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Existing Situation Assessment Report One Ridekc: Regional Transit and Funding Plan June 16, 2021 Existing Situation Assessment Report One RideKC: Regional Transit and Funding Plan June 16, 2021 1 Table of • Overview of the Regional Context Contents • Existing Transit Plans and Initiatives • Initial Market Analysis • Growth and Investment Forecast • 4 Pillars of Access • Next Steps Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 2 Overview of the Regional Context • As the bi-state agency charged with serving the transportation and development needs of the Kansas City region, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) connects people to opportunities through safe, reliable public transportation. • RideKC is a unified presence for all transit agencies in the region, including Johnson County Transit, IndeBus, Unified Government Transit, and KC Streetcar Authority. • RideKC partners are multimodal and include the Mid-America Regional Council, RideshareKC, RideKC Bike, and the Regional Transit Coordinating Council. Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 3 Overview of the Regional Context • The region lacks a dedicated transit funding source, with the only dedicated funding coming from two Kansas City, Missouri sales taxes: a permanent ½ cent tax and a ⅜ cent tax expiring in 2024. • A peer analysis concluded that the region is underspending on transit, which is affecting economic competitiveness (MARC, 2018). • Other transit funding comes jurisdiction by jurisdiction via annual contracts using general funds. • The existing funding arrangement limits the ability of any given entity to implement regional mobility solutions. Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 4 Overview of the Regional Context • Significant work has been done and is continuing to be done on the issue of regional transit and transit funding in the bi-state Kansas City area. • The metro area is building momentum for transit with several recent successes. • Recent successes include the KC Streetcar (starter line and funding for extension), Micro Transit expansion on both sides of the state line, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Economic Development funding (RideKC Development Corporation), implementation of Freedom On-Demand, and Zero Fare initiative. Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 5 Existing Transit Plans and Initiatives • There is an opportunity to build from the foundation of existing plans and services to develop an integrated regional transit plan and funding strategy that makes the case for regional transit investment. • While this effort focuses on transit, it recogniZes that multi-modal connections and related infrastructure and policies are critical to success. • Similarly, land use, development, and affordable housing plans and policies are an important piece of the region achieving the four pillars of access to Housing, Jobs, Healthcare, and Education. Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 6 Smart Moves 3.0 Led by MARC, Smart Moves 3.0 is the region’s 20-year transit and mobility plan, aimed to guide the region to: Image • Enhance mobility and increase access to jobs • Increase transit and mobility usage • Increase development along high capacity corridors • Improve customer information • Increase funding for transit and mobility services • Decrease greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants Year Plan Completed: 2017 Timeframe Addressed in Plan: 20-year horizon Potential Project(s): • Fast & Frequent Network • Regional Mobility Hubs • List of service improvements to existing and future fixed route services Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 7 RideKC Next RideKC Next is a comprehensive review and redesign of transit service that focused on Kansas City, MO service. The core Image tenets of the plan and RideKC service are better access to jobs, education, healthcare, and affordable housing. Year Plan Completed: 2021 Timeframe Addressed in Plan: Current service Potential Project(s): • Focus on MAX corridors and Fast & Frequent Network • Consistent service, seven days a week • Frequent grid to connect more people to opportunities • Key connections focused on areas with transit supportive development Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 8 Next Rail Next Rail is a study to evaluate an expanded streetcar rail network beyond the downtown starter line. The study evaluated 8 corridors against goals and feasibility factors. Year Plan Completed: 2013 Timeframe Addressed in Plan: Undetermined Potential Project(s) for Initial Implementation: • Independence Avenue (Streetcar) • Linwood Boulevard/31st Street (Streetcar) • Main Street (Streetcar) - (under construction now) • Prospect Avenue (BRT) - (construction complete) Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 