CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 761Introduced by Assembly Member Friedman(Principal coauthor: Senator Gonzalez)February 13, 2023 An act to add and repeal Section 13979.3 of the Government Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 761, as introduced, Friedman. Transit Transformation Task Force.Existing law establishes the Transportation Agency, which consists of various departments and state entities, including the California Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation. Under existing law, the agency is under the supervision of an executive officer known as the Secretary of Transportation, who is required to develop and report to the Governor on legislative, budgetary, and administrative programs to accomplish comprehensive, long-range, and coordinated planning and policy formulation in the matters of public interest related to the agency.Existing law provides for the funding of public transit, including under the Transportation Development Act. This bill would require the secretary, on or before July 1, 2024, to establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force to include representatives from the department, the Controllers office, various local agencies, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders. The bill would require the task force to develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services. The bill would require the secretary, in consultation with the task force, to prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025. The bill would require the report to include a detailed analysis of specified issues and recommendations on specified topics. The provisions of the bill would be repealed on January 1, 2028. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Nearly 50 percent of the states greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector.(b) According to the State Air Resources Boards 2022 scoping plan adopted pursuant to Section 38561 of the Health and Safety Code, the transition to zero-emission vehicles is not enough to meet the states climate goals, with the state needing to also reduce vehicle miles traveled. Increasing the use of public transportation is critical to success.(c) Transit use has been on the decline in California, both prior to, and concurrent with, the COVID-19 pandemic due to various factors.(d) The Legislature temporarily suspended performance metrics under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) and Congress provided short-term emergency funding relief to transit agencies to address the COVID-19 pandemics impact on fare revenue and local funding support. However, the state has not developed new metrics to monitor the performance of public transit or new strategies to help transit agencies stabilize and ultimately grow public transit ridership.(e) California transit agencies need additional funding to maintain a state of good repair, expand service, and grow transit ridership. State oversight is needed to ensure transit operators are providing a high-quality, reliable service. SEC. 2. Section 13979.3 is added to the Government Code, to read:13979.3. (a) On or before July 1, 2024, the secretary shall establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force.(b) The task force shall include, but is not limited to, representatives from transit operators, both urban and rural, the Department of Transportation, the Controllers office, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, transportation advocacy organizations with expertise in public transit, labor organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, at the discretion of the secretary.(c) The task force shall develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services.(d) The secretary shall, in consultation with the task force, prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025.(e) The report shall include, but is not limited to, a detailed analysis of the following issues:(1) The services provided by transit agencies and the demographics of transit ridership, with detail on services provided, including persons with disabilities, or specific populations like low-income individuals and students.(2) Existing funding sources for transit with a breakdown of funding available for capital and operations, including any constitutional and statutory limitations on these existing funding sources.(3) The use of state transit funding for other modes, such as streets and roads.(4) The cost to operate, maintain, and provide for the necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years.(5) The costs and operational impacts associated with federal, state, and local mandates including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the State Air Resources Boards Innovative Clean Transit regulations (Article 4.3 (commencing with Section 2023) of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations).(6) Workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges, impacting transit service.(7) Existing policies on state and local metrics to measure transit performance.(8) State and local policies that impact service efficiency and transit ridership including, but not limited to, transit prioritization on roads, land use, housing, and pricing policies.(9) State departments and agencies that have responsibility for transit system oversight, grant administration, and reporting.(f) The report shall also include, but is not limited to, recommendations on the following:(1) How to improve mobility and increase ridership on transit, including, but not limited to:(A) Service and fare coordination or integration between transit agencies.(B) Coordinated scheduling, mapping, and wayfinding between transit agencies.(C) Ensuring a safe and clean ride for passengers and operators.(D) Increasing the frequency and reliability, through strategies that include, but are not limited to, the sharing of real-time transit information such as arrival and departure times and predictions, service alert data, and transit prioritization on roads.(2) Changes to land use, housing, and pricing policies that could improve public transit use.(3) Strategies to address workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges.(4) Replacing fare box recovery ratios and efficiency criteria required under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) with performance metrics that better measure transit operations, including usage, cost efficiency of operations, and service quality.(5) The appropriate state department or agency to be responsible for transit system oversight and reporting.(6) New options for state revenue sources to fund transit operations and capital projects to meet necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years and to address mandates.(7) The potential of transit-oriented development and value capture of property around transit stations as a source of sustainable revenue for transit operations.(g) The task force may consult with the California Transportation Commission to use its work on the needs assessment prepared pursuant to Section 14518 of the Government Code regarding the identification of future transit capital and operational needs.