[Presentation Date]

[Presenter Name, Organization, Title]

The Need to Repair & Replace [Your Region’s]Transit Network

Presentation to [Organization]

[Insert Your Logo]

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• Reduces Congestion – Transit reduces the number of cars on the road, making travel and commerce more efficient

• Increases Productivity & Quality of Life – Less time on the road means more time in the office and/or more time to spend with family

• Makes Region More Affordable – Provides alternatives to expensive gas and parking

• Attracts Employers – Companies have moved jobs to this area because transit provides access to top talent (i.e. [Insert Large Local Employers])

• Creates Jobs – Every $1 B of investment supports nearly 24,000 jobs

Transit Is an Economic Engine for [Your Region]

Every dollar spent on transit generates an economic return of at least 4 to 1.

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[Transit Agency] Oversees Transit in [Location]

[Transit Agency overview, i.e. Established in 1974, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) serves residents and visitors in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.]

[Transit Agency ridership and details, i.e. Responsible for fiscal oversight as well as financial and regional planning for the 2.2 million daily trips provided by:

• Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)• Metra Commuter Rail (Metra)• Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) and ADA Paratransit Service]

[Transit Agency] Recent Work:

[Insert Project] [Insert Project]

[Insert Project] [Insert Project]

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Like a used car, it takes more money to operate & maintain the existing assets

• Lower percent of assets in good condition • Higher percent of assets beyond useful life • More time being repaired and less time in service

Replacing transit assets/buying new vehicles is very expensive and has been limited for years due to inadequate transit funding

Aging Assets = Increased Capital Costs

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Because current funding levels don’t allow sufficient repair & replacement, rider experience is negatively impacted

• Delays – Equipment breakdowns and slow zones on tracks mean longer commutes and more congestion

• Less Frequent Service – Vehicles are retired and not replaced leaving commuters with fewer options

• Less Comfortable Ride – Rider comfort declines as seats, shocks and other parts wear out without replacement

Funding Deficit = Less Reliable Service

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Deferred maintenance leads to:• Fewer transit riders = Decreased operating revenue • Increased operating costs • More roadway congestion• Funding directed to maintenance, not service or

expansion

At Risk - Transit’s Future in [Your Region]

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Quantifying the Need

[Transit Agency] State

of Good Repair

=

Any asset scoring 3 or

higher based strictly on the asset’s age

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Excellent

1

Past its Useful Life

4

Good

2

Marginal

3

Adequate

[Transit Agency] rated all assets according to the following State of Good Repair (SGR) scale:

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Quantifying the Need

[Transit Agency] then determined the following costs:

• 10-yr normal replacement cost- Planned replacement cost for transit equipment and

facilities reaching the end of their useful life during the 10-yr period.

• Backlog cost- Cost to replace transit assets still in service beyond their

useful life.

• Capital maintenance costs- Replacement or rehabilitation costs required for assets

to reach the full term of their useful life.

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Backlog $ [Insert Figure]

Ongoing Annual Backlog $ [Insert Figure]

Projected Annual Funding $ [Insert Figure]

[Your Region] Cost To AchieveSustainable & Reliable Transit Service

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[Transit Agency] SGR Backlog Forecasts:

Historic Funding Vs. Amount Required to Maintain Current Backlog

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030$0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

Funding $1B annually to 2030

Historic Spending ($500M Annually)

[Optional Slide: Sample Chart 1]

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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030$0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

Funding $1.8B annually to 2030

Historic Spending ($500M Annually)

[Transit Agency] SGR Backlog Forecasts:

Historic Funding Vs. Amount Required to Maintain Current Backlog

[Optional Slide: Sample Chart 2]

The Path – A National Transit Movement

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Raise local awareness

of SGR Funding Need

Demonstrate advocacy tools & support through GATW in Chicago

Get other transit agencies

to replicate GATW in their

regions

Create a National

Movement

We plan to build on local support & get others to replicate campaign nationwide:

• Draft model legislation for supporters to rally around

• Build a diverse chorus of voices calling for change

• Put transit on the agenda as a national priority

Getting America To Work

It Needs a National Solution

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A rising tide lifts all buses and trains…

We plan to share the tools & success of the GATW campaign with all transit entities around the country to engage many more advocates for the additional formula and discretionary funding needed to achieve a state of good repair nationwide

…to create a national movement

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• Show your support publicly by:- Encouraging your organization to join the Getting America to Work coalition - Declaring your support individually at www.GettingAmericaToWork.com

• Contact your member of Congress- Tell them why a vital transit system is important to you - And that you support increased federal funding for transit and its economic benefits

♦ 24,000 jobs created for every $1 B invested

How Can You Help?

[Insert Your Logo]