Customer Service and Operations Committee Board Action Item III-A February 12, 2015 Approval Bus Fleet Management Plan Page 3 of 169
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board Action/Information Summary Action Information MEAD Number: 201252 Resolution: Yes No TITLE: Metrobus Fleet Management Plan Update PRESENTATION SUMMARY: This presentation seeks Board adoption of the 2013 Metrobus Fleet Management Plan Update. The update provides an assessment of Metrobus fleet growth and garage capacity, identifies the gap between fleet supply and the demand for vehicles, and outlines the requirements for garage facilities from FY2013 through FY2027. The fleet plan update supports Momentum and WMATA s Federal capital grant applications. PURPOSE: Board adoption of the 2013 Metrobus Fleet Plan Update. DESCRIPTION: The 2013 Metrobus Fleet Management Plan Update (the Plan Update) renews the 2010 Metrobus Fleet Management Plan that projected bus vehicle and facility needs from FY2011 through FY2025 and was adopted by the Board in 2010. The 2013 update describes the condition of Metrobus as of January 1, 2013 and documents bus fleet demand and supply, and maintenance facilities from FY2013 through FY2027. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) reviewed the draft Plan Update and approved its assumptions and findings. The current Board action is the culmination of a two-year FTA review process that included numerous modifications. The Plan Update provides the foundation for the replacement, rehabilitation and expansion of the Metrobus fleet, and the need for rehabilitation, replacement and addition of garage and maintenance facilities in the coming years. With its approval of the plan, the Board does not commit to any project or funding, or to any fleet or facility expansion. Key Highlights: Fleet Demand The Plan Update anticipates the fleet demand will increase by 560 buses, from 1,554 at the beginning of FY2013 to 2,114 by the end of FY2027. The fleet demand projection takes into account projected ridership increases of 1% each year between 2013 and 2027, system expansion, and service enhancements for state of good operations and maintenance requirements. Fleet Supply Page 4 of 169
During this same period, Metro plans to purchase a total of 1,510 buses, of which 1,443 will be for replacement. Fleet expansion continues to lag behind fleet need due to funding constraints. A lack of investment for fleet growth during these years would hinder Metro`s ability to provide new services and deploy expansion buses on the Priority Corridor Network and Emerging Corridors. The gap between supply and demand will widen from 72 in 2013, to 562 in 2027. Actions to increase funds for bus fleet growth to support planned system development and to meet growing ridership demand are needed. The fleet supply projection reflects the need to replace older fleets. A robust replacement program has lowered the average fleet age from 8.7 years in 2010 to 6.4 years on September 30, 2013, below the Board adopted 7.5 year average.(wmata has the lowest average of major US transit properties). As the bus age decreased, bus reliability--as measured by mean distance between failures-- increased from 5,670 miles in 2010 to 7,537 miles in 2013. The average fleet age is expected to stay well below the planning target age of 7.5 years until the end of the six-year funding plan and the midlife rehabilitation program and replacement of older buses. Garage and Maintenance Capacity While overall capacity increased with the opening of the new Shepherd Parkway garage (bringing the total garage number to ten until Royal Street's closing), there remains a need for more facilities equipped to maintain Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and articulated fleets, and a mismatch between demand location and facility location, with the greatest demand in the center of the metropolitan area and most of the additional capacity outside the Beltway. Maintenance capacity (the number of vehicles that can be simultaneously serviced) increased from 195 in 2010 to 223 in 2013, and bus storage capacity increased from 1,524 to 1,740, due to the opening of the Shepherd Parkway division. In spite of 216 spaces available for additional buses system-wide, some operating divisions, especially those in the core Metrobus transit market inner jurisdictions, are at or near capacity and operating under outdated and restricted conditions. The capacity to maintain and operate CNG and articulated buses is constrained due to a lack of CNG fueling capacity and the mismatch between articulated routes and artic bays at garage facilities. The rehabilitation and replacement of Northern and Western garages, in addition to new facilities such as Cinder Bed and the replacement of Southern Avenue will be essential. Metro and the jurisdictions will need to develop strategies to rehabilitate or replace the oldest garages in the core service area in order to provide adequate storage capacity and efficient maintenance, increase the use of articulated buses and Compressed Natural Gas buses, and meet the transit needs of communities. Background and History: A detailed Metrobus Fleet Management Plan was approved by the Board on July 22, 2010. The current document updates that plan. Page 5 of 169
Discussion: A fleet plan, regularly updated, is a requirement for receipt of Federal funding. FUNDING IMPACT: Define current or potential funding impact, including source of reimbursable funds. Project Manager: James Hamre Project Department/Office: TIMELINE: Bus Services/Bus Planning This current action has no immediate funding impact. The plan is required for future receipt of certain Federal funds. July 2010 Metrobus Fleet Plan of 2010 was approved by the Board. Previous Actions Anticipated actions after presentation December 2014 The final version of the 2013 Metrobus Fleet Plan Update was submitted to the Federal Transit Adminstration. March 2015 The 2013 Metrobus Fleet Plan Update will inform bus procurement and bus facility activities. RECOMMENDATION: Board adoption of the 2013 Metrobus Fleet Management Plan Update. Page 6 of 169
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 2013 Metrobus Fleet Management Plan Update Customer Service and Operations Committee February 12, 2015 Page 7 of 169
Purpose Board adoption of the 2013 Metrobus Fleet Management Plan Update Page 8 of 169
Why A Fleet Plan Update? The FTA mandated Metrobus Fleet Management Plan provides the foundation for replacement, rehabilitation and expansion of Metrobus fleet The 2010 Plan projected vehicle and facility needs through FY2025 The 2013 Update projects forward two years through FY2027 Page 9 of 169
Updated Fleet Plan Highlights Fleet demand will increase o o o Ridership increases Service enhancements Maintenance requirements Fleet supply will not grow as rapidly o Current investment levels leave a 562 bus gap by FY2027 Page 10 of 169
Updated Facilities Highlights In spite of recent improvements, continuing deficiencies: o Maintenance capacity at the region s core o Outdated and restricted conditions in several facilities o CNG capacity and locational dispersion o Spatial mismatch between Articulated bus routes and Articulated bus bays Page 11 of 169
Next Steps Fleet Plan Update is for planning purposes Does not obligate Metro to meet projected requirements Updated plan is required for continued Federal funding No immediate funding impact Board will see a 2015 Fleet Plan incorporating: o Momentum o Recalibration o Bus Garages Page 12 of 169
Recommendation Board adoption of the 2013 Metrobus Fleet Management Plan Update Page 13 of 169
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