NCARPO Quarterly Meeting July 27, 2018 Public Transportation Update Debbie Collins

Agenda BUILD applications 5339 (b) application STI – Thank you!! NCARPO July 27, 2018 Agenda BUILD applications 5339 (b) application STI – Thank you!! Training Statewide Locally Coordinated Plan Strategic Plan Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

Training August 8, 2018 – webinar on Making Transit Count NCARPO July 27, 2018 Training August 8, 2018 – webinar on Making Transit Count August 23-24 – NTI Course on Transportation Planning Process (ntionline.org) Conference September 24-26, 2018 UNC Friday Center PTD Classes a.       Introduction to transit and funding - new b.      Service Delivery Method - webinar now b2. Understanding Billing - webinar now b3. Using your data - webinar now c.       Building Deviated Fixed Routes - new d.      Building Connected Services for ConCPT grant funding - new e. Data visualization - new tool; shared at NCPTA Conference

STI NCARPO July 27, 2018 SCORES Regional Division Needs Only P5 P4 Difference % Projects Submitted 20 46 -57% 85 69 23% Max Score 51.85 52.05 0% 46.83 38.13 Min Score 19.07 8.00 138% 2.22 0.00 STATE $ REQUESTED State $ Requested- Total $1,076,329,802 $5,960,613 17957% $273,938,037 $37,011,636 640% Max $ Requested $250,727,364 $1,700,000 14649% $100,000,000 $24,200,000 313% Min $ Requested $5,600 $4,370 28% $5,500 $2,000 175% Without DOLR

Appropriation per Capita* NCARPO July 27, 2018 5310 Funding Formula Area Type FY 18 Appropriation per Capita* Large Urbanized Area $4.21 Small Urbanized Area $7.65 Rural $2.40 *Based on People with disabilities under 65 years plus persons 65 years and older

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Population by District NCARPO July 27, 2018 Population by District Analysis District Small Urbanized Areas Older Americans 65+ W/ Disability 1--Southwestern 76,083 20,500 2--Northwestern Gastonia 150,738 54,226 3--Yadkin Valley High Point 54,971 18,175 4--Rock River 42,976 13,305 5--Piedmont / Triangle Burlington 138,402 44,631 6--Sandhills 61,775 31,692 7--Cape Fear 36,033 13,079 8--North Central Rocky Mount 95,288 38,381 9--East Goldsboro, Greenville, Jacksonville, New Bern 113,443 42,273 10--North East 47,884 17,213 TOTAL 817,593 293,475

NCARPO July 27, 2018

Funding per Capita Analysis District FY 17 to FY 19 Average Annual NCARPO July 27, 2018 Funding per Capita Analysis District FY 17 to FY 19 Average Annual 1--Southwestern $ 6.56 2--Northwestern $ 4.60 3--Yadkin Valley $ 7.89 4--Rock River $ 4.38 5--Piedmont / Triangle $ 7.03 6--Sandhills $ - 7--Cape Fear $ 4.21 8--North Central $ 5.54 9--East $ 2.69 10--North East $ 4.91 TOTAL $ 4.84

5310 / 5317 Federal Funding Fiscal Year FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 Capital NCARPO July 27, 2018 5310 / 5317 Federal Funding Fiscal Year FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 Capital $4,201,981 $2,580,203 $4,518,511 $3,204,445 Mobility Manager* $568,093 $336,257 $485,763 $346,212 Operating $2,289,305 $2,104,215 $2,231,164 $1,855,036 Total Grants $7,059,379 $5,020,675 $7,235,438 $5,405,693 State Admin $262,221 $415,499 $569,033 $505,948 Total $7,321,600 $5,436,174 $7,804,472 $5,911,641 * Funded by 5317 Program Area FY 18 Appropriations Small urbanized areas $ 1,479,686 Rural $ 2,793,770 Less State Admin $ (427,346) Available for Grants $ 3,846,110

