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Proposed 2016 Transit Service Changes
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Presenter:
Craig Blewitt, Transit Services Manager
Brian Vitulli, Transit Services Planning Supervisor
Summary:
Transit service changes are proposed for implementation on May 1, 2016. The proposed changes include service improvements enabled by the approved 2016 City of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) budgets and include service modifications focused on improving the overall productivity and performance of the transit system. Six public meetings are scheduled to be held January 19 - 26 to receive input on the proposed changes.
Previous Council Action:
City Council approved the 2016 City Budget on November 24, 2015, including a general description of the proposed 2016 transit service improvements.
Background:
Proposed transit service improvements are made possible by additional City of Colorado Springs general fund dollars and Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority tax revenue increases. These transit enhancements are designed to improve productivity and on-time performance, increase frequency along high-ridership corridors, improve customer service for our existing customers, and attract new riders. Highlights of the proposed Spring 2016 improvements include:
? Increasing service on the Nevada Avenue corridor to 15-minute frequency;
? Improving on-time performance on Route 3 (Colorado Ave-Manitou Springs);
? Restructuring Routes 15 and 16 to eliminate low-ridership segments and circuitous routing;
? Restructuring routes to eliminate duplicative service; and
? Slightly increasing zone fares for Metro Rides vanpool program's larger vans
The following statements highlight the intent of our Spring 2016 Service Changes, and are consistent with our 2013 Comprehensive Operational Analysis, the 2040 Transit Plan, and our future direction:
? Proposed changes are focused on improving the overall productivity and performance of the tra...
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