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Cocrane Transit Task Force Committee Minutes COCRANE TRANSIT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE MINUTES TIME: 1:30pm DATE: August 9, 2018 PLACE: Room 277, Cochrane RancheHouse Chairperson: J. Genung, Mayor Members: M. Fedyko, Councillor T. McFadden, Councillor K. Boothe M. McDonald F. Wesseling B. Clarke Administration: D. Devana, CAO D. LaFleche, Analyst B. Suski, Recording Secretary Absent: I. Bazay G. Hargreaves-Kessler 1 Call to Order Mayor Genung called the meeting to order at 1:03pm. 2 Agenda 2a Additions, Deletions, Adoption The Committee adopted the Agenda as presented. 2b Adoption of Minutes The Committee adopted the Minutes of the August 2, 2019 as presented. 3 Business 3a Discuss Final Presentation ~ Council Meeting August 13, 2018 Dave explained Devin and himself would present an update on the Committee findings to Council at the August 13, 2018 meeting. The final recommendations will be presented at the September 10, 2018 meeting. The Committee agreed that this would be the best approach in the interest of providing clear and concise information to Council. This will allow Council members time to review the Committee findings before the final recommendations are presented at the September 10, 2018 meeting 3b Discuss Adjustments and Present Questions with the agenda. Committee members discussed the information as it was being presented and finalized the points that should be shown to Council. The entire presentation will be available for review. Councillor Fedyko left the meeting at 2:33pm Frank Wesseling left the meeting at 3:00pm. Councillor McFadden left the meeting at 3:23pm. 4 Adjournment Mayor Genung adjourned the meeting at 3:33pm. Chairmen Town of Cochrane Transit Task Force Local Transit Presentation August 13, 2018 Presentation Outline • Transit Task Force • Background • Key Rationales for Local Transit • Recommended Type of Service • Previous Fixed Route Options • Recommended Service Standards • Scenario Cost Estimates • Next Steps Transit Task Force Transit Task Force Acting in an advisory capacity with Town Administration for the consideration and development of a local transit service within the Town of Cochrane. Voting Members: One (1) Chair of the Task Force appointed as, Mayor Jeff Genung Two (2) Town Councillors: Marni Fedeyko and Tara McFadden One (1) Family and Community Support Services and Social Planning Advisory Board Member One (1) Cochrane Society for Housing Options (CSHO) Representative Four (4) Public at Large (including one paratransit user, one youth representative, and two senior residents) Administration (Non-voting): Two (2) Administrative Representatives (CAO, Transit Analyst) Background Local Transit Service Background on Cochrane Transit • 2010 - Town of Cochrane considers the feasibility of a regional/local transit system • 2011 - Cochrane is approved for $9 million (1/3 municipally funded) of GreenTRIP funding • A number of fixed route transit options were created • Previous transit options failed to be approved by Town Council • Cochrane has until December 2020 to use the GreenTRIP funding • Transit Task Force appointed by Town Council GreenTRIP Funding 360 Railway St. West Amended GreenTRIP Application – Approved June 22, 2017 • Fleet – 8 shuttle buses - $2.0 million • Bus Stop Infrastructure - $1.0 million (estimated 130 bus stops) • Land for Downtown Transit Hub - $2.0 million (already purchased) • Plan, Design & Construct Downtown Transit Hub - $3.5 million • On-demand, Fare and Information Systems – $0.5 million Memorandum of Agreement • Within 2 Years after Project completion – 100% of funds reimbursed • Between 2 and 5 Years after Project completion – 55% of funds reimbursed • Between 5 and 10 Years after Project completion – 10% of funds reimbursed Key Rationales Key Rationales to Consider Local Transit 1. Some People Struggle to get around Cochrane 2. Considered the #1 Social Issue in Cochrane (Cochrane Cares Survey, 2017) 3. Transit is a More Affordable Option 4. Can Reduce Traffic Congestion Saving 5 Minutes Scenario 5 minutes off the roundtrip of Cochrane commuters: Annual Time Savings = 21.5 hours per commuter Annual Time Value Savings (at minimum wage $15) = $325 per commuter Annual Fuel Savings (at $1.25 per liter) For a 3-liter engine = $60.94 per commuter For a 5-liter engine = $81.25 per commuter Approx. 