Agenda - 03-05-2009 - Attachment 2

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FY 2009-10 Departmental Budget Summary Department Orange Public Transportation (OPT) 2008-2009 Performance Highlights Orange Public Transportation (OPT) is an integral component of the Orange County Human Service agency network, providing transit dependant residents (Medicaid/Non-Medicaid) access to life sustaining services such as dialysis, medical appointments, pharmacy, utility services (electric, water, fuel), food, and senior centers. Public transit is an economic stimulus that has a positive impact on the lives of citizens and _ ______the_environment. The importance of OPT services by citizens, especially life sustaining transportation, is reflected by a 9% growth in ridership in 2007 and an additional 12% growth in 2008, the largest sector being in medical transportation (14%) and disabled transportation (4%). O Continued operating the I I 420 route with an increase in FY 08/09 of 3.5%. • Operate six life sustaining (medical) routes daily with an increase in ridership of 14% in FY 08/09. • Operate disabled transportation with an increase of 4% in FY 08/09. • Combined senior routes from Cedar Grove, Efland, and Hillsborough to access the Central Orange Senior Center for medical services, food, other county agencies, and social activities. 2009-2010 Budget Impacts • Discontinue the Wheels for Work Program which will affect 32 current recipients. DSS will administer NCDOT funds for future vehicle repairs. Financial Impact: Save $21,909 in permanent payroll O Discontinue Saturday dialysis transportation which will affect 15 residents. These clients may be able to access dialysis if family, neighbors, and/or • friends are available to transport. Financial Impact: Save $6,956 ($4,520 temp payroll; $2,436 vehicle costs) • Discontinue Department on Aging, Senior Center day trips or provide at a rate that would capture all OPT expenses. Financial Impact: Collect $1,458 through fees from day trip participants 73