1. National Transit Database Reporting Requirements May 15, 2007 Brett Harris, Ohio Dept of Transportation Brett.Harris@dot.state.oh.us Brett.Harris@dot.state.oh.us@dot.state.oh.us (614) 466-7440

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

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

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

5. Report by Mode Annual Vehicle Miles & Total Annual Passenger Trips Annual Vehicle Miles & Total Annual Passenger Trips Demand Response Demand Response Fixed Route Bus Service Fixed Route Bus Service Deviated Fixed Route Bus Service Deviated Fixed Route Bus Service Intercity Bus Service Intercity Bus Service Other 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. 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 Includes personal vehicle miles used in service Deadhead miles are included 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). 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: Excludes: Operator training Operator training Maintenance testing Maintenance testing School bus service School bus service Charter services 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. 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 Includes personal vehicle miles used in service Deadhead hours are included 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). 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: Excludes: Operator training Operator training Maintenance testing Maintenance testing School bus service School bus service Charter services Charter services

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Data Definitions Safety Information Fatalities 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. 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 Report by Mode

17. Data Definitions Safety Information Major Incidents 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: 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; 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 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. 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 (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) 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 Report by Mode

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

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

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

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

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