Lake Powell Conference Room 101 N. 1 st Avenue, 10 th Floor Phoenix

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1 MEETINGS OF THE Management Committees Valley Metro RPTA METRO Light Rail MEETING DATE Wednesday, August 6, 2014 TIME 11:00 a.m. MEETING DATE Wednesday, August 6, 2014 TIME Immediately following TMC but no earlier than 12:00 p.m. LOCATION Valley Metro RPTA Lake Powell Conference Room 101 N. 1 st Avenue, 10 th Floor Phoenix VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

2 July 30, 2014 TO: FROM: RE: Members of the Valley Metro RPTA and METRO Light Rail Management Committees Steve Banta Chief Executive Officer August 6, 2014 Packet Notes Attached is the August 6, 2014 agendas and supporting information for the Valley Metro RPTA and METRO Light Rail Management Committee meetings. These meetings can be attended via teleconference. Please contact the receptionist at for the call-in information. If you have any questions regarding the information in this packet, please let me know. Parking is available onsite and parking can be accessed via the entrance on Adams Street. Parking validation will be available at the meeting. Transit tickets are also available to those who attend the meeting using transit. If you need detailed directions, please contact the receptionist at VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

3 July 30, 2014 Transit Management Committee Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Lake Powell Conference Room 101 N. 1 st Avenue, 10 th Floor 11:00 a.m. For those participating by telephone, please mute your phone when not speaking. Members please make sure your microphone is turned on when speaking and turned off when you are not speaking. Action Recommended 1. Public Comment 1. For information A 15-minute opportunity will be provided to members of the public at the beginning of the meeting to address the TMC on all agenda items. The Chair may recognize members of the public during the meeting at his/her discretion. Up to three minutes will be provided per speaker or a total of 15 minutes total for all speakers. 2. Minutes 2. For action Minutes from the June 4, 2014 TMC meeting are presented for approval. 3. Chief Executive Officer s Report 3. For information Steve Banta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will brief the TMC on current issues. 4. Purchase and Installation of a Vehicle Management System (VMS) for City of Scottsdale Buses 4. For action Steve Banta, CEO, will request that the TMC forward to the Board of Directors authorization for the CEO to execute a contract with Xerox Transport Solutions, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a VMS system for 13 City of Scottsdale Buses for an amount not to exceed $173,107. VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

4 5. October 2014 Valley Metro Bus Service Changes 5. For action Steve Banta, CEO, will introduce Wulf Grote, Director, Planning and Development, who will request that the TMC forward to the Board of Directors authorization for the CEO to amend service operator contracts and member agency Intergovernmental Agreements as necessary to accommodate proposed October 2014 service changes. 6. Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan and Program 6. For action Steve Banta, CEO, will introduce Wulf Grote, Director, Planning and Development, who will request that the TMC forward to the Board of Directors approval of the Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan and Program. 7. Cash Investments Annual Update 7. For information A report on the current status of RPTA Investments at June 30, 2014 is provided for information. 8. Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Third and Fourth Quarter Reports 8. For information Steve Banta, CEO, will introduce Department Directors who will provide an informational update of Valley Metro activities. Operations Safety and Security Capital Projects Planning Finance 2

5 9. Future Agenda Items Request and Report on Current Events 9. For information and discussion Chair Cook will request future agenda items from members, and members may provide a report on current events. 10. Next Meeting 10. For information The next meeting of the TMC is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Qualified sign language interpreters are available with 72 hours notice. Materials in alternative formats (large print, audiocassette, or computer diskette) are available upon request. For further information, please call Valley Metro at or TTY at To attend this meeting via teleconference, contact the receptionist at for the dial-in-information. The supporting information for this agenda can be found on our web site at 3

6 DATE AGENDA ITEM 1 July 29, 2014 SUBJECT Public Comment PURPOSE A 15-minute opportunity will be provided to members of the public at the beginning of the meeting to address the TMC on all agenda items. The Chair may recognize members of the public during the meeting at his/her discretion. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION None COST AND BUDGET None COMMITTEE PROCESS None RECOMMENDATION This item is presented for information only. CONTACT Steve Banta Chief Executive Officer sbanta@valleymetro.org ATTACHMENT None VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

7 DATE AGENDA ITEM 2 July 30, 2014 Summary Minutes Valley Metro RPTA Transit Management Committee Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Lake Powell Conference Room 101 N. 1 st Avenue, 10 th Floor Phoenix, AZ 11:00 a.m. Members Present Jodi Sorrell, City of Mesa, Chair Ann Marie Riley for Dan Cook, City of Chandler, Vice Chair Kristen Sexton, City of Avondale (via phone) Jorge Gastelum, City of El Mirage Debbie Albert, City of Glendale Dawn Buckland, Town of Gilbert (via phone) Cato Esquivel, City of Goodyear Mitch Wagner, Maricopa County Bill Mattingly, City of Peoria Ken Kessler for Maria Hyatt, City of Phoenix David Kohlbeck, City of Surprise Andrew Ching, City of Tempe Members Not Present Sara Allred, ADOT Sean Banda, City of Buckeye Madeline Clemann, City of Scottsdale Christine Hagen, City of Tolleson Chair Sorrell called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. 1. Public Comment Mr. Crowley said part of the consent is you're going to be doing capital outlays and budget. Why aren't there more projects in their capital projects for the bus population as in where are my bus stops. Now I'm glad that you do the Taj Mahal's along the LINK, but that's future rail lines that'll be tied in. Maybe that's the reason for bigness. And then I also get, well, the LINK ones are by park-and-rides. Well, you're the bus. The first thing we don't want is someone to be using their vehicle. We want them to use transit from the beginning. And with that, I'd like to point out that, one, some of your cities you have circulators. VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

8 Tempe, you flash forward you flash back. We also have Mary in Phoenix and Alex, but in the actual when I look at that big hole out there in the Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert area, I go, where's the circulator there? Because, your cities aren't fields and jack rabbits and cactus anymore. There's not that many spots that are that way. So what I need you to do is, and I'll be using some of the other visual aids during the next item, is to start looking at, not the bus map, that's not the area you represent. But the county map, because it's the whole county you're covering. And we need to have on the bus part of that equation for a capital city and a major metropolitan world area is twenty-four hour service, seven days a week on the entire grid. How hard is it to figure that out with circulators touching into it. But instead, what do I always hear when I'm up here? Well, we added all that rail from I-10. Well, that wasn't a part of the document we gave you guys. We said make the bus work circulators within the communities, make the bus work the grid. So what do we have? We have a chairman -- or an executive that I always get my bonuses, but with the bonus you're giving him and what he's doing is it making it better service for any of us? I need it 24/7 bus service throughout the entire county adding the rural routes that need to be there, extending it if you look at it as a spider web, all the lines going out and fill in the middle. 2. Minutes Minutes from the May 7, 2014 TMC meeting were presented for approval. IT WAS MOVED BY BILL MATTINGLY, SECONDED BY KEN KESSLER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE TMC MINUTES FROM MAY 7, Chief Executive Officer s Report Mr. Steve Banta provided an update on the following: Valley Bike Month April 2014: Team Challenge Valley Metro Board Officer Elections Scott Debi, Manager, Information Technology Services (Administration & Organizational Development Division) Legislative Update 4. Consent Agenda The following items were presented on the consent agenda: 2

9 A. Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) B. Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) Cooperative Contracts C. Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) Contract Change Orders D. Contract Award for Farebox Software Maintenance and Support E. Contract Award for Vehicle Management System (VMS) Hardware Support Services F. Contract Award for Market Research Services G. Contract Award for Map Design and Production Services H. Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Centralized Data Backup System I. Authorization to Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2015 Origins and Destinations Study Mr. Kessler said the City of Phoenix also has a similar contract with Xerox, so I just suggest that in the future we look towards partnering and maybe doing a joint contract to support the VMS system. Mr. Banta said I think that's a great idea. I have had some conversations with Maria in the past that we're looking at maybe different technology in the future, which is why we shortened the length of this contract to three years, so we can cooperatively work together on the right solution. But great idea. Chair Sorrell said on Item 4B, these items like first example, not picking on them, but using them an example, HDR Engineering, there's a change order contract for them, that's just for -- because they have the planning support services and I know they do light rail and bus. That's just the bus element of it. Mr. Banta said yes. If you remember when we agreed to the planning support services contract, if we were going to do anything for the RPTA with any of those consultants, we would come back. This is a task-order estimation or a forecast of what we're going to use. Chair Sorrell said okay. Because there's no change order contracts on the rail agenda, so I just wanted to make sure. And then on 4G, that would be the same thing, the CHK America amount it says map design and light rail station directional signage. That's for the bus stations that -- okay, like at Sycamore and stuff, okay. I just wanted to make sure on that. Mr. Banta said yes. Public Comment Mr. Crowley said I'd first like to point out that this is the amount of paperwork I'm covering in the amount of time that I get. So just a thought and how many minutes the executive director took. 3