9 Jackson County Commuter Corridors Alternatives Analysis Jackson County Commuter Corridors Alternatives Analysis examined 3 commuter (rail) corridors in Eastern & Southern Jackson County, MO: • Preferred DMU vehicles running underused freight railroad corridors • Recommended terminating at 3rd and Grand rather than Union Station due to Class I Railroad objection • KC Southern (which had a higher ridership potential route in eastern Jackson County) lost interest after Union Station was no longer feasible • Jackson County & KCATA acquired Rock Island Corridor in 2016 Year Plan Completed: 2014 Potential Project(s): • Rock Island Corridor • I-70/KCS East Corridor • US-71 Corridor Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 10 North Rail Streetcar Study The North Rail study assessed the general feasibility of a northern streetcar extension over the Missouri River, identified a preferred alignment, and began to develop an implementation strategy. Year Plan Completed: 2014 Timeframe Addressed in Plan: Undetermined Conclusion: • River crossing is technically feasible • Heart of America Bridge as preferred crossing alternative • Burlington Avenue as preferred alignment in NKC Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 11 Independence Ave BRT The Independence Ave BRT Planning and Feasibility Study evaluated transit and BRT feasibility in the Independence Avenue corridor. Year Plan Completed: 2019 Timeframe Addressed in Plan: Planned opening 2023 Potential Project(s): • MAX service from Crown Center to White Avenue (10-minute frequency) • Extended service to Independence Transit Center (1-hour frequency) • Discontinue Route 24 Independence • Protected bicycle lanes on Independence from Paseo to City limits Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 12 North Oak Transit Improvement Study The North Oak Transit Improvement Study evaluated transit and BRT feasibility in the North Oak corridor. Year Plan Completed: 2018 Timeframe Addressed in Plan: Planned opening 2024 Potential Project(s): • Fast and frequent service from Crown Center to 169 Hwy & Barry Road (15-minute frequency) • Extended service to Boardwalk Square (30-minute frequency) • Replaces Route 201 North Oak Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 13 North-South Corridor Study The North-South Corridor Study built upon the 2006 referendum to fund and construct a 27-mile LRT alignment from KCI to the Zoo. Phase 1 determined that project was infeasible. Phase 2 conducted an alternatives analysis for a corridor defined from Vivion Road (Northland) to Meyer Boulevard (southern extent). Year Plan Completed: 2009 Timeframe Addressed in Plan: Project start in 2011 Potential Project(s): • Determined MAX was the best option for initial investment Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 14 Big 5 Transportation Initiative Chamber support for regional surface transportation, rail, and aviation efforts to sustain a dynamic business climate. Focus areas include regional investment, advocacy, safety, and workforce access. Built on the data point that less than 10% of metro area jobs are accessible by public transportation. Year Plan Completed: Ongoing Timeframe Addressed in Plan: Undetermined Potential Project(s): • Short list of regional transportation priorities (including freight, transit, roads and bridges, and aviation) - may include both capital projects as well as operating needs Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 15 Other Local and Regional Plans • Connected KC 2050 • Creating Sustainable Places Corridor Demonstration Projects • 40 Highway • North Oak • Overland Park and Mission • Shawnee and Merriam • Rock Island • Troost • MetroGreen • Planning Sustainable Places Projects • Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan • Climate Action Plan • Vision Metcalf • Jackson County Commuter Corridor Alternatives Analysis Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 16 • Initial Market Analysis • The recently completed RideKC Next plan conducted a comprehensive market analysis that serves as a foundation for additional complementary analysis. • MySidewalk is a dynamic technology platform and comprehensive community database that enables further exploration of the region. • For this engagement, additional data related to the four pillars of access (housing, jobs, healthcare, and education) will be compiled and visualized through the MySidewalk platform. • An interactive version of the initial market analysis can be accessed at: https://reports.mysidewalk.com/991afd99e8#c-640856 Existing Situation Assessment Report | June 16, 2021 17 Summary of Initial Findings Spatial Mismatch Between Workforce • Some areas with highest job density are located in a different and Jobs part of the region than areas with highest unemployment and lowest vehicle access. 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