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7 <br /> Architectual and engineering design for the anticipated <br /> expansion of the transit maintenance facility has also <br /> been included in this program. The current maintenance <br /> facility was designed to accommodate 50 transit <br /> vehicles. The projected growth of the Chapel Hill <br /> Transit fleet to 56 buses in 1990 and 65 buses by 1992 <br /> requires the expansion of this facility. The cost for <br /> these items is shown in table A-1. <br /> Funding has also been requested for the purchase of <br /> equipment for transit operations. Radios, office <br /> equipment and schedule display tubes are included. <br /> Purchase of shop equipment includes a personnel lift <br /> and rivet machine necessary for continuing maintenance. <br /> Maintenance facility renovations involve the improvement <br /> of the ventilation system. <br /> Table A-2 lists anticipated capital and planning budgets <br /> for FY 1990-91 and 1991-92. These programs are subject <br /> to future revision. <br /> C. Operations. Chapel Hill Transit currently operates 15 <br /> transit routes, providing annual fixed route service to <br /> nearly 2 million riders. In addition, the regular fixed <br /> route service is supplemented with demand responsive <br /> services. Through the first seven months of the 1988-89 <br /> service period, fixed route transit ridership has <br /> increased 12.8% over the same period last year, while <br /> total ridership has increased 7.4%. <br /> Some minor adjustments to routes and schedules due to <br /> changes in passenger demand are anticipated for the <br /> 1989-90 service period. Modification of existing <br /> University routes is anticipated to increase service <br /> levels and provide service to University park and ride <br /> lots along Estes Drive. Some additional service is <br /> anticipated along existing Town routes, including <br /> service to the NC 54 park and ride lot upon its <br /> completion and the operation of a Downtown Trolley <br /> Shuttle. <br /> No increase is being recommended for regular fare or <br /> pass prices in the coming year. Current fare and pass <br /> prices s <br /> are shown <br /> below: <br />