HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2020 0205 REG CCSA ITEM 09BCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of February 5, 2020
ACTION No Comments Provided. BY
B.Garza.
B. Consider Providing Comments on Possible Unmet Transit Needs to the Ventura
County Transportation Commission and Receive Report on Unmet Transit Needs
Findings and Goals. Staff Recommendation: Provide comments and direct staff
to forward them to VCTC, prior to the end of the public comment period. (Shaun
Kroes)
Item: 9.B.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Shaun Kroes, Program Manager
DATE: 02/05/2020 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider Providing Comments on Possible Unmet Transit Needs to
the Ventura County Transportation Commission and Receive Report
on Unmet Transit Needs Findings and Goals
SUMMARY
On April 18, 2002, the City Council directed staff to prepare an annual report on the
City’s transit performance regarding the findings and goals that the Ventura County
Transportation Commission (VCTC) adopts each year at the conclusion of the Unmet
Transit Needs process. Attachment 1 serves as this year’s annual report on the City’s
performance. An addition to the annual report is Attachment 2, the Transit Ridership &
Statistics Report – Fiscal Year 2018/19, which provides further details about transit use
and expenditures. The City Council is being asked to review the annual report, provide
comments, and direct staff to forward the comments to VCTC.
BACKGROUND
On December 6, 2013, VCTC approved new Unmet Transit Needs definitions and
adjusted its public participation input program. This revision was in response to VCTC’s
Regional Transit Study as well as the impacts of SB 716 and SB 203 (both of which
became effective July 1, 2014). The revised definitions and public participation input
program are detailed in Attachment 3 of this report.
California Public Utilities Code (PUC) 99401.5(c) requires that VCTC hold at least one
public hearing pursuant to PUC Section 99238.5 to solicit comments on Unmet Transit
Needs that may exist within the jurisdictions and that may be reasonable to meet by
establishing or contracting for new public transportation, or specialized transportation, or
by expanding existing services. All Unmet Transit Needs that are reasonable to meet
must be funded before any allocation is made from TDA funds to the cities/county for
streets and roads pursuant to PUC 99401.5(e). Effective July 1, 2014, the remaining
Item: 9.B.
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Ventura County cities that this is applicable to are Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark and
Santa Paula (all cities with a population under 100,000 and not a member of the Gold
Coast Transit District). On June 11, 2018, legislation allowed the City of Thousand
Oaks to spend TDA money on local streets, which means City of Thousand now returns
to the Unmet Transit Needs process. Although there are now a limited number of cities
that are affected by PUC 99401.5(e), VCTC must perform a countywide Unmet Transit
Needs process. The VCTC may identify an Unmet Transit Need in a service area not
affected by PUC 99401.5(e) (such as Gold Coast Transit or the City of Simi Valley);
however, it has no ability to require that Unmet Transit Needs be implemented because
the agency is already committing 100% of its TDA funding for existing transit services.
DISCUSSION
The VCTC will hold its annual public hearing on Unmet Transit Needs at Camarillo City
Hall, during its regular Commission meeting on February 7, 2020. The VCTC also holds
community meetings where the public can meet with VCTC staff to provide comments.
The City hosted this year’s first community meeting at the Moorpark Civic Center on
January 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. One member of the public attended and the
majority of her comments were in regards to using VCTC’s intercity bus service to travel
to college.
In addition to attending an Unmet Transit Needs meeting, the public also has the option
of submitting written comments through VCTC’s online Unmet Transit Needs survey,
through email, telephone, or mail. Comments are due to VCTC by February 14, 2020.
Information on how to submit comments is provided on Attachment 4. Staff advertised
the comment period in the City transit buses and on the City website. The public is
encouraged to submit their comments to VCTC. Information about the City Council’s
consideration of Unmet Transit Needs at its February 5, 2020, meeting was included in
the City’s Unmet Transit Needs Flyer.
According to the PUC, VCTC must decide, by adopting a resolution, either that:
1.There are no unmet transit needs;
2.There are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet; or,
3.There are unmet transit needs, including needs that are reasonable to meet.
The resolution must include information that provides the basis for VCTC’s decision.
Prior to VCTC’s FY 2016/17 Transit Needs Assessment, VCTC would include an
extensive list of transit goals that were not considered an Unmet Transit Need, based
on comments submitted by the public. Goals that were applicable to Moorpark would
be included in the City’s Report of Performance. The VCTC reports since then no
longer include a list of goals. Consequently, the City’s Report of Performance provides
a general report of transit services in Moorpark. The report also addresses any
Moorpark-specific comments made during VCTC’s Unmet Transit Needs process.