10 On A, B, and C, I find it's interesting that we keep on having to do the process that way, but it keeps on saying allowing him to do it. Well, a reason for the process is for you to review these projects. I know that you're the ones that submit them, but since it is a committee, it's also to be reviewed by the others. Now I did go to my post office box and unfortunately it's my fault, I didn't get the agenda and that, but when I look at C and I try to read it, and I appreciate what Pat did, I don't even have the, you know, so but then when I look at what you have on A, B, and C, it is some of those projects of the power transit et cetera. And one of the things that I'd like to see is when is the region going to have seamless Dial-A-Ride. We've only been at this 26 years. Has the county changed at all. You guys have filled in. Why is it have to be so parochial and territorial. Why can't you get along and work it out and make the thing work. Going from that to D, I look at the software and the hardware that we're doing and I go, why is it I can't find out when I call it in because this is the software that's covering it when the bus is going to be getting there. Not when the next one is scheduled for there, because that's real easy to do with a computer. But when are you going to make it human friendly so that that part of the equation is working better. As to the market research, you just got through with your change of scheduling outreach. How much did you spend. It was just like this a $500,000 dollars. And you had how many people there. Glendale had -- what was it, two? Chandler had three. Now I've given to them before and been a third of the percentage of the people making all the meetings, but you're spending big money. What are you doing. Because two people at the Glendale meeting because I saw it as also the way to input saying all of us on the west side need you to re-establish that rural route and do it right this time. You start it at three o'clock in the morning in Aguila so that it gets to Surprise by five o'clock in the morning when your express buses are going into downtown --. Now I'm down to F, and that's why I was covering it that way. On the map design, oh, boy, this one's fun. Where do you represent? Is it this? Is this what you all represent? No, you represent the entire region. That's part of the reason the county is here. So when I see a map like this, and I won't fold it out, and this is the county's map of the area --. I want the map design to be for the entire county. Show the entire county. Show how much you don't take the responsibility that you have. Show how much within each of your communities --. Whether you're contracting out, are you trying to contract out a waste of our resources and time. And it's not rocket science. I don't see why it hasn't been established and continued to where we have to do a half million dollars each time because we keep on reinventing the baby. 4

11 Also when I see it, I don't need the mistakes that I pointed out every time on it. Are we going to be doing it so that it's honest and reflects what it's supposed to be. That's all I'm asking. Do it right. Do it for the area that you represent and show that we need to have all of the area dealt with, because when it goes to the map design, I look at the transportation plan we turned over to you. I'll go on to something else on it. The procurement is why are you doing it if you ain't going to do it right, don't spend my money. The next one of it was the backups on the system, but then my favorite here is proposal for origin and destination. Like I just said to you, $500,000 you had seven people out of 600 million. How much of it was on the bus. Glendale, you had a meeting? When did it get on the buses in your community? It didn't get on the buses in the communities, did it. When you're doing these things -- when you're doing these things, why aren't you putting the outreach on the bus? The origin and destination survey, I look at it just the same as the ones that you have just got through doing. Are you going to do it? And instead of just wasting my money do it with outreach. Do it not just on the phone and say we're doing it on the media. What are you doing on the bus to get those people involved into the system to let them know this is how you participate to expand it? Also, with the origin and destination survey, how much are you using the trip reduction program where every individual that's in a company of over 50 employees is putting down what they would do as origin and destination as a research or as a -- where you got the information that this is what your citizens have said. I get over and over again from people: I filled it out. I told them that the bus worked for me. If it was twenty-four hours I'd use it. What do you use of that trip reduction program other than to award people at places you can't get to on the bus. Because that's what you did the last time you had your awards. You went and had it somewhere you couldn't get on the bus, so when you're going to origin and destination, the origin is that everywhere in this county is paying for it. Everywhere in this county should be accessible. Everywhere in this county should have buses twenty-four hours and seven days a week. And you have the information out there to make it done right. IT WAS MOVED BY BILL MATTINGLY, SECONDED BY DAVE KOHLBECK AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. 5

12 5. Transit Life Cycle Program Update (TLCP) Mr. Banta said this is the life cycle program update. It is for action. It is the same presentation that you received last month for information only. The official forecast projects a very slight increase in revenues for Prop 400. Some of the bus capital program changes, one of the key changes was a direct result of MAP-21 program changes. All fleet now can be purchased with 85 percent federal funds as our vehicles meet low emissions and/or ADA compliance requirements. Also minor adjustments to the fleet and facilities program all related to timing. The Transit Center at Main Street and Mesa Drive in Mesa has been scaled back. Remaining funds shifted to new end of line at Main Street and Gilbert Road. On the bus operations side, since the last update cost for operations are up just over 1 percent and are offset by some of the increases in fare and preventive maintenance revenues. The fund balance at the end of the program is anticipated, excuse me, to be about $81 million up from $49.1 million in the 2013 update. There's no immediate service changes to the bus program that are currently programmed. And currently working through Phase II of the service standards and performance measures and services can be added back into the life cycle program consistent with the service standards and measures also adhere to the JE policies and guidelines that were adopted in the original Transit Life Cycle Program. Chair Sorrell said Mr. Banta, I do have one about the TLCP and the JE and when we can kind of start adding service because Mesa has a significant amount of JE that's to use like it's around $17 million. And my leadership, my city leadership, would like to start applying that to bus service. Mr. Banta said as you know we've worked with the member cities on developing transit standards and performance measures as just another way to look at the service that we provide. And we are also working with the City of Tempe. If you recognize a lot of the cost avoidance or reported savings today has to do with the unification contract. And we are currently under a pilot program with the City of Tempe providing that unified service. We're looking forward here to probably January, February to start discussions with the city to make this a permanent change. And then there would be a change order to the overall existing contract in the East Valley. 6

13 So there's a lot of variables there that we want to kind of work through the end of this year and the beginning of next to try to get to a point where we can comfortably go back and look at the realized savings and introduce new service. We understand the anxiousness and we appreciate the request. Chair Sorrell said and just to go on the record, I guess part of our concern is with the central Mesa light rail extension that's a $200-million investment down Main Street. We do have some regionally funded routes that connect to that that would need service improvements so that customers and passengers can make that connection. And we would like those changes -- those service enhancements to be added when the rail opens next year. Mr. Banta said duly noted and we're working diligently. Public Comment Mr. Crowley said as he was talking about expansion of service and origin and destination I just happen to have the regional transit plan that you guys put out from the document that you got from myself and others. And I look at it and it says 2014 Dysart Road. That's not in your plan. This is what you said you need to be doing and the money needs to be there. What you did was, Phoenix, I appreciate that you did do one of the expansions which is 75th Avenue, but that was for 2022 that that was going to happen and it was desert sky to Arrowhead. You're going to take it from Desert Sky to Camelback. Yea. Or no Buckeye to Camelback. Thank you for at least going into south Phoenix. But it's not addressing and doing it correctly. We've got Hayden Road here and McClintock Drive from Hayden and Raintree to Chandler Fashion Mall. That one ain't being done either. Then you are going to do the T-bird to or take Thunderbird into Sun City, but here you've got it Peoria Avenue to Shea. That one already exists. But then I get to 2015 you're going to do Ray Road. Something I pointed out the big hole. But I don't see that in your plans at all. So when I see it here and it is East Valley, something that is serious and public's be bringing up and supposedly you're going to fix it, but that wasn't what you said you were going to be doing. And then when I look at 2016 and 2017 and you don't have any plans for expansion. Not the way I wanted to see it, because I keep on looking at that west side of town and everything from 67th Avenue west except for the southern route of the 17. And thank you for taking it onto the rez. We did do expansions that way. But when twothirds of the area of the county is not even covered because everything west of 67th 7

14 except for the one routes in Avondale and the rural route down to Ajo. We have an area the size of New Jersey that you're responsible for that has been paying the taxes that have supported Prop 400 now for since eighty-five when the first tax went out there. When are you going to do the job do it right and cover the whole area. I believe that you need to be advisory and to put it in the county's hands because there's the only ones that don't become as parochial. The East Valley supervisors they do both for Mesa and Tempe. They try to pull it all there. But instead I see on the Rio Salado you didn't expand that. That's right next to your facility there. It goes right by the dog situation. But what do you do. Well, we're going to do two hundred million on the rail. Start looking at this in the gestalt and do it right the whole area needs to be done and you guys are actually the ones to make things happen, not the electeds. It's in your responsibility to start getting out there and don't tell me you don't have the money. General funds is also what you need to be doing. You have a job. Please accomplish it. IT WAS MOVED BY MITCH WAGNER, SECONDED BY KEN KESSLER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO FORWARD TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL OF THE 2014 TLCP UPDATE, INCLUDING BOTH THE BUS AND RAIL PROGRAMS. 6. Future Agenda Items Request and Report on Current Events Mr. Kessler said that Kini Knudson will be moving to the City Engineer s office. With no further discussion the meeting adjourned at 11:37 a.m. 8

