HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2016-108 2016-2021 Transit Development Plan and Transit Division 2015 Annual ReportRESOLUTION NO. R-2016-108
A RESOLUTION adopting Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan for 2016-2021 and
annual report for 2015
WHEREAS, Yakima Transit is required, under RCW § 35.58.2795, to prepare a Six -Year
Transit Development Plan for the calendar year and the ensuing five years by September 1st of
each year, consistent with the comprehensive plan required under the Growth Management Act;
WHEREAS, the Transit Development Plan 2016-2021 and 2015 Annual Report provides
updated information to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on
development of the various transit components undertaken by Yakima Transit and contains
Yakima Transit's short-range and long-range priorities for public transportation, capital
improvements, and significant operating changes planned for the system during that period,
WHEREAS, this document is used by WSDOT to prepare an annual report for the Washington
State Legislature summarizing the status of public transportation systems in the State;
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interests to adopt the Transit Development Plan 2016-2021
and 2015 Annual Report; and,
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2016, an open -record public hearing was held at Public Works,
2301 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA. No comments were received during the public hearing or by
mail
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YAKIMA: Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan 2016-2021 and 2015 Annual Report are
hereby approved and adopted for implementation, as of the date of this resolution's enactment
by the City of Yakima, City Council
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL at a regular meeting this 6th day of September, 2016.
ATTEST
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 11.
For Meeting of: September 6, 2016
Resolution adopting Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan for
2016-2021 and annual report for 2015
Scott Schafer, Public Works Director, 576-6411
Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager, 576-6415
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Yakima Transit is required under RCW 35.58.2795 to prepare a Six -Year Transit Development
Plan for the current calendar year and the ensuing five years by September 1st of each year. The
annual plan is required in order to receive State and Federal grant funding. The plan must be
consistent with comprehensive plans adopted by counties, cities, and towns. The plan is required
to contain information as to how the municipality intends to meet state and local long-range
priorities for public transportation, capital improvements, significant operating changes planned
for the system, and how Yakima Transit intends to fund plan needs. The six-year plan must
specifically set forth projects of regional significance for inclusion in the transportation
improvement plan within that region. In developing the plan, Yakima Transit must consider policy
recommendations affecting public transportation contained in the state transportation policy plan
approved by the state transportation commission.
The Six -Year Transit Development Plan is reviewed and updated each year and is used as a
guide in planning Transit programs and capital projects.
ITEM BUDGETED:
No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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D Resolution 8/26/2016 Resolution
D Transit Development Plan 2015, 2016-2021 8/26/2016 Backup Material
Yakima Transit
Transit Development Plan
Yakima
Zaire -Dere r
Trransit
Annual Report for 2015
And
Six-year Plan 2016-2021
Reported Annually
Adopted by the Yakima City Council: Resolution
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Table of Contents
Sec. Title Page
Introduction 3
I. Organization 3
II. Physical Plant 5
III. Transportation Service 5
IV. Short & Long -Range Public Transportation Operating & Capital Improvement Projects 7
V. Community Enhancement Connections 9
VI. Program Funding 9
VII. Significant Operating & Capital Changes, 2015-2020 14
VIII. Summary 14
Appendix A: Operating Financial Data, 2015-2020 15
Appendix B: Public Hearing Notice 17
Appendix C: Six -Year Transit Improvement Plan - Project List 18
Appendix D: Service Data By Mode 20
Appendix E: Fixed -Route Map (Yakima) 22
Appendix F: Fixed -Route Map (Selah) 23
Appendix G: Commuter Map (Ellensburg) 24
Appendix H: Other Service Data By Jurisdiction 25
Acknowledgements
YAKIMA TRANSIT
Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager
Kevin Futrell, Project Planner
Jennifer Orlando, Community Program Coordinator
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CITY OF YAKIMA
Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
Wendy Harvey, City of Yakima Finance
Annual Report for 2015 & Transit Development Plan 2016 — 2021
INTRODUCTION
The Transit Development Plan 2016-2021 and 2015 Annual Report provides updated information to the
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on development of public transportation
components undertaken by Yakima Transit and includes Yakima Transit's 2015 accomplishments and
proposed action strategies for 2016 to 2021. Under RCW § 35.58.2795, Yakima is required to prepare a
six-year transit development plan and annual report and submit it to WSDOT. WSDOT uses this document
to prepare an annual report for the Washington State Legislature summarizing the status of State public
transportation systems. The document is also used to notify the public about completed, current, or
planned projects. In order for this document to be effective, the Yakima City Council must approve the
document following a public hearing.
This plan is required to be updated each year in order for Yakima Transit to fully inform the Federal Transit
Administration, Washington State Department of Transportation, Yakima City Council, and the Public of
projects that have been undertaken and are planned to be undertaken. Because this is a plan, not every
project will be completed when planned in the document and some projects may never be started as a
result of changed conditions or other factors.
SECTION I: ORGANIZATION
History
In 1907, the City of Yakima's public transportation originated with a steel -rail streetcar system. The
Yakima Valley Transportation Company operated the first transit service. Motorized buses were
introduced in 1924 as a supplement to the rail streetcar routes. The City's all -electric streetcars were
discontinued in 1947 when the services offered switched to an all -motor bus system. In 1957, a private
provider began operating the bus system. The private provider discontinued service in 1966 and for four
months no public transportation services were operated in the City of Yakima. In the fall of 1966, Yakima
citizens voted to approve the State's first household tax to financially support a public transit system and
public transit services were re-established under contract with a private provider. In October 1970, the
City purchased the assets of the financially -troubled private provider and continued transit services as a
City -owned and operated public transit system. In November 1980, Yakima citizens approved a 0.3%
transit sales tax that replaced the City's household tax as the transit system's method of financial support.
Currently, the Federal Transit Administration classifies Yakima Transit as a small urbanized transit system
serving a population between 50,000 and 200,000 people.
Yakima Transit's services include fixed -route, paratransit (Dial -A -Ride), vanpool, and commuter bus
service between Yakima and Ellensburg. As a result of the American's with Disabilities Act, Dial -A -Ride
services were added in 1992. Vanpool was established in 1998 in order to provide transportation services
to workers who travel outside the area to locations like Hanford.
The Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter started at the end of November 2011, to provide transportation
services for faculty, staff, and students traveling to either the Yakima Valley Community College or Central
Washington University. Those schools account for approximately 70% of Commuter ridership. In June
2014, Yakima Transit took the main partnership role in making sure the program is operated to meet
partnership and community needs.
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Organizational Structure
The Yakima City Council is ultimately responsible for Yakima Transit's operations. Several management
layers help control Transit activities & programs including the City Manager, Public Works Director, and
Transit Manager. The City Manager and Public Works Director report back to City Council on Transit
activities and address Transit policies and finances. The Transit Manager oversees the daily operational
activities of the Transit System, which is overseen by the Public Works Director and City Manager.
As of December 31, 2015, Yakima Transit directly employed 60 employees in administration, fixed route,
paratransit, and vanpool services. Transit staff positions are generally frontline positions.
