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BreakoutBreakout SessionSession 22 BRTBRT PlanningPlanning 1:00 – 3:15 p.m. Bus Rapid Transit Workshop
ExperiencesExperiences inin PlanningPlanning andand ImplementingImplementing BRTBRT SystemsSystems
Andrew Brennan Director of Environmental Affairs Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Bus Rapid Transit Workshop
Andrew Brennan • Director of Environmental Affairs for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) • Responsible for Authority’s environmental planning, permitting and environmental compliance activities • Currently overseeing the environmental review and New Starts program for the final leg of the Silver line • Formerly served as the Chief of Staff to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, overseeing policy and program development for the Executive Office. MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MBTA Silver Line BRT Project
National Bus Rapid Transit Institute
Seattle, WA
September 2006 MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Overview of the Silver Line Project
Phase I – Silver Line Washington Street
Phase II – Silver Line Waterfront
Phase III – Connects Phase I and Phase II MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MBTA System Today
Silver Line Phase II Waterfront Service
Silver Line Phase I Washington Street Service MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Silver Line Phases I and II Today
Phase I - Washington Street Service runs along the surface in bus priority lanes Phase II - Runs in a reserved tunnel between South Station and World Trade Center Stations, then runs along the surface or into Ted Williams Tunnel, depending on route
Phase III Connection Area
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Downtown Crossing
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Service Planning Dept April, 2001
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One mile tunnel from South Station to the South Boston Waterfront. Three new stations South Station Courthouse Station World Trade Center Station New maintenance facility on Southampton St. MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Anticipated Growth for the South Boston Waterfront Development Area
The South Boston Waterfront will see extensive transit dependant growth from current and planned development through 2025
Office space – increase 233%
Retail increase – 250%
Cultural & Recreational increase – 180%
Hotel increase – 1000%
Residential increase – 5000% MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY60’ Dual Mode Articulated Bus (DMA) MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Joseph Moakley Federal Courhouse
3,000 visitors per day Only 80 parking spaces MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY South Station MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYSoil Profile of Typical Tunnel Section MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Phase II Tunnel MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY NATM Tunnel MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Courthouse Station MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Courthouse Station MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Courthouse Station MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY World Trade Center Station MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY World Trade Center Station MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY World Trade Center Station MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Silver Line Way MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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BRTBRT TheThe ClevelandCleveland ExperienceExperience
Joseph Calabrese CEO, General Manager Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Bus Rapid Transit Workshop
Joseph Calabrese
• DCEO/General Manager – Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority • Board of Directors – APTA • Chairman – APTA BRT Task Force • President – Ohio Public Transit Assn. • President/General Manager – Central New York RTA (1993-2000) • B.A. – Economics, Syracuse University • M.B.A., University of Buffalo BRTBRT “The Cleveland Experience”
Joseph A. Calabrese CEO/General Manager Purpose of Euclid Corridor Project
Provide Connectivity between the two largest employment centers in the region, Public Square and University Circle Purpose of Euclid Corridor Project
Provide connectivity with other public transportation services
z Rail Service
z Bus Service
z Community Circulators Purpose of Euclid Corridor Project
Be catalyst for economic development and redevelopment. Purpose of Euclid Corridor Project
Improve Public Transit Service
z Faster - Reduce Travel Time
z First Class - Image,Image,Image
z Simple - Ease of use
z Affordable - To build
z Affordable - To operate RTA Overview
Services
z 650 Buses
z 100 Paratransit Vans
z 20 Job Access Vans
z 108 Rail Cars
z 21 RTV’s - Silver Line (under construction) RTA Overview (continued)
Service Area
z 59 Municipalities
z 458 Square Miles
z 33 million Annual Miles of Service
z Population 1.5 Million “Plus”
Euclid Avenue History Euclid Avenue History
Streetcars disappeared in 1954
CTS building a Heavy Rail Network
Community wanted to connect Public Square to University Circle with a Subway:
z Subway - approved by voters z Killed by County Engineer Euclid Avenue History CTS Selected an Alternate Alignment
CTS decided to use existing freight right-of-way for Red Line Construction - bad decision.
Lack of connectivity
z To where residents lived z To where residents worked z Where residents wanted to go Alternatives Analysis – Mid 1990’s
Subway
Light Rail
BRT
Do Nothing - keep the #6 bus with 20,000 customers daily Mode Selection Criteria
Capacity
Connectivity
Funding Possibilities
Cost (capital and operating)
Economic Development Potential Timing is Everything!
