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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 5.C.
For Meeting of: January 06, 2015
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Resolution concerning Transit Services; submittal of the City
of Yakima Transit Development Plan for 2014-2019 and the
Yakima Transit 2013 Annual Report for City Council's
consideration and adoption
Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
Alvie Maxey, Acting Transit Manager, (509) 576-6415
In accord with RCW 35.58.2795, Yakima Transit is required to prepare a Six -Year Transit
Development Plan for the current calendar year and the ensuing five years, consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan required under the Growth Management Act.
The Transit Development Plan for 2014-2019 and the Yakima Transit 2013 Annual Report
provides updated information to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
regarding development and operation of the various transit components undertaken and
planned by Yakima Transit, including transit services for the City of Selah (Selah). WSDOT
utilizes the annual report for the Washington State Legislature summarizing the status of public
transportation systems throughout the State.
The City of Yakima's Transit Development Plan for 2014-2019 and the Yakima Transit 2013
Annual Report contain Yakima Transit's and Selah's short-range and long-range transit
priorities for public transportation, capital improvements, and significant planned operating
changes for the system during the stated period; funding sources and service demand
justification must be made available prior to such decisions (See attached Transit Development
Plan 2014-2019 and Yakima Transit 2013 Annual Report).
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Other (Specify): TDP 2014-2019 and Annual Report for 2013
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Public Trust and Accountability
City Manager
Staff respectfully requests City Council approve the Resolution to adopt the City of Yakima's
Transit Development Plan for 2014-2019 and the Yakima Transit 2013 Annual Report.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution - Transit Development Plan 2014-2019
12/22/2014
and 2013 Annual Report
Transit Annual Report for 2013 and 6 year plan
(2014-2019)
Resollution
12/12/2014 Exhilblit
RESOLUTION NO. R -2015-
A RESOLUTION concerning Transit Services for the City of Yakima; submittal of
the City of Yakima Transit Development Plan for 2014-2019 and
the Yakima Transit 2013 Annual Report for the City Council's
consideration and adoption.
WHEREAS, in accord with RCW 35.58.2795 Yakima Transit is required to prepare a
Six -Year Transit Development Plan for the current calendar year and the ensuing five years,
consistent with the comprehensive plan required under the Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima Transit Development Plan 2014-2019, together with the
Yakima 2013 Annual Report, provides updated information to the Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT) regarding development and operation of the various transit
components undertaken and planned by Yakima Transit, including transit services for the City of
Selah (Selah); and
WHEREAS, the Transit Development Plan 2014-2019 and the Yakima Transit 2013
Annual Report contain Yakima Transit's and Selah's short-range and long-range transit priorities
for public transportation, capital improvements, and significant planned operating changes for
the system during the stated period; funding sources and service demand justification must be
made available prior to such decisions; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Development Plan 2014-2019 and the Yakima Transit 2013
Annual Report is used by WSDOT to prepare a comprehensive annual report for the
Washington State Legislature summarizing the status of public transportation systems
throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, on December 22, 2014, an open -record public hearing was held at Public
Works, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA, to accept public comments regarding the proposed
Transit Development Plan 2014-2019; no comments were received during the public hearing or
by mail; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
adopt the Transit Development Plan 2014-2019 and the Yakima Transit 2013 Annual Report;
now therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City of Yakima's Transit Development Plan 2014-2019 and the Yakima Transit 2013
Annual Report, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby approved
and adopted for implementation.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of January, 2015.
Micah Cawley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Yakima Transit
Transit Development Plan
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Annual Report for 2013
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Six-year Plan 2014-2019
Reported Annually
Adopted by the Yakima City Council: Resolution
Table of Contents
Sec. Title
Introduction
I. Organization
II. Physical Plant
III. Transportation Service
IV. State & Local Long -Range Priorities For Public Transportation & Capital Improvements
V. Program Funding
VI. Significant Operating & Capital Changes Planned For The System, 2014-2019
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
Appendix C:
Appendix D:
Operating Financial Data, 2014-2019
Public Hearing Notice
Six -Year Transit Improvement Plan - Project List
Fixed -Route Maps
Acknowledgements
YAKIMA TRANSIT
Alvie Maxey, Acting Transit Manager
Kevin Futrell, Project Planner
Karen Allen, Program Administrator
David Mauk, Field Operations Supervisor
Wayne Parsley, Field Operations Supervisor
CITY OF YAKIMA
Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
Deborah Baldoz, City of Yakima Finance
MEDSTAR (operating Dial A Ride)
Justin Bergener, Owner
Betsy Dunbar, Manager
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INTRODUCTION
The Transit Development Plan 2014-2019 and 2013 Annual Report provides updated information to the
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on development of the various public
transportation components undertaken by Yakima Transit and Yakima Transit's 2013 accomplishments
and proposed action strategies for 2014 to 2019. Yakima Transit is federally classified as a small
urbanized transit system because the area served has a population size between 50,000 and 200,000.
This document is submitted as required by RCW § 35.58.2795. Yakima Transit 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
public transportation systems in the State. The document is also used to notify the public about projects
that have been completed, are in process, or are planned for the future. The Yakima City Council must
approve this document prior to this document going into effect, following a public hearing.
SECTION I: ORGANIZATION
History
In 1907, the City of Yakima's public transportation service originated with the steel -rail streetcar system
operated by the Yakima Valley Transportation Company (YVT). The first motorized buses were
introduced in 1924 as a supplement to the rail streetcar. 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
transportation company took over operation of the bus system from YVT. In 1966, the private firm quit
operation and for four months there were no public transportation services in the City of Yakima. The
citizens of Yakima then voted to approve the State's first household tax in the fall of 1966 to financially
support a public transit system. Public transit services were re-established under contract with a private
transportation management firm. In October 1970, the City purchased the assets of the financially -
troubled private transportation management firm and continued transit operations ever since as a City -
owned and operated Public Transit System. In November 1980, Yakima citizens approved a 0.3% sales
tax that replaced the City's household tax as the method of financial support for the transit system.
