The National Transport Authority

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1 The National Transport Authority iroute Conference Kilkenny June

2 What We Do Bus, Rail & Light Rail Services Heading Taxi & Bus Licensing Investment Projects Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed pharetra nisi venenatis lorem tincidunt semper. Quisque suscipit rutrum enim a rutrum. Morbi sed eleifend purus. Vivamus quis leo blandit, tincidunt augue quis, cursus purus. Integration & Technology Transport Planning & Policy Personal Travel Choices 2

3 Providing Public Transport Services 3

4 Provision of public transport services Public Transport provided by: Commercial operators licensed by the Authority no subsidy paid by the state regulated on the basis of demand for the services Services contracted by the Authority Direct Award Contracts Publicly tendered contracts Rural Transport Programme 4

5 Licensing of Public Passenger Services Commercial Bus Services represents 9.6% of all public transport passenger journeys Key issues Commercial operators can choose to withdraw services e.g. JJ Kavanagh 717 service reduction & BÉ withdrawal of X7 Demand for NTA to fill the gaps in services Route 817 provided by Bernard Kavanagh following NTA tender Challenge to integrate all these services timetable, fares etc. Wheelchair accessibility of commercial fleet; 5

6 Improving funded public transport services Direct Award Contracts with Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and Irish Rail since 1st Dec renewed in Dec 2014 (for bus services) Quarterly performance reporting funding conditional on meeting targets Reports available for public examination Reliability and punctuality targets continually strengthened for all operators. Also Enhanced reporting on various customer service issues Moving from self reporting to Authority generated reports Authority s fares rulings set out in reasoned determinations published on website 6

7 Introducing competition into market Authority decided to put 10% of PSO bus market out to competition Comparator to assess value to taxpayer Introduce competitive tension Reduce costs of services or reinvest savings in additional services or improved quality of services Providing PSO services with other contractors M&A Coaches in Laois Wharton s Travel in Cavan/Longford Bernard Kavanagh in Kilkenny to Dublin 7

8 Rural Transport Programme 8

9 Rural Transport Services NTA carried out major restructuring of Rural Transport Programme Managed by 17 local offices (down from 35) Over 1.7m passenger journeys per year 80% Demand Responsive services 9

10 Rural Transport Services Developed a central booking service with a Driver app and an online booking facility Developed a brand & website LocalLink.ie Many LocalLink offices in local authority premises Retendering all service contracts in

11 Rural Transport Services Re-examining all services to get better coverage and links to other public transport services as well as addressing rural isolation Additional funding has been made available for additional services Kilkenny Carlow Wicklow LocalLink services provided by Ring A Link on behalf of NTA 11

12 Rural Transport Services Carlow / Kilkenny / South Tipperary / Wicklow Transport Coordination Unit (TCU) is one of 17 TCUs nationally. In 2016 the TCU: Completed 115,572 passenger journeys (of which just over 48,000 were provided to Free Travel Pass holders). Operated 8,662 service trips. Operated 568,255 kilometres. The TCU operates its own bus fleet (16 minibuses ranging in size from 12 to 16 seaters) as well as managing 12 contractors New opportunities continue to be explored by the TCU for increased rural transport service provision within its functional area. 12

13 Enhancements for the Customer 13

14 Public transport technology and integration developments National public transport database has been built All bus stops, rail station platform entrances, taxi ranks, ports, airports National intermodal online journey planner has been completed Available at Real Time Passenger Information Signs in main cities and some main towns Real Time for all stops/stations on web, sms and app 14

15 Public transport infrastructure improvements Currently, limited information at bus stops New style of bus pole to be delivered better and clearer information Timetable information at stop will be specific to the stop Additional bus shelters to be provided, particularly at key interchange locations 15

16 Developing Integrating Brand Transport for Ireland brand developed as the unifying brand 16

17 Transport Planning 17

18 Public Transport Planning Continual public transport planning work undertaken by NTA Focus in recent years on the services in large towns Analysis of unmet demand for internal transport in large towns using travel demand data from POWSCAR 2011 (CSO) Looked at settlements graded from 1000+, 5000+, Identified gaps both spatial and temporal Proposed high level interventions to close gaps Estimated the impact of those interventions on PSO subsidy 18

