Agenda & Materials - Yuma County Area Transit

Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority 

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2715 East 14 th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365, Telephone: 928-539-7076, ext 237 – Fax: 928-783-0309 

Email: jandoh@ycipta.org - Web: www.ycipta.org 

NOTICE AND AGENDA OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD OF 

DIRECTORS OF THE YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC 

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Board of 

Directors of the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority 

(“YCIPTA”) and to the general public that the Board of Directors will hold a meeting on: 

Wednesday, January 23, 2012 

1:30 PM 

Yuma County Department of Development Services – Aldrich Hall 

2351 West 26 th Street -- Yuma, AZ, 85364 

Unless otherwise noted, meetings held at the above location are open to the public. 

The Board of Directors may vote to go into executive session during the noticed meeting 

concerning any of the agenda items mentioned above. If authorized by the requisite vote 

of the Directors, the executive session will be held immediately after the vote and will not 

be open to the public. The executive session, if held, will be at the same meeting location 

set forth above. The discussion may relate to personnel, public records, confidential legal 

advice or counsel, litigation, real estate or other matters permitted pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 

38-431.03(A)(1)-(7). The Chairman or other presiding officer shall instruct the persons 

present at the executive session regarding the confidentiality requirements of the Open 

Meeting Laws. 

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation 

requests may be made by contacting the Transit Director at 928-539-7076, ext 237 

(TTY/TDD - Arizona Relay Service 711). Requests should be made as early as 

possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. 

The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 

CALL TO ORDER 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

CALL TO PUBLIC: The public is invited to speak on any item or any area of concern that is within the 

jurisdiction of the YCIPTA Board of Directors. The Board is prohibited by the Arizona Open Meeting Law from 

discussing, considering or acting on items raised during the call to the public, but may direct the staff to place 

an item on a future agenda. Individuals are limited to a five minute presentation. 

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Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority Board Of Directors 

Robert L. Pickels, Chairman - Yuma County, Greg Wilkinson, Vice Chairman - City of Yuma 

Dr. Larry Gould - Northern Arizona University, Dr. Glenn Mayle - Arizona Western College, 

Ralph Velez - City of San Luis, Rodney Rinehart – Town of Wellton, 

Bill Lee – City of Somerton, Paul Soto – Cocopah Tribe 

John Andoh, Transit Director

YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 

REGULAR SESSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: 

January 23, 2012 Page 2 of 2 

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PRESENTATIONS: 

1. Employee of the Month. 

CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items listed under the Consent Calendar will be considered 

as a group and acted upon by one motion with no separate discussion, unless a board member so requests. In 

that event, the item will be removed for separate discussion and action. 

1. Adopt the October 27, 2011 Regular Session Minutes. Page 3 

2. Adopt the December 21, 2011 Regular Session Minutes. Page 9 

3. Resolution Authorizing the Opening of a Bank Account for Purposes of 

Transmitting Funds to Greyhound Lines, Inc. Page 14 

4. Authorize the Transit Director to Purchase Services from Acumen Transit for 

Updating the AcuFare Smart Card System Contingent Upon Surface 

Transportation Program (STP). Page 18 

5. Authorize the Transit Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding 

with Cocopah Tribe for Funding of Transit Services. Page 26 

DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS: 

1. Election of Officers for Calendar Year 2012. Page 34 

2. Adopt Yuma Regional Transit Study for Meeting Requirements of Arizona 

Revised Statues 28-9123 and Federal Transit Administration. Page 36 

3. Discussion/Possible Action Regarding Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride 

Changes. Page 87 

PROGRESS REPORTS: 

1. First Transit Operations Report – Don Kilner, First Transit General Manager. 

No action is required. Page 110 

2. Transit Director Report & Transit Ridership Report – John Andoh, YCIPTA 

Transit Director. No action is required. Page 113 

3. Financial Report – John Andoh, YCIPTA Transit Director. 

No action is required. Page 123 

SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING DATE AND IDENTIFY AGENDA ITEMS: 

The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 27, 2012 at 1:30 p.m., 

at Aldrich Hall, Yuma County Department of Development Services, 2351 West 

26 th Street -- Yuma, AZ, 85364. The public is invited to attend. 

Adjournment 

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Dr. Larry Gould - Northern Arizona University, Dr. Glenn Mayle - Arizona Western College, 



John Andoh, Transit Director

D R A F T Motions 

YUMA COUNTY 

INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (YCIPTA) 

REGULAR SESSION: October 24, 2011 Page 1 of 6 

The Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority 

(YCIPTA) met in Regular Session on October 24, at 2351 S. 26 th Street, 

Yuma, Arizona. 

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Pickels called the meeting to order at 

1:34 p.m. Members present were: Robert L. Pickels, Jr./Yuma County; 

Greg Wilkinson/City of Yuma; Ralph Velez/City of San Luis; 

Rodney Rinehart/Town of Wellton; Bill Lee/City of Somerton; and 

Dr. Larry Gould/Yuma Branch-Northern Arizona University. Also present 

were: Dr. Glenn Mayle, President/Arizona Western College (AWC); John 

Andoh, Transit Director; Charlene FitzGerald, Executive Director/Yuma 

Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO); Jim Dickey, Arizona Transit 

Association; Don Kilner, General Manager/First Transit; Yuma County 

Department of Development Services Planning Director Paul Melcher; and 

Recording Secretary Ginger Hamilton. 

Mr. Rinehart led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC: Delores Gowre (no address given), lives in the 

apartments behind the Big Curve Shopping Center and asked if the YCAT bus 

stop could be reinstated because there are a lot of people who use the bus. 

Mr. Pickels responded that adjustments and options for routes were being 

explored. 


P1: Arizona Transit Association, presentation by Jim Dickey, 

Director. 

Mr. Dickey gave a power point presentation and stated that a public poll had 

been conducted throughout the state to get a feel for what people are 

thinking. Responses indicated that the two top issues are: 1) Education, and 

2) Health care, in that order. He stated that AzTA’s goal is to educate 

people on public transportation and there is a lot of information offered on 

their website which is www.azta.org. 

Discussion ensued on the following: Transit issues; loss of Local 

Transportation Assistance Funding (LTAF), and if restored, having shelf 

ready projects; Modal competition; and Reauthorization of *Safe Tea-Lu and 

the possible appropriation/re-authorization of funds and current legislation 

regarding same. (*Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation 

Equity Act.) 

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P2: Employee of the month. 

Mr. Kilner stated that Ricardo Guevara had been selected citing a positive 

attitude, a positive manner in improved service through actions/suggestions, 

not having any accidents within the past thirty (30) days, 

P3. Yuma Regional Transit Study Update. 

Mr. Melcher summarized the keys points of the update as follows: 

1) Public Outreach; 2) Goals and Objectives; 3) Deficiencies; 4) Service 

Alternatives; and 5) Next Steps which entails public comments due by 

October 28 th regarding deficiencies and routing; a public meeting in 

November; Service Alternatives Report (November); Draft Report and Final 

Report (December). 

Discussion ensued on services needs; survey results; proposed service 

alternatives and funding; alternatives operations and design. 

It was noted that there will be public meeting on November 17, 2011 to 

review alternatives and identify public preferences. After the public hearing 

the three service alternatives would be revised to reflect comments. 

Mr. Andoh stated he hopes to implement the new college/university fees and 

have the plan finalized by January, 2012; and that he is working on a 

dedicated route between the San Luis and AWC campuses. 

CONSENT CALENDAR: 

MOTION (WILKINSON/GOULD): Approve Consent Items Nos. 1 through 6 as 

presented, with the exception of Item No. 2. 

VOICE VOTE: The motion carried 7-0. 

No. C1: Adopt the September 26, 2011 Regular Session Minutes. 

No. C3: Adopt the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public 

Transportation Authority Administrative Policies. 

No. C4: Adopt A Resolution Regarding Arizona State Retirement 

System Social Security Coverage and Arizona State Retirement 

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System Participation. 

No. C5: Authorize Transit Director to Execute Memorandum of 

Understanding with Yuma County for Information Technology 

Support. 

No. C6: Authorize Participation in the Yuma County Regional 

Communications System. 

Item pulled from the Consent Calendar: 

C2. Adopt the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public 

Transportation Authority Personnel Policies. 

Mr. Pickels asked that this item be pulled from the consent calendar. He 

asked for clarification about the inclusion of all County Rules when all did not 

apply to the Transportation Authority’s needs. He asked Mr. Andoh to modify 

the document as per the Board’s discussion and direction, and to return it to 

the November agenda for action. 


D1: Discussion Regarding Draft Transition Plan. 

Mr. Andoh asked if this item could be deferred to the next YCIPTA meeting 

and permission was granted. Therefore, no action was taken on this item. 

D2: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cocopah Tribe 

Membership with the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public 

Transportation Authority. 

Mr. Andoh stated that he had met with Cocopah Tribal Chairwoman Sherry 

Cordova and she would like to designate Paul Soto as representative, if the 

YCIPTA Board approves the Cocopah Tribe as a member. 

MOTION (WILKINSON/GOULD): Approve as recommended. 


D3: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Dial-A-Ride Service 

Provided to Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) 

Clients. 

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Mr. Andoh stated that he has been working with the WACOG and the Yuma 

Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) to address concerns regarding 

Dial-a-Ride increased services hours over budgeted hours. Effective 

November 7 th new measures will be implemented to ensure that the budget 

is kept in line with revenue vehicle service hours. In three months if the 

new measures prove unsuccessful, and the budget is on target with the 

WACOG budget, alternative funding will be explored. He will provide an 

update the next YCIPTA meeting in November. 

Mr. Pickles stated they are trying to find some balance with the system 

economically and still provide services needed by individuals with disabilities 

and Americans Disability Act (ADA) eligible passengers. They don’t it to 

become a service of convenience and the systems are scaling back to reflect 

more appropriate needs of the community. There are certain adjustments 

that will need to be made. Service areas being eliminated and will still 

receive services, but the types of services will be different. 

MOTION (WILKINGSON/GOULD): Approve as recommended. 



Progress Report No. 1: First Transit Operations Report – Don Kilner, 

First Transit General Manager. No action is required. 

Mr. Kilner reviewed the “First Transit Operations Report”, covering the 

following topics: safety/injury reports to date; maintenance activities; 

staffing (no new hires/fires); night time performance, and the positive 

results of adding a third bus on the Yellow Route. He added that they are 

still working on route revisions and suggested schedule changes. 

No legal action was taken on Progress No. 1. 

Progress Report No. 2: Transit Director Report & Transit Ridership 

Report – John Andoh, YCIPTA Transit Director. No action is required. 

Mr. Andoh summarized the report as follows: 1) Telephone interviews 

have been conducted for Contract Administrator. Out of twenty-five (25) 

applicants, staff has narrowed it down to four individuals, and then the final 

two candidates will be recommended to the Transit Director for selection. 

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2) The first transit Intergovernmental Agreement has been executed with 

YMPO. 3) Greyhound Lines has approved YCIPTA’s request for buses to stop 

at the Yuma Palms Regional Center. The request for YCIPTA partnership 

with Greyhound will be presented to the YMPO Executive Board and if 

approved, will take effect November 15, 2011. A partnership has been 

formed with Jack in the Box (fast food chain) for service for three of five 

Greyhound stops. 4) Staff has completed student/faculty surveys at Arizona 

Western College and Northern Arizona University on the possibility of an 

unlimited fee for rids on YCAT fixed routes if services are improved. 

Responses indicated support from students and faculty at 78% for AWC and 

64% for NAU. Staff will be at AWC on Tuesday (10-25) to present proposed 

route changes and fee schedules. 5) Staff is working with several social 

services agencies regarding fees and the provision of unlimited rides for 

students and faculty. 6) Staff is working on the provision of benefits for 

YCIPTA employees as per the County Attorney’s determination for the 

provision of same. 7) Title VI documents have been finalized and submitted 

to the FTA for review and approval. Once it has been approved, it will be 

valid for three years. 8) Draft documents have been submitted to the 

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for review. Staff has asked for a 

meeting with FTA to review documents and discuss grant status while they 

are in San Francisco next week for a workshop. 9) Staff is working on the 

National Transit Database (NTD) document which is due to the FTA on 

October 31, 2011. They are waiting on additional information from YMPO. 

10) Staff is working with member agencies on a master IGA. The goal is to 

consolidate all comments into a final document that will also include the 

Cocopah Tribe and NAU. 

No legal action was taken on Progress Report No. 2. 

Progress Report No. 3: Financial Report – John Andoh, YCIPTA 

Transit Director. No action is required. 

Mr. Andoh presented the financial report, noting that legal expenses are 

coming in high at 31% of the budget, adding that legal services are needed 

to review Intergovernmental Agreements and Memorandums of 

Understanding. Mr. Wilkinson suggested holding off on legal review until the 

City of Yuma reviews it. Hopefully that will cut down on some of the costs. 

In addition, Mr. Andoh stated that federal funds are being reimbursed 

through the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) Program and have used 

2% of the operating budgeting. 

No legal action was taken on Progress Report No. 3. 

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SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING DATE AND IDENTIFY AGENDA ITEMS: The 

next Board meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2011, 1:30 p.m., 

at Aldrich Hall, Yuma County Department of Development Services, 

2351 West 26 th Street -- Yuma, AZ, 85364. The public is invited to 

attend. 

Chairman Pickels announced the next meeting date is scheduled for 

November 28, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. as noted above. 

There being no further business to come before the authority, the Chairman 

adjourned the meeting at 2:48 p.m. 

YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 

Adopted this day of January, 2012, Agenda Item No. C. 

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ROBERT L. PICKELS, Jr., Chairman 

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YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY: December 21, 2011 Page 1 of 5 

The Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority 

(YCIPTA) met in Regular Session on December 21, 2011, at 2351 S. 

26 th Street, Yuma, Arizona. 

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Pickels called the meeting to order at 

1:33 p.m. Members present were: Robert L. Pickels, Jr./Yuma County; 

Greg Wilkinson/City of Yuma; Paul Soto/Cocopah Indian Tribe; 

Rodney Rinehart/Town of Wellton; and Bill Lee/City of Somerton. 

Members excused were: Ralph Velez/City of San Luis; 

Larry Gould/Yuma Branch-Northern Arizona University; and 

Dr. Glenn Mayle/Arizona Western College. Also present were: John 

Andoh, Transit Director; Don Kilner, General Manager/First Transit; 

Rudy Reyes, Operations Manager/First Transit; Fernando Mena, 

Maintenance Manager/First Transit; Jorge Ibarra, Dial-A-Ride Driver; 

Martha Guzman/City of Yuma; and Christy Isbell, Deputy Clerk/Yuma 

County. Mr. Lee led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

CALL TO PUBLIC: No comments were received. 


No. 1: Employee of the Month. 

Don Kilner introduced George Ibarra, driver for Dial-A-Ride since 2001, 

as the employee of the month. The Authority thanked Mr. Ibarra for 

his service and presented him with a certificate of appreciation. Mr. 

Ibarra thanked the authority for this honor, stating he loves his job. 

CONSENT CALENDAR: 

No. 1: Adopt the November 28, 2011 Regular Session Minutes. 

MOTION (WILKINSON/LEE): Approve the minutes as presented. 

VOICE VOTE: The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, with members 

Gould, Velez and Mayle being excused. 

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No. 2: Authorize the Transit Director to execute a Memorandum 

of Understanding (MOU) with Aztec High School, Yuma Private 

Industry Council and SMILE. 

Mr. Andoh reviewed the MOUs for each of the three (3) entities, noting 

that termination clauses have been added. 

Mr. Pickels reported none of these MOUs are funded from the Yuma 

County General Fund. 

Discussion ensued regarding the three-year notification of termination, 

and the advisability of a future language amendment for a shorter 

termination clause. 

MOTION: (WILKINSON/LEE): Approve Item No. 2. 

VOICE VOTE: The motion carried 5-0, with members Gould, Velez and 

Mayle being excused. 

No. 3: Adopt the City of Yuma’s Benefits Package through the 

Yuma Area Benefits Consortium and Authorize Transit Director 

to Transition Benefits Plan for Employees. 

Mr. Andoh presented the proposed benefits package as an adjunct to 

the City of Yuma’s employee benefits plan. All costs would be 

reimbursed to the city, which would in turn be paid to the third party 

administrator. The consortium board of directors is schedule to 

approve this on January 18, 2011, and it would be effective February 

1, 2012. 

Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of the proposed “employee 

plan benefit statement” and the “Summary Benefit” page. By 

consensus it was agreed this summary benefit page would be used 

administratively for illustration/recruitment purposes only. Mr. Andoh 

clarified that he recommends action to authorize YCIPTA to participate 

in the City’s benefits package and authorize the transition. 

MOTION (WILKINSON/RINEHART): Approve Item No. 3 as 

recommended. 



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No. 4: Discussion and possible action to Authorize Transit 

Director to Work on Yuma Multimodal Transportation Center 

Project Planning in Conjunction with City of Yuma. 

Mr. Andoh reviewed the proposed project and purpose of same, noting 

the 

Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) will support the 

project and will provide technical assistance for completing the plan. 

Mr. Andoh would assist as time permits and keep the authority 

updated on related activities. 

No legal action was taken. 

No. 5: Discussion and possible action regarding Cocopah Tribe 

Services. 

Mr. Andoh reviewed the status of services for the Cocopah Tribe to 

date (i.e., routes, funding, several possible options for future services, 

funding sources, local and federal match requirements), etc. 

Discussion ensued regarding pros/cons of the four (4) proposed 

service options; funding commitment, if any, from the tribal council, 

and whether to delay action until the tribal council has first taken 

official action. 

No legal action was taken, pending action by the Cocopah Tribal 

Council, at which time a Special Session may be convened. 

No. 6: State of Fleet Maintenance Report (Verbal Presentation). 

No action is required. 

Mr. Mena presented the staff report on the status of fleet maintenance 

and repairs since First Transit assumed responsibility for the fleet. He 

reviewed remediation efforts to correct the previously inadequately 

maintained fleet, noting that procedures and training have been 

implemented with the result that the fleet is now properly maintained 

and operating safely. 

Discussion ensued regarding projected useful life of the fleet; the 

impact of previous inadequate maintenance upon the useful life 

expectancy of the fleet, and monitoring efforts for same for life 

expectancy. 


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No. 7: Adopt 10-Year Capital Plan and Fleet Replacement Plan. 

Mr. Andoh reviewed the fleet inventory and life expectancy of each 

type of fleet vehicle; federal and local match funding requirements and 

various funding sources. Mr. Andoh reviewed plans for fleet 

replacements, including plans to purchase some heavy-duty transit 

busses with 12-year life spans and lower maintenance costs. 

MOTION (WILKINSON/RINEHART): Adopt the 10-Year Capital Plan and 

Fleet Replacement Plan, so it may be included in the Transit Study. 




No. 1: First Transit Operations Report – Don Kilner, First Transit 

General Manager. No action is required. 

Mr. Kilner distributed the operations report, then reported on 

November ridership, safety, maintenance, staffing levels, on-time 

performance, and Yuma County Area Transit’s (YCAT) service and fare 

changes scheduled for implementation in January 2012. 


No. 2: Transit Director Report & Transit Ridership Report – 

John Andoh, YCIPTA Transit Director. No action is required. 

Mr. Andoh presented the referenced reports, followed by member 

discussion regarding particular items of interest, such as: 

•First Transit Change Order No. 1 – Discussion related to the formula 

for revenue vehicle service hours; status of the Master. 

•Status of the Yuma Regional Transit Study – The study will be 

presented to the Yuma County Board of Supervisors (YCBOS) and the 

YCIPTA during their respective January 2012 meetings. 

•Status of the Master Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) – 

Discussion ensued regarding the limited purpose of the IGA, and legal 

costs to date. 


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No. 3: Financial Report – John Andoh, YCIPTA Transit Director. 

No action is required. 

Mr. Andoh distributed an amended financial report and reviewed same. 

Discussion ensued regarding the ECHO draw-down, the amount 

approved in the budget for legal services, and the budget balance for 

legal services to date. Noting that legal counsel Wayne Benesch’s 

agreement expires in January 2012, Mr. Andoh stated a request for 

proposals (legal services) will be released next week. 

SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING DATE AND IDENTIFY AGENDA 

ITEMS: 

The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 

2012 at 1:30 p.m., at Aldrich Hall, Yuma County Department of 

Development Services, 2351 West 26 th Street -- Yuma, AZ, 

85364. The public is invited to attend. 

Mr. Pickels announced the January 2012 meeting as noted above. No 

legal action was taken. 

There being no further business to come before the YCIPTA, Chairman 

Pickels adjourned the meeting at 2:55 p.m. 

YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 

Adopted this ___ day of ___, 2011, Agenda Item No. C___. 

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ROBERT L. PICKELS, Jr., Chairman 

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email: jandoh@ycipta.org - Web: www.ycipta.org 

January 23, 2012 

Consent Calendar Agenda Item 3 

To: Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority Board of 

Directors 

From: John Andoh. Transit Director 

Subject: Resolution Authorizing the Opening of a Bank Account for Purposes of 

Transmitting Funds to Greyhound Lines, Inc 

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Requested Action: Staff recommends that the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public 

Transportation Authority Board of Directors adopt a resolution to authorize the Transit 

Director to open a bank account for the purposes of transmitting funds to Greyhound Lines, 

Inc. 

Background and Summary: The Transportation Authority is presently using Yuma County 

and Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) as a conduit for passing through 

funds to Greyhound Lines, Inc based on funds collected through ticket sales and package 

express shipments. The Transportation Authority’s revenues and expenditures are managed 

by YMPO in conjunction with Yuma County and Transportation Authority staff. 

Presently, due to the sales volume of the Yuma location, Greyhound has requested the 

Transportation Authority to remit funds weekly. This request is cumbersome as once the 

reports are submitted by staff to YMPO, YMPO does a Treasurer’s Receipt to Yuma County. 

Yuma County in turns reviews the report and then transmits the revenues back to YMPO. 

YMPO in turn mails a check to Greyhound Lines, Inc. This process takes approximately four 

weeks, which makes the Transportation Authority three weeks late in remitting funds each 

week. 

Based on a request by Greyhound Lines, Inc for the Transportation Authority to remit funds 

more timely and a suggestion by Yuma County Financial Services Department, staff would 

like to create a separate bank account for the deposit and withdrawal of funds that solely 

would be transmitted to Greyhound Lines, Inc. The separation of these funds from the 

Transportation Authority funds will allow staff to manage Greyhound funds more efficiently. 

Staff intends to use the same bank as Yuma County, which is Chase and open an interest 

bearing checking account that is available to non-profit organizations and public agencies. 

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Dr. Larry Gould - Northern Arizona University, Dr. Glenn Mayle – Arizona Western College, 

Ralph Velez - City of San Luis, Paul Soto – Cocopah Tribe, Rodney Rinehart – Town of Wellton, Bill Lee – City of Somerton 

John Andoh, Transit Director 

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This action is contingent upon adding additional staff to the Transportation Authority so that 

there is checks and balances upon deposit and withdrawal of funds to Greyhound Lines, Inc. 

Financial Impacts: Yes – Account fees could be charged as it relates to the maintenance of 

a bank account. Any fees assessed against this account will be charged back to Greyhound 

Lines, Inc through their AC-85 process on a monthly basis so that the net loss to the 

Transportation Authority is $0. 

Budgeted: Yes – 08808-07-7301-41291 through Greyhound revenues received. 

Recommended Motion: Staff recommends that the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public 

Transportation Authority Board of Directors adopt a resolution to authorize the Transit 


Inc. 

Legal Counsel Review: No legal review required at this time. 

Attachments: Resolution 

For information on regarding the resolution for opening a bank account for Greyhound Lines, 

Inc, please contact John Andoh, jandoh@ycipta.org or call 928-539-7076, extension 237. 

Approved for Submission 

Transit Director 

1/19/2012 

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 

RESOLUTION NO. 2012-001 

RESOLUTION OF THE YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC 

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZING THE 

TRANSIT DIRECTOR TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT FOR THE PURPOSES OF 

TRANSMITTING FUNDS TO GREYHOUND LINES, INC 

WHEREAS, Since 1999, the Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) has 

managed, planned, operated and funded transit operations in Yuma County; and 

WHEREAS, the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority 

(YCIPTA) was created to assume the administration, operations and maintenance of Yuma 

County Area Transit (YCAT) and Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride (DAR) which provides for 

the safe, economical and efficient transportation of local residents and presently manages 

these transit services on behalf of YMPO; and 

WHEREAS, YCIPTA has a contractual arrangement with Greyhound Lines, Inc for the 

purposes of selling tickets and accepting and shipping package express; and 

WHEREAS, YCIPTA is responsible for payment to Greyhound Lines, Inc on a weekly 

basis; and 

WHEREAS, In order to establish a separation of funds and to remit funds timely to 

Greyhound Lines, Inc, based on a request from Greyhound Lines, Inc and advice from Yuma 

County, staff is seeking authorization to open a bank account for this purpose. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Yuma County 

Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority Board of Directors, authorizes the Transit 


Inc. 

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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 23 rd day in January 2012 by the following 

roll call vote: 

AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: 

NOES: BOARD MEMBERS: 

ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: 

ABSTAIN: BOARD MEMBERS: 

ATTEST: 

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ROBERT L. PICKELS, Chairman of the Board 

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CHRISTY ISBELL, Board Secretary 

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Directors 


Subject: Authorize the Transit Director to Purchase Services from Acumen Transit for 

Updating the AcuFare Smart Card System Contingent Upon Surface 

Transportation Program (STP). 

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Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) Board of Directors authorize the Transit Director to to 

Purchase Services from Acumen Transit for Updating the AcuFare Smart Card System 

Contingent Upon Surface Transportation Program (STP). 

Background and Summary: Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) procured a 

smart card system from Acumen Transit in 2009 for the purposes of implementing an 

electronic fare collection system. The system was established based on the previous fare 

structure when the transit system was under contract to Yuma Transit, LLC. The system’s 

business rules have never correlated properly with the fare structure of the transit system 

and as a result, the AcuFare Smart Card system was used on a limited basis. 

In order to get the full value, including the implementation of a 31-Day Pass, 10-Ride Pass, 

Day Pass and e-cash system, the business rules require updating to match the current 

adopted fare structure that took effect on January 9, 2012. Once the system is fully 

functional, staff would be able to track passenger usage more effectively, develop reports 

and understand passenger trip habits. In addition, it is the intent of the Transportation 

Authority to have Aztec High School, Cocopah Tribe, Arizona Western College, Northern 

Arizona University and Yuma Private Industry Council to transition their identification cards to 

the smart card so that they can be used on the transit system and function as an 

identification card for the entities purposes. It is anticipated that this transition will be 

completed by September 2012 once the AcuFare system is fully functioning and additional 

smart cards have been ordered. 

Financial Impacts: The cost to modify the business rules, reprogram the equipment and train 

staff to use the system is $43,950. This project will be amended in to the present Surface 

Transportation Program (STP) grant that is in place for transit capital projects later this fiscal 

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year. The STP grant will fund $40,873 of the project and local member contributions would 

fund $3,077. The expenditure of these funds is contingent upon Federal Transit 

Administration (FTA) approving the STP grant. 

Budgeted: Yes - Revenue fund 8808-07-00-45095 (Other Machinery and Equipment) is 

budgeted at $45,000 for this project. 


Transportation Authority Board of Directors authorize the Transit Director to to Purchase 

Services from Acumen Transit for Updating the AcuFare Smart Card System Contingent 

Upon Surface Transportation Program (STP). 

Legal Counsel Review: None required. 

Attachments: Scope of Work, Quote and Letter from Acumen Transit. 

For information regarding Acumen Transit, please contact John Andoh, jandoh@ycipta.org or 

call 928-539-7076, extension 237. 



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ACUMEN 

na building enterprise 


Mr. John Andoh, Director 


2715 East 14th Street 

Yuma, AZ 85365 

RE: Scope of Service for Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority 

Support Services to Revise AcuFare Automated Fare Collection System 

Dear Mr. Andoh: 

Attached, please find the scope of services and modified price quote for the additional support services work 

Acumen Building Enterprise, Inc. (Acumen) will provide to the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public 

Transportation Authority (YCIPTA). The Scope covers the business rule changes and related software and 

firmware updates to the YCIPTA AcuFare fare collection system. These documents include all of the 

changes to the scope of services discussed between you and Maceo Wiggins, Associate at Acumen. 

Please be advised that upon acceptance of the scope of services, we ask that YCIPTA authorize and fund a 

purchase order for the full amount of the work. We request that we adhere to the following payment 

milestones: 

• Initial Payment of $10,000 upon completion of verification testing of the business rules changes 

• Milestone delivery payment of $20,000 on delivery and installation of hardware and software 

updates 

• Final Payment of the remaining balance due on acceptance of back-end software updates and 

AcuFare firmware updates to AcuFare 200 units and on vehicle-selector switches. 

Acumen will deliver all items in the scope of services within one hundred (100) days from the receipt of a 

notice to proceed from YCIPTA. 

You have indicated that First Transit, Inc. (First Transit) will be purchasing two (2) AcuFare 200 units from 

Acumen separate from this scope of services. Please forward the contact information for the responsible 

party at First Transit so we can invoice First Transit for the cost associated with the purchase of these units. 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by telephone at (510) 530-3029 or 

by E-mail at walter@acumentransit.com. You may also contact Maceo Wiggins by telephone at (510) 530- 

3029 or by E-mail at maceo@acumentransit.com 

Sincerely, 

Walter E. Allen 

President & CEO 

1853 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, California 94602 | 510.530.3029 or toll-free 888.530.3894 | www.acumentransit.com 

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Scope of Services 

Winter 2011-2012 YCAT Business Rule changes to AcuFare System 

This document describes the tasks to be performed by Acumen Building Enterprise, Inc. 

(Acumen) to implement changes to the AcuFare System (System) currently in use by 

the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (YCIPTA). YCIPTA 

has requested changes to the business rules as implemented in the original system as 

delivered to Arizona Bus Sales. 

Changes to the System business rules are based the YCIPTA document entitled ‘Yuma 

County Area Transit Proposed Fare and Service Changes Effective Winter 2011-2012’. 

AcuFare 200 Device Firmware Modifications 

1. Addition/Removal of Routes 

Acumen will modify the AcuFare 200 firmware to accommodate the addition of 

the Violet, Gold and Silver routes. The firmware will be modified to exclude the 

Blue and Grey routes and invalidate the Blue and Grey Route Configuration 

Cards. The route names will be amended to add the numeric suffixes as 

described in the document. 

2. Express Route 

Acumen will modify the AcuFare 200 firmware to accommodate the addition of an 

Express route will be implemented. An AcuFare 200 will be configured to 

Express operation by the presentation of an Express Route Configuration Card. 

3. Transfer Policy Revision 

The current transfer policy will be completely removed from the Business Rules 

embedded in the AcuFare 200 firmware and replaced by the Pass Products 

functionality to be added. 

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4. Addition of Pass Products 

Acumen will modify the AcuFare 200 firmware to accommodate the addition of 

Pass Products including a Day CATPass, a 10-Ride CATPass and a 31-Day 

CATPass. 

a) The Day CATPass will allow for unlimited boarding of YCAT busses on the 

day of first presentation. There will be a separately configurable passback 

time interval placed in the fare table to allow YCAT to configure the time 

interval between valid presentations of this fare product. There will be a non- 

Express and an Express version of this fare product. 

b) The 10-Ride CATPass will allow for the use of 10 boardings. There will be a 

separately configurable passback time interval placed in the fare table to 

allow YCAT to configure the time interval between valid presentations of this 

fare product, although it is unlikely that a passback time will be used since 

each presentation will result in the consumption of a ride, unlike a time based 

pass product. There will be a non-Express and an Express version of this fare 

product. 

c) The 31-Day CATPass will allow for unlimited boarding of YCAT busses for a 

period of 31 calendar days from the day of first presentation, inclusive. There 

will be a separately configurable passback time interval placed in the fare 

table to allow YCAT to configure the time interval between valid presentations 

of this fare product. There will be a non-Express and an Express version of 

this fare product. 

d) The Class Pass will allow for the boarding of an individual YCAT bus by up to 

5 adults and 40 students. The determination of student and adult will need to 

be made by the driver to assure conformance to this Business Rule. The 

intended operation is for the card to be tagged consecutively up to 45 times 

(once per student or adult) before a message appears indicating that the rider 

capacity has been reached and that the pass will not be valid again until the 

passback time period has elapsed. The card will then be available for 

presentation within the same calendar day for re-use without removing an 

additional Class Pass. Upon first presentation on a subsequent calendar day, 

a Class Pass will be decremented from the card. There will be a separately 

configurable passback time interval placed in the fare table to allow YCAT to 

configure the time interval between valid presentations of this fare product. 

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5. Rider Class Removal Products 

Acumen will modify the AcuFare 200 firmware to accommodate the removal of 

the following Rider Classes: 

a) The Cocopah Tribe Member rider class will remain, but all Business Rules 

associated with the Cocopah Tribe Member rider class will be removed. 

b) The College Student rider class will remain, but all Business Rules associated 

with the College Student rider class will be removed 

c) The K-12 Student rider class will remain, but all Business Rules associated 

with the K-12 Student rider class will be removed. 

6. Items not directly specified in the ‘Yuma County Area Transit Proposed Fare and 

Service Changes Effective Winter 2011-2012’ 

a) Vending of passes on board – The AcuFare 200 and AcuFare 200 Fare 

Selector firmware will be modified in a manner to allow the YCAT driver to 

select the type of pass product to be purchased by a passenger and the next 

card presented to the AcuFare 200 will write the pass product to the next valid 

YCAT smart card presented. There is still some detail to be determined, but 

this is the requested functionality based upon our current understanding. 

Note: Acumen is not responsible for the remuneration or funds collected for 

fare products sold on vehicles. 

AcuFare 200 Frontend Application 

1. ‘Product Mgmt’ Tab 

a) All rider classes can add trips. Currently, only student rider classes are 

allowed to add trips. 

i. Only one 10-trip increment value is available. 

b) Add new Pass products. Only one time-based pass product type can be 

loaded on a card at one time. If a valid current time-based pass is available, 

allow the ability to delete the current time-based pass product before the 

purchase of the new time-based pass product. 

i. Day CATPass 

ii. 31-Day CATPass 

iii. Class Pass 

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2. ‘Card History’ Tab 

Include a field for the current time-based pass product. 

3. ‘Create Route Card’ Tab 

Add the new routes to the ‘Route’ list. 

AcuFare 200 Backend Application 

1. ‘Import’ Section 

Import new time-based pass products and onboard purchases. 

2. ‘Fare Reports’ Section 

Adjust the input data to reflect new/removed Transaction Types and Routes. 

3. ‘Fare Policy’ Section 

All fares are the same in the entire system. There are no longer any specific 

route based fares. 

a) The ‘Full Fare’ columns are to be replaced by the ‘Basic’, ‘Discount’ and 

‘Express’ fares. 

I. Transfer fares are to be removed. 

b) Add new passback parameters that are applied to the following pass 

products: 

i. Day CATPass 

ii. 31-Day CATPass 

iii. 10-Ride CATPass 

iv. Class Pass 

4. ‘Card Load’ Section 

Adjust the input data to reflect new time-based pass Transaction Types. 

5. Miscellaneous 

a) Create a new transaction type for on board purchase transactions. This new 

transaction type will be available in all the applicable reports. 

b) Make proper adjustments to allow for the removal of Routes. 

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YCIPTA AcuFare System Updates 

Item Notes # of Units Unit Price Sub-total 

Firmware Updates & 

Programming 210 $ 175.00 $ 36,750.00 

AcuFare business rule changes, 

firmware updates and related back & 

front end software updates 

Training 4 $ 250.00 $ 1,000.00 

Includes on-site training hours for 

maintenance staff, management, and 

customer service staff for new 

changes 

Management and 

Administration 1 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 

includes updates to AcuFare user 

manual 

Travel 1 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 

Includes airfare, ground transportation, 

and hotel accommodations for up to 

two (2) Technicians/Trainers. 

