SALT LAKE AND OGDEN/ LAYTON URBAN AREA. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

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1 SALT LAKE AND OGDEN/ LAYTON URBAN AREA Public Transit Program Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Section 5309 Capital Investment Program New Starts Section 5309 Capital Investment Program Bus Section 5309 Capital Investment Program Fixed Guideway Modernization Section 5310 Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities Program Tables and Project Descriptions WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

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3 SALT LAKE OGDEN/ LAYTON TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM Grantee Project Description Estimated Total Project Cost Local Share of Project 5307 Funds Obligated in Estimated Federal Share and Phasing (Fiscal Year) FY SALT LAKE URBANIZED AREA FORMULA - SECTION 5307 UTA Preventive Maintenance of Buses, Light Rail Vehicles and Facilities 122,669,438 24,533,888 19,047,993 19,238,473 19,430,858 19,625,167 19,821,419 20,019,633 UTA Transit Enhancements (Transit Stop Enhancements, ITS Enhancements) 1,226, , , , , , , ,196 UTA Security Equipment 1,226, , , , , , , ,196 SUBTOTAL: SALT LAKE URBANIZED AREA FORMULA - SECTION ,122,828 25,024,566 19,436,727 19,623,243 19,819,476 20,017,671 20,217,847 20,420,025 OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREA FORMULA - SECTION 5307 UTA Preventive Maintenance of Buses and Facilities 32,163,359 6,432,672 4,994,296 5,044,239 5,094,681 5,145,628 5,197,084 5,249,055 UTA UTA Purchase 10 Standard Replacement Buses and Associated Equipment 2006 (2) 2007 (2) 2008 (2) 2009 (2) 2010 (2) Transit Enhancements (Transit Stop Enhancements, ITS Enhancements) 3,220, , , , , , , ,634 64,327 50,962 50,442 50,947 51,456 51,971 52,491 UTA Security Equipment 321,634 64,327 50,962 50,442 50,947 51,456 51,971 52,491 SUBTOTAL: OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREA FORMULA - SECTION 5307 TOTAL: SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS FORMULA SECTION ,027,027 7,205,406 5,096,220 5,625,123 5,695,775 5,768,540 5,829,026 5,903, ,149,855 32,229,972 24,532,947 25,248,366 25,515,251 25,786,211 26,046,873 26,323,182 WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

4 SALT LAKE OGDEN/ LAYTON TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM Grantee Project Description Estimated Total Project Cost Local Share of Project 5310 Funds Obligated in FY 2005 Estimated Federal Share and Phasing (Fiscal Year) SALT LAKE URBANIZED AREA ELDERLY PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - SECTION 5310 UDOT Purchase Buses, Vans, and Related Equipment For Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities 1,004, , , , , , , SUBTOTAL: SALT LAKE URBANIZED AREA ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SECTION ,004, , , , , , , OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREA ELDERLY PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - SECTION 5310 UDOT Purchase Buses, Vans, and Related Equipment For Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities 208,100 41,640 82,600 42,500 43, , SUBTOTAL: OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREA ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - SECTION ,100 41,640 82,600 42,500 43, , TOTAL: SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - SECTION ,212, , , , , , , WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005

5 SALT LAKE OGDEN/ LAYTON TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM Sponsor Year Added to TIP Project Description Fund Source (FTA Section) Estimated Total Project Cost Local Share of Project 5309 Funds Obligated in FY 2005 Estimated Federal Share and Phasing (Fiscal Year) SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM - SECTION 5309 NEW STARTS UTA 2000 Commuter Rail Weber County to Salt Lake City: PE/FEIS, Design, ROW Acquisition and Construction 5309 New Starts and Local 581,400, ,280,000 7,936,000 80,000,000 96,700,000 96,700,000 96,700,000 95,020,000 UTA 1998 TRAX Extension - Gateway Intermodal Terminal 5309 New Starts 33,800,000 20,280, ,140,000 10,140, UTA 1997 Mid Jordan LRT Line: PE/FEIS, Design / Build 5309 New Starts 300,000, ,000, ,000,000 40,000,000 40,000,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 UTA 1997 West Valley LRT Line: PE/FEIS, Design / Build 5309 New Starts 240,000, ,000, ,400,000 20,000,000 30,000,000 27,600,000 40,000,000 UTA 1997 Draper to Sandy LRT Line: PE/FEIS, Design / Build 5309 New Starts 200,000, ,000, , , ,000 UTA 1997 Airport to Salt Lake City Central Business District LRT Line: Design / Build 5309 New Starts 240,000, ,000, , , ,000 TOTAL: SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM - SECTION 5309 NEW STARTS 1,595,200, ,180,000 7,936, ,540, ,840, ,700, ,300, ,020,000 WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

6 SALT LAKE OGDEN/ LAYTON TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM Sponsor Year Added to TIP Project Description Fund Source (FTA Section) Estimated Total Project Cost Local Share of Project 5309 Funds Obligated in FY 2005 Estimated Federal Share and Phasing (Fiscal Year) SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM - SECTION 5309 RAIL MODERIZATION UTA 2002 Rail System Capacity Improvements 5309 Fixed Guideway Modernization 36,600,000 16,600, ,250,000 4,000,000 3,750,000 TOTAL: SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM - SECTION 5309 RAIL MODERIZATION 36,600,000 16,600, ,250,000 4,000,000 3,750, WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005

