Transportation Analysis

Issues

• Is it feasible to reduce bus usage?– Priority for bus users– Paperwork requirements– Impact on practice schedule, safety, Sandy Run

neighborhood, personal autos• Should we have an Opt Out Policy?– How to manage– Cost implications

Transportation AnalysisAssumptions

• Maximum Rowers per bus: 50• Total Rowers: 72• Cost per County Bus: $15,000• Oakton Fee: $3,900• Cost per Commercial bus: $22,500

Current Option2 buses supporting 72 rowers + Oakton

Option 11 Bus Supporting 50 Rowers with 22 drivers

Option 21 County Bus + 1 Commercial Bus supporting 72 Rowers + Oakton

Option 2a1 County Bus + 1 Commercial Bus supporting 72 Rowers - No Oakton

Conclusions

• Publish Transportation Policy:“Our dues include transportation fees which provide a significant benefit to parents by getting their rowers to practice safely, and to coaches by getting everyone to practice on time. We do not offer the option of opting out, as transportation benefits the overall team, similar to the purchase of boats and other equipment.”

• If we lose a County bus:• Poll team to determine who would want to drive• If not enough rowers want to drive, pursue commercial

bus at additional cost