CR 99-226 Hop-A-Ride
CITY OF
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HOPKINS
December 15, 1999
Council Report 99-226
HOP-A-RIDE
ProDosed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to approve staff recommendations as detailed in
Council Report 99-226.
Overview
The Hop-A-Ride service is an advance-reservation, shared-ride, and door-to-door transportation
service for anyone who needs transportation within the Hopkins City limits. The current system
service operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are six additional
destinations outside the City limits. They are:
1. Methodist Hospital;
2. Opportunity Workshop in Opus IT;
3. Shady Oak Beach;
4. Knollwood shopping area;
5. ICA food shelf;
6. Park Nicollet Medical Center.
Alternative Choice Transportation Inc. was awarded the 2000 service for $35.00 per hour. The
hours of operations were changed to Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Prima" Issues to Consider
. How is the Hop-A-Ride service funded?
. Who uses the Hop-A-Ride service?
· What is the impact on the budget with service on Friday?
· Are there other options for adjusting the hours?
. What are the staff recommendations?
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Prima" Issues to Consider
How is the Hop-A- Ride service funded?
The 2000 funding from the Met Council is $58,823. The City's general fund and revenue from
the ticket sales provide the balance of the funding.
Who uses the Hop-a-Ride service?
The following is information on daily ridership and the trips:
Monday through Thursday 75-85 rides per day
Friday 60-65 rides per day
· 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. ten riders going to work and five riders going to
Opportunity Workshop - picked up later in the day
· On Monday through Thursday approximately 20 rides are Adult Options riders -
picked up later in day
· During the day seniors going to various places in Hopkins
. After 5:00 p.m. only 1-2 rides
· What is the impact on the budget with service on Friday?
The following is the budget for purchase of service and revenue:
EXPENSES BASED ON THE CURRENT LEVEL OF SERVICE
12 hours a day x 5 days = 60 hours per week
60 hours x $34.00 = $2040 per week
$2040 per week x 52 = $106,080
$106,080 Contract amount
+ $11.363 Other expenses
$117,443 Total expenses
- $ 58.823 Met Council funding
$ 58,620 Expenses for revenue and general fund
$58,620
- $19.800 Revenue based on 12,000 rides at $1.65 per ride
. $38,820 General fund contribution
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EXPENSES BASED ON THE APPROVED LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR 2000
Approved level of service includes four days a week, (Monday through Thursday) an operating
time of7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and increased ticket price from $1.65 to $1.80.
11 hours a day x 4 days = 44 hours per week
44 hours x $34.00 = $1496 per week (the $34.00 per hour reflects a multi-year contract)
$1496 per week x 52= $77,792
$77,792 Contract amount
+$11.363 Other expenses
$89,155 Total expenses
- $58.823 Met Council funding
$30,332 Expenses for revenue and general fund
$30,332
- $21.600 Revenue based on 12,000 rides at $1.80 per ride
$ 8,732 General fund contribution
The budgeted amount for the general fund is $9659.
EXPENSES BASED ON THE PROPOSED LEVEL OF SERVICE
10 hours Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9 hours on Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Total per week = 49 hours
49 hours x $34.00 = $1666 per week
$1666 per week x 52 = $86,632
$86,632 Contract amount
+$11.363 Other expenses
$97,995 Total expenses
- $58.823 Met Council funding
$39,172 Expenses for revenue and general fund
$39,172
- $21.600 Revenue based on 12,000 rides at $1.80 per ride
$17,572 General fund contribution
The following are the approved ticket prices:
. Low income $1.80
. Regular income $5.00
Knollwood $5.00
Park Nicollet $5.00
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Are there other options for adjusting the houn?
There are two other options that Mr. Liveringhouse has indicated will reduce hours and not affect
service. The options are the following:
1. Have summer hours
2. Eliminate additional holidays - Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day
and December 24.
3. Mr. Liveringhouse has also offered to extend the service to a three-year contract. $34.00
per hour in 2000, $35.00 per hour in 2001 and $35.50 in 2002. The figures above reflect
the $34.00 per hour cost.
What are the staft' recommendations?
1. Change the Hop-A-Ride hours to Monday through Thursday 7:00 to 5:00 and
Friday 7:00 to 4:00.
2. Eliminate four additional holidays, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day,
Veterans Day and December 24.
3. Enter into a three-year contract.
4. The hours operated are reviewed in March.
5. Direct staff to look into the option of summer hours and additional funding.
Alternatives
1. Keep the hours the same as approved previously.
2. Change the hours to 10 hours Monday-Thursday and 8 hours on Friday and direct staff to
look at the option of summer hours.
3. Keep the service operating 12 hours a day Monday - Friday
4. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
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