Page 437 of 513 Preliminary Study Findings Preliminary Findings Page 438 of 513 FAST Network Team Taruna Tayal, PMP Don Bryson, PE Chris Brasier, EI VHB | Project Manager VHB | Principal-in-Charge VHB | Transit Planner Roberta MK Fox, AIA, ASLA Sasha Pejcic, PMP Catalyst Design | Stakeholder Engagement Stantec | Innovative Solutions and Implementation Preliminary Findings Page 439 of 513 FAST Network Overview Business community framework for enhanced transit Expectation that cost-effective, useful travel options will be in place Pushing for rapid implementation of an effective, scalable, regional, multimodal transportation system Preliminary Findings Page 440 of 513 FAST Network Study Purpose Advance ideas for improving and accelerating regional connectivity Accelerate effective, all-day mobility along our freeway and street-system that can expand and improve over time Complement existing and emerging travel options Serve as a valuable template for other regions of the state Page 441 of 513 FAST study approach Preliminary Findings Page 442 of 513 Existing Conditions Regional Freeway System Preliminary Findings Page 443 of 513 Existing Conditions GoTriangle Network Preliminary Findings Page 444 of 513 Transit System Planned BRT Preliminary Findings Page 445 of 513 Transit System Planned Commuter Rail Preliminary Findings Page 446 of 513 Existing System Regional Linkage BRT: High frequency, subregional Commuter rail: Regional, low/moderate frequency FAST: • Provide complementary, effective, regional linkages • Accelerate creation of true regional transit network Preliminary Findings Page 447 of 513 FAST Network Purpose Creating a regional FAST network FAST mindset: Add improvements quickly, then scale them over time Preliminary Findings Page 448 of 513 FAST Analysis and Prioritization Methodology Mobility criteria Accessibility criteria Travel Demand Access Equity Transit Performance Planned Projects Traffic Performance Missing Links Context Preliminary Findings Page 449 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to Chapel Hill Preliminary Findings Page 450 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to Durham and Duke Preliminary Findings Page 451 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to South Durham Preliminary Findings Page 452 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to RTP Preliminary Findings Page 453 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to RDU Preliminary Findings Page 454 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to North Cary Preliminary Findings Page 455 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to Blue Ridge/Crabtree Preliminary Findings Page 456 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to NCSU Preliminary Findings Page 457 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to Downtown Raleigh Preliminary Findings Page 458 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to WakeMed/St. Albans Preliminary Findings Page 459 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to Crossroads/S Cary Preliminary Findings Page 460 of 513 FAST Network 2030 Trip Origins to All Zones Page 461 of 513 Potential transit advantages Page 462 of 513 FAST Network Characteristics Low-cost transit advantages -- Freeways Source: SounderBruce Source: Bing Maps On-ramp signal bypass Bus On Shoulder Yield-to-Bus System (BOSS) Prioritize corridor features where they are anticipated to have the greatest impact. Page 463 of 513 FAST Network Characteristics Low-cost transit advantages - Streets Source: NACTO Source: MBTA Transit Signal Priority Queue Jump Lanes RED Lanes Prioritize corridor features where they are anticipated to have the greatest impact. Page 464 of 513 FAST Network Characteristics Stop Features Source: Metropolitan Council Source: KCATA Source: Oran Viriyincy Level Boarding Enhanced Bus Stop “Floating” Bus Stop Page 465 of 513 Proposed 2025 FAST network Preliminary Findings Page 466 of 513 Transit Service Existing and Planned Preliminary Findings Page 467 of 513 FAST Network Immediate Freeway Corridors Preliminary Findings Page 468 of 513 FAST Network Immediate Freeway Corridors South Durham US 15/501 Direct Pedestrian Access Bus On Shoulder System I-40 & NC 147 Bus On Shoulder Expansion Increased Service Frequency & Span RTP/Davis Drive Direct Access Ramps Wilmington St RDU Direct Access Ramps Direct Access Ramps Page 469 of 513 Systemwide Preliminary Increased Frequency Findings Off-Board Fare Collection FAST Network Immediate Freeway & Street Corridors Page 470 of 513 Systemwide Preliminary Increased Frequency Findings Off-Board Fare Collection FAST Network Immediated Freeway & Street Corridors US 15/501 Holloway/Main/Erwin Traffic Signal Priority Traffic Signal Priority Queue Jump Lanes Queue Jump Lanes Enhanced Access/Stops/Boarding Enhanced Access/Stops/Boarding Floating Bus StStopsops Six