15 DATE AGENDA ITEM 3 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Chief Executive Officer s Report PURPOSE Steve Banta, Chief Executive Officer, will brief the TMC on current issues. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION None COST AND BUDGET None COMMITTEE PROCESS None RECOMMENDATION This item is presented for information only. CONTACT Steve Banta Chief Executive Officer sbanta@valleymetro.org ATTACHMENT None VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

16 DATE AGENDA ITEM 4 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Purchase and Installation of a Vehicle Management System (VMS) for City of Scottsdale Buses PURPOSE To request Board authorization for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a contract with Xerox Transport Solutions, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a VMS system for 13 City of Scottsdale buses for an amount not to exceed $173,107. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION Valley Metro purchased 13 Gillig buses for the City of Scottsdale that were delivered in December At the time of procurement, staff determined that the VMS system would be purchased and installed after delivery so they will be able to function on the existing region-wide system. The VMS system is installed in all fixed route buses operating region wide in the Valley Metro bus system. The buses arrived with all cabling, wiring, mounting brackets and the automated passenger counting (APC) systems pre-installed. Additional hardware is required to be installed so that the buses will be able to function on the existing VMS region-wide system. The VMS system tracks vehicle locations in real time and tracks on-time performance. This information is communicated to the Operations Control Center. The VMS system is also tied into the APC system which is used to count boardings and alights at various bus stops. Due to the proprietary nature of the VMS system, Xerox is the only vendor that can supply the hardware. COST AND BUDGET The total contract amount for the purchase of the hardware and installation is an amount not to exceed $173,107. The cost will be paid with Public Transportation Funds. Costs are included in the FY15 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget. COMMITTEE PROCESS RTAG: July 22, 2014 for information TMC: August 6, 2014 for action Board of Directors: August 20, 2014 for action VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

17 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the TMC forward to the Board of Directors authorization for the CEO to execute a contract with Xerox Transport Solutions, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a VMS system for 13 City of Scottsdale buses for an amount not to exceed $173,107. CONTACT Ray Abraham Chief Operations Officer rabraham@valleymetro.org ATTACHMENT None 2

18 DATE AGENDA ITEM 5 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT October 2014 Valley Metro Bus Service Changes PURPOSE To request Board approval to authorize the Valley Metro Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to amend service operator contracts and member agency Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) as necessary to accommodate proposed October 2014 service changes. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION Beginning October 27, 2014, several Valley Metro bus service changes are proposed throughout the region. The proposed changes include service enhancements. This summary only includes bus service changes for Valley Metro operated routes and routes funded through the regional Public Transportation Fund (PTF). Changes that would specifically affect other locally funded service from different operating agencies (e.g. Phoenix) are not addressed herein. Proposed Route & Schedule Changes: Route 48 48th Street/Rio Salado: Adjust route to eliminate diversion serving Arizona Mills Mall. Route to terminate at Priest Dr. and Baseline Rd. Route 56 Priest: Eliminate route diversion to Arizona Mills Mall. Route would continue to operate northbound and southbound on Priest Dr. Extend north end of route from the Desert Botanical Gardens to SkySong along McDowell Rd. Route 77 Baseline: Eliminate route diversion to Arizona Mills Mall. Route would continue to operate eastbound and westbound on Baseline Rd. Route 81 Hayden/McClintock: Improve Saturday and Sunday frequency to 30 minutes (from the current 60) from ASU Research Park to Tempe Marketplace. Route 96 Dobson: Reroute service by deviating Route 96 from Dobson Rd., west on Germann Rd., south on Price Rd., east on Queen Creek Rd., south on Dobson Rd., joining the existing Route 96 alignment. Also, extend three bidirectional trips south of Pecos Rd. Deviate through the Ocotillo Intel Campus for four round trips and adjust schedule to better align with employment needs on the Price Rd. corridor. Route138 Thunderbird: Extend route west on Thunderbird to 105th Ave. and Santa Fe Dr. (Route 106 terminus) providing 30 minutes weekday, 60 minutes

19 Saturday and Sunday frequency. Revise east end of Route 138 at 32nd St. and Cactus Rd.: Continue east on Cactus Rd., north on Tatum Blvd to Paradise Valley Mall Transit Center, then continue north on Tatum Blvd, west on Thunderbird Rd. to 32nd St.; Modify Saturday and Sunday frequency from 60 to 30 minutes. Route 511 Tempe/Scottsdale Airpark Express: Eliminate route. Route 562 Goodyear/Downtown Express: Service going from three fully dedicated trips originating at the Goodyear park-and-ride to four fully dedicated trips originating at the Goodyear park-and-ride. Service modification being done in conjunction with Route 563 and its service to the Avondale park-and-ride which is located about 2.5 miles from the Goodyear park-and-ride Route 563 Buckeye Express: The two Buckeye trips will now serve the Avondale park-and-ride instead of the Goodyear park-and-ride (service to Goodyear park-and-ride will be provided by Route 562 as described above); also, two additional trips will be originating from the Avondale park-and-ride to Downtown Phoenix. The route will be renamed Route Avondale/Buckeye Express. Appendix A depicts proposed changes to the existing routes. Changes resulting in schedule adjustments are not included. Public Outreach Valley Metro conducted extensive community outreach from early April through mid- May to notify the public and solicit input on the proposed service changes. Transit users have submitted feedback through a variety of methods provided by the Agency. Input opportunities: Five open houses were hosted in Avondale, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale and Phoenix Public hearing was conducted on April 29 Webinar conducted on April 16 Tweet chat using #vmservice on April 30 Online comment card input@valleymetro.org Communication channels: Six advertisements were placed through the Arizona Republic (2), East Valley Tribune, La Prensa Hispana, La Voz & the Arizona Informant that included information regarding the open comment period. Presentations to community groups (ABIL, senior centers, at events, etc.) Transit vehicle announcements (Route Scout) One-on-one outreach by staff at key transit facilities A-frame signage at key transit locations notices to riders and Trip Reduction Program employers

20 New release/interviews resulting in news coverage Social media posts Website (valleymetro.org/servicechanges) Internal communication to staff and contractors Total comments received by Valley Metro: 310 (Comments on Valley Metro routes: 163) Online surveys submitted 255 (Comments on Valley Metro routes: 128) Public hearing & open house comments 37 (Comments on Valley Metro routes: 4) comments received 18 (Comments on Valley Metro routes: 8) Targeted outreach 29 comments cards & 533 contacts by staff (Comments on Valley Metro routes: 22) Majority of comments received on the proposed service changes operated by Valley Metro were favorable: In favor of proposed changes 48% Not in favor 22% Not sure 30% COST AND BUDGET The following table provides a summary of the estimated costs of the proposed service changes and adjustments necessary to Valley Metro s operating contracts and member agency IGAs. The category of Other Costs includes primarily fuel and insurance. Costs for changes that do not impact Valley Metro services are excluded from this table. Matrix of FY Estimated Partial Year Costs (dollars in thousands) Route Contractor (base) Other Costs First Transit (VM) ValuTrans City of Phoenix RPTA PTF Funding Agency (net) Avondale Chandler Tempe Scottsdale 48 -$34 -$19 -$53 56 $104 $47 -$36 $ $69 -$38 -$ $71 $40 $ $24 $14 $ $553 $ $180 -$96 -$ /563 $170 -$27 -$50 $193 Total -$84 $170 $553 -$79 $227 $193 $38 -$85 $187 1 Service changes effective October 27, 2014; cost estimates are for partial fiscal year of service (October 27, June 30, 2015).

21 Payments for minor bus service changes that do not require an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement will be made through the FY15 year-end reconciliation process. COMMITTEE PROCESS Service Planning Working Group: January 7, 2014 Service Planning Working Group: March 13, 2014 RTAG: March 18, 2014 for information Service Planning Working Group: April 1, 2014 TMC: April 2, 2014 for information Board of Directors: April 7, 2014 for information Service Planning Working Group: May 6, 2014 Service Planning Working Group: June 3, 2014 Service Planning Working Group: July 1, 2014 Service Planning Working Group: August 5, 2014 RTAG: July 22, 2014 for information TMC: August 6, 2014 for action Board of Directors August 20, 2014 for action RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the TMC forward to the Board of Directors authorization for the CEO to amend service operator contracts and member agency intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), as necessary, to accommodate the proposed October 2014 service changes described herein. CONTACT Wulf Grote, P.E. Director, Planning and Development ATTACHMENT Figures depicting proposed bus route changes

