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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 8.
For Meeting of: September 18, 2018
ITEM TITLE: Resolution adopting Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan for
2018-2023 and annual report for 2017
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
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 (Six -Year Plan) for the current calendar year and the ensuing five years by September 1st of
each year. The annual plan is mandated to receive State and Federal grant funding.
The Six -Year Plan must be consistent with comprehensive plans adopted by counties, cities, and
towns and 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 Transit Development Plan is reviewed and updated each year and is used as a guide in
planning Transit programs and capital projects.
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
also consider policy recommendations affecting public transportation contained in the State
Transportation Policy Plan approved by the State Transportation Commission.
No public comments were received at the Public Hearing held on September 5, 2018 regarding
the Six -Year Transit Development Plan 2018-2023 and Annual Report for 2017 which is attached
for City Council review.
ITEM BUDGETED:
NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Six -Year Transit Development Plan 2018-2023 and Annual Report for 2017 was submitted
to the Healthy Communities & Neighborhood Building Committee at its September 13, 2018
meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. R -2018-
A RESOLUTION adopting Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan for 2018-2023 and
annual report for 2017.
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 annually, consistent
with the comprehensive plan required under the Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Development Plan 2018-2023 and 2017 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;
and,
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; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interests to adopt the Transit Development Plan 2018-
2023 and 2017 Annual Report; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2018, 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 2018-2023 and 2017 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 this 18th day of September, 2018.
Kathy Coffey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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Yakima Transit
Transit Development Plan
Annual Report for 2017
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Six-year Plan 2018-2023
Adopted by the Yakima Coun
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Reported Annually
Resolution
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Table of Contents
Sec. Title Page
Introduction 3
I. Organization 3
IL Physical Plant 5
III. Transportation Service 5
W. Short & Long -Range Public Transportation Operating & Capital Improvement Projects 7
V. Community Enhancement Connections 9
VI. Program Funding 10
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 19
Appendix E: Fixed -Route Map (Yakima) 21
Appendix F: Fixed -Route Map (Selah) 22
Appendix G: Commuter Map (Ellensburg) 23
Appendix H: Other Service Data by Jurisdiction 24
YAKIMA TRANSIT
Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager
Naeem Kara, Transit Office Assistant
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Acknowledgements
CITY OF YAKIMA
Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
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INTRODUCTION
The Transit Development Plan 2018-2023 and 2017 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 2017 accomplishments and
proposed action strategies for 2018 to 2023. 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.
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
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Transit Manager. The City Manager and Public Works Director report back to the 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, 2017, Yakima Transit directly employed 60 employees in Administration, Fixed
route, Paratransit, and Vanpool services. Transit staff positions are generally frontline positions.
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In 2016, Yakima Transit replaced the Marketing and Program Administrator with a Community
Transportation Coordinator and replaced a Department Assistant II position with a Transit Office
Assistant. There were no staffing changes made in 2017.
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Yakima Transit pays for various administrative services through the City of Yakima including Legal,
Human Resources, Vehicle Maintenance, Purchasing, Information Technology, and Financial Services.
Yakima Transit also contracts with private organizations for Paratransit & Commuter services. Medstar,
LLC, operates the Dial -A -Ride service and in 2017 employed approximately 38 employees consisting of
an Office Manager, Dispatchers, Schedulers, Drivers, Vehicle Cleaners, and Mechanics. In 2017, A&A
Motorcoach operated the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter, employing up to eight 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 services they would like to see in the system, and comment on future
services 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, & Financial services are provided by the City of Yakima either at the
Public Works Facility, City Hall, or the 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 2017, Yakima Transit served the cities of Yakima and Selah with Fixed -route, Paratransit,
Vanpool services, and Commuter Services 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 the following connections to rail, air, and other fixed -route services: Union Gap Transit
and the Community Connector (Lower Valley service).
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i xed Route
During 2017, 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 Appendix E, depicts
the 2017 fixed routes. Over the next six years, some routes may be cut, modified, or discontinued to
maintain or expand more efficient routes.
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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
Yakima Transit is continuously striving to provide an updated fleet for its passengers. In 2014, Yakima
Transit replaced three buses, three more buses in 2016, and most recently, four buses in 2017 with the
help of $2.4 Million in State and Federal grants. The bus purchases put Yakima Transit back on a regular
vehicle replacement schedule. The next bus purchases are anticipated in 2021 and will potentially consist
of electric buses meeting the State of Washington's alternative fuels regulations, if this is the most
feasible option.
