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Because the model doesn’t incorporate intersection delay into corridor-level travel time <br />information, LTD developed an operating cost analysis to better understand the specific costs <br />associated with running EmX service along the build corridors, and costs for the network of <br />routes operating in 2011. This cost analysis used more accurate travel time estimates <br />incorporating intersection delay gathered by DKS Associates and the end result was specific to <br />this route network. Comparing results from the alternatives analysis modeling and the <br />corridor specific cost analysis should not be done. This is because the level of specificity in the <br />operating cost analysis is much greater and is based upon a present day network of routes <br />that operate along the corridor. <br /> <br />A final adjustment will be necessary as part of the small starts application process. This will <br />involve a detailed refinement of the route network in order to optimize the effectiveness of the <br />bus system. This refinement of our future route network is an area where we believe public <br />involvement is critical. Another piece of the process will take the corridor travel time <br />information and incorporate it into the final modeling work. Using actual travel time data <br />overcomes the operating cost shortcoming in the alternatives analysis modeling and will <br />provide a better understanding of the 2031 costs and ridership that can be expected if EmX <br />service is implemented in the corridor. The corridor cost modeling process will also be refined <br />to provide the best information about opening day costs of system operation. Both processes <br />are important and would ultimately be used in the project’s grant funding application. <br /> <br />8.Dave Kleger says that “ride refusal/full” has increased significantly Do you keep statistics on <br /> <br />this? <br />Response <br />Yes. Below is a table that quantifies the number of riders who were not able to board a bus <br />due to the bus being full, showing a substantial increase and indicating continuing high <br />demand for additional service. <br /> <br />February 28, 2011West Eugene EmX Extension 6 <br /> <br />