anchor Mission Statement
The mission of the Division of Transit Services is to provide an effective mix of public transportation services in Montgomery County.
anchor Budget Overview
The total recommended FY24 Operating Budget for the Division of Transit Services is $182,723,520, an increase of $9,773,199 or 5.65 percent from the FY23 Approved Budget of $172,950,321. Personnel Costs comprise 56.14 percent of the budget for 868 full-time position(s) and 16 part-time position(s), and a total of 898.61 FTEs. Total FTEs may include seasonal or temporary positions and may also reflect workforce charged to or from other departments or funds. Operating Expenses account for the remaining 43.86 percent of the FY24 budget.
Debt Service for general obligation bonds and other debt for the Mass Transit Fund is appropriated in the Debt Service Fund and is not displayed in this section. To pay for the Debt Service, a transfer of funds from the Mass Transit Fund to the Debt Service Fund of $29,954,120 is required.
In addition, this department's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) requires Current Revenue funding.
County Priority Outcomes
While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following are emphasized:
- Thriving Youth and Families
- A Greener County
- Easier Commutes
anchorProgram Performance Measures
Performance measures for this department are included below (where applicable), with multi-program measures displayed at the front of this section and program-specific measures shown with the relevant program. The FY23 estimates reflect funding based on the FY23 approved budget. The FY24 and FY25 figures are performance targets based on the FY24 recommended budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY25.
Program Descriptions
Transit Services
Public transit plays a vital role in maintaining the livability of Montgomery County's growing communities, easing commutes for County residents, and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. The Transit Services program provides Ride On fixed-route bus service, the FLASH limited stop transit service, and the FLEX on demand zone-based service in...
Program Performance Measures | Actual FY21 | Actual FY22 | Estimated FY23 | Target FY24 | Target FY25 |
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Passengers transported (millions) | 10.078 | 14.094 | 14.750 | 15.502 | 15.984 |
Scheduled Ride On roundtrip circuits missed, in whole or in part, per 1,000 roundtrip circuits | 3.1 | 12.8 | 9.0 | | |
On time performance for Ride On buses | 86.4% | 85.1% | 87.1% | | |
Read More Transit Services General Administration
The General Administration program provides executive direction and support functions for Transit Services programs that include Ride On operations and planning, human resources, information technology, budget/grant/fiscal management/procurement services, and special transportation programs to increase mobility and promote the economic growth and stability of the County. ...
Read More Community Mobility Services
The Community Mobility Services program provides a wide range of transportation-related services and options for County residents and commuters. The program includes components to inform people about services available, enabling them to make the best choices for their needs; programs to reduce the cost of using those options; and programs...
Program Performance Measures | Actual FY21 | Actual FY22 | Estimated FY23 | Target FY24 | Target FY25 |
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Number of employer contacts | 8,885 | 11,537 | 12,172 | 12,840 | 13,482 |
Number of Call-n-Ride participants | 5,617 | 5,610 | 5,670 | 5,680 | 5,690 |
Percent of Employer Transportation Demand Management Plans Filed 1 | 85% | 82% | 85% | | |
Non-auto driver mode share in Silver Spring Transportation Management District 2 | 53.6%* | 53.6% | 58.0% | | |
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