In 2015, Yakima Transit added a Transit Operations Specialist, Transit Field Operations Supervisor, and
Transit Crew Leader. In 2016, Yakima Transit has replaced the Marketing and Program Administrator with
a Community Program Coordinator and will be replacing a Department II position with a Transit Office
Assistant. No other changes are planned for 2016.
Yakima Transit pays for various administrative services through the City of Yakima including legal, human
resources, maintenance, purchasing, information technology, and financial services. Yakima Transit also
contracts with private organizations for paratransit & commuter services. Medstar, LLC, operates the
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Yakima Transit
A Division of the City of Yakima
Organizational Chart
City Council
DBELO Officer
City Manager
EEO Officer
Accounting,
Purchasing, Police,
HR, Legal, IT, Etc
Safety Officer
Public Works
Director
Fleet & Facility Mgr
Citizen's Advisory
Transit Manager
Project
Committee
Planner (1)
Fixed Route
Operations
Supervisors (3)
Specialist (1)
Dispatchers
Maintenance
Community
(3)
Crew Leader (1)
Program
Coordinator (1)
Operators (42)
Service Workers (2)
DA II (2)
Vehicle Cleaners (2)
Office Assistant (1)
Revised July 2016
In 2015, Yakima Transit added a Transit Operations Specialist, Transit Field Operations Supervisor, and
Transit Crew Leader. In 2016, Yakima Transit has replaced the Marketing and Program Administrator with
a Community Program Coordinator and will be replacing a Department II position with a Transit Office
Assistant. No other changes are planned for 2016.
Yakima Transit pays for various administrative services through the City of Yakima including legal, human
resources, maintenance, purchasing, information technology, and financial services. Yakima Transit also
contracts with private organizations for paratransit & commuter services. Medstar, LLC, operates the
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Dial -A -Ride service and in 2015 employed 43 employees consisting of an office manager, dispatchers,
schedulers, drivers, vehicle cleaners, and mechanics. In 2015, Central Washington Airporter operated the
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter, employing up to six drivers, a supervisor, and a maintenance person.
Citizens can address their Transit concerns directly to the City Council Members during any regularly
scheduled Council meeting. The City Council also solicits public comments on transit specific issues during
the review and adoption of the City's annual budget and Transit Development Plan. All City Council
meetings and budget review meetings are broadcast live on local television and taped for rebroadcast
online for those unable to attend the actual session.
A Citizen's Advisory Committee meets quarterly and consists of members of the community with an
interest in transit, as well as, individuals who use transit on a daily basis. The group is updated on Yakima
Transit's projects and goals. They are asked to provide input on proposed projects, give public and system
user comments on service they would like to see in the system, and comment on future service Yakima
Transit could provide. Community participation helps Yakima Transit address passenger concerns.
SECTION II: PHYSICAL PLANT LOCATIONS
Yakima Transit's administrative and operations offices are located at 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard. Yakima
Transit's Human Resources, Legal, & Finance services are provided by the City of Yakima either at the
Public Works Facility, City Hall, or Legal Center. Yakima Transit has a Transit Center in the Downtown
Yakima core at 4th Street and Walnut. Yakima Transit provides three park and ride lots throughout Yakima
at the following locations: Yakima Public Works Facility at 2301 Fruitvale Blvd; Chesterly Park at 40th
Avenue and Powerhouse Road; and, the City of Yakima Information Center at Fair Avenue and Lincoln.
SECTION III: TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Services
During 2015, Yakima Transit served the cities of Yakima and Selah with fixed -route, paratransit, vanpool
services, and to Ellensburg with the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter. (Maps at Appx E, F, & G) Yakima Transit
also promotes sidewalks, pathways, and bicycle routes. Yakima Transit provides connections to rail, air,
and other fixed -route services: Union Gap Transit and the Community Connector (Lower Valley service).
Fixed Route
During 2015, Yakima Transit operated fixed -route bus service along
nine different routes that operate between the hours of 6:OOam and
7:OOpm within the cities of Yakima and Selah:
• 9 routes Monday - Friday (6:OOam - 7:OOpm);
• 9 routes on Saturdays (8:45am - 6:OOpm); and,
• 6 routes on Sundays (8:OOam-4:OOpm).
Weekday routes are operated on an hour & half-hour basis on most
routes. Saturday & Sunday routes are operated on an hourly basis.
Yakima Transit's system map, as illustrated in the Appdx E, depicts the
Transit Routes
1
Summitview/Lincoln
2/2X
Tieton/Nob Hill
3
Mead/Fruitvale
4
Fruitvale/Mead
5/5X
Nob Hill/Tieton
6/6X
Fair Ave/N. 1st Street
7/7X
40th Ave/Washington
9/9X
Washington/40th Ave
10/10X
Selah/N. 1st Street
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Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter
2015 fixed routes. Over the next six years, some routes may be cut, modified, or discontinued to
or expand more efficient routes.
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In November 2012, Yakima Transit realized that as a result of service expansions and other oversights,
spending on transit services were higher than transit revenues. Changes were implemented in March
2013 to focus on funding that was not available for vehicle and other essential capital procurements. As
a result of service cuts and fare increases, Yakima Transit replaced three buses in 2014, three more buses
March 2016, and four more buses are anticipated to arrive in March 2017 with the help of $2.4M in state
and federal grants. The bus purchases put Yakima Transit back on a regular vehicle replacement schedule.
The next bus purchase is anticipated in 2021 and will consist of electric buses meeting the State of
Washington's alternative fuels regulations, if this is the most feasible option. In June 2016, Yakima Transit
reestablished mid-day service on two routes (Routes 6 & 9), equivalent to six service hours per weekday.
Service is anticipated to be reestablished on Route 7 starting in 2017, three hours per weekday.
Expansion routes outside of Yakima Transit's jurisdiction require service demand and funding support
from either the State, Federal, or local jurisdictions (other than the City of Yakima). Other than the
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter and contracted service into Selah, no other service extensions are planned
for Yakima Transit outside their jurisdiction.
Paratransit (Dial A Ride)
In 2015, Yakima Transit provided paratransit services in the cities of Yakima & Selah. Dial -A -Ride services
were available during the same operating schedule as fixed -route service. Under contract with Medstar,
LLC, complementary paratransit services were available to residents, who qualify for service under the
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Paratransit services are provided, door-to-door, to
eligible clients and serves the areas within the city limits of Yakima and Selah and some trips into the city
of Union Gap. Over the next six years, Yakima Transit does not anticipate any changes to the paratransit
program, except as it relates to any expansion of the fixed -route program and replacing vehicles.
Vanpool
Yakima Transit operates vanpool services for residents of Yakima. Vanpool services are provided on a cost
recovery basis; costs are covered by the users. Yakima Transit's vanpool program is still experiencing a
slump in vanpool starts. There are currently 14 vans in operation, five vans less than at the end of 2014.
When gas prices increase, Yakima Transit's vanpool services are anticipated to be used more, 20% growth
anticipated over the next six years.
Yakima Transit offers each vanpool commuter a guaranteed ride home, in the event they are sick, the
vehicle breaks down, or other issues come up, which may be used up to four times per year.
