NFTA Metro Route Restructuring Presented by: James Morrell, Manager, Service Planning, NFTA Hal Morse, Executive Director, Greater Buffalo-Niagara Region Transportation Council The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) implemented a major route restructuring initiative on October 31, 2010; a plan which required extensive organizational planning and community participation. The restructuring included adjusting service levels to make the entire system more efficient and increase passenger revenues. Buses now run more frequently over the heaviest used routes, and less frequently over lesser-used portions. This presentation will outline the steps needed to restructure service to be more efficient and cost effective.

1. Regional Planning Perspectives on Transit Restructuring Longer Term Development and Financial Implications

2. James Morrell Manager of Service Planning NFTA Metro And Hal Morse Executive Director Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council

3. Decreasing Population, More Developed Area In the last half of the 20 th century, the region’s urbanized area nearly tripled in size, expanding from 123 square miles in 1950 to 367 square miles in 2000. Over the same time period, the population has increased by only 7%.. Challenges in the Buffalo Niagara Region

4. Developed Area Pre-1900 Population 508,687

5. Developed Area to 1940 Population 1900-1940 958,487 (increased 88%)

6. Developed Area to 1960 Population 1940-1960 1,306,957 (increased 36%)

7. Developed Area to 2000 Population 1960-2000 1,170,111 (decrease 10%)

10. Regional Framework Basics Align Actions and Investments to… improve livability, promote environmental sustainability, and meet the demands of a changing economy. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FRAMEWORK for REGIONAL GROWTH Economic Vitality Community Livability Environmental Sustainability

12. Key Strategic Initiative: Regional Framework for Growth Transportation Investments and Regional Framework Policy Areas Are Well Aligned

17. Operating Revenue Sources in NFTA Budget

23. Service Area Service Type Area Service Level Role Core Network Core urban area; major suburban corridors destinations Most frequent, highest speed Core Corridors; competitive with private vehicles Local Transit Core urban area; selected suburban destinations Moderate frequencies and spans Network coverage Community Transit Suburban and rural areas Oriented to specific travel market needs Focus on access

32. Key Components of Plan

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