LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act 5 of May 11, 1959,
as amended, known as the Metropolitan Bus Authority Act.
Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1971,
as amended, effective January 2, 1973, ascribed the Authority to the Department of Transportation and Public Works.
MISSION
Establish an efficient, competitive, modern and reliable mass transit system through the integration of different transportation methods. Mass transit will provide mobility, accessibility, quality of service and transportation to all of Puerto Rico's citizens and visitors, enhancing their quality of life and protecting the environment.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Administrative Vice President's Office
- Executive Vice President's Office
- General Services Vice President's Office
- Human Resources Vice President's Office
- Information and Press Office
- Internal Audit Office
- Internal Security Office
- Legal Affairs
- Operations Vice President's Office
- President and General Manager's Office
- Programming and Developmente Services Vice President's Office
- Technology and Information
PROGRAM
Mass Transportation in the Metropolitan Area
Program Description
Develop, manage and maintain the Metropolitan Area mass transit system for all citizens, specifically for people with limited economic resources and people with disabilities.
Statistical Data |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
"Call and Travel" disabled Passengers |
106,798 |
115,342 |
121,109 |
Buses in service |
177 |
179 |
216 |
Buses purchased |
0 |
10 |
60 |
Mileage in service |
6,400,566 |
7,314,299 |
8,630,873 |
Monthly users |
802,203 |
866,379 |
935,689 |
Regular route passengers |
9,626,433 |
10,396,545 |
11,228,269 |
Customers
Metropolitan Area residents and visitors, and people with disabilities
FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $85,858,000. This amount includes $38,898,000 from Special Appropriations General Fund, $29,985,000 in Federal Funds, $8,719,000 in Revenue from Internal Sources and $8,256,000 from Other income.
Operational expenses reflect a decrease of $3,680,000 when compared to funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of an early retirement incentive program and a loss of non-recurring ARRA funds.
Resources from the Special Appropriations General Fund will be used for operational expenses and to continue offering a reliable, safe and modern transportation system. Combined with federal matching contributions, it will also be used for mechanics and other personnel payroll and for materials, deliveries and parts.
Revenues from Internal Sources are generated from transportation fees and will be used for payroll, operational expenses, rent and utilities and professional services.
Other Income, per the Diesel Oil and Gas Oil Tariff Act, which grants the agency the ability to receive 4 cents per gallon on the fuel tax, will be used for operational and expenses related to the operations and maintenance of the fleet.
Contributing federal programs include: Federal Transit Capital Investment Fund and the Federal Transit Formula Grant (Urbanized Area Programs). An increase of $5,371,000 is expected in Federal Grants to continue capital improvement works, acquire new buses and for the Mid-Life Overhaul project to repair 20 buses.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
  |
Program |
  |
Operational Expenses |
Actual |
Actual |
Budget |
Adopted |
Mass Transportation in the Metropolitan Area |
79,025 |
98,286 |
73,287 |
69,607 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
79,025 |
98,286 |
73,287 |
69,607 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
Mass Transportation in the Metropolitan Area |
3,244 |
6,571 |
10,880 |
16,251 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
3,244 |
6,571 |
10,880 |
16,251 |
Total, Program |
82,269 |
104,857 |
84,167 |
85,858 |
  |
Funding Sources |
  |
Operational Expenses |
  |
Joint Resolution - General Fund |
29,380 |
13,135 |
40,026 |
0 |
Special Appropriations - General Fund |
8,695 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
38,898 |
Local Stabilization Fund |
1,813 |
15,640 |
0 |
0 |
Federal Economic Stimulus - ARRA |
781 |
21,492 |
227 |
0 |
Federal Grants |
19,173 |
14,145 |
13,734 |
13,734 |
Other Income |
9,373 |
19,554 |
5,700 |
8,256 |
Revenues from Internal Sources |
9,810 |
9,320 |
8,600 |
8,719 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
79,025 |
98,286 |
73,287 |
69,607 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
  |
Federal Grants |
3,244 |
6,571 |
10,880 |
16,251 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
3,244 |
6,571 |
10,880 |
16,251 |
Total, Funding Sources |
82,269 |
104,857 |
84,167 |
85,858 |
  |
Expense Category |
  |
Operational Expenses |
  |
Payroll and Related Expenses |
52,482 |
54,229 |
51,525 |
47,854 |
Rent and Utilities |
1,236 |
1,348 |
1,501 |
1,558 |
Purchased Services |
4,466 |
4,705 |
3,825 |
3,915 |
Donations, Subsidies, and Distributions |
10 |
6 |
20 |
20 |
Transportation Expenses |
2 |
45 |
10 |
10 |
Professional Services |
815 |
691 |
623 |
694 |
Other Expenses |
174 |
2,451 |
233 |
233 |
Non Distributed Allocations |
3,823 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Equipment Purchases |
806 |
21,496 |
252 |
25 |
Office Supplies and other Materials |
15,172 |
13,299 |
15,259 |
15,259 |
Advertising and Media Expenses |
39 |
16 |
39 |
39 |
Subtotal, Operational Expenses |
79,025 |
98,286 |
73,287 |
69,607 |
  |
Capital Improvements |
  |
Capital Improvements Program |
3,244 |
6,571 |
10,880 |
16,251 |
Subtotal, Capital Improvements |
3,244 |
6,571 |
10,880 |
16,251 |
Total, Expense Category |
82,269 |
104,857 |
84,167 |
85,858 |
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