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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 4.G.
For Meeting of: November 17, 2020
ITEM TITLE: Resolution adopting Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan for
2020-2025 and annual report for 2019
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager, 576-6415
Greg Story,Assistant Transit Manager, 576-6422
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Yakima Transit is required under RCW 35.58.2795 to prepare a Six-Year Transit Development
re Plan (Six-Year Plan)for the current calendar year and the ensuing five years 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.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
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D Transit Dcwinemcni Plan- Public Hearing Minutes 1012912020 Backup Material
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-
A RESOLUTION Adopting Yakima Transit's Development Plan for 2020-2025 and annual
report for 2019
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 2020-2025, and 2019 Annual Report
provides updated information to the Washington State Department of Transpiration (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 2020-
2025 and 2019 Annual Report; and,
WHEREAS, On October 16, 2020, an open-record public hearing was held using Zoom
video conferencing. 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 2020-2025 and 2019 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 17th day of November, 2020.
Patricia Byers, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk
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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 10
VII. Significant Operating& Capital Changes, 2019-2021 13
VIII. Summary 14
Appendix A: Operating Financial Data, 2019-2021 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: Commuter Map(Ellensburg) 23
Appendix G: Other Service Data by Jurisdiction 24
Acknowledgements
YAKIMA TRANSIT CITY OF YAKIMA
Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
Greg Story, Assistant Transit Manager
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INTRODUCTION
The Transit Development Plan 2020-2025 and 2019 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 2019 accomplishments and
proposed action strategies for 2020 to 2025. 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 ofYakima'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.
Organization& 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,
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Transit Manager and the Assistant 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, 2019, Yakima Transit directly employed 58.5 employees in Administration, Fixed
route,Paratransit, and Vanpool services. Transit staff positions are generally frontline positions.
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Yakima Transit pays for various administrative services through the Transit Rnute=
City of Yakima including Legal,Human Resources,Vehicle 1 sanmttvtewRmwtn
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for Paratransit& Commuter services. Medstar,LLC, operates the a rt wale/Mead
Dial-A-Ride service and in 2019 employed approximately 38 sfsx Ncb HiiiM tnn
employees consisting of an Office Manager,Dispatchers, 1t2X sairuvefn_ast Street
Schedulers, Drivers, Vehicle Cleaners, and Mechanics. In 2019, =tom 4'Jth Are(Was!singtan
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Residents 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 2019, Yakima Transit served the city of Yakima 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, Selah Transit, and
the Community Connector(Lower Valley service).
I'IXed Route
During 2019, Yakima Transit operated Fixed-route bus service along ten different routes that operate
between the hours of 6:00am and 7:00pm within the city of Yakima:
• 10 routes Monday-Friday(6:00am-7:00pm);
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• 10 routes on Saturdays (8:45am-6:00pm); and,
• 7 routes on Sundays (8:00am-4:00pm).
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
2019 fixed routes. Over the next six years, some routes may be cut, modified, or discontinued to maintain
or expand more efficient routes.
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. Six bus purchases are anticipated in late 2021.Future buses may
potentially consist of electric buses or alternative fuels 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).
Paratrans A (Thai A :AAA)
In 2019, Yakima Transit provided paratransit services in the city of Yakima. 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 some trips into the city of Union
Gap and Selah. At the end of 2020, Yakima Transit will reopen the paratransit contract for bid and
possibly receive a new contractor to provide paratransit services. Otherwise, over the next three 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.
Yakima Transit operates Vanpool services for residents of Yakima. Vanpool services are provided on a
partial cost recovery basis; the majority of costs are recovered through fees from the users and the rest is
covered by Transit. Yakima Transit's vanpool program in 2019 was running on average 12 vans per
month. This program was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and as a result,there is
currently 1 van in operation. When the impacts of the pandemic lessen and 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 Liars
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.
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Schmoi Se owe
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 2019, 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.
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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)
• Selah Transit(1305 N 16th Avenue and 1206 N 40th Avenue)
Fare Structure
Single-ticket fares &monthly fares last increased March 2013. Fares are as follows:
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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 aftemoon/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 previous
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funding cycle ended on 6/30/19, and the current grant cycle runs from 7/01/19—6/30/21. When
compared to current years,the ridership in 2019 has remained steady with a slight increase in
ridership.