Park & Ride Lots
Yakima Transit provides service to four park & ride lots: Chesterly Park at North 40th Ave and River Road,
Gateway Center along Fair Avenue at 1-82, and the Public Works Facility at N. 23rd Avenue and Fruitvale
Boulevard. The Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter utilizes the Firing Center Park & Ride Lot (Selah) and the
Park & Ride lot located next to the Selah Civic Center in downtown Selah.
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Yakima Transit provides weekday non-exclusive transportation service to elementary, middle, and high
schools. The school districts do not provide transportation services for students who live within a mile of
the school; however, the school district purchases youth passes for the students to use. In 2015, school
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district passes account for 14% of fixed -route fares (total youth fares accounted for 19%). School district
passes are not discounted. These routes run along the same route as normal routes and are generally full
with more than 50-70 students boarding either before or after school. The school runs have the highest
ridership per hour of all fixed -route runs and were initially setup because regular route buses were
overcrowded making it difficult for other passengers to use the service either before or after school hours.
Yakima Transit provides service to the following public transportation facilities/connections:
• Greyhound Bus Terminal (Fruitvale & 18th Avenue)
• Lower/Upper Valley Community Connector (Yakima Transit Center)
• Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter (Yakima Air Terminal, YVCC, and Yakima Transit Center)
• Union Gap Transit & Yakima Airport (Routes 7 & 9)
Fare Structure
Single -ticket fares & monthly fares last increased March 2013. Fares are as follows:
How much does it cost to ride the bus?
One-way fare Monthly Passes
Adults (age 18 and over) $1.00 $25.00
Youths (age 6 - 17) 75¢ $18.00
Reduced Fare (Persons 62/over. people with disabilities and 50¢ $9.00
Medicare Card holders. Reduced Fare ID card with photo required for reduced fare.)
Yakima-Ellensurg Commuter $5.00 $150.00
Pre -School (under 6, accompanied by adult) FREE
Transfers (See Transfer policy, page 4) FREE
For fixed -route bus service, day passes are still offered at three times the cost of a single fare, or twice the
fare for passes obtained after 9:15am. Fixed -route transfers are available for "one free ride" on any bus,
on any route, during one of three time periods each day. Morning transfer tickets are valid until 9:15am.
Mid-day transfer tickets are honored from 8:45am to 3:15pm and afternoon/evening transfers are
effective from 2:45pm until the close of service. The boarding time determines which transfer the
passenger receives. Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter transfers to the fixed -route system are free with the
purchase of a Commuter ticket.
SECTION IV: SHORT & LONG-RANGE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPERATING &
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Local Operating Projects
1. Offer regional transit service connections to Kittitas County (Ellensburg/CWU Campus). Yakima
Transit continues to operate the Yakima -Ellensburg service under contract. The current funding
cycle is from 7/1/15, to 6/30/17. Ridership has declined since the service has started, but so has
the service going from 8 round trips to 7 round trips when school is in session and 6 round trips
when school is not in session. In 2015, two of the Ellensburg stops were relocated to more
efficiently provide service to Central Washington University and the City of Selah.
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On average, the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter provides more passenger trips than all four of the
State operated lines combined (Apple, Grape, Gold, & Dungeness Lines) at less than 1/3 the miles
travelled and at roughly 1/3 the cost. Although Yakima Transit would prefer for the State to pick up
the full cost of the service, by participating in the service, Yakima Transit, Selah Transit, and Central
Washington University are able to retain local control to ensure that passenger needs are meets.
Grants are required to continue to keep the service operational, even with the farebox recovery
averaging around 30% (2nd highest in the State, behind Pullman Transit).
2. Rebranding Logo. In an effort to freshen up Yakima Transit's look, Yakima Transit has redesigned
their logo. The bus books and Yakima Transit's newer vehicles have the new logos. The older
vehicles will be getting a makeover. The rebranding is anticipated to be competed in 2017.
3. Paratransit Passenger Counters. In 2017, Yakima Transit anticipates equipping the paratransit fleet
with passenger counter tablets similar to the fixed -route system tablets. The change should make
reporting to the Federal Transit Administration and the State of Washington a whole lot easier.
4. Security Cameras. Bus security cameras were upgraded in 2015, giving Yakima Transit the ability to
have live video feed. In 2017, the Transit Center cameras are anticipated to be upgraded too.
Local Capital Projects
1. Vehicle Replacement.
a. Buses. No new buses were purchased in 2015. Three fixed -route buses were delivered in March
2016 and four new fixed -route buses are anticipated March 2017. All of Yakima Transit's fixed -
route bus fleet are low -floor Gilligs. No more new buses are anticipated until 2021.
b. Vanpool. Three Vanpool vehicles are arriving in 2016, replacing four 15 -passenger vans. With
the reduction in service, three more Vanpool vans will be taken out of service and not replaced.
c. Commuter. Yakima Transit does not own the vehicles used in the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter.
The vehicles are owned and operated by Yakima Transit's contractor.
d. Dial A Ride. In 2015, Yakima Transit bought one new paratransit Arboc bus. In 2016, Yakima
Transit replaced several Dial -A -Ride vehicles - four minivans and three cutaways. These vehicles
replaced older cutaways and minivans. Up to ten new vehicles are anticipated 2017-2019.
e. Administrative. It has been several years since Yakima Transit upgraded their administration
vehicle fleet. Yakima Transit anticipates replacing three in 2017 and three more in 2018.
2. Build a new Westside transfer location in the annexed areas around 72nd Avenue. Yakima Transit
anticipates building a new Transit Center in West Valley in 2019. The new transit center is
anticipated to help Yakima Transit switch over to electric buses, if they are feasible. If feasible
charging equipment would be included at this site to allow the electric buses to operate beyond the
typical 10 -hour limit. At some point in the future, Yakima Transit anticipates all the buses will be
electric. For capital replacement purposes, this has to be a gradual change 3-5 buses every other
year; otherwise, in 12-14 years, Yakima Transit would be replacing the whole fleet all at once.
3. Continue to maintain/improve ADA amenities within the transit system. Yakima Transit continues
its efforts to maintain and improve ADA access within the system. Yakima Transit plans to:
• Purchase ADA accessible vehicles with ramps.
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• Work with the City Streets Department to identify and partially fund sidewalks installation
throughout the Transit system to help individuals with mobility issues get to the bus stop.
• Purchase and install more transit shelters that will accommodate wheelchairs at a rate of 10
passenger shelters per year. Currently, Yakima Transit has 32 passenger shelters in the fixed -
route system that has more than 700 bus stops.
Capital improvements over the next six years will depend on transit sales tax. If sales tax revenues decline,
planned projects may be put on hold until revenue is available to do the project. Planned capital
investments are listed in Appendix C. Major improvements planned include: vehicle replacement, fixed -
route passenger shelters, bus stop improvements, and technology improvements.
SECTION V: COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT CONNECTIONS
Throughout the City of Yakima, there are several planned or completed community enhancement
projects. This section provides updates on transit connectivity to those programs/developments.
Yakima Transit provides bus service to several annual community events including fare -free shuttle service
to: the Yakima County Fair, the City of Yakima Fourth of July Fireworks Show, and the Arboretum's
Christmas Illuminarium Event. All of the transit services provided are open to the general public.
