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OMNITRANS<br />

1700 West Fifth Street San Bernardino California 92411<br />

Phone: 909.379.7100 Fax: 909.889.5779 Web site: www.omnitrans.org<br />

OMNITRANS<br />

Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong> - <strong>2011</strong> <strong>Short</strong> <strong>Range</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />

June 1, 2005<br />

Prepared by:<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>ning Department<br />

Proudly serving the municipalities of:<br />

Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho<br />

Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Upland, Yucaipa and portions of San Bernardino County


<strong>Short</strong> <strong>Range</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />

FY <strong>2006</strong>-11<br />

Table of Contents<br />

Section I. Introduction ...................................................................... 1<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Mission/Vision<br />

Vision for 2015<br />

Purpose of SRTP<br />

Recent Events & Accomplishments<br />

East Valley and West Valley LCNG Stations<br />

Environmental Review of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Facilities<br />

Hybrid Vehicles<br />

Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> Major Investment Study<br />

Future Investment Study<br />

Fontana <strong>Transit</strong> Center Expansion<br />

Chino/Ontario Agricultural Preserve<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Chino Transcenter<br />

Implementation of Employee Kiosks<br />

90% Customer Satisfaction<br />

Redlands Trolley<br />

Access Zone Restructuring<br />

September 2003 Fare Change<br />

Facility Expansion<br />

Trapeze Software Implementation<br />

SRTP Relationship to Other<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Documents<br />

Annual Management <strong>Plan</strong>, Marketing <strong>Plan</strong>,<br />

Service <strong>Plan</strong> and Budget<br />

Long <strong>Range</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />

San Bernardino Valley Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> (BRT)<br />

Study<br />

Future <strong>Transit</strong> Investment Study<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Relationship to Other Agencies<br />

And their documents<br />

Federal and State Agencies<br />

Regional Agencies<br />

County Agencies<br />

Member Cities<br />

Other <strong>Transit</strong> Districts/Transportation<br />

Providers<br />

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Table of Contents<br />

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Section II. System Background..................................................... 19<br />

System Description<br />

Board of Directors<br />

Employees & Contract Employees<br />

Security Measures<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Website<br />

Major Components of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Existing<br />

Capital Facilities<br />

Revenue Vehicles<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Transfer Centers<br />

Administration, Operations, Yards & Storage<br />

Fares & Interagency Coordination<br />

Transfer and Cooperative Agreements<br />

Section III. Current Performance and Conditions................... 31<br />

Fixed-Route Services<br />

Description of Services<br />

Fare Structure<br />

Rider Profile<br />

System-Wide Performance<br />

ADA Paratransit Service<br />

Omnilink Services<br />

Regional <strong>Transit</strong> Services and <strong>Plan</strong>s<br />

Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Providers<br />

Regional Transportation Agencies and <strong>Plan</strong>s<br />

Regional Profile<br />

Area Boundaries<br />

Demographics of the Study Area<br />

Inland Empire Job and Worker Growth<br />

Inland Empire’s Competitive Advantages<br />

Lead to Growth in Blue Collar and Service<br />

Sector Jobs<br />

Growth in Blue Collar and<br />

Non-professional Jobs<br />

Growth in High Paying Professional<br />

Service Jobs<br />

Community Specific Effect of Economic<br />

Change on Population, Employment<br />

Growth, and <strong>Transit</strong> Use<br />

Regional Conditions Report<br />

Journey to Work<br />

Place of Work<br />

Travel Time to Work<br />

Leave for Work<br />

Mode of Travel


<strong>Transit</strong> Dependence<br />

Federal and State Compliance Information<br />

Environmental Justice<br />

Energy Contingency<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Section IV. Service Design Guidelines &<br />

Performance Standards.................................................................141<br />

What is <strong>Transit</strong> For?<br />

Overview & Background<br />

Service Design Guidelines Background<br />

Service Development<br />

Evaluation<br />

Budgeting<br />

Public Accountability<br />

Title VI<br />

Goals and Objectives<br />

Introduction<br />

Principles<br />

Service Design Guidelines<br />

Route Network Structure Objective<br />

Productivity Objective<br />

Passengers per Revenue Hour<br />

Seat Utilization<br />

Service Coverage & Minimum Service<br />

Quality Objective<br />

Maximum Occupancy Objective<br />

Service Reliability Objective<br />

Transportation Network Role Objective<br />

New Service Warrants<br />

Fixed Route Bus<br />

Omnilink<br />

Express Bus<br />

Section V. Service <strong>Plan</strong> .................................................................183<br />

Existing Conditions Overview<br />

Financially Constrained Scenario<br />

Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Route Changes FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Resource Requirements<br />

FY04-08 Fare Policy and Implementation<br />

<strong>Plan</strong><br />

Up to Design Guidelines Scenario<br />

Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Route Changes<br />

New Routes<br />

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Resource Requirements<br />

Financially Unconstrained Scenario –<br />

Fixed Route and Demand Response Services<br />

Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Route Changes<br />

New Routes<br />

Resource Requirements<br />

Financially Unconstrained Scenario-<br />

Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> Element<br />

Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Future <strong>Transit</strong> Demand<br />

Access Service Changes<br />

Observations and Findings<br />

Future Opportunities and<br />

Recommendations<br />

Emergency Preparedness <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Benefits of System Security and Emergency<br />

Preparedness<br />

Section VI. Agency 5-Year Fiscal Picture .................................245<br />

Operating Costs and Service<br />

Farebox Revenues and Passengers<br />

Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Revenue Sources<br />

Federal Funds<br />

State Funding<br />

Local and Regional Funding<br />

Capital <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Constrained Scenario<br />

Up to Standards Scenario<br />

Unconstrained Scenario<br />

Capital <strong>Plan</strong> Summary & Funding Strategy<br />

Appendix-A: Glossary & Acronyms<br />

Appendix-B: Current Vehicle Listing & Description of Coaches<br />

Appendix-C: Transcenters & Facilities Description Report<br />

Appendix-D: Capital Project Sheets<br />

Appendix-E: Up-to-Design/Unconstrained<br />

Maps and Schedules<br />

Appendix-F: Performance Indicators<br />

Under Separate Cover (available upon request)<br />

Appendix-G: City/County Profiles<br />

Appendix-H: Implementation Strategy<br />

Appendix-I: Public Comments<br />

Existing Conditions Report, Volumes I and II<br />

Table of Contents<br />

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Table of Figures<br />

Figure II-1:<br />

Figure II-2:<br />

Figure II-3:<br />

Figure II-4:<br />

Revenue Vehicle and Summary<br />

Fixed-Route & Regional Express<br />

Bus Fares Effective September 2003<br />

Omnilink Bus Fares Effective<br />

September 2003<br />

Access Bus Fares Effective<br />

September 2003<br />

Figure III-1: <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Existing Service Map –<br />

West Valley<br />

Figure III-2: <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Existing Service Map –<br />

East Valley<br />

Figure III-3: Weekday Service Frequency by Route<br />

Figure III-4: Saturday Service Frequency by Route<br />

Figure III-5: Sunday Service Frequency by Route<br />

Figure III-6: <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Fixed Route Services Operating<br />

Data and Performance Indicators<br />

Figure III-7: Map of East Valley Boardings<br />

Figure III-8: Map of West Valley Boardings<br />

Figure III-9: Top 15 Bus Stop Locations<br />

By Boardings<br />

Figure III-10: Weekday Boardings per Line<br />

Figure III-11: Departure Schedule Adherence<br />

Figure III-12: Percent of Arrivals Late by Route<br />

Figure III-13: Weekday Passenger Boardings<br />

By Route<br />

Figure III-14: Weekday Revenue Hours by Route<br />

Figure III-15: Weekday Passengers by Revenue<br />

Hour by Route<br />

Figure III-16: Weekday Revenue Miles by Route<br />

Figure III-17: Weekday Passenger per Revenue<br />

Mile by Route<br />

Figure III-18: Weekday Seat Utilization<br />

by Route (Seat Miles)<br />

Figure III-19: Weekday Operating Cost by Route<br />

Figure III-20:<br />

Figure III-21:<br />

Weekday Operating Ratio by Route<br />

Weekday Cost per Passenger<br />

Boarding by Route<br />

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Figure III-22: Access Service Days and<br />

Span of Service<br />

Figure III-23: Access Service Fare Policy<br />

Figure III-24: Access Service Passengers<br />

by Category, FY2004<br />

Figure III-25: Access Service Historical Ridership<br />

Trends<br />

Figure III-26: Access Service Historical Comparison- Core &<br />

Non-Core Service<br />

Figure III-27: Access Service Performance<br />

Statistics FY2004<br />

Figure III-28: Access Services Operating Data and<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

Figure III-29: Peer Review Performance Results<br />

FY 2001 – Totals<br />

Figure III-30 Peer Review Performance Results<br />

FY 2001 – Per Unit<br />

Figure III-31: Access Trip Origin/Destination – West Valley<br />

Figure III-32: Access Trip Origin/Destination – East Valley<br />

Figure III-33: Cancellations, No Shows and<br />

On-Time Performance – May 2004<br />

Figure III-34: Major Trip Destinations<br />

Figure III-35: Access Service Ride Time – May 2004<br />

Figure III-36: Omnilink Days & Hours of Service<br />

Effective January 2002<br />

Figure III-37: Omnilink Fare Structure<br />

Effective September 2004<br />

Figure III-38: Omnilink Passengers by Category –<br />

FY 2004<br />

Figure III-39: Omnilink Performance Statistics –<br />

May 2004<br />

Figure III-40: Omnilink Performance Statistics<br />

Figure III-41: HOV Lane Closures<br />

Figure III-42: HOV Connector Projects<br />

Figure III-43: Mixed Flow Freeway Projects<br />

Figure III-44: Population and Employment Density – West<br />

Figure III-45:<br />

Valley<br />

Population and Employment Density – East<br />

Valley<br />

Figure III-46: 2010 Population and Employment Density –<br />

West Valley<br />

Figure III-47: 2010 Population and Employment Density –<br />

East Valley<br />

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Figure III-48: 2015 Population and Employment Density –<br />

West Valley<br />

Figure III-49: 2015 Population and Employment Density –<br />

East Valley<br />

Figure III-50: Largest Projected Growth Industries<br />

Blue Collar & Non-Professional<br />

Occupations 1999-<strong>2006</strong><br />

Figure III-51: Largest Projected Growth<br />

Occupations - Occupations Related<br />

to Blue-Collar Jobs 2001-2008<br />

Figure III-52: Largest Projected Growth<br />

Industries – Professional Service<br />

Sector 1999-<strong>2006</strong><br />

Figure III-53: City of San Bernardino Population<br />

Figure III-54: City of Ontario Population<br />

Figure III-55: Comparison of Workers that Work<br />

and Live in County<br />

Figure III-56: Travel Time to Work<br />

Figure III-57: Leave for Work, West Valley<br />

Figure III-58: Leave for Work, Mid-Valley West<br />

Figure III-59: Leave for Work, Mid-Valley East<br />

Figure III-60: Leave for Work, East Valley<br />

Figure III-61: San Bernardino Valley, Mode<br />

Travel to Work<br />

Figure III-62: Mode of Travel per Work-Trip<br />

Figure III-63: Distribution of Ages per City<br />

Figure III-64: Definition of Poverty<br />

Figure III-65: Percent of Population Living Below<br />

the Poverty Line<br />

Figure III-66: Available Vehicles per Household<br />

Figure III-67: Correlation between Poverty and<br />

Vehicle Ownership<br />

Figure III-68: Low Income & Minority Populations,<br />

West Valley Beyond 15-Minute <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Service<br />

Figure III-69: Low Income & Minority Populations,<br />

East Valley Beyond 15-Minute <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Service<br />

Figure III-70: Low Income & Minority Populations,<br />

West Valley Beyond 30-Minute <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Service<br />

Figure III-71: Low Income & Minority Populations,<br />

East Valley Beyond 30-Minute <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Service<br />

Figure III-72: Low Income & Minority Populations,<br />

West Valley Beyond 60-Minute <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Service<br />

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Figure III-73:<br />

Figure III-74:<br />

Figure III-75:<br />

Figure III-76:<br />

Figure III-77:<br />

Figure IV-1:<br />

Figure IV-2:<br />

Figure IV-3:<br />

Figure IV-4:<br />

Figure IV-5:<br />

Figure IV-6:<br />

Figure IV-7:<br />

Figure IV-8:<br />

Figure IV-9:<br />

Figure IV-10:<br />

Figure IV-11:<br />

Figure IV-12:<br />

Figure IV-13:<br />

Figure IV-14:<br />

Figure IV-15:<br />

Figure IV-16:<br />

Low Income & Minority Populations,<br />

East Valley Beyond 60-Minute <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Service<br />

Headways, East Valley<br />

LIM and Non-LIM Populations<br />

Served by <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

Percentage of LIM and Non-LIM<br />

Populations near <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Bus Stop<br />

Amenities<br />

Bus stops, Benches, and Shelters – East Valley<br />

Bus stops, Benches, and Shelters – West Valley<br />

Proposed Minimum Average Distance<br />

Based Utilization Standards for Bus<br />

Services<br />

Proposed Minimum Average Time<br />

Based Utilization Standards for Bus<br />

Service<br />

Span of Service Guidelines<br />

Residential <strong>Transit</strong> Orientation Index – West Valley<br />

Residential <strong>Transit</strong> Orientation Index – East Valley<br />

Span of Service, East Valley,<br />

Weekdays, AM<br />

Span of Service, East Valley,<br />

Weekdays, PM<br />

Span of Service, East Valley,<br />

Saturdays, AM<br />

Span of Service, East Valley,<br />

Saturdays, PM<br />

Span of Service, East Valley,<br />

Sundays, AM<br />

Span of Service, East Valley,<br />

Sundays, PM<br />

Span of Service, West Valley,<br />

Weekdays, AM<br />

Span of Service, West Valley,<br />

Weekdays, PM<br />

Span of Service, West Valley,<br />

Saturdays, AM<br />

Span of Service, West Valley,<br />

Saturdays, PM<br />

Span of Service, West Valley,<br />

Sundays, AM<br />

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Figure IV-17: Span of Service, West Valley,<br />

Sundays, PM<br />

Figure IV-18: Stop Spacing Analysis, FY 2004<br />

Figure IV-19: Minimum Square Feet of Floor Space<br />

Per Standing Passenger<br />

Figure IV-20: Seats and Standing Areas by<br />

Bus Type<br />

Figure IV-21: Maximum Passenger Occupancy<br />

By Bus Type, Time Period and<br />

Number of Wheelchairs<br />

Figure V-1: Existing FY 2005 Bus Service Hours<br />

By Route and Division<br />

Figure V-2: Existing FY 2005 Bus Service Miles<br />

By Route and Division<br />

Figure V-3: Financially Constrained Scenario<br />

West Valley Service Map<br />

Figure V-4: Financially Constrained Scenario<br />

East Valley Service Map<br />

Figure V-5: Weekday FY <strong>2006</strong> Service Frequency<br />

By Route<br />

Figure V-6: Saturday FY <strong>2006</strong> Service Frequency<br />

By Route<br />

Figure V-7: Sunday FY <strong>2006</strong> Service Frequency<br />

By Route<br />

Figure V-8: Fleet Requirements, Financially<br />

Constrained Scenario<br />

Figure V-9: Financially Constrained FY <strong>2006</strong> Bus<br />

Service Hours and Peak Fleet by Route<br />

and Division<br />

Figure V-10: Financially Constrained FY <strong>2006</strong> Bus<br />

Service Miles by Route and Division<br />

Figure V-11: Proposed Fare Structure Changes<br />

(Fixed Route)<br />

Figure V-12: Proposed Fare Structure Changes<br />

(Access and Omnilink)<br />

Figure V-13: Up to Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

West Valley Service Map<br />

Figure V-14: Up to Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

East Valley Service Map<br />

Figure V-15: Up to Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Weekday Service Frequency<br />

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Figure V-16: Up to Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Saturday Service Frequency<br />

Figure V-17: Up to Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Sunday Service Frequency<br />

Figure V-18: Up to Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Hours and Miles<br />

Figure V-19: Financially Unconstrained Scenario<br />

FY <strong>2006</strong> West Valley Service Map<br />

Figure V-20: Financially Unconstrained Scenario<br />

FY <strong>2006</strong> East Valley Service Map<br />

Figure V-21: Financially Unconstrained Scenario<br />

FY <strong>2006</strong> Weekday Service Frequencies<br />

By Route and Division<br />

Figure V-22: Financially Unconstrained Scenario<br />

FY <strong>2006</strong> Saturday Service Frequencies<br />

By Route and Division<br />

Figure V-23: Financially Unconstrained Scenario<br />

FY <strong>2006</strong> Sunday Service Frequencies<br />

By Route and Division<br />

Figure V-24: Financially Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Hours and Miles<br />

Figure V-25: Candidate BRT Corridors<br />

Figure V-26: Candidate BRT Corridors (map)<br />

Figure V-27: Access Service – Hours by Scenario<br />

Figure VI-1: Revenue Service Hours<br />

Figure VI-2: Operation Costs<br />

Figure VI-3: Operating Costs per Revenue Hour<br />

Figure VI-4: Passengers<br />

Figure VI-5: Passengers per Revenue Hour<br />

Figure VI-6: Farebox Revenues<br />

Figure VI-7a: Operating Ratio – General Public Service<br />

Figure VI-7b: Operating Ratio – Specialized Service<br />

Figure VI-8a: Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Figure VI-8: LTF Requirements for the Financially<br />

Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Figure VI-9: Performance Indicators by Service Type –<br />

Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Figure VI-10: State <strong>Transit</strong> Assistance Funding<br />

(STAF) Flow<br />

Figure VI-11: How Local Transportation Funding<br />

(LTF) Flows<br />

Figure VI-12: Summary of Revenue Sources<br />

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Figure VI-13: Fleet Requirements, Financially<br />

Constrained Scenario<br />

Figure VI-14: Paratransit/Demand Response Vehicle<br />

Requirements<br />

Figure VI-15: Support Vehicle Requirements<br />

Figure VI-16: Six-Year Capital <strong>Plan</strong> – Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Figure VI-17: Revenues for the Six-Year Capital <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Figure VI-18: Discretionary Funding<br />

Figure VI-19: Six-Year Capital <strong>Plan</strong> –<br />

Up to Standards<br />

Figure VI-20: Six Year Capital <strong>Plan</strong> –<br />

Unconstrained<br />

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Section I: Introduction<br />

Reduce your plan to<br />

writing. The moment you<br />

complete this, you will<br />

have definitely given<br />

concrete form to the<br />

intangible desire.<br />

- Napoleon Hill


Introduction<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is the largest transit operator within San<br />

Bernardino County. The agency was established in 1976<br />

through a Joint Powers Agreement and today includes 15<br />

cities and portions of the unincorporated area of San<br />

Bernardino County. In addition to the southwestern corner<br />

of San Bernardino County, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> provides service to<br />

parts of Riverside and Los Angeles Counties. <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

currently carries about 17 million passengers per year, and<br />

although the system has enjoyed strong growth in recent<br />

years the trend has leveled off and ridership has actually<br />

declined slightly in the most recent 24-month period.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> currently operates 34 fixed routes as well as a<br />

general public dial-a-ride service, “Omnilink”, and a<br />

paratransit service for the disabled, “Access.”<br />

The Inland Empire region – and San Bernardino County, in<br />

particular – is one of the fastest growing regions in<br />

California. This presents several challenges for <strong>Omnitrans</strong>,<br />

particularly in the current environment of constrained<br />

financial resources. The growth in population and jobs is<br />

matched with increasing roadway congestion. Some parts<br />

of the service area are seeing an increase in densities, which<br />

facilitates the provision of transit service. However sprawling,<br />

auto-oriented development continues to be the dominant<br />

form of growth. In the west there are strong and growing<br />

linkages to Los Angeles County, while in the south and east<br />

the linkages to Riverside County are dominant.<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Mission/Vision<br />

Each year, the Management <strong>Plan</strong>’s goals and objectives are<br />

reviewed and updated to identify what will enhance overall<br />

system performance. The mission statement for <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

generally helps guide the agency and gives a picture of what<br />

drives employees on a daily basis:<br />

“To provide the San Bernardino Valley with comprehensive<br />

public mass transportation services which maximize<br />

customer use, comfort, safety, and satisfaction while<br />

efficiently using financial and other resources, in an<br />

environmentally sensitive manner.”<br />

In addition to the mission, the vision for 2015 helps<br />

determine the annual goals and objectives that the agency<br />

strives toward, and helps provide the framework for<br />

documents, such as the SRTP, which are created not only to<br />

meet mandates at the federal, state, and local levels, but also<br />

to give the agency direction and plans for the future.<br />

Vision for 2015<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is accepted by the public as the prime<br />

provider of quality transportation service.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is one of the best places of employment in<br />

the Inland Empire.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is recognized in our industry as an<br />

innovative leader in providing transportation services.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> ensures that there are adequate resources<br />

to achieve our visions.<br />

Purpose of the SRTP<br />

Aside from legal requirements, the objective of this <strong>Short</strong><br />

<strong>Range</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> (SRTP) is to provide a plan to guide the<br />

development of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> from <strong>2006</strong> to <strong>2011</strong>. This plan<br />

reviews the current regional environment, performance of<br />

the system and the status of its plant and equipment. The<br />

plan sets out service design guidelines that provide a policy<br />

basis for evaluating existing service and designing new<br />

services. The operations plan, capital plan, financial plan and<br />

Section I<br />

Introduction<br />

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implementation plan are designed to guide development of<br />

the agency over the next six years.<br />

This document is designed to be a tool to assist in the daily<br />

operation, planning, financing and management of the<br />

transit system. Over the course of the implementation<br />

period it is possible that events may arise that were not<br />

foreseen at the time the plan was written.<br />

Recent Events and Accomplishments<br />

Over the past four years, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has worked to improve<br />

the services it provides to the public, while remaining as costefficient<br />

and environmentally sound as possible. Blending<br />

these three goals is not always an easy task to accomplish,<br />

however, each year we work towards this with the well<br />

defined goals and objectives we have in place. The<br />

following items by no means describe each and every<br />

accomplishment and event that have occurred in the past<br />

four years, but focuses on some of the highlights.<br />

East Valley and West Valley LCNG Stations<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> began operation of both its new, odorless<br />

liquefied compressed natural gas (LCNG) fueling stations at<br />

the San Bernardino and Montclair operations facilities by<br />

June 2002. The stations fuel the agency's alternatively<br />

fueled fleet of more than 100 buses. The east valley station<br />

houses two 30,000 gallon, double-walled storage tanks and<br />

the west valley station houses a 20,000 gallon double-walled<br />

storage tank. The tanks store liquefied natural gas (LNG) at -<br />

250 degrees Fahrenheit, using vacuum pressure and<br />

insulation to keep the fuel cold. As needed, the liquid is<br />

pumped out of the tanks and passed through a vaporizer,<br />

which changes the fuel from a liquid to compressed gas<br />

state for transfer to the bus fuel tanks. In order to keep up<br />

with approximately 11,000 gallons of fuel demand daily, and<br />

to ensure that tanks are "topped off," LNG is delivered to the<br />

facility six days per week via tanker truck.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

San Bernardino Facility<br />

LCNG Storage<br />

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Environmental Review of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Facilities<br />

In March 2004, Komex H2O Science completed a study to<br />

evaluate any potential environmental and health impacts of<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong>' three fueling facilities, located at 1700 W. Fifth<br />

Street, 234 South I Street in San Bernardino, and 4748 Arrow<br />

Hwy. in Montclair. The study was mandated by legislation<br />

(SB1927) authored by State Senator Nell Soto, and its<br />

purpose was to determine whether or not <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’<br />

fueling facilities pose a health threat to surrounding<br />

neighborhoods. It was found that the risk from <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

does not exceed risk management guidelines set out by the<br />

United States Environmental Protection Agency and the<br />

California Environmental Protection Agency.<br />

Hybrid Vehicles<br />

In November 2002, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> put the nation’s first<br />

electric/gasoline hybrid transit bus into service. Since then,<br />

an additional bus has become operational, and the final of<br />

the three hybrid buses is being tested. The bus utilizes the<br />

latest in alternative fuel technology to drastically cut smogproducing<br />

emissions.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> was the first<br />

transit agency in the nation<br />

to put a hybrid<br />

electric/gasoline vehicle into<br />

service in 2002<br />

The <strong>Omnitrans</strong> hybrid buses are the first in the United States<br />

to feature the ISE Research ThunderVolt TB40-H drive<br />

system, combining unleaded gasoline with electricity instead<br />

of diesel or compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel. According to<br />

a study conducted by the California Air Resources Board, this<br />

combination provides a significant reduction in smogproducing<br />

emissions, over and above both diesel and<br />

comparable alternatively-fueled vehicles. The final vehicle<br />

currently being tested has been awarded the Air Resources<br />

Board’s first – and only – non-diesel hybrid certification for<br />

use as an alternative fuel system in California’s transit<br />

vehicles. Simply replacing one diesel bus with another that<br />

utilizes the Siemens-ISE-Ford ThunderVolt hybrid system (as<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ does) has the same effect on emissions as<br />

removing more than 200 cars per year from the road.<br />

The Board’s certification opens the door to the widespread<br />

use of this electric/gasoline hybrid system, which combines<br />

unleaded gasoline with electricity instead of diesel or<br />

compressed natural gas (CNG). This combination has proven<br />

to create the lowest emission system of any type for a 40-foot<br />

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vehicle. In terms of nitrous oxides (NOx) emissions, for<br />

example, <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ electric/gasoline hybrid bus releases 4<br />

grams per mile, compared to 30 grams per mile for a diesel<br />

bus and 14.34 grams for a CNG bus.<br />

Similarly, when measuring particulate matter (PM) emissions,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ electric/gasoline hybrid bus releases NO<br />

measurable particulate matter, in comparison to nearly 0.25<br />

grams per mile of emissions from a diesel bus, and 0.03<br />

grams for a CNG bus.<br />

Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> Major Investment Study<br />

In response to the community’s growth and the increasing<br />

demand for faster, more convenient transit service,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is in the process of implementing a Bus Rapid<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> (BRT) system. A BRT system is based on a light-rail<br />

transit principle, but instead of trains and tracks, it uses buses<br />

that are integrated with key components of the automobile<br />

transportation infrastructure, such as roads and right-of-way,<br />

intersections, and traffic signals. Our first step to incorporate<br />

the technologies is to conduct a comprehensive Major<br />

Investment Study of the E Street Corridor. This Study which<br />

began in Fiscal Year 2003, is scheduled for completion in<br />

Fiscal Year <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Future <strong>Transit</strong> Investment Study<br />

A Future <strong>Transit</strong> Investment Study (FTIS) was created in fiscal<br />

year 2003 to develop transit, and related funding, to meet<br />

the needs of the growing number of people and jobs in the<br />

San Bernardino Valley. The FTIS includes programs designed<br />

to accommodate the expected population and employment<br />

growth, and an increasingly aging population. It was also<br />

the first step to identifying the future BRT corridors for the<br />

San Bernardino Valley. The renewal of Measure I in<br />

November 2004 was the necessary step to making this study<br />

a reality.<br />

Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> (BRT) in<br />

Brazil. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is looking<br />

into a similar BRT system for<br />

the San Bernardino Valley.<br />

Fontana <strong>Transit</strong> Center Expansion<br />

In fiscal year 2003, <strong>Omnitrans</strong>, in coordination with the City<br />

of Fontana, completed a renovation and expansion of the<br />

Fontana <strong>Transit</strong> Center, located at Orange Way and Sierra<br />

Avenue in the City of Fontana. The renovation/expansion<br />

added 4 bus bays and permits easier transfers between bus<br />

routes and Metrolink, as now all bus transfers occur within<br />

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the Center, and not on the adjacent streets. More<br />

information on this transcenter can be found in Appendix C.<br />

Chino/Ontario Agricultural Preserve <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />

In fiscal year 2004, <strong>Omnitrans</strong>, the City of Chino, and the City<br />

of Ontario were awarded a grant by Caltrans to develop a<br />

specific transportation plan for the newly developing<br />

Agricultural Preserve areas of Chino and Ontario. This area<br />

in particular presents a unique opportunity in that it is the<br />

largest undeveloped area left in Southern California. By<br />

integrating transit into the design initially, a community can<br />

be built around multiple modes of transportation, rather<br />

than just the automobile, giving the residents the<br />

opportunity to choose how they like to travel, rather than<br />

restrict them to the automobile.<br />

The benefits of performing the transit planning tasks before<br />

development goes in is that the infrastructure that needs to<br />

be in place to support transit such as right-of-way,<br />

easements, sidewalks, curb cuts and bus turnouts can be<br />

planned and designed during the development review<br />

period and the engineering phase rather than after the fact.<br />

Advanced planning will result in fewer costs to the agencies<br />

involved and more expeditious delivery of service to the<br />

occupants of the area.<br />

Chino <strong>Transit</strong> Center<br />

Construction of the Chino <strong>Transit</strong> Center was completed in<br />

January 2005. This facility is located on Sixth Street in<br />

between Chino Avenue and “D” Street. There are seven bus<br />

bays with shelters, information kiosks, and a Coach Operator<br />

restroom facility. In February, Foothill <strong>Transit</strong> Line 497 started<br />

providing service from the Chino <strong>Transit</strong> Center, to the Chino<br />

Park-and-Ride, City of Industry Park-and-Ride, and<br />

Downtown Los Angeles. Future transit operators that may<br />

stop at this facility include Orange County Transportation<br />

Authority (OCTA) and Riverside <strong>Transit</strong> Agency (RTA). Rail<br />

service has also been identified as a possibility linking the<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> Center to the Pomona Metrolink Station to the north<br />

along an existing rail spur. More information on this<br />

transcenter can be found in Appendix C.<br />

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Implementation of Employee Kiosks<br />

During Fiscal Year 2004, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> undertook the goal of<br />

employee retention and promotion through a two part<br />

program, the first being the implementation of Employee<br />

Kiosks throughout the agency. Funded by a grant from the<br />

Workforce Investment Act, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> worked closely with<br />

the County of San Bernardino Jobs and Employment Services<br />

and Workforce Investment Board to develop an interactive<br />

system of kiosks available throughout its facilities. The kiosks<br />

offer the opportunity for employees, who may be out of the<br />

office during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)<br />

to communicate with administrative staff, and also to<br />

investigate promotional opportunities available within the<br />

agency and through educational advancement. Interest has<br />

been shown at the State and Federal levels in the program<br />

that was developed, and <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is being looked at for<br />

the success we have with the program. After the program<br />

period is completed in January 2005, an evaluation will be<br />

done to determine if it can be emulated in other Agencies<br />

nationwide.<br />

90% Customer Satisfaction<br />

In February, 2004 <strong>Omnitrans</strong> customers gave the transit<br />

agency their seal of approval in a recent Attitude and<br />

Awareness Study, more than nine in ten riders gave<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> a positive performance rating. Since the agency<br />

earned its first 90 percent customer satisfaction rating in its<br />

2000 Awareness Study, this is its second consecutive<br />

customer service milestone.<br />

Redlands Trolley<br />

In coordination with the City of Redlands, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> began<br />

operation of the Redlands Trolley in September 2003. This<br />

trial program was made possible through grants from the<br />

Federal <strong>Transit</strong> Administration 5309 program and<br />

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program. Three<br />

trolley-replica’s were purchased and circulate through the<br />

City of Redlands. This program has been a welcome addition<br />

to the city and will remain in demonstration through<br />

September <strong>2006</strong>, at which time it will be evaluated for<br />

continuation using regular operating funds.<br />

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Access Zone Restructuring<br />

Also in September 2003, in conjunction with a fare change,<br />

the Access Zone system was simplified from 39 small zones<br />

to 6 large ones. This change not only simplifies riding the<br />

system for passengers, but also for dispatchers and drivers,<br />

who need to determine the correct fare payment.<br />

September 2003 Fare Change<br />

In September 2003, a fare change was implemented. It had<br />

been 4 years since the previous fare structure was put in<br />

place. Within the four years, the cost of providing transit<br />

services for <strong>Omnitrans</strong> increased to a point that it was no<br />

longer possible to obtain 20% of the cost of providing the<br />

trips from passengers (commonly referred to as farebox<br />

recovery). This 20% “farebox recovery” is a mandate at the<br />

State level in order to continue to receive operating and<br />

capital funds. The fare change also eliminated the 10-trip<br />

pass, but added a new 7-day pass to the system. In addition,<br />

the standard for children riding free was changed, so that it<br />

is no longer age based (previously it was 2 children under 4<br />

years of age rode free with a paying adult), but height<br />

based. Children under 46” now ride free. This simplified the<br />

boarding and payment procedures for both the coach<br />

operators and passengers.<br />

Facility Expansion<br />

In March 2003, new office space was created at the<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Montclair Facility. This expansion was necessary<br />

to accommodate the growth that has occurred in the west<br />

end of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area, and necessary staff additions<br />

to meet this growth. With a complete overhaul, new office<br />

space, dispatch office, drivers lounge, workout room, and<br />

kitchen were created. Prior to the expansion, many spaces<br />

had to perform double duty. Additional expansions are<br />

planned in the coming years, as the future mid-valley facility<br />

in Rancho Cucamonga becomes funded and additional<br />

space is required at <strong>Omnitrans</strong> East Valley facility in San<br />

Bernardino.<br />

Trapeze Software Implementation<br />

In Fiscal Year 2004, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> began the process of<br />

upgrading its existing radio system to a more sophisticated<br />

and useful voice-data radio communication system. The<br />

existing radio system for the paratransit fleet, installed in<br />

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1987 and the fixed route fleet, installed in 1994 have<br />

become outdated and unreliable, and do not have the<br />

functionality that is possible with the use of current<br />

communications technologies. In addition, the system is no<br />

longer supported, as the manufacturer is no longer in the<br />

transit market. The new system will assist in operating<br />

efficiencies, ensure appropriate emergency response and full<br />

compliance with the provisions of the Americans with<br />

Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide valuable data that can be<br />

used to analyze performance and usage. Installation of the<br />

new system is expected to be completed in late fiscal year<br />

2005/early fiscal year <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

SRTP Relationship to Other<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Documents<br />

Annual Management <strong>Plan</strong>, Marketing <strong>Plan</strong>, Service <strong>Plan</strong>,<br />

and Budget<br />

The FY05 Annual Management <strong>Plan</strong>, Marketing <strong>Plan</strong>, Service<br />

<strong>Plan</strong>, and Budget were presented and adopted by the Board<br />

of Directors in June 2004, prior to the start of the 2005 Fiscal<br />

Year on July 1, 2004. The FY05 Management <strong>Plan</strong> provides<br />

the basis for the operations and financial outlook of the<br />

future, which then in turn, allows future year budget<br />

decisions to be made within a long-term context. The SRTP<br />

includes a detailed analysis of revenue and expense<br />

components related to the annual operating budget, as well<br />

as a picture of how these components will translate into<br />

service on the street.<br />

Long <strong>Range</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Currently, the San Bernardino Associated Governments is<br />

preparing a Long <strong>Range</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> (LRTP). The LRTP serves<br />

as a blueprint that guides San Bernardino's transportation<br />

development over a 25-30 year period, and this document,<br />

the SRTP, will feed critical information about <strong>Omnitrans</strong> and<br />

its operations to the LRTP. Central to that blueprint is the<br />

protection of the value of investments already made in<br />

developing the transportation system, while providing<br />

resources to pursue innovative solutions to mobility<br />

constraints and enhancing travel choices available. The LRTP<br />

specifically looks at major transportation planning concerns<br />

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such as environmental/air quality; complete access to<br />

transportation; alternative transportation modes (e.g., air,<br />

rail, water, bicycle, pedestrian); the impact of land<br />

development on the transportation system; highway<br />

congestion; and maintenance of the existing infrastructure.<br />

Since 1990, several changes in federal legislation have had a<br />

substantial impact on how Metropolitan <strong>Plan</strong>ning<br />

Organizations (MPOs), SANBAG, and local transit providers,<br />

such as <strong>Omnitrans</strong>, conduct transportation planning. These<br />

include the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990, the<br />

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the<br />

Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 and<br />

the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21)<br />

of 1998. Collectively, this legislation addresses such major<br />

urban transportation planning concerns as:<br />

Environmental quality;<br />

Access to transportation;<br />

Alternative transportation modes;<br />

The transportation - land use linkage; and<br />

Highway traffic congestion and maintenance of the<br />

existing transportation infrastructure.<br />

As previously stated, changes in legislation, changes in our<br />

communities, and changes in transportation priorities direct<br />

the planning focus of agencies such as SANBAG and<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> to these new areas of concern, and thus requires<br />

a dynamic vision of the Long-<strong>Range</strong> Transportation <strong>Plan</strong>. In<br />

the preparation of the LRTP, we will be examining and<br />

considering any changes in the current and forecasted<br />

transportation and land use conditions and trends.<br />

Rendering of a Bus Rapid<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> vehicle<br />

San Bernardino Valley Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> (BRT) Study<br />

As the name implies, Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> (BRT) is an enhanced<br />

transit system where speed and convenience of the<br />

customer is a priority. Along major streets, or corridors,<br />

where current transit systems simply do not meet the<br />

growing demand for service, BRT is an option that can speed<br />

up the system, provide more frequent service for patrons,<br />

and can provide more comfortable, energy efficient vehicles.<br />

BRT combines the quality of rail transit and the flexibility of<br />

buses. It can operate on exclusive transitways, HOV lanes,<br />

expressways, or ordinary streets. A BRT system combines<br />

intelligent transportation systems technology, priority for<br />

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transit, cleaner and quieter vehicles, rapid and convenient<br />

fare collection, and integration with land use policy.<br />

While many different corridors have been identified for BRT<br />

in the future, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is currently undergoing a Major<br />

Investment Study of the E Street corridor through San<br />

Bernardino and Loma Linda for its first BRT. This corridor is<br />

currently served by <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Route 2, at 15 minute<br />

intervals, and provides connections to many key destinations<br />

in the San Bernardino Valley along the way. This BRT<br />

corridor is planned for implementation in 2010.<br />

As the SRTP covers from <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong>, it is critical that it include<br />

the necessary elements to assure that the BRT can be<br />

funded, and the service it will provide integrated with the<br />

regular fixed route bus lines that <strong>Omnitrans</strong> currently<br />

operates. More information on the BRT can be found in<br />

Section V: Service <strong>Plan</strong>.<br />

Future <strong>Transit</strong> Investment Study<br />

The Future <strong>Transit</strong> Investment Study was undertaken during<br />

fiscal year 2003 and fiscal year 2004. Its’ purpose was to<br />

identify a program of projects and services that need to be<br />

funded over the next 30-years, partially from Measure I<br />

revenues. On November 2, 2004 80.03% of county voters<br />

approved continuation of Measure I, the half-cent sales tax<br />

for transportation improvements. This renewal provided<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> with the opportunity to shape transit funding for<br />

the next generation. Many of the recommendations in the<br />

Future <strong>Transit</strong> Investment Study, including senior transit and<br />

bus rapid transit (BRT) were included with the Measure I<br />

renewal package, and therefore need to be incorporated<br />

into the SRTP for implementation in the near future.<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Relationship to Other<br />

Agencies and their documents<br />

Federal and State Agencies<br />

Federal <strong>Transit</strong> Administration<br />

The Federal <strong>Transit</strong> Administration (FTA) is the primary<br />

federal entity with which <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has relations, and which<br />

is under the umbrella of the United States Department of<br />

Transportation (USDOT). The FTA has review authority over<br />

the federal environmental documentation produced on<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> projects. Also, a large portion of the capital grant<br />

funding programmed to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> passes through the<br />

FTA’s accounts. Many of these programming decisions are<br />

made at a regional or county level (see below) with follow<br />

up grant applications and paperwork sent to the FTA. More<br />

information about the USDOT can be found on their web<br />

page at www.dot.gov. Similarly, the FTA web page is at<br />

www.fta.dot.gov.<br />

California Transportation Commission<br />

At the State level, the primary decision making body on the<br />

funding of capital projects is the California Transportation<br />

Commission (CTC), although the Governor and the State<br />

Legislature occasionally have a direct impact on the funding<br />

of transportation projects. The CTC was created in 1978 and<br />

is responsible for the programming and allocating of funds<br />

for the construction of highway, passenger rail and transit<br />

improvements throughout California. The CTC adopts the<br />

State <strong>Transit</strong> Improvement Program (STIP) – which details all<br />

agency expenditures over the next 5 years - on a biannual<br />

basis. Every change that is made to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> capital and<br />

operating programs must ultimately be approved by the<br />

CTC, before it can be included in a grant that goes to the<br />

FTA. More information can be obtained about the CTC on<br />

their web site at www.catc.ca.gov.<br />

Caltrans<br />

The California Department of Transportation, otherwise<br />

known as Caltrans, is mostly known for its involvement in<br />

streets and roads projects. However, Caltrans also acts as<br />

staff to implement the actual programming, transfer and<br />

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monitoring of grant funded projects decided upon by the<br />

CTC for transit. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is located within Caltrans District<br />

8. Caltrans website is located at www.dot.ca.gov.<br />

Regional Agencies<br />

Southern California Association of Governments<br />

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)<br />

has been operated by the cities and counties of Imperial, Los<br />

Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, and San Bernardino for<br />

the past three decades. SCAG is the largest of nearly 700<br />

councils of government in the United States, functioning as<br />

the Metropolitan <strong>Plan</strong>ning Organization for these six<br />

counties. The region encompasses a population exceeding<br />

15 million persons in an area of more than 38,000 square<br />

miles.<br />

As the designated Metropolitan <strong>Plan</strong>ning Organization,<br />

SCAG researches and draws up plans for transportation,<br />

growth management, hazardous waste management, and<br />

air quality. More information about SCAG can be found at<br />

www.scag.ca.gov.<br />

Southern California Air Quality Management District<br />

The Southern California Air Quality Management District<br />

(AQMD) is the air pollution control agency for all of Orange<br />

County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and<br />

San Bernardino counties. This area of 10,000 square miles is<br />

home to nearly 16 million people - about half the population<br />

of the whole state of California.<br />

AQMD is responsible for controlling emissions from<br />

stationary sources of air pollution as well as mobile sources<br />

of pollution, such as buses. Guided by State and federal<br />

laws that require this area to meet existing clean air<br />

standards by the year 2010, AQMD has implemented Rule<br />

1192, which requires public transit fleet operators with 15 or<br />

more vehicles to acquire alternative fuel heavy-duty vehicles<br />

when procuring or leasing these vehicles to reduce air toxic<br />

and criteria pollutant emissions. In addition, AQMD provides<br />

incentive funding through grant programs to procure<br />

alternative fuel vehicles. More information can be found on<br />

the AQMD at www.aqmd.gov.<br />

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County Agencies<br />

San Bernardino Associated Governments<br />

San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) is the<br />

council of governments and transportation planning agency<br />

for San Bernardino County. SANBAG is responsible for<br />

cooperative regional planning and furthering an efficient<br />

multi-modal transportation system countywide. SANBAG<br />

serves the 1.8 million residents of San Bernardino County.<br />

As the County Transportation Commission, SANBAG<br />

supports freeway construction projects, regional and local<br />

road improvements, train and bus transportation, railroad<br />

crossings, call boxes, ridesharing, congestion management<br />

efforts and long-term planning studies. More information can<br />

be found about SANBAG by reviewing their website at<br />

www.sanbag.ca.gov.<br />

County of San Bernardino<br />

The County of San Bernardino provides for the health, safety,<br />

well being, and quality of life of its residents. The County also<br />

holds five seats on the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Board of Directors. Its<br />

array of services directly link with <strong>Omnitrans</strong> services because<br />

the services it provides often impact, and are impacted by,<br />

the services <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has available for the resident. More<br />

information can be found about the County and its services<br />

at www.sbcounty.gov.<br />

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Member Cities<br />

Each <strong>Omnitrans</strong> member city holds a seat on the <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

Board of Directors. As the population grows, and city<br />

populations expand, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> needs to help meet the<br />

transportation needs of each city’s residents. <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

works closely with each city, monitoring new developments,<br />

environmental reviews, and general plan updates, to assure<br />

that there is a transit component that is considered through<br />

the review processes.<br />

Member cities include:<br />

City of Chino<br />

City of Chino Hills<br />

City of Colton<br />

City of Fontana<br />

City of Grand Terrace<br />

City of Highland<br />

City of Loma Linda<br />

City of Montclair<br />

City of Ontario<br />

City of Rancho Cucamonga<br />

City of Redlands<br />

City of Rialto<br />

City of San Bernardino<br />

City of Upland<br />

City of Yucaipa<br />

www.cityofchino.org<br />

www.chinohills.org<br />

www.ci.colton.ca.us<br />

www.fontana.org<br />

www.cityofgrandterrace.org<br />

www.ci.highland.ca.us<br />

www.ci.loma-linda.ca.us<br />

www.ci.montclair.ca.us<br />

www.ci.ontario.ca.us<br />

www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us<br />

www.ci.redlands.ca.us<br />

www.ci.rialto.ca.us<br />

www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us<br />

www.ci.upland.ca.us<br />

www.yucaipa.org<br />

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Other <strong>Transit</strong> Districts/Transportation Providers<br />

Finally, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has a direct link with other transit<br />

providers, and transit districts, that provide service into and<br />

around the San Bernardino Valley. It is critical to ensure<br />

open lines of communication with each of the adjacent<br />

transit agencies, so that services can be coordinated for our<br />

passengers, and to improve transit as a whole in Southern<br />

California.<br />

Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Districts/Agencies include:<br />

Foothill <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Metrolink<br />

Mountain Area Regional <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Authority (MARTA)<br />

Greyhound<br />

Amtrak<br />

Metropolitan <strong>Transit</strong> Authority<br />

(LAMTA)<br />

Riverside <strong>Transit</strong> Agency (RTA)<br />

Sunline <strong>Transit</strong> Agency<br />

Victor Valley <strong>Transit</strong> Agency<br />

Morongo Basin <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Authority (MBTA)<br />

Barstow Area <strong>Transit</strong> (BAT)<br />

Orange County <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Authority (OCTA)<br />

www.foothilltransit.org<br />

www.metrolinktrains.org<br />

www.marta.cc<br />

www.greyhound.com<br />

www.amtrak.com<br />

www.mta.net<br />

www.riversidetransit.com<br />

www.sunline.org<br />

www.vvta.org<br />

www.mbtabus.com<br />

www.barstowca.org<br />

www.octa.net<br />

Section I<br />

Introduction<br />

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Notes:<br />

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Section I<br />

Introduction<br />

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Section II: System Background<br />

Those who cannot<br />

remember the past are<br />

condemned to repeat it.<br />

- George Santayana, poet


System Background<br />

System Description<br />

Under authority of Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5, as amended,<br />

of the Government Code of the State of California,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> was created in 1976 by a joint powers agreement<br />

among the County of San Bernardino and the cities of Chino,<br />

Colton, Fontana, Loma Linda, Montclair, Ontario, Redlands,<br />

Rialto, San Bernardino and Upland. Since that time five<br />

additional cities have joined and make up the current JPA.<br />

(See Section I: Introduction for complete list of JPA<br />

members.) <strong>Omnitrans</strong> was created primarily to provide a<br />

standardized system of fares, a universal system of transfers,<br />

and expanded transit services and facilities for the benefit of<br />

the residents of its parties.<br />

Board of Directors<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is administered by a Board of Directors, made up<br />

of the Mayor or Council Member from each member-City and<br />

all five Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino. Each<br />

City has one alternate Board Member who is designated by<br />

the City Council. The County representatives have no<br />

alternates. The alternates vote only in the absence of the<br />

official representatives.<br />

It is required under the JPA that the Board of Directors meet<br />

at least one time each quarter of each fiscal year. The Board<br />

of Directors holds its regularly scheduled meeting on the first<br />

Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Metro<br />

Facility (San Bernardino) Board Room. All meetings are held<br />

in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.<br />

Board meetings are presided by the Board-appointed Chair.<br />

In addition, a Vice-Chair is elected by the Board. The<br />

CEO/General Manager is the Secretary to the Board of<br />

Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for such acts<br />

as adopting the budget, appointing the CEO/General<br />

Manager, appointing a technical committee, establishing<br />

policy, and adopting rules and regulations for the conduct of<br />

business.<br />

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Employees & Contract Employees<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has both directly operated services and<br />

contracted services. At the present time, directly operated<br />

services are provided by both represented and nonrepresented<br />

employees. Administrative staff is made up of a<br />

combination of employees represented by the San<br />

Bernardino Public Employees Association (SBPEA) and<br />

employees who are not represented by a union. Mechanical<br />

and facility personnel are also represented by the SBPEA.<br />

Coach Operators are represented by the Amalgamated<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> Union (ATU).<br />

Contracted services are currently provided by the private<br />

transportation company, Transportation Concepts. Effective<br />

September, 2005, they will provide demand response and<br />

paratransit ADA service for <strong>Omnitrans</strong>. The base contract<br />

with Transportation Concepts for demand response services<br />

began July 1, 2001 and ended June 30, 2003. The<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Board of Directors has extended this contract<br />

twice, for a period of one year each time. One additional<br />

option year remains, to end June 30, <strong>2006</strong>. The current base<br />

contract with Transportation Concepts for fixed route<br />

services (routes 7, 8, 9, 90, and Redlands Trolley) began<br />

September 1, 2003 and will end August 31, 2005. Approved<br />

by the Board of Directors in April 2005, it has been<br />

determined that this will not be extended.<br />

Security Measures<br />

With the events surrounding September 11, 2001,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has increased its security measures drastically, to<br />

assure the safety of its passengers, its employees, and its<br />

assets. A state-of-the-art camera system is installed on each<br />

fixed route vehicle <strong>Omnitrans</strong> operates. The system is made<br />

up of five (5) cameras on each coach, a microphone near the<br />

front entrance of the coach and a hard drive that downloads<br />

and stores all the activities that occur on the vehicle.<br />

Through radio download each day, the data that is collected<br />

is stored electronically on compact discs. If an incident<br />

occurs on a coach, or outside a coach, the recording can be<br />

“flagged” by the coach operator, and/or can be reviewed at<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> facilities to determine who/what caused the<br />

damage/injury on board the bus. This system has saved the<br />

agency a significant amount of money since they were<br />

installed in replacement of assets that were damaged by<br />

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graffiti and tagging. In addition, the camera system has<br />

been responsible for apprehending and convicting people<br />

that assault <strong>Omnitrans</strong> coach operators.<br />

In addition to the system on board the buses, <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

facilities have been better secured by the introduction of 24-<br />

hour security services in fiscal year 2002. The security guards<br />

are on duty at <strong>Omnitrans</strong> 5 th Street and Montclair facilities 24<br />

hours a day, seven days a week. Paratransit facilities located<br />

on ‘I’ Street in San Bernardino and in Rancho Cucamonga<br />

have security in the evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.,<br />

with 24 hour security on weekends and holidays. Key cards<br />

have been introduced to improve building access and<br />

security; employee and visitor parking placards are now used<br />

to assure that a vehicle is authorized to be on the property;<br />

and cameras have been installed around the facilities to<br />

monitor activities.<br />

With the addition of the Voice-Data Communication System,<br />

which will allow real time data transfer, additional security<br />

measures will be available for passengers and employees<br />

alike such as real-time emergency routing information and<br />

real-time vehicle location information. This will ensure fast<br />

response from emergency service agencies such as police<br />

departments and paramedics if the need arises.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Website<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is also actively utilizing the most current webenabled<br />

applications to improve its services to customers and<br />

the general public. Information about routes and schedules<br />

and new programs and press releases as well as requests for<br />

proposals are available online. In addition, <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

passengers are now able to purchase their passes online,<br />

eliminating the need to make an extra trip and come into<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> offices or pass outlets to get a new pass.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> website is located at www.omnitrans.org.<br />

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Major Components of <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

Existing Capital Facilities<br />

At the initial operation of <strong>Omnitrans</strong>, and with the creation<br />

of a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the member<br />

cities and the County in 1976, all the equipment and facilities<br />

previously owned by the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> members became the<br />

property of <strong>Omnitrans</strong>. At initiation, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> capital<br />

facilities and equipment helped operate 22 routes and two<br />

dial-a-ride systems.<br />

Today, while the capital equipment has changed, the<br />

intention is still the same. Each and every dollar of capital<br />

outlay helps to operate a complex network of 34 routes,<br />

three Omnilink systems, and the ADA-mandated Access<br />

system.<br />

Revenue Vehicles<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> currently operates a fleet of 175 fixed route<br />

vehicles and a fleet of 101 Omnilink/Access vehicles. Figure<br />

II-1, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Revenue Vehicle Summary gives information<br />

related to the different coach types currently in <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’<br />

fleet. In addition to its Revenue Vehicle fleet, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> also<br />

has an original 1958 GM TDH 4801, which has been<br />

restored with <strong>Omnitrans</strong> original paint scheme and logo and<br />

is used for local events. Also shown in figure II-1 is the new<br />

hybrid electric buses, of which one is currently in active<br />

service. Although a total of three are on-site, work is still<br />

being completed on two of the coaches to assure the safety<br />

and reliability of them. A detailed list of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> current<br />

Revenue Vehicles can be found in Appendix-B<br />

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Background<br />

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Figure II-1: Revenue Vehicle Summary (eff. 7/2004)<br />

Vehicle Type Manufacture Numbe Vehicle Seats Fuel Type<br />

Date<br />

r in Length Available<br />

Fleet<br />

TMC 1992 – 1993 24 40.0’ – 37 Diesel<br />

40.3’<br />

Orion 1996 24 40.8’ 37 CNG<br />

Neoplan 1997 7 40.6’ 37 CNG<br />

New Flyer<br />

Hybrid<br />

2000 3 40.8’ 37 Gasoline/<br />

Electric<br />

Ford Goshen 2000 91 23.8’ 16 – 20 Gasoline<br />

New Flyer 2000 – 2004 104 39.9’ – 37 CNG<br />

40.8’<br />

Thomas 2003 12 32.9’ CNG<br />

Specialty 2003 3 27.0’ CNG<br />

Trolley<br />

El Dorado<br />

Aerotech<br />

2004 10 23.1’ 16 Gasoline<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Transfer Centers<br />

With the opening of the Chino <strong>Transit</strong> Center in fiscal year<br />

2005, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will have a total of seven (7) Centers which<br />

it provides service to. Centers are located in Pomona,<br />

Montclair, Chino, Ontario, San Bernardino, and 2 in Fontana.<br />

Each Center varies in size and amenities. A description of<br />

each Transfer Center is included in Appendix-C.<br />

In addition to Transfer Centers, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> also provides<br />

transfers at six (6) regional destinations. These include<br />

Montclair Plaza, Ontario Airport (transfer to Airport Shuttle<br />

only), Ontario Mills, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center,<br />

Inland Center Mall, and Redlands Mall. Descriptions of each<br />

of these facilities are also included in Appendix-C.<br />

In the future, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has plans to expand the Transfer<br />

Centers in its service area to include Chaffey College and<br />

Yucaipa. In addition, plans are underway to relocate the San<br />

Bernardino Transfer Facility to enhance passenger transfers.<br />

The new location will have many new amenities, and will<br />

add additional Metrolink access, as well as access to the<br />

future Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> (BRT) Corridor which will travel<br />

north-south on E Street.<br />

Administration, Operations, Yards and Shops<br />

The majority of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> administrative staff and coach<br />

operators are located at its San Bernardino Facility on 5 th<br />

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Street. Also located at this facility is the main maintenance<br />

facility which was updated in December 1999 and includes a<br />

full service spray booth, bus wash, and fuel island (diesel,<br />

gasoline, CNG), fare, and vacuum facility. This facility can<br />

house up to 155 fixed route buses, and also houses the<br />

larger of two dispatching facilities.<br />

Redlands Train Station then…<br />

and now.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> also operates a smaller staff and approximately 70<br />

large buses out of its West Valley Facility located on Arrow<br />

Highway in Montclair. This facility was expanded by 3,000<br />

square feet in 2003. Administrative staff and coach<br />

operators from the Operations department as well as<br />

Maintenance staff work out of this facility. In addition, a staff<br />

member from Human Resources provides support twice a<br />

week.<br />

In Fiscal Year 2000, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> also purchased a facility on “I”<br />

Street in San Bernardino to operate its East Valley Access as<br />

well as Yucaipa and Colton/Grand Terrace Omnilink services.<br />

The operations are run by a contractor, Transportation<br />

Concepts. A total of 70 vans can be parked at this facility.<br />

The final piece of property owned by <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is located<br />

on Arrow Route in Rancho Cucamonga. Purchased in July<br />

2001, this property is slated for the Mid-Valley Facility which<br />

will accommodate future expansion needs. This property is<br />

28.8 acres in size and is located just east of the I-15 freeway.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> contracted services also operates out of a leased<br />

facility in Rancho Cucamonga and a facility owned by<br />

Transportation Concepts in Riverside. The Rancho<br />

Cucamonga Facility accommodates Access Services as well<br />

as the Chino Hills Omnilink. Transportation Concepts facility<br />

in Riverside houses all of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> contracted fixed routes<br />

(Regional Express Route 90; Local Routes 7, 8, and 9; and<br />

Redlands Trolley).<br />

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Background<br />

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Fares & Interagency Coordination<br />

In September 2003, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> implemented a fare increase<br />

and structure change – the first change since July 1999.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> fares cover approximately 20% of the overall<br />

operating cost for the agency. This is an important<br />

percentage, as it is also a state requirement that transit<br />

agencies recover at least 20% of its costs from fares, in order<br />

to receive the supplemental money necessary to operate its<br />

services.<br />

Fare Policy Goals, as set out in <strong>Omnitrans</strong> adopted Fare<br />

Policy are to:<br />

Optimize fare revenues and other financial resources<br />

to ensure that <strong>Omnitrans</strong> can successfully meet its<br />

ridership goals and service delivery objectives.<br />

Develop a market driven fare policy that attracts<br />

people to transit as the region grows by promoting<br />

the benefits and worth of transit<br />

To support the overall goals, the following system objectives<br />

were developed:<br />

Build ridership while maximizing revenue<br />

Price fares so that passengers pay a reasonable<br />

amount and <strong>Omnitrans</strong> achieves systemwide farebox<br />

recovery targets<br />

Maintain ease of understanding, use, enforcement,<br />

and customer convenience of the fare structure and<br />

ensure fare media are recognizable and durable<br />

Provide fare media options that meet rider needs<br />

Promote regional fare integration and common fare<br />

media with connecting transit services and build intercounty<br />

ridership<br />

Minimize boarding times through fare technology<br />

and media options<br />

Provide for regular fare structure reviews and<br />

adjustments<br />

Leverage opportunities to effectively and efficiently<br />

leverage fare technology to implement fare policies<br />

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The following sections illustrate <strong>Omnitrans</strong> current fare<br />

policy.<br />

Figure II-2: Fixed-Route &<br />

Regional Express Bus Fares<br />

Effective September 2003<br />

Cash Fares<br />

Regular $ 1.15<br />

Senior & Disabled $ 0.50<br />

Children 46" and under<br />

Free<br />

Day Passes<br />

Full Fare $ 2.75<br />

Senior & Disabled $ 1.25<br />

7-Day Pass<br />

Full Fare $ 16.00<br />

Senior & Disabled $ 8.00<br />

31-Day Pass<br />

Full Fare $ 41.00<br />

Senior & Disabled $ 20.50<br />

Student Fare $ 29.50<br />

Figure II-3: Omnilink Bus Fares<br />

Effective September 2003<br />

Regular $ 2.50<br />

Senior & Disabled $ 1.25<br />

Children 46" and under<br />

Free<br />

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Figure II-4: Access Bus Fares<br />

Effective September 2003<br />

Passenger<br />

1 zone $ 2.05<br />

2 zones $ 2.05<br />

3 zones $ 2.05<br />

4 zones $ 2.80<br />

5 zones $ 3.55<br />

6 zones $ 4.30<br />

7 or more zones n/a<br />

Attendant<br />

Free<br />

Companion<br />

1 zone $ 2.30<br />

2 zones $ 2.30<br />

3 zones $ 2.30<br />

4 zones $ 3.05<br />

5 zones $ 3.80<br />

6 zones $ 4.55<br />

7 or more zones n/a<br />

Children 4 and under<br />

n/a<br />

Children 46" and under<br />

Free<br />

Figure II-4: Access Bus Fares<br />

Effective September 2003 (continued)<br />

Subscription Passes<br />

1 zone $ 172.50<br />

2 zones $ 172.50<br />

3 zones $ 172.50<br />

4 zones $ 228.50<br />

5 zones $ 285.00<br />

6 zones $ 341.00<br />

More information on <strong>Omnitrans</strong> fare policy can be found in<br />

Section VI: Service <strong>Plan</strong>.<br />

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Transfer and Cooperative Agreements<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> and its surrounding transit agencies work<br />

cooperatively to provide transit services throughout the<br />

region. To effectively accomplish this, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> enters into<br />

Cooperative Service Agreements with other agencies so that<br />

the roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.<br />

Foothill <strong>Transit</strong> – Transfers, Passes, etc are good towards the<br />

passengers’ base fare within the prevailing fare zone at the<br />

point of transfer. Standard rates for passes and transfers<br />

apply.<br />

Los Angeles County Metropolitan <strong>Transit</strong> Agency (LACMTA)<br />

– Schedules are coordinated to the extent possible to ease<br />

transfers between the systems. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> accepts MTA’s EZ<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> Pass towards the passengers’ base fare within the<br />

prevailing fare zone at the point of transfer.<br />

Metrolink – Metrolink passes are good toward the<br />

passengers’ base fare within <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area, at the<br />

point of transfer only. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> passes are not honored on<br />

Metrolink.<br />

Mountain Area Regional <strong>Transit</strong> Authority (MARTA) –<br />

Transfers, Passes, etc are good toward the passengers’ base<br />

fare within the prevailing fare zone at the point of transfer.<br />

Standard rates for passes and transfers apply.<br />

Riverside <strong>Transit</strong> Agency (RTA) – Transfer media is good<br />

toward the passengers’ base fare within the prevailing fare<br />

zone at the point of transfer. Standard rates for passes and<br />

transfers apply.<br />

Victor Valley <strong>Transit</strong> Authority (VVTA) – <strong>Omnitrans</strong> accepts<br />

VVTA’s VVC One Ride Ticket, VVC Ten Trip Pass and the VVC<br />

Monthly Pass toward the passengers’ applicable fare at<br />

designated transfer zones (4 th Street <strong>Transit</strong> Mall and Ontario<br />

Mills). VVTA does not offer a discount to <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’<br />

passengers for its Victor Valley Commuter Service.<br />

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Background<br />

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Notes:<br />

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Section II<br />

Background<br />

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Section III: Current Performance<br />

and Conditions<br />

Good plans shape good<br />

decisions. That’s why good<br />

planning helps to make<br />

elusive dreams come true.<br />

- Lester Robert Bittel<br />

(b. 1918), Writer


<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Existing Services<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> operates throughout the urbanized area of<br />

southwestern San Bernardino County: south of the San<br />

Bernardino Mountains, from Upland, Montclair, and Chino in<br />

the west to Redlands and Yucaipa in the east. The<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area covers approximately 480 square<br />

miles. <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ fixed-route system and service area for FY<br />

2004 are illustrated in Figures III-1 and III-2. Major<br />

destinations within the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area include<br />

transportation centers, medical centers, educational facilities,<br />

shopping malls, business parks, and community centers.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> currently operates three types of services:<br />

Fixed-Route Services. The fixed-route services are comprised<br />

of 34 local fixed-routes including one peak-hour only service,<br />

two peak hour trippers, and one regional express route<br />

(Route 90). Routes are operated with 40-foot buses running<br />

primarily along major east-west and north-south corridors.<br />

Headways vary from 15-minute to hourly service, with<br />

approximately 18 hours of service on weekdays, 13 hours on<br />

Saturdays, and 12 hours on Sundays.<br />

Access Services. Access provides public transportation<br />

services for persons who are physically or cognitively unable<br />

to use regular bus service (ADA certified and/or <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

Disability Identification Card holders). Access operates curbto-curb<br />

service with minibuses or vans, complementing the<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> fixed-route bus system. The Access service area is<br />

defined as up to 3/4 mile on either side of an existing fixedroute.<br />

Service is available on the same days and at the same<br />

times that fixed-route services operate.<br />

Omnilink. Omnilink is a general-public, demand-responsive<br />

service that operates in Grand Terrace/South Colton,<br />

Yucaipa, and Chino Hills. This service circulates through a<br />

defined, low-density service-area with minibuses picking up<br />

and dropping off passengers. Every hour, the bus returns to<br />

a timed-transfer point, for direct, timed connections to the<br />

fixed-route system. This type of service is a more efficient<br />

way to provide coverage in low-density areas compared to<br />

traditional fixed-route service. Service operates<br />

approximately 11 hours on weekdays, 10 hours on<br />

Saturdays, and six hours on Sundays.<br />

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Fixed-route Services<br />

Description of Services<br />

Figures III-1 and III-2 show all 34 <strong>Omnitrans</strong> fixed-routes,<br />

color-coded by frequency, while Figures III-3, III-4, and III-5<br />

show the routes' operating characteristics. Figure III-6 shows<br />

all performance data and performance indicators from FY<br />

2002 through FY 2005. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> also provides Access and<br />

Omnilink services. These services are described on pages 60<br />

and 75 respectively.<br />

Routes can be grouped into three categories (according to<br />

their service-frequency) as follows:<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Route 1 at Historic<br />

San Bernardino Depot<br />

Tier One Routes: Tier One routes are those routes with 15-<br />

minute headways and that operate seven days a week. In<br />

addition, the freeway express route – Route 90 – would be<br />

considered Tier One service.<br />

Tier Two Routes: Tier Two routes provide service on 30-<br />

minute headways and operate seven days a week.<br />

Tier Three Routes: Tier Three routes provide service on 60-<br />

minute headways or serve only the peak hours.<br />

Fare Structure<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> offers both standard daily fares and discounted<br />

multi-trip and multi-day passes. Special fares are also offered<br />

to seniors, persons with disabilities, and students.<br />

Information on <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ fare structure can be found in<br />

Section II.<br />

Section III: Current<br />

Performance & Conditions<br />

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33<br />

Figure III-1: <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Existing Service Map – West Valley


Section III: Current<br />

Performance & Conditions<br />

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Figure III-2: <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Existing Service Map – East Valley<br />

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Figure III-3: Weekday Service Frequency by Route<br />

Weekday Frequency (in minutes)<br />

AM Peak Base PM Peak Evening Night Service<br />

Route Route Name to 8:29 8:30 - 2:29 2:30 - 17:59 18:00 - 21:59 22:00 to Hours<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 4:38 - 22:49<br />

2 Cal State – E Street - Loma Linda 85 - 30 15 15 30 30 - 60 4:25 - 22:40<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 60 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 30 4:28 - 23:11<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 60 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 30 4:33 - 22:40<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 5:28 - 22:40<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 60 - 30 30 30 30 No Service 5:35 - 20:25<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 5:25 - 22:50<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 50 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 60 3:55 - 22:57<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 30 30 30 30 30 5:08 - 22:39<br />

19 Redlands - Colton – Fontana 30 30 30 30 - 60 60 4:50 - 22:25<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser 30 30 30 30 No Service 5:32 - 20:27<br />

22 North Rialto - Riverside Ave – ARMC 30 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 No Service 4:48 - 22:14<br />

28 Southridge - Slover Ave – Kaiser 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:02 - 18:57<br />

29 Bloomington - Valley Blvd – Kaiser 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 18:35<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 60 4:40 - 22:26<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills – Pomona 30 - 15 15 15 15 15 - 30 4:20 - 22:49<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario – Chino 30 - 60 30 - 60 30 - 60 30 - 60 No Service 5:23 - 21:41<br />

63 Chino - Ontario – Upland 60 - 30 30 30 30 - 60 No Service 5:52 - 22:15<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:50<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 30 30 30 30 30 4:50 - 22:44<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill – Montclair 45 - 30 30 30 30 - 60 No Service 4:31 - 22:38<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline – Fontana 60 60 60 60 No Service 5:30 - 20:25<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 60 - 30 30 30 30 - 60 60 4:49 - 22:55<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:34 - 18:47<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Rancho Cucamonga 60 60 60 60 No Service 5:06 - 22:27<br />

75<br />

140<br />

202<br />

Ontario - Via Francis - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 No Service No Service<br />

