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Continued Discussion - Transit
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Issue/Request:
Discuss potential transit service improvements and contract proposals for 2019-2020.
Key Issues:
- Existing Transit Services cost may increase significantly
-Fixed Route from Independence, MO (Independence Transit Center)
- Fixed Route from Kansas City, MO (3-Trails Transit Center)
- Expansion of Existing RideKC Lee's Summit Demand Response Transit
- Cost reduction options for existing commuter services
- Need policy guidance for 2019 Transit Services
Background:
In October 2018, staff presented existing transit services and potential alternatives for Public Works Committee discussion. The Public Works Committee requested additional information, especially cost scenarios, for continued discussion and consideration. The following information was obtained from KCATA and OATS, the transit service provider and operators for Lee's Summit Transit Services to address the Public Works Committee questions:
Cost Analysis of New Fixed Route Alternatives:
- Independence Transit Center Connection with 60-minute headways, $325,000: A split/shared cost with Kansas City, MO ($162,500). Apply Lee's Summit's FTA Funding (Section 5307 operating funds at 50% match) to Lee's Summit's share of service cost with a local cost increase of approximately $81,250.
- 3-Trails Transit Center Connection with 60-minute headways (long layovers likely); an Optimistic Option, $385,000: A split/shared cost with Kansas City, MO ($192,500). After Lee's Summit's FTA Funding is applied to Lee's Summit's share of service cost, the local cost increase is approximately $96,250.
- 3-Trails Transit Center Connection with 45-minute headways (minimum layovers); a Conservative Option, $525,000: A split/shared cost with Kansas City, MO ($262,500). After Lee's Summit's FTA Funding is applied to Lee's Summit's share of service cost, the local cost increase is approximately $131,250.
The cost of service for expanded RideKC Lee's Summit D...
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