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FISCAL IMPACT
None.
COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE
This action does not support a current strategic directive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Provide comments and direct staff to forward them to VCTC, prior to the end of the
public comment period.
Attachment 1: Report of Performance
Attachment 2: Transit Ridership & Statistics Report – Fiscal Year 2018/19
Attachment 3: Unmet Needs Definition
Attachment 4: Unmet Transit Needs Flyer
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ATTACHMENT 1
Report of Performance
2020/21 Unmet Transit Needs
Moorpark City Transit
Moorpark City Transit FY 2018/19 Ridership Information:
•In FY 2017/18, bus ridership decreased 2.18% from 50,714 trips in FY
2017/18 to 49,608 trips in FY 2018/19.
•Senior, disabled and personal care attendant (PCA) travel on the bus
decreased 4.99% in FY 2018/19 (from 12,415 trips to 11,795 trips).
Approximately 24% of all passengers on the buses are
seniors/disabled/PCAs.
•In FY 2018/19, the City began participating in the Ventura County
Transportation Commission College Ride program, which provides $1.10
reimbursement to a transit agency that provides free trips for passengers
that display a valid college ID. The City provided approximately, 7,941
trips and received $8,736. This shows approximately 16% of the City’s
passengers were passengers with a college ID.
•In FY 2018/19 Dial-A-Ride (DAR) services (both Local and InterCity
services) provided 6,296 trips. This is a decrease of less than one percent
compared to 6,357 trips in FY 2017/18. Between the two services, trips
on the Local DAR service increased 5.94% (from 1,533 trips to 1,624)
whereas InterCity trips decreased 3.15% (from 4,824 trips to 4,672).
•The City’s VCTC audited farebox ratio (including Moorpark City Transit,
Beach Bus, and Dial-A-Ride services) was calculated at 24.67% for FY
2018/19. The farebox ratio is attributed to the City’s use of locally
generated developer fees used as a “Route Guarantee” to provide transit
services. Without the contribution, the City’s farebox ratio would be
5.63%, well below the 20% requirement.
See Attachment 2 for a more detailed report of transit services provided in FY 2018/19.
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Findings adopted by VCTC June 7, 2019.
There are no Unmet Transit Needs that are reasonable to meet.
During the Unmet Transit Needs process, VCTC presented Findings; some of which
included or involved transit service in Moorpark. Those Findings are provided below,
with a brief response. In some instances, the response is directly from VCTC.
Comment/Service Request Response
Service between Fillmore and Moorpark VCTC Response:
Demand expressed for …service
expansions has been limited and in this
case staff is recommending continued
monitoring of the ridership demand before
pursuing extensive analysis of cost-
effectiveness. There has been repetitive
demand expressed over the last few years
regarding service to, from Fillmore-
Moorpark, therefore staff recommends that
this services in particular be analyzed for
feasibility in the future.
Moorpark Staff Comments:
The City supports the concept of transit
service between Fillmore and Moorpark
and is happy to work with VCTC and City of
Fillmore on potential transfer points and
times. Based upon comments submitted
from the public; this appears to be demand
from Fillmore residents, not Moorpark
residents. Funding for the transit service
should be from Fillmore/VCTC.
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Out of approximately 200 comments submitted, eight comments included service
suggestions/requests for Moorpark City Transit. The comments are provided below.
Responses to each comment have been provided as well.
Comment/Service Request Response
Moorpark City Transit route that goes to
Simi Valley.
Moorpark City Transit has bus stops at
Moorpark Metrolink Station and Moorpark
College, where VCTC’s East-West
Connector and East-County bus routes
provide service. The VCTC routes connect
Moorpark to Simi Valley.
Request for ADA weekend service from
Moorpark to Thousand Oaks.
Moorpark residents with an ADA card can
travel to Thousand Oaks on Saturdays (this
began in July 2018).
Would like Moorpark to Burbank Airport
service.
This service is currently provided by
Metrolink.
Wants bus stop at Tierra Rejada &
Mountain Trail Street.
Route 1 bus stops currently exist at Tierra
Rejada Road and Countrywood Drive and
Tierra Rejada Road and Walnut Creek
Road. Route 2 has a bus stop at Tierra
Rejada and Walnut Creek Road and
Mountain Trail Street and Walnut Creek
Road.