7 SALT LAKE OGDEN/ LAYTON TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM Sponsor Year Added to TIP Project Description Fund Source (FTA Section) Estimated Total Project Cost Local Share of Project 5309 Funds Obligated in FY 2005 Estimated Federal Share and Phasing (Fiscal Year) SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM - SECTION 5309 BUS UTA 1998 UTA 1998 Intermodal Terminal: Gateway, Salt Lake City: Construct Terminal Intermodal Terminals West Valley City: Property Acquisition, Design and Construction 5309 Bus 40,000,000 8,000,000 1,543,557 10,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 6,000, Bus 9,514,111 1,902, ,711 4,000,000 3,611,289 UTA 2006 Transit Center 9400 South, Sandy: Design and Construction 5309 Bus 2,500, , ,000,000 UTA NA Park and Ride Lots: Property Acquisition, Design and Construction 5309 Bus 11,500,000 2,300, ,320,000 2,320,000 2,320,000 UTA NA Purchase 223 Standard Replacement Buses and Associated Equipment 2006(32), 2007 (59), 2008 (45) 2009 (59) 2010 (28) 5309 Bus and Local 73,200,600 14,640,120 3,599,772 7,886,400 14,966,400 11,828,000 15,928,000 7,951,680 UTA 2001 UTA 1993 Replace 64 Paratransit Vehicles and Equipment: Vans 2007 (8), 2008 (19) 2009 (17) 2010 (20) Salt Lake Valley Maintenance Facility Design and Construction 5309 Bus 6,632,800 1,326, ,200 2,552,000 1,019,040 1,288, Bus 23,500,000 4,700, ,110,000 2,450,000 8,000,000 UTA 2001 Facilities Expansion and Renovation 5309 Bus and Local 32,000,000 6,400, ,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 UTA 2004 ITS/ APTS Deployment 5309 Bus and Local TOTAL: SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM - SECTION 5309 BUS 36,000,000 7,200, ,945 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000, ,847,511 46,969,518 6,174,985 23,886,400 25,413,600 32,421,289 30,717,040 22,559,680 WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

8 SALT LAKE OGDEN/ LAYTON TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM Sponsor Project Description Estimated Total Project Cost Local Share of Project Estimated Federal Share and Phasing (Fiscal Year) SALT LAKE and OGDEN-LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS REQUEST (-FOR INFORMATION ONLY-) UTA 3500 South Corridor Bus Rapid Transit: Environmental Work, PE, Design, and Construction 50,000,000 10,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 UTA South Davis County Transit Improvements 200,000, ,000,000 10,000,000 40,000,000 UTA Ogden Intermodal Terminal to Weber State University Corridor 60,000,000 30,000,000 5,000,000 25,000,000 SUBTOTAL: SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECTS REQUEST (-FOR INFORMATION ONLY-) 310,000, ,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 16,000,000 66,000, WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005

9 INTRODUCTION The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has been providing public transit service in the Wasatch Front region since In 1970, the UTA served only Salt Lake County. Since then, Weber and Davis Counties, parts of Tooele and Box Elder County, and most of the urbanized area of Utah County have become part of the UTA transit district. This Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) covers projects scheduled for the Salt Lake and Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas. Project programming for the Provo-Orem Urbanized Area falls under the jurisdiction of the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG). To meet the increased ridership that came in part from this greatly enlarged service area, UTA's annual revenue miles has expanded from approximately 3.0 million miles in 1970 to 19.8 million miles in 2004, which includes fixed route and Flextrans services. In addition, TRAX light rail lines operate 2.5 million revenue miles per year. About 90 percent of these annual revenue miles occur within the Salt Lake, Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas, including Salt Lake, Weber and Davis Counties, Tooele County and Willard, Perry and Brigham City in Box Elder County. Ridership on UTA s TRAX lines has exceeded all projections - from 14,100 riders estimated on North/South TRAX to more than 24,800 riders daily; from a projected 8,100 per day on the University TRAX line, including the Medical Center extension to more than 13,400 riders per day. UTA records ridership numbers system wide of more than 34 million at year-end Between 1990 and 2000 census, the Salt Lake and Ogden-Layton areas saw average population and employment increases of 2.21 and 1.15 percent a year, respectively. During the period 1993 through 2003, UTA increased its total system revenue miles by an average of 2.56 percent a year and achieved a total system average ridership growth of 3.33 percent a year, as reported in the Utah Transit Authority Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, December 31, The price per gallon of gasoline and the addition of implementing the Ed Pass program to remaining universities and vocational schools have helped increase ridership. UTA efforts to make transit more user-friendly include increases in accessibility for persons with disabilities and the continuation of the Freedom Pass Program to encourage those with disabilities to ride fixed route buses, if possible, and the continuation of popular discount and fare programs such as the Eco Pass program, the Educational Pass (Ed. Pass) Program, and the Summer Youth Pass Program have made riding transit more appealing. The Eco Pass program, a local program for employer transit fare subsidy, is attracting the interest of numerous large employers in the area, and the Ed Pass Program is currently being used by the University of Utah, Weber State University, Westminster College, Salt Lake Community Colleges, and Davis and Weber Area Vocational Centers. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The transit portion of the TIP includes FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program, 5309 Capital Program, and 5310 Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Program for the Salt Lake and Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas. The Federal assistance UTA receives through Section 5307 is calculated using a formula based on population, population density, and transit revenue miles of service. The UTA can also apply for capital assistance through the FTA Section 5309 Program. UTA must compete with other transit agencies throughout the country for these funds and Congress decides which projects will be funded. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) administers and programs the FTA Sections 5310 and 5311 funds apportioned each year to the State of Utah. The transit programs outlined in this TIP are divided into categories. The first category includes projects to be funded through the FTA formula grant programs - Section 5307 and Section The second category includes UTA's base request for FTA Section 5309 funds: New Starts, Bus and Bus Facilities, and Rail Modernization and includes projects authorized in TEA-21 and the new proposed reauthorization bill. The third category includes illustrative projects (for information only). The illustrative projects are not financially constrained and will be amended to the TIP if funding becomes available. WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

