DOCSLIB.ORG

THE TRANSIT ADVOCATE Quarterly Basis

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
THE TRANSIT ADVOCATE Quarterly Basis How to join SO.CA.TA: Yearly dues are $30.00 cates. In all other cases, permission must be ($12.00 low income). Dues are prorated on a secured from the copyright holder. THE TRANSIT ADVOCATE quarterly basis. Disclaimer: The Southern California Transit Submission of materials: ALL materials for the Advocates is not affiliated with any governmental Newsletter of the Southern California Transit Advocates TRANSIT ADVOCATE newsletter go to Andrew agency or transportation provider. Names and December 2012 Vol. 20, No. 12 Novak at P.O. Box 2383, Downey California 90242 logos of agencies appear for information and or to [email protected]. Please enclose a self reference purposes only. addressed stamped envelope for returns. SO.CA.TA officers, 2012 Newsletter deadlines are the Fridays a week President: Nate Zablen before SO.CA.TA meetings, at 6:00 PM Pacific Vice President: Kent Landfield time, unless otherwise announced. Recording Secretary: Edmund Buckley Executive Secretary: Dana Gabbard Opinions: Unless clearly marked as "Editorial" or Treasurer: Dave Snowden "Position Paper", all written material within, Directors at Large: Ken Ruben including all inserted flyers and postcards, are the J.K. Drummond expressed opinions of the authors and not (Vacant) necessarily that of the Southern California Transit ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Advocates. Newsletter Editor: Andrew Novak Newsletter Prod. Mgr: Dana Gabbard Copyright: © 2012 Southern California Transit Webmaster: Charles Hobbs Advocates. Permission is freely granted to repro- th th duce/reprint ORIGINAL articles from the Transit NEXT SO.CA.TA MEETINGS : Dec 8 and Jan 12 at Angelus Plaza, 4th Floor, 255 S. Hill, Los Angeles Advocate, provided credit is given to both the au- thor and the Southern California Transit Advo- December 2012 — Issue 241 Southern California Transit Advocates 3010 Wilshire #362 Los Angeles, CA 90010 45¢ First 213-388-2364 Class http://www.socata.net Postage [email protected] FIRST CLASS MAIL Inside This Issue: Megabus.com Van Hool double-decker in front of • Bulletin Board (pg. 2) Union Station • Members in Action (pg.2) —Photo from Megabus.com Facebook page • Transit Updates (pg. 3) • Transit Topics (pg. 5) • Public/Legislative Affairs (pg. 6) • New Bus Services! (pg. 9) ISSN 1525-2892 • Expo Line Photos (pg. 10) • Photos of the month (pg. 11) Bulletin Board / Members in Action Photos of the Month Bulletin Board: The January issue of the newsletter should Our thanks to Macy Neshati (Vice President, have the report on the annual Day After Sales & Marketing for Complete Coach Thanksgiving trip which this year was an ex- Works) for the impressive presentation at ploration of Omnitrans service in Chino, th Chino Hills etc. our November 10 meeting on their 100% Long Beach Transit electric Zero Emission Propulsion System for Our calendar includes coverage of a vast ar- Gillig 1208 in down- remanufactured transit bus and the various ray of transit related holiday activities, like town Long Beach in aspects of Complete Coach Works business. Santa Trains, transit buses participating in November 2012 on At our December meeting, which begins at parades, etc.: http:// the Passport. 1:00 PM, member and newsletter Editor An- www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/socata —Scott Richards drew Novak will show his slide show entitled Members in Action: Photo “Southern California Transit from A to Z Steve Crosmer attended a meeting of the Photos from 1998 to 2012.” Mr. Novak first Florida Coalition of Railroad passengers on presented this show at the 2012 Motor Bus Saturday November 10th in Winter Park, Society Convention in Los Angeles early this Florida. year. Afterward Jerard Wright will give us his thoughts on Measure J. We will then For the last few months Alek Friedman has have our 2013 board election and this year’s been requesting that the Los Angeles De- election committee consists of Perias Pillay, partment of Transportation install bike racks Dominick Falzone and Andrew Novak. at the 99¢ Store on Wilshire west of Fairfax. Recently two brand-new bike racks were in- The candidates are: stalled at the location. Alek also authored a President -- Nate Zablen post on L.A. Streetsblog ("De-Uglifying Hol- Vice President -- Kent Landfield lywood: How to Make Our City Pedestrian- Executive Secretary -- Dana Gabbard Friendly") that generated nearly 50 com- Recording Secretary -- Edmund Buckley ments! Treasurer -- Dave Snowden Directors -- Ken Ruben, J.K. Drummond, Ken Ruben and Dana Gabbard attended the Craig Weingarten Metro Citizens' Advisory Council meeting on November 14th. Ruben also attended the Metro NABI 7314 at Once the elections are complete we will Metro Westside/Central Service Council the Artesia Blue Line caravan to Taix [1911 West Sunset Boule- meeting on the same evening, attending Station on November vard near Alvarado] for our holiday banquet parts of each meeting. Ruben