January 25, 2019 Board Meeting - SJJPA...2019/01/25 · Board Meeting 2.2 Approve New SJVRC Member 2.3 Next Board Meeting Location (March 22, 2019) – Stockton, CA 2.4 SJJPA Operating

January 25, 2019 Board Meeting

San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority

Item 1

Call to OrderPledge of AllegianceRoll CallOath of Office


Item 2

Consent Calendar 2.1 Approve Minutes from November 16, 2018

Board Meeting2.2 Approve New SJVRC Member 2.3 Next Board Meeting Location

(March 22, 2019) – Stockton, CA2.4 SJJPA Operating Expense Report2.5 San Joaquins Operations Update2.6 Safety and Security Update


Item 2

Consent Calendar 2.7 Administrative Items 2.8 Accept Independent Auditors’ Report for Fiscal Year

2017/18


Item 3

Public Comments


Item 4

Election of Officers

Chair Chiesa


The SJJPA JEPA states, “The Board shall elect a chairperson and at least one vice-chairperson from among its members. The term of office shall be two years. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms as chairperson of the Board” (Section 5.8).

The SJJPA Bylaws state, “Nomination and Election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson(s) shall be held at the first meeting of the Board and thereafter at the annual first meeting.


The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson(s) shall each be a Board Member.

Nominations may be made from the floor by any Voting Board Member.

The election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson require an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board.

Approve a Resolution to Approve Election of Officers

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation: Elect a Chairperson and up to two Vice-Chairs.


Item 5Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Chair to Make Schedule Changes Related to the San Joaquins Service to Help Improve On-Time Performance, and Increase Ridership and Revenue

Dan Leavitt/Paul Herman

Authorize the Chair to Make Schedule Changes

After nearly eight months in operation, ridership on the Morning Express Train (701) remains very low and current trends suggest it is not likely to increase.

Low ridership on the Morning Express Train has negatively impacted San Joaquins revenue and farebox recovery.

Farebox recovery has also been declining since there have been very little operating cost savings from deploying the Morning Express Train.


Staff are recommending that the SJJPA take action to return to full-corridor service for all 7 daily round trips (7 days a week) in early April 2019.

To improve on-time performance, staff is recommending that this schedule be a “slotted” schedule: Where all San Joaquins trains meet at double-track

sections and done on a pulsed schedule Requires having pad-time that is distributed throughout

the corridor.


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Northbound Morning Express Schedule Monthly Ridership by Train


There has been a significant drop in revenue since the deployment of Morning Express Service in early May 2018.

Revenue is down as a result of the low ridership on Morning Express, but also since these trips are mostly short-distance trips and many of the Morning Express riders are taking advantage of discounted tickets.


Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug SepFY16 $2,946,41 $3,838,98 $3,783,13 $2,908,51 $2,640,88 $3,376,60 $2,724,45 $3,152,91 $3,329,28 $3,599,94 $3,267,12 $3,101,84FY17 $2,979,99 $3,758,43 $3,617,92 $2,918,74 $2,493,92 $3,183,93 $3,324,13 $3,197,38 $3,406,18 $3,648,74 $3,323,60 $3,027,31FY18 $2,976,39 $3,816,11 $3,785,46 $2,468,99 $2,317,68 $3,096,70 $2,817,32 $2,808,93 $2,983,47 $3,192,77 $3,013,83 $2,796,17

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Amtrak originally projected that operating cost reductions from the deployment of Morning Express would offset potential decreases in revenue.

Unfortunately, these operating cost reductions have not materialized, and the monthly invoices have actually increased. Staff and Counsel are auditing expense line items which may result in credits back to SJJPA.


Since the May 7th start of the Morning Express, there have been numerous incidents which have resulted in significant delays for the Morning Express Train.

There has continued to be regular freight train interference for the Morning Express Train over the last eight months.

Morning Express Trains are routinely late to their stations along the route (even when they arrive in Sacramento on-time) because of the large pad-time at the end of the schedule (23 minutes).


Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug SepFY17 88.7% 77.9% 81.2% 71.2% 61.4% 65.7% 80.7% 79.5% 81.0% 78.6% 85.7% 66.3%FY18 70.3% 82.4% 85.7% 89.1% 81.1% 77.9% 84.0% 78.3% 77.3% 73.5% 59.4% 65.7%

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In order to increase San Joaquins ridership, revenue and farebox recovery, SJJPA should take action to return to full-corridor service for all 7 daily round trips (7 days a week) as soon as possible.

