Latenight Service Pilot Program February 5 2015 Overview Latenight service pilot launched March 28 2014 for one year In order to allow time for an orderly decision on the future of latenight service with ample public input the pilot will be extended through June 19 2015 the end of the ID: 226691
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Interim Review of the MBTA
Late-night Service Pilot ProgramFebruary 5, 2015Slide2
Overview
Late-night service pilot launched March 28, 2014 for one year.In order to allow time for an orderly decision on the future of late-night service with ample public input, the pilot will be extended through June 19, 2015 (the end of the MBTA’s spring schedule.)At next week’s Board meeting, the MBTA will release a complete, interim report on all of the data we have, as well as a schedule for the public process.
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Launch of Late-Night
Service PilotChicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia,
San Francisco, and
Washington, D.C. –
operate either 24/7 or
offer a late-night service
Extended service Friday &
Saturday nights by 90minutes on all subway lines& 15 key bus routes
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Anticipated Positive Impacts
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Increase economic activity
Offer commuting option for late-shift workers
Attract young technology professionals
Position Boston as a world-class city
Boost entertainment attendanceSlide5
Cost Versus Revenue
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Total Late-night Ridership
From 3/28/14–1/4/156Total Late-night boardings
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1,105,389
Includes:
807,225 fare transactions
298,164 transfers, etc.
Projected boardings through the end of the original pilot period:
1,401,956Slide7
Average Bus & Subway Weekend Ridership Trends
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Late-Night Ridership By Service Mode
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Top 5 Busiest Routes and Stations
Per Weekend9Slide10
Late-Night Entries by Time of Day
Entries decline every 15 minutes after midnight, except between 1:30 a.m.–2:00 a.m. (consistent with the closing of Boston-area establishments serving alcohol)10Slide11
Late-Night Costs for Original Pilot Period
Budget: $12.9 million
Major expenditures
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Projected Late-Night Revenue for Original Pilot Period
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Subsidy Per Passenger
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boardingsSlide14
Marketing and Outreach
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Sponsorship Support
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Who’s Riding?
59%Monthly Pass Holders(compared to 69% overall)
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Who’s Riding?
17College/university students: Most active late-night stations and bus routes appear to serve areas with large student populationsHotel, restaurant, and health-care workers:
No formal research has been conducted to date, but we welcome information on usage by these important market segments
Social/Entertainment goers:
Limited survey data indicates a high percentage of late-night service use is for entertainment activities.Slide18
Other
Transportation ServicesWe need to better understand the impact MBTA Late-night service on:
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Options
Eliminate late-night service at the end of the extended pilot Continue but with service changes Charge a late-night fare or fare supplement
Increase revenue from sponsorships
Other options? We invite your suggestions
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Next Steps
The extended late-night service pilot will continue to operatethrough June 19, 2015An Interim Review Report, with all available data on ridership, costs and revenues, will be released at the MassDOT board meeting on February 11, 2015
Customer and stakeholder input will be solicited during a public comment period ending March 11, 2015. Details will be forthcoming at the February board meeting and on
mbta.com
A final recommendation will be included in the FY16 budget presented at April 15
MassDOT
board meeting
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