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30 DATE AGENDA ITEM 6 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan and Program PURPOSE To request Board approval of the Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan and Program. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION In 2011, Valley Metro became an entry-level signatory of the APTA Sustainability Commitment. The APTA commitment adds Valley Metro to a network of transit agencies worldwide that are adopting sustainability programs in recognition of the industry s potential, and responsibility, to make significant contributions toward improving environmental quality by upholding the APTA sustainability principles: Making sustainability a part of your organization s strategic objectives. Identifying a sustainability champion within the organization coupled with the proper human and/or financial resources and mandates. Establishing an outreach program (awareness-raising and education) on sustainability for all staff of your organization. Undertaking a sustainability inventory for your organization. In 2013, Valley Metro developed a Sustainability Working Group comprised of management level from each Valley Metro division. Using this group, the agency also developed a Sustainability Action Plan and Program. The Sustainability Working Group met monthly between June and December 2013 to guide development of the plan. Sustainability has long been a part of Valley Metro s mission to provide safe, affordable, efficient, and environmentally sound travel options. The attached Sustainability Action Plan and Program Executive Summary outlines the agency s sustainability goals, which establish clear and measurable steps to advance sustainable transportation in the Phoenix metropolitan region. The APTA Sustainability Commitment offers recognition levels beyond entry-level signatory status: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Upon approval and implementation of the Sustainability Action Plan and Program, it is recommended that Valley Metro apply for APTA s Bronze-level recognition, which requires demonstrating recent achievement of 5 actions as a Signatory, the commitment to 5 more actions and a 2% reduction of baseline indicators (water, electricity, fuel, etc.) within two years. The actions achieved and proposed for future completion are in the attached Sustainability Action Plan and Program. VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

31 COST AND BUDGET No new funds are required to implement the current phase of the Sustainability Action Plan and Program. Any cost impacts for future improvements related to this program will be included in the annual budget process and brought forward for Board consideration. COMMITTEE ACTION RTAG: July 22, 2014 for information TMC: August 6, 2014 for action Board of Directors: August 20, 2014 for action RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the TMC forward to the Board of Directors approval of the Sustainability Action Plan and Program. CONTACT Wulf Grote, P.E. Director, Planning and Development ATTACHMENT Sustainability Action Plan and Program Executive Summary A full copy is available upon request. 2

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33 Executive Summary Sustainability has long been a part of Valley Metro s mission to provide safe, affordable, efficient, and environmentally sound travel options for residents and visitors of the greater Phoenix metropolitan region. The agency is strategically positioned to be a regional leader for the advancement of sustainable transportation practices. With this Sustainability Action Plan and Program, Valley Metro joins a growing number of transit agencies that recognize the industry s potential to make a difference through responsible environmental stewardship. In 2011, Valley Metro signed the American Public Transportation (APTA) Sustainability Commitment, a pledge that helps guide the agency as it advances sustainable transportation in the Phoenix metropolitan region. As an APTA Sustainability Commitment signatory, Valley Metro pledged to uphold four core sustainability principles: Making sustainability a part of your organization s strategic objectives. Identifying a sustainability champion within the organization coupled with the proper human and/or financial resources and mandates. Establishing an outreach program (awareness-raising and education) on sustainability for all staff of your organization. Undertaking a sustainability inventory for your organization. The APTA commitment adds Valley Metro to a network of transit agencies worldwide that are adopting sustainability programs in recognition of the industry s potential, and responsibility, to make significant contributions toward making the world a more suitable place to live. The Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan is the agency s vision and program to make sustainability part of its strategic objectives and everyday operations. The plan identifies three primary sustainability goals, with steps for implementation and metrics to gauge progress. Sustainability Policy Statement: Valley Metro is committed to advancing regional livability by operating a safe, efficient, equitable, and environmentally responsible public transportation service. SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN AND PROGRAM March 2014 Page 1

34 The first goal is to enhance the visibility of Valley Metro as a regional leader for sustainable transportation and promote sustainable organization practices. Valley Metro recognizes that to be a leader in sustainability it must begin by strengthening its own policies and procedures. Strategies to implement this goal include promoting sustainable procurement policies, facility design and development, and vehicle/equipment selection. Increasing external communications about transit and its role in sustainability can enhance Valley Metro s visibility as a leader for sustainable practices. Valley Metro s second sustainability goal provides ways to reduce consumption, maximize the use of existing material resources, and encourage the reuse of resources in all aspects of Valley Metro services and operations. In 2011, Valley Metro began providing annual sustainability indicators reports to APTA as part of its signatory responsibilities to the Sustainability Commitment. The sustainability indicators include areas that are recommended for reduction and conservation: fuel consumption, electricity and water use, volumes of municipal and recycling waste, and greenhouse gas emissions. The final sustainability goal looks at ways to increase public transit use in member cities and strengthen regional alternative transportation options, encourage our partners to employ sustainable practices, make good decisions on practices that maximize transit resources, and enable system growth and expansion. Ways to meet this goal include working with communities to improve non-transit linkages to/from the system and communicating the role and impacts of transit service on communities. Extensive external and internal communications about sustainable practices are the keys to successful goal and strategy implementation. A Communications Strategies and Plan has been developed in response to APTA s requirement that Sustainability Commitment signatories establish an outreach program to educate and raise awareness of sustainability efforts among agency staff. Key objectives of the plan are to create awareness of the Valley Metro sustainability program and instill sustainability considerations into the fabric of the agency s day-today activities. Strategies include actions for increasing sustainability visibility within the organization as well as a means to share related information to key external audiences. The Sustainability Action Plan was developed with employee guidance and a strong consideration of overall agency goals. Employees interviewed Division Directors to gather high-level guidance for the plan, goals, and strategies. A Sustainability Working Group (SWG) consisting of managers from each Valley Metro division met monthly from June 2013 to December 2013 to review progress on the plan. One of the many benefits of employee participation was raising awareness of sustainable activities already underway in different parts of the organization. SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN AND PROGRAM March 2014 Page 2

35 Goal 1: Enhance the visibility of Valley Metro as a regional leader for sustainable transportation, and promote sustainable organizational practices. Goal 2: Reduce consumption, maximize the use of existing material resources, and encourage the reuse of resources in all aspects of Valley Metro services and operations. Goal 3: Continue to strengthen Valley Metro s partnerships with member cities and regional stakeholders, and encourage our partners to employ sustainable practices, make good decisions on practices that maximize transit resources and enable system growth and expansion. Next Steps The plan will move Valley Metro to higher levels of recognition for its participation in the APTA Sustainability Commitment. The APTA recognition levels are defined as Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. At present, Valley Metro is at the signatory level and assigned no additional recognition. Upon implementation of this plan it is recommended that Valley Metro apply for APTA s Bronze-level recognition, which requires demonstrating recent achievement of 5 actions as a Signatory, the commitment to 5 more actions and a 2% reduction of baseline indicators (water, electricity, fuel, etc.) within two years. The SWG developed a list of action items to submit to APTA for fulfillment of Bronzelevel recognition requirements. It is recommended that the agency submit the following completed actions for Bronze recognition: Water recycling for vehicle washing at all facilities Battery, oil, paper and can recycling at all facilities Paperless inspection of fleet through the use of ZONAR Window tinting on all fleet vehicles LED lighting on buses, at stations and facilities In addition, Valley Metro will commit to the following actions to meet Bronze-level requirements: Develop and implement a waste reduction and green awareness campaign Incorporate LEED or Envision principles into facilities and infrastructure Install solar power and improve energy efficiency Increase recycling opportunities Improve station accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN AND PROGRAM March 2014 Page 3

36 DATE AGENDA ITEM 7 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Cash Investments Annual Update PURPOSE To report the current status of RPTA Investments at June 30, BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION It is the policy of the RPTA to invest public funds in a manner which will provide for the maximum security and preservation of principal and meet liquidity demands while achieving the highest rate of return possible. Additionally, it is the policy of the RPTA to comply with all applicable State statutes governing the investment of public funds, including (without limitation) Title 35 of the Arizona Statutes ( Title 35 ) and all provisions of this investment policy are subject to the requirements of Title 35. This investment policy applies to all financial assets of the RPTA. These funds are accounted for in the RPTA s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and include: General Fund Special Revenue Funds Capital Project Funds Debt Service Fund Any new funds created by the Authority There are no changes to the Investment Policy at this time. COST/BUDGET Current cash reserves are deposited in the Business Market Rate Public Funds Savings account with Wells Fargo; the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP); US Government Securities and Money Market Fund account (Bond Proceeds) with U.S. Bank; and Certificates of Deposit with Wells Fargo. The investments are structured to ensure liquidity to satisfy cash requirements of the Operating and Capital Programs funded by RPTA. VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

37 Current Status of Investments Account Description Type of Funds Balance at Annual Yield Wells Fargo Checking General Fund $ 2,908, % Wells Fargo Savings - Bus Capital Projects/ Operating $ 52,665, % Wells Fargo Savings - Rail Capital Projects $ 46,515, % Wells Fargo Certificates of Deposit Capital Projects $ 2,979, % US Bank Revenue Bonds Proceeds Capital Projects $ 98,671, % US Bank Revenue Bonds - Debt Service Reserve Debt service fund $ 2,453, % Local Government Investment Pool - Debt Service Reserve-2009 Bond Issuance Debt service fund $ 32, % Wells Fargo Cash with Escrow Agent Debt service fund $ 7,872, % Local Government Investment Pool - Other Investments Fiduciary/General Fund $ 13,196, % Total Cash and Investments $ 227,294,139 - Below chart depicts monthly total of cash and investments over the past 24 months: The investment annual yields are 0.25% and 0.20% for the Wells Fargo Savings in fiscal years 2013 and 2014, respectively. The investment annual yields are 0.14% and 0.10% for the LGIP in fiscal years 2013 and 2014, respectively. The investment annual yield for the US Bank Bond Proceeds accounts is 0.08% in fiscal year The investment annual yield for the Wells Fargo Certificates of Deposit is 0.76% in fiscal year Below chart depicts Interest earning yields over the past 24 months for US Treasury Bills. 2