Fontana - Chaffey College Tripper Tripper Tripper No Service No Service<br />

San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service Tripper Tripper No Service No Service<br />

6:05 - 9:58<br />

15:05 - 18:57<br />

8:05 - 8:51<br />

15:23 - 16:09<br />

8:40 - 8:55<br />

14:30 - 14:48<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 60 - 30 30 - 60 30 - 60 30 - 60 No Service 4:53 - 19:52<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone – Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 No Service 4:30 - 20:30<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands – Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 No Service 5:33 - 21:48<br />

30 Redlands Trolley (Red Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:07 - 21:25<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:55<br />

90 Inland Empire Connection 45 - 50 45 - 60 35 - 45 35 - 60 60 4:40 - 22:25


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Figure III-4: Saturday Service Frequency by Route<br />

Saturday Frequency (in minutes)<br />

AM Peak Base PM Peak Evening Night Service<br />

Route Route Name to 8:29 8:30 - 2:29 2:30 - 17:59 18:00 - 21:59 22:00 to Hours<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 - 15 No Service 6:38 - 19:28<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 15 15 15 15 No Service 6:35 - 19:15<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 15 No Service 7:13 - 19:19<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 15 No Service 7:03 - 19:27<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:28 - 19:10<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:35 - 19:25<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:55 - 19:20<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 30 - 40 No Service 6:30 - 20:05<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:38 - 19:55<br />

19 Redlands - Colton – Fontana 30 30 30 30 No Service 7:10 - 19:05<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:32 - 18:27<br />

22 North Rialto - Riverside Ave - ARMC 20 20 20 20 No Service 7:40 - 19:14<br />

28 Southridge - Slover Ave – Kaiser No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

29 Bloomington - Valley Blvd – Kaiser 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:45 - 18:35<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 19:39<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills – Pomona 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:39 - 19:48<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario – Chino 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:50 - 18:44<br />

63 Chino - Ontario – Upland 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:52 - 18:46<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:50<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:20 - 19:15<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill – Montclair 40 - 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:45 - 19:09<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline – Fontana 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:35 - 19:30<br />

68 Chino – Montclair - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:10 - 19:52<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 18:37<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Rancho Cucamonga 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:35 - 20:28<br />

75 Ontario - Via Francis - Ontario Mills No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

140 Fontana - Chaffey College No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:50 - 18:50<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:40 - 19:20<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:33 - 20:28<br />

30 Redlands Trolley (Red Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:30 - 19:25<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:37 - 18:55<br />

90 Inland Empire Connection 50 - 45 45 45 45 - 60 60 5:30 - 22:40


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Figure III-5: Sunday Service Frequency by Route<br />

Sunday Frequency (in minutes)<br />

AM Peak Base PM Peak Evening Night Service<br />

Route Route Name to 8:29 8:30 - 2:29 2:30 - 17:59 18:00 - 21:59 22:00 to Hours<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 60 - 30 60 - 30 60 - 30 60 - 30 No Service 6:32 - 19:25<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 60 60 - 15 15 30 No Service 6:56 - 19:03<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 45 - 30 15 15 30 No Service 7:05 - 19:15<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 30 No Service 7:05 - 19:12<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:38 - 19:20<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:35 - 19:25<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:25 - 19:20<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 No Service 7:15 - 19:10<br />

15 Fonana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 30 30 30 30 No Service 7:00 - 19:30<br />

19 Redlands - Colton – Fontana 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:15 - 18:50<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser 30 30 30 No Service No Service 6:32 - 17:57<br />

22 North Rialto - Riverside Ave – ARMC 45 45 45 45 No Service 7:00 - 19:36<br />

28 Southridge - Slover Ave – Kaiser No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

29 Bloomington - Valley Blvd – Kaiser No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College – Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 19:40<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills – Pomona 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:39 - 19:47<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario – Chino 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:50 - 18:44<br />

63 Chino - Ontario – Upland 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:52 - 19:44<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:50<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:31 - 18:26<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill – Montclair 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:07 - 18:52<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline – Fontana No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

68 Chino – Montclair - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:06 - 18:52<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 18:40<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Rancho Cucamonga 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:35 - 18:55<br />

75 Ontario - Via Francis - Ontario Mills No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

140 Fontana - Chaffey College No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 60 60 60 No Service No Service 7:30 - 17:55<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone – Yucaipa 120 120 120 120 No Service 8:05 - 19:05<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands – Yucaipa 120 120 120 120 No Service 7:10 - 18:30<br />

30 Redlands Trolley (Red Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 8:07 - 18:25<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) 60 60 60 No Service No Service 8:00 - 17:32<br />

90 Inland Empire Connection 60 60 - 55 60 - 45 60 No Service 6:50 - 20:02


Figure III-6: <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Fixed-route Services Operating Data<br />

and Performance Indicators<br />

FY 2002<br />

Actual<br />

FY2003<br />

Actual<br />

FY2004<br />

Actual<br />

FY2005<br />

Budgeted<br />

Performance Measures<br />

Fare Revenue<br />

($000's) 10,935 10,611 10,914 11,436<br />

Annual Change -3.0% 2.9% 4.8%<br />

Operating Cost<br />

($000's) 38,203 46,914 48,585 51,114<br />

Annual Change 22.8% 3.6% 5.2%<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

Revenue Miles of<br />

Operation (000's) 7,087 7,780 7,116 7,363<br />

Annual Change 9.8% -8.5% 3.5%<br />

Service Miles of<br />

Operation (000's) 7,848 8,468 7,219 8,251<br />

Annual Change 7.9% -14.7% 14.3%<br />

Revenue Hours of<br />

Operation (000's) 605 601 566 581<br />

Annual Change -0.7% -5.8% 2.6%<br />

Service Hours of<br />

Operation 000's) 634 627 576 626<br />

Annual Change -1.0% -8.2% 8.6%<br />

Total Passengers<br />

Carried (000's) 16,381 15,981 14,278 15,381<br />

Annual Change -2.4% -10.7% 7.7%<br />

Service Performance Measures<br />

Operating Cost per<br />

Passenger ($) $2.33 $2.94 $3.40 $3.32<br />

Annual Change 25.9% 15.9% -2.3%<br />

Operating Cost per<br />

Revenue Hour ($) $63.11 $78.05 $85.84 $88.03<br />

Annual Change 23.7% 10.0% 2.5%<br />

Passengers per<br />

Revenue Hour 27.06 26.59 25.23 26.49<br />

Annual Change -1.8% -5.1% 5.0%<br />

Passengers per<br />

Revenue Mile 2.31 2.05 2.01 2.09<br />

Annual Change 11.9% 13.2% 1.7%<br />

Fare Recovery Ratio 29% 23% 22% 22%<br />

Annual Change -21.0% -0.7% -0.4%<br />

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Unlike many agencies, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> does not issue transfers for<br />

one-way cash fares. Passengers who plan to ride more than<br />

two buses over the course of one day are encouraged to<br />

purchase a one-day pass. The pass allows for unlimited<br />

travel on local buses for one full day.<br />

Rider Profile<br />

Based on the 2003 <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Rider Attitude and Awareness<br />

Study, the typical <strong>Omnitrans</strong> rider is a woman, is more likely<br />

Hispanic, is 34 years old or under, rides the bus five or more<br />

times per week, has graduated from high school, is<br />

employed full-time outside of his/her home, and does not<br />

have a valid driver’s license.<br />

He/She rides the bus primarily for work or personal business,<br />

and secondarily for medical appointments, school, shopping,<br />

and recreational or social purposes. The household income<br />

is $34,999 or less per year; there is at least one car in the<br />

household and a small chance of driving it alone.<br />

System-Wide Performance<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has a portion of the bus fleet equipped with<br />

Automatic Passenger Counters (APC). These buses are<br />

circulated throughout the fleet. This provides an excellent<br />

source of detailed information on the performance of the<br />

system, hours, miles, running time, loads, boardings, stops<br />

and segments of individual routes. Detailed performance<br />

statistics for each fixed-route and route segments is provided<br />

in the Existing Conditions Report. This report and analysis<br />

was compiled based on APC data collected during the first<br />

four months of 2004.<br />

This Chapter provides a system-wide performance overview<br />

from the APCs.<br />

Boardings<br />

The APC data indicated that <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has 55,394 unlinked<br />

boardings per weekday. The busiest stop locations are<br />

located at the seven Transcenters, as well as destinations<br />

such as Ontario Mills, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center,<br />

and the San Bernardino Metrolink Station. Chaffey College,<br />

Cal State, and major hospitals and shopping centers in the<br />

service area account for most of the remaining busy stop<br />

locations.<br />

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Figures III-7 and III-8 illustrate the number of weekday<br />

boardings by stop in the East and West Valleys. The maps<br />

clearly show the busiest stop locations. In addition, the maps<br />

indicate that the area north and east of downtown San<br />

Bernardino clearly has the greatest concentration of<br />

ridership.<br />

Figure III-9 shows the 15 busiest bus stops in order of the<br />

number of boardings observed by the APCs.<br />

Figure III-10 presents weekday boardings for all fixed-route<br />

services as well as revenue hours and passengers per<br />

revenue hour. <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ fixed-route services carried an<br />

average of 27 passengers per revenue hour in FY 2004.<br />

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41<br />

Figure III-7: East Valley Boardings<br />

Figure III-6: East Valley Boardings


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Figure III-8: West Valley Boardings<br />

Figure III-7: Map of West Valley Boardings


Figure III-9: Top 15 Bus Stop Locations by Boardings<br />

Bus Stop Location<br />

Boardings<br />

Fontana Metrolink 3101<br />

4 th & E, San Bernardino 1662<br />

Ontario TC 1299<br />

4 th & Arrowhead, San Bernardino 1143<br />

E & Court, San Bernardino 1035<br />

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center 997<br />

Ontario Mills Mall 781<br />

South Fontana TC 665<br />

Montclair TC 623<br />

San Bernardino Metrolink 592<br />

Redlands Mall TC 586<br />

California State University San Bernardino 565<br />

Pomona TC 534<br />

Sterling & Date Place 471<br />

Chaffey College 454<br />

The Fontana Metrolink Transcenter is the busiest single stop<br />

location, with an average of 3,101 boardings per day.<br />

However, downtown San Bernardino has more boardings in<br />

total, but they are spread over several stops due to the<br />

nature of the Transcenter. Arrowhead Regional Medical<br />

Center (ARMC) also serves as a transfer point, which is a likely<br />

reason why the ARMC has more activity than other hospitals<br />

in the region. Ontario Mills, which has the largest retail<br />

concentration in the region, has the largest volume of<br />

passengers at any shopping center.<br />

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East Valley<br />

West Valley<br />

Contracted<br />

Figure III-10: Weekday Boardings per Line<br />

% of<br />

Total<br />

Revenue<br />

Hours<br />

Passengers<br />

Per<br />

Revenue<br />

Hour<br />

Route<br />

Passenger<br />

Boardings<br />

% of Total<br />

Passengers<br />

Revenue<br />

Hours<br />

1 4,170 7.5% 113.25 5.46% 36.6<br />

2 4,726 8.5% 124.95 6.02% 38.1<br />

3 3,565 6.4% 92.03 4.44% 37.5<br />

4 3,744 6.8% 85.23 4.11% 41.9<br />

5 1,945 3.5% 65.02 3.13% 29.5<br />

10 1,853 3.3% 52.33 2.52% 35.0<br />

11 1,407 2.5% 66.67 3.21% 21.1<br />

14 4,521 8.2% 102.35 4.93% 43.6<br />

15 2,659 4.8% 122.67 5.91% 22.1<br />

19 2,875 5.2% 102.12 4.92% 27.8<br />

20 768 1.4% 28.83 1.39% 26.9<br />

22 2,120 3.8% 91.80 4.43% 22.9<br />

28 134 0.2% 11.92 0.57% 11.6<br />

29 217 0.4% 11.83 0.57% 18.1<br />

60 688 1.2% 50.65 2.44% 14.0<br />

61 5,806 10.5% 199.28 9.61% 28.9<br />

62 1,097 2.0% 47.92 2.31% 21.7<br />

63 1,260 2.3% 55.47 2.67% 22.4<br />

64 265 0.5% 25.67 1.24% 10.2<br />

65 1,133 2.0% 68.93 3.32% 16.3<br />

66 1,809 3.3% 76.28 3.68% 23.0<br />

67 694 1.3% 41.70 2.01% 16.5<br />

68 1,819 3.3% 106.02 5.11% 17.4<br />

70 606 1.1% 26.92 1.30% 30.4<br />

71 1,024 1.8% 48.95 2.36% 20.8<br />

75 213 0.4% 8.59 0.41% 20.7<br />

140 59 0.1% 1.53 0.07% 0.0<br />

202 16 0.0% 0.55 0.03% 0.0<br />

7 1,089 2.0% 40.35 1.95% 25.8<br />

8 892 1.6% 44.33 2.14% 19.2<br />

9 1,211 2.2% 46.00 2.22% 26.7<br />

30 64 0.1% 15.30 0.74% 6.1<br />

31 92 0.2% 12.92 0.62% 8.6<br />

90 853 1.5% 85.93 4.14% 10.9<br />

Total 55,394 100.0% 2074.29 100.00% 26.7<br />

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Performance & Conditions<br />

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Schedule Adherence<br />

The APCs collect information on the actual times at all<br />

scheduled timepoints. The units record the actual arrival and<br />

departure times at each stop. However, for the analysis of<br />

schedule adherence, only the performance at published<br />

timepoints is utilized.<br />

Arrival times are published by <strong>Omnitrans</strong> for all timepoints.<br />

Departure times are also published at selected locations that<br />

are usually major transfer points. Buses are considered to be<br />

on time if they arrive at timing points on time, early, or not<br />

more than five minutes late. Early arrivals are not considered<br />

to be a negative, as they would not impact transfer<br />

connections, and it is unlikely any passengers would be<br />

unhappy about an early arrival.<br />

Where departure times are published, early departures and<br />

departures more than five minutes late are considered to be<br />

not on time. Figure III-11 shows the departure schedule<br />

adherence results. The graph on the left shows that 4 of the<br />

34 routes depart late on at least 10 percent of trips. The<br />

worst performance is by Route 31(Blue Trolley Line),<br />

departing late approximately on 18% of trips and also<br />

arriving late on 13% of trips, suggesting inadequate running<br />

time given for the route.<br />

Additional routes which report frequent occurrences of<br />

arriving and departing late include Routes 19, 62, 63, & 90.<br />

Route 15 is the second worst performing route, with about<br />

13 percent late departures, but does not have a high late<br />

arrival rate, a sign of extra running time. Route 30 (Red<br />

Trolley Line) and 67, similar to route 15, often depart late,<br />

but arrive early, which is an indication of excessive running<br />

time in the schedule.<br />

Early departures appear to be a significant problem for<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong>. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> operates on a timed-transfer basis<br />

and early departures are an indication that transfers are not<br />

being properly accommodated. The right hand graph in<br />

Figure III-11 shows that all but 7 routes have more than 10<br />

percent early departures. The routes that operate with a<br />

high number of early departures and a low rate of late<br />

arrivals are routes 11, 14, 15, 29, 140, and 202. This pattern<br />

may be explained by various reasons such as spare running<br />

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time, not enough running time between certain segments,<br />

or the need for relocation of layover points to facilitate coach<br />

operator relief. The routes with the greatest numbers of<br />

early departures such as routes 68, 3, 5, 4, and 90 also have<br />

problems with late arrivals, which may be an indicator of<br />

insufficient running time in the schedule overall or the need<br />

for re-distribution of running time throughout different<br />

segments due to traffic or passenger delays. An assessment<br />

of running time data will allow for determination of where<br />

schedule adherence is compromised in order for appropriate<br />

schedule adjustments to take place.<br />

Figure III-12 illustrates the arrival schedule adherence results.<br />

The graph shows that 25 of 34 routes experienced arrival<br />

times (at timing points) more than five minutes late, on at<br />

least 10 percent of all trips. This is well below the<br />

performance level expected at <strong>Omnitrans</strong> and below the<br />

level of performance expected at most transit systems.<br />

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31<br />

15<br />

19<br />

30<br />

67<br />

61<br />

62<br />

63<br />

7<br />

90<br />

60<br />

2<br />

1<br />

71<br />

9<br />

11<br />

5<br />

29<br />

66<br />

68<br />

8<br />

65<br />

70<br />

4<br />

10<br />

14<br />

3<br />

22<br />

20<br />

28<br />

64<br />

202<br />

140<br />

75<br />

47<br />

Figure III-11: Departure Schedule Adherence<br />

Percent of Departures Late by Route<br />

Percent of Departures Early By Route<br />

202<br />

29<br />

15<br />

140<br />

68<br />

14<br />

3<br />

11<br />

5<br />

4<br />

90<br />

67<br />

22<br />

28<br />

30<br />

60<br />

19<br />

2<br />

66<br />

1<br />

71<br />

20<br />

62<br />

61<br />

63<br />

65<br />

10<br />

70<br />

64<br />

7<br />

9<br />

8<br />

75<br />

31<br />

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%<br />

Percent Departing Late<br />

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%<br />

Percent Departing Early<br />

Route<br />

Route


Figure III-12: Percent of Arrivals Late by Route<br />

(5 minutes behind schedule or more)<br />

Percent of Arrivals Late by Route<br />

(5 minutes behind schedule or more)<br />

Route<br />

75<br />

20<br />

9<br />

64<br />

8<br />

10<br />

65<br />

4<br />

70<br />

66<br />

3<br />

63<br />

22<br />

90<br />

71<br />

67<br />

31<br />

62<br />

1<br />

5<br />

61<br />

2<br />

68<br />

19<br />

28<br />

30<br />

140<br />

7<br />

14<br />

29<br />

60<br />

11<br />

15<br />

202<br />

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%<br />

Percent Arriving Late<br />

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Route Performance<br />

The APC data collected by <strong>Omnitrans</strong> allows detailed, routeby-route<br />

and segment-by-segment analysis of the<br />

performance of the transit system. This section presents<br />

summary data for each route in a system-wide format that<br />

permits ranking and comparison of services.<br />

The hours, miles, and ridership data used to prepare the<br />

graphs that are provided in Figures III-13 through III-21 have<br />

been derived from the APCs.<br />

The cost data used in some of the graphs has been derived<br />

from the cost allocation model used by <strong>Omnitrans</strong> to project<br />

expenses over the life of this project. All of the services,<br />

except Routes 7, 8, 9, 30, 31, and 90, use the same cost<br />

factors to determine the cost of operation. Routes 7, 8, 9, 30,<br />

31, and 90 use different cost data, also based on the cost<br />

allocation model because a contractor currently operates<br />

them and <strong>Omnitrans</strong> does not pay for deadhead hours<br />

(effective September 2005, these routes will be brought in<br />

house.) This means that the cost data does not reflect actual<br />

differences in costs that might be occurring due to the use of<br />

different fuel types or vehicle types.<br />

The revenue data used in some of the graphs was derived<br />

from a system-wide average fare of $0.69 for each boarding.<br />

This means that revenue has not been allocated based on<br />

distance traveled, time spent on the bus, or the type of<br />

passenger (i.e. adult, senior, child, cash, monthly pass or day<br />

pass). <strong>Short</strong> and long trips have been allocated the same<br />

amount of revenue.<br />

The derivations of the major data types (hours; miles;<br />

ridership; costs; revenues) means that the addition of costs or<br />

revenues to the indicators will generally not change the<br />

relative ranking of routes. However, the inclusion of these<br />

factors does provide a greater understanding of some of the<br />

financial challenges facing <strong>Omnitrans</strong>.<br />

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Figure III-13 summarizes weekday passenger boardings by<br />

route. The five routes with the most boardings in the system<br />

are: Route 61 (serving Fontana – Ontario Mills - Pomona);<br />

Route 2 (serving between Cal State and Loma Linda); Route<br />

14 (linking Fontana and San Bernardino); Route 1 (serving<br />

Colton and San Bernardino); and Route 4 (between<br />

Highland and San Bernardino). All of them are cross-town<br />

and operate with 15-minute headways on weekdays.<br />

Figure III-13: Weekday Passenger Boardings by Route<br />

Weekday Passenger Boardings by Route<br />

Route<br />

61<br />

2<br />

14<br />

1<br />

4<br />

3<br />

19<br />

15<br />

22<br />

5<br />

10<br />

68<br />

66<br />

11<br />

63<br />

9<br />

65<br />

62<br />

7<br />

71<br />

8<br />

90<br />

20<br />

67<br />

60<br />

70<br />

64<br />

29<br />

75<br />

28<br />

31<br />

30<br />

140<br />

202<br />

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000<br />

Passenger Boardings<br />

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Figure III-14 shows the number of revenue hours per route,<br />

per weekday. The routes with the most revenue hours again<br />

have 15-minute headways. They are followed by long<br />

routes with half-hourly service, while the routes with the<br />

least number of hours are peak-period single trippers.<br />

Figure III-14: Weekday Revenue Hours by Route<br />

Weekday Revenue Hours by Route<br />

Route<br />

61<br />

2<br />

15<br />

1<br />

68<br />

14<br />

19<br />

3<br />

22<br />

90<br />

4<br />

66<br />

65<br />

11<br />

5<br />

63<br />

10<br />

60<br />

71<br />

62<br />

9<br />

8<br />

67<br />

7<br />

20<br />

70<br />

64<br />

30<br />

31<br />

28<br />

29<br />

75<br />

140<br />

202<br />

0 50 100 150 200 250<br />

Revenue Hours<br />

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Figure III-15 shows the average number of revenue<br />

passengers by hour for each route. Routes 4, 14, 3, and 2<br />

are busy throughout the entire day. Route 140 does not<br />

operate all day but rather as a peak tripper, making each trip<br />

almost full.<br />

Figure III-15: Weekday Passengers by Revenue<br />

Hour by Route<br />

Weekday Passengers by Revenue Hour by Route<br />

Route<br />

4<br />

14<br />

3<br />

2<br />

140<br />

1<br />

10<br />

202<br />

70<br />

5<br />

61<br />

71<br />

19<br />

9<br />

20<br />

7<br />

66<br />

22<br />

63<br />

15<br />

62<br />

67<br />

11<br />

75<br />

8<br />

29<br />

68<br />

65<br />

60<br />

28<br />

90<br />

64<br />

31<br />

30<br />

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50<br />

Passengers Per Revenue Hour<br />

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Figure III-16 shows the number of revenue miles operated by<br />

each route. Routes with large number of trips throughout<br />

the day and longer trips appear at the top. Route 90<br />

appears higher up the list than in previous figures because of<br />

its higher average speeds and long distance trips. Overall,<br />

routes are in the same relative position as in the graph of<br />

revenue hours.<br />

Figure III-16: Weekday Revenue Miles by Route<br />

Weekday Revenue Miles by Route<br />

Route<br />

61<br />

90<br />

15<br />

2<br />

22<br />

19<br />

1<br />

68<br />

3<br />

14<br />

4<br />

66<br />

65<br />

5<br />

11<br />

63<br />

71<br />

9<br />

8<br />

10<br />

62<br />

67<br />

7<br />

64<br />

20<br />

70<br />

75<br />

31<br />

28<br />

30<br />

29<br />

60<br />

140<br />

202<br />

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000<br />

Revenue Miles<br />

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Figure III-17 illustrates the number of passengers per revenue<br />

mile by route. The top-ranked route is Route 202.<br />

Figure III-17: Weekday Passenger Per<br />

Revenue Mile by Route<br />

Weekday Passenger Per Revenue Mile by Route<br />

Route<br />

202<br />

14<br />

4<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

10<br />

5<br />

19<br />

7<br />

61<br />

20<br />

140<br />

70<br />

11<br />

62<br />

63<br />

9<br />

66<br />

15<br />

29<br />

22<br />

68<br />

71<br />

60<br />

67<br />

8<br />

65<br />

75<br />

28<br />

64<br />

31<br />

90<br />

30<br />

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />

Passengers Per Revenue Mile<br />

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Figure III-18 illustrates one of the most useful indicators,<br />

weekday seat utilization based on passenger miles per seat<br />

mile. This indicator provides the percentage of time (in<br />

distance) that a seat on the bus is occupied over the entire<br />

service day. It literally measures the amount of service being<br />

put on the road that is being consumed. The indicator only<br />

uses actual information that is collected by the APC, and is<br />

not influenced by assumed averages such as revenue per<br />

passenger.<br />

Figure III-18: Weekday Seat Utilization<br />

by Route (Seat Miles)<br />

Weekday Seat Utilization by Route (Seat Miles)<br />

Route<br />

9<br />

8<br />

14<br />

3<br />

7<br />

10<br />

61<br />

1<br />

66<br />

5<br />

2<br />

19<br />

70<br />

202<br />

71<br />

15<br />

4<br />

11<br />

68<br />

67<br />

60<br />

140<br />

90<br />

62<br />

63<br />

20<br />

29<br />

75<br />

22<br />

65<br />

64<br />

28<br />

31<br />

30<br />

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%<br />

Seat Utilization<br />

*Seat Utilization by Distance Standard is 20% for all routes and 25% for Express Route 90<br />

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Figure III-19 compares the operating costs by route. Since<br />

operating costs are constant rates per hour and per mile<br />

across all services (except contracted Routes 7, 8, 9, 30, 31,<br />

and 90), the graph is very similar to the graph of service<br />

hours (Figure III-14), except that the bottom axis is calibrated<br />

in dollars, rather than hours. There are some changes in<br />

ranking due to the variable costs on the contracted routes<br />

and some differences in the average scheduled speed of<br />

service.<br />

Figure III-19: Weekday Operating Cost by<br />

Route<br />

Weekday Operating Cost by Route<br />

Route<br />

61<br />

2<br />

15<br />

1<br />

68<br />

14<br />

19<br />

22<br />

3<br />

4<br />

66<br />

65<br />

11<br />

5<br />

90<br />

63<br />

10<br />

62<br />

71<br />

60<br />

67<br />

8<br />

9<br />

7<br />

20<br />

64<br />

70<br />

29<br />

28<br />

75<br />

30<br />

31<br />

140<br />

202<br />

$0 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000 $16,000 $18,000<br />

Cost<br />

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Figure III-20 shows the operating ratio for each route. The<br />

operating ratio is the percentage of operating costs covered<br />

by farebox receipts. The results of this graph should be<br />

viewed with caution since they are heavily dependent on<br />

allocated costs and revenue assumptions.<br />

Figure III-20: Weekday Operating Ratio by Route<br />

Weekday Operating Ratio by Route<br />

Route<br />

4<br />

14<br />

140<br />

3<br />

2<br />

1<br />

9<br />

10<br />

7<br />

70<br />

5<br />

202<br />

61<br />

19<br />

20<br />

8<br />

66<br />

22<br />

63<br />

15<br />

62<br />

11<br />

75<br />

71<br />

29<br />

68<br />

67<br />

65<br />

90<br />

60<br />

31<br />

28<br />

64<br />

30<br />

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%<br />

Operating Ratio<br />

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Figure III-21 shows the cost per passenger per boarding by<br />

route. Route 30 is the most expensive route per passenger<br />

because of the low level of ridership. An influence in this<br />

low ridership is explained by the nature of the route, which<br />

serves University of Redlands as a common northeastern<br />

loop with route 31 (third most expensive route per<br />

passenger) and the data collection process. Manual data<br />

was collected during July 2004 with classes out of session<br />

(due to mechanical failure of trolley equipped with APC).<br />

This sampling period captured data for part of the alignment<br />

that is not reflective of the ridership throughout the regular<br />

school year. As classes are opened and student life is active<br />

in the fall, ridership is anticipated to rise, eventually lowering<br />

the cost per passenger.


Figure III-21: Weekday Cost per Passenger<br />

Boarding by Route<br />

Weekday Average Cost Per Boarding by Route<br />

Route<br />

30<br />

64<br />

31<br />

28<br />

60<br />

90<br />

65<br />

67<br />

68<br />

29<br />

71<br />

75<br />

11<br />

62<br />

15<br />

63<br />

22<br />

66<br />

8<br />

20<br />

19<br />

61<br />

202<br />

5<br />

70<br />

7<br />

10<br />

9<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

140<br />

14<br />

4<br />

$0.00 $2.00 $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 $12.00 $14.00 $16.00 $18.00 $20.00<br />

Average Cost Per Passenger Boarding<br />

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Access (ADA) Paratransit Service<br />

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that fixedroute<br />

transit operators provide, or ensure the provision of,<br />

“complementary” (i.e., comparable) paratransit service for<br />

those individuals who, because of their disability, cannot use<br />

the regular general-public fixed-route service. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> had<br />

an area-wide community transit program serving seniors,<br />

persons with disabilities, and social service agencies prior to<br />

the ADA civil rights regulations enacted in 1991. With<br />

implementation of its ADA Complementary Paratransit <strong>Plan</strong>,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> continued to provide community transit through<br />

its Core Access Service, but expanded the days and hours of<br />

operation for persons eligible for ADA complementary<br />

paratransit service to match the times of fixed-route<br />

availability. Today, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Access Service provides a<br />

combination of subscription and ADA paratransit services.<br />

The subscription service is available to persons with an<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> disability photo identification card (D-card).<br />

Access is provided on a curb-to-curb basis. The current<br />

contractor is Transportation Concepts, Inc.<br />

Typical <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Access<br />

Vehicle<br />

According to U.S. Census data, Access’ client base is<br />

growing, although perhaps not quite at the same rate as the<br />

rest of the county. While the total countywide population<br />

grew by 20.5 percent from 1990 to 2000, those aged 65 and<br />

older increased by 17.3 percent (from 124,900 to 146,459).<br />

Seniors comprised 8.8 percent of the total population in<br />

1990, but only 8.6 percent in 2000 (compared to a statewide<br />

average of 10.6 percent that year). Seniors are not allowed<br />

to ride Access based solely on the fact that they are seniors,<br />

but nevertheless, a large portion of Access' ridership base is<br />

made up of seniors. Comparison of data for persons with<br />

disabilities is not as readily available, due to changes in<br />

reporting definitions and categories, but a total of 302,693<br />

individuals in San Bernardino County reported some form of<br />

disability in 2000 (19.8 percent of the civilian noninstitutionalized<br />

population aged 5 or older).<br />

Access Service Characteristics and Fare Policy<br />

Figure III-22 provides a schedule of Access days and hours of<br />

operation.<br />

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Figure III-22: Access Service Days and Span of Service<br />

Days<br />

Monday - Friday<br />

Monday - Friday<br />

Saturday<br />

Sunday<br />

Hours of Service<br />

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.<br />

4:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. and 6:00<br />

p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<br />

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.<br />

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.<br />

Category<br />

Core Service<br />

Non-Core<br />

Service<br />

Non-Core<br />

Non-Core<br />

Core Access service is available to D-card holders and social<br />

service agencies with which commitments existed prior to<br />

ADA. Core service is also available to persons with ADA<br />

certification. Non-Core service is available only to persons<br />

with ADA certification for extended weekday hours and on<br />

weekends. Therefore, ADA-certified persons can use Access<br />

during all times of service, while non-ADA and social service<br />

riders may only ride during Core times.<br />

The fare policy is the same for Core and Non-Core service, as<br />

shown in Figure III-23. In September 2003, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> went<br />

from a 39 zone fare structure to a 6 zone fare structure. This<br />

greatly improved the fare payment system for both the<br />

passenger and the drivers. More information on <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

fare policy can be found in Section II.<br />

Figure III-23: Access Service Fare Policy<br />

Base Fare $2.05 for first 3 zones; $2.80 for 4<br />

zones; $3.55 for 5 zones; $4.30<br />

for 6 zones.<br />

Companion $2.05 for first 3 zones; $2.80 for 4<br />

zones; $3.55 for 5 zones; $4.30<br />

for 6 zones.<br />

Personal Care Attendant<br />

(PCA)<br />

Children<br />

(46" tall and under)<br />

Free. Must be indicated on ADA<br />

rider Identification Card to ride<br />

free.<br />

Free. Limit two free per paying<br />

adult.<br />

It is important to note that consistent with the federal<br />

regulations, the actual additional “zonal” fare for both ADA<br />

riders and their companions is twice the base fixed-route<br />

fare, but the direct charge to ADA passengers is subsidized<br />

$0.25 through Measure I, which provides a program of<br />

reduced fares and enhanced service for seniors and disabled<br />

transit users in the Valley region, through the San<br />

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Bernardino County Transportation Authority in cooperation<br />

with transit service agencies. In addition, a “subscription<br />

pass” is available for riders, primarily agency clients, who<br />

have subscription trips enrolled with Access. As an added<br />

benefit, holders of this pass can also use it for nonsubscription<br />

trips.<br />

Passenger Characteristics and Ridership Trends<br />

Figure III-24 shows Access service passengers by category for<br />

FY 2004. The West Valley has a higher percentage of<br />

agency trips (i.e., subscription and nutrition programs)<br />

compared to the East Valley. The East Valley, however, has a<br />

higher percentage of ADA trips. It is interesting to note that<br />

with the subscription fare change in September 2003, the<br />

percent of ADA passengers versus subscription passengers<br />

increased. In FY2001, the number of ADA and subscription<br />

trips were approximately equal. It is clear that the fare<br />

increase has shifted a number of people from subscription to<br />

ADA service. One could expect this gap to continue to<br />

increase in future years, due to the fact that the fare increase<br />

occurred during FY2004.<br />

Figure III-24: Access Service Passengers<br />

by Category, FY2004<br />

Category Total Access West Valley East Valley<br />

Companions 1.1% 0.8% 1.4%<br />

Regular 0.0% 0.1% 0.0%<br />

Disabled 4.3% 3.6% 5.0%<br />

ADA 71.3% 67.3% 75.5%<br />

Subscription 16.4% 22.3% 10.3%<br />

Personal Care<br />

6.8% 5.9% 7.6%<br />

Attendants (PCA’s)<br />

Free 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%<br />

Total Passengers<br />

100% 100% 100%<br />

456,922 230,919 226,003<br />

Ridership growth has been 13.5 percent between FY98 to<br />

FY04, as shown in Figure III-25, although the amount of<br />

service provided (as measured in revenue hours) has grown<br />

somewhat more.<br />

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Figure III-25: Access Service<br />

Historical Ridership Trends<br />

Access Service Historical Comparison<br />

Category FY98 FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 %<br />

Change<br />

FY98-04<br />

Total<br />

Access<br />

Passengers 425,812 402,489 419,686 432,093 455,746 468,186 456,922 7.7%<br />

Revenue<br />

Hours<br />

130,871 140,511 134,830 151,621 156,179 162,533 163,498 28.2%<br />

Passengers/<br />

Revenue Hr<br />

3.3 2.9 3.1 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8<br />

In general, many-to-one (“gather”) and one-to-many<br />

(“scatter”) trip patterns related to group sites are more<br />

effectively served than many-to-many (e.g., individual) trips.<br />

ADA trips during the Core period also tend to be to key<br />

destinations. In the Non-Core times, trips are many-to-many.<br />

Figure III-26 indicates the impact of trip patterns on the<br />

productivity of Core and Non-Core Services.<br />

The decline in productivity is partially attributable to an<br />

increase in average trip length. In FY98, trips on demand<br />

response services operated by <strong>Omnitrans</strong> averaged 6.8 miles<br />

compared to 11.4 miles in FY04. This decrease in<br />

productivity has significantly impacted the average<br />

passengers per revenue hour carried during core service<br />

hours. Traffic, development patterns and increases in<br />

population are all major contributing factors to this. This also<br />

contributes to the significant increase in passengers carried<br />

during non-core hours. As the population increases in San<br />

Bernardino valley, travel patterns are shifting so that the<br />

ability to travel beyond typical daylight time is becoming<br />

important to Access passengers.<br />

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Figure III-26: Access Service Historical Comparison –<br />

Core & Non- Core Service<br />

%<br />

Change<br />

Category FY98 FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04<br />

FY98-<br />

FY04<br />

Total Access<br />

Passengers 425,812 402,489 419,686 432,093 455,746 468,186 456,922 7%<br />

Revenue Hours 130,871 140,511 146,840 151,621 156,179 162,533 163,498 25%<br />

Passengers/<br />

Revenue Hour<br />

3.3 2.9 2.9 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.8 -14%<br />

Core Service<br />

Passengers 407,720 385,513 401,561 411,392 436,703 444,140 424,691 4%<br />

Revenue Hours 116,669 126,790 131,833 135,118 143,758 147,302 146,211 25%<br />

Passengers/<br />

Revenue Hour<br />

3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 -17%<br />

Non-Core<br />

Passengers 18,092 16,976 18,125 20,701 19,043 24,046 32,231 78%<br />

Revenue Hours 14,202 13,721 15,006 16,503 12,422 15,231 17,287 22%<br />

Passengers/<br />

Revenue Hour<br />

1.3 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.9 46%<br />

Access Performance Results<br />

Performance statistics for FY 2004 are shown on the<br />

following page in figure III-27 for all Access service and two<br />

groupings: (1) Core and Non-Core; and (2) West and East<br />

Valleys. ACCESS services operating data and performance<br />

indicators for FY 2002 to 2005 are presented in Figure III-28.<br />

If the current cost structure had been in effect in FY01,<br />

Access service would have failed to meet the 10 percent<br />

farebox recovery requirement. The East Valley has the best<br />

performance of all the groupings shown.<br />

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Performance & Conditions<br />

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Here, trips are more highly concentrated and have a higher<br />

percentage of group trips with passengers paying a higher<br />

average fare.<br />

Figure III-27: Access Service<br />

Performance Statistics FY 2004<br />

Category Total West East Valley Core Non-Core<br />

Access Valley<br />

Total Passengers 456,922 230,919 226,003 424,691 32,231<br />

Total Miles 3,090,888 1,368,989 1721,899 2,745,629 345,259<br />

Total Hours 194,644 93,784 100,861 173,399 21,246<br />

Revenue Miles 2,528,935 1,104,457 1,424,478 1,104,457 1,424,478<br />

Revenue Hours 163,498 77,700 85,798 146,211 17,287<br />

Passenger $ 151,265 $ 47,386 $ 103,879 $ 138,508 $ 12,757<br />

Revenue<br />

Operating Cost (a) $7,707,297 $3,615,387 $ 3,940,645 $6,753,873 $ 802,159<br />

Net Subsidy $7,556,032 $3,615,387 $ 3,940,645 $6,753,873 $ 802,159<br />

Cost Per Revenue<br />

Hour<br />

Subsidy Per<br />

Passenger<br />

Passengers Per<br />

Revenue Hour<br />

Average Fare Per<br />

Passenger<br />

Farebox Recovery<br />

Ratio<br />

(a) Operating Costs are based on FY04 budgeted.<br />

$ 47.14 $ 47.14 $ 47.14 $ 47.14 $ 47.14<br />

$ 16.54 $ 15.66 $ 17.44 $ 15.90 $ 24.89<br />

2.8 3.0 2.6 2.9 1.9<br />

$ 0.33 $ 0.21 $ 0.46 $ 0.33 $ 0.40<br />

2.0% 1.3% 2.6% 2.0% 1.6%<br />

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Figure III-28: ACCESS Services Operating Data and<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

FY<br />

2002<br />

Actual<br />

FY2003<br />

Actual<br />

FY2004<br />

Actual<br />

FY2005<br />

Budgeted<br />

Performance Measures<br />

Fare Revenue<br />

($000's) 930 926 855 783<br />

Annual Change -0.4% -7.7% -8.4%<br />

Operating Cost<br />

($000's) 5,895 6,487 7,708 8,072<br />

Annual Change 10.0% 18.8% 4.7%<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

Revenue Miles of<br />

Operation (000's) 2,447 2,544 2,529 2,645<br />

Annual Change 4.0% -0.6% 4.6%<br />

Service Miles of<br />

Operation (000's) 3,015 3,088 3,091 3,162<br />

Annual Change 2.4% 0.1% 2.3%<br />

Revenue Hours of<br />

Operation (000's) 156 163 163 174<br />

Annual Change 4.1% 0.6% 6.4%<br />

Service Hours of<br />

Operation 000's) 191 194 195 205<br />

Annual Change 1.4% 0.4% 5.5%<br />

Total Passengers<br />

Carried (000's) 456 468 457 499<br />

Annual Change 2.7% -2.4% 9.3%<br />

Service Performance Measures<br />

Operating Cost per<br />

Passenger ($) 12.93 13.85 16.87 16.17<br />

Annual Change 7.1% 21.8% -4.1%<br />

Operating Cost per<br />

Revenue Hour ($) 37.74 39.91 47.14 46.39<br />

Annual Change 5.7% 18.1% -1.6%<br />

Passengers per<br />

Revenue Hour 2.92 2.88 2.79 2.87<br />

Annual Change -1.3% -3.0% 2.7%<br />

Passengers per<br />

Revenue Mile 0.19 0.18 0.18 0.19<br />

Annual Change 5.8% 19.5% 0.1%<br />

Fare Recovery Ratio 16% 14% 11% 10%<br />

Annual Change -9.5% -22.3% -12.6%<br />

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Performance & Conditions<br />

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The impact of trip length between the East and West Valleys<br />

has a significant impact on performance, as illustrated on the<br />

following page where Core trip origins and destinations are<br />

plotted. Clearly, the trips in the East Valley are longer than<br />

those in the West Valley.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has a policy of “no denials” for ADA trips, which<br />

contributes to the low productivity of Non-Core service.<br />

While this has been an issue of some controversy<br />

nationwide, due to expansive interpretations of the<br />

regulations in the late 1990s by FTA staff and some courts, a<br />

recent legal submittal prepared jointly by USDOT and the<br />

federal Department of Justice (DOJ) in the case of Anderson<br />

v. Rochester-Gennesee Regional Transportation Authority<br />

(dated October 25, 2002) clarifies that <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ practice is<br />

consistent with the current interpretation. The DOT/DOJ<br />

letter states clearly that the regulations “impose an<br />

affirmative obligation on transit agencies to design, fund,<br />

and implement a next-day service to meet the foreseeable<br />

needs of all ADA-eligible individuals”, although<br />

circumstances truly beyond the transit system’s control might<br />

be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.<br />

Peer Review Performance Results<br />

In order to compare <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Access service to other<br />

providers, the most recent, audited, National <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Database data was consulted. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Access service<br />

performance in FY 2001 is strong compared to peers with<br />

similar services, as shown in Figures III-29 and III-30. Peers<br />

were selected, both within and outside California, primarily<br />

on the basis of fleet size and/or general community<br />

characteristics.<br />

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Figure III-29: Peer Review Performance Results FY 2001 – Totals<br />

Santa Cruz<br />

Metropolitan<br />

<strong>Transit</strong><br />

San Mateo<br />

County <strong>Transit</strong><br />

District<br />

Vehicles<br />

Operating<br />

Cost<br />

68 $ 2,388,700<br />

Revenue<br />

Hours<br />

Revenue<br />

Miles<br />

54,800 670,900<br />

Unlinked<br />

Passengers<br />

101,500<br />

Passenger<br />

Miles<br />

558,500<br />

69 $ 7,011,900 155,100 1,878,800<br />

211,800 1,779,200<br />

San Diego MTDB 81 $ 6,182,700 174,000 2,520,400<br />

679,800 3,051,400<br />

South Coast<br />

Area <strong>Transit</strong>,<br />

12 $ 1,350,600<br />

66,000<br />

26,400 460,300<br />

Ventura<br />

449,000<br />

Riverside <strong>Transit</strong><br />

49 $ 3,482,000<br />

Agency<br />

101,800 1,618,500<br />

225,600 1,549,800<br />

Sunline <strong>Transit</strong><br />

20 $ 2,405,500<br />

Agency<br />

43,800 778,400<br />

123,700 1,242,200<br />

Sacramento RTD 88 $ 8,576,300 135,100 2,314,200<br />

237,500 2,092,100<br />

Fort Worth<br />

Transportation 81 $ 2,791,200<br />

Authority<br />

91,400 2,401,000<br />

240,000 2,640,400<br />

Greater<br />

Richmond<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> Company<br />

40 $ 2,891,100 100,900 1,517,600<br />

184,500 1,886,200<br />

Maryland DOT 96 $ 9,879,800 312,000 5,151,000<br />

584,400 5,446,000<br />

Rivercity <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Authority, KY<br />

74 $ 6,750,400 187,700 3,275,700<br />

331,800 2,875,400<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> 82 $ 5,289,500 166,100 2,304,000<br />

481,500 4,161,400<br />

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Performance & Conditions<br />

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Santa Cruz<br />

Metropolitan<br />

<strong>Transit</strong><br />

San Mateo County<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> District<br />

Figure III-30: Peer Review Performance Results<br />

(FY 2001) – Per Unit<br />

Cost/Hour Cost/<br />

Pass. Mile<br />

Passengers/<br />

Hour<br />

Ave. Op.<br />

Speed<br />

Ave. Trip<br />

Length<br />

Cost/<br />

Passenger<br />

$ 43.59 $ 4.28 1.85 12.24 5.50 $ 23.53<br />

$ 45.21 $ 3.94 1.37 12.11 8.40 $ 33.11<br />

San Diego MTDB $ 35.53 $ 2.03 3.91 14.49 4.49 $ 9.09<br />

South Coast Area $ 51.16 $ 3.01 2.50 17.44 6.80 $ 20.46<br />

<strong>Transit</strong>, Ventura<br />

Riverside <strong>Transit</strong> $ 34.20 $ 2.25 2.22 15.90 6.87 $ 15.43<br />

Agency<br />

Sunline <strong>Transit</strong> $ 54.92 $ 1.94 2.82 17.77 10.04 $ 19.45<br />

Agency<br />

Sacramento RTD $ 63.48 $ 4.10 1.76 17.13 8.81 $ 36.11<br />

Fort Worth $ 30.54 $ 1.06 2.63 26.27 11.00 $ 11.63<br />

Transportation<br />

Authority<br />

Greater Richmond $ 28.65 $ 1.53 1.83 15.04 10.22 $ 15.67<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> Company<br />

Maryland DOT $ 31.67 $ 1.81 1.87 16.51 9.32 $ 16.91<br />

Rivercity <strong>Transit</strong><br />

$ $ 1.77 17.45 8.67 $ 20.34<br />

Authority, KY<br />

35.96 2.35<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> $ 31.85 $ 1.27 2.90 13.87 8.64 $ 10.99<br />

Source: National <strong>Transit</strong> Database, FY2001<br />

Reservations and Scheduling Practices<br />

Telephone reservation hours are daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00<br />

p.m. ADA passengers may book individual trips up to 14<br />

days in advance. Persons with an <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Disability ID<br />

may request trips for Core hours (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.), on a<br />

space-available basis, by calling in the day before. If trips<br />

cannot be immediately fit into a run when the customer<br />

calls, they are batched and scheduled when possible, with a<br />

callback to the customer, usually the evening before the trip<br />

time. Reservations must be made no later than the day prior<br />

to the requested travel date, although same-day service<br />

requests are met as permitted by available space.<br />

Occasionally, same-day requests must be denied due to<br />

Dispatch’s inability to contact an available vehicle by radio.<br />

Maps of trip origins for the West and East Valleys are shown<br />

in Figures III-31 and III-32 and are reflective of the high<br />

percentage of regular trips for group and other key<br />

destinations.<br />

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Figure III-31


Figure III-32


Access passengers are encouraged to telephone at least two<br />

hours in advance for cancellations. Failure to cancel will<br />

result in a “No Show.” Repeated no shows can result in<br />

denial of service to that individual. Figure III-33 indicates<br />

that cancellations for trip requests outside the Core period<br />

(including weekends) tend to be higher than during the<br />

Core period. Figure III-34 shows major destinations that<br />

Access passengers travel to within the service area.<br />

Figure III-33: Cancellations, No Shows and<br />

On-Time Performance – May 2004<br />

Service Type Cancelled On-Time<br />

No Show<br />

Late<br />

No Show<br />

On Time Late<br />

Complete Complete<br />

% No<br />

Show<br />

Total % On Time<br />

Trips of Trips<br />

Scheduled Attempted<br />

EV Core 9% 5% 1% 73% 12% 6% 17,726 86%<br />

WV Core 5% 5% 0% 85% 5% 5% 13,754 94%<br />

EV Non-Core 13% 5% 1% 71% 10% 6% 2,009 87%<br />

WV Non-Core 7% 6% 1% 82% 4% 7% 2,163 94%<br />

EV Saturday 19% 8% 1% 67% 5% 9% 513 93%<br />

WV Saturday 10% 11% 1% 69% 9% 12% 249 89%<br />

EV Sunday 24% 8% 2% 59% 7% 10% 335 88%<br />

WV Sunday 24% 11% 1% 60% 3% 12% 217 94%<br />

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Figure III-34: Major Trip Destinations<br />

Street Address<br />

City<br />

%<br />

Standing<br />

Order<br />

Template<br />

Adult Day Care 5.7%<br />

10221 Trademark St. Rancho Cucamonga 0.2%<br />

201 W. Mill St. San Bernardino 0.2%<br />

190 N. Arrowhead Rialto 0.4%<br />

12980 2nd St. Yucaipa 0.6%<br />

10550 Ramona Ave. Montclair 0.7%<br />

1235 E. Francis St. Ontario 0.8%<br />

268 N. Mcarthur Way Upland 1.2%<br />

11406 Loma Linda Dr. Loma Linda 1.6%<br />

Disabled Services 0.9%<br />

2032 E. Olive St. Ontario 0.1%<br />

25787 Mesa Ct. San Bernardino 0.1%<br />

2107 Jane St. Highland 0.2%<br />

6913 Buchanan Ave. Highland 0.2%<br />

7119 Beryl St. Alta Loma 0.3%<br />

Medical Facilities 2.2%<br />

399 E. Highland Ave. San Bernardino 0.1%<br />

4445 Riverside Dr. Chino 0.2%<br />

11375 Anderson St. Loma Linda 0.2%<br />

1471 Riverside Ave. Rialto 0.2%<br />

1500 N. Waterman Ave. San Bernardino 0.2%<br />

1850 N. Riverside Ave. Rialto 0.4%<br />

636 Brier Dr. San Bernardino 0.4%<br />

400 N. Pepper Colton 0.5%<br />

Schools 6.8%<br />

557 W. 5th St. Ontario 0.2%<br />

5500 University Parkway San Bernardino 0.3%<br />

932 W. Cypress Ave. Redlands 0.3%<br />

27215 E. Baseline Highland 0.4%<br />

118 E. Foothill Rialto 0.5%<br />

701 S. Mt. Vernon San Bernardino 0.5%<br />

2145 E. Highland Ave. San Bernardino 0.6%<br />

9820 Citrus Ave. Fontana 0.6%<br />

455 E. Olive St. San Bernardino 0.6%<br />

5885 Haven Ave. Rancho Cucamonga 0.6%<br />

17500 Foothill Blvd. Fontana 0.8%<br />

796 E. 6th St. San Bernardino 1.3%<br />

Street Address<br />

City<br />

%<br />

Standing<br />

Order<br />

Template<br />

Workshops 17.5%<br />

250 S. Date Ave Rialto 0.4%<br />

2364 N. Del Rosa Ave. San Bernardino 0.4%<br />

4669 Holt Blvd Montclair 0.6%<br />

609 Lemon Ave. Ontario 0.8%<br />

8880 Benson Ave. Montclair 0.9%<br />

9007 Arrow Route Rancho Cucamonga 1.0%<br />

8520 Archibald Ave. Rancho Cucamonga 1.3%<br />

8333 Almeria Ave. Fontana 1.6%<br />

740 S. Allen St. San Bernardino 1.7%<br />

8129 Palm Lane San Bernardino 1.8%<br />

4650 Brooks St. Montclair 2.0%<br />

8675 Boston Pl Rancho Cucamonga 2.1%<br />

8939 Vernon Ave. Montclair 2.7%<br />

Miscellaneous 3.7%<br />

5913 Portsmouth St. Chino 0.1%<br />

1642 W 27th St. San Bernardino 0.1%<br />

24317 4th St. San Bernardino 0.1%<br />

34460 Yucaipa Blvd. Yucaipa 0.1%<br />

1700 W 5th St San Bernardino 0.1%<br />

1 Mills Circle Ontario 0.2%<br />

10532 Acacia St. Rancho Cucamonga 0.2%<br />

2134 Hickory Ave. Ontario 0.3%<br />

5000 South Plaza Lane Montclair 0.3%<br />

2326 S. Cucamonga Ave. Ontario 0.6%<br />

165 W. Hospitality Ln San Bernardino 0.7%<br />

4650 Arrow Hwy Montclair 0.9%<br />

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Stakeholder comments indicate that on-time performance is<br />

better now than in the past. At the same time, stakeholders<br />

and drivers both noted that some of the passenger ride times<br />

seem excessive. Figure III-35 shows that about 77 percent of<br />

Core period trips are 60 minutes or less. There are, however,<br />

a number of trips that exceed two hours, and a small<br />

percentage of these are more than three hours.<br />

Figure III-35: Access Service Ride Time – May 2004<br />

Service Type 30<br />

Minutes<br />

or Less<br />

31 – 60<br />

Minutes<br />

61 – 90<br />

Minutes<br />

91 –<br />

120<br />

Minutes<br />

2+<br />

Hours<br />

# Trips<br />

2+<br />

Hours<br />

Total<br />

Trips<br />

Completed<br />

EV Core 37% 33% 19% 8% 3% 480 14,444<br />

WV Core 40% 37% 16% 5% 1% 178 16,200<br />

EV Non-Core 39% 26% 18% 11% 5% 55 1,034<br />

WV Non-Core 39% 28% 29% 2% 1% 4 529<br />

EV Saturday 73% 19% 4% 1% 2% 7 435<br />

WV Saturday 69% 24% 4% 3% .4% 1 239<br />

EV Sunday 74% 19% 5% 1% .7% 2 303<br />

WV Sunday 78% 15% 6% .6% 0% 0 162<br />

There are opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and<br />

improve customer service by reducing ride times through<br />

load balancing between vehicles. Improving productivity is<br />

a worthy goal, but not when ride times become excessive.<br />

However, it should also be noted that some fixed-route trips<br />

across the County could also be quite (comparably) lengthy.<br />

Certification Policies and Practices<br />

The Access eligibility process for ADA passengers is based on<br />

a “self-certification” application form that is submitted to<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> and reviewed by in-house staff. Many agencies<br />

today are moving toward variations on an in-person<br />

interview or assessment to determine the extent to which an<br />

individual can or cannot use the regular fixed-route service.<br />

One of the most comprehensive of these is the Access<br />

Services, Inc. program in neighboring Los Angeles County.<br />

While in the future, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> may look at a system similar<br />

to Los Angeles County’s Access Services, Inc. program, today<br />

this level of analysis is not done due to staffing and<br />

budgetary requirements of such a service.<br />

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In addition, any individual who has the less-stringent<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Disability ID card (for riding the fixed-route system<br />

at the federally-required discount fare) can ride Access on a<br />

space available basis, during the Core period (7:00 a.m. to<br />

6:00 p.m.).<br />

Omnilink Services<br />

In January 2002, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> began a new program of<br />

community link services to provide coverage in low-density<br />

areas that are difficult to serve effectively with traditional<br />

fixed-route bus service. This service is called Omnilink and<br />

includes the following:<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Yucaipa Omnilink – the existing Yucaipa/ Calimesa<br />

Dial-A-Ride service was renamed.<br />

Grand Terrace and South Colton Omnilink – service<br />

combines a fixed-route in South Colton and a dial-aride<br />

service for Grand Terrace. The current fixed-route<br />

travels to Kaiser Clinic, and on an as-needed basis to<br />

the V.A. Hospital in Loma Linda.<br />

Chino Hills Omnilink – provides new dial-a-ride service<br />

in Chino Hills west of SR-71 to the County Line.<br />

Service is provided to the Chino Senior Center as<br />

requested.<br />

Omnilink provides general<br />

public demand response<br />

service in the cities of<br />

Chino Hills, Colton/ Grand<br />

Terrace, and Yucaipa.<br />

In addition to providing policy-based service coverage in<br />

low-density areas, Omnilink service is designed to provide<br />

feeder service to/from <strong>Omnitrans</strong> bus routes.<br />

Omnilink Service Characteristics and Fare Policy<br />

A private company, under contract to <strong>Omnitrans</strong>, provides<br />

Omnilink service. The Omnilink service provider is also the<br />

Access Service provider. Omnilink services operate seven<br />

days as shown in Figure III-36.<br />

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Figure III-36: Omnilink Days & Hours of Service<br />

Effective January 2002<br />

Days<br />

Monday - Friday<br />

Saturday<br />

Sunday<br />

Hours of Service<br />

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.<br />

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.<br />

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.<br />

Telephone reservation hours begin 30-minutes before<br />

service begins and ends 30-minutes before service ends.<br />

Passengers may make reservations up to three days in<br />

advance of the trip. Same-day service is also provided.<br />

Passengers making the same trip three or more days per<br />

week may request “Repeater” service where one reservation<br />

is made for all trips in the upcoming month.<br />

Passengers are encouraged to telephone at least two hours<br />

in advance for cancellations. Failure to cancel will result in a<br />

“No Show.” Three passenger no-shows in an unspecified<br />

time period will result in denial of advance reservation<br />

service for six months. Repeated no-shows can result in<br />

denial of service.<br />

Current fares for Omnilink service are more than double the<br />

regular cash fare for fixed-route service. This reflects the<br />

premiere nature of curb-to-curb service. The special<br />

introductory fare that was being offered on the Chino Hills<br />

and Grand Terrace/South Colton services expired in<br />

September 2003. However, effective January 2004,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> 1-day, 7-day and 31-day bus passes were allowed<br />

for payment of the Omnilink fare. In addition, free transfers<br />

to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> fixed-route buses are available at connecting<br />

locations. Passengers give the fixed-route driver the transfer,<br />

and a day pass is issued, good for travel all day on the fixedroute<br />

buses. The Omnilink fare structures are in Figure III-37.<br />

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Figure III-37: Omnilink Fare Structure<br />

(Effective September 2004)<br />

Fare Categories (one-way)<br />

Regular $ 2.50<br />

Seniors (60 and over)* $ 1.25<br />

Persons with a Disability* $ 1.25<br />

Students* $ 1.25<br />

Children (46" and under) **<br />

Free<br />

* Proof of eligibility required for discount.<br />

**Limit two free per fare-paying adult.<br />

Passenger Characteristics and Utilization<br />

Figure III-38 provides an overview of Omnilink passengers by<br />

type of passenger for FY 2004. Student fares are not tracked<br />

separately and are included as Regular fares in the<br />

summaries provided.<br />

The Yucaipa Omnilink service is a long standing which was<br />

called Yucaipa Dial-A-Ride prior to the implementation of<br />

Omnilink in FY 2002. This is reflected in the high ridership<br />

numbers. Despite the fare incentive, seniors, Nutrition<br />

Program, ADA, and Disabled passengers prefer the Yucaipa<br />

Omnilink service to that of Access. This may be explained by<br />

the fact that the Yucaipa service is open to the general public<br />

whereas Access requires advance certification. In addition,<br />

the Yucaipa service pre-dates that of Access.<br />

Figure III-38 Omnilink Passengers by Category –FY2004<br />

Category Yucaipa Chino<br />

Hills<br />

Grand<br />

Terrace<br />

South Colton<br />

Fixed-route<br />

Regular & Companion 19.5% 58.1% 30.1% 30.3%<br />

Senior 54.5% 19.9% 25.1% 19.0%<br />

Nutrition Program 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%<br />

Disabled 23.4% 14.5% 42.0% 39.5%<br />

ADA Certified 2.1% 5.5% 0.1% 8.1%<br />

Subscription 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%<br />

Transfer 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%<br />

Free Attendant 0.2% 1.3% 0.1% 0.7%<br />

Free Children 0.3% 0.7% 2.6% 2.4%<br />

Total Passengers 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%<br />

Total Passengers 36,821 6,423 1,399 1085<br />

% of OmniLink Service 80.5% 14.0% 3.1% 2.4%<br />

The Chino Hills service has the highest regular ridership of<br />

the Omnilink services. Approximately 58 percent are regular<br />

(includes student riders). This is down from FY2002, where<br />

approximately 87% of ridership was regular. This reduction<br />

is mostly due to the elimination of the reduced introductory<br />

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fare, and the students that took advantage of the program.<br />

The Grand Terrace/South Colton fixed-route Omnilink<br />

services have significantly lower ridership than the other<br />

Omnilink services. The Grand Terrace/South Colton<br />

Omnilink services, however, are more balanced in terms of<br />

ridership, with seniors and persons with disabilities making<br />

up a higher percentage of the ridership.<br />

Performance Results<br />

Performance statistics for Omnilink service are shown in<br />

Figure III-39. May 2004 statistics were used for the analysis.<br />

At this point, ridership and performance have declined since<br />

the last SRTP.<br />

Figure III-39: Omnilink Performance Statistics – May 2004<br />

Yucaipa Chino Hills Grand Terrace/<br />

South Colton<br />

Passengers 2,992 661 73<br />

Total Miles 21,145 6,599 2,105<br />

Total Hours 1,272 573 215<br />

Revenue Miles 13,995 4,954 1,523<br />

Revenue Hours 1,101 460 163<br />

Passenger Revenue $ 3,618 $ 1,042 $ 217<br />

Operating Cost 65,342.64 21,722.43 8,163.55<br />

Net Cost $ 61,724.64 $ 20,680.43 $ 7,946.55<br />

Cost per Revenue Hour $ 59.35 $ 47.22 $ 50.08<br />

Subsidy Per Passenger $ 20.63 $ 31.29 $ 108.86<br />

Passengers per Revenue Hour 2.7 1.4 0.4<br />

Farebox Recovery Ratio 6% 5% 3%<br />

None of the services meet even a 10-percent farebox<br />

recovery ratio. At five passengers per hour and the current<br />

fare, two services would achieve a 10 percent farebox<br />

recovery ratio.<br />

The productivity of Omnilink service, measured by<br />

passengers per revenue hour, is below the targets<br />

established in the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> FY 2004 – FY 2009 <strong>Short</strong> <strong>Range</strong><br />

<strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> (i.e., five passengers per hour).<br />

The Yucaipa service is the best at 2.7 passengers per revenue<br />

hour. Chino Hills Omnilink service is down from the last SRTP<br />

at 1.4 passengers per hour. Performance on the Grand<br />

Terrace/South Colton service is poor.<br />

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Performance & Conditions<br />

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It is unlikely that any of these services will achieve<br />

productivity targets in the near future, even with<br />

restructuring and changes in hours of service and vehicle<br />

deployment. Other agencies with mature demand response<br />

feeder service have been lucky to achieve three-to-four<br />

passengers per hour. The Yucaipa service is mature at 2.7<br />

passengers per hour and has been declining over time. The<br />

Chino Hills service may achieve three-to-four passengers per<br />

hour with tweaking and the creation of peak-period routes<br />

into Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange Counties.<br />

Figure III-40 presents operating data and performance<br />

indicators for the three Omnilinks (Grand Terrace, Yucaipa,<br />

and Chino Hills). Performance continues to decline on the<br />

Yucaipa service, as shown in Figure III-40. This may be due,<br />

in part, because the less expensive, and very similar, Access<br />

service is available to persons with disabilities. Additionally,<br />

the demographics have been changing.<br />

While the overall population is growing, both the numbers<br />

of elderly and low-income persons are declining. Further, as<br />

development expands outward in the Yucaipa area, the<br />

efficiency of the service will decline.<br />

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Figure III-40: Omnilink Performance Statistics<br />

Yucaipa Chino Hills Grand Terrace/S. Colton<br />

FY03 FY04 FY03 FY04 FY03 FY04<br />

Passengers 40,640 36,821 8,153 6,423 3,314 1,399<br />

Total Miles 206,477 219,076 54,941 66,694 28,308 23,838<br />

Total Hours 15,815 15,523 4,145 5,431 2,152 2,353<br />

Revenue Miles 13,127 147,527 42,402 47,647 20,252 17,947<br />

Revenue Hours 13,534 13,298 3,637 4,318 1,972 1,978<br />

Passenger Revenue $ 54,135 $ 48,173 $ 9,010 $ 10,850 $ 4,308 $ 3,945<br />

Operating Cost (a) $ 812,416.55 $ 797,416.51 $ 157,136.95 $ 205,889.21 $ 81,711.44 $ 89,343.41<br />

Net Subsidy $ 758,281.55 $ 749,243.51 $ 148,126.95 $ 195,039.21 $ 77,403.44 $ 85,398.41<br />

Cost per Revenue<br />

Hour<br />

$ 60.03 $ 59.97 $ 43.21 $ 47.68 $ 41.44 $ 45.17<br />

Subsidy Per<br />

Passenger<br />

$ 18.66 $ 20.35 $ 18.17 $ 30.37 $ 23.36 $ 61.04<br />

Passengers per<br />

Revenue Hour<br />

3.0 2.8 2.2 1.5 1.7 0.7<br />

Farebox Recovery<br />

Ratio<br />

7% 6% 6% 5% 5% 4%<br />

(a) Operating Costs based on Board Adopted Cost Allocation <strong>Plan</strong>. $51.37 per total hour for Yucaipa; $37.97 per total hour for Grant<br />

Terrace/S. Colton; and $37.91 for Chino Hills.<br />

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Performance & Conditions<br />

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Regional <strong>Transit</strong> Services and <strong>Plan</strong>s<br />

As part of the existing conditions analysis it is important to<br />

take into account the plans of other agencies that may have<br />

an impact on <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ service.<br />

Below is a brief agency-by-agency look at planned projects<br />

and service changes (or recently implemented changes) that<br />

are expected to have some impact on <strong>Omnitrans</strong> and its<br />

riders.<br />

The agencies studied include Riverside <strong>Transit</strong> Agency, Victor<br />

Valley <strong>Transit</strong> Authority, Foothill <strong>Transit</strong>, Mountain Area<br />

Regional <strong>Transit</strong> Authority, Los Angeles County Metropolitan<br />

Transportation Authority, SunLine <strong>Transit</strong> Agency, Metrolink,<br />

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and<br />

freeway and roadway projects that have been approved<br />

with the passing of Measure I (SANBAG).<br />

Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Providers<br />

Riverside <strong>Transit</strong> Authority (RTA)<br />

Riverside <strong>Transit</strong> Agency realigned their Route 36 to operate<br />

between Highland Springs Avenue in Banning to the<br />

Redlands Mall. Specifically, routing between Banning and<br />

Calimesa City Hall/Calimesa Senior Center remained<br />

unchanged. However, when the route 36 departs the<br />

Calimesa City Hall, it travels on County Line Road to the 10<br />

freeway to reach the Redlands Mall from the Orange Street<br />

freeway exit. Operating times are between 7:30 a.m. and<br />

5:30 p.m. weekdays and between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on<br />

Saturday. The realignment, effective July 5, 2004, connects<br />

with <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Routes 8, 9, 15, 19, 30 (Red Line), & 31 (Blue<br />

Line), at the Redlands Mall.<br />

Foothill <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Foothill <strong>Transit</strong>, the main service provider to Los Angeles<br />

County’s San Gabriel Valley, has implemented some changes<br />

to routes that connect with <strong>Omnitrans</strong>. In September 2002,<br />

a 12% increase in service went into force, but ridership<br />

declined considerably. In response to this issue, Foothill<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> reduced its services, effective on September 5, 2004.<br />

The following Foothill <strong>Transit</strong> Lines that join <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

Routes were altered:<br />

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Line 191 (Pomona-Cal Poly), which allows transfers to<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> at the Pomona Transcenter, reduced weekend<br />

evening service, with the last trip at Pomona Transcenter<br />

leaving one hour earlier, westbound, and arriving one hour<br />

earlier, eastbound. This line is served by peak headways of<br />

30 minutes and one-hour headways during non-peak<br />

periods on weekdays, and hourly on weekends.<br />

Line 193 (Pomona-Cal Poly), which allows transfers at the<br />

Pomona Transcenter, reduced eastbound weekend evening<br />

service, with the last trip arriving at Pomona Transcenter one<br />

hour earlier. This line is served by peak headways of 30<br />

minutes and one-hour headways during non-peak periods<br />

on weekdays, and hourly on weekends.<br />

Line 292 (Claremont-Pomona), which previously allowed<br />

transfers at the Montclair Transcenter and Pomona<br />

Transcenter, will eliminate stops at the Montclair Transcenter.<br />

Operation times also changed to peak hours only on<br />

weekdays (half hourly) and weekends (hourly). This line<br />

previously operated with Line 294 and was served by<br />

headways of 120 minutes throughout the day on weekdays.<br />

Line 480 (Montclair - West Covina - El Monte - Express Service<br />

to Downtown Los Angeles), which allows transfers at the<br />

Montclair Transcenter and Pomona Transcenter, decreased<br />

Sunday service frequencies from 15 minutes to 20 minutes.<br />

Line 294 (Claremont-Montclair-Pomona), which met with<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> at the Montclair Transcenter and Pomona<br />