Yakima Transit's services include fixed -route, Dial -A -Ride, vanpool, and participation in a commuter
service between Yakima and Ellensburg. Dial -A -Ride services were added in 1992 as a result of changes
to the American's with Disabilities Act. Vanpool was established in 1998 in order to provide
transportation services to workers who travel outside the area for work. The Yakima -Ellensburg
Commuter started at the end of November 2011, mainly 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.
Organizational Structure
The Yakima City Council is ultimately responsible for all of Yakima Transit operations. The Transit
Manager oversees the daily operational activities of the Transit System, supervised by the Public Works
Director and City Manager. The Public Works Director & City Manager report back to the City Council on
activities undertaken and address transit -related policies and financial issues.
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As of December 31, 2013, Yakima Transit directly employed 56 employees in administration, fixed route,
paratransit, and vanpool services. In 2013, there was one manager/supervisor for every 18 employees.
Each of the two supervisors directly oversee 24.5 employees. The majority of transit staff positions are
frontline positions. A high number of temporary transit employees provide flexibility to frontline
positions when regular employees cannot work. Yakima Transit anticipates adding a new position in
2015, Transit Operations Specialist. The position is intended to provide support in regard to
technological advancements in Transit Operations as well as help relieve supervisors of office work so
they can focus on their role of supervising and assisting frontline staff.
Yakima Transit pays for various administrative services through the City of Yakima including legal,
human resources, vehicle maintenance, purchasing, information technology, and financial services.
Citizens may address their transit concerns directly to the City Council Members during any regularly
scheduled Council meeting. The City Council also solicits public comments during the review and
adoption of the City's annual budget. All City Council meetings and budget review meetings are
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Yakima Transit
A Division of the City of Yakima
City Council
OBELO Officer
Sue OwenbyCity
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Manager
EEO Officer
Tony O'Rourke
Debbie KEN ...der
Accounting, Purchasing,
Police, HR, Legal, IT, Etc
Safety Officer
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Public Works
Director
Steve Manske
Scott Schafer
Citizen's Advisory
Transit
Manager
Transit Project
Committee
Alvie Maxey
(Acting)
Planner (1)
Marketing/Program
Transit Supervisor
Coordinator (1}
TC DA 11 (4.6)
(Fixed Route) (2}
Dept_ Asst. 11 (2)
Service Workers (23)
Vehicle Cleaners (2)
Operators (36)
Dispatchers
(AM) {1) / (PM) (1)
Citizens may address their transit concerns directly to the City Council Members during any regularly
scheduled Council meeting. The City Council also solicits public comments during the review and
adoption of the City's annual budget. All City Council meetings and budget review meetings are
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broadcast live on local community access television and taped for rebroadcast again at various intervals.
The broadcasts are also available online on Yakima's Public Access Channel.
Yakima Transit also has a citizen's advisory group that meets quarterly consisting of community
members with an interest in public transportation, as well as individuals who use Yakima Transit on a
daily basis. The group is updated on Yakima Transit's projects & goals, asked to provide input on
proposed projects, and comment on current & future Yakima Transit services. Community participation
helps Yakima Transit address rider concerns, which typically include customer service, safety,
convenience, and efficiency.
Yakima Transit contracts out for paratransit & commuter services. Medstar LLC operates the Dial A Ride
service and has 43 employees, which consists of an office manager, dispatchers, schedulers, drivers,
vehicle cleaners, and mechanics. Central Washington Airporter provides the Yakima -Ellensburg
Commuter under contract, employing up to six drivers, a supervisor, and a maintenance person.
SECTION II: PHYSICAL PLANT
Yakima Transit's administrative and operations offices are located at 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard. Yakima
Transit's Human Resources, Legal, and Finance services are provided by the City of Yakima either at the
Public Works Facility, City Hall, or Legal Center. Appendices A -C contain a list of Yakima Transit's assets.
Yakima Transit was planning for an additional location in the East and West Valley areas. Both facilities
will be delayed until funding is available and expanded service is justified. The West Valley Transit
Center will include a park & ride, main office, maintenance, & bus storage. Yakima Transit's current
location would still serve as a facility for routes serving the downtown area and provide backup vehicle
maintenance support. The Eastside Park & Ride is anticipated to be located near 1-82 and SR 24 and will
help Yakima Transit coordinate services to neighboring communities along the 1-82 corridor.
For the Commuter service, Yakima Transit obtained grant funding to expand the Firing Center Park &
Ride lot on property owned by WSDOT and Yakima County and operated by WSDOT. The project was
completed on August 19, 2014, expanding the park & ride from 45 parking stalls to 116. On a given day
during the school year in excess of 70 cars are parked there.
SECTION III: TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Services
During 2013, Yakima Transit served the city of Yakima and the city of Selah with fixed -route, paratransit,
and vanpool service. (See Appendix D) Yakima Transit offers the three different modes of transportation,
and promoted sidewalks, pathways, and bicycle routes. Yakima Transit provides connections to other
forms of transportation including rail, air, and other transportation services: Yakima -Ellensburg
Commuter, Union Gap Transit, and the Community Connector (Lower Valley).
i-ixed Rout.
Yakima Transit offers fixed -route bus service along nine different routes that generally operate between
the hours of 6:OOam and 7:OOpm within the cities of Yakima and Selah. During 2013, Yakima Transit
operated as many as 10 local fixed routes, Monday through Friday, (6:15am - 7:45pm), 9 fixed -routes on
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Saturday, (8:45am - 6:30pm), and 6 fixed -routes on Sundays (8:OOam-4:OOpm). Weekday routes are
operated on an hour & half-hour basis on most routes. Saturday routes are operated on an hourly basis.