(h) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 761Introduced by Assembly Member Friedman(Principal coauthor: Senator Gonzalez)February 13, 2023 An act to add and repeal Section 13979.3 of the Government Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 761, as introduced, Friedman. Transit Transformation Task Force.Existing law establishes the Transportation Agency, which consists of various departments and state entities, including the California Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation. Under existing law, the agency is under the supervision of an executive officer known as the Secretary of Transportation, who is required to develop and report to the Governor on legislative, budgetary, and administrative programs to accomplish comprehensive, long-range, and coordinated planning and policy formulation in the matters of public interest related to the agency.Existing law provides for the funding of public transit, including under the Transportation Development Act. This bill would require the secretary, on or before July 1, 2024, to establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force to include representatives from the department, the Controllers office, various local agencies, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders. The bill would require the task force to develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services. The bill would require the secretary, in consultation with the task force, to prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025. The bill would require the report to include a detailed analysis of specified issues and recommendations on specified topics. The provisions of the bill would be repealed on January 1, 2028. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 761 Introduced by Assembly Member Friedman(Principal coauthor: Senator Gonzalez)February 13, 2023 Introduced by Assembly Member Friedman(Principal coauthor: Senator Gonzalez) February 13, 2023 An act to add and repeal Section 13979.3 of the Government Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 761, as introduced, Friedman. Transit Transformation Task Force. Existing law establishes the Transportation Agency, which consists of various departments and state entities, including the California Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation. Under existing law, the agency is under the supervision of an executive officer known as the Secretary of Transportation, who is required to develop and report to the Governor on legislative, budgetary, and administrative programs to accomplish comprehensive, long-range, and coordinated planning and policy formulation in the matters of public interest related to the agency.Existing law provides for the funding of public transit, including under the Transportation Development Act. This bill would require the secretary, on or before July 1, 2024, to establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force to include representatives from the department, the Controllers office, various local agencies, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders. The bill would require the task force to develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services. The bill would require the secretary, in consultation with the task force, to prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025. The bill would require the report to include a detailed analysis of specified issues and recommendations on specified topics. The provisions of the bill would be repealed on January 1, 2028. Existing law establishes the Transportation Agency, which consists of various departments and state entities, including the California Transportation Commission and the Department of Transportation. Under existing law, the agency is under the supervision of an executive officer known as the Secretary of Transportation, who is required to develop and report to the Governor on legislative, budgetary, and administrative programs to accomplish comprehensive, long-range, and coordinated planning and policy formulation in the matters of public interest related to the agency. Existing law provides for the funding of public transit, including under the Transportation Development Act. This bill would require the secretary, on or before July 1, 2024, to establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force to include representatives from the department, the Controllers office, various local agencies, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders. The bill would require the task force to develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services. The bill would require the secretary, in consultation with the task force, to prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025. The bill would require the report to include a detailed analysis of specified issues and recommendations on specified topics. The provisions of the bill would be repealed on January 1, 2028. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Nearly 50 percent of the states greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector.(b) According to the State Air Resources Boards 2022 scoping plan adopted pursuant to Section 38561 of the Health and Safety Code, the transition to zero-emission vehicles is not enough to meet the states climate goals, with the state needing to also reduce vehicle miles traveled. Increasing the use of public transportation is critical to success.(c) Transit use has been on the decline in California, both prior to, and concurrent with, the COVID-19 pandemic due to various factors.(d) The Legislature temporarily suspended performance metrics under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) and Congress provided short-term emergency funding relief to transit agencies to address the COVID-19 pandemics impact on fare revenue and local funding support. However, the state has not developed new metrics to monitor the performance of public transit or new strategies to help transit agencies stabilize and ultimately grow public transit ridership.(e) California transit agencies need additional funding to maintain a state of good repair, expand service, and grow transit ridership. State oversight is needed to ensure transit operators are providing a high-quality, reliable service. SEC. 2. Section 13979.3 is added to the Government Code, to read:13979.3. (a) On or before July 1, 2024, the secretary shall establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force.(b) The task force shall include, but is not limited to, representatives from transit operators, both urban and rural, the Department of Transportation, the Controllers office, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, transportation advocacy organizations with expertise in public transit, labor organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, at the discretion of the secretary.(c) The task force shall develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services.