38 Investment interest revenue totaled $250,887 in fiscal year 2013 and $281,040 in fiscal year RPTA s average cash balance over the FY14 was $158 million and the average yield on the investments was 0.17%. It is anticipated that investment revenue will decline in FY15 versus FY14 due to anticipated reductions in cash balances and continuing low yields on short term investments in obligations of the US Government. COMMITTEE PROCESS RTAG: July 22, 2014 for information TMC: August 6, 2014 for information Board of Directors: August 20, 2014 for information CONTACT John P. McCormack Chief Financial Officer jmccormack@valleymetro.org ATTACHMENT None 3

39 DATE AGENDA ITEM 8 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) Third and Fourth Quarter Reports PURPOSE To provide a quarterly update of activities at Valley Metro. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION Staff will provide an informational update on the previous quarter ongoing activity at Valley Metro for the following areas: Operations Safety and Security Capital Projects Planning Finance COST AND BUDGET None COMMITTEE PROCESS RTAG: July 22, for information TMC: August 6, for information Board of Directors: August 20, for information RECOMMENDATION This item is presented for information only. CONTACT Ray Abraham Operations and Maintenance Director rabraham@valleymetro.org Rick Brown Chief Engineer rbrown@valleymetro.org Wulf Grote, P.E. Director of Planning & Development wgrote@valleymetro.org John P. McCormack Chief Financial Officer jmccormack@valleymetro.org ATTACHMENT None VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

40 DATE AGENDA ITEM 9 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Future Agenda Items Request and Report on Current Events PURPOSE Chair Cook will request future agenda items from members, and members may provide a report on current events. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION None COST AND BUDGET None COMMITTEE PROCESS None RECOMMENDATION This item is presented for information only. CONTACT Steve Banta Chief Executive Officer sbanta@valleymetro.org ATTACHMENT Pending Items Request VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

41 Pending Items Request Item Requested Date Requested Planned Follow-up Date 2

42 July 30, 2014 Rail Management Committee Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Lake Powell Conference Room 101 N. 1 st Avenue, 10 th Floor Immediately following TMC but no earlier than 12:00 p.m. For those participating by telephone, please mute your phone when not speaking. Members please make sure your microphone is turned on when speaking and turned off when you are not speaking. Action Recommended 1. Public Comment 1. For information A 15-minute opportunity will be provided to members of the public at the beginning of the meeting to address the RMC on all agenda items. The Chair may recognize members of the public during the meeting at his/her discretion. Up to three minutes will be provided per speaker or a total of 15 minutes total for all speakers. 2. Minutes Minutes from the June 4, 2014 RMC meeting are presented for approval. 3. Chief Executive Officer s Report 2. For action 3. For information Steve Banta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will brief the RMC on current issues. 4. Purchase of an Aerial Platform Vehicle 4. For action Steve Banta, CEO, will introduce Ray Abraham, Chief Operations Officer, who will request that the RMC forward to the Board of Directors authorization for the CEO to execute a contract with RWC International, LTD Arizona for the purchase of an aerial platform vehicle for a not to exceed amount of $329,504. VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

43 5. Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan and Program 5. For action Steve Banta, CEO, will introduce Wulf Grote, Director, Planning and Development, who will request that the RMC forward to the Board of Directors approval of the Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan and Program. 6. Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Third and Fourth Quarter Reports 6. For information Steve Banta, CEO, will introduce Department Directors who will provide an informational update of Valley Metro activities. Operations Safety and Security Capital Projects Planning Finance 7. Future Agenda Items Request and Report on Current Events 7. For information Chair Sorrell will request future RMC agenda items from members and members may provide a report on current events. 8. Next Meeting 8. For information The next meeting of the RMC is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2014 immediately following TMC but no earlier than 12:00 p.m. Qualified sign language interpreters are available with 72 hours notice. Materials in alternative formats (large print, audiocassette, or computer diskette) are available upon request. For further information, please call Valley Metro at or TTY at To attend this meeting via teleconference, contact the receptionist at for the dial-ininformation. The supporting information for this agenda can be found on our web site at 2

44 DATE AGENDA ITEM 1 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Public Comment PURPOSE A 15-minute opportunity will be provided to members of the public at the beginning of the meeting to address the RMC on all agenda items. The Chair may recognize members of the public during the meeting at his/her discretion. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION None COST AND BUDGET None COMMITTEE PROCESS None RECOMMENDATION This item is presented for information only. CONTACT Steve Banta Chief Executive Officer sbanta@valleymetro.org ATTACHMENT None VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

45 DATE AGENDA ITEM 2 July 30, 2014 Minutes from the Rail Management Committee Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Lake Powell Conference Room 101 N. 1 st Avenue, Suite 1000 Phoenix, AZ 12:30 p.m. Members Present Andrew Ching, City of Tempe, Chair Jodi Sorrell for Chris Brady, City of Mesa, Vice Chair Dan Cook, City of Chandler Debbie Albert, City of Glendale Rick Naimark, City of Phoenix Chair Ching called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. 1. Public Comment Mr. Crowley said for all those I didn't get around to telling our new supervisor on district five is the mayor of Avondale, Marie Rogers. I was there when they passed the torch so I do know that it's official. What I have here is the bus and rail map and I've also got the county map for the area of Tempe, Chandler and Mesa. And when I look at it I look at the area of Baseline and Country Club, which would be right here on the map, Mr. Banta. But what you don't show on this map you show the light rail and where you plan to build it, but you don't show the heavy rails. And with that big open space there of not space but people, entities, et cetera, what are we doing to encompass planning et cetera and working in that heavy rail into the equation, since it does run diagonally through that hole area. And we are going to have expand rail and bus there, what are you doing on making sure that that is a part of your thinking, because when I look at that big whole, I go, okay, you're supposed to do the Ray bus and that's not anywhere on the agenda for that big line and hole there, but we need to get it all bus filled, but then on the rail part think about both of the rails, both heavy and light rail, and do your planning correctly because with what I've seen on your planning I'm having a problem with it. I love this little document and how one of the electeds said: Hey I like it big pictures, big words, not a lot of information. I don't like that because you used my money and that's not the job that you're supposed to be doing. VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

46 But when I look in here and I see the West Phoenix Central Glendale expansion and I go well, that's one that was supposed to be there and we don't know when we're going to start doing it, but when I see the capital 101, hey, Phoenix, when did that come about? Mr. Banta, when did you guys all agree on that, because when I look at it and I don't see -- oh, there he is, hey, Mr. Grote, you know that big thing in the middle of the deck park that is a white elephant and it used to have a sign saying future transit facility. When I look at your routing I see it goes past I-17, but instead of continuing there, you do a jog to the State Capitol. Now I know that's partially for the funding et cetera, but $28 million back in 1987, why isn't that part of that equation because when I look at I-10 it doesn't stop at I-17. It continues and why aren't you using that as part of your planning. 2. Minutes Minutes from the May 7, 2014 RMC meeting were presented for approval. IT WAS MOVED BY JODI SORRELL, SECONDED BY DEBBIE ALBERT AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM MAY 7, Chief Executive Officer s Report Mr. Steve Banta provided an update on the following: Construction Update Metro Board Officer Elections Scott Debi, Manager, Information Technology Services (Administration & Organizational Development Division) Legislative Update 4. Consent Agenda The following items were presented on the consent agenda: A. Cash Investment Policy Annual Update B. Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Phoenix for Federal Transit Administration Pass-Through Grant Chair Ching said on Item 4A, the two changes to the policy, one of them is to increase flexibility to increase self-insurance retention from $250,000 to $500,000. Just so I understand it, that change has not been made. Mr. Banta said that is correct. That's in anticipation of a potential discussion with the insurance carrier. But today it remains at $250,000. 2

