April 2020 Monthly Ridership Report
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April 2020 (Fiscal Year 2020) Ridership Summary
Monthly Total Ridership
Average Daily Ridership
This report reflects ridership results as of May 7, 2020
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Executive Summary
Ridership Factors This Month
The above table serves as a snapshot of the typical factors that impact ridership, and illustrates the differences which exist between the current month and the same month in the previous year. If a change occurred, it is categorized to represent a (typically) positive, negative or neutral impact on ridership. More details on the observed impacts are noted in the description of ridership results below.
Local Network Overview
Local Bus
Monthly Total
There were approximately 2,503K boarding in April 2020 compared to approximately 5,000K in April 2019, a decrease of 2,497K boardings (or 50 percent) on local bus service. The major factor contributing to the significant ridership decrease in local bus, light rail, and Park & Ride bus was COVID-19. Actions during April 2020 that negatively affected METRO ridership included: 1) termination of all non-TMC Park & Ride services; 2) “Stay Home, Work Home” order still in effect; and 3) adjustment of service levels to reflect decreasing ridership and reduced operator availability during the month. Additionally, measures taken to encourage social distancing included restricting the number of passengers boarding any individual bus and / or rail car.
Average Daily Ridership: Weekday / Saturday / Sunday
Average daily ridership decreased on Weekday, Saturday and Sunday. Weekday average daily ridership decreased by 110K boardings (or 58 percent), Saturday average daily ridership decreased by 52K boardings (or 44 percent) and Sunday average daily ridership decreased by approximately 41K (or 42 percent) in April 2020 compared to April 2019.
Light Rail
Monthly Total
There were 554K boardings on all three light rail lines and 0K boardings on bus bridges in April 2020 compared to 1,568K boardings on all three light rail lines and 0 boardings on bus bridges in April 2019, a decrease of 1,014K boardings (or 65% percent). Red line ridership decreased by 61 percent, Green line ridership decreased by 99 percent, and Purple line ridership decreased by 64 percent in April 2020 compared to April 2019.
Average Daily Ridership: Weekday / Saturday / Sunday
Average Weekday ridership on the Red, Green, and Purple lines decreased by 32K boardings (or 63 percent), decreased by less than 5K boardings (or 99 percent) and decreased by less than 5K boardings (or 66 percent) respectively in April 2020 compared to April 2019. Average Saturday ridership on Red, Green, and Purple lines decreased by 12K boardings (or 52 percent), decreased by 4K boardings (or 100 percent), and decreased by 3K boardings (or 65 percent) respectively in April 2020 compared to April 2019. Average Sunday ridership on Red, Green, and Purple lines decreased by less than 9K (or 44 percent), decreased by less than 4K boardings (or 100 percent), and decreased by more than 2K boardings (or 56 percent) respectively in April 2020 compared to April 2019.
Total Local Network
Monthly Total
TThere were approximately 3,057K boardings in April 2020 compared to approximately 6,568K in April 2019, a decrease of approximately 3,511K boardings (or 53 percent).
Average Daily Ridership: Weekday / Saturday / Sunday
Average local network decreased on Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday in April 2020 compared to April 2019. Average Weekday ridership decreased by approximately 151K boardings (or 60 percent) Saturday average daily ridership decreased by approximately 72K boardings (or 47 percent) while and average Sunday ridership decreased by 55K boardings (or 44 percent) in April 2020 compared to April 2019.
Commuter Network Overview
Park & Ride
Monthly Total
There were approximately 22K Park and Ride boardings in April 2020 compared to 710K boardings in April 2019, a decrease of 688K boardings (or 97 percent).
Average Daily Ridership: Weekday
Average Weekday ridership in April 2020 was 1K boardings compared to 33K boardings April 2019, a decrease of 32K boardings (or 97 percent).
Entire Network Summary
Monthly Total
There were approximately 3,079K boardings on the entire fixed-route network in April 2020 compared to approximately 7,278K boardings in April 2019, a decrease of 4,199K boardings (or 58 percent). Relevant factors were noted earlier and are included in the table above.
Average Daily Ridership: Weekday / Saturday / Sunday
Average daily ridership decreased on Weekday, Saturday and Sunday in April 2020 compared to April 2019 prior to service modifications for COVID-19. Average weekday ridership decreased by 183K boardings (or 64 percent), Average Saturday ridership decreased by approximately 85K boardings (or 56 percent) and average Sunday ridership decreased by 55K (or 44 percent) in April 2020 compared to April 2019.
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Local Network: Local Bus
Service Map
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Red Routes (15 Minute Off-Peak Service)
Average Daily Ridership & Performance Indicators
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Blue Routes (20 - 30 Minute Off-Peak Service)
Average Daily Ridership & Performance Indicators
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Green Routes (60 Minute Off-Peak Service)
Average Daily Ridership & Performance Indicators
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Other Routes
Average Weekday Ridership & Performance Indicators
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Average Daily Ridership & Performance Indicators
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Local Network: Light Rail Service Map
Local Network: Light Rail
Average Daily Ridership
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Commuter Network: Park & Ride Service Map
Commuter Network: Park & Ride
Average Weekday Ridership & Performance Indicators
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