(d) The secretary shall, in consultation with the task force, prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025.(e) The report shall include, but is not limited to, a detailed analysis of the following issues:(1) The services provided by transit agencies and the demographics of transit ridership, with detail on services provided, including persons with disabilities, or specific populations like low-income individuals and students.(2) Existing funding sources for transit with a breakdown of funding available for capital and operations, including any constitutional and statutory limitations on these existing funding sources.(3) The use of state transit funding for other modes, such as streets and roads.(4) The cost to operate, maintain, and provide for the necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years.(5) The costs and operational impacts associated with federal, state, and local mandates including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the State Air Resources Boards Innovative Clean Transit regulations (Article 4.3 (commencing with Section 2023) of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations).(6) Workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges, impacting transit service.(7) Existing policies on state and local metrics to measure transit performance.(8) State and local policies that impact service efficiency and transit ridership including, but not limited to, transit prioritization on roads, land use, housing, and pricing policies.(9) State departments and agencies that have responsibility for transit system oversight, grant administration, and reporting.(f) The report shall also include, but is not limited to, recommendations on the following:(1) How to improve mobility and increase ridership on transit, including, but not limited to:(A) Service and fare coordination or integration between transit agencies.(B) Coordinated scheduling, mapping, and wayfinding between transit agencies.(C) Ensuring a safe and clean ride for passengers and operators.(D) Increasing the frequency and reliability, through strategies that include, but are not limited to, the sharing of real-time transit information such as arrival and departure times and predictions, service alert data, and transit prioritization on roads.(2) Changes to land use, housing, and pricing policies that could improve public transit use.(3) Strategies to address workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges.(4) Replacing fare box recovery ratios and efficiency criteria required under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) with performance metrics that better measure transit operations, including usage, cost efficiency of operations, and service quality.(5) The appropriate state department or agency to be responsible for transit system oversight and reporting.(6) New options for state revenue sources to fund transit operations and capital projects to meet necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years and to address mandates.(7) The potential of transit-oriented development and value capture of property around transit stations as a source of sustainable revenue for transit operations.(g) The task force may consult with the California Transportation Commission to use its work on the needs assessment prepared pursuant to Section 14518 of the Government Code regarding the identification of future transit capital and operational needs.(h) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Nearly 50 percent of the states greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector.(b) According to the State Air Resources Boards 2022 scoping plan adopted pursuant to Section 38561 of the Health and Safety Code, the transition to zero-emission vehicles is not enough to meet the states climate goals, with the state needing to also reduce vehicle miles traveled. Increasing the use of public transportation is critical to success.(c) Transit use has been on the decline in California, both prior to, and concurrent with, the COVID-19 pandemic due to various factors.(d) The Legislature temporarily suspended performance metrics under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) and Congress provided short-term emergency funding relief to transit agencies to address the COVID-19 pandemics impact on fare revenue and local funding support. However, the state has not developed new metrics to monitor the performance of public transit or new strategies to help transit agencies stabilize and ultimately grow public transit ridership.(e) California transit agencies need additional funding to maintain a state of good repair, expand service, and grow transit ridership. State oversight is needed to ensure transit operators are providing a high-quality, reliable service. SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Nearly 50 percent of the states greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector.(b) According to the State Air Resources Boards 2022 scoping plan adopted pursuant to Section 38561 of the Health and Safety Code, the transition to zero-emission vehicles is not enough to meet the states climate goals, with the state needing to also reduce vehicle miles traveled. Increasing the use of public transportation is critical to success.(c) Transit use has been on the decline in California, both prior to, and concurrent with, the COVID-19 pandemic due to various factors.(d) The Legislature temporarily suspended performance metrics under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) and Congress provided short-term emergency funding relief to transit agencies to address the COVID-19 pandemics impact on fare revenue and local funding support. However, the state has not developed new metrics to monitor the performance of public transit or new strategies to help transit agencies stabilize and ultimately grow public transit ridership.(e) California transit agencies need additional funding to maintain a state of good repair, expand service, and grow transit ridership. State oversight is needed to ensure transit operators are providing a high-quality, reliable service. SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: ### SECTION 1. (a) Nearly 50 percent of the states greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. (b) According to the State Air Resources Boards 2022 scoping plan adopted pursuant to Section 38561 of the Health and Safety Code, the transition to zero-emission vehicles is not enough to meet the states climate goals, with the state needing to also reduce vehicle miles traveled. Increasing the use of public transportation is critical to success. (c) Transit use has been on the decline in California, both prior to, and concurrent with, the COVID-19 pandemic due to various factors. (d) The Legislature temporarily suspended performance metrics under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) and Congress provided short-term emergency funding relief to transit agencies to address the COVID-19 pandemics impact on fare revenue and local funding support. However, the state has not developed new metrics to monitor the performance of public transit or new strategies to help transit agencies stabilize and ultimately grow public transit ridership. (e) California transit agencies need additional funding to maintain a state of good repair, expand service, and grow transit ridership. State oversight is needed to ensure transit operators are providing a high-quality, reliable service. SEC. 2. Section 13979.3 is added to the Government Code, to read:13979.3. (a) On or before July 1, 2024, the secretary shall establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force.