Yakima Transit's system map, as illustrated in the Appendix D, depicts the local fixed routes operated in
2013. Over the next six years, all routes will be reviewed to find ways to make them more efficient.
Expansion routes outside of Yakima
Transit's jurisdiction require funding
support from either the State, Federal,
or local jurisdictions (other than the
City of Yakima) and a demand for
service. Appendix C shows planning
efforts into other communities;
however, those projects are not
currently funded and will not happen
until they are funded and supported by
2012-2013
2014-2018
1/1X
Summitview/Lincoln
1/1X
Summitview/72nd Ave
2/2X
Tieton/Nob Hill
2/2X
Tieton/Nob Hill
3
Mead/Fruitvale
3
Mead/Fruitvale
4
Fruitvale/Mead
4
Fruitvale/Mead
5/5X
Nob Hill/Tieton
5/5X
Nob Hill/Tieton
6/6X
Fair Ave/N. 1st St
6/6X
Fair Ave/N. 1st St
7/7X
40th Ave/Washington
7/7X
40th Ave/Washington
8
Lincoln/Summitview
9/9X
1st St/Washington
9/9X
1st St/Washington
10/10X
Selah/N 1st St (Yakima)
10/10X
Selah/N 1st St (Yakima)
11
Ellensburg Commuter
11
Ellensburg Commuter
the local jurisdiction and service demand is justified. Other proposed capital and operating projects will
also not be completed unless service demand is justified and Federal, State, or local funding is available.
In November 2012, Yakima Transit realized that as a result of service expansions and other issues,
operating expenses were higher than revenues and adequate funding was not available for vehicle and
other essential capital procurements. Confronted with challenging budget choices, Yakima Transit
identified potential cost containment measures and started implementing them including: reducing
evening service by one hour, eliminating free weekend summer bus service, eliminating service on
nationally -recognized holidays, reducing service during the middle of the day on select routes with half-
hour service, completely eliminating one route, and increasing fares on all modes of transportation.
As a result of the cuts, Yakima Transit replaced three buses in 2014, has three additional buses already
on order for delivery in 2015, and will order two more in 2016. A regular replacement schedule has
been created to ensure that in the future buses will be replaced as needed.
Demand Response
Yakima Transit provided the cities of Yakima & Selah with paratransit services in 2013. Dial -A -Ride
services were available during the same operating days and hours as the scheduled fixed -route service.
Under contract with Medstar, LLC, (a private for-profit company) complementary paratransit service was
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 the Cities of Yakima and Selah and into the City of Union Gap. Over the next six years, Yakima
Transit does not anticipate any changes to the paratransit services offered, except as it relates to
expansion of the fixed -route program and replacing vehicles.
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Yakima Transit operates vanpool services for residents within the Greater Yakima area. Vanpool services
are provided on a cost recovery basis; costs are covered by the users. As part of the services provided
through the vanpool program, Yakima Transit offers each vanpool commuter a guaranteed ride home, in
the event they are sick, the vehicle brakes down, or other issues come up. The guaranteed ride home
service may be used up to four times per year.
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With the recent economic downturn, Yakima Transit's vanpool program is still experiencing a slump in
vanpool starts, especially with the end of the ARRA grant that Hanford received. There are currently 20
vans that are now being operated, two vans less than at the end of 2013. When the economy recovers
or if gas prices increase, Yakima Transit's vanpool services will likely be used more. In the near future,
Yakima Transit does not anticipate a large increase in vanpool users. Yakima Transit anticipates a 10%-
15% growth per year over the next six years. One of the factors inhibiting expansion is Yakima Transit's
large increase in rates charged to Vanpool users to meet the 100% cost -recovery ratios.
Multimodal Connections
Yakima Transit provides service to the following public transportation facilities/connections:
• Greyhound Bus Terminal (Fruitvale & 40th Avenue)
• Lower/Upper Valley Community Connector (Yakima Transit Center)
• Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter (Yakima Air Terminal, YVCC, and Yakima Transit Center)
• Yakima Airport (Routes 7 & 9)
• Union Gap Transit (Routes 7 & 9)
Yakima Transit provides service to three park and ride lots: Chesterly Park at North 40th Avenue and
River Road, Gateway Center along Fair Avenue at Interstate 82, and the Public Works parking complex at
N. 23rd Avenue and Fruitvale Boulevard. The Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter service accesses the Firing
Center Park & Ride Lot northeast of Selah. Yakima Transit received grant funding in 2013 to expand it
from 45 to 116 parking stalls. The work was completed in August 2014.
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Yakima Transit provides weekday non-exclusive transportation service to elementary, middle, and high
schools in its designated service area through a school tripper. The school districts do not provide
transportation services for students who live within a mile of the school; however, the school district
purchases transit youth passes at full price for the students to use throughout Yakima and Selah. School
district passes account for 12.7% of fixed -route fares. Youth ridership accounts for 33.7% of all
passengers. The school tripper routes run along the same route as Yakima Transit's normal routes and
are full, usually exceeding 50 students boarding either before or after school.
Fare Structure
The rates for Fixed Route & Commuter services are as follows:
How much does it cost to ride the bus?
One-way fare Monthly Passes
Adults (age 18 and over) $1.00 $25.00
Youths (age 6 - 17) 75¢ $18.00
Reduced Fare (Persons 62/over. people with disabilities and 50¢ $9.00
Medicare Card holders. Reduced Fare ID card with photo required for reduced fare.)
Yakima-Ellensurg Commuter $5.00 $150.00
Pre -School (under 6, accompanied by adult)
Transfers (See Transfer policy, page 4)
FREE
FREE
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Single -ticket fares & monthly fares were increased March 2013 for the fixed -route service. Adult single
ticket passes increased from $0.75 to $1.00. Youth single ticket passes increased from $0.50 to $0.75.
