Niilo Järviluoma Director of Transport HSL Helsinki Region Transport

1. General presentation of the Helsinki Region Transport, HSLThe visit of Bussbranschens Rikförbund 1.6.2010 Niilo Järviluoma Director of Transport HSL Helsinki Region Transport

2. Administrative levels of Finland • State • Municipalities (342) • Helsinki region: HSL Helsinki Region Transport is responsible for public transport and transport system planning according to the special law accepted by the Parliament of Finland

3. Helsinki Metropolitan Area

4. Mäntsälä Hyvinkää Järvenpää Nurmijärvi Pornainen Tuusula Vihti Kerava Sipoo Vantaa Espoo Helsinki Kauniainen Kirkko- nummi HSL’s cooperation area 6 founding municipalities: Helsinki,Espoo, Kauniainen, Vantaa, Kerava and Kirkkonummi According to its charter, HSL can expand to cover all 14 municipalities in the Helsinki region.

5. Main characteristics of the HSL area • Municipalities: Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Vantaa, Kerava, Kirkkonummi • Area: 1216 km2 • Population: 1,1 million

6. Key phases of development of Helsinki region public transport (1/4) Prior to 1986: Subsidized and integrated public transport in Helsinki Elsewhere, several public transport operators and ticket systems, public transport expenditure mostly covered by ticket revenues 1986: An integrated public transport and fare system for four municipalities 6

7. Key phases of development of Helsinki region public transport (2/4) 1994: The first regional transport system plan covering all modes of transport accomplished 1995-2000: Competitive tendering of bus services started The neighbouring cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa, sold their bus companies 7

8. Key phases of development of Helsinki region public transport (3/4) 2001-2002: A Travel Card system based on a remote-readable travel card was introduced 2005: Espoo and Vantaa handed over their responsibilities for the organization of public transport to the regional public transport organization, YTV The city of Helsinki hived off its bus services 8

9. Key phases of development of Helsinki region public transport (4/4) 2010: A new regional public transport organization, HSL was established HSL area covers six municipalities; HSL can, however, admit also other municipalities as members as the commuting area expands The tasks of HSL include also longer-term planning of the entire transport system. 9

10. Re-organization of public transport Until 31.12.2009 HKL Planning unit YTV HKL HKL Infra TI, Customer Service YTV Transport HKL-Tram HKL-Metro Bus services VR Commuter services SLOy (Ferry operator) Helsinki Region Transport HSL HKL From 1.1.2010 HKL Infra Bus services VR Commuter services HKLTram HKL-Metro SLOy (ferry operator)

11. From 1.1.2010 HKL Helsinki Region Transport HSL HKL Tram HKL Metro HKL Infra VR Commuter services Bus services SLL Oy Reorganization of public transport

12. Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) Executive BoardHelsinki 7 members (chair) 7 deputiesEspoo 3 members (vice chair) 3 deputies Vantaa 3 members 2 deputiesKirkkonummi 1 member Kerava 1 deputyKauniainen 1 deputy

13. HSL • Is responsible for the preparation of the Helsinki Region Transport System Plan (HLJ) • Plans and organizes public transport in the region and seeks to improve its operationg conditions • Procures bus, tram, metro, ferry and commuter train services • Approves the public transport fare and ticketing system, as well as public transport fares • Is responsible for marketing of public transport and passenger information • Organizes ticket sales and is responsible for ticket inspections

14. Modal share by number of journeys in Helsinki region (2007-2008)

15. Characteristics of PT servicing HSL is responsible for Network and timetables Level of service Fares, discounts Municipalities cover the deficit Bus transport Tendering, mainly 5 years contracts Rail transport Negotiated contracts with HKL and VR 15

16. Public transport figures 2008 Tram BusTrainMetro 54 159 43 58 17 51 14 18 12 266 14 2 2,520 20,270 876 479 132 1,260 80 54 Passengers (million/year) Share of journeys (%) Routes Weekday departures Vehicles/cars

17. HSL’s operating expenses by type of expenses in 2010 Total EUR 481.6 million Infrastructure services 11.6% Other purchases of services 4.4 % Staff expenses 3.1% Other expenses 0.3% Rental expenses 0.4% Operating expenses 80.1%

18. HSL’s operating income by type of income in 2010 Total EUR 484.5 million Municipal contributions 47.4 % Revenue from charges 0.8 % Other income 0.8 % Government subsidies 1.0 % Rental revenue 0.4 % Ticket revenue 49.6 %

19. Customer satisfaction 2004-2009, overall score

20. JokeriBus Rapid Transit Line for high-quality crosstown connections

21. Jokeri

22. Jokeri

23. Jokeri

24. Jokeri • The modal share of public transport on journeys to the city is very high but low on cross-town journeys • Land use and travel demand is now intensifying along the ring roads • Jokeri is the first major attempt to solve this challenge • 30,000 passengers per day

25. Jokeri’s image

26. Jokeri • Brand-new dedicated bus fleet of 30 low-floor bogie buses (seating 54+4) • Distinctive visual scheme employed across the buses, shelters and all information material • Operates every 5-minutes during peak hours and 10-minutes day time

27. Helsinki region transport system planning

28. Letter of intent on PLJ 2007The contracting parties will develop the transport system and implement the measures set out in the five sub-strategies of PLJ

29. Letter of intent on PLJ 2007Infrastructural development projects

30. HSL’s basic task HSL provides extensive transport options and creates conditions for a viable and pleasant Helsinki region.