The Need to Repair & Replace [Your Region’s] Transit Network

1. The Need to Repair & Replace [Your Region’s]Transit Network [Insert Your Logo] Presentation to [Organization] [Presentation Date] [Presenter Name, Organization, Title]

2. 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.

3. [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]

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. [Your Region] Cost To Achieve Sustainable & Reliable Transit Service Backlog $ [Insert Figure] Ongoing Annual Backlog $ [Insert Figure] Projected Annual Funding$ [Insert Figure]

10. [Transit Agency] SGR Backlog Forecasts: Historic Funding Vs. Amount Required to Maintain Current Backlog [Optional Slide: Sample Chart 1]

11. [Transit Agency] SGR Backlog Forecasts: Historic Funding Vs. Amount Required to Maintain Current Backlog [Optional Slide: Sample Chart 2]

12. 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

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 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

14. 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]