Gap Analysis Expand Existing Service: Capital Needs: NCARPO July 27, 2018 Gap Analysis Expand Existing Service: Extend hours and days of service for existing service Expand eligibility to serve more trip purposes and customers Coordinate transfers between demand response and fixed- route transit Expand coverage to suburban and rural areas, especially employment centers Capital Needs: Purchase or replace ADA-compliant vehicles Enhance technology, like routing and scheduling software; real-time passenger information; or intelligent transportation systems, and improve data collection methods Create and improve bus stop amenities and park-and-ride facilities

Gap Analysis Improve Customer Service: New Service or Funding: NCARPO July 27, 2018 Gap Analysis Improve Customer Service: Reduce length of reservation windows and waiting times for pick-up Hire more customer-facing staff, like mobility coordinators, travel trainers, or bus aides/attendants Improve customer service for hearing/vision-impaired and limited English proficiency populations New Service or Funding: Reduce fares for customers or provide additional funding for medical/other essential trips Create deviated fixed-routes or vanpools

Funding Prioritization NCARPO July 27, 2018 Funding Prioritization How should the limited 5310 funding be prioritized? Funding must be limited to agencies and services outside large urbanized areas

Needs Prioritization Elderly Persons with a disability NCARPO July 27, 2018 Needs Prioritization Elderly Medical trips (non-Medicaid) Shopping and social Persons with a disability Projects that exceed the requirements of the ADA Extended hours Expanded service areas Work trip transportation Persons with developmental disabilities Estimated 188,124 persons “A lack of affordable and reliable transportation is a major consideration for individuals with I/DD”

Public Transportation Strategic Plan

Expected Population Growth by 2035 Current population: 10.1 million 2020: 10.5 million 2025: 11.1 million 2030: 11.6 million 2035: 12.1 million 2035 Population Ranking

NC Demographics 15.3 percent of N.C.’s population is 65 or older today 20.7 percent of N.C.’s population will be 65 or older in 2035 Older citizens will have different needs The speed and size of population growth is changing how we plan and grow

Public Transportation Division

Travel Market Analysis Public Transportation Division Travel Market Analysis Travel Market Observations Travel patterns are regional for work, education and services Longer distance commuting markets exist in many regions Access to healthcare and community colleges requires longer distance trips Service area boundaries create barriers to opportunities Weekday Commuter Flows Central Charlotte

Connecting North Carolinians to Opportunities Executive Committee January 30, 2018 Vision Connecting North Carolinians to Opportunities

Mission Improve North Carolinian’s quality of life by: Building healthy communities Supporting job creation and economic development Providing equal opportunities so all people thrive

Strategies Building Thriving, Healthy Communities - Partner for a Successful Future Improving Access to Jobs and Supporting Economic Development - Support Local Transit Systems Connecting Communities to Opportunities - Build A Connected Statewide Network

Strategy #1 - Building Thriving, Healthy Communities Partner for a Successful Future Tactics Partner with local organizations, community colleges, state agencies, business community and customers to focus transit services so people thrive Provide enhanced access for seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities Build quality transit stops and safe pedestrian crossings when improving local roadways and state highways Support transit-friendly land use

Strategy #2 - Improving Access to Jobs and Economic Development Support Local Transit Systems Tactics Provide enhanced local services in response to changing demographics Establish regional multi-county commuter services for high demand corridors Enable new local services Engage the business community in strengthening job creation and economic development in all areas of the state Plan bigger - beyond boundaries Utilize employer-based carpooling, vanpooling and telework programs to provide regional transportation choices

Strategy #3 - Connecting Communities to Opportunities Build A Connected Statewide Network Tactics Build Connected Statewide Network Utilize technology to foster transit system integration, innovation and operating efficiency Extend the public transportation network’s reach Improve transit travel times through implementing operating innovations Support and enable greater flexibility in funding transit investments

Debbie Collins Director Public Transportation Division 919 707 4684  dgcollins1@ncdot.gov