Transcenter, was eliminated. This line previously operated<br />

with Line 292 and was served by headways of 120 minutes<br />

throughout the day on weekdays and weekends.<br />

Foothill <strong>Transit</strong> is planning to extend service on Route 497 to<br />

meet with <strong>Omnitrans</strong> at the Chino <strong>Transit</strong> Center in March of<br />

2005. Route 497 is planned to travel from Downtown Los<br />

Angeles to City of Industry Park and Ride, Chino Park and<br />

Ride, and Chino <strong>Transit</strong> Center. This line is currently<br />

operating with 10-20 minute frequencies on weekdays only.<br />

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Victor Valley <strong>Transit</strong> Authority (VVTA)<br />

Due to funding insufficiencies and ridership decline, the<br />

Victor Valley Commuter has reduced its service, effective July<br />

1, 2004. The down-the-hill commuter service reduced bus<br />

service to both San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga<br />

during the AM and PM peak hours. There are three inbound<br />

buses and three out-bound buses to/from San<br />

Bernardino (with stops at 4th Street, the Metrolink Station,<br />

and Cal State University San Bernardino). The stop at Cal<br />

State San Bernardino is a new addition. There are three inbound<br />

and three out-bound buses to/from Rancho<br />

Cucamonga (with stops at Metrolink Station and Ontario<br />

Mills).<br />

SunLine <strong>Transit</strong> Agency<br />

Sunline <strong>Transit</strong> Agency has suspended its regional weekday<br />

service to the Inland Empire entirely, effective July 1, 2004.<br />

Sunlink has provided weekday service from Palm Desert and<br />

Palm Springs to Cabazon, Banning, Beaumont, Loma Linda<br />

and Riverside’s downtown transit Metrolink stations since<br />

January 2000. At Loma Linda, Sunlink connected with<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> routes 2, 8, 9, & 19. In efforts to reduce operating<br />

cost with minimal system impact, the commuter service was<br />

determined to be halted until revenue sources are available.<br />

Mountain Area Regional Transportation Authority (MARTA)<br />

MARTA has no upcoming changes to its service that will<br />

impact <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service.<br />

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority<br />

(LACMTA)<br />

The Los Angeles County transit operators have established a<br />

monthly pass program that gives EZ <strong>Transit</strong> Pass holders<br />

unlimited local transfers into most of the county and<br />

municipal transit operators at no additional charge. The<br />

LACMTA began generating the Regional Los Angeles<br />

County EZ <strong>Transit</strong> Pass as of July 1, 2003. The EZ <strong>Transit</strong> Pass<br />

is accepted as valid base fare at the point of transfer<br />

between intersecting Los Angeles County EZ <strong>Transit</strong> Pass<br />

services (e.g. Foothill <strong>Transit</strong>) and <strong>Omnitrans</strong> services.<br />

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Regional Transportation Agencies and <strong>Plan</strong>s<br />

Metrolink<br />

The Interagency Service Transfer Agreement between<br />

Southern California Regional Rail Authority<br />

(SCRRA)/Metrolink and <strong>Omnitrans</strong> was revised as of January<br />

2004. The contract between both parties consists of the<br />

agreement and an amended provision of transfer services of<br />

Metrolink tickets, honored by <strong>Omnitrans</strong>.<br />

Metrolink has added two additional weekday a.m. peak trips<br />

on the San Bernardino Line, (to Los Angeles) from San<br />

Bernardino at 4:35 a.m. to Montclair at 5:15 a.m., and (to San<br />

Bernardino) from Montclair at 5:20 a.m. to San Bernardino at<br />

6:10 a.m. Also on the San Bernardino Line (to Los Angeles),<br />

the last trip departing from San Bernardino, will leave five<br />

minutes earlier, at 7:15 p.m. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Routes 1 and 90<br />

currently connect with Metrolink at the San Bernardino<br />

Metrolink Station. The schedule change occurred in October<br />

2004.<br />

A 4 percent increase in Metrolink fares took effect in July 1,<br />

2004.<br />

Freeway and Roadway Projects (SANBAG)<br />

San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) is<br />

undertaking a number of freeway improvement projects;<br />

some are currently under construction and some are<br />

projected for coming years.<br />

Construction on State Route 210, the Foothill Freeway, is<br />

currently in progress. Construction began on the last eight<br />

miles of State Route 210 in Rialto in July 2003. Construction<br />

is expected to start on the portion of the freeway in San<br />

Bernardino in the fall of 2004. The final eight miles of Route<br />

210 will extend through a small portion of Fontana, and<br />

then cross through the cities of Rialto and San Bernardino.<br />

Once completed, it will link to the existing Route 30 in San<br />

Bernardino and include an interchange with Interstate 215<br />

in San Bernardino. The estimated date of completion for this<br />

last section of the freeway is 2007. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> does not<br />

currently operate on Route 210.<br />

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Construction of the I-10 truck climbing lane is expected to<br />

finish in late calendar year 2004. This project will add an<br />

extra lane for trucks on the steep incline between Ford Street<br />

in Redlands and Live Oak Canyon Road in Yucaipa in order<br />

to remove the trucks from the mixed-flow lanes and reduce<br />

congestion. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> does not currently operate on this<br />

stretch of I-10.<br />

The widening of Interstate 10 in Redlands is in its final design<br />

phase. This phase will prepare the project for construction,<br />

which is scheduled to begin in early calendar year 2005 and<br />

last about two years. The project would add one lane in<br />

each direction between Orange Street and Ford Street (2.5<br />

miles) in order to match the four lanes in each direction that<br />

are found west of Orange Street, and thereby reducing the<br />

current bottleneck. The additional eastbound lane will<br />

match a new eastbound lane being built as part of the I-10<br />

Truck-Climbing Lane project. The new lanes will be built next<br />

to the freeway median and will feature a new freeway<br />

barrier. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> does not currently operate on this stretch<br />

of I-10.<br />

SANBAG is in the detailed design stages for the addition of a<br />

High Occupancy Vehicle lane in both the northbound and<br />

southbound directions on I-215 between I-10 and SR-30. A<br />

number of other improvements will be made, including the<br />

widening of bridges and reconstruction of interchanges.<br />

The project is slated for completion by 2010. Route 90<br />

currently operates on I-215 between I-10 and downtown<br />

San Bernardino. This improvement will improve the<br />

reliability of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Route 90 and reduce travel times.<br />

SANBAG is working with the Riverside County<br />

Transportation Commission to complete preliminary<br />

engineering and environmental documents for the widening<br />

of Interstate 215, south of Interstate 10. This 6.5-mile project<br />

will extend from the Orange Show Road interchange in San<br />

Bernardino through the cities of Colton, Grand Terrace and<br />

Riverside. The project will include the possible addition of a<br />

carpool lane and mixed flow lane, both northbound and<br />

southbound. This work began in December 2003 and is<br />

expected to take 5-7 years. The widening of I-215 will<br />

improve the reliability of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Route 90 and reduce<br />

travel times.<br />

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Several grade separations (the division of railroad tracks from<br />

surface streets) throughout San Bernardino County were<br />

scheduled to receive funding from the state’s Traffic<br />

Congestion Relief Program. These projects were in detailed<br />

design when the state recommended suspending the<br />

funding for the Traffic Congestion Relief Program in<br />

December 2002, due to California’s budget crisis. Since that<br />

time, work has stopped on the grade separation projects,<br />

due to the funding uncertainty. Had full funding been made<br />

available from the Traffic Congestion Relief Program (or if<br />

funding is restored in the future), the projects would have<br />

helped reduce traffic from delays at train crossings.<br />

SANBAG has been supporting two additional interchange<br />

projects at I-10 and Live Oak Canyon (Yucaipa) and I-10 and<br />

Tippecanoe (Loma Linda, San Bernardino). Work on the Live<br />

Oak Canyon Road project has stopped, due to funding<br />

uncertainties from the state’s Traffic Congestion Relief<br />

Program (see above). Instead, traffic signals will be installed<br />

at this intersection to improve traffic flow through the area.<br />

The signals are in design and are expected to be installed by<br />

early 2005. Work is continuing on the Tippecanoe Avenue<br />

interchange. This project is in preliminary engineering<br />

stages, and SANBAG is continuing to collect funding for the<br />

construction of the interchange. Funding may be provided if<br />

San Bernardino County voters continue Measure I, the halfcent<br />

per dollar transportation sales tax, beyond its 2010<br />

expiration date.<br />

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ service area falls within the boundaries of the<br />

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the<br />

Metropolitan <strong>Plan</strong>ning Organization (MPO) for six counties<br />

within Southern California. The purpose of the MPO is to<br />

cooperate with federal, state, and local transportation<br />

providers for carrying out the metropolitan transportation<br />

planning requirements as mandated through federal<br />

highway and transit legislation. Federal and State dollars<br />

used for transportation projects are funneled through the<br />

MPO and distributed to local, regional, and transit agencies<br />

to improve mobility within its jurisdictions. Deciding how<br />

that money gets spent is initiated through the development<br />

of a Regional Transportation <strong>Plan</strong> (RTP).<br />

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On April 1, 2004, SCAG adopted the 2004 Regional<br />

Transportation <strong>Plan</strong> (RTP) titled Destination 2030. One of<br />

the primary goals of the plan is to “focus on improving the<br />

balance between land use and the current as well as future<br />

transportation systems.” Contained in the plan are several<br />

projects that will improve mobility, accessibility, and air<br />

quality for all residents of the region. It is important for<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> to recognize these projects as it presents an<br />

opportunity for enhancing transit services for the residents of<br />

our community and improving mobility throughout the<br />

region.<br />

The highway and arterial improvements acknowledged in<br />

the RTP not only improves automobile mobility, but can<br />

provide opportunities for transit vehicles to efficiently and<br />

safely access the regional network with minimal conflict with<br />

the automobile.<br />

The following is a list of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane<br />

construction identified in the RTP.<br />

Figure III-41: HOV Lane Closures<br />

FREEWAY (Segment)<br />

<strong>Plan</strong>ned<br />

Completion<br />

County<br />

I-215 (SR-60/I-215/SR-91 to<br />

Riverside<br />

2015<br />

San Bernardino Co)<br />

I-10 (I-15 to Yucaipa) 2020 San Bernardino<br />

I-10 (Yucaipa to Riverside Co) 2025 San Bernardino<br />

I-15 (Riverside Co to I-215) 2025 San Bernardino<br />

I-15 (I-215 to D St) 2020 San Bernardino<br />

I-215 (Riverside Co to I-10) 2015 San Bernardino<br />

I-215 (SR-30 to I-15) 2025 San Bernardino<br />

Source: SCAG RTP 2004<br />

HOV connectors are an important element of the regional<br />

HOV system because they minimize weaving conflicts on the<br />

freeway and assist in maintaining speeds. The following<br />

projects have been identified in the 2004 RTP as HOV<br />

connector projects in our service area.<br />

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Figure III-42: HOV Connector Projects<br />

FREEWAY (Segment)<br />

<strong>Plan</strong>ned<br />

Completion<br />

County<br />

I-10 / I-215 2025 San Bernardino<br />

I-10 / I-15 2025 San Bernardino<br />

Source: SCAG RTP 2004<br />

Gaps in the freeway network create traffic bottlenecks<br />

during peak use. Several new mixed-flow freeway lanes are<br />

proposed to close gaps, increase capacity in certain<br />

congested commuter corridors and address county-tocounty<br />

travel (especially from population-rich to<br />

employment-rich areas). Several routes are under<br />

consideration in the Four Corners area where Los Angeles,<br />

Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties converge.<br />

The following projects have been identified in the 2004 RTP<br />

as mixed flow projects that are significant in our service area.<br />

Figure III-43: Mixed Flow Freeway Projects<br />

FREEWAY (Segment)<br />

<strong>Plan</strong>ned<br />

Completion<br />

County<br />

SR-71 (San Bernardino Co to<br />

Riverside<br />

2030<br />

SR-91)<br />

I-10 (Yucaipa to Ford<br />

San Bernardino<br />

2015<br />

westbound)<br />

I-215 (Riverside Co to SR-30) 2015 San Bernardino<br />

I-215 (SR-30 to I-15) 2025 San Bernardino<br />

SR-210 (I-215 to I-10) 2020 San Bernardino<br />

Source: SCAG RTP 2004<br />

SCAG also initiates, coordinates, or participates in<br />

transportation studies that examines and identifies<br />

opportunities to improve mobility in key areas. There are<br />

two studies within the current <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area which<br />

will improve transit options for people that live in the service<br />

area.<br />

CHINO-ONTARIO COMMUNITY BASED TRANSPORTATION STUDY<br />

Located south of Ontario and east of Chino, an area named<br />

the Agricultural Preserve has been annexed by both the<br />

Cities of Chino and Ontario. More than 13,000 acres have<br />

been annexed into the cities for the opportunity to develop<br />

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esidential and commercial areas over a 30-year period.<br />

Recognizing the need for transit services, the City of Chino<br />

listed public transportation as a “mitigation measure”<br />

towards the development of the area. This decision became<br />

the catalyst for this study.<br />

In 2004, Chino, Ontario, <strong>Omnitrans</strong>, and SCAG initiated this<br />

study to look at how transit services will be implemented<br />

during the development of the Agricultural Preserve area.<br />

The outcome of the study will show how transit will serve<br />

the newly developing area as well as how it will connect to<br />

the regional transit service. The plan completion date is<br />

anticipated in 2005 with Chino City Council and <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

Board of Directors adopting the plan and Ontario City<br />

Council supporting the plan.<br />

ONTARIO AIRPORT-VICINITY GROUND ACCESS PLAN (GAP)<br />

In 2003, SCAG initiated this plan in order to accommodate<br />

future growth in local and regional transportation demand<br />

due to the expansion of the Ontario Airport. The purpose of<br />

this study is to identify the most effective ground access<br />

improvements and the most appropriate institutional<br />

arrangements that are capable of achieving these objectives<br />

with the most efficient use of public funds. As the need for<br />

public transportation grows within this area, it will be<br />

important to implement transit service that will be beneficial<br />

to the Airport, all stakeholders, and <strong>Omnitrans</strong>.<br />

IMPROVING LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION<br />

Through the RTP, SCAG has identified that there is a need to<br />

better coordinate transit and land use. Land use decisions<br />

are determined through the different local jurisdictions<br />

within <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ service area. In the beginning of 2004,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> staff initiated an extensive outreach effort to talk<br />

with City Staff to assist in identifying areas of new<br />

development. This proved to be beneficial as it gave<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> a better understanding of where development<br />

will occur in local areas as well as assist in developing transit<br />

services for these new areas.<br />

Since <strong>Omnitrans</strong> does not have any authority in land use<br />

decisions, it is important to communicate with our member<br />

cities on how land use decisions affect transit services.<br />

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Regional Profile<br />

The <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area and the greater Inland Empire<br />

have experienced dramatic change for the past decade. In<br />

coming years, new job creation, population growth, and<br />

continued economic diversification will further impact the<br />

region.<br />

This section’s focus is threefold:<br />

The first part presents a brief overview of the <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

service area and discusses current and projected population<br />

and employment densities throughout the San Bernardino<br />

Valley.<br />

The second part of this section reviews employment growth<br />

projections for San Bernardino County.<br />

The third part of this section reviews employment and<br />

population growth by city or sub-region. It identifies cities<br />

and sub-regions with the propensity for attracting transit<br />

riders based on specific job sectors, employee income, and<br />

community characteristics.<br />

Area Boundaries<br />

San Bernardino County can be divided into three distinct<br />

regions. The High desert represents the majority of the<br />

County area. The Mountain region encompasses the San<br />

Bernardino National Forest and portions of the San Gabriel<br />

National Forest to the south of the desert regions. The San<br />

Bernardino Valley encompasses the valley south of the<br />

Mountain region bordered by the Los Angeles County Line<br />

to the west and the Riverside County Line to the south.<br />

Orange County also borders San Bernardino County at the<br />

southwestern most end of the County at Chino Hills State<br />

Park.<br />

Demographics of the Study Area<br />

Two of the most critical factors determining transit demand<br />

are population and employment density. Density more than<br />

anything determines the number of people and/or activities<br />

that are likely to be accessible by transit.<br />

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Figures III-44 through III-49 show the current (2000) and<br />

projected (2010 and 2015) population and employment<br />

densities in the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area. This data is available<br />

through the Southern California Association of Governments<br />

(SCAG). The update of SCAG’s Regional Transportation <strong>Plan</strong><br />

titled Destination 2030 gave SCAG staff the opportunity to<br />

project future population and employment figures for each<br />

City in the region. For the purpose of this study, projections<br />

on population and employment were obtained in 5-year<br />

increments beginning in 2000 and ending in 2015. Maps<br />

were then produced for the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area, using<br />

SCAG’s projections, to identify population densities and<br />

employment densities within the area.<br />

Population density is defined as the number of residents per<br />

square mile. Likewise, job density is defined as the number<br />

of jobs per acre. The maps are essentially an aggregate of<br />

the total population and job densities in a color-coded index<br />

format. The legend shows the index of combined job and<br />

population densities. White indicates Census tracts that have<br />

few residents per acre and/or jobs per acre. Dark red<br />

indicate a high concentration of both residents and jobs per<br />

acre in the Census tract. Gray indicates a higher<br />

concentration of residents per acre while red indicates more<br />

jobs per acre.<br />

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Figure III-42: 2000 population<br />

Figure III-44


Figure III-45


Figure III-46


Figure III-47


Figure III-48


Figure III-49


Dark red areas on the map are especially important because<br />

they highlight areas that have a mix of both jobs and<br />

housing. These areas have the highest concentrations of<br />

both population and employment and generally represent<br />

areas with the greatest transit demand. An area with a good<br />

mix of both housing and jobs can generate and attract work<br />

trips. This in turn, means the potential of filling buses in both<br />

directions is greater than an area that is less mixed. Filling<br />

buses in both directions is not only more efficient for the<br />

transit agency, but less costly than operating buses empty in<br />

one direction. This phenomenon in inefficiencies is typical of<br />

communities that are rich in either housing or jobs, but not<br />

both.<br />

As shown in Figures III-44 and III-45, there are only a few<br />

areas with a high mix of both population and jobs. These<br />

areas include:<br />

Fontana, west of Sierra Avenue and north of Valley<br />

Boulevard;<br />

San Bernardino, south of Highland Avenue and west<br />

of Mount Vernon Avenue;<br />

Downtown San Bernardino; and<br />

Loma Linda University.<br />

In 2010, areas with the largest concentrations in both<br />

population and jobs (defined as areas with more than 8<br />

residents per acre and more than 15 jobs per acre) will be<br />

located in the following areas (Figures III-46 and III-47):<br />

The City of Chino between SR-60 and Riverside Drive;<br />

South Montclair between Mission Boulevard and the I-<br />

10;<br />

Upland along Arrow Highway;<br />

Downtown Fontana;<br />

Downtown Rialto;<br />

Colton along Mount Vernon Avenue just south of San<br />

Bernardino Valley College; and<br />

Downtown San Bernardino.<br />

By 2015, areas identified in 2010 as having significant<br />

densities will gain additional jobs (15-30 jobs per acre) but<br />

lose residents (8-12 residents per acre). The migration of<br />

residents in these areas can be attributed to factors such as<br />

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more housing opportunities elsewhere in the region. One<br />

area that will have more jobs than housing is the City of<br />

Chino between Monte Vista Avenue and Mountain Avenue,<br />

south of SR-60. SCAG predicts that the jobs will increase in<br />

this part of the City from 2010 to 2015.<br />

Inland Empire Job<br />

and Worker Growth<br />

This section focuses on employment growth within the San<br />

Bernardino County. Data used for this section has been<br />

extrapolated from the State of California’s Employment<br />

Development Department, Labor Market Information (LMI)<br />

Division.<br />

The Inland Empire has undergone a transformation from an<br />

area that was once noted for having huge quantities of land,<br />

a small population, and a narrow job base into a major force<br />

in the Southland’s economy with both population and job<br />

levels continuing to grow.<br />

Data obtained from LMI shows that there has been<br />

incremental growth in the labor force between 1999 and<br />

June 2004. Overall, there has been a 20.7% increase in the<br />

labor force. Individuals in the labor force that were<br />

employed increased by 19.4% between the years of 1999<br />

and 2004. Unemployment figures also increased with the<br />

growing labor force by 46.1% from 1999 to 2004.<br />

Unemployment figures have not recovered from a high<br />

unemployment rate recorded in 2002.<br />

LMI also provides projections of job sector growth beginning<br />

in 2001 up to 2008. These projections are based on trends<br />

created by the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics and<br />

historic trends within San Bernardino County. It is important<br />

to note that these are just trends and that change in job<br />

sectors, natural disasters, and development can have a<br />

drastic effect on employment opportunities.<br />

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According to the California State Employment Development<br />

Department, nonfarm employment will grow to a total of<br />

123,400 jobs in San Bernardino County, a 22.2 % increase<br />

from 2001 to 2008. The services sector will be the largest<br />

contributor of jobs which will add 38,500 jobs. Jobs in the<br />

trade sector will add 26,100 jobs. Government jobs will<br />

increase by 20,600. Manufacturing employment will grow<br />

by 14,900 jobs. Construction will continue to grow by<br />

adding 13,100 jobs into the County. Transportation and<br />

public utilities will increase by 6,700 jobs. Finance,<br />

insurance, and real estate employment will grow by 3,600<br />

additional new jobs. Finally, mining will remain unchanged<br />

at 700 jobs. Increases in different job sectors are determined<br />

by development patterns, sufficient infrastructure to support<br />

job sectors, and demand for services.<br />

Simultaneously, the Southern California Association of<br />

Governments (SCAG) creates employment estimates for the<br />

number of jobs within its six-county planning area in five<br />

year increments. According to SCAG, the number of jobs<br />

within the 15 incorporated cities in the San Bernardino<br />

Valley will increase by 26.6% from 2000 to 2010, or more<br />

than 68,300 additional jobs.<br />

Inland Empire’s Competitive Advantages Lead to Growth<br />

in Blue Collar and Service Sector Jobs<br />

Southern California is rapidly reaching the point where the<br />

limited supply of undeveloped land in Southern California is<br />

becoming increasingly expensive compared to land located<br />

east of Los Angeles. Industrial and manufacturing sectors<br />

need to be able to compete in the global market which<br />

requires key factors to be set in place in order to succeed.<br />

These land uses require large tracts of land, access to major<br />

arterials and freeways, access to railroad facilities, the ability<br />

to build and utilize state-of-the-art technological<br />

infrastructure, and a strong blue-collar labor force in order to<br />

meet the demands of production and the shipment of goods<br />

at an international level. San Bernardino County has<br />

encouraged the development of industrial and<br />

manufacturing land uses that have become the driving force<br />

behind the economic strength of the Inland Empire. The<br />

lower cost of undeveloped land, a blue-collar labor force,<br />

transportation advantages (access to freeways, railroads, and<br />

the Ontario International Airport), and state-of-the-art<br />

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uildings and warehouses all contribute to the success of<br />

these industries in the region.<br />

Growth in Blue Collar and Non-professional Jobs<br />

Growth in blue collar and non-professional jobs can be<br />

attributed to land-use patterns that create a demand for<br />

certain job industries. Because of the increasing residential<br />

population, there is a growing demand for retail,<br />

educational, and municipal services. Moreover, the<br />

development of the logistics, construction, and<br />

manufacturing businesses in San Bernardino County has<br />

necessitated the need for employment to ensure that these<br />

industries remain competitive.<br />

Given the economic growth patterns within different areas<br />

of California, the State of California’s Employment<br />

Development Department, Labor Market Information<br />

Division (LMI) provides projections of growing industries<br />

throughout the state. According to County Snapshots,<br />

published through the LMI, the only blue-collar, nonprofessional<br />

occupation that will have the most growth is<br />

retail trade (Figure III-50).<br />

Figure III-50: Largest Projected Growth Industries<br />

Blue Collar & Non-Professional Occupations<br />

1999-<strong>2006</strong><br />

Industry<br />

Retail Trade (Salespersons, Cashiers,<br />

Food Preparation and Serving<br />

workers, and Waiters and<br />

Waitresses).<br />

Source: County Snapshots, 2003<br />

Percent<br />

Growth<br />

Job Growth<br />

19.9% 19,900<br />

Not considered as one of the largest projected growing<br />

industries are Transportation and Material Moving<br />

Occupations (Logistics and Goods Movement), Construction,<br />

and Production (Manufacturing). This could be due to the<br />

fact that the cumulative growth in retail trade occupations<br />

will surpass other blue-collar industries in the following years.<br />

However, projections of blue-collar employment will provide<br />

a significant number of jobs in the County. Figure III-51<br />

presents the fastest growing occupations related to bluecollar<br />

industries.<br />

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Figure III-51: Largest Projected Growth Occupations<br />

Occupations Related to Blue-Collar Jobs 2001-2008<br />

Industry Occupation Percent<br />

Growth<br />

Additional<br />

Jobs<br />

Transportation and Truck Drivers (Heavy) 25.9 2,660<br />

Material Moving Laborers & Freight, Stock, 20.7 2,420<br />

(Logistics)<br />

and Material Movers<br />

Packers and Packagers 25.0 1,730<br />

Truck Drivers (Light or<br />

23.5 1,320<br />

Delivery services)<br />

Industrial Truck & Tractor<br />

Operators<br />

21.8 960<br />

Driver/Sales Workers 13.8 600<br />

Construction Carpenters 35.7 2,590<br />

Construction Laborers 35.6 1,490<br />

Electricians 42.2 950<br />

First-Line Supervisors/<br />

Managers<br />

33.9 630<br />

Sheet Metal Workers 40.0 580<br />

Production<br />

Team Assemblers 21.3 1,780<br />

(Manufacturing) Welders, Cutters,<br />

32.9 680<br />

Soderers, and Brazers<br />

Helpers—Production<br />

Workers<br />

23.4 660<br />

First-Line Supervisors/<br />

18.0 610<br />

Managers<br />

Source: Labor Market Information Division<br />

Growth in High Paying Professional Service Jobs<br />

Over the next several years, the aggressive growth of the<br />

Inland Empire’s population-related jobs and blue-collar jobs<br />

are a given. The only issue is that of speed. More difficult to<br />

anticipate is the growth in service sectors involving<br />

technology and professional and regional corporate offices.<br />

Here, the Inland Empire’s performance has been modest as<br />

its natural advantages of lower land and blue-collar labor<br />

costs have not been very important to these firms. However,<br />

the rise in population will require additional municipal<br />

services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the<br />

residents that live in the area.<br />

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Again, LMI provides projections of growing industries<br />

throughout the state. According to County Snapshots,<br />

published through the LMI, the two industries that will grow<br />

the most under the professional service category in San<br />

Bernardino County include services and government (Figure<br />

III-52).<br />

Figure III-52: Largest Projected Growth Industries<br />

Professional Service Sector 1999-<strong>2006</strong><br />

Largest Projected Growth Industries 1999-<strong>2006</strong><br />

Industry Percent Growth Job Growth<br />

Services (includes<br />

elementary and middle 30.2% 39,700<br />

school teachers, teacher<br />

assistants, and<br />

registered nurses)<br />

Government (Police and<br />

Sheriff Patrol Officers, 24.2% 25,400<br />

Correctional Officers,<br />

Mail Carriers, and Fire<br />

Fighters)<br />

Source: County Snapshots<br />

Two occupations with the greatest job growth between<br />

2001 and 2008, which fall under this section, are General<br />

and Operations Managers and Computer Support Specialists.<br />

According to LMI’s projections into 2008, General and<br />

Operations Managers will add an additional 1,560 jobs, a<br />

21.6% increase during the period of 2001 to 2008.<br />

Computer Support Specialists will add an additional 730 jobs<br />

in the County, or a 71.6% increase between 2001 and 2008.<br />

Both occupations are important to the growing industries in<br />

San Bernardino County. Since many logistic and<br />

manufacturing firms are beginning to depend on computer<br />

information systems to track goods and supplies, computer<br />

technicians can provide technical support to trouble-shoot<br />

system problems. More employees that work for industrial<br />

sectors also require more managers to oversee operations<br />

and ensure that the businesses remain competitive in the<br />

regional market.<br />

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Community-Specific Effects of Economic Change on<br />

Population, Employment Growth, and <strong>Transit</strong> Use.<br />

The communities in San Bernardino have experienced<br />

different growth patterns over the last decade. Communities<br />

in the western portion of the County have grown faster than<br />

eastern communities. The City of San Bernardino, the<br />

traditional economic center, has maintained its primacy, but<br />

other communities, such as Ontario have grown significantly<br />

over the past years. The following section provides<br />

information on the two most populous Cities in the San<br />

Bernardino County, the Cities on San Bernardino and<br />

Ontario. For each City, population and employment growth<br />

trends will be examined.<br />

City of San Bernardino<br />

Even with faster growth rates in other cities and some<br />

local economic downturns, population and employment<br />

growth within San Bernardino are expected to continue at a<br />

steady pace. As Figure III-53 illustrates, the population is<br />

projected to grow by more than 12% over a fifteen-year<br />

period beginning in 2000 (185,772) to 2015 (208,000). San<br />

Bernardino’s dominance in terms of residential and<br />

employment population will not change significantly over<br />

the period, but Ontario’s population—growing at a much<br />

faster rate—will surpass that of San Bernardino.<br />

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Figure III-53: City of San Bernardino Population<br />

250000<br />

City of San Bernardino Current and Projected Trends<br />

Pop/House/Employment<br />

200000<br />

150000<br />

100000<br />

185772<br />

81115<br />

199035<br />

88791<br />

207021 208860<br />

99337<br />

110056<br />

50000<br />

0<br />

2000<br />

2005<br />

Year<br />

2010<br />

2015<br />

Population<br />

Employment<br />

Employment Growth in San Bernardino<br />

By 2015, the number of jobs in San Bernardino will grow to<br />

more than 110,000 jobs, an increase of almost 36%. Growth<br />

in different industries is not identified as part of the<br />

projections provided through SCAG. However, it is difficult<br />

to determine which industries will grow faster than others.<br />

Changes in the economy, shifts in the land use patterns, and<br />

technological advances can all play a role in which industries<br />

will grow in the following years. Nonetheless, SCAG predicts<br />

that areas east of the I-215 will have the highest<br />

concentration of population and jobs within the City.<br />

City of Ontario<br />

Ontario is expected to surpass San Bernardino as the most<br />

populous City in the County. As Figure III-54 illustrates,<br />

Ontario will have a population of more than 212,000 people,<br />

an increase of 34%. Population growth will soar between<br />

the period of 2010 and 2015 with the City reaching 200,000<br />

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esidents. The reason for this growth is possibly due to the<br />

amount of available land for development and the City’s<br />

aggressive development efforts.<br />

250000<br />

City of Ontario Current and Projected Trends<br />

Pop/House/Employment<br />

200000<br />

150000<br />

100000<br />

50000<br />

158331<br />

76927<br />

171154<br />

85536<br />

180059<br />

97366<br />

212734<br />

109637<br />

0<br />

2000<br />

2005<br />

Year<br />

2010<br />

2015<br />

Population<br />

Employment<br />

Figure III-54<br />

Employment Growth in Ontario<br />

By 2015, the number of jobs in Ontario will grow to more<br />

than 109,000, 29% increase over a 15 year period. Growth<br />

in different industries is not identified as part of the<br />

projections provided through SCAG. Unlike San Bernardino,<br />

some areas of Ontario remain undeveloped and have the<br />

potential to be developed into commercial or industrial landuses.<br />

This presents a unique opportunity for the City to<br />

pursue development that will yield the most benefits. Both<br />

commercial and industrial opportunities along the eastern<br />

end of the City are possible while residential development in<br />

the New Model Colony is currently planned. Should the City<br />

decide to alter any of these land-uses, jobs within industries<br />

will fluctuate but would continue to provide employment<br />

opportunities.<br />

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Regional Conditions Report<br />

The San Bernardino Valley represents a diverse mix of<br />

people, needs, and opportunities in an area that continues to<br />

grow. Located just east of Los Angeles County, the Valley<br />

has experienced a building boom and has become a hub of<br />

activity with a growing labor force and housing market.<br />

Each City in the Valley contributes significantly to the growth<br />

of Southern California as more people begin to migrate into<br />

the area to live, work, and play.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> provides public transportation services in this<br />

growing area. Several fixed bus routes, ADA-mandated<br />

demand-response, and three community shuttle programs<br />

are designed to provide public transit services to major<br />

destinations within the Valley and connect to the regional<br />

transit network. Three <strong>Omnitrans</strong> routes extend into Los<br />

Angeles or Riverside Counties. Each City has something in<br />

common: the need for adequate public transportation<br />

service to meet the residents’ needs. The following chapter<br />

is used to identify commonalities within each community<br />

and to foster dialogue that will help in identifying<br />

transportation service needs.<br />

This section gives an overview of the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area,<br />

outlining broad city-by-city comparisons of demographic<br />

information and journey to work statistics using data derived<br />

from the U.S. Census 2000. Appendix G (under separate<br />

cover) provides a more detailed discussion of each individual<br />

city, its areas of development, and a list of <strong>Transit</strong> Goals that<br />

can be applied to ensure that transit needs of each City are<br />

identified.<br />

It should be noted that there are four unincorporated areas<br />

that have been measured by the U.S. Census. Statistics for<br />

these areas have been included in the service area totals.<br />

The four unincorporated areas include Bloomington (located<br />

south of Rialto), Mentone (located northeast of Redlands),<br />

Muscoy (located north and west of San Bernardino), and San<br />

Antonio Heights (located north of Upland).<br />

Journey to Work<br />

The Journey to Work is defined as the conditions as how<br />

residents within a particular City/area travel to work, how<br />

long it takes, the mode used to get to work. The information<br />

is derived from U.S. Census 2000, Summary File 3 (SF-3),<br />

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which surveys one-in-six households. Responses are<br />

weighted to reflect the entire population. Therefore, each<br />

responding household represents six or seven other<br />

households.<br />

The following tables and charts were created using data<br />

from SF-3 data. The purpose of the table is to compare<br />

commute patterns and social-economic data in each of the<br />

member cities. Such comparisons are helpful in identifying<br />

areas where transit use is best utilized and in identifying<br />

missing links that can be improved that can enhance transit<br />

service.<br />

Place of Work<br />

Investigating the number of employees that work inside the<br />

County provides an indication of how many work-trips are<br />

local in nature. This is shown in Figure III-55. Of the 15 cities<br />

in the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area, just over 64% of workers that<br />

live in the San Bernardino Valley work in the same County.<br />

The Cities of Highland, Redlands, Loma Linda, and San<br />

Bernardino have the highest number of employees that live<br />

and work in San Bernardino County (80% and above) while<br />

the Cities of Chino Hills, Montclair, and Chino have more<br />

residents working outside of the County (50% or more).<br />

Reasons for working outside the County can stem from the<br />

residents’ proximity to County borders or to employment<br />

opportunities inside and outside the service area.<br />

Figure III-55<br />

Comparison of Workers that Work and Live in County<br />

Percent<br />

90.0<br />

80.0<br />

70.0<br />

60.0<br />

50.0<br />

40.0<br />

30.0<br />

20.0<br />

10.0<br />

0.0<br />

San Bernardino Valley (Total)<br />

Highland<br />

Muscoy<br />

Redlands<br />

Loma Linda<br />

Mentone<br />

San Bernardino<br />

Yucaipa<br />

Colton<br />

Rialto<br />

Bloomington<br />

Grand Terrace<br />

Work in County<br />

Census Area<br />

Rancho Cucamonga<br />

Fontana<br />

San Antonio Heights<br />

Ontario<br />

Upland<br />

Chino<br />

Montclair<br />

Chino Hills<br />

Work Outside County<br />

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Travel Time to Work<br />

Figure III-56 shows the travel time to work for people that<br />

live in the service area. While these figures are likely to have<br />

changed since the U.S. 2000 Census, the relative rankings<br />

are still interesting. Residents of Loma Linda enjoy the<br />

shortest commute times with more than 78% of the workers<br />

surveyed commuting less than 30-minutes to work followed<br />

by Redlands, and Grand Terrace. Residents of Chino Hills<br />

commute the longest to work with more than 63% traveling<br />

30-minutes or longer to work.<br />

Figure III-56<br />

Travel Time to Work<br />

100%<br />

80%<br />

Percentage<br />

60%<br />

40%<br />

20%<br />

0%<br />

Bloomington<br />

Chino<br />

Chino Hills<br />

Colton<br />

Fontana<br />

Grand Terrace<br />

Highland<br />

Loma Linda<br />

Mentone<br />

Montclair<br />

Muscoy<br />

Ontario<br />

Census Area<br />

Rancho Cucamonga<br />

Redlands<br />

Rialto<br />

San Antonio Heights<br />

San Bernardino<br />

Upland<br />

Yucaipa<br />

San Bernardino Valley (Total)<br />

Less than 10 Minutes 10-29 Minutes 30-59 Minutes 60+ Minutes<br />

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Leave for Work<br />

Figures III-57 through III-60 show the times that residents<br />

leave for work. The U.S. Census time period begins at 12:00<br />

a.m. to 4:59 a.m. and extends every half hour after 5:00 a.m.<br />

After 9:00 a.m., time sets are combined. The percentage of<br />

work-trips tends to be higher when hours are clustered<br />

together.<br />

For areas in the West Valley (Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair,<br />

San Antonio Heights, and Upland) a majority of the trips<br />

originate before 8:00 a.m. and begin to drop after 8:00 a.m.<br />

(Figure III-58).<br />

Figure III-57<br />

Leave for Work, West Valley<br />

Percentage<br />

20.0<br />

18.0<br />

16.0<br />

14.0<br />

12.0<br />

10.0<br />

8.0<br />

6.0<br />

4.0<br />

2.0<br />

0.0<br />

12:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

4:59<br />

a.m.<br />

5:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

5:29<br />

a.m.<br />

5:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

5:59<br />

a.m.<br />

6:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

6:29<br />

a.m.<br />

6:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

6:59<br />

a.m.<br />

7:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

7:29<br />

a.m.<br />

7:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

7:59<br />

a.m.<br />

8:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

8:29<br />

a.m.<br />

Time of Day<br />

8:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

8:59<br />

a.m.<br />

9:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

9:59<br />

a.m.<br />

10:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

10:59<br />

a.m.<br />

11:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

11:59<br />

a.m.<br />

12:00<br />

p.m. to<br />

3:59<br />

p.m.<br />

4:00<br />

p.m. to<br />

11:59<br />

p.m.<br />

Chino Chino Hills Montclair San Antinio Heights Upland<br />

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For Mid-Valley West (cities of Fontana, Ontario, and Rancho<br />

Cucamonga), most trips are generated from 7:00 a.m. to 7:29<br />

a.m. (Figure III-58). Compared to West Valley, a significant<br />

amount of trips during the day begin in the afternoon and<br />

evening hours. This suggests that there may be a number of<br />

residents that work night and/or graveyard shifts.<br />

Figure III-58<br />

Leave for Work, Mid-Valley West<br />

Percentage<br />

16.0<br />

14.0<br />

12.0<br />

10.0<br />

8.0<br />

6.0<br />

4.0<br />

2.0<br />

0.0<br />

12:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

4:59<br />

a.m.<br />

5:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

5:29<br />

a.m.<br />

5:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

5:59<br />

a.m.<br />

6:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

6:29<br />

a.m.<br />

6:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

6:59<br />

a.m.<br />

7:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

7:29<br />

a.m.<br />

7:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

7:59<br />

a.m.<br />

8:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

8:29<br />

a.m.<br />

Time of Day<br />

8:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

8:59<br />

a.m.<br />

9:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

9:59<br />

a.m.<br />

10:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

10:59<br />

a.m.<br />

11:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

11:59<br />

a.m.<br />

12:00<br />

p.m. to<br />

3:59<br />

p.m.<br />

4:00<br />

p.m. to<br />

11:59<br />

p.m.<br />

Fontana Ontario Rancho Cucamonga<br />

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Commute patterns for the Mid-Valley East Cities of Colton,<br />

Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated area of<br />

Bloomington are similar throughout the day. Commute trips<br />

originating from the unincorporated area of Muscoy is high<br />

from 6:00 a.m. to 6:29 a.m. Commute trips originating from<br />

Grand Terrace is high from 7:00 a.m. to 7:29 a.m. The<br />

availability of a private vehicle in each of these areas<br />

suggests that since residents from Muscoy have limited<br />

access to a private vehicle and must depend on other modes<br />

of travel, Muscoy residents need to leave earlier to get to a<br />

place of employment. On the other hand, Grand Terrace<br />

residents tend to have more private vehicles accessible,<br />

allowing for more independence when commuting to work;<br />

hence residents can begin their commute trip at a later time.<br />

Interestingly enough, Grand Terrace has one of the highest<br />

rates of drive-alone commutes while Muscoy has one of the<br />

highest public-transit use compared to other areas in the San<br />

Bernardino Valley.<br />

Figure III-59<br />

Leave for Work, Mid-Valley East<br />

Percentage<br />

20.0<br />

18.0<br />

16.0<br />

14.0<br />

12.0<br />

10.0<br />

8.0<br />

6.0<br />

4.0<br />

2.0<br />

0.0<br />

12:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

4:59<br />

a.m.<br />

5:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

5:29<br />

a.m.<br />

5:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

5:59<br />

a.m.<br />

6:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

6:29<br />

a.m.<br />

6:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

6:59<br />

a.m.<br />

7:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

7:29<br />

a.m.<br />

7:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

7:59<br />

a.m.<br />

8:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

8:29<br />

a.m.<br />

Time of Day<br />

8:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

8:59<br />

a.m.<br />

9:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

9:59<br />

a.m.<br />

10:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

10:59<br />

a.m.<br />

11:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

11:59<br />

a.m.<br />

12:00<br />

p.m. to<br />

3:59<br />

p.m.<br />

4:00<br />

p.m. to<br />

11:59<br />

p.m.<br />

Bloomington Colton Grand Terrace Muscoy Rialto San Bernardino<br />

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Commuters from cities in the East Valley tend to leave during<br />

the 7:00 a.m. hour. Commute origins for these Cities do not<br />

vary much compared to the other three areas (West Valley,<br />

Mid-Valley West, and Mid-Valley East). Commuters from<br />

these cities also have a higher tendency to work in the San<br />

Bernardino County.<br />

Figure III-60<br />

Leave for Work, East Valley<br />

Percentage<br />

20.0<br />

18.0<br />

16.0<br />

14.0<br />

12.0<br />

10.0<br />

8.0<br />

6.0<br />

4.0<br />

2.0<br />

0.0<br />

12:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

4:59<br />

a.m.<br />

5:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

5:29<br />

a.m.<br />

5:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

5:59<br />

a.m.<br />

6:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

6:29<br />

a.m.<br />

6:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

6:59<br />

a.m.<br />

7:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

7:29<br />

a.m.<br />

7:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

7:59<br />

a.m.<br />

8:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

8:29<br />

a.m.<br />

Time of Day<br />

8:30<br />

a.m. to<br />

8:59<br />

a.m.<br />

9:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

9:59<br />

a.m.<br />

10:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

10:59<br />

a.m.<br />

11:00<br />

a.m. to<br />

11:59<br />

a.m.<br />

12:00<br />

p.m. to<br />

3:59<br />

p.m.<br />

4:00<br />

p.m. to<br />

11:59<br />

p.m.<br />

Highland Loma Linda Mentone Redlands Yucaipa<br />

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Mode of Travel<br />

The car is by far the dominant mode of travel to work in the<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area accounting for 92% of work trips<br />

(both single-occupant and carpools). Within the San<br />

Bernardino Valley, 75% drove alone, 17.4% carpooled, 1.5%<br />

used bus transit, 0.7% used another form of public transit,<br />

3.1% used other means to get to work, and the remainder<br />

worked at home (Figure III-61). “Other” denotes motorcycle,<br />

bicycle, walk, or another method of transit.<br />

Figure III-61<br />

Work at Home<br />

Other means<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> (Other)<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> (Bus)<br />

Carpool<br />

Drive Alone<br />

San Bernardino Valley, Mode Travel to Work<br />

Figure III-62 shows the mode choice per City/unincorporated<br />

area in the service area. Bus use tends to be the higher<br />

mode of travel when comparing public transit services.<br />

However, other alternative modes of travel (walking, bicycle,<br />

motorcycle) are more highly utilized than public<br />

transportation. Loma Linda boasts the highest percentage of<br />

alternative mode use at 7.1% followed by Redlands at 5.4%.<br />

Carpooling tends to be a popular mode of transportation per<br />

work-trip (with the exception of drive-alone). Muscoy has a<br />

high percentage of carpoolers (25.0%) followed by<br />

Bloomington (23.3%) and Ontario (22.5%).<br />

Muscoy has the highest bus transit use (3.7%) followed by<br />

San Bernardino (3.4%), Montclair (2.9%), and Ontario (2.7%).<br />

Rancho Cucamonga (1.2%), Chino Hills (1.2%), and Fontana<br />

(1.1%) have higher percentages of workers using rail transit.<br />

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Figure III-62: Mode of Travel Per Work-Trip (Percentage)<br />

Percent that<br />

drive alone<br />

Percent that<br />

Carpool<br />

Percent that Use<br />

Public<br />

Transportation<br />

Percent that<br />

Use Bus<br />

Percent that use other<br />

Public Transportation Percent Other<br />

Percent that<br />

work at<br />

Home<br />

San Bernardino<br />

Valley (Total) 74.5 17.4 2.2 1.5 0.7 3.1 2.7<br />

Bloomington 68.1 23.3 1.0 0.5 0.5 3.3 4.3<br />

Chino 74.9 16.8 1.4 0.9 0.5 4.0 2.8<br />

Chino Hills 80.1 13.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 1.2 3.3<br />

Colton 73.2 19.3 1.8 1.3 0.5 3.4 2.3<br />

Fontana 73.2 19.6 2.5 1.3 1.1 2.6 2.1<br />

Grand Terrace Mentone 77.9 15.1 1.3 0.8 0.5 4.0 1.7<br />

81.6 12.6 0.8 0.4 0.4 1.3 3.7<br />

Highland 74.2 18.5 1.9 1.4 0.4 2.5 3.0<br />

Loma Linda 74.4 13.5 1.7 1.2 0.5 7.1 3.3<br />

Montclair 71.0 19.7 2.9 2.3 0.7 4.5 1.9<br />

Muscoy 62.0 25.0 3.7 3.7 0.0 3.2 6.1<br />

Ontario 69.8 22.5 2.7 1.9 0.7 2.9 2.2<br />

Rancho<br />

Cucamonga 80.6 12.5 2.0 0.8 1.2 1.9 3.0<br />

Redlands 77.4 12.9 1.4 1.1 0.3 5.4 2.8<br />

Rialto 72.7 20.1 2.4 1.6 0.8 2.4 2.5<br />

San Antonio<br />

Heights 77.7 11.7 1.9 0.5 1.4 0.6 8.2<br />

San Bernardino 69.3 20.2 3.4 3.0 0.3 4.4 2.8<br />

Upland 77.2 13.6 2.5 1.5 1.0 3.5 3.1<br />

Yucaipa 78.1 15.6 0.7 0.5 0.2 2.5 3.1<br />

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<strong>Transit</strong> Dependence<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> dependence is the measure of a household’s<br />

dependence on public transportation to access employment,<br />

shopping, and housing opportunities. Age, household<br />

income, and automobile ownership are all useful indicators<br />

of transit dependence.<br />

Age<br />

An analysis of age looks at three age groups, which have a<br />

higher propensity to use transit. These include seniors (age<br />

65 and older), college-aged residents (aged 18 to 24) and<br />

high school students (age 14 to 17).<br />

Seniors are a large and growing market for transit systems.<br />

Seniors have a high propensity to use transit due to factors<br />

such as income, and the ability to own and drive an<br />

automobile.<br />

Many college students have limited budgets and choose to<br />

use transit in order to reduce their cost of living. Limited or<br />

expensive parking at college campuses can also stimulate<br />

transit use. The 18-24 age group is used as a surrogate for<br />

the student population as this age group is where most<br />

college students are found.<br />

Similarly, the younger high school students represent a<br />

strong market for transit as they have increased mobility<br />

needs, but are too young or too poor to own and operate a<br />

private car.<br />

Figure III-63 shows the age distribution of transit-dependent<br />

populations per City.<br />

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Figure III- 63: Distribution of Ages Per City<br />

(percentage)<br />

Age 15-17 Age 18-24 Age 25-29 Age 65+<br />

San<br />

Bernardino<br />

Valley (Total) 5.1 10.4 7.3 7.4<br />

Bloomington 5.5 10.5 6.8 7.5<br />

Chino 4.7 12.3 7.8 5.9<br />

Chino Hills 5.1 7.4 6.0 4.2<br />

Colton 4.9 11.9 8.8 6.4<br />

Fontana 5.3 10.3 7.7 4.7<br />

Grand Terrace<br />

4.2 9.0 7.2 10.7<br />

Highland 5.2 9.0 6.5 6.5<br />

Loma Linda 3.4 10.2 11.4 15.4<br />

Mentone 6.1 9.9 6.7 9.0<br />

Montclair 5.3 10.7 7.8 8.3<br />

Muscoy 6.8 12.2 6.4 5.8<br />

Ontario 5.0 11.2 8.5 5.9<br />

Rancho<br />

Cucamonga 5.2 9.9 6.9 6.1<br />

Redlands 4.7 10.7 6.5 12.6<br />

Rialto 6.0 10.4 6.7 6.4<br />

San Antonio<br />

Heights 4.6 7.3 3.9 14.6<br />

San<br />

Bernardino 5.1 11.0 7.3 8.2<br />

Upland 4.6 9.6 6.8 10.8<br />

Yucaipa 5.2 7.6 5.1 15.5<br />

According to the U.S. Census, the Cities of Rialto (6.0%),<br />

Fontana (5.3%), and Montclair (5.3%) have the highest<br />

percentage of high school students. Loma Linda has the<br />

smallest amount (3.4%). The Cities with the highest number<br />

of college students age 18 to 24 are in Chino (12.3%), Colton<br />

(11.9%), and Ontario (11.2%). The lowest is in Chino Hills<br />

(7.4%) and Yucaipa (7.6%). Loma Linda (11.4%), Colton<br />

(8.8%), and Ontario (8.5%) have the highest numbers of<br />

young adults age 25-29 when compared to the other cities.<br />

Yucaipa (5.1%) and Chino Hills (6.0%) have the least amount<br />

of young adults. Finally, more seniors can be found in the<br />

Cities of Yucaipa, Loma Linda, and Redlands while Chino Hills<br />

(4.2%) and Fontana (4.7%) have the least.<br />

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Income<br />

Low-income persons were identified by the number of<br />

persons below the federal standard for poverty. Many of the<br />

people that fall under the poverty line do not have adequate<br />

personal transportation and thus rely on public transit for<br />

their everyday transportation. Consequently, it is important<br />

to understand where persons in poverty reside within the<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area.<br />

Thresholds for poverty are adjusted every year to account for<br />

changes in the Consumer Price Index. The Department of<br />

Health and Human Services updates the poverty guidelines<br />

annually and releases these guidelines in the Federal<br />

Register.<br />

Poverty, as defined by the U.S. Census<br />

Poverty is determined by comparing the family’s income to a<br />

set of weighted average thresholds for a given family size. If<br />

a family’s total income is less than the threshold for the<br />

family’s size composition, the family and everyone in it are<br />

considered poor. If a person is not living with anyone<br />

related by birth, marriage, or adoption, the person’s own<br />

income is compared with his or her poverty threshold as an<br />

“unrelated individual.” It is important to note that poverty<br />

status was determined for everyone except those in<br />

institutions, military group quarters, or college dormitories,<br />

and unrelated individuals under 15 years old.<br />

The following table (Figure III-64) shows the Poverty<br />

Thresholds (Annual Dollar Amounts) by size of family and<br />

number of related children under 18 years old in 1999.<br />

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Figure III-64: Definition of Poverty<br />

Size of family unit<br />

Weighted<br />

average<br />

threshold ($)<br />

One person<br />

(unrelated<br />

individual) 8,501<br />

Under 65 years 8,667 8,667<br />

65 years and over 7,990 7,990<br />

Related children under 18 years living in Household ($)<br />

None One Two Three Four Five Six Seven<br />

Eight or<br />

more<br />

Two people 10,869<br />

Householder<br />

under 65 years 11,214 11,156 11,483<br />

Householder 65<br />

years and over 10,075 10,070 11,440<br />

Three people 13,290 13,032 13,410 13,423<br />

Four people 17,029 17,184 17,465 16,895 16,954<br />

Five people 20,127 20,723 21,024 20,380 19,882 19,578<br />

Six people 22,727 23,835 23,930 23,436 22,964 22,261 21,845<br />

Seven people 25,912 27,425 27,596 27,006 26,595 25,828 24,934 23,953<br />

Eight people 28,967 30,673 30,944 30,387 29,899 29,206 28,327 27,412 27,180<br />

Nine people or<br />

more 34,417 36,897 37,076 36,583 36,169 35,489 34,554 33,708 33,499 32,208<br />

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey


The following figure (Figure III-65) shows the poverty rates<br />

for areas in the San Bernardino Valley. The percentages<br />

indicated in the table denote the percentage of persons that<br />

fall below the poverty line with the U.S. Census thresholds.<br />

Figure III-65: Percent of Population<br />

Living Below the Poverty Level<br />

San Bernardino Valley (Total) 15.6<br />

Bloomington 25.3<br />

Chino 8.3<br />

Chino Hills 5.1<br />

Colton 19.6<br />

Fontana 14.7<br />

Grand Terrace 7.4<br />

Highland 21.5<br />

Loma Linda 15.1<br />

Mentone 10.4<br />

Montclair 17.4<br />

Muscoy 36.5<br />

Ontario 15.5<br />

Rancho Cucamonga 7.1<br />

Redlands 10.5<br />

Rialto 17.4<br />

San Antonio Heights 6.9<br />

San Bernardino 27.6<br />

Upland 12.0<br />

Yucaipa 11.2<br />

The unincorporated area of Muscoy had the highest<br />

percentage of persons that fall below the poverty line.<br />

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, more than one-third of<br />

the residents that live in Muscoy (36.5%) fall below the<br />

poverty line. The City of San Bernardino had the second<br />

highest rate of poverty with 27.6% of its residents falling<br />

below the poverty line.<br />

The City of Chino Hills and the unincorporated area of San<br />

Antonio Heights had the lowest rates of poverty (5.1 and 6.9<br />

respectively).<br />

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Vehicle Availability<br />

Vehicle availability per household is also an indication of<br />

transit dependence. Limited access to a private vehicle<br />

entails that there is dependence on other modes of<br />

transportation such as carpooling, public transit, bicycle, or<br />

other method of travel.<br />

According to the U.S. Census, 31.8% of households in the<br />

San Bernardino Valley only have access to one (1) vehicle<br />

while 8.3% do not have access to a vehicle (Figure III-66). Of<br />

the fifteen cities and four unincorporated areas, San<br />

Bernardino has the highest rate of households without<br />

access to an automobile (15.2%) followed by Loma Linda<br />

(11.2%) and Colton (10.8%).<br />

Figure III-66: Available Vehicles per Household<br />

(percentage)<br />

0<br />

Cars<br />

1 Vehicle<br />

2<br />

Vehicles<br />

3+<br />

Vehicles<br />

San Bernardino Valley<br />

(Total) 8.3 31.8 40.4 21.9<br />

Bloomington 6.6 30.6 36.4 26.4<br />

Chino 6.0 25.6 49.8 41.0<br />

Chino Hills 1.8 17.5 50.2 30.5<br />

Colton 10.8 39.2 34.2 15.8<br />

Fontana 7.5 26.9 42.4 23.2<br />

Grand Terrace 3.5 29.5 45.1 21.9<br />

Highland 9.9 30.7 38.6 20.8<br />

Loma Linda 11.2 40.5 34.7 13.6<br />

Mentone 6.5 31.8 43.6 18.2<br />

Montclair 8.6 32.5 35.7 23.2<br />

Muscoy 14.1 32.9 32.6 20.4<br />

Ontario 8.3 31.7 38.2 21.9<br />

Rancho Cucamonga 4.3 26.7 44.4 24.6<br />

Redlands 7.1 36.6 37.4 18.9<br />

Rialto 8.7 32.7 36.0 22.6<br />

San Antonio Heights 1.3 14.9 44.6 39.2<br />

San Bernardino 15.2 38.1 32.7 14.0<br />

Upland 6.4 35.6 37.8 20.2<br />

Yucaipa 8.4 35.2 34.6 21.8<br />

There is a correlation between the percentage of poverty in<br />

a given area and the availability of vehicles per household<br />

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(Figure III-67). Areas with a high percentage of poverty also<br />

have a high percentage of “one or zero” vehicles present per<br />

given household. Areas with a lower poverty rates have<br />

higher rates of vehicle ownership.<br />

Figure III-67: Correlation between Poverty<br />

and Vehicle Ownership (Percentage)<br />

Percent in<br />

Poverty<br />

0<br />

Vehicles 1 Vehicle<br />

2<br />

Vehicles<br />

3+<br />

Vehicles<br />

Muscoy 36.5 14.1 32.9 32.6 20.4<br />

San<br />

Bernardino 27.6 15.2 38.1 32.7 14.0<br />

Bloomington 25.3 6.6 30.6 36.4 26.4<br />

Highland 21.5 9.9 30.7 38.6 20.8<br />

Colton 19.6 10.8 39.2 34.2 15.8<br />

Montclair 17.4 8.6 32.5 35.7 23.2<br />

Rialto 17.4 8.7 32.7 36.0 22.6<br />

Ontario 15.5 8.3 31.7 38.2 21.9<br />

Loma Linda 15.1 11.2 40.5 34.7 13.6<br />

Fontana 14.7 7.5 26.9 42.4 23.2<br />

Upland 12.0 6.4 35.6 37.8 20.2<br />

Yucaipa 11.2 8.4 35.2 34.6 21.8<br />

Redlands 10.5 7.1 36.6 37.4 18.9<br />

Mentone 10.4 6.5 31.8 43.6 18.2<br />

Chino 8.3 6.0 25.6 49.8 41.0<br />

Grand Terrace<br />

7.4 3.5 29.5 45.1 21.9<br />

Rancho<br />

Cucamonga<br />

7.1 4.3 26.7 44.4 24.6<br />

San Antonio<br />

Heights<br />

6.9 1.3 14.9 44.6 39.2<br />

Chino Hills 5.1 1.8 17.5 50.2 30.5<br />

The unincorporated area of Muscoy and the City of San<br />

Bernardino both have a high percentage of persons that live<br />

below the poverty level and limited access to private<br />

vehicles. This could explain the high dependence on public<br />

transportation for both these areas. On the other hand,<br />

Chino Hills and San Antonio Heights have the lowest rates of<br />

poverty and higher rates of multiple private-vehicle<br />

ownership per household when compared to others areas.<br />

Yet the proportion of public transportation use is not as low<br />

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(2.0 and 1.9 percent respectively) compared to other areas in<br />

the Valley. Both Yucaipa (0.7%) and Grand Terrace (0.8%)<br />

residents tend to use public transit less and tend to drive<br />

alone to work. This is the result of numerous transportation<br />

options (e.g. commuter rail, express bus service, etc.) into jobrich<br />

destinations to the west and limited transit options and<br />

job opportunities to the east.<br />

Federal and State Compliance<br />

Information<br />

Environmental Justice<br />

Environmental justice has become a significant issue for<br />

transit properties and the communities they serve. A 1994<br />

Presidential Executive Order required every federal agency<br />

to “make achieving environmental justice part of its mission<br />

by identifying and addressing, as appropriate<br />

disproportionately high and adverse human health or<br />

environmental effects of its programs policies and activities<br />

on minority populations and low income populations.” In<br />

the context of transit, this means that <strong>Omnitrans</strong> must<br />

ensure that its services are provided without discrimination<br />

towards minority or low-income populations. As a recipient<br />

of federal funding, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is obligated to ensure that no<br />

one is denied the benefit of transit service on the basis of<br />

race, color, national origin or economic status. In order to<br />

evaluate the current situation the 2000 Census data was<br />

analyzed using GIS techniques.<br />

San Bernardino has a large minority population (here<br />

defined as all non-whites and Hispanic whites) and it is<br />

widely dispersed throughout the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area.<br />

Minority populations are evenly distributed throughout the<br />

service area but are generally higher in the East Valley than<br />

the West Valley. However, the East Valley areas of Redlands,<br />

Yucaipa and Highland generally have a lower proportion of<br />

minority residents.<br />

In order to assess the degree to which <strong>Omnitrans</strong> meets Title<br />

VI of the federal regulations, a spatial analysis was<br />

conducted comparing populations of lower income groups<br />

and minorities (LIM) with the presence of transit services and<br />

facilities. The spatial distribution of the LIM population is<br />

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124<br />

shown in Figures III-68 and III-73. These population maps<br />

were then evaluated against four sets of route maps based<br />

on service coverage and frequency to determine if the LIM<br />

populations received better or worse service than non-LIM<br />

populations.


