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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY June 6, 2017
City Council
STAFF
Kurt Ravenschlag, Transfort/DAR General Manager
Laurie Kadrich, Director of PDT
SUBJECT
Resolution 2017-057 Directing the City Manager to Begin 365 Days Per Year Public Transportation Service.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to provide direction to staff on a 365 service option for public transportation and to
authorize the initiation of such transit service in August 2017.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Option 1 of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Introduction
An enhancement offer for 365 service (Attachment 2) 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) and Associated Students of CSU (ASCSU).
Over the past six months, City staff has been in discussions with CSU and ASCSU regarding possible 365
service contributions, and formal requests have been made to officials at both entities. ASCSU has committed
to provide funding in the amount of $40,000 in 2017 and $105,000 in 2018 for two routes, one of which is
included in the BFO offer (Route 2). The funding is contingent upon the City providing MAX service. In
addition, CSU has committed $40,000 in 2017 and $52,500 in 2018 towards the service, and has stated that
there is no funding commitment beyond June 30, 2018 (Attachment 3).
The table below lists the options for providing 365-day service presented at the April 25 Council Work Session,
plus the addition of a new option (Option 2) requested by City Council members. All options include some
level of fixed-route service and complementary Dial-A-Ride paratransit service. The options generally range
from the least to the most costly, and include the funding commitments made by ASCSU and CSU.
Attachment 4 consists of maps of each option.
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Table 1: 365 Transit Service Options – 2017
August to December 2017 Cost ($ in thousands)
Option Service Description City ASCSU CSU Service
Cuts
Total City
Unspent
in 2017
1 MAX Plus 2 Routes $139 $40 $40 $0 $219 $236
2 Option 1 + route 8 as directed by
Council
$165 $40 $40 $0 $245 $210
3 MAX plus five routes by reducing
existing weekday service
$198 $40 $40 $110 $269 $177
4 MAX Plus 5 Routes (BFO Offer + 1
route)
$226 $40 $40 $0 $306 $149
Table 2: 365 Transit Service Options – 2018
January to December 2018 Costs ($ in thousands)
Option Service Description
City ASCSU CSU Add or Cut Total
1 MAX Plus 2 Routes $375 $105 $52.5 $55* $588
2 Option 1 + route 8 as directed by
Council
$375 $105 $52.5 $125* $658
3 MAX plus five routes by reducing
existing weekday service
$375 $105 $52.5 Cut $289* $533**
4 MAX Plus 5 Routes (BFO Offer +
1 route)
$375 $105 $52.5 Add $289* $821
*Annual partner contribution target was $375K. Partner contribution commitments for 2018 total $157K, which
will require additional funding or service cuts to all four options in 2018.
** The total cost of option 3 is $821K less service cuts of $289K.
Staff will be evaluating 365-day transit service during the spring of 2018 and communicating this information to
CSU and ASCSU for its consideration of long-term funding for the service.
Descriptions and Considerations of 365 Service Options
Option 1 - MAX service plus 2 routes
This is the staff recommended option.
Could begin in August 2017.
An additional $55,000 would be needed in 2018.
Provides a minimum level of public transportation for 365 service.
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).
Projected ridership is 1,100 average daily boardings, 63,800 annual 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.
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Option 2 - MAX service plus 3 routes
This option was added at the request of Council members at the April 25 Work Session.
Same as Option 1 but includes Route 8 (North College).
An additional $125,000 would be needed in 2018.
Projected ridership is 1,156 average daily boardings, 67,048 annual boardings and 18 passengers per
hour on Sundays.
Route 8 would be the only direct transit connection to MAX.
Provides fairly good transit coverage for residents along West Elizabeth, particularly for students traveling
to the CSU main campus, and to residents or customers of area businesses. Note that social service
agencies in the North College are generally closed on Sundays, so the benefit to the primary
weekday/Saturday ridership market for Route 8, which consists of social service agency clients, would be
minimal.
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, 75,400 annual boardings, and 14 passengers per
hour on Sundays.
This option would require $110,000 in service cuts in 2017 and $289,000 in service cuts in 2018.
