The Transit Portion of the Plan Issue 4 Valley Embraces Transit with the RTP Local Input Shapes the RTP
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The transit portion of the plan Issue 4 Valley Embraces Transit with the RTP Local Input Shapes the RTP In response to the question of how to accommodate the Valley’s After years of study and teamwork, and receiving broad-based skyrocketing growth, voters cast their ballots in November 2004 in input from the public, the Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) support of Proposition 400. Now, a portion of the half-cent sales tax of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) developed the funds transit projects in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Regional Transportation Plan Combined with federal matching funds and other funding sources, The 23-member committee TPC includes representatives from revenues from the half-cent sales tax will help provide $6.8 billion both private and public entities (2006 dollars) in public transportation improvements through 2026. Success of the Plan was accomplished through a mixture of hard work and a common goal: to build a sustainable and economically sound regional transportation system The big picture of the plan includes: » New and improved freeways with better access and more “Expanded and enhanced transit service was a primary goal capacity as we developed the current Regional Transportation Plan. I am pleased to report that projects are being implemented » Improved streets and intersections to relieve congestion to provide a comprehensive and practical multi-modal sys- » Twenty-eight miles of extensions to the planned 30-mile tem that will benefi t all residents in our region now light rail system and in the future.” Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs » Consistent and more frequent bus service across the region Chair, Valley Metro RPTA » New regional transit capital projects including park-and-rides, transit centers, maintenance facilities, and improved transit technologies » Safety planning, computerized freeway management, litter control and landscaping 2 Regional Transportation Plan 2006-2026 Mission, Vision and Goals Use of funds in 2006 dollars (billions) Mission At Valley Metro, we develop and deliver an integrated regional Other Modes $.3 transit system with excellence, in collaboration with member Net Debt Service/Expenses $2.5 agencies and through public and private partnerships. Streets $1.7 In doing so, we improve the quality of life and the environment, and support economic development. Inflation Allowance Light Rail Capital $3.0 Vision $7.7 To enable people in Maricopa County to travel with ease using safe, accessible, effi cient, dependable and integrated public Bus Capital $1.6 transportation services. Freeways/Highways Bus Operations $2.2 Goals $10.6 Deliver cost-eff ective transit services Deliver on Proposition 400 projects and assist with member agency transit projects as appropriate Integrate transit services across the region Increase transit visibility (marketing, customer satisfaction, public-private partnerships) Hire, retain and develop top talent at every level Contribute to an enhanced quality of life in the region 3 CAREFREE HWY Iv DIXILETA DR Scottsdale RIO VERDE DR PATTON RD Peoria JOMAX RD HAPPY VALLEY RD PINNACLE PEAK RD Aÿ DEER VALLEY DR BEARDSLEY RD Fort Aß T67 UNION HILLS DR T41 McDowell T59 T40 T66 Yavapai BELL RD Phoenix T46 T46 Nation GREENWAY RD Surprise T42 THUNDERBIRD RD T71 T71 Fountain ?