1. Fleet Replacement and Allocation Methodology
TPAC
May 10, 2018

2. Issue
Update fleet replacement and allocation methodology to consider actual vehicle utilization
Based on findings and recommendation in COR

3. Current Methodology Current formula approved by Board in 2014
One (1) vehicle for every 400 monthly trips
Covers about 70% of trips
400:1 formula has served as a good guideline, but recent trends have proved formula limited

4. Comprehensive Operational Review
Challenge hiring/retaining drivers and reliance on taxis
Some contractors can provide same level and quality of service with fewer vehicles
Examine contractor’s utilization of vehicles
Potential costs savings by adjusting the number of vehicles supplied to each contractor

5. Example in the COR
If the goal was revenue hours per day, per vehicle:
Replacement Needs
Current DSV Utilization
Utilization Factor
Allocated/ Reserved Vehicles
Eastern 48
5.17 VH / day
0.71
34/14
West Central 45
6.89 VH / day
0.95
43/2
Southern 80
7.24 VH / day
1.00
80/0
Northern 19
7.77 VH / day
1.06
19/0
Benchmarks
192
7.25 VH / day
1.0
176/16
Access staff would examine possibility of replacing only 176 out of 192 vehicles

6. Considerations Staff will consider a number of factors:
Contractor’s operating model
Use of taxi subcontractors
Long lead time in purchasing paratransit vehicles
Trip demand projections
Contracts up for bid in the near future
Incremental changes over years

7. Updated Methodology Fleet Replacement and Allocation Methodology:
400:1 as guide for service demand / new contracts
Utilization goal of to determine vehicle replacement needs

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