2011 Sandusky 2Nd Qtr JARC Operating Report

Ohio Department of Transportation

Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Operating Assistance Grant Outcome Measures

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Grantee City of Sandusky Contract # JARC-4022-071-101 Time Period for this Report From 04/01/2011 To 06/30/2011

Required Program Outcomes Include JARC project data only 1. Required Operating Data Current Month Contract To Date Total one-way passenger trips 10156 18222 Number of one-way trips for target 10156 10156 population Number of revenue hours 1159 2269 Route length (one way in miles) (if 14.2 applicable) Number of vehicles in service 1 Average seats per vehicle 16 Methodology used to collect trip data Drivers keep a daily log sheet, recording accurate records on rider count, pick-up and drop-off locations. Hours are tracked on the computer via Trapeze software. See attached spreadsheets of total headcount.

2. Jobs Accessed Estimated number of jobs targeted 7522

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Methodology used to estimate number Methodology used to estimate jobs accessed: Ridership was measured at each stop on the of jobs targeted SPARC/JARC route. The number of passengers getting off at all employment-related stops for the first quarter of 2011 was 2,775 and 4,747 passengers the 2nd qtr. This number includes the passengers traveling to the Job Store operated by the Erie County Department of Job and Family Services.

Other Outcome Measures Outcome Deliverable Progress Marketing 100 Tickets purchased. Created a 30 day Agencies such as Serving Our Seniors, unlimited ride pass to benefit frequent users. Community Action, EHOVE and DJFS have Created a map brochure to assist with stop and bought tickets to give their clients for free rides. time clarification. Installed stop schedules at bus stops. Ridership increase for STS (# of rides) SPARC 1 increased ridership by 2,428 This route opened up the opportunity for people passengers in the first 2 qtrs over last year. who worked in the service industry to use transit 2010 – 15,794 passengers to get to work later in the evening. 2011 – 18,222 passengers

Have there been any service changes during this We added 3 new stop locations to give clients the opportunity to access work easier. This was reporting period? If so, please describe. approved through Seth Budge. Remember that services not covered in the originally- approved scope require ODOT approval prior to implementation.

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JARC Operating Assistance Grant Outcome Measures

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