GROVELAND YOSEMITE $15.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 $10.00 $12.00 $24.00 GROVELAND BIG OAK FLAT GATE $5.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 GROVELAND CRANE FLAT $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 BIG OAK FLAT GATE YOSEMITE $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 $6.00 $7.00 $14.00 BIG OAK FLAT GATE CRANE FLAT $4.00 $2.00 $3.00 $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 CRANE FLAT YOSEMITE $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 REDUCED FARES (Student, disabled, senior, and Veterans) are NOT being increases at this time MONTHLY AND COMMUTER PASSES are NOT being increased at this time ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, PER TICKET. 069

70 HWY 395/120E FROM (Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, Lee Vining, Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite Valley) TO Current Round trip Current one way Proposed Round trip Current w/ 20% one way increase Proposed one way w/ 20% increase Proposed one way w/ 15% increase Proposed Round trip w/ 15% increase MAMMOTH LAKES YOSEMITE VALLEY $36.00 $18.00 $22.00 $44.00 $22.00 $26.00 $52.00 MAMMOTH LAKES JUNE LAKE $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 MAMMOTH LAKES LEE VINING $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MAMMOTH LAKES TUOLUMNE MEADOWS $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 MAMMOTH LAKES WHITE WOLF $26.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 MAMMOTH LAKES CRANE FLAT $32.00 $16.00 $20.00 $40.00 $20.00 $23.00 $46.00 JUNE LAKE YOSEMITE VALLEY $30.00 $15.00 $18.00 $36.00 $18.00 $21.00 $42.00 JUNE LAKE LEE VINING $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 JUNE LAKE TUOLUMNE MEADOWS $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 JUNE LAKE WHITE WOLF $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 JUNE LAKE CRANE FLAT $24.00 $12.00 $15.00 $30.00 $15.00 $18.00 $36.00 LEE VINING YOSEMITE VALLEY $26.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 LEE VINING TUOLUMNE MEADOWS $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 LEE VINING WHITE WOLF $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 LEE VINING CRANE FLAT $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 TUOLUMNE MEADOWS YOSEMITE VALLEY $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 TUOLUMNE MEADOWS WHITE WOLF $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 TUOLUMNE MEADOWS CRANE FLAT $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 WHITE WOLF YOSEMITE VALLEY $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 WHITE WOLF CRANE FLAT $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 CRANE FLAT YOSEMITE VALLEY $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, PER TICKET. 070

71 Received 9/14/18 2:53 pm via Dear Ms. Kelly, I'm writing to say I hope there is a way to avoid the proposed fare increases for YARTs. I fully support making sure that YARTs is financially sustainable, but it's such a shame that the fare increases will inevitably push more people visiting Yosemite into cars. ($64 for a family of four via YARTs vs. $35 for that same family in a private vehicle). If the National Park system had its priorities straight, YARTs would be free and private vehicles would be heavily discouraged. Sincerely, Kerry Clifford 071

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76 MEMORANDUM ITEM 10 DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: RE: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager Fare Increase Implementation BACKGROUND At the August 22, 2018, Continued Meeting of the YARTS Joint Powers Authority, staff presented four (4) fare increase options to the Board for consideration. Option B, which proposed and initial 20% increase in 2019 (based on one-way fares) and a 15% increase in 2020, with additional increases to be determined for years , was approved unanimously. Per YARTS approved Title VI plan, notification was published in local newspapers asking for public comment and informing the community of a public hearing. One ed comment was received before the deadline (attached). In addition, outreach was conducted with NPS employees, local community organizations in Fresno, Madera, Oakhurst, Mariposa and Sonora, and information was posted on the YARTS website and social media pages. At this time, the Board must hold a public hearing prior to implementing a fare increase. Per Board direction, this increase will not affect NPS or Aramark employees, commuters, seniors, disabled, reduced child or veteran fares at this time. With the implementation of the increase, YARTS fares will continue to be less than the gate entrance fee for Highways 120 from Tuolumne County and 140 from Merced County. The Fresno Council of Governments has declined a fare increase for the Hwy 41 service. The increase would only apply to service on Hwys 140, 120 and 395/120. FISCAL IMPACT Various - see attachment 076

