WS Item 2 (2)Southlake Trolley
Greg Last
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Existing Status
Funded from Hotel Occupancy Tax
$75,000 budgeted FY 07-08
Hours of operation
Friday and Saturday: Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Trolley route includes 8 stops
Southlake Town Square
Shops of Southlake (Central Market)
Contracted Jan. 15, 2008 on a “trial basis” with Coach America
$73.50 per hour of operation
Phase I of trial ends April 15th
Can extend trial until May 30th
Purpose is to discuss options going forward
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Existing “Trial” Trolley
33’ Length
32 Seats
Rear Engine
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YTD – Summary Statistics
# of Days: 28
# of Hours: 206
Cost / Hour: $73.50
Total Cost to Date: $15,141
# of Riders: 3,142
# of Riders / Hour: 15
# of Riders / Day: 112
Cost / Rider: $4.85
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Future Options
Cease at end of Phase I
Extend trial to Phase II
Run same days/hours until May 30, 2008
Authorize “permanent” trolley, 4-6 month lead time
Vendor acquires new or used trolley
Approx. $135.00 / hour
Estimated annual cost of $154,440
Minimum one year contract
Pursue another “trial” period during holiday season
September 1st through January 2009
Rate of $73.50/hour
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Permanent Trolley
25’ to 27’ Length
20 Seats
Front Engine
4-6 Months Delivery
Discussion
Greg Last