10 2006 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL ELEMENT The Section 5307 projects included in the TIP, for the 2006 year, will be included in UTA's grant application to FTA in late Some of the projects continuing from 2005 include the commuter rail project from Salt Lake City to Pleasant View, north of Ogden, construction of the Salt Lake Gateway Intermodal Terminal and adjoining TRAX extension, planning and land purchase for a West Valley Intermodal Terminal, completion of environmental work and planning phases of the Mid-Jordan and West Valley light rail extensions. The North/South TRAX light rail line went into revenue service in December 1999 and the University line in December The Medical Center light rail extension opened a year ahead of schedule in September These TRAX lines serve two of the highest employment concentrations in Salt Lake County, the Salt Lake City central business district and the University of Utah. UTA completed the purchase of 175 miles of railroad right of way from Union Pacific Railroad for future regional rail projects, including a commuter rail line from Weber County to Salt Lake City. Draft environmental impact statements have been submitted to FTA for the Mid-Jordan and West Valley light rail extensions. TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) approved updates to the Long Range Plan for the Salt Lake and Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas on December 18, 2003, which placed greater emphasis on the transit element. Among the recommendations are a doubling of bus service implemented incrementally by 2030, the development of additional light rail transit corridors in Salt Lake County, the introduction of bus rapid transit (BRT) throughout the region, and the initiation of commuter rail service between Salt Lake City and Ogden, with subsequent expansion to Provo. The current Transit Development Program (TDP) was prepared in July 2001 and updated during the second half of The TDP encompasses the first five years of the Long Range Plan, incorporates short-term assumptions and market conditions, and presents it as the basis for UTA s annual budget. This plan will identify transit service improvements, facilities and equipment, and provide a timeline as to when specific service improvements could be implemented. Recommendations from the TDP will be used in developing the TIP. This planning document enables the WFRC and UTA to implement capital projects and transit service improvements that will lead to the ultimate implementation of the Long Range Plan recommendations. As of April 2005, UTA s Fleet Status Report shows an Active Service Fleet of 598 transit vehicles. Of the 598 active transit vehicles, 497 are fixed-route service buses and 101 are paratransit vehicles. UTA replaces its fleet based on the standard year useful life expectancy of a vehicle. Additionally, UTA reports an active light rail vehicle fleet of 46, with anticipation of adding 23 more of the used light rail vehicles after they have been upgraded and renovated. These vehicles (29 total) were purchased from an out of state transit agency at a great cost savings to UTA. Five of the vehicles were obtained without cost via a public-to-public transfer for transportation purposes. The vehicles require renovating, which includes ADA accessibility ramps, painting and logos, and other adjustments to coincide with the UTA operating environment. Upgrading has occurred on six vehicles which are currently in service, while five are in the process of being renovated and should be available for service by the end of August The remainder of the vehicles will be rehabilitated and should be in service within the next two years. When all the vehicles are in service, the rail fleet will have 69 light rail vehicles. Over the next five years, 233 replacement buses will be needed. Salt Lake will undergo a system redesign in the next two years. Replacement schedules over the five-year period of the TIP will coincide with anticipated Federal funds. 152 WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005

11 SALT LAKE and OGDEN/LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS FIXED-ROUTE VEHICLE PROGRAM BY GRANT YEAR GRANT YEAR TOTAL Replacement Buses New UTA replacement buses will come generally equipped with low floors and ramps or wheelchair lifts, public address (PA) systems, wheelchair tie downs, air conditioning, electronic destination signs, and bike racks and mounts. While all buses have radios and fareboxes, new replacement buses will generally be retrofit with radios and fareboxes from buses being retired. A fully equipped regular service bus (35-40 Ft.) is expected to cost approximately $308,000 in Inspection at point of manufacture, spare power components, and related equipment are part of the procurement. Buses generally are delivered within one to two years of the award of contract to the manufacturer. Federal guidance is to maintain a spare ratio of fewer than 20% of the peak pullout. In addition to the fixed-route service fleet, there are also 64 vehicles within the paratransit fleet that need replacement. Paratransit buses are box style vehicles. They are ADA compatible, are smaller in size, less expensive, and serve a specialized market. GRANT YEAR TOTAL Replacement Paratransit Vehicles Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants for capital projects included in the TIP are primarily from FTA Sections 5307 and 5309 program funds. The vast majority of Section 5307 grants are programmed for Preventive Maintenance with one percent allocated to security and one percent to transit enhancements including bus stop/passenger waiting area improvements, bike racks, and ITS equipment such as electronic customer information. FTA Section 5310 funds are available through the UDOT to provide equipment and buses to agencies providing transit services to elderly persons and persons with disabilities. Section 5311 funds are similarly available through the UDOT, although they are used to provide fixed route transit services to rural and/or small urban areas. Projects with anticipated funding under FTA Section 5309 in this TIP are: commuter rail design and construction; Mid-Jordan and West Valley LRT lines; Purchase and Rehabilitate LRVs; Gateway and West Valley Intermodal Terminals; Bus Transfer facility at 9400 South; Park-and-Ride Lots; Replacement Buses; Salt Lake Valley Maintenance Facility Design and Construction; and Facility Expansion and Renovation. Other projects important to the area are in the Section 5309 Illustrative Projects. The illustrative projects (projects of regional significance for which funding has not been identified, that would be included in the Plan and TIP, if additional resources were to become available) include Davis County Transit Improvements, BRT for West Valley City, and Transit Improvements in the Ogden area from Weber State University to the Wall Avenue Intermodal Center. FINANCIAL CAPACITY The financial capacity to support and maintain existing and proposed service is a key factor in UTA's service development planning process. Detailed accounting, including cost/revenue forecasting, is done on a regular basis. UTA has been effective at controlling costs and generating revenue from a number of sources, including its dedicated sales tax funding, fares, and advertising. Additionally, the Long Range Plan, TDP and Alternatives Analyses include assessments of UTA s financial capacity to realize its proposed service goals. Local support for increased transit service has been realized through an increase in the local sales tax. In November 2000 all of the counties in the Salt Lake and Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas (Salt Lake, Weber and Davis Counties) passed a tax referendum, which increased the transit related sales tax revenue from 1/4 cent to 1/2 cent (in Salt Lake County, 1/16 cent of the 1/4 cent tax is for state highway projects). Passage of the ballot measure has allowed UTA to pursue LRT extensions, commuter rail and increases in bus service hours and frequency. WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