Would like flag or regular stop at Los
Angeles Avenue & Moorpark Avenue
(near El Pollo Corona Grill)
Moorpark City Transit Route 1 has a bus
stop on Moorpark Avenue east of Moorpark
Town Center/Ralph’s). Route 1 and Route
2 have bus stops on Park Crest and
Second Street, which are nearby Los
Angeles Avenue and Moorpark Avenue.
Would like Moorpark City Transit to get
people places faster.
Moorpark City Transit routes travel
throughout the City; consequently, an
individual’s trip can vary depending on the
trip origin and destination.
Would like free trips for Moorpark College
students.
Free service for Moorpark College students
with a valid college ID was available in FY
2018/19.
Would like service from Moorpark to
Ventura at 8 am.
This is a service provided by VCTC.
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ATTACHMENT 2
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Troy Brown, City Manager
FROM: Shaun Kroes, Program Manager
Prepared by: Kat Valencia, Administrative Assistant II
DATE: January 22, 2020
SUBJECT: Transit Ridership & Statistics Report – Fiscal Year 2018/19
______________________________________________________________________
The tables below present a summary view of Moorpark City Transit operations in the
City for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018/19. On August 7, 2017, the City implemented route and
schedule changes for the fixed route (bus) service. The changes were based on a year-
long transit evaluation study performed by Nelson/Nygaard. The changes were
intended to streamline the routes and schedules, in an attempt to decrease passenger
confusion and increase ridership. The bus service operates Monday through Friday,
6:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All Dial-A-Ride (DAR) services operate 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday 1. All information reported under “Historical Trends” sections of
the report exclude demonstration service costs and ridership that occurred FY 2013/14
through FY 2015/16, in order to ensure an appropriate comparison amongst the years2.
Also, note that the first fiscal year of 2010/11 for “Historical Trends” does not indicate
the first year any transit service began. It only functions to serve as a base year for
comparison.
As in prior fiscal years, the City continues to see increasing costs for both bus and DAR
services (combined 7.67% in FY 2018/19 compared to FY 2017/18); decreasing
ridership (2.03% in FY 2018/19 compared to FY 2017/18); and decreasing revenue
(3.3% in FY 2018/19 compared to FY 2017/18).
Staff is currently working on a couple of transit proposals that will be considered in the
near future for consideration, including:
1.Proposed adjustments to the City’s bus service (route and timetable changes).
2.A proposed Request for Proposal for a pilot, on-demand “App-based” transit
service.
1 Saturday DAR service (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) began in FY 2018/19. 2 The demonstration service included extending the hours of bus and local DAR services from 6:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday bus
service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and weekend local DAR service was also provided 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. These services were ended due to low ridership.
CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
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Moorpark City Transit Fixed Route - Bus Activity and Regional Agency
Reimbursements.
June
RIDERSHIP:
CASH
FARES
TICKETS,
TOKENS College ID VCTC Passes
& Transfers
TOTALS
MONTH
YEAR
AGO
YTD
2018-19
Last Year
YTD
Regular Fare (Student/Adult)1,380 233 223 41 1,877 2,252 36,090 36,498
687 1,153 11,795 12,415
136 201 1,723 1,801
Total Ridership 2,700 3,606 49,608 50,714
Average Riders Per Day 69 12 11 135 172 195 200
REVENUE: Cash Fares Prepaid College ID
Fares $1,665 $160 $245 $2,071
Year Ago $1,874 $70 n/a $1,984
YTD Total $24,948 $2,900 $8,737
$35.89 $40.50 $294.29 $297.69
$2,106.55 $1,984.27 $36,879.28 $36,330.06
20 21 255 254
22.78 23.00
$57.35 $53.10
$1,306.58 $1,221.53
$4,095.33 $4,541.87 $60,017.59 $58,032.69
Operations Cost $26,131.53 $25,652.08 $329,236.81 $314,145.85
Preventive Maintenance $5,074.37 $3,742.33 $122,439.67 $101,544.08
$35,301.23 $33,936.28 $511,694.07 $473,722.62
5.97% 5.85% 7.21% 7.67%
$13.07 $9.41 $10.31 $9.34
Contract Expense
Farebox Ratio
Cost Per Passenger
Senior, Disabled & PCAs - Free
Children 5 & under - Free
Total Route Systems Revenue
Service Days
Daily Hours
Hourly Rate
Daily Rate
CNG Fuel
Reimbursements (Senior Nutrition, VCTC Fares) & Adjustments
MOORPARK CITY TRANSIT TOTALS &
COMPARISONS
The table above provides ridership and cost information for the City’s bus service
(Route 1 and Route 2) for FY 2018/19 and FY 2017/18. Total ridership decreased
2.18% in FY 2018/19 (49,608 trips) compared to FY 2017/18 (50,714).