77 REQUESTED ACTION Approve the implementation of a 20% fare increase in 2019 (based on one-way fares) and a 15% fare increase in 2020, with the increases in years to be determined based on YARTS operations and capital needs (increase is estimated to be between 10 and 30% for years 3-5). The fare increase will not affect NPS or Aramark employees, commuters, seniors, disabled, reduced children or veterans at this time. Attachment: Fare Increase Option B 077

78 YARTS FARE INCREASES- EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019 HWY 140 (Merced, Catheys Valley, Mariposa, Midpines, El Portal, Yosemite Valley) FROM TO Current round trip Current one way Proposed Proposed one Proposed one Round trip Current way w/ 20% way w/15% w/ 20% one way increase increase increase Proposed Round trip w/ 15% increase MERCED YOSEMITE $25.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 MERCED CATHEYS VALLEY $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 MERCED MARIPOSA $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MERCED MIDPINES $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MERCED EL PORTAL $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 CATHEYS VALLEY YOSEMITE $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 CATHEYS VALLEY MARIPOSA $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 CATHEYS VALLEY MIDPINES $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 CATHEYS VALLEY EL PORTAL $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MARIPOSA TO YOSEMITE $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MARIPOSA MIDPINES $2.00 $1.00 $2.00 $4.00 $2.00 $3.00 $6.00 MARIPOSA EL PORTAL $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 MIDPINES YOSEMITE $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MIDPINES EL PORTAL $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 EL PORTAL YOSEMITE $7.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 REDUCED FARES (Student, disabled, senior, and Veterans) are NOT being increased at this time MONTHLY AND COMMUTER PASSES are NOT being increased at this time ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, PER TICKET. 078

79 HWY 120W (Sonora, Jamestown, Groveland, Yosemite Valley) FROM TO Current Round trip Current one way Proposed Proposed one Proposed one Round trip Current way w/ 20% way w/ 15% w/ 20% one way increase increase increase Proposed Round trip w/ 15% increase SONORA YOSEMITE VALLEY $25.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 SONORA GROVELAND $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 $6.00 $7.00 $14.00 SONORA BIG OAK FLAT GATE $15.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 $10.00 $12.00 $24.00 SONORA CRANE FLAT $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 JAMESTOWN YOSEMITE $25.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 JAMESTOWN GROVELAND $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 $6.00 $7.00 $14.00 JAMESTOWN BIG OAK FLAT GATE $15.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 $10.00 $12.00 $24.00 JAMESTOWN CRANE FLAT $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 GROVELAND YOSEMITE $15.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 $10.00 $12.00 $24.00 GROVELAND BIG OAK FLAT GATE $5.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 GROVELAND CRANE FLAT $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 BIG OAK FLAT GATE YOSEMITE $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 $6.00 $7.00 $14.00 BIG OAK FLAT GATE CRANE FLAT $4.00 $2.00 $3.00 $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 CRANE FLAT YOSEMITE $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 REDUCED FARES (Student, disabled, senior, and Veterans) are NOT being increases at this time MONTHLY AND COMMUTER PASSES are NOT being increased at this time ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, PER TICKET. 079

80 HWY 395/120E FROM (Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, Lee Vining, Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite Valley) TO Current Round trip Current one way Proposed Round trip Current w/ 20% one way increase Proposed one way w/ 20% increase Proposed one way w/ 15% increase Proposed Round trip w/ 15% increase MAMMOTH LAKES YOSEMITE VALLEY $36.00 $18.00 $22.00 $44.00 $22.00 $26.00 $52.00 MAMMOTH LAKES JUNE LAKE $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $6.00 $12.00 MAMMOTH LAKES LEE VINING $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 MAMMOTH LAKES TUOLUMNE MEADOWS $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 MAMMOTH LAKES WHITE WOLF $26.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 MAMMOTH LAKES CRANE FLAT $32.00 $16.00 $20.00 $40.00 $20.00 $23.00 $46.00 JUNE LAKE YOSEMITE VALLEY $30.00 $15.00 $18.00 $36.00 $18.00 $21.00 $42.00 JUNE LAKE LEE VINING $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 JUNE LAKE TUOLUMNE MEADOWS $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 JUNE LAKE WHITE WOLF $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 JUNE LAKE CRANE FLAT $24.00 $12.00 $15.00 $30.00 $15.00 $18.00 $36.00 LEE VINING YOSEMITE VALLEY $26.00 $13.00 $16.00 $32.00 $16.00 $19.00 $38.00 LEE VINING TUOLUMNE MEADOWS $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 LEE VINING WHITE WOLF $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 LEE VINING CRANE FLAT $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 TUOLUMNE MEADOWS YOSEMITE VALLEY $18.00 $9.00 $11.00 $22.00 $11.00 $13.00 $26.00 TUOLUMNE MEADOWS WHITE WOLF $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 TUOLUMNE MEADOWS CRANE FLAT $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 WHITE WOLF YOSEMITE VALLEY $12.00 $6.00 $8.00 $16.00 $8.00 $10.00 $20.00 WHITE WOLF CRANE FLAT $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 CRANE FLAT YOSEMITE VALLEY $6.00 $3.00 $4.00 $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 $10.00 ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $2.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, PER TICKET. 080

