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Transit Agency Status
Presented on January 20, 2012
Slide2LANta Overview
Services
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23 fixed routes, 10 specials, 67 peak buses
108 vans, 95 daily vehicle runs
Zone defined general public demand response; integrated with LANtaVan
Slide3Transit Agency Status LANta
FY2011 Financial Position
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Slide4Current Financial Position
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(in 000s)
FY2011
Current assets
14,056
Noncurrent assets
9,211
Capital assets, net
18,300
Total assets
41,567
Total liabilities
17,294
Net assets:
Invested in capital
assets
18,300
Restricted in net assets4,822 Unrestricted1,151 Total net assets24,273
Slide5Current Financial Position
Current assets includes MATP receivable of $229K – estimated collection date is March 2012Current liabilities includes line of credit balance of $3.2M – available line is $6M at an interest rate of prime + 0.5%
All accounts payable are current
Restricted net assets includes $4.8M of Act 44 Operating funding carryover
Unrestricted net assets includes $688K LANtaVan surplus
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Slide6Current Financial Position
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Revenues
(in 000s)
FY2011
Passenger fares
5,544
Government fare assistance programs
6,996
Other operating revenues
529Nonoperating revenues
17,709
Total
revenues
30,778
Slide7Current Financial Position
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Operating Expenses
(in 000s)
FY2011
Wages
7,250
Fringes
6,664
Purchased transportation
10,284Fuel
1,973
Insurance
463
Other expenses
3,298
Total
operating expenses
29,932
Slide8Current Financial Position
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Net Assets
(in 000s)
FY2011
Invested
in capital assets
18,300
Restricted net assets
Act 44 carryover
4,791
Insurance reserves
31
Unrestricted net assets
LANtaVan
surplus
688
Other
463 Total net assets24,273
Slide9Transit Agency Status LANta
FY2011 Current Operations
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Slide10Current organization chart is provided as Handout #1There are no vacant positionsNew bus operator and maintenance positions are planned as part of the implementation of Moving LANta Forward
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Staffing Level/Org
Chart
Slide11Contract Provisions
Collective bargaining agreement term is 12/15/10 to 12/14/12.
* Non-union employees
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Bus
Operators
Current
Projected FY13
Starting wage
$10.87
$11.20
Top
wage
$21.74
$22.40
Average
wage
$19.12
$19.70Contract wage increase3%3%
Job Classification
Number-
Full Time
Number-Part Time
Bu
s operators
132
0
Maintenance
workers
24
0
Operations supervisors*
11
0
General/administrative*
14
3
Senior management*
4
0
Slide12Important Contract Provisions
Part-time employees are used in clerical positions onlyApproximately 40% of bus operators are “split shift” driversOutsourcing report is provided as Handout #2
LANtaVan and LANtaFlex services are subcontracted through an RFP process
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Slide13Healthcare
Health plan overviews, including copayments and deductibles, are provided as Handout #3Coverage and contributions are reviewed as part of collective bargaining
All
employees receive same
coverage
LANta is currently self-insured for health coverage.
Total FY11 costs, including stop-loss premium, were $3M.From 2007 to 2011, costs increased 2% per year.LANta engages a consultant to review the estimated costs of self-insurance versus premium based plan
Employee contributions are 1% of gross wages based on a 40 hour work week. Maximum contribution is $500 annually.Health plan covers employee, spouse and eligible dependent children
Retirees and spouses are covered to age 65 if employee retires between 62 and 65. No coverage for retirees after 65.
