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TIRCP | February 2022�

Bay Area Service Expansion

Cupertino | San Jose | Santa Clara| Sunnyvale

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Today’s Agenda / What We’re Looking to Accomplish

Review proposed timeline and maps for expansion�
Discussion

Review budget and pricing distribution year over year�
Next steps for collaboration (how to get this application done!)

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Improve Connectivity Across Bay Area Transit Networks �First mile last mile connection to CalTrain stations and popular POIs in a convenient, reliable and affordable manner

Alleviate Congestion and Emissions On-demand encourages shared modes of transit that shortens travel times, while reducing SOVs and GHG emissions

Serve the Broader Community

Disadvantaged, low income (SB 535) and senior residents make up a significant portion of those underserved by the current transit system

Microtransit expansion in the Bay Area

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Project Overview

Expansion Geography

Extent microtransit service across the bay area, building upon current Cupertino service

Two phases in Five Years
Apr 1, 2023 project kick-off
Fleet of 20 vehicles in the first phase spanning three years, and fleet of 35 vehicles in the second phase spanning two years
Total area covered: ~100 sq miles
Implementation of EVs

Two-Phase Approach

Key Considerations

Connection to CalTrain stations
Coverage of the California SB535 disadvantaged zones
Important POIs - medical centers, business districts, schools, FMLM
Address needs identified from current Cupertino service
Service wider community and use cases (seniors, low income, students, etc.)

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Proposed Timeline

2023

2027

2025

2026

2024

Phase I

Phase II & Beyond

15 Vehicles

20 Vehicles

30 Vehicles

~35 Sq Miles

~100 Sq Miles

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Other Cities

2028

35 Vehicles

~100 Sq Miles

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Phase I: 2023 - 2026

CalTrain Station

20 Vehicles

~35 Sq Miles

Medical Center

Shopping Center

Business District

School & University

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Phase II & Beyond

35+ Vehicles

+ Other Cities

Phase I

Phase II & Beyond

SB 535 Disadvantaged Zone

~100 Sq Miles

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Phase II & Beyond (Cont’d)

Phase I

Phase II & Beyond

SB 535 Disadvantaged Zone

High Poverty Zone*

* Based on Remix data, as of 2019.

~100 Sq Miles

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35+ Vehicles

+ Other Cities

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Phase II & Beyond (Cont’d)

Phase I

Phase II & Beyond

SB 535 Disadvantaged Zone

High Poverty Zone*

* Based on Remix data, as of 2019.

Low Public Transit Utilization*

~100 Sq Miles

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35+ Vehicles

+ Other Cities

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Next steps for collaboration

What we need from you!

Assign a point person from your team to provide necessary documents and oversee review of final narrative

A commitment to meet with us weekly/bi-weekly until the application is submitted on March 3rd.

�Start gathering the following documents: old grant applications, planning studies, rider surveys, community engagement toolkit

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Appendix

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Alleviating Congestion and Reducing Emissions

Reduces vehicle miles traveled by encouraging passengers to mode shift to transit
Reduces congestion by encouraging shared rides and transit ridership
Will feature zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) to be launched in Year 3
ZEVs will harness renewable energy to power electric vehicle charging stations
Leveraging partnerships with leading energy companies and infrastructure funds to develop and finance microgrids

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West Sacramento, CA

Of annual ridership of 125k, 78% are using Via over TNCs/cars

Saved 60 tons of GHG emissions in one year by reducing single occupancy vehicle use

Arlington, TX

First American city to rely solely on on-demand public transit

Via’s service eliminated 400k vehicle miles traveled as of 2020, a 36% reduction of VMT

Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City saw a reduction in 30k driving miles in one quarter

Equivalent of 27k lbs of CO2 avoided or 1,381 gallons of gas

VMT Mitigation

Via is reducing and mitigating VMT through shared rides

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Via is really committed to providing a solution to reducing and mitigating VMT through two key methods: 1) by providing a high quality, shared ride alternative to driving alone, and 2) by making transit services more efficient through dynamic routing and intelligent algorithms. Here are three specific examples of how we’ve reduced VMT.
First is in West Sacramento, a suburban area with a population accustomed to driving alone. The transit commute times could reach up to 90 minutes which meant that most people would choose to drive. Since we started providing microtransit - both connecting to transit and also providing access to key points of interest, we have seen 78% of riders choosing to use Via over their personal cars and other ride hailing services, saving approximately 60 tons of GHG emissions in just one year.
Arlington Texas is a city that had no public transit options so most drove alone. Via is now providing a fully on-demand public transit network to connect riders to employers, schools, grocery stores and more. Via’s microtransit service has resulted in 400k fewer vehicle miles traveled, a 36% reduction in VMT.
Lastly, we started working with Jersey City and demonstrated a reduction in 30k driving miles in one quarter, increasing access to communities previously underserved by transit.

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Serving the broader community

A model for microtransit in disadvantaged communities

Equitable

Curb-to-curb pickups/drop-offs for riders (door-to-door for mobility limited riders)

All day access to shared, on-demand for groceries, appointments, and other errands.

Live translation services for limited English proficiency users

Accessible

Simple phone booking process for those without smartphone

Dedicated WAV vehicle(s) for people using wheelchairs

Drivers trained to assist rider into the vehicle and pick up / drop-off riders at more convenient locations

Affordable

Low cost, on-demand transport throughout the broader Cupertino area.

Affordable first-mile, last-mile solution for long-range commuters.

Ride Credit Vouchers for unbanked users to facilitate pricing flexibility

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Minority Populations

Car Free Households

Individuals Living in Poverty

Bay Area Community Demographics (2019)

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Minority Populations

Car Free Households

Individuals Living in Poverty

Bay Area Community Demographics (2014-2019)

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83% of respondents rarely or never used the VTA bus service

79% of respondents indicated they would use a shuttle to reach Caltrain if available

85% of respondents used an auto as primary form of transportation

69% of respondents they would use a local shuttle service if one existed

Community Survey Results Pre-Microtransit Launch

At least 69% of riders switched from single occupancy vehicles to shared rides as a result of the Cupertino microtransit service.

85% of riders would mostly travel by private car without the Cupertino microtransit service

Microtransit service impact

Over 20% of rides reveal Sunnyvale CalTrain station as the origin or destination

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Clear advantages to a shared, affordable service.

Cupertino.

Our partnership with the City of Cupertino demonstrates that a Via solution leads to fewer cars on the road.

Cupertino

At least 69% of riders switched from single occupancy vehicles to shared rides as a result of the Cupertino microtransit service.

Bringing more riders on-board public transit.

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Thank you.