1. NCARPO Quarterly Meeting July 27, 2018
Public Transportation Update
Debbie Collins

2. Agenda BUILD applications 5339 (b) application STI – Thank you!!
NCARPO July 27, 2018
Agenda
BUILD applications
5339 (b) application
STI – Thank you!!
Training
Statewide Locally Coordinated Plan
Strategic Plan
Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

3. Training August 8, 2018 – webinar on Making Transit Count
NCARPO July 27, 2018
Training
August 8, 2018 – webinar on Making Transit Count
August – NTI Course on Transportation Planning Process (ntionline.org)
Conference
September 24-26, 2018 UNC Friday Center
PTD Classes
a.       Introduction to transit and funding - new
b.      Service Delivery Method - webinar now
b2. Understanding Billing - webinar now
b3. Using your data - webinar now
c.       Building Deviated Fixed Routes - new
d.      Building Connected Services for ConCPT grant funding - new
e Data visualization - new tool; shared at NCPTA Conference

4. STI NCARPO July 27, 2018 SCORES Regional Division Needs Only P5 P4
Difference %
Projects Submitted 20 46
-57% 85 69
23%
Max Score
51.85
52.05 0%
46.83
38.13
Min Score
19.07
8.00
138%
2.22
0.00
STATE $ REQUESTED
State $ Requested- Total
$1,076,329,802
$5,960,613
17957%
$273,938,037
$37,011,636
640%
Max $ Requested
$250,727,364
$1,700,000
14649%
$100,000,000
$24,200,000
313%
Min $ Requested
$5,600
$4,370
28%
$5,500
$2,000
175%
Without DOLR

5. Appropriation per Capita*
NCARPO July 27, 2018
5310 Funding Formula
Area Type
FY 18
Appropriation per Capita*
Large Urbanized Area
$4.21
Small Urbanized Area
$7.65
Rural
$2.40
*Based on People with disabilities under 65 years plus persons 65 years and older

6. NCARPO July 27, 2018 3 8 2 5 10 1 4 9 6 7

7. NCARPO July 27, 2018 3 8 2 5 10 1 4 9 6 7

8. Population by District
NCARPO July 27, 2018
Population by District
Analysis District
Small Urbanized Areas
Older Americans 65+
W/ Disability
1--Southwestern
76,083
20,500
2--Northwestern
Gastonia
150,738
54,226
3--Yadkin Valley
High Point
54,971
18,175
4--Rock River
42,976
13,305
5--Piedmont / Triangle
Burlington
138,402
44,631
6--Sandhills
61,775
31,692
7--Cape Fear
36,033
13,079
8--North Central
Rocky Mount
95,288
38,381
9--East
Goldsboro, Greenville, Jacksonville, New Bern
113,443
42,273
10--North East
47,884
17,213
TOTAL
817,593
293,475

9. NCARPO July 27, 2018

10. Funding per Capita Analysis District FY 17 to FY 19 Average Annual
NCARPO July 27, 2018
Funding per Capita
Analysis District
FY 17 to FY 19 Average Annual
1--Southwestern $
2--Northwestern $
3--Yadkin Valley $
4--Rock River $
5--Piedmont / Triangle $
6--Sandhills $
7--Cape Fear $
8--North Central $
9--East $
10--North East $
TOTAL $

11. 5310 / 5317 Federal Funding Fiscal Year FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 Capital
NCARPO July 27, 2018
5310 / 5317 Federal Funding
Fiscal Year
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
Capital
$4,201,981
$2,580,203
$4,518,511
$3,204,445
Mobility Manager*
$568,093
$336,257
$485,763
$346,212
Operating
$2,289,305
$2,104,215
$2,231,164
$1,855,036
Total Grants
$7,059,379
$5,020,675
$7,235,438
$5,405,693
State Admin
$262,221
$415,499
$569,033
$505,948
Total
$7,321,600
$5,436,174
$7,804,472
$5,911,641
* Funded by 5317 Program
Area
FY 18 Appropriations
Small urbanized areas
$ ,479,686
Rural
$ ,793,770
Less State Admin
$ (427,346)
Available for Grants
$ ,846,110

