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1 MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Regional Transit Framework Study Regional Stakeholders Group Meeting #1 February 29, 2008 Copyright 2008

2 AGENDA Welcome and Introductions Project Process Regional Transit Framework Study Overview Elements of a Regional Transit System Next Meeting

3 OVERVIEW Opportunities Define long range transit needs Consider transit from passenger s point of view Discuss transit s role with growth/land use Learn from other regions; not just what they re doing but also why they re doing it Challenges Schedule Integration with statewide framework plans Maintain focus on defining the best transit system for our region

4 WHAT IS A FRAMEWORK PLAN Enables community mobility through a variety of modes that relate to trip purpose and length Addresses multiple horizons: Long range vision for metropolitan growth; /- Detailed project descriptions; 2030

5 Potential Future Urban Growth Pattern and Travel Demand Requirements Expected Population: 4 million Expected Households: 1.5 million Hassayampa Valley Expected Population: 3 million Expected Households: 1.1 million Estimated Trips: 8.8 million Metropolitan Phoenix 10 miles 20 miles 30 miles 40 miles 50 miles Williams Gateway Area Expected Population: 100,000 Expected Households: 40,000 Estimated Trips: 300,000 Hidden Valley Expected Population: 3 million Expected Households: 1.1 million Estimated Trips: 8.8 million Superstition Vistas Northern Pinal County Expected Population: 500,000 Expected Households: 180,000 Estimated Trips: 1.5 million Expected Population: 1 million Expected Households: 400,000 Estimated Trips: 3.2 million Legend Potential Commuter Rail Corridors Possible Rail Extension Areas Future LRT Routes (Starter Corridor and Prop 400) Potential Future Freeway Network Future Freeway Network (Prop 400) Existing Freeway Network 09/25/06

6 WHAT IS A FRAMEWORK PLAN Foster connectivity between activity centers, which will strengthen the base for economic development Integrates land-use strategies to achieve responsible urban growth patterns Incorporates economic development strategies to ensure sustainable community development Move toward a more sustainable community lifestyle that is fair and equitable to Arizonans and respects our natural environment Enable community mobility through a variety of modes that relate to trip purpose and length

7 EXPECTED OUTCOMES Serves as a component of the statewide transportation planning framework: a multimodal strategy to achieve a sustainable transportation future Provides alternative multi-modal scenarios for policy makers to consider Enables the prioritization of multi-modal components into a regional framework for staged implementation

8 EXPECTED OUTCOMES Consistent with the Governor s Smart Growth Initiative Enables potential resources for implementation (pathway to funding) Provides basis for follow-on transit operations planning Defines long range transit needs Provides tools for future policy decisions

9 HOW CAN WE COOPERATE & WORK IN THE PROCESS Think regionally Regional connectivity between activity centers Regional sustainability Remain actively engaged in Stakeholders Group Approximately 6 meetings over 12 months Focus on issues and opportunities early in the process, not solutions

10 HOW CAN WE COOPERATE & WORK IN THE PROCESS Focus on creating a framework to support future policy discussions (e.g., geographic equity) Remember we are establishing a long range vision to move people in a sustainable manner Is there anybody else that should be at this table?

11 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Understand current and projected public transportation needs Review relevant plans and studies Document key issues or finding that need further analysis or coordination Review transit policies and strategies in peer communities

12 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Actively involve the public and agencies Engage a broad range of community members Transit users & non-users Agency staff and elected officials Community and neighborhood associations Other respected stakeholders of influence Engage the community through a variety of methods Stakeholders Group Focus groups and surveys Traditional public meetings Pre-existing community meetings Media outreach

13 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Identify regional travel demand Assess future transportation travel demands Identify future transportation needs and opportunities Evaluate future transit service scenarios

14 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Define transit service performance standards & indicators Coordinated with RPTA standards and MAG Performance Measurement Framework Study Use to identify and evaluate potential new service\infrastructure alternatives Serve as tool to prioritize alternatives

15 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Develop an overall problem definition based on transportation needs and opportunities identified through relevant public input and technical data including: Projected travel demand Future land use Identify individual transit priority corridors that have the highest level of demand versus availability of existing or planned service Develop goals and objectives for the overall transit framework and individual transit markets that will require service

16 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Develop conceptual alternatives through a multi-step approach Identify constraint factors Define scenarios Develop service concepts Asses travel patterns Analyze costs

17 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Identify key constraint factors that affect transit implementation and operations System development capital costs System operating costs Land use integration and coordination Limited availability of priority measures for transit Environmental issues

18 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Develop regional service concepts for each scenario based on three primary geographic levels Community corridors up to 8 miles Subarea corridors between 5 and 15 miles Regional corridors over 15 miles

