Kern Motorist Aid Authority
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Kern Motorist Aid AuthorityKern Motorist Aid Authority
Services And Operations
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Legal AuthorityLegal Authority
California Streets and Highways Code section 2550 et. Seq.
CHP/Caltrans Call Box and Motorist Aid Guidelines
Local policy and direction
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The PlayersThe Players
Local SAFE Agency (Kern COG) Caltrans California Highway Patrol Cellular service provider (A T & T) Hardware manufacturer (Comarco) Hardware maintenance service provider
(Comarco) Call answer service provider (CHP)
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Mission StatementMission Statement
To provide a dependable motorist aid communication system to areas of the county not heavily patrolled and where traditional communication services do not exist.
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Mission StatementMission Statement
To provide a reliable motorist aid communication system that is well maintained with failures repaired within 24 hours.
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Mission StatementMission Statement
To provide a high level of assurance that a motorist’s call for assistance will receive a response.
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Mission StatementMission Statement
To provide a public information program to ensure that the motorist understands what the call boxes are and how the call boxes are to be used.
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Network MapNetwork Map
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Call Volume TrendsCall Volume Trends
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5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
FY94/95
FY96/97
FY98/99
FY00/01
Total Calls
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RevenuesRevenues
$550,000
$560,000
$570,000
$580,000
$590,000
$600,000
$610,000
$620,000
FY99/00
FY01/02
Revenue
Source: $1 vehicle registration fee and interest on cash balances
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ExpensesExpenses
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
FY99/00
FY00/01
FY01/02
FY02/03
Communications
Insurance
Maintenance
Services
Administration
Depreciation
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General ObservationsGeneral Observations Network total of 557 call boxes over 793 road
miles Spacing is 1 mile in urban areas and 2 miles in
rural areas Average annual total operating cost is $1,070 per
box Average monthly cellular cost $8.50 per box Average annual maintenance cost is $300 per box Average capital cost is approx. $3,500 per box All state and interstate routes served. One(1)
county commuter route served.
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Current Major IssuesCurrent Major Issues
Decline in total annual calls and reorientation of service priorities
Conversion of cellular hardware from analog to digital technology
ADA accessibilityHardware safety and crash testingPrivatization of call answering
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Additional ServicesAdditional ServicesChangeable message signsLighting for call boxesSupport for traffic operations centersContracting for the removal of disabled
vehiclesAcquisition of traffic safety equipmentService on county roadsSupport for traveler information systems
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Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers