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2010-2011 Annual Report
A MESSAGE FROM
YOUR TMA
Tough times call for tough decisions. We are all
continuing to weather the receding economic tide with
varying degrees of success. TMA Bucks has not been
immune to the difficulties of a stagnant economy but we
are thriving thanks to the loyalty of our member
companies and organizations.
Phil Wursta
This year we have enhanced our reputation of delivering
programs and projects that improve transportation access
and safety to the businesses and residents of Bucks
County. We are finally about to see the long awaited
reconstruction of Route 13 (our study recommending a
complete safety overhaul of that dangerous highway was
completed eight years ago!). We have expanded our
reach to young drivers, promoting safety through
in-school programs.
We continue to find solutions for organizations that need
a quick resolution to a transportation problem. Our
partnerships with PennDOT and SEPTA are stronger than
ever. We opened our full service Transit Commuter Store
this year, and soon Bucks County’s first public CNG
fueling station will be operational, a priority for the TMA
and a tangible beginning to providing the infrastructure
that will make the use of alternative fuels, such as
compressed natural gas, more feasible. This is a major
accomplishment as gasoline prices continue to rise out
of sight.
Bill Rickett
This Annual Report highlights some of the projects we
have completed for our municipal members. As you read
through it, remember we are here to serve the entire
Bucks County community. How can we help?
Let us know.
Phil Wursta, President
Bill Rickett, Executive Director
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TMA BUCKS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Philip Wursta, Pennoni Associates
Vice President
William Brady, Optimum Strategies and Solutions
Treasurer
William Maeglin, Univest Corporation
Assistant Treasurer
Dennis Matthews, Bucks County Community College
Members
Robert W. Braubitz, Northampton Township
John Coffman, Delaware Valley Regional Economic
Development Fund
Michael Connor, E.W. Kaufmann
Joseph DiGirolamo, Mayor of Bensalem Township
George Flocco, Bensalem Township Economic
Development Corporation
Shirley Hart, Bucks County Area Agency on Aging
Cheryl Kauffman, Woods Services
James Krull, Bucks County Technology Park
Jerry Lepping, Visit Bucks County
Dr. Alan Miller, Greater BuxMont Chamber of Commerce
Richard Mindler, Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Jay Roth, Jacobs Engineering Group
Eric Stark, Lower Bucks Family YMCA
Lew Tarlini, Pothole Killers
Jeff Tihansky, Ad Infinitem Inc.
Audrey Tucker, Family Service Association of Bucks County
Sgt. Mark Wert, Middletown Township Police Department
Ex-Officio Members
Michael Bannon, County of Bucks
Stacy Bartels, DVRPC
Richard Brahler, Bucks County Planning Commission
John Calnan, SEPTA
J. Peter Dominick, Bucks County Bank
Vince Volpe, Bucks County Transport
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INTRODUCTION
Since its founding, TMA Bucks has been an organization
that rises to the challenge. This characteristic of our TMA,
which has been the key to our success and growth, has
more recently become the main reason for our survival in
an economy that has been particularly tough for
nonprofit organizations.
We’ve been challenged by changes to grant programs,
layoffs and closings within the ranks of our membership,
and a steady decline in public funding sources. We’ve
been challenged incessantly by the question of “What
now?” We’ve been challenged to adjust. It wasn’t easy. In
fact, we’ve never faced more numerous and difficult
challenges in the history of our organization.
We rose to the challenge, and we’re winning.
The proof rests in the fact that we’re here when you open
the door, call on the phone, or visit us on the web. The
proof is our membership that continues to be our greatest
asset as an organization despite changes in the roster. The
proof is in the staff and board that remain dedicated to
fulfilling our mission to provide leadership for
transportation issues throughout Bucks County. The proof
is that TMA Bucks is looking back at its record of success
and using it as motivation to remain innovative and
relevant in the way that we work for our members.
We’re ready to work for our members, and we’re ready to
work for Bucks County. Bring on the next challenge.
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POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
Member Support
As both an East Rockhill Township supervisor and an
interim manager for numerous Bucks County municipalities,
I have found membership with TMA Bucks to be extremely
productive from the aspects of support for transportation
projects, as a resource of relevant information for
transportation projects, as a conduit to state and county
entities to expedite transportation projects and as a
sounding board when considering various options for
transportation issues.
David Nyman
East Rockhill Township Board of Supervisors
Traffic Counts
All vehicular traffic eventually becomes pedestrian traffic.
Thankfully, PennDOT agrees that promoting safety for
pedestrians is equally important as traffic safety with the
pedestrian crosswalk signs.
Langhorne Borough businesses depend on pedestrian traffic,
and TMA Bucks has assisted our Borough with providing
traffic counts at various crosswalks in town in order to
comply with PennDOT regulations to earn the signs.
This one benefit of TMA membership, traffic counts, has
saved our Borough hundreds of dollars of professional survey
fees. Our residents love the signs that remind motorists of the
pedestrian right of way in crosswalks. Thanks to TMA Bucks
for conducting the compliance survey counts.
