HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/25/2017 - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR SUNDAY HOLIDAY (DATE:
STAFF:
April 25, 2017
Timothy Wilder, Service Development Manager
Laurie Kadrich, Director of PDT
Kurt Ravenschlag, Transfort/DAR General Manager
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Public Transportation Options for Sunday and Holiday (365) Service in 2017-2018.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to gain direction from City Council on options for providing transit service on Sundays
and holidays (365 Service) in 2017-2018.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. Which option would Council like staff to pursue regarding public transportation on Sundays and holidays?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Introduction
An enhancement offer for Sunday and holiday service (Attachment 1) was funded by City Council for MAX Bus
Rapid Transit and four other key transit routes for 2017-2018. The routes included in the offer were MAX, Route
2 (Prospect - West Elizabeth), Route 8 (North College), Route 14 (East Mulberry), and Route 16 (Harmony Road),
plus complementary Dial-A-Ride paratransit service in these corridors. Of the total cost of $750,000 per year, the
City’s contribution is $375,000. The other half ($375,000) was to be requested from Colorado State University
(CSU)/Associated Students of CSU (ASCSU).
Over the past winter, City staff has been in discussions with CSU and ASCSU regarding possible Sunday and
holiday service contributions, and formal requests have been made to officials at both entities. ASCSU has
committed to provide funding for two routes in 2017-2018, one of which is included in the BFO offer (Route 2),
and CSU may match ASCSU’s contribution. The funding is contingent upon the City providing MAX service.
Given this latest development, Sunday and holiday service could begin in August 2017 for MAX and two routes
(Routes 2 and 3) without additional City funding. In order to fund the three additional routes (Routes 8, 14 and
16) included in the BFO offer, an additional contribution would be needed in the amount of $70,000 in 2018.
Staff identified a number of options for providing 365-day service. All options include some level of fixed-route
service and complementary Dial-A-Ride paratransit service. The options generally range from the least to the
most costly. One option, Option 2, includes fixed-route service and a pilot program that subsidizes trips made by
a Transportation Network Company (TNC - e.g., Uber and Lyft). Attachment 2 consists of maps of each option.
April 25, 2017 Page 2
Summary of 365 Service Options and Costs
Option Service Description Costs in 2017 (Aug - Dec) ($ in
thousands)
Cost in 2018 (Jan - Dec) ($
in thousands)
City ASCSU
& CSU*
Total City ASCSU
& CSU*
Total
1 MAX plus 2 routes $134 $80 $214 $366 $210 $576
2 MAX plus 2 routes
and supplemental
TNC vouchers**
$134 +
unknown
$80 $214 +
unknown
$366 +
unknow
n
$210 $576 +
unknow
n
3 MAX plus 5 routes by
reducing existing
service
$198 $80 $231 $525 $210 $602
4 MAX plus 5 routes
starting in January
2018
0 0 0 $595 $210 $805
5 MAX plus 5 routes
(BFO Offer + 1
additional route)
$225 $80 $305 $595 $210 $805
*Assumes 50/50 cost split between ASCSU and CSU.
** The available pool of funding for a TNC voucher program is $250,000 in 2017-18. However, the costs of the
necessary paratransit portion of this service are currently unknown.
Descriptions and Considerations of 365 Service Options
Option 1 - MAX service plus 2 routes
Could begin in August 2017.
Would provide a minimum level of public transportation on Sundays and holidays.
By funding MAX service, City would leverage ASCSU and CSU funding for two additional routes - Route 2
(Prospect - West Elizabeth) and Route 3 (West Elizabeth).
Costs are pro-rated to reflect partial year service in 2017, resulting in $250,000 in one-time unused City
funding available for other City priorities.
This level of service would be sustainable in future years with current City and partner funding amounts.
Projected ridership is 1,100 average daily boardings and 19 passengers per hour on Sundays.
No transit connections would be provided to MAX. Accessibility would be restricted to those who can access
a MAX station by car, foot, or bike.
Provides fairly good transit coverage for residents along West Elizabeth, particularly for students traveling to
the CSU main campus.
Option 2 - MAX service plus 2 routes and supplemental Transportation Network Company (TNC) Vouchers
Could begin in August 2017.
By funding MAX service, City would leverage ASCSU and CSU funding for two additional routes - Route 2
(Prospect - West Elizabeth) and Route 3 (West Elizabeth).
This level of service would be sustainable in future years with current partner funding amounts.
Projected ridership is 1,100 average daily boardings and 19 passengers per hour on Sundays.