Figure III-68


Figure III-69


Figure III-70


Figure III-71


Figure III-72


Figure III-73


Service<br />

The four sets of service maps were based on a one-half mile<br />

walking distance to a bus route, which represents the<br />

current <strong>Omnitrans</strong> standard. The first map was limited to the<br />

network of services that operate with a frequency of every<br />

15 minutes or better (Figures III-68 and III-69). The second<br />

map was based on services that operate every 30 minutes or<br />

better (Figures III-70 and III-71), while the final map was<br />

based on all services that operate every 60 minutes or better<br />

(Figures III-72 and III-73).<br />

In the next step of the analysis the populations living within<br />

one-half mile of each level of service (15 minute, 30 minute,<br />

or all headways) was determined. The data drawn from the<br />

maps in Figures III-68 through III-73 were then used to<br />

calculate the total populations, LIM and non-LIM populations<br />

with the half mile walking distance of the service. The results<br />

consistently found that the populations within the walking<br />

distance zone had a higher proportion of LIM residents to<br />

non-LIM residents. For example, all services with a<br />

proportion of LIM residents within a half-mile of bus service<br />

was 55.3%, compared to the service area proportion of<br />

52.4% for LIMs. This population of LIMs also represents 89.1<br />

% of all LIMs living in the service area (Figure III-74).<br />

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Figure III-74 LIM and Non-LIM Populations Served by<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

Total<br />

POP<br />

Total<br />

Non-Lim<br />

Total<br />

LIM<br />

%<br />

Non-<br />

LIM<br />

% LIM<br />

Service<br />

Area 1,278,077 608,448 669,629 47.6% 52.4%<br />

% of<br />

Total<br />

Non-<br />

LIM<br />

% of<br />

Total<br />

LIM<br />

Half-mile of Any (60-Minute and less) service<br />

Within 1,078,367 481,927 596,440 44.7% 55.3% 79.2% 89.1%<br />

Not Within 199,710 126,521 73,189 63.4% 36.6% 20.8% 10.9%<br />

30-Minute Service<br />

Within 824,994 338,191 486,803 41.0% 59.0% 55.6% 72.7%<br />

Not Within 453,083 270,257 182,826 59.6% 40.4% 44.4% 27.3%<br />

15-Minute Service<br />

Within 328,384 104,286 224,098 31.8% 68.2% 17.1% 33.5%<br />

Not Within 949,693 504,162 445,531 53.1% 46.9% 82.9% 66.5%<br />

Facilities<br />

The table in Figure III-75 shows that at stops with benches or<br />

shelters, the proportion of LIM population exceeds that of<br />

the LIM in the general population. For example 63.7% of the<br />

population within a half-mile of a shelter is LIM, compared to<br />

the overall system where 52.4% percent of the population<br />

within a half-mile of any stop is LIM. Overall 54.0% of the<br />

population within a half-mile of a stop with a shelter is LIM,<br />

compared to 33.9% percent that is not LIM.<br />

The maps in Figures III-76 and III-77 illustrate the distribution<br />

of passenger facilities or amenities in the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service<br />

area. The maps specifically identify bus stops with or without<br />

benches and shelters. An analysis was conducted to<br />

determine if <strong>Omnitrans</strong> was meeting its Title VI obligations<br />

by ensuring that the distribution of passenger amenities<br />

does not discriminate against LIM populations.<br />

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133<br />

Figure III-75 Percentage of LIM and Non-LIM Populations Near <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Bus Stop Amenities<br />

Total POP Total Non-Lim Total LIM<br />

%<br />

Non-LIM % LIM<br />

% of Total<br />

Non-LIM<br />

% of<br />

Total LIM<br />

Service<br />

Area 1,278,077 608,448 669,629 47.6% 52.4% 0.0% 0.0%<br />

Half-mile walk of any Stop<br />

Within 1,093,288 491,846 601,442 45.0% 55.0% 80.8% 89.8%<br />

Not<br />

Within 184,789 116,602 68,187 63.1% 36.9% 19.2% 10.2%<br />

Half-mile walk of any Stop with bench<br />

Within 765,014 316,488 448,526 41.4% 58.6% 52.0% 67.0%<br />

Not<br />

Within 513,063 291,960 221,103 56.9% 43.1% 48.0% 33.0%<br />

Half-mile walk of any Stop with shelter<br />

Within 567,466 205,964 361,502 36.3% 63.7% 33.9% 54.0%<br />

Not<br />

Within 710,611 402,484 308,127 56.6% 43.4% 66.1% 46.0%


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Figure III-76


135<br />

Figure III-77


Energy Contingency<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has developed an Emergency Preparedness <strong>Plan</strong><br />

and an Energy Contingency <strong>Plan</strong> to undertake appropriate<br />

corrective measures in case of emergencies relative to<br />

natural or human-caused disasters. Both plans are designed<br />

to provide “transparent” transportation services in the event<br />

of an emergency. The Energy Contingency <strong>Plan</strong> was<br />

updated in 2002 and renamed the Contingency Fleet <strong>Plan</strong>.<br />

The Contingency Fleet <strong>Plan</strong> more accurately describes the<br />

need for contingency buses and the purpose for a<br />

contingency fleet. The Contingency Fleet <strong>Plan</strong> not only<br />

includes issues pertaining to energy related emergencies.<br />

Rather, it applies to all emergencies that require additional<br />

buses beyond <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ normal compliment. To be in<br />

compliance with FTA requirements, the plan required this<br />

renaming. Otherwise, a new Contingency <strong>Plan</strong> would have<br />

had to be developed.<br />

The FTA compliant Contingency Fleet <strong>Plan</strong> established the<br />

framework by which the contingency buses would be<br />

utilized by <strong>Omnitrans</strong> in response to an emergency.<br />

The Contingency Fleet at <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will consist of seven<br />

large retired buses. The following buses constitute the<br />

contingency fleet for 2004-05: 1639, 1640, 1641, 1642,<br />

1660, 1670, and 1674. The specific bus numbers will change<br />

as “better” or “newer” buses are retired. <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ objective<br />

is to have five percent of the fleet in a contingency status in<br />

preparation for emergencies. The reason for this is that in<br />

recent years increasing emphasis has been placed on interagency<br />

coordination and cooperation among emergency<br />

services. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is an essential transportation provider. As<br />

such, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> needs to maintain a fleet of buses in a level<br />

of readiness to fill gaps in the regional transportation system.<br />

This contingent fleet of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> buses is ready for<br />

purposes of evacuation, emergency medical need, fire, or<br />

capacity needs. These needs are directly linked to <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’<br />

Emergency Preparedness <strong>Plan</strong>. This fleet is also authorized<br />

for use as replacement vehicles for other vehicles being<br />

repaired in a long-term campaign.<br />

In cases of emergencies, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will first utilize all of the<br />

existing fleet of service ready buses and operational spares.<br />

Once all of these buses have been placed into service and<br />

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there is an ongoing need for additional buses based on the<br />

emergency, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will activate the contingency fleet.<br />

The Director of Maintenance, after consultation with the<br />

Director of Operations will provide Operations buses from<br />

the contingency fleet to address the emergency. Once the<br />

emergency has expired, the contingency buses will be<br />

removed from service and returned to contingency status.<br />

In conjunction with <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ Contingency Fleet <strong>Plan</strong> and<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ Emergency Preparedness <strong>Plan</strong>, <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

undertakes additional efforts directly related to emergency<br />

contingency planning. These efforts include actions to<br />

increase system passenger capacity, re-pricing services to<br />

meet short-term contingencies, and redesigning services to<br />

economize on fuel and equipment requirements.<br />

More detailed information can be obtained in <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’<br />

2002 Contingency Fleet <strong>Plan</strong> and in <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ Emergency<br />

Preparedness <strong>Plan</strong>.<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Originally submitted in 1992, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Americans with<br />

Disabilities Act (ADA) <strong>Plan</strong> was updated annually through<br />

1998. In 1998, the Federal <strong>Transit</strong> Administration modified<br />

the annual ADA reporting requirements so that public fixedroute<br />

transit operators no longer were required to file<br />

updates to their <strong>Plan</strong>s, so long as they had attained and<br />

continue to provide paratransit services to all persons who<br />

are unable to use the fixed-route service because of<br />

limitations imposed by their disabilities, and if this paratransit<br />

service meets all of their required service criteria. As<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> services did and currently continue to meet this<br />

standard, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is no longer required to submit an<br />

annual update.<br />

However, this does not discount the other areas of ADA<br />

Compliance the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> works to meet every day. This<br />

includes:<br />

Bus Stop Announcements/Passenger Assistance<br />

Accessibility at Bus Stops<br />

Accessibility between Bus Stops and<br />

Facilities/Developments<br />

Fare requirements and Premium Service<br />

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In addition to these elements, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> works closely with<br />

city staff, developers and social service organizations to<br />

encourage transit-friendly design and accessibility<br />

improvements when sites are relocated or built.<br />

Bus Stop Announcements/Passenger Assistance<br />

One of the main concerns of passengers is the feeling of<br />

security that is lost when riding a bus; people may lose track<br />

of where they are, or where they need to get off to reach<br />

their destination. This is no different for people with<br />

disabilities. It is a requirement under the ADA that all major<br />

destinations, major intersections and at transfer locations are<br />

announced on board the bus. To ensure that this<br />

requirement is met, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is currently working with a<br />

contractor to install an automatic annunciator system. With<br />

this system, all major stop locations will be announced, and<br />

passengers can request a particular stop along a route be<br />

called out, no matter what the location.<br />

Accessibility at Bus Stops<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> works closely with cities and currently uses two<br />

documents that assist with design, engineering and<br />

construction at new bus stops. Designing for <strong>Transit</strong>, by San<br />

Diego Metropolitan <strong>Transit</strong> Board, assists with incorporating<br />

elements into a development that encourages transit usage.<br />

Orange County <strong>Transit</strong> Authority’s Bus Facilities Handbook<br />

includes specifications, sizes, and ADA requirements when a<br />

new stop is constructed. Over the next year, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will<br />

be developing its own design and construction manual to<br />

assist cities and developers specifically within the San<br />

Bernardino Valley when making street improvements or<br />

incorporating a bus stop into a new facility design.<br />

Accessibility between Bus Stops and Facilities/Developments<br />

Another critical element to ADA compliance is one that is<br />

often beyond the control of <strong>Omnitrans</strong>: the path of travel<br />

between a bus stop and a particular facility’s or<br />

developments’ entrance. As cities permit new construction,<br />

this is often considered and necessary steps taken to assure<br />

accessibility, but in some instances, critical elements may be<br />

overlooked. When <strong>Omnitrans</strong> becomes aware of bus stops<br />

that are not accessible due to path of travel issues, staff is<br />

responsible to contact the city or county, to make them<br />

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aware of the problem as well. With this coordination, it is<br />

possible to slowly improve path of travel accessibility.<br />

Fare Requirements and Premium Service<br />

As a Federal <strong>Transit</strong> Administration Grant Recipient,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> must allow individuals 65 years of age and over,<br />

persons with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders to ride<br />

fixed-route services during the off-peak period for a fare that<br />

is not more than one-half the base fare charged other<br />

persons during the peak period. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> offers this halffare<br />

all day long, and it is eligible to individuals 60 years of<br />

age and over, persons with disabilities, and Medicare<br />

cardholders.<br />

This requirement is for fixed-route service only. It is not<br />

applicable to demand responsive service, such as Omnilink,<br />

which are open to the general public, and which have their<br />

own fare structure. Under its fare structure, seniors,<br />

students, and persons with disabilities ride for half of the<br />

Omnilink regular fare.<br />

Access Service, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> paratransit service, also has a<br />

different fare structure. The fare for a trip charged to an<br />

Access rider is not more than twice the fare that would be<br />

charged to an individual paying full fare (i.e., without regard<br />

to discounts) for a trip of similar length, at a similar time of<br />

day, on <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ fixed-route system. This calculation<br />

includes transfer and premium charges applicable to a trip of<br />

similar length, at a similar time of day, on the fixed-route<br />

system. A personal care attendant can ride free of charge.<br />

If a paratransit trip exceeds the minimum requirements for<br />

complementary paratransit provided under the ADA,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is permitted, and does, charge a premium fare for<br />

the trip.<br />

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Notes:


Section IV: Service Design Guidelines<br />

& Performance Standards<br />

A plan is a list of actions<br />

arranged in whatever<br />

sequence is thought<br />

likely to achieve an<br />

objective.<br />

- John Argenti, author<br />

and founder of the<br />

Strategic <strong>Plan</strong>ning<br />

Society


Service Design Guidelines<br />

What Is <strong>Transit</strong> For?<br />

Like any transit plan, this <strong>Short</strong> <strong>Range</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> reflects the<br />

need to balance the competing goals of transit. The most<br />

difficult of these tradeoffs is between Productivity (maximum<br />

ridership per unit of cost) and Coverage (access for all parts<br />

of the community).<br />

A 100% Productivity-oriented system (that is, one designed<br />

solely for maximum ridership per hour of service) would<br />

abandon most service to large parts of the present service<br />

area. It would offer very intensive local service to the densest<br />

and most transit-dependent parts of the area, which are<br />

mostly in San Bernardino, Colton, Fontana and parts of<br />

Chino and Montclair.<br />

A 100% Coverage-oriented system, on the other hand,<br />

would spread service evenly to every part of the service area,<br />

including remote, low-density areas such as Devore or the<br />

affluent upper foothills that are unserved today. To do this, a<br />

“100% Coverage” system would cut frequencies on the<br />

busiest corridors such as Foothill, Highland, Holt, San<br />

Bernardino and Baseline, resulting in a dramatic drop in<br />

ridership and severe overcrowding.<br />

There is no technical answer to the question of how to<br />

balance these two goals. The balance is a pure value<br />

judgment. For this reason, the Board was briefed on this<br />

issue early in FY 2002, and asked to give preliminary<br />

direction about whether <strong>Omnitrans</strong> should shift the balance<br />

one way or the other.<br />

The Board’s direction is to shift this balance to about 65%<br />

Productivity, 35% Coverage. However, the board specified<br />

that this change should occur gradually as resources<br />

increase; therefore, it will not be necessary to cut existing<br />

Coverage-oriented services – though some effort can be<br />

made to optimize the efficiency of these services. The<br />

existing system devotes roughly 55% of its resources to<br />

Productivity and 45% to Coverage.<br />

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Overview and Background<br />

Service Design Guidelines Background<br />

Service design guidelines, or performance measurement<br />

guidelines, provide an objective rationale for the allocation<br />

of transit resources. Service design guidelines provide the<br />

tools for making decisions on the provision of transit services,<br />

the design of routes and schedules, and the evaluation of<br />

services. Service design guidelines serve five major functions:<br />

Service Development<br />

The guidelines form a consistent basis for service planning,<br />

and, in particular, for establishing minimum levels of service.<br />

Judgment and flexibility remain, but the guidelines assist in<br />

the development of new services and the refinement of<br />

existing services.<br />

Evaluation<br />

Service design guidelines provide targets in the form of<br />

indicators and standards that enable the performance of the<br />

individual routes to be evaluated and monitored by<br />

management decision-makers.<br />

Budgeting<br />

The preparation of annual budgets should reflect the goal of<br />

providing service to the policy levels established in the<br />

service design guidelines. This should enable the Board of<br />

Directors to focus on the policy level decisions and the<br />

service impacts of budget adjustments.<br />

Public Accountability<br />

Political decision-makers, transit customers, voters and<br />

taxpayers should be able to readily identify the minimum<br />

levels of service and performance that are to be provided.<br />

The allocation of the resources of the transit system must be<br />

seen to be based on equitable and rational criteria that are<br />

explicit and available for public scrutiny.<br />

Title VI<br />

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act requires public transit agencies<br />

receiving federal funding to ensure that that service is<br />

provided without regard to race or the economic status of<br />

the residents. Application of service design guidelines<br />

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provides a tool for design and evaluating service that does<br />

not discriminate on race or economic status.<br />

The service design guidelines are intended to be flexible in<br />

interpretation and application and to be continuously<br />

refined. As new types of services or data sources are<br />

introduced, revisions to the guidelines may become<br />

appropriate. Flexibility in application and interpretation must<br />

be maintained, as the environment in which these guidelines<br />

will be applied is not static and will continue to change as<br />

the region grows and transportation demand increases.<br />

The guidelines have been designed to enable <strong>Omnitrans</strong> to<br />

establish targets consistent with actual financial resources.<br />

As resources improve the targets could be enhanced, or if<br />

resources grow more limited the targets could be relaxed.<br />

The guidelines will be applied to identify transit services that<br />

should be improved or added, or may be falling below<br />

acceptable performance levels. If a service fails to meet the<br />

identified performance level further investigations and<br />

analysis will be undertaken to confirm whether the<br />

guidelines are being achieved, and a broad range of<br />

potential corrective actions may be considered. The action<br />

taken, if any, will need to be appropriate given the specific<br />

circumstances of the service in question.<br />

Goals and Objectives<br />

Introduction<br />

The overall approach has been to develop a hierarchy of<br />

goals, objectives, indicators and standards. Under this format<br />

the general goal statements for transit are found in the<br />

corporate mission statement or the broad strategic direction<br />

of the Board of Directors. The corporate mission statement is:<br />

To provide the San Bernardino Valley with comprehensive<br />

public mass transportation services which maximize<br />

customer use, comfort, safety and satisfaction, while<br />

efficiently using financial and other resources in an<br />

environmentally sensitive manner.<br />

The specific objectives to be achieved by the transit system<br />

have been developed from the general agency mission<br />

statement and the vision of allocating resources between<br />

productivity and coverage. Performance indicators are the<br />

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specific, quantifiable criteria that would be used to measure<br />

the performance of the system in relation to an objective.<br />

Standards are the target level of performance, which would<br />

be used to evaluate the criteria identified in the indicator.<br />

Another element of service design guidelines are New<br />

Service Warrants. New Service Warrants provide a tool for<br />

planners to use that can assist in determining when new<br />

services, or service extensions, are most appropriate.<br />

Principles<br />

The principles define the purpose and direction for the<br />

service design guidelines. The principles are:<br />

Support County & Municipal Transportation and Land Use<br />

Goals. The service design guidelines should be supportive of<br />

strategic transportation and land use goals of SCAG,<br />

SANBAG, and local jurisdictions.<br />

Redlands Trolley<br />

Support National, State and Regional Air Quality and Energy<br />

Goals. The service design guidelines should be supportive of<br />

air quality and energy goals.<br />

Customer Focus. The service design guidelines should<br />

address aspects of transit service that are of the highest<br />

importance to current and potential customers.<br />

Equal Application in all Municipalities. Guidelines should be<br />

defined and measured in a way that does not unfairly bias<br />

the allocation of service in favor of particular municipalities.<br />

The same guidelines should be applied equally across the<br />

region.<br />

Equity to all Residents. The guidelines should promote the<br />

availability of a basic level of transit mobility to all residents of<br />

the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area, and in particular, those without<br />

access to other modes of transportation. This principle also<br />

includes the provision of appropriate municipal infrastructure<br />

to support this basic level of service in all communities (e.g.<br />

streets designated for use by transit vehicles, accessible bus<br />

stops and bus shelters, and appropriate use of transit priority<br />

measures). This principle also ensures compliance with<br />

Federal Title VI requirements.<br />

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Clarity. Service design guidelines, and their supporting<br />

reasons, should be clear and easy to understand by<br />

customers and other stakeholders.<br />

Measurability. Each service design guideline should be<br />

measurable using reliable data that is currently available, or<br />

with data that is planned to be collected in the future.<br />

Quantify all service design guidelines. Guidelines should be<br />

quantifiable and objective. Guidelines should not be open to<br />

subjective interpretation.<br />

Ease of Implementation and Monitoring. The service design<br />

guidelines should be straightforward to implement and to<br />

monitor on a continuous basis by <strong>Omnitrans</strong>.<br />

Typical Route<br />

Network Types<br />

Basic Radial<br />

Hub & Spoke<br />

Provide guidelines that are practical and easy to implement.<br />

The guidelines should lend themselves to consistent and<br />

continuous application by <strong>Omnitrans</strong> to identify transit<br />

services needing further investigation for possible<br />

adjustments.<br />

Cost-Effectiveness. The service design guidelines should<br />

ensure that all transit services in the region are as costeffective<br />

as possible.<br />

Responsiveness to Changes in Urban Form. The service<br />

design guidelines should reflect the changing needs of<br />

communities for transit services as they reach various levels<br />

of urban development.<br />

Provide guidelines for the provision of transit coverage in<br />

new developments. The guidelines should include<br />

evaluation criteria for requests to introduce transit service in<br />

new development areas.<br />

The Service Design Guidelines developed in this report are<br />

intended to be applied to all transit services in the region<br />

except Access. The types include:<br />

Bus – Local services provided with standard accessible buses<br />

serving the region’s more dense residential or employment<br />

areas.<br />

Radial/Branch<br />

Basic Grid<br />

Grid/Hub Hybrid<br />

Trunk/Hub<br />

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Omnilink – Minibuses on flexible routes where the capacity<br />

provided by standard buses is not required.<br />

Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> – A limited stop service using upgraded<br />

facilities and a superior level of service.<br />

Express Service - Express services operated with suburban<br />

highway coaches on higher-speed roadways linking civic<br />

centers and main transportation nodes.<br />

Service Design Guidelines<br />

The proposed Service Design Guidelines are structured as a<br />

hierarchy of objectives and indicators. In this chapter each<br />

objective, indicator, and standard are discussed. The<br />

objectives are designed to be consistent with the Statement<br />

of Principles outlined earlier.<br />

Route Network Structure Objective<br />

The purpose of this objective is to provide direction for the<br />

overall design of the transit network. This objective also<br />

provides guidance in terms of providing network<br />

connectivity and ease of use. The objective is:<br />

To operate a network of transit services that is easy to<br />

understand and use, supports regional land use and<br />

transportation objectives, improves accessibility, enhances<br />

connectivity between activity centers, encourages increased<br />

use of transit, and meets the minimum mobility needs of the<br />

region.<br />

The indicators for this objective create guidelines that shape<br />

the network and connectivity of the system. The importance<br />

of the indicators is derived from the requirement to service a<br />

large geographic area with multiple municipalities and<br />

regional centers with dispersed employment and commercial<br />

areas.<br />

Ensuring that customers easily understand the system<br />

encourages ridership, reduces the cost of providing transit<br />

information and reduces delays from customers seeking<br />

information from front-line employees. Some of the service<br />

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development issues that contribute to an ease of<br />

understanding include a clear distinction between grid and<br />

timed transfer operations, and the minimization of route<br />

deviations and route branching or scheduled short turns.<br />

The recommended indicators are:<br />

All transit services should be scheduled using the timedtransfer<br />

concept except when an area has sufficient<br />

productivity to warrant minimum daytime service<br />

frequencies of better than 15 minutes. A grid-route system<br />

with random transfers may be implemented in combination<br />

with timed transfers, when headways of 15 minutes or<br />

better are operated over a large area.<br />

Resources for the entire system (fixed route, Access,<br />

Omnilink) should be allocated on the basis of expending 35<br />

percent of the budget on services providing the minimum<br />

level of coverage and 65 percent on services that exceed the<br />

minimum levels of service guidelines (productivity or<br />

demand based).<br />

For a trip-specific deviation the net person-time impact of the<br />

diversion should not result in an adjusted deviation factor<br />

greater than 1. The adjusted deviation factor is defined as:<br />

The ratio of through passenger added time (in personminutes)<br />

divided by the amount of time (in person-minutes)<br />

saved by passengers boarding and alighting in the deviation<br />

section less the amount of added walk time for people in the<br />

section of the original route that is abandoned. This is<br />

represented by the formula:<br />

(Pt x Vtt)


This guideline for route deviations permits some deviations<br />

at the outer ends of routes where fewer customers are<br />

expected. However, the closer the route deviation is located<br />

to the point where the maximum number of customers is<br />

onboard, the less likely a deviation would meet the<br />

guideline.<br />

Productivity Objective<br />

Productivity objectives and indicators are probably the most<br />

sensitive of all transit service standards since they are most<br />

often used to reallocate or adjust service levels. The<br />

objective is:<br />

To ensure that the service designs are appropriate for the<br />

level of ridership on each route and they support the system<br />

wide fiscal requirements of the State of California and the<br />

objectives of the Board of Directors.<br />

The purpose of this objective is to ensure that each individual<br />

service is reasonably productive by providing an appropriate<br />

frequency, vehicle, and type of service, given the level of<br />

ridership. The objective as it is worded also notes that fiscal<br />

objectives should be considered at a system wide level.<br />

The productivity objective balances measuring the<br />

usefulness or contribution of a specific transit route to<br />

regional transportation objectives through the methods of<br />

seat utilization and boardings (passengers) per revenue<br />

hour.<br />

Passengers per Revenue Hour<br />

Passengers per revenue hour is an industry-wide standard<br />

used to determine whether a route is carrying enough<br />

passengers to justify itself; deficient performance triggers a<br />

study process which may lead to remedial actions including<br />

enhanced marketing, redesign, or elimination of service.<br />

For a system of predominantly local services such as<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong>, the passengers per hour measurement approach<br />

is broadly acceptable as a basis for comparison. Agencies<br />

that invest heavily in long-distance express services have<br />

much more difficulty measuring service performance.<br />

“Boardings” are problematic because passengers may use<br />

the service for very long distances or very short ones.<br />

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Obviously a route designed to carry passengers long<br />

distances will have fewer boardings per hour, because its<br />

passengers take longer to serve.<br />

Most systems recognize that boardings per hour may vary<br />

dramatically depending on the type of route. An urban<br />

cross-town route, such as the service on 5th Street or<br />

Foothill, could have a very high number of boardings per<br />

hour, but never reach full capacity due to the frequent<br />

turnover of customers. On the other hand, a route such as<br />

Route 90, freeway express service, could be completely full<br />

but have a relatively low number of boardings per hour due<br />

to the length of the express portion of the route. In order to<br />

mitigate for this inequity, most systems establish categories<br />

of bus routes such as peak express, express, cross-town,<br />

mainline, local, or feeder. Specific boardings per hour targets<br />

are established for each route classification.<br />

Considered at the system level, the measure is governed<br />

largely by the mix of services provided, which is a reflection<br />

of local demographics, priorities, and values. However, if<br />

service is divided into some simple categories, meaningful<br />

targets can be established for boardings per revenue hour.<br />

Services whose purpose is for Productivity and those whose<br />

purpose is intended for Coverage are categorized. The<br />

philosophy behind service standards depends on the route’s<br />

purpose:<br />

Productivity-oriented services are intended to maximize<br />

ridership systemwide. For this reason, they are held to a<br />

high standard that reflects the performance of the most<br />

productive routes in the system and are subject to periodic<br />

review. The overriding goal of Productivity service is to<br />

maximize ridership.<br />

Coverage-oriented services are designed for purposes other<br />

than productivity. Low-density markets are served in the<br />

most cost-effective way possible. Coverage-oriented routes<br />

therefore also have standards for boardings/revenue hour,<br />

but these should vary to reflect the cost/hour of different<br />

types of service. For Coverage-oriented service, the bottom<br />

line is not really productivity, but the cost of serving each<br />

passenger, which must be kept to a minimum. This cost is a<br />

combination of productivity and cost/hour of service.<br />

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Productivity standards are classified by type of service and<br />

purpose of the service. The standards, which should be<br />

reviewed periodically, are based on community<br />

transportation needs, peer review, historical performance<br />

data, and projected financial resources. The productivity<br />

standard is a useful indicator of the quality of service that is<br />

provided and the cost of providing these services.<br />

Performance standards are established separately for each<br />

mode of service for performance assessment under the<br />

criteria of productivity and coverage.<br />

The service categories are based on key factors that tend to<br />

dramatically affect productivity. The categories are defined<br />

as follows:<br />

Fixed Route is all-day fixed route service designed primarily<br />

to serve short trips of less than five miles or so, AND to serve<br />

as a feeder to Regional services (Metrolink, Regional Express)<br />

for longer trips. Local fixed routes can be designed for<br />

Productivity, as Routes 1, 2, 14 and 61 are, or they can be<br />

designed for Coverage, such as Routes 20, 30 and 31.<br />

Regional lines are all-day fixed route services designed<br />

primarily to serve trips over five miles and to connect<br />

regional destinations at high speed, such as <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

Route 90, linking San Bernardino, Riverside, and Montclair.<br />

This route is productivity-oriented in its ultimate goal, but is<br />

held to a 50% lower standard because the average<br />

passenger-trip length is more than twice as long. It is difficult<br />

to evaluate the value to the community of carrying fewer<br />

people longer distances, as opposed to carrying more people<br />

shorter distances, but this standard reflects a reasonable<br />

approximation that reflects the unusual nature of express<br />

service.<br />

School Markets can produce high productivity figures, so<br />

they must be understood separately. These lines run only at<br />

the times when a high school or junior high school would fill<br />

the bus, and the large loads from the school form almost all<br />

of the ridership. School markets, of course, play a large role<br />

in the productivity of many Local services, but their effect,<br />

averaged out across an all-day service, is less pronounced in<br />

the overall productivity figure.<br />

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ACCESS is the paratransit service for the ADA-eligible<br />

disabled and is available throughout the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service<br />

area, within ¾-mile band on either side of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> regular<br />

fixed route bus lines. Persons with an <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Disability ID<br />

card may ride Access Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6<br />

p.m., on a space available basis. This service is never<br />

intended to be highly productive because it serves such a<br />

specialized market. Its existence is required by Federal law<br />

wherever and whenever fixed route services operate.<br />

Omnilink is a demand-responsive service open to the general<br />

public that provides efficient Coverage-oriented service in<br />

low-density areas where no fixed route service is proposed.<br />

Omnilink circulates within a defined area picking up and<br />

dropping off passengers throughout the area at requested<br />

stop locations. Every hour, the bus returns to a timedtransfer<br />

point, for direct, timed connections to the fixed route<br />

system. This demand-responsive service is offered in the<br />

cities of Yucaipa, Grand Terrace/South Colton, and Chino<br />

Hills. The Omnilink service is not intended to be highly<br />

productive, but more productive than ACCESS.<br />

Seat Utilization<br />

Seat utilization is a measurement of how much of the service<br />

being provided (seat miles) is being consumed (passenger<br />

miles). It is expressed as a percentage (passenger miles/seat<br />

miles).<br />

In the passenger airline industry the key measures of route<br />

performance are load factor, yield, cost, and profit. Load<br />

factor, or utilization, is based on the number of customer<br />

miles (demand) compared to the number of seat miles<br />

available (or capacity). Yield is the average customer fare for<br />

the flight divided by the distance flown. The load factor rate<br />

is used to evaluate the volume, while the yield is used to<br />

evaluate the revenue. The yield is compared to the actual<br />

seat-mile cost of operation to determine profitability. One of<br />

the advantages of the use of load factor is that it provides a<br />

performance evaluation that is independent of the aircraft<br />

(or vehicle) size or route type. A low load factor percentage<br />

would be an indication to change to a smaller aircraft or to<br />

less frequent service, while a high load factor might be used<br />

to justify a larger aircraft or more frequent service. Low<br />

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yields would suggest a need to raise fares. In other words<br />

revenues and costs are looked at independently of<br />

passengers and utilization.<br />

Load factor, or utilization, for transit services is more complex<br />

to calculate due to the large number of stops and the<br />

multitude of vehicles on each route, but the advantages are<br />

the same. The concept of measuring utilization is to<br />

determine what “percentage” of the capacity being offered<br />

on each route is indeed being consumed. A low utilization<br />

would be an indication that service should be less frequent,<br />

or a smaller vehicle utilized. Low utilization on one section of<br />

a route would be an indication that some vehicles could be<br />

short-turned so that service would be less frequent on that<br />

section. A high utilization rate would indicate that more<br />

frequent service or larger vehicles might be appropriate.<br />

Distance-based utilization based on the distance that<br />

passengers travel, by itself, does not assess the efficiency of<br />

the schedule. Costs are incurred even if a bus is at a layover<br />

point; therefore an additional indicator of time-based<br />

utilization captures performance related to service hours and<br />

demonstrates the efficiency of a schedule.<br />

Time-based utilization shows that a bus route that<br />

incorporates very long layover times as a result of the need<br />

to make connections would be less productive than one that<br />

is more tightly scheduled. It would also show that buses<br />

operating in congested traffic conditions are not as<br />

productive as buses provided with priority measures by road<br />

authorities (municipalities).<br />

The recommended performance indicators are:<br />

<br />

Each service within each type of service should<br />

maintain a minimum average distance utilization as<br />

measured in passenger miles per seat-miles in specific<br />

time periods, as provided in Figure IV-1.<br />

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Figure IV-1 Proposed Minimum Average Distance Based<br />

Utilization Standards for Bus Services<br />

Service Type<br />

Overall<br />

Customer<br />

mile/Seat<br />

mile<br />

Standard<br />

Weekday<br />

Customer<br />

mile/Seat<br />

mile<br />

Standard<br />

Saturday<br />

Customer<br />

mile/Seat<br />

mile<br />

Standard<br />

Sunday<br />

Customer<br />

mile/Seat<br />

mile<br />

Standard<br />

Express 22% 25% 15% 15%<br />

Bus 18% 20% 10% 10%<br />

Omnilink 18% 20% 10% 10%<br />

<br />

Each service within each type of service should<br />

maintain a minimum average time utilization as<br />

measured in passenger minutes per seat-minutes in<br />

specific time periods, as provided in Figure IV-2.<br />

Service<br />

Type<br />

Figure IV-2: Proposed Minimum Average Time Based<br />

Utilization Standards for Bus Services<br />

Overall Weekday Saturday<br />

Customer Customer Customer<br />

minutes/ minutes/ minutes/<br />

Seat Seat minutes Seat minutes<br />

minutes Standard Standard<br />

Standard<br />

Express 17% 20% 10% 10%<br />

Bus 13% 15% 5% 5%<br />

Omnilink 13% 15% 5% 5%<br />

Sunday<br />

Customer<br />

minutes/<br />

Seat minutes<br />

Standard<br />

Any service where the distance-based utilization is more than<br />

10 percent greater than the time-based utilization should be<br />

reviewed to determine if efficiencies can be achieved<br />

through service design or transit priority measures.<br />

The standards are pegged initially at approximately the 25th<br />

percentile for each type, in each time period. This means<br />

that about 25 percent of the services would be subject to<br />

review each year. An examination of the productivity of the<br />

Omnilink service as well as some of the lowest performing<br />

bus routes was used to develop the targets for Omnilink.<br />

Where large bus services were included, the productivity<br />

was prorated to reflect a 20-passenger bus rather than a<br />

standard 38-passenger vehicle.<br />

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The standards for each type of service would ultimately be<br />

adjusted to ensure that the overall transit operation was able<br />

to meet its system-wide cost recovery objectives.<br />

The intent is that the standards would be applied as an<br />

average for all trips. The targets for specific time periods or<br />

on route segments would be examined where a route failed<br />

to meet the overall guideline.<br />

Seat utilization based on distance (passenger miles per seat<br />

miles), retrieved from Automatic Passenger Counter (APC)<br />

data for the first quarter of 2004 is summarized in the<br />

Existing Conditions. The routes with utilization of less than<br />

20 percent are in the bottom quartile and are candidates for<br />

review and adjustment.<br />

Service Coverage & Minimum<br />

Service Quality Objective<br />

The Service Coverage and Minimum-Service Quality<br />

Objective establishes the transit service areas within the<br />

municipalities of the service area in which transit service may<br />

be provided within a reasonable walking distance for<br />

customers. The purpose of the objective is to clearly indicate<br />

that at least a basic minimum level (coverage) of transit<br />

service may be provided within urban areas with significant<br />

residential or employment land uses. This is an important<br />

distinction for <strong>Omnitrans</strong> due to the large portions of the<br />

region that are rural or undeveloped. The service coverage<br />

objective should indicate that there is only a commitment to<br />

provide a basic level of service and all areas should not<br />

expect the same level of service beyond the coverage<br />

minimum. The proposed objective is:<br />

To provide a minimum basic level of transit accessibility to all<br />

urban residential and employment areas identified by<br />

SANBAG, and that the minimum service levels meet the basic<br />

mobility needs of the transportation disadvantaged and<br />

transit dependent.<br />

Several indicators are required to fully assess whether the<br />

objective of providing a minimum level of service and access<br />

is being met. The required indicators include:<br />

Walking distance to transit service<br />

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Hours of service<br />

Minimum service frequencies<br />

It appears desirable to adopt service frequency indicators<br />

that can be applied across all routes and time periods<br />

throughout the region. While most areas now have halfhourly,<br />

or better, service there are some routes that operate<br />

only hourly or every 45 minutes. The areas with services<br />

operating every 15 minutes are receiving the higher levels of<br />

service as a result of higher ridership, not simply because<br />

they are in the more urbanized areas. If ridership on these<br />

routes were to fall below the productivity threshold service<br />

would likely be reduced to half hourly. Similarly, if ridership<br />

in other areas grows, it may become feasible to add more<br />

service to meet the demand and increase frequencies to<br />

every 15 minutes or better.<br />

An indicator should therefore be used to establish the<br />

minimum policy frequency beyond which frequencies are set<br />

based on market demand or productivity. Numerous transit<br />

systems have used complex tables incorporating route<br />

classifications and time-of-day to set minimum service<br />

frequencies. Many others, however, are able to operate with<br />

a single guideline.<br />

The recommended indicators for the Service Coverage<br />

Objective are:<br />

All areas having a minimum residential density of 3.5<br />

dwelling units per acre or a minimum employment<br />

density of 10 jobs per acre, as measured over an area<br />

of 25 acres, should be provided with a transit service<br />

that places 90 percent of residences and jobs within .5<br />

miles of a bus stop. Reduced walking distances may<br />

be encouraged in situations where steep grades or<br />

safety hazards create an unacceptable pedestrian<br />

access route. A request-stop service should be in<br />

effect for alighting customers on all busservices (in<br />

local stop areas) services after 8:00 p.m. and before<br />

5:00 a.m.<br />

<br />

Bus stops should be located to minimize walking<br />

distances, but stops should not be spaced closer than<br />

0.2 miles, unless required for pedestrian safety or as a<br />

result of geographic barriers.<br />

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An area shall be considered served by transit if it is<br />

located within 0.5 miles of a fixed-route bus stop or<br />

within area served by Omnilink. The 0.5-mile distance<br />

should be measured using public roads, sidewalks<br />

and walkways.<br />

On weekdays, the minimum service frequency to<br />

provide coverage should be 60 minutes from the start<br />

of service in the morning to the end of service in the<br />

evening. Special peak-period-only tripper services and<br />

introductory pilot services may be excluded from this<br />

guideline.<br />

The span of service for transit should ensure that 90<br />

percent of trips identified in the following table could<br />

be completed at the times shown. Service should be<br />

provided to major activity centers to correspond to<br />

customary opening and closing times at each<br />

location.<br />

Figure IV-3: Span of Service Guidelines<br />

Earliest Arrival Time<br />

Service Weekdays Saturdays Sundays &<br />

Holidays<br />

From any point in East<br />

Valley TO Downtown<br />

06:00 07:00 07:00<br />

San Bernardino<br />

From any point in West<br />

Valley TO Ontario or<br />

Montclair<br />

06:00 07:00 07:00<br />

Latest Departure Time<br />

Service Weekdays Saturdays Sundays &<br />

Holidays<br />

From downtown San<br />

Bernardino TO any point<br />

in East Valley<br />

From Montclair or<br />

Ontario TO any point in<br />

West Valley<br />

21:00 21:00 19:00<br />

21:00 21:00 19:00<br />

The walking distance indicator and population and<br />

employment density information was evaluated using GIS<br />

software and data from the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> stop database, the<br />

U.S. Census, and employment data from SANBAG. Figures<br />

IV-4 and IV-5 show the walking-distance coverage for the<br />

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East and West Valleys based on the schedule and routes in<br />

effect at the end of 2004. The red shaded areas show the<br />

areas where the population density is greater than 3.5<br />

households per acre. The purple shaded areas show the<br />

areas where the employment density is greater than 10 jobs<br />

per acre. The color of the blue shading is based on the<br />

Residential <strong>Transit</strong> Orientation Index, with the darkest colors<br />

representing the areas with the greatest likelihood of<br />

generating transit ridership. Areas that are not enclosed<br />

within the half-mile network buffer are also shown with the<br />

corresponding transit orientation and density index.<br />

Although it would be desirable to fully achieve the walking<br />

distance standard, there may be instances where the bus<br />

routing required to meet this standard would not meet the<br />

productivity targets. In such a case, service would not<br />

normally be provided.<br />

The span of service and frequency of service indicators can<br />

be measured using existing timetable information. Figures<br />

IV-6 through IV-17 show where the existing routes fail to<br />

meet the proposed span of service guidelines.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> currently has a policy that bus stops must be<br />

spaced at least 0.2 miles apart. An analysis was undertaken<br />

using data from the APC system to determine the number of<br />

stops on each route closer than 0.2 miles to an adjacent stop.<br />

The results of the analysis, shown in Figure IV-19, indicate<br />

that system-wide 13 percent of stops violate the current<br />

policy. On two routes, more than 30 percent of stops are<br />

spaced less than 0.2 miles apart. Any reduction in the<br />

number of stops must be done with care to ensure that the<br />

walking distance guideline is not violated. Reducing the<br />

number of stops should help improve or maintain running<br />

time on the routes with excessive stop locations.<br />

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Figure IV-4


Figure IV-5


Figure IV-6


Figure IV-7


Figure IV-8


Figure IV-9


Figure IV-10


Figure IV-11


Figure IV-12


Figure IV-13


Figure IV-14


Figure IV-15


Figure IV-16


Figure IV-17


Route Description<br />

Figure IV-18: Stop Spacing Analysis, FY 2004<br />

Stops Less than<br />

1/5 Mile From<br />

Previous Stop<br />

Total<br />

Stops<br />

Percent<br />

of Total<br />

1 ARMC – San Bernardino – Del Rosa 20 97 21%<br />

2 Cal State – E St. – Loma Linda 30 118 25%<br />

3 Baseline – Highland (FL) Highland Ave – San Bernardino (SL) 7 74 9%<br />

4 Highland Ave – Highland (FL) Baseline – San Bernardino (SL) 3 74 4%<br />

5 San Bernardino – Del Rosa – Cal State 10 94 11%<br />

7 N. San Bernardino – Sierra – DT San Bernardino 26 96 27%<br />

8 San Bernardino – Mentone – Yucaipa 16 161 10%<br />

9 San Bernardino – Yucaipa 28 161 17%<br />

10 Fontana – Baseline – San Bernardino 18 108 17%<br />

11 San Bernardino – Muscoy – Cal State 1 73 1%<br />

14 Fontana – Foothill Blvd. – San Bernardino 29 89 33%<br />

15 Fontana– Rialto – San Bernardino – Highland – Redlands 22 176 13%<br />

19 Fontana – Colton – Redlands 28 173 16%<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink Via Hemlock – Kaiser Hosp. 11 56 20%<br />

22 N. Rialto – Riverside Ave. – ARMC 24 92 26%<br />

28 Southridge – Slover Ave – Kaiser Hosp. 4 50 8%<br />

29 Bloomington – Valley Blvd. – Kaiser Hosp. 6 42 14%<br />

30 N. Redlands Loop – Red Line 9 38 24%<br />

31 S. Redlands Loop – Blue Line 13 43 30%<br />

60 Ontario Convention Ctr – Chaffey College – Ontario Mills 4 98 4%<br />

61 Fontana – Ontario Mills – Pomona 19 174 11%<br />

62 Montclair – Ontario – Chino 3 73 4%<br />

63 Chino – Ontario – Upland 5 95 5%<br />

64 Montclair – N. Upland – Chaffey College 4 71 6%<br />

65<br />

65A Montclair – via Chino Ave – CIM<br />

4 89 4%<br />

65B Montclair – via Edison Ave – CIM<br />

66 Fontana – Foothill Blvd– Montclair 11 118 9%<br />

67 Ontario – Baseline – Fontana 4 114 4%<br />

68 Chino – Montclair – Chaffey College 14 142 10%<br />

70 Ontario – Creekside – Ontario Mills 6 85 7%<br />

71 Kaiser – Southridge – Rancho Cucamonga 9 141 6%<br />

75 Ontario – via Francis – Ontario Mills* 9 75 12%<br />

90 Montclair – Ontario – San Bernardino - Riverside 1 20 5%<br />

140 Fontana – Almeria – Chaffey College* 9 79 11%<br />

202 San Bernardino – T.E.A.M. House 6 16 38%<br />

Total 413 3205 13%<br />

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Maximum Occupancy Objective<br />

The Maximum Occupancy Objective balances the fiscal need<br />

of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> to generate fare revenue with the need to<br />

provide a safe, comfortable and attractive customer<br />

environment on-board transit vehicles. The proposed<br />

occupancy objective is:<br />

To provide transit services with adequate capacity<br />

to provide a reasonable level of passenger comfort<br />

recognizing the vehicle types, trip lengths, speeds<br />

and markets being served.<br />

The purpose of the objective is to provide a means of<br />

ensuring that an appropriate level of service is provided for<br />

the level of ridership on each individual route. The objective<br />

should also ensure that overcrowding is not permitted to<br />

occur on a sustained or regular basis. Crowded conditions<br />

can quickly turn existing and potential customers away from<br />

public transportation. The guidelines for this indicator must<br />

be set at levels that provide comfortable traveling conditions<br />

appropriate for the brand of service and the market being<br />

served. The indicators and standards will be used to adjust<br />

service frequencies or vehicle size.<br />

Separate indicators are required for each type of bus service,<br />

reflecting their different operating speeds, trip lengths and<br />

markets served. Separate indicators and standards are<br />

required for peak periods, a shorter peak within the peak<br />

period, midday evening, night, and weekend periods.<br />

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The recommended indicators are:<br />

90 percent of the time the number of standees at the<br />

maximum occupancy point should not exceed person<br />

density (in passengers per square feet) according to<br />

the following chart.<br />

Figure IV-19: Minimum Square Feet of Floor Space<br />

per Standing Passenger<br />

Type of Peak Period<br />

Service 30 Minute<br />

Off Peak<br />

60 Minute<br />

Avg.<br />

Average<br />

Bus 6 12<br />

Omnilink No standees No standees<br />

Express Bus No standees No standees<br />

<br />

Under normal operating conditions no customer<br />

should remain standing more than 15 minutes on one<br />

bus.<br />

Figure IV-20 shows the estimated number of seats and floor<br />

area available for each type of bus currently in the transit<br />

fleet. The data in Figure IV-21 also shows the maximum<br />

occupancy standard in passengers for each of the different<br />

types of buses in the fleet.<br />

The APCs cannot definitively determine the average standing<br />

time, however, on most routes they can identify potential<br />

standing time problems by using route profiles.<br />

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Figure IV-20: Seats and Standing Areas by Bus Type<br />

Bus Type<br />

Areas for<br />

Seats Standing<br />

Seating<br />

with One<br />

Seating<br />

with Two<br />

in Sq. ft Wheelchair Wheelchairs<br />

40’ Low Floor<br />

Flyer*<br />

40’ High Floor<br />

RTS/Orion*<br />

40’ Suburban High<br />

Floor*<br />

30’ Low Floor Mid<br />

Size*<br />

*Estimate<br />

38 57.9 35 31<br />

40 55.9 36 32<br />

45 53.9 42 39<br />

25 37.9 22 18<br />

On some routes conformity with the standing time guideline<br />

could also be evaluated using a point observation system.<br />

This would be done by stationing observers prior to the<br />

maximum load point, and again 15 minutes downstream.<br />

An observation of people still standing downstream would<br />

be an indication of a standee time problem or at least a<br />

candidate for further, more detailed analysis. On services<br />

with guidelines that do not permit standees, it would be<br />

possible to evaluate the service using APC data. The key to<br />

the use of the standard is to identify potential problem<br />

routes and services. This will limit the requirement for more<br />

detailed examination of specific conditions on every route.<br />

The public will also easily understand the guideline.<br />

Figure IV-21: Maximum Passenger Occupancy by Bus Type,<br />

Time Period and Number of Wheelchairs<br />

Bus Type<br />

40’ Low<br />

Floor Flyer<br />

40’ High<br />

Floor<br />

RTS/Flexible<br />

40’<br />

Suburban<br />

High Floor<br />

30’ Low<br />

Floor<br />

Peak 30<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Off Peak<br />

60<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Peak 30<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Off Peak<br />

60<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Peak 30<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Off Peak<br />

60<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

No Wheelchairs 1 Wheelchair 2 Wheelchairs<br />

48 43 45 40 41 36<br />

49 45 45 41 41 37<br />

45 45 42 42 39 39<br />

31 28 27 25 23 20<br />

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Service Reliability Objective<br />

Service reliability is an important issue for <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

customers. Existing and potential customers expect bus<br />

services to reliably follow the published timetables. People<br />

depend on transit to allow them to meet their personal<br />

schedules and expect transfer connections to be performed<br />

as published.<br />

Schedule reliability standards are also important for transit<br />

management, as they provide a means of measuring and<br />

evaluating the provision of the service on the road. Failure<br />

to meet the guidelines serves as notice to management that<br />

corrective actions such as additional transit priority measures,<br />

revised schedules or work practices, or rerouting of services<br />

should be implemented.<br />

Reliability guidelines must balance the need to assure<br />

customers that timetables may be adhered to with the need<br />

to allow for operating flexibility due to traffic conditions and<br />

differences in transit vehicles (i.e. wheelchair lift or low floor<br />

buses) that could be assigned to the same route. During<br />

extreme weather conditions, power outages, road<br />

construction, or other abnormal traffic situations, it may be<br />

expected that delays and schedule disruptions occur.<br />

The objective must stress the importance of reliability, but<br />

also recognize that there are many factors outside the<br />

control of the transit operators and transit management,<br />

which may impact reliability:<br />

To provide Bus, Express Bus, and Omnilink services that<br />

reliably follow published schedules under normal operating<br />

conditions.<br />

The indicators for reliability used by the transit industry<br />

generally relate to schedule adherence, headway<br />

adherence, service consistency, transfer reliability, and<br />

missed trips.<br />

It is recommended that a single schedule adherence<br />

guideline be applied for bus services at all times of the day.<br />

Some arguments can be made for a stricter guideline during<br />

off peak periods to encourage ridership, compensate for the<br />

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additional transfers that may be necessary and because of<br />

reduced roadway congestion. However, the impact of a<br />

stricter off peak standard would likely be imperceptible to<br />

customers.<br />

In any case, the transit system should be striving for 100<br />

percent schedule adherence at all times.<br />

The recommended indicators are:<br />

90 percent of bus trips on each route should depart<br />

each timepoint not more than five minutes later than<br />

the scheduled leave time, and should not depart early<br />

<br />

90 percent of bus trips should arrive at the terminus<br />

not more than five minutes late.<br />

Where the schedule adherence of a route as measured by<br />

the above indicators falls below the guideline, more detailed<br />

investigations of the route should be carried out to identify<br />

the sources of the problem. There is a broad range of<br />

potential actions that can be taken to improve service<br />

reliability and the most effective response may depend on<br />

the specific situation. In some cases, municipal actions such<br />

as provision of transit priority measures on municipal roads<br />

used by transit would significantly contribute to improved<br />

service reliability.<br />

Transportation Network Role Objective<br />

The Transportation Network Role objective was conceived to<br />

provide an overall strategic direction to the development of<br />

transit services.<br />

To ensure that public transit provides an attractive and<br />

competitive alternative to the private automobile.<br />

Operational speed for buses is important to customers who<br />

are almost always interested in faster travel times. It is also<br />

critical to the transit system since slower speeds translate<br />

directly into higher operating costs. An indicator that<br />

measures transit operating speeds would be able to track<br />

degradations in travel time. In response to such information,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> could seek, and make the case for transit priority<br />

measures and roadway geometric improvements or changes<br />

in parking regulations. If these responses are not possible,<br />

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the planners and service designers may have to act by<br />

adding more buses, or changing the schedules or routes.<br />

A simple means of achieving this objective would be to<br />

monitor changes in travel speeds for each type of service for<br />

specific routes. This would allow <strong>Omnitrans</strong> to judge year-toyear<br />

performance, and would help identify areas where<br />

schedule or route changes, or new priority measures may be<br />

necessary. The indicator would be:<br />

The average actual running time on each route<br />

should be maintained or improved as<br />

measured on a yearly basis.<br />

This indicator does not require any comparative data from<br />

other modes (i.e. car travel time) and as a consequence is<br />

easy to implement. Actual speed can be determined from the<br />

APC service-monitoring program. The data collected from<br />

the evaluation process would be used to track individual<br />

route performance against similar routes. In addition, the<br />

data could also be used to track the year-to-year changes on<br />

individual routes.<br />

New Service Warrants<br />

Service warrants are required to provide direction on when<br />

new services should be initiated. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> serves a diverse<br />

region and some flexibility may be required in adapting the<br />

proposed warrants to every possible situation. The warrants<br />

should be viewed as guidelines, rather than strict rules.<br />

Fixed Route Bus<br />

Fixed-route bus services are operated using standard transit<br />

buses or trolleys of at least 30 feet in length. This service is<br />

usually associated with routes that make frequent stops, but<br />

can also include limited stop services on radial and crosstown<br />

routes.<br />

Warrants are required to determine when bus service should<br />

be introduced in new residential, industrial, commercial and<br />

recreational developments. Changes to existing bus routes<br />

would be based on the service evaluation criteria included as<br />

part of the Service Design Guidelines.<br />

There are two main approaches to new service warrants<br />

commonly in use in North America. The first requires a<br />

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projection or forecast of ridership. The forecast is either used<br />

directly to determine the timing of a new service or through<br />

surrogates such as riders per hour or cost recovery that are<br />

derived from the ridership forecast. Ridership forecasting on<br />

a micro-level can be extremely difficult and unreliable.<br />

An alternative approach would be to use trip generation as<br />

an evaluation factor. Trip generations are projected using<br />

generally accepted standards and are available for all types<br />

of land use, including residential, commercial, recreational<br />

and industrial areas. There are trip generation tables that<br />

have been produced by both national and state authorities.<br />

The tables have generally been developed as a result of<br />

many years of data collection and verification. Trip<br />

generation data is usually expressed in car trips, however<br />

total person-trips can be developed by making some<br />

occupancy assumptions. Trip generations are a form of<br />

forecast based on a broad knowledge base derived from<br />

observed behavior.<br />

The recommended warrant for new local bus services are<br />

based, in part, on the trip generation methodology. This<br />

methodology has the advantage of using data that has<br />

already been prepared for and accepted by the municipal<br />

authorities, is available for all land uses, and incorporates<br />

elements of both population and forecasting approaches.<br />

In addition to the forecast trip generation volume for the<br />

development, it is recommended that several other factors<br />

related to the physical design of the development be<br />

considered as part of the service warrants. For local bus<br />

services to operate efficiently and safely in a neighborhood,<br />

the road system must meet minimum geometric design<br />

requirements for bus operations and provide a relatively<br />

direct routing for the service. Where the bus route is to<br />

terminate within the development, adequate bus terminus<br />

facilities (e.g. street space or a bus loop for vehicle layovers)<br />

must be available. Finally, adequate pedestrian facilities (e.g.<br />

sidewalks and direct pedestrian routes to bus stops) and<br />

amenities at bus stops (e.g. shelters and lighting) are<br />

required to ensure fast and safe access by customers to the<br />

bus service.<br />

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New services to be provided to areas beyond 0.5 miles of an<br />

existing bus stop when all of the following conditions are<br />

met:<br />

Minimum density of 3.5 households per acres or 10<br />

jobs per acre as measured over a minimum area of 25<br />

acres.<br />

Road and pedestrian access system that provides for<br />

safe Access and efficient operation of transit service.<br />

Minimum of 1,000 total person trips generated for all<br />

vehicle modes per service hour as measured from end<br />

to end of proposed bus route.<br />

Trip generation to be based on standard trip<br />

generation methodology and procedures in common<br />

use in Southern California.<br />

Service maybe extended to additional time periods if<br />

the route is able to sustain ridership that is 75 percent<br />

of the minimum productivity standard during the first<br />

year of service.<br />

The service must meet the full productivity guideline within<br />

2-3 years of the start of service. If, after 2-3 years, the service<br />

is unable to meet the productivity standard, alternative<br />

approaches such as an Omnilink service maybe considered.<br />

If the service being provided is changed significantly, the<br />

probationary period may be extended.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> may also consider the impact on potential<br />

ridership of other factors such as parking management or<br />

travel demand management strategies that may be in effect.<br />

Omnilink<br />

Omnilink is the name applied to services operated with<br />

vehicles smaller than the conventional 30-foot long transit<br />

bus. This could include a range of options from mini-buses<br />

to shared-ride vans. These services would be implemented<br />

in areas where conventional buses are too expensive and<br />

inefficient to operate.<br />

New Omnilink service may be warranted in areas beyond 0.5<br />

miles of an existing bus stop when the following conditions<br />

are met:<br />

Minimum density of 3.5 households per acre or 10<br />

jobs per acre measured over a minimum area of 25<br />

acres.<br />

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Road and pedestrian system that provides for safe<br />

access and efficient operation of Omnilink service.<br />

Projection of not less than 500 total person trips<br />

generated for all vehicle modes per service hour as<br />

measured from the transfer point to the end of the<br />

route for a typical fixed route operation.<br />

Trip generation to be based on data provided in traffic<br />

impact studies prepared by or for municipalities for<br />

subdivision or development approval.<br />

Service may be extended to additional time periods if<br />

the route is able to sustain ridership that is 75 percent<br />

of the minimum productivity standard during the first<br />

two years of service.<br />

Like the fixed-route services, the service must meet the full<br />

productivity guideline within 2-3 years of the start of service.<br />

If after this time frame the service appears unlikely to meet<br />

the productivity standard, alternative approaches should be<br />

considered. If the service type is changed, the probationary<br />

period may be extended.<br />

Express Bus<br />

Express Bus describes services operated on highways<br />

between municipal centers (e.g. Route 90 from Montclair-San<br />

Bernardino-Riverside). The services utilize suburban style<br />

coaches.<br />

Express Bus service may be warranted when all of the<br />

following conditions are met:<br />

Express Bus service should be considered if the travel<br />

time between municipal centers by local bus services<br />

is more than 30 minutes.<br />

<br />

Express Bus services should incorporate a minimum of<br />

15 minutes of non-stop or limited stop service.<br />

Similar to fixed-route and Omnilink services, New Express Bus<br />

services should meet the minimum productivity guidelines<br />

within 2-3 years of implementation.<br />

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Notes:


Section V: Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

There came a time when<br />

the risk to remain tight in<br />

the bud was more painful<br />

than the risk it took to<br />

blossom.<br />

- Anais Nin, writer


Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Three scenarios were developed for how <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service<br />

could be improved over the next six-year period (FY<strong>2006</strong>-<br />

FY<strong>2011</strong>). Current financial forecasts show constraints in<br />

funding-revenue sources for <strong>Omnitrans</strong>. Thus, a financially<br />

constrained scenario is recommended for implementation.<br />

Existing Conditions Overview<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> currently provides about 685,624 hours of fixed<br />

route service annually with a peak bus requirement of 146<br />

buses. The buses operate a total of about 9,320,235 miles<br />

annually. This operation includes seventeen buses that are<br />

operated by a contractor. The total fleet includes 174 active<br />

buses of which 28 are spares. This is a spare ratio of 17%.<br />

The East Valley garage operates approximately 52 percent of<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> annual service hours and miles - a total of<br />

356,024 hours and 4,557,980 miles.<br />

The West Valley garage operates about 36 percent of<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> annual service hours and miles – 245,215 hours<br />

and 3,285,345 miles.<br />

Contracted fixed-route services routes 7, 8, 9, 30 (Red Line),<br />

31 (Blue Line), & 90 make up about 12 percent of the annual<br />

service hours and miles – 84,385 vehicle-hours and<br />

1,476,908 vehicle-miles.<br />

Annual weekday service represents more than 81 percent of<br />

the total hours and miles. Saturday service is more than 11<br />

percent of annual operating hours and miles and Sundays<br />

are around 8 percent.<br />

Figures V-1 and V-2 show the existing FY 2005 service hours<br />

and miles across the system, broken down by route and by<br />

division.<br />

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Figure V-1: Existing FY 2005 Bus Service Hours by Route and Division<br />

Weekday Hours Saturday Hours Sunday Hours Annual<br />

Route Non- Daily # of Non- Daily # of Non- Daily # of Revenue Non<br />

Revenue Revenue Total Bus Rev Rev Total Bus Rev Rev Total Bus Hours Revenue<br />

1 113.25 3.13 116.38 7 81.90 3.22 85.12 7 35.68 1.53 37.21 3 35,133.18 1,046.57 36,179.75<br />

2 124.95 6.00 130.95 10 89.55 4.50 94.05 8 70.90 4.12 75.02 8 40,330.50 1,983.12 42,313.62<br />

3 92.03 2.20 94.23 6 65.92 3.52 69.44 6 63.57 2.47 66.04 6 30,281.81 869.57 31,151.38<br />

4 85.08 2.73 87.81 6 65.00 4.07 69.07 6 63.42 2.73 66.15 6 28,435.06 1,047.07 29,482.13<br />

5 64.97 1.98 66.95 4 45.88 2.12 48.00 4 23.40 1.13 24.53 2 20,249.66 674.47 20,924.13<br />

10 52.33 1.73 54.06 4 25.67 1.00 26.67 2 22.67 0.73 23.40 2 15,940.81 533.57 16,474.38<br />

11 66.67 1.43 68.10 4 44.67 2.10 46.77 4 22.83 0.97 23.80 2 20,598.69 523.41 21,122.10<br />

14 102.35 3.90 106.25 9 78.42 2.97 81.39 7 63.92 2.47 66.39 6 33,587.22 1,280.67 34,867.89<br />

15 122.62 3.53 126.15 8 92.93 4.47 97.40 8 88.53 2.95 91.48 8 40,797.49 1,284.69 42,082.18<br />

19 102.12 4.92 107.04 7 73.92 4.72 78.64 7 42.33 2.82 45.15 4 32,201.79 1,649.18 33,850.97<br />

20 28.83 1.53 30.36 2 22.83 1.53 24.36 2 21.83 1.53 23.36 2 9,692.97 549.27 10,242.24<br />

22 89.80 2.53 92.33 6 43.62 2.03 45.65 4 24.38 0.80 25.18 2 26,592.78 795.04 27,387.82<br />

28 11.92 0.93 12.85 1 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 3,075.36 239.94 3,315.30<br />

29 11.83 0.77 12.60 1 10.83 0.77 11.60 1 NoService NoService NoService NoService 3,593.64 237.16 3,830.80<br />

140 1.53 1.35 2.88 0 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 394.74 348.30 743.04<br />

202 0.55 0.92 1.47 1 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 141.90 237.36 379.26<br />

CityLink 4.50 2.00 6.50 1 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 1,161.00 516.00 1,677.00<br />

EV Service 1,075.33 41.58 1,116.91 77 741.14 37.02 778.16 66 543.46 24.25 567.71 51 342,208.60 13,815.39 356,023.99<br />

60 50.65 1.90 52.55 3 34.17 1.75 35.92 3 34.22 1.75 35.97 3 16,521.42 666.95 17,188.37<br />

61 199.28 10.03 209.31 14 93.00 6.13 99.13 8 91.00 5.90 96.90 8 60,705.24 3,195.14 63,900.38<br />

62 47.87 1.07 48.94 4 23.77 0.73 24.50 2 23.77 0.57 24.34 2 14,751.23 341.63 15,092.86<br />

63 55.47 2.08 57.55 4 23.73 1.07 24.80 2 24.70 1.10 25.80 2 16,757.46 646.24 17,403.70<br />

64 25.67 1.00 26.67 2 25.67 1.00 26.67 2 23.67 1.00 24.67 2 9,113.53 359.00 9,472.53<br />

65 69.10 2.00 71.10 4 25.60 1.25 26.85 2 23.60 1.00 24.60 2 20,311.40 629.50 20,940.90<br />

66 76.28 2.98 79.26 5 55.55 2.50 58.05 5 32.88 1.48 34.36 3 24,134.62 969.32 25,103.94<br />

67 41.70 2.00 43.70 3 35.75 2.00 37.75 3 35.75 2.00 37.75 3 12,546.10 616.00 13,162.10<br />

68 110.55 4.83 115.38 7 48.83 2.67 51.50 4 42.90 2.80 45.70 4 33,151.30 1,522.44 34,673.74<br />

70 26.92 1.08 28.00 3 11.83 1.00 12.83 2 11.83 1.00 12.83 2 8,140.19 379.90 8,520.09<br />

71 48.95 2.75 51.70 3 38.53 2.83 41.36 3 34.03 2.75 36.78 3 16,291.13 991.25 17,282.38<br />

75 8.59 1.00 9.59 0 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 2,216.22 258.00 2,474.22<br />

WV Service 761.03 32.72 793.75 52 416.43 22.93 439.36 36 378.35 21.35 399.70 34 234,639.84 10,575.37 245,215.21<br />

EV/WV<br />

Service<br />

Total<br />

1,836.36 74.30 1,910.66 129 1,157.57 59.95 1,217.52 102 921.81 45.60 967.41 85 576,848.44 24,390.76 601,239.20<br />

7 40.35 3.42 43.77 3 22.00 2.33 24.33 2 20.42 1.92 22.34 2 12,551.72 1,096.78 13,648.50<br />

8 44.33 3.58 47.91 3 34.58 3.75 38.33 3 14.90 1.83 16.73 1 13,926.04 1,204.47 15,130.51<br />

9 46.00 3.18 49.18 3 37.22 3.53 40.75 3 16.23 1.00 17.23 2 14,556.73 1,047.94 15,604.67<br />

30 15.30 1.00 16.30 1 11.92 1.00 12.92 1 10.30 1.00 11.30 1 5,068.70 359.00 5,427.70<br />

31 12.92 1.00 13.92 1 11.30 1.00 12.30 1 9.53 1.00 10.53 1 4,384.39 359.00 4,743.39<br />

90 85.93 4.67 90.60 6 75.37 4.07 79.44 5 45.53 3.17 48.70 4 28,260.47 1,570.03 29,830.50<br />

Contract<br />

Service<br />

Total<br />

All Services<br />

Total<br />

244.83 16.85 261.68 17 192.39 15.68 208.07 15 116.91 9.92 126.83 11 78,748.05 5,637.22 84,385.27<br />

2,081.19 91.15 2,172.34 146 1,349.96 75.63 1,425.59 117 1,038.72 55.52 1,094.24 96 655,596.49 30,027.98 685,624.47<br />

Total


Figure V-2: Existing FY 2005 Bus Service Miles by Route and Division<br />

Weekday Saturday Sunday Annual<br />

Revenue<br />

Miles<br />

Non-<br />

Revenue<br />

Daily<br />

Total<br />

Revenue<br />

Miles<br />

Non-<br />

Revenue<br />

Daily Total<br />

Revenue<br />

Miles<br />

Non-<br />

Revenue<br />

Daily Total<br />

Revenue<br />

Miles<br />

Non-<br />

Revenue<br />

Total<br />

1 1,241.25 67.74 1,308.99 905.08 70.71 975.79 455.88 34.14 490.02 388,746.38 22,753.56 411,499.94<br />

2 1,479.94 137.74 1,617.68 1,212.31 110.91 1,323.22 944.41 100.63 1,045.04 490,604.93 46,214.55 536,819.48<br />

3 1,170.24 52.53 1,222.77 843.68 89.62 933.30 800.62 71.48 872.10 384,937.54 21,679.22 406,616.76<br />

4 1,077.24 70.32 1,147.56 825.26 113.14 938.40 806.42 67.27 873.69 360,318.34 27,230.33 387,548.67<br />

5 795.96 43.69 839.65 566.69 47.92 614.61 289.44 26.58 316.02 248,453.62 15,023.60 263,477.22<br />

10 690.18 32.82 723.00 338.78 19.16 357.94 299.28 13.65 312.93 210,268.72 10,121.71 220,390.43<br />

11 761.37 28.63 790.00 511.51 45.09 556.60 261.48 20.53 282.01 235,344.44 10,688.07 246,032.51<br />

14 1,117.63 68.75 1,186.38 856.29 55.80 912.09 809.30 46.17 855.47 372,437.34 22,882.17 395,319.51<br />

15 1,601.09 91.43 1,692.52 1,208.96 132.53 1,341.49 1,152.20 80.87 1,233.07 532,291.42 34,339.81 566,631.23<br />

19 1,250.18 147.25 1,397.43 909.78 135.03 1,044.81 465.52 53.45 518.97 391,776.96 47,467.95 439,244.91<br />

20 351.77 39.14 390.91 278.99 39.14 318.13 266.86 39.14 306.00 118,316.02 14,051.26 132,367.28<br />

22 1,354.26 54.44 1,408.70 720.72 47.34 768.06 360.03 23.28 383.31 403,796.61 17,599.80 421,396.41<br />

28 171.12 19.57 190.69 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 44,148.96 5,049.06 49,198.02<br />

29 138.36 19.57 157.93 126.83 19.57 146.40 No Service No Service No Service 42,038.38 6,027.56 48,065.94<br />

140 30.11 62.04 92.15 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 7,768.38 16,006.32 23,774.70<br />

202 3.02 10.34 13.36 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 779.16 2,667.72 3,446.88<br />

CityLink 19.92 3.92 23.84 5,139.36 1,011.36 6,150.72<br />

EV Service 13,253.64 949.92 14,203.56 9,304.88 925.96 10,230.84 6,911.44 577.19 7,488.63 4,237,166.56 320,814.05 4,557,980.61<br />

60 583.44 62.83 646.27 395.34 47.79 443.13 395.34 47.79 443.13 190,456.86 21,036.93 211,493.79<br />

61 2,591.94 290.76 2,882.70 1,081.92 189.44 1,271.36 1,059.22 175.78 1,235.00 776,836.74 93,452.86 870,289.60<br />

62 598.29 18.69 616.98 286.56 12.30 298.86 286.56 12.30 298.86 183,301.38 6,064.32 189,365.70<br />

63 718.41 40.87 759.28 308.28 20.06 328.34 320.17 20.77 340.94 217,092.45 12,606.73 229,699.18<br />

64 372.97 30.08 403.05 372.97 30.08 403.05 344.28 30.08 374.36 132,433.04 10,798.72 143,231.76<br />

65 903.00 23.62 926.62 335.40 19.97 355.37 309.60 19.34 328.94 265,533.60 8,078.80 273,612.40<br />

66 1,076.06 97.41 1,173.47 786.14 79.44 865.58 393.68 58.15 451.83 337,008.16 32,069.43 369,077.59<br />

67 515.84 53.73 569.57 440.52 59.23 499.75 No Service No Service No Service 155,112.72 16,823.84 171,936.56<br />

68 1,221.74 132.93 1,354.67 500.10 67.05 567.15 440.33 75.96 516.29 362,670.75 41,522.40 404,193.15<br />

70 376.88 14.00 390.88 165.62 14.00 179.62 165.62 14.00 179.62 113,962.66 5,026.00 118,988.66<br />

75 120.26 14.00 134.26 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 31,027.08 3,612.00 34,639.08<br />

71 709.11 88.10 797.21 558.35 110.01 668.36 493.49 89.26 582.75 236,035.87 32,782.56 268,818.43<br />

WV Service 9,787.94 867.02 10,654.96 5,231.20 649.37 5,880.57 4,208.29 543.43 4,751.72 3,001,471.31 283,874.59 3,285,345.90<br />

EV/WV Service<br />

Total<br />

23,041.58 1,816.94 24,858.52 14,536.08 1,575.33 16,111.41 11,119.73 1,120.62 12,240.35 7,238,637.87 604,688.64 7,843,326.51<br />

90 2,080.70 9.70 2,090.40 1,997.20 84.20 2,081.40 1131.00 62.40 1193.40 694,361.60 9,895.00 704,256.60<br />

7 467.84 36.70 504.54 275.60 28.60 304.20 252.50 22.30 274.80 147,360.22 12,035.90 159,396.12<br />

8 641.10 93.30 734.40 506.10 93.30 599.40 225.00 3.80 228.80 202,183.80 28,930.20 231,114.00<br />

9 878.80 69.30 948.10 546.90 107.90 654.80 240.50 26.90 267.40 266,340.90 24,646.30 290,987.20<br />

30 107.80 11.10 118.90 89.80 33.30 123.10 89.80 22.20 112.00 36,882.20 5,661.00 42,543.20<br />

31 124.00 11.10 135.10 113.70 33.30 147.00 103.40 22.20 125.60 42,950.40 5,661.00 48,611.40<br />

Contract Total 4,300.24 231.20 4,531.44 3,529.30 380.60 3,909.90 2,042.20 159.80 2,202.00 1,390,079.12 86,829.40 1,476,908.52<br />

Total Existing 27,341.82 2,048.14 29,389.96 18,065.38 1,955.93 20,021.31 13,161.93 1,280.42 14,442.35 8,628,716.99 691,518.04 9,320,235.03<br />

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Financially Constrained Scenario<br />

Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

The Financially Constrained scenario assumes little growth in<br />

funding revenue sources for <strong>Omnitrans</strong> over the next six<br />

years. The service plan for this scenario focuses on<br />

improving efficiencies and service effectiveness across the<br />

system, while maintaining and, in some cases, increasing<br />

coverage and service frequency.<br />

A complete route-by-route review was carried out based on<br />

four service standards:<br />

Productivity<br />

Span of service and coverage<br />

Walking distance<br />

Duplication of service<br />

Selected routes were modified to resolve customer and<br />

operational issues and to raise the potential for ridership<br />

increase. In January 2004, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> underwent a major<br />

system restructuring that included the addition of four new<br />

routes (28, 64, 75 and 140) and complete restructuring of<br />

routes (8, 11, 29, 30, 31, 60, 67, 71), all of which were low in<br />

productivity and seat utilization. The proposed changes for<br />

FY <strong>2006</strong> take into account the recently redesigned routes<br />

and the temporal need of these new/reformed routes to<br />

mature and perform up to standards; therefore, proposed<br />

changes for the upcoming financially constrained context<br />

are moderate.<br />

Most changes were concentrated on the less productive<br />

routes according to the performance analysis presented in<br />

Section III – Existing Conditions and Services. Routes that<br />

had low boardings, low seat utilization, or operational<br />

setbacks (e.g. Routes 8, 9, 20, & 28) were adjusted for<br />

improved performance while routes that had good<br />

performance were slightly changed or left untouched (e.g.<br />

Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 14).<br />

Figures V-3 and V-4 show the service plan with modified<br />

routes to be implemented in FY <strong>2006</strong>. Routes are colored<br />

according to their service frequency.<br />

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Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

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The East Valley conserves a core of north-south and eastwest<br />

routes with 15-minute service in more densely<br />

developed corridors, complemented by half-hourly services<br />

in consolidated urban areas and hourly services on lower<br />

density and peripheral areas. The West Valley features a<br />

core of 15 minute and half-hourly services in consolidated<br />

urban areas and complementary/feeder hourly services in<br />

lower density and newly developed areas.<br />

Figures V-5 through V-7 show service frequencies by route<br />

and by service day.<br />

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Figure V-3<br />

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Figure V-4


Figure V-5: Weekday FY <strong>2006</strong> Service Frequency by Route (in minutes)<br />

AM Peak Base PM Peak Evening Night Service<br />

Route Route Name to 8:29 8:30 - 2:29 2:30 - 17:59 18:00 - 21:59 22:00 to Hours<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 4:38 - 22:49<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 85/30 15 15 30 30 - 60 4:25 - 22:40<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 60 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 30 4:28 - 23:11<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 60 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 30 4:33 - 22:40<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 5:28 - 22:40<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 60 - 30 30 30 30 No Service 5:35 - 20:25<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 5:25 - 22:50<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 50 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 60 3:55 - 22:57<br />

14L San Bernardino - Fontana Limited Stop Service LS LS No Service No Service No Service 5:00 - 9:00<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 30 30 30 30 30 5:08 - 22:39<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana 30 30 30 30 - 60 60 4:50 - 22:25<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser 30 30 30 30 No Service 5:02 - 20:27<br />

22 North Rialto - Riverside Ave - ARMC 30 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 No Service 4:48 - 22:14<br />

28 Southridge - Slover Ave - Kaiser 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:02 - 18:57<br />

29 Bloomington - Valley Blvd - Kaiser 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 18:35<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 60 4:40 - 22:26<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 30 - 15 15 15 15 15 - 30 4:20 - 23:21<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino 30 - 60 30 - 60 30 - 60 30 - 60 No Service 5:23 - 21:41<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 60 - 30 30 30 30 - 60 No Service 5:52 - 22:15<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:50<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 30 30 30 30 30 4:50 - 22:44<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 15 15 15 15 No Service 4:31 - 22:38<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline - Fontana 60 60 60 60 No Service 5:30 - 20:25<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 60 - 30 30 30 30 - 60 60 4:49 - 22:55<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:34 - 18:47<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Rancho Cucamonga 60 60 60 60 60 5:06 - 22:27<br />

75<br />

140<br />

202<br />

CityLink<br />

Ontario - Via Francis - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 No Service No Service<br />

Fontana - Chaffey College Tripper Tripper Tripper No Service No Service<br />

San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House<br />

No<br />

Service<br />

Tripper Tripper No Service No Service<br />

Santa Fe Depot - Downtown San Bernardino Feeder No Service Feeder Feeder No Service<br />

6:05 - 9:58<br />

15:05 - 18:57<br />

8:05 - 8:51<br />

15:23 - 16:09<br />

8:40 - 8:55 14:30<br />

- 14:48<br />

6:10,6:50,7:45<br />

16:00,17:00,18:10<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 60 - 30 30 - 60 30 - 60 30 - 60 No Service 4:53 - 19:52<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 No Service 4:30 - 20:30<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 No Service 4:33 - 22:48<br />

30 Redlands Trolley (Red Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:07 - 21:25<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:55<br />

90 Inland Empire Connection 45 - 50 45 - 60 35 - 45 35 - 60 60 4:40 - 22:25<br />

*Highlights indicate improved frequency/service span.<br />

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Figure V-6: Saturday FY <strong>2006</strong> Service Frequency by Route (in minutes)<br />

AM Peak Base PM Peak Evening Night Service<br />

Route Route Name to 8:29 8:30 - 2:29 2:30 - 17:59 18:00 - 21:59 22:00 to Hours<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 - 15 30 - 15 No Service 6:38 - 19:28<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 15 15 15 15 No Service 6:35 - 19:15<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 15 No Service 6:09 - 19:19<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 15 No Service 6:33 - 19:27<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:28 - 19:10<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:35 - 19:25<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:55 - 19:20<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 30 - 40 No Service 5:30 - 22:35<br />

15 Fonana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:38 - 19:55<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana 30 30 30 30 No Service 5:20 - 19:05<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:32 - 18:27<br />

22 North Rialto - Riverside Ave - ARMC 20 20 20 20 No Service 7:40 - 19:14<br />

28 Southridge - Slover Ave - Kaiser No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

29 Bloomington - Valley Blvd - Kaiser 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:45 - 18:35<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 19:39<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 15 15 15 15 No Service 5:40 - 22:48<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:50 - 18:44<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:52 - 18:46<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:50<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:20 - 19:15<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 40 - 30 30 30 30 No Service 5:43 – 22:23<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline - Fontana 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:35 - 19:30<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:10 - 19:52<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 18:37<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Rancho Cucamonga 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:35 - 20:28<br />

75 Ontario - Via Francis - Ontario Mills No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

140 Fontana - Chaffey College No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:50 - 18:50<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 No Service 5:40 - 19:20<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 No Service 5:33 - 22:28<br />

30 Redlands Trolley (Red Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:30 - 19:25<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:37 - 18:55<br />

90 Inland Empire Connection 50 - 45 45 45 45 - 60 60 5:30 - 22:40<br />

*Highlights indicate improved frequency/service span.


Figure V-7: Sunday FY <strong>2006</strong> Service Frequency by Route (in minutes)<br />

AM Peak Base PM Peak Evening Night Service<br />

Route Route Name to 8:29 8:30 - 2:29 2:30 - 17:59 18:00 - 21:59 22:00 to Hours<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 60 - 30 60 - 30 60 - 30 60 - 30 No Service 6:32 - 19:25<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 60 60 - 15 15 30 No Service 6:56 - 19:03<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 45 - 30 15 15 30 No Service 6:09 - 19:15<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 30 No Service 6:33 - 19:12<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:38 - 19:20<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:35 - 19:25<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:25 - 19:20<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 30 - 15 15 15 15 - 30 No Service 6:17 - 19:10<br />

15 Fonana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 30 30 30 30 No Service 7:00 - 19:30<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana 60 60 60 60 No Service 5:15 - 18:50<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser 30 30 30 No Service No Service 6:32 - 17:57<br />

22 North Rialto - Riverside Ave - ARMC 45 45 45 45 No Service 7:00 - 19:36<br />

28 Southridge - Slover Ave - Kaiser No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

29 Bloomington - Valley Blvd - Kaiser No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 19:40<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 15 15 15 15 No Service 5:39 - 19:47<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:50 - 18:44<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:52 - 19:44<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:50<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:31 - 18:26<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 30 30 30 30 No Service 5:35 - 18:52<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline - Fontana No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:06 - 18:52<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:45 - 18:40<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Rancho Cucamonga 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:35 - 18:55<br />

75 Ontario - Via Francis - Ontario Mills No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

140 Fontana - Chaffey College No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service na<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 60 60 60 No Service No Service 7:30 - 17:55<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 120 120 120 120 No Service 7:05 - 19:05<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 120 120 120 120 No Service 7:10 - 18:30<br />

30 Redlands Trolley (Red Line) 60 60 60 60 No Service 8:07 - 18:25<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) 60 60 60 No Service No Service 8:00 - 17:32<br />

90 Inland Empire Connection 60 60 - 55 60 - 45 60 No Service 6:50 - 20:02<br />

*Highlights indicate improved frequency/service span.<br />

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Route Changes: FY <strong>2006</strong> (Implementation September<br />

2005)<br />

The following changes are improvements and<br />

extensions in service beyond the Existing System.<br />

Route 1: Operate a peak time tripper between 7:00 a.m.<br />

to 8:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., southbound from<br />

downtown San Bernardino to Arrowhead Regional Medical<br />

Center, weekdays. All net changes are for the period of<br />

September 6, 2005 through June 30, <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

12,720 9112 1<br />

Route 2: Implement a schedule adherence bus from<br />

approximately between 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., both<br />

directions, on weekdays.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

11,872 848 1<br />

Route 3: Service span will be increased in the mornings<br />

to provide service from Downtown San Bernardino by<br />

approximately 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

3,854 408 0<br />

Route 4: Service span will be increased in the mornings<br />

to provide service from Downtown San Bernardino by<br />

approximately 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

779 56 0<br />

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Route 8: Service span will be increased in the mornings<br />

to provide service from Downtown San Bernardino by<br />

approximately 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

3526 254 0<br />

Route 9: Service span will be increased in the mornings<br />

to arrive at Downtown San Bernardino by approximately<br />

6:00 a.m. on Weekdays and by 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays.<br />

Service span will also increase for evening service, departing<br />

Downtown San Bernardino by 9:00 p.m. on Weekdays and<br />

Saturdays.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

11,024 771 0<br />

Route 14: Service span will be increased in the mornings<br />

to arrive at Downtown San Bernardino by approximately<br />

7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and in the evenings to<br />

depart Downtown San Bernardino by 9:00 p.m. on<br />

Saturdays.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

13,356 954 0<br />

Route 19: Service span will be increased in the mornings<br />

to provide service from Fontana Metrolink by approximately<br />

7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

5494 390 0<br />

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Route 20: Service Span will be increased on weekdays in<br />

the morning northbound trip from Marygold & Sierra to<br />

enable connections with Fontana Metrolink by 5:30 a.m.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

4073 320 0<br />

Route 28: Service Span will be increased on weekdays in<br />

the morning trip in both directions, beginning anhour earlier<br />

(6:02 a.m. at Marygold & Sierra), westbound.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

2,989 212 0<br />

Route 61: Am service span will be increased in the<br />

morning to arrive at Ontario Transcenter by approximately<br />

7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and to depart Ontario<br />

Transcenter by 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Service frequency is<br />

improved from 30 to 15 minutes on Saturdays (from 7:00<br />

a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Sundays (from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).<br />

An additional trip is also implemented at the end of the day<br />

to offer late shift workers transportation from the Fontana<br />

Metrolink traveling westbound, weekdays.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

120,950 8,643 0<br />

Route 66: Am service span will be increased in the<br />

mornings to arrive at Montclair Transcenter by approximately<br />

7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and in the evenings to<br />

depart Montclair Transcenter by 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays.<br />

Service frequency is improved from 30 to 15 minutes on<br />

weekdays (between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.) and from 60 to<br />

30 minutes on Sundays (between 9:07 a.m. to 6:08 p.m.)<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

206,276 14,840 7<br />

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New Routes:<br />

14LTD: Route 14LTD will operate via Foothill Boulevard with<br />

limited stops at 4 th Street <strong>Transit</strong> mall, Foothill & Riverside,<br />

Foothill & Cedar, and Fontana Metrolink from 5:00 a.m. to<br />

9:00 a.m., on weekdays, with a 120-minute frequency.<br />

Net Change:<br />

Revenue Miles Revenue Hours Buses<br />

7,992 852 1<br />

Resource Requirements<br />

The proposed trippers on Routes 1 and 2, the new route 14L,<br />

and the schedule enhancement to Route 66 are currently<br />

estimated to require 10 additional peak buses distributed as<br />

shown in Figure V-8. Including spares, the total fleet<br />

required in FY <strong>2006</strong> will be 186 buses.<br />

Figure V-8 Fleet Requirements,<br />

Financially Constrained Scenario<br />

Bus Type<br />

Peak Spares Total<br />

Requirement<br />

Standard 40’ Low Floor 139 23 162<br />

Redlands Trolley 2 1 3<br />

Mid Size Buses 9 3 12<br />

Route 90 6 1 7<br />

Contingency None 7 7<br />

Total 156 35 191<br />

A route-by-route comparison of the number of buses, hours<br />

and miles required for each route for the implementation<br />

year FY <strong>2006</strong> is shown in Figures V-9 and V-10. The resource<br />

budget identifies the requirements by division, including the<br />

services to be contracted. A full year of the new service will<br />

require 740,938 hours of service, about 55,313 more<br />

hours of service from existing conditions, which represents a<br />

7.5 percent increase. The new annual mileage will be<br />

10,433,397, an increase of about 1,113,162 miles, which is a<br />

12 percent increase.<br />

The East Valley garage will now operate 48 percent of the<br />

annual service hours and 44 percent of the miles - a total of<br />

362,005 hours and 4,634,648 miles. This represents less<br />

than a 2 percent increase in hours and miles.<br />

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The West Valley garage will operate close to 40 percent of<br />

the annual service hours and 41 percent of the miles – a<br />

total of 293,279 hours and 4,304,084 miles, representing a<br />

19.6 percent increase in hours and 31 percent increase in<br />

miles.<br />

Contracted fixed-route services will share 12 of annual<br />

service hours and 15 percent of annual vehicle-miles.<br />

Figure V-9 shows the Financially Constrained Bus Service<br />

Hours and Peak Fleet by Route and Division.<br />

Figure V-10 shows the Financially Constrained Bus Service<br />

Miles by Route and Division.<br />

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Figure V-9: Financially Constrained FY <strong>2006</strong> Bus Service Hours and Peak Fleet by Route and Division<br />

Weekday Hours Saturday Hours Sunday Hours<br />

Annual<br />

Route Non- Daily # of Non- Daily # of Non- Daily # of Revenue Non<br />

Revenue Revenue Total Bus Rev Rev Total Bus Rev Rev Total Bus Hours Revenue<br />

Total<br />

1 117.50 3.13 120.63 8 81.90 3.22 85.12 7 35.68 1.53 37.21 3 36,229.68 1,046.57 37,276.25<br />

2 128.95 6.00 134.95 11 89.55 4.50 94.05 8 70.90 4.12 75.02 8 41,362.50 1,983.12 43,345.62<br />

3 92.03 2.20 94.23 6 69.32 3.52 72.84 6 68.90 2.47 71.37 6 30,723.64 869.57 31,593.21<br />

4 85.08 2.73 87.81 6 65.46 4.07 69.53 6 64.32 2.73 67.05 6 28,503.96 1,047.07 29,551.03<br />

5 64.97 1.98 66.95 4 45.88 2.12 48.00 4 23.40 1.13 24.53 2 20,249.66 674.47 20,924.13<br />

7 40.35 3.42 43.77 3 22.00 2.33 24.33 2 20.42 1.92 22.34 2 12,551.72 1,096.78 13,648.50<br />

8 44.33 3.58 47.91 3 37.78 3.75 41.53 3 17.90 1.83 19.73 1 14,239.04 1,204.47 15,443.51<br />

9 48.88 3.18 52.06 3 41.49 3.53 45.02 3 16.23 1.00 17.23 2 15,513.27 1,047.94 16,561.21<br />

10 52.33 1.73 54.06 4 25.67 1.00 26.67 2 22.67 0.73 23.40 2 15,940.81 533.57 16,474.38<br />

11 66.67 1.43 68.10 4 44.67 2.10 46.77 4 22.83 0.97 23.80 2 20,598.69 523.41 21,122.10<br />

14 102.35 3.90 106.25 9 95.84 2.97 98.81 7 67.84 2.47 70.31 6 34,658.14 1,280.67 35,938.81<br />

14L 4.00 0.42 4.42 1 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 1,032.00 108.36 1,140.36<br />

15 122.62 3.53 126.15 8 92.93 4.47 97.40 8 88.53 2.95 91.48 8 40,797.49 1,284.69 42,082.18<br />

19 102.12 4.92 107.04 7 80.38 4.72 85.10 7 45.51 2.82 48.33 4 32,686.97 1,649.18 34,336.15<br />

20 30.33 1.53 31.86 2 22.83 1.53 24.36 2 21.83 1.53 23.36 2 10,079.97 549.27 10,629.24<br />

22 89.80 2.53 92.33 6 43.62 2.03 45.65 4 24.38 0.80 25.18 2 26,592.78 795.04 27,387.82<br />

28 12.92 0.93 13.85 1 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 3,333.36 239.94 3,573.30<br />

29 11.83 0.77 12.60 1 10.83 0.77 11.60 1 NoService NoService NoService NoService 3,593.64 237.16 3,830.80<br />

30 15.30 1.00 16.30 1 11.92 1.00 12.92 1 10.30 1.00 11.30 1 5,068.70 359.00 5,427.70<br />

31 12.92 1.00 13.92 1 11.30 1.00 12.30 1 9.53 1.00 10.53 1 4,384.39 359.00 4,743.39<br />

140 1.53 1.35 2.88 0 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 394.74 348.30 743.04<br />

202 0.55 0.92 1.47 1 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 141.90 237.36 379.26<br />

CityLink 4.50 2.00 6.50 1 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 1,161.00 516.00 1,677.00<br />

EV Service 1,251.86 54.18 1,306.04 91 893.37 48.63 942.00 76 631.17 31.00 662.17 58 399,838.05 17,990.94 417,828.99<br />

60 50.65 1.90 52.55 3 34.17 1.75 35.92 3 34.22 1.75 35.97 3 16,521.42 666.95 17,188.37<br />

61 200.69 10.03 210.72 14 201.00 12.26 213.26 14 186.67 11.80 198.47 14 71,348.19 3,802.54 75,150.73<br />

62 47.87 1.07 48.94 4 23.77 0.73 24.50 2 23.77 0.57 24.34 2 14,751.23 341.63 15,092.86<br />

63 55.47 2.08 57.55 4 23.73 1.07 24.80 2 24.70 1.10 25.80 2 16,757.46 646.24 17,403.70<br />

64 25.67 1.00 26.67 2 25.67 1.00 26.67 2 23.67 1.00 24.67 2 9,113.53 359.00 9,472.53<br />

65 69.10 2.00 71.10 4 25.60 1.25 26.85 2 23.60 1.00 24.60 2 20,311.40 629.50 20,940.90<br />

66 204.00 7.75 211.75 12 71.09 2.50 73.59 5 67.76 2.96 70.72 6 59,642.26 2,274.94 61,917.20<br />

67 41.70 2.00 43.70 3 35.75 2.00 37.75 3 NoService NoService NoService NoService 12,546.10 616.00 13,162.10<br />

68 110.55 4.83 115.38 7 48.83 2.67 51.50 4 42.90 2.80 45.70 4 33,151.30 1,522.44 34,673.74<br />

70 26.92 1.08 28.00 3 11.83 1.00 12.83 2 11.83 1.00 12.83 2 8,140.19 379.90 8,520.09<br />

71 48.95 2.75 51.70 3 38.53 2.83 41.36 3 34.03 2.75 36.78 3 16,291.13 991.25 17,282.38<br />

75 8.59 1.00 9.59 0 NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService NoService 2,216.22 258.00 2,474.22<br />

90 85.93 4.67 90.60 6 75.37 4.07 79.44 5 45.53 3.17 48.70 4 28,260.47 1,570.03 29,830.50<br />

WV Service 976.09 42.16 1,018.25 65 615.34 33.13 648.47 47 518.68 29.90 548.58 44 309,050.90 14,058.42 323,109.32<br />

EV/WV Service<br />

Total<br />

2,227.95 96.34 2,324.29 156 1,508.71 81.76 1,590.47 123 1,149.85 60.90 1,210.75 102 708,888.95 32,049.36 740,938.31<br />

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Figure V-10: Financially Constrained FY <strong>2006</strong> Bus Service Miles by Route and Division<br />

Weekday Saturday Sunday<br />

Annual<br />

Route<br />

Revenue<br />

Miles<br />

Non-<br />

Revenue Daily Total Revenue<br />

Miles<br />

Non-<br />

Revenue<br />

Daily Total<br />

Revenue<br />

Miles<br />

Non-<br />

Revenue<br />

Daily Total Revenue Miles Non-Revenue<br />

Total<br />

1 1,300.75 67.74 1,368.49 905.08 70.71 975.79 455.88 34.14 490.02 404,097.38 22,753.56 426,850.94<br />

2 1,535.94 137.74 1,673.68 1,212.31 110.91 1,323.22 944.41 100.63 1,045.04 501,956.93 46,214.55 548,171.48<br />

3 1,170.24 52.53 1,222.77 891.28 89.62 980.90 848.22 71.48 919.70 389,745.14 21,679.22 411,424.36<br />

4 1,077.24 70.32 1,147.56 831.70 113.14 944.84 819.04 67.27 886.31 361,077.34 27,230.33 388,307.67<br />

5 795.96 43.69 839.65 566.69 47.92 614.61 289.44 26.58 316.02 248,453.62 15,023.60 263,477.22<br />

7 467.84 36.70 504.54 275.60 28.60 304.20 252.50 22.30 274.80 147,360.22 12,035.90 159,396.12<br />

8 641.10 93.30 734.40 550.90 93.30 644.20 267.00 3.80 270.80 205,626.80 28,930.20 234,557.00<br />

9 919.05 69.30 988.35 606.69 107.90 714.59 240.50 26.90 267.40 244,086.62 24,646.30 268,732.92<br />

10 690.18 32.82 723.00 338.78 19.16 357.94 299.28 13.65 312.93 210,268.72 10,121.71 220,390.43<br />

11 761.37 28.63 790.00 511.51 45.09 556.60 261.48 20.53 282.01 235,344.44 10,688.07 246,032.51<br />

14 1,117.63 68.75 1,186.38 1,100.17 55.80 1,155.97 864.20 46.17 910.37 384,218.00 22,882.17 407,100.17<br />

14L 37.22 4.50 41.72 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 9,602.76 1,161.00 10,763.76<br />

15 1,601.09 91.43 1,692.52 1,208.96 132.53 1,341.49 1,152.20 80.87 1,233.07 532,291.42 34,339.81 566,631.23<br />

19 1,250.18 147.25 1,397.43 1,000.22 135.03 1,135.25 509.99 53.45 563.44 397,111.00 47,467.95 444,578.95<br />

20 370.90 39.14 410.04 278.99 39.14 318.13 266.86 39.14 306.00 123,251.56 14,051.26 137,302.82<br />

22 1,354.26 54.44 1,408.70 720.72 47.34 768.06 360.03 23.28 383.31 403,796.61 17,599.80 421,396.41<br />

28 185.12 19.57 204.69 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 46,986.96 5,049.06 52,036.02<br />

29 138.36 19.57 157.93 126.83 19.57 146.40 No Service No Service No Service 42,038.38 6,027.56 48,065.94<br />

30 107.80 11.10 118.90 89.80 33.30 123.10 89.80 22.20 112.00 36,882.20 5,661.00 42,543.20<br />

31 124.00 11.10 135.10 113.70 33.30 147.00 103.40 22.20 125.60 42,950.40 5,661.00 48,611.40<br />

140 30.11 62.04 92.15 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 7,768.38 16,006.32 23,774.70<br />

202 3.02 10.34 13.36 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 779.16 2,667.72 3,446.88<br />

CityLink 19.92 3.92 23.84 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 5,139.36 1,011.36 6,150.72<br />

EV Service 15,699.28 1,175.92 16,875.20 11,126.43 1,155.76 12,282.19 8,024.23 674.59 8,698.82 4,980,833.40 398,909.45 5,379,742.85<br />

60 583.44 62.83 646.27 395.34 47.79 443.13 395.34 47.79 443.13 190,456.86 21,036.93 211,493.79<br />

61 2,611.80 290.76 2,902.56 2,593.92 378.88 2,972.80 2,426.55 351.56 2,778.11 893,909.74 111,889.64 1,005,799.38<br />

62 598.29 18.69 616.98 286.56 12.30 298.86 286.56 12.30 298.86 183,301.38 6,064.32 189,365.70<br />

63 718.41 40.87 759.28 308.28 20.06 328.34 320.17 20.77 340.94 217,092.45 12,606.73 229,699.18<br />

64 372.97 30.08 403.05 372.97 30.08 403.05 344.28 30.08 374.36 132,433.04 10,798.72 143,231.76<br />

65 903.00 23.62 926.62 335.40 19.97 355.37 309.60 19.34 328.94 265,533.60 8,078.80 273,612.40<br />

66 1,753.00 155.00 1,908.00 1,003.70 79.44 1,083.14 1,355.20 59.20 1,414.40 727,596.00 46,981.20 774,577.20<br />

67 515.84 53.73 569.57 440.52 59.23 499.75 No Service No Service No Service 155,112.72 16,823.84 171,936.56<br />

68 1,221.74 132.93 1,354.67 500.10 67.05 567.15 440.33 75.96 516.29 362,670.75 41,522.40 404,193.15<br />

70 376.88 14.00 390.88 165.62 14.00 179.62 165.62 14.00 179.62 113,962.66 5,026.00 118,988.66<br />

75 120.26 14.00 134.26 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 31,027.08 3,612.00 34,639.08<br />

71 709.11 88.10 797.21 558.35 110.01 668.36 493.49 89.26 582.75 236,035.87 32,782.56 268,818.43<br />

90 2,080.70 9.70 2,090.40 1,997.20 84.20 2,081.40 1131.00 62.40 1193.40 694,361.60 9,895.00 704,256.60<br />

WV Service 12,565.44 934.31 13,499.75 8,957.96 923.01 9,880.97 7,668.14 782.66 8,450.80 4,203,493.75 327,118.14 4,530,611.89<br />

EV/WV Service<br />

Total<br />

28,264.72 2,110.23 30,374.95 20,084.39 2,078.77 22,163.16 15,692.37 1,457.25 17,149.62 9,184,327.15 726,027.59 9,910,354.74


FY04-08 Fare Policy and Implementation <strong>Plan</strong><br />

In February 2003, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Board of Directors approved a<br />

4-year fare policy which included a fare change that went<br />

into affect in September 2003, and proposed two additional<br />

fare increases in July 2005 and July 2007. Each of these<br />

subsequent fare changes would need to be reviewed and<br />

approved by the Board of Directors prior to their<br />

implementation.<br />

The initial fare increase that occurred in September 2003<br />

allowed <strong>Omnitrans</strong> to maintain a 20% farebox recovery with<br />

its fixed route system, and a 10% farebox recovery with its<br />

ADA paratransit system. With the increase in costs<br />

associated with operating the system, the fare increase was<br />

vital to maintaining these ratios, which are requirements in<br />

order to continue to get operating dollars from the Local<br />

Transportation Fund (LTF).<br />

All of the improvements that are shown in the previous<br />

pages are done to address passenger concerns and to meet<br />

more of their transportation needs in the coming year. In<br />

order to allow the system changes that were implemented in<br />

January 2004 and the changes for September 2005 to fully<br />

develop, it is proposed that the fare increase scheduled for<br />

July 2005 be delayed, possibly until July 2007.<br />

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Figure V-11: Proposed Fare Structure Changes (Fixed Route)<br />

Fixed Route<br />

Effective<br />

September<br />

2003<br />

Effective July 2005<br />

(no change<br />

proposed)<br />

Effective<br />

July 2007<br />

(planned)<br />

Cash Fares<br />

Regular $ 1.15 $ 1.15 $ 1.30<br />

Senior & Disabled* $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.60<br />

Children 46" and under Free Free Free<br />

Day Passes<br />

Full Fare $ 2.75 $ 2.75 $ 3.25<br />

Senior & Disabled* $ 1.25 $ 1.25 $ 1.50<br />

7-Day Pass<br />

Full Fare $ 16.00 $ 16.00 $ 18.00<br />

Senior & Disabled* $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 9.00<br />

31-Day Pass<br />

Full Fare $ 41.00 $ 41.00 $ 46.50<br />

Senior & Disabled* $ 20.50 $ 20.50 $ 23.00<br />

Student Fare $ 29.50 $ 29.50 $ 33.50<br />

*Does not include Measure I subsidy for senior and disabled passengers of $0.05 per trip.<br />

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Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

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Access*<br />

Figure V-12: Proposed Fare Structure Changes (Access and Omnilink)<br />

Passenger<br />

Effective September<br />

2003<br />

Effective July 2005<br />

(no change proposed)<br />

Effective July<br />

2007 (planned)<br />

1 zone $ 2.05 $ 2.05 $ 2.35<br />

2 zones $ 2.05 $ 2.05 $ 2.35<br />

3 zones $ 2.05 $ 2.05 $ 2.35<br />

4 zones $ 2.80 $ 2.80 $ 3.20<br />

5 zones $ 3.55 $ 3.55 $ 4.05<br />

6 zones $ 4.30 $ 4.30 $ 4.90<br />

Companion<br />

1 zone $ 2.30 $ 2.30 $ 2.60<br />

2 zones $ 2.30 $ 2.30 $ 2.60<br />

3 zones $ 2.30 $ 2.30 $ 2.60<br />

4 zones $ 3.05 $ 3.05 $ 3.45<br />

5 zones $ 3.80 $ 3.80 $ 4.30<br />

6 zones $ 4.55 $ 4.55 $ 5.15<br />

Children 46" and under Free Free Free<br />

Subscription Passes<br />

1 zone $ 172.50 $ 172.50 $ 195.00<br />

2 zones $ 172.50 $ 172.50 $ 195.00<br />

3 zones $ 172.50 $ 172.50 $ 195.00<br />

4 zones $ 228.50 $ 228.50 $ 258.50<br />

5 zones $ 285.00 $ 285.00 $ 322.50<br />

6 zones $ 341.00 $ 341.00 $ 386.00<br />

Omnilink<br />

Passenger<br />

Effective September<br />

2003<br />

Effective July 2005<br />

(no change proposed)<br />

Effective July<br />

2007 (planned)<br />

Regular $ 2.50 $ 2.50 $ 2.75<br />

Senior & Disabled** $ 1.25 $ 1.25 $ 1.35<br />

Children 46" and under Free Free Free<br />

*Does not include Measure I subsidy of $0.25 per trip for Senior and Disabled passengers.<br />

**Does not include Measure I subsidy of $0.05 per trip for Senior and Disabled<br />

passengers.<br />

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Nationwide, people are turning to their cars for<br />

transportation instead of the bus. Trends across the nation<br />

indicate a decline in ridership is occurring due to a number<br />

of factors, none of which are limited to the San Bernardino<br />

Valley, but revolve around economic and employment<br />

changes, to name just two of many factors that could be<br />

impacting ridership on public transit nationwide. With the<br />

improvements in service that are proposed in this SRTP,<br />

along with the delay in a fare increase until July 2007,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> hopes to reverse this trend in our service area,<br />

and provide additional opportunities for people to choose<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> over their automobile in the San Bernardino<br />

Valley.<br />

Up to Design Guidelines Scenario<br />

Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

From numerous consultations with stakeholders and<br />

through many service requests, riders have expressed their<br />

need for an improved weekday span of service, improved<br />

weekend span of service and service frequency, and<br />

improved service frequency on major east-west and northsouth<br />

routes throughout the week.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> existing service was analyzed to evaluate<br />

compliance with the Service Design Guidelines presented in<br />

the previous chapter. Findings indicate and reflect the vision<br />

of the general public – that there are major deficiencies in<br />

spatial and temporal coverage across the service area.<br />

The Up to Design Guidelines scenario assumes that if<br />

resources become available in the near future priority should<br />

be given to bring the Financially Constrained scenario up to<br />

standards. This means adding primarily weekday service<br />

hours before the AM Peak and after PM Peak. It also means<br />

adding service hours on weekends to improve temporal<br />

coverage.<br />

Figures V-15 through V-18 show service improvements on<br />

weekdays and weekends over the Financially Constrained<br />

Scenario, that would bring service up to standards.<br />

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Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

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Figure V-13<br />

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Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

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Figure V-14: Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong> East Valley Service Map


Route Changes<br />

The following changes are improvements and<br />

extensions in service above that of the Constrained<br />

Scenario.<br />

TIER 1<br />

Route 7: Service frequency is improved from 30/60 to<br />

15/30 minutes on weekdays and from 60 to 30 minutes on<br />

Saturday. Sunday 60-minute frequency will remain in effect.<br />

Route 10: Service frequency is improved from 30 to 15<br />

minutes on weekdays and from 60 to 30 minutes on<br />

Saturdays. Sunday 60-minute frequency will remain in effect.<br />

Route 19: Service frequency is improved from 30 to 15<br />

minutes on weekdays.<br />

Route 22: Route 22 will be re-routed north of Highland @<br />

Riverside. The existing trunk of Route 22 will remain<br />

unchanged from Arrowhead Medical Center to North Rialto.<br />

From Cactus @ Bonhert, WB Bonhert, NB Locust, WB Casa<br />

Grande, NB Terra Vista, NB Live Oak, NB Riverside, SB Sierra<br />

to Fontana Metrolink. Service frequency remains at 15<br />

minutes on weekdays, 20 minutes on Saturdays, and<br />

improved from 45 to 40 minutes on Sundays.<br />

Route 90: Service frequency is improved to 15 minutes<br />

from downtown San Bernardino to the Riverside Terminal<br />

and 30-minute frequency from downtown San Bernardino<br />

to Colton and Montclair, on weekdays. Service frequency<br />

will be 45 minutes on Saturday while Sunday frequency from<br />

downtown San Bernardino to Riverside Terminal is 45<br />

minutes and 60 minute service from downtown San<br />

Bernardino to Colton and Montclair.<br />

TIER 2<br />

Route 8: Service frequency is improved from 60 to 30<br />

minutes on weekdays and 120 to 60 minutes on Sunday.<br />

Saturday 60-minute frequency will remain in effect.<br />

Route 9: Service frequency is improved from 60 to 30<br />

minutes on weekdays and 120 to 60 minutes on Sunday.<br />

Saturday 60-minute frequency will remain in effect.<br />

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Route 15: The Citrus Plaza loop will be eliminated<br />

because the new Route 17 will cover this area.<br />

Route 67: Service frequency will increase from hourly to<br />

half hourly on weekdays.<br />

TIER 3<br />

Route 28: Route 28 will be expanded to provide service<br />

further north above South Fontana TC to Summit via Sierra.<br />

Alignment will remain the same from Marlay @ Mulberry Ave<br />

to South Fontana TC. From Fontana TC, NB Sierra, WB<br />

Summit, SB Citrus, EB Carter, and SB Sierra to return to<br />

Fontana TC. Weekday hourly frequency will remain<br />

unchanged. Service is implemented on Saturdays (7:00<br />

a.m.–9:00 p.m.) and Sundays (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.), at 60-<br />

minute frequencies.<br />

Route 29: Route 29 will continue to provide service to<br />

Kaiser Hospital and Bloomington High School/Junior High in<br />

addition to extended service to North Rialto. From Fontana<br />

TC, EB Valley, NB Locust, WB Baseline, NB Laurel, EB<br />

Highland, SB Riverside, EB Baseline, SB Pepper, WB Valley, SB<br />

Cedar, EB Slover, SB Spruce, WB Santa Ana, SB Cedar, WB<br />

11th St., NB Locust, WB Slover, NB Sierra to South Fontana<br />

TC. This route modification will cover the Pepper Corridor<br />

with many residential and shopping opportunities along<br />

Baseline and make service available on Valley Boulevard<br />

between Sierra Avenue and Pepper Avenue. Service<br />

frequency will remain hourly on Weekdays and Saturdays.<br />

Service will be added with hourly frequency on Sunday.<br />

Route 71: Route 71 will be re-routed in the western end<br />

to exclude the stop at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center<br />

(Route 68 will still provide service to the Civic Center).<br />

Alignment on Route 71 will remain the same from Fontana<br />

TC to Ontario Mills. At Ontario Mills, it will continue NB<br />

Milliken, WB 4th, and SB Euclid to Ontario TC. Hourly service<br />

will be maintained on weekdays and weekends.<br />

Route 75: Route 75 will be re-routed in the western end<br />

to provide extended service to the Pomona Transcenter. At<br />

Mission @ Grove, alignment will continue westbound on<br />

Mission and North on Main to the Pomona Transcenter, on<br />

weekdays with 60 minute frequency.<br />

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New Routes<br />

TIER 2<br />

Route 18: Route 18 will align from downtown San<br />

Bernardino, EB 3rd NB Sterling, EB Lynwood, NB Victoria<br />

Street to travel to San Manuel Casino. This route is intended<br />

to provide coverage to the Casino as well as serve many<br />

residents on 3rd @ Del Rosa. This route will operate on 30<br />

minute frequency on weekdays and 60 minutes on<br />

weekends. Furthermore, the future San Manuel<br />

commercial/industrial property on 3 rd Street between<br />

Lankershim and Victoria will slightly bring Route 18 to travel<br />

eastbound on 3 rd , NB Lankershim, WB 6 th Street, continuing<br />

NB on Sterling to regular routing. This slight deviation in<br />

alignment will occur to provide coverage once this<br />

commercial land is fully developed, which is likely beyond<br />

September 2005.<br />

Route 57: Route 57 will start from Chaffey College, SB<br />

Haven, EB Mission, SB Milliken which becomes Hamner, WB<br />

Edison, NB Pipeline, and EB Chino into Chino TC. As an am<br />

Peak Service, this route will travel from Chino TC, WB Grand<br />

to I-60 to Diamond Bar Park and Ride, continuing on I-57 to<br />

Brea Mall. This peak service will connect Chino TC and<br />

passengers from Diamond Bar to the Brea Mall. Service<br />

frequency is planned for 30 minutes on weekdays and 60<br />

minutes on weekends.<br />

Yucaipa Circulator: This fixed route circulator will extend the<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area eastward into currently unserved<br />

areas of Yucaipa. The north loop (N.Y.) will travel from<br />

Yucaipa Transcenter, EB Yucaipa, NB Bryant, WB Oak Glen,<br />

and SB 5th returning to Yucaipa Transcenter. The south loop<br />

(S.Y.) will travel from Yucaipa Transcenter, EB Yucaipa, SB<br />

Bryant, WB E Ave, SB California to Beaver Medical Clinic, EB<br />

Avenue H, NB 5th returning to Yucaipa Transcenter. This<br />

route will run every half hour on weekdays and weekends.<br />

TIER 3<br />

Route 17: Route 17 is a cross-town route proposed to<br />

travel from Redlands TC, NB Orange, WB San Bernardino, NB<br />

Arrowhead, WB 2nd Street to San Bernardino TC. This new<br />

alignment will cover San Bernardino Avenue between<br />

Tippecanoe and Mountain Avenue, where there have been<br />

numerous service requests. The Citrus Plaza on San<br />

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Bernardino will also be served, replacing the Route 15 Citrus<br />

loop. Service frequency is planned for 60 minutes on<br />

weekdays and weekends.<br />

Route 21: Route 21 will align from downtown San<br />

Bernardino, WB Mill Street, SB Rancho Avenue, EB N Street,<br />

NB La Cadena, WB E Street, NB Rancho Avenue, EB Mill<br />

Street returning to downtown San Bernardino. This route<br />

will serve Rancho Avenue Corridor, South Colton, Civic<br />

Center, Colton High School and Colton Middle School.<br />

Residents of Colton have requested <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service.<br />

Service frequency is planned for every hour on weekdays<br />

and weekends.<br />

Resource Requirements<br />

With the least additions possible, the Up to Design<br />

Guidelines scenario requires approximately 176,540<br />

additional annual revenue service hours from the Financially<br />

Constrained Scenario revenue hours. Hours are used to<br />

increase the span of service during weekdays and weekends<br />

to meet the minimum service levels specified in the Service<br />

Design Guidelines. About 42 percent of the additional hours<br />

are on weekdays, and 58 percent are on weekends. Based<br />

on average travel speeds for each particular route, the<br />

resulting increase is about 2,045,026 annual miles.<br />

The Financially Constrained scenario will require each bus in<br />

the fleet to operate about 66,880 miles annually. The<br />

additional hours in the Up to Guidelines Scenario would add<br />

about 13,109 miles per bus per year if the peak fleet<br />

remained at 156. This would increase maintenance costs or<br />

require 53 additional buses for a total of 209 peak fleet to<br />

maintain the average mileage of 59,705 per bus.<br />

A complete detail of service changes and frequencies for this<br />

scenario is shown in Figures V-15 through V-17.<br />

Figure V-18 shows the Up to Design Bus Service Hours,<br />

Miles, and Peak Fleet by Route and Division.<br />

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Figure V-15<br />

Up To Design FY <strong>2006</strong> Weekday Frequency (in minutes)<br />

Route Route Name Before AM Peak AM Peak Midday PM Peak Early Evening Late Evening Service Hours Legend<br />

Until 5:59 6:00 - 8:59 9:00 - 14:59 15:00 - 17:59 18:00 - 19:59 Beyond 20:00 New Route<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 4:38 -22:27 Hourly<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:25 - 22:40 Half Hourly<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:24 - 23:11 20 Minutes<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:33 - 22:58 15 Minutes<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:28 - 22:40<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 4:53 - 21:52<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - 22:30<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:33 - 22:28<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:35 - 21:55<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:55 - 22:50<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 15 15 15 15 15 15 3:55 - 22:57<br />

14L Fontana - San Bernardino Limited Stop Service LS LS No Service No Service No Service No Service 5:00 - 9:00<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:08 - 22:35<br />

17 Redlands - Via San Bernardino Ave - San Bernardino No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:00 - 21:00<br />

18 San Bernardino - Via Sterling - San Manuel Casino No Service 30 30 30 30 30 6:00 - 21:00<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:05 - 22:12<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:35 - 21:57<br />

21 San Bernardino - Via Rancho Ave - Colton No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:00 - 21:00<br />

22* ARMC - Riverside Ave - Fontana 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:48 - 22:14<br />

28* Southridge - Sierra Ave - North Fontana 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:02 - 21:57<br />

29* Kaiser - North Rialto - Bloomington 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:48 - 22:14<br />

30 Redlands Trolley (Red Line) No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:37 - 21:55<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) No Service 60 60 60 60 60 5:07 - 21:25<br />

57 Chino Hills - Milliken - Chaffey College 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:45 - 22:35<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:40 - 22:33<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 15/30 15/30 15 15 15 15/30 4:20 - 23:21<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:16 - 22:37<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 30/60 30/60 30 30 30 30 5:24 - 22:15<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:00 - 21:50<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:50 - 22:44<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:31 - 23:38<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline - Fontana 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:00 - 22:52<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 30/60 30/60 30 30 30/60 30/60 4:49 - 22:44<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:33 - 23:06<br />

71* Kaiser - South Ridge - Ontario 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:35 - 22:27<br />

75* Ontario - Mission - Pomona 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:05 - 21:57<br />

90 Regional Express 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 4:40 - 22:25<br />

140 Fontana - Chaffey College No Service AM Peak Tripper No Service PM Peak Tripper No Service No Service 2 Trips a Day<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service AM Peak Tripper Midday Tripper No Service No Service No Service 2 Trips a Day<br />

CityLink Santa Fe Depot - Downtown San Bernardino Feeder Feeder No Service Feeder Feeder No Service 6 Trips a Day<br />

N.Y./S.Y. Yucaipa - Oakland - Beaver Medical Center No Service 30 30 30 30 30 6:00 - 21:00<br />

Colored Cells indicate new routes/service upgrades and * indicates alignment extensions beyond Financially Constrained Scenario.<br />

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Section V<br />

Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

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Figure V-16<br />

Up To Design FY <strong>2006</strong> Saturday Frequency (in minutes)<br />

Route Route Name Before AM Peak AM Peak Midday PM Peak Early Evening Late Evening Service Hours Legend<br />

Until 5:59 6:00 - 8:59 9:00 - 14:59 15:00 - 17:59 18:00 - 19:59 Beyond 20:00 New Route<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa No Service 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 6:07 - 21:28 Hourly<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda No Service 15 15 15 15 15 6:25 - 21:45 Half Hourly<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino No Service 15/30' 15 15 15 15 6:09 - 21:15 20 Minutes<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino No Service 15/30' 15 15 15 No Service 6:33 - 19:57 15 Minutes<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State No Service 30 30 30 30 No Service 5:58 - 20:10<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:50 - 21:50<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:40 - 23:20<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:33 - 22:28<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:35 -22:25<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:25 - 22:20<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 15/30' 15 15 15 30 30 5:00 - 21:45<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands No Service 30 30 30 30 30 6:38 - 22:55<br />

17 Redlands - Via San Bernardino Ave - San Bernardino No Service 60 60 60 60 60 7:00 - 21:00<br />

18 San Bernardino - Via Sterling - San Manuel Casino No Service 60 60 60 60 60 7:00 - 21:00<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana No Service 30 30 30 30 30 5:20 - 22:55<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser No Service 30 30 30 30 30 6:35 - 21:57<br />

21 San Bernardino - Via Rancho Ave - Colton No Service 60 60 60 60 60 7:00 - 21:00<br />

22 ARMC - Riverside Ave - Fontana No Service 20 20 20 20 20 6:00 - 22:14<br />

28 Southridge - Sierra Ave - North Fontana No Service 60 60 60 60 60 7:00 - 21:00<br />

29 Kaiser - North Rialto - Bloomington No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:45 - 22:35<br />

30 Redlands Trolley (Red Line) No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:37 - 21:55<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:07 - 21:25<br />

57 Chino Hills - Milliken - Chaffey College No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:45 - 22:35<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:45 - 23:07<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:40 - 22:46<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:50 - 21:44<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland No Service 60 60 60 60 60 5:52 - 22:46<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:00 - 21:50<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:20 - 22:15<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:15 - 22:53<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline - Fontana 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:05 - 23:00<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:06 - 22:52<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills No Service 60 60 60 60 60 5:45 - 22:37<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Ontario 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:35 - 22:28<br />

75* Ontario - Mission - Pomona No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service<br />

90 Regional Express 45/50' 45 45 45 45 45/60' 5:15 - 23:40<br />

140 Fontana - Chaffey College No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service<br />

N.Y./S.Y. Yucaipa - Oakland - Beaver Medical Center No Service 30 30 30 30 30 7:00 - 21:00<br />

Colored Cells indicate new routes/service upgrades and * indicates alignment extensions beyond Financially Constrained Scenario.


Figure V-17<br />

Up To Design FY <strong>2006</strong> Sunday Frequency (in minutes)<br />

Route Route Name Before AM Peak AM Peak Midday PM Peak Early Evening Late Evening Service Hours Legend<br />

Until 5:59 6:00 - 8:59 9:00 - 14:59 15:00 - 17:59 18:00 - 19:59 Beyond 20:00 New Route<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa No Service 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' No Service 6:32 - 19:55 Hourly<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda No Service 15 15 15 15 No Service 6:05 - 19:26 Half Hourly<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino No Service 15 15 15 15 No Service 6:09 - 19:34 20 Minutes<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino No Service 15 15 15 15 15 6:33 - 20:12 15 Minutes<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:38 - 20:20<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:30 - 19:50<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:05 - 23:05<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:10 - 20:30<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:35 - 20:25<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:25 - 20:20<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino No Service 15 15 15 15 No Service 6:17 - 19:56<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands No Service 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:38 - 19:55<br />

17 Redlands - Via San Bernardino Ave - San Bernardino No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:00<br />

18 San Bernardino - Via Sterling - San Manuel Casino No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:00<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana No Service 60 60 60 60 60 5:15 - 20:50<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser No Service 30 30 30 30 No Service 6:35 - 19:57<br />

21 San Bernardino - Via Rancho Ave - Colton No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:00<br />

22 ARMC - Riverside Ave - Fontana No Service 40 40 40 40 40 5:55 - 20:32<br />

28 Southridge - Sierra Ave - North Fontana No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:00<br />

29 Kaiser - North Rialto - Bloomington No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:00<br />

30 Redlands Trolley (Red Line) No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:37 - 19:55<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 6:07 - 19:25<br />

57 Chino Hills - Milliken - Chaffey College No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:00<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:45 - 21:08<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:39 - 20:46<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:52 - 20:44<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:52 - 20:44<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:00 - 20:50<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills No Service 60 60 60 60 60 6:31 - 20:26<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 30 30 30 30 30 No Service 5:35 - 19:52<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline - Fontana No Service 60 60 60 60 No Service 7:00 - 19:00<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:06 - 20:52<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:45 - 20:40<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Ontario 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:35 - 20:27<br />

75* Ontario - Mission - Pomona No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service<br />

90 Regional Express 60 55/60' 45/60' 45/60' 60 No Service 5:50 - 20:02<br />

140 Fontana - Chaffey College No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service<br />

N.Y./S.Y. Yucaipa - Oakland - Beaver Medical Center No Service 30 30 30 30 No Service 7:00 - 19:00<br />

Colored Cells indicate new routes/service upgrades and * indicates alignment extensions beyond Financially Constrained Scenario.<br />

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Figure V-18 Financially Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong> Hours and Miles<br />

Up to Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong> Weekday Saturday Sunday<br />

Annually<br />

Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue<br />

Route Route Name Hours Miles #Veh Hours Miles #Veh Hours Miles #Veh Hours Miles<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 117.50 1,300.75 8 84.40 932.48 7 71.36 911.36 6 38,174.36 428,696.86<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 128.95 1,535.94 11 92.22 1,243.93 8 71.90 956.25 8 41,547.00 507,237.77<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 92.03 1,170.24 6 68.92 881.83 6 64.89 817.40 6 30,499.13 387,700.82<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 85.08 1,077.24 6 66.00 837.92 6 65.42 831.74 6 28,587.06 362,242.66<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 65.97 807.96 4 47.30 584.08 4 48.80 603.62 4 21,874.06 268,442.30<br />

7 N. San Bdno - Sierra Way - San Bndo 82.70 958.87 6 48.00 601.31 4 23.42 287.28 2 24,931.02 292,105.24<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 90.66 1,311.12 6 39.58 563.41 3 29.80 450.00 2 26,889.08 389,389.46<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 94.00 1,795.81 6 40.22 604.21 3 36.46 540.27 4 28,122.46 521,083.25<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 106.66 1,406.74 8 55.34 730.32 4 25.67 338.85 2 31,594.45 416,736.27<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 67.67 773.37 4 49.17 562.90 4 25.83 295.74 2 21,234.69 242,757.20<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 102.35 1,117.63 9 83.09 930.99 7 65.92 831.14 6 33,922.72 377,286.18<br />

14L San Berndardino -Fontana Limited Stop 4.00 37.22 1 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 1,032.00 9,602.76<br />

15* Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 122.62 1,601.09 8 95.93 1,248.15 8 88.53 1,152.20 8 40,947.49 534,250.92<br />

17 Redlands - Via San Bernardino Ave - San Bernardino 19.50 273.00 2 18.20 255.00 2 15.60 218.00 2 6,736.60 94,302.00<br />

18 San Bernardino - Via Sterling - San Manuel Casino 28.35 396.00 2 14.00 185.00 1 12.00 158.00 1 8,626.30 119,476.00<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana 204.24 2,500.36 14 77.92 909.78 7 45.33 502.25 4 58,901.75 716,196.63<br />

20 Fontana Metrolink - Via Hemlock - Kaiser 28.83 351.77 2 25.33 278.99 2 23.83 291.26 2 9,919.97 119,560.42<br />

21 San Bernardino - Via Rancho Ave - Colton 20.40 286.00 2 19.04 267.00 2 16.32 229.00 2 7,047.52 98,817.00<br />

22* ARMC - Riverside Ave - Fontana 177.87 2,490.00 11 131.14 1,837.00 8 58.58 410.00 4 55,435.04 755,180.00<br />

28* Southridge - Slover Ave - Kaiser 31.42 451.14 3 14.00 171.12 3 12.00 144.00 3 8,106.36 132,294.12<br />

29* Kaiser - North Rialto - Bloomington 56.59 792.00 4 54.02 756.00 4 41.16 576.00 4 14,600.22 271,512.00<br />

30 Red Trolley 15.30 214.20 1 14.92 110.94 1 11.80 100.30 1 5,295.20 65,925.90<br />

31 Blue Trolley 12.92 180.88 1 15.30 152.09 1 13.48 141.31 1 4,785.84 61,478.35<br />

140 Fontana - Chaffey College 1.53 21.42 0 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 394.74 5,526.36<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House 0.55 14.00 1 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 141.90 1,560.90<br />

CityLink Santa Fe Depot - Dowtown San Bernardino 4.50 19.92 1 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 1,161.00 12,771.00<br />

N.Y. Yucaipa - Oak Glen 16.00 143.36 1 14.00 125.44 1 12.00 107.52 1 4,128.00 36,986.88<br />

S.Y. Yucaipa - Beaver 16.00 215.68 1 14.00 188.72 1 12.00 161.76 1 4,128.00 55,645.44<br />

Sub-Total East Valley 1,794.19 23,243.71 129 1,182.04 14,958.61 97 892.10 11,055.25 82 558,763.96 7,284,764.69<br />

57 Chino Hills - Milliken - Chaffey College 104.35 1,461.00 7 56.16 785.00 4 37.44 523.00 4 31,639.74 442,861.00<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 50.65 583.44 3 40.17 464.45 3 37.22 429.90 3 16,974.42 195,674.92<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 199.28 2,591.94 14 190.00 2,215.87 16 93.00 1,085.23 8 65,657.24 927,294.45<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino 47.87 598.29 3 26.77 324.05 2 26.77 324.05 2 15,054.23 187,087.87<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 55.47 718.41 4 28.73 373.04 2 26.70 346.07 2 17,109.46 221,651.35<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 25.67 372.97 2 29.67 431.09 2 25.67 373.34 2 9,415.53 136,821.10<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 69.10 903.00 4 29.60 387.67 2 26.60 348.80 2 20,664.40 270,146.30<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 155.00 2,170.00 12 71.09 995.26 5 70.76 857.90 6 59,642.26 834,991.64<br />

67 Ontario - Baseline - Fontana 98.28 1,375.92 6 40.75 502.37 3 40.75 502.37 3 27,393.74 380,105.86<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 110.55 1,221.74 7 52.83 544.31 4 42.90 440.33 4 33,351.30 364,881.25<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 29.92 418.88 3 16.83 235.62 2 14.83 207.62 2 9,317.19 130,440.66<br />

75* Ontario - Via Francis - Ontario Mills 39.52 553.28 3 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 10,196.16 142,746.24<br />

71* Kaiser - South Ridge - Rancho Cucamonga 49.95 723.59 3 41.53 601.81 4 37.03 536.95 4 16,852.13 244,161.17<br />

90 Regional Express 150.75 3,618.00 9 75.37 1,997.20 5 46.53 1,163.00 4 45,035.03 1,092,617.00<br />

Sub-Total West Valley 1,186.36 17,310.46 80 699.50 9,857.74 54 526.20 7,138.56 46 378,302.83 5,571,480.81<br />

EV/WV Service Total 2,980.55 40,554.17 209 1,881.54 24,816.35 151 1,418.30 18,193.81 128 937,066.79 12,856,245.50


Financially Unconstrained Scenario –<br />

Fixed Route & Demand Response<br />

Services<br />

Service <strong>Plan</strong><br />

The Financially Unconstrained scenario assumes increased<br />

funding revenue sources and increased farebox revenues for<br />

the system. This scenario is designed as an incremental step<br />

over the Financially Constrained and the Up to Guidelines<br />

scenario. It expands service frequency on currently<br />

productive routes beyond service standards, expands the<br />

system coverage through the implementation of new eastwest<br />

and north-south services with high ridership potential,<br />

and provides coverage on transit-dependent areas that<br />

today receive little transit service.<br />

Figures V-21 through V-23 show the service plan for the<br />

Financially Unconstrained scenario.<br />

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Figure V-19<br />

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Figure V-20


Route Changes<br />

The following changes are improvements and<br />

extensions in service above that of the Up-To-Design<br />

Scenario.<br />

TIER 1<br />

Route 2: Service frequency is improved on weekdays<br />

from 15 to 10 minutes throughout the day with 15-minute<br />

frequency in the evening to complement the future BRT<br />

service to be implemented on this route.<br />

Route 14: Service frequency is improved from 15 to 10<br />

minutes on weekdays.<br />

Route 15: Service frequency is improved from 30 to 15<br />

minutes on weekdays. The Citrus Plaza loop will be<br />

eliminated because the new Route 17 will cover this area.<br />

Route 18: This route will improve service frequency from<br />

30 minutes to 15-minute frequency on weekdays and<br />

weekends.<br />

Route 22: Route 22 will be split into two branches north<br />

of Highland and Riverside. Existing trunk of Route 22 will<br />

remain the same from Arrowhead Medical Center to North<br />

Rialto. At Cactus @ Bonhert, branch 22A will travel WB<br />

Bonhert, NB Locust, WB Casa Grande, NB Terra Vista, NB<br />

Live Oak, NB Riverside, and SB Sierra to Fontana Metrolink.<br />

A connection will be made with North Rialto and the<br />

Fontana Metrolink. From Cactus @ Bonhert, 22B will travel<br />

WB Bonhert, NB Locust, WB Casa Grande, SB Sierra, WB<br />

Summit, SB San Sevaine, WB Highland, SB Rochester, EB<br />

Baseline, SB Victoria Park, WB Foothill, SB Milliken to Rancho<br />

Cucamonga Metrolink. Route 22B will serve Summit<br />

residential and commercial sites. Both loops will be<br />

operating at 15 minute frequency on weekdays, 20 minutes<br />

on Saturdays, and 30 minutes on Sundays.<br />

Route 57: Service frequency is planned for 15 minutes on<br />

weekdays and half-hourly service on weekends.<br />

Route 66: Service frequency is improved to 10 minutes on<br />

weekdays and weekends.<br />

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Route 90: Service frequency is improved to 15 minutes on<br />

weekdays. Saturday and Sunday service frequency will be<br />

15 minutes from downtown San Bernardino to Riverside and<br />

30 minutes from downtown San Bernardino to Colton and<br />

Montclair.<br />

Yucaipa Circulator: This route will run every 15 minutes on<br />

weekdays and half hourly on weekends.<br />

TIER 2<br />

Route 17: Service frequency is planned for 30 minutes on<br />

weekdays and weekends.<br />

Route 20A: This route will travel from Fontana Metrolink,<br />

WB Merrill, NB Cherry, EB Highland, and NB Beech to the<br />

Park and Ride in North Highland. Service frequency will be<br />

half-hourly on weekdays and weekends.<br />

Route 20B: This route will travel from South Fontana TC, SB<br />

Sierra, WB Randall, SB Citrus, WB Valley, NB Cherry, EB<br />

Highland, and NB Beech to the Park and Ride in North<br />

Highland. Service frequency will be half-hourly on weekdays<br />

and weekends.<br />

Route 67: Route 67 will undergo an alignment extension<br />

on the west side of the route. Specifically, the alignment will<br />

continue WB on Baseline and SB Monte Vista to the<br />

Montclair Transcenter. Current service to the Ontario<br />

Transcenter will be eliminated and replaced by the new<br />

Route 78. The re-alignment of Route 67 will provide service<br />

on Baseline between Monte Vista and Euclid. Service<br />

frequency is improved from 60 to 30 minutes on weekdays.<br />

Route 70: Service frequency is improved from 60 to 30<br />

minutes on weekdays and weekends.<br />

Route 75: Service frequency is improved from 60 to 30<br />

minutes on weekdays and will be provided all day (not<br />

exclusively am peak and pm peak). Service will be added on<br />

Saturday and Sunday at 30-minute frequencies.<br />

TIER 3<br />

Route 30 (Red Line): There will be an addition to the<br />

alignment in the western end of the route. From Lugonia &<br />

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Indiana Court, continue WB Lugonia, SB Alabama, returning<br />

to Redlands Mall. This route modification will provide service<br />

to Target, Kmart, and ESRI. This route will maintain 60-<br />

minute frequency on weekdays and weekends.<br />

Route 140: Will be canceled due to the duplication of<br />

services. The southern end (Fontana Metrolink) and<br />

southern end (Chaffey College) will be replaced by the new<br />

Route 27. Service currently served by route 140 on Baseline<br />

between Cherry and Haven remains covered by Route 67.<br />

New Routes<br />

TIER 2<br />

Route 27: Route 27 will align from Fontana Metrolink, WB<br />

Arrow, SB Milliken, WB into Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink,<br />

NB Milliken, WB Arrow, and NB Haven to Chaffey College.<br />

This route will run every half hour on weekdays and<br />

weekends.<br />

Route 74: Route 74 will travel from Rancho Cucamonga<br />

Metrolink, SB Milliken, NW Mission, SB Archibald, WB<br />

Riverside, SB Euclid, WB Edison, NB into Chino TC. This route<br />

will run every half hour on weekdays and hourly on<br />

weekends.<br />

Route 78: This route will travel beginning on Holt &<br />

Vineyard, WB Holt, NB Corona, EB “D”, SB Vineyard, EB<br />

Airport Drive, NB Archibald, WB 19TH, SB Euclid to Ontario<br />

Transcenter. This alignment will serve the “Colonies<br />

Crossroads” shopping center along with new residents and<br />

schools. Service frequency will be half-hourly on weekdays<br />

and weekends.<br />

Route 210: Route 210 will be an express freeway service.<br />

From Redlands TC, I-210 to the pick up point in Highland,<br />

WB on I-210 to Riverside Avenue in Rialto, WB I-210 to<br />

Cherry in Fontana Park and Ride, WB I-210 to Montclair TC.<br />

This route will operate every half hour on weekdays and<br />

weekends. This express service will provide connections to<br />

Metrolink’s Gold Line (to Pasadena and Los Angeles) at<br />

Montclair TC in 2014, when the Gold Line is expected to be<br />

completed.<br />

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OMNILINK<br />

Upland Omnilink: Will cover residential developments<br />

along the foothills.<br />

Rancho Cucamonga Omnilink: Will cover North<br />

Rancho Cucamonga and North Fontana and also<br />

provide peak hour service to Corona Metrolink.<br />

Highland Omnilink: Will cover residential<br />

developments along the foothills.<br />

Devore/North San Bernardino/North Rialto Omnilink:<br />

Will cover Hallmark Park with Wal-Mart as well as<br />

many residents in that vicinity.<br />

South Loma Linda Omnilink: Will cover south<br />

Loma Linda.<br />

Chino Hills Omnilink: Will cover Chino Hills and also<br />

provide peak hour service to Brea Mall on weekdays<br />

and weekends and Corona and Industry Metrolinks<br />

on weekdays.<br />

Grand Terrace Omnilink: Will serve Grand Terrace<br />

and provide peak hour service to Riverside<br />

Transcenter.<br />

South Fontana/South Rialto Omnilink: Will serve the<br />

residential and industrial areas of South Fontana and<br />

South Rialto.<br />

Resource Requirements<br />

The Financially Unconstrained Scenario requires 682,509<br />

additional hours from the Constrained Scenario and 125<br />

more peak vehicles to maintain a fleet average of 72,982<br />

miles per year. This would add about 10,074,556 annual<br />

miles. About 43 percent of the additional hours are on<br />

weekdays, and 57 percent are on weekends.<br />

A complete detail of service changes and frequencies for this<br />

scenario is shown in Figures V-21 through V-23.<br />

Figure V-24 shows the Unconstrained Bus Service Hours,<br />

Miles and Peak Fleet by Route and Division.<br />

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Figure V-21: Financially Unconstrained Scenario – FY <strong>2006</strong> Weekday Service Frequencies by Route and Division<br />

Unconstrained FY <strong>2006</strong> Weekday Frequency (in minutes)<br />

Route Route Name Before AM Peak AM Peak Midday PM Peak Early Evening Late Evening Service Hours<br />

Until 5:59 6:00 - 8:59 9:00 - 14:59 15:00 - 17:59 18:00 - 19:59 Beyond 20:00<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 4:30 - Midnight Legend<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 10 10 10 10 10 10 3:00 - Midnight New Route<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 10 10 10 10 10 10 3:00 - Midnight Hourly<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 10 10 10 10 10 10 3:00 - Midnight Half Hourly<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight 20 Minutes<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 4:30 - Midnight 15 Minutes<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight 10 Minutes<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 30 30 30 30 30 30 3:00 - Midnight<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:30 - Midnight<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 30 3:00 - Midnight<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 10 10 10 10 10 10 3:00 - Midnight<br />

14L Fontana - San Bernardino Limted Stop Service LS LS No Service No Service No Service No Service 5:00 - 9:00<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:30 - Midnight<br />

17 Redlands - Via San Bernardino Ave - San Bernardino 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight<br />

18 San Bernardino - Via Sterling - San Manuel Casino 15 15 15 15 15 15 3:00 - Midnight<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana 15 15 15 15 15 15 3:00 - Midnight<br />

20A* Fontana - Merrill - Highland 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight<br />

20B* Fontana - Valley - Highland 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight<br />

21 San Bernardino - Via Rancho Ave - Colton 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:30 - Midnight<br />

22A ARMC - Riverside Ave - Fontana 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:30 - Midnight<br />

22B* ARMC - Summit - Rancho Cucamonga 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:30 - Midnight<br />

27 Fontana - Rancho Cucamonga - Chaffey College 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight<br />

28 Southridge - Sierra Ave - North Fontana 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:30 - Midnight<br />

29 Kaiser - North Rialto - Bloomington 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:30 - Midnight<br />

30* Redlands Trolley (Red Line) 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:30 - 22:00<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:30 - 22:00<br />

57 Chino Hills - Milliken - Chaffey College 15 15 15 15 15 15 3:00 - Midnight<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:30 - Midnight<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 15 15 15 15 15 15 3:00 - Midnight<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino 30 30 30 30 30 30 3:00 - Midnight<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 60 60 4:30 - Midnight<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 30 30 30 30 30 30 3:00 - Midnight<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 10 10 10 10 10 10 3:00 - Midnight<br />

67* Montclair - Ontario - Fontana 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 30 30 30 30 30 30 3:00 - Midnight<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Ontario 60 60 60 60 60 60 3:00 - Midnight<br />

74 Rancho Cucamonga - Riverside - Chino 30 30 30 30 30 30 3:00 - Midnight<br />

75 Ontario - Mission - Pomona 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight<br />

78 Ontario - Archibald -North Rancho Cucamonga 30 30 30 30 30 30 4:30 - Midnight<br />

90 Regional Express 15 15 15 15 15 15 3:00 - Midnight<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service AM Peak Tripper Midday Tripper No Service No Service No Service 2 Trips a Day<br />

210 Regional Express 30 30 30 30 30 30 3:00 - Midnight<br />

CityLink Santa Fe Depot - Downtown San Bernardino Feeder Feeder No Service Feeder Feeder No Service 6 Trips a Day<br />

N.Y./S.Y. Yucaipa - Oakland - Beaver Medical Center 15 15 15 15 15 15 4:30 - Midnight<br />

Colored Cells indicate new routes/service upgrades and * indicates alignment extensions beyond Up To Design Scenario.<br />

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Figure V-22: Financially Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong> Saturday Service Frequencies by Route and Division<br />

Unconstrained FY <strong>2006</strong> Saturday Frequency (in minutes)<br />

Route Route Name Before AM Peak AM Peak Midday PM Peak Early Evening Late Evening Service Hours<br />

Until 5:59 6:00 - 8:59 9:00 - 14:59 15:00 - 17:59 18:00 - 19:59 Beyond 20:00<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 5:30 - 22:00 Legend<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight New Route<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 15/30' 15/30' 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight Hourly<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 15/30' 15/30' 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight Half Hourly<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00 20 Minutes<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00 15 Minutes<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00 10 Minutes<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - Midnight<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

17 Redlands - Via San Bernardino Ave - San Bernardino 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

18 San Bernardino - Via Sterling - San Manuel Casino 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:20 - Midnight<br />

20A* Fontana - Merrill - Highland 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

20B* Fontana - Valley - Highland 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

21 San Bernardino - Via Rancho Ave - Colton 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

22A ARMC - Riverside Ave - Fontana 20 20 20 20 20 20 5:30 - 22:00<br />

22B* ARMC - Summit - Rancho Cucamonga 20 20 20 20 20 20 5:30 - 22:00<br />

27 Fontana - Rancho Cucamonga - Chaffey College 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

28 Southridge - Sierra Ave - North Fontana 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

29 Kaiser - North Rialto - Bloomington 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

30* Redlands Trolley (Red Line) 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 23:00<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 23:00<br />

57 Chino Hills - Milliken - Chaffey College 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 23:00<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - Midnight<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 10 10 10 10 10 10 5:30 - Midnight<br />

67* Montclair - Ontario - Fontana 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Ontario 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - Midnight<br />

74 Rancho Cucamonga - Riverside - Chino 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - Midnight<br />

75 Ontario - Mission - Pomona 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

78 Ontario - Archibald -North Rancho Cucamonga 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

90 Inland Empire Connection 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 5:30 - Midnight<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service Tripper<br />

210 Regional Express 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

N.Y./S.Y. Yucaipa - Oakland - Beaver Medical Center 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

Colored Cells indicate new routes/service upgrades and * indicates alignment extensions beyond Up To Design Scenario.


Figure V-23: Financially Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong> Sunday Service Frequencies by Route and Division<br />

Unconstrained FY <strong>2006</strong> Sunday Frequency (in minutes)<br />

Route Route Name Before AM Peak AM Peak Midday PM Peak Early Evening Late Evening Service Hours<br />

Until 5:59 6:00 - 8:59 9:00 - 14:59 15:00 - 17:59 18:00 - 19:59 Beyond 20:00<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 5:30 - 22:00 Legend<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight New Route<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 15/30' 15/30' 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight Hourly<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 15/30' 15/30' 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight Half Hourly<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00 20 Minutes<br />

7 N. San Bernardino - Sierra Way - San Bndo 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00 15 Minutes<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00 10 Minutes<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - Midnight<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - Midnight<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

17 Redlands - Via San Bernardino Ave - San Bernardino 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

18 San Bernardino - Via Sterling - San Manuel Casino 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:15- Midnight<br />

20A* Fontana - Merrill - Highland 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

20B* Fontana - Valley - Highland 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

21 San Bernardino - Via Rancho Ave - Colton 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

22A ARMC - Riverside Ave - Fontana 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

22B* ARMC - Summit - Rancho Cucamonga 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

27 Fontana - Rancho Cucamonga - Chaffey College 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

28* Southridge - Sierra Ave - North Fontana 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

29* Kaiser - North Rialto - Bloomington 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

30* Redlands Trolley (Red Line) 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 23:00<br />

31 Redlands Trolley (Blue Line) 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 23:00<br />

57 Chino Hills - Milliken - Chaffey College 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 15 15 15 15 15 15 5:30 - Midnight<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 23:00<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - Midnight<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 10 10 10 10 10 10 5:30 - Midnight<br />

67* Montclair - Ontario - Fontana 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - 22:00<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Ontario 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - Midnight<br />

74 Rancho Cucamonga - Riverside - Chino 60 60 60 60 60 60 5:30 - Midnight<br />

75 Ontario - Mission - Pomona 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - 22:00<br />

78 Ontario - Archibald -North Rancho Cucamonga 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

90 Inland Empire Connection 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 15/30' 5:30 - Midnight<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service Tripper<br />

210 Regional Express 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

N.Y./S.Y. Yucaipa - Oakland - Beaver Medical Center 30 30 30 30 30 30 5:30 - Midnight<br />

Colored Cells indicate new routes/service upgrades and * indicates alignment extensions beyond Up To Design Scenario.<br />

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Figure V-24: Financially Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong> Hours and Miles<br />

Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong> Weekday Saturday Sunday<br />

Annually<br />

Route Route Name<br />

Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue<br />

Hours Miles # Veh Hours Miles # Veh Hours Miles # Veh Hours Miles<br />

1 ARMC - San Bernardino - Del Rosa 177.61 2,486.54 9 148.50 1,486.14 9 75.02 958.10 6 57,074.40 764,697.42<br />

2 Cal State - E Street - Loma Linda 169.01 2,001.61 11 95.38 1,281.34 8 76.73 1,013.43 8 52,286.81 632,167.31<br />

3 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 124.62 1,584.77 8 72.25 924.20 6 69.90 880.38 6 39,329.36 499,980.04<br />

4 Baseline - Highland - San Bernardino 116.65 1,476.92 8 71.10 902.49 6 69.52 883.95 6 37,196.22 471,251.31<br />

5 San Bernardino - Del Rosa - Cal State 67.17 822.91 4 50.10 618.40 4 51.02 631.01 4 22,436.88 275,412.29<br />

10 Fontana - Baseline - San Bernardino 108.96 1,437.13 8 55.00 717.00 4 26.33 347.59 2 32,204.51 424,356.63<br />

11 San Bernardino - Muscoy - Cal State 69.84 797.60 4 50.76 581.12 4 28.92 331.21 2 22,031.64 251,728.51<br />

14 Fontana - Foothill - San Bernardino 138.12 1,508.29 12 83.34 933.79 9 68.84 871.34 6 43,312.80 480,266.66<br />

14L San Berndardino -Fontana Limited Stop 4.00 37.22 1 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 1,032.00 9,602.76<br />

15 Fontana - San Bndo/Highland - Redlands 247.24 3,228.63 16 96.14 1,250.89 8 91.74 1,193.96 8 73,273.66 956,423.00<br />

17 Redlands - Via San Bernardino Ave - San Bernardino 50.70 710.00 3 42.90 601.00 3 42.90 601.00 3 17,413.50 243,881.00<br />

18 San Bernardino - Via Sterling - San Manuel Casino 79.17 1,109.00 4 69.75 977.00 4 69.75 977.00 4 27,470.61 384,799.00<br />

19 Redlands - Colton - Fontana 207.65 2,541.86 14 80.51 990.44 7 97.84 1,074.78 8 62,589.04 760,135.66<br />

20A* Fontana - Merrill - Highland 35.49 496.00 2 30.03 420.00 2 30.03 420.00 2 12,189.45 170,388.00<br />

20B* Fontana - Valley - Highland 45.63 638.00 3 38.61 540.00 3 38.61 540.00 3 15,672.15 219,144.00<br />

21 San Bernardino - Via Rancho Ave - Colton 26.52 372.00 2 22.44 315.00 2 22.44 315.00 2 9,108.60 127,791.00<br />

22A ARMC - Riverside Ave - Fontana 210.21 2,942.00 11 133.32 1,867.00 8 88.94 1,245.00 6 65,436.12 915,881.00<br />

22B* ARMC - Summit - Rancho Cucamonga 134.16 1,879.00 7 113.52 1,590.00 7 113.52 1,590.00 7 46,078.80 645,372.00<br />

27 Fontana - Rancho Cucamonga - Chaffey College 72.15 1,010.00 4 61.05 855.00 4 61.05 855.00 4 24,780.75 346,935.00<br />

28 Southridge - Slover Ave - Kaiser 31.42 451.14 3 12.00 116.52 3 12.00 144.00 3 9,318.36 129,564.12<br />

29 Kaiser - North Rialto - Bloomington 66.89 936.00 4 56.60 792.00 4 56.60 792.00 4 22,974.22 321,480.00<br />

202 San Bernardino - T.E.A.M. House 0.55 3.02 1 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 141.90 1,560.90<br />

CityLink Santa Fe Depot - Dowtown San Bernardino 4.50 19.92 1 No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service 1,161.00 12,771.00<br />

Sub-Total East Valley 2,188.26 28,489.56 140 1,383.30 17,759.33 105 1,191.70 15,664.75 94 694,512.78 9,045,588.61<br />

57 Chino Hills - Milliken - Chaffey College 261.66 3,664.00 13 115.26 1,614.00 7 115.26 1,614.00 7 79,149.54 1,108,326.00<br />

60 Ontario Conv Cntr - Chaffey College - Ont Mills 52.05 599.57 3 37.77 436.81 3 37.82 436.92 3 17,246.22 198,812.48<br />

61 Fontana - Ontario Mills - Pomona 200.59 2,608.98 14 191.35 2,224.32 16 189.35 2,206.96 16 70,976.57 896,887.80<br />

62 Montclair - Ontario - Chino 52.26 653.17 3 54.14 757.96 4 54.14 757.96 4 18,951.22 245,071.82<br />

63 Chino - Ontario - Upland 58.14 752.99 4 28.36 368.24 2 29.33 380.17 2 17,913.95 232,072.09<br />

64 Montclair - N Upland - Chaffey College 32.07 465.96 2 29.34 426.30 2 27.34 397.64 2 11,135.40 161,812.32<br />

65 Montclair - Chino Hills 71.77 937.90 4 31.18 408.33 2 29.18 382.75 2 21,563.84 281,914.95<br />

66 Fontana - Foothill - Montclair 231.34 3,275.18 15 172.75 2,427.61 15 104.74 1,388.25 9 73,664.96 1,037,177.69<br />

67* Montclair - Ontario - Fontana 115.44 1,616.16 6 46.53 651.00 3 46.53 651.00 3 34,483.05 482,720.28<br />

68 Chino - Montclair - Chaffey College 111.89 1,236.55 7 51.63 531.04 4 45.70 469.11 4 33,779.82 369,506.51<br />

70 Ontario - Creekside - Ontario Mills 56.80 795.20 6 30.29 422.62 4 30.29 422.62 4 17,713.69 247,846.22<br />

71 Kaiser - South Ridge - Rancho Cucamonga 52.34 758.23 3 43.14 625.15 3 38.64 560.33 3 17,631.36 255,457.67<br />

74 Rancho Cucamonga - Riverside - Chino 106.26 1,488.00 5 46.81 656.00 3 46.81 656.00 3 32,142.89 450,160.00<br />

75 Ontario - Via Francis - Ontario Mills 97.50 1,365.00 5 82.50 1,155.00 5 82.50 1,155.00 5 97.50 352,170.00<br />

78 Ontario - Archibald -North Rancho Cucamonga 91.06 1,276.00 5 86.39 1,211.00 5 86.39 1,211.00 5 32,218.87 451,519.00<br />

Sub-Total West Valley 1,591.17 21,492.89 95 1,047.44 13,915.38 78 964.02 12,689.71 72 478,668.88 6,771,454.83<br />

EV/WV Service Total 3,779.43 49,982.45 235 2,430.74 31,674.71 183 2,155.72 28,354.46 166 1,173,181.66 15,817,043.44<br />

7 N. San Bdno - Sierra Way - San Bndo 87.70 1,016.84 6 52.00 651.42 4 24.92 307.72 2 26,497.52 310,609.44<br />

8 San Bernardino - Mentone - Yucaipa 92.16 1,332.72 6 38.42 558.10 3 33.64 506.48 2 27,413.92 397,577.24<br />

9 San Bernardino - Redlands - Yucaipa 95.50 1,824.25 6 41.80 634.38 3 37.04 548.87 4 28,618.04 530,367.87<br />

30* Red Trolley 19.30 270.20 2 16.42 121.52 2 14.80 128.05 2 6,555.20 82,318.15<br />

31 Blue Trolley 17.42 243.88 1 17.34 171.68 1 15.57 166.70 1 6,155.43 80,006.74<br />

90 Regional Express 339.45 8,146.80 16 175.50 4,212.00 9 175.50 4,212.00 9 105,303.60 2,527,286.40<br />

210 Regional Express 103.53 1,451.00 5 91.21 1,278.00 5 91.21 1,278.00 5 35,922.95 503,436.00<br />

N.Y Yucaipa - Oak Glen 19.50 349.44 2 18.50 165.76 1 18.50 165.76 1 6,899.50 106,897.28<br />

S.Y. Yucaipa - Beaver Medical Center 19.50 525.72 2 18.50 249.38 1 18.50 249.38 1 6,899.50 160,823.14<br />

Sub-Total Contract 794.06 15,160.85 46 469.69 8,042.24 29 429.68 7,562.96 27 250,265.66 4,699,322.26<br />

Total 4,573.49 65,143.30 281 2,900.43 39,716.95 212 2,585.40 35,917.42 193 1,423,447.32 20,516,365.70


Financially Unconstrained Scenario –<br />

Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> Element<br />

Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong><br />

The concept of Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> – or BRT as it is more<br />

commonly referred to – was born in the San Bernardino<br />

Valley out of a Study <strong>Omnitrans</strong> completed in early fiscal year<br />

2004. This Future <strong>Transit</strong> Investment Study was primarily<br />

conducted to determine what, if any, transit needs could be<br />

identified for the long-range (i.e., 2010 – 2030). As this SRTP<br />

covers the beginning years of that time period, it is important<br />

to address some of the considerations that came out of the<br />

study, and particularly the application of BRT in the San<br />

Bernardino Valley. It is also important to note that the<br />

implementation of BRT hinged on the success of passing the<br />

reauthorization of Measure I, which occurred in November<br />

2004.<br />

BRT improves the lives of residents in many ways, from<br />

guaranteeing access and mobility for everyone to fostering<br />

economic vitality and protecting the environment. Exclusive<br />

transitways, modern stations, high-tech vehicles and<br />

frequent service – BRT combines these features to provide<br />

the high level of service that people have come to expect<br />

from more expensive transit systems. BRT has advantages<br />

because it can be built and improved incrementally, and it is<br />

flexible enough to serve both densely populated cities and<br />

less concentrated suburbs. BRT is also convenient because<br />

systems can be designed so that vehicles – not passengers –<br />

transfer from local routes to high-speed lines. Although BRT<br />

is a relatively new form of transit, existing systems in the<br />

United States and around the world have integrated BRT<br />

with great success into their existing transit systems, by<br />

carefully integrating transportation planning, land<br />

use/zoning regulations and policies, and aggressive traffic<br />

enforcement. BRT encompasses what good public transit is<br />

characterized by: speed, comfort, reliability, and rider<br />

satisfaction.<br />

Rail transit along E Street in<br />

Downtown San Bernardino in<br />

the early 1900’s. A modern BRT<br />

along E Street will mimick this<br />

service in a cost-efficient way.<br />

Future <strong>Transit</strong> Demand<br />

Although we cannot predict the future exactly, we cannot<br />

ignore it either. Some aspects of the future seem fairly<br />

certain:<br />

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The number of people and jobs in the Valley will increase<br />

over time. Between 2010 and 2030 population will increase<br />

from 1.3 million to 1.6 million (a 24% increase), and jobs will<br />

increase from 580,000 to 730,000 (a 26% increase). This<br />

comes on top of a population gain of 300,000 people<br />

between 2000 and 2010.<br />

More people mean more trips, more cars, more traffic and<br />

pollution.<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> can help mitigate the problems caused by these<br />

increases, if additional resources are found to allow transit<br />

services to keep up with the expected population and<br />

employment growth.<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> investments create jobs. Every $10 million invested in<br />

public transportation capital projects generates about 300<br />

jobs. Investments in transit operations yield about 600 jobs<br />

for every $10 million spent.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has an historic opportunity to shape<br />

transportation funding and, by extension, the quality of life<br />

in the San Bernardino Valley for the foreseeable future.<br />

While the population will grow substantially in the San<br />

Bernardino Valley, the composition of the population will be<br />

different in 2030. On a countywide basis, 20% of the<br />

population will be above sixty years of age in 2030<br />

compared to a 12% share in 2000. The proportion of the<br />

population countywide between the ages of 15 and 29 will<br />

remain at about 23%. However, the absolute number of<br />

young people in the Valley will grow from about 230,000 to<br />

368,300 persons. All of these people will be looking towards<br />

options they have available for transportation, as growing<br />

congestion from automobiles is inevitable.<br />

BRT offers a high quality service compared to conventional<br />

bus services. As such, BRT is quickly becoming the<br />

transportation investment of choice for growing urbanized<br />

areas around the nation. Its proven technology, speed,<br />

comfort and carrying capacity have made it an attractive and<br />

viable transit service.<br />

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BRT is often referred to as “light rail on rubber wheels”, since<br />

almost all of the qualities and amenities of BRT mirror those<br />

of light rail. It is fast, at least 50% faster than regular bus<br />

services, because it operates in an exclusive or semi exclusive<br />

right-of-way, has priority at signalized intersections and<br />

greater distances between stops.<br />

Several components of BRT that allow for faster transit<br />

service include:<br />

Dedicated bus lanes: Full BRT implementation requires<br />

reserving one or more lanes for the exclusive or nearexclusive<br />

use of buses. These lanes could be located in the<br />

center of a street, on the outside lanes, or a combination of<br />

both. The lanes could be separated from automobile traffic<br />

by barriers, or simply signage and road markings. BRT can be<br />

implemented without a dedicated lane, although the<br />

performance will be reduced.<br />

Bus signal priority: The BRT buses would receive preferential<br />

treatment at signalized intersections so that bus speeds can<br />

be maintained and waiting time reduced, thereby reducing<br />

overall travel time. BRT does not, however, produce a<br />

noticeable detrimental effect on the automobile drivers with<br />

whom it shares the public right-of-way.<br />

Spacing of bus stations: For BRT to achieve higher average<br />

speeds, bus stops are placed further apart than on regular,<br />

local lines. Stations could be spaced between one-half to<br />

one-mile apart. Passengers destined for smaller, in-between<br />

bus stops can transfer to a local bus.<br />

BRT in Eugene, Oregon<br />

Traffic improvements: Improvements to the surrounding<br />

streetscape that support BRT would contribute to<br />

improvements in speed and reliability of all traffic. An<br />

advantage of BRT is that it simultaneously improves the<br />

operation of intersections and arterials for both bus and cars.<br />

BRT in Germany<br />

A further advantage of BRT is cost. BRT is less expensive than<br />

light rail to implement, making it an excellent transportation<br />

investment. In addition, inherent operational efficiencies are<br />

realized by the service from its faster speeds. Many of the<br />

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Valley’s neighboring areas have already been studying BRT<br />

or implementing such systems, including Los Angeles,<br />

Phoenix, the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. In fact,<br />

over 20 U.S. cities and territories are promoting BRT.<br />

As Valley traffic congestion worsens over the next several<br />

years, BRT is best utilized in corridors with high travel,<br />

population and employment densities. It is an ideal service<br />

for commuters. Candidate corridors would be those with<br />

existing, successful transit lines, serving major residential and<br />

employment centers and linking other transportation modes,<br />

especially airports and commuter rail facilities. Also, newly<br />

developing areas that are identified as having major<br />

residential and employment centers in the future are good<br />

candidates.<br />

BRT is best utilized in corridors where there is high density<br />

residential and employment centers, as well other attractors<br />

such as schools, shopping and medical facilities. Candidate<br />

corridors would be trunk lines that could link other transit<br />

service and transportation modes, and provide east-west and<br />

north-south connections between Valley communities.<br />

Based upon a review of <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ ridership and<br />

productivity trends, findings made about future<br />

demographics in the Valley, and interviews conducted<br />

during the initiation of BRT, the following seven candidate<br />

BRT corridors were identified and their features are displayed<br />

in Figure V-25.<br />

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Corridor<br />

E Street<br />

Foothill<br />

East<br />

Foothill<br />

West<br />

Boulevard<br />

Boulevard<br />

Figure V-25<br />

Candidate BRT Corridors<br />

End Points<br />

Cal State to Loma Linda; evaluate<br />

extension to Redlands<br />

Downtown San Bernardino to<br />

Fontana Metrolink<br />

Fontana Metrolink to Montclair<br />

Transfer Center<br />

Length<br />

(miles)<br />

16.6<br />

15.1<br />

15.3<br />

Euclid Avenue Upland to Chino 13.7<br />

Holt Boulevard<br />

Pomona Transfer Center to Ontario<br />

17.2<br />

Mills<br />

San Bernardino<br />

Avenue<br />

Ontario Mills to Fontana Metrolink 8.3<br />

Grand/Edison<br />

HOV Interchange @ SR 60/91 to<br />

Chino Transcenter<br />

16.0<br />

Total 102.2<br />

The seven candidate corridors total 102 miles in length. The<br />

general location of these corridors is depicted on the service<br />

area map in Figure V-26.<br />

Initial analysis demonstrates that the E Street Corridor has<br />

the highest priority for early implementation of a major<br />

transit investment in premium service. The E Street Corridor<br />

currently has the highest number of existing transit trips<br />

among the seven corridors in the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> system and has<br />

the highest potential for additional new transit riders. This<br />

corridor has significant opportunities to influence<br />

redevelopment, has a high number of transit dependents,<br />

and has the potential to improve system-wide connectivity.<br />

Foothill Boulevard East, Holt Avenue/4th Street, and the<br />

Mountain/Euclid/Central Avenues Corridors rank second,<br />

third, and fourth in priority. This group of corridors is<br />

designated as having the highest priority for early<br />

implementation. Although the Mountain/Euclid/Central<br />

Avenues Corridor is ranked fourth, it could be moved up the<br />

list of development of the Ag Preserve accelerates and<br />

developers give high priority to reserving transportation<br />

right-of-way for future mass transit investments.<br />

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The remaining three corridors exhibit characteristics that<br />

justify the implementation of premium transit services over a<br />

longer period. The Foothill West Corridor is the strongest of<br />

this group and could be elevated in priority as development<br />

occurs in the corridor in a more accelerated manner. The<br />

same observation applies to the Grand/Edison Avenues<br />

Corridor which serves the Ag Preserve area. It also is a<br />

strong corridor for linkages to Los Angeles County.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is commissioning a Major Investment Study for<br />

BRT on the E Street Corridor during the 2004, 2005 and<br />

<strong>2006</strong> fiscal years. Among the work products that will be<br />

developed will be specific alternatives for the corridor(s).<br />

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Figure V-26: Candidate BRT Corridors


Access Service Changes<br />

Observations and Findings<br />

Overall, the performance of Access service is good and<br />

productivity is good compared to peers. Improvement<br />

opportunities are therefore aimed at fine-tuning the existing<br />

service and preparing for the future, which may include a<br />

significant increase in demand for Access services,<br />

particularly as the population continues to age.<br />

Opportunities for consideration include the following:<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Improvement of subscription and nutrition program<br />

trips, particularly in the West Valley.<br />

Vehicle utilization by time of day and day of week<br />

indicates excess vehicle capacity weekdays mid-day<br />

and after 5:00 PM (core service ends at 6:00PM).<br />

Vehicle utilization is also low on weekends. Because<br />

of the “capacity constraints” provision of the ADA<br />

regulations, Access must ensure the availability of<br />

rides for ADA-certified passengers, but this obviously<br />

comes at a resource cost. Some reallocation of driver<br />

resources may be beneficial, as are ongoing efforts to<br />

improve optimization of passenger schedules.<br />

During the peak time period, ride times on some<br />

vehicles may exceed 2 hours, although this may be<br />

comparable to some similar fixed-route trips. While<br />

this is largely an operational issue, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> can also<br />

work with social service agencies to identify mutually<br />

appropriate goals.<br />

Service quality is generally good with on-time performance<br />

averaging 91 percent, depending on the day and time of<br />

service. This includes the on-time performance for<br />

passenger no-shows as well as trips completed.<br />

An FTA memo from 2003 clarifies that premium fares for<br />

subscriptions or “special” agency requests (which are beyond<br />

ADA baseline service) are allowable. <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ September<br />

2003 fare study and the zonal adjustments allowed for a<br />

clearer fare structure for passengers, while at the same time<br />

moves toward a goal of improved farebox recovery. The<br />

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expanded “subscription pass” allows non-subscription trips to<br />

be taken with this fare medium, which is a clear benefit to<br />

these passengers and their social service agencies.<br />

Social service agencies are important partners in the<br />

development, delivery, and ongoing success of “specialized”<br />

transportation, but they often tend to have high<br />

expectations and demands. Because their focus is on other<br />

services, they do not generally see themselves as part of<br />

either challenges or opportunities for the transportation<br />

system. Not surprisingly, their concern is for their own<br />

clients, sometimes to the detriment of other (perhaps<br />

equally-or-more entitled) individuals. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> and<br />

Contract Services staff are aware of the inherent institutional<br />

issues and work conscientiously to deliver professional<br />

services in a quality manner.<br />

Operational Observations<br />

Overall, there appears to be a very good relationship<br />

among <strong>Omnitrans</strong> staff, the contractor, social service<br />

agencies, and most passengers.<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Reservations staff does not consistently log “refusals”<br />

by passengers of legally offered trip time negotiations.<br />

To do so would provide more protection in the event<br />

of complaints.<br />

The current contract has required additional street<br />

supervision and specified scheduling staff. Anecdotal<br />

information indicates improved customer satisfaction.<br />

Centralized dispatching for both East and West<br />

Valleys has “pros and cons”, but appears to be<br />

working satisfactorily.<br />

Radio problems are expected to lessen with new<br />

procurements. Subject to communications availability<br />

and performance, there appears to be good<br />

compliance with drivers’ calling in stops to Dispatch,<br />

which is important in knowing where the vehicles are<br />

at any given time.<br />

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Access has multiple dedicated phone lines, which<br />

allow for a range of customer reservations and<br />

information availability, the ability for customers to call<br />

in cancellations, and for Dispatch to communicate<br />

with drivers in radio dead-zones.<br />

Other information service made available by Access,<br />

through the customer brochure and the telephone<br />

information message, are very helpful. However,<br />

each contains some statements that should be<br />

corrected to ensure better compliance with the ADA<br />

regulations.<br />

As part of this review, clarification of Operating<br />

Policies (e.g., wait time, no shows, and late<br />

cancellations) is an opportunity for improvement<br />

identified by both driver and social service agency<br />

focus groups.<br />

Public information materials (e.g., Access “guide”<br />

effective and the “five minute” Access phone<br />

message) should be updated for better ADA<br />

compliance.<br />

Transfer sites for Access, to reduce some of the<br />

lengthier (time and distance) trips will be evaluated<br />

for appropriate passenger amenities and the possible<br />

need for staff monitoring/assistance. Consideration of<br />

comparability to conditions experienced by fixedroute<br />

passengers is an important element.<br />

Consider options for controlling Access costs:<br />

In the Financially Constrained Scenario, there will be<br />

neither expansion nor reduction in Access service<br />

area for January <strong>2006</strong>. Proposed service changes will<br />

not alter the boundaries of routes; therefore, the<br />

Access boundary will remain unaffected. During the<br />

major system restructuring in January 2004, the<br />

Access area was reduced to account for the reduction<br />

in the few trips on fixed-route bus services that were<br />

previously made in Colton and Grand Terrace. The<br />

reduction in the Access service allowed eligible<br />

paratransit riders to find alternative means of travel,<br />

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while frequent users remained eligible for one<br />

additional year. In the Access service area, new<br />

customers may book trips that start or end inside the<br />

3/4-mile radius of <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ fixed-route bus service.<br />

Customers who live, or desire trips, beyond the<br />

boundary will be continue to be certified until January<br />

2005, but Access trips must begin or end at the<br />

boundary.<br />

<br />

<br />

In the Up To Guidelines scenario, the span of service is<br />

increased on Saturdays and Sundays for those Access<br />

riders who are ADA certified to mirror fixed route<br />

changes. The proposed span of service for Saturdays<br />

is approximately from 6:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a<br />

14.25-hour span of service – an increase of 2.25 hours<br />

compared to the current 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. schedule.<br />

The proposed span of service for Sundays is<br />

approximately from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. for a 13.25-<br />

hour span of service – an increase of 1.25 hours<br />

compared to the current 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. schedule.<br />

Approximately 3.5 hours of service is needed each<br />

weekend in the East and West Valleys. This change<br />

would take effect in January <strong>2006</strong> for a net increase<br />

of 364 revenue vehicle hours annually. Existing Non-<br />

Core services on weekdays are already consistent with<br />

the proposed span of operation for fixed route bus<br />

service. However, additional hours of service have<br />

been added to weekdays in FY08 to FY11 to<br />

accommodate projected ridership increases based on<br />

population growth in the area. Additional hours of<br />

service each weekday is assumed for FY08 with<br />

times the service in FY11.<br />

The Financially Unconstrained scenario projects<br />

ridership above that of the previous scenario, and<br />

therefore additional hours of service have been<br />

added. In this Unconstrained Scenario, 6 peak<br />

vehicles are forecast as necessary. Previous plans for<br />

expansion vehicles suggested that smaller vans may<br />

be appropriate as ADA trips tend to be longer and<br />

less conducive to large group shared-ride loads.<br />

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Figure V-27 shows the projected hours and miles of<br />

service for Access under the three alternative service<br />

and funding scenario.<br />

Financial Year<br />

Figure V-27: Access Service –<br />

Hours by Scenario<br />

Access Service – Revenue Hours<br />

Financially<br />

Up To<br />

Constrained Guidelines<br />

Scenario<br />

Scenario<br />

Financially<br />

Unconstrained<br />

Scenario<br />

2005-<strong>2006</strong> 174,000 174,000 175,530<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-2007 174,000 174,870 175,530<br />

2007-2008 174,000 174,870 175,530<br />

2008-2009 174,000 174,870 175,530<br />

2009-2010 172,834 172,834 173,007<br />

2010-<strong>2011</strong> 176,290 176,290 176,467<br />

Future Opportunities and Recommendations<br />

Ridership growth, combined with increasing trip distances, in<br />

more recent years is considerable and may outpace available<br />

resources. Potential strategies include:<br />

<br />

<br />

Strengthen eligibility requirements and procedures,<br />

particularly regarding “converting” passengers to<br />

fixed route or service routes. Under the current<br />

lenient ADA eligibility program, it would be very<br />

difficult to enforce new behaviors. Similarly, a future<br />

option could allow free or reduced ridership on fixed<br />

route by ADA-eligible persons, but not until eligibility<br />

is tightened up more. Some form of in-person<br />

eligibility assessment, at least for one full round of<br />

customer re-certifications, is strongly recommended to<br />

provide a consistent baseline for future passengers<br />

and service.<br />

Monitor and evaluate Access service performance<br />

through Siemens communications system for a period<br />

of two years before implementing any Access routing<br />

or scheduling changes. Siemens is slated to begin<br />

during Fiscal year 2005 and become fully operational<br />

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y <strong>2006</strong>. During the SRTP update in Fiscal Year 2008,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> will seek suggestions for system<br />

improvement based upon performance data from the<br />

voice-data communications system. The upgrading of<br />

the dispatch and communications system is expected<br />

to improve efficiency of the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Access system<br />

while keeping costs down.<br />

<br />

<br />

Develop passenger training to help seniors take<br />

advantage of the flexibility of fixed-route transit, with<br />

possible subsequent development of “service routes”<br />

targeted to senior centers. The “Bus Basics”<br />

informational meetings designed for acquainting<br />

seniors with <strong>Omnitrans</strong> transportation service has<br />

shown to be successful in previous years. Continuing<br />

senior promotion programs will occur to ensure that<br />

the growing population of active seniors are<br />

familiarized with alternatives to driving. Additional<br />

mobility training (sometimes called travel training) for<br />

other individuals or groups of passengers should<br />

continue to be considered.<br />

Access passengers have good paratransit service<br />

available, but this can sometimes lead to their own<br />

“complacency.” While persons certified as ADAeligible<br />

clearly have a civil right to the service, they<br />

also have obligations to not infringe on the civil rights<br />

of other, equally eligible, passengers and to refrain<br />

from “controllable” behavior that is not allowed for<br />

other passengers. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> should develop and<br />

enforce a “Passenger Responsibilities” policy. In<br />

particular, consider recently enacted state legislation<br />

(AB2184, Cohn, Chapter 650, Statutes of 2002), which<br />

creates new categories of infractions for misbehavior<br />

on all public transit vehicles. Access, paratransit<br />

passengers, and advocacy organizations should form<br />

a partnership for the ongoing health of the overall<br />

mobility system.<br />

The following is one example of a “Rights and<br />

Responsibilities” Policy:<br />

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ADA Paratransit passengers have the following rights:<br />

Courtesy and respect from public transit<br />

personnel, including timely phone service and<br />

accurate information<br />

Service comparable to fixed route<br />

Information available in an accessible format<br />

Open public involvement process for changes<br />

in service or fares<br />

Reasonably well-maintained vehicles.<br />

ADA Paratransit passengers have the following<br />

responsibilities:<br />

Respect for other passengers and public transit<br />

personnel<br />

Obey vehicle and service rules (including but<br />

not limited to: no food, smoking or radios, curbto-curb<br />

service, comply with service rules for<br />

scheduled pickup time, keep service animal<br />

under control)<br />

Schedule and use paratransit service only<br />

when fixed route service cannot be used<br />

because of one’s disability<br />

Limit “no-shows” and late cancellations, since<br />

these affect the availability and timeliness of<br />

service to others<br />

Overall, the Access system has been extremely user-friendly<br />

and some expectations may be unrealistic for the future.<br />

“Phased” changes may be necessary to protect the interests<br />

of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> and the people of San Bernardino County.<br />

However, any substantive changes to the adopted and FTAapproved<br />

Paratransit <strong>Plan</strong> will require an appropriate public<br />

involvement process and, most likely, one or more public<br />

hearings.<br />

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System Safety/Security and<br />

Emergency Preparedness <strong>Plan</strong><br />

The public transportation industry faces many hazards and<br />

threats, all of which have the potential for disrupting local<br />

communities, causing casualties, and damaging and<br />

destroying public and private property. At a national level,<br />

the industry will be affected by several major events each<br />

year; ranging from floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados,<br />

major accidents, hazardous materials spills, fires, violent<br />

crime, and, potentially, terrorism.<br />

System safety/security and emergency preparedness (SSSEP)<br />

offers a valuable tool to support the efforts of transportation<br />

managers to answer system safety/security questions. System<br />

security is defined as the application of operating, technical,<br />

and management techniques and principles to the safety<br />

and security aspects of a system throughout its life to reduce<br />

threats and vulnerabilities to the most practical level through<br />

the most effective use of available resources<br />

System safety/security provides a structured<br />

methodology for analyzing hazards and threats and<br />

weighing the consequences of the cost of their<br />

resolution against the capabilities of the system to<br />

fund improvements.<br />

This process builds on the transportation industry’s<br />

strong safety culture, applying analysis techniques<br />

and management processes traditionally used for<br />

safety hazards to security threats and vulnerabilities.<br />

System safety/security identifies safety, security and<br />

emergency preparedness measures that protect both<br />

the community and transportation employees, while<br />

keeping the system operational and effective, even<br />

under adverse conditions.<br />

This process allows the system, whatever its size, service, or<br />

operating environment, to implement the most effective<br />

system safety, security and emergency preparedness<br />

program possible within its available resources.<br />

Within the context of this approach, emergency<br />

preparedness is a central feature of the program, ensuring<br />

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the capability to mitigate and manage those events that<br />

cannot be prevented. Emergency preparedness is defined as<br />

a uniform basis for operating policies and procedures for<br />

mobilizing public transportation system and other public<br />

safety resources to assure rapid, controlled, and predictable<br />

responses to various types of transportation and community<br />

emergencies<br />

System safety/security promotes an integrated approach to<br />

protection, identifying how all system activities come<br />

together as part of an interdependent system that deters,<br />

detects, assesses, and responds to threats and hazards. This<br />

process has the following components:<br />

physical resources to delay and deter the adversary<br />

and correct identified hazards;<br />

equipment installed to detect and assess alarms and<br />

support surveillance;<br />

personnel used for safety and security systems<br />

<br />

management, operations, and response;<br />

procedures essential for system operation and<br />

effectiveness; and<br />

training, exercising, and assessment to assure<br />

response capabilities and effective mutual aid and<br />

joint public safety agency operations.<br />

Overall, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> SSSEP mirrors the new system safety and<br />

security program guidelines set out by the Federal <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Administration (FTA) System Safety and Security Department.<br />

It also aligns <strong>Omnitrans</strong> SSSEP with the principals of the<br />

California Standardized Emergency Management System<br />

(SEMS).<br />

Benefits of System Safety/Security and Emergency<br />

Preparedness<br />

Because security has historically been managed as part of<br />

day-to-day transportation operations, the benefits of<br />

preparing a formal security plan are often not recognized.<br />

Yet, the planning process:<br />

<br />

<br />

provides a systematic vision for its safety, security and<br />

emergency preparedness activities;<br />

enhances the system’s ability to coordinate with local<br />

authorities and the California Standardized<br />

Emergency Management System (SEMS);<br />

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supports development of best practices and<br />

technology programs; and<br />

provides the basis for training and exercises.<br />

In an era of heightened public concern and expectation,<br />

formal system safety/security planning ensures that the<br />

public transportation system is doing all that it can to<br />

leverage limited resources for hazard prevention, physical<br />

protection and effective emergency response.<br />

By investing time and money in system safety/security and<br />

emergency preparedness efforts, transportation managers<br />

can reduce the likelihood of adverse effects on employees,<br />

passengers, and the environment, as well as help to avoid<br />

costly losses that would result from a major event. This<br />

program can also be a valuable tool for maintaining<br />

operational integrity.<br />

Some of the benefits of implementing a SSSEP include:<br />

safeguarding employees, passengers, first responders,<br />

the community, and the environment;<br />

reducing litigation risk, insurance costs, and system<br />

impairments;<br />

reducing the risk of vandalism, as well as sabotage<br />

and crimes against the system by employees and nonemployees;<br />

improving relationships with local authorities and<br />

surrounding communities;<br />

providing a mechanism for personnel control and<br />

accounting ;<br />

supporting effective crisis communications internally<br />

and with passengers; and<br />

improving emergency response and joint public safety<br />

coordination and communication<br />

With all this critical information in mind, it became clear that<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> needed to have alternative plans in place that<br />

could be implemented on short notice, depending on the<br />

level of emergency that was occurring. This effort is a small<br />

part of the overall system safety/security and emergency<br />

preparedness that the Agency is currently undertaking to<br />

assure the safety of employees, passengers, the community,<br />

and the environment. All of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> departments work<br />

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towards the safety and security of the system in general, and<br />

the key areas of Facility Safety and Security and Fleet Safety<br />

and Training work jointly to oversee that day-to-day training<br />

and all aspects of daily operations meet the goals of SSSEP.<br />

For more information on <strong>Omnitrans</strong> safety procedures as<br />

well as route changes in the event of an emergency or<br />

regionally significant event, please reference <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’<br />

Safety and Security Manuals and Emergency Preparedness<br />

<strong>Plan</strong>.<br />

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Section VI:<br />

Agency 5-Year Fiscal Picture<br />

<strong>Plan</strong>ning is a process of<br />

choosing among those many<br />

options. If we do not choose to<br />

plan, then we choose to have<br />

others plan for us.<br />

- Richard I. Winwood


Operating Costs & Service<br />

Levels<br />

Three separate financial scenarios were developed to<br />

correspond to the three operating plans documented earlier<br />

in this <strong>Plan</strong>, including:<br />

Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Up To Standards <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Unconstrained <strong>Plan</strong>.<br />

Figure VI-1 summarizes revenue service hours for each of<br />

these scenarios.<br />

Operating costs, excluding cash reserves for INBR expenses,<br />

are shown below in Figure VI-2. Operating costs projections<br />

are based on the FY <strong>2006</strong> Proposed Budget and adjusted for<br />

projected increases of approximately four to 4.5 percent per<br />

year for inflation. Selected categories of expense have been<br />

increased by factors more than the inflation based on recent<br />

trends (e.g., Medical Insurance increased more than<br />

inflation). Fuel costs have been adjusted to reflect a change<br />

to alternative fuels by FY 2007.<br />

Operating costs are both variable and fixed. Variable costs<br />

include labor, services, materials and supplies, and fuel costs<br />

associated with operations and vehicle maintenance. These<br />

costs vary, depending on service levels – both hours and<br />

miles. Fixed costs are those closely associated with<br />

administration that generally do not change, regardless of<br />

service levels. Figure VI-3 shows operating costs per revenue<br />

service hour by year for each of the three scenarios. Costs<br />

per hour decline in each scenario as a result of fixed<br />

administrative costs being spread across a greater service<br />

base.<br />

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Figure VI-1<br />

Revenue Service Hours (in thousands)<br />

Fiscal Year<br />

Financially<br />

Constrained<br />

Revenue Service Hours (in thousands)<br />

Up To Design<br />

Standard<br />

Unconstrained<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 900 1,149 1,661<br />

2007 900 1,149 1,661<br />

2008 900 1,149 1,661<br />

2009 900 1,149 1,661<br />

2010 906 1,155 1,667<br />

<strong>2011</strong> 909 1,159 1,670<br />

Figure VI-2<br />

Operating Costs ($ in millions)<br />

Fiscal Year<br />

Financially<br />

Constrained<br />

Operating Costs ($ in Millions)<br />

Up To Design<br />

Standard<br />

Unconstrained<br />

<strong>2006</strong> $ 69.6 $ 78.8 $ 111.9<br />

2007 $ 73.3 $ 84.5 $ 120.0<br />

2008 $ 76.0 $ 87.0 $ 124.3<br />

2009 $ 79.0 $ 90.7 $ 129.6<br />

2010 $ 84.1 $ 95.5 $ 136.2<br />

<strong>2011</strong> $ 88.3 $ 100.2 $ 142.8<br />

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Figure VI-3<br />

Operating Costs Per Revenue Hour<br />

Fiscal Year<br />

Financially<br />

Constrained<br />

Operating Costs Per Revenue Hour<br />

Up To Design<br />

Standard<br />

Unconstrained<br />

<strong>2006</strong> $ 77.29 $ 68.63 $ 67.35<br />

2007 $ 81.48 $ 73.62 $ 72.19<br />

2008 $ 84.43 $ 75.72 $ 74.82<br />

2009 $ 87.72 $ 78.97 $ 78.04<br />

2010 $ 93.46 $ 82.66 $ 81.74<br />

<strong>2011</strong> $ 98.08 $ 86.45 $ 85.51<br />

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Farebox Revenues &<br />

Passengers<br />

Projected farebox revenues for each of the three financial<br />

scenarios are based on an estimate of passengers and<br />

average fare per passenger assumptions. The fare increase<br />

assumed in the prior <strong>Plan</strong> for FY <strong>2006</strong>, is delayed until FY<br />

2008, or pending the results of the next Comprehensive<br />

Operational Analysis that is scheduled for FY <strong>2006</strong>. In FY<br />

2008, the base fare for fixed route bus service is assumed to<br />

increase from $1.15 to $1.30, resulting in an average fare per<br />

passenger of $0.75 compared to the current $0.70 per<br />

passenger. The base fare for Access service is assumed to<br />

increase from $2.05 to $2.35 with an increase in the average<br />

fare per passenger from $2.13 in FY 2005 to $2.18 in FY<br />

2008.<br />

Ridership is projected to increase due to an increase in the<br />

span of service (hours of operation), new routes, and<br />

increased service frequency. Service improvements are<br />

assumed to require 24-months to achieve maturity in terms<br />

of ridership potential. And just as service improvements<br />

begin to generate maximum ridership, the FY 2008 fare<br />

increase causes a decline in ridership, assumed to be<br />

consistent with recent fare increase experience (e.g., a<br />

decline in ridership of one to three percent for fixed route<br />

service, ten percent for OmniLink service and three percent<br />

for Access service). The decrease in Access service ridership<br />

is expected to be less than that experienced in the most<br />

recent fare increase as the proportional increase in<br />

subscription service fares will be significantly less than the<br />

previous fare increase. Figure VI-4 provides an estimate of<br />

ridership for each of the three scenarios. Productivity levels<br />

are shown in Figure VI-5. Forecast farebox revenues are<br />

shown in Figure VI-6.<br />

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Figure VI-4<br />

Passengers (in thousands)<br />

Fiscal Year<br />

Financially<br />

Constrained<br />

Passengers (in thousands)<br />

Up To Design<br />

Standard<br />

Unconstrained<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 16,006 21,574 27,279<br />

2007 16,240 23,089 31,921<br />

2008 15,987 23,814 35,458<br />

2009 16,147 23,819 35,463<br />

2010 16,626 24,297 36,187<br />

<strong>2011</strong> 17,119 24,776 36,910<br />

Figure VI-5<br />

Passengers Per Hour<br />

Fiscal Year<br />

Financially<br />

Constrained<br />

Passengers Per Revenue Hour<br />

Up To Design<br />

Standard<br />

Unconstrained<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 17.8 18.8 16.4<br />

2007 18.0 20.1 19.2<br />

2008 17.8 20.7 21.3<br />

2009 17.9 20.7 21.3<br />

2010 18.5 21.0 21.7<br />

<strong>2011</strong> 19.0 21.4 22.1<br />

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Figure VI-6<br />

Farebox Revenues ($ in millions)<br />

Fiscal Year<br />

Financially<br />

Constrained<br />

Farebox Revenues ($ in Millions)<br />

Up To Design<br />

Standard<br />

Unconstrained<br />

<strong>2006</strong> $ 11.8 $ 15.0 $<br />

18.8<br />

2007 $ 12.1 $ 16.0 $<br />

21.9<br />

2008 $ 12.7 $ 17.7 $<br />

26.0<br />

2009 $ 12.9 $ 17.7 $<br />

26.0<br />

2010 $ 13.2 $ 18.0 $<br />

26.5<br />

<strong>2011</strong> $ 13.6 $ 18.5 $<br />

27.1<br />

The operating ratio, for general public and specialized<br />

transportation services are shown separately in Figure VI-7a<br />

and VI-7b. The operating ratio is the sum of farebox<br />

revenues, Measure I fare subsidies and advertising revenue,<br />

divided by operating costs. State funding requires a<br />

minimum of 20 percent for general public service. As<br />

shown in Figure VI-7a, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will have difficulty in<br />

meeting the required 20 percent in the Financially<br />

Constrained Scenario, due in part to operating costs<br />

increasing faster than ridership and farebox revenues. In FY<br />

<strong>2006</strong> through FY 2008, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> may need to exclude<br />

service increases from the farebox recovery calculation, as<br />

allowed by State TDA Regulations. This strategy is a<br />

contingency option should <strong>Omnitrans</strong> ridership and farebox<br />

revenues be less than projected.<br />

In FY <strong>2006</strong>, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will continue its assessment of service<br />

productivity by line and time of day, making<br />

recommendations to the Board on strategies to improve the<br />

farebox recovery ratio through service changes. In addition,<br />

operating costs in areas such as Workers’ Compensation and<br />

Medical Insurance will be analyzed with new programs to<br />

reduce and/or contain cost growth in these areas.<br />

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Figure VI-7a<br />

Operating Ratio – General Public Service<br />

Fiscal Year<br />

Financially<br />

Constrained<br />

Operating Ratio -- General Public Service<br />

Constrained Excl.<br />

New Service<br />

Up To Design<br />

Standard<br />

Unconstrained<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 19% 20% 21% 18%<br />

2007 19% 20% 22% 20%<br />

2008 19% 20% 23% 23%<br />

2009 19% 19% 22% 22%<br />

2010 18% 18% 22% 21%<br />

<strong>2011</strong> 18% 18% 21% 21%<br />

Figure VI-7b<br />

Operating Ratio – Specialized Service<br />

Fiscal Year<br />

Operating Ratio -- Specialized Service<br />

Financially<br />

Constrained<br />

Up To Design<br />

Standard<br />

Unconstrained<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 13% 13% 13%<br />

2007 11% 11% 12%<br />

2008 11% 11% 11%<br />

2009 10% 11% 11%<br />

2010 10% 10% 11%<br />

<strong>2011</strong> 10% 10% 10%<br />

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Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Current funding supports the Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong>.<br />

For this reason, operating costs and revenues, by service<br />

type have been included for this scenario, as shown in<br />

Figure VI-8a.<br />

Figure VI-8a<br />

Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Financial Information Year 1 FY06 Year 2 FY07 Year 3 FY08 Year 4 FY09 Year 5 FY10 Year 6 FY11<br />

Operating Expense<br />

Directly Operated Fixed Route Bus $ 58,723,532 $ 61,502,410 $ 63,698,526 $ 66,168,736 $ 70,782,846 $ 74,357,266<br />

Contracted Fixed Route Bus $ 906,905 $ - $ - $ - $ - $<br />

-<br />

OmniLink Service $ 1,149,746 $ 1,402,786 $ 1,458,144 $ 1,516,140 $ 1,582,825 $ 1,652,518<br />

Access Service $ 8,785,994 $ 10,433,454 $ 10,841,681 $ 11,269,481 $ 11,759,642 $ 12,271,740<br />

Total Operating Expense $ 69,566,176 $ 73,338,649 $ 75,998,351 $ 78,954,357 $ 84,125,312 $ 88,281,524<br />

Operating Revenues<br />

Fixed Route Bus Fares $ 10,667,400 $ 10,985,618 $ 11,632,397 $ 11,748,721 $ 12,101,182 $ 12,464,218<br />

Demand Response Fares $ 1,117,110 $ 1,114,980 $ 1,110,113 $ 1,120,714 $ 1,143,128 $ 1,165,991<br />

Measure I Fare Subsidy $ 273,730 $ 256,096 $ 259,836 $ 255,793 $ 258,344 $ 266,009<br />

Measure I General Subsidy $ 5,066,597 $ 5,392,368 $ 5,714,545 $ 6,063,309 $ 6,425,370 $ 7,084,691<br />

Interest Revenue $ 405,809 $ 412,302 $ 418,898 $ 425,601 $ 434,113 $ 442,795<br />

Advertising Revenue $ 797,000 $ 828,880 $ 828,880 $ 828,880 $ 866,180 $ 866,180<br />

Total Operating Revenues $ 18,327,646 $ 18,990,244 $ 19,964,669 $ 20,443,018 $ 21,228,318 $ 22,289,883<br />

Fare Revenues By Service Type<br />

Directly Operated Fixed Route Bus $ 10,526,590 $ 10,985,618 $ 11,632,397 $ 11,748,721 $ 12,101,182 $ 12,464,218<br />

Contracted Fixed Route Bus $ 140,810 $ - $ - $ - $ - $<br />

-<br />

OmniLink Service $ 54,240 $ 54,240 $ 50,036 $ 50,036 $ 51,037 $ 52,058<br />

Access Service $ 1,062,870 $ 1,060,740 $ 1,060,077 $ 1,070,678 $ 1,092,091 $ 1,113,933<br />

The operating deficit before application of operating<br />

subsidies and capitalization of vehicle maintenance costs is<br />

approximately $51 million in FY <strong>2006</strong>. LTF funds are used to<br />

pay for this deficit, as shown below in Figure VI-8b. Current<br />

funding supports the Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong>.<br />

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Figure VI-8<br />

LTF Requirements for the Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Financial Information Year 1 FY06 Year 2 FY07 Year 3 FY08 Year 4 FY09 Year 5 FY10 Year 6 FY11<br />

Gross Operating Expenses $ 69,566,176 $ 73,338,649 $ 75,998,351 $ 78,954,357 $ 84,125,312 $ 88,281,524<br />

Operating Revenues $ 18,327,646 $ 18,990,244 $ 19,964,669 $ 20,443,018 $ 21,228,318 $ 22,289,883<br />

Net Operating Expense $ 51,238,530 $ 54,348,405 $ 56,033,682 $ 58,511,339 $ 62,896,995 $ 65,991,641<br />

Less Capitalizated Operations $ 9,031,310 $ 11,577,607 $ 12,176,154 $ 11,141,706 $ 11,686,039 $ 12,281,817<br />

LTF Operations Subsidy $ 42,207,220 $ 42,770,798 $ 43,857,528 $ 47,369,633 $ 51,210,956 $ 53,709,824<br />

Gross Capital Expenses $ 22,774,574 $ 16,698,542 $ 24,244,210 $ 26,937,709 $ 20,572,565 $ 22,140,844<br />

FTA 5307 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016<br />

Reprogrammed FTA 5307 $ 2,837,352<br />

$ -<br />

CMAQ & JARC $ 894,086 $ - $ 9,317,200 $ 9,317,200 $ - $ -<br />

LTF Carryover for Capital $ 734,483<br />

$ -<br />

FTA 5310 $ 507,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />

STA $ 2,417,000 $ 2,217,000 $ 2,217,000 $ 2,217,000 $ 5,250,000 $ 5,250,000<br />

LTF Capital Subsidy $ 2,339,637 $ 1,044,254 $ 2,254,964 $ 2,254,964 $ - $ -<br />

Total LTF Subsidy Required $ 44,546,857 $ 43,815,052 $ 46,112,492 $ 49,624,597 $ 51,210,956 $ 53,709,824<br />

Current Year LTF Revenues $ 44,236,857 $ 42,011,052 $ 46,112,493 $ 49,624,597 $ 52,972,328 $ 54,722,817<br />

LTF Carryover/Capital Reserve $ 310,000 $ 1,804,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />

Current Year LTF Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,761,372 $ 1,012,993<br />

Cumulative LTF Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,761,372 $ 2,774,365<br />

Figure VI-9 provides performance indicators of cost efficiency<br />

and effectiveness for the Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong> by type<br />

of service.<br />

Figure VI-9<br />

Performance Indicators by Service Type – Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Financial Information<br />

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6<br />

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11<br />

Farebox Recovery Ratios -- System 18% 18% 18% 18% 17% 17%<br />

General Public Services 19% 19% 19% 19% 18% 18%<br />

Specialized Transportation Service 13% 11% 11% 10% 10% 10%<br />

Operating Costs Per Hour -- System $ 77.29 $ 81.48 $ 84.43 $ 87.72 $ 93.46 $ 98.08<br />

Directly Operated Fixed Route Bus $ 84.43 $ 86.76 $ 89.86 $ 93.34 $ 99.85 $ 104.89<br />

Contracted Fixed Route Bus $ 68.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />

OmniLink Service $ 47.51 $ 57.97 $ 60.25 $ 62.65 $ 65.41 $ 68.29<br />

Access Service $ 52.61 $ 62.48 $ 64.92 $ 67.48 $ 70.42 $ 73.48<br />

Passengers Per Hour - System 17.8 18.0 17.8 17.9 18.5 19.0<br />

Directly Operated Fixed Route Bus 21.9 22.1 21.8 22.0 22.7 23.4<br />

Contracted Fixed Route Bus 15.4 - - - - -<br />

OmniLink Service 2.0 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.9<br />

Access Service 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.1<br />

The fare ratios by service type shown above in Figure VI-9<br />

are for passenger fares only, and do not include Measure I<br />

fare subsidies for seniors and persons with disabilities and<br />

advertising revenue. When these are included, the<br />

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systemwide farebox recovery ratio is about 19 percent for FY<br />

<strong>2006</strong> only and 17 to 18 percent thereafter. For this<br />

reason,service has been segmented into general public and<br />

specialized service for purposes of calculating the farebox<br />

recovery ratio for State compliance purposes.<br />

In FY <strong>2006</strong> to FY 2009, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will need to decrease<br />

costs, increase ridership and/or exclude service expansions<br />

from the State-mandated farebox recovery calculation. In<br />

the three optional plan years (i.e., FY 2009 through FY <strong>2011</strong>)<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> will need to have achieved cost reductions<br />

and/or increases in ridership and farebox revenues. This<br />

objective may be achieved with a reduction in Workers<br />

Compensation costs and minor service adjustments, focusing<br />

on those services that fail to achieve 75 percent or more of<br />

the minimum farebox recovery ratio. Ridership and fare<br />

revenue increases may be possible as a result of increasing<br />

population, employment and rising fuel costs.<br />

Revenue Sources<br />

The funding sources assumed in the Financially Constrained<br />

Scenario are those currently available to <strong>Omnitrans</strong>, as<br />

described below. This includes existing revenue sources at<br />

the federal, state and local level. The level of funding<br />

estimated to be available over the next six years is based on<br />

the fund estimates provided by the San Bernardino<br />

Associated Governments (SANBAG) for fiscal years <strong>2006</strong>-<br />

2008 and <strong>Omnitrans</strong> projections for 2009-<strong>2011</strong>.<br />

Federal Funds<br />

At the federal level, TEA-21 provided funding through the<br />

Federal <strong>Transit</strong> Administration (FTA) specifically to support<br />

transit operating and capital needs. TEA-21 also provided for<br />

the flexible use of funds made available through the Federal<br />

Highway Administration (CMAQ and STP). Reauthorization<br />

of TEA-21 has been delayed, and some changes in the<br />

program may occur once the new Bill is signed into action.<br />

The federal transit program, under the Federal <strong>Transit</strong><br />

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Administration (FTA), provides for urban area and statewide<br />

formula grant programs plus several discretionary programs.<br />

FTA Section 5307 Formula Funds<br />

This is a formula program with funds apportioned to<br />

urbanized areas with populations over 200,000. Funds can<br />

only be used for capital projects including the purchase of<br />

vehicles and facility maintenance. Section 5307 Funds<br />

require a 20 percent local match.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> receives FTA Section 5307 funds from two<br />

urbanized areas (UZA): 1) Los Angeles/Long Beach UZA;<br />

and 2) Riverside/San Bernardino UZA. SCAG is the<br />

designated recipient. Using federal transit data, SCAG<br />

determines the amount of FTA 5307 formula funds<br />

apportioned to the areas based on a variety of variables. In<br />

the Riverside/San Bernardino UZA, funds are apportioned<br />

based on:<br />

Population<br />

Population Density<br />

Revenue Miles<br />

In the Los Angeles/Long Beach UZA, funds are apportioned<br />

based on the above variables as well as a bus incentive<br />

formula that considers overall passenger miles and operating<br />

costs.<br />

Federal Section 5307 funds apportioned to San Bernardino<br />

County are estimated at $17.5 million annually over the <strong>Plan</strong><br />

period. Approximately $13.1 million of these funds are<br />

available to <strong>Omnitrans</strong>. The remaining $4.4 million are Fixed<br />

Guideway Funds used for rail projects sponsored by the<br />

Southern California Regional Railway Authority (SCRRA)<br />

Metrolink service. Fixed Guideway funds are determined<br />

based on revenue miles and directional route miles.<br />

In past years, SCRRA required about $1.0 million in Section<br />

5307 Fixed Guideway funds apportioned to San Bernardino<br />

County for commuter rail capital purposes. The balance of<br />

funds, approximately $3.4 million annually, were made<br />

available to <strong>Omnitrans</strong>. Beginning in FY 2005, however,<br />

these funds are now fully utilized by SCRRA for Metrolink<br />

service.<br />

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Due to the uncertainty created by not having an approved<br />

federal reauthorization bill, the FTA Section 5307 funds<br />

estimated to be available to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> during the <strong>Plan</strong><br />

period remain constant at $13.1 million annually. The<br />

amount available for capital purposes, however, will<br />

fluctuate over the next six years (Appendix D -- Capital<br />

Projects), due to the use of these funds for support of ongoing<br />

vehicle maintenance activities. While Section 5307<br />

funds are targeted for capital purposes, operating expenses<br />

associated with vehicle maintenance may be “capitalized”<br />

and paid for with Section 5307 funds, up to 80 percent of<br />

total vehicle maintenance costs.<br />

FTA Section 5309 Discretionary Funds<br />

A FTA Section 5309 grant provides 80 percent of the capital<br />

funds and requires a 20 percent local match. These funds<br />

are fully discretionary and can be somewhat difficult to<br />

acquire. Section 5309 discretionary funds are usually<br />

earmarked and appropriated by Congress. Obtaining a<br />

Congressional earmark depends on the “clout” of the local<br />

delegation and the ability of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> or other local<br />

officials to communicate the need for these funds.<br />

In the past, individual jurisdictions and agencies have sought<br />

and secured Section 5309 Discretionary Funds. While this<br />

approach maximizes the benefits to individual jurisdictions<br />

and agencies, such activities are outside established<br />

planning processes. Funds secured on an individual basis<br />

detract from the amount of funds potentially available to<br />

overall transit funding priorities in the County. The Capital<br />

<strong>Plan</strong> outlined in this <strong>Plan</strong> proposes that SANBAG identify the<br />

Chaffey College <strong>Transit</strong> Center as the highest priority for<br />

discretionary funding. This is followed closely by<br />

replacement paratransit vehicles and the Mid-Valley Facility.<br />

However the Mid-Valley project is dependent on the ability<br />

to add new services currently not in the constrained SRTP.<br />

Additional discretionary funds would not be programmed<br />

outside of the Countywide planning process. This approach<br />

will help to ensure that County-wide priorities have been<br />

agreed upon through the planning process and that other<br />

lower-priority projects do not directly compete for limited<br />

discretionary funds.<br />

In the past, securing Discretionary Funding in this ad hoc<br />

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manner also has had a significant impact on <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’<br />

staffing requirements and potentially on FTA Triennial<br />

Review compliance findings. As an eligible grant recipient,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> is called upon to apply for, administer and accept<br />

Discretionary Grant funds on behalf of other jurisdictions.<br />

This requires the dedication of staff resources charged to the<br />

operating budget. Increasing staff to accommodate this<br />

additional work has a negative impact on <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ ability<br />

to maintain cost per hour increases to no more than the<br />

increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In addition, all<br />

procurements using Federal funds must adhere to specific<br />

federal procurement and other compliance requirements.<br />

Failure to meet these requirements can result in findings of<br />

non-compliance for <strong>Omnitrans</strong>.<br />

FTA Section 5309 funds are limited to capital purchases and<br />

fall into three categories: 1) bus or bus facilities; 2) new starts;<br />

and 3) rail modernization. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is eligible for Section<br />

5309 funds in the bus or bus facilities category as well as the<br />

new starts category. These funds are distributed directly by<br />

FTA to support capital transit needs including vehicle<br />

acquisition, capital equipment and other intermodal transfer<br />

facility needs. In the past, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has been successful in<br />

securing “earmarks” for Section 5309 funds (e.g., Chino and<br />

Yucaipa Transcenters in FY04).<br />

As noted earlier, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is pursuing FTA Section 5309<br />

funds for its Chaffey College <strong>Transit</strong> Center, Mid-Valley<br />

Facility, and replacement Paratransit Vehicles. If other<br />

jurisdictions are pursuing Section 5309 funds, these should<br />

be identified and included in Countywide funding priorities<br />

approved by SANBAG as part of the <strong>Short</strong> <strong>Range</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />

and TIP processes.<br />

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Funds<br />

Certain funds made available through the Federal Highway<br />

Administration are considered flexible funds and can be used<br />

for transit capital projects. They are the Surface<br />

Transportation Program (STP) and the Congestion Mitigation<br />

and Air Quality Program (CMAQ). In reality, STP funds are<br />

generally used for streets and road projects and are not<br />

available for transit. The exception to this rule is discussed<br />

under new funding alternatives.<br />

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The CMAQ program provides funds for projects that<br />

contribute to the attainment or maintenance of federal air<br />

quality standards. These funds are distributed by SANBAG to<br />

all eligible jurisdictions in the County. A wide variety of<br />

public agencies are eligible for CMAQ funds, however,<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has received a set-aside of funds in FY 2008 and<br />

FY 2009 for the purchase of vehicles. CMAQ funds are<br />

primarily used for capital projects. A portion of CMAQ<br />

funding may be used to support the operating expenses for<br />

new or expanded transit service but only for the first three<br />

years of operation.<br />

SANBAG has determined priorities for the $67.4 million in<br />

CMAQ funds estimated to be available between FY06 and<br />

FY09. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has secured a commitment of<br />

approximately $18.6 million in CMAQ funds to cover<br />

approximately 88 percent of the cost of replacing 32 coaches<br />

and 100 paratransit vehicles in FY 2008 and FY 2009.<br />

Federal Funds – Other<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has begun branching out from the traditional<br />

transportation funding sources (e.g. FTA Section 5307, FTA<br />

Section 5309 and CMAQ) to other Federal Agencies that<br />

have or are beginning to provide funding to transportation<br />

agencies.<br />

Department of Homeland Security –<br />

Intercity Bus Security Grant<br />

Following September 11, 2001 the President gave a directive<br />

to create a comprehensive transportation security strategy.<br />

In doing so the Department of Homeland Security created<br />

the Intercity Bus Security Grant. The objective of this<br />

program is to improve the security for operators and<br />

passengers by providing bus security awareness and<br />

enhancements in over-the-road buses that are used in<br />

intercity fixed-route service as well as other services (e.g.,<br />

charters).<br />

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Brownfield’s<br />

Program<br />

In response to the increasing number of Brownfield sites EPA<br />

created the Brownfield’s Program. A Brownfield site is<br />

defined as any site contaminated by a controlled substance,<br />

petroleum or a petroleum product excluded from the<br />

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definition of ‘hazardous substance’ and/or mine-scarred<br />

land.<br />

More than 600,000 properties that were once used for<br />

industrial, manufacturing, or commercial uses were lying<br />

abandoned or underused due to the suspicion of hazardous<br />

substance contamination. Brownfield areas, particularly<br />

those in city centers, were contributing to blight and<br />

joblessness in surrounding communities. Unknown<br />

environmental liabilities were preventing communities,<br />

developers, and investors from restoring these properties to<br />

productive use and revitalizing impacted neighborhoods.<br />

The Brownfield’s Program allows funding to be used to<br />

assess land contamination and be used for land clean-up. In<br />

addition, the Brownfield’s Program provides a revolving loan<br />

fund to help expedite the clean up process.<br />

In FY 2005, EPA agreed to assess land contamination at<br />

Rialto and E Street for the San Bernardino Intermodal <strong>Transit</strong><br />

Center.<br />

State Funding<br />

There are two principal funding sources available from the<br />

State of California. Both are administered through the State<br />

Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The first is the<br />

Public Transportation Account (PTA). The second is the STIP<br />

itself, which is oriented exclusively to capital improvements.<br />

State <strong>Transit</strong> Assistance Funds (STA)<br />

The only funds currently available to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> through the<br />

PTA are via the State <strong>Transit</strong> Assistance Fund (STA) program.<br />

STA funds are allocated to SANBAG and to each public<br />

operator. Funds allocated to SANBAG are made available to<br />

operators based on their service area population. STA funds<br />

can be used either for transit operations or capital projects.<br />

There are eligibility requirements that must be met in order<br />

for a transit operator to receive these funds. The operator<br />

must meet the applicable ratio of passenger fares to<br />

operating cost. In addition, operators seeking STA for<br />

operations must show that their most-recent audited<br />

operating cost per revenue vehicle hour does not exceed the<br />

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prior year or average of the prior three years’ operating cost<br />

per revenue hour adjusted by the change in the Consumer<br />

Price Index for the same period.<br />

Due to the State budget crisis, SANBAG estimates that STA<br />

will remain flat through FY 2009, with an estimated<br />

apportionment to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> of $2.2 million annually.<br />

Beginning in FY 2010, STA funds are estimated to increase to<br />

$7.0 million annually with Proposition 42 funding. The <strong>Plan</strong><br />

proposes to use these funds to as local match to federally<br />

funded capital projects.<br />

An additional $3.0 million in prior year unallocated carryover<br />

funds are being held in reserve by SANBAG as a contingency<br />

in the event that actual STA funds available to the County fall<br />

below the forecast $3.0 million in any one year.<br />

In the most positive scenario – the provisions of Proposition<br />

42 and fuel taxes are enacted as originally envisioned --<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> could receive an estimated annual increase of<br />

$8.3 million annually in STA funds as soon as next fiscal year.<br />

Given the current status of State finances, this does not seem<br />

likely at this point in time.<br />

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Figure VI-10<br />

Local and Regional Funding<br />

By far, the primary source of funding for transit operations at<br />

the local level is the Local Transportation Fund (LTF). Within<br />

each county, ¼-cent of the sales tax collected is made<br />

available to support transit operating and capital projects.<br />

Local Transportation Funds<br />

In 1972, SB 325 created a fund for transportation purposes.<br />

These funds are derived from a ¼-cent sales tax and<br />

distributed by SANBAG. These funds are intended to be<br />

"transit first" funding, meaning that funds are expected to be<br />

spent on transit projects to the extent that such projects are<br />

meeting all "transit needs that are reasonable to meet."<br />

There is no universally accepted definition of reasonable to<br />

meet, and individual Regional Transportation <strong>Plan</strong>ning<br />

Agencies (RTPA’s) must make their own determination.<br />

These funds can be used for capital expenditures or<br />

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operations or a combination thereof.<br />

LTF is apportioned to area cities and the County based on<br />

population and transit operators are eligible as long as<br />

required farebox ratios are maintained. Projections estimate<br />

5.77 percent growth annually between FY <strong>2006</strong> and FY<br />

2010. A recession is forecast in FY <strong>2011</strong> with a resulting<br />

impact on estimated LTF, forecast to grow at 3.4 percent<br />

compared to the prior year.<br />

In prior years, SANBAG drew $5.5 million annually in LTF to<br />

support the commuter rail program. The draw for commuter<br />

rail is expected to be $8.2 million in FY <strong>2006</strong> and continue in<br />

the $8-$9 million range for FY 2007 through FY <strong>2011</strong>. This<br />

increase in the use of LTF is for expansion in the number of<br />

Metrolink trains serving San Bernardino County.<br />

The current practice is to allocate the balance of LTF, after<br />

commuter rail needs are met, to <strong>Omnitrans</strong>. The level of LTF<br />

available to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> in FY <strong>2006</strong> is estimated to be $40.5<br />

million and $42.0 million in FY 2007, exclusive of allocated<br />

and unallocated prior year carryover funds. In FY 2008 and<br />

FY 2009, LTF funds are forecasted to increase to $46 and<br />

$49.6 million, respectively. In FY 2010 and FY <strong>2011</strong>, LTF<br />

funds are forecasted to increase to $53 and $55 million.<br />

Figure VI-11 shows the LTF funding cycle.<br />

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Figure VI-11<br />

Prior year LTF funds totaling $4.8 million are available to<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> to supplement current year revenues. This<br />

includes $3.75 million of unallocated LTF available to<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong>, pending SANBAG Board action.<br />

Measure I Local Sales Tax for <strong>Transit</strong><br />

The ½-cent sales tax available for transportation projects in<br />

San Bernardino County is administered by SANBAG and<br />

includes a provision of six percent of funds for the Elderly<br />

and Handicapped Program. There is a one percent set-aside<br />

for ADA Mediation services and other educational projects in<br />

the Valley. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is allocated the remainder of these<br />

funds to use for fare subsidy and direct services subsidy. This<br />

sales tax is estimated to grow at the same rates as the LTF.<br />

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In FY 2010 the current Measure I Local Sales Tax for <strong>Transit</strong><br />

will sunset. In November 2004, this Measure was approved<br />

for extension by voters and effective in 2010, Measure I will<br />

include two percent express bus/BRT, and eight percent to<br />

senior and disabled services, including two percent for the<br />

creation of a centralized transit services agency (CTSA) and<br />

continuation of the training and scholarships educational<br />

programs that currently exist.<br />

This <strong>Plan</strong> assumes that <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will continue to secure its<br />

existing share of Measure I Funds as a senior and disabled<br />

fare subsidy. These funds are estimated at $5.3 million in FY<br />

<strong>2006</strong> with growth of 5.77 percent annually through FY 2010<br />

and 3.4 percent in FY <strong>2011</strong>. It is estimated that these fare<br />

subsidy funds will reach $7.4 million annually by FY <strong>2011</strong>.<br />

