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Queen Creek Transit Study R 1 This page intentionally left blank for printing. Table of Contents Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... 1 Recommendations ................................................................................................................................ 1 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Purpose of the Study ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Project Study Area .......................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Overview of this Report ................................................................................................................... 3 2. Existing Conditions and Population Dynamics ................................................... 5 2.1 Demographic Profile ....................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Transit Propensity Analysis ............................................................................................................ 7 2.3 Primary Activity Centers ................................................................................................................ 10 2.4 Conclusions .................................................................................................................................. 11 3. Existing Services and Alternatives Considered ................................................ 13 3.1 Existing Transit Services............................................................................................................... 13 3.2 Travel Survey ................................................................................................................................ 14 3.3 Transit Service Options Considered ............................................................................................. 16 3.4 Preliminary Cost Estimates for Transit Service Options ............................................................... 22 3.5 Comparison of Preliminary Transit Service Options ..................................................................... 23 4. Transit Service Recommendations and Performance Criteria ......................... 27 4.1 Service Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 27 4.2 Transit-Supportive Capital Improvements .................................................................................... 34 4.3 Performance Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 36 4.4 Title VI Populations ....................................................................................................................... 36 4.5 Future Funding Opportunities ....................................................................................................... 36 5. Future Transit Opportunities ............................................................................... 39 5.1 Planning for Rail Transit ................................................................................................................ 40 Appendicies ................................................................................................................. 43 This page intentionally left blank for printing. 0 Executive Summary attract additional passengers to the program and aid in the identification of key destinations and The Queen Creek Transit Study is intended to transportation patterns, thereby acting as an identify opportunities, challenges, and overall important intermediate step towards the demand for providing transit services and multi- implementation of more advanced transit modal transportation investments in the Town of services in the future. Queen Creek. Located in the southeast valley, If a traditional fixed-route service is desired, it is the Town of Queen Creek has experienced recommended that a community connector enormous growth over the last decade. Along service (Option 3) be implemented. This option with the Town’s growth, the southeast valley is designed to provide a basic level of service region has also experienced a significant volume between neighborhoods in Queen Creek and the of population and employment growth, resulting Superstition Springs Transit Center in in an increased number of daily trips through the neighboring Mesa. However, while establishing Town destined for locations across the Valley. a link to the regional transit network, the Despite the Town’s substantial growth, community connector service may not provide transportation options in Queen Creek remain sufficient incentive to current or potential transit limited. To identify the Town’s most pressing users in Queen Creek to justify the investment. mobility needs, an analysis of demographic and Still, available funds are sufficient to cover the employment trends, existing and future anticipated operating cost of this service. development patterns, and a community travel In addition to considering a variety of transit survey were conducted. A range of transit service options, the study also identified a options were developed for consideration critical need for supportive public infrastructure, including express bus service to several such as sidewalks, street furniture, bicycle destinations, the extension of existing local bus facilities, and street lighting (among other routes into Queen Creek, community connector streetscape investments). Underlying public service, pre-scheduled on demand shuttle infrastructure plays a significant role in the service, and expansion of Valley Metro’s establishment of successful transit services, and vanpool and carpool programs. can also set the stage for future transit- Recommendations supportive urban development, helping to guide growth and creating an incentive for developers In the short term, it is recommended that the if urban systems are already available. Town explore the expanded use of Valley Metro’s vanpool program as a cost-effective Recognizing the strong desire for some type of commuter mobility solution. This commuter-oriented fixed-rail service in the recommendation is made for several reasons, future, the Queen Creek Transit Study most notably the cost associated with providing concludes with a discussion of practical actions fixed-route service relative to expected the Town can take to prepare for potential utilization. Current data on trip patterns suggest commuter rail service. Along these lines, this a wide dispersion in the destinations Queen study also discusses future transit opportunities Creek residents are traveling to work locations. in order to help ensure that if a rail facility is The Valley Metro vanpool program allows for constructed, sufficient access is available more customized transportation service that may between other areas of the Town through public be tailored better around individual travel needs. transportation. Using available Arizona Lottery Fund (ALF) dollars, the Town could offset the costs for current and future vanpool participants by subsidizing a portion of their monthly/annual fare. A subsidized vanpool program would help 1 This page intentionally left blank for printing. 2 1. Introduction an increased number of daily trips through the Town destined for locations across the Valley. 1.1 Purpose of the Study Figure 1. Queen Creek Town Hall In response to continued growth, the Town of Queen Creek partnered with Valley Metro to sponsor the Queen Creek Transit Study. The goal of the study was to develop a well-informed understanding of public transportation investments that could ease the burden of congestion on roadways today, connect Queen Creek to the regional transit network, and set the stage for future investments in transit services. To achieve this goal, the study developed a series of different service options across a variety of service types and considered the benefits and drawbacks of each. Because Queen Creek is participating in the Southeast Photo credit: Town of Queen Creek, 2014 Valley Regional Transit Study currently, the recommendations discussed herein are focused 1.3 Overview of this Report on more immediate activities that may be Following the above introductory discussion, implemented within the study area to identify Section 2 presents the analysis of current reasonable, feasible and fiscally responsible socioeconomic characteristics and population transportation strategies, while allowing the dynamics that commonly influence the demand Southeast Valley study to provide the long-term for public transportation services. Additionally, service recommendations. Section 2 identifies community and regional destinations that warrant consideration for The need for this study is based on present and potential transit service. projected future land use and transportation deficiencies and opportunities, as well as Section 3 presents the preliminary transit service regional and local economic sustainability. The options developed for consideration and Town of Queen Creek is poised for significant provides operating and capital (where growth in most major forms of land use including applicable) cost estimates for each. Section 4 residential, commercial, industrial, and public identifies the initial
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