Metro’s Capital Improvement Needs Presented to the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board By Tom Harrington, Director of Long Range Planning Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority December 17, 2008

Metro and the Region  How do we maintain our world- class system and meet the growing transit needs of the region in the future?  Purpose is to present a comprehensive review of Metro’s capital improvement needs over the next 10 years – Basis for next WMATA capital funding strategy – WMATA Inputs to the FY11-16 TIP and CLRP Financial Plan – Transit capacity constraint in CLRP 1

Metro’s Contribution to the Region  Congestion Relief –Metro removes cars from congested corridors –Metrorail carries 32% of rush hour trips to core  Mobility Choice –Washington region has 2 nd highest share of commuting trips on transit –Transit users on average save $820 in fuel per year  Environmental Impacts –Taking transit to work can eliminate 4,800 pounds of greenhouse gas CO 2 per year; with roughly 600 thousand riders using Metro daily, this totals 1.5 million tons per year.  Economic Generator –Transit supports development investment – over $25 billion in development has been built near Metrorail 2

Why Develop a Capital Needs Inventory? Support development of regional funding strategy −Metro Matters Funding Agreement ends July 2010 −SAFETEA-LU expires in September 2009 −Optimal schedule for multi-year rail and bus vehicle procurements Foundation for a strategic capital planning process −Baseline of capital needs −Link capital investment decisions to agency goals 3

Capital Needs Overview  Conducted capital needs inventory –10-years (FY 2011 to FY 2020) –Full inventory of needs (not limited by funding availability) –Outreach with each department –Based on life-cycle replacements, current conditions, and future demand  What’s not included in the capital needs inventory: –System expansion projects (entrances, stations, new rail lines) –Transit projects to be funded or implemented entirely by the jurisdictions –Debt repayment costs 4

Capital Needs Overview (-cont) The FY 2011 – FY 2020 capital needs are driven by several key factors:  Many system components were built when system opened, have reached end of lifecycle, must be replaced  For the first time, Metro is faced with the replacement of a series of railcars  Information Technology and MetroAccess capital costs are being fully addressed  Construction and material costs are rapidly increasing  Includes deferred needs 5

PerformanceCustomerDemand Provide the Best Ride in the Nation Capital Needs Inventory 6

Capital Improvement Needs: FY 2011 – FY 2020 Capital Needs in 2008 dollars: $9.2 billion Metro’s total capital needs for FY FY 2020 are $11.3 billion, or $1.1 billion per year. Future needs are roughly double the current capital spending levels. 7

Performance – What’s Needed Bus mid-life rehab & replacements Railcar rehab & replacement Rail system rehab Rehab rail maintenance facilities Replace obsolete bus garages IT – Software, security and data centers 8

Customer Experience – What’s Needed  Station safety -Lighting upgrades -“Bumpy tile” platform edging at all stations -Signage improvements  Improve real-time and web-based information  Fare payment system improvements  Station and platform canopies -Complete entrance canopy program -Extend exterior station platform canopies 9

Ridership Growth Trends Metrorail ridership is expected to grow from about 750,000 trips daily in 2008 to about 910,000 in Metrobus ridership is expected to grow from about 460,000 trips daily in 2008 to about 510,000 in

Demand – What’s Needed  Metrorail capacity enhancements -Core station improvements such as more elevators and escalators -100% 8-car trains during rush period, including power upgrades and storage  Metrobus enhancements -Priority corridor improvements -Over 300 additional buses -Build 2 new bus garages  More MetroAccess vehicles 11

◄If we do not expand the fleet after Metro Matters ◄If we expand the fleet for 100% 8-car train service Rail System Capacity 12

System Capacity Challenges  Deployment of 8-car trains will likely handle system capacity needs thru 2025  Highest priority stations for capacity improvement are largely in the Core  System extensions require expansion of core capacity 13

Metro’s Next Steps for Funding  Prioritize Metro’s capital needs  In 2009 – Work with regional partners to finalize a new capital funding arrangement, effective July 1, 2010  Work with federal and jurisdiction partners to secure dedicated funding  Position Metro to receive federal economic stimulus funds 14

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