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Amtrak’s bus Connector Service to San Jose experienced a 29% increase in ridership, from 61,614 to 79,365 for the year.	transit
Annual budget for RTC’s Commute Solutions (vanpool, carpool liaison; info on bike, transit, telecommuting, walking) <$200,000 per year, ‘93 through ‘97	transit walk/bike TSM
Commuters are typically traveling from County homes to jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area and Scotts Valley. On Hwy 1, rush hour can last from 6-9 am and 3:30-7 pm.	access
On Highway 17, 85% of cars traveling during the peak period are occupied by just one person. On Hwy 1 south-bound, 83% of cars traveling during the peak period are occupied by just one person. Vehicle occupancy decreased from ‘96 observations.	transit walk/bike TSM
Traffic volumes increased by approximately 5% on minor roadways and by 3% on major roadways in ‘97.	congestion
UCSC shuttle system carried 1,430,000 trips in FY 96/97.	transit UCSC
City population will increase from 49,040 in ‘90 to 55,013 in ‘00 and 64,386 in ‘20. County population will increase from 229,734 in ‘90 to 257,737 in ‘00, 281,714 in ‘10 and 303,646 in ‘20.	congestion
60% of the City’s CMP Network have levels of service at D, E, or F, slightly more than the County (57%).	congestion