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 services into Selah, no other service extensions are planned
for Yakima Transit outside their jurisdiction.
Paratransit tr: nsft (Dial A Ride)
In 2017, 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 services. 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.
Vanp o
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, two vans less than there
were at the end of 2015. 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.
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Park & Ftide ts
Yakima Transit provides service to five park & ride lots: Chesterly Park at North 40th Ave and River
Road, Gateway Center along Fair Avenue at I-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.
Sch el Service
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 2017, School
District passes accounted for 13% 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 filled up 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.
Muitin dal C n ct ns
Yakima Transit provides service to the following public transportation facilities/connections:
• Greyhound Bus Terminal (5th Avenue & Walnut Street)
• 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:
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Transfers (See Transfer polleya page 4)
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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.
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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 previous
funding cycle ended on 6/30/17, and the current grant cycle runs from 7/01/17 — 6/30/19. When
compared to current years, the ridership in 2017 has remained steady with a slight increase in
ridership.
In 2018, Yakima Transit has received a grant to add an additional trial run to the Yakima -
Ellensburg Commuter bus in the morning to better accommodate the College/University schedule.
The Commuter bus will begin its route in each city at approximately 6:40 AM and will be arriving
to their destination by 8:00 AM.
On average, the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter provides more passenger trips than each of the four
State operated Intercity Transits (Apple, Grape, Gold, & Dungeness Lines) at less than 1/3 of the
combined miles travelled and at roughly 1/3 the combined cost.
Grants are required to continue to keep the service operational, with the fare box recovery
averaging around 10%.
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 vehicles were all redesigned with the
new logos. Rebranding efforts were completed at the end of 2017.
3. Fixed -Route Passenger Counters. In 2018, Yakima Transit plans on purchasing new software/IT
equipment that will assist in collecting data for reporting purposes. Yakima Transit is required to
collect and report this data on an annual basis to the State (Washington State Department of
Transportation) and Federal (Federal Transit Authority) levels.
4. Paratransit Passenger Counters. In 2020, Yakima Transit anticipates equipping the paratransit
fleet with passenger counter tablets similar to the fixed -route system tablets. Yakima Transit is
required to collect and report this data on an annual basis to the State (Washington State
Department of Transportation) and Federal (Federal Transit Authority) levels.
5. Security Cameras. Bus security cameras were upgraded in 2015, giving Yakima Transit the
ability to have live video feed. In 2017 and early 2018, the Transit Center cameras were upgraded
as well.
Local Capital Projects
1. Vehicle Replacement.
a. Buses. Three fixed -route buses arrived in March 2016 and four new fixed -route buses arrived
in 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 new Vanpool vehicles arrived in 2017, replacing two 15 -passenger, and one
7 -passenger van. No more Vanpool vehicle replacements are anticipated until 2019.
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c. Commuter. Yakima Transit does not own the vehicles used in the Yakima -Ellensburg
Commuter. The vehicles are owned and operated by the service provider, A&A Motorcoach.
d. Dial A Ride. In 2016, Yakima Transit replaced several Dial -A -Ride vehicles - four minivans
and three cutaways. These vehicles replaced older cutaways and minivans. With a newer fleet,
no more vehicles are anticipated until 2020.
e. Administrative. It has been several years since Yakima Transit upgraded their administration
vehicle fleet. Yakima Transit replaced three vehicles in 2017. Two more Admin vehicles are
anticipated in 2019.
2. 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.
• Work with the City Streets, Planning, and Engineering Departments to identify and partially
fund sidewalks installation throughout the Transit system to help individuals with mobility
issues get to the bus stop.
3. Purchase and install more transit shelters. Yakima Transit received a grant for the 2017-2019
biennium to purchase and install 20 new Transit shelters. These shelters will protect our passengers
from the outside elements and accommodate wheelchairs. Currently, Yakima Transit has 32
passenger shelters in the fixed -route system that has approximately 700 bus stops.
4. Build a new Transit Base of Operations. Yakima Transit anticipates building a new Transit Base
of Operations in Yakima within the next 5-10 years. The new Transit location is anticipated to
house Yakima Transit Admin offices, vehicles, Maintenance garage, cleaning bay, ticket booth, etc.
The new Transit location is also anticipated to help Yakima Transit switch over to alternative fuels,
if they are feasible. At some point in the future, Yakima Transit anticipates all the buses will have
alternative fuel sources.
