September 2017 Open House Meeting

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September 2017
Open House Meetings

• All meetings will be come and go events
• DCTA will have presentation boards and staff members on hand to
answer questions and take feedback
• HighlandVillage
• Tuesday, September 12 ● 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• HighlandVillage City Hall ● 1000 HighlandVillage Road, HighlandVillage,TX 75077
• Lewisville
• Monday, September 18 ● 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• OldTown City Hall ● 151West Church Street, Lewisville,TX 75057
• Denton
• Thursday, September 21 ● 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Downtown DentonTransit Center ● 604 East Hickory Street, Denton ,TX 76205
MEETING INFORMAITON

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MEETING OVERVIEW
• Proposed Fare Changes
• FiscalYear 2017 Program of Projects
• Proposed FiscalYear 2018 Budget Overview
• Brownfield Remediation Project
• DCTA’s New Transit Tracker
• University of North Texas Campus Shuttle Service Changes
• Denton Connect Bus Routes 7 and 8 Service Changes
• HighlandVillage Connect Shuttle Service Changes
• Promotional A-train Free Fare Zones

PROPOSED FARE
CHANGES

PROPOSED FARE CHANGES
• In May 2017, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) introduced its
proposal for increases to Regional Fares
• DCTA is looking to gather passenger feedback on DART’s proposal in
order to inform our response
• The following chart is DART’s recommendation for a Regional Fare
increase

RECOMMENDED REGIONAL FARES
REGIONAL (BUS & RAIL) DART PROPOSED FARE DCTA CURRENT FARE
Regional 2 Hour $ 6.00 $ 5.00
Regional 2 Hour Reduced $ 1.50 $ 1.25
Regional Day Pass $ 12.00 $ 10.00
Regional Day Pass Reduced $ 3.00 $ 2.50
Regional Mid-day Pass/Reduced $ 4.00 $ 3.50
Regional 7-Day Pass/Reduced N/A $ 50.00
Regional 10 Pack of Day Pass $ 50.00 $ 70.00
Regional Monthly/31-Day Pass $ 192.00 $ 160.00
Regional Monthly/31 Day Pass Reduced $ 48.00 $ 40.00
Regional Annual Pass $ 1,920.00 $ 1,600.00
Regional Annual Pass Reduced $ 576.00 $ 480.00
Regional University Student Full Semester $ 192.00 $ 175.00
Regional University Student Summer Semester $ 144.00 $ 150.00

FISCALYEAR 2017
PROGRAM OF PROJECTS

FISCALYEAR 2017 PROGRAM OF
PROJECTS
The Program of Projects (POP) identifies how DCTA will use federal
funds which have been appropriated to DCTA as the designated
recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 and
5339-Urbanized Area Formula Program (UZA) funds. DCTA receives
roughly $5M each year in this formula funding stream.The proposed
projects listed for FiscalYear 2017 Program of Projects are based on a
funding estimate provided by the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG). DCTA utilizes this formula funding for
projects such as preventive maintenance, funding the purchase of fleet
vehicles, accessibility for riders, and acquisition of security equipment
for safety measures.