The following are three important City of Yakima community enhancement projects that are either
planned or completed:
YMCA Aquatics Center - The YMCA Aquatics Center is proposed to be a year-round aquatics center
located at the City of Yakima's Chesterly Park (40th Avenue and River Road). Yakima Transit has
several routes that will serve this facility. At peak service, there are six buses per hour (66 buses per
day) that will serve the facility.
Downtown Plaza - The Downtown Plaza is a focal point for community activities in Downtown Yakima.
The Downtown Yakima Transit Center is located a block away from the Downtown Plaza. All of Yakima
Transit's fixed -route buses (16 buses per hour during peak service) connect up at the transit center.
Sozo Sports Complex (SOZO) — SOZO is a planned 118 -acre sports facility, located at the south central
area of the City of Yakima in a relatively rural area just west of the Yakima Airport. The SOZO project
combines both indoor and outdoor fields and courts for soccer, basketball, football, and other sports.
Currently, SOZO is only hosting occasional events. Transit bus services, city-wide, are primarily based
on residential and commercial densities and intensities. No regularly -scheduled bus services are
planned for SOZO until the facility is finished. However, similar to other community events, Yakima
Transit anticipates providing event -related services to the facility until the development is more
established. Other planned development that might increase the likelihood that regular service will
be provided sooner include a 640 -unit apartment complex to the west of SOZO and a 75 -acre
manufactured home development south of SOZO.
SECTION VI: PROGRAM FUNDING
FINANCIAL FORECAST
Financial forecasting primarily pulls from past service levels, anticipated needs, and market trends. This
analysis consists of Yakima Transit's projected revenue and expenses for maintaining efficient service
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levels, while still being able to maintain an active vehicle fleet. The long-term strategies adequately
address capital vehicle replacement and operations. On average, total capital and operating expenses are
around $10M annually. The projected Ending Cash Balance, includes anticipated capital investments.
(in thousands)
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Seven -Year Cash Balance
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Beginning Balance (Total)
$4,259
$6,358
$7,186
$8,050
$8,658
$8,714
$8,082
Operating Cash Flow
$807
$623
-$53
$38
$29
$13
-$51
Capital Cash Flow
$1,292
$206
$916
$569
$27
-$645
-$773
Ending Cash Balance 12/31
$6,487
$6,376
$6,774
$8,363
$7,768
$6,390
$6,390
Revenues
The information contained in this section breaks down revenue streams and considers the outlook of
those revenue sources. Operating revenue consists mainly of local sales tax and grant funding. Revenue
is also obtained from farebox, ticket, monthly passes, and reimbursement from other jurisdictions served.
Total Revenue (thousands)
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2020
Sales Tax
$5,565
$5,470
$5,660
$5,600
$5,942
$6,036
$6,084
Grants (Operating)
$2,381
$2,425
$2,425
$2,449
$2,474
$2,499
$2,524
Grants (Capital)
$43
$854
$1,600
$501
$
$7,358
$8,000
Farebox Revenue
$952
$1,002
$1,114
$1,137
$1,161
$1,181
$1,201
Contracted Service (Selah)
$278
$263
$285
$288
$291
$294
$297
Other
$263
$572
$115
$173
$174
$176
$178
Total Operating and Capital Revenue
$9,483
$10,586
$11,199
$10,148
$10,042
$17,543
$18,283
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Yakima Transit utilizes a three tenths of one percent (0.3%) sales tax that was passed by voters in 1980.
Sales tax revenue accounts for approximately 55.0% of total transit revenue. Sales tax revenues typically
remain relatively consistent year to year with a slight increase either up or down. Each one tenth of one
percent equates to approximately $1.88M in revenue per year.
. arebox RevenuL
Farebox revenue is one of the smaller funding parts to operating public transportation. Farebox revenue
consists of fixed -route, Dial -A -Ride, vanpool funds, and commuter funds. Passenger fares play an
important role in funding transit services. A balance between the cost of the service and what a passenger
is willing to pay must be maintained to ensure that users participate in the cost of providing the service.
If the cost of the fare is too high, individuals who could drive may opt for the convenience of driving.
For 2015, farebox revenue
accounted for 10% of all
revenue, down from 12.5% in
2014. The low return on
farebox revenue is related to
lower ridership. In 2015, Yakima
Transit ridership declined for
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Fare Revenue (in thousands)
2014
2015
2016(E)
2017(E)
Fixed -Route Farebox Revenue
$711
$596
$642
$685
Paratransit Farebox Revenue
$126
$118
$120
$140
Vanpool Farebox Revenue
$238
$209
$154
$170
Commuter Farebox Revenue
$59
$141
$86
$119
TOTAL Farebox Revenue
$1,017
$952
$1,002
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every mode of transportation. Yakima Transit believes the primary factor attributed for the reduction in
trips is lower fuel prices. Lower fuel prices affect all modes.
Grant Funds
Yakima Transit utilizes both federal and state grants, which account for approximately 29.2% of total
revenue. State and Federal funding has remained at or near prior year levels. Federal formula allocations
have continued to increase.
Operating grants consist of the annual operating grant (apportionment), operating grants for ADA
paratransit services (apportionment), and the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter (discretionary).
Grants include the following Projects:
2015-2017 �'ak,,.,a-Eli�,�sbu� , __,nmuter
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter — Yakima Transit receives funding from the State of Washington
Department of Transportation for commuter bus service between Yakima and Ellensburg. This grant is on
a two-year cycle (July 2015 — June 2017 currently). Because it is a discretionary grant, the grant may not
be awarded and the service would likely stop operating. The service is done in partnership with the City
of Selah and Central Washington University. Without partnership support, Yakima Transit would not
provide the service for the benefit of another agency. The grant covers about 40% of the service, local
funds account for 30% of the cost, and the farebox revenue accounts for the remaining 30%.
Cost: $1.15M Grant: $4K Status: Currently being used.
2015-2017 — Paratransit Special Needs Formula Grant
Paratransit Special Needs Formula Funds (PTSNF) - Yakima Transit receives an apportionment (roughly
$160K every two years) from the Washington State Department of Transportation for paratransit services.
Yakima Transit spends roughly $1.687M every year on paratransit services.
Cost: $3M
Grant: $157K Status: Currently being used.
2015-2017 — 5339 & Tier 1 Funding Bus Replacement (replace 7 buses)
Cost: $3.05M
Grant: $2.4M ($400K State & $400K Federal in 2016 --- $1.6M in State funding for 2017)
Status: Three of the seven buses arrived in March 2016. Four more are anticipated March 2017
201 530 Small —,,eIdung AssiLdi!Le
Annual Grant - Yakima Transit receives FTA 5307 funding totaling approximately $2.42M annually. This
grant is essential to maintain existing fixed -route bus services.
Cost: $5.4M Grant: $2.42M Status: Currently being used.
Operating Expenditures
Yakima Transit's total operating expenses for 2015 were $7.9M, a $439K increase from 2014. Major
operating expenses include fuel, labor, insurance, and other costs. Employee costs were the primary
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factor for the increase along with technology upgrades. For 2016, operating expense are anticipated to
be slightly lower due to lower fuel and maintenance costs.
