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Home My WebLink About2007/10/02 Item 3 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ,l; .:S'Yf:. CITY OF =......... CHULA VISTA 10/02/2007 Item 3 SUBMITTED BY: Report on Chula Vista Transit (CVT) Funding and Operations DIRECTOR OF PUBLI~~~R~;t-/ CITY MANAGER ~y ASSIST ANT CITY MAGER ,>7 ITEM TITLE: REVIEWED BY: 4/5THS VOTE: YES NO X BACKGROUND At the Council meeting of April 4, 2006, Transit staff presented the fourth annual report to Council on the City of Chula Vista's transit system, Chula Vista Transit (CVT). This is an updated report on CVT's funding and operations. CVT is an independent municipal transit system that forms part of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), which is a network of local and regional transit operators. The MTS provides a seamless transit system composed of local, regional and ADA paratransit services. MTS coordinates funding, planning, fares, transfers, routes and information services to the region. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment because the action is only to accept a status report; therefore, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION That Council accept this report. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable 3-1 10/02/07, Item 3 Page 2 of 14 DISCUSSION SIGNIFICANT EVENTS MTS Comprehensive Operational Analvsis (COAl Implementation At the Council meeting of March 7, 2006, Council received a presentation by Mr. Conan Cheung, Director of Planning and Performance Monitoring for the MTS, on the Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA). The objective of this analysis was to take a comprehensive look at all MTS routes, and to realign services with today's travel demand and within current financial constrains. The COA plan was implemented between June 2006 and June 2007 with the majority of CVT routes adjusted on September 3, 2006. Transit staff will expand on the COA changes to CVT routes in the Operations section of this report. Citv/MTS Joint Procurement Aareement On February 20, 2007, Council approved a new transit services contract. This contract was part of a joint procurement with MTS. The new five-year base term and with three one-year options contract was implemented on June 17, 2007. This process involved an initial Request for Proposal (RFP) followed by a negotiated procurement. MTS combined three of their current transit contracts in this solicitation, with a goal of achieving improved economies of scale and reducing transit cost in the region. Adding CVT to the larger procurement process increased the attractiveness and competitiveness of the CVT contract package, which accounts for 15% of the MTS region's transit contracted services. City Transit staff actively participated in all phases of the procurement process. The MTS procurement had the following objectives: · Reduce Costs · Achieve Economies of Scale · Reduce Contractor Overhead · Consolidate Services Under One Contractor · Long-Term Contract - Five-Year Base, Three One-Year Options . Fixed Purchased Transportation Cost Over Eight Years · Potential savings converted to more transit services The City procuring services on its own would have cost the region an estimated $2.72 million more over the five-year term versus the joint regional procurement. 3-2 10/02/07, Item -3 Page 3 of 14 Transition of CVT to the MTS On Thursday, July 19, 2007, City and MTS staff (the City Manager and Mr. Paul Jablonski, MTS CEO present) met to discuss the transition of City Of Chula Vista transit services, CVT to MTS. Both the City and MTS are open to an amiable transition of CVT. The following issues were discussed at the meeting and with some issues needing further discussion and possible negotiations: . Mitigate Loss of Transit Fund Contributions to General Fund . Use of City's Transit Yard . Transition of City Transit Staff to MTS The City Manager instructed the City Attorney's office to begin work on a transition agreement. The agreement is in process and will be presented to Council in the near future. OPERATING BUDGETS CVT operating funds come from a combination of State Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds (a Y. of 1 percent of the State Sales Tax) and passenger fares, which are used for operations and for capital programming. Prior to July 2001, the City would receive a direct allocation of its TDA funds, but in 2001 regional transit funds were consolidated under the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB), now the MTS. FY 06/07 Budqet Transit operations' expenditures ended