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Highlight the economic impact of transit networks in [Your Region], detailing benefits like reduced congestion, increased productivity, affordability, employment opportunities, and job creation. Showcase recent projects and address the challenges of aging assets and funding deficits affecting service reliability. Quantify the need for repair and replacement costs to achieve sustainable and reliable transit service in your region. Propose a national transit movement and call for support to address funding shortfalls and advocate for improved transit infrastructure nationwide.
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The Need to Repair & Replace [Your Region’s]Transit Network [Insert Your Logo] Presentation to [Organization] [Presentation Date] [Presenter Name, Organization, Title]
Transit Is an Economic Engine for [Your Region] • Reduces Congestion – Transit reduces the number of cars on the road, making travel and commerce more efficient • Increases Productivity & Quality of Life – Less time on the road means more time in the office and/or more time to spend with family • Makes Region More Affordable – Provides alternatives to expensive gas and parking • Attracts Employers – Companies have moved jobs to this area because transit provides access to top talent (i.e. [Insert Large Local Employers]) • Creates Jobs – Every $1 Bof investment supports nearly 24,000 jobs Every dollar spent on transit generates an economic return of at least 4 to 1.
[Transit Agency] Oversees Transit in [Location] [Transit Agency overview, i.e. Established in 1974, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) serves residents and visitors in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.] [Transit Agency ridership and details, i.e. Responsible for fiscal oversight as well as financial and regional planning for the 2.2 million daily trips provided by: • Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) • Metra Commuter Rail (Metra) • Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) and ADA ParatransitService] [Transit Agency] Recent Work: • [Insert Project] • [Insert Project] • [Insert Project] • [Insert Project]
Aging Assets = Increased Capital Costs Like a used car, it takes more money to operate & maintain the existing assets • Lower percent of assets in good condition • Higher percent of assets beyond useful life • More time being repaired and less time in service Replacing transit assets/buying new vehicles is very expensive and has been limited for years due to inadequate transit funding
Funding Deficit = Less Reliable Service Because current funding levels don’t allow sufficient repair & replacement, rider experience is negatively impacted • Delays – Equipment breakdowns and slow zones on tracks mean longer commutes and more congestion • Less Frequent Service – Vehicles are retired and not replaced leaving commuters with fewer options • Less Comfortable Ride – Rider comfort declines as seats, shocks and other parts wear out without replacement
At Risk - Transit’s Future in [Your Region] Deferred maintenance leads to: • Fewer transit riders = Decreased operating revenue • Increased operating costs • More roadway congestion • Funding directed to maintenance, not service or expansion
Quantifying the Need 1 Past its Useful Life [Transit Agency] rated all assets according to the following State of Good Repair (SGR) scale: 5 Excellent [Transit Agency] State of Good Repair = Any asset scoring 3 or higher based strictly on the asset’s age 2 Marginal 4 Good 3 Adequate
Quantifying the Need [Transit Agency] then determined the following costs: • 10-yr normal replacement cost • Planned replacement cost for transit equipment and facilities reaching the end of their useful life during the 10-yr period. • Backlog cost • Cost to replace transit assets still in service beyond their useful life. • Capital maintenance costs • Replacement or rehabilitation costs required for assets to reach the full term of their useful life.
[Your Region] Cost To Achieve Sustainable & Reliable Transit Service Backlog $ [Insert Figure] Ongoing Annual Backlog $ [Insert Figure] Projected Annual Funding$ [Insert Figure]
[Transit Agency] SGR Backlog Forecasts: Historic Funding Vs. Amount Required to Maintain Current Backlog [Optional Slide: Sample Chart 1]
[Transit Agency] SGR Backlog Forecasts: Historic Funding Vs. Amount Required to Maintain Current Backlog [Optional Slide: Sample Chart 2]
The Path – A National Transit Movement • We plan to build on local support & get others to replicate campaign nationwide: • Draft model legislation for supporters to rally around • Build a diverse chorus of voicescalling for change • Put transit on the agenda as a national priority Create a National Movement Get other transit agencies to replicate GATW in their regions Demonstrate advocacy tools & support through GATW in Chicago Raise local awareness of SGR Funding Need Getting America To Work
It Needs a National Solution A rising tide lifts all buses and trains… We plan to share the tools & success of the GATW campaign with all transit entities around the country to engage many more advocates for the additional formula and discretionary funding needed to achieve a state of good repair nationwide …to create a national movement
How Can You Help? • Show your support publicly by: • Encouraging your organization to join the Getting America to Work coalition • Declaring your support individually at www.GettingAmericaToWork.com • Contact your member of Congress • Tell them why a vital transit system is important to you • And that you support increased federal funding for transit and its economic benefits • 24,000 jobs created for every $1 B invested [Insert Your Logo]
