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TRANSIT REGIONALIZATION Unification of Tempe and RPTA Bus Operations. VALLEY BUS SERVICE – BY CITY. VALLEY BUS OPERATORS. TEMPE OPERATION SERVICE AREA. SCOTTSDALE. PHOENIX. MESA. TEMPE. Tempe Operations Facility. GILBERT. CHANDLER. A step toward transit system regionalization
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TRANSIT REGIONALIZATIONUnification of Tempe and RPTA Bus Operations
TEMPE OPERATION SERVICE AREA SCOTTSDALE PHOENIX MESA TEMPE Tempe Operations Facility GILBERT CHANDLER
A step toward transit system regionalization Improve operational efficiency Preserve productive bus service Expand partnership/trust with RPTA Evidence-based Decision-Making Evaluation WHY WILL THIS WORK?
20 member Project Team 10 major areas of focus: MAJOR PHASES OF PROJECT
Combined Tempe-RPTA annual operating cost savings of $3.4 million a year; 1.4 million to Tempe Actual savings exceed project team’s estimate Potential one-time infrastructure costs: $100,000 - $200,000. Fuel infrastructure upgrade cost estimate is $500,000-$600,000 Potential costs savings and operational improvements outweigh risks. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS
Spirit of partnership Evidence-based decision-making Solution-focused attitude (i.e., looking for the win-win in each issue) Keep focus on long-term impact for residents of the region Respect your partner organization’s responsibilities/obligations/interests Manage project/process in ways that build legitimacy and confidence Formula for Success
Shana Ellis 480-350-8813 shana_ellis@tempe.gov Questions?