Contract expenses increased by 8.02% in FY 2018/19 ($511,694.07) compared to FY
2017/18 ($473,722.62). The increase in costs is attributed to an increase in vehicle
maintenance costs, which increased by 20.58% in FY 2018/19 ($122,439.67) compared
to FY 2017/18 ($101,544.08). Increased maintenance costs are attributable to an
increase in maintenance services, such as leaf spring replacements, engine repairs, flat
tires, etc. Thousand Oaks has not increased its labor cost rates for several years.
Operational and fuel costs combined increased 4.59% in FY 2018/19 ($389,254.40)
compared to FY 2017/18 ($372,178.54).
The FY 2018/19 farebox ratio was 7.21% compared to 7.67% in FY 2017/18. For
purposes of this transit report, the farebox ratio factors in operational costs (bus
operations and fuel) and preventive maintenance. The farebox ratio does not factor in
overhead expenditures related to transit that are included in the City’s official TDA audit.
The farebox ratio is below the 20% farebox ratio requirement for TDA; however, a
portion of bus operations is paid for with local TSM money; thereby increasing the City’s
farebox ratio above the 20% requirement for purposes of TDA. In FY 2018/19, the City
used approximately $207,820 in TSM money (or 40.61% of total bus contract
expenses). The remaining 59.39% is covered by fares, TDA, and FTA funds. The
City’s official TDA farebox ratio for FY 2018/19 is 24.67%, which is above the 20.00%
farebox ratio requirement.
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Moorpark City Transit Fixed Route – Historical Trends
The chart above provides operation cost (including fuel), ridership, and fare trends from
FY 2010/11 through FY 2018/19 (maintenance costs are excluded from this chart). FY
2012/13 is when the City of Thousand Oaks (Thousand Oaks) began providing services
for the City after the City’s previous contractor (Coach America) terminated its contract
due to bankruptcy. Operational and fuel costs combined increased 4.59% in FY
2018/19 ($389,254.40) compared to FY 2017/18 ($372,178.54).
While costs have increased over the years, ridership and revenue (fares) continue to
decrease. When comparing the highest year of collected revenue (FY 2011/12;
$61,869 collected) and the lowest year of collected revenue (FY 2017/18; $36,330),
revenue has decreased 41.28%. Revenue decreases are attributed to a couple of
factors. One is beginning in the middle of FY 2011/12, transit operators in Ventura
County established a free transfer program with the Ventura County Transportation
Commission (VCTC). Prior to implementation, passengers transferring from a VCTC
bus to a City bus had to pay the City fare (and vice-versa). While providing the free
transfer program has likely increased the number of passengers using the various
transit services, it has also meant fewer fares from passengers who would have used
the service regardless of the payment requirement. The City also eliminated fares for
Seniors and Disabled (effective August 1, 2015). Additionally, the overall reduction in
trips provided (fewer people means less revenue collected).
In FY 2018/19, the City did see a slight bump in revenue collected as a result of the
VCTC College Ride program. The City receives $1.10 for every free trip it provided for
passengers with a valid college ID. The City’s regular fare is $1.00, so the City received
an additional $0.10 for each trip provided. In FY 2018/19, the City received
approximately $8,736 in reimbursements for approximately 7,941 passengers. This
also shows that approximately 16% of the City’s passengers were passengers with a
college ID. Nearly 25% of the City’s fares collected in FY 2018/19 were from the
College Ride program.
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The chart above provides preventive maintenance trends from FY 2010/11 through FY
2018/19. Preventive maintenance costs have remained relatively consistent throughout
the years, even with two different contractors providing the services (Coach America
followed by Thousand Oaks). Preventive maintenance costs in FY 2018/19 were
$122,440. This is a 4.51% increase compared to FY 2010/11 (when CUSA was
providing maintenance service) and a decrease of 1.71% compared to FY 2012/13 (the
first year Thousand Oaks began providing maintenance services). The cost increase
between FY 2017/18 ($101,544.08) and FY 2018/19 ($122,439.67) was 20.58% and is
attributed to increased maintenance on the vehicles, such as leaf spring replacements,
engine repairs, etc. Maintenance costs can fluctuate from year to year depending on
the amount of repairs and maintenance requirements of the vehicles.
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Dial-A-Ride – ADA Paratransit/Senior Dial-A-Ride Programs.
