LYNX FY2010 Budget Presentation Orange County Board of County Commissioners Linda S. Watson LYNX Chief Executive Officer July 22, 2009

Ridershipconcentrated on 14 corridors serving major employment centers Downtown Orlando Kissimmee Apopka UCF Seminole Centre OIA I-Drive

80% of Ridership on 14 Corridors

Pick Up Line Ridership – Links 611 & 621 (Note: Link 611 began service June 3, Link 621 began service April 26, 2009)

Current LYNX Service LYNX Operates 54 Fixed Routes Within Orange County LYNX Operates 54 Fixed Routes Within Orange County LINK 1 Winter Park to Altamonte Springs LINK 3 LYNX Central Station (LCS) to East Orlando via Delaney/Michigan/Lake Margaret/Curry Ford LINK 4 LCS to Osceola Square Mall via Orange Blossom Trail LINK 6 Colonial Plaza to Dixie Belle Drive LINK 7 LCS to Florida Mall via Orange/Oak Ridge LINK 8 LCS to International Drive/Premium Outlet Mall LINK 9 Winter Park to Rosemont LINK 11 LCS to Orlando Int’l Airport via Orange Avenue/SR 528 LINK 13 LCS to UCF via Anderson/Bumby/University LINK 14 Calvary Towers LINK 15 LCS to VCC via Robinson/Curry Ford LINK 17 LCS to Apopka via US 441 LINK 18 LCS to Kissimmee via Orange Ave. LINK 20 LCS to Pine Hills via Mercy Drive LINK 21 LCS to Sand Lake Commons via Washington Shores/Kirkman/Turkey Lake LINK 23 Winter Park/Springs Village LINK 24 Washington Shores to Millenia Mall/Prime Outlets LINK 25 LCS to Mercy/Shader LINK 28 LCS to Azalea Park via East Colonial LINK 29 LCS to Goldenrod via East Colonial

Current LYNX Service Operating 54 Fixed Routes Within Orange County LINK 30 Colonial Drive Crosstown LINK 36 LCS to Lake Richmond LINK 37 Park Promenade to Florida Mall LINK 38 LCS to International Drive via I-4 LINK 40 LCS to Universal Studios via Americana LINK 41 SR 436 Crosstown from Apopka to OIA LINK 42 OIA to International Drive via Sand Lake/Oak Ridge LINK 44 Park Promenade to Zellwood via US 441 LINK 48 LCS to Park Promenade via West Colonial/Powers LINK 49 LCS to Pine Hills via West Colonial LINK 50 LCS to Disney via I-4 LINK 51 LCS to OIA via Conway LINK 54 LCS to West Oaks Mall via Old Winter Garden Rd. LINK 56 US 192 to Disney LINK 57 Washington Shores to Osceola Sq. Mall via John Young Parkway LINK 58 Shingle Creek Circulator LINK 102 LCS to Casselberry via US 17/92 LINK 111 OIA to Disney LINK 125 Silver Star Road Crosstown LINK 200 I-4 Express from LCS to Volusia County

Current LYNX Service Operating 54 Fixed Routes Within Orange County Operating 54 Fixed Routes Within Orange County LINK 204 Lake County Express to LCS via SR50/Turnpike/408 LINK 300 Downtown Disney Direct (3-D) from LCS via I-4 LINK 301 Downtown Disney Direct (3-D) from Park Promenade LINK 302 Downtown Disney Direct (3-D) from Pine Hills/Mercy/Raleigh/Kirkman LINK 303 Downtown Disney Direct (3-D) from Washington Shores/Vineland LINK 304 Downtown Disney Direct (3-D) from OBT/Rio Grande/Oak Ridge/Sand Lake LINK 305 Downtown Disney Direct (3-D) from Kirkman/Conroy/Americana/Sand Lake LINK 313 LCS to VA Clinic via Central/Bumby LINK 319 LCS to Richmond Heights LINK 405 Apopka Circulator LINK 434 SR 434 Crosstown LINK 442 Winter Garden Village LINK 443 Lee Road Crosstown LYNX Also Operates Two Pick-Up-Line Services Within Orange County: LINK 611 Serves Ocoee with transfer to fixed route at West Oaks Mall LINK 621 Serves Colonial Drive corridor through Bithlo with transfer to fixed route at UCF