12 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) The financial plan for the TIP demonstrates that UTA has the financial capacity to support existing service, a moderate increase in bus service and the operation of light rail service in the Sandy to Salt Lake City and University corridors during the five-year period of the TIP. In addition, UTA will have the capacity to purchase replacement buses and develop and serve the intermodal terminals. If UTA is able to obtain Federal funding through Full Funding Grant Agreements for commuter rail and the light rail extension projects as allowed in TEA-21, Commuter Rail Salt Lake to Ogden and LRT Lines for West Valley, Mid-Jordan, Draper/Sandy, and Airport to Salt Lake City could also be implemented within the 30-year period of the Long Range Plan. The project sponsor will provide the local matching funds for each project. For instance, in most cases, UTA is the project sponsor and therefore provides the matching funds, but with Section 5310 funds where UDOT administers the projects, the agency receiving the funds provides the match. PRIVATE PARTICIPATION The UTA and WFRC continue to make efforts to involve private transportation providers in the transit service planning process. WFRC's local policy includes: 1. Appropriate notification to private enterprise of opportunities to participate in the planning process. 2. Consultation with private enterprise in the planning process. 3. Analysis of transit service to identify opportunities for private transit providers. 4. Identification of strategies to encourage private sector investment in transit. Development and review of the proposed Transit Improvement Program have been consistent with the local private enterprise policies. At present, a number of private sector firms are involved in providing or supporting public transportation services in the region while other firms are subsidizing transit services provided by UTA. Services currently being provided by private sector firms are principally charter, limousine, and taxi services. One private company, (Greyhound/Trailways) provides service between Salt Lake and Ogden seven days a week. Seven trips between each city are provided each day. Private enterprises also subsidize several special services provided by UTA. Shuttle services for Farmington/Lagoon, Salt Lake City, and canyon services to major ski areas in Salt Lake County are subsidized in various ways by interested businesses. Private ski resorts, UTA, UDOT, and Salt Lake County shared the costs of a park-and-ride/transfer center at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Murray City donated the land for this facility and the U.S. Forest Service provided an information kiosk. A similar cooperative effort developed a parkand-ride/transfer center at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The University of Utah has shared costs with UTA for the construction of special campus passenger waiting areas. Lagoon Amusement Park has made substantial improvements to accommodate bus service. Other private sector capital investments are being actively pursued in the form of transit-oriented developments and cooperative projects with transit elements. In addition, UTA contracts with several private companies to perform various services which include: consultant services, uniform services, advertising, marketing campaigns, landscaping, construction, architectural services, janitorial services, and maintenance on support vehicles, radiators, fuel tanks, injectors, and tires. Finally, as the WFRC and UTA work to update the long range transit plans for the region, representatives of private transportation providers, local chambers of commerce, transportation agencies, cities, counties and other stakeholders have participated on the Transit 2030 committee studying future transit needs and how best to provide and finance any improvements through visioning processes. TRANSPORTATION FOR ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES For more than two decades, the WFRC, UDOT, UTA and MAG have been working to improve transportation services for elderly persons and persons with disabilities in the urbanized counties of the Wasatch Front Region. In 1980, UTA began to provide financial support to paratransit services in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber and Utah Counties. In 1988, UTA began implementation of its Flextrans (paratransit) service in Salt Lake County and WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005

