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18 th National Conference on Rural Public & Intercity Bus Transportation Conference

18 th National Conference on Rural Public & Intercity Bus Transportation Conference. Kimberly Gayle Office of Federal Transit Grants Programs Division of Mass Transportation. October 20, 2008. California Rural Intercity Bus Study: Results, Solutions and Accomplishments. Study Purpose.

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18 th National Conference on Rural Public & Intercity Bus Transportation Conference

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  1. 18th National Conference on Rural Public & Intercity Bus Transportation Conference Kimberly Gayle Office of Federal Transit Grants Programs Division of Mass Transportation October 20, 2008 California Rural Intercity Bus Study: Results, Solutions and Accomplishments

  2. Study Purpose Provide an in depth analysis and objective evaluation of the intercity bus network that currently exists Provide findings and recommendations Promote partnerships & encourage cross-jurisdictional coordination Mission & Vision To Improve Mobility Across California

  3. Lack of Intercity-Character Services Lack of Intercity Character-Capital Projects Findings & Recommendations Issue Recommendation Provide definitions that would help applicants and evaluators determine which projects have an intercity focus Narrow the program definition of eligible projects to be specifically used on rural intercity services – with a focus on meaningful connections

  4. Underserved Areas/Routes Despite Coverage, Intercity Service is not a Network Findings & Recommendations Issue Recommendation • Contract for service, meeting identified needs, filling gaps in the network • Multi-year funding • Fund trip-planning systems and other informational sources • Using a pro-active approach, shift all carriers to public intermodal terminals

  5. State Program Network Information Initiative No common source for customer to gain information Connectivity often difficult Formulate a single informational source to “tie” network together Findings & Recommendations Issue Recommendation

  6. Intermodal Terminals No common location(s) Connectivity often difficult Findings & Recommendations Issue Recommendation • Develop policy that: • Favoring the development of intermodal terminals that include all intercity operators • Publicly-funded facilities should be comprehensive transportation centers

  7. California Intercity Bus Program State Emphasis Areas • Provide a meaningful connection. • Connectivity to other modes of transportation with meaningful connection • Meet broader transportation needs • Informational Outreach • Fulfilling gaps in service with a planning and/or feasibility studies

  8. Intercity Bus Service Definition Regularly scheduled bus service, available to the general public, operating on fixed routes to more distant points: • Making limited stops • Connecting two or more urban areas not in close proximity • Capacity for transportation baggage • Provide meaningful connections and reasonable lay-over times

  9. Meaningful Connection Allows for connectivity (transfers both outbound and inbound) at a designated physical location (transit gateway) serviced by intercity bus carriers, either directly or on the street immediately adjacent to the facility.

  10. Meaningful Connection Transit Gateway: Physical location where one or more modes of transportation meet with supporting services (i.e. ability to purchase tickets, restrooms, food/drink venders) for customers/passengers to make trips safely and as seamless as possible.

  11. National Bus Network California Network Identified Gaps in Service US and Regional Roads California Intercity Bus Network California Intercity Bus Network

  12. Discretionary Project Timeline

  13. Project Categories Summary FEDERAL MAXIMUM PROJECT PERIOD APPLICATION PROJECT TYPE CATEGORY SHARE AWARD (Months) TITLE (Percentage) LIMIT Operating Assistance 1 Operations 55.33% 12 $300,000 2 Bus Purchase/ 88.53% 24 $300,000 Bus Related 88.53% 12 $100,000 Equipment Capital Assistance Transit 3 88.53% 15 $200,000 Infrastructure Planning & 4 Marketing 88.53% 15 $100,000 Studies

  14. Evaluation & Scoring • Technical Assessment • Program requirements • Meeting program definition, and national objectives • Committee Evaluation • Application based on merit • Projects “Ready to Go” • Points for emphasis areas

  15. Rural Transit and Procurement THANK YOU!

  16. CONTACT INFORMATION Dan Mundy Branch Chief Rural Transit & Procurement (916) 657-4587 dan_mundy@dot.ca.gov Fred Lenhart Associate Planner (916) 654-7601 fred_lenhart@dot.ca.gov Ronaldo Hu Transportation Planner (916) 657-3955 • ronaldo_hu@dot.ca.gov http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/MassTrans/5311.html

  17. QUESTIONS?

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