preproposal meeting presentation

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SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION P.O. BOX 1870 GRAY LOUISIANA 70359 985-851-2900 www.scpdc.org

TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT: 

TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT SCPDC WAS AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO ASSIST THE RIVER REGION IN DEVISING A TRANSIT SERVICE PLAN APPOINTMENT OF THE RPTA BOARD 2 members from each parish 1 from WIB

POTENTIAL RIDERS: 

POTENTIAL RIDERS EXISTING CLIENTS OF ST. CHARLES ARC, ST. CHARLES COA, ST. JOHN ARC AND ST. JOHN COA PEOPLE WITHOUT CARS YOUNG AND ELDERLY PEOPLE WHO WORK IN DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS (PARK-AND-RIDE)

TYPES OF TRANSIT SERVICES : 

TYPES OF TRANSIT SERVICES FIXED ROUTE  Needs high density DEMAND RESPONSE  Requires total prescheduling DEVIATED ROUTE  Limited trips off a main route to generator points (hospital, employment center, etc.) PARATRANSIT  Serves special needs

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM:: 

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM: CROSS BETWEEN DEMAND- RESPONSE & DEVIATED ROUTE Not enough density to justify fixed-route Best for serving existing riders Curb-to-curb Real time contact with driver for pick-up

MOST COST EFFECTIVE METHOD: 

MOST COST EFFECTIVE METHOD START WITH ST. CHARLES AND ST. JOHN PROVIDE CONNECTION TO ST. JAMES AND KENNER AREA SERVICES CONSIDERED A PARK AND RIDE OPERATION AND WILL REVISIT IN FUTURE

SELF DISPATCHED: 

SELF DISPATCHED USE OF WIRELESS AND GPS TECHNOLOGY RIDERS CALL TO ARRANGE A PICKUP TIME REAL-TIME-NO NEED TO CALL A DAY IN ADVANCE CALLING DENSITY IS EXPECTED TO BE LOW SUBSCRIPTION TRIPS STILL ALLOWED; CUSTOMERS CALL DISPATCHER TO ARRANGE

SCHEDULING RIDES: 

SCHEDULING RIDES Calls routed through a central number Estimate no more than 10 calls per hour Many trips will be transfers between zones Many trips will be pre-scheduled May consider hands-free technology that shows updated routes on a panel in the bus Dispatcher can handle calls if problems arise

SMALL VEHICLES: 

SMALL VEHICLES Will be sufficient to handle estimated number of riders Less wear-and-tear on streets; greater maneuverability Avoids need for drivers with CDLs

ZONE SYSTEM: 

ZONE SYSTEM Each vehicle circulates within its zone Timed transfers at designated locations on the periphery of zones, to allow riders to switch between zones

ALL-DAY SERVICE: 

ALL-DAY SERVICE 5:45 am to 6:45 pm weekdays 6 bus zones during peak hours and 4 in off peak Will encompass existing trips plus most work trips Finances do not permit night or weekend service at this time Average headway: 60 minutes peak (early morning and late afternoon) 120 minutes off-peak some variation by area

VEHICLES ON ORDER: 

VEHICLES ON ORDER 2 NEW 12 PASSENGER WHEELCHAIR LIFT EQUIPPED DIESEL 2 USED 2006 FORD GOSHEN, BOTH LIFT EQUIPPED, 1-8 PASSENGER PLUS 10 WITH FLIP SEAT, 1-12 PASSENGER PLAN TO ORDER 4 MORE TO START

SERVICE AREA MAP: 

SERVICE AREA MAP

SAMPLE SCHEDULE: 

SAMPLE SCHEDULE Bus 1 515a Pull out and deadhead to West Bridge Park 545a West Bridge Park to Ama 615a Ama to West Bridge Park 645a West Bridge Park to Ama 715a Ama to West Bridge Park 745a West Bridge Park to Ama 815a Ama to West Bridge Park 845a West Bridge Park to Ama 915a Ama to West Bridge Park 945a Deadhead to Garage 1015a Pull in

FARES: 

FARES $2.00 base fare Compare to: New Orleans $1.25 Jefferson Parish $1.10 - $1.60 Houma $1.00 Baton Rouge $1.75 The RPTA system will cover a greater area than any of these AND provide curb to curb service.

FARE DETAILS: 

FARE DETAILS Free transfers good for a single continuous one-way trip. $4.00 daily pass $60.00 monthly pass Half-fare for seniors and disabled during off-peak (midday) hours Current providers can buy tickets to give to their clients to use for fare

GRANT FUNDING SOURCES: 

GRANT FUNDING SOURCES Federal Section 5307 Urbanized Area funds through the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission Federal Section 5309 Special Allocation to RPTA 80/20 match for capital purchases State Rural Section 5311 50/50 match grants for operating assistance State Rural Section 5311 80/20 match grants for capital (bus) purchases Intend to apply for JARC Funds through the NORPC

PLANNED START UP DATE: ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1ST: 

PLANNED START UP DATE: ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1ST START UP LEAD TIME