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MOBILITY - ACTION ITEM - (1) Receive and Discuss a Presentation on the Proposed Renewal of a Temporary Use Agreement with Lux Bus America Co. for the Temporary Use of a Shared Bus Stop by Apple's Commuter Shuttle; and (2) Provide Direction to Staff.
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Meeting Date: May 12, 2026
Contact/Dept.: Jeremy Marks / Transportation Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6508
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
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Department Approval: Nick Zornes, Chief Transportation Officer (05/06/26) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
That the Mobility Subcommittee receive and discuss a presentation on the Proposed Renewal of a Temporary Use Agreement with Lux Bus America Co. for the Temporary Use of a Shared Bus Stop by Apple's Commuter Shuttle and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Apple Inc. operates a private commuter shuttle program to provide transportation for its employees to and from its offices. In Culver City, Apple contracts with Lux Bus America Co. ("Lux Bus" or "Shuttle Operator"), a California corporation, to operate shuttle vehicles that pick up and drop off Apple employees at a City-operated bus stop located at the northwest corner of Washington Boulevard and National Boulevard, on Washington Boulevard in front of the Shay Hotel. The shuttle service also makes incidental use of the City's bus-only mobility lane on Washington Boulevard adjacent to that bus stop, solely to allow vehicles to enter and exit the stop.
The City Attorney’s Office has determined that the City has authority to grant such temporary use to Apple's Shuttle Operator pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code, Section 7.03.420, and California Vehicle Code Sections 21655.1 and 22500. These provisions authorize the City to permit private operators to use City bus stops and bus-only lanes for the active loading and unloading of passengers under appropriate conditions.
On or around February 5, 2024, the City Manager authorized an initial Temporary Use Agreement with Lux Bus America for this purpose, which expired on March 6, 2024. The Shuttle Operator has continued to operate Apple's commuter shuttle at the designated Shared Bus Stop following the expiration of the prior agreement, and the parties have since negotiated a longer-term renewal agreement retroactive to the expiration and to govern this temporary use going forward.
For the April 13, 2026 City Council meeting, staff prepared a renewal to the Temporary Use Agreement (Agreement) with Lux Bus America Co. to extend the City's authorization for Apple's commuter shuttle operations at the City's bus stop at the northwest corner of Washington Boulevard and National Boulevard. The proposed Agreement is substantively consistent with the prior agreement, with several enhancements outlined in the staff report. Both the April 13th staff report and proposed agreement are attached.
The item was removed from that meeting’s agenda at the request of Councilmember Fish for discussion at Mobility Subcommittee, prior to a full Council vote.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There are no additional cost impacts at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
• 2026-05-12-Mobility-ATT-04/13/26 City Council Meeting Consent Calendar Item C-11 Staff Report
• 2026-05-12-Mobility-ATT-Private Commuter Shuttle Stop Sharing Agreement FY26 Update