County of Hawaii 1996 - 1997 Annual Report: Mass Transit Agency

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XI. MASS TRANSIT AGENCY

Michael Cochran was appointed Transit Operations Administrator in April, 1993. He previously was employed with various government and private businesses. His government experience has been with the State Department of Transportation, Department of Attorney General, Department of Consumer Affairs, and Hawaii County Police Department. He also has worked with the Kona Village Resort.

His goal at the transit agency is to continue to provide affordable transportation to the residents and visitors of Hawaii County while maintaining the County's fiscal policies.

ROLE AND DUTIES

The Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency provides affordable and cost-effective transportation services for the County of Hawaii. These services include bus service, shared-ride taxi service, and ride-matching assistance.

STAFF

The agency is staffed by five exempt employees

1 - Transit Administrator
1 - Transit Assistant
2 - Clerk
2 - Automotive Mechanics

Bus drivers are provided under a contract with Hawaii Tran-Zit Company. Shared-Ride taxi services are provided by Percy's Taxi, Bob's Taxi, Paradise Taxi, Ace One Taxi, and Hilo Harry's Taxi.

BUDGET

Expenditures during fiscal year 1997-98 amounted to $959,463, a nine percent (9%) decrease from fiscal year 1996-97. The major factors for the decrease were a lower contractual rate for the Bus drivers and a lower vehicle liability insurance premium.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ridership increased four percent (4%) from the previous fiscal year and totaled 277,002 passenger trips. The continued increase shows the community's dependence and use of the County's transportation services.

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