Integration of the public transport system in Madrid

Integration of the public transport system in Madrid Region Transforming Transportation Washington, 16 January 2015 Antonio García Pastor Head of the Planning Department Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid (CRTM) 1

Contents 1. Madrid region and its Public transport system 2. Integration Model of Madrid Public Transport System 3. Objectives of Madrid PTA 4. Challenges and lessons lernt 2

1. Madrid region and its Public transport system 3

1. Madrid region and its PT system MADRID REGION Madrid is one of 17 autonomous regions of Spain, formed up by 179 municipalities, with almost 6. 5 million inhabitants in an area of 8, 028. 5 km 2. 4

1. Madrid region and its PT system PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODES AND OPERATORS Metro (underground) system Metro Madrid: Public company owned by Madrid Region (100%), plus 2 sections under concession. Madrid city urban buses system EMT: Public company owned by Madrid municipality Suburban railway system Cercanías Renfe: Public company owned by National Government Metropolitan and regional buses: Interurban buses 26 private companies operating 29 concessions Urban buses in other municipalities 36 municipalities: Public and private companies, 7 concessions, 2 public municipal services and rest integrated in the interurban concession Light rail system 3 concessions by private operators Big bus interchanges 5 concessions (construction and operation) by private operators 5

2. Integration Model of Public Transport System 6

2. Integration model of Madrid PT system FOUR PILLARS OF INTEGRATION IN MADRID Administrative Integration: With the creation of the Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid (CRTM), as unique public transport authority, gathering responsibilities of the Madrid Region and the adhered local governments. Fare Integration: With the implementation of the Travel Pass, which is presently used in more than 70% of public transport journeys. Modal Integration: Assuming that different transport modes are complementary, coordinating networks and services, being intermodality a key issue. Technological Integration: Integration of data, formats, protocols and processes between operators customers and authorities. 7

2. Integration model of Madrid PT system INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK BEFORE THE CREATION OF CRTM 8

2. Integration model of Madrid PT system INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 9

2. Integration model of Madrid PT system MEMBERS OF THE CRTM BOARD Board - 20 members, under the principle one seat one vote: • 7 members: Madrid Regional Government • 3 members: Madrid city council (municipality) • 3 members: Other municipalities of the region • 2 members: National Government • 2 members: Private operators association • 2 members: Trade unions • 1 member: Association of Consumers President of CRTM: the Regional Minister of Transport, he/she nominates the General Manager Vice-president: Madrid city councillor of Transport Executive board: 6 members 10

3. Objectives of Madrid PTA 11

3. Objectives of Madrid PTA MAIN OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS OF CRTM § PT Infrastructure planning in the region of Madrid. § Establishment of an integrated fare system for all Public transport in the region of Madrid. § Definition of a stable and clear financing framework of the whole PT system. § Planning of services and definition of coordinated operational programmes for all transport modes. § Development of a policy of economic control and management of the transport system. § Creation of a unique and global image of the PT system, where CRTM holds the external relations with users. These functions of CRTM are those of a transport authority which acts in both strategic y tactical fields, leaving to operators the operational area. 12

3. Objectives of Madrid. PTA REASONS FOR A MUNICIPALITY TO JOIN CRTM Two main reasons: § The region of Madrid through CRTM pays 50% of subsidy of urban transport § The integrated transport tickets (seasonal pass) can be also used in urban transport But there are other important reasons: § Technical level of municipalities in transport is low, and CRTM can support them with its technical staff. § Bus stops and shelters cannot be paid in medium-small size municipalities. CRTM invests in shelters and stops. § Local information such as transport maps. § Support in development of mobility policies such as SUMPs. § Close contact and work with municipalities. 13

3. Objectives of a PTA in Madrid EVOLUTION IN THE INTEGRATION PROCESS creation of CRTM § 1987 - 1993 introduction of first Monthly passes Second Metro extension plan § 2003 -2007 Third Metro extension plan § 2003 -2009 Interchange plan § 2009 Modernization plan in suburban buses § 2012 Introduction of the smart contactless card § 2012 Integrated PT control centre § 2013 . . . . INFRASTRUCTURES § 1999 -2003 TECHNOLOGIES First Metro extension plan ADMINISTRTIVE § 1995 -1999 FARE SYSTEM § 1986 It is important to progress step by step, through coordination and with a sound technical basis. There always new challenges and developments to make 14

4. Challenges and lessons lernt 15

4. Challenges and lessons lernt Future challenges § To adjust the supply to the demand level under budget restrictions § Increase ticketing options and new technology, implementation of contactless card and future NFC payment devices § New Transport Control Centre integrating all public transport operators and infrastructures under CRTM: CITRAM and providing real time information to the customer § Progress in mode integration (Cercanías) and taking further functions i(taxis, bicycles, car sharing, parking policy, etc. ) § Modernization Plan for Interurban Buses under EU PSO, with quality indicators (bonus – malus) § To enhance sustainable mobility plans in our cities and review new land development plans in order to achieve a better integration between public transport and urban planning § To promote the corporate social responsibility (CSR) towards our customer and give them benefits. Importance of a common image 16

4. Challenges and lessons lernt Lessons lernt § Creation of a coordinating authority is not easy and must be made gradually § It is important to establish functions and products that no other authority can do, in order to settle down the body and to prevent its disappearing § Fare integration is one of the first tasks to develop since it fulfils the previous point and it is well appreciated by citizens § Legal and administrative issues can be an obstacle to create the authority, but there must be a legal coverage with a clear sharing of responsibilities. Important to think the best approach to development (in Madrid municipalities adhered voluntarily) § A sound financing framework has to be achieved, with participation of ideally all parties involved § The board, technical committees and technical assistance are also means to create a common and useful entity for stakeholders 17

4. Challenges and lessons lernt Possible route sheet for creating an authority q Feasibility study and design of the PTA Ideally the “strongest” administration must launch it, but with the rest of stakeholders participating. Based on existing situation and functions of the future authority based in: 1. Assigned functions 2. Institutional insertion and governance 3. Organization and staff 4. Needed legal framework for creation and development 5. Needed economic framework q Discussion of the first model with the different administrations and proposal for implementation. q Implementation 1. Development of legal framework 2. Information, communication and adaptation of the institutional framework. 3. Staff contracting and training (bringing people from admins, but contracting new and fresh staff. q Operation start up First assignments: integrated service and mobility plan in the region. Definition of the integrated fare structure 18

Thank you very much for your attention Antonio García Pastor antonio. garcia@crtm. es www. crtm. es 19