13 equipping buses with wheelchair lifts on routes serving major transit corridors. Federal regulations currently require UTA to provide wheelchair lifts on all of its new buses. UTA s fixed route fleet is now 100 percent accessible. Paratransit Services in Davis, Weber Counties and Cities of Box Elder County, Tooele and Salt Lake Counties The CAT (Citizens for Accessible Transportation) Committee continues to meet monthly in an advisory role to UTA for accessible transit services for the fulfillment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) responsibilities and guidelines. The CAT Committee continues to provide valuable input into transit services that comply with ADA. ADA mandates that public transit systems provide all new buses with wheelchair lifts and provide a "complementary paratransit system" for persons whose disability prevents them from using the fixed route bus system. UTA s demand responsive, curb-to-curb services for 2004 cost more than $11.5 million dollars. MV Transportation currently provides paratransit service in Davis and Weber Counties and the cities of Willard, Perry, and Brigham City in Box Elder County. From September through December 2004, MV Transportation provided service to 36,142 riders, traveled 347,307 miles at an operating cost of $512,208. Prior to that contractor, the Weber Basin Association for the Disabled provided the paratransit service from January through August The Weber Basin Association provided transportation to 78,346 passengers, operated a total of 838,875 miles at an operating cost of $1,340,897. Tooele County Senior Citizens Center operates the paratransit service in Tooele County under contract with UTA. The 2004 service provided 2,175 trips, traveled 43,938 miles at an operating cost of $52,986. In Salt Lake County, UTA directly operates the Flextrans (paratransit) system. The service primarily operates small buses and vans that are ADA accessible. During 2004, Flextrans provided 297,010 trips traveling 2,505,545 miles at an operating cost of $8,446,492. A number of private companies and private non-profit agencies also provide special transportation services for persons with disabilities. These services are described in the WFRC Technical Memorandum No. 51, Special Transit Development Report. Section 5310 (Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Program) The Section 5310 Program provides funds for the acquisition of vehicles and related equipment by private nonprofit and public agencies providing transportation services to elderly persons and persons with disabilities. To be eligible to receive Section 5310 funds, a qualified agency must coordinate its service with other paratransit service providers to be part of a coordinated system. UDOT administers this program and has established a committee to determine which applicant agencies will be allocated vehicles. UDOT s project selection process is consistent with Federal guidelines. In order to be funded, projects must be included in WFRC's TIP as well as UDOT s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). In Weber and Davis Counties, coordination is provided by MV Transportation for the Section 5310 programs and the provider maintains a liaison with County and private non-profit agencies serving elderly persons and persons with disabilities. Efforts have been made to coordinate special transportation services wherever possible. In Salt Lake County, UDOT and the United Way of the Great Salt Lake Area have an arrangement under which the United Way performs the coordination review function for Section 5310 funding allocations in the County. The United Way has contacts with numerous agencies providing services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities and has extensive knowledge of the agency operations. It is anticipated the United Way will continue to be a liaison with the UDOT, the UTA, and others during the TIP planning process. Contacts will be maintained with public and private non-profit agencies (including both United Way and associated and non-associated agencies) with United Way continuing to play its role in monitoring and WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

14 coordinating client based special transit services. The United Way has agreed to perform the following duties in carrying out its Section 5310 Program related advisory role for UDOT: 1. Conduct an annual review of all Salt Lake County area applications for funding and solicit pledges from all applicants to coordinate transportation with other agencies in the area, wherever possible. 2. Participate in an annual meeting with UDOT and other interested agencies to provide comments and recommendations concerning the applications received. The WFRC prepared a document entitled Technical Memorandum #51, Special Transit Development Report, in October The major purposes of the report were to suggest how to most effectively provide special transportation services and how services could best be coordinated to ensure the most efficient use of the limited resources available. The report contained a great deal of information about what is now called the Section 5310 program and the local agencies most likely to apply for funding through the program. The report was distributed to interested parties within the Salt Lake and Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas in an attempt to increase cooperation in the delivery of special transit services. Although clearly dated, the 1988 Report continues to prove a useful tool for WFRC staff members and a basis for additional work in this area. In addition, WFRC has periodically contacted actual and potential applicant agencies to determine current transportation needs and attitudes regarding coordination. Early in the 1990 s, the WFRC staff began participating in the conferences of the Utah Urbanized Rural and Specialized Transit Association (URSTA). A staff member has served on the organization s board of directors for several years now and has been instrumental in planning and documenting conference meetings, preparing grant reports, etc. UTA personnel have also played an integral role in URSTA. These activities are significant in that URSTA involves many of the key providers of specialized transit within the state and its meetings provide an opportunity for WFRC and UTA staff members to understand current issues, demands, and concerns affecting this segment of the transportation system. 156 WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005

15 SALT LAKE and OGDEN/ LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS FORMULA - SECTION 5307 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF BUSES, LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES, AND FACILITIES Salt Lake Urbanized Area Ogden-Layton Urbanized Area Federal Cost Federal Cost (2006) $ 24,048,091 $ 19,238,473 (2006) $ 6,305,299 $ 5,044,239 (2007) $ 24,288,572 $ 19,430,858 (2007) $ 6,368,351 $ 5,094,681 (2008) $ 24,531,459 $ 19,625,167 (2008) $ 6,432,035 $ 5,145,628 (2009) $ 24,776,774 $ 19,821,419 (2009) $ 6,496,355 $ 5,197,084 (2010) $ 25,024,541 $ 20,019,633 (2010) $ 6,561,319 $ 5,249,055 Salt Lake and Ogden/ Layton Urbanized Areas Federal Cost (2006) $ 30,353,390 $ 24,282,712 (2007) $ 30,656,924 $ 24,525,539 (2008) $ 30,963,494 $ 24,770,795 (2009) $ 31,273,129 $ 25,018,503 (2010) $ 31,585,860 $ 25,268,688 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5307 (80%) Non-Federal: UTA (20%) Beginning in 1998, operating assistance for transit agencies in areas of 200,000 or more population was eliminated from the transportation bill; however, these transit agencies were given the option of using a portion of their capital funds received under Section 5307 grants for preventive maintenance (PM). UTA capitalized operating expenses by using a portion of Section 5307 funds for preventive maintenance of all rolling stock (including bus and light rail vehicles), equipment maintained on an on-going basis, and facilities. Items qualifying in this category of PM include (but are not limited to) designated vehicle PM parts such as filters/fluids, preventive maintenance on buildings, bus washing equipment, water recycling units, air compressors, steamers, air conditioning, heating, and maintaining emergency systems in buildings at each facility. TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS (Transit Stop/Passenger Waiting Area Enhancements; Bike racks; ITS Equipment ) Salt Lake Urbanized Area Ogden-Layton Urbanized Area Federal Cost Federal Cost (2006) $ 240,481 $ 192,385 (2006) $ 63,052 $ 50,442 (2007) $ 242,886 $ 194,309 (2007) $ 63,684 $ 50,947 (2008) $ 245,315 $ 196,252 (2008) $ 64,320 $ 51,456 (2009) $ 247,767 $ 198,214 (2009) $ 64,964 $ 51,971 (2010) $ 250,245 $ 200,196 (2010) $ 65,614 $ 52,491 Salt Lake and Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas Federal Cost (2006) $ 303,534 $ 242,827 (2007) $ 306,570 $ 245,256 (2008) $ 309,635 $ 247,708 (2009) $ 312,731 $ 250,185 (2010) $ 315,859 $ 252,687 WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