Total: $ 43,950.00 

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Directors 


Subject: Authorize the Transit Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with 

Cocopah Tribe for Funding of Transit Services 

__________________________________________________________________________ 


Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) Board of Directors authorize the Transit Director to 

execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cocopah Tribe for Funding of Transit 

Services. 

Background and Summary: Since 2006, the Cocopah Tribe has applied for and been 

successful in receiving grant funds through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 

5311 (c) Tribal Transit Funding Program. The amounts received in the past are listed below: 

Fiscal Year Amount Notes 

FY 2006 $208,000 Funded Grey Route 

FY 2007 $211,200 Funded Purple Route for Two Years 

FY 2008 $0 

FY 2009 $247,440 (no Funded Purple Route 

ARRA) 

FY 2010 $242,860 Funded Purple Route 

FY 2011 $0 

These funds have been used to fund the Purple Route which presently operates between the 

North Cocopah Reservation and Cocopah RV Resort to West Cocopah Reservation via 

western Yuma, Walmart on Avenue B, Cocopah Casino and the City of Somerton. When the 

route was created in 2007, it used the FTA Section 5311 (C) funding to cover its operating 

costs as this funding source does not require a local match component. Historically, YMPO 

invoiced the Cocopah Tribe the fully allocated operating costs paid to the transit contractor 

for the costs associated with the Purple Route (year 1 – Grey Route was funded). 

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The Purple Route operated Monday through Saturday previously from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm 

until service reductions occurred in October 2010 which reduced the service span to 6:00 

pm. The route operates every 2 hours with one bus. 

In July 2011, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a solicitation notice for Tribal 

Transit Funding for FY 2011. A total of $15,075,000 was available for allocation nationwide 

to Indian Tribes. The application was due on September 26, 2011. The Cocopah Tribe had 

a change in staff during this period and as a result, while an application was filed for FY 2011 

for funding, it was filed in TEAM as compared to www.grants.gov as the instructions in the 

solicitation stated. As a result, the application for funding in the amount of $237,000 did not 

get processed by FTA. Staff became aware of the situation in December when the FTA 

issued the notice of intent to award funding for the Tribal Transit Program. 

The Cocopah Tribal Council met on January 16, 2012 and January 17, 2012 to discuss the 

situation and continued funding of the Transportation Authority services through June 30, 

2012. The Tribal Council believed that keeping the status quo was important for their 

membership and voted to implement Option #2 which was: 

With the service restructuring – The Transportation Authority would use its 

excess FTA Section 5307 funding that would be carried over to FY 2012-2013 to 

cover 50% of the operating expenses of the Purple Route and the Cocopah Tribe 

contributes the local match of 50% from its General Fund. 

This matter was discussed at the last Transportation Authority Board of Directors in 

December and the Board of Directors voted to continue this matter to the January 2012 

meeting or hold a special meeting based on the actions of the Cocopah Tribal Council. At 

that time, it was since determined by the FTA that there was sufficient balance to continue 

transit services using the FTA Section 5311 (c) until Saturday, January 21, 2012 and that the 

local match provided by Cocopah Tribe would begin on Monday, January 23, 2012. 

Based on the new funding from the Cocopah Tribe, the exisiting Memoradum of 

Understandings between YMPO and Cocopah Tribe would be terminated upon receipt of 

payment for the Purple Route expenses through January 20, 2012 and today’s Board of 

Directors’s action authorize the Transportation Authority to enter into a MOU with the 

Cocopah Tribe. This authority has been granted by the YMPO Executive Board at its 

December 1, 2012 meeting to allow the Transportation Authority to enter into financial 

arrangements with other parties. 

Financial Impacts: From the Yuma Urbanized Area – there is $251,348 remaining in Section 

5307 funds to be carried over to FY 2012-2013 that requires a match. Should the Board of 

Directors approve and the Cocopah Tribe provides the match revenue, this funding could be 

used to cover the deficit for FY 2011-2012. 

The cost for implementing option 2 is $52,466, which would come from the Cocopah Tribe 

General Fund and FTA Section 5307 would cover the balance, net any fares collected from 

non-tribal members. The Transportation Authority will assume the balance of the deficit, 

which is anticipated to be $52,466 net any fares collected. 

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Using the excess FTA Section 5307 funding for the deficit from January 23, 2012 to June 

2012, the balance available for FY 2012-2013 in Federal Funding will be reduced to 

$198,882. 

Budgeted: No - 08808-00-7301-27-33100 (Federal Funds) would be increased by $52,466. 

08808-00-7301-27-33690 (Local Match) would be increased by $52,466 from Cocopah Tribe. 

08808-00-7301-39520 (Contributions from Private Entities) would be reduced by $65,537. 


Transportation Authority Board of Directors authorize the Transit Director to execute a 

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cocopah Tribe for Funding of Transit Services. 

Legal Counsel Review: The draft MOU is under review as the Cocopah Tribe wanted either 

to combine the MOU with the Intergovernmental Agreement or add termination date for the 

MOU on June 30, 2012 and ensure the Transit Director is able to sign MOU. 

Attachments: Draft MOU with proposed revisions. 

For information regarding the Cocopah Tribe Services, please contact John Andoh, 

jandoh@ycipta.org or call 928-539-7076, extension 237. 



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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE AND YUMA 

COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE 

PROVISION OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING 

This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is entered into this ________ day of 

___________, 2012, by and between YUMA COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL PUBLIC 

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (YCIPTA), a political subdivision of the State of Arizona, whose business 

address is 2715 East 14 th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365 and COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE (COCOPAH), whose 

business address is 14515 S Veterans Drive, Somerton, AZ 85350-7001, to set forth the following: 

That YCIPTA is the administrator of the public transit service in Yuma County on behalf of the Yuma 

Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO), which is known to the general public as Yuma County Area 

Transit (YCAT) and provides public transit services within and between the Cities of Yuma, San Luis, 

Somerton, Arizona, the Cocopah Tribal Reservations lands, unincorporated Yuma County areas, and the Town 

of Wellton, Arizona; 

That the MOU will be effective from January 23, 2012 and continue in full force until June 30, 2012 or 

terminated by either party with sixty (60) days in advance notification to each other to the addresses listed 

above; 

Comment [j1]: Termination Date added 

That the YCIPTA will provide, through contracted transit operator, public transit routes that serves 

Cocopah Tribal Reservations lands in Exhibit A: 

That the YCIPTA will provide, through contracted transit operator, public transit route(s) that serves 

Cocopah Tribe Reservations with connections to the Cities of Yuma, San Luis, Somerton, Arizona, 

unincorporated Yuma County areas, and the Town of Wellton, Arizona, Monday through Saturday routes 

identified in Exhibit A; 

That YCAT operating hours shall be from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily, Monday through 

Friday, approximately 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday. YCAT transit services does not operate on the 

following holidays: New Years Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, 

Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day; 

That COCOPAH will contribute to YCIPTA, funding, on a monthly basis based on the following 

formula defined in Exhibit A. COCOPAH shall pay invoice within a 30-day period after receipt of an invoice 

from YCIPTA; 

A; 

That the initial formula for determining the contribution by COCOPAH to YCIPTA is defined in Exhibit 

That annually during the budgeting process, COCOPAH and YCIPTA shall meet to determine if an 

increase in the contribution is necessary. Any contribution increase shall be approved by COCOPAH and take 

effect after the start of the fiscal year beginning on July 1; 

That all tribal members of COCOPAH shall ride all YCAT routes at no charge, unrestricted by showing 

an official COCOPAH Tribe ID card. Tribal members that fail to show an official COCOPAH Tribe ID card 

shall pay regular YCAT fares. All companions traveling with COCOPAH Tribe members shall pay regular 

YCAT fares if not a COCOPAH Tribe member with COCOPAH Tribe ID card. The contributed funding from 

YCIPTA/COCOPAH MOU, Page 1 of 5 

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COCOPAH to YCIPTA does not include free access to Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride and all COCOPAH 

Tribe members shall pay regular fares for that service. COCOPAH shall advise YCIPTA 30 day prior to the 

change of the identity and color of the COCOPAH Tribe ID card; 

That each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party, against any and all claims arising 

from bodily injury, including death or property damages, to any person or persons caused in whole or in part by 

the negligence or misconduct of the other party; 

That to the extent applicable under Arizona Revised Statutes §41-4401, YCIPTA warrants compliance 

with all Federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and compliance with the e- 

Verify requirements under A.R.S. §23-214(A). YCIPTA’s breach of the above-mentioned warranty shall be 

deemed a material breach of this MOU and will result in immediate termination; 

That this MOU contains the entire MOU between COCOPAH and YCIPTA and no term or provision 

may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated unless the same is in writing executed by both COCOPAH 

and YCIPTA; 

That YCIPTA acknowledges that this MOU is subject to cancellation pursuant to A.R.S. §38-511; 

That in the event suit is brought or an attorney is retained by any party to this MOU to seek 

interpretation or construction of any term or provision of this MOU, to enforce the terms of this Agreement, to 

collect any money due, or to obtain any money damages or equitable relief for breach, or to seek recourse in a 

bankruptcy proceeding, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover, in addition to any other available 

remedy, reimbursement for reasonable attorneys' fees including attorney’s fees for representation in the 

bankruptcy court, court costs, costs of investigation, and other related expenses; 

That this MOU shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective 

heirs, successors and assigns; 

That this MOU may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of 

which shall constitute one and the same instrument; 

That this MOU contains the entire agreement between the parties on the subject matter set forth herein. 

All prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, written or oral, are superseded 

by and merged into this MOU. No promises or assurances have been made which is not part of this MOU. Any 

previous agreements, whether written or oral, entered into between the parties are null and void unless 

specifically incorporated herein. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this MOU shall be binding 

unless in writing and executed by the parties hereto; 

That the parties agree this MOU shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, 

and any controversy, dispute or litigation shall be brought or commenced only in the Superior Court of Yuma 

County, Arizona. 

Comment [j2]: How should this be changed 


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this MOU this _____ day of 

________________, 2012 

COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE 


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 

________________________________ 

Sherry Cordova 

Chairwoman 

________________________________ 

John Andoh, CCTM 


Comment [j3]: Transit Director is the highest 

executive for the Transportation Authority and is 

able to execute Agreements and MOUs upon Board 

Approval. 


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EXHIBIT A 

FORMULA FOR YCIPTA CONTRIBUTION 

YCIPTA shall provide the following routes to COCOPAH for fiscal year 2011-2012: 

From October 1, 2010 to January 7, 2012 

Route Type of 

Service 

Operating 

Days 

Purple Route Urban Fixed Monday- 

Route Saturday 

Grey Route 

Rural Fixed 

Route 

Monday-Friday 

Service Hours 

6:55 am to 5:53 pm, 

every 120 minutes 

7:00 am to 5:55 pm, 


Destinations 

North Cocopah Reservation and 

Cocopah RV Resort to West 

Cocopah Reservation via Cocopah 

Casino. 

Cocopah Casino to West Cocopah 

Reservation via East Cocopah 

Reservation. 

From January 9, 2012 to June 30, 2012 

Route Type of 

Service 

Operating 

Days 

Purple Route 6 Urban Fixed Monday-Friday 

Avenue A Route 

Saturday 

Violet Route 7 

Cocopah 

Shuttle 

Rural Fixed 

Route 

Monday-Friday 

Service Hours 

7:15 am to 6:10 pm, 


10:00 am to 4:53 pm, 


7:45 am to 6:45 pm, 


Destinations 

North Cocopah Reservation and 

Cocopah RV Resort to West Yuma 

Transfer Hub. On Saturday route is 

extended to West Cocopah 


Reservation and Cocopah Casino. 

Cocopah Casino to West Cocopah 


Reservation. 

COCOPAH shall contribute $41,196 for fiscal year 2011-2012 ending June 30, 2012 as a local contribution 

towards the operation of the Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) system, which includes free transportation 

unrestricted on all YCAT fixed routes for tribal members only and the operational costs of the Grey Route or 

Violet Route 7 as defined in this Exhibit. 

COCOPAH shall contribute to the fully allocated operating costs of Purple Route or Purple Route 6 as defined 

below for fiscal year 2011-2012: 

• Purple Route - From October 1, 2010 to January 20, 2012: 10.97 operating hours times $67.49 per 

revenue vehicle hour times the number of operating days for that particular month in service. This 

amount shall not exceed $242,860, the amount of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 

5311 (c) grant received by COCOPAH in Federal Fiscal Year 2010. 

• Purple Route 6 - From January 23, 2012 to June 30, 2012: 10.92 weekday operating hours times 

$67.49 per revenue hour times the number of weekday operating days plus 6.88 Saturday operating 

hours times $67.49 per revenue hour times the number of Saturday operating days for that particular 

month in service. This amount shall not exceed $104,932. YCIPTA shall provide FTA Section 5307 


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funding in the amount of $52,466 towards the operational costs of this route. COCOPAH shall pay 

$52,466 through a non-Federal funding source to match YCIPTA’s FTA Section 5307 grant. 

For the purposes of this Exhibit and MOU, a revenue vehicle hour is defined as the times during which the 

vehicle is available to carry passengers, and which includes only those times between the time or scheduled 

time of the first passenger pick-up and the time or scheduled time of the last passenger drop-off during a period 

of the vehicle’s continuous availability. 

This exhibit may be amended each fiscal year as agreed upon by COCOPAH and YCIPTA to reflect the 

new operational costs for the operation of transit services to COCOPAH. 


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Discussion and Action Agenda Item 1 


Directors 


Subject: Election of Officers for Calendar Year 2012 

__________________________________________________________________________ 


Transportation Authority Board of Directors elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman for 

calendar year 2012. 

Background and Summary: The Transportation Authority bylaws adopted in 2011 states that 

each calendar year, the Board shall formally elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The 

last election was held in January 2011, which designated Robert Pickels, Chairman and Greg 

Wilkinson, Vice Chairman. 

The process for conducting the elections shall consist of nominations and a motion made to 

elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. 

Budgeted: N/A. 


Transportation Authority Board of Directors elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman for 

calendar year 2012. 

Legal Counsel Review: N/A. 

Attachments: None. 

For information regarding the election of officers, please contact John Andoh, 



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Discussion and Action Item 2 


Directors 


Subject: Adopt Yuma Regional Transit Study for Meeting Requirements of Arizona 

Revised Statues 28-9123 and Federal Transit Administration 

_________________________________________________________________________ 


Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) Board of Directors adopt the Yuma Regional Transit 

Study for meeting requirements of Arizona Revised Statues 28-9123 and Federal Transit 

Administration purposes. 

Background and Summary: The Yuma Regional Transit Study identifies transit needs within 

southwestern Yuma County and presents recommended transit system improvements based 

on three funding scenarios. This study examined current and projected population, 

demographics, and employment for the region, conducted extensive public outreach and 

data collection, identified transit deficiencies and developed recommended transit 

improvements based on the identified deficiencies. Recommendations have been developed 

assuming current funding levels, a 1/10 cent county-wide sales tax and a 1/5 cent countywide 

sales tax. A corresponding 5-year financial plan accompanies the recommendations. 

The study area comprises the southwestern region of Yuma County. Located in the 

southwestern region of the State of Arizona along the Mexico border, Yuma County covers 

5,522 square miles and includes the Town of Wellton, the Cities of Yuma, Somerton, and 

San Luis, parts of the Cocopah and Fort Yuma Indian Reservations located in the State of 

Arizona, and several unincorporated communities, referred to as Census Designated Places 

(CDP). According to the 2010 U.S. Census and to Yuma County’s General Plan, several 

CDPs have experienced both commercial and residential developments over the past years. 

This study specifically focuses on areas with more than 500 residents. 

As required by Arizona Revised Statutes 28-9123 – A. The board shall conduct a periodic 

survey of public transportation needs in the authority and determine an appropriate public 

transportation system to meet those needs and the means to finance the system. The board 

shall consider whether to operate the system directly or to contract with outside parties for 

the operation of all or part of the system. 

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B. Each year the board shall produce a five year public transportation program that is 

consistent with the regional transportation plan approved by the regional council of 

governments. The five year program shall: 

1. Contain public transportation projects financed with monies from federal, state and 

local funding. 

2. Contain a description of each project, including a schedule of expenditures and a 

source of funding for each project. 

3. Identify the entity that is responsible for implementing each project or phase of the 

public transportation program. 

4. Define and identify regional public transportation corridors. 

5. Define the public transportation problems, goals and needs for each corridor and 

policies and priorities for meeting those goals and needs. 

6. Determine a mix of public transportation modes appropriate for development in light 

of the public transportation goals and needs for each corridor. 

7. Locate routes and access points to the public transportation systems. 

8. Determine the ridership capacity and use of public transportation systems. 

C. The five year public transportation program shall include, in addition to the appropriate 

items prescribed in subsection B of this section, the following items presented on an 

individual fiscal year basis: 

1. The capital and operating costs of the public transportation system. 

2. The revenue needed by source, according to section 28-9142, to fund the public 

transportation system. 

Staff has done an analysis of Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) Regional 

Transportation Plan – Transit Element Pages 88-108 to determine consistency and staff 

believes that the Yuma Regional Transit Study is consistent with YMPO’s RTP. Staff will 

submit the Yuma Regional Transit Study to YMPO for an official letter stating its concurrence 

with the RTP. 

In addition, several of the recommendations identified in the Yuma Regional Transit Study 

have been implemented as of January 9, 2012 based on separate actions by the Board of 

Directors. Since the study has a five year focus, staff intends to review the study periodically 

to determine other implementation measures that can be done based on available funding 

and demands for service. 

Budgeted: None. 


Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) Board of Directors adopt the Yuma Regional Transit 

Study for meeting requirements of Arizona Revised Statues 28-9123 and Federal Transit 

Administration purposes. 

Legal Counsel Review: None. 

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Attachments: Presentation, Yuma Regional Transit Study - available by downloading from 

the link provided: https://ftp.pbworld.com/GetFile.aspxfn=1555096586.zip. 