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Slide14Pension
LANta administers and contributes to two defined benefit pension plans: the LANTA Union and LANta Non-Union Employees Pension Plans
Normal retirement age for both plans is 65
Early retirement under both plans is allowed at age 62 with 20 years of service
Participants in the Union plan make bi-weekly contributions of 3.5% of gross wages
Participants in the Non-Union plan make bi-weekly contributions of 3.0% of gross wages
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Slide15Pension
Plan descriptions and funding information is provided as Handout #4Both plans are underfunded as a result of poor investment performance due to the current economic climateThe Union plan is 48% funded
The Non-Union plan is 65% funded
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Slide16Pension
LANta contributes the Minimum Municipal Obligation (“MMO”) to each planMMO is calculated by an independent actuary based on the current statuteLANta does not take advantage of protections available under Act 44, choosing to fund 100% of the amounts required to fund the plans
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Slide17Fuel
Current Cost per GallonContract rate or market rate? Contract rateTerms of contract are provided as Handout #5
Includes purchase of fuel for LANtaVan
Projected Cost per Gallon and Basis for Projection
Contract rate or market rate? Contract rate
It is anticipated that the current contract terms/options will continue in future years
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Slide18Fixed Route Fares
Provide average fare:
Current Amount
Future Amount
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Fare
Type
Date
of Last Increase
Current Amount
Date of Planned
Increase
Amount After Planned Increase
Base Fare
04/01/2007
$2.00
N/AN/ATransfers$0.25N/AN/AZone Fares
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Multi-ride
passes
One-Day
Disabled One-
Day
10-Ride
31-Day
Annual
10/01/2011
10/01/2008
10/01/2011
10/01/2011
10/01/2011
$4.00
$1.00
$15.00
$55.00
$605.00
10/01/2013
N/A
10/01/2012
10/01/2012
10/01/2012
$5.00
N/A
$16.00
$60.00
$660.00
Slide19Shared Ride Fares
Date of Last Fare Increase – 10/01/2008
Current
Average fare - $22.15
LANta has sponsorship arrangements with the County Area Agencies on Aging and MH/MR agencies
Planned Changes
Date of planned increase - 10/01/2013Estimated average fare - $25.50
There are no planned changes to the existing sponsorship arrangements
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Slide20Other Major Factors Producing Cost Increases Beyond Inflation
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Factors
Current Amount
Projected Future Amount
Explanation
Pension
$907K
$1,134K
Costs are controlled by market factors
Workers’ Comp Insurance
$368K
$561K
Costs are controlled
by experience
Increased
service
$750K
$800KCosts are based on hourly costs and amount of service added
Slide21Other Major Factors Producing Cost Increases Beyond Inflation
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Factors
Current Amount
Projected Future Amount
Explanation
Fuel costs
$1.9M
?
Costs are controlled by market factors at time of contract
Easton
Intermodal Center
N/A
$100K
New facility
Health costs
$3.0M
?
Costs are controlled by experience, market factors and regulations
Slide22Cost Savings Initiatives
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Initiative
Current Cost
Planned Action and Implementation Date
Projected Savings
Consolidation
of LANtaVan services to one subcontractor
$9.5M
Initial contract awarded in FY2007;
extension awarded in FY2010
$8M
over contract term
Wage freeze (salaried
employees)
N/A
Implemented
for FY2010
$30KSAFTI$1.4MAggressive defense of claims keeps premiums lower$500K/YearPrinted timetables$100KInternalized art work$10K/YearParatransit
contract extension
$9M
Extension resulted in lower costs in
year 5
$100K
Slide23Cost Savings Initiatives
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Initiative
Current Cost
Planned Action and Implementation Date
Projected Savings
ADA certification
program
$2M
In-person
certification will result in less paratransit use
$300K/
Year
Energy
audit
$100K
Resulted in suggestions for increasing
efficiency
$10K/yearHybrid buses$2.5MResulted in better fuel efficiency, less maintenance$10K/year in fuel and $150K in maintenance
Slide24Revenue Enhancement Initiatives
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Initiative
Current Revenue
Planned Action and Implementation Date
Projected Revenues
New revenue
vehicle and shelter advertising program
$250K
New vendor
selected in FY2011$200K additional per year
Raising average fare
N/A
Implemented
for FY2010 to lower discount on fare pass media – See Handout #6
$100K per year
Private/public partnerships
N/A
Implemented in FY2012 – example: Amazon contract$100K per yearGrants$16MAggressively pursue
Slide25Quality Control/Productivity
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Initiative
Cost
Planned Action and Implementation Date
Projected Benefit
Advanced Transit Management System
$2M
ATMS project fully operational – includes APC, AVL and integrated
operating systems (farebox, auto-announcement system, cameras)
Data
currently being used to assist in adding/removing services
ADA Certification
$300K/
Year
October 17, 2011 – in-person assessments for ADA- and MATP-sponsored consumers
$300K/per year
Slide26Quality Control/Productivity
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Initiative
Cost
Planned Action and Implementation Date
Projected Benefit
Computer
Aided Scheduling
N/A –
part of ATMS
Spring 2012 – being tested nowResults in more efficient schedules
Flex Service
$25K
Implemented in August 2011
Results
in more efficient delivery of service
Slide27Transit Agency Status LANta
FY2011 Service Statistics/ Trends
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Slide28Fixed Route Service Statistics/ Trends
(in 000s)
Describe Any Proposed Changes
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Fixed Route
FY 2010-11
FY 2011-12
FY 2012-13
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
Rev.