also attended 21, 2012. starting at 5:00 PM and cost is $25.00 per the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo -Joshua Thurman person. There will be the usual transit trin- (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency meeting on ket goody bag plus door prizes. th Photo November 19 . YY We appreciate the members who responded to the early renewal letter sent with the last newsletter. In early 2013 we are hoping to have a follow-up presentation by Metro staff on the Transit Access Pass. Page 2 The TRANSIT Advocate www.socata.net Page 11 Expo Line Photos Transit Updates Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica) LADOT Commuter Express This month we have two Due to road work the Line 7 and Rapid 7 bus Effective November 19th the Encino Park and photos showing the pro- stops on Pico Boulevard and Sepulveda Ride Lot has reopened. Lines 423, 549, 573, gress of Metro Expo Line Boulevard will be closed until January 31, and 574 will once again stop at the Park and construction going west 2013. Passengers can use the bus stop east Ride and will no longer stop at the tempo- toward Santa Monica. Both of Sepulveda at Military Avenue or west of rary parking lot at the Balboa Sports Com- of these photos were taken Sepulveda at Sawtelle Boulevard. Also the plex. on October 21, 2012 by th westbound Line 7 stop on Pico Boulevard Effective November 26 the first morning Alan Weeks. and Purdue Avenue will be closed until fur- run on Line 423 will now depart the Thou- ther notice due to utility relocations for the sand Oaks Transit Center at 5:15 AM. Other At left we see progress on Metro Expo Line. Alternate bus stops can be time points on this trip have been modified the right-of-way looking found at Sawtelle Boulevard and Federal accordingly. New brochures reflecting both east from Dunleer Drive. Avenue. of the Commuter Express changes will be The westbound Line 12 stop at National available soon from LADOT. Boulevard and Manning Avenue was closed until further notice on October 24th due to Expo Line Construction. Starting October 24th Line 14 service now begins and ends at Sunset and Barrington and will not travel north of Sunset. At right we see progress on LADOT -DASH the right-of-way looking Effective December 1st the Boyle Heights/ west from Dunleer Drive. East LA Dash has been rerouted to serve the Metro Gold Line Station on Indiana with sev- eral new stops added to the route. New stop locations include: East 1st Street at Ditman DowneyLink Avenue (both directions); Indiana Gold Line Once again DowneyLink will be offering Sat- Station (both directions); and East 3rd Street urday service from November 24th until De- at Alma Avenue (westbound only). The ex- cember 22nd. This service will operate from isting southbound stop on Rowan Avenue at Editor’s Note 7:20 AM to 6:30 PM. 3rd Street has bee moved to 3rd Street at It is once again the end of another year and once again I have had the honor of editing Rowan going westbound. the Southern California Transit Advocates newsletter. This December marks my fourth full GET (Bakersfield) year as newsletter editor and for me personally my 18th Anniversary in the newsletter Golden Empire Transit will business. Along with this issue you will find a membership renewal form which I encourage be offering free rides on all of you to return with your membership dues. Without you this would not be possible. st (Continued on Page 4) December 31 after Thank You, 6:00 PM. Andrew – Newsletter Editor Page 10 The TRANSIT Advocate www.socata.net Page 3 Transit Updates Continued New Bus Services! Metro on Rancho Avenue, left on N Street, right on The agency has announced it will once again La Cadena Drive, and left on M Street and offer free rides on Christmas Eve and New back on regular route. The detour is re- Years. All Metro bus and Metro Rail lines will versed for buses traveling westbound. Dur- be free from 9:00 PM on the 24th until 2:00 ing the detour stops at La Cadena and L will AM on the 25th and from 9:00 PM on the 31st be missed only between the 9:00 PM and until 2:00 AM on the 1st. 7:00 AM. Starting December 12, 2012 passengers traveling to San Francisco and Las Vegas will have another one more option from Los Angeles, Megabus.com. The low cost carrier is Montebello Bus Lines Three stops were removed from Route 10 making it’s return to the California after leaving the market in 2008. Megabus.com will The agency has a new telephone number: due to low ridership and crossing at uncon- now offer service from Los Angeles to Las Vegas via Riverside and Los Angeles to San 323-558-1MBL (1625) and when dialing in trolled intersections.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Ten-Year Bus Fleet Management Plan JUNE 2015 Ten-Year Bus Fleet Management Plan (FY 2016 – FY 2025)
