02 25 2014_cleveland ave brt_final general public mtg_1 (feb. 27) ppt
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Public Open House
Feb. 27, 2014
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Agenda
1. Introduction of Project Team
2. Project History
3. About the Corridor
4. Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)
5. What is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)?
6. What is Enhanced Bus Service?
7. BRT Demonstration Video
8. Public Involvement Activities
9. Unique Branding Campaign
10. Public Art Program
11. Project Timeline – Next Steps
12. Get Involved
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Project History
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About the Corridor
Serves Franklin County and the northeast areas of Columbusand adjacent communities
Transit centers: Linden & Easton
Park & Ride: Northern Lights, Westerville
Local Line 1
• Second busiest route:4,800 daily riders
• Often has standing loads
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Locally Preferred Alternative
BRT Stations (to SR-161) • 32 northbound/29 southbound
Enhanced local service stops (north of SR-161)• 7 northbound/6 southbound
Estimated travel time (one-way)• 20% travel time savings• 35-39 minutes to SR-161• 48-56 minutes to Polaris/Africa
Rd. Local Line 1 continues to
operate Serves all stops 30-minute frequencyPreliminary project cost: $39.4
million (80% Federal & 20% Local)
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A mix of characteristics: Reduced travel times
• Fewer stops
• Signal priority (reducing stops at traffic lights)
• Dedicated lanes at peak times (High Street only)
Frequent service• 10 min. peak/15 min. off-peak
Span of Service• 16 hours (Monday-Saturday)
• 14 hours (Sunday)
Unique and distinctive branding
Enhanced passenger amenities
• Real-time information
• Enhanced stations
Kansas City Max Line
What is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)?
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Characteristics:
Upgrade in local bus service
Operates within shared traffic lanes with autos
Focused on providing riders with more travel options
Designed to attract people who do not regularly ride the bus
What is Enhanced Bus Service?
RapidRide enhanced bus service in Seattle uses improved shelters and upgraded buses to improve its current transit system.
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BRT Demonstration Video
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Project Benefits
Improved transit service
Improved mobility and reliability in a congested corridor
Travel times savings of up to 20 percent
More travel options for growing transit-dependent populations
Improved pedestrian access and safety
Create opportunities for economic development within the corridor
A projected 15-20 percent increase in ridership in the first five years
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Public Involvement Activities
Project webpage (COTABRT.com)
Educational materials available in English, Spanish and Somali
Social media & media relations
Email notifications
Agency & stakeholder meetings
Neighborhood corridor & public meetings
• April, July and October
Before the project begins construction, a variety of communication tools will be used to educate, inform and solicit broad-based input from the publicand build project support.
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BRT Branding
COTA seeks public involvement to develop unique branding for the BRT. Market research (February 2014)
• Focus groups
Creation of draft concepts (March & April 2014)
COTA brand approval (May 2014)
• Promote new BRT brand
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Development of Public Art guidelines
Coordination with municipalities
Public Art at key locations along corridor
Public Art Program
COTA will involve the public in the BRT Art Program.
Public Art at CTA Stations in Chicago, IL
Public Art simulating a piano at
Kansas City BRT station
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Project Timeline
Milestones for Current Phase: Complete environmental review (April 2014)
COTA Board approval of environmental document (May 2014)
Complete preliminary design up to 60% (July 2014)
Submit application to FTA (September 2014)
FTA New Starts Annual Report (February 2015)
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Get Involved
For more project information:
Visit www.COTABRT.com
Email [email protected]
Call (614) 228-1776 or TTY/TTD (614) 275-5878
Sign up to receive all project notices via email or direct mail.Project materials can be produced in Spanish or Somali upon
request.
Stay Connected With COTA! COTABus | @COTABus
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Questions or Comments?We want to know what you think!
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