For information regarding the Yuma Regional Transit Study, please contact John Andoh, 




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Project Overview 

Current Conditions 

Future Conditions 

Results of Surveys and Public Outreach 

Deficiencies 

Service Alternatives 

5-year Financial Plan 

Recommendations 

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Yuma Regional Transit Study


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Fixed Route Current Conditions (Prior to January 9, 2012) 

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Current Conditions Population Density 

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Employment and Activity Centers 

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Population projections 

Significant growth (2% per year or higher) anticipated for: 

• City of San Luis 

• City of Somerton 

• Town of Wellton 

• Fortuna Foothills 

Future employment: 

• City of Yuma 

• City of San Luis 

• City of Somerton 


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Community Surveys 

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On-Board Survey 

Conducted April 11 – April 22, 2011 

11 questions 

491 respondents 

More than 67% of respondents walk to and from the 

bus stop 

42% of overall respondents use YCAT - 2 to 4 days 

a week 

Desired improvements 

• Higher service frequency 

• Later evening service 

• Service on Sundays 

• Restore suspended routes 

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On-Board Survey 

Most Frequent Boarding/Alighting Locations: 

• Along 24 th St, 4 th Ave and Arizona Ave in Yuma 

• Yuma Palms 

• AWC 

• Somerton 

• San Luis 

Frequent Trip Origins: 

• In the area of the suspended Red and Blue Route area, 

• East of US 95 in San Luis along G, D and C Streets, 

• Throughout Somerton 

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Telephone Survey 

Conducted between April 11 and April 21, 2011 

400 completed surveys 

19% respondents currently use transit service 

Additional service suggested 


• Area formerly served by the Red route 

• Pacific Avenue area 

• Education and health facilities 

Support for transit funding strategies 

• Increase bus fares (53% of respondents) 

• Reduce service (47% of respondents) 

• Raise sales tax (27% of respondents) 

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Public Opinion Survey 

Conducted in August and September 

400 respondents (335 online and 65 in person) 

25% respondents currently use transit service 

Bus riders use bus both weekdays & weekends 

• Travel to work, school, shopping 

• Mainly use Yellow & Green lines 

• Walk 6-15 minutes to reach bus stop 

• 2/3 travel between 30-60 minutes to reach destination 

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Public Opinion Survey 

SERVICE 

90% think transit is 

needed 

Most-wanted 

improvements are 

more frequent bus 

service & service to 

9:00 PM 

FUNDING 

51% would support 

sales tax increase: 

• 1/10-cent = 66% 

• 1/4 –cent = 59% 

• 1/2-cent = 54% 

Support fare 

increase: 

• Yes = 37% 

• No = 34% 

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Analysis of Deficiencies 

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Deficiencies were identified by analyzing the transit 

system in relationship to: 

Current conditions and anticipated development 

Community input 

• On-board surveys 

• Telephone survey 

• Public outreach 

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Network Structure and Coverage 

Limited coverage 

• Central Yuma 

• Eastern San Luis 


Limited Transit‐Related Facilities and Amenities 

30.7% of the population lives within ¼ mile of a bus route 

Limited service to transit-dependent residents 

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Lack of service to transit-dependent residents 

Jurisdictions with 

High Transit- 

Dependent Population 

Percent of Total 

Population 

Percent Within 

¼ Mile of a 

Bus Route 

Town of Wellton 45% Seniors 14% 

Fortuna Foothills 49% Seniors 12% 

City of San Luis 22% Youth 9% 

City of San Luis 30% Below Poverty Level 9% 

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Transit Operations 

Inconvenient schedules and hours of operations 

• Service later than 6pm and on Sundays 

• Headways too long 

Limited connectivity 

DAR services: providing conventional service is 

expensive in remote areas 

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Management System and Financial Viability 

Confusing fare system 

Limited funding 

• No transit-dedicated funding sources 

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Transit Sales Tax 

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Transit Sales Tax Revenues 

Fiscal Year 

Health District 

1/10 cent Sales Tax 

Projected 

Transit-Dedicated 


Projected 

Transit-Dedicated 


FY06-07 $2,169,675 

FY07-08 $2,481,331 

FY08-09 $2,351,261 

FY09-10 $2,059,420 

FY10-11 $2,138,596 

Average $2,240,057 

$2,240,057 $4,480,113 

Sources: Yuma County, Citizens Annual Financial Report, 2006 to 2010 

Arizona Department of Revenue Annual Reports, 2011 

 

Based on Public Meeting in October, the sale tax analysis was 

changed from ¼ and ½ cent tax to 1/10 and 1/5 cent tax, structured 

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similar to Health District tax.

Proposed Service Alternatives 

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Proposed Service Alternatives 

Emphasis on: 

Providing increased route coverage to residential and 

commercial areas 

Increasing service frequency and hours of operations 

Providing efficient service to transit-dependent 

populations 

Facilitating transfers 

Revising fares 

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Fixed Route Current Conditions (Prior to January 9, 2012) 

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Service Alternative 1 – No Transit Tax 

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Service Alternative 1 


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Population Served 

Jurisdiction 

Population Within ¼ Mile of 

a Fixed-Route 

Existing Alternative 1 

Percent 

Change 

City of San Luis 11.9% 32.9% +21.0% 

City of Somerton 53.3% 96.3% +43.0% 

Town of Wellton 34.3% 94.6% +60.3% 

City of Yuma 36.8% 56.0% +19.2% 

Cocopah Indian Tribe 21.7% 86.7% +65.0% 

Fortuna Foothills 14.7% 11.8% -2.9% 

Yuma County 30.7% 48.0% +17.3% 

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Alternative 1 


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Service Alternative 1 - Summary 

• Provides coverage in Central Yuma 

• Improves frequencies from 65 and 185 minutes to 

60 minutes +/- 

• Improves hours of service to 7:30 p.m. weekdays with 

limited evening service from AWC/NAU 

• Improves route connectivity 

• Provides new service design, i.e., deviated fixed route 

• Enhanced system efficiencies for YCAT 

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Activity Centers Served 

Point of Interest 

Total 

Within ¼ Mile of a Fixed- 

Route 

Percent 

Change 


Major Employer or Activity Centers 55 34 37 +8.8% 

Schools 70 39 44 +12.8% 

Health Facilities 219 153 198 +29.4% 

Commercial Locations 401 251 321 +27.9% 

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Service Alternative 1 – Five Year 

Financial Projection 

Alternative 1: 

Without Dedicated Sales Tax 

FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 FY 16/17 

EXPENSES 

Capital $460,000 $545,000 $155,000 $278,000 $4,528,000 

Operations $2,412,076 $2,487,994 $2,551,830 $2,627,206 $2,732,294 

Administrative Costs $391,000 $394,910 $398,859 $402,848 $406,876 

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,263,076 $3,427,904 $3,105,689 $3,308,054 $7,667,171 

TOTAL REVENUES $3,469,494 $3,429,141 $3,259,180 $3,447,085 $7,668,715 

Net Surplus/(Deficit) $206,418 $1,237 $153,491 $139,032 $1,544 

• Capital investments include: Transit Stops, Stations/Park-and-Rides, Bus 

Maintenance Facility, ITS (Nextbus), Electronic Fareboxes, vehicles 

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Service Alternative 2 – 1/10 th Cent Sale Tax 

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• Reduces headways to 30 minutes +/- 

• Provides “two-way” service on Yuma Circulator routes 

• Additional penetration of service into Eastern San Luis 

• New deviated circulator route for Fortuna Foothills 

• Improves hours of service to 9:30 p.m. weekdays with 

limited evening service from AWC/NAU 

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EXPENSES 

FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 FY 16/17 


1/10 th Cent Sales Tax 

Capital $460,000 $626,000 $1,742,000 $1,378,000 $4,713,000 

Operations $2,284,345 $2,331,274 $4,864,890 $4,986,430 $5,153,919 

Administrative Costs $391,000 $394,910 $678,554 $685,339 $692,193 



Net Surplus/(Deficit) $ 364,896 $ 266,252 $ 292,273 $ 184,327 $ 13,309 

• FY 2014/2015 (anticipated year of implementation for Alternatives 2 and 3) 

• Capital funding varies by year. 

• FY 2014/2015. 15/16, and 16/17 assumes bus purchase and significant 

capital investments to system. 


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Maintenance Facility, ITS (Nextbus), Electronic Fareboxes, vehicles

Service Alternative 3 – 1/5 th Cent Sales Tax 

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• Reduces headways to 15 minutes +/- for Yellow Route 

• Adds Sunday service 

• Improved frequency for Fortuna Foothills route 

• Anticipates significant capital investment in buses and bus 

amenities 

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EXPENSES 

FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 FY 15/16 FY 16/17 


1/5 th Cent Sales Tax 

Capital $575,000 $691,000 $4,532,000 $3,303,000 $4,903,000 

Operations $2,296,775 $2,344,211 $7,257,120 $7,449,630 $7,715,647 

Administrative Costs $391,000 $394,910 $1,088,721 $1,099,608 $1,110,605 



Net Surplus/(Deficit) $237,466 $60,885 $140,912 $41,467 $231,482 

• FY 2014/2015 (anticipated year of implementation for Alternatives 2 and 3) 

• Capital funding varies by year. 

• FY 2014/2015. 15/16, and 16/17 assumes bus purchase and significant 

capital investments to system. 


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Maintenance Facility, ITS (Nextbus), Electronic Fareboxes, vehicles

Service 

Alternatives 2 & 3 

Population Served 

Jurisdiction 

Population Within ¼ Mile 

of a Fixed-Route 


Alternative 

2 & 3 

Percent 

Change 

Existing to 

Alternative 2 & 3 

City of San Luis 11.9% 32.9% 32.9% +21.0% 

City of Somerton 53.3% 96.3% 96.3% +43.0% 

Town of Wellton 34.3% 94.6% 94.6% +60.3% 

City of Yuma 36.8% 56.0% 56.0% +19.2% 

Cocopah Indian Tribe 21.7% 86.7% 86.7% +65.0% 

Fortuna Foothills 14.7% 11.8% 49.8% +35.1% 

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Yuma County 30.7% 48.0% 54% +23.3%

Service 

Alternatives 2 & 3 

Activity Centers Served 

Within ¼ Mile of a 

Fixed-Route 

Percent 

Change 

Point of Interest Total 

Existing Alternatives 

2 & 3 

Major Employer or Activity Centers 55 34 39 +14.7% 

Schools 70 39 42 +7.7% 

Health Facilities 219 153 207 +35.3% 

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Commercial Locations 401 251 349 +39.0%

New Fare Policy 

Basic 

• Ages 19-64 years 

old 

• Youth ages 5-18 

years old without 

student ID 

One Way $2.00 $1.00 

One Way 

$1.75 75 cents 

(Using Smart Card) 

Day CATPass $5.00 $2.50 

Discount 

• Seniors age 65 & older 

• Persons with Disabilities 

• Medicare Card Holders 

• ADA Certified 

• Student ages 5-18 years 

old with school ID 

Day CATPass 

(Using Smart Card) 

10-Ride CATPass 

(Use Smart Card) 

31-Day CATPass 

(Use Smart Card) 

$3.50 $1.75 

$17.50 

($1.75 per ride) 

$60.00 ($1.50 per ride/20 

days/2 trips each) 

$7.50 

(75 cents per ride) 

$30.00 (75 cents per ride/20 

days/2 trips each) 

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Dial-a-Ride – Alternative 1 

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Dial-a-Ride – Alternatives 2 & 3 

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DAR Alternatives- Summary 

• Alternative 1 is for ADA Certified passengers only within ¾ 

miles radius of YCAT routes 

• Alternatives 2 and 3 adds Seniors and Persons with 

Disabilities as eligible riders 

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Questions and Comments 

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Discussion and Action Item 2 


Directors 


Subject: Discussion/Possible Action Regarding Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride 

Changes 

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Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) Board of Directors provide direction regarding Greater 

Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride services. 

Background and Summary: Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride has been in operation since 

1999 and was the first public transit system in Yuma County. This service has evolved over 

the years, from transporting all passengers, including general fare passengers, to solely 

seniors and persons with disabilities in 2002 to today, providing complementary paratransit 

service for those that meet the definitions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This 

change was made in response to the available budget for the dial-a-ride program which is 

9,500 revenue vehicle service hours and the continuing increase in the subsidy per 

passenger as the passenger per hour rate declined. 

In order for a passenger to meet the eligibility requirements for DAR, a passenger must meet 

the following criteria as defined ADA: 

1. Individual, because of their disability, cannot independently board, ride, and/or 

disembark from any bus in the Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) fixed route 

system. 

2. Individual has a disability related condition that prevents using YCAT because the 

YCAT route is not yet 100% accessible. 

3. Individual has a disability related condition that prevents getting to or from an 

YCAT bus stop. 

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Certifications are done by the Transit Director as he has been through ADA certification 

training by the National Transit Institute (NTI) and Easter Seals. At this time, verifications on 

a person’s disability are provided by medical and social service professionals. 

Eligibility requests can be temporary or permanent depending on the ability of the passenger. 

The eligibility can also be conditional, which means the passenger would only ride when 

conditions prevent the boarding of an YCAT bus or accessing an YCAT bus stop. 

If a potential client has been denied eligibility, there is an appeals process, which the 

applicant can request for a redetermination on the eligibility. A committee of three will review 

the eligibility and make a determination if the eligibility determination by the Transit Director 

stands or if an alternative eligibility determination is needed. 

In addition, based on an existing memorandum of understanding between Yuma Metropolitan 

Planning Organization (YMPO) and Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG), as 

long as passengers are within the service area of DAR, the following passengers are able to 

ride by meeting the following criteria: 

1. Seniors age 60 years and older and persons with disabilities, Monday through Friday 

For the following trip purposes based on their requirement from WACOG 

a. Senior nutrition 

b. Dialysis 

c. Shopping 

d. Pharmacy. 

If the WACOG client is not ADA eligible, then the passenger can ride based on available 

space only, as ADA clients must take first priority since the ADA does not allow for trip 

denials. 

A three phased approach was taken to implement changes to DAR to bring the program in 

line with the available budget. Highlights of the changes made are listed below: 

1. On November 7, 2011, a reduction of service area by eliminating Yuma Proving 

Grounds, Tacna, Dateland and Wellton, requalification of the fare policy, 

reservation hours and prioritization of DAR clients based on four eligibility criteria’s 

– ADA, ADA/WACOG, DAR and DAR/WACOG. Recertification applications were 

due on November 20, 2011 and if the passenger did not recertify, their service was 

suspended until recertification has been completed. Passengers were also notified 

that only those that have ADA eligibility will receive priority on DAR rides, those 

that are not ADA eligible would be served on a space available basis. The DAR 

peak fleet was also reduced from 8 vehicles to 4 vehicles or 33 hours on weekdays 

and 16 hours on Saturday. 

2. On January 9, 2012, a further reduction of the service area occurred by eliminating 

zones and going towards a complementary paratransit system that complements 

YCAT. Service area is only available within a ¾ mile radius of YCAT routes in 

operation at the time of pick up or drop off time. As YCAT routes go out of service 

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for the day in a particular area of the service area, so does DAR. Staff no longer 

certifies those that are senior or have a non-ADA eligible disability. Letters have 

been sent to all existing eligible senior and those that have a non-ADA eligible 

disability advising that on February 1, 2012, if they do not certify for ADA 

paratransit, their services will be discontinued. The DAR hours were further 

reduced to 26 hours on weekdays and 12 hours on Saturday. 

3. On February 1, 2012, all existing eligible senior and those that have a non-ADA 

eligible disability will be eliminated from the DAR program. Only those that meet 

the ADA eligibility criteria or approved through WACOG would be able to ride DAR. 

In the past there was over 1,500 different people eligible for DAR service (list dated back to 

1999 and was not updated). Based on the recertification, there are a total of 216 passengers 

as defined below: 

Eligibility Criteria 

Number Eligible 

ADA Eligible (1 st Priority) 67 

ADA and WACOG Eligible (1 st Priority) 41 

Dial-A-Ride Eligible (2 nd Priority)* 70 

WACOG Eligible (2 nd Priority) 38 

* Eligibility for Dial-A-Ride class will terminate on January 31, 2012. 

While passengers that do not live in the service area can still be determined eligible for 

services, based on the reduction of service area to the ¾ mile radius of YCAT fixed routes, 

passengers would need to be delivered to the beginning of the service area before they can 

be served by DAR. 

The service area reduction has in effect eliminated many former passengers that live in the 

Fortuna Foothills, south of 32 nd Street in the southern Yuma foothills and some passengers 

in northern Somerton. This has caused many complaints from the “snowbirds” that live in the 

Fortuna Foothills area. 

Three passengers did make contact with the Board Chairman or Vice Chairman and 

contacted the newspaper regarding eligibility on dial-a-ride. One passenger does not meet 

the ADA eligibility requirements and the two passengers do not live within the service area, 

but is eligible for DAR service based on the ADA requirements. 

While the changes to the DAR program has caused some hardship to riders that were used 

to the specialized services traveling countywide, there has been significant performance 

increases to the dial-a-ride program. The cost per passenger has trending downward and 

the passenger per hour is trending upward. The revenue hours has significant reduced 

which will allow the DAR program to return back to its original budget of 9,500 revenue 

vehicle service hours by June 30, 2012. Had these changes not been made, there could 

have been a deficit of approximately $247,000. 

Saguaro Foundation in conjunction with assistance from Yuma Metropolitan Planning 

Organization (YMPO) and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) are working on a 

new mobility management program that would basically assume picking up former DAR 

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passengers that live outside the service area or former DAR passengers that are no longer 

ADA eligible. They are using a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5317 funding 

source to cover the cost of this service. Saguaro Foundation is developing a fare policy and 

service area perimeters for this new service and it is anticipate that they will begin 

transporting passengers starting in February. Staff is coordinating a joint press release on 

this new service. 

Budgeted: Yes – 8808-07-7301-42141 (Contract Costs) for 9,500 revenue vehicle service hours 

for the dial-a-ride program. 8,500 revenue vehicle service hours are budgeted for weekdays and 

1,000 revenue vehicle service hours are budgeted for Saturday. 


Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) Board of Directors provide direction regarding Greater 

Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride services to staff. 

Legal Counsel Review: None. 

Attachments: Service Area Map, Rider’s Guide, ADA Paratransit Plan, ADA Compliance 

Chart, WACOG/Dial-A-Ride Ridership Chart, Yuma Sun Newspaper Article, Passenger 

Comments Received. 

