HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2015-108 2015-2020 Transit Development Plan and 2014 Annual ReportRESOLUTION NO. R-2015-108
A RESOLUTION adopting Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan for 2015-2020 and
annual report for 2014.
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, consistent with the
comprehensive plan required under the Growth Management Act;
WHEREAS, the Transit Development Plan 2015-2020 and 2014 Annual Report provides
updated information to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on
development of the various transit components undertaken by Yakima Transit and contains
Yakima Transit's short-range and Tong -range priorities for public transportation, capital
improvements, and significant operating changes planned for the system during that period,
WHEREAS, this document is used by WSDOT to prepare an annual report for the Washington
State Legislature summarizing the status of public transportation systems in the State;
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interests to adopt the Transit Development Plan 2015-2020
and 2014 Annual Report; and,
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2015, an open -record public hearing was held at Public Works,
2301 Fruitvale Blvd, Yakima, WA. No comments were received during the public hearing or by
mail
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YAKIMA: Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan 2015-2020 and 2014 Annual Report are
hereby approved and adopted for implementation, as of the date of this resolution's enactment
by the City of Yakima, City Council.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL at a regular meeting this 1st day of September, 2015.
ATTEST:
Micah Cawley Mayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. S.D.
For Meeting of: September 1, 2015
ITEM TITLE: Resolution adopting Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan for
2015-2020 and Annual Report for 2014
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager, 576-6415
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Yakima Transit is required under RCW 35.58.2795 to prepare a Six -Year Transit Development Plan for the
current calendar year and the ensuing five years. The annual plan is required in order to receive State and
Federal grant funding. The plan must be consistent with comprehensive plans adopted by counties, cities,
and towns. The plan is required to contain information as to how the municipality intends to meet state and
local long-range priorities for public transportation, capital improvements, significant operating changes
planned for the system, and how Yakima Transit intends to fund plan needs.
The six-year plan must specifically set forth projects of regional significance for inclusion in the
transportation improvement plan within that region. In developing the plan, Yakima Transit must consider
policy recommendations affecting public transportation contained in the state transportation policy plan
approved by the State Transportation Commission.
Enclosed for your review is Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan for 2015-2020 and Annual Report
for 2014.
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RECOMMENDATION:
City Manager
Staff respectfully recommends City Council adopt the proposed Transit Development Plan for 2015-2020
and annual report for 2014.
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Table of Contents
Sec. Title
Introduction
I. Organization
II. Physical Plant
III. Transportation Service
IV. State & Local Long -Range Priorities For Public Transportation & Capital
V. Program Funding
VI. Significant Operating & Capital Changes, 2015-2020
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
Appendix C:
Appendix D:
Appendix E:
Appendix F:
Operating Financial Data, 2015-2020
Public Hearing Notice
Six -Year Transit Improvement Plan - Project List
Fixed -Route Map (Yakima)
Fixed -Route Map (Selah)
Commuter Map (Ellensburg)
YAKIMA TRANSIT
Alvie Maxey, Transit Manager
Kevin Futrell, Project Planner
Karen Allen, Program Administrator
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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 2015-2020 and 2014 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 includes Yakima Transit's 2014
accomplishments and proposed action strategies for 2015 to 2020. Yakima is required to prepare a six-
year transit development plan and annual report and submit it to WSDOT under RCW § 35.58.2795.
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 completed, current, or planned projects. Following a public hearing, the Yakima
City Council must approve this document prior to it going into effect.
SECTION I: ORGANIZATION
History
In 1907, the City of Yakima's public transportation service originated with the advent of a steel -rail
streetcar system. The first transit service was operated by the Yakima Valley Transportation Company
(YVT). The first 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. A private transportation company took over operation of the bus system from YVT in
1957. The private firm discontinued operations 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 transportation firm. In October 1970, the City purchased
the assets of the financially -troubled private transportation 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% transit sales tax that replaced the City's household tax as the transit system's method of financial
support.
Yakima Transit's services include fixed -route, paratransit (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 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. 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.
Organizational Structure
The Yakima City Council is ultimately responsible for Yakima Transit's operations. Several management
layers help control Transit activities & programs including the City Manager, Public Works Director, and
Transit Manager. The City Manager and Public Works Director report back to City Council on transit
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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, 2014, Yakima Transit directly employed 58 employees in administration, fixed route,
paratransit, and vanpool services. Transit staff positions are generally frontline positions. In 2014, there
was one manager/supervisor for every 19.3 employees. The fixed -route supervisors oversaw 26
employees each. For 2016, Yakima Transit intends to add two additional supervisory positions to
provide coverage on the weekends and evenings. The first position will be a fixed -route supervisor
providing not only supervisory support but also necessary training. The second position is a crew leader
who will oversee the maintenance crew late into the evenings. With these changes, there will be
approximately 60 employees. The manager will directly oversee five employees. The three fixed -route
supervisors will directly oversee 15.3 employees each. The crew leader will oversee up to seven
maintenance employees and will report to the fixed -route supervisors.
Yakima Transit created and filled a new position in 2015 (Transit Operations Specialist). His primarily
responsibility is maintaining computers, cameras, wifi, and other electronics used by Yakima Transit.
The position keeps our technology up and running on a consistent basis.
Citizens can address their transit concerns directly to the City Council Members during any regularly
scheduled Council meeting. The City Council also solicits public comments on transit specific issues
during the review and adoption of the City's annual budget and transit development plan. All City
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Yakima Transit
A Division of the City of Yakima
City Council
DBELO Officer
Sue Ownby
City Manager
EEO officer
Tony O'Rourke
Debbie Korvaar
Accounting, Purchasing,
Police, HR, Legal, IT
Safety Officer
Public Works
Director
Scott Schafer
Transit Project
Planner (1)
Citizen's Advisory
Transit
Manager
Transit Operations
Committee
L11vie
Maxey
Specialist (1)
Marketing & Program
Dispatchers (2.5)
Administrator { 1}
Transit Field Operations
Supervisor (2)
Dept Assist 11 (3)
Service Workers (25
Vehicle Cleaners (3)
Operators (36)
Citizens can address their transit concerns directly to the City Council Members during any regularly
scheduled Council meeting. The City Council also solicits public comments on transit specific issues
during the review and adoption of the City's annual budget and transit development plan. All City
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Council meetings and budget review meetings are broadcast live on local television and taped for
rebroadcast again later on at various intervals for those unable to attend the actual session. These
broadcasts are also available online on Yakima's Public Access Channel.
Yakima Transit also has a citizen's advisory group that meets quarterly and consists of members of the
community with an interest in transit, as well as individuals who use transit on a daily basis. The group
is updated on Yakima Transit's projects and goals. They are asked to provide input on proposed
projects, give public and system user comments on service they would like to see in the system, and
comment on future service Yakima Transit could provide. Community participation helps Yakima Transit
address passenger concerns, which typically include customer service, safety, convenience, and
efficiency.
Yakima Transit pays for various administrative services through the City of Yakima including legal,
human resources, vehicle maintenance, purchasing, information technology, and financial services.
Yakima Transit also contracts with private organizations for paratransit & commuter services. Medstar,
LLC, operates the Dial -A -Ride service and in 2014 employed 43 employees consisting of an office
manager, dispatchers, schedulers, drivers, vehicle cleaners, and mechanics. Central Washington
Airporter operates the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter, employing up to six drivers, a supervisor, and a
maintenance person.
SECTION II: PHYSICAL PLANT LOCATIONS
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. Future transit facilities are planned in the East and West
Valley areas, as well as potentially relocating the Downtown Transit Center. Both facilities will be
delayed until funding is available and service is justified. Grant funding should be utilized for these
additions.
The West Valley Transit Center is anticipated to include a park & ride, main office, maintenance, & bus
storage. Bus storage is a very important part of this facility, because buses will be starting and ending
service at this facility to cut down on the cost of deadheading to the start of a route. Yakima Transit's
current location would still serve as a facility for routes that do not start or end at the main facility and
provide backup vehicle maintenance support.
Yakima Transit has considered relocating the Downtown Transit Center to a more centralized location in
the downtown area due to conflicts with parades and special events.
For the Commuter service, Yakima Transit obtained grant funding for 2014 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 44 parking stalls to 105. Current
usage is between 50-70 vehicles.
SECTION III: TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Services
During 2014, Yakima Transit served the cities of Yakima and Selah with fixed -route, paratransit, vanpool
services, and to Ellensburg with the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter. (See Appdx D, E, & F) Yakima Transit
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also promotes sidewalks, pathways, and bicycle routes. Yakima Transit provides connections to rail, air,
and other fixed -route services: Union Gap Transit and the Community Connector (lower valley service).
Fixed Route
During 2014, Yakima Transit operated fixed -route bus service
along nine different routes that operate between the hours of
6:OOam and 7:OOpm within the cities of Yakima and Selah:
• 9 routes Monday - Friday (6:OOam - 7:OOpm);
• 9 routes on Saturdays (8:45am - 6:OOpm); and,
• 6 routes on Sundays (8:OOam-4:OOpm).
Weekday routes are operated on an hour & half-hour basis on
most routes. Saturday & Sunday routes are operated on an hourly
basis. Yakima Transit's system map, as illustrated in the Appdx G,
depicts the fixed routes operated in 2014. Over the next six years, some routes may be cut, modified, or
discontinued to maintain or expand more efficient routes. For 2015, Yakima Transit has not identified
any service for elimination or expansion.
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). 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 the local jurisdiction and service demand is justified.
In November 2012, Yakima Transit realized that as a result of service expansions and other oversights,
spending on transit services were higher than transit revenues. Changes were implemented in March
2013 to focus on funding that was not available for vehicle and other essential capital procurements. As
a result of service cuts and fare increases, Yakima Transit replaced three buses in 2014, ordered three
more buses that are anticipated to arrive April 2016 and five more to arrive sometime in late 2016 or
early 2017. The new bus purchases puts Yakima Transit back on a regular replacement schedule. For
2016, Yakima Transit was able to secure $2.4M in grants for bus replacement.
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Yakima Transit provided the cities of Yakima & Selah with paratransit services in 2014. 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
were available to residents who qualify for service under the provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Paratransit services are provided, door-to-door, to eligible clients and serves the areas
within the city limits of Yakima and Selah and some trips into the city of Union Gap. Over the next six
years, Yakima Transit does not anticipate any changes to the paratransit services offered, except as it
relates to expansion of the fixed -route program and replacing vehicles.
Vanpool
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
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Transit Routes
1
Summitview/Lincoln
2/2X
Tieton/Nob Hill
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Mead/Fruitvale
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Fruitvale/Mead
5/5X
Nob Hill/Tieton
6/6X
Fair Ave/N. 1st Street
7/7X
40th Ave/Washington
9/9X
Washington/40th Ave
10/10X
Se lah/N. 1st Street
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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). 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 the local jurisdiction and service demand is justified.