5. Build a new Westside Transfer location. Yakima Transit anticipates building a new Transfer
station in west Yakima/West Valley within the next 5-10 years (possibly in conjunction with the
new Base of Operations). This Transfer Station will not only offer improved services to the west
Yakima and West Valley community, but it will support the Transit Center currently located in east
Yakima, offering more efficient routes and better connectivity throughout our entire system.
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
services to: the Central Washington State Fair, the City of Yakima's Fourth of July Fireworks Show, and
the Arboretum's Christmas Luminaria Event. All of the transit services provided are open to the general
public.
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The following are important City of Yakima community enhancement projects that are planned:
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.
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 in the process of being developed. Transit services to SOZO are
anticipated in the near future once the complex and the roads leading up to the complex are
completed.
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
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.
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, monthly bus passes, tickets, and reimbursements from other jurisdictions served.
To Revenue (in thousands)
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2028
Sales Tax
$ 5,887
$ 5,800
5 5,800
$ 5,800
$ 5,800
$ 5,800
$ 5,380
Grants (Operating)
$ 2,515
$ 2,925
$ 2,800
$ 2,800
$ 2,800
$ 2,800
$ 2,800
Grants (Capital)
5648
$ 352
$ 5(30
$ 400
$ 5,000
Farebox Revenue
$ 944
$ 1,054
$ 1,050
$ 1,060
$ 1,070
$ 1,080
$ 1,080
Contracted Service (+elah)
260
$ 91
$
$
$
Other
$ 188
$ 340
$ 300
$ 300
$ 300
$ 300
$ 300
Total Operating and Capital Revenues
$111112
510,562
$10,450
$ 10,360
$ 14,970
$ 14,980
$14,980
Sales Taxes
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 52% of total transit revenue in 2017. Sales tax revenues
typically remains relatively consistent year to year with a slight increase either up or down. Each one
tenth of one percent equates to approximately $1.96M in revenue per year.
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Farebox Revd r1ue
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.
Far Revenue in thou nds)
2017
TR (Est.)
19 (Est)2020
(Est.)
Fixed -Route Farebox Revenue
$5 3
620
Paratransit Farebox Revenue
$ 122
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Vanpool Fare x Revenue
$ 132
$ 150
$ 1
$ 1 4
oniniuter Farebox Revenue
119
$ 125
$ 125
Tota Fair x Revenues
$ 942
$ 1P
$ 1p
$ 1p1
For 2017, farebox revenue accounted for 8% of all revenue. Yakima Transit ridership remained steady
over the last year, with a count of approximately 1,030,000 passengers served.
Grant Funds
Yakima Transit utilizes both federal and state grants, which, in 2017, accounted for approximately 36% 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:
2017-2n9 9 — Yah> a...2UUensb rg Commuter
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 2017 — June 2019 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, City of Ellensburg, and Central Washington University. Without partnership support,
Yakima Transit would not be able to provide the service. The grant covers about 36% of the service,
local funds account for approximately 48% of the cost, and the farebox revenue accounts for the
remaining 17%.
Cost: $1.15M Grant: $400K Status: Currently being used.
201r-2019 — Paratransit Special Needs Formula Grant
Paratransit Special Needs Formula Funds (PTSNF) - Yakima Transit receives an apportionment
(roughly $250K every two years) from the Washington State Department of Transportation for paratransit
services. Yakima Transit spends roughly $1.5M every year on paratransit services.
Cost: $3M Grant: $250K Status: Currently being used.
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2011 ... 5307 Small Urban Operating Assistance
Annual Grant - Yakima Transit receives FTA 5307 funding totaling approximately $2.3M annually.
This grant is essential to maintain existing fixed -route bus services.
Cost: $4.6M
Grant: $2.3M Status: Currently being used.
Operating Expenditures
Yakima Transit's total operating expenses for 2017 were $8.3M, a $158K increase from 2016. Major
operating expenses include fuel, labor, insurance, and other costs. Employee costs were the primary
factor for the increase along with technology upgrades. For 2018, operating expenses are anticipated to
be steadily increasing.
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.