12. Gap Analysis Expand Existing Service: Capital Needs:
NCARPO July 27, 2018
Gap Analysis
Expand Existing Service:
Extend hours and days of service for existing service
Expand eligibility to serve more trip purposes and customers
Coordinate transfers between demand response and fixed- route transit
Expand coverage to suburban and rural areas, especially employment centers
Capital Needs:
Purchase or replace ADA-compliant vehicles
Enhance technology, like routing and scheduling software; real-time passenger information; or intelligent transportation systems, and improve data collection methods
Create and improve bus stop amenities and park-and-ride facilities

13. Gap Analysis Improve Customer Service: New Service or Funding:
NCARPO July 27, 2018
Gap Analysis
Improve Customer Service:
Reduce length of reservation windows and waiting times for pick-up
Hire more customer-facing staff, like mobility coordinators, travel trainers, or bus aides/attendants
Improve customer service for hearing/vision-impaired and limited English proficiency populations
New Service or Funding:
Reduce fares for customers or provide additional funding for medical/other essential trips
Create deviated fixed-routes or vanpools

14. Funding Prioritization
NCARPO July 27, 2018
Funding Prioritization
How should the limited funding be prioritized?
Funding must be limited to agencies and services outside large urbanized areas

15. Needs Prioritization Elderly Persons with a disability
NCARPO July 27, 2018
Needs Prioritization
Elderly
Medical trips (non-Medicaid)
Shopping and social
Persons with a disability
Projects that exceed the requirements of the ADA
Extended hours
Expanded service areas
Work trip transportation
Persons with developmental disabilities
Estimated 188,124 persons
“A lack of affordable and reliable transportation is a major consideration for individuals with I/DD”

16. Public Transportation Strategic Plan

17. Expected Population Growth by 2035
Current population: 10.1 million
2020: 10.5 million
2025: 11.1 million
2030: 11.6 million
2035: 12.1 million
2035
Population Ranking

18. NC Demographics 15.3 percent of N.C.’s population is 65 or older today
20.7 percent of N.C.’s population will be 65 or older in 2035
Older citizens will have different needs
The speed and size of population growth is changing how we plan and grow

20. Public Transportation Division

21. Travel Market Analysis
Public Transportation Division
Travel Market Analysis
Travel Market Observations
Travel patterns are regional for work, education and services
Longer distance commuting markets exist in many regions
Access to healthcare and community colleges requires longer distance trips
Service area boundaries create barriers to opportunities
Weekday Commuter Flows Central Charlotte

22. Connecting North Carolinians to Opportunities
Executive Committee January 30, 2018
Vision
Connecting North Carolinians to Opportunities

23. Mission Improve North Carolinian’s quality of life by:
Building healthy communities
Supporting job creation and economic development
Providing equal opportunities so all people thrive

24. Strategies
Building Thriving, Healthy Communities - Partner for a Successful Future
Improving Access to Jobs and Supporting Economic Development - Support Local Transit Systems
Connecting Communities to Opportunities - Build A Connected Statewide Network

25. Strategy #1 - Building Thriving, Healthy Communities
Partner for a Successful Future
Tactics
Partner with local organizations, community colleges, state agencies, business community and customers to focus transit services so people thrive
Provide enhanced access for seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities
Build quality transit stops and safe pedestrian crossings when improving local roadways and state highways
Support transit-friendly land use

26. Strategy #2 - Improving Access to Jobs and Economic Development
Support Local Transit Systems
Tactics
Provide enhanced local services in response to changing demographics
Establish regional multi-county commuter services for high demand corridors
Enable new local services
Engage the business community in strengthening job creation and economic development in all areas of the state
Plan bigger - beyond boundaries
Utilize employer-based carpooling, vanpooling and telework programs to provide regional transportation choices

27. Strategy #3 - Connecting Communities to Opportunities
Build A Connected Statewide Network
Tactics
Build Connected Statewide Network
Utilize technology to foster transit system integration, innovation and operating efficiency
Extend the public transportation network’s reach
Improve transit travel times through implementing operating innovations
Support and enable greater flexibility in funding transit investments

28. Debbie Collins
Director
Public Transportation Division