Cambria County Transit Authority Johnstown PA Cam Tran
Cambria County Transit Authority Johnstown, PA
Cam. Tran At A Glance �Cam. Tran: Cambria County Transit Authority established in 1976 �Service Area: Cambria County & Windber �Provider of Fixed Route, Shared Ride (Reserve-a-Ride) and ADA services �Ridership: 1. 2 Million Riders Annually (105, 000/Rural) Inclined Plane: 80, 593 Riders �Average Passengers per hour - 16 �Fixed Route: 14 Urban Routes/9 Rural Routes �Bus Fleet: 30 Urban Buses/25 Rural Buses �Employees: 122 Total Employees (Urban/Rural/Incline) �FY 2011/2012 Budgets - $6. 4 m (Urban), $2. 1 m (Rural), $600, 000 (Inclined Plane) �Cam. Tran spends $1. 3 m annually with business in Cambria County and almost $3. 6 m in Pennsylvania 2
Cam. Tran At A Glance �Rider Profile: Urban-Majority female, 18 -29 years old Rural- 51% female, 45 -64 years old. Over 75% have family income less than $25, 000. The majority are captive riders, 63% urban & 38% rural do not have a car in their household. � 2009 Survey: Services, fleet and management positively viewed. 3
Cam. Tran Status FY 2011 -12 �Current Financial Position �Current Operations �Service Statistics/Trends �Funding Statistics/Trends �Other Information/Assumptions �Capital Status Review 4
Current Financial Position: �Reserves (as of 6/30/11) Source Balance Urban Rural PTAF $ 4, 660 $ 120, 153 ASG $ 0 $ 18, 757 BSG $ 8, 712 $ 50, 184 Section 1513 $ 4, 931, 498 $ 1, 262, 018 Local (uncommitted) $ $ 41, 024 0 Other 5
Current Financial Position: �Level of Short-Term Debt/Loans—Identify each line of credit (excludes long-term bond financing) Name of Financial Institution Amount of Available Credit Interest Rate Current Credit in Use N/A 6
Current Financial Position: �Accounts Payable – Past due 90 days and over Vendor Peoples Gas Amount Past Due $25, 079. 17 Estimated Pay Date Awaiting response from their attorney �Accounts Receivable – Past due 90 days and over Program/Agency Amount Past Due Johnstown Area Heritage Assoc. $ 6, 000 (owed to the Incline) Date Requisitioned 9/8/11 Estimated Pay Date When funding is received 7
Current Operations: �Staffing Level �Contract Provisions �Healthcare �Pension �Fuel �Fares �Other major factors producing cost increases above inflation �Cost Savings Initiatives 8
Staffing Level/Org Chart �We have had a lot of staff turnover in the past several years in senior management positions. �Currently ½ of our 14 management staff has one year or less of experience in their current position. �We have one open management position – HR Coordinator – We plan on hiring someone at the next Board meeting which is this Friday �We have no plans for any new position. 9
Cam. Tran Organizational Chart 10
Contract Provisions - Cam. Tran �Term of current union contract 7/1/11 to 6/30/14 Drivers Current 2012 -13 _____ Starting wage U-$15. 01 R-$13. 05 U-$15. 46 R-$13. 44 Top wage U-$20. 01 R-$17. 42 U-$20. 61 R-$17. 94 Average wage U-$17. 51 R-$15. 23 U-$18. 04 R-$15. 69 Contract wage increase 3% Job Classification 3% Number- Full Time Number-Part Time Drivers (union) U – 36 R – 14 U– 8 R– 5 Mechanics (union) U – 10 R– 4 U– 0 R– 0 Dispatchers (non-union) U– 3 R– 2 U– 0 R– 0 Clerical Non-union Other Positions Non-union 11
