STATEWIDE TRANSIT PLAN OPEN HOUSE

Spring 2014

Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting

Gather input on urban, regional and statewide transit and travel needs Share an overview of transit planning

and funding for Colorado

CDOT’s Division of Transit & Rail

DTR is responsible for “planning, development, operation and integration of transit and rail,

including AGS, into the statewide transportation system…”

In partnership with other transit/rail providers, “plan,

promote and implement

investments in transit and rail

services statewide…”

Responsible for developing a “statewide transit and passenger rail plan that shall be integrated as an

element of the statewide transportation plan. The plan shall identify local, interregional, and statewide

transit and passenger rail needs and priorities.”

Responsible for administering & expending state

and federal transit funds

Why a Statewide Transit Plan?

Develop a framework for an integrated transit system statewide Develop strategic direction, policies and

performance measures Create a vision for transit in Colorado Define CDOT’s role in that vision

Identify goals, objectives, strategies and priorities

Colorado Transit Vision

VISION Colorado's public transit system will enhance mobility for residents and visitors in an effective, safe, efficient, and sustainable manner; will offer meaningful transportation choices to all segments of the state's population; and will improve access to and connectivity among transportation modes.

Supporting Goals: • System Preservation and Expansion

• Mobility/Accessibility • Transit System Development and Partnerships

• Environmental Stewardship • Economic Vitality

• Safety and Security

THE PLANNING PROCESS

Transit Planning In Colorado

Regional Transportation Plans (rural &

urban)

Statewide Transportation Plan

Regional Coordinated Transit & Human

Services Plans (rural & urban)

State Transit Plan

• All plans prepared consistent with state and federal planning requirements

• Long-range, multimodal plan

• Updated every 4-5 years in coordination with MPOs

• Projects in STIP consistent with plans

• CDOT prepares plans for the 10 rural areas

• 5 MPOs develop own plans

• Agency consultation • Public involvement

Spring/Summer 2013

Data Collection, Analysis and

Mapping

Regional Coordinated

Transit Plans and Project Kick-off

Fall 2013

Public Open Houses and

Outreach

Regional Coordinated Transit Plans

Vision, Goals & Strategies

Development

Spring 2014

Finalization of Regional

Coordinated Transit Plans Public Open

Houses

Development of Statewide

Transit Plan

Summer/Fall 2014

Final Statewide Transit Plan

Recommendations

Integration with Statewide

Transportation Plan

Statewide Transit Plan Schedule

Extensive Data Collection & Mapping

Colorado’s Demographics: 2013 - 2040

Regional Coordinated Transit Plans

15 Transportation Planning Regions (5 MPOs, 10 Rural)

Northwest

Upper Front Range

Eastern

Central Front Range

Intermountain

San Luis Valley

South Central

Southeast

Gunnison Valley

Southwest

Comprehensive Outreach - Fall 2013

Enhanced funding for transit, especially additional operating funds

Increased coordination and marketing of transit information

Better regional and interregional connections

Enhanced transit service for transit dependent populations

Need for equitable distribution of funding to rural areas

Linkage between land use and transit planning to improve connectivity

Elderly and Disabled Survey

Learn about travel behavior and characteristics of older adults (65 years or older) and persons with disabilities (18 years or older)

Determine their transportation priorities, needs and preferences

Identify gaps and barriers

Inform the planning process

Survey Results & Key Findings

Barriers to Public Transportation Use Lack of service where needed Limited service times Distance from stop Accessing stops in poor weather

Top Issues Transportation info and referral services Lower fares for seniors and disabled riders More community transportation services Service to regional destinations

Integration with Other DTR Studies

Interregional Connectivity Study (ICS) Fort Collins to Pueblo Golden to DIA

Advanced Guideway System (AGS) Feasibility Study I-70 Mountain Corridor DIA to Eagle County Regional

Airport

Integration with Other DTR Studies

Intercity and Regional Bus Network Plan - Statewide look at intercity and regional bus needs

Interregional Express (IX) Bus Service

Connect population/employment centers Connect with state’s largest transit

systems along the Front Range urban corridor (I-25) and I-70 Mountain Corridor Interline with other intercity bus operators

and Amtrak Service begins early 2015 13 51-seat buses with Wi-Fi, restrooms,

bike rack, etc.

