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NAMEManagement Partnership Services, Inc.

S t u d e n t T r a n s p o r t a t i o nC o n s u l t i n gS e r v i c e s

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ASSESSMENT

Providence Public School District

Andy ForsythManagement Partnership Services, Inc

January 14, 2013

S t u d e n t T r a n s p o r t a t i o nC o n s u l t i n gS e r v i c e s

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Transportation Operations Review Policies and procedures Department operations Management & organization Routing efficiency & planning

Bell Time & Routing Alternatives Staggered bell schedules: 3-tier Routing options

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• Use of route planning technology• Experienced staff• Reasonable service delivery• Responsive to customer concerns• Reasonably effective use of fleet resources

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• Fragmented policies & procedures• High cost• Student information late & not validated• Limited run (trip) linkages• Schedule lateness• Inadequate contract management process• Cumbersome supervision & accountability: Aides & TA’s

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Fill the Bus Use the Bus

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Middle School

Early Elementary School

Late Elementary School

8:30

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Fleet

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7:30 8:15 9:15

High School

Middle School

Elementary School

= 1 Bus Fleet

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Key Performance Indicator Guideline PPSD Value

Transportation cost as a percent of District-wide budget 4 - 6 % 6%

Cost per student (Total) $1,115 - $1,315 $1,460

Daily cost per bus $325 - $460 $547

Average runs per bus (AM or PM) 2.50 1.67

Avg. buses per 100 transported students 1.10 - 1.34 1.37

Utilized planned rider capacity 70% - 85% 70.0%

Support personnel as a percent of fleet size 5% - 8% 8.0%

Average special ed. ride time 60 min. 1:12

Percent of special ed. routes with bus aides 55% 100.0%

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Bell Configuration Peak Deployment

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Buses

Annual Cost per

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Current 144 --- $ 94,063 ---

Option 1: Current Improved 144 --- $ 94,063 ---

Option 2: 3-Tier; Current policy 120 (24) $ 94,063 ($ 2,257,512)

Option 3: 3- tier; Neighborhood enrollment 119 (25) $ 94,063 ($ 2,351,575)

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• Priority 1– Clear & concise policies, administrative directives– Better student information verification procedures in spring– Revised bell times & reengineer routes– RIF for on-board district support employees

• Priority 2– Outcome-based contractor requirements– Contract management plan– Restructure positions: Route foremen– Increase supervisor authority/ accountability