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Rationale for System ReviewThe rationale for this review is based upon:• Feedback from <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Quesnel</strong> and Five Five Transport Ltd. outlining<strong>the</strong> potential for areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> city <strong>to</strong> be under- or over-served• An 11% decrease in ridership in <strong>the</strong> 2011/2012 fiscal year• The completion <strong>of</strong> one year <strong>of</strong> service <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> temporary expansion <strong>of</strong>Route 2: Red Bluff <strong>to</strong> South Hills (commenced 6 th September 2011)• Ongoing work <strong>to</strong> identify opportunities for efficiency and effectivenessThe Targeted System Review is:An analysis <strong>of</strong> specific routes within <strong>the</strong> <strong>Quesnel</strong> local transit system <strong>to</strong>determine how <strong>the</strong>y meet current and future community needs and makerecommendations for efficiency and effectiveness.3

ScopeProject Start-upContext & AnalysisConsultation: Phase 1Option AnalysisConsultation: Phase 2Final Report• Service Review scoped• TOR & MOU agreed and signed• Background <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing service• Current and Future community needs, service and market analysis• Vehicle, fleet and infrastructure review• Comparative analysis with o<strong>the</strong>r transit systems• Project website developed• Key Stakeholder Workshop 1• Onboard and website passenger surveys• Service change options developed• Associated resource and costs savings or requirements estimated• O<strong>the</strong>r considerations and supporting strategies e.g. fares & marketing• Key Stakeholder Workshop 2• Public engagement events• Final service change options developed• Report drafted• Report presented <strong>to</strong> council for input and approvalNext Steps• Opportunity <strong>to</strong> proceed <strong>to</strong> Implementation Agreement and MOU6

Recommendation:THAT Council approves Attachment 1: <strong>Quesnel</strong> Targeted Transit ServiceReview Terms <strong>of</strong> Reference.9