(b) The task force shall include, but is not limited to, representatives from transit operators, both urban and rural, the Department of Transportation, the Controllers office, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, transportation advocacy organizations with expertise in public transit, labor organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, at the discretion of the secretary.(c) The task force shall develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services.(d) The secretary shall, in consultation with the task force, prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025.(e) The report shall include, but is not limited to, a detailed analysis of the following issues:(1) The services provided by transit agencies and the demographics of transit ridership, with detail on services provided, including persons with disabilities, or specific populations like low-income individuals and students.(2) Existing funding sources for transit with a breakdown of funding available for capital and operations, including any constitutional and statutory limitations on these existing funding sources.(3) The use of state transit funding for other modes, such as streets and roads.(4) The cost to operate, maintain, and provide for the necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years.(5) The costs and operational impacts associated with federal, state, and local mandates including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the State Air Resources Boards Innovative Clean Transit regulations (Article 4.3 (commencing with Section 2023) of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations).(6) Workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges, impacting transit service.(7) Existing policies on state and local metrics to measure transit performance.(8) State and local policies that impact service efficiency and transit ridership including, but not limited to, transit prioritization on roads, land use, housing, and pricing policies.(9) State departments and agencies that have responsibility for transit system oversight, grant administration, and reporting.(f) The report shall also include, but is not limited to, recommendations on the following:(1) How to improve mobility and increase ridership on transit, including, but not limited to:(A) Service and fare coordination or integration between transit agencies.(B) Coordinated scheduling, mapping, and wayfinding between transit agencies.(C) Ensuring a safe and clean ride for passengers and operators.(D) Increasing the frequency and reliability, through strategies that include, but are not limited to, the sharing of real-time transit information such as arrival and departure times and predictions, service alert data, and transit prioritization on roads.(2) Changes to land use, housing, and pricing policies that could improve public transit use.(3) Strategies to address workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges.(4) Replacing fare box recovery ratios and efficiency criteria required under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) with performance metrics that better measure transit operations, including usage, cost efficiency of operations, and service quality.(5) The appropriate state department or agency to be responsible for transit system oversight and reporting.(6) New options for state revenue sources to fund transit operations and capital projects to meet necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years and to address mandates.(7) The potential of transit-oriented development and value capture of property around transit stations as a source of sustainable revenue for transit operations.(g) The task force may consult with the California Transportation Commission to use its work on the needs assessment prepared pursuant to Section 14518 of the Government Code regarding the identification of future transit capital and operational needs.(h) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 2. Section 13979.3 is added to the Government Code, to read: ### SEC. 2. 13979.3. (a) On or before July 1, 2024, the secretary shall establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force.(b) The task force shall include, but is not limited to, representatives from transit operators, both urban and rural, the Department of Transportation, the Controllers office, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, transportation advocacy organizations with expertise in public transit, labor organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, at the discretion of the secretary.(c) The task force shall develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services.(d) The secretary shall, in consultation with the task force, prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025.(e) The report shall include, but is not limited to, a detailed analysis of the following issues:(1) The services provided by transit agencies and the demographics of transit ridership, with detail on services provided, including persons with disabilities, or specific populations like low-income individuals and students.(2) Existing funding sources for transit with a breakdown of funding available for capital and operations, including any constitutional and statutory limitations on these existing funding sources.(3) The use of state transit funding for other modes, such as streets and roads.(4) The cost to operate, maintain, and provide for the necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years.(5) The costs and operational impacts associated with federal, state, and local mandates including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the State Air Resources Boards Innovative Clean Transit regulations (Article 4.3 (commencing with Section 2023) of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations).(6) Workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges, impacting transit service.(7) Existing policies on state and local metrics to measure transit performance.(8) State and local policies that impact service efficiency and transit ridership including, but not limited to, transit prioritization on roads, land use, housing, and pricing policies.(9) State departments and agencies that have responsibility for transit system oversight, grant administration, and reporting.(f) The report shall also include, but is not limited to, recommendations on the following:(1) How to improve mobility and increase ridership on transit, including, but not limited to:(A) Service and fare coordination or integration between transit agencies.(B) Coordinated scheduling, mapping, and wayfinding between transit agencies.(C) Ensuring a safe and clean ride for passengers and operators.(D) Increasing the frequency and reliability, through strategies that include, but are not limited to, the sharing of real-time transit information such as arrival and departure times and predictions, service alert data, and transit prioritization on roads.(2) Changes to land use, housing, and pricing policies that could improve public transit use.(3) Strategies to address workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges.(4) Replacing fare box recovery ratios and efficiency criteria required under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) with performance metrics that better measure transit operations, including usage, cost efficiency of operations, and service quality.(5) The appropriate state department or agency to be responsible for transit system oversight and reporting.(6) New options for state revenue sources to fund transit operations and capital projects to meet necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years and to address mandates.(7) The potential of transit-oriented development and value capture of property around transit stations as a source of sustainable revenue for transit operations.(g) The task force may consult with the California Transportation Commission to use its work on the needs assessment prepared pursuant to Section 14518 of the Government Code regarding the identification of future transit capital and operational needs.(h) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. 13979.3. (a) On or before July 1, 2024, the secretary shall establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force.(b) The task force shall include, but is not limited to, representatives from transit operators, both urban and rural, the Department of Transportation, the Controllers office, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, transportation advocacy organizations with expertise in public transit, labor organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, at the discretion of the secretary.(c) The task force shall develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services.(d) The secretary shall, in consultation with the task force, prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025.(e) The report shall include, but is not limited to, a detailed analysis of the following issues:(1) The services provided by transit agencies and the demographics of transit ridership, with detail on services provided, including persons with disabilities, or specific populations like low-income individuals and students.(2) Existing funding sources for transit with a breakdown of funding available for capital and operations, including any constitutional and statutory limitations on these existing funding sources.(3) The use of state transit funding for other modes, such as streets and roads.(4) The cost to operate, maintain, and provide for the necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years.(5) The costs and operational impacts associated with federal, state, and local mandates including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the State Air Resources Boards Innovative Clean Transit regulations (Article 4.3 (commencing with Section 2023) of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations).(6) Workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges, impacting transit service.(7) Existing policies on state and local metrics to measure transit performance.(8) State and local policies that impact service efficiency and transit ridership including, but not limited to, transit prioritization on roads, land use, housing, and pricing policies.(9) State departments and agencies that have responsibility for transit system oversight, grant administration, and reporting.(f) The report shall also include, but is not limited to, recommendations on the following:(1) How to improve mobility and increase ridership on transit, including, but not limited to:(A) Service and fare coordination or integration between transit agencies.(B) Coordinated scheduling, mapping, and wayfinding between transit agencies.(C) Ensuring a safe and clean ride for passengers and operators.(D) Increasing the frequency and reliability, through strategies that include, but are not limited to, the sharing of real-time transit information such as arrival and departure times and predictions, service alert data, and transit prioritization on roads.(2) Changes to land use, housing, and pricing policies that could improve public transit use.(3) Strategies to address workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges.(4) Replacing fare box recovery ratios and efficiency criteria required under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) with performance metrics that better measure transit operations, including usage, cost efficiency of operations, and service quality.(5) The appropriate state department or agency to be responsible for transit system oversight and reporting.(6) New options for state revenue sources to fund transit operations and capital projects to meet necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years and to address mandates.(7) The potential of transit-oriented development and value capture of property around transit stations as a source of sustainable revenue for transit operations.(g) The task force may consult with the California Transportation Commission to use its work on the needs assessment prepared pursuant to Section 14518 of the Government Code regarding the identification of future transit capital and operational needs.(h) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. 13979.3. (a) On or before July 1, 2024, the secretary shall establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force.(b) The task force shall include, but is not limited to, representatives from transit operators, both urban and rural, the Department of Transportation, the Controllers office, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, transportation advocacy organizations with expertise in public transit, labor organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, at the discretion of the secretary.(c) The task force shall develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services.(d) The secretary shall, in consultation with the task force, prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025.(e) The report shall include, but is not limited to, a detailed analysis of the following issues:(1) The services provided by transit agencies and the demographics of transit ridership, with detail on services provided, including persons with disabilities, or specific populations like low-income individuals and students.(2) Existing funding sources for transit with a breakdown of funding available for capital and operations, including any constitutional and statutory limitations on these existing funding sources.(3) The use of state transit funding for other modes, such as streets and roads.