Veh. Miles
2,719
2,926
3,066
3,066
3,066
Rev.
Veh. Hours211224235235235Passenger
Trips
5,600
5,782-5,963
5,924- 6,248
5,983- 6,435
6,043- 6,628
ACT 44 PERFORMANCE
MEASURES
Pass. Trips/Hour
26.5
26.6
26.6
27.4
28.2
Op. Cost/Hour
$88.97
$89.48
$91.15
$93.89
$96.71
Op. Rev./
Hour
$22.16
$20.88
$20.69
$21.50
$21.93
Op. Cost/Trip
$3.35
$3.36
$3.43
$3.43
$3.43
Slide29Fixed Route Ridership Trend
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Slide30Shared Ride Statistics/Trends
(in 000s)
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Shared-Ride
FY 2010-11
FY 2011-12
FY 2012-13
FY
2013-14
FY 2014-15
Total Veh. Miles
4,885
4,605
4,743
4,885
5,032
Cost per Mile
$1.95
$2.07$2.07$2.07$2.07Total Veh. Hours193184189195
201
Cost per Hour
$47.77
$51.77
$51.91
$51.82
$51.79
Total
Pass. Trips
433
434
434
434
434
Cost per Trip
$21.33
$21.95
$22.61
$23.28
$23.98
Rev
. per Trip
$22.42
21.25
$21.65
$22.58
$24.44
Trips per Hour
2.24
2.36
2.30
2.23
2.16
Slide31Transit Agency Status LANta
FY2011 Funding Statistics/ Trends
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Slide32Fixed Route Funding
(in 000s)
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FY 2010-11
FY 2011-12
FY 2012-13
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
Total Operating Expenses
18,773
20,078
24,430
22,073
22,735
Total Operating Revenue
4,761
4,676
4,864
5,0545,155Total Operating Deficit14,012
15,402
16,566
17.019
17,580
Subsidies:
Federal
5,040
4,925
4,930
4,930
4,930
State
8,292
9,763
10,886
11,301
11,823
Local
680
714
750
788
827
Total Funding
14,012
15,402
16,566
17,019
17,580
Balance (Cumulative)
$4,800
$2,800
$841
$100
$0
Slide33Shared Ride Funding(in 000s)
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FY 2010-11
FY 2011-12
FY 2012-13
FY 2013-14
FY 2014-15
Operating Expense
10,805
11,295
11,634
11,983
12,342
Passenger Revenue
1,302
1,188
1,412
1,384
1,385Lottery 2,5832,7942,7943,2133,213
MATP
4,291
3,857
3,972
4,414
4,546
Other (Includes
ADA charges)
2,812
3,152
2,859
3,278
3,395
Balance (Cumulative)
688
384
(123)
184
381
Slide34Transit Agency Status LANta
FY2011 Other Information/ Assumptions
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Slide35Moving LANta Forward12 year strategic plan; adopted in 2010Undertaken to address:
Rapid population growth and developmentSignificant growth in fixed route ridershipPrioritize use of Act 44 funding
Plan includes:
Service Plan
Marketing Plan
Land Use Outreach Strategy
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Fixed Route Service Strategic Plan
Slide36MLF Service Plan identified three levels of expansion:
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Fixed Route Service Strategic Plan
Level
Change from 2010
Target Year
Revenue
Hours
% Change
Peak Vehicles
Short
22,000
11.0
4
2014
Intermediate
64,000
33.0
8
2020
Long
214,000
119.0
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With
available funding
Slide37Fixed Route Service Strategic Plan
First implementation steps with August 2011 restructureSchedule simplification
New direct connections
Created system of core routes
New route nomenclature
Three digit designationProvides indication of level of service
Running time issues addressedStructure to guide enhancements
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Slide38Fixed Route Service Strategic Plan
Close to reaching Short Term plan levels2011 changes added 4% to annual rev hours
Another 4% budgeted for ‘12-’13
Organization’s goal is to reach Intermediate Plan levels
Brings LANta to avg. rev hrs/capita for peer systems
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Slide39Fixed Route Service Strategic Plan
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Revenue Hours per Capita
2010 Service Levels
Revenue Hours per Capita
Intermediate Term Plan
Slide40Fixed Route Service
Strategic Plan
Land Use Outreach – Expansion must be supported through land use decisions
Municipal Planning Commission presentations
HUD Sustainable Communities grant
