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Transit Agency Status FY 2011-12
Current Financial PositionCurrent OperationsService Statistics/TrendsFunding Statistics/TrendsOther Information/AssumptionsCapital Status ReviewStatewide Cost Saving Ideas
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Slide2Current Financial PositionReserves/Retained Earnings
N/A Clarion County Transit does not retain any reserves or balances. Operations are outsourced.SourceBalance
Lottery
None
MATP
NoneMH/MRNoneArea Agency on AgingNoneOther State $NoneOther Local $None
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Slide3Current Financial Position
Level of Short-Term Debt/Loans—Identify each line of credit (excludes long-term bond financing)Name of Financial InstitutionAmount of Available CreditInterest Rate
Current
Credit in Use
N/A
, there are no credit facilities in place.3
Slide4Current Financial PositionAccounts Payable – Past due 90 days and over
Accounts Receivable – Past due 90 days and overVendorAmount Past Due
Estimated Pay Date
none
Program/Agency
Amount Past DueDate RequisitionedEstimated Pay Datenone4
Slide5Current OperationsStaffing Level
Contract ProvisionsHealthcarePensionFuelFaresOther major factors producing cost increases above inflationCost Savings Initiatives5
Slide6Staffing Level/Org Chart
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Slide7Labor Provisions
Term of current union contract ________ to __________DriversCurrent2012-13Starting wage
8.50
8.5
Top
wage14.0914.09Average wage9.809.95Contract wage increasen/an/aJob ClassificationNumber- Full TimeNumber-Part TimeDrivers10
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Mechanics
Dispatchers/ Reservations
2
Clerical
1
Manager
1
Billing Specialist
1
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Non-union contract
Slide8Important Labor ProvisionsUse of part-time employees – 7 PT drivers
Number/percent of “split shift” drivers – not neededOvertime – less than 1%Outsourcing – outsource some MATP trips to taxis8
Slide9Healthcare
We anticipate savings from planned biometric screenings for wellness.We also have available an alternative lower cost plan for employees.
Union
Non-Union
Basic Coverage – Monthly Cost
CurrentEmployee $430Family $1,334FY 2012-13Plus 5%Employee Contributions – Monthly CostCurrentEmployee $83Family $388FY 2012-13Plus 5%
Co-Payment
Current
$35 for office visit
FY 2012-13
$35
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Slide10Pension
Employees are eligible for a 401k plan with a 25% match on contributions up to 5% of their salary.
Union
Non-Union
Employee Contributions
CurrentUp to 15%FY 2012-13Up to 15%Minimum Age to Qualify for RetirementCurrent59.5FY 2012-1359.5
Minimum Number of Years to Qualify for Retirement
Current
N/A
FY 2012-13
N/A
Minimum Number of Years to be
Vested
Current
1
to 5 years
FY 2012-13
1 to 5 years
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Slide11PensionDescribe any proposed changes and the estimated financial impacts.
NoneProvide a status of the degree to which the pension funding is funded. If not fully funded please provide your strategy to fully fund pension.The 401k plan is a defined contribution plan, and is fully funded.11
Slide12FuelCurrent Cost per Gallon
Contract rate or market rate? $3.30 per gallon is the most recent 30 day averageTerms of contract (if applicable) – n/a. All fuel is purchased at current market rates.Projected Cost per Gallon and Basis for ProjectionContract rate or market rate? $3.40 based on 3% inflation factorTerms of contract (if applicable) – n/a12
Slide13Shared Ride Fares
Date of Last Fare Increase 4-1-11Current Average fare - $34.33 per tripPlanned ChangesDate of planned decrease– 4-1-12Estimated average fare – $33.64
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Slide14Other Major Factors Producing Cost Increases Beyond Inflation
FactorsCurrent AmountProjected Future Amount
Explanation
Example: Subcontracts
Example: Employee
Retention(Add others or change as appropriate)No such factors 14
Slide15Cost Savings Initiatives
InitiativePlanned Action and Implementation DateProjected Savings
Shift riders to PWD
Outreach
to promote PWD – Q3 2011 23 trips; Q4 2011 216 trips
Goal of 300 per quarter in 2012Implement DPW mileage reimbursement policy changeLimit mileage reimbursement per mile rate to $0.12 – Q3-2011$59,722annualDecrease deadhead hoursRevised scheduling procedure to reduce drive time to first pick up – Q3-20113% savings in deadhead Increase multi-loading opportunitiesEstablished out-of-county travel schedule in Q4 2011Identify new opportunities in 2012Reduce no showsEnforced consumer no show policy – 1.92% in Q4 2011Goal of 1.65% in 2012
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Slide16Shared Ride Funding
FY 2010-11FY 2011-12
FY 2012-13
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
Operating Expense766,125988,088938,684919,909901,512Passenger Revenue63Lottery 307,972402,523382,397374,749367,254
MATP
309,603
401,704
381,619
373,986
366,507
Other
183,552
183,861
174,668
171,174
167,751
Balance
35,065
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Slide17Shared Ride Statistics/Trends
17Shared-RideFY 2010-11FY 2011-12FY 2012-13
FY
2013-14
FY 2014-15
Total Veh. Miles338,120370,510376,067381,708387,434Cost per Mile2.272.672.502.412.33Total Veh. Hours23,17423,40623,64023,876
24,115
Cost per Hour
33.06
42.22
39.71
38.53
37.38
Total
Pass. Trips
31,291
34,434
36,156
37,963
39,862
Cost per Trip
24.48
28.70
25.96
24.23
22.62
Rev
. per Trip
n/a
Trips per Hour
1.3
1.5
1.5
1.6
1.7
Slide18Capital Status Review
18FY2010-11
Actual
FY2011-12
Budget
FY1012-13ForecastFY2013-14ForecastFY2014-15ForecastSource of FundsState – Community Transportation Capital$45,000$175,000$133,000$265,000$165,170Uses of Funds
Vehicle and Equip Purchases
$38,441
$175,000
$132,000
$263,550
$163,170
Technology
$0
$0
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
Sources Less Uses**
$6,559
$0
$0
$0
$0
Slide19Statewide Cost Saving Ideas
Regional Brokerage Model to promoteIncreased productivity through:Inter-county coordination of trips between countiesFixed schedules for long distance trips across multiple counties. Increased competition between transportation providers reduces rates and improves quality of serviceBrokerage Model TypesExpand the Mandatory HealthChoices Program, orRegional Direct Brokerage Model
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Slide20Regional Direct Brokerage Model
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Slide21Statewide Cost Saving Ideas
In-person ADA assessments (Physical and Cognitive)Identifies more persons capable of using fixed routesTypical Results25% no show to appointments5% determined capable of riding fixed routes20% placed in conditional statusEffective controls growth of demand response programsTravel trainingIndividuals become more confident and self-reliant as a result of learning to travel independently.Travel training is always provided in the participant’s community, using real buses and situations.Training can be delivered one-on-one or in group settings.
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Slide22Statewide Cost Saving Ideas
Promote healthy competition within the passenger transportation provider business by reducing duplicative and unnecessary oversightCurrently overseen by PennDot and the Public Utilities CommissionKeep oversight focused on Safety, but not controlling competition22
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