TRANSIT SECTION 5307 FUNDS -
DENTON-LEWISVILLE UZA
FY2017 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS -TRANSIT SECTION 5307 FUNDS - DENTON-LEWISVILLE UZA
ORIGINAL FUNDED AMOUNT:
TIP CODE
FISCAL
YEAR
FUNDING
PROGRAM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT
TYPE
FEDERAL
SHARE
STATE
SHARE
REGIONAL
SHARE
LOCAL
SHARE
TDC
AWARDED
TOTAL
COST
12104.17 2017 5307 BUS TRANSIT ENHANCEMENTS CAPITAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
12354.17 2017 5307 ACQUISITION OF SURVEILLANCE/SECURITY EQUIPMENT CAPITAL $ 33,036 $ - $ - $ 8,259 $ - $ 41,295
12356.17 2018 5307 ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE CAPITAL $ 561,234 $ - $ - $ 140,308 $ - $ 701,542
12416.17 2018 5307 SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CAPITAL $ 272,046 $ - $ - $ - $ 54,410 $ 272,046
12465.17 2017 5307 OPERATING ASSISTANCE OPERATING $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
12534.17 2017 5307 BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CAPITAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
12535.17 2017 5307 RAIL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CAPITAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
12558.17 2018 5307 PURCHASE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES CAPITAL $ 2,437,231 $ - $ - $ - $ 365,585 $ 2,437,231
$ 3,303,547 $ - $ - $ 148,567 $ 419,995 $ 3,452,114
CURRENT REQUEST:
TIP CODE
FISCAL
YEAR
FUNDING
PROGRAM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT
TYPE
FEDERAL
SHARE
STATE
SHARE
REGIONAL
SHARE
LOCAL
SHARE
TDC
AWARDED
TOTAL
COST
CHANGE
12354.17 2018 5307 ACQUISITION OF SURVEILLANCE/SECURITY EQUIPMENT CAPITAL $ 58,572 $ - $ - $ 14,643 - $ 73,215 INCREASE FUNDING
12356.17 2018 5307 ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE CAPITAL $ 561,234 $ - $ - $ 140,308 - $ 701,542
12416.17 2018 5307 SYSTEM PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CAPITAL $ 2,683,011 $ - $ - $ - 54,410 $ 2,683,011 INCREASE FUNDING
12558.17 2018 5307 PURCHASE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES CAPITAL $ 2,437,231 $ - $ - $ - 365,585 $ 2,437,231
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDING $5,740,048 $ 5,740,048 $ - $ - $ 154,951 419,995 $ 5,894,999
NOTE: 419,995 OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS (CAT 3 - TDC [MPO]) CREDITS UTILIZED IN LIEU OF A LOCAL MATCH AND ARE NOT CALCULATED IN FUNDING TOTAL

TRANSIT SECTION 5339 FUNDS -
DENTON-LEWISVILLE UZA
CURRENT REQUEST:
FISCAL
YEAR
FUNDING
PROGRAM PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROJECT
TYPE
FEDERAL
SHARE
STATE
SHARE
REGIONAL
SHARE
LOCAL
SHARE
TDC
AWARDED TOTAL COST CHANGE
2017 5339 PURCHASE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES CAPITAL $ 224,651 $ - $ - $ - $ 39,644 $ 224,651 ADD PROJECT; ADD POLICY BUNDLE TDC
$ 224,651 $ - $ - $ - $ 39,644 $ 224,651
NOTE: 33,697 OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS (CAT 3 - TDC [MPO]) CREDITS UTILIZED IN LIEU OF A LOCAL MATCH AND ARE NOT CALCULATED IN FUNDING TOTAL

PROPOSED FISCALYEAR
2018 BUDGET OVERVIEW

PROPOSED FISCALYEAR 2018 BUDGET
OVERVIEW
•The budget identifies the source and use of funds
expended by DCTA and communicates the priorities
and informs Denton County citizens about the
financial condition of the agency.
•The FY18 Proposed Capital and Operating Budget is
scheduled for Board adoption on September 28, 2017.

FY18 PROPOSED SERVICE LEVEL CHANGES
INCULDED IN THE BUDGET
•Denton Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA)
Phase III – January 2018
• Route 4
• 30 minute peak
• 60 minute non-peak

FY18 PROPOSED BUDGET-IN-BRIEF:
BASE-LINE ASSUMPTIONS
• DCTA
• Merit Pay – Average 3.5% ($75,512)
• Pay Plan Adjustment - $25,000
• TMDC
• Non-Union – Average 3% merit ($54,439)
• Union (bus operators) – per union contract avg. $16.61/hr.
• Fuel
• $3.00/gallon (Bus - 495k gallons)
• $2.75/gallon (Rail - 400k gallons)

FY18 PROPOSED BUDGET-IN-BRIEF:
BASE-LINE ASSUMPTIONS
•Health Care Costs Increase
• DCTA
• Assumes 10% increase in benefit rate
• TMDC
• Assumes 8% increase in benefit rate

EXPANDED LEVEL PROJECTS - OPERATING
• Staffing
• Anticipated staffing plan to address core positions - $700k
• Detail position analysis and timing will be vetted by Executive Staff
• Positions will include both DCTA andTMDC
• Services / Planning
• Upgraded payroll platform - $39,691 (annual expense)
• Strategic Planning Initiatives - $200k
• Transit Advocacy & Research
• Land Planning
• Long Range Service Plan Update
• Shared Mobility Pilot Projects
• Archives & Records Management Strategic Plan - $25k ($75k in FY19)

