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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 10.B.
For Meeting of: October 15, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Transit Division Budget Presentation
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
* Jim Hogenson, Acting Transit Manager
Greg Story, Assistant Transit Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Budget overview of services and costs provided by the Transit Division
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Final- Transit 2025-2026 Budget Presentation 10-7-24.pptx
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Jim Hogenson — Acting Transit Manager
Greg Story —Assistant Transit Manager
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Transit Department
The function of Transit is to provide Fixed Route buses and Paratransit vans which are vital
services. These help to promote economic development, provide transportation to those who
need it most in our community, and enhance the quality of life for our residents who have no
other means of transportation.
Transit provides the following:
• Fixed Route bus service
• Paratransit "Door to Door" service (contracted)
• Yakima/Ellensburg Commuter (contracted)
Staff = 38 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
11 Part Time Equivalents
2 Temporary positions
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Organizational Chart
Assistant Transit
Manager
Fixed Route Operations
Supervisors (3) Specialist(1)
Maintenance Community
Crew Leader(1) Dispatchers(3) Transportation
Coordinator (1)
Service Workers
(2) — Operators (35) Office Assistant
(3)
Vehicle Cleaners
(2)
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Funding Sources
5%
Projected Budget 2025: $12M
49% Projected Budget 2026: $13M
46%
FTA/WSDOT Grant Funding Sales Tax Revenue Fares& Misc.
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2025 Transit Priority-Based Biennial Budget
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Priority kNe
Level Program Name Justification of Priority Level
1 Fixed Route Service $ 8,000,000
Provide Fixed Route service throughout Yakima to many
who have no other transportation.
1 Paratransit Service Transit is federally required to provide paratransit $ 2,000,000
services within a 3 mile radius of Fixed Routes for
individuals unable to ride a bus.
Yakima/Ellensburg
4 Commuter Provide bus transportation to and from the cities of
Yakima,Selah and Ellensburg. $900,000
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2026 Transit Priority-Based Biennial Budget
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Priority kNe
Level Program Name Justification of Priority Level
1 Fixed Route Service $ 8,500,000
Provide Fixed Route service throughout Yakima to many
who have no other transportation.
1 Paratransit Service Transit is federally required to provide paratransit $ 2,200,000
services within a 3 mile radius of Fixed Routes for
individuals unable to ride a bus.
Yakima/Ellensburg
4 Commuter Provide bus transportation to and from the cities of
Yakima,Selah and Ellensburg. $1,000,000
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Transit Buses
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Paratransit Va ns
• Passengers who are unable to physically ride a
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• Service operate within % of a mile from any fixed route - -
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• Transit currently has 22 ADA equipped 4 25,4, 6 e°
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• Yakima Transit is planning to purchase 10 vans in
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• Courtesy of a federal grant with 80/20 match
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• 2023 Ridership was 46,137 passenger trips
• Service contracted with Medstar currentlyk , , �r ' ,'
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Comm uter Service
• Yakima/Ellensburg Commuter contract
was renewed in 2023 with Bellair
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• 2 buses to link Yakima, Selah, Ellensburg, -
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• Annual cost of Service in 2023 was 0
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Radios Communication
• New radios installed in September 2024
• New system utilizes cell tower transmissions
• Built in GPS units f
• Estimated total cost: $ 280,000
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Accomplish ments
• Restored free transit shuttle bus services to annual community events
including:
• Central Washington State Fair
• Yakima Arboretum's Luminaria
• 8 -Transit Buses replaced in 2023/2024 using grant funding
• 7 ADA buses replaced with fuel efficient vans in 2024
• Replaced bus GPS and passenger tracking system with Connexionz.
• New radios system installed in 2024
• Acquired the former McCurley Dealership for a future transit facility.
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Goals
• Continue to evaluate and modify all Yakima Transit fixed routes as
needed.
• Conduct an in-depth evaluation of current paratransit service to
ensure community members are provided the most efficient and
safest possible service.
• Fill all vacant Yakima Transit positions.
• Complete feasibility study of the newly acquired Transit facility.
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Questions