SCMTD February 2004 Board of Directors Agendas - Santa Cruz ...

Board of Directors
Board Meeting of February 27, 2004
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an expansion of the service at a time when our budget constraints would not allow for new
service. For the passengers the consolidation provides more service days and the Pacific Station
access. The delivery of the new equipment for the Highway 17 service is also an enhancement
for all passengers who will use the consolidated service.
Based upon the benefits to all parties by consolidating the Highway 17 Express with the Amtrak
Connector, staff recommends that the Board of Directors approve the Memorandum of
Understanding Principles that have been developed.
IV.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Funds for the operation of the Highway 17 Express service are contained in the 2003/2004
METRO Operating Budget. Staff will recommend the continuation of current service level
funding for the Highway 17 Express service for inclusion in the 2004/2005 METRO Operating
Budget. Staff is not aware of any plans by VTA to reduce current service level funding for the
Highway 17 Express. Costs for the expanded service (weekends/holidays/Metro Center)
required for the consolidation that are estimated to be $330,000 annually will be paid by Caltrans
under the proposed MOU.
V. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A:
Memorandum of Understanding Principles