HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 09-20-2022 Item No. 14. Via-Cupertino Pilot Program Overview & Expansion_Staff PresentationDepartment of Public Works
Via-Cupertino Pilot Program
Overview & Expansion
September 20, 2022
CC 09-20-2022 Item No. 14
•October 2019 –September 2022
•13-month pause taken due to COVID-19
•Re-launch October 2021
•August ridership highest since re-launch: 2,012
Pilot Program Background
Ridership Data
•Total trips taken:25,836
•Average ride rating: 4.9 stars
•Average trip distance:2.7 miles
•Average wait time:10 minutes
•Farebox revenue:$34,750
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2021 Survey Data
A 2021 survey of 150 individuals highlighted
various reasons for using the service:
Work Commuting -28%
Daily errands -28%
Healthcare Visits -20%
Travel to/from school -20%
Via. Proprietary & Confidential
7Ridership since Relaunch (Oct 2021 -Aug 2022)
What are riders saying about Via Cupertino*?
“Via is essential for
linking Cupertino to
Caltrain.”
“Via is amazing. It was
a life changing
experience. It was also
quick and affordable!”
“I need Via to
get to Kaiser
and DeAnza.”
“Our school has no
nearby bus stops so
Via my main form of
transportation.”
*Source: Via Cupertino Rider Survey 2021-2022
From Pilot Program to Program.
1.Pilot Program is a success
2.Via desired in surrounding communities
3.Community supports EV fleet
4.Mtn View Caltrain & El Camino Hospital
requested frequently
We now have an opportunity to expand Via and
continue service for 5 years.
Recommended Actions
•Accept CalSTA Grant: $8,465,000
•Authorize Contract Extension to June 2023
•Adopt Reso. 22-XXX increasing budget by
$200,000
•Dispense with City Bidding Requirements
Recommended Actions
Accept CalSTA Grant Funds
•$8,465,000 over a 5-year period
•50% match for Cupertino & Santa Clara
•Costs scale up from year 1 to 5, allowing
time to procure additional funds.
•Funds administered retroactively & monthly
once project begins.
Via –Cupertino Expansion Map
Recommended Actions
Via Contract Extension
•$200,000 to extend service to April 2023
•Existing contract to expire in October 2022
•Funds have lasted longer than envisioned
during18-month pilot due to COVID-19.
Recommended Actions
Dispense with Bidding Requirements
•Via is a named partner in CalSTA expansion
•Grant award is for an expansion of an existing
program
•Via’s has met or exceeded expectations
during the pilot program
•CAO supports the exception request based on
the criteria outlined in the municipal code.
Via –Cupertino Expansion Map
Next Steps
January 2023 Caltrans Master Agreement
City of Santa Clara Funding Agreement
Expansion Funding Request
March 2023 Project update prior to April 2023 launch.
April 2023 Estimated launch date
Upcoming Council Meetings
Department of Public Works
Via-Cupertino Pilot Program
Overview & Expansion
September 20, 2022