April 25, 2017 Page 3
The number of trips provided through a TNC-subsidized service depends on the pool of money available for
such a program, the amount subsidized, and the cost of complementary paratransit service. Due to pro-rated
costs from delaying service until August 2017, the one-time funding available for a pilot TNC program is
approximately $250,000.
There are many unanswered questions about the feasibility of a TNC partnership. Additional considerations
are discussed in a confidential memo to Council from the City Attorney's Office.
Option 3 - MAX plus 5 routes by reducing existing service
The City would fund MAX and Routes 8, 14, and 16, while ASCSU and CSU would pay for Routes 2 and 3.
This option provides more east-west connections to MAX on Sundays and holidays than options 1 and 2.
Projected ridership is 1,300 average daily boardings and 14 passengers per hour on Sundays.
Recommended cuts in 2017-2018 based on productivity metrics include:
o Reduce weekday night service to end at 8:00 pm instead of 10:00 pm on Route 6 (Taft Hill-Drake-
JFK) and Route 12 (Horsetooth/Harmony).
Excess City funding due to savings from partial year costs in 2017 are rolled into funding for service in 2018.
To sustain the same level of service in future years, additional funding or service cuts would be needed
($150,000 per year).
The challenges with this option would be the customer impact of cutting service during weekdays and
Saturdays to accommodate the Sunday and holiday service. A total of approximately 48 average daily
passengers (17,800 annually) would no longer be accommodated in the evenings with these reductions.
It should be noted that extending hours of service further into the evening are also a top citizen transit
request, so the reduction of service may be difficult for many passengers.
Option 4 - MAX plus 5 routes starting in January 2018
Sunday and holiday transit service on MAX and 5 routes would begin in January 2018.
By starting in January 2018, there would be $155,000 in unused City funding available for other City priorities.
An additional $220,000 in annual funding would be needed in future years.
The City would fund MAX and routes 8, 14, and 16, while ASCSU and CSU would pay for routes 2 and 3.
This option would allow more time for Transfort staff to prepare for service on Sundays and holidays.
Would not accommodate citizen desires for Sunday and holiday service this year.
Projected ridership is 1,300 average daily boardings and 14 passengers per hour on Sundays.
Option 5 - MAX plus 5 routes (BFO Offer + 1 additional route)
This is the original offer funded by City Council, but includes the contribution from ASCSU and possibly CSU
that funds one of the four connecting routes (Route 2) and another route not included in the offer (Route 3).
This option would require $70,000 in additional funds in 2018.
An additional $220,000 in annual funding would be needed in future years.
Projected ridership is 1,300 average daily boardings and 14 passengers per hour on Sundays.
Ongoing Sunday and Holiday Service Costs
Beyond 2018, the cost, not accounting for inflation, for operating MAX plus five routes on Sundays and holidays is
$805,000. The cost for MAX plus two routes is $576,000. As noted above, Option 1 is sustainable with existing
funding, while Options 2-5 require additional funding or service cuts in future years.
ATTACHMENTS
1. BFO Enhancement Offer: Transfort Sunday and Holiday Service (PDF)
2. Maps of Sunday and Holiday Service options (PDF)
3. Powerpoint presentation (PDF)
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Maps of Sunday and Holiday Service Options
Option 1
ATTACHMENT 2
Option 2
TNC Service Area
Options 3 - 5
Option 3 – Routes included in Service Reduction (Reduced Evening Service)
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Public Transportation Options - Sundays and Holidays
Kurt Ravenschlag
4-25-17
Purpose
To gain direction from City Council on transit options for
Sundays and holidays (365 Service) in 2017-2018.
2
Direction Sought From Council
Which option would Council like staff to pursue regarding public
transportation on Sundays and holidays?
3
Background
• BFO Enhancement Offer 67.3:
• MAX Plus 4 Routes on Sundays & Holidays ($750K/yr.)
• Council approved $375K/yr.
• Request ASCSU/CSU share $375/yr.
• ASCSU Commitment of $105K/yr.