Recommended cuts based on productivity metrics include:
Reduce weekday night service to end at 7:00 pm instead of 10:00 pm on Route 6 (Taft Hill-
Drake/JFK), Route 7 (Drake), Route 12 (Horsetooth/Harmony) and Route 16 (Harmony)
Eliminate Route 6 on Saturdays
The challenges with this option would be the customer impact of cutting service during weekdays and
Saturdays to accommodate the 365 service. A total of approximately 406 average daily passengers
(69,000 annually) would no longer be accommodated in the evenings and Saturdays 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 (BFO Offer + 1 additional route)
This is the original offer funded by City Council, but includes the contribution from ASCSU and CSU that
funds one of the four connecting routes (Route 2) and another route not included in the offer (Route 3).
An additional $289,000 would be needed in 2018.
Projected ridership is 1,300 average daily boardings, 75,400 annual boardings and 14 passengers per
hour on Sundays.
CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
There would be no additional financial impacts to the City for all options in 2017. In 2018, options 1, 2, and 4
would require additional funding beyond the 2018 committed amounts.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
No board feedback was sought for this item.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Transfort hosted a public meeting for August 2017 service changes on May 25. Community responses from
the meeting and other recent public outreach will be provided in a read-before memo.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Work Session Summary, April 25, 2017 (PDF)
2. BFO Offer 67.13 Enhancement Transfort Sunday and Holiday Service (PDF)
3. Letter from CSU re: 365 Service (PDF)
4. Maps of Options for 365 Service (PDF)
5. Powerpoint presentation (PDF)
ATTACHMENT 1
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Option 2
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Option 3 – Routes included in Service Reduction (Reduced Evening Service and Eliminated Service on
Route 6 on Saturdays)
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Options for
365-Day Public
Transportation
Service
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Kurt Ravenschlag
General Manager, Transfort/Parking Services
ATTACHMENT 5
Background
• BFO Enhancement Offer 67.3:
• MAX Plus 4 Routes on Sundays & Holidays ($750K/yr.)
• Council approved $375K/yr.
• Request ASCSU/CSU share $375K/yr.
• ASCSU Commitment of $40K in 2017 and $105K in 2018
• Routes 2 & 3
• Contingent Upon MAX Service
• CSU Commitment of $40K in 2017 and $52.5K in 2018
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2017 Costs by Option
Option Service
Description
City ASCSU CSU Service
Cuts
Total City
Unspent
in 2017
1 MAX Plus 2
Routes
$139 $40 $40 $0 $219 $236
2 Option 1 Plus
Route 8
$165 $40 $40 $0 $245 $210
3 MAX Plus 5
Routes with
cuts
$198 $40 $40 $110 $269 $177
4 MAX Plus 5
Routes – no
cuts
$226 $40 $40 $0 $306 $149
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costs in $ thousands
2018 Costs by Option
Option Service
Description
City ASCSU CSU Add or
Cut
Total
1 MAX Plus 2
Routes
$375 $105 $52.5 $55* $588
2 Option 1 Plus
Route 8
$375 $105 $52.5 $125* $658
3 MAX Plus 5
Routes with cuts
$375 $105 $52.5 Cut $289* $533
4 MAX Plus 5
Routes – no cuts
$375 $105 $52.5 Add $289* $821
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costs in $ thousands
*All options require additional funding/cuts due to reduced funding partner contributions
Option 1 - MAX Plus 2 Routes
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• MAX plus:
• Route 2 (Prospect/Elizabeth)
• Route 3 (Elizabeth)
• Requires an additional $55K in
2018
Option 2 - MAX Plus 3 Routes
6
• MAX plus:
• Route 2 (Prospect/Elizabeth)
• Route 3 (Elizabeth)
• Route 8 (North College)
• Requires an additional $125K in
2018
Option 3 – MAX Plus 5 Routes with Cuts
• MAX plus:
• Route 2 (Prospect/Elizabeth)
• Route 3 (Elizabeth)
• Route 8 (North College)
• Route 14 (East Mulberry)
• Route 16 (Harmony)
• Requires $110K in service cuts in 2017
and $289K in service cuts in 2018
7
Option 3 - Map of Service Cuts
8
• Cuts in evening service:
• Route 6 (Taft/JFK)
• Route 7 (Drake)
• Route12 (Horsetooth)
• Route 16 (Harmony)
• Evening service to end at 7 p.m.
