Attachment_AA_-_Response_to_Question_22.pdf

This document is Attachment AA, a Response to Question 22 for RFP 24-P-64AK, related to the Volusia County Transit (VOTRAN) Maintenance Plan. The attachment provides a detailed Fixed Route and Paratransit Replacement and Improvement Plan spanning from the current year through 2032. The plan outlines the fleet composition, showing the current number of buses and projected replacements for various bus models, including Gillig Hybrid, Gillig Low Floor, Turtle Top, Cutaway, and Flex Bus vehicles. The total VOTRAN bus fleet starts at 69 vehicles in the current year and remains relatively stable, with 59 fixed route buses and 78 paratransit vehicles maintained throughout the projection period.

The document reveals a consistent spare ratio of approximately 30.19% for fixed route vehicles in the early years, declining to 20.41% in later years. For paratransit vehicles, the spare ratio remains constant at 34.48%. The fleet includes various bus types with different fuel sources, such as hybrid and propane, indicating a diverse and evolving transit vehicle strategy. The plan demonstrates a methodical approach to fleet management, with careful consideration of vehicle age, replacement cycles, and maintaining an appropriate number of spare vehicles to ensure reliable transit service for Volusia County.