Reduced -Fare single ticket passes increased from $0.35 to $0.50. Monthly passes increased from $18 to
$25 for adult passes, $12 to $18 for youth passes, and $5 to $9 for reduced fare passes. Paratransit
fares increased from $1.50 to $2.00. Day passes are still being offered at three times the cost of a single
fare, or twice the fare for passes obtained after 9:15am. Another fare increase is anticipated January 1,
2017, for single ticket, monthly passes, and paratransit. Fare increases and service cuts negatively affect
ridership for a short period of time, typically for 18 months. This has been noticed on all of Yakima
Transit's modes of transportation.
On September 1, 2012, Commuter service fares were increased from $3 to $4 for single ticket and $100
to $125 for the monthly passes. Fares were increased again on June 16, 2014, when HopeSource ceased
operating the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter. The Central Washington Airporter (CWA) began operations
and Yakima Transit increased Commuter rates from $4 to $5 for single ticket and $125 to $150 for
monthly passes.
Transfers are available for "one free ride" are available 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. Transfers from
the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter are free from the Commuter to the fixed -route system, upon payment
for the Commuter service. Within the next six years, it is likely that the transfer policy will be tightened
up to "one connecting trip within the next hour," similar to policies in other metropolitan areas.
Fare -free service has been discontinued except for service on the Fourth of July for the day -long
fireworks shuttle service; and, for the Yakima County Fair Shuttle service that operates all day long for
the length of the County Fair. FTA's charter restrictions prevent Yakima Transit from providing non-
scheduled services; both of these services are published.
SECTION IV: STATE & LOCAL LONG-RANGE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES
State Priorities
In 2013, Yakima Transit addressed the Washington State Department of Transportation's State Public
Transportation Policy Objectives as follows:
1. Preservation: To maintain, preserve, and extend the life and utility of prior investments in
transportation systems and services: Yakima Transit tries to maintain its vehicles according to
manufacture specifications. Vehicles parts are replaced if needed, extending the life of the
vehicle. Yakima Transit continues to maintain and preserve existing facilities. Transit operators
provide quality customer service helping Yakima Transit maintain, preserve, and increase
ridership. The cost to maintain vehicles is fairly expensive and Yakima Transit's maintenance plan
indicates when new vehicles need to be purchased. Yakima Transit purchased three new buses in
2014 and intends on purchasing five over the next two years.
2. Safety: To provide for and improve the safety and security of transportation customers and the
transportation system: Yakima Transit has provided for and improved the safety and security of
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transportation customers and the transportation system by adding security cameras on the buses
and most if not all of the Dial A Ride vehicles.
3. Mobility (addressing congestion): To improve the predictable movement of goods and people
throughout Washington state: As development occurs, Yakima Transit flexes it routes to maximize
ridership. Yakima Transit isn't typically involved in improving the movement of goods; however,
the reduction in traffic on arterial streets allows for more efficient movement of goods throughout
Yakima. As for movement of people throughout the state of Washington, Yakima Transit provides
connecting service at the downtown Transit Center for the Community Connector (Lower Yakima
Valley express service) and the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter operated by the Central Washington
Airporter. Yakima Transit has equipped buses with front -loading bicycle carriers.
4. Environment: To enhance Washington's quality of life through transportation investments that
promote energy conservation, enhance healthy communities, and protect the environment:
Yakima Transit's services enhance Washington resident's quality of life by promoting energy
conservation, enhancing healthy communities, and protecting the environment. Yakima Transit is
in the process of purchasing newer buses that will likely arrive in 2015. Yakima Transit does not
currently operate green buses (hybrid, electric, or other alternatives).
State regulations (RCW 43.19.648) mandate 100 percent biofuel and electric fuel use (to the
extent practicable) for all publicly owned vehicles by 2018. Transit has the option of using
compressed natural gas instead of the two options above. City staff has indicated that biofuels
are not available in the Yakima area; electric vehicles are substantially more expensive and do not
hold a charge for the full service period; and, compressed natural gas is very expensive to setup.
5. Stewardship: To continuously improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the
transportation system: Yakima Transit continues to maintain the vehicles in top shape, inside and
out, maintaining the quality and effectiveness of Transit services. Routes are constantly being
examined then reexamined to determine their efficiency. In 2013, several routes were cut back.
Ridership surveys are conducted annually to help determine ridership to help determine what may
have caused increases or decreases in ridership.
6. Economic Vitality: To promote and develop transportation systems that stimulate, support, and
enhance the movement of people and goods to ensure a prosperous economy: Yakima Transit
coordinates with the City of Yakima when new development is being proposed and participates in
making development recommendations to encourage transit use. Yakima Transit has and will
continue to modify the system to provide the most effective use of the services to large
businesses, organizations, and high-intensity housing developments.
Local Priorities
In 2013, Yakima Transit continued to implement Council Transit Taskforce approved actions:
1. Vehicle Replacement. Yakima Transit is in the process to replace three transit buses with new low
floor buses for 2015 and replaced three in 2014. Nearly all of Yakima Transit's vehicles are low -
floor Gilligs, which have shown to be the most reliable option.
Yakima Transit replaced five vanpool vans through the State's vanpool investment program.
Yakima Transit has received funding to replace seven paratransit (Dial -A -Ride) vehicles (6 minivans
& 1 cutaway bus). These vehicles will replace less efficient cutaways and sedans.
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2. Provide bus service on Sundays. Sunday service was started in 2011 with three different
operating grants and is now operated with local funds.
3. Build a new Westside transfer location in the annexed areas around 72nd Avenue. Yakima
Transit intended to build a transit center in the West Valley area. This project was approved by
the Yakima City Council; however, due to funding issues, the project has been put on hold until
funding can be built up enough to reconsider the project.