In discussions with Amtrak, BNSF, Caltrans and SJJPA consultant DB, the earliest this change could be made is in early April 2019.

To improve on-time performance, a “slotted” schedule (where all San Joaquins trains meet at double-track sections and done on a pulsed schedule) should be deployed.



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BFD 4:25AM OAK 7,552 7,079 6,374 6,442 7,256 6,709 5,747 5,540 6,190 7,425 6,879 6,943 7,383 7,105 5,278 5,625 6,691 7,109 5,665 4,562 6,143 6,412BFD 6:00AM SAC 4,273 3,645 3,203 3,006 4,002 3,677 3,015 2,494 3,897 4,010 4,118 3,709 3,967 3,666 3,340 3,196 3,835 3,363 2,901 3,734 4,090 3,588BFD 8:00AM OAK 5,059 4,874 4,483 4,463 5,779 5,396 4,353 4,325 4,611 5,202 4,677 4,930 5,295 4,784 4,727 4,638 5,730 5,335 4,201 4,173 4,836 4,898BFD 10:25AM OAK 9,540 8,494 8,088 8,114 9,470 9,475 8,150 7,311 8,667 9,731 9,052 8,897 9,619 9,041 8,004 8,575 9,546 9,776 7,998 7,520 9,238 8,532BFD 1:25PM OAK 11,100 9,785 8,930 9,070 10,209 9,263 8,526 7,845 9,180 10,011 9,614 9,919 10,633 9,423 7,968 8,625 9,497 9,305 8,107 7,153 8,596 9,145BFD 3:45PM OAK 9,157 8,013 7,838 6,899 8,749 8,972 7,440 6,890 8,243 9,536 9,233 10,033 10,586 9,295 8,238 8,130 9,091 9,457 7,170 6,732 8,816 8,389BFD 6:25PM SAC 6,661 5,784 5,168 5,566 6,113 5,827 5,044 4,206 5,649 6,105 5,398 6,250 6,505 5,737 5,380 5,207 5,781 5,490 4,414 3,790 5,044 5,193

Northbound 7 Daily Round Trip Schedule Monthly Ridership by Train


It is possible to deploy a slotted schedule within a short time-frame since it would build upon previous work done with Caltrans, SJJPA, BNSF Railroad, Amtrak and SMA that simulated various concepts for an 8-train schedule.

To successfully deploy a slotted schedule will require that pad-time is distributed throughout the San Joaquins Corridor so that it can be ensured that San Joaquins trains meet going opposite directions at double-track segments.

Authorize Chair to Make Schedule Changes

It is expected that the slotted schedule will significantly improve on-time performance which will result in higher ridership and revenue.

Improving the San Joaquins on-time performance is necessary for the service to be able to attract business travelers.

A stable high on-time performance should be achieved and maintained before attempting to re-establish early morning service to Sacramento or initiate early morning service to the Bay Area.

Key Objectives for April 2019 Schedule

Run 7 daily round trips, full corridor (Bakersfield –Oakland/Sacramento)

Have meets occur in double-track sections to maintain good OTP.

2 hour pulse schedule

At least 85% OTP at stations with resets and passing occurring at double track locations

Have trains in slots which have performed the best in previous schedules and avoid slots which have performed poorly.

Key Objectives for April 2019 Schedule

Optimize times so that connections to Southern California are not too early or too late.

First and last trains should maintain good Valley-Bay Area and Valley-LA times. Good connection times to Southern California via Bakersfield.

Comet Car sets only on the lowest performing train pair

Time trains to better serve the Hanford-Fresno business market (Morning NB, Evening SB)