In November 2012, Yakima Transit realized that as a result of service expansions and other oversights,
spending on transit services were higher than transit revenues. Changes were implemented in March
2013 to focus on funding that was not available for vehicle and other essential capital procurements. As
a result of service cuts and fare increases, Yakima Transit replaced three buses in 2014, ordered three
more buses that are anticipated to arrive April 2016 and five more to arrive sometime in late 2016 or
early 2017. The new bus purchases puts Yakima Transit back on a regular replacement schedule. For
2016, Yakima Transit was able to secure $2.4M in grants for bus replacement.
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Yakima Transit provided the cities of Yakima & Selah with paratransit services in 2014. 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
were available to residents who qualify for service under the provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Paratransit services are provided, door-to-door, to eligible clients and serves the areas
within the city limits of Yakima and Selah and some trips into the city of Union Gap. Over the next six
years, Yakima Transit does not anticipate any changes to the paratransit services offered, except as it
relates to expansion of the fixed -route program and replacing vehicles.
Vanpool
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
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through the vanpool program, 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. The guaranteed ride home
service may be used by an individual user up to four times per year.
With the recent economic downturn, Yakima Transit's vanpool program is still experiencing a slump in
vanpool starts. There are currently 17 vans in operation, four vans less than at the end of 2014. 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. Yakima Transit is still affected by
the 2013 increase in vanpool rates to meet the 100% cost -recovery ratios.
ivwiumoaai Lonnections
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)
• Union Gap Transit & Yakima Airport (Routes 7 & 9)
Park & RidL Lots
Yakima Transit provides service to four park & ride lots: Chesterley Park at North 40th Ave and River
Road, Gateway Center along Fair Avenue at 1-82, and the Public Works Facility at N. 23rd Avenue and
Fruitvale Boulevard. The Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter utilizes the Firing Center Park & Ride Lot (Selah).
School ServicL
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 for the students to use. In 2014, school district passes account for 19%
of fixed -route fares (total youth fares accounted for 24.6%). School district passes are not discounted.
The school tripper routes, which run along the same route as our normal routes, are generally full with
more than 50-70 students boarding either before or after school. The school runs have the highest
ridership per hour of all our services and were initially setup because regular route buses were
overcrowded and other passengers could not use the service either before or after school hours on
certain routes.
Fare Structure
Single -ticket fares & monthly fares haven't increased since March 2013. A fare increase is anticipated
January 1, 2017. The rates for Fixed Route & Commuter services are as follows:
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How much does it cost to ride the bus?
One-way fare Monthly Passes
Adults (age 18 and over) $1.00 $25.00
Youths (age 6 - 17) 75¢ $18.00
Reduced Fare (Persons 62/over, people with disabilities and 50¢ $9.00
Medicare Card holders. Reduced Fare ID card with photo required for reduced fare.)
Yakima-Ellensurg Commuter $5.00 $150.00
Pre -School (under 6, accompanied by adult) FREE
Transfers (See Transfer policy, page 4) FREE
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter fares were increased on June 16, 2014, when HopeSource ceased
operating the commuter service. Yakima Transit contracted with the Central Washington Airporter
(CWA) and increased commuter rates from $4 to $5 for single ticket and from $125 to $150 for the
monthly passes.
For fixed -route bus service, 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. Half -month passes are being considered and would
only be sold from the 15th of the month to the end of the month.
Fixed -route transfers are available for "one free ride" on any bus, on any route, during one of three time
periods each day. Morning transfer tickets are valid until 9:15am. Mid-day transfer tickets are honored
from 8:45am to 3:15pm and afternoon/evening transfers are effective from 2:45pm until the close of
service. The boarding time determines which transfer the passenger receives. Transfers from the
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter to the bus system are free upon payment for the Commuter service.
Changes to the transfer policy are anticipated within the next year, consideration has been given to
completely eliminate transfers or allowing for only one connecting trip within the next hour. Five other
transit agencies in Washington State have already discontinued transfers due to fare evasion, Pierce
Transit being the most recent.
Fare -free service is only available for service on the Fourth of July for the fireworks shuttle service; and,
for the Yakima County Fair Shuttle service that operates all day long for the length of the County Fair.
SECTION IV: STATE & LOCAL LONG-RANGE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES
State Priorities
In 2014, 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 maintains its vehicles according to
manufacture specifications. Preventative maintenance (PM) schedules were adjusted in 2014 to
ensure that PMs were done in a timely manner. Yakima Transit continues to maintain and
preserve existing facilities. The cost to maintain vehicles is relatively expensive and Yakima
Transit's maintenance plan indicates when new vehicles need to be purchased.
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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
transportation customers and the transportation system by switching over to live security
cameras on the buses. Paratransit vehicle have also been equipped with cameras. In at least one
instance, live cameras have been instrumental in assisting the Yakima Police Department to
identify a criminal with an outstanding warrant. The bus was stopped at the request of YPD, the
Transit Officer boarded the bus, and arrested the individual.
3. Mobility (addressing congestion): To improve the predictable movement of goods and people
throughout Washington state: As development occurs, Yakima Transit flexes its routes to
maximize ridership. Yakima Transit doesn't directly move goods; however, the reduction in traffic
on arterial streets allows for more efficient movement of goods throughout Yakima. Yakima
Transit provides connecting service at the downtown Transit Center for the Community Connector
and the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter. Buses are equipped 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 carpooling
and fewer single occupancy vehicle trips. Yakima Transit does not currently operate alternative -
fuel vehicles, but is anticipated to in the coming years.
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, improving 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 fluctuations. Yakima Transit
is working with the City IT department to develop a passenger counter that will assist Yakima
Transit in determining what stops have higher boardings to indicate where stops should be placed
or pulled.