Month Number
of Trips
Unduplicated
Riders
Fares Paid by
Passenger Program Cost Passengers
July 2018 125 16 $254.00 $4,757.22 127
Aug. 2018 127 23 $254.00 $4,965.35 130
Sept. 2018 127 21 $256.00 $5,498.74 128
Oc t. 2018 145 22 $290.00 $5,832.22 147
Nov. 2018 116 17 $220.00 $4,532.96 116
Dec. 2018 119 17 $238.00 $4,401.01 119
Jan. 2019 137 17 $274.00 $5,216.72 137
Feb. 2019 180 18 $360.00 $6,950.22 182
Mar. 2019 142 9 $284.00 $5,682.82 144
Apr. 2019 138 13 $276.00 $5,547.03 138
May 2019 143 13 $286.00 $5,790.70 145
June 2019 125 13 $250.00 $5,124.66 128
YTD To ta l 1,624 44 $3,242.00 $64,299.65 1,641
Year Ago Month 165 17 $330.00 $5,286.51 165
Year Ago YTD 1,533 51 $3,072.00 $50,385.94 1,547
Loca l Moorpa rk ADA Pa ratra nsit/Senior Dia l-A-Ride
The table above provides ridership information for the City’s Local (travel within
Moorpark) services for Seniors (65 years and older) and ADA passengers. The
“Number of Trips” column includes paying passengers (registered passengers and their
guests). The “Passengers” column includes registered passengers, their guests, and
personal care attendants (PCA). A PCA does not pay fare when traveling on DAR.
Ridership increased 5.94% in FY 2018/19 (1,624 trips) compared to FY 2017/18
(1,533). The number of “Unduplicated Riders” decreased 13.73%. Unduplicated Riders
indicate individual people who have used the service at some point during the fiscal
year. In FY 2018/19, 44 individuals used DAR, compared to 51 individuals in FY
2017/18. This indicates that fewer participants used DAR more frequently than the prior
fiscal year, averaging 38 trips/Rider compared to 30 trips/Rider in FY 17/18.
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ECTA Dial-A-Ride – ADA and Senior Ridership to Neighboring Cities
Month Number
of Trips
Unduplic ated
Riders
Fares P aid by
Pas senger Program Cost P assengers Seniors
July 2018 476 27 $2,401.25 $18,509.49 484 97
Aug. 2018 541 34 $2,646.25 $21,422.46 551 172
Sept. 2018 404 32 $2,040.00 $15,812.63 406 158
Oct. 2018 475 39 $2,079.25 $18,098.76 482 184
Nov. 2018 380 30 $1,845.50 $15,801.83 382 139
Dec. 2018 359 28 $1,618.50 $15,168.08 365 81
Jan. 2019 343 29 $1,832.25 $14,270.32 355 135
Feb. 2019 286 30 $1,075.50 $12,110.41 296 133
Mar. 2019 308 34 $1,456.50 $12,573.05 317 129
Apr. 2019 325 43 $1,375.75 $12,683.41 333 168
May 2019 390 35 $1,221.50 $15,168.53 394 201
June 2019 385 40 $1,631.25 $16,053.67 413 197
YTD Tota l 4,672 74 $21,223.50 $187,672.64 4,778 1,794
Year Ago Month 487 29 $2,416.25 $18,904.74 489 127
Year Ago YTD 4,824 87 $24,037.50 $185,140.55 4,926 1,471
ECTA Service (InterCity ADA P a ra tra nsit/Senior Di a l-A-Ride)
The table above provides information on ridership on the East County Transit Alliance
(ECTA) InterCity (travel outside of Moorpark) for Senior and ADA DAR services.
Ridership decreased 3.15% in FY 2018/19 (4,672 trips) compared to FY 2017/18
(4,824) for overall ridership (Seniors and ADA). The number of Senior trips provided in
FY 2018/19 (1,794) increased 21.96% compared to FY 2017/18 (1,471). The number of
individual Riders using the program decreased 14.94% during the same time period.
Despite the decrease in both number of trips in Riders the average number of trips
taken per Rider increased from 55 trips/Rider to 63 Trips/Rider in FY 18/19. Program
costs for the ECTA InterCity service increased 1.37% in FY 2018/19.
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Combined Dial-A-Ride – Local ADA Paratransit/Senior Dial-A-Ride and ECTA InterCity
Services.