For information regarding Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride, please contact John Andoh, 




1/19/2012 

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Yuma Regional Transit Study 

Service Alternatives and Recommendations 

Figure 30: Dial-a-Ride Service Area –Service Alternative 1 

118 

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Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride Rider’s Guide 

Effective January 9, 2012 

Telephone Information and Reservations: (928) 539-7076 (toll free – 511) 

TDD/TTY: 711 through the Arizona Relay Service 

www.ycat.org 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride is the provider of Americans with Disabilities Act 

(ADA) paratransit door-to-door public transportation service within the southwest 

area of Yuma County. Service is provided to residents and visitors who have 

qualified through an application process in accordance with the ADA. Greater Yuma 

Area Dial-A-Ride may be used for work, medical, appointments, school, meetings, 

shopping, recreation, senior services, events and much more. Vehicles are 

wheelchair accessible for two wheelchairs. The service is a two-tiered service, which 

means other passengers utilize Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride. 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride is available to passengers that have been certified 

by the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG). The WACOG program 

is available to seniors age 60 years old or older and persons with disabilities 

traveling for shopping, pharmacy, medical appointments and senior center trips that 

are local to their area, Monday through Friday only. 

Important things to know about Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride Service: 

• Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride is a door to door demand responsive service 

and complements the non commuter fixed route service of YCAT buses. This 

service is not structured to accommodate your transportation needs in 

case of an emergency. If you have an emergency of any nature, call 911. 

• Same day scheduling is not a requirement under the ADA. 

• Subscription service is not a requirement of the ADA. Subscription service is 

a premium service and may be offered at the discretion of YCAT. 

• Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride is a shared-ride service. This means that other 

passengers may be on board during part of the transit to the passenger’s 

destination, and that your scheduled pick up times or routes of travel may be 

altered so another passenger can be accommodated. 

• In all instances, traveling outside the Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride service 

area will require you to transfer to fixed route buses and other ADA 

paratransit services operated by other transit providers to complete your trip. 

• ADA paratransit services may include feeder service to and from an 

accessible bus stop for individuals who are unable to access a fixed route bus 

stop only. 

• Distance from regular YCAT non commuter fixed route buses route does not 

itself make a person eligible for Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride ADA service. 

• Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride ADA eligible rides may only be provided 

service within an area that is 3/4 of a mile on either side or 3/4 of a mile of the 

end of a non-commuter bus route. 

• YCAT does not allow a child under the age of nine (9) to ride unaccompanied 

on any regular fixed route or demand responsive vehicle. These individuals, 

unescorted are not considered a "public transit user". 

• YCAT revises regular bus service at least twice a year. Any changes to the 

fixed route transit system can result in changes to the ADA paratransit 

service. 

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Passenger 

Eligibility 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride Rules and Regulations 

ADA certified passengers and WACOG certified passengers may travel 

anywhere within the Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride service area which is 

provided within ¾ of a mile of either side of a YCAT non commuter fixed route 

bus operating within the service area, Monday through Saturday. Passengers 

must be certified through an application process in accordance with the ADA in 

order to take advantage of this service. 

ADA 

Certification 

WACOG 

Transportation 

Program and 

Certification 

Door to Door 

Service 

ADA Certified 

Passenger 

Priority 

Visitors 

Other passengers that do not meet the eligibility criteria listed above cannot ride 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride. 

Passengers that believe that they may be eligible for ADA certification may 

request an application by calling (928) 539-7076, visit www.ycat.org or email 

jandoh@ycipta.org. Once the application has been filled out, return the 

application to Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority 

(YCIPTA), 2715 East 14 th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365. The application will be 

reviewed by YCIPTA staff. You will be notified within 21 days of your eligibility. 

Conditional eligibility may be granted on a case-by-case basis. 

ADA certification is for passengers who are unable to ride YCAT non 

commuter fixed route buses or access a YCAT non commuter fixed route 

buses bus stop due to their disability. Persons with ADA certification 

receive priority on all reservations and trips on Greater Yuma Area Dial-A- 

Ride and may bump other non ADA passengers. 

Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) offers a transportation 

program for Yuma County residents that are seniors age 60 years old and older 

or a persons with disabilities for life essential needs such as trips to the 

pharmacy, shopping, senior nutrition and medical appointments. This program 

operates Monday through Friday only and is available local to your area. No 

fare is required; however a $2.00 donation is requested. Reservations for this 

service must be made 24 hours in advance between 8 am and 4:30 pm Monday 

through Saturday. WACOG certified passengers making any other trips or 

making trips on Saturdays must be ADA certified in order to ride and must pay 

fare if ADA certified. WACOG certified passengers also must be prepared if 

able to ride an YCAT bus instead of a Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride bus if 

directed by the dispatcher. To apply for service call 1-800-782-1886. 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride is a door-to-door demand responsive service. 

Passengers will not be assisted inside their home or building. Passengers 

needing mobility assistance must provide their own Personal Care Attendant 

(PCA). Bus operators may only assist passengers to the door of a home, 

building or entrance of a facility as long as they are within the line of sight of 

their vehicle. Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride vehicles cannot be left 

unattended. 

ADA passengers are given first priority over all other trips made by other 

passengers. ADA eligibility is determined by completing an ADA application 

form. Every attempt must be made to accommodate ADA passengers no 

matter what the trip purpose is. There are no trip denials for ADA passengers. 

Visitors to the Yuma County area that are ADA-certified by another transit 

system may ride Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride for 21 service days. Visitors 

requiring service beyond 21 service days must be certified on Greater Yuma 

Area Dial-A-Ride if they wish to continue to ride. 

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Service Area 

Route 

Deviation 

Service 

Transfers to 

Other 

Paratransit 

Providers 

Fares & 10- 

RidePass 

Effective 

January 2, 

2011 

The boundaries for this service includes the cities of Yuma, Somerton, San 

Luis, unincorporated area of Yuma County, including Gadsden, Fortuna 

Foothills, west of Telegraph Pass, Cocopah Tribe areas within a ¾ mile radius 

of either side of YCAT routes. Service to Wellton and Ligurta is available 

through route deviation services on YCAT Gold Route 8. No other areas of 

Yuma County are served. If you live outside the service area and can get to an 

area within the YCAT service area, Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride can pick 

you up. 

YCAT Gold Route 8 provides route deviated services to passengers that live 

within the Town of Wellton and within ¾ mile radius between Wellton and Yuma 

Palms Regional Center, including Fortuna Foothills and Ligurta. YCAT Violet 

Route 7 and Purple Route 6 (on Saturday only) will also deviate within a ¾ mile 

radius of its entire route. For details on when the bus can pick you up, please 

consult the YCAT Rider’s Guide. No more than four (4) total deviations per one 

way trip, provided that 4 deviations can be made at the discretion of dispatch or 

bus operator. ADA passengers have first priority and may bump others. 

• Deviations are to be reserved at least 60 minutes in advance up to seven 

(7) days in advance. 

• The bus will only wait two minutes before proceeding on. 

• A passenger may only request up to two (2) deviations, unless 

passengers loads are light to warrant more deviations based on the 

dispatcher or bus operator discretion, based on one (1) deviation for the 

start of the trip and one (1) deviation for the end of the trip. 

• Fare is $2.00 on top of the regular route fare. 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride can make transfers to: 

• Quartzsite Transit Services (1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month) with 

advance reservation. 

• Imperial Valley Transit (Wednesday) with advance reservation. 

Passengers can coordinate transfer trips when making a reservation through 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride. Passengers are responsible for paying fares of 

the transit system that they are transferring to. There may be a layover when 

transferring between Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride and other regional transit 

operators. 

Description 

Within the ADA Fixed Route 

Zone of ¾ mile on either side 

of YCAT route 

One Way $4.00 

10-RidePass (paper pass) $35.00 ($3.50 per ride) 

Upgrade using Day YCATPass, 10- +$2.00 

Ride YCATPass or Monthly 

YCATPass from YCAT to GYADAR 

WACOG Donation Fare (Monday- $2.00 

Friday Only) 

Buddy Fare 

$2.00 per person 

(5 or more passengers traveling from/to 

same location) 

• Children under 5 ride free – up to four children. Fifth and more children 

pay discount fare. 

• Dial-A-Ride New Registration Card - $3.00 (photo ID card) – may also 

use for discount on YCAT. 

• Dial-A-Ride Lost Registration Card - $5.00 (photo ID card). 

• ADA eligible passengers receive free Dial-A-Ride registration card. 

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• SMILE clients ride free to and from Lost Peepers Program only on 3 rd 

Wednesday of the month. 

• WACOG clients may only travel for shopping, senior center, pharmacy 

and medical appointments only local to their place of residence. 

• One personal care attendant rides free. 

• Companions pay the same fare as the passenger. 

• Children under the age of 5 ride free with a fare paying passenger age 

16 years old or older. Children under the age of 9 are not carried alone. 

Fares are paid for each one-way trip. Bus operators only accept cash. 

Passengers must pay exact fare and no change is given. No round trip fares 

are allowed. Passengers who repeatedly do not pay the fare may be subject to 

suspension of service that may range from 30 days to 1 year, depending on the 

severity. Fares are subject to change. 

10-RidePass for Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride are on sale at 2715 East 14 th 

Street, Yuma, AZ 85365. Bus operators can also bring a 10-RidePass to you 

upon request when making a reservation. 10-RidePass can also be purchased 

through the mail, by mailing a check or money order (payable to Yuma County 

Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority) and the number of 10- 

RidePass requested to: Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation 

Authority (YCIPTA), 2715 East 14 th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365. 

Monday through Friday 

First pick up is available at 6:30 am. 

Last pick up is available at 6:30 pm ending service at 7:30 pm depending if 

YCAT bus service is operating in the area of pick up, Service hours may be 

reduced depending on the area. 

WACOG service is available Monday through Friday only for the same times as 

listed above. 

Service Hours 

Reservations 

and 

Scheduling a 

Trip 

Saturday 

First pick up is available at 9:30 am. 

Last pick up is available at 5:30 pm ending service at 6:30 pm depending if 

YCAT bus service is operating in the area of pick up, Service hours may be 

reduced depending on the area. 

No service on Sundays, New Years Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 

Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, 

Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. 

Reservations scheduled for all passengers must be scheduled at least 24 

hours in advance up to seven (7) days in advance. Reservations can only 

be made Monday through Saturday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. During 

the evenings and on Sunday and Holidays, a voice mail box is available to 

leave messages. They will be processed the next business day. 

For WACOG passengers, we recommend having an alternative trip request due 

to demand from ADA certified passengers. Reservations are required for all 

trips. 

Same day reservations are allowed on a space available basis. Please call at 

least one hour in advance to reserve a trip. This trip may not be guaranteed, so 

please have alternative travel arrangements. Certain hours of the day on 

weekdays may already be heavily booked, so the dispatcher may suggest a 

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Will Calls 

Trip Denials 

Canceling a 

Trip/Late 

Cancels 

No Shows 

Mobility 

Training 

substitute time. We recommend flexibility if your trip does not require a specific 

time. Reservations are required for all trips. 

To schedule a trip, please call (928) 539-7076. TDD/TTY: 711 through the 

Relay Service. 

Please have the following information ready when you call: 

• Date and time for pick-up or appointment 

• Time for return pick-up 

• Complete street address, including apartment or suite number 

• Telephone number of destination 

• Whether you will travel with a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) and/or a 

companion 

Bus operators are not able to accept or change reservations. If you need to 

make changes to your reservation, please call Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride 

at (928) 539-7076 to request a change at least two hours prior to your 

reservation. Passengers may change an existing trip during reservation hours 

on the day before travel; however, they will be accommodated on a space 

available basis. 

Passengers that miss their dial-a-ride reservation or need immediate service 

may request to be placed on a will call list. If a ride is available, the dispatcher 

will contact you 60 minutes prior to picking you up. This service may not be 

available often and it is encouraged that passengers find alternative 

transportation arrangements. 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride may deny any WACOG passengers based on 

availability of vehicles since ADA eligible passengers always receive priority. 

We apologize if we are not able to provide you with the desired trip. ADA 

eligible trips will be provided and may bump non ADA eligible trips to ensure a 

zero denial rate for ADA eligible passengers. 

Canceling a trip without notice deprives others a trip. Passengers are asked to 

cancel as soon as possible, but no later than two hours prior to your trip. You 

may cancel anytime during the reservations hours or call after hours to leave a 

cancellation message, be sure to leave your name, address and the scheduled 

date & time of the trip that you are canceling. If you cancel less than two hours 

of your scheduled pick up window, you are a Late Cancellation. Passengers 

who receive five (5) late cancels within a 30-day period will be suspended for 

seven (7) days. Passengers who make more than five late cancels on a 

continuous basis may be suspended from service for up to one year. 

If you do not present yourself when the bus arrives (within the two (2) minute 

wait time) or if you cancel your trip after the bus has arrived, you are a no-show. 

This deprives others a trip and wastes the time of passengers already on the 

bus. Passengers who receive three (3) no-shows within a 30-day period will be 

suspended for seven (7) days. Passengers who make more than three noshows 

on a continuous basis may be suspended from service for up to one 

year. A door hangar will be left on the door, if the driver was unable to locate or 

identify the passenger. 

YCAT offers Mobility Training for passengers who would like to learn how to 

ride a fixed route bus. Training includes visiting a bus stop, riding a bus, reading 

schedules/materials and identifying bus stop locations. The service is free and 

upon successful completion of the program, the passenger will receive 10 Ride 

YCATPass for use on YCAT fixed route buses. For more information, please 

contact YCIPTA at (928) 539-7076 or email jandoh@ycipta.org. 

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Two (2) 

Minute Wait 

Time 

60 Minute “Be 

Ready” 

Window 

Travel Time 

Mobility 

Devices & 

Aids 

Securing 

Mobility 

Devices & 

Aids 

Subscription 

Service 

The bus will wait two (2) minutes maximum upon arrival for a pickup. The bus 

operator will attempt to locate you and will notify dispatch. The bus operator will 

not search the interior of your home, a business or medical facility. Passengers 

must be conspicuously located at the pickup location. Bus operators will make 

an effort to ensure that passengers are picked up. This includes knocking on 

the door, calling the passengers and using the horn. The wait time will not take 

effect before the Be Ready Window. If the bus is late it will wait two (2) minutes 

maximum, however, the passenger will not be penalized for a no-show if the 

passenger does not show up. 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride is a shared ride service, so we remind you; the 

passenger is to be ready 30 minutes before or after your scheduled pickup 

time. This applies to return trips as well. The bus is considered on time when it 

arrives within the “Be Ready” Window. Since YCAT buses operate every 60 

minutes, dial-a-ride buses can operate within a 60 minute window. 

Since YCAT buses may take 60 minutes or more for a passenger to get from 

one location to another, Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride may reserve the right 

to extend travel times based on the equivalent trip made on YCAT. Please 

expect to be on the bus for 30 minutes or greater as a result. 

Passengers that need a mobility device or aid to travel must notify dispatch 

when scheduling a trip. Passengers using a wheelchair or scooter will be 

secured to their chairs. The wheelchair or scooter must have locking brakes or 

motors. Passengers using a scooter may be asked to transfer to a seat on the 

bus. All mobility aids must be able to fit within the allocated space, have working 

brakes and cannot exceed 600 pounds (total passenger and mobility device or 

aid). If the mobility device or aid cannot fit the lift platform, the passenger will 

not be able to ride. Mobility devices or aid with leaking batteries or fluids, faulty 

brakes, flat or bent wheels will not be allowed to ride. If a concern is expressed 

by YCAT, the passenger may be required to be weighed or transfer from the 

mobility device to a regular passenger seat by climbing the stairs of the bus. 

Passengers that need a mobility device to travel must notify dispatch when 

scheduling a trip. Passengers using a wheelchair or scooter will be secured to 

their chairs. Passengers using a scooter may be asked to transfer to a seat on 

the bus. All mobility devices must be able to fit within the allotted space on the 

bus and have working brakes. The allocated space may not exceed the 

common wheelchairs size of 30 by 48 inches. 

Subscription service refers to regular, repetitive trips. Subscription trips may 

take up to 50% of the overall service capacity. Reservations for subscription 

service can be made by calling (928) 539-7076 during reservation hours. 

Should there not be any space for subscription service; passengers will be 

placed on a waiting list. Passengers must notify dispatch of any exception to 

their ongoing subscription service. Passengers who repeatedly no show or late 

cancel may be subject to suspension of service of up to one year depending on 

the severity and permanently lose their subscription service. 

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Personal Care 

Attendants & 

Physical 

Barriers 

Companions 

Child Safety 

Seats 

Seat Belts 

Service 

Animals 

Passenger 

Baggage & 

Large Items 

Bus Operator 

Assistance 

Denial of 

Service 

On Board 

Rules 

Passenger 

Personal 

Hygiene 

Some passengers are unable to get around without the help of another person. 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride bus operators will assist passengers from their 

door to the door of their destination. Bus operators will not assist the passenger 

inside a home or building. Bus operators are not permitted to help riders using a 

wheelchair up stairs, over curbs or over any other physical barrier. Passengers 

who need assistance to get in or out of buildings, up stair, on elevators or other 

obstacles must provide their own Personal Care Attendant (PCA). The bus 

operator at his/her discretion may determine that a rider requires assistance 

beyond what the passenger is able to provide. If this determination is made, all 

future trips will require the passenger use the services of a PCA. The PCA ride 

free. However, the PCA must travel with the passenger from the start to the end 

of the trip. 

Companions that ride with an ADA certified or non-ADA passengers must pay 

the same fare as the passenger that they are traveling with. Companions are 

carried on a space available basis. Passengers must notify the dispatcher when 

making a reservation that a companion will be riding along. 

All children under the age of five (5) or less than 60 pounds are required by 

State law, to travel in a child safety or booster seat provided by the parent or 

guardian as. An adult attendant at least 16 years old or older must accompany 

all children. Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride does not provide child safety seats. 

Passengers are encouraged to wear seatbelts when riding in Greater Yuma 

Area Dial-A-Ride vehicles. 

Service animals are welcome at all times. Please advise the dispatcher when 

making your reservation that you will be bringing a service animal. 