LYNX Services – Orange County Commission District 1

LYNX Services – Orange County Commission District 2

LYNX Services – Orange County Commission District 3

LYNX Services – Orange County Commission District 4

LYNX Services – Orange County Commission District 5

LYNX Services – Orange County Commission District 6

(American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) Orange County ARRA Projects (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) Super Stop Improvements Rebuild Rosemont Upgrade West Oaks Will Include Surveillance and Ticket Vending and Ticket Vending Machine at Both

Orange County Bus Shelters (ARRA) Sites Under Review on the following corridors: Orange Blossom Trail (OBT)Goldenrod Alafaya TrailUniversity Blvd. Silver StarSR 436 Pine Hills RoadHiawassee I-DriveEast Colonial Americana.ConroyMaguire Curry Ford RoadLake Margaret PershingSR 441 Site Selection contingent on: Site Selection contingent on: Availability of right-of-way Non ADA compliance issues (open drainage, no sidewalks) Existing OBT and I-Drive amenities Residential front yards Residential front yards Analyzing 238 Shelter Sites Within Orange County

370 Shelters in Orange County

How LYNX is Funded $34.5 $49.4 $10.2 M $17.5 M FY2010 Proposed Operating Budget $111,600,000

LYNX Total Budget Compare FY 2009 to FY 2010 FY2009 Amended Budget $121,000,000 FY2010 Proposed Budget 111,600,000 Decrease of $ (9,400,000)

Diesel Fuel Actual Price Per Gallon * FY2009 and FY2010 budgeted average price/gallon

Fewer LYNX Employees No Wage/Salary Increases For FY2010

Orange County Service Cuts Last Year Link 1 Cut Service Link 2 Eliminated Link 9 Cut Service Link 14 Cut Service Link 16 Cut Service Link 48 Cut Service Link 49 Cut Service Link 5 Eliminated

Orange County Service Cuts Last Year Link 11Cut Service Link 13Cut Frequency Minutes Link 19Cut and Combined w/ Link 22 Link 20 Cut Frequency 30 to 60 Minutes Link 21Cut Service Link 24Cut Frequency 30 to 60 Minutes Link 43Eliminated Link 51Cut Service

Orange County Service Cuts Last Year Link 53 Eliminated Link 414 Eliminated Link 6 Cut Service Link 52 Eliminated Link 27 Eliminated* Link 32 Eliminated* * Replaced portion with Pick Up Line * Replaced portion with Pick Up Line

Two Recent Fare Increases January % Fare Increase 17 % Fare Increase $1.50 to $1.75 $1.50 to $1.75 Generate $1.3 Million Generate $1.3 Million January % Fare Increase 14 % Fare Increase $1.75 to $2.00 $1.75 to $2.00 Generate $1.0 Million Generate $1.0 Million

Florida Transit Fares Highest fare in Florida Highest fare in Florida Miami Dade $2.00 Miami Dade $2.00 Tampa $1.75 Tampa $1.75 PalmTran $1.75 PalmTran $1.75 Votran $1.25 Votran $1.25 Jacksonville $1.00 Jacksonville $1.00 Broward County $1.50 Broward County $1.50 LYNX $2.00 LYNX $2.00

Federal Capital Used for Operations

FY 2008 Budget Cuts Operating Reserves $ 2. 6 Million Operating Reserves $ 2. 6 Million Fare Increase $ 1.3 Million Fare Increase $ 1.3 Million

