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RTS Update

RTS Update. Response to Questions. Cutting Costs by 10%. Primary method for cutting costs is to reduce service levels in the unincorporated area. Reducing Route 75 by one bus in the peak hour would provide approximately$97,000 (11%).

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RTS Update

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  1. RTSUpdate Response to Questions

  2. Cutting Costs by 10% • Primary method for cutting costs is to reduce service levels in the unincorporated area. • Reducing Route 75 by one bus in the peak hour would provide approximately$97,000 (11%). • Service on Route 75 was preliminarily reduced in 2012/13 tentative budget before the Board reconsidered that action in adopted budget.

  3. RTS Rate Formula • Current rate formula is based on per hour service in the unincorporated area • In absence of a regional funding source, the current situation is as fair and equitable as possible. • 9.3% of RTS service miles are in the unincorporated area. • The County funds 4.6% of RTS operating budget through annual service agreement.

  4. Reducing Stops • 201 stops in the unincorporated area • 17% of RTS stops are in unincorporated area • Could improve on-time service but would not provide cost savings • Stops are on demand • Completely unused stops are eliminated by RTS.

  5. Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Future Plans • Comprehensive Operational Analysis will begin shortly • County Staff will be a part of the Technical Review Team. • Growth of transit service outside of city limits and addition of Santa Fe student fees may be impetus for regional RTS governance discussion.

  6. Bike/Ped Program Update

  7. Issues to Discuss • Gas Tax Funded Work Program • Connector Projects • Maintenance of Multiuse Trails

  8. Upcoming Projects • SW 20th/24th Ave – Funded, Under Design • SW 8th Ave – Federal Funds, Under Design • NW 98th St – Funded, Under Design • SR 24/GRU Easement – Funded, Added as element of Archer Braid • NW 143rd Street – Funded • CR 235 A – Complete ARRA project • Archer Braid Ph 3 – Funded thorugh CP Developer’s Agreement

  9. Work Program • Add NW 69th Terrace • 0.3 Miles • $120,000

  10. Work Program • Add NW 69th Terrace

  11. Connector Projects • NW 53rd Avenue at Northwood Oaks Map • Add to Work Program or discuss with City of Gainesville • NW 63rd Terrace Map • Remove from Work Program • Northridge to NW 39th Avenue Map • Could contact Homeowner’s Association • $120,000

  12. Multiuse Path Maintenance • Interest from Citizen Group (Greater Alachua Trailkeepers) • Will provide biweekly trash cleanup and maintenance on Archer Braid Trail • Would like the County to institute an “Adopt-a-Trail” program where they might be able to have small signage recognizing donations. • Staff need to explore risk management issues.

  13. Micanopy Sidewalk Project • FDOT Transportation Alternatives Project (FKA Transportation Enhancements) • County Right of Way • Town of Micanopy applied for the funding from FDOT through the County ranking process • FDOT will hold a Town Hall Meeting on the project in Micanopy in February.

  14. Questions?

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