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 2014, Yakima Transit continued to implement Council Transit Taskforce approved actions:
1. Vehicle Replacement. In 2014, Yakima Transit replaced three buses and has three more on
schedule to arrive sometime around April 2016 and five more in late 2016 to early 2017. Nearly
all of Yakima Transit's vehicles are low -floor Gilligs, which have been the most reliable option.
In 2014, Yakima Transit replaced seven paratransit (Dial -A -Ride) vehicles (6 minivans & 1 cutaway
bus). These vehicles replaced less efficient cutaways and sedans. Yakima Transit plans on
replacing several Dial A Ride vehicles in 2015 (three minivans) and in 2016 (three minivans and
two cutaways).
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Vanpool vehicles are needing replacement too and will likely be done through WSDOT's Vanpool
Improvement Program. It is anticipated that two vans will be replaced in 2016.
2. Provide bus service Sundays. In 2014, the Yakima City Council made Sunday fixed -route bus
service part of the normal schedule following three years of grant funding.
3. Build a new Westside transfer location in the annexed areas around 72nd Avenue. Yakima
Transit intends to build a transit center in West Valley. This project is on hold until fleet
replacement can be completed. Site location and needs will be reevaluated at that time.
4. Offer regional transit service connections to Kittitas County (Ellensburg/CWU Campus). The
Yakima Ellensburg Commuter started operations on November 28, 2011, Yakima Transit in
partnership with HopeSource, Central Washington University, & WSDOT. HopeSource ceased
commuter operations on June 15, 2014. Yakima Transit took over the State grant and hired
Central Washington Airporter to resume service. Yakima Transit has been awarded additional
funding to operate service from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017. The service has been a success,
providing more than 39,471 passenger trips in 2012, 45,964 trips in 2013, and 38,644 trips in 2014.
On average, the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter provides more passenger trips than all four of the
State operated lines combined (Apple, Grape, Gold, & Dungeness Lines) at less than 1/3 the miles
travelled and at roughly 1/3 the cost.
Due to strong response to this service, Yakima Transit has tried hard to add more funding
partners. Yakima Transit's current funding partners are Central Washington University, City of
Selah (2014), and WSDOT (grant). Grants will be required to continue to keep the service
operational, even with the farebox recovery averaging around 30% (2nd highest in the State,
behind Pullman Transit).
Changes are planned to take place as of June 29, 2015, to relocate two Ellensburg stops to more
efficiently provide service to Central Washington University and City of Selah.
Although Yakima Transit would prefer for the State to pick up the full cost of the service and
operate it as an intercity service, by participating in the service, Yakima Transit and Central
Washington University are able to maintain local control to ensure that route meets passenger
needs.
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. For revenue
service vehicles, Yakima Transit only purchases ADA accessible vehicles. Yakima Transit is
continuing to work on the automated -stop announcements and readerboards to make sure they
are functional.
Yakima Transit has identified several locations with ADA access issues and intends to find ways to
more fully accommodate passengers. Yakima Transit also anticipates participating with the City
Streets department to install sidewalks at the Public Works Facility.
Capital improvements over the next six years will depend heavily on Transit's main funding source, 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. The major improvements planned
within the next couple of years include the following: vehicle replacement (all modes except commuter),
fixed -route passenger shelters/bus stop improvements, and bus technology improvements (information
monitors, passenger counters, modem upgrades, & modem computers).
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SECTION V: PROGRAM FUNDING
FINANCIAL FORECAST
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
developed in Dec 2012 for dealing with both current and future budget issues not only addressed
financial concerns, but also provided a vehicle replacement buffer.
(in thousands)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Seven -Year Cash Balance
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Beginning Balance
$3,874
$4,306
$7,087
$6,376
$6,774
$8,363
$7,768
Operating Cash Flow
$583
$1,088
$56
$57
$57
$58
$58
Capital Cash Flow
-$151
$1,093
-$768
$342
$1,532
-$653
-$1,436
Ending Cash Balance 12/31
$4,306
$6,487
$6,376
$6,774
$8,363
$7,768
$6,390
Average total cash reserves are anticipated at 25.5% of total operating and capital costs over the seven
years (2014-2020). The projected Ending Cash Balance, includes anticipated capital investments
including: purchasing fixed -route buses, upgrading IT equipment (live cameras, modems, wifi, passenger
counters, & computers) and replacing Dial -A -Ride vehicles. Yakima Transit is adding essential amenities
and facilities to make the system successful overall. Following the 2016 (eight bus purchases), reserves
should start to steadily increase.
Operating Revenue
The information contained in this section breaks down revenue streams and considers the outlook of
those revenue sources.
Total Revenue (thousands)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Sales Tax
$5,408
$5,309
$5,450
$5,505
$5,560
$5,615
$5,671
Grants Operating
$2,392
$2,300
$2,300
$2,323
$2,346
$2,370
$2,393
Grants Capital
$493
$0
$2,400
$380
$384
$388
$394
Fare box
$1,017
$1,056
$1,128
$1,140
$1,151
$1,163
$1,174
Contract Selah
$263
$265
$285
$288
$291
$294
$297
Other
$282
$525
$521
$482
$529
$534
$539
Total Operating and Capital Revenue
$985
$9,455
$12,084
$10,117
$10,260
$10,363
$10,466
Operating revenue consists mainly of a combination of the local sales tax and grant funding. Revenue is
also obtained from fareboxes, ticket and monthly pass sales, and reimbursement from other
jurisdictions for service provided. Annual operating revenues, exclusive of capital reserve transfers,
were $9.89M for 2014, a 5.5% increase from 2013. By year end 2015, operating revenues are expected
to be flat.