EXPANDED LEVEL PROJECTS - OPERATING
•InformationTechnology
• Replace Bus O&M Computers - $38,500
• Replace Wireless @ DCTA Facilities - $21,900
• DDTC POS Software - $6k (annual expense)
• Cybersecurity Phase I - $100k ($150k in FY19)
• Remediation steps to address risks outlined in cybersecurity
assessment
• Fixed Route Run-Cutting Software - $50k (annual expense)
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FY18 STATEMENT OF CHANGE IN NET POSITION
G&A Operating Expenses (Excluding Depreciation)
Description FY16 Actuals
FY17 Original
Budget
FY17 Revised
Budget
Actuals as of
May 31, 2017
FY18 Proposed
Budget
$ Increase /
(Decrease)
% Increase /
(Decrease)
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
Salary, Wages and Benefits 2,359,054 3,093,757 3,093,757 1,867,486 3,852,660 758,903 25%
Services 1,463,825 1,574,450 1,586,200 727,671 1,981,760 395,560 25%
Materials and Supplies 188,138 118,982 110,982 26,336 139,404 28,422 26%
Utilities 18,633 27,600 27,600 11,966 28,800 1,200 4%
Insurance, Casualties and Losses 12,665 13,598 13,598 8,720 13,938 340 3%
Purchased Transportation Services 205,025 187,368 187,368 86,580 187,368 - 0%
Miscellaneous 145,056 312,560 308,810 100,135 299,218 (9,592) -3%
Leases and Rentals 118,682 123,981 123,981 87,598 120,393 (3,588) -3%
Depreciation 28,333 28,333 - 112,870 84,537 298%
Subtotal - G&A 4,511,079 5,480,630 5,480,630 2,916,492 6,736,411 1,255,781 23%

Bus Operating Expenses (Excluding Depreciation)
FY17 Original
Budget
FY17 Revised
Budget
Actuals as of
May 31, 2017
FY18 Proposed
Budget
$ Increase /
(Decrease)
% Increase /
(Decrease)
BUS SERVICES
Salary, Wages and Benefits 6,561,277 7,623,917 7,511,317 4,775,549 8,160,925 649,608 9%
Services 734,429 755,541 831,931 434,247 1,029,958 198,027 24%
Materials and Supplies 1,263,323 2,161,725 2,313,365 1,018,213 2,330,569 17,204 1%
Utilities 149,200 164,620 164,620 77,607 142,320 (22,300) -14%
Insurance, Casualties and Losses 335,085 316,956 320,636 233,318 488,468 167,832 52%
Purchased Transportation Services - - 155,000 2,416 334,341 179,341 116%
Miscellaneous 25,284 58,100 58,100 14,867 108,563 50,463 87%
Leases and Rentals 37,361 43,308 180,587 85,994 143,279 (37,308) -21%
Depreciation 2,262,289 2,262,289 1,259,308 2,178,040 (84,249) -4%
Subtotal - Bus Services 9,105,959 13,386,456 13,797,845 7,901,520 14,916,464 1,118,619 8%

Rail Operating Expenses (Excluding Depreciation)
FY17 Original
Budget
FY17 Revised
Budget
Actuals as of
May 31, 2017
FY18 Proposed
Budget
$ Increase /
(Decrease)
% Increase /
(Decrease)
RAIL SERVICES
Salary, Wages and Benefits 295,641 315,252 315,252 215,176 324,864 9,612 3%
Services 400,496 276,155 327,001 344,336 353,450 26,449 8%
Materials and Supplies 584,921 1,118,667 878,667 496,760 1,131,967 253,300 29%
Utilities 237,063 289,044 289,044 140,833 289,044 - 0%
Insurance, Casualties and Losses 502,230 523,640 1,205,260 791,228 1,224,376 19,116 2%
Purchased Transportation Services 10,461,267 9,375,986 9,444,366 6,376,842 9,191,633 (252,733) -3%
Miscellaneous 14,170 14,745 14,745 10,363 15,545 800 5%
Leases and Rentals 2,207 2,208 2,208 1,472 2,208 - 0%
Depreciation 8,049,118 8,049,118 5,397,604 8,388,963 339,845 4%
Subtotal - Rail Services 12,497,995 19,964,815 20,525,661 13,774,613 20,922,050 396,390 2%

Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses)
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FY17 Original
Budget
FY17 Revised
Budget
Actuals as of
May 31, 2017
FY18 Proposed
Budget
$ Increase /
(Decrease)
% Increase /
(Decrease)
Non-Operating Revenues / (Expense)
Investment Income 59,364 40,000 40,000 59,122 78,000 38,000 95%
Non-Operating Revenues / (Expense) 156,067 1,500 1,001,500 83,948 1,000 (1,000,500) -100%
Sales Tax Revenue 24,658,546 24,624,601 25,624,601 17,384,613 26,649,585 1,024,984 4%
Federal Grants & Reimbursements 10,587,249 15,360,732 15,753,476 6,466,911 13,077,265 (2,676,211) -17%
State Grants & Reimbursements 312,428 2,844,087 1,541,533 - 2,114,696 573,163 37%
Debt Issuance - -
Long Term Debt Interest/Expense (1,156,229) (1,098,412) (1,098,412) (731,969) (1,008,084) 90,328 -8%
Total Non-Operating Revenue / (Expense) 34,617,424 41,772,508 42,862,698 23,262,624 40,912,462 (1,950,236) -5%

FY18 PROPOSED CAPITAL BUDGET
•Capital {New} $5,168,580
• Brownfield Remediation- $325k
• IOMF Lewisville FuelTanks & Paving - $240k additional
• Infrastructure Acquisition - $1M
• Project Management/Document Control - $150,000 (annually)
• Fleet {2018} - $3,003,580
• Rail Safety Improvements - $200k (annually)
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BROWNFIELD
REMEDIATION PROJECT

BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION PROJECT
• DCTA was awarded $178,200, as one of two recipients in Texas
• City of Austin will receive $300,000
• The funds will be used to conduct one Phase II Environmental Site
Assessment, which includes testing for petroleum and hazardous
materials
• The target area is a total of 77.5 acres located at 640Texas121
Business, Lewisville,TX 75057

FAQs
• What is a brownfield?
• A brownfield is a property which the expansion, redevelopment or reuse
could be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous
substance/pollutant/contaminant
• It is estimated there are more than 450,000 brownfields in the United States
• What will DCTA do with the grant funds received for this project?
• DCTA will do borings to determine sub-surface conditions
• DCTA will also fund the removal of the surface debris, including abandoned
empty barrels and tires

FAQs
• Will there be any impact to the surrounding community?
• Contractors will access the site through the DCTA Rail property and there
should be no impact to the surrounding community
• What are the benefits of cleaning up and reinvesting in these
properties?
• Increased local tax bases
• Facilitation of job growth
• Utilization of existing infrastructure

DCTA’S NEW
TRANSIT TRACKER

DCTA TRANSITTRACKER
• Launching September 18, 2017
• Comprehensive real-time transit tracker that will allow passengers to
track the location of DCTA’s Connect Bus, Shuttle Bus or A-train
vehicles via mobile app, web, phone and text message
• This will replace the Where's My Ride system that is currently being
used

DCTA TRANSITTRACKER
• Five components to DCTA's new Transit Tracker:
1. Mobile App - Passengers can utilize the free Transit App mobile app to get
updates straight from their phone or tablet
2. Web Portal - Passengers can visit DCTAtracker.net
3. Call-in InteractiveVoice Response (IVR) - Passengers can call DCTA
Customer Service at 940.243.0077, press 2 to be connected to theTransit
Tracker automated system, enter their respective Stop ID number, and then
hear an update on the next vehicle headed their way
4. Text-in - Passengers can text their respective Stop ID number to 64255
and receive a responding text with an update on the next vehicle headed
their way
5. Web Widget - Passengers can visit RideDCTA.net, scroll down to the
bottom of the homepage, and search real-time arrival times near them

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH
TEXAS CAMPUS SHUTTLE
SERVICE CHANGES

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
CAMPUS SHUTTLE SERVICE CHANGES
• DCTA implemented key changes on behalf of UNT in August by stationing
new transit hub centers at Fouts Field and Union Circle.These changes will
contribute to UNT’s vision of a more safe and walkable campus. In addition,
modifying these routes will help save money in fuel and other costs, and
ensure the sustainability of overall transit operations for UNT.
• Comments or questions regarding the UNT Campus Shuttle service
changes should be provided to UNTTransportation Services at:
• @UNTtransit on Twitter
• @UNTtransportation on Facebook
• transportation.services@unt.edu
• 940.565.3020

EAGLE POINT SHUTTLE
• Operates:
• 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with an 8-minute
frequency
• On-campus stops at the UNT Business
Leadership Building/Kerr Hall have been
relocated to Fouts Field
• Route servesVictory Hall at Apogee
• Riders who need to get to the Union
and prefer not to walk can board the
Mean Green Shuttle, Denton Connect
Route 7 or Connect Route 8