Month
June
Number
of Trips
Unduplic ated
Riders
Fares P aid by
P assenger Program Cost Passengers Seniors
City Senior/ADA 125 13 $250.00 $5,124.66 128 n/a
ECTA InterCity 385 40 $1,631.25 $16,053.67 413 197
Month Total 510 53 $1,881.25 $21,178.33 541 197
YTD Tota l 6,296 118 $24,465.50 $251,972.29 6,419 1,794
Year Ago Month 652 46 $2,746.25 $24,191.25 654 127
Year Ago YTD 6,357 138 $27,109.50 $235,526.49 6,473 1,471
Paratransit & Dial-A-Ride Services Combined
The table above combines Local and InterCity service ridership and costs for FY
2018/19. In FY 2018/19, the number of trips provided decreased less than one percent
compared to FY 2017/18. Overall program costs increased 6.98% during the same
period. The farebox for FY 2018/19 was 9.71%. The farebox ratio requirements for
specialized Senior and ADA Paratransit DAR services is 10%. The City does a formal,
combined TDA farebox calculation for bus and DAR services. The City’s contribution of
local TSM funds means the City’s official TDA farebox ratio of 24.67% keeps the City in
compliance.
Moorpark Dial-A-Ride Services – Historical Trends
The chart above provides costs, passenger, and fare trends from FY 2010/11 through
FY 2018/19. FY 2012/13 is when Thousand Oaks began providing services for the City
after Coach America terminated its contract due to bankruptcy. Costs initially
decreased 15.31% in FY 2012/13 ($83,332) compared to FY 2011/12 ($98,399) but
have increased over time. Part of the increase is due in part to the increase in demand
for service. Ridership has increased 189.67% from FY 2010/11 to FY 2018/19.
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The chart above provides passenger and fare trends since 2010/11. The spike in fares
in FY 2015/16 was due to a fare increases that took effect August 1, 2015. Local fare
increased from $1.50 per trip to $2.00 per trip and InterCity fare increased from $3.00
per trip and $4.50 per trip (depending on the destination) to a flat $5.00 per trip. The
fare increase was partially related to the City joining the East County Transit Alliance
(ECTA), which added the City of Simi Valley and County of Ventura to Moorpark and
Thousand Oaks’ existing InterCity ADA DAR program and added InterCity Senior DAR
for all agencies. While the City initially started to see a decrease in the number of
passengers traveling on DAR services after joining ECTA, ridership rebounded in FY
2017/18, with a slight (0.83%) decrease in ridership during FY 2018/19.
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The chart above provides a comparison of the per trip cost for passengers on the DAR
services between FY 2010/11 and FY 2018/19. Passengers include both paying riders
as well as any PCAs that do not pay a fare. Per trip costs have increased and
decreased over the years depending on the transit operator and the contracted method
of payment. In the past, the City has either paid on a per-revenue hour basis, per
trip/per mile basis, or per-trip only basis. Currently, the City pays a per-passenger rate
for Local travel. For ECTA service, all costs are calculated on a monthly basis and then
divided by total number of passengers for the month. The per-passenger rate is then
charged to each respective agency.
The lowest per-passenger rate during the historical time period provided above was in
FY 2012/13, at $26.32 per passenger. This was also the fiscal year with the lowest total
cost of $83,332. The number of non-paying passengers can impact the per passenger
rate (PCAs do not pay a fare). For example, in FY 2017/18, 1.79% (or 116 passengers)
didn’t pay a fare. The number of non-paying passengers increased to 123 in FY
2018/19, or 1.92% of passengers.
The City also offers an unlimited pass for InterCity travel for $140 per month. For a
comparison, an individual who uses DAR two times a day and travels for 20 days would
pay $200 if paying the standard fare of $5.00 per trip. That same passenger would only
pay $140 for the same number of trips if he/she uses the monthly pass (a 30%
discount). The City started to provide this pass in FY 2015/16 as a compromise for
passengers who were using InterCity DAR daily when rates increased from $3.00 per
trip to $5.00 per trip. Use of the pass is extremely limited, with only one to two people
currently using the pass.