    ten-year bus fleet management plan JUNE 2015 Ten-Year Bus Fleet Management Plan (FY 2016 – FY 2025) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3 1.0 TRANSIT OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................... 6 1.1 TRANSIT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................... 6 1.2 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE TYPES ........................................................................................... 7 1.3 BUS SERVICE TYPE & LINE IDENTIFICATION......................................................................... 14 1.4 PROGRAMMED TRANSIT PROJECTS..................................................................................... 16 1.5 TRANSIT ACCESS PASS (TAP)................................................................................................ 31 1.6 ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ATMS)........................................ 31 2.0 VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................ 33 2.1 GENERAL FLEET STATISTICS ................................................................................................. 33 2.2 SPARE RATIO ........................................................................................................................ 35 2.3 CONTINGENCY FLEET ..........................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Los Angeles Orange Line
    Metro Orange Line BRT Project Evaluation OCTOBER 2011 FTA Report No. 0004 Federal Transit Administration PREPARED BY Jennifer Flynn, Research Associate Cheryl Thole, Research Associate Victoria Perk, Senior Research Associate Joseph Samus, Graduate Research Assistant Caleb Van Nostrand, Graduate Research Assistant National Bus Rapid Transit Institute Center for Urban Transportation Research University of South Florida CCOOVVEERR PPHHOTOOTO LLooss AAnnggeelleess CCoouunnttyy MMeettrrooppololiittanan TTransransppoorrttaattioionn AAuutthhoorriittyy DDIISCSCLLAAIIMMEERR TThhiis ds dooccuumemennt it is is inntteennddeed ad as a ts teecchhnniiccaal al assssiissttaanncce pe prroodduucctt. I. It it is dsiiss ssdeemmiinnaatteed udnn ddueer tr thhe sepp oosnnssoorrsshhiip opf tf tohhe Ue..SS U.. DDeeppaarrttmemennt ot of Tf Trraannssppoorrttaattiioon in in tn thhe ie inntteerreesst ot of if innffoorrmamattiioon enxxcc ehhaannggee. T. Thhe Uenn iittUeed Sdttaa Sttees Gsoo vvGeerrnnmemennt atss ssauumemes nso nlo liiaabbiilliittyy ffoor ir itts cs coonntteenntts os or ur usse te thheerreeooff. T. Thhe Ue Unniitteed Sd Sttaattees Gs Goovveerrnnmemennt dtoo eeds nsoo tn et ennddoorrsse perroo pdduucctts osf mfo aa nnmuuffaaccttuurreerrss. T. Trraadde oerr o mamannuuffaaccttuurreerrss’ n’ naamemes as appppeeaar her herreeiin sn soolleelly by beeccaauusse te thheey ayrre a ceoo nncssiiddeerreed edssss eeennttiiaal tl to tohh et oebb jjeeoccttiivve oef tf tohhiis rs reeppoorrtt.. Metro Orange Line BRT Project Evaluation OCTOBER 2011 FTA Report No. 0004 PREPARED BY Jennifer Flynn, Research Associate Cheryl Thole, Research Associate Victoria Perk, Senior Research Associate Joseph Samus, Graduate Research Assistant Caleb Van Nostrand, Graduate Research Assistant National Bus Rapid Transit Institute Center for Urban Transportation Research University of South Florida 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, CUT100 Tampa, FL 33620 SPONSORED BY Federal Transit Administration Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Transit Access Pass (Tap) & Rail Fare Gate Status
    Los Angeles County One Gateway Plaza 213.922.9200 Tel Metropolitan Transportation Authority Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952 213.922.9201 Fax rnetro.net 41 REVISED OPERATIONS COMMITTEE APRIL 16,2009 SUBJECT: TRANSIT ACCESS PASS (TAP) & RAIL FARE GATE STATUS ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report on the Transit Access Pass (TAP) and Rail Fare Gate Status ISSUE TAP staff was directed to provide a regular status update of project milestones and deployment activities on the Transit Access Pass (TAP@)regional smart card. Also, with the inception of the Metro Rail Fare Gate project, staff was directed to report monthly on the progress of this project. This report serves to fulfd these requests. DISCUSSION There has been significant progress on TAP regional implementation: Municipal Operators - Culver CityBus and Santa Clarita Transit have successfully migrated their UFS systems with full TAP capabilities. Norwalk successfully installed UFS fareboxes with TAP capability on April 3. Foothill, Gardena, and Montebello are in the process of conversion between May and June, 2009. Reduced Fare TAP - Over 60,000 Senior, Disabled, and College/Vocational TAP cards have been produced and mailed to applicants. Day Pass - TAP cards, equipment, and supplies delivered to divisions for scheduled day pass conversion to TAP on March 15. At the point of writing this Board report, the conversion process has gone fairly uneventfully with the exception of card volumes requiring replenishment at bus divisions since customer education and training to re-cycle cards on subsequent usage needs further reinforcement. Metro Pass Sales Outlets - compact point of sales devices have been installed at over 400 pass sales outlets and additional devices are currently being installed at Cities and Senior Centers.
