1	HARTline Today
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3	Mission Statement The mission of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) is to provide public transportation services, which are safe, dependable, and cost effective thereby enhancing the quality of life in our community.
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9	Community Survey 500 randomly selected phone interviews Selected for geographic/demographic mix 20 minute interviews/100 questions 95% confidence level, 4.8% range of error The Survey Defines community opinions on: transportation, transit, HART performance, service, market and ridership potential, and media habits.
10	Most Important Issues Facing County?
11	Money Spent on Public Transit is a Good Investment
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14	HART Programs Bikes on Buses Bay Area Commuter Services (BACS) Paratransit Travel Training Special Services Employer Outreach
15	Major Projects Netpark Transit Center Northwest Transit Center Tampa Bay Transit Center Transit Emphasis Corridor Improvements
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19	The THS Funding Model The Streetcar Operation is funded by several sources: An endowment fund (currently $5 M) Farebox recovery A corridor specific assessment district (downtown, Channelside, Ybor City) NO CITY OF TAMPA GENERAL TAX REVENUES GO TO THE STREETCAR HART IS PAID TO OPERATE THE SYSTEM
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23	Challenges & Opportunities Improve Communications & Public Confidence in the agency Sustain, Improve and Expand Service Renew and Enhance Public Support Identify and Secure New Sources of Funding Defining the Future of Transit in Hillsborough County
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