19 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Analyze financial requirements Identify capital and operating costs Prepare revenue estimates Prioritize transit investments Develop three conceptual funding scenarios

20 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS What are the products? Transit framework study with three technically derived service scenarios Service scenarios will provide community decision makers with alternatives based on regional\state transportation, land use and funding priorities Incorporated into statewide transportation framework study and eligible for potential future funding

21 PROJECT SCOPE & PROCESS Define Regional Transit Framework including service operations, facilities, equipment and infrastructure Identify effectiveness of regional service and capital concepts in achieving goals and objectives Refine and prioritize regional service and capital concepts

22 SCHEDULE

23 CREATING A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Prioritizes the efficient movement of people with limited resources Provides services appropriate for trip purpose Regional fixed route Regional ADA paratransit Includes a network of services that interconnect regional and sub-regional population and activity centers Provides regional benefits

24 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Community Level Regional Services Provides connections in corridors between close proximity regional\local activity centers and population centers and other regional services Can include moderate density residential and commercial land use patterns Moderate to high frequency service with potential skip stop operations on arterial streets or limited access roadways Transport moderate passenger volumes All-day or peak period operations depending on market Capital investments may include corridor improvements to reduce travel speed: queue jumpers & transit signal priority Examples: Albuquerque Rapid Ride & Portland Streetcar

25 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Albuquerque Rapid Ride In street fixed route bus operations High frequency (10 20 minutes) Limited stop & signal priority 11 miles Low to moderate density environment Connects activity and population centers University of New Mexico, central business district, other employment centers & neighborhood centers

26 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Portland Streetcar Operate in mixed traffic High frequency (12 minutes) Limited stop & signal priority Short route (approx. 4 miles) in moderate to high density environment Connects activity and population centers Portland State University, central business district, regional hospital, neighborhood centers & regional transportation connections

27 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Sub-Area Services Provides connections typically in longer distance corridors between major regional activity centers\population centers and other regional services Can include moderate to high density residential and commercial land use patterns Moderate to high frequency service with potential skip stop operations on arterial streets, limited access roadways or potentially dedicated right of way Transport moderate to high passenger volumes All-day or peak period operations depending on market Capital investments may include passenger parking facilities and limited access travel lanes Examples: Eugene EmX & Denver HOV Express

28 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Eugene EmX Operates in mixed traffic & dedicated lanes High frequency (10 20 minutes) Limited stop & signal priority 60% of route in dedicated right-of-way Operates in moderate density environment Connects activity and population centers University of Oregon & neighborhood centers

29 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Denver HOV Express (Route 120x) Operates primarily in freeway HOV lane Park-and-ride based point-to-point express service Direct freeway HOV access minute service all day (60 min late evening) with limited Saturday service 12 miles Connects activity and population centers Suburban neighborhoods, central business district, & other regional transit services PNR

30 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Regional Services Provides long distance connections between regional activity centers\population centers Includes high density activity center within corridor Moderate to high frequency service Transport high passenger volumes All-day or peak period operations depending on market Capital investments include passenger parking and dedicated right of way Provides connections to major regional activity centers and other regional services Example: Los Angeles Orange Line, Salt Lake City TRAX & Seattle Sounder Commuter Rail

31 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Los Angeles Orange Line Operates primarily in exclusive transit way High frequency (4 20 minutes) Limited stop & signal priority Operates in moderate density environment 14 miles Connects activity and population centers Neighborhood and employment centers, other regional transit services (Metro subway)

32 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Salt Lake City TRAX Light Rail Operates in street separated from auto traffic and on shared freight tracks High frequency (15 minutes) all day operations Signal priority Operates in low to high density environment 17 miles Sandy to Salt Lake \ 5 miles Salt Lake to University of Utah Connects activity and population centers Neighborhood centers in suburban communities, central business district, University of Utah, & event venues

33 ELEMENTS OF A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Seattle Sounder Commuter Rail Operations Peak period two way service with limited trips Limited stops (7 stations) 40 miles (Tacoma to Seattle) Special event services High capacity vehicles Connects activity and population centers Intercity connections, central business district, & event venues

34 A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL SYSTEM

35 A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL SYSTEM

36 A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL SYSTEM

37 A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL SYSTEM

38 A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL SYSTEM

39 A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL SYSTEM

40 CREATING A MODEL REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM Prioritizes the efficient movement of people with limited resources Provides services appropriate for trip purpose Includes a network of services that interconnect regional and sub-regional population and activity centers Provides regional benefits

41 MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Regional Transit Framework Study Regional Stakeholders Group Meeting #1 February 29, 2008 Copyright 2008