Operations Statistics for the Biennium - Transit Districts: Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority

Connecticut Department of Transportation - Operations Statistics for the Biennium - Bureau of Public Transportation - SFY 2002/2003

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Transit Districts: Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority

GREATER BRIDGEPORT TRANSIT AUTHORITY
JEFFERY J. O' KEEFE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ONE CROSS STREET
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06610

Service Information	203-333-3031
Administrative Number	203-366-7070
Web	www.gbtabus.com
E-mail	dholcomb@gbtabus.com
Fax	203-335-9813

System
Profile >>

The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (the Authority), established under state statute in 1971, provides bus transit services in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford and Trumbull, with limited services to Monroe, Shelton and Derby. In addition to 16 fixed routes, the Authority offers the Stratford Commuter Connection, a shuttle service between the Stratford train station and north Stratford and the Fairfield Trolley, a cross-town bus route served by the Authority's replica trolley. In conjunction with Milford and Norwalk transit agencies, the Authority operates the Coastal Link, providing frequent local service between Milford and Norwalk.

The Authority also provides extensive service for the elderly and disabled of the Bridgeport Region through its GBTAccess Program. Eligible riders are provided door-to-door service by a fleet of 20 minibuses.

Service
Summary >>

56 fixed route buses serving 7 towns / 16 routes / 20 minibus service for the elderly and disabled.

Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority >>
Urban Fixed Route Service

	SFY 2003	SFY 2002	SFY 2001	SFY 2000	%change 00-03
Revenue	$3,896,711	$4,001,144	$4,160,157	$3,990,950	-2.4%
Expenses	$10,174,451	$9,993,913	$9,962,630	$9,394,129	8.3%
Net Deficit	$6,277,680	$5,992,769	$5,802,473	$5,403,179	16.2%
ConnDOT Share	$5,983,976	$5,838,025	$5,756,072	$5,353,028	11.8%
Passenger Trips	3,525,559	3,635,006	4,138,759	3,855,680	-8.6%
Deficit/Passenger	$1.78	$1.65	$1.40	$1.40	27.1%
Cost/Passenger	$2.89	$2.75	$2.41	$2.44	18.4%
Operating Ratio	38.3%	40.0%	41.8%	42.5%

Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority >>
ADA Operations

	SFY 2003	SFY 2002	SFY 2001	SFY 2000	%change 00-03
Revenue	$181,555	$188,102	$145,534	$117,660	54.3%
Expenses	$1,698,994	$1,778,484	$1,589,005	$1,659,995	2.3%
Net Deficit	$1,517,439	$1,590,382	$1,443,471	$1,542,335	-1.6%
ConnDOT Share	$1,457,438	$1,457,439	$1,409,286	$1,380,712	5.6%
Passenger Trips	72,559	78,619	72,508	81,349	-10.8%
Deficit/Passenger	$20.91	$20.23	$19.91	$18.96	10.3%
Cost/Passenger	$23.42	$22.62	$21.91	$20.41	14.7%
Operating Ratio	10.7%	10.6%	9.2%	7.1%

Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority >>
Dial-a-Ride Operations

	SFY 2003	SFY 2002	SFY 2001	SFY 2000	%change 00-03
Revenue	-	-	$6,596	$4,281	-
Expenses	-	-	$71,939	$59,894	-
Net Deficit	-	-	$65,343	$55,613	-
ConnDOT Share	-	-	$26,999	$52,600	-
Passenger Trips	-	-	3,262	2,941	-
Deficit/Passenger	-	-	$20.03	$18.91	-
Cost/Passenger	-	-	$22.05	$20.37	-
Operating Ratio	-	-	9.2%	7.1%

Stratford Shuttle >>
Enhanced Commuter Connection Services

	SFY 2003	*SFY 2002()**	SFY 2001	SFY 2000	%change 00-03
Revenue	$1,555	$793	-	-	-
Expenses	$106,404	$42,752	-	-	-
Net Deficit	$104,849	$41,959	-	-	-
ConnDOT Share	$104,849	$41,959	-	-	-
Passenger Trips	5,665	1,307	-	-	-
Deficit/Passenger	$18.51	$32.10	-	-	-
Cost/Passenger	$18.78	$32.71	-	-	-
Operating Ratio	1.5%	1.9%	-	-

* Started on February, 2002

Operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority

Coastal Link Enhancements >>
Fairfield County Interregional Services

	SFY 2003	*SFY 2002 ()**	SFY 2001	SFY 2000	%change 00-03
Revenue	$61,761	$33,545	-	-	-
Expenses	$224,631	$98,171	-	-	-
Net Deficit	$162,870	$64,626	-	-	-
ConnDOT Share	$162,870	$64,626	-	-	-
Passenger Trips	79,069	36,184	-	-	-
Deficit/Passenger	$2.06	$1.79	-	-	-
Cost/Passenger	$2.84	$2.71	-	-	-
Operating Ratio	27.5%	34.2%	-	-

* Started on December, 2001

Operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority