170 likes | 313 Views
El Metro Operations Proposed FY 2009-2010 Budget. Laredo Transit Management, Inc . Feliciano Garcia Jr. General Manager. Managed by. Current Fare Structure. Adults $1.25 Students $1.00 *Elderly $.10 peak/free off peak Child 5-11 yrs. $.25 *Medicare $.50 off peak
E N D
El MetroOperations Proposed FY 2009-2010 Budget Laredo Transit Management, Inc. Feliciano Garcia Jr. General Manager Managed by
Current Fare Structure Adults $1.25 Students $1.00 *Elderly $.10 peak/free off peak Child 5-11 yrs. $.25 *Medicare $.50 off peak Transfers $.05 El Lift (Para Transit) $.75
New Freedom Grant July 2008 - July 2009 2008 • $375,000 To upgrade sidewalks and bus shelters to ADA compliance measures. The Para Transit Advisory Committee (PAC) will make recommendations for the locations of shelters and sidewalks needing to be in compliance. 2009 • $218,000 To replace up to 10 bus lifts to comply with ADA Requirements.
Fixed Route Ridership(in Millions) $1.25 $1.25 $1.25 $1.00 $1.00 0% 7.9% 4.9% 5 %
El Lift ParaTransit Ridership 5.7% 6.6% 1.6% 3%
Fixed Route Ridership Total 4,325,998
Fare Changes Scenarios Increase the base Adult bus fare from the current $1.25 amount:
Fare Changes Scenarios Other Options: Eliminate Transfers: 307,000 transfers are sold for $.05 annually. If this were eliminated, an additional $245,600 would be generated annually. 2. Eliminate FREE Fare for Elderly and Handicapped during off peak times. There were 620,221 passengers that rode for free in FY 08. This could generate $155,055 at a $.35 fare.
Service ChangesScenarios • Eliminate Sunday bus service: This option will save the system $2,112,887 annually. • Reduce Sunday bus service by 40 hours each week. This will save the system $145,288 annually. This option shortens the hours of operation by two hours per route. • Close on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year: This option will save the system $121,897 annually. This will effect an estimated 7,000 passengers annually.
Staff Recommendations • Increase all rates by 25 cents in FY 2010 and FY 2011 – Annual Estimated Revenue $1,023,090 • Eliminate Transfer – Revenue $245,600 • Eliminate Free Fare for Peak Hours $155,055 • Eliminate Holiday service on 3 holidays ($121,897 saving) Thanksgiving Christmas Day New Year’s Day Estimated net savings of $1,545,642.
Thank You From The Way To Go!!!!