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160517 Transit Development Plan.Pdf City Council Agenda Item Report May 17, 2016 Contact – Chance Sparks, AICP, CNU-A, Director of Planning 512-312-0084 / [email protected] SUBJECT: DELIBERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT A TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN COORDINATION WITH CAPITAL METRO. 1. BACKGROUND During Summer & Fall 2014, City Council received information related to budgeting & options for mass transit in the City of Buda. Staff provided an overview of the following services at as part of budget workshops: • Demand Response Service/Paratransit • Commuter/Express Service • Traditional Fixed Route Service • Flex-Route Service (a.k.a. Deviated Fixed Route) In addition, staff discussed the roles and processes regarding participation in Capital Metro and CARTs. As discussed, Buda is located in the Austin Urbanized Area and has been since 2000. This is important, as that designation dictates funding sources for mass transit and agencies that may serve as recipients of those funds. Since Buda is in the Austin Urbanized Area, CapMetro is the designated recipient of mass transit funds under 49 U.S.C. 5307. In contrast, CARTS is the recipient of rural mass transit funding under 5311. This means that Buda cannot directly contract with CARTS, but CapMetro can contract with them on our behalf. This is a strategic practice based on route needs, particularly for demand response services and flex-route services. In April 2014, Capital Metro revised their Service Expansion Policy to address circumstances like Buda, which cannot allocate sales tax in the traditional way other cities in the Capital Metro service area do due to lack of sales tax capacity. This Service Expansion Policy requires creation of Transit Development Plans (TDP) for each entity requesting service, with the goal of ensuring successful, thoughtful mass transit expansion. Following feedback from City Council, a letter was submitted by the City Manager to Capital Metro requesting development of a TDP and the necessary Interlocal Cooperative Agreements, which will include the cost-share arrangement. In March 2015, the City of Buda and Capital Metro executed an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement to facilitate development of the TDP. AECOM is Capital Metro’s consultant for the TDP. The scope called for the following: • Public Involvement and Outreach • Existing Conditions • Mission and Goals • Evaluate Course of Action/Transit Needs Assessment • Three-Year Implementation Plan o Service and operations plan o Financial plan o Phases of implementation • Draft and Final Transit Development Plan 2. FINDINGS/CURRENT ACTIVITY The consultant has completed the Transit Development Plan (TDP). Subsequent to its completion, new data became available that resulted in the addendum attached with an additional alternative. Adoption of the plan does not represent an obligation to immediately implement a particular phase or approach, but instead allows the conversation to continue with CapMetro for service planning. The consultant performed a detailed analysis of existing conditions, services and demographics. In addition, a large-scale public outreach process was undertaken, which included: • General online survey • Movies in the Park intercept survey • Public meeting open house (2) • Fajita Fiesta booth and intercept survey • Stakeholder interviews o Library o Chamber of Commerce o Buda EDC o Onion Creek Senior Center o Creekside Villas o Buda Senior Van o YMCA Though not discussed, CapMetro is pursuing grant programs that are likely to directly benefit contemplated future service to Buda, which could accelerate implementation of future phases of service. The City of Buda has provided a letter of support for CapMetro’s efforts to pursue these grants as a benefit to both the City of Buda and the region. 3. FINANCIAL IMPACT Adoption of the Plan does not represent a financial obligation for the city—it allows the conversation to continue in order to further investigate specific service implementation, scheduling, detailed financial structuring, etc. 4. RECOMMENDATION This planning process has been completed with a deliverable that reflects public comment, Buda’s conditions & environment and recommendations that respond to the community. Staff recommends City Council consider approval of the Plan & associated addendum. 5. ATTACHMENTS Transit Development Plan Transit Development Plan Addendum City of Buda Transit Development Plan Final Report February 2016 BUDA TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 2. Goals, Objectives, and Service Standards ......................................................................................... 3 2.1 Vision and Mission ...................................................................................................................... 3 2.1.1 Vision ........................................................................................................................... 3 2.1.2 Mission ......................................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................................... 3 2.3 Service Design and Performance Indicators and Standards .......................................................... 4 3. Public Involvement and Outreach .................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Public Meetings .......................................................................................................................... 7 3.1.1 Public Meeting #1 ......................................................................................................... 7 3.1.2 Public Meeting #2 ......................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Public Intercept Surveys .............................................................................................................. 8 3.2.1 Movies in the Park ........................................................................................................ 9 3.2.2 Buda Fajita Fiesta.......................................................................................................... 9 3.3 Online Survey.............................................................................................................................. 9 3.4 Stakeholder Interviews ............................................................................................................. 11 4. Existing Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 13 4.1 City Overview............................................................................................................................ 13 4.2 Demographics ........................................................................................................................... 13 4.2.1 Population Density ..................................................................................................... 13 4.2.2 Employment Density................................................................................................... 13 4.2.3 Population 65 Years of Age and Older ......................................................................... 18 4.2.4 Population Under 18 Years of Age............................................................................... 18 4.2.5 Zero-Car Households .................................................................................................. 18 4.2.6 Median Household Income ......................................................................................... 18 4.2.7 Limited English Proficiency ......................................................................................... 18 4.3 Community Facilities ................................................................................................................. 24 4.3.1 Within City Limits........................................................................................................ 24 4.3.2 Outside City Limits ...................................................................................................... 27 4.4 Land Use ................................................................................................................................... 29 4.4.1 Existing Land Use ........................................................................................................ 29 4.5 Existing Transit Services near Buda ........................................................................................... 31 4.5.1 CARTS SERVICE ........................................................................................................... 31 4.5.2 Capital Metro Service ................................................................................................. 31 4.5.3 Greyhound Bus Service ............................................................................................... 31 4.5.4 Amtrak Rail Service ..................................................................................................... 31 4.5.5 Non-Profit Services ..................................................................................................... 31 4.5.6 Taxi and Other Demand-Response Car Services .......................................................... 32 4.5.7 Agency/Facility-Specific
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