¸ T57 CACTUS RD T59 El Hills MirageT62 T46 PEORIA AVE SHEA BLVD T62 Youngtown T62 T62 OLIVE AVE T51 ?Ð Aÿ T51 NORTHERN AVE T41 Paradise GLENDALE AVE INDIAN BEND RD T55 Valley T55 Salt River Pima-Maricopa BETHANY HOME RD Glendale Indian Community McDONALD DR CAMELBACK RD T40 CHAPARRAL RD Litchfield T49 T49 T49 T52 T49 INDIAN SCHOOL RD INDIAN SCHOOL RD Park T58 T58 T58 THOMAS RD T41 Aß THOMAS RD T68 ?¸ T68 T68 McDOWELL RD Añ T63 McDOWELL RD T56 Buckeye T61 T61 T52 T61 T43 T54 VAN BUREN ST T42 T52 !"a$ Añ McKELLIPS RD T70 T70 T61 T61 BUCKEYE RD Goodyear Tolleson T44 BROWN RD T48 T48 T48 Mesa T67 T45 LOWER BUCKEYE RD T59 T52 UNIVERSITY DR T69 T67 T69 Avondale T60 BROADWAY RD !"a$ T60 BROADWAY RD T47 Tempe T47 SOUTHERN AVE SOUTHERN AVE AB801 T45 T45 T45 BASELINE RD Iv BASELINE RD T45 T45 GUADALUPE RD Guadalupe T53 T53 ELLIOT RD T53 Aß WARNER RD T45 Añ RAY RD Super Grid Bus System T65 T65 T66 T57 WILLIAMS FIELD RD T50 T50 PECOS RD Regional Grid Routes Añ T63 T56 Gilbert Grid Routes Funded by City of Phoenix GERMANN RD New Rural Routes Chandler QUEEN CREEK RD T64 T64 ?Í Gila River !"a$ T43 OCOTILLO RD Freeways T45 T44 Indian Community Queen Creek CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD Highways RIGGS RD T54 Other Roads HUNT HWY County Boundary E T T T T E E E E E E E E D DD D R S S ST VE V VE VE VE V RR RD D RD RD RD R R AVE AV AV AV AV H AV E RD EEE Y Y N R RD D N T LLL TA DRTA H H A CE RD NE RD CK E A 7TH 6 6TH LL T T TH A RD RD ERT RD I SO MAN RD IS 1 24TH S 40TH S 48TH ST 5 1ST 1ST 32ND ST RI 7 5TH A 5TH 7 7 3 3 UTTE RD B VV UEEN RD FIEL A V 91ST 5 19TH A 07TH AV 07TH 99TH A 7 6 59TH A 35TH A 2 4 P Routes are conceptual and subject to change. 8 L B RURAL RD YY RIDI YRE NDS 115TH AVE 115TH 1 I S CHOOL Q N HAWES RD HIGLE POWER RD POWER DYSART RD RR K RECKER RD S E G LI LINTO DOB RIZONA AV COOP AL Contact Valley Metro to obtain current status. S CRISMON RD RR T Mc ME A V B A I EL MIRAGEL EE NAL SO Ongoing operational planning includes an LITL PERRYVILLEPP RD ELLSWORTH RD 4 G McC GRE I extensive public outreach component. ALM S Miles 40 0 40 80 Super Grid Bus Service MAP YEAR KEY ROUTE ORIGIN/DESTINATION The super grid regional bus network off ers consistent levels of service on bus 2013 T53 Elliot Road Arizona Mills Transit Center to routes that operate between cities and towns. Superstition Springs Center 2014 T43 Alma School Snedigar Transit Center to MAP Road McDowell/Alma School roads YEAR KEY ROUTE ORIGIN/DESTINATION 2014 T61 McDowell Road/ Litchfi eld Road to future Loop 202 2007 T66 Scottsdale Road/ Scottsdale 101 Center to McKellips Road (Red Mountain) Park-and-Ride Rural Road Chandler Fashion Mall Transit Center 2015 T52 Dysart Road Desert Sky Transit Center to 2007 N/A 19th Avenue* Baseline Road to Lone Cactus Drive Camelback/Litchfi eld roads 2007 N/A 16th Street* Dobbins Road to Sunnyslope Transit Center 2015 T57 Hayden Road/ Hayden Road and Raintree Drive to McClintock Drive Chandler Fashion Mall Transit Center 2008 N/A 24th Street* South Mountain Avenue/24th Street to 68th