[presentation date] [presenter name, organization, title] the need to repair & replace [your...
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[Presentation Date]
[Presenter Name, Organization, Title]
The Need to Repair & Replace [Your Region’s]Transit Network
Presentation to [Organization]
[Insert Your Logo]
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• Reduces Congestion – Transit reduces the number of cars on the road, making travel and commerce more efficient
• Increases Productivity & Quality of Life – Less time on the road means more time in the office and/or more time to spend with family
• Makes Region More Affordable – Provides alternatives to expensive gas and parking
• Attracts Employers – Companies have moved jobs to this area because transit provides access to top talent (i.e. [Insert Large Local Employers])
• Creates Jobs – Every $1 B of investment supports nearly 24,000 jobs
Transit Is an Economic Engine for [Your Region]
Every dollar spent on transit generates an economic return of at least 4 to 1.
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[Transit Agency] Oversees Transit in [Location]
[Transit Agency overview, i.e. Established in 1974, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) serves residents and visitors in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.]
[Transit Agency ridership and details, i.e. Responsible for fiscal oversight as well as financial and regional planning for the 2.2 million daily trips provided by:
• Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)• Metra Commuter Rail (Metra)• Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) and ADA Paratransit Service]
[Transit Agency] Recent Work:
[Insert Project] [Insert Project]
[Insert Project] [Insert Project]
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Like a used car, it takes more money to operate & maintain the existing assets
• Lower percent of assets in good condition • Higher percent of assets beyond useful life • More time being repaired and less time in service
Replacing transit assets/buying new vehicles is very expensive and has been limited for years due to inadequate transit funding
Aging Assets = Increased Capital Costs
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Because current funding levels don’t allow sufficient repair & replacement, rider experience is negatively impacted
• Delays – Equipment breakdowns and slow zones on tracks mean longer commutes and more congestion
• Less Frequent Service – Vehicles are retired and not replaced leaving commuters with fewer options
• Less Comfortable Ride – Rider comfort declines as seats, shocks and other parts wear out without replacement
Funding Deficit = Less Reliable Service
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Deferred maintenance leads to:• Fewer transit riders = Decreased operating revenue • Increased operating costs • More roadway congestion• Funding directed to maintenance, not service or
expansion
At Risk - Transit’s Future in [Your Region]
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Quantifying the Need
[Transit Agency] State
of Good Repair
=
Any asset scoring 3 or
higher based strictly on the asset’s age
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Excellent
1
Past its Useful Life
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Good
2
Marginal
3
Adequate
[Transit Agency] rated all assets according to the following State of Good Repair (SGR) scale:
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Quantifying the Need
[Transit Agency] then determined the following costs:
• 10-yr normal replacement cost- Planned replacement cost for transit equipment and
facilities reaching the end of their useful life during the 10-yr period.
• Backlog cost- Cost to replace transit assets still in service beyond their
useful life.
• Capital maintenance costs- Replacement or rehabilitation costs required for assets
to reach the full term of their useful life.
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Backlog $ [Insert Figure]
Ongoing Annual Backlog $ [Insert Figure]
Projected Annual Funding $ [Insert Figure]
[Your Region] Cost To AchieveSustainable & Reliable Transit Service
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[Transit Agency] SGR Backlog Forecasts:
Historic Funding Vs. Amount Required to Maintain Current Backlog
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
Funding $1B annually to 2030
Historic Spending ($500M Annually)
[Optional Slide: Sample Chart 1]
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
Funding $1.8B annually to 2030
Historic Spending ($500M Annually)
[Transit Agency] SGR Backlog Forecasts:
Historic Funding Vs. Amount Required to Maintain Current Backlog
[Optional Slide: Sample Chart 2]
The Path – A National Transit Movement
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Raise local awareness
of SGR Funding Need
Demonstrate advocacy tools & support through GATW in Chicago
Get other transit agencies
to replicate GATW in their
regions
Create a National
Movement
We plan to build on local support & get others to replicate campaign nationwide:
• Draft model legislation for supporters to rally around
• Build a diverse chorus of voices calling for change
• Put transit on the agenda as a national priority
Getting America To Work
It Needs a National Solution
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A rising tide lifts all buses and trains…
We plan to share the tools & success of the GATW campaign with all transit entities around the country to engage many more advocates for the additional formula and discretionary funding needed to achieve a state of good repair nationwide
…to create a national movement
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• Show your support publicly by:- Encouraging your organization to join the Getting America to Work coalition - Declaring your support individually at www.GettingAmericaToWork.com
• Contact your member of Congress- Tell them why a vital transit system is important to you - And that you support increased federal funding for transit and its economic benefits
♦ 24,000 jobs created for every $1 B invested
How Can You Help?
[Insert Your Logo]