19 Public Transport Planning Original listing of 19 towns greater than 10k population. 2 towns just under 40k 13 towns between 18 25k 3 towns between 12-15k Population, numbers of jobs and numbers of education are factors that influence the demand for transport. Of the 19 towns, only 11 have a regular public bus service serving internal demand some provided with PSO funding (Sligo, Kilkenny) others provided commercially under licence (Wexford) and some provided by both sources (Dundalk, Athlone) 19

20 Transport Planning Transport demand per 1000 population in Sligo, Athlone, Kilkenny, Tralee, Clonmel, Letterkenny, Drogheda and Dundalk is similar to that in Limerick City (400+ daily) The demand / 000 population (work & ed) in Ennis, Carlow Town, Mullingar and Navan is somewhat lower, but is still appreciable (300+ daily) In Limerick, there are 9 urban bus routes providing 3500 bus trips in a typical week, whereas in Athlone (29 January) - 3 urban routes; 1162 trips /wk Kilkenny City - 1 route; 48 trips / wk Carlow - 0 route; 0 trips / wk Mullingar - 0 route; 0 trips / wk 20

21 Transport Services Large Towns

22 Transport Planning NTA is addressing these deficits in public transport by: Extending the Direct Award contract with Bus Éireann where they already provide services Procuring new services through open tender Additional services now being provided in Sligo and Athlone by Bus Éireann Additional services proposed in Kilkenny, Tralee, Clonmel, Letterkenny, Drogheda and Dundalk New service proposed in Mullingar and Carlow Engaging with local stakeholders in the design of the new and improved services 22

23 Benefits in public transport provision Integrating land use development and transport planning can bring benefits to Large Towns, similar to those currently accruing to Regional Cities The public transport service can grow organically as the Large Town grows, and can shape how it grows More people in receipt of travel benefits will be able to use them The Authority will contribute to national obligations to transition to a low-carbon economy 23

24 Patronage of Sligo Town Services (to date) 24

25 Kilkenny City transport Population: 24,423 (2011)- early indications (2016) + 6.6%-15.5% growth Internal trips in 2011 account for 76% of total trips from the settlement: Internal trips for work: 6,163 Internal trips for education: 3,971 Internal trips for both work and education per 1000 pop.: 414 Other key urban trips purposes: Shopping 20%; Leisure 27%; Personal Business 8% 25

26 Kilkenny City transport Mode splits (to work & education): Bus & train 3.5% (school focused bus service) On foot 25% Cycle 3% Private vehicles (incl. as car passenger) 66% Other 2.5% Tourism: 282,000 annual visitors to Kilkenny Castle On the rail network MacDonagh Station 26

27 Kilkenny County Council strategy Kilkenny County Council s strategic aim is to reduce the reliance on the private car for internal travel in favour of public transport, cycling and walking (KCC Development Plan , p.159) KCC aims to facilitate the provision of public transport through supporting infrastructural works KCC has a strong vision for their city centre being pedestrian, cyclist, and public transport friendly. The inner relief road (Central Access Scheme) is to facilitate the further development of this vision. 27

28 Existing bus service Interim service currently replacing ceased commercial service 5 daily departures with variations on each Does not cater for standard work or school commuting times Circuitous routing Needs complete network & timetabling redesign 28

29 Proposed bus service Evidence based approach to network planning 2 lines (red & green) Headways Mon-Sat: 30 minutes Sun: 60 minutes Transfer potential between lines in city centre Midi-style buses (up to 36 seats) Trunk section with double frequency through city centre serving major destinations and rail station 29

30 Supporting Infrastructure Kilkenny Central Access Scheme: New urban street & bridge through City Centre Alleviates congestion on 2 other bridges and city streets Facilitates active travel Creates a better environment & fosters more sustainable movement to & in City Centre for pedestrians, cyclist and PT users 30

31 Next steps Market consultation with potential operators underway on Kilkenny proposal Procurement to commence before year end Operating in Q Expect success rate similar to Sligo: Ultimately get more people using sustainable transport in our towns and villages 31