(4) The cost to operate, maintain, and provide for the necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years.(5) The costs and operational impacts associated with federal, state, and local mandates including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the State Air Resources Boards Innovative Clean Transit regulations (Article 4.3 (commencing with Section 2023) of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations).(6) Workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges, impacting transit service.(7) Existing policies on state and local metrics to measure transit performance.(8) State and local policies that impact service efficiency and transit ridership including, but not limited to, transit prioritization on roads, land use, housing, and pricing policies.(9) State departments and agencies that have responsibility for transit system oversight, grant administration, and reporting.(f) The report shall also include, but is not limited to, recommendations on the following:(1) How to improve mobility and increase ridership on transit, including, but not limited to:(A) Service and fare coordination or integration between transit agencies.(B) Coordinated scheduling, mapping, and wayfinding between transit agencies.(C) Ensuring a safe and clean ride for passengers and operators.(D) Increasing the frequency and reliability, through strategies that include, but are not limited to, the sharing of real-time transit information such as arrival and departure times and predictions, service alert data, and transit prioritization on roads.(2) Changes to land use, housing, and pricing policies that could improve public transit use.(3) Strategies to address workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges.(4) Replacing fare box recovery ratios and efficiency criteria required under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) with performance metrics that better measure transit operations, including usage, cost efficiency of operations, and service quality.(5) The appropriate state department or agency to be responsible for transit system oversight and reporting.(6) New options for state revenue sources to fund transit operations and capital projects to meet necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years and to address mandates.(7) The potential of transit-oriented development and value capture of property around transit stations as a source of sustainable revenue for transit operations.(g) The task force may consult with the California Transportation Commission to use its work on the needs assessment prepared pursuant to Section 14518 of the Government Code regarding the identification of future transit capital and operational needs.(h) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. 13979.3. (a) On or before July 1, 2024, the secretary shall establish and convene the Transit Transformation Task Force. (b) The task force shall include, but is not limited to, representatives from transit operators, both urban and rural, the Department of Transportation, the Controllers office, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, transportation advocacy organizations with expertise in public transit, labor organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, at the discretion of the secretary. (c) The task force shall develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to grow transit ridership and improve the transit experience for all users of those services. (d) The secretary shall, in consultation with the task force, prepare and submit a report of findings based on the task forces efforts to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2025. (e) The report shall include, but is not limited to, a detailed analysis of the following issues: (1) The services provided by transit agencies and the demographics of transit ridership, with detail on services provided, including persons with disabilities, or specific populations like low-income individuals and students. (2) Existing funding sources for transit with a breakdown of funding available for capital and operations, including any constitutional and statutory limitations on these existing funding sources. (3) The use of state transit funding for other modes, such as streets and roads. (4) The cost to operate, maintain, and provide for the necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years. (5) The costs and operational impacts associated with federal, state, and local mandates including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the State Air Resources Boards Innovative Clean Transit regulations (Article 4.3 (commencing with Section 2023) of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations). (6) Workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges, impacting transit service. (7) Existing policies on state and local metrics to measure transit performance. (8) State and local policies that impact service efficiency and transit ridership including, but not limited to, transit prioritization on roads, land use, housing, and pricing policies. (9) State departments and agencies that have responsibility for transit system oversight, grant administration, and reporting. (f) The report shall also include, but is not limited to, recommendations on the following: (1) How to improve mobility and increase ridership on transit, including, but not limited to: (A) Service and fare coordination or integration between transit agencies. (B) Coordinated scheduling, mapping, and wayfinding between transit agencies. (C) Ensuring a safe and clean ride for passengers and operators. (D) Increasing the frequency and reliability, through strategies that include, but are not limited to, the sharing of real-time transit information such as arrival and departure times and predictions, service alert data, and transit prioritization on roads. (2) Changes to land use, housing, and pricing policies that could improve public transit use. (3) Strategies to address workforce recruitment, retention, and development challenges. (4) Replacing fare box recovery ratios and efficiency criteria required under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10 of the Public Utilities Code) with performance metrics that better measure transit operations, including usage, cost efficiency of operations, and service quality. (5) The appropriate state department or agency to be responsible for transit system oversight and reporting. (6) New options for state revenue sources to fund transit operations and capital projects to meet necessary future growth of transit systems for the next 10 years and to address mandates. (7) The potential of transit-oriented development and value capture of property around transit stations as a source of sustainable revenue for transit operations. (g) The task force may consult with the California Transportation Commission to use its work on the needs assessment prepared pursuant to Section 14518 of the Government Code regarding the identification of future transit capital and operational needs. (h) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.