BAKERSFIELD 4:12 6:12 8:12 12:12 14:12 16:12 18:12

WASCO 4:40 6:40 8:40 12:40 14:40 16:40 18:40

CORCORAN 5:19 7:19 9:19 13:19 15:19 17:19 19:19

HANFORD 5:39 7:39 9:39 13:39 15:39 17:39 19:39

FRESNO 6:16 8:16 10:16 14:16 16:16 18:16 20:16

MADERA 6:42 8:42 10:42 14:42 16:42 18:42 20:42

MERCED 7:23 9:23 11:23 15:23 17:23 19:23 21:23

TURLOCK-DENAIR 7:48 9:48 11:48 15:48 17:48 19:48 21:48

MODESTO 8:06 10:06 12:06 16:06 18:06 20:06 22:06

STOCKTON 8:40 | 12:40 16:40 18:40 20:40 |

STOCKTON (ACE) | 10:38 | | | | 22:38

LODI | 10:58 | | | | 22:58

SACRAMENTO | 11:44 | | | | 23:44

ANTIOCH-PITTSBURG 9:10 13:10 17:10 19:10 21:10

MARTINEZ 9:34 13:34 17:34 19:34 21:34

RICHMOND 10:01 14:01 18:01 20:01 22:01

EMERYVILLE 10:13 14:13 18:13 20:13 22:13

OAKLAND JACK LONDON 10:27 14:27 18:27 20:27 22:27

OAKLAND JACK LONDON 7:36 9:36 11:36 13:36 17:36

EMERYVILLE 7:47 9:47 11:47 13:47 17:47

RICHMOND 7:57 9:57 11:57 13:57 17:57

MARTINEZ 8:28 10:28 12:28 14:28 18:28

ANTIOCH-PITTSBURG 8:50 10:50 12:50 14:50 18:50

SACRAMENTO 6:29 | | | | 16:29 |

LODI 7:08 | | | | 17:08 |

STOCKTON (ACE) 7:24 | | | | 17:24 |

STOCKTON | 9:23 11:23 13:23 15:23 | 19:23

MODESTO 7:56 9:56 11:56 13:56 15:56 17:56 19:56

TURLOCK-DENAIR 8:12 10:12 12:12 14:12 16:12 18:12 20:12

MERCED 8:45 10:45 12:45 14:45 16:45 18:45 20:45

MADERA 9:19 11:19 13:19 15:19 17:19 19:19 21:19

FRESNO 9:49 11:49 13:49 15:49 17:49 19:49 21:49

HANFORD 10:24 12:24 14:24 16:24 18:24 20:24 22:24

CORCORAN 10:41 12:41 14:41 16:41 18:41 20:41 22:41

WASCO 11:20 13:20 15:20 17:20 19:20 21:20 23:20

BAKERSFIELD 11:51 13:51 15:51 17:51 19:51 21:51 23:51

Conceptual Southbound Schedule

Conceptual Northbound Schedule


Based on analysis and feedback SJJPA has received from CalSTA, Caltrans, Amtrak, BNSF and DB, staff is recommending modifying the San Joaquins schedule in April 2019 to better serve passengers.

Since the specifics of these changes have not been agreed upon by Amtrak and the host railroads, staff is requesting that the Chair be authorized to approve schedule changes.


SJJPA should include as part of its 2019 Business Plan further action to plan for a new schedule for April 2020 (with 7 round-trips full corridor).

This schedule will build upon the April 2019 schedule and will include reduced operating times to under six hours between Bakersfield and Oakland Amtrak Stations to negate the need for costly crew changes.

This schedule will also include more detailed coordination with Capitol Corridor and Pacific Surfliner services to enhance ridership potential and on-time performance.

Staff Recommendations Summary:

Return to Full-Corridor Service for the Current 7 Daily Round Trips.

Implement a “slotted” 2-hour pulse schedule which includes pad time that is distributed throughout the San Joaquins Corridor.

Provide slots which have performed well in the past and have favorable connections to the Southern California markets.

Run Comet Car trainsets on the lowest performing train pairs.


Fiscal Impact: Returning to full-corridor service will increase operating costs,

but this will be more than offset by expected increases in ridership and revenue. The Slotted Schedule will not increase costs, but should increase ridership and revenue with increased on-time performance.

Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San

Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Chair to Make Schedule Changes Related to the San Joaquins Service to Help Improve On-Time Performance, and Increase Ridership and Revenue


Item 6Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority that Potential Express Train Service from Bakersfield to Sacramento be Considered and Further Analyzed as Part of the April 2020 Schedule and as Part of the Expanded Service for the San Joaquins

Dan Leavitt

Potential Bakersfield – Sacramento Express Train

At the September 22, 2017 SJJPA Board Meeting, Bakersfield stakeholders gave a presentation on a proposal for an express train service between Bakersfield and Sacramento.

SJJPA provided direction to staff to examine the proposed Bakersfield Express Service as a possible future improvement for the San Joaquins. The 2018 SJJPA Business Plan commits to conducting analysis

on operational impacts and ridership potential of the proposal and bringing it back to SJJPA Board to determine whether or not to pursue this concept.

Proposed Service MapMap Not To Scale

Potential Bakersfield - Sacramento Express Train

SJJPA staff have worked with the DB team (in coordination with the Bakersfield Express proponents) to develop express schedules meets operational criteria for San Joaquins equipment and existing infrastructure.

