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Although service reductions are proposed, they are for the most
part during the off peak period and on routes that do not meet the
service design guidelines of 25 passengers per hour. In addition,
in almost all cases where a service reduction is recommended there
are alternative service options available. The exception is that
portion of Dewdney Trunk Road that would not have off peak service
due to the proposal to reroute the #149 via the Barnet Highway.
It is estimated that between 20,000 and 30,00C rides may be lost
as a result of the service reductions.

The additional cost of providing the new service is estimated at
$140,000 on an annual basis. Peak period vehicle requirements
would increase by two as a result of implementation of the plan.
The service efficiencies, however, should more than offset the
costs of service expansion. It is estimated that the net savings

is $340,000 for the fiscal year 1985/86 and $400,000 on an annual
basis. Table 4.2 below details the proposed service changes.

Table 4.2

Mortheast Sector Service Changes

1985-86
Service

Annual
Service

Annual 1985-86

Project

Rider ship
Increase
(Decrease)

Ridership
Increase
(Decrease)

Hours
Increase
(Decrease)

Hours
Increase
(Decrease)

° Northeast Sector
March 1985 Changes

130,000 to
146,000

130,000 to
140,006

(-7,520)

(=7,520)

* Northeast Sector
Tept 1985 Changes

10,U00 to
_ 20,000

5,000 to
10,000

(~3,750)

(=2,130)

Net Changes

140,000 to
160,000

135,900 to
150,000

(=11,270)

* (=9,656)