1. National Transit Database Reporting Requirements
May 15, 2007
Brett Harris, Ohio Dept of Transportation
(614)

2. National Transit Database (NTD)
Primary National Database for FTA
Required under SAFETEA-LU
Title 49 U.S.C. 5335(a)
Uniform Data Collection System

3. NTD Reporting Changes Operating Data Report Form – DRAFT
Modal Classification
Mode Definition: A system for carrying transit passengers.

4. Five Modes
Demand Response – Includes Subscription & Non-subscription Service
Fixed Route Bus Service
Deviated Fixed Route Bus Service
Intercity Bus Service
Other

5. Report by Mode Annual Vehicle Miles & Total Annual Passenger Trips
Demand Response
Fixed Route Bus Service
Deviated Fixed Route Bus Service
Intercity Bus Service
Other

6. Data Definitions NTD
Annual Vehicle Miles are the total amount of miles for the reporting period that all vehicles travel from the time they pull out to go into revenue service to the time they pull in from revenue service.
Includes personal vehicle miles used in service
Deadhead miles are included

7. Data Definitions ODOT
Total Miles of Service (TMS) - the total miles a vehicle travels from when the vehicle leaves the transit facility (or dispatch point) until the vehicle returns to the transit facility (or dispatch point).
Excludes:
Operator training
Maintenance testing
School bus service
Charter services

8. Data Definitions NTD
Annual Vehicle Hours are not reported by mode. The total amount of hours for the reporting period that all vehicles travel from the time they pull out to go into revenue service to the time they pull in from revenue service.
Includes personal vehicle miles used in service
Deadhead hours are included

9. Data Definitions ODOT
Total Hours of Service (TMS) - the total hours a vehicle travels from when the vehicle leaves the transit facility (or dispatch point) until the vehicle returns to the transit facility (or dispatch point).
Excludes:
Operator training
Maintenance testing
School bus service
Charter services

10. Data Definitions Passenger Trips
Passengers who board public transit vehicles
Counted each time
No matter how many vehicles they use to travel from their origin to their destination.
Includes Personal Care Attendants (PCA), transfers and non-paying passengers.
Excludes service animals, meal and packages.

11. Data Definitions Passenger Trips
Reporting Categories:
Number of FTA 5311 Trips
Total Number of Other FTA Trips
Total Number of Other Trips
Total Number of Dialysis Trips

12. Data Definitions Passenger Trips
Other FTA 5311 Trips
Special Needs of Elderly Individuals with Disabilities Program (5310)
Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (5316),
New Freedom Program (5317),
Transit in Park (5320) and
Other Federal Funds.

13. Data Definitions Trip Denials
No Definition Changes
Report by Mode

14. Data Definitions Staffing Level
No Definition Changes
Report by Mode

15. Data Definitions Fleet Information
Vehicles Reported by Mode
PTMS Information – no duplication
Dedicated Fleet
Vehicle Type Code
Vehicle Length (from term bids)
Ownership Code
Year of Manufacture
Funding Source and Number of ADA Vehicles

16. Data Definitions Safety Information
Fatalities
The total number of transit caused deaths confirmed within 30 days of a transit accident/incident, which occurs under the collision, derailment, fire, evacuation, security incident, vehicle leaving the roadway, or otherwise classified categories.
Report by Mode

17. Data Definitions Safety Information
Major Incidents
Any event involving the operation of a transit system, if as a result, an individual dies either at the time of the event or within 30 days of the event:
Two (previously 3) or more individuals suffer bodily damage as a result of the event requiring immediate medical attention away from the scene;
A collision, personal casualty, or fire causes property damage in excess of $25,000; or
A transit vehicle moving passengers in service is evacuated due to a serious life safety hazard that constitutes an imminent threat.

18. Data Definitions Safety Information
(Major) Injuries
Any physical damage or harm to persons as a result of an incident that requires immediate medical attention away from the scene. (for three or more persons)
Report by Mode

19. Financial Information
Rural Operating Invoice – 4th Qtr.
Total Annual Operating Expenses
Fare Revenues (includes donations)
Contract Revenues
Local Operating Assistance
State Operating Assistance
Federal Operating Assistance
Other FTA Assistance Programs

20. Financial Information
Rural Capital Invoices
Annual Capital Costs
Local Capital Assistance
State Capital Assistance
Federal Capital Assistance
Other FTA Assistance Programs

21. Financial Information
Mult-Modal Systems
Fixed Route/Demand Response Example
Must Report Annual Financial Data by Mode
Complete Supplemental Financial Data Report on Annual Basis Only

22. NTD Due Date
2006 Data - 10/28/07

23. Any Questions?