Total Operating Expenses (thousands)
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Fixed -Route Buses
$4,841
$4,512
$5,112
$5,230
$5,350
$5,475
$5,602
Vanpool
$174
$129
$151
$153
$154
$156
$157
Yakima Ellensburg Commuter
$489
$479
$462
$467
$471
$476
$481
Paratransit
$1,050
$1,188
$1,517
$1,532
$1,547
$1,562
$1,578
Administrative
$1,433
$1,471
$1,485
$1,500
$1,515
$1,530
$1,546
Total Operating and Capital Expenses
$7,987
$7,779
$8,727
$8,881
$9,038
$9,199
$9,364
Yakima Transit anticipates a decrease in operating expenses for 2015, mainly due to lower fuel and
maintenance costs. Fuel prices were relatively unpredictable in 2015, dropping below $2.00 per gallon
February 2015 and again in February 2016. Fuel prices are anticipated to remain below $3.00 per gallon
through 2016.
Regular Gas
Price (US S+G )
3.91
3.69
3.47
3.24
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2.80
2.58
2.36
2.13
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Regular Gas
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3.91
3.69
3.47
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3.02
2.80
2.58
2.36
2.13
1.91
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Yakima Transit operates fixed -route, vanpool, paratransit, and commuter bus service. These modes of
transportation are addressed by their overall cost to the budget including operating and capital costs.
Total Expenses (thousands)
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Fixed -Route Buses
$4,901
$4,629
$5,322
$5,470
$5,430
$5,555
$5,684
Vanpool
$174
$279
$151
$281
$154
$286
$157
Yakima Ellensburg Commuter
$489
$479
$462
$467
$471
$476
$481
Paratransit
$1,050
$1,782
$1,517
$2,062
$1,547
$2,162
$1,578
Administrative
$1,433
$1,500
$1,585
$1,590
$1,515
$1,530
$1,546
Capital Buses and Facilities
$
$1,414
$1,680
$
$1,200
$8,500
$10,000
Total Operating and Capital Expenses
$8,046
$10,083
$10,717
$9,869
$10,318
$18,510
$19,445
Fixed -Route
Yakima Transit spends most of its funds on the fixed -route bus service. In years in which buses are not
purchased, the largest part of the cost is wages and benefits, accounting for 70.35% of the total cost to
provide the service. Maintenance (13.49%) & fuel (8.44%) make up the next two highest expenses, with
the rest being insurance, supplies, and equipment upgrades. In the chart above, fixed -route costs
fluctuate because of the vehicle replacement program. In May 2014 & March 2016, Yakima Transit
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purchased three new transit buses each period, as part of Transit's ongoing bus replacement plan. Four
more new buses are on order and are anticipated to arrive March 2017.
Dial -A -Ric'
Because Yakima Transit operates fixed -route bus service, it is required by federal law to operate
complementary paratransit services (Dial -A -Ride) to disabled individuals who cannot ride the fixed -route
bus system. Currently, Medstar operates Dial -A -Ride under a contract with Yakima Transit. The farebox-
recovery ratio for this service was 9.07% in 2015. Yakima Transit leases vehicles to Medstar to help control
maintenance costs and provide funds for replacement vehicles.
✓anpool
The Vanpool program is similar to carpooling, except that the passengers are using a transit vehicle.
Yakima Transit pays for fuel, insurance, and maintenance. Each passenger is charged a monthly fee based
on miles driven and the type of vehicle. The Vanpool program is a cost -recovery program; fares are
expected to cover actual service costs. Due to a large drop in vanpool vans in service, farebox recovery
for the Vanpool program in 2015 was 59.9%. Three Vanpool vehicles are planned for replacement in 2016.
Three additional vans will be removed from the service.
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter
In July 2015, service was cut on the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter, going from eight roundtrips to seven
roundtrips when school is in session and six roundtrips when school is not in session. As a result of the
20% cut in service for the second half of the year, ridership decreased by around 25%. The farebox-
recovery ratio for this service is at 32.5%. If the City of Ellensburg elects to participate in the Commuter
service. Yakima Transit will seek to add an additional round-trip run in the mornings.
Capital Funds
Yakima Transit sets aside more than $1,000,000 annually in the capital reserve account for major capital
projects like vehicle and facility replacement/expansion, as well as other smaller capital improvement
projects. When revenue exceeds actual costs, those additional funds are put into a reserve account for
either capital or operating. With proposed capital facility improvements over the next six years, the
amount set aside will need to continue in order to complete the anticipated projects. Most of the time,
grant funding is used for a portion of capital projects, primarily to replace vehicles.
General Forecast
In the general forecast, several years show high expenditures as a result of vehicle replacement. Replacing
vehicles are balanced out with the reserve account (ending cash balance) ensuring that Yakima Transit is
financially healthy while upgrading the fleet.
Yakima Transit's vehicle replacement schedule accelerates vehicle replacement at an annual rate of 2-3
buses each year then back to a schedule of replacing buses at a rate of 1.5 fixed -route buses, 1.5 vanpool
vans, and 3 paratransit vehicles each year. With the changes to the system, there is enough money in the
capital budget to allow for these purchases. Buses typically cost $430K, Vanpool vans $40K, and Dial -A -
Ride vehicles $37K vans & 15 -passenger cutaway buses $140K. One-third of Yakima Transit's fleet is past
its "useful life." A general financial forecast is shown in Appendix A.
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SECTION VII: SIGNIFICANT OPERATING & CAPITAL CHANGES, 2016 — 2021
Other than vehicle replacement and equipment upgrades, Yakima Transit doesn't have any significant
operating changes planned for 2016-2021. Major projects are listed in the six-year transit improvement
plan — project list, Appendix C. Maps of the current system are shown in Appendix E -G.
There have been several changes and upgrades in 2015, including upgrading the modems, cameras, and
bus computers, adding live video streaming capabilities to assist supervisors, dispatchers, and the Yakima
Police Department, and implementing Tablets into the buses in order to assist with passenger counts and
uses GPS to pinpoint each individual trip and allow Yakima Transit to more fully understand ridership
trends to meet passenger needs, both increasing efficiency and making the service more cost effective.
Over the next two years, Yakima Transit anticipates adding twenty more passenger shelters along the
fixed route system that on average has one passenger shelter for every five miles of bus service.
Vehicle replacement is Yakima Transit's top priority right now and until that is comfortably addressed,
facility improvements/additions should not be considered.
Several future transit facilities are planned. The West Valley Transit Center is anticipated to be started in
2019 to help with Yakima Transit's transition to an all -electric fixed -route bus fleet if feasible. A new M&O
facility is anticipated in 2021 in the West Valley area to also address the electric fleet needs and cut down
on deadhead time (bus traveling back to the base while "out of service"). Grant funding is anticipated for
all capital projects.
VIII. Summary
Overall, Yakima Transit's revenues and expenses are stable. Capital projects that have been delayed year
after year are anticipated to be an option in the coming years. Fixed -routes are anticipated to be
reestablished and services can be added where they are needed in the coming years. Services are
anticipated to be more flexible so Yakima Transit can more fully serve the public.