DB concluded that it is technically feasible to operate an express train between Bakersfield and Sacramento.

Options for running the express train

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Option 1:

Run the express service twice a day (return)− 703 as express− 704 as express

Option 3:

Run the express service only once a day (703)

This would allow both 702 and 704 to be run as local service

Option 2:

Run the express service twice a day (return)− 703 as express− Run 702 as express

service (instead of 704)

DB Engineering & Consulting USA, Inc. | Consulting | 10/31/2018

Option 1, 2 and 3 NB: 703 planned as the new Express Service going to Sacramento – arrival before 9 am

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Northbound – Option 1, 2 & 3

Train number 701 703 711 713 1701 715 717 719Validity Mo-Fr Daily Daily Daily SaSuHo Daily Daily DailyBAKERSFIELD 4:00 6:02 8:51 10:55 12:47 15:07 17:15 WASCO | 6:31 9:20 11:27 13:19 | 17:44 CORCORAN | 7:06 9:54 12:02 13:54 16:10 18:23 HANFORD 5:17 7:26 10:14 12:21 14:13 16:29 18:43 FRESNO 4:55 5:54 8:02 10:50 12:58 14:53 17:07 19:28 MADERA | | 8:21 11:10 13:18 15:12 17:26 19:48 MERCED 5:53 | 9:06 11:56 13:59 15:57 18:10 20:38 TURLOCK-DENAIR 6:16 | 9:28 12:19 14:22 16:19 18:39 21:07 MODESTO 6:30 | 9:42 12:33 14:35 16:33 18:53 21:21 STOCKTON | | 10:27 13:11 | 17:15 19:26 21:53 STOCKTON (ACE) 7:07 7:48 | | 15:08 | | | LODI 7:21 | | | 15:22 | | | SACRAMENTO 7:57 8:33 | | 15:58 | | | ANTIOCH-PITTSBURG 10:56 13:41 17:45 19:56 22:23 MARTINEZ 11:18 14:05 18:08 20:18 22:46 RICHMOND 11:45 14:34 18:33 20:45 23:12 BERKELEY | | | | | EMERYVILLE 11:54 14:44 18:43 20:54 23:22 OAKLAND JACK LONDON 12:02 14:53 18:51 21:03 23:30

DRAFT


Option 1 SB: Return express service with adjusted 704 –arrival before 10 pm

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Southbound – Option 1

Train number 710 712 714 702 716 704 718Validity Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily DailyOAKLAND JACK LONDON 5:36 7:28 10:42 14:36 18:03 EMERYVILLE 5:46 7:38 10:52 14:46 18:13 RICHMOND 5:55 7:47 11:01 14:56 18:22 MARTINEZ 6:27 8:17 11:29 15:23 18:50 ANTIOCH-PITTSBURG 6:50 8:45 11:54 15:49 19:14 SACRAMENTO | | | 13:29 | 17:05 | LODI | | | 14:07 | | | STOCKTON (ACE) | | | 14:25 | 17:59 | STOCKTON 7:23 9:18 12:27 | 16:22 | 19:49 MODESTO 7:54 9:56 12:58 14:56 16:54 | 20:20 TURLOCK-DENAIR 8:07 10:10 13:11 15:09 17:07 | 20:33 MERCED 8:37 10:39 13:41 15:33 17:36 | 21:02 MADERA 9:14 11:21 14:17 16:11 18:18 | 21:40 FRESNO 9:37 11:43 14:40 16:38 18:41 19:59 21:58 HANFORD 10:12 12:20 15:15 17:16 19:21 20:34 CORCORAN 10:31 12:36 15:32 17:33 19:38 | WASCO 11:06 13:11 16:12 18:11 20:13 | BAKERSFIELD 11:36 13:40 16:40 18:39 20:41 21:49

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Option 2 SB: Return express on 702 – 704 ensuring return trip for daily 701 and 703 passengers

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Southbound – Option 2

Train number 710 712 714 702 716 704 718Validity Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

