Modern Bus and Technologies Seminar SFMTA (Muni) Double Decker Bus Pilot Demonstration

1. Modern Bus and Technologies SeminarSFMTA (Muni) Double Decker Bus Pilot Demonstration 6 | 03 | 2008 | SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

2. Key Question: What performance do you want from a bus? Double Decker Bus 40-43 feet long 71-83 seats 2 doors one side Over the Road Bus 45 feet long 50-57 seats 1 door one side Standard Bus 40 feet long 34-40 seats 2 doors one side Articulated Bus ‘A’ 60 feet long 55-60 seats 3 doors one side Articulated Bus ‘B’ 60 feet long 40-50 seats 3 doors one side / 2 doors other side Articulated Bus ‘C’ 60 feet long 32-40 seats 3 doors one side / 2 doors other side

3. Key Question: What performance do you want from a bus? UrbanStreetcar-SuburbSuburban (Short Trips) (Short-Medium Trips) (Medium-Long Trips) High Volume Medium-High Volume Low-Medium Volume High Turnover Medium Turnover Low / No Turnover Less seats More seats More seats More doors Less doors Less doors POP POP or Farebox POP or Farebox Standard Bus Standard Bus --------------------- Articulated Bus Articulated Bus Articulated Bus Double Decker Bus Double Decker Bus Double Decker Bus -------------------- Over the Road Bus Over the Road Bus

4. The Service Area – Bus Rapid Transit Van Ness Avenue and Geary Boulevard Which vehicle is the best for the yellow routes? • Bus Rapid Transit Defined • New type of transit service where buses operate as a crossover between express buses and light rail. Features for the proposed service routes in S.F. include: • * Exclusive transit lanes • * Transit Signal Priority • * Enhanced stations • * Low-floor vehicles • * Proof of Payment • * Service & Vehicle Branding

5. The Vehicle • Alexander Dennis – Enviro 500 Model Alexander Dennis Inc. – Guildford, UK – Canyon Lakes, CA Double Decker Bus Fast Facts * 100+ double decker buses in use in Las Vegas, NV * 40 double decker buses in use in Victoria, B.C. * Thousands in use in London, Hong Kong, Berlin, other cities * AD U.S. double decker buses are low-floor buses * Buses will pass “Buy America” standards * Alexander Dennis is currently testing a diesel hybrid bus

6. Enviro 500 Interior Diagrams Vehicle Design – as tested in S.F. Upper Level = 57 seats Lower Level = 23 seats Total = 80 seats Accessible Seats = 7

7. Enviro 500 Interior Diagrams Vehicle Design – new vehicles in Las Vegas Upper Level = 51 seats Lower Level = 26 seats Total = 77 seats Accessible Seats = 9

8. Pilot Demonstration Schedule & Route Map

9. Enviro 500 in service in San Francisco

10. Passenger Survey Highlights • Passengers were asked to compare the double decker bus to existing buses (including articulated buses) and state a preference on several questions. They were also asked to provide information on their transit riding habits. • 841 surveys (2007-2008 pilot demonstration) • 7,149 surveys (1990 pilot demonstration ) • Highlights below • Double Decker vs. Single Decker Bus questions • 2007-2008 1990 • 84%94% did not have trouble climbing to the upper level • 48%Not asked preferred to ride on the upper level • 14%Not asked preferred to ride on the lower level • 80%85% preferred the ride quality on the double decker bus • 85%79% preferred the view on the double decker bus • Not Asked80% preferred the double decker bus over an artic. Bus • SFMTA (Muni) Travel / Demographic questions • 63%75% use transit to go to work / business • 76%79% use Muni 5+ days per week • 52%60% were age 18-45 • 31%16% were age 46-64 • 8%7% were age 65+ Generally – passengers preferred the double decker bus 3 to 1 over a standard bus

