Bill Brannan Kathy Pope Lisa Ballard. CTAI s 2010 Conference

Bill Brannan Kathy Pope Lisa Ballard CTAI s 2010 Conference

Operates regionally on a regular fixed route schedule Connects rural communities to larger urban centers Is capable of carrying passenger baggage and freight Has meaningful connections with national intercity carriers and other transportation providers

Private for-profit firms regulated by FMCSA Greyhound and Northwestern Trailways Private firms, non-profits, or transits that receive 5311(f) grants to provide service between rural centers or from rural areas to urban areas Public transit systems that connect to traditional IC carriers outside their service areas

Intercity is not a local commuter service Intercity is not demand responsive Commuter or demand-response services can be connectors to the Intercity Network, but are funded through other sources.

Our Nation s transportation infrastructure relies on intercity connections to facilitate access to nationwide travel. Motorcoaches can help complete intermodal trips, long distance moves or provide daily commuter between cities. The number of communities with access to intercity transportation has decreased since the Federal Highway System was created in 1956. 5

25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 1956 1965 1968 1972 1977 1982 1986 1991 2000 2002 2004 2005

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311(f) Rural Intercity Bus Program As major intercity carriers have abandoned less productive routes, FTA has made available funds to support the connection between these rural areas and the larger regional or national system of intercity bus service.

FTA requires states to conduct periodic assessments of statewide intercity bus needs 5311(f) requires each state to spend 15% of its annual 5311 apportionment for intercity bus FTA requires states to include intercity bus projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program FTA encourages the inclusion of intercity bus mobility needs in the coordinated human service transportation planning process August 19, 2008

Idaho 5311(f) Program Review Final A Report to the Idaho Transportation Dept. Public Transportation Division Lisa Ballard, P.E. Current Transportation Solutions June 30, 2010

Conclusion The intercity public transportation network in Idaho meets most intercity transportation needs. Transportation needs may be better served through improved information programs. Recommendations Require all 5311(f) recipients to participate in the Greyhound Rural Feeder Service Program. This includes membership in the NBTA and makes Idaho s services part of the national trip planning database. All services should be in the Idaho s 511 system, and in Google Transit, easy-to-understand Timetable and service information on their individual provider website. Review corridor characteristics to help prioritize expenditure of funds (importance to the national intercity bus network).

Available $ 875,249 Requested $ 2,076,087

NICE Serving Coeur d Alene to Sandpoint Northwestern Stage Lines Serving Spokane, Moscow, Boise and Couer d Alene Salt Lake Express Serving Boise-Pocatello, Rexburg-Salt Lake, and Rexburg-West Yellowstone, Idaho Falls to Butte START Bus Serving Driggs, Victor, and Jackson Trans IV Serving Twins Falls and Kimberly, Jerome, Wendell, Filer, Buhl and Burley TRPTA Serving Salmon-Idaho Falls, Rexburg-Driggs, and Shelly Valley Transit Moscow- Lewiston Serving Moscow Lewiston

Idaho 5311(f) Program Review Final A Report to the Idaho Transportation Dept. Public Transportation Division Lisa Ballard, P.E. Current Transportation Solutions June 30, 2010

January - June January - June January - June Carrier District 2009 2009 YTD 2010 YTD 2010 vs 2009 Greyhound Northwestern Trailways 1, 2, 3 10,343 5,704 6,391 12.04% Sun Valley Express 78,842 40,132 46,979 17.06% Sun Valley Stages 1,780 NA 1,952 NA North Idaho Community Express 1 3,854 1,657 1,780 7.42% Valley Transit 2 2,711 1,500 2,511 67.40% Targhee RPTA 6 7,695 4,622 3,266-29.34% Totals 105,225 53,615 62,879 17.28%

Idaho 5311(f) Program Review Final A Report to the Idaho Transportation Dept. Public Transportation Division Lisa Ballard, P.E. Current Transportation Solutions June 30, 2010

Greyhound implemented The Greyhound Rural Connection Program in 1986. By 1990, more than 80 rural transit systems in 17 states added over 800 rural destinations to the nationwide intercity bus service network operated by Greyhound and its interline partners. Though many of those relationships still exist, efforts were hampered by: Insufficient federal funding for feeder service operating costs Nature of rural operations (primarily demand responsive) Few automated processing and ticketing solutions for rural locations And inefficient fare and schedule information dissemination to the general public August 19, 2008