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82 MEMORANDUM ITEM 11 DATE: October 15, 2018 TO: FROM: RE: Joint Powers Authority Cindy Kelly, Assistant Transit Manager YARTS Park & Ride BACKGROUND In 2010, the YARTS-owned Mariposa Park & Ride was opened as a means of offering visitors to the Yosemite region a place to park & play during their trip. Since then, the facility has been greatly underutilized by visitors and employees, with an average of six (6) vehicles per day using the parking lot. The purchase of land and construction costs were approximately $1.3 million and currently YARTS pays Mariposa County approximately $25,000 annually for maintenance of the facility. On February 27, 2017 at 6:00 a.m., staff received a call from Mariposa County Sheriff s department informing them of numerous reports of a developing sinkhole at The Mariposa Park and Ride, 4974 Joe Howard Street, Mariposa, CA possibly caused by the continuing storm events in the area. At the direction of Public Works staff, the Mariposa County Public Utilities District (MPUD) was called to do an evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation by MPUD, it was deemed that the site was unsafe and would need to be barricaded to prevent any additional property damage or possible injuries to those using the facility. Public Works barricaded and closed the site from public use that evening. YARTS had fencing installed to further secure the affected area. YARTS staff applied for financial assistance from FEMA/CalOES. Funding was approved on September 25, 2017 and staff submitted paperwork to begin the procurement process to repair the sinkhole. On September 22, 2017 YARTS staff received a call from the Director of Public Works, Mariposa County, regarding the further degradation of the sinkhole. Per MCAG s emergency procurement policy, staff secured services through Teichert Construction to complete the repair. The project was deemed satisfactorily completed and final work was approved by staff, Mariposa County Public Works, Teichert Construction, VSCE Inc. (who was hired as project management) and a Notice of Completion was filed with Mariposa County on November 8,

83 On March 20, 2018 after several days of rain in the area, staff received an from Mariposa County Public Works to inform them that the sinkhole had returned. Staff immediately had the site barricaded and was accompanied by Teichert Construction, who opened the new manhole and noticed that the collapse was about 3 north of the new culvert installation. Roger Stephens Engineering (who produced the original sinkhole report) was contacted to produce an Engineer s report and estimate for the new collapse. On June 8, 2018 staff received the Engineer s report and estimate. The findings were as follows: a. The recent storm drain repair had not contributed to the new collapse. b. The new collapse was caused by an old 36 corrugated metal pipe (CMP) and large amounts of debris that had become lodged in the new 48 CMP, approximately 15 north of the new fix. c. The engineer could not complete a full camera of the line because of the degraded condition of the existing YARTS CMP and debris blockages. The repair estimate may increase or decrease, as the condition of the existing CMP could require extra work to be performed. After receiving the Engineer s report, staff contacted Caltrans, Mariposa County Public Works and Mother Lode Ace Hardware asking them to camera their storm drain lines in the vicinity of the Park & Ride. The old 36 CMP had not dislodged from Hwy 49S (towards Coulterville) or Hwy 140, Mariposa County Roads or Ace Hardware. At this time, it is still unknown where it originated from. YARTS has a very small capital reserve and while it could cover the cost of the repair at this time, it is unknown what damage will be present after the rainy season this year. The Park & Ride could potentially suffer a much larger sinkhole event if heavy rains affect the area. Infrastructure and pavement are not covered by YARTS insurance policy. Staff is asking for direction regarding the future of the Park & Ride facility and has several options for the Board to consider: 1. Fix the new sinkhole in the Mariposa Park & Ride by using the YARTS restricted reserves. There would be no reimbursement to the reserves, as this new collapse doesn t qualify for FEMA or CalOES funding. This option also doesn t address any new issues that may occur to any other portion of the existing degraded CMP. This could be only the second of many costly repairs. 2. Replace the entire 48, 70-year old CMP under the Park & Ride. Initial estimates from FEMA in 2017 were $1.65 million. Staff will research funding opportunities and apply for capital grants when they become available. The match funding will have to be taken from the YARTS restricted reserve and farebox revenue. 3. Abandon the affected portion of the Park & Ride and erect permanent barricades to dissuade use of the area. This option is not recommended, even though area is currently secure (fencedoff), staff has witnessed people near the fencing and sinkhole. 083