(from 10 p.m.)
• Elimination of Route 6 on Saturdays
Option 4 – MAX Plus 5 Routes (BFO Offer)
• MAX plus:
• Route 2 (Prospect/Elizabeth)
• Route 3 (Elizabeth)
• Route 8 (North College)
• Route 14 (East Mulberry)
• Route 16 (Harmony)
• Requires an additional $289K in 2018
9
Public Outreach
Summary of Comments in Read-Before Memo:
• Service change public meeting held May 26
• Questionnaire
• Public comments received through email, phone, and in person
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RESOLUTION 2017-057
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO BEGIN 365 DAYS PER YEAR
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
WHEREAS, Transfort currently provides fixed route transportation service, including
MAX bus rapid transit (“BRT”), Monday through Saturday, except for holidays; and
WHEREAS, demand for the City to provide transit service every day, including Sundays
and holidays (the “365 transit service”), has been growing and is the top citizen requested service
enhancement; and
WHEREAS, City staff believes providing 365 transit services will provide transportation
for dependent populations for their daily mobility needs, enhance access for work commutes,
social visits and commercial and retail locations, enhance the attractiveness of Fort Collins to
visitors and address parking and congestion concerns generated by large events; and
WHEREAS, City Council previously approved a portion of the funds necessary to
conduct 365 transit services for two years (2017-2018) and directed City staff to explore
potential service options for 365 transit service and identify funding partners to contribute funds
for 365 transit service; and
WHEREAS, Colorado State University (“CSU”) has indicated it is willing to commit
$40,000 in 2017 and $52,500 in 2018 for 365 transit service between July 1, 2017 and June 30,
2018, which specific funding amount and timing would be further clarified in an
Intergovernmental Government Agreement (“IGA”); and
WHEREAS, the Associated Students of CSU (“ASCSU”) have indicated they are willing
to commit $40,000 in 2017 and $105,000 in 2018 for 365 transit service, which specific funding
amount and timing will be further clarified in an IGA; and
WHEREAS, based on the above preliminary commitments, City staff has identified four
potential options to provide 365 transit program, which service would begin in August of 2017;
and
WHEREAS, at this time, City staff requests City Council to give policy direction on
which of the identified service options for 365 transit City staff should use as a basis to explore
and implement 365 transit services as funding sources and amounts become available.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
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Section 2. The City Manager is directed to pursue Option #___ as described on
Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, (fill in Service
Description), as the basis for implementing 365 transit services in August of 2017, which 365
transit service may be added to, removed from, or otherwise modified, depending on funding
amounts and sources, as determined by the City Manager, as necessary and appropriate to
provide 365 transit services in an efficient and effective manner.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 6th
day of June, A.D. 2017.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Table 1: 365 Transit Service Options – 2017
August to December 2017 Cost ($ in thousands)
Option Service Description City ASCSU CSU Service
Cuts
Total City
Unspent
in 2017
1 MAX Plus 2 Routes $139 $40 $40 $0 $219 $236
2 Option 1 + route 8 as directed
by Council
$165 $40 $40 $0 $245 $210
3 MAX plus five routes by
reducing existing weekday
service
$198 $40 $40 $110 $269 $177
4 MAX Plus 5 Routes (BFO
Offer + 1 route)
$226 $40 $40 $0 $306 $149
Table 2: 365 Transit Service Options – 2018
January to December 2018 Costs ($ in thousands)
Option Service Description
City ASCSU CSU Add or Cut Total
1 MAX Plus 2 Routes
$375 $105 $52.5 $55*
$588
2 Option 1 + route 8 as directed
by Council
$375
$105 $52.5 $125* $658
3 MAX plus five routes by
reducing existing weekday
service
$375
$105 $52.5 Cut $289* $533**
4 MAX Plus 5 Routes (BFO
Offer + 1 route)
$375
$105 $52.5 Add $289* $821
*Annual partner contribution target was $375K. Partner contribution commitments for 2018 total
$157K, which will require additional funding or service cuts to all four options in 2018.
** The total cost of option 3 is $821K less service cuts of $289K.
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