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APPENDIX A: OPERATING FINANCIAL DATA - 2015 Annual - & Budget 2016-2021
TRANSIT OPERATIONS
(in thousands)
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Beginning Balance
$1,955
$2,304
$4,259
$2,762
$3,596
$6,358
$3,384
$3,802
$7,186
$3,332
$4,718
$8,050
$3,370
$5,288
$8,658
$3,399
$5,315
$8,714
$3,412
$4,670
$8,082
Operating Revenues
$1,512
$1,512
$1,528
$1,528
$1,543
$1,543
$1,558
$1,558
Downtown Transit Center
$23
$23
$18
$18
$63
Sales Tax
$4,315
$4,315
$4,220
$4,220
$4,410
$4,410
$4,600
$4,600
$4,692
$1,433
$4,692
$4,786
$1,471
$4,786
$4,834
$1,485
$4,834
Farebox
$596
$596
$642
$642'
$685
$685
$692
$692
$699
$111
$699
$706
$113
$706
$713
$224
$713
Commuter Fares
$141
$141
$86
$86
$119
$119
$120
$120
$122
$3,141
$122
$123
$3,060
$123
$124
$3,327
$124
ParatransitFares
$7
$7
$120
$120
$140
$140
$141
$141
$143
$174
$143
$144
$129
$144
$146
$151
$146
Vanpool Revenue
$209
$209
$154
$154
$170
$170
$184
$184
$198
$1,050
$198
$208
$1,188
$208
$219
$1,517
$219
Selah
$278
$278
$263
$263P
$285
$285
$288
$288
$291
$7,987
$291
$294
$7,779
$294
$297
$8,727
$297
Federal Operating Grants
$2,381
$
$2,381
$2,425
$
$2,425
$2,425
$
$2,425
$2,449
$
$2,449
$2,474
$807
$2,474
$2,499
$623
$2,499
$2,524
-$53
$2,524
WSDOT Grants
$248
$
$248
$200
$
$200
$200
$
$200
$202
$
$202
$204
$2,762
$204
$206
$3,384
$206
$208
$3,332
$208
WSDOT Formula Funds
$413
$4,718
$413
$125
$5,288
$125
$125
$5,315
$125
$127
$4,670
$127
$128
$128
$129
$129
$130
$130
Other
$206
$206
$165
$165
$115
$115
$116
$116
$117
$117
$118
$118
$119
$119
Total Operating Revenue
$8,793
$8,793
$8,401
$8,401
$8,674
$8,674
$8,919
$8,919
$9,067
$9,067
$9,213
$9,213
$9,313
$9,313
Operating Expenses
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter
$489
$489
$479
$479
$462
$462
$467
$467
$471
$471
$476
$476
$481
$481
Fixed Route Maintenance
$1,566
$1,566
$1,321
$1,321
$1,497
$1,497
$1,512
$1,512
$1,528
$1,528
$1,543
$1,543
$1,558
$1,558
Downtown Transit Center
$23
$23
$18
$18
$63
$63
$64
$64
$65
$65
$65
$65
$66
$66
Transit Administration
$1,433
$1,433
$1,471
$1,471
$1,485
$1,485
$1,500
$1,500
$1,515
$1,515
$1,530
$1,530
$1,546
$1,546
Transit Marketing
$111
$111
$113
$113
$224
$224
$227
$227
$229
$229
$231
$231
$233
$233
Fixed Route Operations
$3,141
$3,141
$3,060
$3,060
$3,327
$3,327
$3,427
$3,427
$3,529
$3,529
$3,635
$3,635
P $3,744
$3,744
Vanpool M&O
$174
$174
$129
$129
$151
$151
$153
$153
$154
$154
$156
$156
$157
$157
Para tra nsit ADA M&O
$1,050
$1,050
$1,188
$1,188
$1,517
$1,517
$1,532
$1,532
$1,547
$1,547
$1,562
$1,562
$1,578
$1,578
Total Operating Expenses
$7,987
$
$7,987
$7,779
$
$7,779
$8,727
$
$8,727
$8,881
$
$8,881
$9,038
$
$9,038
$9,199
$
$9,199
$9,364
$
$9,364
Operating Cash Flow
$807
$
$807
$623
$
$623
-$53
$
-$53
$38
$
$38
$29
$
$29
$13
$
$13
-$51
$
-$51
Net Cash Available
$2,762
$2,304
$5,066
$3,384
$3,596
$6,980
$3,332
$3,802
$7,134
$3,370
$4,718
$8,088
$3,399
$5,288
$8,687
$3,412
$5,315
$8,727
$3,362
$4,670
$8,031
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TRANSIT CAPITAL
(in thousands)
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Capital Revenue
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Sales Tax Revenue
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,000
$1,000
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
WSDOT/FTAGrant- Capital
$43
$43
$854
$854
$1,600
$1,600
$501
$501
$
$
$7,358
$7,358
$8,000
$8,000
Leases
$16
$16
$16
$16
$24
$24
$24
$24
$24
$24
$25
$25
$25
$25
Sale of Fixed Assets
$42
$42
$390
$390
$32
$32
$32
$32
$33
$33
$33
$33
$33
$33
Other
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total Capital Revenue
$1,351
$1,351
$2,510
$2,510
$2,906
$2,906
$1,557
$1,557
$1,307
$1,307
$8,666
$8,666
$9,308
$9,308
$4,562
Capital Expenditures
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Minor Equipment
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Operating Equipment
$
$
$
$
$
$
$80
$80
$
$
$
$
$
$
Other Equipment
$
$
$7
$7
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Improvements Other Than Bldg
$59
$59
$110
$110
$210
$210
$160
$160
$80
$80
$81
$81
$82
$82
Transit Buses
$
$
$1,414
$1,414
$1,680
$1,680
$
$
$
$
$3,500
$3,500
$
$
Facilities
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$1,200
$1,200
$5,000
$5,000
$10,000
$10,000
Support Vehicles
$
$
$29
$29
$100
$100
$90
$90
$
$
$
$
$
$
VanpoolVans
$
$
$150
$150
$
$
$128
$128
$
$
$130
$130
$
$
Paratransit Vehicles
$
$
$594
$594
$
$
$530
$530
$
$
$600
$600
$
$
Total Capital Expenses
$59
$59
$2,304
$2,304
$1,990
$1,990
$988
$988
$1,280
$1,280
$9,311
$9,311
$10,082
$10,082
Capital Cash Flow
$
$1,292
$1,292
$
$206
$206
$
$916
$916
$
$569
$569
$
$27
$27
$
-$645
-$645
$
-$773
-$773
Ending Cash Balance 12/31
$2,762
$3,596
$6,358
$3,384
$3,802
$7,186
$3,332
$4,718
$8,050
$3,370
$5,288
$8,658
$3,399
$5,315
$8,714
$3,412
$4,670
$8,082
$3,362
$3,896
$7,258
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APPENDIX B: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
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Sunday, July 24, 2016
Yakima Transit is submitting to the
Washington State Department of
Transportation its Six -Year Transit
Development Plan and Annual Report.
