NEW SERVICES IN KAUFMAN COUNTY

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1 NEW SERVICES IN KAUFMAN COUNTY

2 Agenda About Funding Explanation Grant / System Efficiency New Service Explanation Process/Timing 2

3 Committed to the Transit Customer Clients come first. We are often: The only means to work or the doctor. The only way to access community and fellowship. The only means to preventive medical attention and regular treatment. The only regular shopping trip. The only way for a caretaker to continue working. The only path to dignity and self-reliance to those unable to reliably travel by automobile. 3

4 Transit Agency of the Year STAR Transit is a public transportation agency Management has over 100 years in combined transportation experience Stellar safety record Operate 60+ buses in daily operation (All are ADA compliant) Over 110 employees Over 192,000 rides per year 4

5 STAR Transit Dedicated Board STAR Transit Dedicated Staff Roy Ferrell, President David Magness, Vice President Carlton Tidwell, Secretary Lee Ayers, Board Member Carrie Gordon, Board Member Stan Pickett, Board Member Dana Macalik, Board Member Bobby Aga, Alternate Board Member Jakie Allen, Alternate Board Member Jerry Dittman, Alternate Board Member Kevin Fowler, Alternate Board Member Joe Fox, Alternate Board Member Tartisha Hill, Alternate Board Member 5

6 Service Areas Kaufman County Rockwall County Seagoville Balch Springs Mesquite Hutchins Ellis County (Medicaid) Navarro County (Medicaid) 6

7 Services 7

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9 Funding Explanation FY16 Passenger Revenues Contracts Intergovernmental Revenues Operating Grants Other 9

10 Thank You Kaufman County! FY18 Total Cost of Service in Kaufman County: $1,444,800 FY18 Grant and Leverage Funding: $1,303,974 FY18 Local Government Contribution: $140,826 Each $1.00 in Local Funds nets $9.26 in Leverage Funds 10

11 Grant STAR Transit saw a need to link employment opportunity and residents between Terrell an Kaufman using SH34. STAR Transit requested TXDOT funds to implement the program. STAR Transit received a TXDOT grant for $50,000 covering the cost of operations (first year only). Received 4 new buses, a benefit of over $330,000 to Kaufman County residents. This funding will help implement a new, on-going service between Terrell and Kaufman. 11

12 System Efficiency STAR Transit Demand Response data shows a need for regular service in the City of Terrell. Transit agencies with a localized density of Demand Response service can often increase efficiency and reduce costs by transitioning to limited fixed route services. STAR Transit proposes to shift some Demand Response service in Terrell to a new Fixed Route system. 12

13 NEW SERVICE EXPLANATION

14 KAUFMAN TROLLEY ROUTE 801

15 Kaufman Trolley Route

16 Kaufman Trolley Route 801 First fixed route public transportation system in a rural community in the state of Texas Arrives at each stop every 30 minutes to 1 hour Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM ADA compliant Starting November 1 st, $1.00 each way 16

17 KAUFMAN/TERRELL LINK ROUTE 802

18 Kaufman/Terrell Link Route

19 Kaufman/Terrell Link Route 802 Commuter Service Intended to facilitate workers moving between Terrell and Kaufman Mon Fri, 6:00 AM 6:00 PM with mid-day break 60 minute intervals Designated bus stops with signs Connection points, Terrell Depot & Kaufman Walmart Limited point deviation available 19

20 TERRELL FIXED ROUTE ROUTE - 803

21 Terrell Fixed Route - Route

22 Terrell Fixed Route - Route 803 Fixed Route Service Efficient, fast service, parallel to US80 Service core neighborhoods/in-town destinations Mon Fri, 6:00 AM 6:00 PM with mid-day break Peak period stops every 30 minutes to 1 hour Designated bus stops with signs Connection points, Terrell Depot & Terrell Walmart 22

23 TERRELL FIXED ROUTE ROUTE - 804

24 Terrell Fixed Route - Route

25 Terrell Fixed Route - Route 804 Fixed Route Service Service to IH-20 corridor in Terrell Mon Fri, 6:00 AM 6:00 PM with mid-day break Peak period stops every 30 minutes to 1 hour Designated bus stops with signs Connection points, Terrell Depot & Terrell Walmart 25

26 TERRELL FIXED ROUTE BUSINESS PARK EXTENSIONS

27 Terrell FR Business Park Extensions 27

28 Terrell FR Business Park Extensions Designed to maximize benefit to Business Park employees One loop services Mike Cronin Business Park One loop services Airport Business Park Schedule based on shift schedules Zone service/deviation available Designated bus stops with signs Connection points, Terrell Depot & Terrell Walmart To be synchronized/connected with the other Terrell routes May be folded into 803 and/or

29 Terrell Fixed Route System 29

30 Signage 30

31 Fare General Population - $1.00 per boarding Qualified Elderly/Disabled = No fare Riders would have to qualify in order to receive the no fare rate. STAR Transit will utilize the certification criteria as established in Policy #62, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transportation Policy and Procedure. 31

32 TIMELINE

33 Timeline September October 11/1/17 Public Involvement Pre-promotion of new services Sign installation Targeted Start Date 33

34 Comments/ Questions

35 Thank You!