the year $439,839 under budget and revenues were $60,549 above projections. Transit staff's goal is to maximize the effectiveness of transit funds while recognizing the revenue constraints facing the region. The following line items had the most significant savings: .:. Public Liability and Property Insurance .:. CNG Fuel (lower than expected costs and Alternative fuel tax Credit) .:. City Staff Support Services (As needed basis) .:. Purchased Transportation The following line item had higher than expected costs: .:. Engine Rebuilds 3-3 Service Budget (1) Actual (2) Difference Chula Vista Transit- $6,843,852 $6,404,013 $439.839 Expenditures Chula Vista Transit - Revenues $2,512,924 $2,573,474 $60,549 Chula Vista Transit Centers: Bayfront/E Street $115,167 $105,256 $9,911 H Street Southwestern ColleQe Net Positive Variance $510,299 ~ 10/02/07, Item -"" Page 4 of 14 Table I (1) Mid-year Adjusted Budget (2) Unaudited FY 07/08 BudQet Since the funding consolidation, Transit staff actively participates in the MTS budget process. Each year City Transit staff presents its proposed operating budgets. Various budget meetings are held and budgets are adjusted according to the available funds and MTD Board funding policies. The following are the current FY 07/08 operating budgets for CVT: Service Total Budget Fare Net Subsidy Revenue Chula Vista Transit - $7,971,061 (1) $2,636,576 $5,334,485 Expenditures Chula Vista Transit Centers: Bayfront/E Street $116,676 $0 $116,676 H Street Southwestern College Total $8,087,737 $2,636,576 $5,451,161 Table 2 (1) MTS encumbers the cost for Purchased Transportation ($5,904,599) The budget includes approximately $236,908 for Non-Transit City Staff charge- backs and Specialized Services, see Table 3. These funds reimburse the City's General Fund. The Non-Transit City Staff support Transit operations on an as- needed basis. Activi Non-Transit Ci Staff S ecialized Services Ba ront Visitor Center Total Table 3 Available Fundin $194,332 $15,900 $26,676 $236,908 All annual approved budgets are adjusted during the year based on actual and/or projected costs and revenues. 3-4 10/02/07, Item " Page 5 of 14 FY 07/08 BudQet Deficit MTS was notified by SANDAG that both TransNet and TDA transit funds had been over projected. The result is $9.2 million less than expected. CVT's operating funds are programmed through the MTS budget process. MTS staff has taken steps to address this shortfall. Across-the-board budget reductions will affect all operators. MTS staff has informed Transit staff that CVT's share of this reduction is $320,000 for FY 07/08. Although MTS has not officially asked Transit staff to reduce our budget, as a prelude, City Transit staff has identified budget line item for reductions. The Administration and Finance Departments have been informed of this pending reduction. If reductions are implemented, Council has the option to use prior-year TDA Unallocated funds to mitigate the impact on the General Fund. TDA UNALLOCA TED FUNDS Part of the terms of the transit financing consolidation permitted the respective agencies to keep control of any unallocated balance and capital reserves. These funds can be used for a variety of transit projects or placed in a discretionary fund for future opportunities. The City's current unspent and uncommitted unallocated transit funds total $879,349. These funds are available to the City to spend on Transit related capital projects and/or operations. Table 4 Unallocated TDA Funds Soending Plan Total Funds Available Notes Unallocated TDA Reserves $510,510 Capital Reserve Account - Southwestern College $50,000 Drivewav Upqrades Other Credits $318,839 Balance @ the City of I Chula Vista Total TDA Funds Available -0 ..$879,349 " FEDERALLY FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECTS Proiects The funding consolidation allows the City to participate in available Federal Transit Administration (FTA) capital fund programs. City Transit staff has submitted various capital project funding requests to MTS. The Capital projects committee, composed of staff from the various transit agencies, then ranks these requests. The requests are ranked according to: safety, replacement value, operating cost benefit, travel time savings and customer benefit. 