An interlined feeder service must comply with Federal regulations and other industry standards, including: FMCSA operating authority NBTA membership Insurance Driver and vehicle safety standards Operating and terminal access agreements August 19, 2008

Rural feeder service operator must secure operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) A simple paper application process has been established for feeder service applicants The process can usually be completed in about 60 days The operating authority has to be filed with the state(s) in which the feeder service is to be operated Greyhound can help a local feeder service operator secure FMCSA authority August 19, 2008

For interlined feeder services, Greyhound requires a combined Single Limit for injury or damage in any one accident of $1.5m for vehicles with a seating capacity of 15 passengers or less; $2.0m for vehicles with seating capacity of 16-30; and $5.0m for vehicles that seat more than 30 For terminal access, Greyhound requires a General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $1.0 Million Greyhound must be an additional named insured in policy August 19, 2008

To encourage the development of intercity feeder bus networks, FTA allows states to use the capital costs of private, unsubsidized intercity bus service as in-kind match for the operating costs of 5311(f)-funded rural intercity bus feeder service August 19, 2008

For Greyhound to offer a local in-kind match, the feeder service must be meaningful: Feeder service must be interlined with Greyhound and make timed connections to specific Greyhound schedules Operator must have proper operating authority & insurance Service must be operated at least 5 days/week, preferably 7 Service cannot duplicate existing or other subsidized service along the same route Operator must offer proper ticketing & where practical, package express service Feeder service schedule information must become available to nationwide ICB network through TRIPS August 19, 2008

Feeder Service (Point A to Point B) Net Operating Cost (Actual Costs less Farebox) = $ 10,000 Connecting Intercity Bus Service (Point B to Point C) # Point B to C Miles x 50% of Fully Allocated Costs =$ 10,000 Total Project (Point A to Point B to Point C) Net Operating Cost Deficit =$ 10,000 + Local In-Kind =$ 10,000 Total Project Costs =$ 20,000 50% 5311(f) Reimbursement =$ 10,000 August 19, 2008

Randy Isaacs, State Government Affairs risaacs@greyhound.com (615) 338-0847 Tim Lukes, (Manager, Field Operations) tlukes@greyhound.com (214) 849-7096

The National Bus Traffic Association A non-profit association headquartered in Washington, DC Founded in 1933 Home of the Interline Revenue Clearing House and the Tariff Publisher for the Intercity Bus Industry A collection of 70 intercity scheduled service carriers located throughout the United States and Canada 33

An interline ticket (also known as a thru ticket) allows a passenger to buy a single ticket to travel to a final destination that may require transportation from two or more bus service providers. Tickets can be distributed through an Automated Ticketing System Greyhound s TRIPS/MAX system s Gateway/Galaxy system is used by several carriers The process used to derive billing carrier s proportionate share of ticket revenue is a function of miles transported to thru trip miles (mileage prorate). 34

One ticket for entire trip 50% of passengers use more than one carrier Each carrier is independent Each carrier markets locally to their customers Share the revenue from ticket based on miles

Contact the NBTA Staff today! National Bus Traffic Association 700 13 th Street NW, Suite 575 Washington, DC 20005 (800) 283-2877 Peter J. Pantuso, President & CEO Eric Braendel, CFO 41

Not enough money!

Available $ 875,249 Requested $ 2,076,087

Intercity Bus Program Request for Proposals (RFP) for specific routes within the identified corridor for open competitive process Select best operator for each project Competition between providers, not projects

RFP s Issued on Corridor Basis. Purchase of Service Contract, rather than operating assistance grant. Provides more control. Sets expectations in advance. Ensures provider is tied in with Greyhound schedule, ticketing (MAX) and web-site.

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Transit

Ease in accessing Ease in navigating Security of transaction Printing of ticket/final confirmation

Operated by major carriers Greyhound Lines Jefferson Lines Peter Pan Lines

On-line Ticket Sales Driver Hand-Held Sales Devices Reserved Seating Wi-Fi $1 Seating Curbside Pickup No Stations or Terminals Amtrak Thruway Bus

Bill Brannan Intercity Bus Consultant & General Manager Travel Washington Gold Line Bill@gold-line.us www.gold-line.us 60