84 4. Sell the Mariposa Park & Ride. Staff would have the facility appraised and listed with a realtor. There has been an initial interest expressed in purchasing the property, and staff would try to negotiate keeping the existing YARTS bus stop in place, as part of the sale. Staff will have to determine the federal interest in the property, if any, and may have to claim the sale on any future federal grants that are applied for on behalf of YARTS. With this option, YARTS would see an annual savings of approximately $25,000 that is currently paid to Mariposa County for maintenance of the facility. In addition, YARTS is currently paying Ranch Fence $500 per month to keep the affected area secure. FISCAL IMPACT Option 1 - $239,965 (could increase depending on condition of existing CMP); Option 2 - $1.65 million for replacement of entire CMP on YARTS property; Option 3 - YARTS would need to purchase enough barricades to secure the entire rear area of the Park and Ride. Estimates for the purchase of concrete barricades range from $280 each to $370 each, based on size. This could cost upwards of $20,000 plus shipping, installation and labor; Option 4 - Unknown at this time. REQUESTED ACTION Provide direction to staff regarding the capital repair, abandonment or sale of the YARTS-owned Park & Ride facility located at 4974 Joe Howard Street, Mariposa CA. Attachments: Notice of Completion (NOC) filed with Mariposa County Sinkhole Pictures Engineer s Report and Estimate Insurance Rejection letter 084

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86 Picture A- new fix has held old 36 CMP (storm drain) and debris blocking YARTS new 48 CMPcaused secondary collapse Picture B- close up of inside of old 36 CMP with debris blocking flow. 086

87 Picture C- close up of wood support beam and debris behind old 36 storm drain that caused new collapse. Picture D- Survey abandoned due to large debris- engineer could not continue. 087

88 i ROGER STEPHENS ENGINEERING June, Ms. Cindy Kelly Assistant Transit Manager Y.A.R.T.S. 369 W. 18 1h Street Merced CA Re: 2017 /18 Sinkhole Mariposa Dear Ms. Kelly, Attach here with is a construction estimate for the repair of the above referenced sinkhole. In order to determine the extent of the damage I had Video Inspection Specialist inspect the three culverts in the area of the sinkhole. A copy of their video was provided you earlier. They were only able to provide images to about twenty - five feet in the upper section of the 48 inch pipe as there is an 18 inch concrete pipe that protrudes into the storm drain. This would prevent the camera from being retrieved had it got stuck on this pipe. They also filmed the two 18 inch corrugated pipes that feed drainage to the most northerly manhole. All three 18 inch culverts have rock and minor debris in them. We then attempted to access the sinkhole area from the downstream outlet. At about feet upstream (North) of the outlet we encountered a rusted, bent and twisted 36 inch culvert with other debris. This leaves a section of the main storm drain culvert that we could not access and therefore we do not know its condition. I have to assume that the rusted culvert and that the rock and debris came from up-stream. Because the culvert size is reduced, 48 inch to 36 inch, the velocity will increase. This coupled with a lot of rock and debris and a very strong storm event undoubtedly caused a lot of pressure on the pipes which may have caused them to separate. At this point we will not know until the area is excavated and inspected. The damaged rusted culvert that we discovered inside the 48 inch storm drain is under the adjoining property. It may be necessary to obtain permission to work within the limits of this area to remove the culvert and debris from this section of storm drain. My recommendation is to remove all storm drain from approximately 24 to 25 feet downstream (south) of manhole# 1, as identified in the video, to the 46 feet up stream (North} of the outlet. Clean all side culverts, install a new 8 foot diameter manhole at or near the property line in line with the 48 inch storm drain and replace all removed culvert with 48 inch, or larger, 16 gauge CSP. The new manhole is to have a grated inlet to allow for either over flow drainage from the site or act as a surge 1 088

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