    [Show full text]
  • Short Range Transportation Plan FY 2015 - 2017
    Short Range Transportation Plan FY 2015 - 2017 City of Montebello Transportation Department City of Montebello – Transportation Department FY 2015 - 2017 SHORT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Table of Contents SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW OF THE TRANSIT SYSTEM 1.1 History of the City of Montebello and Montebello Bus Lines ................................ 3 1.2 Governance and Organizational Structure ............................................................. 4 1.3 Transit Services and Areas Served .......................................................................... 5 1.4 Ridership ................................................................................................................. 7 1.5 Fare Structure ......................................................................................................... 7 1.6 Fleet, Facility and Equipment ................................................................................. 8 SECTION 2 – BUDGET, FUNDING, AND REGULATION 2.1 Operating and Capital Budget............................................................................... 10 2.2 Funding Sources.................................................................................................... 10 2.3 Regulatory Requirements ..................................................................................... 11 SECTION 3 – ACCOMPLISHMENTS, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 3.1 Past Accomplishments........................................................................................... 13 3.2 Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Request for Proposals for Operation of Union
    REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR OPERATION OF UNION STATION, VAN NUYS, AND ORANGE LINE FLYAWAY BUS SERVICE Release Date: November 20, 2014 Pre-Proposal Conference: December 2, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time Los Angeles World Airports Administration West Building 7301 World Way West, Room 420 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Deadline for Submission of Questions/Requests for Clarification: Submit all questions and requests for clarification in writing to [email protected] no later than 3 p.m. Pacific Time on December 10, 2014 Proposal Due Date: January 22, 2015 no later than 3 p.m. Pacific Time at: Commercial Development Attn: Christine Kalamaros 6053 W. Century Blvd., Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90045 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................... 3 A. THE OPPORTUNITY .............................................................................. 3 SECTION 2 – BACKGROUND INFORMATION .......................................................... 4 A. LAWA ..................................................................................................... 4 B. DESCRIPTION OF LAX ......................................................................... 4 C. DESCRIPTION OF FLYAWAY FACILITIES ........................................... 4 D. FLEET .................................................................................................... 5 E. FARES ................................................................................................... 5 F. CURRENT SERVICE LEVELS ..............................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Torrance Bus Service Reliability and Improvement Strategies
    TORRANCE BUS SERVICE RELIABILITY AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES A Project Presented to the Faculty of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Master In Urban and Regional Planning By Jose M. Perez 2019 i SIGNATURE PAGE PROJECT: TORRANCE BUS SERVICE RELIABILITY AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES AUTHOR: Jose M. Perez DATE SUBMITTED: Spring 2019 Department of Urban and Regional Planning Dr. Alvaro M. Huerta Project Committee Chair Professor of Urban Planning Richard Zimmer Committee Member Lecturer of Urban Planning David Mach Senior Transportation Planner Torrance Transit i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The author thanks the Torrance Transit Employees for the data they furnished and their participation in the client project, especially Senior Transportation Planner David Mach. The author would also like to thank the City of Torrance for providing information on future development and specific goals of their circulation plan. Special thanks to Dr. Alvaro M. Huerta and Professor Richard Zimmer for their help and guidance in completing the client project. i ABSTRACT A city’s transportation infrastructure directly affects the mobility of the people, goods, and services, of all who live within its’ limits. Bus transit lines are a key element of a balanced transportation system that can improve or detract from the quality of life of its’ populous. Transit networks that are poorly implemented eventually become impractical and difficult to maintain; and thus, a burden upon the city it’s meant to help. In addition the service reliability of a transit line is critical to both the transit agency and its users in order to maintain a healthy transportation system.