The Commuter bus will begin its route in each city at approximately 6:00 AM and will be arriving
to their destination by 7:45 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. Fixed-Route Passenger Counters. In 2019, Yakima Transit purchased new software/IT
equipment that assists 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. This new technology was fully
implemented by the end of 2019.
3. Paratransit Passenger Counters. In 2021 -2022,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.
4. Security Cameras. Bus security cameras were upgraded in 2019,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. Vehide 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 late 2021 or early 2022.
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 2022.
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 2022.
e. Administrative. Yakima Transit replaced three vehicles in 2017. Two more Admin vehicles
are anticipated in 2022.
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.
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• 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 new shelters protect our
passengers from the outside elements and accommodate wheelchairs. With the install of these 20
new shelters Yakima Transit now has 52 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,low 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.
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 ofYakima'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 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 complex
combines both indoor and outdoor fields and courts for soccer, basketball, football, and other sports.
Transit services to SOZO are anticipated in the near future once the streets leading to and from the
complex are completed.
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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. Grant funding
may increase in 2023 for a new transit facility. Revenue is also obtained from farebox,monthly bus
passes,tickets, and reimbursements from other jurisdictions served.
Total Revenue(in thousands) 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Sales Tax $ 6,350 $ 6,500 $ 6,600 $ 6,840 $ 7,011 $ 7,186 $ 7,300
Grants(Operating) $ 2,400 $ 8,200 $ 2,400 $ 2,400 $ 2,400 $ 2,400 $ 2,400
Grants(Capital) $ 500 $ 400 $ 500 $ 500 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Farebox Revenue $ 1,050 $ 639 $ 890 $ 995 $ 1,030 $ 1,080 $ 1,120
Other $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 300
Total Operating and Capital Revenues P$ 10,600 r$ 16,039 '$ 10,690 r$ 11,035 $ 15,741 r$15,966 P$16,120
Sales axe(
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 2019. Sales tax revenues
typically remains relatively consistent year to year with a slight fluctuation either up or down. Each one
tenth of one percent equates to approximately$1.96M in revenue per year.
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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.
Fare box Revenue(in thousands) 2019 2020(Est.) 2021(Est.) 2022(Est.) 2023(Est.)`2024(Est.)'.2025(Est.)
Fixed-Route Farebox Revenue $ 610 $ 400 $ 530 $ 600 $ 625 $ 650 $ 675
Paratransit Farebox Revenue $ 130 $ 135 $ 135 $ 140 $ 140 $ 145 $ 150
Vanpool Farebox Revenue $ 150 $ 34 $ 100 $ 125 $ 130 4 $ 145 $ 150
Commuter Fare box Revenue $ 125 $ 70 $ 125 $ 130 $ 135 $ 140 $ 145
Total Fairbox Revenues P$ 1,015 $ 639 $ 890 $ 995 $ 1,030 $ 1,080 $ 1,120
For 2019, 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.
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?. ant Funds
Yakima Transit utilizes both federal and state grants,which, in 2019, 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:
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In April of 2020 Yakima Transit received from the Federal Government$6,268,035 in emergency
CARES Act funding. These funds were supplied to provide emergency relief during the Covid-19
Pandemic that started in February of 2020. These funds are intended to make up for shortfalls in public
transits budgets due to loss in revenue and loss in ticket sales. This money can be used in a variety of
ways to keep Yakima Transit operating. As of August 2020,these funds are being used to pay for
Personnel Protection Equipment for drivers and office staff. The funds have also been used to install
barriers in the fixed route fleet to protect drivers from direct exposure. Planned expenditures of this grant
are to pay for Paratransit costs for the 2021 and 2022 years. This grant is non-renewable.
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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 2019—June 2021 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 ofEllensbnrg, 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.
2019-2021 Perstranse SpecddNeeds 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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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: $2.1M Status: Currently being used.
Operating Expenditures
Yakima Transit's total operating expenses for 2019 were $9M, a$400K increase from 2018. 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 2021, 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.
