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2015 12. Expand Access to Non-Ownership Models of Vehicle Mobility 2017 Partners Improve transit-taxi interactions for modal points. • Provide an assessment of major transit hubs and junctions to ensure taxi service availability from and to other forms of public transit. • Map taxi zones/stands for major transit connection locations. Metro Expand hail a cab program citywide. • Expand program to additional 4 pilot business districts with highest taxi usage and partner with business community. • Evaluate program and expand citywide if successful. Identify taxi potential permitting methodologies taxi service and enhance quality of life for customers and drivers. • BIDs, Chambers of Commerce Aging, Disability, BIDs, User Groups Expand Carshare pilot program. • . Identify the potential methods to regulate taxis (franchises, operating permits, medallions, hybrids) and how each could be satisfied in the permitting strategy. • Create a consensus list to ensure that standards provide for the most responsive, safe, reliable, and "green" taxicab service for the public. • Provide final recommendations for future service terms and conditions and forward to all parties for feedback by early 2017. • Provide an RFP for taxicab service under new rules and regulations by mid 2017 with new franchise/permit/or other regulatory structure to begin in 2018. Scope and identify funding for citywide rollout of carshare program, including point-to-point and traditional fixed point service. • Evaluate program. Implement a permanent program based on market demand. . . 13. Implement Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs Develop Transportation Management Organizations (TMOs). • Work to develop a TMO in Hollywood using existing TMOs in Century City and Warner Center as models. • Pursue the formation of additional TMOs in other key employment areas such as Downtown and West LA. DCP Improve first mile/last mile connections. • Develop program supporting Metro report and identify projects for funding. • Develop a First Mile/Last Mile Connectivity Scorecard for development projects. Metro, DCP, BOE, BSS, BSL Encourage bicycling for city employees for short-trips. • Establish LADOT bike fleet and improve bike storage. • Establish city employee bike fleet and improve bike storage in Civic Center. GSD, Personnel Create access and egress strategies to move people to and from major destinations and events. • Scope and identify funding for program. • Secure funding and begin implementation. New and existing event venues Use technology to focus on special events and peak hour periods. • Implement commuter incentive programs utilizing smartphone technology. • Expand existing program as widely as possible. BSS . . . . . 49