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31 Mr. Hendrix presented alternatives for local transportation planning as requested by Council: City/County/ University staff plan in their own jurisdictions and coordinate with each other; planning through the Planning and Coordination Council (PACC); planning through' the Metropolitan Planning Organization; planning and implementation through anew transportation district; and planning through the Transportation Coordination Committee established for the 29 North issue. Mr. Hendrix noted that the issue of transportation, particularly as it relates to buses, is already scheduled to be discussed at the next PACC meeting. Ms. Slaughter stated that Council needed to decide the best forum to focus the preliminary discussion for transportation planning. Ms. Waters stated that she was inclined to begin discussions at the PACC. Ms. Slaughter stated that she would like to consider the possibility of beginning discussions at the MPO. Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Community Development, recommended that initial discussions begin with the PACC. Ms. Waters recommended asking three questions at the PACC meeting: 1) should the issue of local transportation planning be taken up; 2) what forum should be used to further discuss the matter; and 3) how will it be staffed? Ms. Slaughter recommended that the report developed by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission be used in the discussions. It was the consensus of Council to begin preliminary discussion of local transportation planning at the PACC meeting. STAFF REPORT: BUS SERVICE FOR YOUTH Mr. Hendrix explained that the free bus service for youth during the summer was very successful, with 35,506 riders, although it was estimated that only 30% of the riders used the buses for the intended purpose of going to park programs. Mr. Hendrix stated that staff recommended the following modifications to the program should Council decide to continue the program into the school year: Saturday only program; three month trial program; use of ID cards; and reducing the age t© 16 and below. Mr. Hendrix noted that the purpose of continuing the program into the school year remained unclear. Ms. Slaughter questioned whether children taking early morning classes and those who miss their regular bus might benefit from continuing the program. Ms. Slaughter added that she would like to hear from the school system on the issue. Ms. Waters stated that she was concerned with the larger issue of who should be given free privileges. Ms. Judith Mueller, Director of Public Works, stated that informal discussions concerning the matter had been held with school officials and they indicated that did not favor providing free buses during school hours. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Waters, Council unanimously voted to discontinue the free bus rides for youth during the school year and to reinstitute the program next summer.