Passengers are advised to limit their carry-on bags or packages to five (5). 

Each package must be no heavier than 30 pounds. Bus operators may provide 

assistance upon request. No large object that cannot be held by the passenger 

placed under seat or of the aisle way is allowed on board the bus. Strollers are 

permitted inside all Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride vehicles provided that they 

do not constitute as a hazard. 

Bus operators may not physically assist a passenger without first asking 

permission. If a passenger appears to need assistance or guidance into or out 

of a vehicle, the bus operator will ask the rider for permission to touch his or her 

arm or hand for assistance. Passenger must give active permission before 

being touched by a bus operator. If the passenger is not capable of giving the 

person permission, a PCA must ride with that passenger. 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride has the right to deny service if the transport of 

a passenger is deemed unsafe or inappropriate. 

Passengers may eat or drink on board, provided that they do not spill or make a 

mess inside the bus. No smoking, loud or profane language, loud electronic 

devices, flammable or hazardous materials (except oxygen), weapons, refuse, 

vandalism, graffiti or littering on the buses. Shoes and shirts must be worn in 

order to ride buses. Passengers must observe and follow the YCAT Rules of 

the Road while riding Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride. Physical contact with 

other passengers or the bus operator is a violation of Arizona Revised Statutes 

13-1204 & is not allowed. 

Passengers who cannot regularly contain their bodily fluids are asked not to use 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride until they can insure that they contain their 

fluids. Passengers who accidentally lose bodily fluids will not have to clean up 

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Comments 

Bus Operator 

Tips and Gifts 

Appeals for 

Eligibility, 

Late Cancels, 

No-Shows, 

Fare Evasion 

and ADA 

Certification 

Alternative 

Formats 

Title VI 

Operator of 

Transit 

Services 

the fluids, as Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride bus operators will take care of the 

clean up. However, the passenger will be given the waste to dispose of 

properly. Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride is not responsible for disposing of 

medical wastes and bodily fluids. 

Comment cards are available on board all vehicles. We look forward to hearing 

from you. You may also submit comments in person, via mail, telephone, email 

or fax to: John Andoh, Transit Director, Yuma County Intergovernmental Public 

Transportation Authority, 2715 East 14 th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365, telephone: 

(928) 539-7076, ext 237, fax: (928) 783-0309, email: jandoh@ycipta.org. 

Bus operators are not allowed to solicit tips or gifts, but may be accepted if 

given or offered. Your verbal or written thanks are always appreciated by 

contacting YCIPTA by calling (928) 539-7076 or emailing jandoh@ycipta.org. 

An appeal can be heard if a passenger has been notified that their service that 

has been suspended due to late cancels, fare evasion or no-shows. An appeal 

can also be heard for passengers who were denied ADA certification. Appeals 

must be in writing or by telephone if a disability prevents a written appeal and 

sent to the YCIPTA Transit Director, 2715 East 14 th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365, 

telephone: (928) 539-7076, ext 237, fax: (928) 783-0309, email: 

jandoh@ycipta.org. The appeal will be reviewed by the YCAT Community 

Transit Committee. All decisions made by the YCAT Community Transit 

Committee will be final. 

Appeal forms can be requested from YCIPTA by calling (928) 539-7076 or 

emailing jandoh@ycipta.org. 

This information and any other information printed is available in large print, 

bilingual language and other alternative formats by contacting YCIPTA by 

calling (928) 539-7076 or emailing jandoh@ycipta.org. 

In compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation Title VI regulations (49 

CFR part 21), the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation 

Authority (YCIPTA) operates programs without regard to race, color, and 

national origin. Contact YCIPTA at 2715 East 14 th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365, 

(928) 539-7076, extension 237, or email: jandoh@ycipta.org to request 

additional information regarding YCIPTA’s nondiscrimination obligations. Any 

person who believes himself or any specific class of persons to be subjected to 

discrimination prohibited by Title VI may by himself or by a representative file a 

written complaint with YCIPTA or with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 

Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building -- 

5th Floor TCR, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. A 

complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the date of the alleged 

discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by FTA. 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride services are provided by First Transit under 

contract to the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority. 

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Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority ADA 

Paratransit Plan 

December 1, 2011 

1. Service Area: Dial-A-Ride service must be provided to all origins and 

destinations within a corridor ¾ mile on each side of the fixed route. Service 

beyond this area may be provided at YCIPTA’s discretion. YCIPTA must 

coordinate where service areas overlap or are contiguous. 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride meets this requirement. 

2. Response Time: Next-day service must be provided for requests made any 

time during the preceding day. Requests for service must be taken when 

administrative offices are open and must arrange to accept reservations on 

days or times when administrative offices are closed if service is provided on 

the following day. 

Next-day service is provided on Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride for requests made 

any time during the preceding day prior to 4:30 pm, Monday through Saturday. 

Reservations are taken seven days a week for next-day service and can be made up to 

seven days in advance. Reservations will be taken by an answering machine on days 

when the administrative/dispatch office is closed. 

3. Fares: Fares can be no more than twice the fixed route adult fare. 

The ADA fare is $4.00 on Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride and $2.00 on YCAT fixed 

routes. An attendant is permitted to accompany an ADA-eligible rider at no charge, 

and a companion may ride at the same fare charged the ADA rider only if they have 

the same origin and destination as the ADA-eligible rider. 

4. Service Days and Hours: Days and hours of operation must be at least the 

same as the fixed route system. 

Service is operated the same as the YCAT fixed route system. Like the fixed route, 

service is offered Monday through Friday 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.; Saturday from 

9:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Service on either the fixed route or Dial-A-Ride is not 

provided on major holidays. As fixed route service ends in a particular area, so does 

Dial-A-Ride. 

5. Trip Purpose: Trips must be accepted and handled on an equal basis. There 

can be no restrictions on trip purposes or prioritizing by trip type. 

Trips are not prioritized or restricted by trip purpose for ADA riders. 

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6. Capacity Constraints: Service cannot be limited because of capacity 

constraints. No waiting lists can be maintained, and the number of trips 

provided to an individual cannot be restricted. 

Service is not limited due to capacity constraints. Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride 

does not maintain waiting lists and trips are not restricted to individuals. 

Subscription trips are limited to no more than 50% of complementary paratransit 

service capacity. Because Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride is an above ADA service, 

if necessary, ADA passengers will have priority on an advance-reservation basis, 

over non ADA passengers, including subscription passengers. The non ADA and 

ADA-certified passengers are treated equally for requests for same-day service. 

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Service Area 

ADA Requirement 

Greater Yuma Area Dial- A- 

Ride Performance 

Meets Requirements 

ADA paratransit service must 

be offered in all areas defined 

as being with 3/4 mile of a fixed 

route. 

Coverage 

Service must be offered during 

the days and times when fixed 

route service is offered. 

Fares 

Fares for ADA paratransit may 

be up to twice the cash fare for 

equivalent fixed route service 

for riders who are not mobility 

limited. 

Eligibility 

Individuals who are unable to 

use fixed route transit due to a 

disability or mobility impairment 

must be eligible for paratransit. 

Reservations 

Must be able to make ";next 

day" reservation. Longer 

reservations and standing 

reservations may be offered. 

Trip Purpose and Trip Limit Restrictions 

There may be no prioritization 

or limitation placed on trip 

purposes, and there may be no 

limit on the number of trips an 

individual may take on 

paratransit. 

Subscription Trips or Standing Orders 

Subscription trips or standing 

orders may not exceed 50% of 

capacity during any time period 

when capacity is limited. 

Passenger Assistance 

Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride 

service is provided throughout 

the Greater Yuma Area within 

3/4 mile of scheduled YCAT 

fixed route service that is noncommuter 

or non-deviated. 


service is provided in parallel to 

fixed route service hours 

throughout the YCAT service 

area. 

The adult non-commuter cash 

fare for YCAT fixed route 

service is $2.00. Greater Yuma 

Area Dial-A-Ride is $4.00/one 

way passenger trip. 


provides demand-response 

service to ADA-certified 

registrants as well as persons 

with disabilities and seniors 

who may not be ADA-eligible, 

but certified through WACOG 

only. 


accommodates advance 

bookings from 1 to 7 days in 

advance. Subscriptions 

bookings are accommodated. 

There are no trip purpose 

restrictions or limits on the 

number of trips an individual 

can book. Service to non-ADA 

registrants is provided on a 

space available basis. 

Rule does not apply if there are 

no trip denials. 


meets this ADA requirement. 



Cash fare is in full compliancecharging 

the maximum fare 

allowable by ADA. 


exceeds this requirement by 

providing a service to non-ADA 

registrants through WACOG. 



Greater Yuma Area meets 

these ADA requirements. 

YCIPTA meets this ADA 

requirement. 

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Curb-to-curb service is 

required, with passengers 

traveling from their residence or 

destination locations to and 

from the vehicle. 

Capacity Limitations 

Under a recent ADA legal 

interpretation, no trip request 

booked at least one day in 

advance can be denied. 

However, agencies can offer 

travel time alternatives within 

one hour before or after the 

originally requested drop off or 

pick up time. 

Guests and Attendants 


provides door to door service. 

YCIPTA does not deny time call 

bookings. However, same day 

bookings can be denied 

because of capacity 

constraints. Passengers are 

offered alternative times or 

simply, the bus will pick them 

up when free. 

YCIPTA exceeds this ADA 

requirement. 

YCIPTA meets this ADA 

requirement. 

Guest who may or may not 

have mobility limitations may 

ride the paratransit service 


provided they have reserved in 

transports and does not charge 

advance, pay the full fare for 

a fare for PCAs traveling with 

their ride and are subject to 

ADA registrants. Greater Yuma YCIPTA exceeds this ADA 

capacity constraints. 

Area Dial-A-Ride provides requirement. 

Attendants who are required to 

service to children and 

assist a rider with mobility may 

companions on a space 

ride at no charge, provided they 

available basis. 

are registered as a Personal 

Care Attendant (PCA) and have 

reserved in advance. 

Vehicle Design 

Vehicles must be designed to 

accommodate both ambulatory 

passengers and persons using 

an electric wheelchair, scooter 

or non-powered wheelchair. 


operates a fleet of wheelchair 

accessible cut-always as well 

as passenger minivans. 



is in compliance. 

operates sufficient wheelchair 

accessible vehicles to meet 

wheelchair capacity 

requirements. 

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FY 12 WACOG DAR Service Analysis 

WACOG PAX DAR PAX 

DAR Cost per 

Difference 

Covered by 

Subsidy Per Transit % WACOG % DAR vs. 

Month Budget Hours Actual Hours actual Actual Total DAR PAX month 

Fares 

Trip System vs. DAR WACOG 

July 791.67 1,013.00 1,003.00 690.00 1,693.00 $ 67,469.13 $ 4,368.50 $ 39.85 $ 33.35 59.24% 40.76% 

August 791.67 1,203.00 1,119.00 717.00 1,836.00 $ 80,124.46 $ 4,602.45 $ 43.64 $ 37.14 60.95% 39.05% 

September 791.67 1,203.07 1,130.00 704.00 1,834.00 $ 60,983.62 $ 4,694.94 $ 33.25 $ 26.75 61.61% 38.39% 

October 791.67 1,163.72 1,092.00 649.00 1,741.00 $ 58,988.97 $ 4,351.85 $ 33.88 $ 27.38 62.72% 37.28% 

November 791.67 736.94 828.00 373.00 1,201.00 $ 37,355.49 $ 2,555.98 $ 31.10 $ 24.60 68.94% 31.06% 

December 791.67 585.57 751.00 423.00 1,174.00 $ 29,682.54 $ 1,896.15 $ 25.28 $ 18.78 63.97% 36.03% 

January 791.67 - 

February 791.67 - 

March 791.67 - 

April 791.67 - 

May 791.67 - 

June 791.67 - 

Total 9,500.00 5,905.30 5,923.00 3,556.00 9,479.00 $ 334,604.21 $ 22,469.87 $ 34.50 $ 28.00 62.91% 37.09% 

Budgeted 

Hours 9,500.00 WACOG covers $6.50 per trip. Transit System covers $31.16 as of 9/30/11. 

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When Dial-A-Ride changed its policy in December to limit the 

service to disabled and certified passengers only, ending 

eligibility for seniors 60 and over, 90-year-old Jeanne Goodell 

turned to her niece for rides to the doctor. 

Goodell received a letter notifying her that she had until Jan. 31 

to become certified through either the Americans with Disabilities 

Act or the Western Arizona Council of Governments to continue 

using the service. 

But before she could submit her papers to become certified, 

Karen Flynn, Goodell's niece, said her aunt broke her leg getting 

into Flynn's car for a ride to her doctor. Now she's bed bound. 

“How am I going to transport her I can no longer put her in my 

car,” Flynn said. 

“They gave her a letter for her doctor to sign, confirming she 

needs rides to get to the doctor, but she needs a ride to get to the 

doctor for him to sign it.” 

Flynn said her aunt needs stitches taken out and “we don't have 

an option but to wait.” She contacted an ambulance and was told 

insurance won't cover it. 

“We can't make an appointment with the doctor until we know 

(Dial-A-Ride) can transport her. Who knows when that will be” 

Flynn said she was told it could take up to three weeks to 

process the paperwork. She believe the program director should 

expedite special cases, such as her aunt's. 

“It's an issue that needs to be addressed. They're putting a 

hardship on people. It's inhumane.” 

On Friday, Flynn learned her aunt is not eligible for service 

because they live a quarter-mile out of the service area. In 

November, the board eliminated service to Dateland, Tacna, 

Wellton and the Yuma Proving Ground, restricted routes to 

specific locations and implemented other modifications to the 

program. 

Nevertheless, transit director John Andoh said a broken leg 

would not have made Goodell eligible for the program. 

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Karen Flynn, niece of Jeanne Goodell 

(pictured), who is 90 years old and suffers 

from Alzheimer's, said her aunt is out of a ride 

to the doctor after Dial-A-Ride changed its 

policy last month due to lack of funding. 

Goodell broke her leg getting in and out of 

Flynn's car, Flynn said. 

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“Just because you're a senior citizen or broke your leg doesn't mean you can use Dial-A-Ride,” Andoh said, 

noting, “We are not an emergency service, just regular transportation.” 

He also explained that Goodell might be able to use the Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) bus system, which is 

handicapped accessible. 

“It's wheelchair accessible. It has a lift and a low floor, so there's no stepping up. And now that we have restored 

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service to all of Yuma, it's more accessible.” 

Andoh said the changes were necessary due to lack of funding. “We could no longer afford the old system 

anymore.” 

In the past, any senior citizen was allowed to use the Dial-A-Ride service. 

The Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization authorized the changes to offset budget cuts and inefficiencies. 

Officials said the changes were made to ensure continued service to the most in need and to make the program 

more cost effective. 

Now Dial-A-Ride only carries people with ADA-certified disabilities. To become ADA-certified, people need 

verification from a medical professional or social service organization. 

By law, Andoh has up to 21 days to review the paperwork and classified them as eligible, deny eligibility or ask 

for more information. 

Even after receiving certification requests, he has to verify the information with a medical professional and wait 

for them to get back to him. 

Andoh said he has already recertified 150 customers and many more are still waiting, although he couldn't say 

how many more were waiting. 

“Unfortunately, I'm a staff of one. I can only do my best,” he said. 

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But he noted that he can't give preferential treatment or expedite anyone's certification over others. 

If not enough information is given in the paperwork, Andoh might request the person verify the disability in 

person. He has the option to take the person to an YCAT bus stop to see if he or she can get on and off a bus. 

Andoh also has the option of denying the request if the person doesn't clearly explain the disability. 

For more information, call Andoh at (928) 539-7076 or jandoh@ycipta.org. 

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1/20/2012

From: Mary [mailto:mcperry@roadrunner.com] 

Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 11:49 AM 

To: Perry, Don - Code Compliance Specialist 

Subject: Dial-a-Ride 

Dear YCIPTA governing board members: 

Let me begin by offering our sincere thanks for nearly ten years of Dial-a-Ride services provided 

four our son, Edward Perry. We have been delighted with the opportunity for Eddie to work 

and feel independent. 

Eddie is 30 years old and has mild mental retardation, which prevents him from driving on his 

own. He physically able and requires no assistance when riding other than a qualified driver. 

Eddie uses Dial-a-Ride to get to and from work three days each week, on Mondays, 

Wednesdays and Fridays. We live at 14791 South Blanco Avenue which is off 4E, past County 

14th. He travels to the Border Patrol Station on Avenue A, where he works as a custodian for 

Achieve Human Services. 

The nearest YCAT bus stop is 7 miles from our home and there are no sidewalks for safe walking 

along the country roads. The distance from his workplace to the nearest bus stop is about 2.5 

miles. 

Nevertheless, Eddie is adept in using the bus when he is near enough to a bus stop to avail 

himself of the service. On his days off he enjoys riding to work with his mother and walking 

from her workplace to the nearby bus stop. He then travels to the bank, does his shopping, 

catches a movie and walks from the final bus stop to his uncle’s home to wait for a ride home 

with a family member. 

Eddie loves Dial-a-Ride because the drivers are friendly and it offers him the ability to travel to 

and from work. It gives him a chance to employ a great deal of control over his work day, 

something a disabled individual is not always able to do. Please consider allowing Eddie to 

continue to use Dial-a-Ride services. 