Total Expenses)in thousands) 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Fixed-Route Buses $ 5,230 $ 5,350 $ 5,475 $ 5,602 $ 5,700 $ 5,831 $ 6,000
Vanpool $ 175 $ 180 $ 180 $ 180 $ 185 $ 185 $ 185
Yakima-Ellenshurg Commuter $ 460 $ 470 $ 470 $ 480 $ 480 $ 490 $ 500
Paratransit $ 1,300 $ 900 $ 1,350 $ 1,400 $ 1,450 $ 1,450 $ 1,500
Administrative $ 1,520 $ 1,540 $ 1,560 $ 1,580 $ 1,580 $ 1,600 $ 1,650
Capital Buses and Facilities $ 850 $ 800 $ 2,300 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Total Operating and Capital Expenses "$ 9,535 e$ 9,240 P$11,335 r$14,242 r$14,395 "$14,556 e$14,835
Fixed-Route
e
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. Six bus purchases are planned within the next
couple of years (delivery date of 2021-2022).
Dial-A-lAde
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%in 2019. Yakima Transit leases vehicles to Medstar
to help control maintenance costs and provide funds for replacement vehicles.
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. Three Vanpool vehicles were ordered as replacements in
2017. Additional vans are planned for 2021.
svEola-EI e s u:g C€cmmu1te
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 provided an additional round-trip am on a trial-basis in the mornings,but due to a lack of
ridership this run was discontinued.
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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 ideal vehicle replacement schedule is 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$485K,Vanpool vans $42K, and Dial-
A-Ride vehicles $40K vans & 15-passenger cutaway buses $140K.
A general financial forecast is shown in Appendix A.
SECTION VII: SIGNIFICANT OPERATING & CAPITAL CHANGES, 2019 —2025
Other than vehicle replacement and equipment upgrades, Yakima Transit doesn't have any significant
operating changes planned for 2020-2025. 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 2019,including upgrading the modems, cameras, and
bus computers, adding live video streaming capabilities to assist supervisors, dispatchers, and the Yakima
Police Department.
In 2019 Yakima Transit added 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. Exploration of the new Yakima Transit facility and West
Valley Transfer Center are anticipated to be started in 2021-2022 to help with Yakima Transit's transition
to an alternative fuel bus fleet(if feasible). 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. 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- 2019 Annual - & Budget 2019-2025
TRANSIT OPERATIONS
Onthousards:•. 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Beginning Batante 53,132 $4,695 $12,504 514,124 515,974 $17,980 520,056
Sales Tax ........... $6,350 $6,500 $6,600 $$•840 $7,011 57,186 $7,300
Ferebox S610 $400 $530 $600 5625 8650 $575
Commuter Fares $125 $70 $125 $130 $135 $140 $145
Paratransit fares $130 $135 $135 $140 $140 $145 $150
venpccl Revenue $450 $34 $100 $125 $130 $145 5150
Federal Operating Grants $2,400 $8,200 $2,400 $2,400 $27400 $2,400 $2,4:0
WSDOT Grerts S270 $500 $595 $595 5625 5625 $530
Other $158 8165 $170 $175 8180 $180 $185
Total Revenues $10093 $16, $10,655 $11,005 $11,246 $11,471 $11,635
Operatins.Expenses 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Yakima-Ellensburg Commutes $470 $470 $480 S480 $490 $500
Frxed Route Maintenance $1.,510 $1,520 $1,5a0 $1540 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
TranSitCenter Maintenance $50 $55 $55 $60 $50 $65 $65
Transit Administration $1,520 $1,540 $1,560 51,530 $1580 $1,600 $3,650
Transit Marketing $60 $60 $70 Sic' $70 $75 $75
Fixed Route Operations $3,550 $3,600 $3,650 $3,700 S3,750 $3,800 $3,850
Vanpoof Operations $180 $50 $10n $125 $150 $165 $170
Paratran514i1DA Operations $1,300 $900 $1,600 $1,606 $1,650 $1,700 $1;730
Tota Expenses o $0,6304 $8,1950- $0,035t •$,1556 $9,240o- $9,395x $9,510
Operating Cash flow $1,563 $7,800 51,620 $1,850 52,006 $2,076 $2,125
Net Cash Available $4,695 $12,504 $14,124 515,974 $17,980 526,056 $22,181
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TRANSIT CAPITAL
tin thousands} 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023. 2024 2025
Beginning Capital Balance $6,105 $7,456 $9,577 $8,553 $7,968 $7,891 $7,968
Sales Tax Revenue S1.250 S1.200 S1.300 S1.350 S1,350 S1,400 S1,400
FTA/WSDDTCapital Grants $500 $1;200 $450 $450 S450 S450 S450
Leases $21 $21 $21 $21 $21 $21 $21
Sale Di Fixed Assets $80 $80 $80 580 $80 $80
Giher.