16 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5307 (80%) Non-Federal: UTA (20%) It is mandated by Federal regulation that UTA spend at least one percent (1%) of Federal Section 5307 formula funds for transit enhancements. The transit enhancements may include street furniture improvements to passenger waiting areas, such as new benches, ADA accessibility features at bus and rail stops, improved signage, lighting, passenger information kiosks, cement pads, shelters, or street furniture that will greatly enhance and improve bus stops and rail stations. Enhancements may also be used for bike racks, bike lockers, and other amenities that would encourage transit ridership. ITS equipment may include improved electronic customer information, passenger signage, and other ITS equipment that makes riding transit easier for the general public. The projects specified in the transit enhancements category must relate directly to improvements for passengers. The transit enhancement funds must not be used for operational expenses such as replacing parts, panels in shelters, or other replacement needs. SECURITY EQUIPMENT Salt Lake Urbanized Area Ogden-Layton Urbanized Area Federal Cost Federal Cost (2006) $ 240,481 $ 192,385 (2006) $ 63,052 $ 50,442 (2007) $ 242,886 $ 194,309 (2007) $ 63,684 $ 50,947 (2008) $ 245,315 $ 196,252 (2008) $ 64,320 $ 51,456 (2009) $ 247,767 $ 198,214 (2009) $ 64,964 $ 51,971 (2010) $ 250,245 $ 200,196 (2010) $ 65,614 $ 52,491 Salt Lake and Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas Federal Cost (2006) $ 303,534 $ 242,827 (2007) $ 306,570 $ 245,256 (2008) $ 309,635 $ 247,708 (2009) $ 312,731 $ 250,185 (2010) $ 315,859 $ 252,687 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5307 (80%) Non-Federal: UTA (20%) It is mandated by Federal regulation that UTA spend at least one percent (1%) of Federal Section 5307 formula funds for security purposes. Security improvements could be surveillance equipment, security cameras, closed circuit TV, monitors, alarms, sirens, locking mechanisms, security card readers, permitted protection devices, transit police equipment and supplies to carry out their duties, handheld radios, dispatch equipment, police vehicles and equipment that will reduce risk and makes riding transit, whether it is buses or light rail, safer for the riding public. Equipment that is needed to function to have the highest quality, safe/secure transit environment is the intent of the 1% security funds. 158 WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005

17 SALT LAKE and OGDEN-LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - SECTIONS 5310 PURCHASE BUSES, VANS, and RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR ELDERLY PERSONS and PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Salt Lake Urbanized Area Ogden-Layton Urbanized Area Federal Cost Federal Cost (2006) $ 165,200 $ 132,100 (2006) $ 53,100 $ 42,500 (2007) $ 253,000 $ 202,300 (2007) $ 54,800 $ 43,800 (2008) $ 252,000 $ 201,600 (2008) $ 0 $ 0 (2009) $ 334,300 $ 267,440 (2009) $ 100,200 $ 80,160 (2010) $ 0 $ 0 (2010) $ 0 $ 0 Salt Lake and Ogden-Layton Urbanized Areas Federal Cost (2006) $ 218,300 $ 174,600 (2007) $ 307,800 $ 246,100 (2008) $ 252,000 $ 201,600 (2009) $ 434,500 $ 247,600 (2010) $ 0 $ 0 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5310 (80%) Non-Federal: Sponsoring Agency (20%) SALT LAKE AND OGDEN-LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM - SECTION 5309 NEW STARTS COMMUTER RAIL WEBER COUNTY to SALT LAKE CITY: CONSTRUCTION PE/FEIS, DESIGN AND Federal Cost (2006) $100,000,000 $80,000,000 (2007) $120,875,000 $96,700,000 (2008) $120,875,000 $96,700,000 (2009) $120,875,000 $96,700,000 (2010) $118,775,000 $95,020,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 New Starts (80%) Non-Federal: UTA (20%) This project will use a freight rail corridor for a distance of approximately 43 miles, from Pleasant View in Weber County to the Gateway Intermodal Terminal in Salt Lake City. The project will connect the Salt Lake (Gateway) and Ogden Intermodal Terminals. The rail ROW runs north and south paralleling the I-15 transportation corridor. Funds for this project would be used for preliminary engineering and final design, to procure equipment, design and construction. An Environmental Impact Statement for this project was completed and a Record of Decision received from FTA April 29, Approval from FTA to enter Final Design was received June 24, WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