Respectfully, 

Don and Mary Perry 

Legal guardians of Edward Perry 

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F560_FT Fleet History Report 

Organization : 5588 - Yuma 

Unit WO No WO Class WO Type WO Desc Start Date Mileage At Closing 

1 6792957 WO JOB BRAKES GRINDING 1/27/11 129,653 

1 6730975 WO JOB SAFETY TRIANGLES MISSING 1/12/11 129,359 

101 6685945 WO JOB Followup to 5588-PM-A-YCAT PM WO 6340838 1/3/11 268,671 

101 6340838 WO PPM 5588-PM-A-YCAT --> Followup on WO 6685945 1/3/11 268,302 

105 6711514 WO JOB Followup to 5588-TRA PM WO 6608366 1/7/11 172,814 

105 6608366 WO PPM 5588-TRA --> Followup on WO 6711514 1/7/11 172,814 

108 6830625 WO JOB TRC INSPECTION DEFECTS 1/28/11 233,308 

108 6789790 WO JOB ALL WHEELS VERY DIRTY 1/25/11 232,890 

108 6768934 WO JOB ENGINE KNOCKING 1/18/11 232,890 

109 6830629 WO JOB TRC INSPECTION REPAIRS 1/28/11 268,335 

109 6789712 WO JOB DEAD BATTERIES 1/26/11 268,335 

109 6717771 WO JOB NO START 1/10/11 268,335 

109 6705059 WO JOB LEFT REAR OUTTER TIRE FLAT 1/6/11 268,335 

110 6807247 WO JOB W/S WIPERS INOP 1/31/11 253,322 

110 6788937 WO JOB INTERLOCKS NOT WORKING 1/25/11 252,545 

110 6756370 WO JOB POWER STEERING OIL LEAK 1/19/11 252,350 

110 6729982 WO JOB COOLANT LEAK 1/12/11 252,350 

110 6873485 WO JOB TRC INSPECTION REPAIRS 1/3/11 253,690 



111 6694197 WO JOB Followup to 5588-PM-A-DAR PM WO 6258932 1/4/11 74,205 

111 6258932 WO PPM 5588-PM-A-DAR --> Followup on WO 6694197 1/4/11 74,205 



112 6724165 WO JOB WHEEL CHAIR RAMP 1/11/11 76,751 

112 6693843 WO JOB Followup to 5588-PM-B-DAR PM WO 6259729 1/4/11 76,303 

112 6259729 WO PPM 5588-PM-B-DAR --> Followup on WO 6693843 1/4/11 76,303 






Jan 17, 2012 - 1 - 4:27:02 PM 

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118 6723913 WO JOB ENGINE SILICONE LEVEL TOO HIGH 1/11/11 23,859 






121 6748319 WO JOB W/C LIFT NOT WORKING PROPERLY 1/15/11 23,828 

121 6739052 WO JOB DVI , ENGINE NOISE 1/14/11 23,684 




124 6752801 WORC JOB OIL LEAK 1/18/11 59,503 

124 6751973 WO JOB POWER STEERING LINE LEAKING 1/18/11 59,575 



126 6754567 WO JOB REAR A/C BLOWS HOT AIR 1/18/11 56,674 



128 6733602 WO JOB Followup to 5588-PM-B-YCAT PM WO 6265363 1/13/11 61,213 

128 6265363 WO PPM 5588-PM-B-YCAT --> Followup on WO 6733602 1/13/11 61,213 

128 6730820 WO JOB WINDSHIELD CRACKED 1/6/11 60,884 





130 6774082 WO JOB POWER STEERING LINE LEAKING 1/24/11 58,286 

131 6804049 WO JOB Followup to 5588-PM-C-YCAT PM WO 6276070 1/31/11 57,837 

131 6276070 WO PPM 5588-PM-C-YCAT --> Followup on WO 6804049 1/31/11 57,447 

Jan 17, 2012 - 2 - 4:27:02 PM 

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131 6721998 WO JOB 4-WAYS NOT WORKING PROPERLY 1/11/11 53,772 



132 6756448 WO JOB EMERGENCY WINDOW ALARM GOING OFF 1/19/11 57,124 


132 6717574 WO JOB INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT WORKING 1/10/11 57,124 

2 6792961 WO JOB BRAKES GRINDING 1/27/11 112,624 

2 6730988 WO JOB SAFETY TRIANGLES MISSING 1/12/11 112,470 

95 6798153 WO JOB FRONT END VIBRATES 1/11/11 277,360 

96 6773927 WO JOB LEFT REAR TIRE FLAT 1/24/11 262,248 

96 6736744 WO JOB AIR LEAK 1/13/11 261,736 

96 6734850 WO JOB LEFT REAR TIRE FLAT 1/13/11 261,736 

Jan 17, 2012 - 3 - 4:27:02 PM 

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Transit Director Report 

January 2012 

• Contract Administrator 

Staff has completed the process for the Contract Administrator position. 

Yuma County received 35 applicants. Of the 35 applicants, 17 were 

recommended by Human Resources. Staff interviewed 12 applicants via 

telephone, including 4 that were not recommended by Human Resources 

because they had transit experience that seemed relevant for the position. 

That was narrowed down to five applicants that were interviewed by a 

panel of two. They narrow the applicant pool to two to be interviewed. 

One was not recommended and two were recommended to be held for the 

future Finance Manager position. Of the two recommended for interview, 

a third applicant also was interviewed with transit experience. One 

dropped out, one would like additional salary over the budgeted amount 

and the final applicant was not recommended. Based on this exercise, 

staff has concluded that the position needs to be redefined and reopened 

under a different job description. Staff is planning to proceed with hiring 

the Administrative Assistant position instead at a salary range as 

approved by the Board of Directors at a salary range of $37,245 to 

$41,112 and defer the Contract Administrator until after FTA grantee 

status is relieved. Staff has more of a clerical support need at this time. 

This will be a quick hiring process – based on the timeline below: 

• January 30 to February 24, 2012 Post Administrative Assistant 

position. 

• Between February 26, 2012 and March 9, 2012 conduct two 

interviews (telephone and in person). 

• Offer Position – March 12, 2012. 

• Start Position – No later than March 26, 2012. 

Staff will advertise on YCIPTA, AzTA and Yuma County websites, Arizona 

Western College Career Center and in the Yuma Sun. 

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Larry Gould - Northern Arizona University, Dr. Glenn Mayle – Arizona Western College, 




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• Quechan Tribe 

Red Route 1 service has begun to Winterhaven stopping at Hub Liquor on 

the corner of Winterhaven Drive and Railroad Avenue, four times per 

weekday and three times on Saturday and at Paradise Casino all other 

times. It is envisioned that this route will connect with future services 

established by the Quechan Tribe. 

At this time, the Quechan Tribe is still considering how to deliver its 

transportation services via three options – 1. Joining the Transportation 

Authority as a full member, 2. Entering into a service Intergovernmental 

Agreement with the management of their transit services or providing 

support for them to procure a transit operator or 3. Quechan Tribe 

operates the services themselves or with a private contractor that can 

operate the service for them. Upon receipt of that decision, staff will return 

to the Board for direction on this matter. 

• Mid-Year Budget Review 

At the next month Board meeting, staff will provide a mid-year budget 

review for consideration on any necessary amendments to cover 

expenses made from July 2011 to January 2012. Revenues would be 

increased to reflect funding from Arizona Western College, Northern 

Arizona University, Cocopah Tribe, Greyhound, Aztec High School, Yuma 

Private Industry Council and SMILE. Expenses would be modified to 

reflect payments to Greyhound, legal service expenses that have 

increased, and any other miscellaneous expenses that may need 

adjustments. 

• First Transit Change Order #1 

Staff has finalized renegotiation with First Transit regarding the service 

hour renegotiation rate for the remainder of fiscal year 2011-2012 is as 

defined below: 

Effective Saturday, January 21, 2012, the new hourly rate for Yuma County 

Area Transit (YCAT) fixed route services shall be $47.30 per revenue vehicle 

service hour and $32.00 per revenue vehicle service hour for special events 

and the new hourly rate for Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride (DAR) shall be 

$47.99 per revenue vehicle service hour for fiscal year 2012 ending June 30, 

2012. The above rates shall amend Section 17.4 of the Agreement. FY 

2013-2016 rates and revenue vehicle service hour changes shall be finalized 

through a formal contract amendment to be completed in April or May of 

2012. Until such time, the current contract rates listed in the July 1, 2011 

agreement shall apply for FY 2013-2016 minus the costs associated with the 

position changes listed above, plus the additional holiday pay for the bus 

operators. 

The renegotiation in rates will save the Transportation Authority 

approximately $22,160.99 for the reminder of the fiscal year. YCAT 

service will grow by approximately $27,068 based on the addition of the 

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Silver Route 9 for direct service between AWC and San Luis. Staff will 

continue to monitor the Road Supervisor and has the option to discontinue 

this position, which would yield a savings of $13,256.25 to the operating 

budget if necessary. A change order letter has been signed by the Transit 

Director and First Transit Senior Vice President for the contract file. 

At this time, there was no job losses as most of the people in the 

eliminated positions transferred to bus driving positions. 

• Federal Transit Administration Sections 5316 and 5317 Funding 

Staff is preparing an application for this funding to cover the costs 

associated with the provision of Saturday service, early morning service, 

NightCAT service and a circulator within San Luis to connect to the 

regional transit system. Applications are due to YMPO on February 15, 

2012. 

• Trapeze 

Staff has discontinued the use of Trapeze effective January 9, 2012. First 

Transit will issue a credit for $1,247 for the reminder of the fiscal year. 

This is due to the significant decline in dial-a-ride use and it does not 

warrant the need for Trapeze at this time. 

• Service Changes 

Staff with First Transit has implemented the service changes effective 

Monday, January 9, 2012. These changes placed transit service on major 

thoroughfares in Yuma, restored service to northwestern Yuma, improved 

frequencies to 60 minutes, placed bus stops every ¼ of mile, added new 

service to Winterhaven, eastern San Luis and Paradise Casino, 

implemented a true hub and spoke system with three transfer hubs 

(Cocopah Casino, Yuma Palms Regional Center and West Yuma Transfer 

Hub) and reduced dial-a-ride from a service that carried seniors and 

persons with disabilities to a service that is an ADA complementary 

paratransit system that is complementary to YCAT fixed routes. On the 

fixed route side – passengers have been receptive to the changes. While 

there was confusion during the first week, weekday ridership is now 

exceeding on the average 1,200 passengers per day. This same period 

last year, weekday ridership was on the average 800 passenger per day. 

Saturday ridership has declined, which is expected based on the reduced 

service hours, which is averaging 450 passenger trips as compared to this 

same time last year, 500 passenger trips. Overall, system wide 

productivity is improving, as several Orange Route 2 and Yellow Route 95 

trips are experiencing large crowds. Violet Route 7 is performing far 

superior to the former Grey Route. Revenue is also up – on the average 

day, $1,200 today as compared to $1,000 this same time last year. Staff 

is continuing to monitor ridership on Purple Route 6, Silver Route 9, Gold 

Route 8 and evening trips on Red Route 1 and may make further 

adjustments in March 2012 based on demand. 

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• Press 

There has been several articles related to the Transportation Authority in 

the Yuma Sun, AZTA Advocate and Quechan News regarding transit 

service changes, transit study approved by Yuma County and dial-a-ride 

service changes. 

• Presentations 

Staff has made presentations regarding the Transportation Authority and 

its status to the Yuma City Council on January 3, 2012, Yuma County 

Board of Supervisors on January 4, 2012, Good Morning Yuma on 

January 12, 2012, Cocopah Tribal Council on January 13, 2012 and at the 

Rural Transportation Summit on January 19, 2012. The feedback was 

good and there is exciting regarding the actions that the Transportation 

Authority has made to date. 

• Saguaro Foundation 

Staff continues to meet with Saguaro Foundation and YMPO regarding 

how to develop a new service that will cover passengers that were 

previously eligible for Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride service based on 

service area or age. Saguaro Foundation has agreed using its FTA 

Section 5317 funding from ADOT to start a program to pick up these 

passengers. It is anticipated that ADOT will provide additional funding so 

that they can continue to fund these trips through the rest of the fiscal 

year. This effort is through their mobility management program called 

SARA Rides. 

• Legislative Report 

HB2208 is at the Arizona House of Representatives under review to 

restore Local Transportation Assistance Fund to all cities and counties in 

Arizona in addition to Maricopa County. Should this legislative action be 

approved, while LTAF would be included in Arizona Revised Statutes 

(ARS), 28-810, legislative budget authority is still required. The Arizona 

Transit Association is lobbying to ensure that the legislative action and the 

budget authority are available so that LTAF can be distributed. It is 

projected that $18 million to $23 million will be available from Powerball 

proceeds provided that the Arizona State General Fund receives its funds 

first. Yuma County and its municipalities can receive between $250,000 

and $350,000 per year from LTAF collectively. 

In addition, HB2347 will amend ARS 28-9121 so that if a Community 

College or Indian Nation is a member of an intergovernmental public 

transportation authority, the President of the College and Nation(s) shall 

appoint one member to the Board. This is a technical clean up to ARS 28- 

9102 which allowed community college districts and Indian nations to join 

IPTAs. 

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• Bus Stop Planning 

Staff is working with the municipalities and the County regarding bus stop 

placement for the new routes that will take effect in January 2012. Bus 

shelter will also be relocated to busy stop locations as the majority of the 

bus shelters are located in areas where ridership demand is low. A new 

replacement bus shelter has been purchased to replace the bus shelter 

that was damaged in an accident in 2010 with insurance proceeds. Staff 

has outreached to all municipalities and has retained a consultant to 

address the bus stop placement issues. Once the stop locations are 

approved, staff will install permanent signage. 

• Request For Proposals 

Staff will bring before the Board of Directors in February a 

recommendation to award a contract for advertising on buses and bus 

shelters. Staff has released a request for proposals for transit advertising 

services. This request for proposals will allow for advertising on transit 

buses, transit bus shelters on the website and inside the Rider’s Guide. 

Proposals are due on December 30, 2011. A recommendation for an 

award will be brought before the Transportation Authority Board of 

Directors in January 2012. Staff will release the Legal Counsel Request 

For Proposals on December 26, 2011. 

• Yuma Area Benefits Consortium 

At the regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, the 

YABC Board of Trustees discussed and voted to allow the Transportation 

Authority to be included under the “umbrella” of the City of Yuma. The 

effective date is February 1, 2012. The Board voted to allow the 

administrative staff of the Transportation Authority (not to exceed 5 

employees) to be eligible for the benefits. If this number is exceeded, then 

the Transportation Authority would need to re-petition the YABC Board of 

Trustees. SEGAL (Third Party Administrator) is working to make a plan 

change to the City of Yuma’s Benefit Plan at this time. 

Once the Master IGA is finalized, the City will entertain an IGA for the 

provision of these benefits to the Transportation Authority. 

• Master IGA 

Legal Counsel and staff continue to work on the Master IGA. The City of 

Yuma has requested more items to be placed back into the Master IGA. 

Staff has a meeting with Legal Counsel scheduled for today to discuss 

these additional matters and to determine if a new strategy needs to be 

taken since this effort is becoming costly and complicated. Some issues 

that have arisen that are being resolved includes which is the controlling 

document, the bylaws or the Master IGA and the Board of Directors 

composition, including seats on the Board of Directors for community 

college districts and Indian nations (this will be resolved through amending 

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-9121 to be consistent with 28-9102). 

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• Imperial Valley Transit 

The Transportation Authority is working with Imperial County 

Transportation Commission to improve the connectivity between Red 

Route 1 and IVT Route 350 at Hub Liquor in Winterhaven. Presently the 

buses miss each other by 15 minutes (when daylight savings time 

resumes). In addition ICTC would like to further understand the transit 

demands in the Winterhaven community for future transit implementation 

beyond the one day a week service. With the YCAT-IVT connection, a 

passenger can travel from Yuma to El Centro in the same day 

(Wednesdays) at this time. IVT Route 350 leaves Winterhaven at 6:26 am 

(pacific time) and arrives back in Winterhaven at 7:25 pm (pacific time) as 

Route 300. YCAT Red Route 1 arrives in Winterhaven at 5:43 am (pacific 

time) and at 7:30 pm (pacific time via NightCAT) upon request. The fare 

on IVT to El Centro is $1.00. 

• Yuma Regional Transit Study 

The Yuma County Board of Supervisors on January 4, 2012 formally 

accepted the Yuma Regional Transit Study and as a result of this study 

being accepted, the project is now closed. It is staff intention to pursue a 

PARA grant in the future to develop a Five Year Short Range Transit Plan 

using the study as a basis to provide a plan for implementing its elements. 

• Marketing 

Staff continues to work on a new Rider’s Guide in English and Spanish to 

feature the new service changes. The Guide should be available by 

February. The website work is progressing along and should be 

completed in January. Staff is also developing an interim system map and 

route maps for posting online and distribution to riders so that there is an 

understanding on where buses travel. Starting in the Spring of 2012, staff 

will perform aggressive outreach to increase YCAT usage. Staff is also 

ordering paper 10-Ride and 31-Day passes for the interim until the 

AcuFare Smart Card system is operational. 

The Transportation Authority did sponsor the chamber’s Good Morning 

Yuma this past month and the Rural Transportation Summit to increase 

awareness of YCAT and the Transportation Authority. Free shuttles were 

provided on Thursday, January 18, 2012 to transport government officials 

on various tours. At Good Morning Yuma, five raffle prizes were provided. 

• WACOG Audit 

WACOG will be doing an audit of Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride on 

Monday, February 6, 2012 to ensure the program compliance for the grant 

that WACOG receives. This audit will begin at 1:30 pm and First Transit 

will be present to provide additional assistance. 

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• Contractor’s Employee of the Month 

First Transit has selected the first employee of the month. His name is 

Fernando Lopez, a Dispatcher/Reservationist that has been with First 

Transit since September 2010. Below are the criteria to receive 

employee of the month: 

• Employee(s) who exhibit a positive attitude towards customers and 

fellow employees 

• Employee(s) who contribute in a positive manner to improving 

service through actions and or suggestions 

• Employee(s) who are accident free (preventable) in the last 90 days 

• Employee(s) who have received commendations/citations from the 

public 

• Employee(s) maintain zero absences for 90 days 

This person is selected by the First Transit General Manager. Any 

individual who receives the “YCAT Award of Excellence” will receive a 

certificate of appreciation. A flyer will be placed on board the buses 

honoring the employee of the month and a lunch with the Transit Director, 

General Manager and Operations Manager will be provided of the 

employee’s choosing. The Chairman and Transit Director will also provide 

a certificate to the employee as part of the Board of Directors meeting. 

In addition, staff intends to recommend an Employee of the Year at the 

June 2012 YCIPTA Board of Directors meeting. This program is meant to 

provide incentives for good employees to encourage positive energy while 

representing the transit system. 