Tota Expenses (in thousands)
2017
2018
2019
2820
2021
2022
2023
Fixed Route Buses
$ 5,008
$ 5,112
$ 5,230
$ 5,350
$ 5,475
$ 5,502
$ 5,700
Van pool
$ 173
$ 175
$ 175
$ 180
$ 110
$ 185
185
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter
$ 6
$ 460
$ 460
$ 470
$ 470
$ 480
480
Paratransit
$ 1,210
$ 1,250
$ 1,3
$ 1,320
Administrative
$ 1, 3
$ 1,500
$ 1,520
$ 1,540
$ 1,560
$ 1,580
1,580
Capital Buses and Facilities
$ 2,140
$ 500
Total Operating and Capital Expenses
$10,460
$ 8,997
$ 9,535
$ p660
$11,33-5
$14,227
$14,345
Fixeci-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 nearly 70% of the total cost to
provide the service. Maintenance (16%) & fuel (7%) 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 March 2017, Yakima Transit purchased four new transit
buses, as part of Transit's ongoing bus replacement plan. No bus purchases are planned within the next
couple of years.
Yakima Transit operates fixed -route bus services, which requires (by federal law) the Transit system 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 10.1% in 2017. Yakima Transit leases vehicles to
Medstar to help control maintenance costs and provide funds for replacement vehicles.
Vabbo
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. Farebox recovery for the Vanpool program in 2017 was
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approximately 80%. Three Vanpool vehicles were ordered as replacements in 2017. Additional vans are
planned for 2019.
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%. In 2016, Yakima
Transit contracted with A&A Motorcoach to begin providing the service. With the change in vendor,
there has been a savings in the cost of providing the services. The farebox-recovery ratio for this service
is at 27%. Most recently, the City of Ellensburg elected to participate in the Commuter service. In 2018,
Yakima Transit will seek to provide an additional round-trip run on a trial -basis in the mornings.
Capital Funds
Yakima Transit sets aside $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 $450K, Vanpool vans $40K, and Dial -
A -Ride vehicles $37K vans & 15 -passenger cutaway buses $140K.
A general financial forecast is shown in Appendix A.
SECTION VII: SIGNIFICANT OPERATING & CAPITAL CHANGES, 2018 — 2023
Other than vehicle replacement and equipment upgrades, Yakima Transit doesn't have any significant
operating changes planned for 2018-2023. 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 2017, including upgrading the modems, cameras, and
bus computers, adding live video streaming capabilities to assist supervisors, dispatchers, and the Yakima
Police Department.
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.
Several future transit facilities are planned. The new Yakima Transit facility and West Valley Transfer
Center are anticipated to be started in 2021 to help with Yakima Transit's transition to an alternative fuel
bus fleet (if feasible). Grant funding is anticipated for all capital projects.
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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. 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 - 2017 Annual - & Budget 2018-2023
TRANSIT OPERATIONS
(in thousands)
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
$446
$450
$470
$47o
$4so
$480
Fixed Route Maintenance
Beginning Balance
$2, .; ;
2, vi
$3432
$3,160
$3,
$3,073
Transit Center Maintenance
wirritenitterniNVONANNWAS
............. ............... -11111
$50
$50
$55
$60
$60
Transit Administration
Sales Tax
$4,887
„..I.6
„LI.*
„Lill
p 4.11
, 4411
, sill
Farebox
$569
ell
$610
$620
$620
$550
$550
Committer Fares
$119
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
9125
Pa ratransit Fares
$123
$130
$130
$130
$130
9130
3
Vanpool Revenue
$132
$150
$155
$165
$175
$175
$iso
Satan
$260
Sai
90'
90
90
90
90
Federal Operating Grants
$2,269
$2,534
$ ,' Is
$24H
$ i4 "
$ 4 It
,4 CS
WSDOT Grants
$247
$425
$470
53 0]
$595
$595
$525
Other
$130
$150
$158
9165
$170
$175
9180.