Avenue and Palmaire Avenue 2015 T62 Peoria Avenue/ Thunderbird Boulevard/103rd Avenue to Shea Boulevard Fountain Hills Boulevard 2008 T50 Chandler Desert Foothills Parkway to Phoenix-Mesa Boulevard Gateway Airport/ASU Polytechnic Campus 2016 T65 Ray Road 48th Street to Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport/ASU Polytechnic Campus 2008 T55 Glendale Avenue Litchfi eld Road to SR-51 (light rail connection) 2019 T46 Bell Road Loop 303 to Shea/Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard 2009 T45 Dobson Road Mesa Riverview to the Snedigar Transit Center 2019 T64 Queen Creek Price Road to Power Road Road 2009 T60 Main Street College Avenue Transit Center to Superstition Springs Center 2020 T40 59th Avenue Buckeye Road to Midwestern University 2009 T45 Southern Avenue 43rd Avenue to Superstition Springs Center 2020 T58 Indian School Litchfi eld Road to Granite Reef/ Road Camelback roads 2009 N/A 35th Avenue* Baseline Road to Beardsley Road 2020 T67 Tatum Boulevard/ Downtown Tempe/ASU Transit Center to 2009 N/A 7th Street* Dobbins Road to Deer Valley Road 44th Street Desert Ridge Market Place 2010 T54 Gilbert Road Riggs Road and Val Vista Drive to 2020 T68 Thomas Road Dysart Road (Estrella Mountain Community McDowell Road College) to Pima Road 2010 T63 Power Road Rittenhouse Road (Phoenix Mesa Gateway 2020 T70 Van Buren Street Litchfi eld Road to Curry Road Airport/ASU Polytechnic Campus) to Power Road and Loop 202 (Red Mountain) Park- 2020 T71 Waddell Road/ Litchfi eld Road to Scottsdale Airpark and-Ride Thunderbird Road 2011 T45 Baseline Road 59th Avenue to Dobson Road 2021 T42 99th Avenue Buckeye Road to Bell Road 2011 N/A 7th Avenue* Jesse Owens Parkway and 7th Street to 2021 T48 Buckeye Road Litchfi eld Road to LRT station at 44th/ SunnySlope Transit Center Washington streets 2012 T44 Arizona Avenue/ Snedigar Transit Center to 2021 T51 Dunlap Avenue / Litchfi eld Road to Metrocenter Country Club Dr. McKellips Road/Center Street Olive Avenue Transit Center 2012 T69 University Drive South Mountain Community College to 2022 T56 Greenfi eld Road Val Vista Drive and Willis Road to Ellsworth Road Thomas Road 2013 T47 Broadway Road Manzanita Speedway to 2023 T41 83rd Avenue/75th Desert Sky Mall Transit Center to Superstition Springs Center Avenue Arrowhead Towne Center 2013 T49 Camelback Road Litchfi eld Road to Scottsdale Community 2024 T59 Litchfi eld Road Lower Buckeye Road/Goodyear Airport to College 128th Avenue and R.H. Johnson Boulevard * Funded by city of Phoenix 5 Cave Creek T3/T17 ? Carefree !"c$ CAREFREE HWY Iv T3/T7/T17 DIXILETA DR Scottsdale RIO VERDE DR PATTON RD Peoria JOMAX RD HAPPY VALLEY RD PINNACLE PEAK RD Aÿ T3/T7 DEER VALLEY DR T10/T17 BEARDSLEY RD Fort Aß T18 T3/T18 T3/T18 McDowell UNION HILLS DR T18 Yavapai BELL RD Phoenix T3 T14 T18 T7/T10/ Nation T12/T21 GREENWAY RD T17 Surprise T13 T16/T31 THUNDERBIRD RD T14 ?¸ Fountain CACTUS RD El Hills PEORIA AVE Mirage SHEA BLVD Youngtown OLIVE AVE T28 T12/T21 ?Ð Aÿ NORTHERN AVE Paradise GLENDALE AVE INDIAN BEND RD T10/T17 Valley T16/T20/T31 T25 Salt River Pima-Maricopa BETHANY HOME RD Glendale Indian Community McDONALD DR CAMELBACK RD CHAPARRAL RD Litchfield T13 INDIAN SCHOOL RD INDIAN SCHOOL RD T14 Park T12 THOMAS RD Aß THOMAS RD T31 T11 ?¸ T2/T4/T6/T8/T10/