Valley Metro Vanpool Program April 2011 Webinar. Eddie Caine

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1 Valley Metro Vanpool Program April 2011 Webinar Eddie Caine

2 HOUSEKEEPING Phones are muted Ask questions by typing them in We ll take polls today be sure to participate!

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS Valley Bike Month is almost over. Remember to log your trips and enter contests at Clean Air Campaign awards luncheon date set: Wednesday, October 26 at JW Marriott at Desert Ridge. Valley Metro website revamp coming soon. Check your links!

4 TELEWORK SUMMIT

5 MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS Face to face TCA meetings resume in May. New location for Southwest Valley group We re returning to Swift Transportation!

6 WHAT IS A VANPOOL? Six to fifteen people commuting together The group has a primary driver (+ alternates) Riders share in the operating cost by paying an equitable monthly fare Riders receive two Guaranteed Ride Home trips per calendar year Each vanpool group establishes their rules of operation for their van (pick-up times, meeting locations, routes, music, etc.)

7 VALLEY METRO VANPOOLS Some numbers: Currently there are 330 active vanpools The average rider pays less than $25/wk Vanpools average 10 riders per van The average commute is 64 miles round trip Eliminating more than126,000 miles daily Reducing 5,755 lbs daily of airborne pollutants 7

8 VANPOOLS AT YOUR PLACE? 8

9 THE VPSI PARTNERSHIP More than 20 years Local Staff managed by Becky Stull Dawn, Sarah, and Shyla Responsible for: Reporting National Transit Database Driver agreements Collecting fares Maintenance and incident management

10 HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS Vanpooling is a month to month agreement, no contract or long-term lease Someone (usually primary driver) or employer must be financially responsible for the van Rider s monthly cost based on type of van, number of riders, commute miles, and price of gas. All vans are owned by Valley Metro Valley Metro sets monthly vanpool rate

11 Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance Roadside/emergency assistance Use of loaner vans Guaranteed Ride Home/Emergency Transportation* Insurance coverage $1,000,000 each for property & bodily damage $100,000 for uninsured & under insured motorist coverage Gasoline MONTHLY FARES INCLUDE * In addition to any employer-provided Guaranteed Ride Home. Limit 2 rides/year.

12 SAMPLE FARE CALCULATION Assumptions: 9 passenger van Traveling 30 miles each way to & from work Gasoline is $3.50 per gallon 8 paying riders working 5 days per week Each rider would pay $92.50 per month

13 COST COMPARISON VEHICLE TYPE OPERATING COST PER MILE COST MONTHLY SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE MINI VAN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE MINI VAN GAS, MAINTENANCE & TIRES GAS, MAINTENANCE & TIRES CENTS/MILE $ CENTS/MILE $251 OWNERSHIP COST COST PER YEAR MONTHLY + INS, FINANCING, DEPRECIATION, ETC + INS, FINANCING, DEPRECIATION, ETC $7,738 PER YEAR $458 $6,404 PER YEAR $369 VANPOOL $92.50 SOURCE: AAA 2010 YOUR DRIVING COST (

14 PREDICTABLE SCHEDULES? 14

15 DRIVER REQUIREMENTS Minimum age - 25 years Valid drivers license (No CDL required) Good driving record, no more than 3 moving violations in 3 years Established credit rating - responsible person only or employer

16 DRIVER S BENEFITS In exchange for driving and coordinating the vanpool, the primary driver usually receives a free commute and up to 300 miles personal use of the van, except for gasoline. Personal mileage is determined by the difference between the contracted monthly mileage and actual monthly commute mileage.

17 DRIVER S RESPONSIBILITIES Becomes the contact person for Valley Metro/VPSI Keeps the van clean & fueled Collects fares & makes the monthly payments Submits monthly vanpool report Schedules maintenance when due

18 VANPOOL FLEET Ford 350XLT full-sized vans 9 & 15 Passenger split bench seat vans 8, 12, & 14 Passenger luxury seat vans V-8 Engine, automatic Power steering & brakes Cruise control Front & Rear A/C & Heaters Remote outside mirrors and front windows Cloth seats Fully carpeted Molded fiberglass running boards with entry lights Tinted windows all around AM/FM radio & CD players

19 HOW S YOUR TRANSIT SERVICE? 19

20 VANPOOLING IS GOOD BUSINESS Saves time & money Arrive at work less stressed, feeling good Reduces parking requirements for the employer Vanpools help reduce traffic congestion Makes a positive impact on the environment Vanpooling leads to higher job retention lower training cost reduce absenteeism and tardiness

21 QUESTIONS? Eddie Caine Vanpool Program Supervisor (602)