FTA - looking for BRT demonstration projects
Industry buzzing about Curitiba
Site visit to Curitiba in May 1998
Community selected the TSM alternative - BRT (heavy) Criteria for the “Silver Line”
Fast
Simple
First Class
Affordable
High Capacity
“Image, Image, Image” (Extension of the Rapid) “Rail Like Image”
Exclusive Right-of-Way
Traffic Signal Prioritization
Precision Docking
Level Boarding “Stations” (not bus stops) “Rail Like Image”
Off Board Fare Collection
Quite/clean Rapid Transit Vehicles (RTV’s) with doors on both sides
Use of latest technology
“Out of the Box” Vehicle Design Euclid Corridor BRT Project
9.38 Miles Long
36 Stations
Travel Time from 40 to 28 minutes
Building Face to Building Face
Bike Lanes
Landscape/Hardscape Treatment ECTP
THE STORY “Back to the Future” Current Status of Silver Line Project
FFGA Awarded in October, 2004
z First BRT Project to receive FTA “New Starts” Funding. Current Status of Silver Line Project Current Status of Silver Line Project
All construction contracts awarded Two contracts complete
z Transit Zone Open ¾ Exclusive lanes on Superior and St. Clair Street ¾ RTV at Altoona for Testing Construction Ongoing “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction Vehicle Selection Was Key
Large Capacity
Quiet
Clean
“Rail Like” Image Rapid Transit Vehicle (RTV) Selection – Attempt #1 Rapid Transit Vehicle (RTV) Selection – Attempt # 2 Rapid Transit Vehicle (RTV) Selection – Attempt # 2 Rapid Transit Vehicle (RTV) Selection – Attempt # 3 Seattle Hybrid – Attempt # 4 New Flyer “RTV” # 4(a) BRT Prototype Questions & Answers ??? Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Joseph A. Calabrese, CEO/General Manager Bus Rapid Transit Workshop
PlanningPlanning andand DesignDesign ofof LaneLane TransitTransit DistrictDistrict’’ss EmXEmX SystemSystem
Stefano Viggiano Asssitant General Manager Lane Transit District Bus Rapid Transit Workshop
Stefano Viggiano • Over 26 years of experience in transit planning and operations • Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Mathematics from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Oregon • Has been responsible for the design and construction of nine transit stations and an administrative and operations facility, has managed a complete redesign of the bus system, and has experience in fare pricing, transit priority systems, and accessible service provision • Responsible for the management of Lane Transit District’s bus rapid transit program since its conceptual development in 1995 Bus Rapid Transit in Eugene/Springfield, OR
September 28, 2006 •Why BRT? • LTD’s Version of BRT • Planning Process • First Corridor • Second Corridor
BRT Decision Process
• Desire for improved transit service – Increased congestion – Community desire for higher quality transit – State and local mandates • Regional Transportation Plan update
• Options considered – Enhanced conventional service – Light rail – BRT (Introduced during the process) Why BRT?
• Light rail not financially feasible • Enhanced conventional service not significant improvement • Modeling indicates that BRT will provide significant increase in transit ridership • Cost effective solution for the community • System the community can grow with LTD’s BRT System
• Exclusive transit lanes or transitways • Neighborhood connector service using small buses • Transit signal priority/ queue jumps • Wider stop spacing • Level boarding • Off-board fare collection • Park & Ride facilities • Improved stations • Real-time passenger information • New vehicles • New image
Project Objectives
• Noticeable upgrade in transit service (quantum leap) • 100% Exclusive right-of-way • Attract auto users • Enhance corridor for all users • Minimize displacements • Control costs (appropriate for community) • Gain approval from all jurisdictions BRT System Map Franklin EmX Franklin EmX Corridor Design Process
• Corridor planning segments
• Develop “seed” ideas
• Meet with every property owner/occupant
• Hold design charettes
• Open houses Public Workshops Franklin EmX Planning
Station Design
Bike Access
Disabled Access
EmX SIGNAL TRAFFIC HEAD SIGNAL HEAD
STOP
PREPARE TO STOP
GO Corridor Enhancements
• Bike lanes on East 10th, East 13th, section of Franklin Boulevard • Opportunity for bike path in Glenwood • New sidewalk sections, crosswalks • New and updated traffic signals • Traffic flow and traffic safety improvements • Undergrounding of utility lines • Landscaping and aesthetics Franklin Corridor Cost
• Length of Corridor: 4 miles • Design and Construction Cost: $18 million • Vehicle Cost: $5.75 million • Total Cost: $23.75 million • Cost per Mile: $6.0 million Franklin EmX Corridor Summary Statistics
Year 2020 Predicted Objective Result Corridor transit mode share +44% Transit travel time -43% Transit time vs. auto time -6% Transit operating cost in corridor -21% Auto travel time on corridor -1%
Desired Characteristics of EmX Corridor Vehicle • Clean •Quiet • 60-foot length • Rail-like appearance • Low floor • Multiple and/or wide doors • Doors on both sides • Wheelchair accessible and bicycle area
Status of Franklin Corridor
• Major construction completed • Vehicles arrive October 2006 • Operator training and system testing September – December 2006 • Service to start in December 2006 • Grand opening January 2007 Franklin EmX Future Improvements
