R90-109 APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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background data review and the work on earlier tasks, should be used to analyze deficiencies or excesses in the present service pattern. The consultant should develop line service profiles based upon the on/off passenger counts and system trail checks. The profile should show ridership by route segments, preferably one-half mile increments. A bus transfer matrix should also be developed to show transferring between routes. The fieldwork by the consultant should not only identify and verify possible ridership generators and travel patterns, but simultaneously produce implementable ways of serving them. This task should also produce several route configuration alternatives and service levels which will be tested against the goals, objectives, and performance standards. One alternative shall be to maintain the existing route system and service levels. A second alternative will be an expansion of service to serve new areas or to increase the frequency of service on those routes where there is a demonstrated need for it. The third option will be the elimination of under-utilized service. Complete projections for all of the following should be developed for each alternative. --Identification of facilities and equipment needed (including utilization of existing facilities and equipment and the prospects for rehabilitation) ; --Identification of service parameters, by route, including headways, running times, hours of operation, round-trip ti.me, and areas served; and equipment and the prospects for rehabilitation; --The effect on system revenue, system expense, and system ridership. TASR 9. Analyze Equipment and Facility Needs and Marketing Program Based upon the inventory and inspection work of previous tasks, the current equipment and facilities of the Decatur Public