OAKLAND JACK LONDON 5:36 7:28 10:42 14:36 18:03 EMERYVILLE 5:46 7:38 10:52 14:46 18:13 RICHMOND 5:55 7:47 11:01 14:56 18:22 MARTINEZ 6:27 8:17 11:29 15:23 18:50 ANTIOCH-PITTSBURG 6:50 8:45 11:54 15:49 19:14 SACRAMENTO | | | 13:32 | 17:26 | LODI | | | | | | | STOCKTON (ACE) | | | 14:28 | 18:20 | STOCKTON 7:23 9:18 12:27 | 16:22 | 19:55 MODESTO 7:54 9:56 12:58 | 16:54 18:50 20:26 TURLOCK-DENAIR 8:07 10:10 13:12 | 17:07 19:04 20:39 MERCED 8:37 10:39 13:41 | 17:36 19:27 21:08 MADERA 9:14 11:21 14:17 | 18:21 20:03 21:46 FRESNO 9:37 11:43 14:40 16:25 18:44 20:25 22:04 HANFORD 10:12 12:20 15:15 17:03 19:20 21:00 CORCORAN 10:31 12:36 15:32 | 19:37 21:16 WASCO 11:06 13:11 16:14 | 20:12 21:50

BAKERSFIELD 11:36 13:40 16:42 18:20 20:40 22:17

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Trip time differential replication vs. proposal: +3’ NB and +14’-18’ SB (based on passenger meets)

Proposed trip time at 270’ – Proposal replication with +3’ NB and +14’ SB (on Ex 704) or +18’ SB (Ex 702)

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Bakersfield Express Proposal Trip Time: 04:30 (or 270’)

Proposal Replication Trip Time: 4:33 hrs (NB) / 4:44 hrs (SB Ex

704), 4:48 hrs (SB Ex 702)

NB SB (Ex 704)

SB (Ex 702)

Technical Run Time 241.5’ 243.5’ 241.2’

Dwells 9’ 9’ 9’Recovery 22.5’ 31.6’ 38.4’Total Trip Time 273’ 284.1’ 288.6’

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Potential Bakersfield – Sacramento Express Train

Agenda Item 5 recommended proceeding with: April 2019 schedule focusing on having the San Joaquins

return to having all 7 daily round trips serve the entire corridor and would have a “slotted”, pulsed schedule and evenly distributed pad-time to improve on-time performance.

April 2020 schedule focusing on larger changes, including improved schedule coordination with the Capitol Corridor and Pacific Surfliner and reducing the Bakersfield –Bay Area travel times below 6 hours.

Bakersfield Express Train Concept

Potential Express Train Service from Bakersfield to Sacramento should be considered and further analyzed as part of the April 2020 San Joaquins schedule – which will include analysis to reduce travel times. Express service may also fit better with service expansion,

which would reduce the risks of decreased ridership and would offer something new as opposed to taking something away from existing stations.

SJJPA should survey passengers to help gauge passenger interest and concerns relating to potential express service.

Approve a Resolution to Approve Potential Express Train Service from Bakersfield to Sacramento

Fiscal Impact: There is no significant fiscal impact expected. Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the

San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority that Potential Express Train Service from Bakersfield to Sacramento be Considered and Further Analyzed as Part of the April 2020 Schedule and as Part of the Expanded Service for the San Joaquins


Item 7Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing an Agreement for Passenger and Market Research Services to Resource Systems Group, Inc. for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $150,000 from February 1, 2019 – June 30, 2021 and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement

David LipariAutumn Gowan

Passenger and Market Research

In the 2018 SJJPA Business Plan, $150,000 was requested to perform passenger and market research and analysis on a bi-annual basis. Staff has been utilizing market analysis reports performed by Amtrak and Caltrans to inform its marketing efforts and tailor messages.

Caltrans has indicated its suspension of further market analysis programs.

This contract is being awarded to continue to gather this passenger and market data and improve the process by making it more focused on the San Joaquins.

Passenger and Market Research Scope of Work

The Scope of Work Includes Two Objectives: 1) Passenger Research Current passenger data including but not limited to

demographics, attitudes, travel patterns, and behaviors

2) Marketing Research Market research within the corridor to understand potential

passenger data including but not limited to service awareness/perception, impediments, and new service concepts

The purpose of the ‘San Joaquins Passenger and Market Research’ contract is to plan, develop, deploy, analyze, and report data in relation to these two objectives

Passenger and Market Research Scope of Work

Estimated Project Timeline for Onboard Surveys and Market Surveys

February 2019 – March 2019 : Sampling plans and questionnaire design.

April 2019 – May 2019: Survey planning, programming and administration. In Field surveys conducted.

June 2019: Analysis and Reporting of survey data.

