A Feasibility Study English 212 Technical Writing Sarah A Bujno Overview Introduction Criteria Methods Research Results Conclusions Recommendations Introduction Conducted research regarding the feasibility of implementing a rail way system between Alaska and Washington ID: 272462
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Providing an Economical Means of Transportation:A Feasibility Study
English 212: Technical Writing
Sarah A.
BujnoSlide2
Overview
Introduction
Criteria
MethodsResearch ResultsConclusionsRecommendationsSlide3
Introduction
Conducted research regarding the feasibility of implementing a rail way system between Alaska and Washington.
Determined if a need for a more economical means of transportation exists and whether Alaskans would participate in such a service.
Gathered research regarding the following topics:Inexpensive Travel
Use of Rail Service
Interest in Rail TransportSlide4
Criteria For Feasibility
Once implemented, can the proposal offer inexpensive travel to Washington?
Will people actually use the proposed service?
Is there an interest in transportation by rail in and out of Alaska?Slide5
Methods
C
onducted
research through the UAA Consortium Library on transportation in Alaska.Developed and distributed
detailed questionnaire.
R
eviewed
the Alaska Railroad Corporation’s website for data regarding the cost of service and average revenues.
R
eviewed
the AMBIT Economic Feasibility report for an Alaska – Canada Rail Link (2010).
C
alculated
the average projected fuel costs and revenues regarding this project.
I
nterviewed
several community members on their ideas of bridging a gap between Alaska and the contiguous United States.Slide6
Travel by Rail: Inexpensive Travel
With a projected revenue of approximately
$
3,799,620 prices can potentially be set at $275 roundtrip (half the cost of an airline ticket) if not lower.Adding a community tax of 2% would cost just over five dollars per ticket and earn almost $6,000 to give back to the community!
Fuel costs will be the most substantial operating cost will only be 8% of revenues earned roundtrip.
Trip Classification
Miles
Projected Revenue
(Miles x $4.04)
One Way Trip
2,250
$1,899,810
Round Trip
4,500
$3,799,620Slide7
Use of Rail Service
Results based on questionnaire distributed October 2012:
76% of respondents answered they would be willing to travel by rail from Anchorage to Seattle if the service were available.
83% of respondents answered that their finances limit the frequency of their ability to travel by air.
The above responses indicate that a rail way system, if implemented would be beneficial to Alaskans and that it would be used often enough to justify implementation.Slide8
Interest in Rail Transport
90% of respondents answered there is a need for a more economical means of transportation.
93% of respondents answered that they exclusively fly coach with no responses indicating flying first class exclusively.
47% of respondents answered that they only fly out of state once a year.
The above data suggests that it is too expensive for most to fly out of state and when they can they can only afford to fly coach.Slide9
Conclusions
T
here
is a clear interest and need for an economical means of transportation in and out of Alaska that can be supported by the Alaska – Washington rail link.Revenues
would exceed operating costs and would be a benefit to Alaskans. Revenues taxed at 5% would provide $5,945.50 in funding to give back to the community.
The disadvantages to a lengthy trip can be overcome and with the exponential growth in technology could potentially be decreased with time; it will also pose no worry to those without alternative means.
It would be feasible and cost effective to implement the Alaska – Washington rail link.Slide10
Recommendations
Implement the Alaska – Washington Rail link.
Assign Anchorage to Seattle fares to be no more than $275.00, to increase customer appeal and create steady competition.
Require a 2% community tax to be distributed wherever most needed in the community.
Market to appeal to the target demographic of individuals between the ages of 18-35.
Provide means of entertainment for passengers at an extra charge with built in televisions and/or wireless internet.Slide11
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