3 3 11 Fiscal Year 2012 Transit_The JULE Budget PresentationTransit Division
FY 2012 Budget
Presentation
The Jule
Moving forward, moving people.
Looking Towards the Future
Federal grants were applied to fund vehicle
replacement (fixed route and mini bus).
State grants were applied to fund
improvements (fixed route).
Passenger v. Revenue Miles
610,000
535,000
460,000
Numbers
385,000
Total Rides
310,000
Revenue Miles
235,000
160,000
85,000
10,000
FY10FY11FY12
Fiscal Year
General v. Elderly v. Disabled
252,500
202,500
General Public
Counts
152,500
Elderly Rides
102,500
Disabled Rides
52,500
2,500
FY10FY11FY12
Fiscal Year
Cost v. Revenue
$3,050,000
$2,550,000
$2,050,000
Operating Costs
Dollars
Passenger Revenue
$1,550,000
Local Tax
$1,050,000
Federal
$550,000
State
$50,000
FY10FY11FY12
Fiscal Year
Recent Changes…
ECIA assumes management of Keyline
Transit.
Rebranding campaign for Keyline Transit
begins.
New method of advertising on outside of
buses: bus wraps.
Advertising on inside of buses is free for
non-profits.
Re-branding Campaign
Participants included the general public,
(then) Keyline passengers, local businesses
and City employees.
City Council selects The Jule -named for
Julien Dubuque, the founder of the city -as
the transit system’s new name.
Beginning the Move Forward
Three new buses (1 heavy duty and 2 light duty)
were ordered using State and ARRA grants.
Red Line Extension (West End Tripper), funded
with a JARC grant, went into effect August 2010.
City signs a 4-year lease agreement with RTA for
two (new) Sprinter buses.
The Medical Loop route, funded with a JARC
grant, went into effect December 1, 2010.
Medical Loop
•Recommended by
the 2009 LSC Study.
•Hourly service to
medical clinics and
surrounding area, and
S. Locust Hy-Vee.
•“On Demand” service
to (e.g.) Mystique,
YMCA and KeyWest
area including DMV,
Mt. Carmel.
Jackpot!
State of Good Repairs grant (SGR) was
awarded for $2.3 million dollars.
Clean Fuels grant (CF) was awarded for $1.5
million dollars.
The funding from these two grants will
allow for the replacement of The Jule’s entire
fleet!
Current Fleet
Iowa’s Public Transit Fleet is 2oldest in the nation.
nd
Dubuque has the oldest transit system west of the
Mississippi, and its current fleet is one of the oldest.
New fleet engines will all use Clean Diesel technology,
resulting a better fuel efficiency and lower emissions.
Heavy Duty Bus Fleet:
1976 GMC -2
1979 RTS (purchased used and rebuilt) -2
1981 RTS (purchased used and rebuilt) -3
1989 30 ft. Gillig (purchased used) -1
2002 NOVA -6
2003 Streetcar –2
Average AGE: 20 years old
(FTA estimated “useful life” = 10-12 years)
Mini Bus Fleet:
1998 Ford (purchased used) -1
1995 Fold (purchased used) -2
1996 Ford (East DBQ) –1
1996 Ford Windstar with ramp (East DBQ) –1
2002 Ford (purchased used) –4
2005 Ford –5
Average AGE: 10 years old
(FTA estimated “useful life” = 4 years)
4, 35 ft. Heavy Duty Low Floor (Gillig)
12, Medium Duty (International)
11, Light Duty (GMC)
3 (1 owned, 2 leased), Light Duty
Sprinter (Freightliner)
2, MV-1 (accessible mini-vans)
Anticipated Savings
In FY 2012 The Jule anticipates to see a total
savings of $355,559. This will results in a
1.6% savings on Property Taxes.
$ 142,611 savings in fuel costs
$ 212,948 savings in maintenance costs
Partnerships
A Public Transit Infrastructure grant (PTIG) for $298,375
was awarded for the Phase I building of the Area
Residential Care (ARC) Transfer Center at JFK Circle.
The two Sprinter buses leased from RTA (arrived late
December 2010).
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) study with IBM.
DuRide: 5903 rides provided in 2010.
Safe Community Task Force
Security Cameras on all buses
Cameras to be installed at the ARC Transfer Center
Free Rides to School (DCSD collaboration)
Transportation to/from jobs
Analyzing feasibility of “911” buttons on highly used bus
stops throughout city
ARC Transfer Center Concept
The Jule & IBM Working Together
GoalsObjectivesBenefits
Tax credits for Tax credits for
EmployeesEmployees
EmployersEmployers
Increase in Increase in Reliable Reliable
PublicPublic
RidershipRidershipSystemSystem
Flexibility to Flexibility to
StudentsStudents
travel without travel without
automobileautomobile
Reduce in Reduce in Quality of Quality of
VMTVMTLifeLife
Encourage Encourage Complete Complete
Reduction in Reduction in
VMTVMT
HeadwaysHeadways
TODsTODsStreetsStreets
Reduce Auto Reduce Auto
SafetySafety
CrashesCrashes
••Bicycle trailsBicycle trails
Other modes of Other modes of
••AirportAirport
TransportationTransportation
••Passenger RailPassenger Rail
ConnectivityConnectivity
••MuseumsMuseums
Cultural & Cultural &
••ParksParks
RecreationalRecreational
••Commercial Commercial
Around the corner…
ICAAP grant for $225,907 (80% funding) was
awarded for the new Shopping Circulator route, to
start October 2011.
To increase their efficiency and effectiveness the
fixed routes will be reviewed and restructured.
Potential route of the Shopping Circulator
•Based on 2009 LSC
Study, links major
shopping and business
centers on the west end of
Dubuque on hourly basis
•Transfers to/from the
Red, Green and Grey
Lines at JFK Circle
The Future
ITS equipment will be installed on fixed
route buses and mini buses.
Intermodal feasibility study, site selection
and design.
Assessment of pubic transit needs for
students attending local colleges and
universities.
Electronic Fare Collection
(Fixed Route)
Mobile Data Terminals
(Mini Bus)
•Designed specifically for
use on Mini Bus service
•Allows for real-time
dispatching
•Improves
communication between
Dispatch and Driver
•Enables better tracking
of ridership data
Automatic Vehicle Location
(fixed route)
Intermodal Centers can add new sources of
income to transit while spurring area growth
Thank-you!
The Jule’s drivers, dispatchers, mechanics and
service workers;
City departments and staff;
Community partners;
County, State and Federal funding officials;
And most importantly, the Citizens of Dubuque
for your continued patronage and support!