Important Contract Provisions � Use of part-time employees –used to supplement regular, full-time operators & to reduce OT. Part-time drivers are guaranteed 20 hrs/wk and are limited to 32 hrs/wk � 20 hr work week guarantee has stabilized the PT work force � Number/percent of “split shift” drivers – � Urban -Weekday – 4 drivers – 15%, � Urban - Saturday – 6 drivers – 50% � Rural – 2 drivers – 33% � Overtime – scheduled driver overtime is keep to a minimum @ 114 hours annually for Urban, Total Drivers OT for FY 10/11 was 4, 044 hrs due to report offs, misses, medical leave and vacations � Outsourcing - N/A 12
Contract Provisions- Incline �Term of current union contract 8/1/07 to 6/30/12 Operators Current Starting wage $9. 82 Top wage $9. 82 Average wage $9. 82 Contract wage increase Job Classification 2012 -13 Contract to be negotiated 3% Number- Full Time Number-Part Time Operators (union) 1 3 Conductors (union) 2 1 Clerks (union) 2 1 13
Healthcare Union Basic Coverage Current $ 1, 175, 552 (union & non-union) FY 2012 -13 Will go out for quotes Current Ind. - $1, 091 P & C - $2, 642 H & W - $2, 948 Family - $3, 387 Ind. - $ 807 P & C - $1, 969 H & W - $2, 186 Family - $2, 487 FY 2012 -13 Unknown Current $20. 00 FY 2012 -13 Unknown Employee Contributions (annual) Co-Payment Non-Union � per union contract –union pays 18% of health care in 11/12, 19% in 12/13 and 20% in 13/14 � Will be reviewing options in Spring of 2012 14
Pension Employee Contributions Minimum Age to Qualify for Retirement Minimum Number of Years to be Vested Union Non-Union Current $1448 each Annually FY 2012 -13 same Current Early / 55 / FY 2012 -13 Same Current 5 5 FY 2012 -13 5 5 Normal 65 Early / Normal 55 / 65 15
Pension: �No changes in Cam. Tran’s Pension Plan are planned at this time. �We have an actuarial valuation done every 2 years as required by Act 205. Our unfunded liability fluctuates and is re-determined every two years. �In 2007, our pension was funded at 103% before the market downturn. � Our pension is currently funded at 92%. This is up from 85% in 2009. �Our pension benefits are not tied to salaries. 16
Fuel: �Current Cost per Gallon � Cam. Tran has a 6 -month fuel contract which will end 2/10/12 � Pay a $. 0391 mark-up on diesel � Pay a $. 0477 mark-up on gasoline � Paid $3. 06/gallon for diesel on 12/29/11 � Paid $2. 81/gallon for gasoline on 12/20/11 �Next fuel contract � Mark-up on diesel will be $. 0042/gal � Mark-up on gasoline will be $0299/gal �Projected Cost per Gallon and Basis for Projection � Budgeted cost of fuel for FY 11/12 is $3. 80/gal. � Basis for projection is current fuel price plus an average annual fluctuation percentage of the past 3 years. � We are current running approximately 19 % under budget for fuel 17
Fixed Route Fares: Fare Type Date of Last Increase Current Amount 1/1/2007 $1. 50 1/1/2007 $0. 30 -regular $0. 15 -HC 1/1/2007 Rural only See later slide 1/1/2007 See later slide Base Fare Transfers Zone Fares Other multi-ride tickets/passes Date of Planned Increase Amount After Planned Increase TBD based on federal and state funding levels � Provide average fare: � Current Amount � Future Amount $0. 77 18