47 Chair Ching said all right. Based on discussions you've had does it look likely that there will be a recommendation in the future that it may be prudent to up the deductible? Mr. McCormack said as we annually work with the insurance companies to review the insurance policy, we have been reviewing the possibility of changing from a $250,000 self-insured retention point to $500,000. There's a trade-off between premium you pay and risk that you take. We meet with the risk management committee, which is a group of insurance managers from the various cities, and conduct an analysis every year. What this change for the cash is going to do is to enable us flexibility so that if we choose to go to a $500,000 self-insured retention, take more risk lower premium, that we have the funds in place in a self-insurance reserve fund to take care of a large claim. So there's nothing on the horizon today that says that we're going to have to move to a $500,000. It's just the flexibility to move in that direction if the premium discounts are such that it's a wiser choice for us. Chair Ching said thank you. Appreciate the clarification. Just so I know, if that change was considered to be made, is that the sort of action that would come back to through this process, I mean, would that require Board approval? Mr. McCormack said yes, it would. Each year we bring before this committee and before the Board the renewal of the insurance program. Any significant change to the insurance program will be highlighted as part of that presentation and the Board has an action on it. IT WAS MOVED BY RICK NAIMARK, SECONDED BY JODI SORRELL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. 5. Contract Award for Replacement of Pedestals on Ticket Vending Machines Mr. Banta said this is for a contract award for replacement pedestals on our existing TVM machines on the 20-mile light rail alignment. This item was first brought to my attention through Councilwoman Gallego from the City of Phoenix. What she encountered was a person in a wheelchair having a difficult time accessing the machine based on height. We went back and looked at our requirements and our standards, although we were compliant with the ADA regulations when we built the alignment for operation back in 2008, at that time the height requirement was 54 inches from ground to ticket slot or card slot on the machine. 3

48 Since that time the ADA has revised its statute and now it's 48 inches. Although after reviewing the statute we are grandfathered to not be required to make the change, we do believe it's in the best interest of the riding public and people in mobility devices to make that modification. So what we are proposing is over a three-year period a contract with Scheidt & Bachmann not to exceed $274,725 to replace pedestals on at least one ticket vending machine per entrance into the station. We are looking to modify 62 pedestals over the next three years. We have an initial recommended list for Phase I. What we've done is used our multimodal centers, our terminal stations, and also our station at Indian School where the VA is closely located. Mr. Naimark said I just want to publicly thank the staff and Mr. Banta for looking into this as Councilwoman Gallego had brought this to our attention. And I think this what you've recommended is a prudent way to go about this, understanding what the legal requirements are versus what the right thing to do is. And the only other comment I would make is we've had a little bit of discussion about some of the machines are on slopes and some of them are on the flat part of the platform. And I think in some cases people in the various mobility devices have a little challenge with accessing the machines regardless of their height given the fact that there are slopes there. So I think I have raised this to the staff's attention. I think they're going to do everything possible to pay attention to that issue and say figure out which machines get replaced on these lower levels as well. Is that a fair summary? Mr. Banta said yes, thank you, Mr. Naimark. We are going to make that assessment at each station when we go to modify the actual pedestal and we'll take the one that's on the least or no slope and modify that one for use for people in mobility devices. Public Comment Mr. Crowley said Mr. Naimark, your latitudes are I think slightly misplaced in a way since you're saying well, we'll fix the one that's best to do, but we're not fixing the one, we're fixing all of them. And I have a problem with it since we've got probably four on each one of the stations that I don't understand why we're not taking the unit off and grind it down to where it's ten thousand per station, because there are twenty-six stations and I'm going with the $270,000 part of it. I don't understand why we have to do all of them because when you do lower them, there are some people like myself with our back that when you put it to a certain level the vertically challenged maybe dealt with, but for myself there is a situation. And at the level that it is now it's about for the norm. So I'm wondering why we're doing all of them, why not do half of them thus making it accessible at every one of the stations and having been wheelchaired for a while and 4

49 working with the Phoenix handicapped activists that height is a serious thing to them, but I don't believe with four units per and we happen to drop them six inches why we're doing all of them and not just half of them since when we got one there, they're in twos: have one for the disabled and people that want the shorter machine and one that's the regular. Not that it would necessarily save, what, $135,000, by only doing half of them. And it also amazes me that it's $2,500 per machine. Why are we doing it this way. Why not, like I said, if it's six inches worth of concrete you got to get rid of it ain't that hard to saw and cut it. Just a thought y'all. Thank you. Ms. Albert said what happens to the ones that are removed? Mr. Banta said what we are doing is we're only doing one per station entrance, we're not doing all the ticket vending machines. We're not saw cutting the concrete. We're taking pedestal from the machine off and replacing the pedestal with a shorter pedestal. Ms. Albert said so then the other pedestals you're just take into your inventory -- spares. Mr. Banta said the requirement is to 48 inches though, so even line extensions that we build from this day forward, we have the 48-inch pedestals. IT WAS MOVED BY RICK NAIMARK, SECONDED BY DEBBIE ALBERT AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO FORWARD TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CEO TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH S & B FOR AN AMOUNT OF $274,725 TO REPLACE THE PEDESTALS ON THE TVMS ALONG THE 20-MILE LIGHT RAIL ALIGNMENT. 6. South Central Corridor Alternatives Analysis Recommendations Mr. Banta introduced Wulf Grote, Director, Planning and Development who provided a presentation which included: Future High Capacity Transit System Study Area Alternatives Analysis Community Working Group Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Phoenix City Council Action Preliminary Project Costs & Schedule Next Steps Major Amendment Process Recommendation for Approval 5

50 Ms. Albert said I was just going to ask just to clarify again so the funding source is a transportation and sales tax extension through the City of Phoenix as well as some other federal funding maybe like a discretionary funding source. Mr. Grote said potentially. We need to work a lot more through that, but, you know, obviously, we all have to agree as part of the regional process to do that funding. But that's what's being considered, yes. Ms. Albert said is this included as part of the major plan amendment? Do we have to show that there's a funding source for it for the plan? Mr. Grote said we would identify that there would be discretionary funds as part of the program, yes. Ms. Albert said so we're not looking at taking any of the CMAQ funding that we're already expecting to come into the equation. Mr. Grote said no. Ms. Albert said do you have any concerns about how much funding will be allocated to a specific region? I mean, is there some sort of limits or rule of thumb like the federal government only gives so much federal money to different areas so are we over extending ourselves or over anticipating? Mr. Grote said right now given how far out this project is, it's a crystal ball. You know, it's really hard for us to tell what the level of federal funding will be. And obviously this would add additional federal funding requests to the program we already have. And, you know, but there's a lot of politics that goes into this over time here as well. And if we have the right politics, having two or three projects moving concurrently, because I know in previous conversations, there's been some concern I know from Glendale, about whether this hurts the Glendale project or not. And for me to say that it does or doesn't right now is hard to say. And I think we have to continue to assess that over time. Given the success of our program to date, I think if we were to go -- even if this happened to be concurrent, we were going both of these projects at the same time, there are a lot of cities that do pursue multiple projects concurrently, so I think there is a potential for that. But again, I don't have all the answers today. I think it's reasonable to expect that we might see more federal money here. But is it a given? At this point it's too early to tell. Ms. Albert said with it being projected for a completion in 2034, is there any reason to do this now not knowing whether or not we have the discretionary money, or is it reasonable to wait and do it after we know what the funding sources would be? 6

51 Mr. Grote said there are reasons to move this project forward right now. We know it's a good project. We want to include it in the program. In order for this project to be eligible for any of the opportunities that may come along, we increase those opportunities by having this project be a part of the regional plan. And I think that's one of the considerations here. So I think that's really why we're adding this project now is because we recognize that Phoenix is going to be more than likely extending its sales tax, that resources are going to become available through that sales tax, and by continuing to progress this project now it allows this project to move forward at a reasonable pace and maybe more quickly than what's shown on the map today. Mr. Banta said one of things I'd like to mention, too, is right now we have advanced this project through the existing city council, we've got their support. It's a benefit to us as the transit provider and builder in the region to be able to go out to the community and talk about a project if you've already got council and political support for it. This project was originally in the City of Phoenix's T-2000 plan. It didn't get adopted in the overall MAG Regional Transportation Plan, but we felt that it was time to actually try to put it back into the plan, even though it's at We recognize that as we move our projects forward, we're met with challenges from our federal partners. We want to make sure that we have the best deck of cards we're playing with when we sit down with the FTA and talk about partnerships here. We've got new language under MAP-21 that talks about program of interrelated projects. They still don't really recognize how that's going to work. They do know that they've got some guidance that they have to put forward. So again, what we're trying to do not at the behest of any other member city was to put as many projects on the table that we have an opportunity to move on when the time is right. Mr. Naimark said the City of Phoenix has applied currently for a Tiger grant. And I think it is sort of the only grant applied for in the region for that particular funding source and I think it enhances our ability to compete for those dollars as well. And that grant would apply to planning and some preliminary improvements to that corridor. So I think the timing right now is also helpful to us. Mr. Grote said if I could just add one more note, you know, there's a reason that we put this project way in the outer year because by having it in the outer year, there's a reasonable opportunity for funding. If we were to move that early in the program, first of all, we don't have the financial capability to do that and we would be making assumptions about federal funds that probably would not be realistic. 7

