Selkirk Transit March 2, 2015
2014 Year End Operations System Enhancements & Accomplishments 2014 Priorities Outline
2012 CUTA – National Innovation Award 2013 Municipal Excellence Award 2012 Launched advertising programs (Buses & Benches) Tickets and Monthly Passes -> Special Reduced Program – Sponsorship Program Purchased additional bus (3) Established Community Identity Community Educational Programs Operations
Monthly Operations
Ridership Since Launch 2011 Average Riders Per Month Average Riders Per Month Average Riders Per Month Average Riders Per Month 2334
Transported 86,325 people Employment Community Organization Employment (ie: Interlake Employment Services, ARC, etc….) Environmental Initiatives Local Business Spin-Off’s Attracting New Business and Residents Special Event Services (Canada Day/Remembrance Day) Charter Services (city programs) Economic Benefits
The installation of benches at key stops have been a success. 38 benches are currently under contract (50% of overall transit stops) Profit & Non-Profit business advertising opportunities Selkirk Transit uses a long-term lease model of advertisement to reduce the costs of maintaining the ad property, and shares part of that savings with the advertiser in the form of affordable rates. Benches
Selkirk transit implemented a Sponsorship Package. Youth and Senior Bus Passes are now offered at $20 ($70) The program has been a tremendous success increasing monthly passes sold on average by 550% (4 to 26passes). Innovative Bus Pass program(s)
Develop a regular monthly report for council including financial and ridership results Research meaningful benchmarking statistics and find comparison systems to measure our success Monitor results and recommend system improvement options to council for consideration Reporting and Benchmarking
Special Adult Monthly Pass Fares Reduced to $45 per month Increase Revenues (advertising and sponsorships) Community and Ridership Reporting Increase Service route/stops and delivery Bike Racks and Umbrellas Grant Submissions Bus Shelter Locations Charter Services 2014 Priorities
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