Total Revenues
$8,736
$8,805
$8,658
$8,705
$8,015
$8,850
93.1 ,890
Operating Expenses
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter
$446
$450
$470
$47o
$4so
$480
Fixed Route Maintenance
$1,485
$1,500
$1,510
$1,520
$1,530
$1,540
$1,550
Transit Center Maintenance
$47
$50
$50
$55
$60
$60
Transit Administration
$1,483
$1,500
$1,520
$1,540
$1,560
$1,580
$15ao
Transit Marketing
$60
$70
$70
$70
Fixed Route Operations
$3,583
$3505
$355o
$3,.si
$3,650
$3,700
$3,750
Vanpocil Operations
$17'3
$
$ so
$ so
$175
$175
$180
Pa ratransit/ADA Operations
$1,210
$1,250
$1,300
$1,320
$1,350
$1,380
,, fit
Total Expenses
$8,473
„, ri
$8,
$8,745
„: , *
$8, 'f; 5
$9,070
Operating Cash Flow
$263
$325
$28
-
-$4S
-$135
-$180
Net Cash Available
52.:7
$3,132
$3,160
53,
53 0]
52„*; *
$2,760
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TRANSIT CAPITAL
(in thousands)
2017
2018
2019
2021 2022
2023
Beginning Capital Balance
$5,367
s *1
$8412 $5,142
$9,013
Sales Tax Revenue
#
$1,250
$1,25
$1,250
$1,250
$1„250
$1,250
ETA/MOOT Capital Grants
$1„650
$352
$500
*4
511I 55
*44
Cl
Leases
$21
$21
$21
$21
$21
$21
$21
Sale of Fixed Assets
$30
Other
Total Revenues
$2,115
$1,623
$1,8s1
$1,671
$6,351 $9,270
$6,271
Ca pita i Expenses
2011
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Minor Equipment
Operating Equipment
$100
$100
$100
$100
Other Equipment
$34
improvements other than Bldg
$200
$200
$250
$230
$230
Transit Buses
$1,915
2411
Facilities
, 1»
$6,1 # #
1446,
Support Vehicles
$95
$100
Vanpool Vans
$93
$100
$100
Paratransit/ADA Vehicles
Total Capital Expenses
$2444
13
.11
+3
$6650
59830
$6,230
Capital Cash Flow
$571
$1,323
$1,251
$1,371
_ . At
- 1 •
$41
Ending Cash Balance
$5,367
,..*
$7,941
$9,312
$9,013
$4,582
$9,054
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APPENDIX B: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
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Sunday, September 2, 2018
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 2017 operations.
Public notice of public involvement
activities and time established for
public review of and comments on the
TIP will satisfy POP requirements.
A public hearing on the submittal will
be held Wednesday, September 5,
2018, 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.yakimatransit.org.
Final approval of the program is
anticipated to go to the Yakima City
Council on Tuesday, September 18,
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APPENDIX C: SIX-YEAR TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PROJECT LIST
Yakima Transit Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan - Project List 2017-2023
S2
m`
Project #dentifkatian
��
E
z
a
Status
Length
(funds sown in thousands)
Federally
F unded
Projects
.9
.a
E E
8 r
Sg .-,
c
Fund Sattrte kn#ormatxxr+
Expense
-
vt�
_
A
g
}g
Schedule
Phase
er
1
Annual FTA Operating Assistance- FY 2017 Transit Operating Grant- FiKed Routes
Cr
N
Application
Ail
Ann
lr'17
5307
2,269
2,269
4.538
4,538
CE
No
2
AcquisitionofnewTrans'ttBuses-Purchaseneu.TranstBuses,P.epiacementvehcies
C
1'
Received
NA
lyr
3,/17
'd15DCOT
1,500
100
2,400
2,400
CE
No
3
Paratransit Operating Assistance 2017-2019 - State Aliocation for ADA services
0
5'
Punning
DR
2y*
7/17
VA'5DOT
300
2,x00
2,700
1350
1,350
CE
No
4
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter -14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
O
?'
Appiication7.4mi
2yr
7/17
5311
470
330
237
1,037
519
519
CE
No
5
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2018 Transit 0perating Grant - Fixed Routes
C}
N
Annual Funds
All
Ann
1/18
5307
2,400
2.400
4,800
4,800
CE
No
6
Transit Amenities-Twenusshelters{benchesjsign/garbage cans)
C
N
Application/RFP
NA
Syr
10/16
WSDC)T
157
9E3
247
247
CE
No
7
Actfrtisetantcrfnew#TsystemsforFEatedfttrteteC*ps-PurcahsenewPassengerCountingsystem
C1
Y
Planning
All
1 yr
1/17
WSDOT
S7
150
407
407
CE
No
8
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2019 Transit Operating Grant - Fixe Routes
O
N
Annuai Funds
Ail
Ann
1.)14
5307
7,400
2,800
a 5.200
5,200
CE
No
9
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter- 14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
Cr
5'
Planning
74mi
2yr
7,/19
5311
505
245a
1,085
543
543
CE
No
10
Paratransit Operating Assistance 2014-2021 - State Aliocation for A0A services
0
5'
Funning
DR
2yr
7/19
'A'SDOT
320
20£}0
2,720
1,360
1,350
CE
No
11
Transit Bus Equipment - Twenty (20) new'Nebasto Heaters
C
N
Fianning
NA
1 y
10/19
5310
55
15
70
70
CE
No
12
Annual FTA Operating Assistane FY ZC'lO Transit 0peratin Grant Fixed Routes
ti
N
Annual Funds
All
Ann
1)20
5307
2,400
2.8£rii
5,200
5,200
CE
No
13
Acquisition of new Vanpool vehicles - Purchase four new replacement 15 -pass. vans.