Request for Proposal (RFP) and Selection Process

On October 26, 2018, San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) released a Request for Proposals for the solicitation of Passenger and Market Research Services, with proposals due on November 27, 2018. As a result of the solicitation, SJJPA received proposals from the following firms:

Resource Systems Group, Inc. (RSG) TrendSource, Inc.

Request for Proposal (RFP) and Selection Process

The proposals were evaluated by a panel consisting of SJJPA’s Marketing Manager, Executive & Legislative Coordinator, and Associate Planner along with SJCOG’s Associate Regional Planner. After the initial evaluation of the written proposals, there was a clear distinction of the evaluation scores between the two proposers.

RSG was invited for an interview to allow the selection panel to evaluate the team in person. RSG was evaluated on presentation, and responses to the selection panel’s questions. After the interview, staff deemed RSG the most responsive and responsible proposer.

Agreement for Passenger and Market Research Services

The contract to be awarded is for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 total for the first year of the three-year term. As this is a bi-annual project (occurring every other year), future SJJPA Business Plans will request similar funding to perform ‘Passenger and Market Research’. Any additional awarded funds for this project will be brought before the Board for approval and amended into the contract as needed.

Fiscal Impact: Cost associated with the first year of this Agreement are identified

in the approved 2018 SJJPA Business Plan Update as part of the Marketing Budget. Future year’s costs will be brought before the Board as part of the annual SJJPA Business Plan Update approval process for consideration.

Approve a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for Passenger and Market Research Services

Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the

San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing an Agreement for Passenger and Market Research Services to Resource Systems Group, Inc. for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $150,000 from May 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022 and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement


Item 8

Madera to San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot

Paul Herman


As part of the 2018 SJJPA Business Plan, SJJPA committed to “conduct preliminary market analysis for an additional Thruway Bus route to serve the travel market between the Southern San Joaquin Valley and Silicon Valley.”

For several years Kern COG has requested that SJJPA initiate a new Thruway Bus service between Madera and the Silicon Valley. Staff looked further into this specific proposal, including performing an initial ridership analysis to test its viability.


In 2018 SJJPA began a review of the entire San Joaquins Thruway Bus Network’s performance. During this review, staff identified and developed route alternatives for possible future implementation on the Thruway Bus Network. The Madera to San Jose corridor was identified as the fastest route for San Joaquin Valley and Southern California passengers to get to the Silicon Valley.

Having Merced be the San Joaquin Valley terminus for this pilot route was also considered but deemed undesirable due to the longer travel times (+30 min).


The Madera to San Jose travel times are expected to be competitive enough with alternative modes to produce significant additional ridership for the San Joaquins.

In the ridership forecast that staff has conducted for this pilot service, analysis showed substantial ridership gains in Southern California, Fresno and Bakersfield, as well as more modest increases in ridership in Hanford, Corcoran and Wasco.



This Thruway Bus Pilot is forecasted as having over 45,000 annual riders after an initial ramp-up period assuming 6 daily rounds trips. The markets with the highest forecasted ridership are Southern California (+9,500 annual riders), Fresno (+17,200 annual riders) and Bakersfield (+12,000 annual riders).


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Route 1a (Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Diego)

Route 1b (Los Angeles, Long Beach)

Route 1c (Van Nuys, Torrance)

Route 3 (Sacramento, Chico, Redding)

Route 6 (Stockton, San Jose)

Route 7 (Santa Rosa, Eureka, Arcata)

Route 9 (Las Vegas)

Route 10 (Oxnard, Santa Barbara)

Route 12 (Palmdale, Victorville)

Route 15 (Yosemite)

Route 18 (San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria)

Route 19 (Pasadena, Riverside, Indio)

Route 99 (San Francisco)

Madera-San Jose Pilot Forecast*

San Joaquins Thruway Bus Annual Ridership By Route FY 16


The preliminary revenue estimate is $1.9 million annually with an average fare of about $42.

Based on prior contracts on the San Joaquins Thruway Bus Network, staff believes that this route would cost approximately $1.8 million annually to operate with 6 daily round trips based on the amount of route miles served from Madera to San Jose.

A more detailed ridership, revenue and cost analysis will be completed prior to the implementation of this pilot bus route and will be presented to the Governing Board once complete.


Staff has done an operating run time analysis for this Pilot Bus Route as compared to current intercity rail and bus options.

This Pilot Bus Route would allow for the fastest Southern California to Bay Area Rail/Bus connection in the State.