52 But by putting the project out into the long-term future, it says, there's enough opportunity for funding opportunities to come along that this is a reasonable thing to add into the plan. Ms. Sorrell said how long is the study? How many miles? How many miles is this extension? Mr. Grote said the extension is approximately five miles. Public Comment Mr. Crowley said summer starts what the 22nd of June. Got a document here that says spring fourteen. It's one of your documents. Mr. Grote when you were up there and you said the cost of this project is $680 million, right? Document you passed out this spring and, oh yeah, we're still in spring, it says $467 million. It's a $200-million increase and I'm watching the shuffling going on and I'm going what's happening here. Then I note that it says just for your planning he needs $16 million dollars per year for all these years. To do what? When I see what has been done and accomplished on this, I also look at, well, we can't do any bus planning unless you have the funding for it and there is no funding from Phoenix after 2020 unless it goes to an election, when it goes to election and if it passes, correct. And the 2026 Prop 400 money goes away unless it passes. And when I see the planners and what guys have done in the past when we go and say, well, this is what we planned this hole in the middle of the deck park for $28 million dollars, so I'm going to go from $467 million in a document that you guys gave out two months ago and now tell you that it's $680 million, and we don't have any actual funding for it. Is that because of the will of the electeds? Is it because the thought that anything that is government and for the people is socialism? Because how long has it taken you guys to go to votes? How long has it taken for you to put the handout and say this is what we need to pay for what we're doing, and you don't get it. You don't do it. So when I see that $680 million or is it $467 million, because I've got this one on paper. What is it? How much is it going to be costing? And yes, it should have been done before, but I keep on seeing also that Glendale, you're, supposed to have yours done by twenty-six. I don't see no marks on that thing. Where is that one going to go and where's the money for it, because that one is already in the process and the Prop 400 moneys are supposed to be going to it. And then when I look at it and it also says in here that you people will have nothing to do with funding this or doing to it, so then why is it being brought before you. 8

53 And I also find it fascinating that when you did put out the document to say what's going to be happening that you forgot to list in there, Mr. Grote, CTOC. And that's not a State Board thing. That's a Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee for all projects related to Prop 400 and transportation within Maricopa County. And I love that you say that a six-member Board is in support of you. Now did you call them already, because that's against the law because two things, one, you can't campaign for a tax. You can't do it. It's against the law. You cannot say this is what we need to do. And you can't have it there unless you've got the money going to be coming in. So you can't go out there and ask for it unless you do it. You can't campaign for it. What are you actually doing? And what happened over the last ten minutes since neither yourselves nor I have any input into this? What is it, a sham that was just done. Mr. Naimark said I just wanted to address one issue just for the record and that is that our mayor and city council have adopted a recommendation to appoint a citizen committee to study the expiration of our transit 2000 tax, which is set to expire in And that committee is in the process of being appointed and is expected to complete its work at the end of this calendar year, meaning making a recommendation to the mayor and council regarding the extension or the increase of that tax. And so we are actively working on that subject now rather than waiting until 2020 to see what the answer might be. So I just thought I'd put that on the record. IT WAS MOVED BY JODI SORRELL, SECONED BY DEBBIE ALBERT AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO FORWARD TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL CORRIDOR: 1. A LOCALLY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL PROJECT, INCLUDING LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT ON CENTRAL AVENUE FROM BASELINE ROAD NORTH TO DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, AND THEN USING THE CENTRAL/1 ST AVENUE COUPLET UNDER THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TO CONNECT INTO THE EXISTING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM. 2. RECOMMENDATION TO MAG TO CONDUCT THE MAJOR AMENDMENT PROCESS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CENTRAL PROJECT IN THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO BE COMPLETED IN Transit Life Cycle Program (TLCP) Update Chair Ching said as was discussed at the meeting immediately before this meeting where the same item was on, my understanding is that there was no change to this item since the May meeting, so with the committee's consent Mr. Banta has agreed to do just a brief summary. 9

54 Mr. Banta said this is the Transit Life Cycle Program Update for action. It is as the chairman said the same as last month s presentation for information. I'll highlight a couple of things. The baseline rail model has only minor changes from the adopted 2013 life cycle update. The two changes are to completion dates. Central Mesa Extension is advanced to year 2015 from And the Tempe streetcar is delayed from 2017 to The assumed costs for vehicles identified separately within each project in the rail program baseline financial model is balanced. And we are forecasting a small surplus at the end of the program of about $31 million dollars remaining. Public Comment Mr. Crowley said the first paragraph on there says bus program, capital programs. I don't see in the transit life cycle program where you replaced the, what is it, $91 million dollars in bus replacements. But I do see that we continue to fast forward on anything rail. What I need is you to be more responsible on the transit program and that we need to do better planning and work to redefine the expansions. Also with the maintenance centers, maintenance, and operation, I watched over the last, what, fifteen years, where Mesa, how many times have we had to get your center up to what it's supposed to be. Is that because of a lack of planning, you know, we did the concrete, what, two, three times. When I see that Transit Life Cycle Program when it comes to the rail, I also look and say Glendale, where is it, because it's part of the program and what we put in there. It's like when I asked -- it's supposed to go to Metrocenter and I had you people send me a letter telling me that Metrocenter is a concept not a place. I owned a farm at Dunlap in I watched them build a concept. Why when you did it originally, Phoenix, did you stop at Rose Mofford? Was that the politics of well we don't get it going towards Glendale. I've been a part of this process all along. And yes, it was held up to get it across the freeway. How hard is it to dig a hole, darlings. You got a bus or a bike tunnel there. You got the AC/DC there. How hard it is to get across a freeway and the City of Phoenix said a lot of money. Got to work this one out. Lot of money. Well, a lot of money is it's not made it to the west side. A lot of money has it got it where you're doing I-10 and not using the Grote there in the middle of the freeway interchange. When are you going to start using what's out there to the maximum of its abilities. You've used my money to begin with. And I love that you say, well, 85 percent is now going to pay for buses. 10

55 This is the rail, I know. But you took ninety-one million dollars last two years and didn't do bus replacements. You took that money and you put it to the rail starts in Mesa. I need you to have in the life cycle program more buses and more replacements. I don't see that. All I see is replacements. Thank you. 7. Future Agenda Items Request and Report on Current Events Mr. Naimark said I just have a quick report on a couple of items that are coming before our city council, which is this Board and organization have been involved with and/or will be interested in it. Today council subcommittee recommended council approval of a plan for downtown transportation. A lot of that plan takes into account future changes in the frequency of trains because of the west side line and the south line that we just discussed. And, you know, think about the downtown transportation network as not just so focused on moving cars in and out, but making sure that we accommodate people waiting for buses and trains and people on bikes and walking. And so that's scheduled to go before the city council on the 24th, I believe, of -- maybe I've got that wrong on the date, but anyway coming to city council this month. In addition we have a bicycle master plan committee that just approved a bicycle master plan and they're recommending bringing that forward to our transportation subcommittee next week and also our complete streets policy. So all of these things kind of weave together. I don't know if parking meters fits that or not, but we're also updating our parking meeting rates and enforcing hours and those kinds of things. But in particular, complete street, a bike master plan, and the downtown transportation study are all coming to council this month. And we wanted to make sure people were aware of it and it does, you know, fully take into account the good work that this organization does in the rail world. Thank you. Mr. Ching said I believe this is my last meeting chairing this. I wanted to thank Mr. Banta and his staff for all their assistance over the last year. I started doing this right about the same time I was appointed as city manager in Tempe. Learned a lot about transit and rail, things I thought I knew and certainly didn't, I appreciated it, and I appreciate your time. So with that I will announce that the next meeting of this committee will be on Wednesday August 6, 2014, at 12:30. Although I would make a suggestion, maybe, for the future noticing of this agenda that, if the language meets with the approval of your attorney, to do something that says, you know, either at 12:30 or immediately following the Transit Management Committee meeting, whichever comes first, will give you an opportunity to potentially shorten the time period between meetings if, you know, there happens to be a bit of a gap as there was today. Just a thought. 11

56 Mr. Banta said thank you, Mr. Chairman, we'll take that into consideration. With no further discussion the meeting adjourned at 1:23 p.m. 12

57 DATE AGENDA ITEM 3 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Chief Executive Officer s Report PURPOSE Steve Banta, Chief Executive Officer, will brief the RMC on current issues. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION None COST AND BUDGET None COMMITTEE PROCESS None RECOMMENDATION This item is presented for information only. CONTACT Steve Banta Chief Executive Officer sbanta@valleymetro.org ATTACHMENT None VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

58 DATE AGENDA ITEM 4 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Purchase of an Aerial Platform Vehicle PURPOSE To request Board authorization for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a contract with RWC International, LTD Arizona for the purchase of an aerial platform vehicle for a not to exceed amount of $329,504. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION Valley Metro Rail s initial 20-mile light rail line has 28 stations, is primarily street running, and is served by 50 light rail vehicles. The aerial vehicle will be used for maintenance and support of system operations that includes major repairs of the overhead catenary systems and unforeseen downed power lines. The vehicle will provide for efficient use of resources to perform maintenance tasks on the rail line. The vehicle s platform is a larger more efficient workspace than typical bucket trucks and will allow the ability for personnel to work side by side in a confined work area. It is primarily designed to allow multiple personnel working together to perform complex tasks at heights in a safe and effective environment. It will allow for the reduction of maneuvering the unit as tools and materials will be closer and more readily available. It will also reduce risk of injury that could be caused by a single individual handling cumbersome material in a bucket truck that is currently used for these repairs. On April 1, 2014, Valley Metro issued an Invitation for Bid ADV for the purchase of one aerial vehicle with hydraulic platform and high rail capability. Bidders were also asked to include the cost of an extended warranty. The procurement was advertised in accordance with Valley Metro s public notice procedures. The bid opening was held April 30, A total of two responses were received at the bid opening. The award recommendation is to RWC International, LTD Arizona as they were the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. COST AND BUDGET The purchase of the aerial platform vehicle will be awarded for a not to exceed amount of $329,504. The cost includes an extended warranty and sales taxes. The vehicle will be manufactured and delivered within one year after the award. The vehicle is funded with Prop. 400, Public Transportation Funds and costs are funded in the METRO Adopted FY15 Operating and Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Program. VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

