AC TRANSIT DISTRICT GM Memo No. 06-228 Board of Directors ...
AC TRANSIT DISTRICT GM Memo No. 06-228 Board of Directors ...
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<strong>GM</strong> <strong>Memo</strong> <strong>No</strong>. <strong>06</strong>-<strong>228</strong><br />
Subject: Proposed Outline <strong>of</strong> Revised Policy 550<br />
Date: October 4, 20<strong>06</strong><br />
Page 10 <strong>of</strong> 12<br />
Transbay Routes – These are the routes providing service to downtown San Francisco<br />
and to the San Mateo and Dumbarton Bridge Corridors.<br />
• Target Service Guidelines – Transbay Routes will have a service frequency <strong>of</strong><br />
LOS C (service frequencies <strong>of</strong> every 15 – 20 minutes) ,and a targeted service<br />
span <strong>of</strong> LOS E (peak period service). In the case <strong>of</strong> all San Mateo and<br />
Dumbarton corridors, span <strong>of</strong> service minimums <strong>of</strong> LOS C (14-16 hours <strong>of</strong><br />
service daily) apply. In the Bay Bridge corridor, service which is distinct from the<br />
regional rail system, span <strong>of</strong> service minimums <strong>of</strong> LOS B (17-18 hours <strong>of</strong> service<br />
daily) are the target.<br />
• Target Travel Time is recommended at LOS A (faster than the automobile,<br />
through preferential toll plaza treatments) and load factors <strong>of</strong> not greater than<br />
1.00 (LOS C) are recommended.<br />
• Target Performance Criteria – Transbay services will be judged by line, with a<br />
recommended target <strong>of</strong> at least 25 passengers on average per trip in the<br />
weekday peak periods, in the peak direction.<br />
• Some Transbay Express service is funded by RM2, and has a farebox recovery<br />
requirement <strong>of</strong> 20% (for all day service) or 30% (for peak hour service). <strong>No</strong>te:<br />
the farebox recovery standard listed in the TransBay CSP is 50%. This<br />
percentage has been calculated at 50% <strong>of</strong> marginal costs, or roughly 40% <strong>of</strong><br />
fully-allocated costs. The <strong>Board</strong> may wish to discuss the use <strong>of</strong> a consistent<br />
farebox recovery standard. Failure to perform at the adopted level(s) will result in<br />
consideration <strong>of</strong> service discontinuance<br />
• Funding Hierarchy – Transbay services will be funded separately using regional<br />
sources.<br />
Supplementary Services– These are special services operated to meet common carrier<br />
requirements <strong>of</strong> Federal and State laws and accommodate school bell times.<br />
• Target Service Guidelines – Supplemental Services have no service guidelines.<br />
Service is provided as required to meet demand.<br />
• Target Travel Time is recommended at LOS B (not more than 15 minutes longer<br />
than an automobile trip) and load factors <strong>of</strong> not greater than 1.25 (LOS D).<br />
• Target Performance Criteria – Supplemental Services have a recommended<br />
targeted average <strong>of</strong> at least 40 passengers per trip. Failure to perform at this<br />
level will result in consideration <strong>of</strong> service reduction or discontinuance.