3-5 The installation of security cameras at all City of Chula Vista Transit Centers was a joint project with MTS, CV Police Department (CVPD) and Public WorksfTransit Division. This project was completed during the first quarter of FY 06/07. Cameras have a direct monitoring link to Trolley security and the CVPD. Cameras were installed at all Chula Vista Transit Centers (Trolley Stations). The City contributed $250,000 of its FTA Capital funds allocation. An additional $5,000 will be contributed for signage at all Transit Centers to let people know about the surveillance cameras. CCTV Cameras FTA Grant Amount - $250,000 Transit Road Supervisor Vehicles FTA Grant Amount - $77,000 One van and two sedans were added to the non-revenue fleet. One sedan was transferred to the Transit Contractor's road supervision division. The City's Transit staff will use the other sedan for route monitoring and field work. The van was specified with accessible components to assist in the transportation of riders with disabilities. The van will improve customer service to the disabled in case of any accessibility problems with our regular bus fleet. Solar Lighting and Bus Stop Improvements FTA Grant Amount - $150,000 "':/ 10/02/07, Item .) Page 6 of 14 .,. .. lo' tr~. This Property prOl" Surveillance Cameras Currently Transit staff is working on a bus stop solar lighting/transit furniture project. The purpose is to improve customer amenities at bus stops and increase security. MTS is currently working on a similar project. Transit staff will participate in the MTS request for proposals process with the option to participate or withdraw based on the results of the proposals submitted. Pilot Project - Bus Stop with Solar Lighting (E Street and 4th Avenue) 3-6 10/02/07, Item 3 Page 7 of 14 BUS STOPS FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE Transit staff continues its project to upgrade existing transit facilities in all areas of the City. Upgrade priority is given to requests by citizens, improved wheelchair access and high ridership bus stops. In addition to the Federal Transit Capital funds, City Transit staff has used over $200,000 in developer fees to install and upgrade transit facilities in the Eastlake and Otay Ranch areas of the City. City Transit staff has coordinated with the Planning and General Services Departments in the creation of Developer transit capital deposit accounts. The Developers deposit an estimated amount of monies based on' future transit services in their respective areas. Bus Stop Maintenance Transit staff has tried to be responsive to the community by addressing issues related to trash, graffiti, and weed abatement at or near our bus stops. Transit funds half the salary of a Public Works Senior Maintenance Worker to respond to bus stop maintenance issues. In our efforts to be pro-active, the Transit Division continues to work with MTS and volunteers for bus stop maintenance and clean up services. The acquisition of a Street Sweeper with Transit funds in 2005 is contributing to the maintenance of the City's transit centers. A noticeable improvement to the aesthetics of the transit centers, which are located at critical gateways to the City, has been made. OPERATIONS The City Of Chula Vista's Department of Public Works, Transit Division, manages CVT. Three full-time City employees, the Transit Manager, the Transit Operations Coordinator, and an Administrative Technician administer and manage the transit system. The Department of Public Works and Transit Division also share one full-time employee: a Senior Maintenance Worker. Transit also employees a part-time Intern staff person to help monitor customer service and performance of our Transit Contractor (ghost-rider type program). Other City staff provide additional support on an as-needed basis. City Transit staff duties and responsibilities include: recommending service plans, schedule adjustments, contract monitoring (operational and maintenance), community relations, budget preparation and monitoring, funds programming, transit facilities monitoring (bus stops, shelters, buildings), regional coordination and operations/capital procurements. Some tasks are coordinated with MTS. The actual operation of CVT is privatized and operated by Veolia Transportation Services, Inc. As mentioned in the "Significant Events" section, the current transportation services were procured jointly with MTS, with MTS awarding the contract. The Transit Contractor is responsible for the daily operations of the 3-7 10/02/07, Item "7 Page 8 of 14 system and the maintenance of the fleet. All the personnel associated with the direct operations of CVT are employees of the Contractor; i.e. management, road supervisors, mechanics, and bus operators. Veolia employs approximately 96 Full-Time Equivalent employees. The contractor is compensated monthly, based on the number of Revenue Miles operated. Route Descriptions