Farebox Revenues
Ridership has declined for all modes of transportation as a result of: rate increases (2013), a reduction in
fuel prices, and reduction in service (2013). Even with the reduction in service, the fare rate increases
have accounted for positive gains with farebox revenue. Yakima Transit fares are still lower than State
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averages for similarly -sized transit agencies in Washington State $1.27 per adult fare, $0.90 per youth,
and $0.62 per ADA passenger (rate averages are based on a 2012 study).
Yakima Transit Ridership
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015(est)
Fixed Route
1,287,908
1,430,986
1,538,524
1,270,755
1,145,712
1,136,397
Paratransit
87,484
83,174
81,410
74,697
68,905
68,719
Vanpool
101,768
107,115
78,542
73,817
67,142
73,816
Commuter-
-
-
-
38,644
32,018
*Ridership data for the Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter only shows data from January 2014.
Sales Taman
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 52.2% (5 -year average) of total transit revenue. Sales tax revenue has
consistently increased following the 2008 recession. Sales tax revenues in 2014 increased by 6.43%.
Transit sales tax revenues are anticipated to increase by approximately 1.4% each year. Each one tenth
of one percent equates to approximately $1.73M in revenue per year.
Grant ri.nt4c
Yakima Transit utilizes both federal and state grants, which account for 31.63% (5 -year average) 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, operating grants for ADA paratransit services,
congestion mitigation and air quality (typically expansion projects), and other operating grants.
Annual Grant - Yakima Transit receives FTA 5307 funding (annual apportionment grant) totaling
approximately $2.39M. This grant is essential to maintain existing bus services, as it represents more
than a quarter of all operating revenues.
Sunday Service Grant - Yakima Transit utilized Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant (USDOT) funding
in 2014 ($275K for 2013-2014) that ended June 30, 2014. The Yakima City Council decided to continue
the service with local revenue as of July 1, 2014.
Paratransit Special Needs Formula Funds (PTSNF) - Yakima Transit receives an apportionment (roughly
$160K every two years) from the Washington State Department of Transportation for paratransit
services. Yakima Transit spends roughly $2M every year on paratransit services.
Washington State Transit Formula Funds - Starting in 2012, Yakima Transit, along with other transit
agencies, received an annual apportionment from the State; the 2014 amount was $117K.
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 willing to pay must be maintained to ensure that users participate in the
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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 February 2012 survey driving was an option for
14% of passengers. In the March 2014 survey, driving was an option for 7.3% of passengers.
Farebox Revenue by Source (thousands)
2012
2013
2014
2015 (est)
2016 (est)
Fixed -Route Farebox Revenue
$503
$640
$711
$641
$693
Paratransit Farebox Revenue
$6
$6
$8
$6
$10
Vanpool Farebox Revenue
$233
$256
$238
$225
$230
Commuter Farebox Revenue
$279
$477
$59
$183
$195
TOTAL Farebox Revenue
$742
$901
$1,017
$1,056
$1,128
For 2014, farebox revenue accounted for 12.5% of all revenue, up from 11.69% in 2013. The low return
on farebox revenue is related to low ridership. In 2014, Yakima Transit ridership declined for every
mode of transportation. Because rates were raised, fare revenues overall did not decline. Ridership for
the commuter has gone down for 2014; however, like Dial A Ride, the increase in fare prices have
compensated in the farebox for lost ridership. As passengers adjust to system and rate changes,
ridership will increase as passengers acclimate to the increase in fares and the decrease in service.
Vanpool revenue remained consistent with 2014, and is anticipated to drop in 2015 along with ridership.
Dial A Ride trips decreased; however, farebox revenue increased and should remain relatively consistent
going forward. Although not shown, the commuter service has approximately a 32% farebox recovery
ratio. Rates were increased by 20% in mid June 2014 and ridership decreased slightly by year end. A full
picture of the effect of the rate -increase and service changes would not be noticeable until the end of
2015.
Ridership reductions can also be attributed to lower fuel prices. Fuel prices have remained relatively
high until early September 2014, when rates took a sharp dip (from $3.93 down to $2.35 by year end),
making it more palatable for passengers to consider a personal vehicle. Lower fuel prices affect all
modes.
Operating Expenditures
Yakima Transit's total operating expenses for 2014 were $7.5M, relatively flat from 2013. Major
operating expenses include fuel, labor, insurance, and other costs. There were not any notable
increases in any of those expenses.
Total Operating Expenses (thousands)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Fixed -Route Buses
$4,900
$3,843
$5,418
$5,615
$5,747
$5,882
$6,020
Vanpool
$160
$157
$211
$213
$215
$218
$220
Yakima Ellensburg Commuter
$279
$477
$472
$476
$481
$486
$491
Paratransit
$985
$911
$1,125
$1,136
$1,148
$1,159
$1,171
Administrative
$1,223
$1,287
$1,309
$1,323
$1,336
$1,349
$1,363
Total Operating and Capital Expenses
$7,547
$6,676
$8,535
$8,763
$8,926
$9,093
$9,264
Yakima Transit anticipates a decrease in operating expenses for 2015, mainly due to lower fuel and
maintenance costs. Fuel prices were relatively unpredictable in 2014, dropping to as low as $2.35 per
gallon and down to below $2.00 per gallon February 2015. Fuel prices are anticipated to remain at or
drop below $3.20 per gallon through 2015.
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EXPENSES
Yakima Transit operates fixed -route, vanpool, paratransit, and commuter bus service. These modes of
transportation are addressed by their overall cost to the budget including operating and capital costs.
