Courtney Aguirre

The committee meeting addressed several operational and strategic initiatives, including a TransAM database workshop and an update on transit ridership trends affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key discussions also covered the impact of crime on commuting patterns in Southern California, an update on Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSSA) funding, and progress on MAP 21 Regional Transit Safety Performance Targets. Additionally, the committee discussed the launch of a new Regional Transit Operators Forum designed to facilitate peer learning and information exchange, along with a staff report regarding alternative and advanced fuel tours.

The committee meeting addressed several transit-related topics, including the ADA Paratransit Demand Forecast project update, a review of 'tactical transit' projects from a recent report, and a presentation on the 2020 Connect SoCal Transit Asset Management target setting methodology. Additionally, updates were provided on the Redlands Rail Arrow Project, including plans for zero-emission vehicle technology, and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process. Staff reports discussed the ADA Paratransit Study and the Integrated Rail Forecast Study.

The committee discussed several critical transit-related topics, including regional ridership trends showing continued bus ridership decline and the impact of rail line closures. Presentations were provided on microtransit pilot projects, specifically OC Flex and Metro MicroTransit, detailing their operational goals, zones, and performance metrics. The committee reviewed requirements for the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, updates on Transit Asset Management performance monitoring and alignment with regional transportation planning, and the processing of public comments regarding the Connect SoCal draft plan. Additionally, staff reported on transit service changes implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This document outlines the process for subregions in the SCAG area to develop their own Sustainable Communities Strategies (SCS) for the 2024 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). It details SCAG's goals for the 2024 RTP/SCS, emphasizes flexibility, targets, and adoption process, and describes the required outreach, communication, and planning concepts. Key responsibilities for subregions include developing SCS content (land use, residential densities, transportation network), providing data, and implementing monitoring. It also specifies SCAG's roles in preparing guidelines, public participation, technical methodology, incorporation of subregional SCSs, modeling, performance measures, funding, data distribution, tools, and technical assistance. The overarching goal is to ensure compliance with SB 375 and achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

This document is a PM Conformity Hot Spot Analysis Project Summary for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Project, an electric-powered light rail transit service extension in eastern Los Angeles County. It outlines the project's details, including a 4.7-mile guideway and multiple stations, its purpose to enhance regional connectivity, accommodate travel demand, and improve mobility. The project aligns with Metro's 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan and Vision 2028 Strategic Plan. The summary also addresses PM2.5 and PM10 hot spot conformity for interagency consultation and includes project programming dates.