FY Annual Transit Performance Report Maricopa Association of Governments Transportation Review Committee February 26, 2004

FY Annual Transit Performance Report (APTR) Prepared annually by Valley Metro/RPTA Prepared annually by Valley Metro/RPTA Evaluates region’s transit services in FY 2003 and identifies operating and capital improvements for FY 2004 Evaluates region’s transit services in FY 2003 and identifies operating and capital improvements for FY 2004 Local jurisdictions provide input and review draft reports Local jurisdictions provide input and review draft reports

FY Annual Transit Performance Report (APTR) The APTR provides input into the Valley Metro/RPTA Long Range Transit Plan and the MAG Regional Transportation Plan The APTR provides input into the Valley Metro/RPTA Long Range Transit Plan and the MAG Regional Transportation Plan APTR is used by Valley Metro/RPTA and the local jurisdictions in the evaluation of existing transit service and planning of new transit service APTR is used by Valley Metro/RPTA and the local jurisdictions in the evaluation of existing transit service and planning of new transit service The APTR demonstrates Valley Metro/RPTA commitment to performance based planning. The APTR demonstrates Valley Metro/RPTA commitment to performance based planning.

General Highlights System Total: Total transit ridership increased 11 percent by Total transit ridership increased 11 percent by 5.2 million boardings, to over 52 million 5.2 million boardings, to over 52 million Passenger Revenue increased by over 7 Passenger Revenue increased by over 7 percent to $29.7 million percent to $29.7 million Operating Expenses increased by over 12 Operating Expenses increased by over 12 percent or $16.4 million percent or $16.4 million

General Highlights (continued) System Total: Operating Cost per Revenue Hour and Operating Cost per Revenue Hour and Revenue Mile increased by over four percent Revenue Mile increased by over four percent Boardings per Revenue Hour and Revenue Boardings per Revenue Hour and Revenue Mile increased by over three percent Mile increased by over three percent

Selected Transit Accomplishments: FY 2003 City of Avondale hired consultant to develop 10-year transit plan City of Avondale hired consultant to develop 10-year transit plan Glendale continued to enhance local bus service as part of their November 2001 sales tax referendum Glendale continued to enhance local bus service as part of their November 2001 sales tax referendum Mesa opened a new transit operations and maintenance facility Mesa opened a new transit operations and maintenance facility Peoria developed new a Park-n-Ride lot Peoria developed new a Park-n-Ride lot

Selected Transit Accomplishments (Continued) Phoenix increased service on several routes Phoenix increased service on several routes Phoenix opened the Ed Pastor Transit Center Phoenix opened the Ed Pastor Transit Center Phoenix upgraded Deer Valley and 79 th Ave. Park-n-Rides and Desert Sky Transit Center Phoenix upgraded Deer Valley and 79 th Ave. Park-n-Rides and Desert Sky Transit Center Phoenix completed work on new Park-n- Rides at Bell Rd./SR-51 & Pecos/40 th St. Phoenix completed work on new Park-n- Rides at Bell Rd./SR-51 & Pecos/40 th St.

Selected Transit Accomplishments (Continued) Scottsdale completed location study for new Park-n-Ride lot Scottsdale completed location study for new Park-n-Ride lot Tempe started pre-design of operations and maintenance facility in Tempe Tempe started pre-design of operations and maintenance facility in Tempe Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa continued participation in the Central Phoenix/East Valley Light Rail Project Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa continued participation in the Central Phoenix/East Valley Light Rail Project

Selected Transit Accomplishments (Continued) Valley Metro/RPTA completed the regional transit system study, a comprehensive analysis of the region’s transit operations and infrastructure needs.Valley Metro/RPTA completed the regional transit system study, a comprehensive analysis of the region’s transit operations and infrastructure needs. Valley Metro/RPTA participated as a sponsor entity for initiation of the Vehicle Management System (a comprehensive vehicle telecommunications upgrade).Valley Metro/RPTA participated as a sponsor entity for initiation of the Vehicle Management System (a comprehensive vehicle telecommunications upgrade).

Selected Transit Objectives: FY 2004 Avondale will develop, finalize and gain approval of 10 year transit plan as part of being designated a small urbanized area. Avondale will develop, finalize and gain approval of 10 year transit plan as part of being designated a small urbanized area. Phoenix will implement new I-17 RAPID and delete Express Route 580 and 591. Phoenix will implement new I-17 RAPID and delete Express Route 580 and 591. Phoenix will implement new I-10 West RAPID and delete Express Route 561. Phoenix will implement new I-10 West RAPID and delete Express Route 561. Glendale implemented new Grand Limited Service which replaces the Yellow Line. Glendale implemented new Grand Limited Service which replaces the Yellow Line. Glendale implemented a new Route st Avenue service. Glendale implemented a new Route st Avenue service.

For More Information Contact: Stuart Boggs, Manager of Transit Planning Valley Metro/RPTA (602)