Public Open House Columbus Baptist Temple Church July 15, 2014 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Dec 04, 2014
Public Open HouseColumbus Baptist Temple ChurchJuly 15, 2014 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
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Agenda1. Project History
2. Project Key Elements
3. Corridor Mode Comparison
4. Project Benefits
5. Capital Cost Estimate
6. Project Development Progress
7. BRT Demonstration Video
8. BRT Transit Center Concepts
9. BRT Station Amenities
10. BRT Station Conceptual Designs
11. Public Arts Program
12. Public Involvement Activities
13. BRT Brand Activities
14. Brand & Creative Strategies
15. Potential BRT Identity
16. Project Timeline & Next Steps
17. Get Involved
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Project History
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Project Key Elements
Bus Rapid Transit (to SR-161) • Stations (25 northbound; 24
southbound)• Frequency (10 min. peak; 15 min. off-
peak) • Service span (16 hrs. Mon.-Sat.; 14
hrs. Sun.)
Enhanced (north of SR-161)• Local service stops (7 northbound &
6 southbound)• Upgrade in local bus service (operating
within existing traffic lanes along corridor)
Estimated travel time (one-way)• 21% travel time savings• 35-39 min. to SR-161 & 48-56 min. to
Polaris/Africa Rd. Local Line 1 continues to operate Serves all stops 30-minute frequency
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Corridor Mode Comparison
.20 miles (Downtown) .43 miles (Columbus State
to Northern Lights)
.58 miles (Northern Lights to SR 161)
.75 miles (SR 161 to Africa Road)
Average BRT Stop Distances
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Project Benefits
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Capital Cost Estimate
30% design level capital costs are currently being developed Major capital components include:
• 14 new 40’ CNG buses
• 62 BRT stations (including branded markers)
• Northern Lights area Park & Ride/transit center
• Cleveland Avenue & SR-161 area transit center
• Milling/paving of Cleveland Avenue between Westerville Roadand SR-161
• Right-of-way takes/easements (27 identified at 30% design)
Proposed funding• Federal – 80%
• COTA Local – 20%
Capital costs will be revised at 60% design stage for FTA application submittal in September
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Project Development Progress
Preliminary Engineering
• Corridor preliminary plans – Complete
• Conceptual station designs – Complete
• 30% corridor/station designs – Complete
• 60% corridor/station designs – August - October
• FTA submittal – September
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process
• Draft NEPA (Section 106 and Documented Categorical Exclusion) – Submitted
Public Involvement Plan
• Working group coordination & public engagement – Ongoing
• Property owner engagement – Ongoing
• Brand development & approval – Early August
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BRT Demonstration Video
Updated video will be inserted in final PPT
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Northern Lights Transit Center Concept
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Northern Lights Transit Center Concept
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Meijer/Northland Plaza
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Meijer/Northland Plaza
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BRT Station Amenities
Note: Amenities may be provided at locations depending on land availability and demand
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BRT Station Conceptual Designs
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BRT Station Conceptual Designs
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BRT Station Conceptual Designs
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BRT Station Conceptual Designs
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BRT Station Conceptual Designs
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BRT Station Conceptual Designs
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Public Art for TriMet’s Max Green Line in Portland, OR
COTA will include a Public Arts Program within the new BRT stations and will seek public assistance in its development, including:
Establishing potential themes and guidelines
Identifying potential locations along the corridor
Public Arts Program
Public Art at CTA Stations in Chicago, IL
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Public Involvement Activities
Notifications mailed to over 2,300 property owners & stakeholders
Flyers and commuter bulletins posted along corridor
E-blast notifications, news releasesand social media posts
General public and corridor-specific meetings (February & April)
Stakeholder, Advisory and Technical Working Groups meetings
Meetings with impacted property owners to discuss proposed station locations & transit centers at Columbus Square & Northern Lights
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BRT Brand Activities
COTA has continued to inform and engage the public to develop a unique BRT identity that will be carried forward into future service of the Cleveland Avenue corridor as well as other potential corridors. February: Market research (internal/external focus groups,
stakeholder & public meetings)
March: Development of brand & creative strategies
April-May: Development of brand name options & internal discussion
June: Survey of brand name options (via Working Groups)
July: Creation and survey of brand concepts (Working Groups, public meetings; Downtown Planning Commission)
August: Finalize new BRT brand
October: Reveal & promote new BRT brand
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Brand & Creative Strategies
Safety
Dependability
Service to others
Common good
Brand Purpose:
Build a more cohesive community by helping people achieve more in their daily lives.
Brand Positioning:
Life driver
Brand Promise:
We make it easier and more convenient to get where you need to go.
What We Want People To Think:
Cleveland Avenue BRT makes my life easier.
Diversity
Respect
Caring
Creative Objectives:
Generate ridership & foster greater economic development along corridor
Raise awareness by building a strong, distinctive brand for Cleveland Avenue BRT and execute brand through various ways
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Potential BRT Brand
Option 1:
Proposed design options under consideration
Option 2:
Option 3:
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Project Timeline & Next Steps
Next Steps: Finalize new BRT brand (August 2014)
Complete preliminary design up to 60% (September 2014)
Submit application to FTA (September 2014)
General public meeting #3 (October 2014)
FTA New Starts Annual Report (February 2015)
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Get Involved
For more project information:
Visit www.COTABRT.com
Email [email protected]
Call (614) 228-1776 or TTY/TTD (614) 275-5878
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request.
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