An additional $0.6 million in funds for BRT service are<br />

estimated to be available in FY 2010 and to grow to $2.6<br />

million in FY <strong>2011</strong>, the first full year of the Measure I<br />

Reauthorization. These funds are assumed as local match<br />

for FTA Section 5309 capital funds for the BRT project. A<br />

future decision that <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will need to make is whether<br />

to implement the BRT Project on a Pay-As-You-Go Cash Basis<br />

or through some other financing mechanism.<br />

Also under the Measure I Reauthorization, some $3.1 million<br />

in funds will be available for CTSA and educational program<br />

purposes in FY <strong>2011</strong>. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> may seek to obtain a<br />

portion of these funds to support increased levels of service<br />

to seniors who would otherwise not be eligible for ADA<br />

service. Under the constrained, up-to-standards and<br />

unconstrained plans, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> would link service<br />

expansion to increased Measure I funding.<br />

Advertising and Auxiliary Revenues<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> generates revenues from investment income and<br />

advertising allowed on its vehicles. On an annual basis,<br />

these two sources generate about $1.2 million in revenue<br />

that is used for operations. Because of low interest rates,<br />

and uncertain economy, these funds are projected to<br />

increase at a rate of 1.6 to two percent annually, far below<br />

the forecast rate of inflation for the <strong>Plan</strong> period. A new<br />

advertising contract will be awarded in the FY 2007 plan<br />

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year. It is assumed that revenues from this contract will<br />

increase by four percent with the new contract.<br />

Potential New Revenue Sources<br />

Two funding sources are identified as potential opportunities<br />

that <strong>Omnitrans</strong> is currently working on. These include:<br />

Dedication of a Local Funding Source – Current Measure I<br />

funds, which sunset in 2009, were reauthorized by 80% of<br />

the voters in the County in November 2004. Additional<br />

funds have been made available to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> through the<br />

extension of Measure I for express bus/BRT and<br />

senior/disabled transit services.<br />

Surface Transportation Program (STP) Flexible Funds<br />

Exchanged for FTA Section 5310 Operating Funds For<br />

Access Service – STP funds are highly competitive, but they<br />

may be used for transit projects. For example, in Los Angeles<br />

County, STP Flex Funds are traded for FTA Section 5310<br />

operating funds and programmed to meet a portion of ADA<br />

service provider contract costs. Pursuing STP funds for<br />

Access contract service costs is an option that has yet to be<br />

explored.<br />

Revenue Summary<br />

Figure VI-12 provides a summary of existing revenue sources<br />

and assumptions for the Financially Constrained <strong>Plan</strong>. These<br />

revenue estimates have been reviewed by SANBAG staff as<br />

part of the SRTP development process.<br />

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Figure VI-12<br />

Summary of Revenue Sources<br />

Revenue Category<br />

Current Year Year 1 <strong>Plan</strong> Year 2 <strong>Plan</strong> Year 3 <strong>Plan</strong> Year 4 <strong>Plan</strong> Year 5 <strong>Plan</strong> Year 6 <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Budget FY05 FY06<br />

FY07<br />

FY08<br />

FY09<br />

FY10<br />

FY11<br />

Local Measure I Sales Tax<br />

SB Valley Measure I E&H Funds $ 5,100,000<br />

$ 8,076,155 $ 10,467,600<br />

1% Set-Aside FY05 to FY10; 2% in FY11 (a) $ 51,000 $ 1,392,441 $ 3,116,900<br />

6% E&H Funds for <strong>Omnitrans</strong> $ 5,049,000 $ 5,340,327 $ 5,648,464 $ 5,974,381 $ 6,319,102 $ 6,683,715 $ 7,350,700<br />

2% BRT & Express Bus Reauthorization $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 556,976 $ 2,616,900<br />

Percentage Increase 5.77% 5.77% 5.77% 5.77% 5.77% 3.40%<br />

State <strong>Transit</strong> Assistance Fund<br />

Unallocated Carryover (b) $ 3,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />

Countywide Allocation $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 7,000,000 $ 7,000,000<br />

SB Valley Allocation (<strong>Omnitrans</strong>) $ 2,217,000 $ 2,417,000 $ 2,217,000 $ 2,217,000 $ 2,217,000 $ 5,250,000 $ 5,250,000<br />

Mountain/Desert Allocation $ 783,000 $ 583,000 $ 783,000 $ 783,000 $ 783,000 $ 1,750,000 $ 1,750,000<br />

Percentage Increase 0% 0% 0% 0% Prop 42 TCRP/STAF<br />

Local Transportation Fund (LTF)<br />

SB Valley Apportionment $ 46,358,000 $ 49,032,857 $ 51,862,052 $ 54,854,493 $ 58,019,597 $ 61,367,328 $ 63,453,817<br />

SCRRA (per current Bd. Policy) $ 7,900,000 $ 8,546,000 $ 9,851,000 $ 8,742,000 $ 8,395,000 $ 8,395,000 $ 8,731,000<br />

SB Valley Allocation (<strong>Omnitrans</strong>) $ 38,458,000 $ 40,486,857 $ 42,011,052 $ 46,112,493 $ 49,624,597 $ 52,972,328 $ 54,722,817<br />

Unallocated Carryover (a) $ 9,000,000 $ 3,750,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />

Prior Year Carryover (<strong>Omnitrans</strong>) $ 2,848,483 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />

Percentage Increase 5.77% 5.77% 5.77% 5.77% 5.77% 3.40%<br />

FTA Section 5307<br />

SB Fixed Guideway Funds $ 4,405,013 $ 4,405,013 $ 4,405,013 $ 4,405,013 $ 4,405,013 $ 4,405,013 $ 4,405,013<br />

SB Formula Funds (<strong>Omnitrans</strong>) $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016<br />

Total SB Apportionment Section 5307 $ 17,450,029 $ 17,450,029 $ 17,450,029 $ 17,450,029 $ 17,450,029 $ 17,450,029 $ 17,450,029<br />

Percentage Increase 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%<br />

FHWA CMAQ<br />

Total SB Apportionment $ 9,150,000 $ 9,350,000 $ 9,500,000 $ 9,700,000 $ 9,900,000 $ 9,900,000 $ 9,900,000<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Approved Projects $ - $ - $ - $ 9,317,200 $ 9,317,200 Projects Selection TBD<br />

Percentage Increase 2% 2% 2% 2% 0% 0%<br />

(a) 1% Set-Aside thru all but last quarter of FY 2010 and 2% in FY <strong>2011</strong> for CTSA + $500,000 for Training and Scholarships<br />

(b) Unallocated carryover of STA and LTF funds to be used to offset potential transit fund decreases resulting from State budget crisis and/or for one-time costs.<br />

Capital <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Constrained Scenario<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> proposes a six-year capital plan that emphasizes<br />

replacement first and includes significant constraints<br />

compared to previous expansion plans. The following<br />

outlines a capital plan based on a Constrained Funding<br />

Scenario.<br />

Fixed-Route Vehicles<br />

The capital replacement plan for fixed-route vehicles assumes<br />

constrained funding. Because of constrained funding, fleet<br />

requirements are not projected to change over the next six<br />

years, aside from changes in FY06.<br />

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Figure VI-13<br />

Fleet Requirements Financially Constrained Scenario<br />

Fleet<br />

FY05 Current<br />

FY06-11 <strong>Plan</strong>ned Net<br />

Requirements Peak Spares Total Peak Spares Total Change<br />

40’ Coaches 129 25 154 135 26 161 7<br />

Inland Empire 6 1 7 6 1 7 0<br />

Mid-Sized 9 3 12 9 3 12 0<br />

Coaches<br />

Redlands Trolley 2 1 3 2 1 3 0<br />

The spare ratio is 16 percent for directly-operated 40-foot<br />

fixed route vehicles, 25 percent for the Inland Empire<br />

Connection and mid-sized vehicles, and 33 percent for the<br />

Redlands Trolley.<br />

During the next six years, 100 fixed-route vehicles will<br />

require replacement, based on a 12-year useful life cycle.<br />

In FY 2008 and FY 2009 CMAQ will be allocated to<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> for 32 vehicles for a total of $15 million ($12<br />

million CMAQ/$3 million local).<br />

Paratransit/Demand Response Vehicles<br />

The paratransit/demand response fleet is not anticipated to<br />

grow under the constrained financial scenario, except for the<br />

seven vehicles for which 5310 funds were received. Fleet<br />

requirements are shown below.<br />

Figure VI-14<br />

Paratransit/Demand Response Vehicle Requirements<br />

Fleet<br />

FY05 Current<br />

FY06-11 <strong>Plan</strong>ned Net<br />

Requirements Peak Spares Total Peak Spares Total Change<br />

Paratransit<br />

Vehicles<br />

88 13 101 88 13 101 0<br />

During the next six years, 185 vehicles will require<br />

replacement, due to their four-year life. The useful life<br />

assumption for paratransit vehicles is four years based on<br />

FTA definitions. CMAQ will be allocated to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> for<br />

replacement of 100 vehicles in FY 2008 and FY 2009 for a<br />

total of $8.3 million ($6.6 million CMAQ/$1.6 million local).<br />

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Mid-Life Repairs<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ fixed-route vehicles average more than 50,000<br />

annual miles. As a result, mid-life overhauls are required to<br />

ensure that vehicles are kept in top performing order. Funds<br />

are only budgeted in FY 2007 and FY 2010 for this program.<br />

This includes funds towards the 2001, 2002 and 2004 New<br />

Flyers.<br />

Capitalization of Preventive Maintenance Costs<br />

Federal Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-<br />

21) Section 5307 funding guidelines allow transit agencies to<br />

utilize a portion of these formula funds for preventive<br />

maintenance activities. In the past, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has<br />

capitalized approximately 45 percent of the Maintenance<br />

Department’s operating budget. This practice is proposed to<br />

continue through the six-year plan period as a necessary<br />

strategy for balancing the operating budget in this<br />

Constrained Funding Scenario. The alternative is to use 100<br />

percent local funds to balance the operating budget, leaving<br />

an insufficient balance of local funds available for match of<br />

federal capital funds. The strategy of capitalizing preventive<br />

maintenance costs maximizes the use of federal funds in this<br />

scenario.<br />

Support Vehicles<br />

This on-going program replaces existing support vehicles<br />

when they reach the end of their useful life. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will<br />

be leasing vehicles for five-year terms during the life of this<br />

SRTP, as it has been determined to be a more cost effective<br />

method of vehicle replacement and vehicle maintenance.<br />

The cost of the lease and maintenance is included in the<br />

overall lease price. However, only the lease cost is included<br />

as a capital expense; maintenance costs will be put in the<br />

Maintenance Department annual budget. All vehicles will be<br />

replaced on a useful-life basis. All vehicles are shown in<br />

Figure VI-15.<br />

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Figure VI-15<br />

Support Vehicle Replacement Requirements<br />

Support Vehicle<br />

Types<br />

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 Total FY 06<br />

to FY11<br />

Relief Vehicles 6 15 0 6 0 6 33<br />

Maintenance<br />

Support Vehicles<br />

2 2 0 2 2 0 8<br />

Staff Vehicles 7 13 0 4 0 7 31<br />

Shop Equipment 0 1 2 0 1 0 4<br />

Total Support<br />

Vehicles<br />

15 31 2 12 3 13 76<br />

Facility Improvements<br />

Scheduled facility upkeep and improvement projects are<br />

estimated to cost $3.5 million over 6 years. This includes<br />

$305,000 in FY 2007 for alternative fueling facilities at the<br />

East and West Valley and $200,000 in FY08 for LCNG<br />

(Liquefied and Compressed Natural Gas) Station<br />

maintenance. In addition, a number of smaller interior and<br />

exterior facility maintenance projects are planned (e.g.,<br />

parking lot maintenance, painting of buildings, new carpet,<br />

roof maintenance). These projects are aimed at ensuring<br />

that facilities are safe and in good repair throughout their<br />

useful life.<br />

Service Equipment<br />

New equipment is needed on an on-going basis to replace<br />

and supplement outmoded materials now in use at both the<br />

East and West Valley facilities. Items include brake lathes, a<br />

fluid management system, methane sensors, automatic<br />

external defibrillators, HAZMAT storage containers, and spill<br />

and clean-up kits.<br />

Office Furniture & Computer Equipment<br />

This project includes $100,000 over the six-year plan for<br />

office furniture and equipment. On-going Management<br />

Information System (MIS) costs associated with system<br />

upgrades are estimated to cost $7 million over the six-year<br />

period.<br />

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Revenue Equipment<br />

This project includes funding over the six-year plan for the<br />

replacement of video equipment on fixed route buses.<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> Enhancements & Passenger Amenities<br />

TEA-21 states that one percent of federal Section 5307<br />

apportionments must be spent on “transit enhancements.”<br />

Such enhancements include bus shelters, landscaping and<br />

other scenic beautification (e.g., tables, benches, trash<br />

receptacles, lights), public art, installation of equipment for<br />

transporting bicycles on transit vehicles, signage, and<br />

enhanced access for persons with disabilities to mass<br />

transportation. Over the next six years, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> proposes<br />

to spend $1 million on transit enhancements and related<br />

improvements in passenger amenities. Projects proposed are<br />

for other on-going improvements to stops and zones, transit<br />

centers, and key transfer locations.<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> Security<br />

TEA-21 also requires that one percent of federal Section<br />

5307 apportionments be spent on projects that improve<br />

transit security. These may include items such as increased<br />

lighting at bus stops, camera surveillance of an area within,<br />

or adjacent to, the transit system, provision of emergency<br />

communication links, security analysis studies, salaries and<br />

contracts for personnel involved exclusively in security, and<br />

any other project intended to increase the security and<br />

safety of the transit system. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> proposes $1 million<br />

in safety and security projects. Projects proposed include<br />

preparation of a Safety & Security Program <strong>Plan</strong> and bus yard<br />

and public/employee parking security gate control system,<br />

gates, and tire spikes. Funds are also proposed for disaster<br />

preparedness and LNG/CNG risk management plans, and<br />

on-going security and safety improvement projects.<br />

Up-to-Standards Scenario<br />

Up-to-Standards are a set of goals that the agency would like<br />

to reach. As money and resources become available these<br />

goals are achieved. Often the funding does not come all at<br />

once however this plan also lets other agencies know plans<br />

are in place when and if the money becomes available.<br />

Elements that are not included in this scenario due to the<br />

uncertainty of when this building will be completed, but will<br />

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e needed none-the-less are additional relief vehicles,<br />

office/computer equipment, security expenses, and facility<br />

maintenance.<br />

Mid-Valley Facility<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has begun planning for a new mid-Valley facility<br />

to accommodate potential growth in the fleet, should<br />

operating funds become available. The current facilities can<br />

accommodate up to 200 coaches. Beyond this level, a new<br />

facility will be needed to store and maintain vehicles. To<br />

date, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> has spent $6.3 million on this project for<br />

land purchases and has secured an additional $2.2 million in<br />

architectural and engineering services to design the<br />

proposed new facility. The Mid Valley Facility is estimated to<br />

need $55.72 million if built in FY 2010.<br />

Expansion Vehicles<br />

To meet the needs shown in the Up-to-Standards scenario,<br />

an additional 50 peak coaches will be needed and 13 spares.<br />

An estimated $42 million is needed for these coaches.<br />

Unconstrained Scenario<br />

Unconstrained scenario goes one step beyond Up-to-<br />

Standards as it looks at the entire service area and tried to<br />

meet all the feasible transit needs of San Bernardino Valley.<br />

Expansion Vehicles<br />

In order to keep pace with the projected growth in<br />

population, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will need to expand both its fixedroute<br />

bus and complementary ADA paratransit services, as<br />

outlined in the service and financial plans for the<br />

“Unconstrained Scenario.” <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will require an<br />

additional 38 peak transit coaches and eight spares for fixed<br />

route operations under the Unconstrained Scenario. In<br />

addition, six peak (and one spare) paratransit vehicles are<br />

also required. The total cost of these vehicles is estimated at<br />

$30 million for coaches and $0.6 million for paratransit vans.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> will be unable to cover the cost of vehicle<br />

expansions without the benefit of discretionary funds. In the<br />

Unconstrained Scenario, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will be aggressively<br />

pursuing Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)<br />

funds to pay for 88.53 percent of the cost of these vehicles,<br />

assuming operating dollars are available to implement the<br />

services decribed. There is no guarantee, however, that<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> will receive these funds.<br />

E Street BRT Major Investment Study<br />

The North-South BRT service from Loma Linda to Cal State<br />

San Bernardino will closely follow the existing Route 2<br />

alignment. Implementation of this project includes three<br />

planning phases: Major Investment Study; Environmental<br />

Impact Report; and Preliminary Engineering. Funds for these<br />

activities are included in the proposed capital plan for<br />

$300,000 in FY <strong>2006</strong>. Preliminary cost of the project is<br />

estimated at $41,000,000.<br />

Capital <strong>Plan</strong> Summary & Funding Strategy<br />

The six-year capital improvement plan is presented in Figure<br />

VI-16. It lists each project category and shows the funding<br />

required over the six-year plan period to be $128 million.<br />

Expansion efforts will require that <strong>Omnitrans</strong> secure<br />

discretionary funding and use new financing mechanisms<br />

for local match. And, in order to expand its fleet, <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

will require increased facility space. The costs for expansion<br />

projects are not shown in Figure VI-16. These costs were<br />

discussed in the capital project section above and include:<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Mid-Valley Facility at approximately $55.7 million for<br />

construction<br />

E Street BRT at approximately $41 million for construction<br />

(note that costs are being refined in a separate study and<br />

are currently estimated)<br />

Expansion Vehicles at approximately $73 million.<br />

The capital needs shown in Figure VI-16 may be supported<br />

with the revenue estimated to be available over the next six<br />

years. Proposed funding includes Federal Section 5307<br />

funds estimated to be available to <strong>Omnitrans</strong> on a formula<br />

apportionment basis. These funds require a 20 percent local<br />

match. State <strong>Transit</strong> Assistance Funds (STAF) and a small<br />

amount of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) are proposed as<br />

the local match. Figure VI-17 shows revenue sources<br />

proposed for the capital program relative to the total capital<br />

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program cost. Revenues are sufficient through the life of<br />

this plan under the Constrained Scenario.<br />

Approximately $129 million is estimated in capital revenues<br />

over the six-year period. This does not include potential new<br />

discretionary sources or the local match on these funds that<br />

may be secured in the future.<br />

While funds are sufficient for the Constrained Funding<br />

Scenario, additional sources (both operating and capital) will<br />

be required for future growth in <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ services. The<br />

proposed strategy is for <strong>Omnitrans</strong> to seek Federal Section<br />

5309 funds (or other federal funding) for construction of a<br />

new facility with local match to be provided by financing<br />

mechanisms for a total of $55.7 million. CMAQ funds have<br />

been allocated for vehicle replacements in FY08 for a total of<br />

$7.5 million ($6 million CMAQ/$1.5 million local) and in FY09<br />

for a total of $7.5 million ($6 million CMAQ/$1.5 million<br />

local). The Constrained Funding Scenario assumes the local<br />

match of $3 million in FY 2008 and FY 2009 for vehicle<br />

replacement.<br />

Discretionary Grants Secured<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> has been successful in garnering support of<br />

transit projects, including funding for five replacement<br />

paratransit vehicles in FY 2005 and seven expansion<br />

paratransit vehicles in FY <strong>2006</strong>. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> will request<br />

funding for the projects shown in Figure VI-18.<br />

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Figure VI-16<br />

Six-Year Capital <strong>Plan</strong> – Constrained <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Project <strong>2006</strong> 2007 2008 2009 2010 <strong>2011</strong> Total<br />

SERVICE EQUIPMENT $ 43,100 $ 352,688 $ 31,000 $ - $ - $ 7,000 $ 433,788<br />

STOPS & ZONES $ 34,466 $ 35,672 $ 36,921 $ 38,212 $ 39,550 $ 40,934 $ 225,755<br />

SERVICE VEHICLES $ 469,500 $ 894,000 $ 78,000 $ 369,750 $ 155,500 $ 436,250 $ 2,403,000<br />

REPL. HEAVY DUTY COACHES $ 8,247,801 $ - $ 6,548,487 $ 8,626,142 $ 5,376,252 $ 2,841,862 $ 23,392,743<br />

EXPAN. HEAVY DUTY COACHES $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />

REPL. MEDIUM DUTY COACHES $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,416,018 $ - $ -<br />

SECURITY $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 978,450<br />

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE $ 7,885,149 $ 11,321,532 $ 11,916,079 $ 10,878,631 $ 11,418,964 $ 12,010,742 $ 65,431,097<br />

OFFICE EQUIPMENT $ 15,000 $ 15,525 $ 16,068 $ 16,631 $ 17,213 $ 17,815 $ 98,252<br />

CAPITALIZATION OF LEASES $ 89,000 $ 93,000 $ 97,000 $ 100,000 $ 104,000 $ 108,000 $ 591,000<br />

MIS $ 844,121 $ 436,200 $ 692,569 $ 864,600 $ 362,910 $ 3,732,861 $ 6,933,261<br />

SBX $ 300,000 $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 800,000<br />

FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS $ 356,447 $ 465,000 $ 144,937 $ 1,560,593 $ 106,678 $ 6,500 $ 2,640,155<br />

TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 978,450<br />

ALT. FUELING FACILITIES $ - $ 305,000 $ 200,000 $ - $ - $ 370,730 $ 875,730<br />

REVENUE EQUIPMENT $ 521,355 $ - $ - $ - $ 499,173 $ - $ 1,020,528<br />

REPL. PARA VEHICLES $ 755,080 $ 1,953,775 $ 4,157,000 $ 4,157,000 $ - $ - $ 11,022,855<br />

EXPAN. PARA VEHICLES $ 577,822<br />

TRANSCENTER DEVELOPMENT $ 1,415,497 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,415,497<br />

MID VALLEY FACILITY $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />

TOTAL CAPITAL $ 21,880,488 $ 16,698,542 $ 24,244,211 $ 26,937,709 $ 19,822,408 $ 19,898,844 $ 129,482,202<br />

Redlands Trolley & JARC $ 894,086 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 894,086<br />

GROSS CAPITAL $ 22,774,574 $ 16,698,542 $ 24,244,211 $ 26,937,709 $ 19,822,408 $ 19,898,844 $ 130,376,288


Figure VI-17<br />

Revenues for the Six-Year Capital <strong>Plan</strong><br />

Capital Revenues<br />

Year 1 FY06 Year 2 FY07 Year 3 FY08 Year 4 FY09 Year 5 FY10 Year 6 FY11 Six-Year Total<br />

STA $ 2,417,000 $ 2,217,000 $ 2,217,000 $ 2,217,000 $ 5,250,000 $ 5,250,000 $ 19,568,000<br />

LTF $ 2,339,637 $ 1,044,254 $ 2,254,964 $ 2,254,964 $ -<br />

-<br />

LTF Carryover $ 734,483 $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />

-<br />

$ $ 7,893,819<br />

$ $ 734,483<br />

FTA Section 5307 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 13,045,016 $ 78,270,096<br />

FTA Section 5307 (FY 02 CA-90-Y098) $ 2,837,352 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,837,352<br />

CMAQ $ - $ - $ 9,317,200 $ 9,317,200 $ - $ - $ 18,634,400<br />

JARC $ 423,836 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 423,836<br />

CMAQ/Redlands Trolley $ 470,250 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 470,250<br />

FTA Section 5310 $ 507,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 507,000<br />

Total Capital Revenues $ 22,774,574 $ 26,834,180 $ 26,834,180 $ 18,295,016 $ 129,339,236<br />

Annual Capital Program (<strong>Short</strong>fall)/Surplus $ - $ (392,272) $ 2,589,970 $ (103,529) $ (111,374) $ (1,603,828) $ 378,968<br />

Cumulative Capital Program (<strong>Short</strong>fall)/Surplus $ - $ (392,272) $ 2,197,698 $ 2,094,169 $ 1,982,796 $ 378,968 $ 378,968<br />

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Section VI<br />

5-Year Fiscal Picture<br />

276<br />

Figure VI-18<br />

Discretionary Funding<br />

Approved Discretionary Grants<br />

& Other<br />

Discretionary Requests<br />

FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11<br />

Repl. Paratransit Vehicles $ 221,250 * $ 1,750,000 ** $ 1,800,000 **<br />

Expan. Paratransit Vehicles $ 364,000 * $1,750,000 **<br />

Repl. Heavy Duty Coaches<br />

Expan. Heavy Duty Coaches<br />

Mid Valley Facility $ 43,200,000 **<br />

BRT<br />

Chaffey <strong>Transit</strong> Center $1,200,000 **<br />

Yucaipa <strong>Transit</strong> Center<br />

* Funding has been awarded. ** Funding has or will be requested.


Figure VI-19<br />

Six-Year Capital <strong>Plan</strong> - Up-to-Standards<br />

Project <strong>2006</strong> 2007 2008 2009 2010 <strong>2011</strong> Total<br />

SERVICE EQUIPMENT $ 43,100 $ 352,688 $ 31,000 $ - $ - $ 7,000 $ 433,788<br />

STOPS & ZONES $ 34,466 $ 35,672 $ 36,921 $ 38,212 $ 39,550 $ 40,934 $ 225,755<br />

SERVICE VEHICLES $ 469,500 $ 906,250 $ 78,000 $ 369,750 $ 155,500 $ 436,250 $ 2,415,250<br />

REPL. HEAVY DUTY COACHES $ 8,247,802 $ - $ 9,692,323 $ 9,858,448 $ 13,532,679 $ 12,540,741 $ 45,624,191<br />

EXPAN. HEAVY DUTY COACHES $ 8,006,445 $ 8,286,670 $ 8,576,704 $ 8,194,051 $ 8,480,843 $ - $ 41,544,713<br />

REPL. MEDIUM DUTY COACHES $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,416,018 $ - $ -<br />

SECURITY $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 978,450<br />

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE $ 7,885,149 $ 11,321,532 $ 11,916,079 $ 10,878,631 $ 11,418,964 $ 12,010,742 $ 65,431,097<br />

OFFICE EQUIPMENT $ 15,000 $ 15,525 $ 16,068 $ 16,631 $ 17,213 $ 17,815 $ 98,252<br />

CAPITALIZATION OF LEASES $ 89,000 $ 93,000 $ 97,000 $ 100,000 $ 104,000 $ 108,000 $ 591,000<br />

MIS $ 844,121 $ 436,200 $ 692,569 $ 864,600 $ 362,910 $ 3,732,861 $ 6,933,261<br />

SBX $ 300,000 $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 800,000<br />

FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS $ 356,447 $ 465,000 $ 144,937 $ 1,560,593 $ 106,678 $ 6,500 $ 2,640,155<br />

TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 978,450<br />

ALT. FUELING FACILITIES $ - $ 305,000 $ 200,000 $ - $ - $ 370,730 $ 875,730<br />

REVENUE EQUIPMENT $ 521,355 $ - $ - $ - $ 499,173 $ - $ 1,020,528<br />

REPL. PARA VEHICLES $ 755,080 $ 1,953,775 $ 4,157,000 $ 4,157,000 $ 2,166,175 $ 2,242,000 $ 15,431,030<br />

EXPAN. PARA VEHICLES $ 577,822 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 577,822<br />

TRANSCENTER DEVELOPMENT $ 1,415,497 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,415,497<br />

MID VALLEY FACILITY $ - $ 13,930,000 $ 13,930,000 $ 13,930,000 $ 13,930,000 $ - $ 55,720,000<br />

TOTAL $ 29,886,934 $ 38,927,462 $ 49,894,751 $ 50,294,066 $ 52,555,853 $ 31,839,723 $ 253,398,789<br />

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Section VI<br />

5-Year Fiscal Picture<br />

278<br />

Figure VI-20<br />

Six-Year Capital <strong>Plan</strong> – Unconstrained<br />

Project <strong>2006</strong> 2007 2008 2009 2010 <strong>2011</strong> Total<br />

SERVICE EQUIPMENT $ 43,100 $ 352,688 $ 31,000 $ - $ - $ 7,000 $ 433,788<br />

STOPS & ZONES $ 34,466 $ 35,672 $ 36,921 $ 38,212 $ 39,550 $ 40,934 $ 225,755<br />

SERVICE VEHICLES $ 469,500 $ 906,250 $ 78,000 $ 369,750 $ 155,500 $ 436,250 $ 2,415,250<br />

REPL. HEAVY DUTY COACHES $ 8,247,802 $ - $ 9,692,323 $ 9,858,448 $ 13,532,679 $ 12,540,741 $ 45,624,191<br />

EXPAN. HEAVY DUTY COACHES $ 13,549,368 $ 14,023,596 $ 14,514,422 $ 15,022,427 $ 14,841,475 $ - $ 71,951,288<br />

REPL. MEDIUM DUTY COACHES $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,416,018 $ - $ -<br />

SECURITY $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 978,450<br />

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE $ 7,885,149 $ 11,321,532 $ 11,916,079 $ 10,878,631 $ 11,418,964 $ 12,010,742 $ 65,431,097<br />

OFFICE EQUIPMENT $ 15,000 $ 15,525 $ 16,068 $ 16,631 $ 17,213 $ 17,815 $ 98,252<br />

CAPITALIZATION OF LEASES $ 89,000 $ 93,000 $ 97,000 $ 100,000 $ 104,000 $ 108,000 $ 591,000<br />

MIS $ 844,121 $ 436,200 $ 692,569 $ 864,600 $ 362,910 $ 3,732,861 $ 6,933,261<br />

SBX $ 300,000 $ 500,000 $ 10,250,000 $ 10,250,000 $ 10,250,000 $ 10,250,000 $ 41,800,000<br />

FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS $ 356,447 $ 465,000 $ 144,937 $ 1,560,593 $ 106,678 $ 6,500 $ 2,640,155<br />

TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 163,075 $ 978,450<br />

ALT. FUELING FACILITIES $ - $ 305,000 $ 200,000 $ - $ - $ 370,730 $ 875,730<br />

REVENUE EQUIPMENT $ 435,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 435,000<br />

REPL. PARA VEHICLES $ 755,080 $ 1,953,775 $ 4,044,300 $ 4,185,850 $ 2,166,175 $ 2,242,000 $ 15,347,180<br />

EXPAN. PARA VEHICLES $ 577,822 $ 598,048 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,175,870<br />

YUCAIPA TRANSCENTER $ 1,415,497 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,415,497<br />

MID VALLEY FACILITY $ - $ 13,930,000 $ 13,930,000 $ 13,930,000 $ 13,930,000 $ - $ 55,720,000<br />

TOTAL $ 35,343,502 $ 45,262,436 $ 65,969,769 $ 67,401,292 $ 68,667,312 $ 42,089,723 $ 324,734,034


Notes:<br />

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Appendix - A<br />

Glossary and Acronyms


Access<br />

APC<br />

Deadhead<br />

GIS<br />

Headway<br />

A demand responsive, curb-tocurb<br />

service operated by<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> and available to ADAcertified<br />

individuals or persons<br />

with disabilities holding and<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> D-Card.<br />

Automatic Passenger Counters.<br />

Automatic electronic equipment<br />

installed on a limited number of<br />

buses. The APCs count<br />

passengers boarding and<br />

alighting at each stop.<br />

Deadhead is the time or distance<br />

that a bus must travel when it is<br />

not in service. Deadhead can<br />

occur between the garage and<br />

the start or end of a route, or<br />

when a bus must travel between<br />

two routes.<br />

Geographic Information Systems<br />

is the generic name applied to a<br />

category of software that<br />

conducts spatial analysis and<br />

plots the results on maps. The<br />

leading provider<br />

of GIS software is ESRI, which has<br />

its headquarters in Redlands.<br />

Headway is the elapsed time<br />

between buses operating on the<br />

same route, in the same direction.<br />

Headways on most <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

routes are 15, 30, or 60 minutes.


Interline<br />

Layover or<br />

Recovery<br />

LIM<br />

Omnilink<br />

PASTACC<br />

The integration of more than one<br />

bus route into a single schedule.<br />

When two routes are interlined, a<br />

specific bus would complete a<br />

trip on the first route, and then<br />

proceed to the second route<br />

before returning to the first route.<br />

The integration is transparent to<br />

the riders.<br />

Time provided during the<br />

scheduled operation of a bus to<br />

provide time for the bus to regain<br />

the correct schedule (e.g. if a bus<br />

is operating late or early), or to<br />

provide a short break for the<br />

driver.<br />

The acronym refers to Low-<br />

Income and Minority populations<br />

that are guaranteed equal access<br />

to services funded by the Federal<br />

Government under Title VI.<br />

A demand responsive, curb-tocurb<br />

service available to the<br />

general public in three specific<br />

areas: Yucaipa, Grand Terrace<br />

and Chino Hills.<br />

The Public and Specialized<br />

Transportation Advisory and<br />

Coordination Council [PASTACC]<br />

is the SANBAG-sponsored<br />

advisory body established under<br />

the California Transportation<br />

Development Act §92238.<br />

PASTACC brings together public<br />

transit operators and social<br />

service transportation providers<br />

to discuss the mobility issues and<br />

challenges that confront seniors,<br />

persons with disabilities or<br />

persons of limited means.


PCA<br />

Platform Hours<br />

Pulsing<br />

Regional Express<br />

Revenue Hours<br />

Running Times<br />

Through<br />

Passengers<br />

A Personal Care Attendant is<br />

someone who travels with ADAcertified<br />

passengers to provide<br />

additional care.<br />

All of the time that a bus and<br />

coach operator as scheduled to<br />

be on duty. It includes revenue<br />

and non-revenue time as well as<br />

any layovers.<br />

Most routes operated by<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> have timed<br />

connections at transcenters. A<br />

pulse occurs when buses on<br />

several routes all arrive and<br />

depart a specific transcenter at<br />

the same time.<br />

Regional Express, the name<br />

applied to Route 90. This route<br />

connects Montclair, San<br />

Bernardino and Riverside.<br />

Time that a bus and coach<br />

operator or bus driver are<br />

scheduled to be on duty and<br />

operating on a route. It includes<br />

layover time, but not deadhead.<br />

Running time is the actual travel<br />

time it takes for a bus to travel<br />

between two fixed points. It<br />

usually refers to the travel time<br />

between terminals or between<br />

timepoints.<br />

Passengers that stay on a bus<br />

as it passes through a terminal.


Through Routing<br />

Timepoints<br />

Tripper<br />

Transcenter<br />

Similar to interlining, but in this<br />

case, the two halves of the route<br />

share a common route number<br />

so that it appears as a single<br />

through route.<br />

A bus stop designated in the<br />

timetable by having a specific<br />

arrival and/or departure time.<br />

A bus that comes out of the<br />

garage to make a single trip to<br />

cover a peak load situation or to<br />

provide a mid-route deviation<br />

once or twice a day (such as a<br />

special school trip) is a tripper.<br />

A major transfer point where<br />

buses are timed to make<br />

connections.


Appendix - B<br />

Current Vehicle Listing and<br />

Description of Coaches


Series Summary<br />

Newflyer Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 2000 - 2004<br />

Dimensions - Length: 39.9 - 40.8<br />

Width: 10.3<br />

Seats: 37<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 2<br />

Fuel Type: CNG<br />

Usage: Local Fixed Route Services<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 120<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

0001 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382013 186,413.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0002 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382012 114,850.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0003 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382010 222,847.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0004 2000 New Flyer C40LF 38<strong>2011</strong> 219,891.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0005 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381997 215,374.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0006 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382009 211,763.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0007 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381986 221,295.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0008 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382027 210,590.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0009 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381996 221,774.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0010 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381998 216,508.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0011 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381988 221,830.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0012 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382000 215,869.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0013 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381985 217,569.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0014 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381987 220,712.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0015 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382026 201,681.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0016 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381999 205,985.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0017 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382002 218,806.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0018 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382023 210,742.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0019 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382001 212,260.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0020 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381994 212,787.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0021 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381989 213,270.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0022 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382024 204,703.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0023 2000 New Flyer C40LF 433809 211,130.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0024 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382025 219,964.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0025 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382022 225,134.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0026 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382021 207,675.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0027 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382020 222,895.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0028 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382019 224,335.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0029 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382028 226,452.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0030 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382004 215,549.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0031 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382029 227,178.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0032 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382003 202,215.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0033 2000 New Flyer C40LF 38<strong>2006</strong> 208,192.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0034 2000 New Flyer C40LF 433808 208,286.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0035 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381995 212,084.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0036 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382008 205,573.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0037 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382018 222,798.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0038 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382007 226,969.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0039 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381993 213,326.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0040 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381992 223,650.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0041 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382017 216,231.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0042 2000 New Flyer C40LF 381991 225,838.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0043 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382005 226,809.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0044 2000 New Flyer C40LF 382016 211,837.00 CNG 37 2012<br />

0101 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041920 184,439.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0102 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041917 177,600.00 CNG 37 2013


Series Summary<br />

Newflyer Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 2000 - 2004<br />

Dimensions - Length: 39.9 - 40.8<br />

Width: 10.3<br />

Seats: 37<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 2<br />

Fuel Type: CNG<br />

Usage: Local Fixed Route Services<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 120<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

0103 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023548 171,861.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0104 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041921 178,625.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0105 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041916 181,088.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0106 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041918 181,801.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0107 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041919 181,805.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0108 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023545 182,735.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0109 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023544 180,821.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0110 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023543 177,974.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0111 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023542 185,496.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0112 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023540 184,258.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0113 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023541 180,780.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0114 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023539 176,446.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0115 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023546 179,453.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0116 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041928 167,945.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0117 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1023547 178,869.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0118 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041932 178,432.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0119 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041930 176,645.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0120 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041929 176,253.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0121 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041931 183,093.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0122 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041927 176,726.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0123 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041926 183,054.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0124 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041925 175,766.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0125 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041924 177,216.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0126 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041923 140,972.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0127 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1041922 174,290.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0131 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120293 141,166.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0132 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120291 146,479.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0133 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120290 152,231.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0134 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120289 142,763.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0135 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120288 149,381.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0136 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120287 141,986.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0137 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120286 148,667.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0138 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120285 153,949.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0139 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120292 144,329.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0140 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120284 147,079.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0141 2001 New Flyer C40LF 1120283 150,220.00 CNG 37 2013<br />

0151 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177111 33,634.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0152 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177110 31,641.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0153 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177081 34,219.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0154 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177080 35,142.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0155 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177093 31,302.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0156 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177102 31,777.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0157 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177103 34,278.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0158 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177107 32,974.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0159 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177096 31,419.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0160 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177106 34,074.00 CNG 37 2015


Series Summary<br />

Newflyer Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 2000 - 2004<br />

Dimensions - Length: 39.9 - 40.8<br />

Width: 10.3<br />

Seats: 37<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 2<br />

Fuel Type: CNG<br />

Usage: Local Fixed Route Services<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 120<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

0161 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177105 33,909.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0162 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177104 32,656.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0163 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177112 30,404.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0164 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177097 30,470.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0165 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177113 31,120.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0166 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177098 32,845.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0167 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177099 34,159.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0168 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177100 30,026.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0169 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177101 30,317.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0170 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177108 25,958.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0171 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177109 32,525.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0172 2003 New Flyer C40LF 1177094 33,441.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

0181 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0182 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0183 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0184 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0185 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0186 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0187 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0188 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0189 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0190 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0191 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0192 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0193 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0194 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0195 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016<br />

0196 2004 New Flyer C40LF CNG 37 2016


Series Summary<br />

Newflyer Hybrid Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 2000<br />

Dimensions - Length: 40.8<br />

Width: 10.3<br />

Seats: 37<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 2<br />

Fuel Type: Gasoline/Electric<br />

Usage: Local Fixed Route Services - Downtown San Bernardino<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 3<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

0045 2000 New Flyer C40LF 1140417 12,879.00 Gasoline/Electric 37 2012<br />

0046 2000 New Flyer C40LF 1113943 9,085.00 Gasoline/Electric 37 2012<br />

0047 2000 New Flyer C40LF 0.00 Gasoline/Electric 37 2012


Series Summary<br />

Orion Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 1996<br />

Dimensions - Length: 40.8<br />

Width: 10.0<br />

Seats: 37<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 2<br />

Fuel Type: CNG<br />

Usage: Local Fixed Route Services<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 24<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

700 1996 Orion 05.501 496883 324,915.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

701 1996 Orion 05.501 36530 270,394.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

702 1996 Orion 05.501 496887 303,482.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

703 1996 Orion 05.501 36531 328,472.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

704 1996 Orion 05.501 36536 298,991.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

705 1996 Orion 05.501 36529 287,074.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

706 1996 Orion 05.501 496886 288,762.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

707 1996 Orion 05.501 496888 322,432.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

708 1996 Orion 05.501 496890 330,151.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

709 1996 Orion 05.501 496889 312,952.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

710 1996 Orion 05.501 496884 330,264.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

711 1996 Orion 05.501 496885 332,121.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

712 1996 Orion 05.501 496882 272,514.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

713 1996 Orion 05.501 496881 307,311.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

714 1996 Orion 05.501 36535 311,807.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

715 1996 Orion 05.501 36540 303,288.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

716 1996 Orion 05.501 36532 297,622.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

717 1996 Orion 05.501 36537 305,940.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

718 1996 Orion 05.501 36534 291,471.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

719 1996 Orion 05.501 36528 253,345.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

720 1996 Orion 05.501 36538 295,512.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

721 1996 Orion 05.501 36533 257,570.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

722 1996 Orion 05.501 36539 283,163.00 CNG 37 2008<br />

723 1996 Orion 05.501 36503 290,921.00 CNG 37 2008


Series Summary<br />

TMC Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 1992-1993<br />

Dimensions - Length: 40.0 - 40.3<br />

Width: 10.0<br />

Seats: 37<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 2<br />

Fuel Type: Diesel<br />

Usage: Local Fixed Route Services<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 23<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

1643 1992 TMC T80206 293361 624,257.00 Diesel 37 2004<br />

1647 1992 TMC T80206 293362 614,775.00 Diesel 37 2004<br />

1664 1992 TMC T80206 293372 566,336.00 Diesel 37 2004<br />

1670 1992 TMC T80206 293397 579,271.00 Diesel 37 2004<br />

1673 1992 TMC T80206 293399 578,557.00 Diesel 37 2004<br />

1675 1992 TMC T80206 293401 561,234.00 Diesel 37 2004<br />

1681 1992 TMC T80206 293377 562,964.00 Diesel 37 2004<br />

1682 1992 TMC T80206 293378 577,544.00 Diesel 37 2004<br />

1683 1992 TMC T80206 293381 573,025.00 Diesel 37 2004<br />

2684 1993 TMC T80206 380357 499,265.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2685 1993 TMC T80206 380358 496,137.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2686 1993 TMC T80206 380359 510,533.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2687 1993 TMC T80206 380360 474,814.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2688 1993 TMC T80206 380361 484,149.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2689 1993 TMC T80206 380362 510,407.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2690 1993 TMC T80206 380363 520,857.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2691 1993 TMC T80206 1057385 441,999.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2692 1993 TMC T80206 380365 518,530.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2693 1993 TMC T80206 380366 510,203.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2694 1993 TMC T80206 380367 476,256.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2695 1993 TMC T80206 380368 457,378.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2696 1993 TMC T80206 380369 421,722.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2697 1993 TMC T80206 380370 444,422.00 Diesel 37 2005<br />

2698 1993 TMC T80206 380371 453,782.00 Diesel 37 2005


Series Summary<br />

Specialty Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 2003<br />

Dimensions - Length:<br />

Width:<br />

Seats:<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 2<br />

Fuel Type: CNG<br />

Usage: Redlands Trolley<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 3<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

1101 2003 Speciality Trolley 1163019 13,361.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

1102 2003 Speciality Trolley 1163018 19,034.00 CNG 37 2015<br />

1103 2003 Speciality Trolley 1163017 14,624.00 CNG 37 2015


Series Summary<br />

Neoplan Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 1997<br />

Dimensions - Length: 40.6<br />

Width: 10.0<br />

Seats: 37<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 2<br />

Fuel Type: CNG<br />

Usage: Regional Express<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 7<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

9701 1997 Neoplan AN440 E989608 495,614.00 Diesel 37 2009<br />

9702 1997 Neoplan AN440 E989612 551,673.00 Diesel 37 2009<br />

9703 1997 Neoplan AN440 E989613 511,477.00 Diesel 37 2009<br />

9704 1997 Neoplan AN440 E989609 374,614.00 Diesel 37 2009<br />

9705 1997 Neoplan AN440 E989611 381,569.00 Diesel 37 2009<br />

9706 1997 Neoplan AN440 E989610 378,798.00 Diesel 37 2009<br />

9707 1997 Neoplan AN440 E989607 507,896.00 Diesel 37 2009


Series Summary<br />

Thomas Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 2003<br />

Dimensions - Length:<br />

Width:<br />

Seats:<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 2<br />

Fuel Type: CNG<br />

Usage: Local Fixed Route<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 12<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

501 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171478 46,309.00 CNG 2015<br />

502 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171479 56,032.00 CNG 2015<br />

503 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171443 54,903.00 CNG 2015<br />

504 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171444 50,542.00 CNG 2015<br />

505 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171445 26,842.00 CNG 2015<br />

506 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171446 46,532.00 CNG 2015<br />

507 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171447 52,541.00 CNG 2015<br />

508 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171448 48,821.00 CNG 2015<br />

509 2003 Thomas SLF232G 171480 54,155.00 CNG 2015<br />

510 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171481 45,306.00 CNG 2015<br />

511 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171482 51,396.00 CNG 2015<br />

512 2003 Thomas SLF232G 1171483 42,560.00 CNG 2015


Series Summary<br />

Ford Goshen Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 2000<br />

Dimensions - Length:<br />

Width:<br />

Seats:<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 3<br />

Fuel Type: Gasoline<br />

Usage: Demand Response<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 90<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

A0811 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055413 177,109.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0815 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055412 164,020.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0816 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055414 138,661.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0821 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055411 165,917.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0823 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055156 164,022.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0824 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055153 161,375.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0826 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055451 145,755.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0827 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055491 164,584.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0828 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055456 162,445.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0829 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055163 161,621.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0830 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055162 170,151.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0831 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055493 136,455.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0832 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055490 135,570.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0833 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055160 150,574.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0834 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055496 167,315.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0835 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055498 144,524.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0836 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055460 126,839.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0837 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055494 136,319.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0838 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055489 153,289.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0839 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055452 153,268.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0840 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055495 160,464.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0841 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055492 147,226.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0842 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055154 164,788.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0843 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055197 163,790.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0844 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055205 150,719.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0845 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055150 152,473.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0846 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055166 149,912.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0847 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055172 175,102.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0848 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055168 140,011.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0849 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055169 124,019.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0850 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055167 140,953.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0851 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055206 146,747.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0852 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055204 154,250.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0853 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055260 128,724.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0854 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055363 156,422.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0855 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055364 115,502.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0856 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055283 118,916.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0857 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055365 169,751.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0858 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055467 131,328.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0917 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055441 144,183.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0918 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055437 133,321.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0919 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055410 136,972.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0920 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055408 126,501.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0921 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055431 113,636.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0922 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055409 139,800.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0923 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055428 124,627.00 Gasoline 2012


Series Summary<br />

Ford Goshen Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 2000<br />

Dimensions - Length:<br />

Width:<br />

Seats:<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 3<br />

Fuel Type: Gasoline<br />

Usage: Demand Response<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 90<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

A0924 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055427 128,023.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0925 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055164 124,123.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0926 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055207 121,833.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0927 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055170 115,151.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0928 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055165 127,970.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0929 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055157 127,269.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0930 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055254 129,253.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0931 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055155 128,652.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0932 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E0155171 121,044.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0933 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055497 137,132.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0934 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055161 117,746.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0935 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus 1055173 113,016.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0936 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055487 123,801.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0937 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055251 115,963.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0938 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055199 133,843.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0939 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055250 120,037.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0940 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055198 126,555.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0941 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Minibus E1055259 126,738.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0942 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055368 138,448.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0943 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055366 121,372.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0944 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055367 125,211.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0945 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055287 139,631.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0946 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055281 150,336.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0947 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055286 124,126.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0948 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055282 130,721.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0949 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055285 122,091.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0950 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055284 120,021.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0951 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055220 122,240.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0952 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055312 123,615.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0953 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055313 114,350.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0954 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055311 119,416.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0955 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055310 148,836.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0956 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055314 128,751.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0957 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1068106 112,369.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0958 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1068104 129,530.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0959 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1068105 142,829.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0960 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055322 128,986.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0629 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055453 122,703.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0630 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055479 132,155.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0631 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055455 110,106.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0632 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055465 145,582.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0634 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055201 127,619.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0635 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055454 118,869.00 Gasoline 2012<br />

A0636 2000 Ford GOSHEN GCII Van E1055457 120,415.00 Gasoline 2012


Series Summary<br />

El Dorado Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 2004<br />

Dimensions - Length:<br />

Width:<br />

Seats:<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions: 3<br />

Fuel Type: Gasoline<br />

Usage: Demand Response<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 10<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

AO859 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1150946 1,438.00 Gasoline 2008<br />

AO860 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1174168 1,439.00 Gasoline 2008<br />

AO861 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1174169 1,444.00 Gasoline 2008<br />

AO862 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1174170 1,460.00 Gasoline 2008<br />

AO863 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1174171 1,446.00 Gasoline 2008<br />

AO864 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1150948 1,438.00 Gasoline 2008<br />

AO865 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1174172 1,438.00 Gasoline 2008<br />

AO637 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1150945 1,445.00 Gasoline 2008<br />

AO638 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1150947 1,614.00 Gasoline 2008<br />

AO639 2004 Eldorado Areotech E1150949 1,589.00 Gasoline 2008


Series Summary<br />

GM Series Coaches<br />

Manufacture Years: 1958<br />

Dimensions - Length:<br />

Width:<br />

Seats:<br />

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions:<br />

Fuel Type: Diesel<br />

Usage: Service Promotion<br />

Total Vehicles in Series: 1<br />

Detailed Listing<br />

Equipment # Year of Manufacture Manufacturer Model # License # Mileage as of 7/23/2004 Fuel Type Passenger Capacity Estimated Replacement Year<br />

5876 1958 GM TDH4801 E1023483 N/A Diesel N/A


Appendix - C<br />

Transcenters and Facilities Descriptions


Fourth Street <strong>Transit</strong> Mall<br />

San Bernardino, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

On Fourth Street and “E” Street in Downtown San Bernardino.<br />

The <strong>Transit</strong> Mall spreads over a four-block area and includes “E” Street as part of<br />

the transit mall. There are several regional connections which include MARTA<br />

and VVTA.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are a total of 14 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Information Kiosks Yes Wall panels in shelters with bus route info and maps.<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

4,615 2,196 1,596<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,<br />

14, 15, 90, 201, 202<br />

VVTA Commuter<br />

MARTA Off the Mountain Service<br />

No<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Commercial - Retail and Offi ce Commercial - Retail and Offi ce


Redlands Mall<br />

Redlands, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

Redlands Boulevard and Orange Ave.<br />

The Transfer Center is located next to the Redlands Mall in Downtown Redlands.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> fi xed-route, Redlands Trolley, and Riverside <strong>Transit</strong> Agency currently<br />

stop at the Redlands Mall.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are a total of 5 bus bays at this on-street facility.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

758 355 185<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 8, 9, 15, 19, Redlands<br />

Trolley Red and Blue Lines<br />

RTA Route 36<br />

No<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Commercial Mixed-use residential/<br />

commercial


Fontana Metrolink Station<br />

Fontana, California<br />

Location 16777 Orange Way, Fontana, CA 92335<br />

Description<br />

This off-street facility allows transfers for <strong>Omnitrans</strong> fi xed-route service as well as<br />

Metrolink commuter rail service. This facility is one of the busiest transfer locations<br />

second only to the Fourth Street <strong>Transit</strong> Mall in San Bernardino.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are a total of 9 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

3,098 1,357 843<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 61, 66, No<br />

San Bernardino Line<br />

67, 71, 140<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None<br />

Residential (single and multifamilyt),<br />

commercial<br />

Residential (Senior Housing),<br />

commercial


South Fontana Transcenter<br />

Fontana, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

Sierra Avenue and Marygold Avenue<br />

This on-street facility is adjacent to Kaiser Hospital as well as several shopping<br />

centers on Sierra Avenue. There are also a number of residential units around this<br />

transcenter.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are a total of 4 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

753 513 321<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 19, 20, 28, 29, 61, 71, 90 No No<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Hospital, residnetial, commercial Hospital, residnetial, commercial


Ontario Transcenter<br />

Ontario, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

Sultana Avenue and D Street<br />

This on-street facility is located near the Ontario Civic Center, La Verne Law<br />

School, and residential areas all near Downtown Ontario.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are a total of 6 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

1,321 560 450<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 61, 62, 63, 67, 70, 75 No No<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Residential, commercial. High-density mixed use (residential<br />

and commercial).


Montclair Transcenter<br />

Montclair, California<br />

Location 5091 Richton Road, Montclair, CA 91763<br />

Description<br />

This off-street facility provides transfer connections with several Foothill <strong>Transit</strong><br />

routes as well as Metrolink commuter rail. The proposed Gold Line extentsion will<br />

terminate at this location.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are a total of 14 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

1,259 627 351<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 62, 65, 66, 68 Foothill <strong>Transit</strong> 187, 190, 292,<br />

294, 480, 492, 690, 699<br />

RTA 204<br />

San Bernardino Line<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Industrial High-density mixed use (residential<br />

and commercial).


Montclair Plaza<br />

Montclair, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

Monte Vista Avenue at Moreno Street<br />

This on-street facility is located adjacent to the Montclair Plaza, a key destination<br />

located on the west end of the service area.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are a total of 4 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Parking Available Yes Parking is available in mall parking lot.<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

175 108 62<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 62, 64, 65, 68 Foothill <strong>Transit</strong> 292, 294, 480,<br />

492<br />

None<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Commercial, retail High-density mixed use (residential<br />

and commercial).


Inland Center Mall<br />

San Bernardino, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

Inland Center Drive<br />

Only one local route stops at this location. The stop is located in the mall parking<br />

lot by Macy’s Department Store.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There is only 1 bus bay.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Parking Available Yes Parking is available in mall parking lot.<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

289 302 244<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rt. 2 None None<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Commercial Commercial


Ontario Mills<br />

Ontario, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

Ontario Mills (Mills Circle)<br />

Several <strong>Omnitrans</strong> routes as well as commuter lines from VVTA and RTA stop at<br />

this major destination in Ontario.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are 4 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Parking Available Yes Parking is available in mall parking lot.<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

1,212 714 427<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 60, 61, 70, 71,75, 90 RTA, 204<br />

VVTA, Commuter Line<br />

None<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Commercial Commercial


Pomona Transcenter<br />

Pomona, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

101 West First Street<br />

The Pomona Transcenter is located in Downtown Pomona. This off-street facility<br />

provides connections with L.A. County agencies as well as Metrolink Commuter<br />

Rail line. Parking and amenities are available for passengers at this location.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are 10 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Available Driver Amenities Yes Restrooms<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

484 252 164<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rt. 61 Foothill 191, 193, 195, 291, 292,<br />

294, 480, 482, 852, 855<br />

MTA 484<br />

Riverside Line<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Commercial Commercial


Ontario Airport<br />

Ontario, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

Airport Drive<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> only has one route that stops at the Airport. Passengers can use the<br />

Airport Shuttle to enter the Airport.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There is only 1 bus bay.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

12 7 7<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rt. 61 No No<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Airport Airport


Arrowhead Medical Center<br />

Colton, California<br />

Location 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton, California 92324<br />

Description<br />

The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) represents one of the major<br />

destinations in the service area. Several <strong>Omnitrans</strong> routes stop at this location<br />

providing much needed service to this hospital.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are 4 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

1,596 545 273<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 1, 19, 22, 90 No No<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None Hospital, residential, commercial Hospital, residential, commercial


Chino <strong>Transit</strong> Center<br />

Chino, California<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

Sixth Street between Chino Avenue and “D” Street.<br />

This on-street facility is located in Downtown Chino and replaces the Chino Civic<br />

Center transfer point. Service to this facility began on January 31, 2005.<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Yes/No Details<br />

Number of Bus Bays Yes There are a total of 7 bus bays.<br />

Public Restrooms<br />

Telephones<br />

Lighting<br />

Shelters<br />

Benches<br />

Bicycle Racks<br />

Information Kiosks<br />

Public Art Features<br />

Landscaping<br />

Parking Available<br />

ADA Compliance<br />

Available Driver Amenities<br />

No<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Ridership Information<br />

Monday - Friday Pax Daily Saturday Pax Daily Sunday Pax Daily<br />

Not Available Not Available Not Available<br />

Public <strong>Transit</strong> Service<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Neighboring <strong>Transit</strong> Agencies Metrolink Commuter Train Service<br />

Rts. 62, 63, 65A, 65B, 68 Foothill <strong>Transit</strong>, 497 No<br />

Site Information<br />

Historic Site Information Current surrounding land use <strong>Plan</strong>ned surrounding land use<br />

None<br />

Residential, Commercial, Industrical<br />

Commercial, Retail


East Valley Facility<br />

Location 1700 West Fifth Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411.<br />

Description<br />

Houses the Agency’s Administrative, Maintenance, and Operations Departments.<br />

Equipped to handle short and long term needs of the Agency. Eqipped to handle<br />

major engine, paint, and body repair. Formal Board room capable of accomadating<br />

20 board members and seat an additional 50 persons.<br />

Total Lot<br />

Facility Size<br />

12.7 acres<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Existing Details<br />

Administration<br />

Operations/<br />

Maintenance Facilities<br />

Fuel, Fare, and<br />

Vacuum Facility<br />

Bus Wash Facility<br />

Parking<br />

23,769 sq. feet<br />

119,364 sq. feet<br />

3,077 sq. feet<br />

6,154 sq. feet<br />

250,320 sq. feet<br />

Bus Bays<br />

50,000 Pound 9<br />

Hoists<br />

Service Pits 3<br />

Bus/Truck Lift 0<br />

Automobile Lift 2<br />

Bus Wash 1<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Employee Parking 289 employee<br />

spaces<br />

Guest Parking Yes<br />

Guard House<br />

Yes<br />

Camera System Yes<br />

Emergency<br />

Yes<br />

Power/Lighting<br />

Wellness Facilities Yes<br />

Childcare facilities No<br />

Steam<br />

1<br />

Cleaning Area<br />

Diesel Fueling 3 tanks 20,000 gallons per tank<br />

Gasoline Fueling 1 tank 10,000 gallons per tank<br />

L/CNG Fueling 2 tanks 30,000 gallons tanks<br />

Major Bus<br />

Yes<br />

Cleaning<br />

Vehicle Detailing Yes<br />

Training Room Yes<br />

Parts Room Yes<br />

Garage Area<br />

Maintenance<br />

Offi ces<br />

Preventive<br />

Maintenance<br />

Body Work<br />

Storage<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Bus Parking Yes 129 Spaces


West Valley Facility<br />

Location 4748 Arrow Highway, Montclair, CA 91763.<br />

Description<br />

Located within 1/2 mile of the Montclair Transcenter. West Valley maintenance,<br />

street supervision, and dispatch are conducted on site. ADA accessible. Monthly<br />

bus pass sales outlet.<br />

Total Lot<br />

Facility Size<br />

5.5 acres<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Existing Details<br />

Maintenance Facility<br />

Operations Facility<br />

Bus Wash Facility<br />

Parking<br />

20,475 sq. feet<br />

7,835 sq. feet<br />

3,123 sq. feet<br />

75,000 sq. feet<br />

Bus Bays<br />

50,000 Pound 6<br />

Hoists<br />

Service Pits 2<br />

Bus/Truck Lift 0<br />

Automobile Lift 1<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Employee Parking 69 employee<br />

spaces<br />

Guest Parking Yes<br />

Guard House<br />

Yes<br />

Camera System Yes<br />

Emergency<br />

Yes<br />

Power/Lighting<br />

Wellness Facilities Yes<br />

Childcare facilities No<br />

Bus Wash 1<br />

Steam<br />

1<br />

Cleaning Area<br />

Diesel Fueling 2 tanks 25,000 gallons per tank<br />

Gasoline Fueling 1 tank 10,000 gallons per tank<br />

L/CNG Fueling 1 20,000 gallon storage<br />

Major Bus<br />

Yes<br />

Cleaning<br />

Vehicle Detailing Yes<br />

Training Room Yes<br />

Parts Room<br />

Garage Area<br />

Maintenance<br />

Offi ces<br />

Preventive<br />

Maintenance<br />

Body Work<br />

Storage<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Bus Parking Yes 68 spaces


Mid-Valley Facility<br />

Location<br />

Description<br />

Etiwanda Avenue and Arrow Route.<br />

Located in the center of <strong>Omnitrans</strong>’ service area. Will be ADA accessible. Monthly<br />

bus pass sales outlet.<br />

Total Lot<br />

Facility Size<br />

28.8 acres<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Existing Details<br />

Maintenance Facility<br />

~50,000 sq. feet<br />

Bus Bays 12<br />

Operations/<br />

Administrative Facility<br />

Fuel, Fare, and<br />

Vacuum Facility<br />

Bus Wash Facility<br />

Parking<br />

~20,000 sq. feet<br />

~13,000 sq. feet<br />

~5,400 sq. feet<br />

~40,000 sq. feet<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Employee Parking Yes<br />

Guest Parking Yes<br />

Guard House<br />

Yes<br />

Camera System Yes<br />

Emergency<br />

Yes<br />

Power/Lighting<br />

Wellness Facilities Yes<br />

Childcare facilities TBD<br />

50,000 Pound 9<br />

Hoists<br />

Service Pits 4<br />

Bus/Truck Lift Yes<br />

Automobile Lift 1<br />

Bus Wash<br />

Yes<br />

Steam<br />

Yes<br />

Cleaning Area<br />

Diesel Fueling Yes<br />

Gasoline Fueling Yes<br />

L/CNG Fueling Yes<br />

Major Bus<br />

Yes<br />

Cleaning<br />

Vehicle Detailing Yes<br />

Training Room Yes<br />

Parts Room Yes<br />

Garage Area<br />

Maintenance<br />

Offi ces<br />

Preventive<br />

Maintenance<br />

Body Work<br />

Storage<br />

Bus Parking<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Yes


I Street Facility<br />

Location 234 South “I” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410<br />

Description<br />

Maintenance and parking facilities large enough to handle expansion over the next<br />

20 years. On-site fueling facility. Easy freeway access.<br />

Total Lot<br />

Facility Size<br />

4.7 acres<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Existing Details<br />

Offi ce Building<br />

4,520 sq. feet<br />

Bus Bays 10<br />

Maintenance Building<br />

Bus Wash Facility -<br />

Parking -<br />

11,339 sq. feet<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Employee Parking Yes<br />

Guest Parking No<br />

Guard House<br />

No<br />

Camera System Yes<br />

Emergency<br />

No<br />

Power/Lighting<br />

Wellness Facilities No<br />

Childcare facilities No<br />

50,000 Pound -<br />

Hoists<br />

Service Pits -<br />

Bus/Truck Lift 4<br />

Automobile Lift -<br />

Bus Wash Yes General cleaning<br />

Steam<br />

Yes General cleaning<br />

Cleaning Area<br />

Diesel Fueling -<br />

Gasoline Fueling 2 tanks 4,000 gallon tanks<br />

L/CNG Fueling -<br />

Major Bus<br />

Yes<br />

Cleaning<br />

Vehicle Detailing Yes<br />

Training Room<br />

Parts Room<br />

Garage Area<br />

Maintenance<br />

Offi ces<br />

Preventive<br />

Maintenance<br />

Body Work<br />

Storage<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Bus Parking Yes 70 spaces for Access


West Valley Paratransit Facility<br />

Location 9421 Feron Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730<br />

Description<br />

Located in an industrial park. General maintenance of paratransit fl eet for West<br />

Valley.<br />

Total Lot<br />

Facility Size<br />

1.3 acres<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Amenity Existing Details<br />

Offi ce and Vehicle 4,312 sq. feet<br />

Maintenance Facility<br />

Fuel, Fare, and -<br />

Vacuum Facility<br />

Bus Wash Facility -<br />

Parking -<br />

Facility Amenities<br />

Employee Parking Yes<br />

Guest Parking Yes<br />

Guard House<br />

No<br />

Camera System No<br />

Emergency<br />

No<br />

Power/Lighting<br />

Wellness Facilities No<br />

Childcare facilities No<br />

Bus Bays<br />

No<br />

50,000 Pound No<br />

Hoists<br />

Service Pits No<br />

Bus/Truck Lift 1<br />

Automobile Lift No<br />

Bus Wash Yes General cleaning<br />

Steam<br />

Yes General cleaning<br />

Cleaning Area<br />

Diesel Fueling No<br />

Gasoline Fueling No Fueling done off-site<br />

L/CNG Fueling No<br />

Major Bus<br />

Yes<br />

Cleaning<br />

Vehicle Detailing Yes<br />

Training Room<br />

Parts Room<br />

Garage Area<br />

Maintenance<br />

Offi ces<br />

Preventive<br />

Maintenance<br />

Body Work<br />

Storage<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

Yes<br />

No<br />

Yes<br />

Bus Parking Yes 60 spaces for Access


Appendix - D<br />

Capital Project Sheets


<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Service Equipment Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Program Code:<br />

Status:<br />

1<br />

200088<br />

TR6Q<br />

11.42.06<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Project Description:<br />

Bus System - Service Equipment: Purchase maintenance equipment for east and west valley facilities.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Equipment will be used to replace/supplement outmoded equipment now in use. The goal is to improve operational efficiency.<br />

x Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 34<br />

$ 9<br />

$ 43<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 282<br />

$ 71<br />

$ 353<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 25<br />

$ 6<br />

$ 31<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 6<br />

$ 1<br />

$ 7<br />

TOTAL $ 347 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 87 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 434<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> Enhancements Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

2<br />

981111<br />

TR2C<br />

11.92.09<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> - Enhancements: 1% <strong>Transit</strong> Enhancement.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

This funding will be used to enhance pedestrian improvements in conjunction with city projects to increase accessibility to bus stops.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

TOTAL $ 783 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 196 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 978<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Security Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

3<br />

981114<br />

TR2S<br />

11.42.09<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> - Security: Capitalization of security costs.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

These expenditures are to abate operating costs by shifting the expenses to capital financing. According to FTA guidelines, at least 1% of Section<br />

5307 funds must be used for security purposes.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 130<br />

$ 33<br />

$ 163<br />

TOTAL $ 783 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 196 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 978<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Preventive Maintenance Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

4<br />

981122<br />

TR6<br />

11.7A.00<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Bus System - General: Capitalization of preventive maintenance<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Due to changes in TEA-21, preventive maintenance of vehicles, spare parts, etc are eligible expenses.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 5,582<br />

$ 2,303<br />

$ 7,885<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 9,057<br />

$ 2,264<br />

$ 11,322<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 9,533<br />

$ 2,383<br />

$ 11,916<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 8,703<br />

$ 2,176<br />

$ 10,879<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 9,135<br />

$ 2,284<br />

$ 11,419<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 9,609<br />

$ 2,402<br />

$ 12,011<br />

TOTAL $ 51,619 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 13,812 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 65,431<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Management Information Systems Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

5<br />

SBD31055<br />

TR2A1<br />

11.42.20<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Project Justification:<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> - Administration Equipment: Purchase Management Information Systems (MIS) for East and West Valley facilities and provide training for<br />

new/upgraded equipment.<br />

MIS equipment will be used to replace/supplement outmoded equipment now in use and incorporate new technologies. The goal is to improve<br />

operational efficiency.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 515<br />

$ 329<br />

$ 844<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 349<br />

$ 87<br />

$ 436<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 554<br />

$ 139<br />

$ 693<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 692<br />

$ 173<br />

$ 865<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 290<br />

$ 73<br />

$ 363<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 2,986<br />

$ 747<br />

$ 3,733<br />

TOTAL $ 5,387 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,547 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 6,933<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Office Equipment and Furniture Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