4. Offer regional transit service connections to Kittitas County (Ellensburg/CWU Campus). The
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter has operated since November 28, 2011. The Commuter is operated
with funding from Yakima Transit, Central Washington University, a grant from WSDOT, and in
2014 funding from the City of Selah. The service has been a success providing 39,471 passenger
trips in 2012, and 45,964 trips in 2013. Yakima Transit applied for funding through WSDOT for
another two years of service. If approved that grant cycle will cover July 1, 2015 and June 30,
2017. Grants will be required to continue to keep the service operational. Farebox recovers close
to 30% of the cost to operate the service, which is 2nd best in the State, behind Pullman Transit.
Yakima Transit would ultimately prefer for the State to pick up the full cost of the service and
operate it as one of their intercity services like the Apple Line, Grape Line, Gold Line, & Dungeness
Line. On an annualized basis, the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter provides more trips than all the
State operated lines combined and it has accomplished this at 1/3 the miles travelled.
5. Continue to incorporate/maintain/improve ADA requirements within the transit system. Yakima
Transit continues its efforts to maintain and improve ADA access within the system. Yakima
Transit has made an internal commitment that all vehicles purchased will be ADA accessible.
Yakima Transit is continuing to work on the automated -stop announcements and reader boards to
make sure they are working. Yakima Transit occasionally contributes to City Engineering road
projects for sidewalks. Yakima Transit has also identified several locations with ADA bus access
issues and intends to find ways to more fully accommodate passengers.
Capital improvements over the next six years will depend heavily on transit sales tax and grant funds. If
sales tax revenues remain the same or decline, planned projects will be put on hold until revenue is
available to do the project. Planned capital investments are listed in Appendix C. Major improvements
planned within the next couple of years include: vehicle replacement (bus and Dial A Ride), passenger
shelters along fixed routes, technology improvements on buses (information monitors, passenger
counters, modem upgrades, & modem computers), and potentially bus stop improvements.
SECTION V: PROGRAM FUNDING
Operating Revenue
Operating revenue consists mainly of a combination of the local sales tax and grant funding. Revenue is
also obtained from advertising (inside and outside the buses), fareboxes, ticket & monthly pass sales,
and reimbursement from other jurisdictions for service provided. Annual operating revenues, exclusive
of capital reserve transfers, were $7.6M for 2013, a 1.4% increase from 2012.
-ales Taxes
Yakima Transit utilizes a three tenths of one percent (0.3%) sales tax passed by voters in 1980. Sales tax
revenue typically accounts for approximately 50%-55% of total transit revenue. Sales tax revenue has
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consistently increased following the 2008 recession. Sales tax revenues in 2013 were 8.11% higher than
anticipated. Operating revenues are trending up in 2014 and are anticipated to be up by 11.97% by
yearend. Transit sales tax revenues are anticipated to increase by approximately 1.4% each year.
Grant Funds
Yakima Transit utilizes both federal and state
grants, which account for approximately 30% of
total revenue. Due to the extended economic
recession, revenues (including State and Federal
funding) remained at or near prior year levels.
Starting in 2012, the Washington State
Legislature allocated funding for public
transportation that appears to be an ongoing
source of revenue. Federal formula allocations
have continued to increase.
Operating grants consist of the annual operating
grant, operating grants for ADA paratransit
services, congestion mitigation and air quality
(typically expansion projects), and other
operating grants.
Transit 2013 Revenues
Contracted Services
(Selah), $275
Grants
(Capital), 50
Grants
(Operating).
$2,449
In thousands
_Other, $/89
Saps Tax,
$5,081
Annual Grant - Yakima Transit receives funds through the FTA's 5307 annual apportionment grant
approximately $1.9M -$2.4M. This grant is essential to continuing to provide transit services at their
current level. These funds are obtained every year and relied on to maintain existing service.
Sunday Service Grant - In April 2011, Yakima Transit started operating fixed -route & paratransit services
on Sundays. Yakima Transit utilized three different grants which ended on June 30, 2014. Once the
grants ended, Yakima Transit continued the service with local revenue.
Paratransit Special Needs Formula Funds (PTSNF) - Yakima Transit receives an apportionment from the
Washington State Department of Transportation. It costs Yakima Transit roughly $2M every year to
provide paratransit services in Yakima. The PTSNF funds are roughly $160K every two years. The funds
are relatively small in comparison to the cost to provide the service.
Washington State Transit Formula Funds - Starting in 2012, Yakima Transit along with other transit
agencies that receive sales tax for services provided received an annual apportionment from the State.
In 2013, Yakima Transit's amount was $113K. Future funding from this program should equal approx.
$300K every two years for Yakima.
.-are Revenue
Fare Increases
Rates were increased on both the fixed -route and Dial -A -Ride programs. The fixed -route fare price
increased from $0.75 to $1.00 for adults; the youth fare increased from $0.50 to $0.75 and the fare for
persons over age 62, people with disabilities, Medicare cardholders increased from $0.35 to $0.50.
Monthly passes increased too from $17 to $25 for adult passes, from $12 to $18 for youth passes, and
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from $5 to $9 for ADA and "over 62" passengers. Paratransit fares increased from $1.50 to $2.00. There
was a slight decrease in Dial -A -Ride trips from 81.4K (2012) to 74.6K (2013) passenger trips. Fixed -route
ridership declined substantially from 2012 (1.5M passengers) to 2013 (1.26M passengers). Reductions
in service also contributed to the decline in ridership. The last two rate increases were in 1980 & 2009.
Yakima Transit fares are still lower than State averages for similarly -sized transit agencies in Washington
State $1.27 per adult fare, $0.90 per youth, and $0.62 per ADA passenger (2012 comparison). The
monthly passes are set at or below 25 trips per month. The anticipated revenue increase was $200K.
Even with the drop in passenger trips, farebox revenues increased in 2013 by more than $150K.
In 2013, Yakima Transit ridership declined for every mode of transportation, except the commuter.