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Moorpark Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride Services Combined
June
CITY
BUS
DAR
CITY
ECTA
INTERCITY
TOTAL
MONTH
YEAR
AGO YTD Last Year
YTD
Service
Ridership 2,700 128 413 3,241 4,260 56,027 57,187
Farebox
Revenue $2,107 $250 $1,631 $3,988 $4,731 $61,345 $63,440
Contract Expense $35,301 $5,125 $16,054 $56,480 $58,128 $763,666 $709,249
Farebox Ratios 5.97% 4.88% 10.16% 7.06% 8.14% 8.03% 8.94%
Cost Per Passenger $13.07 $40.04 $38.87 $17.43 $13.64 $13.63 $12.40
MOORPARK CITY TRANSIT
ROUTE BUS & DIAL A RIDE COMBINED COMPARISONS
The combined trips provided for bus, DAR City (Local), and ECTA InterCity services
totaled 56,027 in FY 2018/19. This is a decrease of 2.03% compared to FY 2017/18,
when 57,187 trips were provided. Contract expenditures for all services increased
7.67% during the same time period. Revenues decreased 3.30% in FY 2018/19
compared to FY 2017/18. The decrease in revenue is attributed to the DAR service,
which saw a decrease of 9.75% in revenue; whereas the bus service saw a revenue
increase of 1.51%.
The farebox ratio reported in the table above is 8.03%, slightly lower than last year’s
8.94%. Additional expenditures not included in the tables above include staff time, cost
plan allocations, miscellaneous supplies, etc. The City’s use of TSM funds keeps the
City’s official TDA farebox ratio above 20% (the FY 2018/19 audited farebox ratio was
24.67%); therefore, the City is not in danger of losing its TDA revenue for having an “un-
official” farebox ratio below 20%. Had the City not used TSM funding as a “Route
Guarantee”, the City’s overall farebox ratio would have been 5.63%.
Metrolink – Ventura County Line
Based on Metrolink ridership information provided by VCTC, it appears as though the
average daily boardings (inbound and outbound) involving passengers using a station
located in Ventura County along the Ventura County Line decreased 3.37% in FY
2018/19 compared to FY 2017/18.
The Moorpark Metrolink Station continues to average as second most utilized station in
Ventura County. Simi Valley is the most utilized. The remaining stations in Ventura
County are Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura. The Moorpark Station also tends to
average more passengers than the Van Nuys and Burbank Airport Stations.
C: Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/PW Director
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ATTACHMENT 3
“UNMET TRANSIT NEED”
Public transportation services identified by the public with sufficient broad-based community support that
have not been funded or implemented. Unmet transit needs identified in a government-approved plan
meet the definition of an unmet transit need. Sufficient broad-based community support means that
persons who will likely use the service on a routine basis demonstrate support: at least 15 requests for
general public service and 10 requests for disabled service.
Includes:
Public transit services not currently provided to reach employment, medical assistance, shop for
food or clothing, to obtain social services such as health care, county welfare programs and
education programs. Service must be needed by and benefit the general public.
Service expansions including new routes, significant modifications to existing routes, and major
increases in service hours and frequency
Excludes:
Operational changes such as minor route changes, bus stop changes, or changes in schedule
Requests for extended hour (less than one (1) hour)
Service for groups or individuals that is not needed by or will not benefit the general public
Comments about vehicles, facilities, driver performance and transit organizational structure
Requests for better coordination
Requests for reduced fares and changes to fare restrictions
Improvements funded or scheduled for implementation in the following year
Future transportation needs
Duplication or replacement of existing service
“REASONABLE TO MEET”
Outcome Definitions Measures & Criterias
Equity
The proposed service will not cause reductions in existing
transit services that have an equal or higher priority
Measures: Vehicle revenue service hours
and revenue service miles. Criteria: Transit
vehicle service hours and miles will not be
reduced on existing routes to fund the
proposed service
Timing The proposed service is in response to an existing rather
than future transit need
Criteria: Same as definition that proposed
service is in response to an existing rather
than future transit need; based on public
input
Feasibility The proposed service can be provided with the existing
fleet or under contract to a private provider
Measure: Vehicle spare ratio: Transit
system must be able to maintain FTA’s
spare ratio requirement of 20% (buses in
peak service divided by the total bus fleet
cannot fall below 20%). If less than 20%, can
additional buses be obtained (purchased or
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Outcome Definitions Measures & Criterias
leased) or can service be provided under
contract to a private provider?
Feasibility There are adequate roadways to safely accommodate
transit vehicles
Measure & Criteria: Route inspection to
determine adequacy of infrastructure to
accommodate transit vehicles and
passengers.
Cost Effectiveness
The proposed service will not unduly affect the operator’s
ability to maintain the required passenger fare ratio for its
system as a whole
Measure: Total estimate annual passenger
fare revenue divided by total annual
operating cost (the entire service including
the proposed service) Criteria: fare
revenue/operating cost cannot fall below the
operator’s required passenger fare ratio.
Cost Effectiveness
The proposed service will meet the scheduled passenger
fare ratio standards described in Attachment A Measures and criteria in Attachment A.
