West Phoenix / Central GlendaleTransit Corridor Study
Public MeetingsJune 3 and 4, 2015
Ridership
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Future Transit System
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Background
2000: Phoenix Transit Tax 2001: GO Glendale Transportation Tax 2004: Proposition 400
Timeline
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Goal of Planning Study
Develop a recommendationWhat type of transit?Where to locate the route?
Study Process
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Study Schedule
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Study Area and Transit Service Area
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Level 1 Route Alternatives
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Level 2 Route Alternatives
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Level 3 Route Alternatives
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Population Density (2010)
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Population Density (2030)
14Source: Maricopa Association of Governments, 2013
Employment Density (2010)
15Source: US Census, 2010
Employment Density (2030)
16Source: Maricopa Association of Governments, 2013
Zero and One Car Households
17Source: US Census, 2010
Types of Transit
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Estimating Ridership
How many riders are projected to use the new project if built?
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Glendale Ave Camelback/43rd Ave
Camelback/Grand/51st Ave
Project miles 5.0 7.0 6.4
Daily riders (light rail) 5,238 8,249 7,912
Daily riders (bus rapid transit) 2,983 4,691 4,506
Economic Development Potential
Analyzed potential effects on: Land use and development Population, employment and tax revenue Vacant and underutilized properties
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Economic Development Potential
Key FindingsAll alternatives create growth in employment
and property value Light rail provides the most growth
opportunitiesCamelback options have the greatest positive
impact on growthGlendale Ave. offers significant redevelopment
opportunities
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Public Input to Date
Camelback routes most popularConnection to Grand Canyon University
Mixed feedback on Glendale Ave. routesSupport potential for revitalizationConcerns about downtown
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Level 3 Evaluation Summary (to date)
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Design Options under Consideration
Travel lanes:Replace all travel lanes Reduce/eliminate a vehicle travel lane on
some streets Location of guideway:MedianSide
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Typical Cross Section – 4 Lanes of Traffic
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Typical Cross Section – 2 Lanes of Traffic
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Downtown Glendale Route Alternatives
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Evaluation Criteria for Downtown
Compatibility with existing land use, area plans and special events Economic development potential Future extension options Historic property impacts Pedestrian access Public input Right-of-way requirements Traffic considerations (parking and circulation)
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Next Steps
Obtain and incorporate additional public input Complete technical analysis Downtown Glendale Community Working GroupConvenes in JuneDetailed analysis of downtown options
Develop a recommended alternative (route and type) for Council action in early 2016
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Public Outreach Activities
17 Events 26 Presentations 19 Agency meetings 6 public meetings 5 surveys 73 total activities
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Alhambra High School Alhambra Neighborhood Association Alhambra Village Planning Committee Cactus District Open House Canyon Corridor Neighborhood Alliance Centerline Business Alliance Christmas in July event Downtown Merchants Meeting First Southern Baptist Church of Glendale Glendale Chamber of Commerce Glendale Citizens Transportation Oversight
Commission Glendale City Council Glendale Family Bike Ride Glendale GAIN events Glendale General Plan Steering Committee Glendale Glitters Glendale Historic Preservation Commission Glendale Neighborhood Commission Glendale Planning Commission Glendale Rotary Club Glendale Serve Day Glendale West Rotary Club
Glendale Women’s Club GO Glendale Open House Grand Canyon University Heart of Glendale Maryvale Village Planning Committee NEIGHBOR Alliance North Glen Square Neighborhood
Association Ocotillo District Open House Ocotillo Glen Neighborhood Association Orangewood Elementary PTA Phoenix Citizens Transit Commission Phoenix City Council Phoenix GAIN events Touch-A-Truck event United Neighbors Association Valley Metro Public Meetings (6) Washington Park Neighborhood Association West Phoenix Revitalization Community
Advisory Board West Plaza Neighborhood Association
Public Outreach Activities
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How You Can Give Input
Visit project web page:valleymetro.org/glendale
Sign up for project distribution list Complete a feedback form Request a presentation
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