Urban Fare Policy Cam. Tran requires all passenger to pay full fare of $1. 50 and. 30 transfers unless they meet the criteria below: �Children age 6 and under pay. 35 to ride; transfers are free �Seniors age 65 or older ride free with proper identification �Passengers may purchase 31 day, 3 day & 1 day passes that can be used anytime during the day �Half-fare program for persons with disability �Student fares ages 7 -12, ID required for 13 & older; . 85 �Transfer used for passengers requiring a second bus to complete their one-way trip; . 30 19
Urban multi-ride Tickets and Passes 31 Day Pass Cost 3 Day Pass Cost 1 Day Pass Cost Adult $60. 00 Adult $9. 60 Adult $4. 15 Reduced $30. 00 Reduced $4. 80 Reduced $2. 10 Student $30. 00 Student $2. 10 Child $18. 25 Summer $1. 00 Youth Pass 12 Ride Pass Cost Adult $16. 60 Reduced $8. 95 Child ( age 6 & under) $3. 65 20
Rural multi-ride Tickets and Passes Zone Base Fare 10 Ride Ticket Reduced Fare 20 Ride Ticket Reduced Fare $1. 50 $14. 75 $7. 50 $29. 50 $14. 75 $1. 65 $16. 25 $8. 25 $32. 50 $16. 25 $1. 70 $16. 75 $8. 50 $33. 50 $16. 75 $17. 25 $8. 75 $34. 50 $17. 25 $1. 80 $18. 25 $9. 25 $36. 50 $18. 25 $1. 90 $18. 75 $9. 50 $37. 50 $18. 75 $2. 25 $22. 25 $11. 25 $44. 50 $22. 25 VIP Monthly Pass VIP Reduced Monthly Pass $82. 00 $41. 00 21
Shared Ride Fares: � Date of Last Fare Increase - 1/1/2007 � Current � Average fare - $ 5. 27 � Sponsorship arrangements – AAA covers the senior co-pay for all seniors except in the Johnstown area � Planned Changes � Date of planned increase – before the end of the FY � Estimated average fare - $18. 00 � Sponsorship arrangements - AAA will be covering the co-pay for all of the seniors in the county including in the Johnstown area � Describe Fare Policy � Our current fare structure is based on zones. This will be reviewed with consultants. 22
Rural Shared Ride Zones 2 1 3 6 Johnstown 4 5 23
Other Major Factors Producing Cost Increases Beyond Inflation: Factors Aging Fleet Current Amount $339, 000(U & R) Projected Future Amount Additional $20, 000 in FY 12/13 And increasing each year Explanation In FY 12/13 21% of our Urban fleet will be past their useful life 24
Cost Savings Initiatives: Initiative Current Cost Planned Action and Implementation Date Projected Savings Salary reduction when replacing staff Implemented in the past year $56, 000 annually Re organization of staff-2008 Per Strategic Plan/ Organizational Review in 2008 $191, 000 annually Travel Limitations Already implemented $7, 000 annually P/R changes Went to bi-weekly payroll in October 2011 $2, 600 annually Reduction of vacation New employees are capped at 4 week max vacation $1, 600 per driver annually IT outsourcing Elimination of Director of MIS position $45, 000 annually Annual NTD reportin-house Was done by consultant for past $3, 000 annually 3 years Paper reduction Double-siding, electronic copies $550 annually 25
Urban Fixed Route Funding FY 2010 -11 FY 2011 -12 FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 FY 2014 -15 Total Operating Expenses $5, 851, 061 $6, 396, 325 $6, 567, 563 $6, 764, 590 $6, 967, 528 Total Operating Revenue $714, 139 $698, 395 $712, 363 $726, 610 $741, 142 Total Operating Deficit -$5, 136, 922 -$5, 697, 930 -$5, 855, 200 -$6, 037, 980 -$6, 226, 386 Federal $1, 263, 521 $1, 263, 521 State $3, 380, 857 $3, 920, 344 $4, 051, 910 $4, 207, 702 $4, 367, 770 Local $492, 544 $514, 065 $539, 769 $566, 757 $595, 095 $5, 136, 922 $5, 697, 930 $5, 855, 200 $6, 037, 980 $6, 226, 386 Subsidies: Total Funding 26