    [Show full text]
  • Regional Bike Share Implementation Plan
    Regional Bike Share Implementation FOR LOS ANGELES Plan COUNTY PREPARED BY PREPARED FOR 600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.261.3050 April 22, 2015 [This page intentionally blank] TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ................................................................................... 2 Introduction ................................................................................................ 6 Business Plan .............................................................................................. 8 Vision ............................................................................................................................ 9 System Overview ...................................................................................................13 Capital Ownership .................................................................................................14 Operations Model .................................................................................................14 Fare Structure..........................................................................................................14 TAP Integration ......................................................................................................19 Mobility Hubs Coordination .............................................................................23 Equity .........................................................................................................................25 Operations Funding..............................................................................................28
    [Show full text]
  • Safety and Operations Committee J U L Y 2 6 , 2 0
    SAFETY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE JULY 26, 2013 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY ROSTER SAFETY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE COUNTY MEMBER San Bernardino: Paul Eaton (Chair) 1 vote Mayor, City of Montclair Larry McCallon Mayor, City of Highland Riverside: Karen Spiegel (Vice Chair) 1 vote Mayor, City of Corona Andrew Kotyuk Councilmember, City of San Jacinto Orange: Shawn Nelson 1 vote Supervisor, 4th District County of Orange Los Angeles: Richard Katz 1 vote Metro Appointee Don Knabe Supervisor, 4th District County of Los Angeles Robert T. Bartlett Metro Appointee Tom Lackey Mayor Pro Tem, City of Palmdale Ventura: Brian Humphrey 1 vote Commission Member VCTC One Gateway Plaza, 12th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY SAFETY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2013 10:00 A.M. LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY UNION STATION CONFERENCE ROOM ONE GATEWAY PLAZA, 3RD FLOOR LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 AGENDA DESCRIPTIONS The agenda descriptions are intended to give notice to members of the public and a brief general description of items of business to be transacted or discussed. The posting of the recommended actions does not indicate what action will be taken. The Committee may take any action that it deems appropriate on the agenda item and is not limited in any way by the notice of the recommended action. The Chair reserves the right to discuss the items listed on the agenda in any order. A person with a disability may contact the Committee Secretary's office at (213) 452-0219 or via e-mail [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to request receipt of an agenda in an alternative format or to request disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting.
    [Show full text]
  • City Council Agenda Report
    CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Date: January 17, 2017 TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Michael J. Egan, City Manager BY: James C. Parker, Director of Transportation Theresa Clark, Manager of Strategic Planning and Administrative Services SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TRIENNIAL SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2017-2019 Background: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is required by Federal and State statutes to prepare a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Los Angeles County. The Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) facilitates input from each municipal transit agency, including Norwalk Transit System (NTS), on its planning and financial activities for inclusion into the Los Angeles County TIP. The SRTP/TIP serves as a formal record of both Metro and NTS’ commitment to transit services/projects and are mandatory components of the federal funding process. It is the responsibility of Metro to review each municipal transit operator’s SRTP to ensure that all Federal, State and Local reporting requirements are achieved; data collection efforts are coordinated and operator budgets are consistent with funding assumptions and regional planning policies. The SRTP is NTS’s primary planning document, and is updated on a triennial basis (financial tables must be submitted annually) according to guidelines issued by Metro. It describes the organizational structure in keeping with current and planned service changes over three years. Also, descriptions of the financial and capital improvements associated with major projects/programs are included as a reference for various internal and external stakeholders. Fiscal Impact: N/A Citizens Advised: N/A City Council January 17, 2017 Authorization to Submit Triennial Short Range Transit Plan Page No.