18 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) TRAX EXTENSION GATEWAY INTERMODAL TERMINAL Federal Cost (2006) $16,900,000 $10,140,000 (2007) $16,900,000 $10,140,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 New Starts and Local (60%) Non-Federal: UTA/Local (40%) This project is a six block extension from the Delta Center TRAX station to the Salt Lake Gateway Intermodal Terminal. The alignment will run along 400 West to 200 South, then west on 200 South to 600 West, and then on 600 West linking up along the east side of the Gateway Intermodal Hub. A reassessment of the environmental work was completed and remains valid for the extension in a letter from FTA dated October 4, MID-JORDAN LRT LINE: PE/FEIS DESIGN/ BUILD Federal Share (2006) $20,000,000 $10,000,000 (2007) $80,000,000 $40,000,000 (2008) $80,000,000 $40,000,000 (2009) $60,000,000 $30,000,000 (2010) $60,000,000 $30,000,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 New Starts (50%) Non-Federal: UTA/Local (50%) The Long Range Transit Plan identified this corridor, connecting to the North/South light rail line, as having potential for light rail transit. The southern and western portions of Salt Lake County have grown considerably and have the potential for future growth. The road capacity for the few east/west streets that cross the area are limited and models of future traffic predict significant travel delays. This light rail line would help to more efficiently connect the residents of the south and west sides of Salt Lake County to the major employment centers of the valley and rest of the region. This proposed transit line would use an existing freight rail spur. The spur is little used by the railroads and a portion of the right-of-way has been purchased by UTA. The spur is approximately 10.1 miles in length and generally runs northeast and southwest. The southwest termini could possibly be located at the planned community of Daybreak. Funds for this project would be used for preliminary engineering and final design, to purchase additional right-of-way, to procure equipment, and for construction. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement for this project is nearing completion. WEST VALLEY LRT LINE: PE/FEIS, DESIGN/ BUILD Federal Share (2006) $ 4,800,000 $ 2,400,000 (2007) $40,000,000 $20,000,000 (2008) $60,000,000 $30,000,000 (2009) $55,200,000 $27,600,000 (2010) $80,000,000 $40,000,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 New Starts/Local (50%) Non-Federal: UTA/Local (50%) WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005

19 The Long Range Transit Analysis identified this corridor, connecting to the North/South light rail line, as having potential for light rail transit. The project was included in the Salt Lake Area Long Range Transportation Plan. The western area of Salt Lake County has grown considerably and has potential for future growth. The road capacity for the few east/west streets that cross the area are limited and models of future traffic predict significant travel delays. This light rail line would help to more efficiently connect the residents of the west sides of Salt Lake County to the major employment centers of the valley and rest of the region. West Valley City completed a Major Investment Study (MIS) (Type I) for the corridor connecting the intermodal terminal at the Valley Fair Mall to the North/South light rail line. The line is approximately 5.1 miles in length. Funds for this project would be used for preliminary engineering and final design, to purchase right-of-way, procure equipment, and for construction. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement for this project is nearing completion. DRAPER to SANDY LRT LINE: PE/FEIS, DESIGN/ BUILD Federal Share (2008) $1,000,000 $ 500,000 (2009) $1,000,000 $ 500,000 (2010) $1,000,000 $ 500,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 New Starts (50%) Non-Federal: UTA/Local (50%) The Long Range Transit Plan identified this corridor, extending the North/South light rail line from its current terminus in Sandy to the City of Draper, as having potential for light rail transit. Salt Lake County has grown considerably and the trend continues. This light rail line would help to more efficiently connect the residents of the south side of Salt Lake County to the major employment centers of the valley and rest of the region. The proposed transit line would use an existing UTA owned rail line. The total length of the spur is approximately 7 miles and generally runs North-South from the existing South TRAX terminus station in Sandy, south to South in Draper. Funds for this project would be used for preliminary engineering and final design, to purchase additional right-of-way, procure equipment, and for construction. AIRPORT to SALT LAKE CITY CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT LRT LINE: PE/FEIS, DESIGN/ BUILD Federal Share (2008) $1,000,000 $ 500,000 (2009) $1,000,000 $ 500,000 (2010) $1,000,000 $ 500,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 New Starts (50%) Non-Federal: UTA/Local (50%) The Long Range Transit Analysis identified this corridor, connecting to the North/South LRT Line, as having potential for light rail transit. The project was also included in the Salt Lake Area Long Range Transportation Plan. The Salt Lake International Airport and western portion of Salt Lake County has grown considerably and has the potential for future growth. This light rail line would help to more efficiently connect the airport and residents of the west side of Salt Lake City to the major employment centers of the valley and rest of the region. An MIS/DEIS/FEIS was completed for this extension. The Airport to Salt Lake City Central Business District LRT Line MIS/DEIS/FEIS recommended construction of the 10-mile light rail line from the Salt Lake International Airport to the Salt Lake City CBD to the University of Utah. Federal funding has only been secured for the Salt Lake City CBD to University of Utah segment of this entire corridor. The Airport line would connect the first and WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