Total Expenses (thousands)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Fixed -Route Buses
$6,387
$3,915
$9,159
$5,655
$5,787
$7,722
$6,061
Vanpool
$160
$157
$337
$213
$343
$218
$350
Yakima Ellensburg Commuter
$279
$477
$472
$476
$481
$486
$491
Paratransit
$1,373
$392
$985
$1,037
$594
$911
$1,125
Administrative
$1,223
$1,287
$1,309
$1,323
$1,400
$1,349
$4,363
Total Operating and Capital Expenses
$9,422
$6,228
$12,262
$8,704
$8,605
$10,686
$12,389
Fixed -Rout -
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 approximately 65% of the
total cost to provide the service. Maintenance (16.4%) & fuel (13%) make up the next two highest
expenses, with the rest being insurance, supplies, and equipment upgrades. In the chart above, fixed -
route costs fluctuate because of the vehicle replacement program. In May 2014, Yakima Transit
purchased three new transit buses, part of Transit's ongoing bus replacement plan. Seven new buses
are on order and are anticipated to arrive at different times between March 2016 and January 2017.
uiai-A-rtiae
Because Yakima Transit operates fixed -route bus service, it is required by federal law to operate
complementary paratransit services (Dial -A -Ride) to disabled individuals who cannot ride the fixed -route
bus system. Currently, Medstar operates Dial -A -Ride under a contract with Yakima Transit. The
farebox-recovery ratio for this service is approximately 12%. Yakima Transit leases vehicles to Medstar
to help control maintenance costs and provide funds for replacement vehicles. In 2014, Yakima Transit
purchased six Dial -A -Ride minivans and one cutaway. Seven Dial -A -Ride replacement vehicles are
planned for 2016.
Vanpool
The Vanpool program is similar to carpooling. Yakima Transit owns the vehicles and pays for fuel,
insurance, and maintenance. Each passenger is 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. Vanpool vehicles are planned for replacement in 2016.
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 operating the program effective June 15,
2014. As of June 16, 2014, Yakima Transit took on a more active role and contracted directly with
Central Washington Airporter to operate the service.
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
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eight round trips was discontinued during the seasonal time (when school is in session) and two round
trips were discontinued for the off-season 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 ridership decreased by around 5%-10%. The farebox-recovery ratio for this service is at
32.5%.
Capital Funds
Yakima Transit has a goal to set aside more than $1,000,000 annually in the capital reserve account for
major capital projects like vehicle and facility replacement/expansion, as well as other smaller capital
improvement projects. When revenue exceeds actual costs, those additional funds are put into a
reserve account for either capital or operating. With proposed capital facility improvements over the
next six years, the amount set aside will need to continue in order to complete the anticipated projects.
Most of the time, grant funding is used for capital projects.
GENERAL FORECAST
In the general forecast, several years show high expenditures as a result of vehicle replacement.
Replacing vehicles are balanced out with the reserve account (ending cash balance) ensuring that
Yakima Transit is financially healthy while upgrading the fleet.
Yakima Transit's vehicle replacement schedule accelerates vehicle replacement at an annual rate of 2-3
buses each year then back to a schedule of replacing buses at a rate of 1.5 fixed -route buses, 1.5
vanpool vans, and 3 paratransit vehicles each year. With the changes to the system, there is enough
money in the capital budget to allow for these purchases. Buses typically cost $430K, Vanpool vans
$40K, and Dial -A -Ride vehicles $37K vans & 15 -passenger cutaway buses $140K. In 2014, one-third of
Yakima Transit's fleet was identified as being past its useful life. Older vehicles have led to higher than
normal maintenance costs. A general financial forecast is shown in Appendix A.
SECTION VI: SIGNIFICANT OPERATING & CAPITAL CHANGES, 2015 — 2020
Other than vehicle replacement and equipment upgrades, Yakima Transit does not have any significant
operating changes planned for 2015-2020. Major projects are listed in the six-year transit improvement
plan — project list, Appendix C. Maps of the current system are shown in Appendix C -E.
There are several equipment ongoing upgrades since 2014, some of these include upgrading the
modems, cameras, and bus computers, adding live video streaming capabilities to assist supervisors,
dispatchers, and the Yakima Police Department. For 2015, Yakima Transit is pursuing an option to
change the way we collect data utilizing passenger counters that will use GPS to pinpoint each individual
trip and allow Yakima Transit to more fully understand ridership trends to meet passenger needs, both
increasing efficiency and making the service more cost effective.
Over the next two years, Yakima Transit anticipates adding twenty more passenger shelters along the
fixed route system that on average has one passenger shelter for every five miles of bus service.
Vehicle replacement is Yakima Transit's top priority right now and until that is comfortably addressed,
facility improvements/additions should not be considered. Vehicle replacement over the next six years
includes nine fixed -route transit buses, eighteen paratransit vehicles, and fourteen vanpool vans.
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Expansions to neighboring communities requires funding commitment from those communities and
service demand justification before the project can be considered for grant funding and potentially as an
expansion. Transit operating projects are shown in Appendix C.