Fixed Route Service Statistics/Trends: (Urban) Fixed Route FY 2010 -11 FY 2011 -12 FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 FY 2014 -15 Rev. Veh. Miles 725, 259. 00 757, 311. 00 772, 457. 00 787, 906 803, 664 Rev. Veh. Hours 66, 454. 00 68, 840. 00 70, 217. 00 71, 621 73, 054 1, 149, 121 1, 172, Pass. Trips 1, 090, 710 1, 104, 499 �Describe Any Proposed ACT 44 PERF. MEASURES 1, 126, 589 Changes Pass. Trips/Hour 16 16 16 Op. Cost/Hour 88. 05 92. 92 93. 53 94. 45 95. 38 10. 15 5. 79 5. 83 5. 89 5. 94 Op. 10. 75 �Describe Any Rev. /Hour Op. Cost/Trip 5. 36 Proposed Changes 27
Rural Fixed Route Funding FY 2010 -11 FY 2011 -12 FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 FY 2014 -15 Total Operating Expenses $1, 217, 333 $1, 352, 999 $1, 387, 656 $1, 429, 286 $1, 472, 165 Total Operating Revenue $106, 269 $107, 579 $109, 731 $111, 925 $114, 164 Total Operating Deficit -$1, 111, 064 -$1, 244, 820 -$1, 277, 926 -$1, 317, 361 -$1, 358, 001 Federal $0 $279, 696 $0 $396, 024 $476, 334 State $1, 056, 031 $907, 432 $1, 217, 349 $857, 731 $814, 881 Local $55, 033 $57, 692 $60, 577 $63, 606 $66, 786 $1, 111, 064 $1, 244, 820 $1, 277, 926 $1, 317, 361 $1, 358, 001 Subsidies: Total Funding 28
Fixed Route Service Statistics/Trends: (Rural) Fixed Route FY 2010 -11 FY 2011 -12 FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 FY 2014 -15 Rev. Veh. Miles 322, 516. 00 321, 384. 00 327, 812. 00 334, 368. 00 341, 055. 00 Rev. Veh. Hours 15, 498. 25 15, 736. 00 16, 051. 75 16, 371. 75 16, 699. 00 74, 762 76, 257 Pass. Trips 71, 856 �Describe Any ACT 44 PERF. MEASURES 71, 859 73, 296 Proposed Changes Pass. Trips/Hour 5 5 5 Op. Cost/Hour 78. 55 85. 94 86. 45 87. 30 88. 16 6. 84 18. 82 18. 93 19. 12 19. 31 Op. 6. 86 �Describe Any Rev. /Hour Op. Cost/Trip 16. 94 Proposed Changes 29
IP Fixed Route Funding FY 2010 -11 FY 2011 -12 FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 FY 2014 -15 Total Operating Expenses $451, 979 $589, 794 $607, 686 $625, 917 $644, 694 Total Operating Revenue $229, 245 $295, 202 $301, 106 $307, 128 $313, 271 Total Operating Deficit -$222, 734 -$294, 592 -$306, 580 -$318, 789 -$331, 423 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $222, 419 $291, 652 $303, 581 $315, 730 $328, 303 Local $315 $2, 940 $2, 999 $3, 059 $3, 120 $222, 734 $294, 592 $306, 580 $318, 789 $331, 423 Subsidies: Total Funding 30
Fixed Route Service Statistics/Trends: (IP) Fixed Route FY 2010 -11 FY 2011 -12 FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 FY 2014 -15 Rev. Veh. Miles 3, 138. 00 3, 200. 00 3, 264. 00 3, 329. 00 3, 396. 00 Rev. Veh. Hours 1, 237. 00 1, 262. 00 1, 287. 00 1, 313. 00 1, 339. 25 85, 526 87, 237 Pass. Trips 80, 593 �Describe Any ACT 44 PERF. MEASURES 82, 205 Changes 83, 849 Proposed Pass. Trips/Hour 65 65 65 Op. Cost/Hour 365. 38 467. 35 472. 08 476. 71 481. 39 233. 92 7. 17 7. 25 7. 32 7. 39 Op. 185. 32 �Describe Any Rev. /Hour Op. Cost/Trip 5. 61 Proposed Changes 31
Shared Ride Funding FY 2010 -11 FY 201112 FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 FY 2014 -15 Operating Expense $676, 907 $768, 786 $789, 015 $812, 685 $837, 066 Passenger Revenue $13, 881 $14, 450 $14, 739 $15, 034 $15, 334 Lottery $140, 750 $157, 500 $160, 650 $163, 863 $167, 140 Other Revenue $41, 079 $44, 679 $45, 573 $46, 484 $47, 415 Balance ($481, 197) ($552, 157) ($568, 053) ($587, 304) ($607, 177) MATP 32