6<br />

SBD31073<br />

TR2A1<br />

11.42.20<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> - Administration Equipment: Purchase office equipment for East and West Valley facilities.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Equipment will be used to replace worn out furnishings, expand and update administrative/support capabilities. The goal is to improve operational<br />

efficiency.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 12<br />

$ 3<br />

$ 15<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 12<br />

$ 3<br />

$ 16<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 13<br />

$ 3<br />

$ 16<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 13<br />

$ 3<br />

$ 17<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 14<br />

$ 3<br />

$ 17<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 14<br />

$ 4<br />

$ 18<br />

TOTAL $ 79 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 20 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 98<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Stops and Zones Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

7<br />

SBD31075<br />

TR6H1<br />

11.32.20<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Bus System - Passenger Facilities ( Benches, Shelters, etc.): Purchase stops and zones equipment to replace, improve, or enhance stops in fixedroute<br />

operation.<br />

Equipment will be used to replace/supplement current amenities at fixed-route bus stops. Equipment is needed to accommodate continuation and<br />

expansion of fixed-route service.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 28<br />

$ 7<br />

$ 34<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 29<br />

$ 7<br />

$ 36<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 30<br />

$ 7<br />

$ 37<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 31<br />

$ 8<br />

$ 38<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 32<br />

$ 8<br />

$ 40<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 33<br />

$ 8<br />

$ 41<br />

TOTAL $ 181 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 45 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 226<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Service & Support Vehicles Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

8<br />

SBD31084<br />

TR6Q1<br />

11.42.11<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Bus System - Service Vehicles: Purchase service vehicles. FY06: Replace - 220, 223, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 382L, 383L, 394L, 395L, 396L,<br />

397L, one new Dir. of Ops (L); FY07: Replace - 218, 219, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 358L, 359L, 360L, 361L, 362L, 363L, 364L,<br />

365L, 366L, 367L, 368L, 369L, 370L, 385, 386L, 387L, 388L, 389L, 390L, 2448; FY08: Replace - 257, 262; FY09: Replace - 266, 322, 323, 325,<br />

350L, 352L, 353L, 355L, 356L, 357L, 384, 0210-P; FY10: Replace - 221,222,255; FY11: Replace (2nd replacement cycle for the following) - 312,<br />

313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 382L, 383L, 394L, 395L, 396L, 397L, Dir. of Ops from FY06 (L).<br />

Replacement vehicles are needed to replace vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. Expansion vehicles are needed to<br />

accommodate growth in staff and associated travel requirements.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

Fiscal Year<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 376<br />

$ 94<br />

$ 470<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 715<br />

$ 179<br />

$ 894<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 62<br />

$ 16<br />

$ 78<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 296<br />

$ 74<br />

$ 370<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 124<br />

$ 31<br />

$ 156<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 349<br />

$ 87<br />

$ 436<br />

TOTAL $ 1,922 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 481 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,403<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Replacement Paratransit Vehicle Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

9<br />

20040211<br />

TR5V6<br />

11.12.04<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Paratransit - Vehicles (Repl.: Gas/Diesel): Purchase replacement paratransit vans: FY06 - 10; FY07 - 25; FY08 - 50; FY09 - 50. Vans will be lift<br />

equipped and run on conventional fuel source, unless a CARB approved engine is found that meets <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service requirements.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Vehicles being replaced will have reached standard replacement life of 4 years/100,000 miles<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

Discretionary funds should be requested, as per the SRTP <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong>, towards the purchase of replacement paratransit vehicles. Funds are shown<br />

for request in FY08 and FY09, assuming they will be budgeted in FY10 and FY11, and they will require a local match.<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 604<br />

$ 151<br />

$ 755<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 1,563<br />

$ 391<br />

$ 1,954<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 3,325<br />

$ 832<br />

$ 4,157<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 3,325<br />

$ 832<br />

$ 4,157<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ -<br />

TOTAL $ 2,167 $ - $ - $ 6,650 $ - $ 2,206 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 11,023<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Capitalization of Leases Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

10<br />

SBD43012<br />

TR6Q<br />

11.46.03<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Capitalization of Operating facility lease for West Valley Access and Omnilink service/ Voice/data communications base station and antenna tower<br />

sites.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> does not own appropriate property and facilities for these purposes and therefore these expenditures can be shifted to capital financing<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 71<br />

$ 18<br />

$ 89<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 74<br />

$ 19<br />

$ 93<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 78<br />

$ 19<br />

$ 97<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 80<br />

$ 20<br />

$ 100<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 83<br />

$ 21<br />

$ 104<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 86<br />

$ 22<br />

$ 108<br />

TOTAL $ 473 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 118 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 591<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Replacement Heavy Duty Coaches Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

11<br />

SBD90105<br />

TR6A7<br />

11.12.01<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Bus System - Buses (Repl.: Alt. Fuel): Purchase replacement coaches: 06- 7 Over the Road Coaches, 8 40-foot, and additional local funds<br />

needed toward the purchase of 8 coaches scheduled for arrival in Spring <strong>2006</strong>; 08 - 11 40-foot; 09 - 14 40-foot; 2010 - 10 40-foot; 11 - 10 40-foot.<br />

Vehicles will be equipped with wheelchair lift or low-floor, two tie-downs, kneeling feature, air conditioning, and auxillary equipment to include<br />

headsigns, fareboxes, radios, etc. Engines will run on alternative fuel source.<br />

Replacement coaches are needed to replace coaches that will have reached the standard replacement life. Alternative fuel will help in attaining<br />

regional air quality goals.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

In FY06 Over the Road Coaches programmed at $506,670 each (assumes receipt in 2008); 40-foot programmed at $555,735 each (hybrid price;<br />

assumes receipt in FY06)<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 6,394<br />

$ 1,499 $ 355<br />

$ 8,248<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 5,795<br />

$ 753<br />

$ 6,548<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 1,307<br />

$ 6,189<br />

$ 1,131<br />

$ 8,626<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 3,168<br />

$ 792<br />

$ 3,960<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 2,733<br />

$ 109<br />

$ 2,842<br />

TOTAL $ 13,602 $ -<br />

$ 11,984 $ - $ 4,284 $ 355 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 30,225<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Yucaipa Transcenter Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

12<br />

20020805<br />

TR6H<br />

11.33.01<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Bus System - Passenger Facilities: Construction of the Yucaipa Transcenter. Funds programmed in FY 2004<br />

Project Justification:<br />

The City of Yucaipa currently does not have a location that is formally set up for transfer between buses/modes. Because of the geographic barriers<br />

of the City of Yucaipa, it is often separated from the rest of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area. However, it is a heavily traveled area - with people coming<br />

through the City from the more eastern desert region, and having to continue on to other areas in the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area. The transcenter will<br />

provide a location, central to the City, that will be used for safe transfers between modes and buses.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 1,132<br />

$ 283<br />

$ 1,415<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ -<br />

TOTAL $ 1,132 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 283 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,415<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Expansion Paratransit Vehicles Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

13<br />

20040213<br />

TR5V2<br />

11.13.15<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Paratransit - Vehicles (Exp.: Gas/Diesel): Purchase paratransit vans for expansion. FY06 - 7. Vehicles will be lift equipped and run on conventional<br />

fuel source, unless a CARB approved engine is found that meets <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service requirements.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Expansion vehicles are needed to maintain service levels and address service requests.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget 2004<br />

$ 438<br />

$ 140<br />

$ 578<br />

Forecast 2005<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ -<br />

TOTAL $ - $ - $ 438 $ - $ - $ 140 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 578<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> SBX Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

14<br />

20020804<br />

11.21.01<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

SBX Program for San Bernardino Valley-wide Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> Program.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

In 2004, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> begain a major investment study (MIS) to implement a Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> (BRT) System along E Street from San Bernardino to<br />

Loma Linda, as well as other system corridor alternatives analysis within <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area. This is planned for conclusion in FY06.<br />

Engineering will be done in FY07. BRT is being implemented throughout the nation to improve the viability of transit in the community (vs. the<br />

automobile). In addition, the cost of implementing a BRT is signifcantly less than if a light rail system is implemented, making BRT a very attractive,<br />

option. The system will be called SBX in the San Bernardino valley. Funding to begin construction will be sought as soon as possible from a variety<br />

of sources, including FTA New Starts.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 240<br />

$ 10 $ 50<br />

$ 300<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 400<br />

$ 100<br />

$ 500<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ -<br />

TOTAL $ 640 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 110 $ 50 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 800<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Facility Improvements Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

15<br />

20020806<br />

11.44.03<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> - Facilities: Improvement/upkeep of existing facilities.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Facility improvements and upkeep are necessary to make sure that they are kept in working order and do not fall into disrepair.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 285<br />

$ 71<br />

$ 356<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 372<br />

$ 93<br />

$ 465<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 116<br />

$ 29<br />

$ 145<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ 1,248<br />

$ 312<br />

$ 1,561<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 85<br />

$ 21<br />

$ 107<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 5<br />

$ 1<br />

$ 7<br />

TOTAL $ 2,112 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 528 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,640<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Revenue Equipment Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

16<br />

20040805<br />

X<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Improvement, upkeep, or replacement of equipment used in revenue service.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

In FY06, the current digital on-board video survelance system will be replaced. The current system is 5 years old and replacement parts for the<br />

existing system are no longer available. Also in FY06, <strong>Omnitrans</strong> received a 5310 grant for the purchase of 3 base stations, 12 mobile radios, and a<br />

mobile data terminal. The current system is in the process of being replaced and this grant funding will assist with the replacement of units on<br />

paratransit vehicles.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Current <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ 348<br />

$ 69<br />

$ 104<br />

$ 521<br />

Budget 2007<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 399<br />

$ 100<br />

$ 499<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ -<br />

TOTAL $ 399 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 100 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 499<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Replacement Less-Than-30 Coach Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

17<br />

SBD31088<br />

TR6A3<br />

11.03.04<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

Bus System - Buses (Repl.: Alt. Fuel): Purchase coaches for replacement of trolleys: FY10-3. Coaches will be alternatively fueled and equipped<br />

with wheelchair lift or low-floor, two tie-downs, kneeling feature, air conditioning, and auxillary equipment to include, but not limited to, headsigns,<br />

fareboxes, radios, etc.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Vehicles being replaced will have reached standard replacement life of 7 years/250,000 miles<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

Programmed at mid-size vehicle pricing<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ 1,133<br />

$ 283<br />

$ 1,416<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ -<br />

TOTAL $ 1,133 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 283 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,416<br />

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<strong>Omnitrans</strong> Alt Fueling Facilities Capital Improvement <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong><br />

SRTP #:<br />

Omni Budget #:<br />

Project ID:<br />

Program Code:<br />

FTA Scope:<br />

Status:<br />

18<br />

TR6M1<br />

11.43.06<br />

no change<br />

new project<br />

scope change<br />

funding change<br />

Local $ > 20%<br />

Project Description:<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> - Fueling Facilities: Rehabilitation and maintenance of alternative fueling facilities.<br />

Project Justification:<br />

Various maintenance equipment will be replaced, repaired and/or refurbished to enhance fueling capabilities and to replace parts that have<br />

become worn or no longer able to meet up-to-date air quality standards. Refurbishment will occur every 4 years.<br />

Significant Changes Since Last SRTP:<br />

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES SUMMARY (IN $000's)<br />

Fiscal Year Federal<br />

State/Local<br />

Program/ Budget<br />

5307 5309 5310 CMAQ JA/RC STAF LTF AB2766 Carl<br />

Moyer LTF Art. 3 STIP TOTAL<br />

Budget <strong>2006</strong><br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2007<br />

$ 244<br />

$ 61<br />

$ 305<br />

Forecast 2008<br />

$ 160<br />

$ 40<br />

$ 200<br />

Forecast 2009<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast 2010<br />

$ -<br />

Forecast <strong>2011</strong><br />

$ 297<br />

$ 74<br />

$ 371<br />

TOTAL $ 701 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 175 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 876<br />

Notes:<br />

Estimated cost to provide updates to the CNG station is $305,000 (combined east and west valleys). This cost is from an estimate of $250,000 in FY02 dollars plus an annual increase of 5%<br />

in out years for inflation. Regular updates to the CNG stations should be added every 4 years.<br />

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Appendix - E<br />

Up-to-Design/Unconstrained<br />

Maps and Schedules


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

New Route 17<br />

(Redlands –Via San Bernardino Avenue – San Bernardino)<br />

Description: From Redlands Transcenter, NB Orange, WB San Bernardino, NB<br />

Arrowhead, WB 2nd St. to San Bernardino Transcenter. Route 17 will operate at 60<br />

minutes on Weekdays, Saturday, and Sunday.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

17 Weekday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 5,031 70,434 2 $433,471<br />

Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 910 12,750 2 $78,406<br />

Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 796 11,118 2 $68,549<br />

Total 6,736.60 94,302.00 2 Peak $580,425<br />

Rationale: Implementing service on San Bernardino Avenue between Tippecanoe Avenue<br />

and Mountain View Avenue will address many service requests from residents living south<br />

of the San Bernardino Airport. This alignment will also offer coverage to the Citrus Plaza<br />

in Redlands in place of Route 15 and provide transportation service for the redevelopment<br />

of downtown Redlands, Redlands Mall, and city-wide revitalization.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: San Bernardino Municipal Court, City Hall, City Clerk,<br />

Post Office.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-1


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

New Route 18<br />

(San Bernardino –Via Sterling – San Manuel Casino)<br />

Description: From downtown San Bernardino, EB 3rd Street, NB Sterling, EB Lynwood,<br />

NB Victoria Street to San Manuel Casino. Route 18 will operate at 30 minutes on<br />

Weekdays and 60 minutes on Weekends.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

18 Weekday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 7,314 102,168 2 $630,200<br />

Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 700 9,250 1 $60,312<br />

Sunday 7:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. 612 8,058 1 $52,730<br />

Total 8,626.30 119,476.00 2 Peak $743,242<br />

Rationale: This route will supply service to the currently transit absent North/South strip<br />

of Sterling Avenue between 3 rd Street and Highland Avenue. Introducing Route 18 will<br />

reduce travel time and the need of transferring for residents of Tippecanoe Avenue, south<br />

of 3 rd Street, traveling along Sterling in the mornings for employment in Highland. In<br />

addition to coverage in Highland, the booming San Manuel Casino will receive service for<br />

its many patrons and employees to connect to downtown San Bernardino. The future San<br />

Manuel commercial/industrial property on 3 rd Street between Lankershim and Victoria<br />

Avenues may bring the alignment to travel EB 3 rd Street, NB Lankershim, WB 6 th Street,<br />

and continuing NB on Sterling to regular routing. This extended coverage will likely occur<br />

indefinitely after September 2005 to provide coverage to the developed commercial land.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Warm Springs Elementary School, ASA Learning Center,<br />

Del Vallejo Middle School, and San Bernardino City Hall.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-2


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

New Route 21<br />

(San Bernardino –Via Rancho Avenue – Colton)<br />

Description: From downtown San Bernardino, WB Mill St., SB Rancho Ave., EB N St.,<br />

NB La Cadena, WB E St., NB Rancho, EB Mill, returning to San Bernardino Transcenter.<br />

Route 21 will operate at 60 minutes on Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

21 Weekday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 5,263 73,788 2 $453,477<br />

Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 952 13,350 2 $82,024<br />

Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 832 11,679 2 $71,713<br />

Total 7,047.52 98,817.00 2 Peak $607,214<br />

Rationale: This alignment will address numerous service requests from residents of the<br />

South Colton area by traveling via the Rancho Avenue Corridor to meet with Colton Civic<br />

Center, Colton High School, Colton Middle School, and the 12000 sq. ft. multi- tenant<br />

warehouse on Pennsylvania & D Street.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Stater Brothers, Colton apartment homes, Frazee<br />

Community Center, Fleming Park, and Colton History Museum.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-3


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Modified Route 22<br />

(ARMC – Riverside Avenue – Fontana)<br />

Description: The trunk of Route 22 will remain unchanged up to Cactus & Bonhert. At<br />

Cactus & Bonhert, continue WB Bonhert, NB Locust, WB Casa Grande, NB Terra Vista,<br />

NB Live Oak, NB Riverside, and SB Sierra to Fontana Metrolink. Route 22 will operate at<br />

15 minutes on Weekdays, 20 minutes on Saturdays, and 40 minutes on Sundays.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

22 Weekday 4:48 a.m. – 10:14 p.m. 45,890 642,420 11 $3,953,922<br />

Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 10:14 p.m. 6,557 91,850 8 $564,951<br />

Sunday 5:55 a.m. – 8:32 p.m. 2,988 20,910 4 $257,410<br />

Total 55,435.04 755,180.00 11 Peak $4,776,283<br />

Rationale: This southward continuation of the alignment will connect North Rialto with<br />

the Fontana Metrolink.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Fontana City Hall, Sunrise apartment homes, Sunrise<br />

Senior Citizen Villa, Oldtimers Foundation Senior Center, Wal-Mart, and Stater Brothers.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-4


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Modified Route 28<br />

(South Ridge – Slover Avenue – Kaiser)<br />

Description: Route 28 remains the same from Southridge to Fontana Transcenter. At<br />

Fontana Transcenter, continue NB Sierra, WB Summit, SB Citrus, EB Carter, and SB<br />

Sierra to Fontana Metrolink. Weekday hourly frequency will remain at 60 minutes.<br />

Service will be implemented on Saturdays and Sundays, both at 60 minute frequencies.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

28 Weekday 5:02 a.m. – 9:57 p.m. 8,106 116,394 3 $698,444<br />

Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 700 8,556 3 $60,312<br />

Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 612 7,344 3 $52,730<br />

Total 9,418.36 132,294.12 3 Peak $811,486<br />

Rationale: The northward expansion of this route will provide service to Summit<br />

residents, Sierra Lakes new housing, shopping opportunities in North Fontana, and<br />

ultimately connecting with South Fontana.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: North Fontana Community Center, Stater Brothers, Sonrise<br />

Senior Citizen Village, Sonrise Apartments, Fontana Nutrition Site, and Ujima Counseling<br />

Clinic.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-5


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Modified Route 29<br />

(Kaiser – North Rialto – Bloomington)<br />

Description: From South Fontana TC, EB Valley, NB Locust, WB Baseline, NB Laurel,<br />

EB Highland, SB Riverside, EB Baseline, SB Pepper, WB Valley, (Bloomington loop: SB<br />

Cedar, EB Slover, SB Spruce, WB Santa Ana, SB Cedar, WB 11th St., NB Locust), WB<br />

Slover, NB Sierra to South Fontana Transcenter. Route 29 will remain operating at 60<br />

minute frequency on Weekdays and Saturdays in addition to implementation of 60 minute<br />

service on Sundays.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

29 Weekday 4:48 a.m. – 10:14 p.m. 14,600 204,336 4 $1,257,955<br />

Saturday 6:45 a.m. – 10:35 p.m. 2,701 37,800 4 $232,718<br />

Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 2,099 29,376 4 $180,864<br />

Total 19,400.38 271,512.00 4 Peak $1,671,537<br />

Rationale: The northward extension of the alignment will cover the dense Pepper<br />

Corridor with many residential and shopping locations along Baseline and respond to<br />

service requests for Valley Boulevard between Sierra and Pepper where there are many<br />

homes and a proposed Hotel development (NW Pepper and Valley).<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Children Acute Care Center, San Bernardino County<br />

Mental Health Department, Wal-Mart, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, K-Mart,<br />

Mobile homes, Maple Hill Apartments, and Easton Square Apartments.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-6


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

New Route 57<br />

(Chino Hills – Milliken – Chaffey College)<br />

Definition: From Chaffey College, travel SB Haven, EB Mission, SB Milliken/Hamner,<br />

WB Edison, NB Pipeline, EB Chino, and SB Ramona, into the Chino Transcenter. Route<br />

57 will operate at 30 minute frequency on Weekdays and 60 minute frequency on<br />

Weekends.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

57 Weekday 5:45 a.m. – 10:35 p.m. 26,922 376,938 7 $2,319,625<br />

Saturday 6:45 a.m. – 10:35 p.m. 2,808 39,250 4 $241,937<br />

Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 1,909 26,673 4 $164,517<br />

Total 31,639.74 442,861.00 7 Peak $2,726,080<br />

Rationale: This route will connect the Agricultural Preserve area (South Ontario/East<br />

Chino), the Chaffey College Alta Loma (North Rancho Cucamonga) and Chino Campuses<br />

as well as many retail centers (Grand Ave and Peyton) to the Chino Transcenter. The<br />

east/west alignment on Edison will extend the <strong>Omnitrans</strong> service area further southward<br />

into the developing residential area of the Agricultural Preserve.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Chino Hills Library, Chino Hills City Hall, Crossroads<br />

Adult Day Health Care, Jericho Outreach Men’s Facility, YMCA-Chino Valley, Canyon<br />

Ridge Hospital, Central Park, Ontario Airport Hilton, and Target.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-7


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Modified Route 71<br />

(Kaiser – South Ridge –Ontario)<br />

Description: The alignment will remain the same from Fontana Transcenter to Ontario<br />

Mills. At Ontario Mills, continue NB Milliken, WB 4th, and SB Euclid to the Ontario<br />

Transcenter. Service will remain operating at 60 minutes during Weekdays and Weekends.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

71 Weekday 4:35 a.m. – 10:27 p.m. 12,887 186,686 3 $1,110,353<br />

Saturday 5:35 a.m. – 10:28 p.m. 2,077 30,091 3 $178,911<br />

Sunday 5:35 a.m. – 8:27 p.m. 1,889 27,384 3 $162,716<br />

Total 16,852.13 244,161.17 3 Peak $1,451,980<br />

Rationale: The westward extension of this route will create cross town linkage<br />

throughout downtown Fontana, south Fontana, and downtown Ontario.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Kmart, Coram Healthcare, Lamplighter Ontario Mobile<br />

Park, Sycamore Park Apartments, Grove Apartments, and Public Housing.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-8


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Modified Route 75<br />

(Ontario –Via Francis – Ontario Mills)<br />

Description: Alignment from Ontario Mills to Mission & Grove will remain unchanged.<br />

At Mission & Grove, continue NB Grove, WB Mission, NB Main, and WB to Pomona<br />

Transcenter. Service will remain at 60 minutes on Weekdays only.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

75 Weekday 5:05 a.m. – 9:57 p.m. 10,196 142,746 3 $878,501<br />

Total 10,196.16 142,746.24 3 Peak $878,501<br />

Rationale: The westward alignment extension will permit connections with Foothill<br />

<strong>Transit</strong> at the Pomona Transcenter as well as various government centers on Main Street<br />

such as the Police Station, Courthouse, and City Hall.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: SCE, Hacienda Mobile Home Park, Grove Manor Mobile<br />

Home Park, and Odyssey Mobile Estates.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-9


Up To Design Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

New Route: Yucaipa Circulator North and South Loops<br />

Description: The North Loop will travel from Yucaipa Transcenter (Yucaipa @ 5th St.),<br />

EB Yucaipa NB Bryant, WB Oak Glen, SB 5th to Yucaipa TC. The South Loop will travel<br />

from Yucaipa Transcenter, EB Yucaipa, SB Bryant, WB E Ave., SB California Street., to<br />

Beaver Medical Clinic, EB Avenue H, NB 5th Street. The Yucaipa Circulator will operate<br />

at 30 minute frequency on Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

Yucaipa Weekday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 8,256 92,632 2 $559,344<br />

Circulator Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 1,400 15,708 2 $94,850<br />

Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 1,224 13,733 2 $82,926<br />

Total 10,880.00 122,073.60 2 Peak $737,120<br />

Rationale: The Yucaipa Circulator will offer transportation service to an area of<br />

significantly increasing senior population density along with many shopping centers. The<br />

North loop will serve Stater Brothers, Regional Park, Mobile Homes along 5 th Street,<br />

Oakland, and E Street, and Yucaipa Junior High School. The South loop will serve Beaver<br />

Medical Center, located on California & Avenue H, South of Wildwood Canyon. Both<br />

loops will overlap service on Yucaipa Blvd. and offer timed connections with Routes 8 & 9<br />

at the Yucaipa Transcenter, estimated to be constructed by December <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Yucaipa Police, Post Office, City Hall, Library, Chamber of<br />

Commerce, Bank of America, Prime Care Medical, Bryant Professional Building, Vons,<br />

Mousley Museum of Natural History, and Mobile Estates.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-10


Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Modified Route 20A (Fontana – Merrill – Highland) & 20B (Fontana – Valley –<br />

Highland)<br />

Description: 20A: From Fontana Metrolink, WB Merrill, NB Cherry, EB Highland,<br />

NB Beech to Park and Ride. 20B: From South Fontana TC, NB Sierra, WB Randall, SB<br />

Citrus, WB Valley, NB Cherry, EB Highland, NB Beech to Park and Ride. Route 20A<br />

schedule will alternate with 20B along Cherry. Route 20 will operate at 30 minute<br />

frequency on Weekdays and Weekends.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

20A & 20B Weekday 4:30 a.m. – Midnight 20,929 292,572 5 $1,803,239<br />

Saturday 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 3,432 48,000 5 $295,701<br />

Sunday 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 3,501 48,960 5 $301,615<br />

Total 27,861.60 389,532.00 5 Peak $2,400,555<br />

Rationale: 20A: This proposed alignment will provide north/south service along<br />

Cherry, north of Arrow to Highland to shopping centers on Baseline & Cherry and new<br />

housing in north Fontana. 20B: This proposed alignment will provide east/west service<br />

on Valley and compliment downtown Fontana revitalization on Sierra.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Cherry Estates Mobile Home Park, Mobile Hacienda<br />

Park, Inland Empire Utilities Agency, and Public Housing.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

E-11


Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Modified Route 22B (ARMC – Summit – Rancho Cucamonga)<br />

Description: The trunk of Route 22 will remain the same: At Cactus @ Bonhert, 22,<br />

continue WB Bonhert, NB Locust, WB Casa Grande, SB Sierra, WB Summit, SB Beech,<br />

WB Highland, SB Cherry, WB Baseline, NB Rochester, EB Victoria Park, SB Victoria<br />

Park, WB Church, SB Milliken to Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink. Route 22 B will<br />

operate at 15 minutes on Weekdays, 20 minutes on Saturdays and 30 minutes on<br />

Sundays.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

22B Weekday 4:30 a.m. – Midnight 34,613 484,782 7 $2,982,280<br />

Saturday 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 5,676 79,500 7 $489,044<br />

Sunday 5:30 am. – 10:00 p.m. 5,790 81,090 7 $498,825<br />

Total 46,078.80 645,372.00 7 Peak $3,970,149<br />

Rationale: The southwestern extension of service will support Summit development<br />

of many residential and commercial sites such as new residential areas in Rialto and<br />

Fontana and Victoria Gardens (NW Foothill Blvd. @ I-15).<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Public Housing, San Antonio Medical Center, Mission<br />

Foods, Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, Amtrak Station, Chaffey College.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

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Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

New Route 27 (Fontana – Rancho Cucamonga – Chaffey College)<br />

Description: From Fontana Metrolink, travel WB Arrow, SB Milliken, WB into<br />

Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink, NB Milliken, WB Arrow, NB Haven, continuing to<br />

Chaffey College. Route 27 will operate at 30 minutes on Weekdays, Saturdays, and<br />

Sundays.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

27 Weekday 4:30 a.m. – Midnight 18,615 260,580 4 $1,603,843<br />

Saturday 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 3,053 42,750 4 $263,003<br />

Sunday 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 3,114 43,605 4 $268,263<br />

Total 24,780.75 346,935.00 4 Peak $2,135,109<br />

Rationale: This route will connect to the Chaffey College Transcenter and is a south<br />

eastern continuation of route 68 from Chaffey College into the Rancho Cucamonga<br />

Metrolink.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Rancho Cucamonga City Hall, Superior Court, Oldtimers<br />

Foundation Senior Center, Vocational Improvement Program, YMCA, Senior Assistance<br />

Office, Career Institiute, Chaffey College, Adults Sports Park, Rancho Cucamonga<br />

Metrolink, Mission Foods, Target, and Mervyns.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

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Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

Modified Route 30 (Redlands Trolley Red Line)<br />

Description: The University Loop will remain unchanged, while additional westbound<br />

stops are added on the Plaza loop. At Lugonia @ Indiana Court, continue WB Lugonia,<br />

SB Alabama, EB Redlands, returning to Redlands Mall. Service will remain at 60 minute<br />

frequency on Weekdays and Weekends.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

30 Weekday 4:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 4,979 69,712 1 $429,025<br />

Saturday 5:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 821 6,076 1 $70,737<br />

Sunday 5:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 755 6,531 1 $65,034<br />

Total 6,555.20 82,318.15 1 Peak $564,796<br />

Rationale: The westward stretch of the Red Line will add 2.3 additional miles to the<br />

current route and provide service to Target (east of Alabama & north of Lugonia), Kmart<br />

(Corner of Alabama & Redlands), and ESRI (on Redlands Blvd., west of the mall).<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Texonia Park, Boy Scouts, Tri City Center, Redlands Post<br />

Office, and Redlands Heritage Hall.<br />

Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

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Modified Route 67 (Montclair - Ontario – Fontana)<br />

Description: Route 67 will undergo an alignment extension on the west side of the<br />

route. Specifically, the alignment will continue WB on Baseline and SB Monte Vista to<br />

the Montclair Transcenter. Service frequency is improved from 60 to 30 minutes on<br />

weekdays and will remain at 60 minutes on weekends.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

67 Weekday 4:30 am. – Midnight 29,783 416,962 6 $2,566,148<br />

Saturday 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 2,327 32,571 3 $200,451<br />

Sunday 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 2,373 33,222 3 $204,460<br />

Total 34,483 482,679 6 Peak $2,971,060<br />

Rationale: Current service to the Ontario Transcenter will be eliminated and replaced by<br />

the new Route 78. The re-alignment of Route 67 will provide service on Baseline<br />

between Monte Vista and Euclid.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Montclair Transcenter, Montclair Plaza.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

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Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

New Route 74 (Rancho Cucamonga – Riverside – Chino)<br />

Description: From Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink, travel SB Milliken, NW Mission,<br />

SB Archibald, WB Riverside, SB Euclid, WB Edison, and NB into Chino Transcenter.<br />

Route 74 will operate at 30 minutes on Weekdays and 60 minutes on Weekends.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

74 Weekday 3:00 a.m. – Midnight 27,415 383,904 5 $2,362,083<br />

Saturday 5:30 a.m. – Midnight 2,341 32,800 3 $201,657<br />

Sunday 5:30 a.m. - Midnight 2,387 33,456 3 $205,691<br />

Total 32,143 450,160 5 Peak $2,769,431<br />

Rationale: This route will connect Rancho Cucamonga and residents along Riverside<br />

Avenue to the College Park (on Edison between Euclid and Central).<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Chino Library, City Hall, Superior Court, YMCA, Senior<br />

Center, Nutrition Site, Canyon Ridge Hospital, Chino Health Center, Community<br />

Services, and Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

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Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

New Route 78 (Ontario – Archibald – North Rancho Cucamonga)<br />

Description: This route will travel beginning on Holt & Vineyard, WB Holt, NB<br />

Corona, EB “D”, SB Vineyard, EB Airport Drive, NB Archibald, WB 19TH, SB Euclid<br />

to Ontario Transcenter. This alignment will serve the “Colonies Crossroads” shopping<br />

center along with new residents and schools. Service frequency will be half-hourly on<br />

weekdays and weekends.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

78 Weekday 4:30 a.m. - Midnight 14,389 201,240 3 $1,239,727<br />

Saturday 5:30 a.m. – Midnight 2,646 37,000 3 $227,936<br />

Sunday 5:30 a.m. – Midnight 2,698 37,740 3 $232,495<br />

Total 19,732.57 275,980.00 3 Peak $1,700,158<br />

Rationale: This route will cover the North/South Archibald corridor between the<br />

Ontario Airport and 19 th Street providing service to Stater Brothers on Archibald @ 19th<br />

St., Senior Housing on Amethyst, and the Post Office on Amethyst.<br />

Additional Trip Generators: Rancho Cucamonga Public Library, Senior Center,<br />

Community Center, Nutrition Site, Stater Brothers, Training Technologies College,<br />

Ontario International Airport, Guasti Regional Park, and Frito-Lay warehouse, Colony<br />

Shopping Center, Ontario Transcenter.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

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Unconstrained Scenario FY <strong>2006</strong><br />

New Route 210 (Regional Express)<br />

Description: From Redlands Transcenter, take I-210 to the pick up point in Highland,<br />

WB to Riverside Ave. in Rialto, WB to Park and Ride on Cherry in Fontana, and WB to<br />

Montclair Transcenter. Route 210 will operate at 30 minute frequency on Weekdays and<br />

Weekends.<br />

Annual Service Statistics<br />

Route Day of Week Service Span Hours Miles Buses<br />

Annual Cost<br />

(FY 06 Dollars)<br />

210 Weekday 3:00 a.m. – Midnight 26,711 374,358 5 $1,809,653<br />

Saturday 5:30 a.m. – Midnight 4,561 63,900 5 $308,974<br />

Sunday 5:30 a.m. - Midnight 4,652 65,178 5 $315,153<br />

Total 35,922.95 503,436.00 5 Peak $2,433,780<br />

Rationale: This express route will connect with the Gold Line (to Pasadena and Los<br />

Angeles) Metrolink at Montclair Transcenter and offer service to residential development<br />

areas along the Foothills and the Park and Ride lot on Beech Avenue (direct HOV<br />

access).<br />

Additional Trip Generators: San Bernardino Mulberry Childcare Centers, Redlands<br />

DAAS Adult Services, North Fontana Community Center, Rialto Center for Brief<br />

Therapy, Montclair Sam’s Club, Fontana Lifecraft Group Home, San Bernardino Mobile<br />

Home Park, Fontana Jessie Turner Senior Center, Alta Loma Genesis Manor.<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> SRTP<br />

Appendix E<br />

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Appendix - F<br />

Performance Indicators


Performance Indicators<br />

What Is <strong>Transit</strong> For?<br />

Like any transit plan, this <strong>Short</strong> <strong>Range</strong> <strong>Transit</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> reflects the<br />

need to balance the competing goals of transit. The most<br />

difficult of these tradeoffs is between Productivity (maximum<br />

ridership per unit of cost) and Coverage (access for all parts<br />

of the community).<br />

A 100% Productivity-oriented system (that is, one designed<br />

solely for maximum ridership per hour of service) would<br />

abandon most service to large parts of the present service<br />

area. It would offer very intensive local service to the densest<br />

and most transit-dependent parts of the area, which are<br />

mostly in San Bernardino, Colton, Fontana and parts of<br />

Chino and Montclair.<br />

A 100% Coverage-oriented system, on the other hand,<br />

would spread service evenly to every part of the service area,<br />

including remote, low-density areas such as Devore or the<br />

affluent upper foothills that are unserved today. To do this, a<br />

“100% Coverage” system would cut frequencies on the<br />

busiest corridors such as Foothill, Highland, Holt, San<br />

Bernardino and Baseline, resulting in a dramatic drop in<br />

ridership and severe overcrowding.<br />

There is no technical answer to the question of how to<br />

balance these two goals. The balance is a pure value<br />

judgment. For this reason, the Board was briefed on this<br />

issue early in FY 2002, and asked to give preliminary<br />

direction about whether <strong>Omnitrans</strong> should shift the balance<br />

one way or the other.<br />

The Board’s direction is to shift this balance to about 65%<br />

Productivity, 35% Coverage. However, the board specified<br />

that this change should occur gradually as resources<br />

increase; therefore, it will not be necessary to cut existing<br />

Coverage-oriented services – though some effort can be<br />

made to optimize the efficiency of these services. The<br />

existing system devotes roughly 55% of its resources to<br />

Productivity and 45% to Coverage.<br />

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Performance Indicators<br />

There are a variety of performance indicators that can be<br />

used to evaluate and implement new services and changes<br />

to existing services. Choosing a variety of indicators to<br />

monitor service can help determine if the service is providing<br />

some sort of useful purpose, or if it is failing in multiple areas,<br />

and why.<br />

In order to demonstrate to the public the effectiveness of the<br />

services <strong>Omnitrans</strong> provides, it is important to only establish<br />

a few key and illustrative indicators to paint a clear picture.<br />

However, this does not limit the number of indicators that<br />

the Agency can establish behind the scenes to further<br />

analyze the system and its resources.<br />

For this reason, four key indicators have been established to<br />

report on a regular basis:<br />

Net Ridership Changes, Month-to-Month<br />

Passengers per Hour<br />

Fare Recovery<br />

On-Time Performance<br />

These indicators are common throughout the transit industry<br />

and are easy to explain and interpret for general public use.<br />

There are many other indicators that can be established to<br />

monitor service internally, and that provide more insight into<br />

why a route/service is performing a certain way. These will<br />

be dealt with later in this chapter.<br />

Overview and Background<br />

Performance indicators are an important test in evaluating<br />

the efficiency and effectiveness of service. They provide a<br />

level of accountability in the services that are provided, and if<br />

an indicator is noticeably different than the norm, or has<br />

changed significantly, it is a sign that service/administration<br />

needs to be evaluated and adjusted. This could mean<br />

adding additional service to meet new transit needs, or<br />

eliminating/adjusting service to utilize resources in a more<br />

efficient manner, and to meet the productivity/coverage<br />

goal of the Agency. It can also mean that administrative<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

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esources need to be evaluated to determine if they are<br />

being provided in the best way possible.<br />

Service design guidelines, or performance measurement<br />

guidelines, provide an objective rationale for the allocation<br />

of transit resources. Service design guidelines provide the<br />

tools for making decisions on the provision of transit services,<br />

the design of routes and schedules, and the evaluation of<br />

services. Service design guidelines serve five major functions:<br />

Service Development<br />

The guidelines form a consistent basis for service planning,<br />

and, in particular, for establishing minimum levels of service.<br />

Judgment and flexibility remain, but the guidelines assist in<br />

the development of new services and the refinement of<br />

existing services.<br />

Evaluation<br />

Service design guidelines provide targets in the form of<br />

indicators and standards that enable the performance of the<br />

individual routes to be evaluated and monitored by<br />

management decision-makers.<br />

Budgeting<br />

The preparation of annual budgets should reflect the goal of<br />

providing service to the policy levels established in the<br />

service design guidelines. This should enable the Board of<br />

Directors to focus on the policy level decisions and the<br />

service impacts of budget adjustments.<br />

Public Accountability<br />

Political decision-makers, transit customers, voters and<br />

taxpayers should be able to readily identify the minimum<br />

levels of service and performance that are to be provided.<br />

The allocation of the resources of the transit system must be<br />

seen to be based on equitable and rational criteria that are<br />

explicit and available for public scrutiny.<br />

Title VI<br />

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act requires public transit agencies<br />

receiving federal funding to ensure that that service is<br />

provided without regard to race or the economic status of<br />

the residents. Application of service design guidelines<br />

provides a tool for design and evaluating service that does<br />

not discriminate on race or economic status.<br />

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The service design guidelines are intended to be flexible in<br />

interpretation and application and to be continuously<br />

refined. As new types of services or data sources are<br />

introduced, revisions to the guidelines may become<br />

appropriate. Flexibility in application and interpretation must<br />

be maintained, as the environment in which these guidelines<br />

will be applied is not static and will continue to change as<br />

the region grows and transportation demand increases.<br />

The guidelines have been designed to enable <strong>Omnitrans</strong> to<br />

establish targets consistent with actual financial resources.<br />

As resources improve the targets could be enhanced, or if<br />

resources grow more limited the targets could be relaxed.<br />

The guidelines will be applied to identify transit services that<br />

should be improved or added, or may be falling below<br />

acceptable performance levels. If a service fails to meet the<br />

identified performance level further investigations and<br />

analysis will be undertaken to confirm whether the<br />

guidelines are being achieved, and a broad range of<br />

potential corrective actions may be considered. The action<br />

taken, if any, will need to be appropriate given the specific<br />

circumstances of the service in question.<br />

Redlands Trolley<br />

The Service Design Guidelines developed in this report are<br />

intended to be applied to all transit services in the region<br />

except Access. The types include:<br />

Bus – Local services provided with standard accessible buses<br />

serving the region’s more dense residential or employment<br />

areas.<br />

Omnilink – Minibuses on flexible routes where the capacity<br />

provided by standard buses is not required.<br />

Bus Rapid <strong>Transit</strong> – A limited stop service using upgraded<br />

facilities and a superior level of service.<br />

Express Service - Express services operated with suburban<br />

highway coaches on higher-speed roadways linking civic<br />

centers and main transportation nodes.<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

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Key Reporting Indicators<br />

There are four reporting indicators that will be used to<br />

demonstrate the efficiency of the services. The reporting<br />

indicators provide an overall picture of the Agency and the<br />

services that are provided.<br />

Net Ridership Increase, Month-to-Month<br />

Net ridership is a standard measure to determine how the service<br />

is performing on the street. It is also an indicator of how the<br />

economy is doing. Typically, if ridership numbers are flat or are<br />

declining, it is an indication that the overall economy in the region<br />

is doing good; people have the opportunity to purchase cars and<br />

give up riding transit.<br />

Ridership changes are measured based on the increase/decrease<br />

over the same month in the previous year. An increase of 2%<br />

each year is desirable.<br />

Passengers per Revenue Hour (Boardings per Hour)<br />

Passengers per revenue hour is an industry-wide standard<br />

used to determine whether a route is carrying enough<br />

passengers to justify itself; deficient performance triggers a<br />

study process which may lead to remedial actions including<br />

enhanced marketing, redesign, or elimination of service. For<br />

a system of predominantly local services such as <strong>Omnitrans</strong>,<br />

the passengers per hour measurement approach is broadly<br />

acceptable as a basis for comparison. Agencies that invest<br />

heavily in long-distance express services have much more<br />

difficulty measuring service performance. “Boardings” are<br />

problematic because passengers may use the service for very<br />

long distances or very short ones. Obviously a route<br />

designed to carry passengers long distances will have fewer<br />

boardings per hour, because its passengers take longer to<br />

serve.<br />

Most systems recognize that boardings per hour may vary<br />

dramatically depending on the type of route. An urban<br />

cross-town route, such as the service on 5th Street or<br />

Foothill, could have a very high number of boardings per<br />

hour, but never reach full capacity due to the frequent<br />

turnover of customers. On the other hand, a route such as<br />

Route 90, freeway express service, could be completely full<br />

but have a relatively low number of boardings per hour due<br />

to the length of the express portion of the route. In order to<br />

mitigate for this inequity, most systems establish categories<br />

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of bus routes such as peak express, express, cross-town,<br />

mainline, local, or feeder. Specific boardings per hour targets<br />

are established for each route classification.<br />

Considered at the system level, the measure is governed<br />

largely by the mix of services provided, which is a reflection<br />

of local demographics, priorities, and values. However, if<br />

service is divided into some simple categories, meaningful<br />

targets can be established for boardings per revenue hour.<br />

The minimum number of boardings per hour should be 20<br />

passengers per revenue hour for all fixed routes.<br />

Phased Implementation<br />

A phase-in period of 24 months should be allowed to for a<br />

service to reach the recommended service design<br />

performance targets. Within 12 months a service should<br />

reach at least 50% of the recommended targets for<br />

productivity (net ridership or boardings per hour). If a route<br />

does not meet either of these two targets it should be given<br />

the same consideration as any service that fails to meet the<br />

service evaluation criteria. By 18 months it should reach 75%<br />

of the standards, and by 24 months 100% of the targets<br />

should be attained.<br />

Fare Recovery<br />

Financial performance measures that involve revenue are<br />

difficult to evaluate at the route level due to the challenge of<br />

allocating revenue per passenger. Transfers and passes<br />

make it difficult to accurately attribute revenue to a specific<br />

passenger.<br />

Costs can be measured more accurately, and cost per<br />

passenger provides a more complete picture of the cost of<br />

operating a particular service than simply boarding<br />

passengers per hour. However the two indicators provide<br />

similar information.<br />

On a system wide basis cost recovery can be measured as<br />

the percentage of costs covered by fares paid. California<br />

requires that systems meet a system wide target of 20% cost<br />

recovery for fixed routes and 10% for paratransit services.<br />

Fare policy is complex issue. One indicator that can be used<br />

to determine the appropriateness of the fare policy is the<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

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elationship between average revenue per passenger and<br />

the adult cash fare. Excessive discounting of fares and<br />

reduce revenue without stimulating new ridership. This<br />

indicator can be calculated easily and comparable figures<br />

should be available from peer systems or nationally for<br />

similarly sized properties.<br />

On-Time Performance<br />

Service reliability is an important issue for <strong>Omnitrans</strong><br />

customers. Existing and potential customers expect bus<br />

services to reliably follow the published timetables. People<br />

depend on transit to allow them to meet their personal<br />

schedules and expect transfer connections to be performed<br />

as published.<br />

Schedule reliability standards are also important for transit<br />

management, as they provide a means of measuring and<br />

evaluating the provision of the service on the road. Failure<br />

to meet the guidelines serves as notice to management that<br />

corrective actions such as additional transit priority measures,<br />

revised schedules or work practices, or rerouting of services<br />

should be implemented.<br />

Reliability guidelines must balance the need to assure<br />

customers that timetables may be adhered to with the need<br />

to allow for operating flexibility due to traffic conditions and<br />

differences in transit vehicles (i.e. wheelchair lift or low floor<br />

buses) that could be assigned to the same route. During<br />

extreme weather conditions, power outages, road<br />

construction, or other abnormal traffic situations, it may be<br />

expected that delays and schedule disruptions occur.<br />

The objective must stress the importance of reliability, but<br />

also recognize that there are many factors outside the<br />

control of the transit operators and transit management,<br />

which may impact reliability:<br />

To provide Bus, Express Bus, and Omnilink services that<br />

reliably follow published schedules under normal operating<br />

conditions.<br />

The indicators for reliability used by the transit industry<br />

generally relate to schedule adherence, headway<br />

adherence, service consistency, transfer reliability, and<br />

missed trips.<br />

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It is recommended that a single schedule adherence<br />

guideline be applied for bus services at all times of the day.<br />

Some arguments can be made for a stricter guideline during<br />

off peak periods to encourage ridership, compensate for the<br />

additional transfers that may be necessary and because of<br />

reduced roadway congestion. However, the impact of a<br />

stricter off peak standard would likely be imperceptible to<br />

customers.<br />

In any case, the transit system should be striving for 100<br />

percent schedule adherence at all times.<br />

The recommended indicators are:<br />

90 percent of bus trips on each route should depart<br />

each timepoint not more than five minutes later than<br />

the scheduled leave time, and should not depart early<br />

<br />

90 percent of bus trips should arrive at the terminus<br />

not more than five minutes late.<br />

Where the schedule adherence of a route as measured by<br />

the above indicators falls below the guideline, more detailed<br />

investigations of the route should be carried out to identify<br />

the sources of the problem. There is a broad range of<br />

potential actions that can be taken to improve service<br />

reliability and the most effective response may depend on<br />

the specific situation. In some cases, municipal actions such<br />

as provision of transit priority measures on municipal roads<br />

used by transit would significantly contribute to improved<br />

service reliability.<br />

Internal Performance<br />

Measures<br />

While the Agency will be reporting the four key indicators to<br />

the Board of Directors on a regular basis, there are a number<br />

of other indicators that will be used behind the scenes to<br />

monitor service. Below are the general objectives and the<br />

specific performance measures that will be used.<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

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Operational Objective<br />

Service Productivity<br />

Service productivity can be measured using two tools:<br />

passengers per hour, which is described in detail in the Key<br />

Reporting Indicators, and seat utilization.<br />

Seat Utilization<br />

Seat utilization is a measurement of how much of the service<br />

being provided (seat miles) is being consumed (passenger<br />

miles). It is expressed as a percentage (passenger miles/seat<br />

miles).<br />

In the passenger airline industry the key measures of route<br />

performance are load factor, yield, cost, and profit. Load<br />

factor, or utilization, is based on the number of customer<br />

miles (demand) compared to the number of seat miles<br />

available (or capacity). Yield is the average customer fare for<br />

the flight divided by the distance flown. The load factor rate<br />

is used to evaluate the volume, while the yield is used to<br />

evaluate the revenue. The yield is compared to the actual<br />

seat-mile cost of operation to determine profitability. One of<br />

the advantages of the use of load factor is that it provides a<br />

performance evaluation that is independent of the aircraft<br />

(or vehicle) size or route type. A low load factor percentage<br />

would be an indication to change to a smaller aircraft or to<br />

less frequent service, while a high load factor might be used<br />

to justify a larger aircraft or more frequent service. Low<br />

yields would suggest a need to raise fares. In other words<br />

revenues and costs are looked at independently of<br />

passengers and utilization.<br />

Load factor, or utilization, for transit services is more complex<br />

to calculate due to the large number of stops and the<br />

multitude of vehicles on each route, but the advantages are<br />

the same. The concept of measuring utilization is to<br />

determine what “percentage” of the capacity being offered<br />

on each route is indeed being consumed. A low utilization<br />

would be an indication that service should be less frequent,<br />

or a smaller vehicle utilized. Low utilization on one section of<br />

a route would be an indication that some vehicles could be<br />

short-turned so that service would be less frequent on that<br />

section. A high utilization rate would indicate that more<br />

frequent service or larger vehicles might be appropriate.<br />

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Distance-based utilization based on the distance that<br />

passengers travel, by itself, does not assess the efficiency of<br />

the schedule. Costs are incurred even if a bus is at a layover<br />

point; therefore an additional indicator of time-based<br />

utilization captures performance related to service hours and<br />

demonstrates the efficiency of a schedule.<br />

Figure F-1 Proposed Minimum Average Distance Based<br />

Utilization Standards for Bus Services<br />

Service Type<br />

Overall<br />

Customer<br />

mile/Seat<br />

mile<br />

Standard<br />

Weekday<br />

Customer<br />

mile/Seat<br />

mile<br />

Standard<br />

Saturday<br />

Customer<br />

mile/Seat<br />

mile<br />

Standard<br />

Sunday<br />

Customer<br />

mile/Seat<br />

mile<br />

Standard<br />

Express 22% 25% 15% 15%<br />

Bus 18% 20% 10% 10%<br />

The standards are pegged initially at approximately the 25th<br />

percentile for each type, in each time period. This means<br />

that about 25 percent of the services would be subject to<br />

review each year. An examination of the productivity of the<br />

Omnilink service as well as some of the lowest performing<br />

bus routes was used to develop the targets for Omnilink.<br />

Where large bus services were included, the productivity<br />

was prorated to reflect a 20-passenger bus rather than a<br />

standard 38-passenger vehicle.<br />

The standards for each type of service would ultimately be<br />

adjusted to ensure that the overall transit operation was able<br />

to meet its system-wide cost recovery objectives.<br />

The intent is that the standards would be applied as an<br />

average for all trips. The targets for specific time periods or<br />

on route segments would be examined where a route failed<br />

to meet the overall guideline.<br />

Seat utilization based on distance (passenger miles per seat<br />

miles), retrieved from Automatic Passenger Counter (APC)<br />

data for the first quarter of 2004 is summarized in the<br />

Existing Conditions. The routes with utilization of less than<br />

20 percent are in the bottom quartile and are candidates for<br />

review and adjustment.<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

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Maximum Occupancy Objective<br />

The Maximum Occupancy Objective balances the fiscal need<br />

of <strong>Omnitrans</strong> to generate fare revenue with the need to<br />

provide a safe, comfortable and attractive customer<br />

environment on-board transit vehicles. The proposed<br />

occupancy objective is:<br />

To provide transit services with adequate capacity<br />

to provide a reasonable level of passenger comfort<br />

recognizing the vehicle types, trip lengths, speeds<br />

and markets being served.<br />

The purpose of the objective is to provide a means of<br />

ensuring that an appropriate level of service is provided for<br />

the level of ridership on each individual route. The objective<br />

should also ensure that overcrowding is not permitted to<br />

occur on a sustained or regular basis. Crowded conditions<br />

can quickly turn existing and potential customers away from<br />

public transportation. The guidelines for this indicator must<br />

be set at levels that provide comfortable traveling conditions<br />

appropriate for the brand of service and the market being<br />

served. The indicators and standards will be used to adjust<br />

service frequencies or vehicle size.<br />

Separate indicators are required for each type of bus service,<br />

reflecting their different operating speeds, trip lengths and<br />

markets served. Separate indicators and standards are<br />

required for peak periods, a shorter peak within the peak<br />

period, midday evening, night, and weekend periods.<br />

The recommended indicators are:<br />

90 percent of the time the number of standees at the<br />

maximum occupancy point should not exceed person<br />

density (in passengers per square feet) according to<br />

the following chart.<br />

Figure F-2: Minimum Square Feet of Floor Space<br />

per Standing Passenger<br />

Type of Peak Period<br />

Service 30 Minute<br />

Off Peak<br />

60 Minute<br />

Avg.<br />

Average<br />

Bus 6 12<br />

Omnilink No standees No standees<br />

Express Bus No standees No standees<br />

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Under normal operating conditions no customer<br />

should remain standing more than 15 minutes on one<br />

bus.<br />

Figure F--3 shows the estimated number of seats and floor<br />

area available for each type of bus currently in the transit<br />

fleet. The data in Figure F-4 also shows the maximum<br />

occupancy standard in passengers for each of the different<br />

types of buses in the fleet.<br />

The APCs cannot definitively determine the average standing<br />

time, however, on most routes they can identify potential<br />

standing time problems by using route profiles.<br />

Bus Type<br />

Figure F–3: Seats and Standing Areas by Bus Type<br />

40’ Low Floor<br />

Flyer*<br />

40’ High Floor<br />

RTS/Orion*<br />

40’ Suburban High<br />

Floor*<br />

30’ Low Floor Mid<br />

Size*<br />

*Estimate<br />

Seats<br />

Areas for<br />

Standing<br />

in Sq. ft<br />

Seating<br />

with One<br />

Wheelchair<br />

Seating<br />

with Two<br />

Wheelchairs<br />

38 57.9 35 31<br />

40 55.9 36 32<br />

45 53.9 42 39<br />

25 37.9 22 18<br />

On some routes conformity with the standing time guideline<br />

could also be evaluated using a point observation system.<br />

This would be done by stationing observers prior to the<br />

maximum load point, and again 15 minutes downstream.<br />

An observation of people still standing downstream would<br />

be an indication of a standee time problem or at least a<br />

candidate for further, more detailed analysis. On services<br />

with guidelines that do not permit standees, it would be<br />

possible to evaluate the service using APC data. The key to<br />

the use of the standard is to identify potential problem<br />

routes and services. This will limit the requirement for more<br />

detailed examination of specific conditions on every route.<br />

The public will also easily understand the guideline.<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

F-12


Figure F-4: Maximum Passenger Occupancy by Bus Type,<br />

Time Period and Number of Wheelchairs<br />

Bus Type<br />

40’ Low<br />

Floor Flyer<br />

40’ High<br />

Floor<br />

RTS/Flexible<br />

40’<br />

Suburban<br />

High Floor<br />

30’ Low<br />

Floor<br />

Peak 30<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Off Peak<br />

60<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Peak 30<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Off Peak<br />

60<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Peak 30<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

Off Peak<br />

60<br />

Minute<br />

Average<br />

No Wheelchairs 1 Wheelchair 2 Wheelchairs<br />

48 43 45 40 41 36<br />

49 45 45 41 41 37<br />

45 45 42 42 39 39<br />

31 28 27 25 23 20<br />

Fare & Financial Objective<br />

Costs:<br />

Fares:<br />

Cost per passenger by route and system.<br />

Target to be determined.<br />

Target system wide (ACCESS): 10%<br />

Percentage that average fare represents<br />

of adult cash fare. Target: to be<br />

determined.<br />

Scheduling Objectives<br />

Layover Time:<br />

Makeup Time:<br />

Standby Time:<br />

Layover as a percentage of total revenue<br />

hours. Target: to be determined.<br />

Makeup time paid as a percentage of<br />

total paid revenue hours. Target<br />

to be determined.<br />

Standby time that is scheduled needs to<br />

be compared to total scheduled<br />

operator hours and actual<br />

operator hours. In this way, a<br />

comparison can be done to see if<br />

the standby time is being<br />

scheduled efficiently and is not in<br />

excess of the overtime that<br />

occurs.<br />

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Service Reliability Objective<br />

Total Trips Completed<br />

Target percentage of scheduled<br />

trips completed not to be less<br />

than 99%, including not more<br />

than:<br />

0.5% trips missed for mechanical<br />

reasons<br />

0.5% trips missed due to a<br />

shortage of operators.<br />

0.01% trips missed due to<br />

weather.<br />

0.01% trips missed due to<br />

accidents<br />

0.01% trips missed due to other<br />

factors.<br />

Competitiveness Objective<br />

Service Speed<br />

The average actual running time on<br />

each route should be maintained or<br />

improved as measured on a yearly basis.<br />

ACCESS<br />

Service<br />

Average number of boardings per hour.<br />

Target: 3.<br />

No Shows Number of no shows per 1,000<br />

completed trips.<br />

Denials<br />

Number of denials per 1,000 completed<br />

Cost Recovery<br />

trips.<br />

Percentage of costs recovered from<br />

farebox: Target 10%.<br />

Coverage Percentage of hours of ACCESS<br />

operated outside ¾ of a mile of an<br />

operating <strong>Omnitrans</strong> fixed route service.<br />

<strong>Plan</strong>ning Objectives<br />

Service Coverage & Minimum Service Quality<br />

All areas having a minimum residential density of 3.5<br />

dwelling units per acre or a minimum employment<br />

density of 10 jobs per acre, as measured over an area<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

F-14


of 25 acres, should be provided with a transit service<br />

that places 90 percent of residences and jobs within .5<br />

miles of a bus stop. Reduced walking distances may<br />

be encouraged in situations where steep grades or<br />

safety hazards create an unacceptable pedestrian<br />

access route. A request-stop service should be in<br />

effect for alighting customers on all bus services (in<br />

local stop areas) services after 8:00 p.m. and before<br />

5:00 a.m.<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Bus stops should be located to minimize walking<br />

distances, but stops should not be spaced closer than<br />

0.2 miles, unless required for pedestrian safety or as a<br />

result of geographic barriers.<br />

An area shall be considered served by transit if it is<br />

located within 0.5 miles of a fixed-route bus stop or<br />

within area served by Omnilink. The 0.5-mile distance<br />

should be measured using public roads, sidewalks<br />

and walkways.<br />

On weekdays, the minimum service frequency to<br />

provide coverage should be 60 minutes from the start<br />

of service in the morning to the end of service in the<br />

evening. Special peak-period-only tripper services and<br />

introductory pilot services may be excluded from this<br />

guideline.<br />

The span of service for transit should ensure that 90<br />

percent of trips identified in the following table could<br />

be completed at the times shown. Service should be<br />

provided to major activity centers to correspond to<br />

customary opening and closing times at each<br />

location.<br />

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Figure F-5<br />

Span of Service Guidelines<br />

Earliest Arrival Time<br />

Service Weekdays Saturdays Sundays &<br />

Holidays<br />

From any point in East<br />

Valley TO Downtown<br />

06:00 07:00 07:00<br />

San Bernardino<br />

From any point in West<br />

Valley TO Ontario or<br />

Montclair<br />

06:00 07:00 07:00<br />

Latest Departure Time<br />

Service Weekdays Saturdays Sundays &<br />

Holidays<br />

From downtown San<br />

Bernardino TO any point<br />

in East Valley<br />

From Montclair or<br />

Ontario TO any point in<br />

West Valley<br />

21:00 21:00 19:00<br />

21:00 21:00 19:00<br />

Customer Service Objectives<br />

Public Information<br />

Time to Answer<br />

Lost Calls<br />

Average time on hold for all calls.<br />

Target to be determined<br />

Number of lost calls as percentage of<br />

completed calls. Target to be<br />

determined<br />

Maintenance Objectives<br />

Productivity<br />

Spare Ratio: Number of spares as a<br />

percentage of total fleet. Target<br />

to be determined.<br />

Road Calls Average number of miles<br />

between road call. Target to be<br />

determined.<br />

Number of Mechanics Average number of mechanics<br />

per 1,000 revenue miles. Target<br />

to be determined.<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

F-16


Maintenance Cost<br />

Average maintenance cost per<br />

revenue mile. Target to be<br />

determined.<br />

Miles per Gallon Average number of miles<br />

operated per gallon of fuel used.<br />

Manning vs. Equipment<br />

Total manning available verses<br />

the equipment that is provided to<br />

do the job.<br />

Administrative/Management<br />

Objectives<br />

Efficiency<br />

Staffing Number of administrative and<br />

management staff per 1,000 revenue<br />

miles. Target to be determined.<br />

Number of administrative staff and<br />

management as percentage of<br />

operating staff. Target to be<br />

determined.<br />

Getting There<br />

Figure F-6 illustrates a flow diagram that illustrates the<br />

overall process to finalize the management information<br />

system, evaluate performance, develop an action plan.<br />

Figure F-7 illustrates the detailed process that might be<br />

involved to assess the productivity of fixed route services.<br />

F-17


Figure F-6<br />

Administration<br />

Management<br />

Services Operations Access<br />

Fare &<br />

Financial<br />

Maintenance<br />

Establish Performance<br />

Indicators for Key Functions<br />

Establish Targets for<br />

Each Indicator based<br />

on Peers, National Norms<br />

or <strong>Omnitrans</strong> Practice<br />

Evaluate Current<br />

Services/Functions<br />

Using Indicators &<br />

Targets<br />

Develop Action <strong>Plan</strong>s<br />

to Bring Functions into<br />

Line with Targets.<br />

Implement Changes to<br />

Services & Functions<br />

Administration<br />

Management<br />

Services Operations Access<br />

Fare &<br />

Financial<br />

Maintenance<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

F-18


Figure F-7<br />

Segregate routes operating for<br />

12, 18, or 24 months & longer<br />

12 Month routes<br />

Routes operating<br />

24 months or longer<br />

Evaluate Utilization and Productivity by Route for Entire Day<br />

Identify Routes that fail<br />

to reach 50% of guidelines<br />

over entire day<br />

Identify Routes that fail<br />

to reach 70% of guidelines<br />

over entire day<br />

Identify Routes that fail<br />

to reach 100% of guidelines<br />

over entire day<br />

Pass Fail Pass Fail Fail Pass<br />

Identify time period<br />

that fails to meet guidelines<br />

Examine ridership and<br />

route operation to<br />

determine if actions can<br />

be taken to increase ridership<br />

Yes<br />

None Possible<br />

Develop plan to make service<br />

changes to improve ridership<br />

Develop plan to reduce or<br />

eliminate service<br />

Monitor impact of service<br />

changes on ridership<br />

F-19


New Service Warrants<br />

Service warrants are required to provide direction on when<br />

new services should be initiated. <strong>Omnitrans</strong> serves a diverse<br />

region and some flexibility may be required in adapting the<br />

proposed warrants to every possible situation. The warrants<br />

should be viewed as guidelines, rather than strict rules.<br />

Fixed Route Bus<br />

Fixed-route bus services are operated using standard transit<br />

buses or trolleys of at least 30 feet in length. This service is<br />

usually associated with routes that make frequent stops, but<br />

can also include limited stop services on radial and crosstown<br />

routes.<br />

Warrants are required to determine when bus service should<br />

be introduced in new residential, industrial, commercial and<br />

recreational developments. Changes to existing bus routes<br />

would be based on the service evaluation criteria included as<br />

part of the Service Design Guidelines.<br />

There are two main approaches to new service warrants<br />

commonly in use in North America. The first requires a<br />

projection or forecast of ridership. The forecast is either used<br />

directly to determine the timing of a new service or through<br />

surrogates such as riders per hour or cost recovery that are<br />

derived from the ridership forecast. Ridership forecasting on<br />

a micro-level can be extremely difficult and unreliable.<br />

An alternative approach would be to use trip generation as<br />

an evaluation factor. Trip generations are projected using<br />

generally accepted standards and are available for all types<br />

of land use, including residential, commercial, recreational<br />

and industrial areas. There are trip generation tables that<br />

have been produced by both national and state authorities.<br />

The tables have generally been developed as a result of<br />

many years of data collection and verification. Trip<br />

generation data is usually expressed in car trips, however<br />

total person-trips can be developed by making some<br />

occupancy assumptions. Trip generations are a form of<br />

forecast based on a broad knowledge base derived from<br />

observed behavior.<br />

The recommended warrant for new local bus services are<br />

based, in part, on the trip generation methodology. This<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

F-20


methodology has the advantage of using data that has<br />

already been prepared for and accepted by the municipal<br />

authorities, is available for all land uses, and incorporates<br />

elements of both population and forecasting approaches.<br />

In addition to the forecast trip generation volume for the<br />

development, it is recommended that several other factors<br />

related to the physical design of the development be<br />

considered as part of the service warrants. For local bus<br />

services to operate efficiently and safely in a neighborhood,<br />

the road system must meet minimum geometric design<br />

requirements for bus operations and provide a relatively<br />

direct routing for the service. Where the bus route is to<br />

terminate within the development, adequate bus terminus<br />

facilities (e.g. street space or a bus loop for vehicle layovers)<br />

must be available. Finally, adequate pedestrian facilities (e.g.<br />

sidewalks and direct pedestrian routes to bus stops) and<br />

amenities at bus stops (e.g. shelters and lighting) are<br />

required to ensure fast and safe access by customers to the<br />

bus service.<br />

New services to be provided to areas beyond 0.5 miles of an<br />

existing bus stop when all of the following conditions are<br />

met:<br />

Minimum density of 3.5 households per acres or 10<br />

jobs per acre as measured over a minimum area of 25<br />

acres.<br />

Road and pedestrian access system that provides for<br />

safe Access and efficient operation of transit service.<br />

Minimum of 1,000 total person trips generated for all<br />

vehicle modes per service hour as measured from end<br />

to end of proposed bus route.<br />

Trip generation to be based on standard trip<br />

generation methodology and procedures in common<br />

use in Southern California.<br />

Service maybe extended to additional time periods if<br />

the route is able to sustain ridership that is 75 percent<br />

of the minimum productivity standard during the first<br />

year of service.<br />

The service must meet the full productivity guideline within<br />

2-3 years of the start of service. If, after 2-3 years, the service<br />

is unable to meet the productivity standard, alternative<br />

approaches such as an Omnilink service maybe considered.<br />

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If the service being provided is changed significantly, the<br />

probationary period may be extended.<br />

<strong>Omnitrans</strong> may also consider the impact on potential<br />

ridership of other factors such as parking management or<br />

travel demand management strategies that may be in effect.<br />

Express Bus<br />

Express Bus describes services operated on highways<br />

between municipal centers (e.g. Route 90 from Montclair-San<br />

Bernardino-Riverside). The services utilize suburban style<br />

coaches.<br />

Express Bus service may be warranted when all of the<br />

following conditions are met:<br />

Express Bus service should be considered if the travel<br />

time between municipal centers by local bus services<br />

is more than 30 minutes.<br />

<br />

Express Bus services should incorporate a minimum of<br />

15 minutes of non-stop or limited stop service.<br />

Similar to fixed-route and Omnilink services, New Express Bus<br />

services should meet the minimum productivity guidelines<br />

within 2-3 years of implementation.<br />

Omnilink<br />

Omnilink is the name applied to services operated with<br />

vehicles smaller than the conventional 30-foot long transit<br />

bus. This could include a range of options from mini-buses<br />

to shared-ride vans. These services would be implemented<br />

in areas where conventional buses are too expensive and<br />

inefficient to operate. Omnilink service should transport at<br />

least 3 boarding passengers per hour.<br />

New Omnilink service may be warranted in areas beyond 0.5<br />

miles of an existing bus stop when the following conditions<br />

are met:<br />

Minimum density of 3.5 households per acre or 10<br />

jobs per acre measured over a minimum area of 25<br />

acres.<br />

<br />

Road and pedestrian system that provides for safe<br />

access and efficient operation of Omnilink service.<br />

Appendix F<br />

Performance Indicators<br />

F-22


Projection be based on data provided in traffic impact<br />

studies prepared by or for municipalities for<br />

subdivision or development approval.<br />

Service may be extended to additional time periods if<br />

the route is able to sustain ridership of at least 3<br />

passengers per hour.<br />

Like the fixed-route services, the service must meet the full<br />

productivity guideline within 2-3 years of the start of service.<br />

If after this time frame the service appears unlikely to meet<br />

the productivity standard, alternative approaches should be<br />

considered. If the service type is changed, the probationary<br />

period may be extended.<br />

F-23

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