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT JANUARY 18, 2012 

LEGISLATURE BEGINS CENTENNIAL YEAR SESSION: On Monday, January 9, the Second 

Regular Session of the 50 th Legislature kicked off its work with the Governor’s Annual State of the 

State Address. Though these annual speeches usually provide a review of the year prior and an 

outline of the Governor’s legislative priorities for that year, Governor Brewer spent most of her time 

remembering Arizona’s pioneers and heroes in honor of our State’s Centennial year of statehood. 

Though some policy items were referenced, the substance of her plan for this coming year was 

summarized in her Four Cornerstones of Reform plan released during the speech – link below - and 

her Fiscal Year 2013 budget released on Friday – also attached below. 

In planning for the FY ’13 budget and beyond, the Governor does not see a “double dip” recession in 

our future but instead slow, steady growth. However, she notes that this steady growth will coincide 

with increased demands in future years due to health care reform and a need to be cautious due to 

economic uncertainty. As such, she does not propose widespread reinvestment into state 

government, but rather targets her priorities in education, behavioral health, and replacements and 

upgrades of certain aging state data systems that log and process millions of state transactions per 

year. Though the Executive Budget does see a growth in revenues over and above the amount of 

these investments, growth is allowed to accumulate to address expected revenue gaps in fiscal years 

2014 and 15. 

In summary, there was not any major focus on Transportation. Though there are modest increases in 

the growth of the State Highway Fund and HURF, HURF assignments to DPS and MVD continue at 

last year’s level of $62 million. A $9 million portion of VLT is proposed to be used to cover a portion of 

a state employee pay increase for those employees opting to move to “uncovered” status. 

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES: Limiting the growth of spending and preparing for the uncertainties of 

future years is the primary goal of most legislators. However, a vigorous debate about transportation 

funding and the impact sweeps and repeals have had on our system is underway at the state 

Legislature. Both HURF and LTAF are receiving their fair share of attention and the House 

Transportation Chair, Tucson Republican Vic Williams, spent time on the road during the legislative 

break listening to communities and what they need for transit and road infrastructure. Whether there 

will be new funds or reforms to limit future sweeps remains to be seen. But it is nice to see that as we 

see the beginnings of economic recovery, that the importance of transportation systems in moving 

goods and people in a robust economy has the attention of many of our elected representatives. IN 

fact, Rep. Williams, alongside other legislators, held a transportation stakeholder meeting at the 

Capitol to revisit our priorities for this session. 

As part of this ongoing dialogue, AzTA will be making a presentation on the loss of LTAF dollars and 

the role of transit in our rural and urban economies on Thursday January 26. This day just so 

happens to be Transit Day at the Capitol and we hope you can join us for this presentation as well 

as our annual Ice Cream Social on the House lawn. Go to this link to find out more about AzTA’s 

Capitol event: http://www.azta.org/conference/overview/azta-2012-legislative-day-at-the-capitol 

P. O. Box 741 Gilbert, AZ 85299-0741 480-361-5101 fax: 480-821-0840 www.azta.org 

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LINKS: 

http://www.azgovernor.gov/Priorities/EconomicComp.asp 

http://www.azospb.gov/documents/2012/FY2013%20Budget%20Presentation.pdf 

BILLS: In the first few weeks of session, more than a thousand new ideas for laws will be proposed 

by the 90 legislators. As always, we will track and summarize most of the transportation bills that 

move through the system here in your weekly report. In addition, legislative agendas and additional 

information on these bills and others can be accessed at www.azleg.gov. 

HB2043: Election dates; even-numbered years (Fillmore) – Prohibits political subdivisions from 

holding elections in March or May (See HB2320) 

HB2061: HELP Committee Repeal (Brophy McGee) – Repeals the Highway Expansion & Extension 

Loan Program Advisory Committee; currently expires in 2024 

HB2123: TPT Study Committee (Court) – Forms the Transaction Privilege Tax (sales tax) Reform 

Committee to review current code and study expanding the base in a way that is revenue neutral. 

Recommendations are due October 2012 

HB2152: Vehicle Title database (Seel) – Creates a database to monitor vehicle titles and sales of 

cars in part to enforce sales tax payments. Schedule for hearing on Thursday in House Technology 

Committee 

HB2320: Municipal Elections (S. Smith, others) – Prohibits municipal elections from being held in 

March or May. (See HB2043) 

HB2347: Public Transportation Authorities; Board Membership – If a Community College or Indian 

Nation is a member of a public transportation authority, the President of the College and Nation(s) 

shall appoint one member to the Board 

HB2358: PPP; Toll Authorities (Fann) – Amends and substantially adds to public-private partnership 

and toll statutes. Apparently intended to both improve current authority as well as to address situation 

on I-15 

P. O. Box 741 Gilbert, AZ 85299-0741 480-361-5101 fax: 480-821-0840 www.azta.org 

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Bus Route Type of Route Passenger Actual Actual Revenue Revenue Fare Operating Operational Pass./ Ave Pass Aver Fare/ Pass./ Subs/ Miles/ 

Trips Hours Miles Hours Miles Revenue Collected Days Cost for Route Rev.Veh Hr Per Day Pass Rev.Mile Pass Hour 

Red Fixed Route - - $ - 

- $ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 

Orange Fixed Route 1,327 282.15 8,834 252.99 8,024 $ 1,213.00 27 $ 12,649.50 5.25 49.15 $ 0.91 0.17 $ 9.53 31.72 

Yellow Fixed Route 13,822 884.25 19,670 773.82 16,616 $ 19,359.25 27 $ 38,691.00 17.86 511.93 $ 1.40 0.83 $ 2.80 21.47 

Green Fixed Route 4,373 346.41 6,237 317.25 6,029 $ 3,073.00 27 $ 15,862.50 13.78 161.96 $ 0.70 0.73 $ 3.63 19.00 

Purple Fixed Route 3,172 333.18 7,655 296.19 7,169 $ 352.25 27 $ 14,809.50 10.71 117.48 $ 0.11 0.44 $ 4.67 24.20 

Grey Fixed Route 1,664 253.74 4,158 240.24 3,513 $ 25.50 22 $ 12,012.00 6.93 75.64 $ 0.02 0.47 $ 7.22 14.62 

Blue Fixed Route - - - - - $ - 

- $ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 

College Shuttle Fixed Route 178 29.97 713 18.00 605 $ 54.00 

9 $ 900.00 9.89 19.78 $ 0.30 0.29 $ 5.06 33.60 

Special Services Special Services - - - - $ - 

$ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 

Dial-A-Ride Zone A Demand Response 54 - - $ 216.00 

- $ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 4.00 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

WACOG Zone A Demand Response 313 $ 229.65 

#DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 0.73 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

Dial-A-Ride Zone B Demand Response 34 $ 170.00 

$ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 5.00 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

WACOG Zone B Demand Response - $ 4.00 

#DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 

Dial-A-Ride Zone C Demand Response 67 $ 402.00 

$ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 6.00 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

WACOG Zone C Demand Response 196 $ 188.00 

$ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 0.96 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

Dial-A-Ride Zone D Demand Response 84 $ 420.00 

$ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 5.00 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

WACOG Zone D Demand Response 91 $ 72.00 

$ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 0.79 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

Dial-A-Ride Zone E Demand Response 15 $ 90.00 

$ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 6.00 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

WACOG Zone E Demand Response 60 $ 94.50 

$ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 1.58 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

Dial-A-Ride Zone F Demand Response - $ - 


WACOG Zone F Demand Response 26 $ 10.00 

$ - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! $ 0.38 #DIV/0! $ - #DIV/0! 

Dial-A-Ride Zone G Demand Response - $ - 


WACOG Zone G Demand Response - $ - 


Dial-A-Ride Zone H Demand Response - $ - 


WACOG Zone H Demand Response - $ - 


Dial-A-Ride Zone I Demand Response - $ - 


WACOG Zone I Demand Response - $ - 


Dial-A-Ride Total Demand Response 940 756.00 11,833 585.57 6,212 $ 1,896.15 27 $ 29,682.54 1.61 34.81 $ 2.02 0.15 $ 31.58 10.61 

YCAT Total Fixed Route 24,536 2,129.70 - 1,898.49 41,956 $ 24,077.00 27 $ 94,924.50 12.92 908.74 $ 0.98 0.58 $ 3.87 22.10 

TOTAL 25,476 2,885.70 11,833 2,484.06 48,168 $ 25,973.15 27 $ 124,607.04 10.26 944 $ 1.02 0.53 $ 4.89 19.39 

Farebox Recovery Ratio 20.84% 

Yuma County Area Transit and Greater Yuma Area Dial-A-Ride Monthly Summary Report 

December 2011 Summary 

2010-2011 Year to Date 21,200 3,326.08 67,525 2,841.93 51,479 $ 29,750.90 26 $ 164,745.04 7.46 815 $ 1.40 0.41 $ 7.77 18.11 

Farebox Recovery Ratio 18.06% 

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YCIPT FUND 8808 

Agency Fund (unaudited) 

December 31, 2011 

Benchmark 

Percentage 

Variance 

Favorable 

Account Description Budget Actuals 50.00% (Unfavorable) 

Revenues 

Grants 

Federal $ 1,942,282 $ 221,451 11.40% (38.60%) 

State 75,764 - 0.00% (50.00%) 

Other 511,146 165,797 32.44% (17.56%) 

Charge for Services 

Fees for services 225,000 157,326 69.92% 19.92% 

Rents 6,000 - 0.00% (50.00%) 

Reimbursements and Contributions 

City / Town reimbursements - 154,960 100.00% 50.00% 

Administrative cost reimbursements 133,098 - 0.00% (50.00%) 

Public enterprises contributions 150,762 37,252 24.71% (25.29%) 

Private sources contributions 170,469 - 0.00% (50.00%) 

Interest on investments 45,000 307 0.68% (49.32%) 

Miscellaneous 6,500 1,740 26.77% (23.23%) 

Total revenues $ 3,266,021 $ 738,833 22.62% (27.38%) 

Expenses 

Operating expenses: 

Personel services 249,450 42,372 16.99% 33.01% 

Supplies 5,500 961 17.47% 32.53% 

Professional services 77,827 24,340 31.27% 18.73% 

Contract cost 1,146,445 413,944 36.11% 13.89% 

Utilities general 51,354 4,465 8.69% 41.31% 

Travel and moving 4,000 447 11.18% 38.83% 

Liability insurance 5,616 6,029 107.35% (57.35%) 

Fuel, oil, and lubricants 330,000 96,799 29.33% 20.67% 

Equipment lease / rentals 52,061 14,056 27.00% 23.00% 

Equipment maintenance / repair 165,803 24,155 14.57% 35.43% 

Advertising 10,500 2,931 27.91% 22.09% 

Training classes 5,000 - 0.00% 50.00% 

Miscellaneous 3,155 2,774 87.92% (37.92%) 

Capital Outlay 352,129 - 0.00% 50.00% 

Total operating expenses $ 2,458,840 $ 633,273 25.75% 24.25% 

Operating income / (loss) $ 807,181 $ 105,560 13.08% (36.92%) 

Fund Balance, Beginning $ - $ 

- 

Net income / (loss) 807,181 105,560 

Fund Balance as of 12/31/2011 $ 807,181 $ 105,560 

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YUMA COUNTY 

Budget Performance Report 

Current Period: DEC-2011 

Currency: USD 

FUND=08808 (Y.C.I.P.T.A.), Ledger=YUMA (YUMA COUNTY) 

Percentage 

YTD YTD YTD Funds Full Year of Full Yea 

OBJECT Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Available Budget Budget Left 

--------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------- 

Intergovernmental 

33100 FEDERAL GRANTS -1,542,293 0 -221,451 -1,320,842 -1,542,293 85. 

33110 FEDERAL GRANTS PRIOR YEAR -399,989 0 0 -399,989 -399,989 100. 

33420 CITY/TOWN REIMBURSEMENTS 0 0 -154,960 154,960 0 n 

33510 STATE GRANTS PRIOR YEAR -75,764 0 0 -75,764 -75,764 100. 

33690 OTHER SHARED REVENUE -511,146 0 -165,797 -345,350 -511,146 67. 

33930 ADMINISTRATIVE COST REIMBURSED -133,098 0 -76 -133,022 -133,098 99. 

TOTAL -2,662,290 0 -542,284 -2,120,006 -2,662,290 79. 

Charges for Services 

34011 LEGAL SERVICES/ATTORNEY'S FEES 0 0 133 -133 0 n 

34049 MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR SERVICES -225,000 0 -157,459 -67,541 -225,000 30. 

TOTAL -225,000 0 -157,326 -67,674 -225,000 30. 

Interest on Investments 

36010 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS -45,000 0 -307 -44,693 -45,000 99. 

TOTAL -45,000 0 -307 -44,693 -45,000 99. 

Rents 

37010 RENT GENERAL -6,000 0 0 -6,000 -6,000 100. 

TOTAL -6,000 0 0 -6,000 -6,000 100. 

Miscellaneous 

39090 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES -6,500 0 -1,740 -4,760 -6,500 73. 

39510 CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PUBLIC ENTERPRISES -150,762 0 -37,252 -113,510 -150,762 75. 

39520 CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PRIVATE SOURCES -170,469 0 0 -170,469 -170,469 100. 

TOTAL -327,731 0 -38,992 -288,739 -327,731 88. 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ 

TOTAL REVENUE -3,266,021 0 -738,908 -2,527,113 -3,266,021 77. 

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Personal Services 

40110 REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES 215,229 0 33,593 181,636 215,229 84. 

40210 SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS 8,815 0 2,085 6,730 8,815 76. 

40211 MEDICARE CONTRIBUTIONS 0 0 488 -488 0 n 

40220 ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT 11,419 0 3,393 8,026 11,419 70. 

40230 HEALTH INSURANCE (ER) 13,295 0 2,770 10,525 13,295 79. 

40231 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 37 0 8 29 37 79. 

40233 LIFE INSURANCE (ER) 171 0 35 136 171 79. 

40241 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE 251 0 0 251 251 100. 

40280 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 233 0 0 233 233 100. 

TOTAL 249,450 0 42,371 207,079 249,450 83. 

Supplies and Services 

41101 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,000 0 961 39 1,000 3. 

41220 FOOD SUPPLIES 500 0 0 500 500 100. 

41260 FUEL, OIL, AND LUBRICANTS 330,000 0 96,799 233,201 330,000 70. 

 

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Percentage 



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41290 PRINTING AND MICROFILMING 11,000 0 2,554 8,446 11,000 76. 

41310 BUILDING SUPPLIES 2,500 0 0 2,500 2,500 100. 

41311 GROUNDS SUPPLIES 1,500 0 0 1,500 1,500 100. 

42110 LEGAL SERVICES 13,672 0 17,832 -4,160 13,672 -30. 

42111 LEGAL NOTICES 1,500 0 482 1,018 1,500 67. 

42113 REPORTING AND TRANSCRIBING 15,100 0 0 15,100 15,100 100. 

42130 ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING SERVICES 15,088 0 0 15,088 15,088 100. 

42140 CONSULTING SERVICES 20,967 0 3,260 17,707 20,967 84. 

42141 CONTRACT COSTS 1,146,445 0 413,944 732,501 1,146,445 63. 

42211 ELECTRICITY-BUILDINGS 13,905 0 2,434 11,471 13,905 82. 

42234 WATER-OFFICES 1,745 0 79 1,666 1,745 95. 

42241 REFUSE DISPOSAL 456 0 76 380 456 83. 

42310 TELEPHONE 31,791 0 1,876 29,915 31,791 94. 

42330 POSTAGE 3,457 0 0 3,457 3,457 100. 

42410 TRAVEL EXPENSES 1,000 0 447 553 1,000 55. 

42470 MOVING EXPENSES 3,000 0 0 3,000 3,000 100. 

42810 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 2,809 0 2,809 0 2,809 0. 

42850 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 2,807 0 3,220 -413 2,807 -14. 

42940 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT LEASE/RENTAL 7,361 0 1,664 5,697 7,361 77. 

42960 BUILDING LEASE/RENTAL 43,200 0 10,800 32,400 43,200 75. 

42980 AUTOS AND TRUCKS LEASE/RENTAL 1,500 0 1,592 -92 1,500 -6. 

43012 MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINT 5,000 0 266 4,734 5,000 94. 

43013 COMMUNICATION EQUIP REPAIR AND MAINT SV 1,500 0 390 1,110 1,500 74. 

43021 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SVCS 145,803 0 15,460 130,343 145,803 89. 

43060 BUILDING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SVCS 6,000 0 2,206 3,794 6,000 63. 

43062 PEST CONTROL SERVICES 500 0 0 500 500 100. 

43070 GROUNDS REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SVCS 1,500 0 451 1,049 1,500 69. 

43090 OTHER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SVCS 6,000 0 5,382 618 6,000 10. 

43415 ADVERTISING 10,500 0 2,931 7,569 10,500 72. 

43430 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 3,155 0 2,774 381 3,155 12. 

43460 TRAINING AND SCHOOL CLASSES 5,000 0 0 5,000 5,000 100. 

43472 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 0 0 212 -212 0 n 

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43490 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 0 0 16,475 -16,475 0 n 

TOTAL 1,857,261 0 607,375 1,249,886 1,857,261 67. 

Capital Outlay 

45110 LAND SITE PREPARATION 35,000 0 0 35,000 35,000 100. 

45220 BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS & FIXTURES 14,512 0 0 14,512 14,512 100. 

45411 AUTOMOBILES 55,500 0 0 55,500 55,500 100. 

45420 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT 150,000 0 0 150,000 150,000 100. 

45440 OFFICE MACHINES 2,000 0 0 2,000 2,000 100. 

45450 DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 2,757 0 0 2,757 2,757 100. 

45495 OTHER MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 92,360 0 0 92,360 92,360 100. 

TOTAL 352,129 0 0 352,129 352,129 100. 

 

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Currency: USD 


Percentage 



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Budget Use Only 

46710 CONTINGENCY 529,447 0 0 529,447 529,447 100. 

46740 RESERVE FOR FUTURE PURCHASES 277,734 0 0 277,734 277,734 100. 

TOTAL 807,181 0 0 807,181 807,181 100. 

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TOTAL EXPENSE 3,266,021 0 649,746 2,616,275 3,266,021 80. 

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