Real-Time Passenger Information Automated Guidance Additional exclusive lanes EmX System Map Pioneer Parkway EmX Existing Conditions EmX Station Existing Conditions Alt. 1 Existing Conditions North Mall Station Pioneer Parkway Corridor Design
• Extension of Franklin EmX (one continuous route) • Serves major new development • About 70 percent of corridor with exclusive transit lanes • 14 Stations Status of Pioneer Parkway Corridor
• EA released this month • Strong partner agency support • Small Starts funding request has been submitted (performance measures are positive) • Local match funding “in the bank” Lessons Learned
• “Project champion” important • High level of public involvement • Need for continuous information flow • Visualization is important • Create improvements/benefits that extend beyond transit Additional Thoughts
• New concept • Every system unique – many variations of BRT • Plagiarism is good • Need clearing house for design information
Bus Rapid Transit Workshop
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SwiftSwift inin thethe SoundSound
June Devoll Strategic Planning Manager Community Transit Bus Rapid Transit Workshop
June Devoll
• Manager of Strategic Planning & Grants for Community Transit • Project Manager for the Swift BRT project • Recently moved to Washington State from Las Vegas, where she lived for 38 years. Worked in the transit industry since 1992, working for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada • In Las Vegas, was the Project Manager for the MAX BRT system, a national demonstration project that began service in July of 2004. SwiftSwift inin thethe SoundSound
BusBus RapidRapid TransitTransit WorkshopWorkshop 9/28/069/28/06 PugetPuget SoundSound RegionRegion ExplosiveExplosive GrowthGrowth…… TransportationTransportation CoordinationCoordination MajorMajor investmentsinvestments inin thethe RegionRegion SwiftSwift inin thethe SoundSound SwiftSwift State Route 99 – from Everett Station to Aurora Village Transit Center 16.7 miles Approx 14-18 stations in each direction Rapid, frequent, bi- directional service throughout the day SwiftSwift ••SwiftSwift -- allall thethe elementselements ofof BRT:BRT: ••RunningRunning WaysWays ••UniqueUnique BrandBrand ••VehiclesVehicles ••FareFare CollectionCollection ••StationsStations ••ITSITS ••SimpleSimple ServiceService && OperationsOperations PlanPlan SwiftSwift
Corridor:Corridor: SwiftSwift
CapitalizesCapitalizes onon infrastructureinfrastructure investmentsinvestments inin thethe corridorcorridor •• 6.76.7 milesmiles ofof BATBAT laneslanes •• 10.510.5 milesmiles ofof TSPTSP SwiftSwift
NorthernNorthern Terminus:Terminus: EverettEverett StationStation SwiftSwift
EverettEverett StationStation • Connections to: 9 Community Transit Routes 3 Sound Transit Routes 6 Everett Transit Routes Skagit & Island Transit Sounder Commuter Rail Local jobs and businesses SwiftSwift
SouthernSouthern Terminus:Terminus: AuroraAurora VillageVillage TransitTransit CenterCenter SwiftSwift
AuroraAurora VillageVillage TransitTransit CenterCenter •• ConnectionsConnections to:to:
5 Community Transit routes
7 King county Metro routes • Future RapidRide
Local jobs and businesses Future Integration between Swift and RapidRide SwiftSwift UniqueUnique Branding:Branding:
¾ AA faster,faster, moremore convenientconvenient transportationtransportation optionoption
¾ Sleek,Sleek, modern,modern, useruser--friendlyfriendly
¾ AnotherAnother wordword forfor FastFast SwiftSwift VEHICLESVEHICLES • Modern, Sleek Design
Artistic renderings – actual vehicle to be determined by procurement action in late 2006 SwiftSwift
SWIFTSWIFT VEHICLESVEHICLES • Currently developing recommendation – targeted for RFP to be released by the end of this year Stylized Articulated vehicle At least 3 wide (plug) doors Stylized, bonded windows Wheelcovers on all wheels 3 Interior, Roll-up bike racks (at back door) nd Wheelchair ramp at 2nd door Roomy, spacious interior with balanced seating and standing room On board cameras and dynamic passenger signage Air conditioning ULSD fuel with particulate traps – OR – hybrid transmission SwiftSwift
*FAREFARE COLLECTIONCOLLECTION METHODMETHOD On board? Off vehicle? Multiple door boarding Proof of payment? SwiftSwift SWIFTSWIFT STATIONSSTATIONS Unique Design • Upgraded Passenger Amenities SwiftSwift ITSITS ELEMENTSELEMENTS “Acronym Soup” • TSP, GPS, AVL, APC, AAS, DDU, etc Smart Card Dynamic Passenger signs • On board & Off board SwiftSwift
ProjectProject Cost:Cost: •• 16.716.7 milemile projectproject estimatedestimated atat approx.approx. $25$25-- $30$30 millionmillion
Approx 50% of the cost is for new vehicles
Exact cost will be refined when final station design and locations are determined •• ProjectProject isis fundedfunded byby grants,grants, partnerships,partnerships, andand CommunityCommunity TransitTransit locallocal revenuerevenue streamsstreams SwiftSwift
StatusStatus && Timeline:Timeline: •• 33 TechnicalTechnical AdvisoryAdvisory CommitteesCommittees helpinghelping toto focusfocus thethe projectproject Working with Transit Partners to integrate services Working with Jurisdictions to develop station locations and design • Vehicle procurement to take place in late 2006 – for delivery in approx. September 2008 • Develop final design for stations (2006) Finalize locations, acquire Right of Way (if necessary), begin permitting & construction in 2007 • Start up of service in late 2008 SwiftSwift Bus Rapid Transit Workshop
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