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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda.  Speakers are limited to 2 minutes.  The law does not permit Committee action or extended discussion on any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances.  If Committee action is requested, the matter can be placed on a subsequent agenda.  All statements that require a response will be referred to staff for reply in writing.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve the Minutes of April 17, 2003.

REGULAR AGENDA

Approve an Update of Traffic Level of Service (LOS) Analysis Guidelines. (Evanhoe)

Approve Project Priorities for the 2003/04 Countywide Transportation Development Act (TDA Article 3) Program. (Evanhoe)

Receive and file Fiscal Year 2003 Third Quarter Performance Report. (Martin)

OTHER ITEMS

Receive and file the Service Reduction Plan Update. (Martin)

Discuss the recommendation to approve $14,105,000 and $14,387,000 for Fiscal Year 2003-04 and Fiscal Year 2004-05 to provide Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authoritys share of Caltrain operating support; and further approve in concept VTAs use of $1,486,000 Federal Section 5309 funds in lieu of the local match requirement for Fiscal Year 2003-04 capital support. (Buhrer)

Discuss the recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute a Cooperative Service Agreement with the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission and the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency for continued VTA funding of Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) commuter rail service in the amount of $3,960,000 in Fiscal Year 2003-04 and $4,034,000 in Fiscal Year 2004-05. (Sharpless)

Discuss the recommendation to adopt Phase III of the Paratransit Service Business Practices Improvement Plan, which includes modifications to the minimum account balance policy, implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defined service area and hours, a modified door-to-door/curb-to-curb program, and premium service pricing. (Martin)

Discuss the recommendation to: 1) Adopt a finding that a fare increase is necessary to meet operating expenses and to fund capital projects necessary to maintain service within the existing service area, while maintaining minimum required financial reserves; 2) Invoke a Statutory Exemption under CEQA, P.R.C. §21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a) (Rates, Tolls, Fares and Charges) for the purpose of modifying and increasing fares; and 3) Adopt a resolution establishing new rates and fares for VTA bus, light rail, and paratransit services effective August 1, 2003. (Buhrer)

Discuss a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2003 2004 and Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 Recommended Biennial Budget. (Buhrer)

Receive and file the Draft 1996 Measure B Program Revenue and Expenditure Plan for FY 2004. (Collins/Evanhoe)

Receive and file Monthly Legislative Reports. (Evans)

Receive and file the Proactive CMP Reviewed and Approved Projects Monthly Status Report. (Evanhoe)

Review Committee Work Plan. (Evanhoe)

Committee Staff Report. (Evanhoe)

Consider staff recommendation to cancel June 19, 2003 Congestion Management Program & Planning Committee Meeting.

Chairpersons Report

Determine Consent Agenda for June 5, 2003 Board of Directors Meeting.

Announcements

Adjourn