Because rates were raised, fare revenues overall didn't decline. Ridership reductions can be attributed
to reductions in service, increased rates, and some passengers adapting to higher fuel prices. Fuel prices
have remained relatively high until early September of 2014, when rates took a sharp dip, making it
more palatable for people to consider using their own vehicle. The decrease in fuel will result in lower
ridership. Fuel prices affect the commuter, vanpool, and to a very small extent fixed -route ridership.
Farebox Revenue
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 going forward 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 wi ling 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. Based on Yakima Transit's March
2014 survey, driving was an option for 7.3% of passengers. A February 2012 survey indicated that
driving was an option for 14% of passengers.
Farebox Revenue
2013
2014
2015
Fixed -Route
$ 639,501
$ 696,346
$ 786,871
Dial A Ride
$ 118,499
$ 142,000
$ 145,000
Vanpool
$ 255,610
$ 236,475
$ 250,000
Fixed -route farebox revenue accounts for a small amount of the revenue at 10% for 2013, up from 9% in
2012. The low return on farebox revenue is related to low ridership. Ridership will increase as
passengers acclimate to the increase in fares and the decrease in service. Vanpool revenue remained
consistent with 2013, and is anticipated to drop in 2014 along with ridership. Dial A Ride trips
decreased; however, the higher farebox rates will show an increase and remain relatively consistent
going forward. Although not shown, the commuter service has approximately a 30% return rate or
$300K a year. Ridership for the commuter has gone down for 2014; however, like Dial A Ride, the
increase in fare prices should compensate for the lost ridership. Ridership will return as passengers get
accustomed to the higher rates. For 2014, it is anticipated that commuter fare revenues will remain flat.
Operating Expenditures
Yakima Transit's total operating expenses for 2013 were $7.4M, a 5.1% decrease. Major operating
expenses include fuel, labor, insurance, and other costs. Major reductions were put into place that took
effect on March 11, 2013, accounting for the decline in expenses. Yakima Transit anticipates a 6%-8%
increase in the majority of operating costs including salaries, benefits, and insurance.
Fuel prices were semi volatile in 2013 floating between $3.25 & $3.85 per gallon. Fuel prices also
fluctuated in 2014 between $3.00 & $3.90 per gallon. Using the previous two years information, it is
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expected that a similar range of rates will carry into 2015. In June 2015, the US Energy Information
Administration predicts 2015 fuel prices to average $3.38 per gallon.
Yakima Transit operates fixed -route, vanpool,
paratransit, and commuter bus service.
These forms of transportation are addressed
below by their overall cost to the budget.
Fixed -Route
Yakima Transit spends most of its funds on
the fixed -route service. In years in which
buses are not purchased, the largest part of
the cost is wages and benefits, accounting for
approximately 67.2% of the total cost to
provide the service. Fuel, insurance, and
maintenance make up the balance of the
larger expenses.
Dial -A -Ridgy.
Transit 2013 Expenses
Transit Center, $48
Yakima -Ellensburg
Commuter, $85
Vanpool,
$260
In thousands
Administrative, $256
Other, $39
Paratransit;
$1,068
Fixed -Route
Buses,
$4,880
Because Yakima Transit operates fixed -route bus service, it is required by federal law to operate
complementary paratransit services (Dial -A -Ride) to anyone who cannot ride the fixed -route system due
to a disability. Currently, Medstar operates Dial -A -Ride under a contract with Yakima Transit. The
farebox-recovery ratio for this service is approximately 12%. Yakima Transit leases vehicles to Medstar
to help control maintenance costs and provide funds for replacement vehicles. Yakima Transit
purchased six Dial -A -Ride minivans and one cutaway in 2014. Several Dial -A -Ride replacement vehicles
are planned for 2016.
vanpoot
The Vanpool program is similar to carpooling, except that Yakima Transit owns the vehicles and pays for
fuel, insurance, and maintenance, then obtains a reimbursement for the costs to operate the service.
Passengers are charged a monthly assessment based on miles driven and the type of vehicle. The
Vanpool program was designed as a cost -recovery program; fares reflect the actual service costs.
Prior to October 2012, Vanpool passenger rates were not adjusted to truly capture the rising costs of
fuel and insurance; the Vanpool cost -recovery ratio was around 72%. Yakima Transit increased the
vanpool user rates twice since then (Oct 2012 & Mar 2013) by an estimated total of 30% in an effort to
reach a 100% cost -recovery ratio. The rate changes were based on a new formula that assessed a higher
price for vehicles traveling further distances to cover the cost of additional fuel, increasing insurance
costs (based on miles driven), and higher maintenance expenses.
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter
Over the past year, several tough choices were made for the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter. HopeSource
operated the Commuter since its inception and withdrew from the program effective June 15, 2014.
Yakima Transit has provided funding and program support. As of June 16, 2014, Yakima Transit has been
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contracting directly with a new contractor (Central Washington Airporter) for the service and taking a
more active role.
As part of the changes to the program, Yakima Transit raised the rates from $4 to $5 per one way.
Monthly passes increased from $125 to $150. Several round trip runs were also eliminated. One of the
eight round trips was discontinued during the peak season (when school is in session) and two round
trips were discontinued for the off peak time (when school is not in session). All discontinued trips were
removed from the second half of the morning when ridership is at its lowest. Despite the changes,
Yakima Transit anticipates only a minimal decrease in ridership at or around a 5-10% decrease, which
should last for only a short period of time.
Capital Funds (Revenues and Expenses)
Yakima Transit sets sales tax revenue aside for capital projects. Typically, the funds set aside are that
portion that is above what is budgeted for operations, adjusted based on actual expenditures
throughout the year. If revenue exceeds actual costs, those additional funds are typically put into a
reserve account for either capital or operating. Yakima Transit has a goal to set aside more than
$400,000 annually in the capital reserve account for major capital projects such as vehicle and facility
replacement/expansion. With proposed capital facility improvements over the next six years, the
amount set aside will need to increase in order to complete the anticipated projects.