As mentioned previously, the COA plan for Chula Vista was implemented in September 2006. Both City Transit staff and MTS Planning staff collaborated in the preliminary planning and final service change recommendations. Chula Vista Transit has experienced positive results with the COA. Total rideship, 3,357,668 in FY 06/07 increased 2.55% over FY 05/06. Unproductive routes were eliminated, some routes were consolidated, and service was added to the most productive routes. Table 5 summarizes CVT routes presently operated and the routes eliminated: CHULA VISTA TRANSIT ROUTES Route Description COAIMPACT Comments 701 Serves the H Street Trolley Station and the Palomar Minor Route Modifications. Route now serves most of Trolley Station via F Street, Hilltop Drive and Main Hilltop Drive Street Frequency was increased from 30 minutes to every 15 minutes 702 Served the H Street Trolley Station and the Palomar Route Eliminated Combined with new Trolley Station via 4'" A venue, 2"d Street, Melrose Route 704 Avenue and Palomar Street 703 Served the H Street Trolley Station and the Palomar Route Eliminated Combined with new Trolley Station via 3'd A venue, J Street, Crest Street, Route 704 Oleander Avenue and Orange Avenue 704 Serves the BayfronUE Street Trolley Station and Major Route Modifications Combination of Routes Palomar Street Trolley Station via E Street, 4th Avenue, 702, 703 and former 704 Naples Avenue, Medical Center Drive, Brandywine Frequency was increased Avenue and Orange Avenue from 30 minutes to every 15 minutes 705 Serves the BayfronUE Street Trolley Station and Plaza Minor Modifications Route alignment remained Bonita via E Street, Bonita Road. Limited trippers the same provided to Southwestern Colleae bv Route 705A 706 "Downtowner", was a clockwise loop route serving Route Eliminated MTS Route 929 serves the H Street Troll71 Station and business district via the 706 service area at 4th Avenue and 3' Avenue 15 minute frequency 706A "Downtowner" was a counterclockwise loop route. . Route Eliminated MTS Route 929 serves serving the Bayfront Trolley Station. the Chula Vista the 706A service area at Marina, KOA Campgrounds and the Chula Vista 15 minute frequency downtown business district 707 Served the H Street Trolley Station, Sharp Chula Route Eliminated Service area is now Vista Medical Center and Rancho Del Rey Plaza via served by Routes 704 East H Street, Paseo Ranchero, and Paseo Ladera and 709 707 Serves Otay Ranch Town Center and Southwestern New Route This is a community based College via Eastlake Parkway, Lane Avenue, Proctor route that serves the new Valley Road and E. H Street developments of eastern Chula Vista Table 5 3-8 10102/07, Item :;. Page 9 of 14 709 Serves the H Street Trolley Station, Southwestern Minor Modifications College, and Otay Ranch Town Center via H Street, E. Palomar (Otay Ranch Village 5), Olympic Parkway and Frequency was increased Eastlake Parkway. This Route also provides express from 30 minutes to every , . 15 minutes service between Southwestern College and H Street Tiolley Station on a limited basis. The Eastlake and Rolling Hills area is served on a limited basis by an extension of Route 709. 711 Served Plaza Bonita Shopping Center, Route Eliminated Worst petforming CVT SflUthwestern College and Eastlake via Bonita Mesa route Road, Bonita Road, Central Avenue, Corral Canyon Road, East H Street and Otav Lakes Road 712 Serves the Palomar Trolley Station and Southwestern Major Modification Route was extended east College via East Palomar Street, and La Media Road. on E. Palomar to Limited "express" buses serve Southwestern College Frequency was increased Southwestern College d~ring the school peak times from 30 minutes to every from its former terminal at I 15 minutes Sharp Medical Center, Operational Statistics The COA changes have made it difficult to compare year-to-year and route-by- route statistics. Statistical comparisons will be conducted on annual results for the system. The statistics for the following routes, 701, 709 and 712, which remained relatively unchanged have been compared to last fiscal year. FY 06/07 had the second highest ridership total in CVT history, only 2,747 riders less than highest total in FY 00/01. Additionally fare revenue collected was the highest in CVT history. Annual Statistics 05-06 06-07 % Chanae Revenue Ridershio 2,322,662 2,418,189 4.11% Total Ridershio 3,274,136 3,357,668 2.55% Revenue Miles 1,404,103 1,325,061 -5.63% Revenue Hours 110,512 117,512 5.95% Passenqers oer Rev. Mile 2.33 2.53 8.67% Passenaersl Rev. Hour 29.52 28.57 -3.21% Ooeratina