Kathleen Lewis Horwatt
Langhorne Borough Council
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Transportation Connections
I have been involved with TMA Bucks since I was first
elected to serve as a township supervisor in 2001. I
regularly attend TMA functions and find them very
informative and a great place to network with other
elected officials and business leaders. The TMA has also
been a leader in promoting compressed natural gas as an
alternate fuel source and those efforts are starting to pay
off. TMA Bucks is the best at what they do and a real
pleasure to work with.
Pete Stainthorpe
Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Lower Makefield Township
Traffic Solutions
In 2011, Newtown Township was experiencing a problem
with traffic in a new section within the township. The
area in question was being used by many residents as a
cut-through from other developments.
The police officers had monitored the situation and we
contacted TMA Bucks for assistance with this problem.
With the help and guidance of TMA Bucks and their
observations, we were able to come up with a solution.
The information shared by TMA Bucks and the roadwork
updates on highways have proved to be of great assistance
to the police department, municipality and the residents.
Glenn A. Forsyth
Lieutenant, Newtown Township Police Department
Vital Traffic Data
Morrisville Borough has been a member of TMA Bucks for
three years and we have just renewed for our fourth year.
I believe the benefits are worthy of praise.
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TMA Bucks was instrumental in providing vital data
regarding traffic at Morrisville’s elementary school. They
recommended some changes they deemed to be very
beneficial to the challenges at that location.
While TMA Bucks was helpful to Morrisville Borough, their
experience and cooperative efforts are far reaching. Living in
Bucks County requires drivers to be patient on our much
crowded roads, and since that is not always possible, the
TMA works to provide safe routes for everyone.
The TMA’s efforts to identify and address the most
challenging areas has been an asset to all who travel the area,
whether you live here in Bucks County or are just passing
through. The office personnel at the TMA office are friendly
and informative, which is always a plus when you are
working on a challenging situation. I strongly recommend
continued support for TMA Bucks.
Nancy Sherlock
Morrisville Borough Council
Planning Assistance
TMA Bucks has been instrumental in providing
transportation planning assistance for Chalfont Borough’s
Butler Avenue revitalization plan, encouraging and improving
the use of SEPTA’s Chalfont rail station, and incorporating
Park ‘n Ride opportunities on the 202 Parkway. The TMA
programs and seminars have provided information and a
forum for municipalities to work together to improve the
region’s transportation network.
Chalfont Borough supports the TMA’s efforts with natural gas
vehicle conversion for public fleets, and was able to borrow a
sample car for Borough staff and officials to try out – which
was both fun and educational! Lastly, the use of the TMA’s
speed trailer has helped the Borough improve public safety
on our streets.
Melissa A. Shafer
Chalfont Borough Manager
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FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
IS TMA BUCKS
TMA Bucks and Affiliate Combined Statements of
Activities and Changes in Net Assets for the
Years Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
Revenues
2011
2010
$999,572
108,006
14,445
2,677
1,365
26,625
8,355
1,078
$1,167,085
104,494
18,885
4,584
—
17,809
10,933
2,713
$1,162,123
$1,326,503
Program Services
Support Services
1,099,531
44,013
1,146,563
152,684
Total Expenses
$1,143,544
$1,299,247
18,579
27,256
172,489
145,233
$191,068
$172,489
Grants and Contracts
Memberships
Contributions
Fare Revenue
Charter Revenue
Miscellaneous
Advertising
Interest Income
Total Unrestricted Revenues
Expenses
Change in Net Assests
Net Assests, Beginning of Year
Net Assests, End of Year
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TMA BUCKS AND AFFILIATE
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL
EXPENSES FOR THE YEARS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2011
(With Comparative Totals for the Year Ended June 30, 2010)
Program General and
Admin
Services
$246,984
Payroll
20,454
Payroll Taxes
Advertising & Publications 10,551
—
Maintenance
459
Conferences and Seminars
—
Bad Debt Expense
200
Donations
—
Dues and Subscriptions
19,930
Employee Benefits
4,033
Equipment Rental
3,425
Insurance
796
Internet
283
Meals and Entertainment
3,830
Office and Supplies
—
Printing
517
Postage and Shipping
22,320
Professional Fees
29,014
Rent
18,459
Special Projects
305
Taxes and Licensing
4,836
Telephone & Utilities
709,869
Transportation Services
3,268
Travel
Total Expenses
Before Depreciation
Depreciation
Total Expenses
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1,099,531
—
$1,099,531
Total
2011
Total
2010
$27,443
2,273
—
388
51
—
—
970
2,214
448
381
88
31
426
—
57
2,480
3,224
—
—
537
—
363
$274,427
22,727
10,551
388
510
—
200
970
22,144
4,481
3,805
884
314
4,255
—
574
24,800
32,238
18,459
305
5,373
709,869
3,631
$277,722
22,213
7,526
1,995
283
4,000
4,255
1,616
18,608
4,024
3,833
837
4,231
2,606
2,750
1,525
26,746
35,426
6,335
370
3,556
859,204
6,124
41,374
2,639
1,140,905
2,639
1,295,785
3,462
$44,013 $1,143,544 $1,299,247
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