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Subject
title
OC Streetcar Passenger Safety and Security
overview
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the OC Streetcar. A significant component of the operations and maintenance will be the passenger safety and security. Utilizing industry best practices and examples of similar systems, staff has developed a passenger safety and security framework tailored to the specific needs of the OC Streetcar. Board of Director’s approval is requested to further develop a transit ambassador program and negotiate an amendment to the current contract with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
recommendation
Recommendation(s)
A. Direct staff to return with a request for proposals to implement security trained ambassadors for the OC Streetcar.
B. Direct staff to return with an amendment to the contract with the Orange County Sherriff’s Department to provide Transit Police Services on the OC Streetcar system.