South/West Corridor Improvements Service and Facility Alternatives September 9, 2014 Planning & Project Development Committee March 3, 2015.

South/West Corridor Improvements

Service and Facility Alternatives

September 9, 2014

Planning & Project Development CommitteeMarch 3, 2015

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AGENDA

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I. Project Background

II. Preferred Alternative

III. Passenger Facilities Concepts

V. Next Steps

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South/West Corridor Transit NeedsRecommended in Long Range Plan

Work trips made by transit:– 2.39% in region– 8.0% by residents of corridor

Ridership levels are even throughout the day

Key needs identified:» Improve frequency, speed and

reliability» Provide high-quality, accessible

passenger facilities» Connectivity between South/West

corridor and major activity centers

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South/West Corridor

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Over 3,000 stops in study area

Three major routes serving over 14,000 trips daily

» 520 – Zarzamora

» 524 – General McMullen

» 550/551 – Military/I-410/WW White

Connects with existing Primo Route 100 on Fredericksburg Road

Trips:

» 46% of the trips stay within the corridor

» 23% go downtownCoSA Major Activity Centers

Tx A&M

Brooks

PortSA Lackland AFB

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Background: Key PointsSpring 2014 – Alternatives Analysis

Fall 2014 – Short-Range Implementation Plan» Implement Service: Late 2017/Early 2018

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Project Objectives

Consider needs of corridor and identify near-term investment (FY 2018)

Phase 1 Implementation: define service & facility improvements

Evaluate concepts

Stakeholder coordination and input

Develop fiscally constrained plan

SW Corridor

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II. PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE

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PRIMO Element Spectrum

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Service & Operating Plan: All-day, frequent service, greater spacing than local service; peak 10-15 min

Branding Elements: Brand name/logo, marketing

ITS: Traffic Signal Priority (TSP), Real-Time Information, Security Cameras

Vehicles: Visibly distinct buses, 40’-60’

Stations: Visibly distinct stations, enhanced accessibility

Running Way: At least 50% dedicated FTA Required for BRT

Fare Collection: Off-Board preferred

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Key Premium Service Objectives

Service Frequency similar to Fred - Primo 100

15-20% faster travel times than local bus

Longer stop distances than local bus » Maintain ½ mile walk access

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Best Performing: Separate Zarzamora & Military Lines

Limited-stop Primo (with local underlay)

Connects Brooks, Kel-Lac, and

Madla via Zarzamora to Fred

Primo 100 – Crossroads & STMTC

Service pattern easier to operate

reliably

30-miles, 35-40 Primo Stops

Overlays local routes 520 &

550/551

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MILITARY DRIVE

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Highest ridership gain &most cost-effective

Serves highest population and job totals, and high number of activity centers

Serves 4 major transit centers

Travel time reduced for key trips: Kel-Lac to Brooks reduced 28%

Long Term:

» Preserves General McMullen for CoSA/VIA LRP efforts

» Opportunities for transit/land use integration

Best Performing: Separate Zarzamora & Military Lines

Limited-stop Primo (with local underlay)

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MILITARY DRIVE

III. PASSENGER FACILITIES CONCEPTS

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Primo Shelter – Family of OptionsGoal: Provide cost effective options, flexibility with right-of way constraints, adapt to ridership & service levels while maintaining PRIMO Brand» Fredericksburg Road Primo

» Next Gen Shelters

Options for System-wide Use

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SWC Concept – Key Elements Primo Brand ElementsComfort & SafetyReal-Time InfoFlylonSeatingLighting

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PRIMO Branded: Next Gen Shelters

Modified NextGenLightingScreened BackInterchangeable PanelsFlylonStatic Info Signage

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Benefits

Implements the Long Range Plan

Improved frequency, speed and reliability for customers: Increased Ridership

High-quality, accessible passenger facilities:» Enhanced security & safety» Enhanced walkability

Improve connectivity: within corridor & between major activity centers

Capitalizes and enhances the Fred Primo 100

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Conduct public

outreachRefine Service

Plan

Refine Capital & Passenger Amenities

Finalize implementation

plan

Next Steps

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Questions