Forks Rd Traffic Signal Priority Queue Jump Lanes Enhanced Access/Stops/Boarding RED Bus Lanes (portion) FloatingFlooaa Capital Bus Stops Blvd (some) Traffic Signal Priority Queue Jump Lanes Glenwood Ave (west of I-440) NC 54/Raleigh Rd Traffic Signal Priority Future Through Lanes Traffic Signalgn Priority Queue Jump Lanes EnhancedEnhanced AAccess/Stops/Boardingccess/Stops/Boa Queue Jumpum Lanes Poole Road Enhancedce Access/Stops/Boarding Traffic Signal Priority Enhancedd AAccess/Stops/Boardingp Glenwood Ave (east of I-440) Traffic Signal Priority Queue Jump Lanes RED Bus Lanes (portions) Enhanced Access/Stops/Boarding Enhanced Access/Stops/Boarding RED Bus Lanes (portions) Floating Bus Stops Preliminary Findings Page 471 of 513 FAST Network Immediate Freeway & Street Corridors 10 freeway and street FAST corridors 7 of 10 begin at a proposed BRT linkage Preliminary Findings Page 472 of 513 FAST Network Route Interlining "Interlining" with 2+ routes along part of BRT lane (e.g.) • Increased speed and reliability • Higher frequency • Multiple travel options Cidftiiltdid Page 473 of 513 Enhanced FAST Infrastructure Example Preliminary Findings Page 474 of 513 Infrastructure Direct Access Minneapolis: I-35W Lake Street Station Source: https://www.metrotransit.org/i-35w-lake-street-station Page 475 of 513 Example future FAST corridors Preliminary Findings Page 476 of 513 FAST Network Immediate Freeway & Street Corridors Preliminary Findings Page 477 of 513 FAST Network Mid-Term Freeway & Street Corridors Preliminary Findings Page 478 of 513 FAST Network Future Freeway & Street Corridors Preliminary Findings Page 479 of 513 FAST Network Feedback Opportunities Public Comment Period • Download a version of this presentation at letsgetmoving.org/FAST • Email comments to [email protected] • 45-Day Comment Period July 16-August 31 Preliminary Findings Page 480 of 513 FAST Network What’s Coming Next Steps • Review ongoing/upcoming highway projects for potential transit advantage incorporation opportunities • Develop implementation playbook for several illustrative examples • 2022 • 2025 Preliminary Findings Page 481 of 513 FAST Network Purpose Preliminary Findings Page 482 of 513 FAST Network Feedback Opportunities Public Comment Period • Download a version of this presentation at letsgetmoving.org/FAST • Email comments to [email protected] • 45-Day Comment Period July 16-August 31 Page 483 of 513 Freeway And Street-based Transit network Proposed FAST network for North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region Preliminary Findings and Information Report Freeway And Street-based Transit network Proposed FAST Network for North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region Preliminary Findings and Information Report Draft Revised August 4, 2020 1 Page 484 of 513 Freeway And Street-based Transit network Proposed FAST network for North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region Preliminary Findings and Information Report Funding partners Consultant team Stantec Catalyst Design 2 Page 485 of 513 Freeway And Street-based Transit network Proposed FAST network for North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region Preliminary Findings and Information Report About the funding partners The Regional Transportation Alliance (RTA) business coalition is the voice of the regional business community on transportation in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region. “The regional business community and our study partners are committed to the transformation of our highway network into true multimodal freeways and streets that provide significant and sustainable advantages for public transit, along with enhanced accessibility and mobility for all modes of travel.” - Joe Milazzo II, PE, executive director, Regional Transportation Alliance GoTriangle is the Triangle’s regional transit provider, improving our area’s quality of life by connecting people and places through safe, reliable and easy-to-use travel choices. “GoTriangle is constantly looking for more efficient and innovative ways to serve the growing Triangle region. The FAST approach offers an additional array of tools that can be used by our agency and other transit providers in the region to continue to improve transit and transportation for our community.” – Michael Parker, chair, GoTriangle Board of Trustees The NC Department of Transportation mission is connecting people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. “The Department believes the FAST approach could serve as a template for many areas across the state to advance regional transit—we greatly appreciate RTA for initiating the study effort.” – Julie White, Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation, NC Department of Transportation 3 Page 486 of 513 Freeway And Street-based Transit network Proposed FAST network