20 third largest traffic generators in the Salt Lake region, Salt Lake City CBD and the Airport respectively. It would also connect several high density, low income, and minority neighborhoods to the light rail system. The system will be constructed in right-of-way owned primarily by the State of Utah or Salt Lake City. SALT LAKE AND OGDEN/LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM - SECTION RAIL MODERNIZATION RAIL SYSTEM CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS Federal Cost (2006) $36,600,000 $12,250,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 Fixed Guideway Modernization (Approx. 30%) Non-Federal: UTA/ Local (Approx. 70%) UTA has purchased 29 used light rail vehicles from VTA in San Jose and received free 30 commuter rail vehicles from Chicago to expand its fleet. The vehicles will be refurbished and repainted to extend their useful life by 15 years. This project will also upgrade the Lovendahl and Warm Springs maintenance facilities to accommodate the increased vehicle fleet. CMAQ funds and UTA funds have been used to upgrade a portion of the light rail vehicles. This project will fund the remainder of the light rail vehicles and begin the process of upgrading the commuter rail cars. SALT LAKE and OGDEN-LAYTON URBANIZED AREAS CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM - SECTION 5309 BUS INTERMODAL TERMINAL GATEWAY - SALT LAKE CITY: CONSTRUCT TERMINAL Federal Share (2006) $12,500,000 $10,000,000 (2007) $10,000,000 $ 8,000,000 (2008) $10,000,000 $ 8,000,000 (2009) $ 7,500,000 $ 6,000,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities (80%) Non-Federal: Salt Lake City (20%) Salt Lake City is constructing an Intermodal Terminal in its Gateway Area on the west side of downtown. Located near 300 South and 600 West, the terminal will be served by Amtrak Passenger Rail, Greyhound intercity bus, and UTA bus service, and provide direct access to the Salt Lake City CBD. The terminal is designed to accommodate a light rail connection to the existing TRAX LRT system and regional commuter rail. Funds in this project are for the Gateway Intermodal Terminal and a light rail extension to connect to the North/South TRAX line. Excellent opportunities exist at this location to enhance transit patronage and revenue through joint development. 162 WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005

21 INTERMODAL TERMINAL - WEST VALLEY CITY: PROPERTY ACQUISITION, DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION 2006 and 2008 Federal Share (2006) $5,000,000 $ 4,000,000 (2008) $4,514,111 $ 3,611,289 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities (80%) Non-Federal: West Valley City (20%) West Valley City is developing an Intermodal Terminal as part of their City Center project which encompasses a six block area adjoining their City Offices. The City Center will be a mixed use development of retail, office and high density housing. The Intermodal Terminal would have a bus hub to serve local and express bus routes and a cross platform transit station to serve the West Valley LRT line and the 3500 South BRT. TRANSIT CENTER AT 9400 SOUTH IN SANDY: PROPERTY ACQUISITION, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 2006 Federal Share (2006) $2,500,000 $ 2,000,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities (80%) Non-Federal: UTA/Local (20%) Sandy City, Salt Lake County and UTA are proposing to construct an additional station on the North/South TRAX line at 9400 South. The station will serve the South Towne Exposition Center and Jordan Commons and will take pressure off the 9000 South Station. PARK AND RIDE LOTS: PROPERTY ACQUISITION, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Federal Share (2008) $ 2,900,000 $ 2,320,000 (2009) $ 2,900,000 $ 2,320,000 (2010) $ 2,900,000 $ 2,320,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities (80%) Non-Federal: UTA (20%) UTA plans to construct permanent park-and-ride lots to advance their long-term objectives for the region. There are several strategic locations which have been identified in the Long Range Transportation Plan. If funding becomes available, the lots will be prioritized and developed. PURCHASE 223 STANDARD REPLACEMENT BUSES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT Federal Share (2006) $ 9,858,000 $ 7,886,400 (2007) $ 18,708,000 $ 14,966,400 (2008) $ 14,785,000 $ 11,828,000 (2009) $ 19,910,000 $ 15,928,000 (2010) $ 9,939,600 $ 7,951,680 WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST,

22 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 Bus (80%) Non-Federal: UTA (20%) This project will purchase 223 replacement buses for UTA s fleet of fixed-route service buses during the next five years. Transit buses are equipped with low floors, ramps, or wheelchair lifts, PA systems, air conditioning, electronic destination signs, and bike racks and mounts. While all buses have radios and fareboxes, new replacement buses will generally be retrofit with radios and fareboxes from buses being retired. A fully equipped standard (35-40 Ft.) bus is expected to cost approximately $308,000 in In addition, bus procurements include inspections at the point of manufacture, spare power components, and related equipment. REPLACE PARATRANSIT VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT: VANS Federal Share (2007) $ 559,000 $ 447,200 (2008) $3,190,000 $2,552,000 (2009) $1,273,800 $1,019,040 (2010) $1,610,000 $1,288,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 Bus (80%) Non-Federal: UTA (20%) This project will replace 64 specially equipped paratransit vehicles that have reached their useful life. The vehicles will be vans or box style buses and will meet ADA requirements. Accessible box style buses or vans purchased are estimated to cost approximately $70,000 in Inspections at point of manufacture and related equipment will be part of the procurement. Delivery time for specially equipped vans or box style buses is generally from nine months to one year from the time an order is placed. SALT LAKE VALLEY MAINTENANCE FACILITY ACQUISITION Federal Share (2008) $ 1,387,500 $ 1,110,000 (2009) $ 3,062,500 $ 2,450,000 (2010) $10,000,000 $ 8,000,000 Source of Funds: Federal: FTA Section 5309 Bus and Bus Facilities (80%) Non-Federal: UTA (20%) Due to the growth of UTA s system, additional maintenance and storage facilities will be required. In 2008, UTA will initiate a site selection study and begin environmental work for a new satellite facility. Each of the current facilities is nearing maximum capacity. A facility needs assessment was completed in late 2004 that indicated the need for an additional facility. FACILITIES EXPANSION AND RENOVATION Federal Share (2007) $1,250,000 $ 1,000,000 (2008) $1,250,000 $ 1,000,000 (2009) $1,250,000 $ 1,000,000 (2010) $1,250,000 $ 1,000, WASATCH FRONT REGIONAL COUNCIL AUGUST, 2005