OPERATING COSTS

Trolley Service is anticipated to replace the present RFTA shuttle service which operates two vehicles, 10 hours a day, 230 days a year (for 4600 vehicle hours).  Once the system is completed, it will be operated by RFTA.   During the restoration of the trolleys, modern electronics and motors will be installed permitting RFTA employees to maintain the trolley with no more problems than buses.  Operation costs, expected to be similar to those for the shuttle, are outlined below.

CAPITAL COSTS

ASRC's capital costs for implementing the trolley system are shown below.  On two occasions ASRC contracted professional consulting firms to develop an Aspen Trolley System master plan.  This report is based on the latest plan brought up to date with 2002 dollars.  Employee housing is included.  Laying the track includes the cost of overhead wires which are no longer needed; this also affects the height of the barn.  Consistent track laying costs have been computed twice by paid consultants.  Some of the capital funds may be shifted to restoring and powering the trolleys.  At lease four trolleys will be restored, the original plan calls for all six.  When ASRC completes the trolley system its ownership will be turned over to Aspen.  Aspen will be given the restored trolleys saving it the cost of  replacing shuttle buses.

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