Transit Workshop with MPO Board

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1 Transit Workshop with MPO Board Overview of Workshop What is a TDP? Historical trends Existing bus service 2028 Recent public outreach Future direction Policy Questions 1

2 What TDP is Not Not a budget Not a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Not a binding agreement What is a TDP? 10 year plan Strategic plan for transit Evaluate demographics & travel behavior Assess existing transit Conduct public outreach and surveys Determine transit needs Develop service & implementation plans FDOT requirements 2

3 Population & Employment Density Population Density Employment Density Baseline Conditions Activity Centers Land Use Local/Regional Studies/Plans Congestion Levels Other Transportation Options 3

4 PCPT History 1993 Established PCPT 1999 Extended service on US 19 into Pinellas 2000 Expanded service to 5 days 2005 Added 30 min. service on US Added Saturday service min. service on SR 54/ min. service on SR 54/ Connection to Hernando County 2017 Moon Lake & Land O Lakes Connectors Service Trends Annual Ridership (000) , %

5 Service Trends Annual Revenue Hours (000) % Service Trends Total Operating Cost (millions) $4.69 $4.28 $4.33 $4.34 $4.10 $3.88 $4.48 $ %

6 Service Trends Passenger Trips/Revenue Hour % Service Trends Operating Cost/Revenue Hour $66 $63 $62 $60 $61 $61 $48 $51-14%

7 Service Trends Operating Cost/Passenger Trip $4.97 $4.85 $4.88 $5.00 $4.48 $4.31 $5.60 $ % Existing Bus Routes Routes & Service Area ¼-Mile Coverage 7

8 Existing Bus Routes Paratransit Service Area ¼-Mile Coverage ¾-Mile Coverage Weekday Frequency of Service 30 Minutes 8

9 Weekday Frequency of Service 30 Minutes 60 Minutes Weekday Frequency of Service 30 Minutes 60 Minutes Regional Connections 9

10 Weekday Hours of Service Before 6 AM Local Weekday Hours of Service Morning Peak (6-9 AM) Local Regional Connections 10

11 Weekday Hours of Service Mid-Day (9 AM - 3 PM) Local Regional Connections Weekday Hours of Service Afternoon Peak (3-7 PM) Local Regional Connections 11

12 Weekday Hours of Service Evening (7-8:30 PM) Local Weekday Hours of Service Night (8:30-11 PM) Local 12

13 Weekend Service Saturday Local Weekend Service Sunday No Service 13

14 Policy Question Should we consider improving bus service in the next 10 years? 100% A. Yes 0% B. No Trend in Transit Markets Trip Purpose Social, Recreation, Entertainment, 7.71% Other, 7.49% School/College, 8.47% Medical, 8.58% Work, 52.44% Shopping, Errands, 15.31% Source: PCPT On-board Survey

15 Policy Question From your perspective, what transit markets should we target? (pick 3) 15% A. Current rider 0% B. Non rider 0% C. Choice rider 23% D. Transit dependent rider 15% E. Commuter 15% F. Residents in higher density areas 15% G. Inter county travelers 15% H. Special event riders Public Outreach Public workshops Discussion groups Online surveys Bus on board survey blasts Social media 15

16 Public Outreach Two public workshops Saturday Market at Wiregrass Mall 102 participants West Pasco Government Center 135 participants Public Outreach Bus operator discussion/survey Operator & bus rider comments Safety/operational issues Transit needs they hear from their riders 16

17 Public Outreach /social media blasts Facebook Public Outreach Bus on board survey All routes Tablet based Hard copy as needed 17

18 Public Outreach Discussion group workshops 3 Meetings Group #1 MPO Citizens Advisory Committee members Group #2 Social service agencies Group #3 Business, education, medical, workforce development Public Input on Priorities Top Service Improvements More Frequent Service 66% Sunday Service 40% Later Service 34% Expanded Coverage Area 32% Express Service 20% 77% Definitely or somewhat willing to pay more taxes to improve service Source: 2018 TDP Public Input Survey 18

19 Public Input on Priorities Technology Improvements Bus Location Tracking App (60%) Next Bus Information at Major Stops (24%) Mobile Fare Payment Options (13%) Capital Improvements Better Sidewalk Connections to Bus Stops (35%) More Benches and Shelters (29%) Source: 2018 TDP Public Input Survey 2040 Transit Plan (adopted in 2014) 19

20 Policy Question What are your top 3 service improvement priorities? 36% A. Frequency on existing routes 21% B. Hours of service 29% C. Commuter express service (limited stops) 7% D. New areas currently not served 7% E. Start Sunday service Policy Question What are your top 3 capital & other improvement priorities? 25% A. More shelters/bus stop amenities 31% 13% 0% 19% 0% 13% B. More/better sidewalk connections C. More park and ride lots D. Signal priority for buses E. Technology (Bus location app, mobile fare) F. Major Transfer Terminal G. Many Super Stops instead of Major Terminal 20

21 Ridership Trend Annual Ridership (000) 1,053 1, Trend in next 10 years? Policy Question What ridership objective should we set for Pasco County in the next 10 years? 0% A. Maintain ridership at existing levels 40% 40% 20% 0% B. 1.2 Million riders in 10 years (5%/year) C. Double ridership in 10 years (10%/year) D. Triple ridership in 10 years (20%/year) E. No ridership objective 21

22 Next Steps Develop 10 Yr Needs Plan Phase II of public outreach Evaluate Priorities Develop draft 10 year plan Present draft plan Due September 1 st 2018 Comments & Discussion 22