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“GRTC Pulse” Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Frequently Asked Questions “GRTC Pulse” Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Frequently Asked Questions (Rev 07/20/2015) What is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)? Bus Rapid Transit is a high quality, high capacity rapid transit system that offers many of the advantages of rail transit but at a lower and more affordable cost. Instead of trains/trolleys and tracks, BRT invests in improvements to vehicles, stations, operations, roadways, rights‐of‐way, intersections and traffic signals to speed up bus transit service. BRT is not a uniform, turn‐key transit technology, but represents a spectrum of service enhancements. BRT systems are constructed by choosing and integrating various BRT elements, such as dedicated lanes, signal priority for buses, branded vehicles and enhanced station amenities. The integration of these elements improves system performance and the experience for customers, with the overall goal of making the BRT line accessible, attractive, reliable and, above all, rapid. How is BRT different from an Express Bus? GRTC Express Buses generally pick up passengers at one or multiple park and ride locations in suburban communities and then travel, non‐stop, via freeways or other high speed corridors to the central Downtown district where passengers disembark. These buses tend to operate only during peak commute times and mainly serve regional riders providing increased pedestrian traffic to local businesses, retail, restaurants and healthcare, but during limited times. BRT buses typically operate on local streets, with stops about every half‐mile, run every 10 to 15 minutes throughout the day and serve both local and regional riders. BRT buses may travel in dedicated lanes and often use signal priority systems to reduce delays from traffic congestion. In typical BRT systems, passengers wait for the bus at higher‐quality stations with shelters and pay before they board using ticket vending machines located at the station. How is BRT different from a local bus? Standard GRTC local bus service runs on‐street, stopping every few blocks, with only a sign marking a stop location. As a result, a local route trip time is much longer than a BRT trip. Stops with heavier usage may feature a bench or a shelter. A few, very heavily used stops may have information kiosks with bus arrival information. The frequency of local bus service and the time of day that local bus service is available can vary substantially by route. With these features, local bus service typically serves local riders who are not traveling far. BRT buses typically operate on local streets, with stops about every half‐mile, run every 10 to 15 minutes and serve both local and regional riders. BRT buses may travel in dedicated lanes and often use signal priority systems to reduce delays from traffic congestion. In typical BRT systems, passengers wait for the bus at higher‐quality stations and pay before they board using ticket vending machines at the station. These qualities add up to an efficient, reliable, frequent and convenient transit service that meets the needs of many types of travelers. What is the GRTC BRT project? The GRTC BRT project is a regional collaboration between Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC), the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), the City of Richmond, Henrico County and the U.S. Department of Transportation. It will improve transit service, increase quality of life, enhance economic opportunity, revitalize commercial properties, encourage multi-modal options, improve safety and efficiency of the corridor for all users, Page 1 of 7 “GRTC Pulse” Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Frequently Asked Questions (Rev 07/20/2015) improve environmental sustainability and stimulate economic development in the city, county and the greater Richmond region. The GRTC BRT will be 7.6 miles long and constructed in the busy Broad Street transportation corridor, which connects the greater Richmond region to growth areas in surrounding areas in Henrico County. The project will provide service from Willow Lawn in the west through downtown Richmond to Rocketts Landing in the east, including 14 stations and 3.2 miles of dedicated travel lanes. Who pays for what? The Federal level funding is for capital expenses (physical assets), while the State level funding is for operational expenses. GRTC Transit System receives a portion of this money determined by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Other transit systems in the Commonwealth receive operational funding from that same pot of money, and each system receives a portion based on the state’s formula (things like performance indicators, efficiency, ridership). Local level funding is also for operational expenses, and it depends on the jurisdiction. For example, Chesterfield County will only ever pay for service in their county. Their dollars do not go to City of Richmond service (so even though Richmond and Chesterfield are co-owners of GRTC, their dollars are still designated only for their jurisdictions). That also means that City of Richmond dollars do not go to Henrico County service. Each jurisdiction is responsible for paying for the service within their jurisdiction. Henrico County is contributing a proportionally smaller dollar amount because the proportion of BRT service in their jurisdiction is small compared to the City of Richmond jurisdiction. Any future expansion into Henrico County would require Henrico dollars; in other words, City of Richmond dollars would not go to fund Henrico County expansion. Cost Breakdown: Total estimated cost of the Bus Rapid Transit project is: $53.8 Million Preliminary Engineering phase: $4 Million, of which: City of Richmond funded $160,000 DRPT Grant funded $640,000 Surface Transportation Program funded $3.2 Million. (STP: state flexible funds that can be used to improve the condition and performance of any state or federal highway/bridge/tunnel/any public road/transit capital projects/etc.) Final Design and construction is expected to cost $49.8 Million, of which: TIGER Grant: $24.9 Million DRPT $16.9 Million City of Richmond $7.6 Million County of Henrico $400,000 SUM of this is $49.8 Million SUM of $49.8 Million + $4 Million = $53.8 Million, the total estimated cost of the entire project. Page 2 of 7 “GRTC Pulse” Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Frequently Asked Questions (Rev 07/20/2015) Why is the project needed? As development has occurred along Broad Street historically and in recent years, the corridor has become more important as an activity center and economic engine for the region. Over 33,000 people live and over 77,000 jobs are located within a half‐mile of the BRT stations. Importantly, GRTC BRT will create economic opportunity in a city with the highest poverty rate in Virginia. Currently, the Broad Street corridor does not adequately accommodate the needs of the region’s residents and workers. The corridor currently faces many challenges, including: • Long travel times for local bus riders. • Service delays due to bunching of buses. • Substandard bus lane widths. • Lack of exclusive bus lanes during off‐peak times. • Reduced level of service for motor vehicles and buses. • Congested regional interstates increasing travel time delay and commute costs for motor vehicles. • Limited and unreliable local access to employment, retail, educational institutions and health care services for transit‐dependent populations. • Lack of permanent infrastructure investment to support development and redevelopment initiatives that would stimulate the economy of the metropolitan region. Page 3 of 7 “GRTC Pulse” Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Frequently Asked Questions (Rev 07/20/2015) However, simultaneous improvements in local fixed route service with BRT implementation can address these challenges and provide benefits to entire systems residents, commuters, businesses and institutions. As the downtown continues to develop, GRTC’s regional connections will be a critical part of multi-modal transportation. As downtown redevelopment is pedestrian oriented, it will also be a transit supportive. What are the some of the expected benefits of the GRTC BRT? • Create additional opportunities to increase system‐wide efficiency for GRTC and further improve service on local bus routes. • Increase bus speeds by approximately 65%. • Attract new riders by providing a service with travel times that are competitive with motor vehicles or passenger vehicles. • Provide a permanent transit investment in the Broad Street corridor that will encourage economic development and stimulate property values. • Expand the range of job opportunities for transit‐ dependent populations by increasing the areas accessible within a reasonable commute time. • Leverage opportunities for mixed‐use, transit‐oriented development that will revitalize an economically distressed corridor and improve jobs‐housing balance. • Improve pedestrian safety at station areas with improved crosswalks and pedestrian refuge areas at station platforms. Also add new pedestrian crosswalks in the corridor. • Improve the reliability of transit operations on Broad Street by providing a dedicated lane for BRT vehicles from Thompson Street to Foushee Street and by improving the dedicated bus lane between 4th Street and 14th Street. • Reduce travel time for riders on BRT by approximately 33%. Where are we now in the GRTC BRT project? The project team is completing the Preliminary Engineering Phase (conceptual 30% design). Construction will last in phases until August 2017. GRTC expects to begin construction commitments by August 2016. Between September 2017 and October 2017,
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