59 COMMITTEE PROCESS RTAG: July 22, 2014 for information RMC: August 6, 2014 for action Board of Directors: August 20, 2014 for action RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the RMC forward to the Board of Directors authorization for the CEO to execute a contract with RWC International, LTD Arizona for the purchase of an aerial platform vehicle for a not to exceed amount of $329,504. CONTACT Ray Abraham Operations and Maintenance Director rabraham@valleymetro.org ATTACHMENT None 2

60 DATE AGENDA ITEM 5 July 30, 2014 SUBJECT Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan and Program PURPOSE To request Board approval of the Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan and Program. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION In 2011, Valley Metro became an entry-level signatory of the APTA Sustainability Commitment. The APTA commitment adds Valley Metro to a network of transit agencies worldwide that are adopting sustainability programs in recognition of the industry s potential, and responsibility, to make significant contributions toward improving environmental quality by upholding the APTA sustainability principles: Making sustainability a part of your organization s strategic objectives. Identifying a sustainability champion within the organization coupled with the proper human and/or financial resources and mandates. Establishing an outreach program (awareness-raising and education) on sustainability for all staff of your organization. Undertaking a sustainability inventory for your organization. In 2013, Valley Metro developed a Sustainability Working Group comprised of management level from each Valley Metro division. Using this group, the agency also developed a Sustainability Action Plan and Program. The Sustainability Working Group met monthly between June and December 2013 to guide development of the plan. Sustainability has long been a part of Valley Metro s mission to provide safe, affordable, efficient, and environmentally sound travel options. The attached Sustainability Action Plan and Program Executive Summary outlines the agency s sustainability goals, which establish clear and measurable steps to advance sustainable transportation in the Phoenix metropolitan region. The APTA Sustainability Commitment offers recognition levels beyond entry-level signatory status: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Upon approval and implementation of the Sustainability Action Plan and Program, it is recommended that Valley Metro apply for APTA s Bronze-level recognition, which requires demonstrating recent achievement of 5 actions as a Signatory, the commitment to 5 more actions and a 2% reduction of baseline indicators (water, electricity, fuel, etc.) within two years. The actions achieved and proposed for future completion are in the attached Sustainability Action Plan and Program. VALLEY METRO 101 N 1ST AVE STE 1300 PHOENIX AZ

61 COST AND BUDGET No new funds are required to implement the current phase of the Sustainability Action Plan and Program. Any cost impacts for future improvements related to this program will be included in the annual budget process and brought forward for Board consideration. COMMITTEE ACTION RTAG: July 22, 2014 for information RMC: August 6, 2014 for action Board of Directors: August 20, 2014 for action RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the RMC forward to the Board of Directors approval of the Sustainability Action Plan and Program. CONTACT Wulf Grote, P.E. Director, Planning and Development ATTACHMENTS Sustainability Action Plan and Program Executive Summary A full copy is available upon request. 2

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63 Executive Summary Sustainability has long been a part of Valley Metro s mission to provide safe, affordable, efficient, and environmentally sound travel options for residents and visitors of the greater Phoenix metropolitan region. The agency is strategically positioned to be a regional leader for the advancement of sustainable transportation practices. With this Sustainability Action Plan and Program, Valley Metro joins a growing number of transit agencies that recognize the industry s potential to make a difference through responsible environmental stewardship. In 2011, Valley Metro signed the American Public Transportation (APTA) Sustainability Commitment, a pledge that helps guide the agency as it advances sustainable transportation in the Phoenix metropolitan region. As an APTA Sustainability Commitment signatory, Valley Metro pledged to uphold four core sustainability principles: Making sustainability a part of your organization s strategic objectives. Identifying a sustainability champion within the organization coupled with the proper human and/or financial resources and mandates. Establishing an outreach program (awareness-raising and education) on sustainability for all staff of your organization. Undertaking a sustainability inventory for your organization. The APTA commitment adds Valley Metro to a network of transit agencies worldwide that are adopting sustainability programs in recognition of the industry s potential, and responsibility, to make significant contributions toward making the world a more suitable place to live. The Valley Metro Sustainability Action Plan is the agency s vision and program to make sustainability part of its strategic objectives and everyday operations. The plan identifies three primary sustainability goals, with steps for implementation and metrics to gauge progress. Sustainability Policy Statement: Valley Metro is committed to advancing regional livability by operating a safe, efficient, equitable, and environmentally responsible public transportation service. SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN AND PROGRAM March 2014 Page 1

64 The first goal is to enhance the visibility of Valley Metro as a regional leader for sustainable transportation and promote sustainable organization practices. Valley Metro recognizes that to be a leader in sustainability it must begin by strengthening its own policies and procedures. Strategies to implement this goal include promoting sustainable procurement policies, facility design and development, and vehicle/equipment selection. Increasing external communications about transit and its role in sustainability can enhance Valley Metro s visibility as a leader for sustainable practices. Valley Metro s second sustainability goal provides ways to reduce consumption, maximize the use of existing material resources, and encourage the reuse of resources in all aspects of Valley Metro services and operations. In 2011, Valley Metro began providing annual sustainability indicators reports to APTA as part of its signatory responsibilities to the Sustainability Commitment. The sustainability indicators include areas that are recommended for reduction and conservation: fuel consumption, electricity and water use, volumes of municipal and recycling waste, and greenhouse gas emissions. The final sustainability goal looks at ways to increase public transit use in member cities and strengthen regional alternative transportation options, encourage our partners to employ sustainable practices, make good decisions on practices that maximize transit resources, and enable system growth and expansion. Ways to meet this goal include working with communities to improve non-transit linkages to/from the system and communicating the role and impacts of transit service on communities. Extensive external and internal communications about sustainable practices are the keys to successful goal and strategy implementation. A Communications Strategies and Plan has been developed in response to APTA s requirement that Sustainability Commitment signatories establish an outreach program to educate and raise awareness of sustainability efforts among agency staff. Key objectives of the plan are to create awareness of the Valley Metro sustainability program and instill sustainability considerations into the fabric of the agency s day-today activities. Strategies include actions for increasing sustainability visibility within the organization as well as a means to share related information to key external audiences. The Sustainability Action Plan was developed with employee guidance and a strong consideration of overall agency goals. Employees interviewed Division Directors to gather high-level guidance for the plan, goals, and strategies. A Sustainability Working Group (SWG) consisting of managers from each Valley Metro division met monthly from June 2013 to December 2013 to review progress on the plan. One of the many benefits of employee participation was raising awareness of sustainable activities already underway in different parts of the organization. SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN AND PROGRAM March 2014 Page 2

65 Goal 1: Enhance the visibility of Valley Metro as a regional leader for sustainable transportation, and promote sustainable organizational practices. Goal 2: Reduce consumption, maximize the use of existing material resources, and encourage the reuse of resources in all aspects of Valley Metro services and operations. Goal 3: Continue to strengthen Valley Metro s partnerships with member cities and regional stakeholders, and encourage our partners to employ sustainable practices, make good decisions on practices that maximize transit resources and enable system growth and expansion. Next Steps The plan will move Valley Metro to higher levels of recognition for its participation in the APTA Sustainability Commitment. The APTA recognition levels are defined as Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. At present, Valley Metro is at the signatory level and assigned no additional recognition. Upon implementation of this plan it is recommended that Valley Metro apply for APTA s Bronze-level recognition, which requires demonstrating recent achievement of 5 actions as a Signatory, the commitment to 5 more actions and a 2% reduction of baseline indicators (water, electricity, fuel, etc.) within two years. The SWG developed a list of action items to submit to APTA for fulfillment of Bronzelevel recognition requirements. It is recommended that the agency submit the following completed actions for Bronze recognition: Water recycling for vehicle washing at all facilities Battery, oil, paper and can recycling at all facilities Paperless inspection of fleet through the use of ZONAR Window tinting on all fleet vehicles LED lighting on buses, at stations and facilities In addition, Valley Metro will commit to the following actions to meet Bronze-level requirements: Develop and implement a waste reduction and green awareness campaign Incorporate LEED or Envision principles into facilities and infrastructure Install solar power and improve energy efficiency Increase recycling opportunities Improve station accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN AND PROGRAM March 2014 Page 3