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Transit Division Fiscal Year 2014 Budget PresentationTransit Budget FY2014 i - M 1, ` d � ' . � em:y� � A .son �yryuw � 1 Mi -f iHr-, The Jule SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE viable • livable • equitable Background Current Conditions: • Operates fixed route and mini -bus (aka paratransit) services 41 Part -Time Bus Operators 4 Full -Time Bus Operators 1 Full -Time Dispatcher 6 Part -Time Dispatchers • Total Ridership FY ZoiZ: 440,252 • Total Ridership FY 2013: 444,628 (projected) W AeI7 48,572 98,572 29,555 IORMORI 500,000 450,000 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 iTTership by Type FY 2010, 2011, 2012 actual and 2013 and 2014 projected 444,628 440,252 373,376 397,584 66.933 67,445 60,896 68,083 663 66,928 40,246 108,145 60 368 2,518 37,368 104,080 68,283 38,196 35,382 34,9 449,074 2,543 37,742 105,121 38,578 66,074 81,636 66,735 FY io Actual FY a Actual FY 12 Actual FY 13 Projected FY 14 Projected 19% ridership increase from FY 2010 to FY 2013 to C ro ■ C C 0 z • College Students ❑ Trolley ❑ Business Shuttle • Student ❑ RFID • Transfer ■ Other ro PL. II lo Ride Card ❑ Full Fare 111/2 Fare ■ Minibus 3 6o,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 B u s Ridership by Type FY 2010, 2011, 2012 actual and 2013 projected 60,896 51,753 66,928 68,392 51,349 51,226 5,29 ,848 4,42 6,900 ,25 3,96 66,074 50,338 9,364 ,83 4,340 3,80 FY io Actual FY ii Actual FY 12 Actual FY 13 Projected Elderly ▪ Disabled General Public • DuRide Current Projects Include... • ARC Transfer Center Phase I Canopy • Roof Replacement and Updating of the Sprinkler System • Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center • Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility JFK Circle /ARC Transfer Center Construction of the Phase I Canopy for the Area Residential Care (ARC) Transfer Center at JFK Circle will be completed early May 2013 Collaboration with ARC, Inc. and funded through a Public Transit Infrastructure Grant (PTIG) Transit Facility Project • Replace roof and update sprinkler system • Expected to go to construction bid by late spring /early summer. • Funded by a PTIG through the IA DOT • $257,800 (80/0/20%). Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center Intermodal Centers add new sources of income to transit while spurring growth Dubuque Intermodal Transit Center is scheduled for construction to start late 2013 Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center • Funded by a State Of Good Repairs (SOGR) grant through the FTA • $8,000,000 (8o%/2o%) • Located adjacent to the Historic Millwork District (HMD), serving the Central Business District (CBD) • Includes a passenger terminal and a parking structure Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility • Site Selection Study & Environmental Analysis is expected to be completed by early Spring 2013 • Federal grants for construction funding are anticipated in late spring /early summer 2013 Bus Wrap Advertising a Additional bus wrap advertising sold, increasing expected revenue to The Jule ($62,287 per year) Two by Two • Premier Bank Petal Project Solar Planet/ S &R Construction The Finley Hospital Dubuque Bank & Trust AccessDubuqueJobs.com Theisen's Home Farm Auto Shopping Circulator • Funding with a (2 year) ICAAP grant scheduled to end Sept. 30, 2013 • Serves as connector for passengers traveling between Delhi, JFK Circle and west end destinations, e.g. Wal- Mart /Lowe's, Asbury Plaza, Goodwill • Opportunity for efficiencies to the Grey, Green and Red Lines, resulting in reduced travel time by up to 6o minutes between downtown and west end Shopping Circulator • Allowed for expansion into new service areas, e.g. Cedar Cross Rd., Starlight Dr., Chaney, Schmitt Island, etc. • Increased annual ridership an average of 2,707 rides per month (32,484 annually) • Created X38,673 in annual efficiencies that helps offset its cost of operation Shopping Circulator Third Year ICAAP funding is being requested for this route 3 options exist if 3rd year ICAAP funding is not awarded: 1. Discontinue the route and its service to west -end shopping destinations. No service to many major west- end shopping destinations Extensive changes in service trigger the need for the public hearing process to be followed Shopping Circulator 2. Discontinue the route and return old configurations of the Red, Green and Grey Lines west end service Increase in headway by up to 6o minutes (e.g. downtown to Wal- Mart, with Shopping Circulator = 45 min; without = ihr 45 min) . The annual cost efficiencies would be lost. This is an increase in $38,673 in to the city 3. Continue the route as -is Retain decreased wait time for passengers Retain cost efficiencies ($38,673) Cost of operation - approximately $102,519 to the City ntelligent Transportation Svstem IITSI Project ntelligent System (ITS) Project • Funded by a State of Good Repairs (SGR) grant through the FTA ($2,303,306) • Camera systems installed on all transit buses. • Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) installed on the Mini -bus fleet in November 2012. • The MDT allow for real -time dispatching and data tracking. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Project • ITS equipment installation on fixed route fleet expected completion July 2013 CAD /Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system Automatic Voice Announcement (AVA) system On -board Stop Announcement signage (LED) Automatic Passenger Counters (APC) system Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) Smart Card Readers (electronic fare collection system) Passenger Benefits of ITS Project • Passengers find "next bus" using smartphones or sending/receiving a text message • Passengers can set daily/weekly "reminders" for when their bus is scheduled to arrive or request alerts when the bus is running late (e.g. detour, poor weather conditions, etc.) • Wayside signs will be located at key transfer points, providing the arrival time(s) of the "next bus." ITS Equipment AT YOUR BUS STOP The Jule Website MyRide Software • • • ONLINE tisijatchjManaqement Office Nair AVA - announces bus stops w LED Signs - displays bus stop locations and major intersections APC - counts passengers AVL - monitors bus movement Fare Card System - tracks fares from riders using swipe cards CAD /AVL Software monitors bus activity Relays information to dispatch and public Assists with modification to routes for increased efficiency AC" New Bus Stop Signs Installation Summer /Fall 2013 Coordinates with ITS deployment Shows how to access "next -bus" The Jule cji text J U LE 7508 to 41411 Q www.Juletransit.org `563- 589 -4196 Smarter Travel /Smart Transit An ICAAP grant was awarded for FY 2013. The goal of the Smart Transit project is to: Improve and increase the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the service, Maintain or increase the area of coverage, ✓ Decrease headway and wait times, while Keeping increases in operational costs to a minimum. An application for second and third year ICAAP funding is in progress. FY 2013 funds were used to develop and implement two pilot routes: Nightrider and MidTown Loop & Feeder. Year -one: two pilot routes overlay existing routes Data will be gathered on the interaction Year -two: RFID, smartphone and cell tower data used to guide decisions regarding improvements Year - three: implementation of system -wide changes to fixed -route system - public meetings will be held safe. convenient. evening transportation Nightrider began service September 28, 2013 Operates Friday and Saturday 6pm- 2:3oam Funded by ICAAP Grant and support from Clarke University, Loras College and University of Dubuque Positive feedback from students and local law enforcement Kohl's 0 AMC Star 0 Cinema p \� Hy -Vee 0 ASH AY x0 Ald • Nightrider Route 11(015%xo Mystique Casino0 4 ~ CLARKE UNIVERSITY .t,` r I aexnx .::� II libt VtP 411;: EGE `■ -,,:*!" St, sal A • liy -Vee .-. •fU), Loaves Wal -Mart WHEELS & DEALS Met w1YIe0a Sae S _ r r re.rr r •••••••• v. ••■• II W Delhi Transfer UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE THE :BUS `STOPS THERE To request promotional materiels for your business, VISIT www.cityofdubuque.org /nightrider 0 Port of Dubuque 0 Mystique Ice Arena mond Jo Casino RIDE THE JULE WWWWWIGE011110U1131110 6011111115 WE APPREOATE YOUR BUSINESS. That's why we've teamed up with The Jude to get you to your next destination_ m„.„...„, Itr. ne SINGLE RIDE PASS VALID THROUGH: t,' 1;4013 Nightrider Ridership by Type 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 889 173 94 2,653 Clarke Loras College University of General Public University Dubuque 808 College /University Partnership 1,000 900 Boo 700 boo 500 400 300 200 100 0 173 60 889 College Clarke University Loras College University of (unspecified) Dubuque • Daytime Nightrider MidTown Loop & Feeder Proposed Proposed Midtown and ap111! et441 Downtown Feeder Routes Far sa',°;1 a I �CUS .4trafess: %Oa* R N �A`•�®� so �uwu 8 A6Th St • loo 114 � 1 Affordable Health Care Act • Requesting effective January i, 2013 8 part-time Bus Operator positions exceed 1560 annual hours cap Persons in these positions become eligible for healthcare effective Feb 1, 2014 • Requesting effective June i, 2014 4 full -time Bus Operator positions created 4 of the part -time healthcare eligible positions will be eliminated Thank -you! • The Jule's drivers, dispatchers, mechanics and service workers; • Other 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!