These documents address state and
local long & short-range priorities,
capital improvements, planned
significant operating changes and,
program funding sources for the
following six years, and the summary of
Yakima Transit's 2015 operations.
Public notice of public involvement
activities and time established for
public review of and comments on the
TIP will satisfy POP requirements. The
proposed program will be the final
program, unless amended, satisfies the
requirements regarding the final
program of projects.
A public hearing on the submittal will
be held Monday, August 8, 2016, at
5:30pm at Public Works 2301 Fruitvale
Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902.
A draft document is available for public
review during normal office hours at
the Yakima Transit office located at
2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902
or online at www.vakimatransit.org.
Final approval of the program is
anticipated to go to the Yakima City
Council on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.
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APPENDIX C: SIX-YEAR TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PROJECT LIST
Yakima Transit Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan - Project List 2015-2021
Priority
Project Identification
Improvement
Funded? Y N
Status
Length
(funds shown in thousands
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Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2015 Transit Operati ng Gra nt - Fixed Routes
0
N
Application
All
Ann
1/15
5307
2,381
2,381
4,762
4,762
CE
No
2
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter -14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
0
Y
WSDOT 15-17
74mi
2yr
6/15
5311/WSDOT
331
69
267
300
967
484
484
CE
No
3
Paratransit Operating Assistance 2015-2017 - State Allocation for ADA services
0
Y
Funded
DR
2yr
7/15
WSDOT
178
2,400
2,578
1,289
1,289
CE
No
4
Annual FTA Operating Assistance -FY2016Transit Operating Grant - Fixed Routes
0
N
Application
All
Ann
1/16
5307
2,425
2,425
4,850
4,850
CE
No
5
Transit Amenities - 10 new bus shelters (benches/sign/ga rbage cans)
C
N
Local/RFP
NA
5yr
10/16
5310
80
80
80
CE
No
6
Acquisition of newVanpoolvehicles- Purchasethreereplacementvehicles
C
N
Purchasing
NA
1 yr
10/18
VIP
79
53
132
132
CE
No
7
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2017 TransitOperatingGrant- FixedRoutes
0
N
Planning
All
Ann
1/17
5307
2,425
2,425
4,850
4,850
CE
No
8
Acquisition of new administrative vehicles - Purchase three replacement vehicles
C
N
Local
NA
1 yr
2/17
Local
100
100
100
CE
No
9
Security Cameras - Transit Admin Build/Downtown TC
C
N
Planning
NA
6 mo
2/17
Local
50
50
50
CE
No
10
Acquisition of new Transit Buses - Purchase new Tra ns it Buses, Replacement
C
N
4 Due 3/17
NA
1yr
3/17
Tier 1
1,600
280
1,880
1,880
CE
No
11
Paratransit Operating Assistance 2017-2019 - State Al location for ADA services
0
Y
Planning
DR
2yr
7/17
WSDOT
185
-
185
93
93
CE
No
12
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter -14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
0
N
Application
74mi
2yr
7/17
5311/WSDOT
372
78
300
300
1,050
525
525
CE
No
13
Transit Amenities - 40 new bus shelters (benches/sign/ga rbage cans)
C
N
Application
NA
5yr
10/16
WSDOT
352
88
440
220
220
CE
No
14
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2018 Transit Operati ng Gra nt - Fixed Routes
0
N
Planning
All
Ann
1/18
5307
2,449
2,449
4,898
4,898
CE
No
15
Acquisition of new administrative vehicles - Purchase two replacement vehicles
C
N
Local
NA
1 yr
3/18
Local
100
100
100
CE
No
16
Acquisition of newParatransitvehicles- Purchasetenreplacementvehicles
C
N
Application
NA
1 yr
10/18
5310
720
180
900
900
CE
No
17
Acquisition of newVanpoolvehicles- Purchasethreereplacementvehicles
C
N
Application
NA
1 yr
10/18
VIP
79
53
132
132
CE
No
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i
a
Project Identification
O Improvement
z Funded? Y N
Status
Length
(funds shown in thousands
Federally
Funded
Protects
D Route Loop
= • Completion
' lime
Phase Start
o (mm/yy)
Fund Source Information
Expense
V,1, Anticipated
o Source
N
Federal
State
N
- Local
V
A
i
`
LL°
A
ID Total
00
co
Schedule
Phase
_
'9 o.
w >0.
z ROW
o Required
++-o
N
18
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Ann ua I Funds
4,948
CE
19
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter - 14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
0
N
Planning
74mi
2yr
7/19
5311/WSDOT
383
80
309
309
1,081
540
540
CE
No
20
Paratransit Operating Assistance 2019-2021 - State Allocation for ADA services
0
Y
Planning
DR
2yr
7/19
WSDOT
190
2,400
2,590
1,295
1,295
CE
No
21
West Valley Transit Center (WVTC)- Transit CTR & P&R (land only)
C
N
Planning
NA
2yr
7/19
Local
1,200
1,200
1,200
CE
Yes
22
Transit Amenities - OpticomTransitSignaI Priority - bus
C
N
Planning
NA
6 mo
12/19
CMAQ
152
38
190
190
CE
No
23
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2020 Transit Operati ng Gra nt - Fixed Routes
0
N
Annua I Funds
All
Ann
1/20
5307
2,499
2,499
4,998
4,998
CE
No
24
West Valley Transit Center (WVTC) -Transit CTR & P&R (Electric Charging)
C
N
Planning
NA
2yr
2/20
Reg Mobil
5,000
5,000
5,000
NEPA
Yes
25
Acquisition of newParatransitvehicles- Purchasetenreplacementvehicles
C
N
Planning
NA
1 yr
4/21
5310
480
120
600
600
CE
No
26
Acquisition of newVanpoolvehicles- Purchasefivenewreplacementvans
C
N
Planning
NA
1 yr
10/20
5310
240
60
300
300
CE
No
27
Transit Amenities - fifty (50) new bus shelters (benches/sign/garbage cans)
C
N
Planning
NA
5yr
10/20
5310
370
100
470
235
235
CE
No
28
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2021 Transit Operati ng Gra nt - Fixed Routes
0
N
Annua I Funds
All
Ann
1/21
5307
2,524
2,524
5,048
5,048
CE
No
29
Acquisition of new Transit Buses - Five El ectri c Buses
C
N
Planning
