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CHAPTER 8 – FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION Benefits versus costs were also calculated on a mode and market-specific basis. Rail in the Lincoln-Omaha corridor has a ratio of 0.07; bus Lincoln-Omaha, 0.85 (same as Scenario C); bus Fremont-Omaha, 0.39; and bus Blair-Omaha, 0.41. 384180 NEBRASKA TRANSIT CORRIDORS STUDY Page 8 - 24 WILBUR SMITH ASSOCIATES
Chapter 9 NEXT STEPS TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION INTRODUCTION This chapter discusses the next steps for implementation of commuter rail service, express bus service, or a combination of both (i.e. Scenario A). Should the State of Nebraska seek to implement commuter rail and if FTA New Starts funding is desired, a more detailed alternatives analysis and environmental impact assessment will be required utilizing more sophisticated ridership estimating techniques and other more technical analysis than was completed for this feasibility assessment. The alternatives analysis process is noted below. If no federal funds are sought, no alternatives analysis will be required. NEXT STEPS Assuming the popular will is to pursue any of the three service scenarios, or even individual elements of same, numerous steps remain on the road to implementation. The major ones are outlined below, more or less in their likely order. Logically enough, the first stop will be establishing the agency to sponsor the desired public transit services. Suggested Legislation Implementation of any alternative will require an agency to sponsor the service. This agency will have the authority to procure rolling stock, potentially negotiate with the railroad for access to tracks, hire an operator, secure funding, and so on. This study assumes that NTRAC, as currently configured, will not sponsor any service implementation or be able to conduct and manage an alternatives analysis. Rather, that would be a role for either a regional or State agency. Various models exist. One is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), comprised on the various jurisdictions served by the new service. Three comparatively new commuter rail sponsoring agencies in California are JPAs. Another is a Regional Transportation Agency (RTA), which could encompass not only the new services but existing transit services in the corridor. The Chicago RTA, consisting of Metra commuter rail, CTA urban (elevated) rail system, and the Pace bus system, is a relevant model. A JPA likely can be formed under the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act. An RTA may require special legislation, as it may have taxing authority to support ongoing operations and capital improvements. Defining the requirements and establishing the sponsoring agency will be the first steps in moving toward implementation. Once established, the agency would need to select an executive to handle further planning requirements, as outlined below. A budget and funding for the executive and perhaps a small ancillary staff will need to be secured. For alternatives analysis, the Nebraska Department of Roads could be the sponsoring agency. 384180 NEBRASKA TRANSIT CORRIDORS STUDY Page 9 - 1 WILBUR SMITH ASSOCIATES
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