Total Revenues $1,351 $2,421 $1,351 $1,901 $1,901 $4951 $4951
Capital Expenses 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023. 2024 2025
Minor Equipment
Operating Equipment $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100
Other Equipment
Improvements other than Bldg $100 $200 $250 $230 $230 $230 $230
Transit Buses S2. 00 Si.700 St 300 $36B Sir300
Facilities
Support Vehicles $25 $55 $28 .
Vanpooi Vans $e 5200 $150 $100 $225
Pasatransit/ADA Vehicles. $200 $170 $180 $405
Total Capital Expenses r $ 00 $3 r $2,374 r $2,486 r $4978 r $1,470 r $2,260
Capital Cash Flow $4151 $2,121 -$1,024 -$535 -$77 $431 -$309
Ending Cash Balance $7,456 $9,577 $8,553 $7,968 $7,891 $8,372 $7,659
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APPENDIX B: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Thursday,October 1, 2020
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 2019 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 Thursday, October 1, 2020, at
5:30pm via Zoom conference call. To
join meeting, call (833) 548-0276, the
meeting ID is 936 6531 4792 and the
passcode is 416075.
A draft document and additional
meeting information is available online
at www.yaklmatransitorg/plans-
documents/,
Final approval of the program is
anticipated to go to the Yakima City
Council on Tuesday, November2,2020.
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Yakima Transit Six-Year Tronsporatian Improvement Plan-Project List 2019.2025
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APPENDIX D: SERVICE DATA BY MODE
Fixed-Rcarte 2018 2019 2020(Est.) 2021 IEEE.) 2022(Est.l
F.6erth!p 966.034 985,355 1.005.052 1025:L63 1.06,5:555.
Seryic=Days 356 356 356 356 356
Veh!c!e Se666e MMN!eage 743,835 710000 710,w3 710,C0C 710000
Veh!c!e Se=vice Hours 53,948 55;000 56,60D 57,00C 57.00
Operating Expenses $ 5,500,000 5 6.:503000 $6,70o,oco 555;300,000 $6,9OD.Q39
Fare Box Revenues 1 passes,Meets,.&cash) 5 516,245 5 510000 $ 620006 $ 620,000 $ 620000
Fare BON:Return Ran!a'r' 0.01 0.09 0:09 0.09 0.09
Revenue:Passenger 0.53 0.62 0.62 0.60 0.59
Revenue l 1Ms!e 0.69 0.86 0.87 0.87 0.87
Revenue/Hour 9.57 11.09 11.07 10.88 10.88
Passenger/M!!e 1.30 1.39 1.42 1.44 1.47
Passenger..Hour '0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15
Operating Cost(Passenger 6.73. 6,70 5.67 6.63 6.60
Operating C st r Mae 8.74 9.30 9.44 9.58 9.72
Operating Cant/Hoar') 120.49 120.00 119.54 119.30 121.05
Paratransh 2016 2019 2020(Est.) 2021{Est.} 2022(Est.)