NA
1yr
6/21
5309
3,150
350
3,500
3,500
CE
No
30
Transit M&O Facility- Operations, Maintenance, &Storage
C
N
Planning
NA
2yr
7/21
Reg Mobil
8,000
2,000
10,000
10,000
NEPA
Yes
31
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter -14 one-way tri ps during peak, 12 during off peak
0
N
Planning
74mi
2yr
7/21
5311/WSDOT
395
82
318
318
1,113
557
557
CE
No
32
Paratransit Operating Assistance 2021-2023 - State Allocation for ADA services
0
Y
Planning
DR
2yr
7/21
WSDOT
200
2,450
2,650
1,325
1,325
CE
No
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APPENDIX D: SERVICE DATA BY MODE
Fixed -Route
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016 (E)
Ridership
1,538,524
1,270,755
1,145,712
1,096,221
978,304
Service Days
358
356
356
356
356
Vehicle Service Mileage
800,855
729,282
690,783
693,944
692,364
Vehicle Service Hours
57,653
53,550
49,480
49,571
49,525
Operating Expenses
$5,716,473
$6,175,199
$5,644,748
$5,749,133
$ 5,444,142
Fare Box Revenues (passes, tickets, & cash)
$502,570
$873,269
$711,254
$595,726
$ 642,422
Fare Box Return Ratio (1)
0.09
0.14
0.13
0.10
0.12
Revenue / Passenger
0.33
0.69
0.62
0.54
0.66
Revenue/ Mile
0.63
1.20
1.03
0.86
0.93
Revenue / Hour
8.72
16.31
14.37
12.02
12.97
Passenger / Mile
1.92
1.74
1.66
1.58
1.41
Passenger / Hour
26.69
23.73
23.16
22.11
19.75
Operating Cost/ Passenger
3.72
4.86
4.93
5.24
5.56
Operating Cost/ Mile
7.14
8.47
8.17
8.28
7.86
Operating Cost/ Hour (Z)
99.15
115.32
114.08
115.98
109.93
Vanpool
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016(E)
Ridership
78,542
73,817
67,142
65,659
47,970
Service Days
260
262
262
262
262
Vehicle Service Mileage
576,435
503,001
393,946
359,949
272,568
Vehicle Service Hours
12,795
11,120
8,701
7,896
6,024
Operating Expenses
$403,342
$322,558
$294,548
$349,042
$ 308,899
Fare Box Revenues (passes, tickets, & cash)
$233,280
$255,610
$238,266
$209,074
$ 152,747
Fare Box Return Ratio (1)
0.58
0.79
0.81
0.60
0.49
Revenue/Passenger
2.97
3.46
3.55
3.18
3.18
Revenue / Mile
0.40
0.51
0.60
0.58
0.56
Revenue / Hour
18.23
22.99
27.38
26.48
25.36
Passenger / Mile
0.14
0.15
0.17
0.18
0.18
Passenger/ Hour
6.14
6.64
7.72
8.32
7.96
Operating Cost / Passenger
5.14
4.37
4.39
5.32
6.44
Operating Cost / Mile
0.70
0.64
0.75
0.97
1.13
Operating Cost / Hour (2)
31.52
29.01
33.85
44.20
51.28
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Commuter
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016 (E)
Ridership
81,410
74,697
38,644
28,385
24,698
Service Days
364
356
253
253
252
Vehicle Service Mileage
401,983
400,765
155,079
143,436
144,526
Vehicle Service Hours
38,538
36,346
5,089
4,795
4,782
Operati ng Expenses
$1,544,932
$1,276,618
$326,956
$587,415
$ 580,353
Fare Box Revenues (passes, tickets, & cash)
$113,974
$118,499
$44,737
$140,695
$ 122,418
Fare Box Return Ratio (1)
0.07
0.09
0.14
0.24
0.21
Revenue / Passenger
1.40
1.59
1.16
4.96
4.96
Revenue/Mile
0.28
0.30
0.29
0.98
0.85
Revenue / Hour
2.96
3.26
8.79
29.34
25.60
Passenger/Mile
0.20
0.19
0.25
0.20
0.17
Passenger / Hour
2.11
2.06
7.59
5.92
5.16
Operati ng Cost/ Passenger
18.98
17.09
8.46
20.69
23.50
Operating Cost/ Mile
3.84
3.19
2.11
4.10
4.02
Operati ng Cost/ Hour (2)
40.09
35.12
64.25
122.51
121.35
Paratransit
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016 (E)
Ridership
81,410
74,697
68,905
70,080
71,967
Service Days
364
356
356
356
356
Vehicle Service Mileage
401,983
400,765
368,747
368,608
366,871
Vehicle Service Hours
38,538
36,346
28,948
32,211
31,353
Operating Expenses
$1,544,932
$1,276,618
$1,300,962
$1,445,376
$ 1,352,568
Fare Box Revenues (passes, tickets, & cash)
$113,974
$118,499
$125,862
$118,000
$120,029
Fare Box Return Ratio (1)
0.07
0.09
0.10
0.08
0.09
Revenue/ Passenger
1.40
1.59
1.83
1.68
1.67
Revenue/ Mile
0.28
0.30
0.34
0.32
0.33
Revenue/ Hour
2.96
3.26
4.35
3.66
3.83
Passenger / Mile
0.20
0.19
0.19
0.19
0.20
Passenger / Hour
2.11
2.06
2.38
2.18
2.30
Operating Cost/ Passenger
18.98
17.09
18.88
20.62
18.79
Operating Cost/ Mile
3.84
3.19
3.53
3.92
3.69
Operating Cost/Hour(2)
40.09
35.12
44.94
44.87
43.14
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APPENDIX E: FIXED -ROUTE MAP (Yakima)
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Route 1 (Light Blue), Route 2 (Light Orange), Route 3 (Pink), Route 4 (Red), Route 5 (Orange),
Route 6 (Brown), Route 7 (Light Green), Route 9 (Green), Route 10 (Purple), & Route 11 (Yellow)
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APPENDIX F: FIXED -ROUTE MAP (Selah)
23
Route 10 (Purple) & Route 11 (Yellow)
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APPENDIX G: COMMUTER MAP (Ellensburg)
24
Ellensburg
Lung
Park
E 7th Ave
E 6th A:ie.
E h Ave
.498 6.7
E 3th Ave
2nd Ave
r Avc
E Capitol Ave
E Tacoma Ave
E Manitoba Ave
5o M.
Mountain
View Park
Kitti1a-1, Hwy
Vantag
..90±11
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Appendix H: Other Service Data By Jurisdiction
2015 by Jurisdiction
Total
Yakima
Selah
Total
Yakima
Selah
Fulltime Equivalent
61
60
1
Service Data
Incidents
Fixed -Route
Fatalities
-
-
-
Revenue Hours
49,570
45,938
3,632
Reportable Injuries
6
6
-
Revenue Miles
693,942
642,078
51,864
Collisions
4
4
-
Passenger Trips
1,096,221
1,015,915
80,306
Fuel Consumption
Dial A Ride
Diesel
193,913
193,913
-
Revenue Hours
33,891
32,182
1,709
Gasoline
252,364
252,364
-
Revenue Miles
373,479
354,649
18,830
Other
-
-
-
Passenger Trips
70,080
66,359
3,721
Vehicles
Vanpool
Fixed -Route
25
25
-
Revenue Hours
7,896
7,896
-
Paratransit
28
28
-
Revenue Miles
355,338
355,338
-
Vanpool
30
30
-
Passenger Trips
65,659
65,659
-
Commuter
-
-
-
Commuter
Administrative
12
12
-
Revenue Hours
4,792
4,792
-
Facilities
Revenue Miles
144,363
144,363
-
Administrative
1
1
-
Passenger Trips
28,396
28,396
Transit Centers
1
1
-
Park&Rides
3
3
-
25
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