IX Bus Service

• 5 round trips/weekday • 4 Park-n-Rides/Stations

• Downtown FC Transit Center • I-25/Harmony Road • I-25/US 34 • Denver Union Station

• 6 round trips/weekday • 6 Park-n-Rides/Stations

• Downtown MMT Terminal • I-25/Tejon Road • I-25/Woodman Road • Monument • I-25/Colorado (RTD) • Denver Union Station

• 1 round trip/weekday • 6 Park-n-Rides/Stations

• South Glenwood BRT • Eagle/Chambers • Vail Transportation Center • Frisco Transfer Center • Denver Federal Center (RTD) • Denver Union Station

THE FUNDING PICTURE

Colorado Municipalities

Service Transit

VA

USDA

DHHS

DOLA

DOE

Civic & Private

Volunteer & In-Kind

HUD FTA

US DOT

State of Colorado

Transit Funding Sources

FASTER

Colorado Transit Funding (2012)

Local Transit Funds – Amount Varies Sources: general fund, sales tax, transportation

authority, etc. State Transit Funds, FASTER – $15 Million (fixed

per year) $10 M for regional and statewide projects $5 M for local projects

Federal Transit Funds, FTA - $254 Million (approximate) $240 in FTA urban $14 M in FTA non-urban

FTA Funding - All

1.6% 1.3%

1.7% 1.9%

2.1% 2.0% 2.0%

2.6% 2.0% 1.8%

2.5% 2.5%

2.5%

1.2% 1.2%

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

$0.0

$2.0

$4.0

$6.0

$8.0

$10.0

$12.0

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014Bill

ions

Total US FTA Funding Colorado Share of Funding

2013 and 2014 do not include FTA discretionary funds for CO.

Future Transit Needs

Operating Needs: Maintain existing level of service Expand service: routes, days/hours,

frequency Capital Needs: Fleet repair and replacement Bus facilities and maintenance infrastructure

Future Transit Funding

Uncertain Future Federal and State funding declines after 2025 Local sales tax revenues and district

assessments less productive after 2030 Medicaid trust fund depleted by 2026 Sequestration will reduce discretionary

programs (e.g., OAA Title III B, WIA/TANF, CSBG, etc) by - 5% annually through 2021 SB 228 transfer could provide temporary

funding, but uncertain after 2020

National Transit Funding

29

16

12

12

7

7

8

Funding Mechanism

Fuel Taxes

General Fund

Bond Proceeds

License/Title Fees

Sales Taxes

Vehicle/Rental Taxes

Other

Number of States Reporting Transit Funding Sources

AASHTO, 2012.

(e.g. gaming fees, severance taxes, documentary fees, trust funds, and vehicle related fees)

Potential Future Funding Sources

Mechanism Revenue Source 2012 Base Funds Generated Annually

0.7% sales tax Net Taxable Sales $72.3 b $600.0 m ²

$0.13 fuel tax increase Gasoline Sales 1.2 b gallons $157.9 m ¹ ²

10% transfer SB 228 Transfer General Fund $77.9 m

15% transfer FASTER Collections $162.8 m $9.4 m ¹

$10 annual fee Total Housing Units 2.2 m $22.1 m

$1 fee increase Daily Rental Car Fee $26.0 m $13.0 m ¹

2% fee equivalent Local Tourism Tax Reciepts $396.9 m $7.9 m

5% transfer Lottery Proceeds $123.3 m $6.2 m

¹ Additional funding ² Not all funds directed to transit

Today’s Challenge

How best to address needs with limited funds and move forward with an

integrated transit system for Colorado

We Want to Hear From You!

Please fill out our comment form here or on-line Talk with Transit Plan Team at tonight’s

meeting

How You Can Participate

Transit Plan Website: http://coloradotransportationmatters.com/other-cdot-plans/transit/

On-line Presentation and Comment Form: http://coloradotransportationmatters.com/other-cdot-plans/transit/public-involvement/

Sign up for Mailing List and Plan Updates PIN Tool:

http://dtdapps.coloradodot.info/pintransit

Thank You!

Tracey MacDonald, DTR Project Manager 303.757.9753

tracey.macdonald@state.co.us

http://coloradotransportationmatters.com/other-cdot-plans/transit/