FY 2009 Budget Cuts/Revenue Increases Departmental Budget Cuts $ 1.2 Million Departmental Budget Cuts $ 1.2 Million Service Cuts $ 2.6 Million Service Cuts $ 2.6 Million Fare Increase $ 1.0 Million Fare Increase $ 1.0 Million Fare Increase Match $ 1.0 Million Fare Increase Match $ 1.0 Million Fuel Savings $ 2.0 Million Local Funding $ 1.0 Million Federal Capital for Operations $ 2.0 Million Fuel Savings $ 2.0 Million Local Funding $ 1.0 Million Federal Capital for Operations $ 2.0 Million Operating Reserves $ 1.7 Million Operating Reserves $ 1.7 Million More Service Cuts $ 800,000 More Service Cuts $ 800,000 Building Lease Revenue $ 155,000 Building Lease Revenue $ 155,000 Service Delay $ 210,000 Service Delay $ 210,000 More Budget Cuts $ 790,000 More Budget Cuts $ 790,000

FY 2010 Budget Cuts FY2010 FY2010 Reductions Decrease Fuel $(5,700,000) Service Cuts (Salaries/Wages/Fringe) (2,800,000) Position Eliminations ( 800,000) Materials, Supplies & Other Misc. ( 100,000) Total Budget Cuts $(9,400,000) Total Budget Cuts $(9,400,000)

FY2010 Orange County Funding Request FY 2010 Budget Request $ 34,800,000 * FY 2009 Funding Amount $ 39,800,000 Decrease From FY2009 $ 5,000,000 * Same Level of Service as Today

Today Status Quo/Tomorrow BRT? Increases Ridership In Corridors Increases Ridership In Corridors Economic Development Economic Development Easier Commute – More Frequent Service Easier Commute – More Frequent Service Fast And Reliable Travel Time Fast And Reliable Travel Time Uses Underutilized Rights-of-way Uses Underutilized Rights-of-way Environmental Benefits Environmental Benefits Orange County Deserves Affordable Progress

BRT Vehicle

Bus Priority Jump Lanes The lane allows the bus to move in front of traffic to increase operational efficiency of the transit system. A jump lane consists of an additional travel lane on the approach to a signalized intersection.

Standard Median Before BRT

Standard Median After BRT

Standard Local Street Before BRT

Standard Local Street After BRT

Easement Between or Behind Buildings

Transit Easement Between or Behind Buildings

Link 30 Colonial Dr. Link 8 I-Drive Link 25 Pine Hills 32% 31% 51% Results of Increased Frequency

Florida County Spending for Transit Miami-Dade $ 222 Duval$ 140 Broward$ 69 Palm Beach$ 58 Pinellas$ 51 Hillsborough $ 50 Polk$ 33 Lee$ 30 Central Florida$ 28 Average$ 76 Florida Per capita spending for transit by county Source: Hillsborough County Budget Department

Dedicated Funding Options Revenue AdequacyRevenue GenerationRevenue Growth $2 Rental Car Surcharge $40 million (8 million for LYNX) 9th Cent Gas Tax $5.5 Million (Orange Co only) Orange only Not indexed for inflation Revenues fluctuate w/economy, tourism, fuel prices/efficiency Local Option Gas Tax $25.6 Million: Orange Co $ 8.4 Million: Seminole Co $ 5.6 Million: Osceola Co Not indexed for inflation Revenues fluctuate w/economy, tourism, fuel prices/efficiency Infrastructure Sales Tax $263.4 Million: Orange Co (1% tax) Orange only May be used for capital only Tax capped for certain items Keep pace w inflation Transit Sales Tax $263.4 Million: Orange Co $ 54.4 Million: Seminole Co $ 29.5 Million: Osceola Co May be used for capital and O&M No tax caps Keep pace w inflation

Metroplan Transportation Funding Task Force Includes Orange, Osceola, Seminole & Volusia Counties, City of Orlando Replaces General Revenue Funding For: SunRail Future Expenses Bus and Paratransit Service Other Future Rail Projects in Regional System Highway Projects May be Considered