AVTA is committed to improving transportation services in the Antelope Valley. To achieve this goal, planning efforts include a wide range of projects.
AVTA is committed to improving transportation services in the Antelope Valley. To achieve this goal, planning efforts include a wide range of projects.
 
The IT Strategic Plan was developed as a blueprint to implementation new technology at AVTA.  This document serves as a guideline to decision makers for prioritizing and procuring advanced technologies for the management of our transit system.
 
The Ten-Year Capital Budget Plan has been prepared as part of the long-range plan process undertaken by AVTA in 2004.  The recommendations in the long-range plan have a strong effect on the capital budget, since service enhancements and performance improvements require additional vehicles, technology, and facilities.
 
Performance Standards and Service Guidelines
The evaluation and analysis of transit performance is becoming increasingly common at transit systems of all sizes. Performance monitoring is a tool to evaluate service and identify strategies to improve performance of the individual routes that comprise the transit system. A monitoring system provides objective information to the transit staff and Board of Directors that can be used to evaluate transit service performance
 
Operational Analysis
To maximize efficiency, AVTA contracted with RNR Consulting to perform an analysis of procedures and policies used by the agency in day-to-day operations. The results of their studies, and recommendations for improvement, are explained in this report.
 
Emerging Trends and Best Practice Summary
Long-Range Plan
The purpose of this report is to translate the high-level strategic planning policy effort into a long-range transit plan. The strategic plan developed an accepted vision of the future, a vision statement, and a mission statement, and also proposed AVTA's role in the community and the possibility of innovative service provision.
 
Long-Range Plan Intercept Survey Report
A project team conducted an intercept survey of riders at selected locations.  Trained surveyors conducted face-to-face surveys with riders as they waited for their bus at one of three locations.
 
2003 Non-Rider Survey Summary
To gain greater insight into travel patterns, attitudes toward transit and AVTA, and reasons for non-use of transit among Antelope Valley residents who commute to work or school outside the Antelope Valley , AVTA per f ormed 200 telephone surveys with residents living within service boundaries.
 
Technology/Software Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan
The purpose of this report is to develop a coordinated Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)/software plan to guide future technology purchasing decisions.  This study will result in a coordinated approach to the decision-making process, funding, and implementation of new technologies that would benefit AVTA.
 
Antelope Valley Specialized Transportation Inventory and Directory
This report will provide you with contact information to local organizations that provide specialized transportation.
 
2005 Article 8 Hearing:
Recommendations and Responces
Outreach Effort
Planning Documents