R dersh!P 60,973 51.588 62,204. 62,826 63,454
5n6ce 0ais 356 356 355 356 35E
Vehicle 3erute M;deage 280.351 353,000 360)OCO 380,000 360;.230
'eh!c!e 5erv6ce Hours 29,543 29.338 30.137 30.438 30,743
Operating Expenses $ 1,250,000 S 1,300,000 91,550,000 S1409000 $1450;000
Fare 8o6:Revenues Epasses,t!ceets.&cash) $ 83,154 125.33J 00 125,06033 127.000.00 127,6 .b0
Fare Box Return Rat,a'n 0.07 0.10 0.09 0.09 0.09
Revenue/Passenger 1.36 2,03 2.01 2302 2,00
Revenue t Moe 0.30 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35
Fevenue t Hour 2.81 4.19 4.15 4.17 4.13
Passenger/M!!e 0.22 0,17 0.17 0.17 0,18
Passenger j Hour 2.06 206 2.06 2.06 2.05
Operating Cost it Passenger 2052 21.11 21.70 22.28 22.85
0perating..Cast N±fle 4.45 3.61 3.75 3.89 4.03
Operating o-stlho6r'.`1 42.31 43,57 44.60 45.99 47.17
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Vappooi 2018 2019 2120(Est../ 2021{Est.) 29221Est:l
R:dershp 43.127 43990 44,369 45,767 48055
Saruice Day_ 252 252 252 252 252
Vel,,cle Service MEieage 295534 296,560 301,54E 304561 304,551
Veh.cle Senrlce Hags 65E9 6750 6850 E950 S 4,992
Operating Ex--„enses S 151432 $ 154,451 'S 154,451 $ 15755C S 160,701
Fare 0o,Revenues;pa .es,3cke: ,&cash) $ 170817 170.000 _75.000 175.000 125 987 55
Fare Box Return 3.at:ow 1.13 1.12 1.13 1.11 '3.79
Pegg-pet Passenger 3.96 3.33E 3.90 3.82 2.64
Reverme{trifle 0.58 0.57 0.58 0,57 0.42
Revenue t Hour 26.00 25.19 25.55 25.13 25.44
Passenger i Mtte 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.16
PasSerger,r Hour 6.57 652 6.55 6.59 5:63
Operat.ng cost/Passenger 3.51 3.51_ 144 3.44 3.34
Operating Post/Mile. 0.51 0.52 0.51 0.52 O.53
Operatng Cost sou-'r 23.05 22.05 22.55 22.67 32.19
0969-nuter 2918 2429 2924(Esti 2421(Est.) 29221Est-j
Rldersh^,p 24,590 25.082 25,5.E3 25.095 27,504
Service Days 252 252 252 252 252
Veh,cieService Mange 146.527 145,000 145000 145.000 145,0v00
Vehicle Service ours 4951 4900 4903 4900 5 4,782
Operating Exrenses $ 495994 $ 436.000 $ 500.0_0 $ 501,000 S. 510.0M
Fare Box Re'enuo (Passes,tckets,&cash) 5 86,243 95.•XC00 119,439=00 120,06,00 122,41751
Fare Box Return aatia`'i 0.17 0.19 0.24 0.24 0.24
Revenue;Passenger 3.53 3.79 4.67 4.60 4.45
Rene^ e t Mite 0.59 0.66 0.82 0.83 0.94
RevicesT l Hour 17.49 15.35 24.38 24A9 25.60
Passeanger?Mile: 0.17 0.17 0.18 0,13 0.19
Passenger t Hour 4.96 5.12 5.22 5.33 5:75
Operating Cost/Passenger 20.17 19.78 19.54 19.16 15.54
Operating Cost?Mile 3.39 3.42 3.45 3,45 3.52
Operating Cost?Hew' 99.98 101.22 102.04 102.04 106.64
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APPENDIX E: FIXED-ROUTE MAP (Yakima)
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APPENDIX F: COMMUTER MAP (Ellensburg)
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Friday, October 16, 2020
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 2019 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 Friday, October 16, 2020, at
5:30pm via Zoom conference call. To
join meeting,call (253) 215-8782, (971)
247-1195, (888) 788-0099, (833) 548-
0276, (833) 548-0282, or (877) 853-
5247, the meeting ID is 912 9933 1909
and the passcode is 883676.
A draft document and additional
meeting information including the link
to join the meeting online are available
at www.yakimatransit.org.
Final approval of the program is
anticipated to go to the Yakima City
Council on Tuesday, November 17,
2020.
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Yakima Transit Annual Report for 2019 and Six-year Plan for 2020-2025 Public Hearing
October 16th, 2020, 5:30 PM
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Hosted by Greg Story,Yakima Transit Assistant Manager
In attendance:
Alvie Maxey,Transit Manager
Greg Story,Transit Assistant Manager
Jeff Beaver,Transit Operations Supervisor
Kelly Darbyson, Community Transportation Coordinator
Jessica Bland, Office Assistant
Zoom meeting was tested and confirmed accessible via the link published to Yakima Transit's website
and social media accounts. Zoom meeting was tested and confirmed accessible via telephone number
published in the Yakima Herald and to Yakima Transit's website and social media accounts.
5:30—Zoom Meeting called to order by Greg Story. No community participants were waiting.
5:48—No community participants joined meeting. Meeting adjourned.