Service
Effectiveness
Estimated passengers per hour for the proposed service
will not be less than the system-wide average after three
years.
Measure: Passengers per hour. Criteria:
Projected passengers per hour for the
proposed service is not less than 70% of the
system-wide average (without the proposed
service) at the end of 12 month of service,
85% at the end of 24 months of service, and
100% at the end of 36 months of service.
PASSENGER FARE RATIOS
It is desirable for all proposed transit services in urban areas to achieve a 20% passenger fare ratio by
the end of the third year of operation. A passenger fare ratio of 10% is desired for special services (i.e.,
elderly and disabled) and rural area services*. More detailed passenger fare ration standards, which will
be used to evaluate services as they are proposed and implemented, are described below. Transit
service both urban and rural areas, per state law, may obtain an “intermediate” passenger fare ratio.
Urban Service Rural
Service
Recommended Action
New Service Performance Criteria: End of Twelve Months
Less than 6% Less than 3% Provider may discontinue service
6% or more 3% or more Provider will continue service, with modifications if needed
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New Service Performance Criteria: End of Twenty-four Months
Less than 10% Less than 5% Provider may discontinue service
10% or more 5% or more Provider will continue service, with modifications if needed
New Service Performance Criteria: End of Thirty-Six Months **
Less than 15% Less than 7% Provider may discontinue service
15% to 19% 7% to 9% Provider may consider modifying and continue service
20% or more 10% or more Provider will continue service, with modifications if needed
*Per statute the VCTC may establish a lower fare for community transit (dial-a-ride) services.
**A review will take place after 30 months to develop a preliminary determination regarding the
discontinuation of proposed services
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SHARE YOUR IDEAS FOR NEW SERVICE WITH US!
KNOW A MISSING LINK?
WOULD A NEW BUS ROUTE HELP?
Contact Us:
1-800-438-1112
cgrasty@goventura.org
www.goventura.org
OR TELL US IN PERSON:
•January 9, 2020, 5:00 pm at Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark
•January 16, 4:00 pm, Camarillo City Hall, Council Chambers Room, 601 Carmen
Drive, Camarillo
•January 23, 2020, 5:00 pm, Santa Paula Blanchard Library, Hardison Room, 119
N. 8th Street, Santa Paula
•January 29, 2020, 5:00 pm, Thousand Oaks City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oaks
Boulevard, Thousand Oaks
•February 4, 2020, 5:00 pm, Fillmore Active Adult Center, 533 Santa Clara Street,
Fillmore
•February 5, 2020, 6:30 pm at Moorpark Community Center, Council Chambers,
799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark
•February 7, 2020, 9:00 am, Camarillo City Hall, Council Chambers Room, 601
Carmen Drive, Camarillo (Public Hearing)
Moorpark City Transit and Dial-A-Ride hours will be extended to 7:00 pm on January 9,
2020 for individuals who would like to use public transit to attend the meeting.
Written public comments will continue to be collected until February 14, 2020.
ATTACHMENT 4
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¡COMPARTA SUS IDEAS PARA EL NUEVO
SERVICIO CON NOSOTROS!
¿USTED SABE DE UN DESAJUSTE EN SERVICIO?
¿LE AYUDARÍA UNA NUEVA RUTA DE AUTOBÚS?
Contáctenos:
1-800-438-1112
cgrasty@goventura.org
www.goventura.org
DIGANOS EN PERSONA:
•9 de enero del 2020, 5:00 pm, Moorpark Community Center, 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark
•16 de enero del 2020, 4:00 pm, Camarillo City Hall, Council Chambers Room,
601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo
•23 de enero del 2020, 5:00 pm, Santa Paula Blanchard Library, Hardison Room,
119 N. 8th Street, Santa Paula
•29 de enero del 2020, 5:00 pm, Thousand Oaks City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oaks
Boulevard, Thousand Oaks
•4 de febrero del 2020, 5:00 pm, Fillmore Active Adult Center, 533 Santa Clara
Street, Fillmore
•5 de febrero del 2020, 6:30 pm, Moorpark Community Center, Council
Chambers, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark
•7 de febrero del 2020, 9:00 am, Camarillo City Hall, Council Chambers Room,
601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo (Audencia Pública)
El 9 de enero, las horas de Moorpark City Transit y Dial-A-Ride se extenderán a las
7:00 p.m. para las personas que deseen utilizar el transporte público para asistir a la
reiunión.
Los comentarios por escrito del público serán recolectados hasta el 14 de febrero del
2020.
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