From ToCurrent San Joaquins

Current Pacific Surfliner

Current Coast Starlight

San Joaquins + Proposed Madera-San Jose Bus Pilot

Los Angeles San Jose ~ 9 hours ~ 9 hours ~ 10 hours ~ 7 hours 45 minutes

Bakersfield San Jose ~ 6 hours N/A N/A ~ 4 hours 45 minutes

Fresno San Jose ~ 4 hours N/A N/A ~ 2 hours 45 minutes


With the exception of a couple of routes operated and managed by local agencies, Amtrak manages the current San Joaquins Thruway Bus routes. Amtrak contracts out the operations of these Thruway Bus routes to private operators through their formal procurement process.

Staff recommends that the Madera to San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot, as well as future Thruway Bus contracts that are currently managed by Amtrak, be managed by SJJPA in coordination with CalSTA, Caltrans, and Amtrak.


SJJPA would use its formal procurement process to contract out the operations to bus operators.

Taking on the management of Thruway Bus contracts will enable SJJPA to have oversite of the contracts and access to Thruway Bus data which will enable SJJPA to better control costs and develop a more cost-efficient and effective Thruway Bus Network.

The Madera to San Jose service will be a pilot program for SJJPA’s procurement and management of Thruway Bus contracts.


Item 9

Update on Shared Use Agreement with SJRRC for Valley Rail Stations and Facilities

Kevin Sheridan

Shared Use Agreement with SJRRC

At the July 6th meeting, the Rail Commission adopted a resolution to act on behalf of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority in the implementation of the Valley Rail Program stations and layover facilities.

This process is intended to streamline the project delivery and protect the usage rights for each service.

DEAL POINTS FOR SHARED USE AGREEMENT

Staff and Counsel have developed the following draft deal points for a Shared Use Agreement:

1. Negotiating SJRRC’s and SJJPA’s trackage rights with UPRR

2. Purchasing by SJRRC of property for the new Stations that will be used by both ACE and the San Joaquins.


3. Drafting a Joint Use Agreement allowing the San Joaquins to use stations and facilities owned by SJRRC. a. Establishing a formula for a cost share of the stations and

facility operations and maintenance costs for SJJPA and SJRRC. b. Identifying all fees and expenses that will be shared by

SJJPA and SJRRC. c. Establishing insurance obligations for the SJJPA and SJRRC. d. Establishing a method for SJJPA and SJRRC to indemnify the

other for third party liability (aka passenger injuries and property damage).

e. Establishing a process to schedule the use of the stations and facilities.


f. Establishing a procedure for allowing future capital improvements to stations/facilities or adding new stations or facilities.

g. Establishing a procedure to allow future, new services to use the stations and facilities.

h. Establishing an alternative dispute process for resolving any disputes that arise from the performance of the Joint Station Use Agreement.

i. Establishing a formula for a cost share for any emergencies arising at the stations.

Staff and Counsel will present a draft agreement to each agency by March.


Item 10

California Integrated Travel Project (CAL-ITP)

Sarah Rasheed

California Integrated Travel Project (CAL-ITP)

California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), along with Caltrans and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), in partnership with local, regional and state partners, is working on an integrated travel project known as Cal-ITP.

The purpose of the project is to research, plan and develop a statewide framework for multimodal transport interoperability.

The Cal-ITP objective is to enter into a multi-year pilot of travel planning and a universal payment method for all transportation providers, including those in the private sector.

California Integrated Ticketing Program (CAL-ITP)

Development for Cal-ITP is currently underway, with CCJPA releasing a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSOQ) to provide staffing support services for the project. While Cal-ITP is in development, direction for the project will come from CCJPA and an external Cal-ITP steering committee.

SJJPA staff will continue to monitor and work closely with CCJPA and other state partners on the development of the proposed statewide integrated ticketing program.


Item 11

Report on Student Group Trip to W.O.W. Museum

Carmen Setness

Student Group Trip to W.O.W. Museum

SJJPA and the World of Wonders (WOW) Science Museum located in downtown Lodi, have partnered together to help promote the use of the San Joaquins Kids ‘N’ Trains program for school groups to access the WOW Museum.

With a generous donation from Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza and to kick-off the partnership, El Nido elementary from Merced County participated in an educational field trip utilizing the San Joaquins service to get to the museum.

Prior to El Nido’s trip, staff provided an Operations Life Saver presentation to inform students and raise awareness about train safety.


Item 12

Update on the 2019 SJJPA Business Plan

Dan Leavitt

Update on 2019 SJJPA Business Plan

The primary purpose of the Annual Business Plan is to identify SJJPA’s intentions for the next two State Fiscal Years

The Annual Business Plan is reviewed and approved by the State and used to develop annual appropriation requests to the State Legislature.

