Keeping the Next Generation Passenger Rail and Reversing the Brain Drain
The Challenge: Reversing Indiana s Brain Drain Over 92% of Purdue graduates leave Tippecanoe County 61% of graduating college students remain in Indiana one year after receiving their diploma In comparison, 78% of graduating college students remain in Ohio one year after completion I want to go some place that looks interesting
Goal 6: Enhance Connections Between Greater Lafayette, Chicago, and Indianapolis People want to live in smaller communities with urban amenities They want to be near cities like Indianapolis and Chicago They want ease of access to the big city This is especially true of the next generation of creators, inventors, and change agents
Understanding Young Doers, Inventors & Creators Millennials are unlike their Gen-X parents & Boomer grandparents Born between 1982 and 2004 80 million strong Big events September 11, 2001 The great recession Coming of age purchase: Smart Phone
The Millennial Lifestyle Differs from Xer s & Boomers They are heavily indebted (college loans) They re prone to rent/live at home Desire a high sense of community Largest income gap vs. older workers Social media and connectivity are very important
Millennials and Transportation Choices The slowest generation to buy a car in 60 years 1982: 80% of 18 s drove 2012: 60% of 18 s drive Prefer car pooling, cycling, transit, and rail Choose to live near transportation centers US annual miles driven have not increased since 2004
The Potential Student Market Purdue: 39,256 Indiana: 42,731 IUPUI: 30,461 Purdue-Calumet: 10,054 Univ. of Indy: 5,200 St. Joe College: 1,100 Wabash: 910 DePauw: 2,400 IvyTech Lafayette: 8,000
What Others Say About Millennials & Transportation the issues are economic insecurity and climate change, and they're telling us, in every way they can, that they are not as interested in cars. Intermetropolitan passenger rail is a vital component of the country s national transportation network. Transit may capture even more millennials and keep them as they age as agencies tap into millennials smart phone addictions.
Survey of Global Passenger Rail Transportation Rail usage is a hallmark of developed countries Emphasis on commuter and high speed development Safety and on-time performance is a matter of national pride Emerging countries embrace high speed rail
Countries Developing or Operating High Speed Rail Algeria Morocco China Hong Kong Japan South Korea Saudi Arabia Republic of China Uzbekistan Turkey Brazil Austria Bulgaria Denmark France Germany Greece Italy Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Russian Federation Thailand Canada Great Britain Laos Belgium Netherlands Switzerland India South Africa Venezuela
United States High Speed Rail California HSR: San Diego to San Francisco/Sacramento Northeast Corridor: Boston to Washington DC Midwest High Speed Rail Initiative
Funding Midwest Passenger Rail Changing priorities toward passenger rail Midwest Rail St. Spending FY 00-09 Illinois $241,314,314 Indiana $150,000 Iowa $110,000,000 Michigan $64,750,000 Minnesota $132,250,000 Missouri $98,910,000 Ohio $284,085,000 Wisconsin $156,518,000 TOTAL $1,087,977,314 Federal Funds: 2009-May 2012 Midwest Funding: $2,564,839,563 Indiana Portion: $71,364,980
Ridership by Thousands Hoosier State Growth 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 2002-2012: +77% Growth in Ridership
Improving the Route
GLC Hoosier State Task Force Formed at the request of regional communities A unified goal to foster communication and assist in sound longrange decision making Tied to regional economic development Current and future passenger rail usage Build support for passenger rail Among Central and Western Indiana communities With legislative and government officials
One Year Ago
Improving Passenger Rail Preserve 7-day Indianapolis to Chicago service Create stakeholder governance structure Improve on-time performance Improve awareness Reduce trip time Improve ride experience Improve departure & arrival schedule Additional daily train service Extend daily service
Hoosier State Timeline October 14: Hoosier State Amtrak operator extension October 14: Planned shuttle bus program begins February 15: Corridor Capital takes charge February 15: New train introduced with amenities (WiFi, Bike Racks, ADA Compliant, Real Time Travel Advisory) 2016: Introduction of streamliner equipment Future: Improved departure schedule Total trip time reduced to 3.5 hours Seven day consistent schedule Four daily trains Extension to Cincinnati and/or Louisville IND to ORD direct service