Res 2023-167R approving the Fare and Service Change Policy for the San Marcos Public Transit Services per section 5307 Small Urbanized Area Formula Grants guidelines

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■ MEMO To: The Honorable Mayor and Council From: Amy Cogdill, Transit Manager Through: Stephanie Reyes, City Manager Sabas Avila, Director of Public Works Date: October 10, 2023 Re: October 17 Council Agenda - Transit Related Items Purpose The purpose of this memo is to provide Council background information for the three transit items on the upcoming October 17 regular meeting agenda. Description As a result of our ongoing efforts to develop a seamless coordinated transit system with Texas State University, the following items have been identified as grant compliance requirements of the Federal Transit Administration. During the October 17th meeting, Council will consider the following three items: • Fare Increase and Service Change Policy adoption • Transit Asset Management Plan adoption • Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan adoption Fare Increase and Maior Service Change Policy: Local transit service has been fare-free since March 2020 to reduce exposure to the COVID- 19 virus. In September of 2020, Council approved fare free local transit service in the adoption of the San Marcos Transit Plan. This policy outlines the process the city would utilize for any future fare increases or major service changes. A public hearing is required to adopt this policy. Staff is not recommending charging fares for the local transit services. Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan: The TAM plan sets performance targets and measures for transit assets such as buses and facilities. It also summarizes current asset conditions and outlines the timing for procurement of new transit assets. The existing assets in the plan belong to the service provider, Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems, but the plan outlines the city's proposed investments for new vehicles leveraging federal funds. CITY OF •