C
N
Planning
NA
1 yr
10/20
5310
240
60
300
300
CE
No
14
Annual FTA Operating Assistance- FY 2021 Transit Operating Grant - Fixed Routes
Ct
N
Annual Funds
Ail
Ann
1/21
5307
2,400
2800
5,290
5,200
CE
No
15
Acquisition of new TransitBuses- Purchase 3new Transit Buses
C
N
Planning
NA
1yr
6121
5309
1,500
350
1,950
1,950
CE
No
16
Transit M&0 Facility - Operations, bla1ntenance, & Storage
0
N
Planning
NA
2yr
7,/21
Reg Mobii
12,000
3,000
15,003
15,000
NEPA
Yes
17
West Valley Transfer Center (WVTC) - Transfer CTR
C
N
Application
NA
2yr
7/19
Reg Mobii
4,500
500
5,
5,000
NEPA
Yes
18
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter -14 one-way trps during peak, 12 during off peak
O
N
Fianning
74m
2yr
7/21
5311
500
330
237
a 1,067
534
534
CE
No
19
Paratransit Operating Assistance 2021-2023 - State Aliocation for A04 services
0
Y
Planning
DR
2yr
7/21
WSDOT
320
2,450
2,7.70
1,365
1,385
CE
No
20
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2022 Transit Operating Grant - Fixed Routes
O
N
Annual Funds
All
Ann
1/22
5307
2,400
2,900
5,300
5,300
CE
No
21
Annual FTA OperatingAss(stance- FY 2023 Transit Operating Grant- Fixed Routes
O
N
Annuai Funds
Ail
Ann
1/23
5307
2,400
3.000
R 5,490
5,400
CE
No
22
Acqu of new Transit Buses - Purchase 3 new Transit Buses
C
N
Pianning
Ail
lyr
S,r13
VdSDOT
1,5000
350
1,950
1,950
CE
No
23
Paratransit Operating Assistance 2023-2024 - State Aliocation for ADA services
O
Y
Planning
DR
2y*
7/23
WSDOT
320
2,500
2,120
1,410
1,410
CE
No
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APPENDIX D: SERVICE DATA BY MODE
•Fixed -Route
2016
2017
2018 (Est.)
2019
2020
Ridership
1,5)35,510
1,031,924
1,052,562
1,073,614
1,095,086
Service Days
356
356
356
356
356
Vehicle Service Mileage
803,675)
708,581.
7/ kr**
71.0,.:.*
710, ilk*
Vehicle Service Hours
54,491
52,074
54,, t I
55,14
56istit
Operating Expenses
$ 6,394,199
$ 6,491,632
$ ,5 lt*,*••
$ 8,6 Ail k
$ 6,7 Jos a
Fare Box Revenues (passes, tickets, & cash)
594,035
568,573
6 ,**,
$ 61 ,I* •
$ 620,111
Fare Box Return• Ratioll)
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
Revenue / Passenger
0.57
0.55
0.57
0.57
0.57
Revenue i mile
•0.74
0.80
0.85
0.86
0.87
Revenue / Hour
10.90
10.92
11.11
11.09
11.07
Passenger / Mile
1.29
1.46
1.48
1.51
1.54
Passenger / Hour
1837
0.
0.16
0.16
0.16
Operating Cost / Passenger
6.19
6.29
6.18
6.15
6.12
Operating Cost / Mile
7.96
9.16
9.15
9.3
9.44
Operating Cost / Hour12)
117.34
124.66
120.37
/20.00
119.54
Vanpool
2016
2017
2018 (Est.)