Grant funding will be needed for most of the capital projects listed in the Capital Improvement Program
section. Yakima Transit will be funding the match portion through sales tax revenue. If the economic
recovery relapses, it will delay the ability for Yakima Transit to continue forward with the planned capital
improvement projects.
SECTION VI: SIGNIFICANT OPERATING & CAPITAL CHANGES PLANNED, 2014 —
2019
Other than purchasing replacement vehicles, Yakima Transit doesn't have any significant capital or
operating changes planned for 2014-2019 at this point. Ridership data needs to be collected differently.
This has lead Yakima Transit to pursue improved passenger counting methods. The passenger counters
selected will use GPS to pinpoint each individual trip and allow Yakima Transit to fully understand
ridership trends, so service can be adjusted to appropriately meet passengers' needs, both increasing
efficiency and making the service more cost effective. This isn't a significant change as it relates to
expenses, but will have a significant change on the way Yakima Transit looks at providing service. To
complete this, Yakima Transit has budgeted for technology improvement that will allow us to make it
happen.
Yakima Transit reduced several services in order to be able to afford capital purchases of new buses and
other equipment. Most planned capital improvements were put on hold until funding could be set aside
for the project. Various forms of grant funding is essential to keep service operational more from the
capital side. Without adequate vehicles and equipment, it's very difficult to provide quality services.
Transit operating & capital projects are shown in Appendix C.
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APPENDIX A: OPERATING FINANCIAL DATA - 2013 Annual - & Budget 2014-2019
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
(In Thousands)
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Beginning Balance
1,544
1,078
2,621
1,544
2,301
3,845
2,213
2,415
4,628
2,513
2,579
5,092
2,395
2,960
5,355
2,469
4,245
6,714
2,286
5,283
7,569
Operating Revenues
Sales Tax
3,881
3,881
4,258
4,258
4,258
4,258
4,100
4,100
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
Farebox
640
640
673
673
664
664
750
750
760
760
785
785
785
785
Commuter Fares
0
0
180
300
300
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
191
Paratransit Fares
6
6
9
9
10
10
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Vanpool Revenue
256
256
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
Selah
275
275
281
281
310
310
280
280
280
280
280
280
280
280
Federal Operating Grants
2,330
2,330
2,392
2,392
2,300
2,300
2,300
2,300
2,300
2,300
2,300
2,300
2,300
2,300
WSDOT Grants
5
5
306
306
329
329
150
150
332
332
150
150
332
332
WSDOT Formula Funds
113
113
118
118
118
118
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
Other
203
203
164
164
58
58
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Total Operating Revenue
7,709
7,709
8,631
8,631
8,597
8,597
8,206
8,206
8,499
8,499
8,341
8,341
8,524
8,524
2,629
Operating Expenses
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter
85
85
339
339
478
478
315
315
315
315
315
315
315
315
Fixed Route Maintenance
1,691
1,691
1,796
1,796
1,734
1,734
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
1,800
Downtown Transit Center
48
48
34
34
35
35
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
Transit Administration
1,179
1,179
1,179
1,179
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
1,164
Transit Marketing
102
1,179
92
102
102
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
Fixed Route Operations
3,068
3,068
3,286
3,286
3,332
3,332
3,400
3,400
3,500
3,500
3,600
3,600
3,600
3,600
Vanpool P&M
256
256
211
211
280
280
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
Paratransit ADA P&M
1,068
1,068
1,024
1,024
1,172
1,172
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
Total Operating Expenses
7,496
0
7,496
7,962
0
7,962
8,297
0
8,297
8,324
8,324
8,424
8,424
8,524
8,524
8,524
8,524
Net Cash Available
1,756
1,078
2,834
2,213
2,301
4,514
2,513
2,415
4,928
2,395
2,579
4,974
2,469
2,960
5,429
2,286
4,245
6,531
2,286
5,283
7,569
Capital Revenue
Sales Tax Revenue
1,200
1,200
1,000
1,000
1,468
1,468
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
1,100
WSDOT Grant - Capital
0
0
714
714
0
0
1,884
1,884
200
200
160
160
200
200
Leases
39
39
36
36
18
18
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
Sale of Fixed Assets
47
47
120
120
5
5
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Other
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Capital Revenue
1,286
1,286
1,870
1,870
1,491
1,491
3,029
3,029
1,345
1,345
1,305
1,305
1,345
1,345
Capital Expenditures
Minor Equipment
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Operating Equipment
0
0
7
7
0
0
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Other Equipment
20
20
20
20
20
20
10
10
10
10
200
200
10
10
Improvements Other Than Bldg
19
7
7
7
160
160
0
0
17
17
0
0
Transit Buses
19
19
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
860
860
20
20
20
20
1,300
1,300
Facilities
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Support Vehicles
0
0
30
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Vanpool Vans
5
5
0
0
0
0
228
228
0
0
0
0
0
0
Paratransit Vehicles
0
0
392
392
0
0
1,360
1,360
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Capital Expenses
63
63
1,756
1,756
1,327
1,327
2,648
2,648
60
60
267
267
1,340
1,340
Ending Cash Balance 12/31
1,756
2,301
4,057
2,213
2,415
4,628
2,513
2,579
5,092
2,395
2,960
5,355
2,469
4,245
6,714
2,286
5,283
7,569
2,286
5,288
7,574
APPENDIX B: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Monday, December 8, 2014
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 and short-range priorities, capital improvements, planned
significant operating changes, program funding sources, and the summary of Yakima Transit's 2013
operations. Public notice of public involvement activities and time established for public review of and
comments on the TIP will satisfy POP requirements. The proposed program will be the final program,
unless amended, satisfies the requirements regarding the final Program Of Projects.