• Routes 2 & 3
• Contingent Upon MAX Service
• CSU may match ASCSU contribution
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Overview of Options and Total Cost
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Option Service Description
2018 Total Cost
($ in thousands)
1 MAX plus 2 routes $576
2
MAX plus 2 routes and supplemental TNC
vouchers
$576 +
unknown
3
MAX plus 5 routes by reducing existing
service
$602
4 MAX plus 5 routes starting in January 2018 $805
5
MAX plus 5 routes starting in August 2017
(BFO Offer + 1 additional route)
$805
Option 1 - MAX Plus 2 Routes
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• No additional funding required in
2017-2018
• $250,000 of unused funding
available for other City priorities
• Start in August 2017
• MAX plus Routes 2
(Prospect/Elizabeth) and 3
(Elizabeth)
• Includes ASCSU/CSU contributions
for Routes 2 & 3
Option 2 – MAX Plus 2 Routes & TNC
• Cost for TNC Partnership Unknown
($250K Available)
• Start in 2017
• MAX plus:
• Route 2 (Prospect/Elizabeth)
• Route 3 (Elizabeth)
• Includes ASCSU/CSU contributions for
Routes 2 & 3
• Unanswered questions about TNC
partnership & paratransit
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TNC Service Area
Option 3 – MAX Plus 5 Routes with Cuts
• No additional funding required for 2017-
2018
• Beyond 2018, $150K in additional cuts
needed annually
• Start in 2017
• MAX plus:
• Route 2 (Prospect/Elizabeth)
• Route 3 (Elizabeth)
• Route 8 (North College)
• Route 14 (East Mulberry)
• Route 16 (Harmony)
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Option 3 - Map of Service Cuts
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• Cuts in evening service to routes 6
(Taft/JFK) and 12 (Horsetooth)
• End at 8 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.
Option 4 – MAX Plus 5 Routes – Start 2018
• No additional funding required for 2017-2018
• $155K unused funding available for other City
priorities in 2018
• Beyond 2018, $220K additional needed annually
• Start in 2018
• MAX plus:
• Route 2 (Prospect/Elizabeth)
• Route 3 (Elizabeth)
• Route 8 (North College)
• Route 14 (East Mulberry)
• Route 16 (Harmony)
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Option 5 – MAX Plus 5 Routes (BFO Offer)
• $70K needed in 2018
• Beyond 2018, $220K needed annually
• Start in 2017
• MAX plus:
• Route 2 (Prospect/Elizabeth)
• Route 3 (Elizabeth)
• Route 8 (North College)
• Route 14 (East Mulberry)
• Route 16 (Harmony)
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Options with 2017-2018 Costs
Option Service Description
Costs in 2017 (Aug – Dec)
($ in thousands)
Cost in 2018 (Jan – Dec)
($ in thousands)
City
ASCSU &
CSU* Total City
ASCSU &
CSU* Total
1 MAX plus 2 routes $134 $80 $214 $366 $210 $576
2
MAX plus 2 routes and
supplemental TNC vouchers
$134 +
unknown
$80 $214 +
unknown
$366 +
unknown
$210 $576 +
unknown
3
MAX plus 5 routes by
reducing existing service
$198 $80 $231 $525 $210 $602
4
MAX plus 5 routes starting
in January 2018
0 0 0 $595 $210 $805
5
MAX plus 5 routes (BFO
Offer + 1 additional route)
$225 $80 $305 $595 $210 $805
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Ongoing Annual Costs by Option
Option Service Description
Annual Cost ($ in thousands)*
City
ASCSU &
CSU
Additional
Funding/
Cuts Total
1 MAX plus 2 routes $366 $210 $0 $576
2
MAX plus 2 routes and
supplemental TNC vouchers
$366 +
unknown
$210 unknown
$576 +
unknown
3
MAX plus 5 routes by reducing
existing service
$375
+ $70 (cuts)
$210 $150 $805
4-5 MAX plus 5 routes – no cuts $375 $210 $220 $805
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* Figures do not include inflation
Direction Sought From Council
Which option would Council like staff to pursue regarding public
transportation on Sundays and holidays?
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THANK YOU
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Additional Reference Slides
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Additional Annual Costs Beyond 2018
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Option Service Description
Additional Funding
or Cuts
($ in thousands)
1 MAX plus 2 routes $0
2
MAX plus 2 routes and supplemental TNC
vouchers
unknown
3 MAX plus 5 routes by reducing existing service $150
4 MAX plus 5 routes starting in January 2018 $220
5
MAX plus 5 routes (BFO Offer + 1 additional
route)
$220
2018 Cost Breakdown
Option Service Description
2018 Cost
($ in thousands)
City ASCSU & CSU Total
1 MAX plus 2 routes $366 $210 $576
2
MAX plus 2 routes and supplemental
TNC vouchers
$366 +
unknown
$210
$576 +
unknown
3
MAX plus 5 routes by reducing existing
service
$525 $210 $602
4
MAX plus 5 routes starting in January
2018
$595 $210 $805
5
MAX plus 5 routes (BFO Offer + 1
additional route)
$595 $210 $805
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ATTACHMENT 1
A City partnership with TNCs may be viewed as an innovative solution and could represent a pilot program for
future flexible on-demand services in Fort Collins.
The concept of public-private partnerships with TNCs is still a new concept and is being tested in other
communities, primarily as an add-on to extend existing public transportation service or to address first
mile/last mile transportation needs.