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APPENDIX A: OPERATING FINANCIAL DATA - 2014 Annual - & Budget 2015-2020
TRANSIT OPERATI ONS
(in thousands)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Total
Operati
Capital
Total
Operati
Capital
Total
Operati
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operatin
Capital
Total
Operati
Capital
Total
Operati
Capital
Total
Beginning Balance
$1,266
$2,455
$3,721
$1,851
$2,304
$4,155
$2,678
$3,792
$6,469
$2,837
$3,462
$6,299
$2,878
$4,674
$7,552
$2,868
$5,679
$8,547
$2,807
$5,462
$8,269
Operating Revenues
$1,646
$1,646
$1,663
$1,663
$1,679
$1,679
$1,696
$1,696
Downtown Transit Center
$17
$17
$35
$35
$36
Sa I es Tax
$4,308
$4,308
$4,058
$4,058
$4,200
$4,200
$4,242
$4,242
$4,284
$1,223
$4,284
$4,327
$1,404
$4,327
$4,371
$1,461
$4,371
Farebox
$711
$711
$695
$695
$690
$690
$697
$697
$704
$96
$704
$711
$100
$711
$718
$100
$718
Commuter Fares
$59
$59
$190
$190
$190
$190
$192
$192
$194
$2,998
$194
$196
$3,195
$196
$198
$3,420
$198
ParatransitFares
$8
$8
$9
$9
$140
$140
$141
$141
$143
$160
$143
$144
$159
$144
$146
$176
$146
Va npool Revenue
$238
$238
$270
$270
$270
$270
$292
$292
$315
$985
$315
$340
$908
$340
$357
$1,127
$357
Selah
$263
$263
$310
$310
$345
$345
$348
$348
$352
$7,547
$352
$355
$7,901
$355
$359
$8,427
$359
Federal Operating Grants
$2,392
$
$2,392
$2,300
$
$2,300
$2,300
$
$2,300
$2,323
$
$2,323
$2,346
$585
$2,346
$2,370
$827
$2,370
$2,393
$159
$2,393
WSDOT Grants
$
$
$
$262
$
$262
$220
$
$220
$222
$
$222
$224
$1,851
$224
$227
$2,678
$227
$229
$2,837
$229
WSDOT Formula Funds
$117
$3,462
$117
$542
$4,674
$542
$117
$5,679
$117
$117
$5,462
$117
$118
$118
$120
$120
$121
$121
Other
$36
$36
$92
$92
$114
$114
$115
$115
$116
$116
$117
$117
$119
$119
Total Operating Revenue
$8,132
$8,132
$8,728
$8,728
$8,586
$8,586
$8,690
$8,690
$8,797
$8,797
$8,907
$8,907
$9,010
$9,010
Operating Expenses
Operatic
Capital
Total
Operatic
Capital
Total
Operatic
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operatini
Capital
Total
Operatii
Capital
Total
Operatic
Capital
Total
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter
$279
$279
$484
$484
$478
$478
$483
$483
$488
$488
$492
$492
$497
$497
Fixed Route Maintenance
$1,789
$1,789
$1,616
$1,616
$1,630
$1,630
$1,646
$1,646
$1,663
$1,663
$1,679
$1,679
$1,696
$1,696
Downtown Transit Center
$17
$17
$35
$35
$36
$36
$36
$36
$37
$37
$37
$37
$37
$37
Trans itAdministration
$1,223
$1,223
$1,404
$1,404
$1,461
$1,461
$1,475
$1,475
$1,490
$1,490
$1,505
$1,505
$1,520
$1,520
Transit Marketing
$96
$96
$100
$100
$100
$100
$101
$101
$102
$102
$103
$103
$104
$104
Fixed Route Operations
$2,998
$2,998
$3,195
$3,195
$3,420
$3,420
$3,591
$3,591
$3,699
$3,699
$3,810
$3,810
$3,924
$3,924
Vanpool M&O
$160
$160
$159
$159
$176
$176
$177
$177
$179
$179
$181
$181
$183
$183
ParatransitADAM&O
$985
$985
$908
$908
$1,127
$1,127
$1,138
$1,138
$1,150
$1,150
$1,161
$1,161
$1,173
$1,173
Total Operating Expenses
$7,547
$
$7,547
$7,901
$
$7,901
$8,427
$
$8,427
$8,648
$
$8,648
$8,807
$
$8,807
$8,969
$
$8,969
$9,135
$
$9,135
Operating Cash Flow
$585
$
$585
$827
$
$827
$159
$
$159
$41
$
$41
-$10
$
-$10
-$62
$
-$62
-$125
$
-$125
Net Cash Available
$1,851
$2,455
$4,306
$2,678
$2,304
$4,982
$2,837
$3,792
$6,628
$2,878
$3,462
$6,340
$2,868
$4,674
$7,543
$2,807
$5,679
$8,486
$2,682
$5,462
$8,144
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TRANSIT CAPITAL
(in thousands)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Capital Revenue
Operatic
Capital
Total
Operatic
Capital
Total
Operatic
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operatii
Capital
Total
Operatic
Capital
Total
Sales Tax Revenue
$1,100
$1,100
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
Operating Equipment
$1,250
$1,250
$
$1,250
$1,250
$
$1,250
$1,250
WSDOTGrant- Capital
$493
$493
$413
$413
$2,548
$2,548
$
$
Other Equipment
$
$
$
$
$
$
$4,000
$4,000
Leases
$28
$28
$24
$24
$28
$28
$30
$30
Improvements Other Than Bldg
$30
$30
$179
$31
$31
$86
$31
$31
Sale of Fixed Assets
$1
$1
$12
$12
$12
$12
$12
$12
Transit Buses
$12
$12
$1,288
$12
$12
$
$12
$12
Other
$102
$102
$
$
$
$
$
$
Facilities
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total Capital Revenue
$1,724
$1,724
$1,699
$1,699
$3,838
$3,838
$1,292
$1,292
Support Vehicles
$1,293
$1,293
$
$1,293
$1,293
$
$5,293
$5,293
Capital Expenditures
Operatic
Capital
Total
Operatic
Capital
Total
Operatic
Capital
Total
Operating
Capital
Total
Operatini
Capital
Total
Operatii
Capital
Total
Operatic
Capital
Total
Minor Equipment
$20
$20
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Operating Equipment
$
$
$
$
$75
$75
$
$
$80
$80
$
$
$
$
Other Equipment
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Improvements Other Than Bldg
$179
$179
$86
$86
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$80
$81
$81
Transit Buses
$1,288
$1,288
$
$
$3,094
$3,094
$
$
$
$
$900
$900
$
$
Facilities
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$5,000
$5,000
Support Vehicles
$
$
$
$
$30
$30
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Vanpool Vans
$
$
$
$
$294
$294
$
$
$128
$128
$
$
$130
$130
ParatransitVehicles
$388
$388
$126
$126
$594
$594
$
$
$
$
$530
$530
$
$
Total Capital Expenses
$1,875
$1,875
$212
$212
$4,167
$4,167
$80
$80
$288
$288
$1,510
$1,510
$5,211
$5,211
Capital Cash Flow
$
-$151
-$151
$
$1,487
$1,487
$
-$329
-$329
$
$1,212
$1,212
$
$1,005
$1,005
$
-$217
-$217
$
$83
$83
Ending Cash Balance 12/31
$1,851
$2,304
$4,155
$2,678
$3,792
$6,469
$2,837
$3,462
$6,299
$2,878
$4,674
$7,552
$2,868
$5,679
$8,547
$2,807
$5,462
$8,269
$2,682
$5,545
$8,226
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APPENDIX B: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Sunday, July 19, 2015
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 2014 operations.
