Gunnison Valley Transportation Authority (RTA) 2016 Transit Planning Process Funded through a Section 5304 Planning Grant 5/23/2018

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority GVRTA Fixed Route 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

GVRTA Senior Program 5/23/2018

Objectives of Planning Process To acknowledge and plan for service issues that arise from rapid growth in ridership and service miles. Fixed Route Ridership increased from 48,000 riders in 2011 to 114,000 in 2015. And increased again to 144,000 in 2016 with a projected increase to 170,000 this year. Service miles increased similarly. Senior services increased due to new funding source. From 420 trips and 20 individuals in April, 2016 (first month of service) To 1,246 trips and 83 individuals in April, 2017 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Objectives The new plan would analyze the current situation and make recommendations for how to: Better coordinate with the Mountain Express at the north end of the valley. Identify vehicle needs and options for vehicle acquisition in the next five to ten years Identify possible future facility needs. Expand senior transportation services in the district. 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Expected Outcome Strategic Plan with an implementation plan detailing how to expand the GVRTA transit system and senior transportation service in the district to meet ridership demand and capital needs. The Implementation Plan needed to include a financial plan to address capital and operational expenses. 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

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Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority RFP 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Award of Contract Awarded Contract to LSC Transportation Consultants on March 11, 2016. LSC’s proposal and process was focused on public outreach and data collection first, followed by developing alternatives, making recommendations, and creation of both a Capital/Resource Management Plan and Financial planning alternatives. 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Budget The Project Budget was $40,000 Originally planned for $30,000 and expanded due to new Senior Transportation Services 5304 Grant - $24,000 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Schedule 5/23/2018

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Process Steering Committee ·        RTA Director ·        RTA Board Chair ·        RTA Operations Supervisor ·        Mt. Express Director ·        Gunnison Valley Health Director (Senior Transportation Provider – Gunnison) ·        Senior Transportation Supervisor – Crested Butte ·        Senior Advocate ·        Senior Transportation Client ·        WSCU VP for Student Affairs ·        CDOT Transit Unit ·        CDOT Region Planner ·        County Commissioner ·        Mayor of Crested Butte ·        Mt CB Council Member ·        City of Gunnison Council Member ·        Gunnison Chamber Director ·        Frequent Fixed Route Bus Passengers (x3)·      5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Steering Committee Met four times during the process Reviewed data Approved process Approved surveys Identified issues and goals Made recommendations regarding preferred alternatives 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Data Collection Demographic Characteristics Census, etc. Past data provided by the RTA Ridership Route Miles Costs Etc. 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Community Input Community Survey – Online 130 responses received Key Stakeholder Interviews 14 Individuals Senior Transportation Surveys 18 responses Driver Interviews* Onboard Surveys 150 responses received Public Meetings (x2) 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Gaps in Service LSC performed an Evaluation of Existing Service And a Transit Demand Analysis Which led to Strategic Goals for our service 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Strategic Goals Provide commuter service for employees living and working within the corridor between Gunnison and Mt. Crested Butte. Span of service to cover employees starting work at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. Provide midday service in each direction for shift workers Provide park & ride facilites 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Strategic Goals Serve WSCU students Increase frequency during the academic year Increase local mobility in Gunnison Serve tourists/visitors travelling from Gunnison to Crested Butte At minimum, provide one trip arriving prior to opening of the ski area, a midday trip, and one trip following closure of the ski area at the end of the day 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Strategic Goals Meet specific transportation needs of seniors and individual with disabilities Increase availability of service at both ends of the valley to seven days a week Operate services efficiently Maintain an average of 21 passengers per hour Adjust service to match seasonal demands Consolidate scheduling of senior services Coordinate scheduling of senior trips out of the valley 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Identify and Evaluate Service Options 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Identify and Evaluate Service Options Considerations included cost and schedule considerations. Take into account overall strategic goals. Evaluation lead to a Recommended Service Plan 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Recommended Service Plan Chosen from alternatives by Steering Committee with input from consultants and staff. Plan included Possible route modification in Gunnison Four routes considered Number of bus trips to operate each season Expanded senior transportation 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Recommended Service Plan Plan includes Recommendations regarding Bus stop locations and prioritization of improvements Bus stop improvements pullouts, shelters, flag stop lights 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Recommended Service Plan Service to the airport – addressed but not recommended Park & Ride Lots – locations and priorities 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Recommended Service Plan Future passenger surveys - seasonally Consolidation of Senior Services One call center Separate services Single Dispatch Consolidation of Fixed Route Services Consideration Needs more study 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Financial Plan 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority Financial Plan 5/23/2018 Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority

Questions? Thank you! 5/23/2018