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, Comparative Functional-Structural Analysis <br /> Merger Study of <br /> O.C.Transportation Services Board&Orange Unified <br /> Transportation Board <br /> Advantaqes of Merger(Efficiencv and Effectiveness <br /> factors : <br /> 1.' Orange County Transportation Services Board (TSB) <br /> scope could be included under the OUT Board's broad scope <br /> creating a improved decisions in looking at public transit route <br /> operations with other modes such as highwaylthoroughfare <br /> development, park ride planning, bicycle and pedestrian <br /> alternatives. <br /> 2. Centralizes staff support to new merged boards, <br /> Transportation Planner and OPT Manager would jointly <br /> prepare the monthly agenda or the board. <br /> Disadvantaaes of Merqer(Efficiencv and Effectiveness <br /> factors : <br /> 1. Potential loss of a focus on daily bus operational issues. <br /> 2. Potential loss of focus on special populations'transit <br /> issues and needs. <br /> Recommendations: <br /> To overcome disadvantages of inerging the TSB under the <br /> OUT Board,special population members or representatives <br /> should be appointed in order to comply with CTIP updates <br /> and continue to be eligible for CTP grants. <br /> w <br /> 0 <br />