Shared Ride Statistics/Trends Shared-Ride FY 2010 -11 FY 2011 -12 FY 2012 -13 FY 2013 -14 FY 2014 -15 Total Veh. Miles 127, 613 130, 383 132, 991 Cost per Mile $5. 30 $5. 93 $6. 11 $6. 29 Total Veh. Hours 6, 082 6, 198 6, 322 Cost per Hour $111. 31 $124. 04 $124. 81 $128. 55 $132. 41 Total Pass. Trips 33, 246 34, 205 34, 889 35, 587 36, 299 Cost per Trip $20. 36 $22. 48 $22. 61 $22. 84 $23. 06 Rev. per Trip $5. 89 $6. 33 Trips per Hour 5 6 6 33
Other Information/Assumptions: �Fixed-Route �Revised Urban schedules August 29, 2011 � More efficient scheduling of service � Eliminated unproductive routes � Added services to shopping areas � Service was increase approximately 3% � Did not need to increase number of drivers � Scheduled overtime did increase slightly �Will be revising our Rural FR schedules in 2012 �As long as State and Federal Funding levels are not reduced, Cam. Tran has sufficient operating funds to last through 2015 and beyond �Monthly analysis of road calls to improve service 34
Shared Ride Assumptions �Currently working with Penn. DOT to coordinate Cam. Tran + and Area Agency on Aging Shared Ride services �Coordinating better with the AAA to ensure that there is no duplicate effort �Fare increases will be determined as part of study (Penn. DOT recently approved a $3. 00 emergency fare increase for AAA) �This will bring our fares more in-line with the rest of the state �The County pays for the Co-pays for seniors 65 + in the Rural area. Previous Commissioners stated that they would include the Urban riders. �Putting new higher fares in place would create a savings for the county AAA of approximately $250, 000 (Penn. DOT coordination/fare study will take approx. 6 months to a year to complete) 35
Capital Status Review �New Urban Operations/Maintenance Facility �Penn. DOT funded Phase I and partial Phase II Environmental Assessment. Study put on hold while landowner and Cam. Tran negotiated donation of land. �Land owner donated 5. 593 acres of land to Cam. Tran on Nov. 21. �Johnstown Redevelopment Authority obtained DEP grant to fund the completion of phase II environmental. The total was $150, 000. �Cam. Tran successful in obtaining $16 million of federal state of good repair funds. Local share to match $10 million already received, verbal commitment on remaining $6 m local match. �State match pending. �Expect to break ground in June and building to be completed 36 within 12 months.
Capital Status Review - continued �Fixed Route � 7 new Gillig buses were delivered in September �Currently have 3 heavy-duty buses which have met useful life requirement and no funding to replace and four more meeting useful life in 2012 �Shared Ride � 2 small buses to be replaced this FY � 8 small buses meeting their useful life requirement in 2013 � 9 more buses in 2014 � 2 buses in 2015 37
Capital Status Review - continued �Other projects on hold �GFI farebox replacement �Rural Transfer Center �Replace HVAC system at Rural Facility �Inclined Plane Improvements � Crosswalk � rehab Quickly becoming a safety hazard � Track tie replacement � Painting of Incline Plane building 38
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