MEAN GREEN SHUTTLE
• Operates:
• Monday through Friday
• 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a 10-minute frequency
• Monday through Thursday
• 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a 15-minute frequency
• Saturday
• 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute frequency
• ServesVictory Hall by Apogee Stadium after 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday
and on Saturdays
• Serves as the campus connector route that will bus students from both
Fouts Field and Union Circle to various points on campus
• No longer serves the south and west sides of Fouts Field

MEAN GREEN SHUTTLE

NORTH TEXAN SHUTTLE
• Operates:
• 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a 7-minute
frequency
• 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a 14-minute
frequency
• On-campus stop at the Union has been
relocated to Fouts Field
• Riders who need to get to the Union
and prefer not to walk can board the
Mean Green Shuttle, Denton Connect
Route 7 or Connect Route 8

DISCOVERY PARK SHUTTLE
• Operates:
• Saturday
• On-campus stops at the the UNT Recreation Center,
Environmental Engineering Science andTechnology
(ESSAT) and General Academic Building (GAB) have
been relocated to the Union
• Passengers who need to get to the EESAT or GAB can
use the EB Hickory at Avenue B stop
• Passengers who need to get to the UNT Recreation
Center can board the Mean Green shuttle

CENTRE PLACE SHUTTLE
• Operates:
• 7:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a 6-minute frequency
• 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a 10-minute frequency
frequency
• The shuttle stops on-campus at the
Union

BERNARD STREET SHUTTLE
• Operates:
frequency
frequency
frequency
Union

COLORADO EXPRESS SHUTTLE
• Operates:
frequency
frequency
• No longer stops at the GoldenTriangle
Mall from Colorado Blvd
• Riders are encouraged to utilize the MedPark
Station for a park and ride option
Union

SAM BASS SHUTTLE
• Operates:
frequency
• Friday
• 7:15 am to 5:30 pm with a 30-minute frequency
• The shuttle stops on-campus at the Union
• Effective fall 2018, the shuttle will no
longer be in operation
• An alternate travel option:
• Take Denton Connect Route 1 to the
Downtown Denton Transit Center
• Transfer to Denton Connect Routes 7 or 8 to
get to UNT

DENTON CONNECT
BUS ROUTES 7 AND 8
SERVICE CHANGES

CONNECT BUS ROUTES 7 AND 8
• DCTA implemented minor changes
at the request of UNT in August by
moving these routes off campus,
contributing to UNT’s vision of a
more safe and walkable campus
• The portion of the routes along
Highland Street have been relocated
to Eagle

• Both routes had minor changes to the schedules
• Both operate:
• 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with 15-minute peak frequency and 30-minute off-peak frequency
• Saturdays
• 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with 30-minute headways
• Both 7 & 8 connect Fouts Field and Union Circle every 15 minutes
• Only travels in one direction: from Fouts Field to Union Circle

CONNECT BUS ROUTE 7

CONNECT BUS ROUTE 8

HIGHLANDVILLAGE
CONNECT SHUTTLE
SERVICE CHANGES

HIGHLANDVILLAGE CONNECT
SHUTTLE FLAG STOPS
• On August 28, DCTA launched flag stops
for certain areas along the HighlandVillage
Connect Shuttle route
• The new flag stops process allows riders
to signal a driver along the existing
Connect Shuttle route to board the
shuttle without being at an official stop
• There will be no flag stopping permitted
along the I-35E service road, FM 407 or
Village Parkway

HIGHLANDVILLAGE CONNECT
SHUTTLE FLAG STOPS
• Instructions for using the flag stops:
1. Stand in a safe location along the shuttle route
2. Wave to the bus operator
3. The bus operator will pull over at the safest location closest to you
• Use the Connect Shuttle schedule to gauge the estimated vehicle
arrival time based on where you wave the shuttle to a stop
• Passengers can also utilize the free Transit App mobile app to get arrival time
information straight from their phone or tablet

PROMOTIONAL A-TRAIN
FREE FARE ZONES

PROMOTIONAL A-TRAIN FREE FARE
ZONES
• Promotional “free fare” zones were launched in an effort to support
riders and their travel behaviors

PROMOTIONAL A-TRAIN FREE FARE
ZONES
• The Zones that no longer require a paid fare:
• The rail line between the Downtown DentonTransit Center and the MedPark
Station
• The rail line between the Hebron Station and theTrinity Mills Station
• The area between the MedPark Station and the Hebron Station will
be the new fare enforcement zone where passengers will need to
have a local or regional pass to ride
***This is a fare promotion and not an official fare change***

NEXT STEPS
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