| system | initial cost ($ + hrs) | annualized cost ($ + hrs) | other resources | revenue | market cost | benefits | | --------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------- | --------------- | ------- | ----------- | --------------------------- | | transport | $1.82M + 2000 hrs | $512.8K + 14,774 hrs | 2 acres land | $90K | 5M | - Universal mobility access | #### Assumptions - Goals: professional-grade vehicles, reduced individual transport costs, community skill development - Focus on internal community use with excess capacity monetized - Quality used vehicles (3-7 years old) purchased strategically - Community labor for all construction, maintenance, operations - Non-EV fleet (reduce complexity/cost) - members would be willing to pick up and drop off people within 10 minutes of where they were going - Automated coordination system take driving requests and give instructions - - High-trust community environment with 24/7 automated access - Maximum 30-minute wait time from request to pickup - Maximum 15-minute additional trip time for ride sharing - Community labor for maintenance and operations - 10% fleet buffer for system reliability ##### Trip Analysis | Trip Type | % of Total | Distance | Duration | Peak Times | People/Vehicle | Notes | | ----------------- | ---------- | -------- | -------- | ----------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------------- | | Work Commute | 35% | 25 miles | 8-9 hrs | 6-8am, 4-6pm | 4 | 200 commuters (35% of working age) | | Shopping (Major) | 25% | 25 miles | 2-3 hrs | Sat 10am-4pm | 6 | Planned group trips | | Medical/Health | 15% | 25 miles | 1-2 hrs | 9am-3pm weekdays | 2 | Regular appointments | | Social/Recreation | 25% | 25 miles | 3-4 hrs | Evenings/Weekends | 4-6 | Group activities | ##### System Performance | Time Window | People/Vehicle | % Requiring Dedicated Pickup | Wait Time | | ------------- | -------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------- | | Peak Hours | 4 | 10% | 15 min avg | | Off-Peak | 2 | 30% | 12 min avg | | Planned Group | 6 | 0% | Scheduled | #### Compare Market Solutions ##### Traditional Car Ownership Costs | **Cost Component** | **Annual Cost** | **Notes** | | ------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Vehicle Depreciation** | $2,000–$3,000/year | Depreciation depends on the vehicle's age and market value over time. | | **Insurance** | $1,000–$2,000/year | Personal auto insurance. Can vary based on age, driving history, and coverage level. | | **Fuel** | $1,200–$2,000/year | Based on 15,000 miles/year at $3 per gallon and average fuel efficiency. | | **Maintenance & Repairs** | $1,000–$1,500/year | Includes oil changes, tires, brake replacements, and unexpected repairs. | | **Registration/Taxes** | $100–$300/year | Varies by state and vehicle type. | | **Cleaning/Detailing** | $0–$200/year | Personal cleaning costs, either at home or through a service. | | **Total Ownership Costs** | **$5,300–$8,000/year** | Ownership costs include the direct costs of having and maintaining the vehicle. | ##### Benefits of Different Transportation Models | **Feature/Benefit** | **Traditional Ownership** | **Car Sharing** | **Ride Share (Uber/Lyft)** | | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | | **Vehicle Availability** | `Always available to owner` | Available by reservation | Available on-demand (no wait time) | | **Upfront Cost** | High (vehicle cost + insurance) | `Low` (pay per use) | Low (pay per ride) | | **Maintenance & Repairs** | Owner's responsibility | `Handled by service` | Handled by service | | **Fueling** | Owner's responsibility | Included in cost | Included in cost | | **Cleaning** | Owner's responsibility | `Included in cost` | Included in cost | | **Insurance** | Personal coverage (may vary) | Included in cost | Included in cost | | **Flexibility** | Full flexibility, anytime access | Limited to availability or booking | Limited to