95% of automotive commutes are in a single occupancy vehicle Recommended Type of Service On Demand Transit • Mix of ride hailing technology with public transit • Book trips via smart phone app, computer, and by phone • Pick-up/drop-off at established stops, points, or door-to-door • User-friendly profiles and family accounts • Real time updates and historic data • Flexible system • Grassroots development of future fixed routes Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Using the On Demand application a mix of transportation options can be offered: • Local transit • Taxi / shuttle service • Ride-sharing (carpooling) • Regional transit • Bike sharing • Ride-hailing (Uber, Lyft, etc.) Community Engagement Community Engagement Sessions & Counts 1. Thursday June 21, 2018 – Let’s Talk Public 8. Saturday July 14, 2018 – Let’s Talk at Farmers Market Meeting and World Café 9. Tuesday July 16, 2018 – Strategic Engagement Grand 2. Monday June 25, 2018 – Strategic Engagement Avenue Village with Seniors at Big Hill Lodge 10. Wednesday July 18, 2018 – Strategic Engagement 3. Wednesday June 27, 2018 – Strategic Chamber of Commerce, CBN, & Cochrane Tourism Engagement Seniors on the Bow 11. Thursday July 19, 2018 – Let’s Talk at Cochrane Street 4. Wednesday June 27, 2018 – Let's Talk BBQ Market 5. Sunday July 01, 2018 – Let’s Talk Canada Day 12. Friday July 20, 2018 – Strategic Engagement Boys and Girls Club 6. Wednesday July 04, 2018 – Strategic Engagement Cochrane Coworking Community 13. June & July 2018 – Town of Cochrane Staff Engagement Strategic Engagement Chamber of Commerce & Cochrane Business Network (CBN) Paper Survey Responses: Total Survey Responses: 7. Thursday July 05, 2018 & Thursday July 19, 117 Surveys 256 Surveys 2018 – Strategic Engagement Major Cochrane Online Survey Responses: Residents Engaged in Discussion: Employers 139 Surveys Approx. 300 Residents Previous Fixed Route Options Scenario 1 Core Service Scenario 2 Weekday Peaks Route 1 & 2 All routes Full Day Weekday Service Peak Period (6am – 6pm) Service Only (6-9am Annual & 3-6pm) Ridership: 107,400 est. Annual Ridership: Annual Net Total: 109,100 Cost: $564,000 Annual Net Cost: $561,000 Ultimate Scenario Extended Core & Saturday: All routes Weekdays (6am – 8pm) Saturday Service (6 hours) Annual Ridership: Total – 234,000 Annual Net Cost: $1,500,000 Fixed Route Service Scenario Option Cost Estimates On Demand vs Ultimate Fixed Route Fixed Route Scenario 3 On Demand Cost Estimate with Ultimate Fixed Route Scenario Weekdays Peak Hours – 4 buses (6am – 9am) / (3pm – 6pm) Weekdays Off Peak - 2 buses Service Provided (9am – 6am) / (9am – 3pm) / (6pm – 8pm) Saturday – 2 buses (12pm – 6pm) TOTAL WEEKLY SERVICE HOURS: 206hrs Destinations Served All communities and key destinations Population Served (2018) 27,960 Annual Net Operations Cost Cost per Household/Month (2019) Based on Ultimate Fixed Route Ridership $359,000 $1.67 (234,000) Lowest Cost Recovery $686,000 $4.75 Rate: 17% Average Cost Recovery $554,000 $3.84 Rate: 33% Highest Cost Recovery $463,000 $3.21 Rate: 44% * Operation costs based on median estimate of $75 per hour/per bus ** Fixed route scenario ridership revenue is based on $2 fare *** Cost recovery rates based on Peer Review 17% lowest, 44% highest, and 33% average rate. Airdrie, AB. – Door to Bus Stop On Demand Transit In September 2017, Airdrie consolidated bus routes and replaced their Dial-A-Bus Service with OnDemand Transit. This change has allowed for: • Increases service coverage to 100% (from 40%) Airdrie Population Growth (1977 – 2017) • Improved operating efficiencies by reducing fixed route distances • Enhanced customer experience with a more robust service • Fixed routes costed an average of $29.26 per trip compared to $6.26 per trip with On Demand Airdrie Transit began in 1980 Recommended Service Standards SERVICE COVERAGE All Cochrane Communities? YES or NO (What communities if NO) Bus Stop Walking distance? Industry standard 400 meters (m) (approx. 4 min / 2.5 Cochrane blocks 150m) Yes 400 meters Closer (under 400meters) Further (over 400meters) SERVICE FREQUENCY Acceptable Average Wait Time 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 60+ Minutes Acceptable Average Time on the Bus 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 60+ Minutes BUS FLEET Yes to all 4 buses for size and appearance • Key focus is on cost efficiency (initial cost, maintenance, and lifespan) • Preference is for a modern style of low-floor • Accessibility: Ramp (interior accessible design) Length: 8 – 8.6m 26.2 – 28.2ft. Length: 7 – 8.4m / 23 - 24ft. Capacity: 22 – 18 Capacity: 22 - 15 • Fuel type: Gasoline • Bicycle racks: Front rack 2 spots per bus Length: 7.3 m / 24ft. Length: 5.8M / 19ft. Capacity: 15 - 12 Capacity: 15 - 10 Alberta Local Transit Fares 10 10 Ticket Adult Student Senior FARE PRICE & PAYMENT 2018 Cash Ticket Pack Student / Month Month month Child (Ages 5 Fare Pack Senior Pass Pass Pass and under) OPTIONS Airdrie $2.25 $20.00 - $65.00 $47.50 $47.50 Free Grande Prairie $2.00 $17.00 $13.60 $54.00 $43.00 $27.00 $1.50 REGULAR ONE-WAY FARE PRICE Medicine Hat $3.25 $29.25 - $70.50 $38.75 $61.00 Free Red Deer* $2.55 $22.00 - $70.00 $60.00 $60.00 Free $ St. Albert $3.25 $24.50 - $73.25 $40.35 $40.35 Free Lethbridge $3.00 $22.50 $21.00 $77.00 $62.00 $28.00 Free Strathcona County $3.10 $23.30 $17.40 $54.25 $40.70
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