The table also indicates whether each option was a priority for employers who attended the 7 statewide employer forums held in August and September of 1999. Each transit agency operating a vanpool program has had its own set of rules and procedures. A group, the Regional Vanpool Coordination Team, made up of employers that are served by more than one vanpool program, worked with vanpool providers to identify ways to increase vanpool ridership. The team adopted policy language on driver training, consistent rider requirements, consistent driver requirements, and several other identified barriers to increased ridership. In addition, the team is working together to support a series of grant applications that will bring the vanpool information system and other integrated software applications to the agencies providing vans.
Staff recommends both options identified above.
Concur with the staff recommendations. This manual includes best practices for planning, designing, operating, preserving and maintaining park and ride facilities. This manual is in final draft form. Review the Park and Ride Manual contents. Recommend the Legislature increase funding support for the plans resulting from the provisions of the Park and Ride Manual.