2019
2020
Ridership
49,286
43,216
45,377
46,284
47,210
Service Days
262
252
252
262
252
Vehicle Service Mileage
289,049
280,838
286,430
291,250
294,320
Vehicle Service Hours
5477
6241
6450
5,500
6,600
Operating Expenses
147,889
173,209
151,432
$ 154,461
$ 157,550
Fare Box Revenues (passes, tickets, & cash)
152,052
131,614
150,1111
155,IIII
155,1111
Fare Box Return Ratiol"
1.10
0,76
0.99
1.07
1.05
Revenue / Passenger
3.29
3.05
3.31
3.56
3.50
Revenue i Mile
0.56
0.47
0.52
0.57
0.56
Revenue / Hour
25.02
21.09
23.25
25.38
25.00
Passenger / Mile
0.17
0.15
0.16
0,16
0.16
Passenger / Hour
7.61
6.92
7,04
7.12
7.15
Operating Cost / Passenger
3.00
4.01
3.34
3.34
3.34
Operating Cast / Mile
0.51
0.62
0.53
0.53
0.54
Operating Cost / Hour .21
22.83
27.75
23.48
23.76
23.87
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Paratransit
2016
2017
2018 (Est 4
2019
2020
Ridership
71,875
75,549
76,304
77,058
77,538
Service Days
356
356
356
356
355
Vehicle Ser ice Mileage
366,871
345,353
3 , II. II I'
36 ,11.1 I
35014*
Vehicle Service Hours
31353
31,125
32 109
32,4.0
32,720
Operating Expenses
$ 1,215,891
$ 1,209,771
$ 1,250,1•4
$ O3 „s Ito
$ 1,350,4*,
Fare Box Revenues (passes, tickets, & cash)
120,722
122,189
123,114
125, -is.
1251*400
Fare Box Return Ratio:11
0.10
/10
0.10
0.10
0.05
Revenue / Passenger
1 68
1 62
1.61
1 62
1.51
Revenue / Mile
0.33
0.35
034
035
035
Revenue / Hour
3.85
3.93
3.83
3.85
3.82
Passenger / Mlle
a 20
0.22
0.21
0.21
0.22
Passenger / Hour
2.29
/43
2.3.9
2.37
2.38
Operating Cost / Passenger
16.92
16.01
16.38
16.87
17.34
Operating Cost / Mile
3.31
3.50
3.47
3.61
3.75
Operating Cost / Hour121
38.78
38.87
38.93
40.05
41.26
Commuter
2016
2017
2018 (Est.)
2019
2020
Ridership
23,845
24,231
24,716
25,210
25,714
Service Days
252
252
252
252
252
Vehi cie Service Mileage
140,974
144,112
145,14.1
145,11 lk
145*4*
Vehicle Service Hours
4830
4961
4914
4900
4 •g• •
Operating Expenses
476,024
464597
470,* • i
$ 470,144
$ 450t.*.
Fare Box Revenues (passes, tickets, & cash)
72,776
75,111 lh
119,439.00
Fere Box Return Ratio:11
0.15
016
0.16
0.20
0.25
Revenue / Passenger
105
3.10
3.03
3.77
4.64
Revenue / Mile
052
052
0.52
0.66
082
Revenue / Hour
15.07
15.12
1531
1939.
24.38
Passenger / Mile
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.18
Passenger / Hour
4.94
4.1.: :
5.04
5.14
5.25
Operating Cost / Passenger
1995.
19.17
19.02
18.64
1E3.67
Operating Cost/ Mile
3.39
3.22
3.24
3.24
3.31
Operating Cost /1 Hou r121
98.56
93.65
95.92
95.92
97.96 ..,
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APPENDIX E: FIXED -ROUTE MAP (Yakima)
•,ar>.