    [Show full text]
  • Metro Employer Annual Pass Program
    Metro Employer Annual Pass Program Metro offers Employer Annual Pass Programs that are a high-value benefit and help to improve employee morale, health and attendance. Employers and employees may qualify for Commuter Benefits, which will significantly reduce the cost of the employee pass and act as a business tax benefit for the employer. Metro Annual Transit Access Pass (ATAP) • Fare is pre-loaded annually and is good for the entire fiscal year Uuly-June) • Practically eliminates the administrative processing burden • Maximizes accessibility to transit for employees with EZ pass options • Provides peace of mind and control over passes • Includes a photo ID to help protect your investment • Employer Size (3 or more) Metro Employer Pass Program CE-Pass) • Ride everything that Metro owns and operates 2417, including Metro local buses, Metro Rapid buses and Metro rail • The employer can use E-Pass as a great way to recruit and retain talented employees and improve employee morale • Metro loves E-Pass because it introduces the non-rider to our system and increases ridership • Employer Size (50 or more) Metro Small Employer Pass Program (SEP) • Annual group rate for small to medium employers (249 or less) • Participation requirement is 50% of total employees (default minimum may apply) @ • Unlimited use on all Metro Bus, Metro Rail, Express and Silver Line • Includes a photo ID to help protect your investment • Helps reduce parking demand and expense To find out how you can partner with Metro and become an Employer Annual Pass Program client, please reguest more information (httQs://metrola.wufoo.com/forms/m1 cx0f9Q1 ixow34/) or call 213.922.7983 and a Metro annual transit pass expert will gladly assist you.
    [Show full text]
  • 5-Year Fare Policy and 10-Year Fare Collection Outlook
    2053.3 For Action Update: 5-Year Fare Policy and 10-Year Fare Collection Outlook Date: May 12, 2021 To: TTC Board From: Chief Strategy and Customer Officer Summary The purpose of this report to provide an update on the development of TTC’s 5-Year Fare Policy and 10-Year Fare Collection Strategy (Fare Policy and Collection Strategy). This report will outline the emerging insights from Phase 1 of the Fare Policy work stream and the proposed policy goals that will guide the development of a modernized fare collection system for the TTC and YRT. In addition, this report will provide the key learnings from stakeholder engagement, peer transit agency reviews and the TTC’s Automated Fare Collection Technology Request for Information (RFI), which closed on February 5, 2021. These key learnings from both the Fare Policy and Collection Strategy work streams will provide the basis for testing and modelling fare structures and viable fare collection options in the next phase of work. The potential fare policy and fare collection options will be presented to the Board in July 2021. Recommendations It is recommended that the TTC Board: 1. Endorse the proposed fare policy goals and objectives in Attachment 1 of this report to inform the development of fare options to be presented to the Board in July 2021; 2. Receive the results of the RFI and peer agency reviews in Attachments 2 and 3 of this report to inform the development of viable fare collection models to be presented to the Board in July 2021; and 3. Proceed with demonstrations from RFI respondents beginning with System Integrator vendors, to present their solutions to the TTC prior to the July Board meeting.
    [Show full text]
  • Metro Finance/Budget Department
    Adopted Budget July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Table of Contents 1 BUILDING OUR MOBILITY 2 > Message from the CEO 4 > Board of Directors 6 > Organizational Chart 10 OVERVIEW 12 > Metro (LACMTA) 14 > Transit Expansion Timeline 16 > Improved Transit Service 18 > Delivering Transit & Highway Projects 22 > State of Good Repair 24 > Sustainability 26 > Congestion Management 27 > Budget Summary 28 BUDGET DETAILS 30 > Resources 32 > Expenditures 34 > Enterprise Fund 36 > Capital Program 38 > Regional Subsidy Funding Programs 40 > Congestion Management 42 > Debt 44 > Fund Balances & Governmental Fund Financial Statements 46 > Measure R 48 > Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) 52 APPENDICES 54 > Appendix I: Service Statistics 56 > Appendix II: Activity Based Bus Cost Model 58 > Appendix III: Activity Based Rail Cost Model 60 > Appendix IV: Capital Program Project Listing 62 > Appendix V: Regional Transit Allocations 70 > Appendix VI: Subsidies to Local Agencies 72 > Appendix VII: Legally Separate Entities 74 > Appendix VIII: Los Angeles County Subregions & Supervisory Districts 76 ABBREVIATIONS 78 Building our Mobility 4 Message from the CEO With the benefit of visionary and generous voters, our county has strong local support for transportation, including the most recent sales tax, Measure R, which passed in 2008 at the beginning of the Great Recession. This measure and past voter support makes possible the construction we see today, and keeps Metro fares among the lowest of any major transit system in the U.S. But we’re not going it alone. Last year, we secured more than $3 billion in federal support, including approximately $2 billion in federal New Starts money and more than $1 billion in low- interest TIFIA loans for Phase 1 of the Westside Purple Line Subway and the Regional Connector.
    [Show full text]