The 2019 Business Plan Update will be a refinement of last year’s Plan.

Update on 2018 SJJPA Business PlanSchedule

A public review draft of the Business Plan will be released in February 2019, allowing for Board, agency, and public input.

Public outreach efforts underway. Focused effort will take place in February and early March of 2019.

Full draft of Business Plan will be presented for approval at the March 22, 2019 SJJPA Board Meeting.

SJJPA to submit Draft Business Plan to CalSTA by April 1, 2019.

SJJPA to submit Final 2019 SJJPA Business Plan Update to CalSTA by June 30, 2019.

Update on 2018 SJJPA Business PlanKey Changes/Additions Being Considered

April 2019 Schedule: Returns the San Joaquins to full-corridor service for 7 daily round trips and introduces slotted schedule and distributed pad-time for improved on-time performance.

April 2020 Schedule: Continues full corridor service and will include reduced operating times to under six hours between Bakersfield and Oakland. Options to be considered will include skip-stop/limited stop service. This schedule will include more detailed coordination with Capitol Corridor and Pacific Surfliner services.


Increase revenue and reduce costs on the San Joaquins Café Car service.

Request operating funds from the state for a pilot program to operate a new Thruway bus between Madera and San Jose. This contract, as well as all future Thruway bus contracts, is expected to be managed by the SJJPA in coordination with CalSTA and Caltrans.

Support the state’s Integrated Ticketing Efforts


Participate in the Statewide Working Group Fleet Management focus group being established that will address issues such as the retirement of the Comet Cars from regular service and the deployment of the new Siemens rolling stock (including any additional infrastructure needed associated with the new equipment).

In addition, updates to ridership and financial figures will be provided, along with discussion of the status of current and planned capital projects.


Item 13

Executive Director’s Report

Stacey Mortensen


Item 14

Board Member Comments

Chair Chiesa


Item 15

Closed Session Call to Order Roll Call

Chair Chiesa


Item 16

Closed Session A) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS, Property: West side of Canal Street between West 24th and West 25th street; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 030-102-012.Agency Negotiators: Paul Balestracci, Neumiller & Beardslee, Kevin Sheridan.Negotiating Parties: G Street Mini Storage LLC.Under Negotiation: Price and Payment Terms

Chair Chiesa


Item 17Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Enter an Appropriate Purchase Agreement with G Street Mini Storage LLC for the Negotiated Amount Approved of $525,000 regarding APN 030-102-012 and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement and all Related Documents

Kevin Sheridan

Merced Station Parking Lot Expansion

At the July 27, 2018 SJJPA Board meeting, Resolution 18/19-004 was approved.

Giving the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorization to the Executive Director to Submit and Execute Any and All Grant Applications, Agreements, Certifications and Assurances and Any Other Documents Necessary to Obtain FY 17/18 and FY 18/19 State Rail Assistance (SRA) Funding in the Amount of $8,000,000 for the Stockton Wye and Merced Parking Lot Projects.

Merced Station Parking Lot Expansion

SJJPA is pursuing a property acquisition to construct a new parking lot at the Merced Station. The 43,560-square foot property is located on Canal St between 25th & 24th street, along the BNSF right of way. SRA funding is being requested to fund the construction of Merced Parking Lot ($900,000) project.

State Rail Assistance Program Funding

Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) created the State Rail Assistance (SRA) Program by directing a portion of new revenue specifically to intercity rail and commuter rail. SB 1 directs a 0.5% portion of new diesel sales tax revenue for

allocation, with half going to the five commuter rail providers and half to intercity rail corridors.

Over the next three years, SJJPA is eligible for $13.1M in SRA funding.

SRA was created to provide operating and capital assistance for commuter and intercity rail agencies. The SRA guidelines permit projects that cover a full range of

transportation planning and mass transportation purposes, with the direction that rail agencies spend these funds in a cost-effective manner to provide operations and capital improvements for the benefit of the public.

Approve a Resolution to Enter an Appropriate Purchase Agreement

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact. SRA funding is provided through

Senate Bill 1.

Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San

Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Enter an Appropriate Purchase Agreement with G Street Mini Storage LLC for the Negotiated Amount Approved of $525,000 regarding APN 030-102-012 and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement and all Related Documents


Item 18

Adjournment

Chair Chiesa

January 25, 2019 Board Meeting