Prior to any allocation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 14031. 6, for any recommended new service, the department shall submit a report to the commission consisting of the following:
(a)
The speeds and other service attributes needed.(b)
Needed facilities and manpower specifications.(c)
The avoidable costs of direct services joint-use arrangements, capital facilities, and other necessary arrangements.(d)
An estimate of total costs for proposed services.(e)
An inventory and evaluation of other existing transportation services in the corridor.(f)
The market potential encompassing modal diversion and operating revenues.(g)
For any commuter service, the compatibility of the service with the affected regional transportation plan. During the preparation of this report, the department shall draw upon the resources of the Public Utilities Commission and any other available resource. This report shall become a part of the department’s proposed state transportation improvement program.
Source:
Section 14031.7, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=14031.7..