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1 Countywide Transit 1

2 WATS Countywide Transit Plan

3 The Three Elements of Countywide Transit Countywide Transit Funding

4 Plan Development: Emphasis on Public Outreach Phase 1: 7 major community events plus 11 organizations Phase 2: 20 public meetings Phase 3: 20 public meetings Phase 4: 10 public meetings MovingYouForward web site Many additional presentations, one-on-one meetings Newsletters , social media Advertising TV Radio Print 4

5 Voters Believe Transit Is Important Q10. How important do you think it is to provide public transit services in Washtenaw County? Extremely important Very important 35% 37% 72% Somewhat important 19% Not very important 7% Not sure 2% SOURCE: Poll of 1,100 Washtenaw County voters; CJI Research Corporation / Triad Research Group; October, % 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 5

6 What Services are Most Important Importance of services AATA could provide if a levy passes (Total "don't know" and "somewhat important" shown at ends of bars) Not very important Very important Not very important Very important Q14c.expanded county-wide door-to-door service for senior citizens and disabled 6 59 Q14e.connecting services between cities and villages in the county Q14d.increased transit services in the Ypsilanti area Q14a.increased express and commuter services to Ann Arbor from the rest of the county Q14b.later evening and expanded weekend bus service Q14f.more frequent service on existing bus routes

7 Lifeline Plus Accessible County Smart Growth Scenario Concepts Improves lifeline services where they exist today Builds on the Lifeline Plus Scenario Adds to the Accessible County Scenario Provides essential door-to-door connections for seniors, the vulnerable and people with disabilities across the County Establishes transit as an integral part of the County transportation system Stimulates job creation, focuses development in areas that best accommodate it, and preserves green space

8 Metamorphosis to Countywide Transit GOVERNANCE DRIVES THE PROCESS Setting up a 15-member Countywide Board to: Define service plan Detail governance (articles, bylaws) Explore funding options Will start meeting OCT 2011 All communities will have an opportunity to shape the implementation plan and funding before incorporation anticipated for this spring. Communities will be able to Opt-Out before funding.

9 District Advisory Committees Develop recommendations for services, marketing and communications at the District level. Supports the District Representative (Board Member) Provides input to the u196 Board s Five-Year Transit Improvement Program Typical Invitation List District u196 Board Representative Service provider(s)in the area Supervisors from each Township in district Mayor / President from each City / Village County Board member for the district Township Trustees City / Village Councils Health and Human Services reps Employers / business / chambers Major employers Education Reps (K-12, University) Hospitals Nursing Home / Senior Centers Youth organizations P4T members 9

10 Financial Task Force Co-Chairs Albert Berriz, CEO McKinley Bob Guenzel, former Washtenaw County Administrator (retired) Members Patrick Doyle, Chief Executive Officer, Domino s Ric DeVore, Regional President, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Mary Jo Callan, Director, Office of Community Development, Washtenaw County Mark Perry, Director of Real Estate Services/A2YChamber, Masco Cabinetry, Andy LaBarre, Vice President Government Affairs, A2YChamber Tim Marshall, President and CEO, Bank of Ann Arbor Norm Herbert, retired Treasurer, University of Michigan Adiele Nwankwo, Senior Vice President, PB Americas Incorporated Mike Cicchella, Financial Planner, Cicchella and Associates/Former Northfield Township Supervisor Leigh Greden, Executive Director of Governmental and Community Relations, Eastern Michigan University Conan Smith, Executive Director, Suburbs Alliance/Chair, Washtenaw County Commissioners Jason Lindauer, Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch/Mayor of Chelsea Mark Ouimet, State Representative John Thorhauer, President and CEO, United Methodist Retirement Communities Jon Newpol, Executive Vice President, Thomson Reuters Dennis Schornack, Governor s Office 10

11 Putting it All Together Financial Task Force Longer-Range Funding Recommendations Near-Term Funding Recommendations Act 196 Board Legislative Agenda District Advisory Committees District Level Service Recommendations u196 Board Five-Year Transit Program Recommended Funding Plan Individual Service Development Plans Countywide Fare Structure & Policy

12 Transit Master Plan (TMP) Released April, 2011 Volume 1: The TMP Vision Volume 2: TMP Implementation Strategy Released August, 2011 Volume 3: TMP Funding Options 12

13 Proposed Five Year Transit Improvement Program for the Urban Core of Washtenaw County Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Saline Pittsfiel d Twp Ypsilant i Twp

14 Background: Consensus on a Program Countywide 30-Year Transit Master Plan November 2012 Ann Arbor City Council Urban Core Resolution Service March 2013 Governance April 2013 Funding June 2013 October / November 2013 Public Input Sessions 14

15 Urban Core Working Group City of Ann Arbor: John Hieftje, Mayor; Council Members: Chuck Warpehoski, Sabra Briere, Stephen Kunselman, Sally Hart Petersen City of Ypsilanti: Paul Schreiber, Mayor; Peter Murdock, Councilman; Ralph Lange, City Manager City of Saline: Brian Marl, Mayor Linda TerHaar, Mayor ProTem Ypsilanti Township: Clerk Brenda Stumbo, Supervisor Karen Lovejoy Roe, Superior Township: David Phillips, Clerk Pittsfield Township: Gerald Krone, Trustee Mandy Grewal, Supervisor Alan Israel, Clerk Village of Dexter: Trustee Shawn Keough, Village President; Jim Carson, Scio Township: Spaulding Clark, Supervisor Ann Arbor Township: Michael Moran, Supervisor Washtenaw County: Yousef Rabhi, Chair, Board of Commissioners

16 Background: Consensus on a Program Countywide 30-Year Transit Master Plan November 2012 Ann Arbor City Council Urban Core Resolution Service March 2013 Governance April 2013 Funding June 2013 October / November 2013 Public Input Sessions 16

17 Five Year Transit Improvement Program What s in the Program - Overall 44% increase in fixed-route service-hours Longer hours Weekdays end 1 to 1.5 hours later on most routes Weekends Much later end times Earlier start times Greater frequency on many routes New routes / more direct / re-designed routes Increase in geographic coverage More direct service Increased dial-a-ride services for people with disabilities, seniors, and the general public October / November 2013 Public Input Sessions 17

18 Five Year Transit Improvement Program What s NOT in the Program? No Rail (or other high-capacity) services of any kind 30-year plan calls for possible high-capacity services, e.g.: Ann Arbor to Detroit Connector ReImagine Washtenaw Avenue North-South Rail (WALLY) Treated as R&D projects, funded mainly by federal planning grants No Ann Arbor subsidies for ExpressRide services outside of the urban core area New service model requires increased community contributions October / November 2013 Public Input Sessions 18

19 Governance City of Ypsilanti Joins Authority approved August 15, 2013 Ypsilanti Township Joins Authority approved December 19, 2013 Name change to Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority New POSA model, new partners October / November 2013 Public Input Sessions 19

20 Level of Service is Determined by Payments Received Authority communities TheRide operates a balanced budget Existing millages pay for existing service New millage needed for new services POSA communities Direct contracts Payments based on service hours Service hour costs includes support, administrative and planning expenses October / November 2013 Public Input Sessions 20

21 Prospects for Funding Conclusion of the Urban Core Working Group Millage is the only available option at this time 0.7 mils would pay for the services agreed to AAATA Board decision February 20, 2014 Voter referendum May 6, /16/

22 Proposed Five-Year Transit Improvement Program for the Urban Core of Washtenaw County 1/16/