GTS RECEIVES GRANT FOR 2013 OPERATIONS

The City of Greenville is proud to announce they have been awarded $568,010 for the operations of Greenville Transit System (GTS) for calendar year 2013 from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

This grant is for $241,642 in federal funds and $113,931 in state funds for operating expenses as well as $114,883 for capitalized vehicle maintenance.

In addition, GTS received $97,554 for capital expenses including 2 new vans to replace older models.

GTS is a subsidized public transportation system open to everyone regardless of income or purpose of trip. GTS runs much like a taxi service and anyone can ride. You do NOT have to be agency eligible. Wheelchair lift equipped vans are available. Call for your ride at 547-1811.

RIDERSHIP INCREASE FOR 2012

GTS provided 49,180 rides in 2012. This is a 6.75% increase over 2011 and 43.35% in the past three years. Public fare rates have not increased since 2007.

MV CONTRACT EXTENSION

GTS extended the contract with MV Transportation, Inc for 2013. MV has proven to be effective in making GTS more productive without increasing hours. GTS drivers are well trained and provide a safe ride within Greenville. Several drivers have received safety awards.

DID YOU KNOW...

Those 65 or older or with a disability can ride for ½ price? Regular city fare is just $3.00 and only $1.50 for those eligible for ½ fare. Call for details.

RESULTS FROM RECENT GTS RIDER SURVEY

	very poor	poor	average	good	excellent
BUS OPERATOR
Does the bus driver act and look professional?				6	28
Is the bus driver friendly/helpful to passengers?				4	30
BUS CLEANLINESS
Is the bus clean inside?			1	13	20
Is the bus clean outside?			1	10	23
BUS COMFORT/VALUE
Is the ride smooth?			7	9	18
Are the temperature/seats/amenities comfortable?				13	21
Is the bus fare a good value?				4	30
SAFETY
Do you feel safe riding the bus?				5	29
Do you feel safe with other riders' behavior?	2		1	10	21
Is your bus operator a safe driver?			1	2	31
CONVIENIENCE
Are the bus schedules convenient?		1		8	24
Are the buses on time?			4	13	17
When you call us, are the schedulers courteous?			2	3	29
			not at all	somewhat	very
How important is transit to you and your family?					33

Comments:

• transit is my ride to work, doctors, groceries. I don't drive so I would be lost without them.
• Bring back the Dayton ride. I go to the doctors there and because I'm not a senior citizen, I had to pay $75.00. There are some people that have no one else to rely on except transit for all rides.
• I have no car. Ride would be smoother when city can fix streets.
• I don't drive. I depend upon transit for many rides. Have even/night runs - wish there were name plates for driver to insert into bracket in front of bus. Thus lots of drivers won't remain strangers. (Note: drivers do wear ID)
• It is very important to me because I don't drive.
• Sometimes I take my husband in wheelchair. I don't drive. I have found it is very good service
• I am a senior who doesn't drive. I'd be at a loss without bus.
• This is the first time I have ever been without a car. I appreciate transit very much. Keep up the good work
• You choose to serve. That's a good thing. Not easy, but good. Thank you, because what would I do without you? We have no taxi.
• BRC's shopping bus runs once a week - maybe. Also if our Dr. Office transport van has taken someone to see a Doctor in Dayton or Richmond, the rest of us must call transit. More drivers are needed between Friday 2pm-6pm and maybe Sat pm. My long wait was on a Friday. I appreciate your well-mannered, helpful, respectful, decent talking drivers who also pay good attention to their driving. Thank you!
• I don't drive - hard for me getting around to store so the transits are important to me very much. Great to have you here to help us people. Thank you!
• I love riding the transit and all the drivers are all polite.
• My only means of transportation.
• Very good. I am 88 years old & I need help getting off and on the bus. The drivers in the mornings help me a lot & really appreciate this a lot. Thank you.
• I ride all the time and it is very good.
• Transit is very much needed.
• Transit is very, very important to me. I would like to see the transit have longer hours on Sunday but I also understand they like time off.
• Very important couldn't imagine being without it.
• it's my only way to get around Greenville.
• It is our livelihood. We totally depend on GTS for our transportation. Patty & I couldn't get along without it.
• Well, I have to pay the few people I know a fortune to go somewhere. So transit is very important to me.
• It's my way of getting around because I don't drive. Still have a hard time finding a ride to Dayton.
• It's my only transportation.
• Transit is very important to me. Spirit must be called because of medical use.
• We are going thru a period of no other transportation. Thank you Steve. He's a great transit driver.
• I have not ever drove a car to shop, etc, so I need GTS.
• We appreciate you.
• It is our only transportation. You are a great service.
• Dispatchers are very helpful. I would be lost & miserable without transit. I appreciate the reliability & Consideration of the drivers. I also find them very interesting and worthwhile people. I very much
• Appreciate the flexibility and responsibility of company.
• It's the only away I get around.
• I depend on transit for my transportation needs. Without transit, I don't know what I would do. It's a great service and I appreciate it so much. Thank you.
• I no longer drive, so the transit is extremely important to me.
• I have ridden Greenville transit for 20 years and all the drivers are wonderful.