The Need to Repair & Replace Chicagoland’s Transit Network

1. The Need to Repair & Replace Chicagoland’s Transit Network

2. Transit Is an Economic Engine for Chicagoland • Reduces Congestion – More workers commute downtown by Metra trains than by automobiles • 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. MillerCoors, United Airlines) • Creates Jobs – Every $1bof investment supports nearly 24,000 jobs Every dollar spent on transit generates an economic return of at least 4 to 1. Getting America to Work

3. RTA Oversees Transit in Chicagoland Established in 1974, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) serves residents and visitors in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. 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 Paratransit Service (Pace ADA Paratransit) RTA Performance Measures cover 5 critical areas: • Service Coverage • Service Efficiency/Effectiveness • Service Delivery • Service Maintenance/Capital Investment • Service Level Solvency Getting America to Work

4. The Problem:Region Has Some of the Nation’s Oldest Transit Vehicles Percent of Vehicles Beyond Useful LifeLi Getting America to Work

5. 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 Getting America to Work

6. 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 Getting America to Work

7. At Risk - Transit’s Future in Chicagoland Deferred maintenance leads to: • Fewer transit riders = Decreased operating revenue • Increased operating costs • More roadway congestion • Funding directed to maintenance, not service or expansion Getting America to Work

8. RTA Quantified the Need One of first agencies nationally to do Capital Asset Condition Assessment: • Inventoried all assets of CTA, Metra and Pace • Track & Structures • Electrical and Subway • Systems • Facilities • Rolling stock • Determined 10-yr Normal Replacement cost based on: purchase price, age, experience, research, etc. • Determined backlog cost of current assets beyond their useful life/no longer in state of good repair • Calculated capital maintenance costs Getting America to Work

9. Defined: State of Good Repair (SGR) 1 Past its Useful Life RTA State of Good Repair = Any asset scoring 3 or higher based strictly on the asset’s age 5 Excellent 4 Good 2 Marginal 3 Adequate Getting America to Work

10. Chicagoland Cost To Achieve Sustainable & Reliable Transit Service Backlog $13.8B 10-Yr Normal Replacement Costs $ 6.9B 10-Yr Capital Maintenance Costs $ 3.9B TOTAL SGR COST $24.6B Getting America to Work

11. CTA, Metra & Pace 10-year Total Capital Needs $24.6 b $7.8 b $19.9 b Getting America to Work

12. Chicago is Not Alone – This is a National Problem Getting America to Work

13. It Needs a National Solution A rising tide lifts all buses and trains… We plan to share the tools & success of the GATW campaign in Illinois 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 Getting America to Work

14. 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 Getting America to Work

15. 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.org • 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 billion invested Getting America to Work