This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the SSTAC on the items within its jurisdiction but not on this agenda.  Note: Prior to action by SSTAC on any item on this agenda, the public may comment on that item

SUMMARY:  

Last month, the Committee appointed a new Chairperson to lead for the next two years.  In the process, the re-appointment of the outgoing Chair to another two-year term as a member did not take place.

There are also additional vacancies on the Board that need to be filled.  As a result, we encourage you to discuss and promote SSTAC among your peers to seek additional interest.

ACTION: Staff requests that SSTAC recommend that Fresno COG, TTC, PAC, and the Policy Board approve the re-appointment of Moses Stites to serve another two-year term.

SUMMARY:

Last month, the COG Board approved a contract with Moore and Associates (M&A) to produce the Fresno County Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan.  This plan will examine transit funding, equipment and operational resources, and how those resources can effectively address current and future public transportation needs and gaps, as well as to identify improvement strategies, or public-driven transportation projects and enhancements that may be implemented over time. The plan will replace the previous CPT-HSTP, which was completed in 2008 and updated in 2015.

Federal transit law requires that projects selected for funding under the Enhanced Mobility for Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) Program be "included in a locally developed, Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan," and that the plan be "developed and approved through a process that included participation by seniors, individuals with disabilities, representatives of public, private, and nonprofit transportation and human services providers and other members of the public" using transportation services.

M&A is a full-service consultancy that regularly provides service evaluation and planning, market research/data collection, marketing and outreach, and performance audits. M&A has been a consultant on previous Fresno County projects, including the most recent Fresno COG Triennial Performance Audit and the City of Fresno, Department of Transportation/FAX Title VI Plan.

In March, M&A will be conducting a series of public outreach events to solicit input on the plan.  These events will be in the form of stakeholder focus groups, Community workshops and pop-up events.  Events will be scheduled in the Cities of Fresno and Clovis, representing the urban areas as well as multiple locations throughout the rural areas.

SSTAC members will serve as the advisory committee for the development of the plan and the group as a whole will be briefed throughout the development of the plan.

Any questions can be submitted to Senior Regional Planner, Jeff Long at jeff.long@fresno.gov or by phone at 621-1436.

ACTION: This is an informational item and subject to the discretion of the SSTAC.

SUMMARY:

The FY2023 Unmet Transit Needs (UTN) assessment is currently underway with first public outreach meeting starting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Mendota.  Marketing and outreach for the UTN started in mid-January with the release of the online survey in English and Spanish.  To date, we have received several comments.  The comment period for the online survey is scheduled to close on March, 24, 2023.

Marketing activities promoting the UTN have been ongoing with flyers being sent to agencies and interested stakeholders the last week of January.  The UTN is also being publicized in newsletters from both FAX, and Fresno COG.  Additionally, UTN meetings are being publicized through social media channels for FAX, Fresno COG, and Clovis.

Scheduled meeting times, and locations, including the Public Hearing are as follows:

Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
In-Person Meeting #1 – City of Mendota
Mendota City Hall, Council Chambers
643 Quince Street, Mendota, CA 93640

Thursday, February 15, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 pm 
In-Person Meeting #2 – City of Fresno, Pinedale
Pinedale Community Center
7170 N. San Pablo Ave., Pinedale, CA 93650

Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 10:00 – 11:00 am 
Virtual Meeting #1 – ZOOM Webinar
Register here to attend the Zoom webinar or watch it streamed live on Fresno COG’s Facebook page

Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
In-person Meeting #3 – City of Clovis
Clovis Senior Center
850 4th St., Clovis, CA 93612

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm 
Virtual Meeting #2 – ZOOM Webinar
Register to attend the Zoom webinar or watch it streamed live on Fresno COG’s YouTube Channel

Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:00 am 
In-Person Meeting #4 – City of Fresno
Offices of Fresno COG
2035 Tulare, Ste. 200, Fresno, CA 93721

Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm 
In-Person Meeting #6 – City of Huron
Public Safety Building, Sky Room
17051 12th Street, Huron, CA 93234

Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
In-Person Meeting #7 – City of Sanger
1700 7th. Street, Sanger, CA 93657

2023 Unmet Transit Needs Assessment Public Hearing 
Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Fresno COG Offices, Sequoia Room
2035 Tulare Street, Ste. 200, Fresno, CA 93721

For those agencies, transit riders, and stakeholders interested in providing feedback about unmet transit needs, but unable to attend any of the meetings, there is the online survey in English and Spanish, found at:

FY2023 UTN Survey in English:  https://publicinput.com/utn2023

FY2023 UTN Survey in Spanish:  https://publicinput.com/spanishutn2023

ACTION:  This is an informational item and subject to the discretion of the SSTAC.

The Fresno COG offices and restrooms are ADA accessible. Representatives or individuals with disabilities should contact Fresno COG, at least 3 days in advance, to request auxiliary aids and/or translation services necessary to participate in the public meeting.