A public hearing on the submittal will be held Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at 5pm 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.
APPENDIX C: SIX-YEAR TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PROJECT LIST
_ Yakima Transit Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan - Project List 2014-2019
Priority
Project Identification
Improvement
z
Status
Length
(funds shown in thousands)
Federally
Funded
Protects
>
Route Loop
Completion
Time
Phase Start
(mm/yy)
Fund Source Information
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1
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2014 Transit Operating Grant- Fixed Routes
0
Y
Annual Apportionment
All
Ann
1/14
5307
2,345
2,345
4,690
4,690
CE
No
2
Acquisition of new Transit Buses - Purchase new Transit Buses, Replacement vehicles
C
Y
Buses have arrived
NA
1yr
4/14
5339
400
950
1,350
1,350
CE
No
3
Fixed -Route Technology Upgrades - Modems, Cameras, Tablets, Monitors, Computers, &
related hardware
C
Y
In the planning process
All
1 yr
10/14
Local
200
200
200
CE
No
4
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2015 Transit Operating Grant- Fixed Routes
0
N
Annual Apportionment
All
Ann
1/15
5307
2,400
2,400
4,800
4,800
CE
No
5
Acquisition of new paratransit vehicles- 2015 purchase eight new replacement minivans and
ten cutaway vehicles for paratransit.
C
N
Consolidated Grant 15-17
NA
1 yr
6/15
5310
1,336
334
1,670
1,670
CE
No
6
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter -14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
0
N
Consolidated Grant 15-17
74mi
2yr
6/15
5311
438
146
291
375
1,250
1,250
CE
No
7
Street Asset Amenities -thirty (30) new pass. shelters (w/ benches/signage)
C
N
Consolidated Grant 15-17
NA
2 yr
6/15
5309
185
46
232
232
CE
No
8
Acquisition of new Transit Buses - Purchase new Transit Buses, Replacement vehicles
C
Y
Three buses on order
NA
1yr
10/15
Local
-
1,350
1,350
1,350
CE
No
9
Transit Accessories - Opticom Transit Signal Priority Street light priority device - bus
C
N
In the planning process
NA
6 mo
12/15
CMAQ
152
38
190
190
CE
No
10
Acquisition of new Vanpool vehicles - Purchase five new replacement 15 -pass. vans.
C
N
In the planning process
NA
1 yr
12/15
5309
240
60
300
300
CE
No
11
Annual FTA Operating Assistance -FY2016Transit Operating Grant - Fixed Routes
0
N
Annual Apportionment
All
Ann
1/16
5307
2,600
2,600
5,200
5,200
CE
No
12
Security Cameras - Transit Admin Build/Downtown TC
C
N
In the planning process
NA
6 mo
9/16
Local
80
80
80
CE
No
13
Acquisition of new Transit Buses - Purchase new Transit Buses, Replacement vehicles
C
N
To be ordered
NA
1yr
10/16
5337
1,720
430
2,150
2,150
CE
No
14
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2017 Transit Operating Grant- Fixed Routes
0
N
Annual Apportionment
All
Ann
1/17
5307
2,700
2,700
5,400
5,400
CE
No
15
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter -14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
0
N
Consolidated Grant 17-19
74mi
2yr
7/17
5311
455
152
303
390
1,300
1,300
CE
No
16
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2018 Transit Operating Grant- Fixed Routes
0
N
Annual Apportionment
All
Ann
1/18
5307
2,800
2,800
5,600
5,600
CE
No
17
Acquisition of newParatransitvehicles- Purchasefivereplacementvehicles
C
N
In the planning process
NA
1 yr
1/18
5310
640
160
800
800
CE
No
18
Acquisition of new Transit Buses- Purchase new Replacement Transit Buses
C
N
More buses needed.
NA
1yr
3/18
5309
1,720
430
2,150
2,150
CE
No
19
Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2019 Transit Operating Grant- Fixed Routes
0
N
Annual Apportionment
All
Ann
1/19
5307
2,800
2,800
5,600
5,600
CE
No
20
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter - 14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
0
N
Consolidated Grant 19-21
74mi
2yr
7/19
5311
473
157
315
405
1,350
1,350
CE
No
21
Relocate DT Transit Center - relocate TC near 1st St & Yakima Ave. Street closure
C
N
In the planning process
All
2yrs
10/19
5309
4,000
1,000
5,000
5,000
NEPA
Yes
22
West Valley Transit Center (WVTC) -Construct Garage, Transit CTR, Admin Bldng, & P&R
C
N
In the planning process
NA
2yr
7/21
5309
28,800
7,200
36,000
36,000
NEPA
Yes
Unfunded Service Expansions -projects listed below will not bests ted until the service can be justified and adequate funding is made available omthe approoriatejurisdiction.
23
Extended Hours Bus Service - evenings bus service - 6 its -2 hrs (M -F 7pm-9pm).
0
N
Project in Planning
6 Rts
2yr
7/17
5316
288
-
288
64
640
640
CE
No
24
NachesCommuter - Expand route service tothe City ofNaches2trips/day M -F
0
N
In the planning process
35mi
2 yr
7/17
5316
50
-
50
11
110
110
CE
No
25
Terrace Heights Service - Fixed -route extension into Terrace Heights 12 trps/day M -F
0
N
In the planning process
4mi
2 yr
7/17
5316
288
-
288
64
640
640
CE
No
26
Lower Valley Commuter- Sunnysi de to Yakima 7 round trips M -F
0
N
In the planning process
71mi
2 yr
7/17
5316
540
180
360
270
1,350
1,350
CE
No
27
Moxee- Terr.Hghts.Commuter - Service to Moxee- Terr.Hghts 4 1.5hr loops M -F
0
N
In the planning process
17mi
2 yr
7/17
5316
143
-
143
32
317
317
CE
No
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