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Slide41Fixed Route Service Improvement Priorities
Continued frequency/span enhancements on 100’s routes – create a core system to:
Be a feasible transportation alternative for more residents
Create target corridors for development, economic incentives, specialty zoning
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Slide42Fixed Route Service Improvement Priorities
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Slide43Fixed Route Service Improvement Priorities
100’s routes enhancements August 2011 restructure addressed many span issues; minor enhancements still needed
Focus will be on frequency
Goal: 15 min peak; 30 min off-peak frequencies
Trip time and frequency enhancements through new Enhanced Bus models
Enhanced Bus/BRT Study - underway
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Slide44Fixed Route Service Improvement Priorities
Address demand resulting from employment growth and development in:
Western Lehigh County (Route 100 corridor)
Central Northampton County (Route 33 corridor)
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Slide45Western Lehigh County – Service Issues
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Recently rezoned Jaindl property:
Build out plans call for
4 million SF – Warehousing
450,000 SF – Retail Center
700 residential units
Hamilton Boulevard:
Expanding retail corridor.
PCTI study
Lehigh Valley West: Expanding industrial park; Primarily warehousing – fastest growing industry in Lehigh Valley
Slide46Route 33 Corridor Service Issues
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Major mixed use development
New St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus
Major expansion plans
“Mayo Clinic of the East”
Major mixed use development
LVIP VI
Expanding industrial park
Proposed new interchange:
Major mixed used development planned
Route 248/Nazareth Rd
Major retail corridor
Route 33 Park & Ride
Trans-Bridge service
Slide47Rt. 100/Rt. 33 Service Needs
Need for expanded service hours to industrial park areasRevenue guarantee partnerships a potential modelNeed for expanded service to medical complex
Expanded fixed route service on Hamilton Blvd, Nazareth Rd/Uhler Rd
Potential for expanded use of LANtaFlex
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Slide48Projected Impacts of Intermediate Term Plan:
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Fixed Route Service Strategic Plan
Item
Net Impact
by 2020
Operators
40
Maintenance Employees
5
G&A Employees
2-3
Peak Vehicles
8
Fleet Vehicles
10
Revenue Hours
64,000
Revenue Miles
800,000
Annual Passenger Trips
902,000
– 1,800,000
Slide49Improvements will be targeted to prioritiesEnhancements will be identified through a planning processPerformance will be continually monitored to maintain target productivity levels
ATMS data will be instrumental in service monitoring
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Fixed Route Service Strategic Plan
Slide50Transit Agency Status LANta
Capital Status Review
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Slide51Capital Status Review
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Capital
A
ssets
(in 000s, Net of Accumulated Depreciation)
FY2011
Land
150
Buildings
3,816Revenue vehicles
11,264
Service vehicles
155
Shop equipment
189
Furniture/office equipment
1,643
Other revenue equipment1,085 Total capital assets18,300
Slide52Capital Status Review
Current Fixed-Route ProjectsPurchase 20 hybrid busesAllentown maintenance facility
Easton Intermodal Center
Shelter/signs program
Current Shared Ride Projects
Purchase 20 cut-away buses
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Slide53Capital Status Review
Short-term Future Fixed-Route ProjectsReplacement of 60 heavy-duty buses with hybrid busesPurchase of hybrid buses for service expansion
Development of service hubs
Short-term Future Shared Ride Projects
Replacement of 80 cut-away buses (existing fleet)
Replacement of paratransit scheduling software
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