11. SFMTA Staff Survey Highlights Staff (operators / security / maintenance) were asked to list their opinions in response to a series of questions concerning their experience with the double decker bus during the 2007-2008 pilot demonstration The greatest passenger benefits were thought to be: 1) the view and experience of riding on the upper level, 2) the increased seating capacity, and 3) the ride quality of the bus and the low-floor entry The greatest SFMTA benefits were thought to be: 1) the positive attention the test brought to SFMTA – with most passengers being in favor of SFMTA obtaining this type of vehicle, 2) the increased seating capacity, and 3) the reduced length of the bus which allowed easier on-street movements and increased storage capacity The greatest challenges to passengers were thought to be: 1) the stairway, 2) wheelchair clearance near the front door, and 3) (tie) lack of standee space and low ceiling on the upper level The greatest challenges to SFMTA were thought to be: 1) enforcement of regulations and possible vandalism on the upper level, 2) passenger accidents (stepping off elevated seats, use of stairs, low ceilings) 3) low overhead clearance and obstruction

12. SFMTA & Alexander Dennis Vehicle Design Meetings SFMTA and Alexander Dennis staff met for two ½ day workshop meetings during the pilot demonstration to discuss design issues and possible modifications to the design of the Enviro 500 model double decker bus. The items below are a distillation of the highlights of those meetings. IssueResolution Buy American and Timeline The bus meets Buy America standards. Buses take 14-20 months to build and deliver. Can the bus be made longer / taller In theory yes, but the price is probably prohibitive. than the Las Vegas two stairway bus? Can the bus be made with left side This appears to be feasible, but only 1 door can be added to the doors to allow dual-side loading? left side Can an electric trolleycoach version This is probably feasible, but will not be easy. be manufactured? AD wants 60K-100K to perform an initial analysis Can the bus be modified to allow for Yes, the bus can be equipped with stop cords instead of buttons, basic changes on some issues? more grab poles, dual wheelchair lifts, plastic seats, safety doors Can the bus be produced as a hybrid? A hybrid is currently being tested. A future zero emission vehicle? Future tech advances in power mode should be able to be incorporated into the design Cost The vehicles have a baseline cost of approximately $700,000 With upgrades and unique equipment this cost will likely increase by 15%-35%.

13. Articulated Bus Dual Side Door – Articulated Bus Fast Facts * New Flyer (shown), NABI, and other manufacturers in production * 6 dual side door articulated buses in use in Eugene, OR * 15+ dual side door articulated buses delivered to Cleveland, OH * These articulated buses are low-floor buses * A diesel hybrid model of this vehicle is available New Flyer “EMX” Bus Eugene, OR Seats = 46 Accessible seats = 12

14. Enviro 500 SFMTA Color Scheme Mock-up & with Dual-side doors

15. Double Decker vs. Articulated Bus Articulated Bus Double Decker Bus Standee area Wheelchair area Senior / Disabled Seating

16. Double Decker Bus vs. Articulated Bus Seated Passenger Capacity: Advantage Double Decker Bus Dwell Time: Advantage Articulated Bus Total Passenger Capacity: Advantage TIE

17. Double Decker Bus vs. Articulated Bus Storage Space : Advantage Double Decker Bus Fuel Mileage: Advantage Double Decker Bus Mode of Power: Diesel Hybrid Advantage TIE Trolley Coach Advantage Artic. Bus

18. Double Decker Bus vs. Articulated Bus Vehicle Cost: Advantage TIE Public Perception / Branding: Advantage Double Decker Bus

19. Legendary Transit Vehicles San Francisco cable car New York City subway Bus ? PCC Streetcar TGV Routemaster Double Decker Bus

20. Report Recommendation Next Steps To go forward or not – that was the big question – and remains the big question? • At this time clear options exist that should be considered by SFMTA management: • Perform a second pilot demonstration • Purchase or lease a small number (2-12) of double decker buses • Purchase a larger number (12+) double decker buses • Decide not to consider double decker buses as a service vehicle at this time • As the author of this report, it is my recommendation to take the following three actions: • SFMTA look further into procuring a small fleet of the two stairway double decker buses ordered and • delivered recently in Las Vegas for additional testing in revenue service • SFMTA does not look further into the design of a dual-side door design for the double decker bus • that will allow left side boarding and alighting in addition to right side boarding and alighting • SFMTA agrees to a contract with Alexander Dennis to perform an initial analysis on the feasibility of • the production of a double decker electric trolley coach

21. END Thank you Modern Bus and Technologies SeminarSFMTA (Muni) Double Decker Bus Pilot Demonstration