Public notice of public involvement activities and time established for public review of and comments on
the TIP will satisfy POP requirements. The proposed program will be the final program, unless amended,
satisfies the requirements regarding the final program of projects.
A public hearing on the submittal will be held Monday, August 3, 2015, 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.
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APPENDIX C: SIX-YEAR TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PROJECT LIST
Yakima Transit Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan - Project List 2015-2020
Priority
Project Identification
Improvement
z
Status
Length
(funds shown in thousands)
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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
2
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter -14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
0
Y
Consolidated Grant 15-17
74mi
2yr
6/15
5311
400
40
310
225
750
375
375
CE
No
3
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
4
Acquisition of new paratransit vehicles - 2015 purchase eight new replacement minivans and
ten cutaway vehicles for paratransit.
C
N
Local Funding
NA
1 yr
6/16
5310
400
400
400
CE
No
5
Street Asset Amenities -twenty (20) new pass. shelters (w/ benches/signage)
C
N
Consolidated Grant 15-17
NA
2 yr
6/16
5309
-
160
160
160
CE
No
6
Acquisition of new Transit Buses- Purchase new Transit Buses, Replacement vehicles
C
N
Five buses on order
NA
1yr
10/16
5339 & RM
400
2,000
100
2,500
2,500
CE
No
7
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
8
Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter -14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
0
N
Consolidated Grant 17-19
74mi
2yr
7/17
5311
400
60
330
237
790
395
395
CE
No
9
Transit Accessories - Opticom Transit Signal Priority Street light priority device - bus
C
N
In the planning process
NA
6 mo
12/17
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
12/17
5309
240
60
300
300
CE
No
11
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
12
West Valley Transit Center (WVTC) - Construct Garage, Transit CTR, Admin Bldng, & P&R
C
N
In the planning process
NA
2yr
7/18
5309
20,000
5,000
25,000
25,000
NEPA
Yes
13
Security Cameras - TransitAdminBuild/Downtown TC
C
N
In the planning process
NA
6 mo
9/18
Local
80
80
80
CE
No
14
Acquisition of new Paratransit vehicles- Purchase five replacement vehicles
C
N
In the planning process
NA
1 yr
10/18
5310
640
160
800
800
CE
No
15
Acquisition of new Transit Buses - Purchase new Replacement Transit Buses
C
N
More buses needed.
NA
1yr
10/18
5309
1,720
430
2,150
2,150
CE
No
16
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
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Yakima -Ellensburg Commuter - 14 one-way trips during peak, 12 during off peak
0
N
Consolidated Grant 19-21
74mi
2yr
7/19
5311
400
80
340
246
820
410
410
CE
No
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Annual FTA Operating Assistance - FY 2018 Transit Operating Grant- Fixed Routes
0
N
Annual Apportionment
All
Ann
1/20
5307
2,800
2,800
5,600
5,600
CE
No
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Relocate DT Transit Center - relocate TC nea r 1st St & Yakima Ave. Street closure
C
N
In the planning process
All
2yrs
10/20
5309
4,000
1,000
5,000
5,000
NEPA
Yes
Unfunded Service Expansions -projects listed below will not be started until the service can be justified and adequatefundinJis made available from the appropriate jurisdiction.
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Extended Hours Bus Service - evenings bus service - 6 rts - 2 hrs (M -F 7pm-9pm).
0
N
Project in Planning
6 Rts
2yr
7/17
5316
288
-
288
58
576
288
288
CE
No
24
Naches Commuter - Expand route service to the City of Naches 2 trips/day M -F
0
N
In the planning process
35mi
2 yr
7/17
5316
50
-
50
10
100
50
50
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
58
576
288
288
CE
No
26
Lower Valley Commuter- Sunnyside to Yakima 7 round trips M -F
0
N
In the planning process
71mi
2 yr
7/17
5316
540
180
360
216
1,080
540
540
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
29
r
286
►
143
143
CE
No
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APPENDIX D: FIXED -ROUTE MAP (Yakima)
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APPENDIX E: FIXED -ROUTE MAP (Selah)
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APPENDIX E: COMMUTER MAP (Ellensburg)
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