availability of drivers | | **Cost Efficiency** | High long-term costs | Moderate (cheaper for infrequent use) | Expensive for frequent use | | **Convenience** | Inconvenient (responsibility for all tasks) | Convenient, no ownership hassles | Convenient, no ownership hassles | | **Vehicle Choice** | Limited to owned vehicle | Variety of vehicles available | Limited to what's available | | **Mileage Limits** | Unlimited | Varies (usually limited) | No limits (charges based on distance) | ##### Cost per Mile Comparison | **Model** | **Annual Cost (15,000 miles)** | **Cost per Mile** | **Notes** | | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Traditional Ownership** | $5,250–$7,950 | $0.35–$0.53 | Traditional car ownership includes **$2,000–$3,000 per year** in depreciation, **$1,000–$2,000 for insurance**, **$1,200–$1,500 for fuel**, **$1,000–$1,500 for maintenance**, and **$100–$300 for registration/taxes**. For 15,000 miles per year, this results in a total annual cost of **$5,300–$8,000**, which gives a cost per mile of **$0.35–$0.53**. Best for regular drivers. | | **Ride Share (Uber/Lyft)** | $22,500–$45,000 | $1.50–$3.00 | Ride-sharing charges **$1.00–$2.50 per mile**, with additional fees for time and surge pricing. Base fare is typically **$1–$3**, and the total annual cost for 15,000 miles is **$6,000–$10,000**. Ideal for occasional trips, but becomes costly for regular commuting. | | **Car Sharing** | $30,000–$45,000 | $2.00–$3.00 | Car-sharing services like **Zipcar** charge **$15–$20 per hour** or **$100–$150 per day**. Monthly memberships range from **$70–$150/month**. For regular users, the annual cost can range from **$2,000–$5,000** for 15,000 miles, resulting in a **cost per mile** of **$2.00–$3.00**. This model is ideal for occasional use, but is significantly more expensive than both ownership and ride-sharing for frequent drivers. | | **Community Transportation Model** | **$750** | **$0.05** | Your model combines the best features of car ownership, car-sharing, and ride-sharing, offering **universal access** to vehicles without the responsibilities of ownership. A **fleet of shared vehicles** for internal community use with **minimal operational cost**. This would result in **lower costs per mile** and the flexibility of ownership and ride-sharing, with **cleaning, maintenance, and fuel included**. Designed for a **community model** where **excess capacity is monetized**. | #### Labor 14,560 Hours/Year | Task | Hours/Year | Notes | | -------------------- | ---------- | -------------------------- | | Routine Maintenance | 5,200 | Oil changes, brakes, etc. | | Repairs | 4,160 | Major repairs, diagnostics | | Cleaning/Detailing | 2,080 | Regular rotation | | Administration | 1,040 | Scheduling, coordination | | Training/Education | 780 | On-job skill development | | Parts Management | 520 | Inventory, ordering | | Facility Maintenance | 520 | Building upkeep | | Quality Control | 260 | Safety inspections | | **Total** | **14,560** | ~15 hrs/person/year | #### Operating Costs $285K/Year | Component | Annual Cost | Justification | | ----------------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------- | | Parts/Materials | $110,000 | Maintenance supplies, based on fleet size and age | | Fuel | $80,000 | Bulk fuel purchases | | Tools | $25,000 | Replacement/new tools | | Facility Supplies | $20,000 | Cleaning, maintenance supplies | | Insurance | $50,000 | Basic coverage supplemented by community | | **Total** | **$285,000** | | #### Initial Costs $1.92M + 2400 hrs -> $227.8K + 214 hrs | Component | Initial Cost ($ + hrs) | Lifespan (Years) | Amortized Cost/Year | Justification | | ---------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | Vehicle Fleet | $1.15M + 400 hrs | 5-8 | $191.7K + 67 hrs | 57 vehicles including 2 buses | | Service Facility | $400K + 1200 hrs | 30 | $13.3K + 40 hrs | 6-bay garage with equipment and training space | | Tools/Equipment | $120K + 200 hrs | 10 | $12K + 20 hrs | Professional-grade tools including diagnostics | | Fuel Station | $150K + 400 hrs | 20 | $7.5K + 20 hrs | Self-service system with monitoring | | Salvage Yard | $100K + 200 hrs | 30 | $3.3K + 67 hrs | 1 acre storage/parts with inventory system | | **Total** | **$1.92M + 2400 hrs** | - | **$227.8K + 214** | | ##### Main Facility (10,000 sq ft) | Area | Size (sq ft) | Initial Cost | Purpose | | ---------------- | ------------ | ------------ | -------------------------------- | | Service Bays | 3,000 | $150,000 | 6 maintenance bays with lifts | | Storage/Parking | 2,500 | $75,000 | Covered storage for 30 vehicles | | Parts Storage | 1,000 | $50,000 | Inventory and specialty tools | | Cleaning Station | 800 | $40,000 | Wash bay, detailing area | | Office/Training | 1,000 | $50,000 | Administration, education | | Waiting Area | 700 | $35,000 | User pickup/dropoff | | EV Charging | 1,000 | $100,000 | 20 charging stations | | **Total** | **10,000** | **$500,000** | *Plus $100k for tools/equipment* | ##### Secondary Infrastructure | Item | Initial Cost | Purpose | | --------------- | ------------ | ------------------------ | | Fuel Station | $200,000 | Self-service fuel system | | Salvage Yard | $100,000 | 1 acre parts storage | | Vehicle Staging | $150,000 | Remote parking lots | | **Total** | **$450,000** | | ##### Fleet Composition |Vehicle Type|Quantity|Passengers|Cost/Vehicle|Age Range|Replacement Cycle|Annual Miles/Vehicle|Parts Cost/Year/Vehicle|Maintenance Hours/Year/Vehicle|Total Annual Cost*|Total Annual Hours| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Compact Cars|25|5|$15,000|3-5 years|5 years|18,000|$1,200|24|$30,000|600| |Mid-size SUVs|15|7|$20,000|3-5 years|5 years|22,000|$1,600|32|$24,000|480| |Minivans|10|8|$22,000|3-5 years|5 years|25,000|$2,000|40|$20,000|400| |Cargo Vans|5|3|$25,000|3-7 years|7 years|15,000|$2,400|48|$12,000|240| |Buses|2|28|$40,000|5-8 years|8 years|30,000|$5,000|120|$10,000|240| |**Total**|**57**|**338**|**$1.15M**||||**$89,000**|**1,960**|**$96,000**|**1,960**| ##### Fleet Composition | Vehicle Type | Quantity | Passengers | Cost/Vehicle | Age Range | Replacement Cycle | Annual Miles/Vehicle | Parts Cost/Year/Vehicle | Maintenance Hours/Year/Vehicle | |--------------|----------|------------|--------------|-----------|-------------------|---------------------|------------------------|------------------------------| | Compact Cars | 30 | 4-5 | $15,000 | 3-5 years | 5 years | 18,000 | $1,200 | 24 | | Mid-size SUVs | 15 | 6-7 | $20,000 | 3-5 years | 5 years | 22,000 | $1,600 | 32 | | Minivans | 8 | 7-8 | $22,000 | 3-5 years | 5 years | 25,000 | $2,000 | 40 | | Buses | 2 | 28 | $40,000 | 5-8 years | 8 years | 30,000 | $5,000 | 120 | | **Total** | **55** | - | **$1.15M** | - | - | - | **$89,000** | **1,960** | ##### Peak Capacity - Theoretical Maximum: 322 passengers/hour - Practical Capacity: 276 passengers/hour - Real-World Capacity: 210 passengers/hour (with 85% utilization) #### Revenue Opportunities $100K | Source | Annual Revenue | Required Resources | Labor Hours/Year | Notes | | | ---------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- | | External Rentals | $50,000 | - Booking system<br>- Extra cleaning<br>- Insurance rider | 520 | - Weekend/holiday focus<br>- Premium rates for peak times<br>- 20% fleet availability<br>- Higher rates for longer trips | | | Parts Sales | $25,000 | - Parts storage<br>- Testing equipment<br>- Inventory system | 260 | - Rebuilt components<br>- Salvaged materials<br>- Quality testing required | | | Fuel Markup | $15,000 | - Fuel monitoring<br>- Payment system | 104 | - Small markup over cost<br>- Community rates vs external | | | Vehicle Sales | $10,000 | - Detailing supplies<br>- Documentation | 100 | - 8-10 vehicles/year<br>- Natural fleet rotation<br>- Minimal marketing | | | **Total** | **$100,000** | | **984** | Revenue activities = 7% of total labor | |