Cost $6,556,143 $6,404,013 -2.32% Fare Revenue $2,520,788 $2,573,474 2.09% Operating $2.002 $1.908 -4.69% Cost/ Passenaer Operatinq Cost/Mile $4.669 $4.835 3.56% Avg. Fare $0.770 $0.766 -0.52% Revenue/Passenaer Subsidv/Passenaer $1.232 $1.142 -7.31% Farebox Recoverv Ratio 38.45% 40.16% 4.45% 3-9 10/02/07, Item ~5 Page 10 of 14 Route Statistics Route 701 05-06 06-07 % Chanae Revenue Ridership 366,062 465,936 27.28% Total Ridership 517,688 639,617 23.55% Revenue Miles 227,241 270,005 18.82% Revenue Hours 19,018 26,216 37.85% Passengers per Rev. Mile 2.28 2.37 3.98% Passengers/ Rev. Hour 27.22 24.40 -10.37% Route 709 05-06 06-07 % Change Revenue Ridership 568,218 694,070 22.15% Total Ridership 829,357 995,385 20.02% Revenue Miles 309,741 337,793 9.96% Revenue Hours 21,099 28,909 37.01% Passengers per Rev. Mile 2.68 2.95 10.05% Passenqers/ Rev. Hour 39.31 34.43 -12.40% Route 712 05-06 06-07 % Chanae Revenue Ridership 137,987 538,577 290.31% Total Ridership 191,153 728,020 280.86% Revenue Miles 66,020 251,474 280.91 % Revenue Hours . 6,552 23,820 263.56% Passengers per Rev. Mile 2.90 2.90 0.00% Passenqers/ Rev. Hour 29.17 30.56 4.76% 3-10 -.;: 10/02/07, Item ~ Page 11 of 14 Transit Contractor (Veolia Transportation Services, Inc.) Fiscal year 06/07 was Veolia Transportation's fifth and final year as the City's transit contractor. City Transit staff worked with Veolia as an equal partner in the delivery of a safe, reliable, efficient and cost effective public transit service to the visitors and residents of Chula Vista. We emphasize to Veolia that their employees provide and represent a City service that is to be delivered with the highest level of professionalism. The following is a list of accomplishments over the last five-years by transit as part of this team effort: Table 6 AccomDlishment Description Performance .:. On-Time Performance Regional Goal 90.0% improved from 88.44% to 98.85% (excludes events out of operator's control) .:. Trip Completion - 99.93% Regional Goal 99.8% .:. Total Miles per Road Call- Industry Standard 9-12K Miles per 19,490 Roadcall .:. ADA Bus Stop Call-Outs improved from 80.18% to 91.11% .:. $697K in savings Effective assignment of maintenance personnel resources Stand-By Buses To better serve our riders Stand-By buses were stationed at the H Street Transit Center, Palomar Transit Center and at Southwestern College to meet passenger peak-load demands. Stand-By buses can quickly respond to service qualitv issues. Bus Roadeo Initiated the Annual Bus Roadeo. City has hosted the Roadeo at the I Public Works Center for the last 4 vears. TransitlMaintenance Veolia's maintenance auditors designated the Transit Maintenance Shop ShoD as a "Maintenance Center of Excellence". 3-11 10/02/07, Item ':l., Page 12 of 14 Transit staff continued to emphasize the highest standards in the delivery of service. The customer service based Rider1ST orientation program created by City Transit staff is presented to all Veolia employees. Rider1ST emphasizes the importance of providing the highest quality of service to our transit users. Rider1ST elevates the word "PUBLIC" in "Public Transit" and connects the word "SERVICE" to 'Transit". "Public Transit" is a Public Service. All new Veolia employees are made aware of the "Human Element" connected to the service they provide to our community. The following bullet points summarize some of the main topics presented: · Public Service · Human Element of Service · Serving our Riders rather than Processing Them · Bus Operators connect the Service to the Rider · Not Only Meet, but Exceed Our Riders' Expectations · Emphasis on "Exceptional Service" · Bus Operators have the Responsibility to Make Things Better for the Riders · Make the City's Values their Own: Professionalism, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity · "Riders' Needs -----. CVT Makes the Connection" Rider1ST _.~' ,..-:of;;J;. .~,' ,I CRjderlST AWARD @ lllIII!I'llIl2D P=tedro Frederick ROdriguez In P..x"gui,i"""fR..o:p'''':''''''''1I U,u.loV.."", Ir......... IlI:_U'J~",j<,., t.C Our f'o.u<-nll<:n '~__,..."o..._,L."..__~ ;~'''''"'r~o(n '~...--__r -~~ ~ The City's Transit Manager conducts the Rider1ST presentations. All Veolia employees attended the first session and consequently all new employees are presented the Rider1ST program. Organized Labor Activities On Thursday, February 1, 2007 Veolia employees voted to decertify their union membership. The employees had twice voted down the labor contracts negotiated between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1309, and Veolia management. TRANSIT RELATED CAPITAL ASSETS Vehicles The Table below shows the current CVT bus fleet. The complete transition of the fleet from Diesel to CNG should be completed within the next four years. 3-12 10/02/07, Item ..., .I Page 13 of 14 Table 7 CVT VEHICLE FLEET INVENTORY Manufacturer Model Yr Quantitv Lenath 1Ft) Fuel Status EI Dorado 2005 6 30 CNG Active New Fiver 2001 10 40 CNG Active New Fiver 2000 15 40 CNG Active New Flyer 2000 2 40 Diesel Reassigned from National City I Transit Gilliq' 1995 2 35 Diesel Active GiIIiC 2001 1 35 Diesel Active Orion 1991 2 35 Diesel Active (1 l/Out-of-Service (1) I Total 38 The CNG buses are owned by MTS and leased to the City for one dollar a year per bus via an agreement approved by Council on January 12, 1999. Major Capital Fixed Assets Public Works Center - Transit 0 Using the City's Transit Development Act (TDA) reserves, CVT contributed $7.8 million dollars to the construction of the new, fully equipped Public WorkslTransit Maintenance Yard at 1800 Maxwell Road. Bayfront/E Street Visitor Information Center The City's Public Information and Transit personnel manage the BayfrontlE Street Visitor Information Center (BVIC). This facility was built in cooperation with the County of San Diego to better serve both the visiting public and permanent residents. The City contributed $3.4 million toward the construction of this facility. Regional TDA funds are allocated for the operation and maintenance of the BVIC. The City's responsibilities include: . Administration of visitor information center leases . Operation and maintenance of the Information Center and grounds . Administer portion of the budget Southwestern College Transit Stop (SWCTS) The SWCTS was built in 1995 by the County of San Diego with the City agreeing to the responsibility for major maintenance and repairs. Transit staff ensures the City's maintenance responsibilities are met. 3-13 10/02/07, Item , "3 Page 14 of 14 CONCLUSION "The next couple of years will be very challenging, for the COA will affect the travel patterns of CVT riders. It is our analysis that our riders will adjust to the route changes and will benefit from the increase in service frequency." The positive ridership numbers have made Transit staff's statement (above) very insightful. City Transit staff will continue to work closely with MTS and SANDAG staff to increase services in the new developing areas of Chula Vista where funding is available. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Not Applicable Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. FISCAL IMPACT CVT operations and capital programming contains no General Fund contribution. The CVT's operating and capital programming costs are funded by MTS Consolidated TDA Article 4.0 funds and Federal Transit Administration 5307 funds. All City Staff costs are reimbursed by the MTS funds. ATTACHMENTS Graphs: 1. Total Ridership by Fiscal Year 2. Total Ridership by Month 3. FY 07 Costs vs. Revenues 4. FY 07 Fare Recovery Ratios 5. Natural Gas Cost per Therm @ Meter 6. Compressed Natural Gas Cost per Therm @ Dispenser 7. FY 07 Compressed Natural Gas Gallon Equivalent Cost Prepared by: Andy Trujillo - Transit Manager, Department of Public Works, Transit Division 3-14 Appendix Department of Public Works Transit Division Graphs E;xhibit 1 - Graph demonstrates ridership for the last 13 fiscal years. Note ridership downtrend after FY 00/01. This is how significant the effect of the terrorist act of 9/11 I was on ridership. It took up to FY 05/06 for ridership to rebound. I Exhibit 2 - Graph demonstrates total ridership by month for the last 8 years. After the ir),plementation of the Comprehensive Operation Analysis plan, only the month of December had lower ridership that the previous year. I Exhibit 3 & 4 - The blue shaded area is the subsidy required to operate the transit system. The fare recovery ratio is the percentage of the costs covered by the fares tollected, fares divided by costs. I Exhibit 5 - Graph demonstrates the cost of natural gas for our bus fleet at the inlet. The cost of natural gas remained relatively steady compared to the major fluctuation in r 05/06. Exhibit 6 - Graph displays the fully loaded cost of natural gas at the dispenser. The rate includes all the costs associated with the compression of the natural gas: commodity, electricity, maintenance & capital replacement. I Exhibit 7 - Graph displays a comparison of the use cost of compressed natural gas (CNG) versus a gallon equivalent of diesel/gasoline. The red bars represent the cost of CNG. 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