•e Itl, t,
21
24
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)
22
Route 10 (Purple) & Route 11 (Yellow)
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APPENDIX G: COMMUTER MAP (Ellensburg)
EIlensburt,
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Appendix H: Other Service Data By Jurisdiction
2017 By Jurisdiction
TOTAL
YAKIMA
SELAH
TOTAL
YAKIMA
SELAH
Fulltime Equivalent
60
58
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Service Data
Incidents
Fixed -Route
Fatalities
0
0
0
Revenue Hours
52074
46346
5728
Reportable injuries
10
10
0
Revenue Mlles
708581
609380
99201
Collisions
18
18
0
Passenger Trips
1031924
959689
72235
Fuel Consumption
Dial A Ride
Diesel
166646
166646
0
Revenue Hours
31125
29569
1556
Gasoline
51887
51887
0
Revenue Miles
345353
328085
17268
Other
0
0
0
Passenger Trips
75549
71772
3777
Vehicles
Vanpool
Fixed -Route
24
24
0
Revenue Hours
6241
6241
Paratransit
27
27
0
Revenue Miles
280838
280838
Vanpool
20
20
0
Passenger Trips
43216
43216
Commuter
0
0
0
Commuter
Administrative
11
11
0
Revenue Hours
4961
4961
Facilities
Revenue Miles
144112
144112
Administrative
1
1
0
Passenger Trips
24231
24231
Transit Centers
1
1
0
Park & Rides
5
3
2
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Transit Development Plan Public Notices
Yakima Transit promotes Public hearings and notices through numerous avenues. To promote the
Transit Development Plan, Transit utilized:
1. The Yakima Transit Website
2. Yakima Transit's Facebook
3. And the Yakima Herald
In addition, Transit announced the upcoming TDP and the Public Hearing at the Transit Citizens
Advisory Meeting held on August 15th, and included this item in the minutes that were posted to the
website on August 16th.
The following exhibits display Transit's outreach efforts for the TDP:
TRANSIT'S WEBSITE:
Trans t Develop ent Plan
August 31, 2018
By Naeem Kara
Pub
c Hearing
Yakima Transit is submitting to the Washington State Department o Transportation its Six -Year Transit Development
Han and Annual Report.
These documents address stale 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 2017
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 WEDNESDAY, at 5:30pm at Public Works. 2301 Fruitvale BIvd. Yakima;
WA 9E902,
A draft document is available for public review during normal office hours at the Yakima Transit office located at 2301
Fruitvaie Blvd., Yakima; WA 98902 or online at www.yakanattansit.org.
Final approval of the program is anticipated to go to the Yakima City Council on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.
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Yakima Transit is subrnitting to the Washington State tjepartment of
Transportation its Six -Year Transit Development Plan and Annual
Report.
These documents address state and oca long & short-range priorities.
capital improvements, planned significant operating changes and,
program funding sources for the following six years, and the summary of
Yakima Transits 2017 operations.
F'ublic notice of public involvenient activities arid time estabRshed for
public review of and comments on the T|P will satisfy POP
requirements. The proposed program will be the final pro0ram, unless
amended, satisties the requirements regarding the final program of
projects.
A public hearing on the submthal will be held WEDNESDAY, at 5:30pm
at Public Works, 2301 Fruitvale B|vd , Yakima: WA 08002.
A dratt document is available for public review during normal office
hours at the Yakima Transit office Iocaled at 2301 Fruitva|eB|vd'
Yakima, WA 98902 or onhine at wwyk;matrarsItQrq
Final approval of the program is anticipated to go to the Yakima City
Council onTuesday, September 18.2018.
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The following public notice was published on Sept. 2nd in
the Herald:
Ad Proof
Sunday, September 2,2018
Yakima Transit is submitting
to the Washington State
Department of Transportation
its Six -Year Transit Devel-
opment Plan and Annual
Report.
These documents address
state and local tong & short-
range priorities, capital
improvements, planned
significant operating changes
and, program funding sourc-
es for the following six years,
and the summary of Yakima
Transitis 2017 operations.
Public notice of public
involvement activities and
time established for public
review of and comments
on the TIP will satisfy POP
requirements.
A public hearing on the sub-
mittal witl be held Wednes-
day, September 5, 2018, at
5:30pm at Public Works, 2301
Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA
98902.
A draft document is available
for public review during nor
mal office hours at the Yakima
Transit office located at 2301
Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA
98902 or online at www.yaki-
matransitorg.
Final approval of the program
is anticipated to go to the
Yakima City Council on Tues-
day, September 18, 2018.
(836257) September 2, 2018
CITIZENS ADVISORY:
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The TDP was referenced in our August 15th Citizens Advisory Meeting Minutes (Posted to website on
8/16/18):
6. Transit Development Plan: Naeem explained that the Transit Development Plan was near completion
that a public hearing notice will be posted soon for public comment_ The Transit Development Plan is an
annual report that gets submitted to the WSDOT and communicates Transit's progress over the previous year,
and its future plans over the next 6 years. Once the public hearing is completed, and the Plan is a# i oved, it
will be su# ## -tted to council, and from there will be submitted to WSDOT_ Y.. ## Transit is required to
su ## -t this report i ivally to remain on “g*** st ding- terms with the State d Federal government to
receive f cial incentives (grants, etc.).