Appendix A Project Web Site Screen Capture Appendix B TAC Meeting Materials TAC Agenda Northeast New Jersey Metro Mobility Study Technical Advisory Meeting #1 October 28, 2009 AGENDA Welcome – NJTPA and NJ Transit I. Project Introduction – presented by study team a. Introduction of the Study Team (J. Gilligan) b. Northeast New Jersey Metro Mobility Study Goals and Challenges (J. Pavlovich) c. Study Scope and Products (J. Pavlovich) d. Project Schedule (J. Pavlovich) II. Work Completed to Date – presented by study team a. NJ TRANSIT Staff Workshops (J. Pavlovich) b. Bus Operator Interviews – Major Themes (J. Pavlovich) c. Origin/Destination Data Collection (Phase 1) (J. Pavlovich) d. Website Development (J. Yost) III. Discussion – TAC membership and study team a. Role of the TAC and Advisory Committee (J. Pavlovich) b. Advisory Committee membership (J. Pavlovich) c. Areas of local concern or emphasis (J. Pavlovich) d. Other suggestions, questions, or concerns (J. Pavlovich) IV. Next Steps – TAC membership and study team a. Public Outreach Events (M. Kelly) i. Advisory Committee ii. Public Forum iii. Meetings with Local Jurisdictions b. Data Analysis (J. Pavlovich) i. Analysis of O&D Data (Phase 2) ii. Compilation of Bus Operator Data into preliminary guide for improvements c. Bus Route Analysis (J. Pavlovich) d. Potential for BRT Initiatives (J. Gilligan) i. Analysis of Bergen County Efforts ii. Other BRT potential corridors in study area e. Next TAC meeting time, place, and topics (J. Gilligan) TAC Presentation NortheastNortheast NewNew JerseyJersey MetroMetro MobilityMobility StudyStudy TechnicalTechnical AdvisoryAdvisory CommitteeCommittee MeetingMeeting #1#1 OctoberOctober 28,28, 20092009 NJTPANJTPA MeetingMeeting AgendaAgenda 1. Project Introduction 2. Project Overview 3. Work Completed to Date 4. Discussion 5. Next Steps 1 ProjectProject TeamTeam • Study Sponsors – NJ TRANSIT –NJTPA – Coach USA • Consultant Team – Jacobs Engineers – TranSystems – Fitzgerald & Halliday – Malick and Scherer StudyStudy AreaArea andand ProjectProject PhasesPhases Phase 3 Phase 1 NJ TRANSIT NJ TRANSIT 6 routes 16 routes COACH USA COACH USA - Rockland None Rockland County 12 Routes Areas Areas Spring Valley Eastern-Central Bergen County South Eastern Bergen County & Nyack Passaic County Northern Hudson County North of Fort Lee, East of Paramus Bergen County Paramus Wayne Phase 2 NJ TRANSIT Phase 4 Paterson Hackensack 33 routes NJ TRANSIT Clifton COACH USA None Edgewater None COACH USA Areas Rockland Coaches & Short Line Secaucus Western Bergen County & Areas Eastern Passaic County Northern Bergen County & Hudson County North of Lyndhurst, West of Paramus Southern Rockland/Orange Counties 2 GoalsGoals • Inventory and Survey existing bus transit service in Bergen and southeast Passaic County – Bus service has not been comprehensively evaluated in 20 years – Economic and residential development patterns have changed – Infrastructure has not changed as much • Identify service gaps and underserved areas • Adjust service patterns to provide improved service by efficiently using existing fleet and facilities to better serve the public GoalsGoals continuedcontinued • Effectively reach the commuter population – Many regular bus commuters are not native speakers of English – Non-English speaking population often holds jobs that represent gaps in transit service (overnight, swing shifts, weekends, etc.) • Effectively reach non-transit users – How do we reach workers who drive to work locations served by transit? • Coordinate with local jurisdictions – Signage and bus stops require municipal approval – Outreach programs are more successful with municipal support 3 ProjectProject PhilosophyPhilosophy • Focused on Efficiencies: Doing More with Less • Maximizing Connectivity & Mobility • Engaging Stakeholders • Employing Creative Solutions StudyStudy ScopeScope andand ProductsProducts Task Deliverable 1: Establish Existing Database and GIS file Conditions 2: Bus Service Planning Assessment of Needs and Analysis Preliminary Recommendations 3: Public Outreach Public Outreach Plan Documentation of Outreach Initiatives (data collection) 4: Recommendations Draft and Final Report 5: Service Monitoring Handheld PDA Devices and Plan Software for Ride Checks, etc. 4 ProjectProject ScheduleSchedule WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate • NJ TRANSIT Staff Workshops – 5 Sessions on management and operations – Staff through management level – Visioning session to identify ideal goals for the future – GIS Mapping 5 WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate • NJ TRANSIT Staff Workshop – Major Themes • Bus Fleet: GPS modules for buses • Infrastructure – PABT Capacity – G.W. Bridge Bus Station Deterioration •Service – Delineation of Principal Bus Corridors – Innovative Services (“GoBus,” “BRT Lite”) – Route Structure and Schedules WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate • NJ TRANSIT Staff Workshop, continued – Policy • Fare Policy • Public image of bus transit – System Integration • Intermodal Coordination • Jitney Bus Operations • Post-ARC Duplication – Technology • Real time bus monitoring • Real time communication to riders 6 WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate • Bus Operator Interview Sessions – Informal interviews/ brainstorming sessions held at NJ TRANSIT and Private Operator garages in the study area – Over 500 comments, observations, and suggestions submitted by operators WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate • Bus Operator Interview Sessions: Major Themes – PABT Operations – Fare Policies – Service Expansion – Bus Operations - bus stops, bottlenecks, jitneys – Rider Information (bus stop signs, schedule information) 7 WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto Date:Date: MappingMapping Transit linkage opportunities Intermodal opportunities Institutional clusters Activity centers Transit linkages, intermodal opportunities, institutional and activity centers WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate • Origin/Destination Data Collection- Phase 1 – NJ TRANSIT conducted a survey of bus routes in Bergen and Passaic Counties to help improve transit service in both counties. – Survey is part of a comprehensive study to support the opening of the ARC Tunnel. – Survey included routes pertinent to potential BRT route opportunities. 8 WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Local Bus Trip Origin Types Home Work Shopping 53% School/College Personal Business 2% Social/Recreational 3% Medical/Dental Other 2% 20% 10% 4% 8% WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Intercity Bus Trip Origin Types Home Work 58% Shopping School/College Personal Business 2% Social/Recreational 1% Medical/Dental 3% Other 3% 27% 2% 4% 9 WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Local Bus Trip Destination Types Work Home School/College 40% Social/Recreational Shopping Personal Business 3% Medical/Dental 29% 2% Other 3% 12% 7% 2% WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Intercity Bus Trip Destination Types Work Home School/College 45% Social/Recreational Shopping Personal Business 4% Medical/Dental 1% Other 4% 32% 4% 5% 5% 10 WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Local Bus Trip Access Mode Walk Drove and Parked 72% Another Bus 1% Carpooled/ Dropped Off 2% 25% Other 1% WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Intercity Bus Trip Access Mode Walk Subway 61% Drove and Parked Another Bus 1% Carpooled/ Dropped 2% Off 8% Taxi 4% 16% 10% Other 11 WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Local Bus Trip Rider Captivity I have no other way to travel, so I use the bus 13% 12% I usually use another type of transportation, but I occasionally take the bus 75% I use the bus because it is the best choice for me WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Intercity Bus Trip Rider Captivity I have no other way to travel, so I use the bus 35% I usually use another type of transportation, 57% but I occasionally take the bus 8% I use the bus because it is the best choice for me 12 WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Is a personal vehicle available to you to make this trip (Local Bus Trips)? 18% Yes No 82% WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Is a personal vehicle available for you to make this trip (Intercity Bus Trip)? 42% Yes 58% No 13 WorkWork CompletedCompleted toto DateDate Origin/Destination Data Collection: Rider Opinion of Service Quality Local Intercity Improved 16% 13% Somewhat Improved 23% 16% Remained the Same 52% 59% Somewhat Declined 7% 8% Declined 2% 4% WebsiteWebsite DevelopmentDevelopment • Project website at www.NENJMMS.com 14 DiscussionDiscussion TopicsTopics • Committee Roles – Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) • Policy •Data • Technical guidance – Advisory Committee (AC) • Transit user issues • Consists of User Groups and Constituencies – Preliminary membership list recommended – Additions to this list? DiscussionDiscussion TopicsTopics • Areas of concern/focus for TAC members – Transit service issues – Local policy and transit/transportation goals – Coordination with ongoing projects – Outreach to constituent groups 15 NextNext StepsSteps • Advisory Committee Structure and Meeting Format – General project update for all Advisory Committee members together – 5-6 themed break-out groups led by study team members focus on