Cycling – Rapid Transit

Intermodal Commuting

- Contributing to the

Success of the RAV Line

the VACC Submission to theRAVCO Board

2004-03-05

The VACC strongly recommends to the RAVCO Board,that the Instructions to the final two Bidders (fall, 2004)

should result in a rapid transit line design,which will be so appealing to motorists,that they will decide to leave their private vehicles at homeand cycle to a rapid transit station instead,

Through optimizing the rapid transit line design and cycling feeder system for maximum intermodal commuting potential by bicycle and rapid transit,

Where trip time by private vehicles will be equal toor just marginally fasterthan a cycling – rapid transit intermodal trip

Why

Cycling - rapid transit intermodal commuting is competitive in trip timewith car commuting direct to work, for neighbourhoodswhere high frequency bus service level (3 to 5 minutes) is not available.

Now

1,000 less commuters by car,1,000 more cycling – rapid transit intermodal commuters instead

Means For the RAV Project

Ridership – 700,000 boarding per year increaseFinancial Position - $1 million increase in revenue per year.

For the Neighbourhood

Environmental Impact – Quality of Air – 1,100 to 3,600 tonnes per year less GHG emission production.

For the Neighbourhood

Environmental Impact – Quality of Air – 1,100 to 3,600 tonnes per year less GHG emission production.

Regional Demand on Road System – 2 less traffic lanes required reducing initial and upgrade investment and $0.3 million per year of maintenance costs.

For the Neighbourhood

Environmental Impact – Quality of Air – 1,100 to 3,600 tonnes per year less GHG emission production.

Regional Demand on Road System – 2 less traffic lanes required reducing initial and upgrade investment and $0.3 million per year of maintenance costs.

Commercial Goods Traffic Congestion Costs – Cost of delays reduced in the range of $0.2 to $17.5 million per year.

For the Neighbourhood

Environmental Impact – Quality of Air – 1,100 to 3,600 tonnes per year less GHG emission production.

Regional Demand on Road System – 2 less traffic lanes required reducing initial and upgrade investment and $0.3 million per year of maintenance costs.

Commercial Goods Traffic Congestion Costs – Cost of delays reduced in the range of $0.2 to $17.5 million per year.

Local Economy Effects – More cyclists to shop locally. More opportunities to attract day and longer trip touring cyclistswho may spent in the range of $0.50 to $95.00 per day.

For Society

Health – Regular exercising reduces allergies, sinus, obesity problems and premature deaths.

For Society

Health – Regular exercising reduces allergies, sinus, obesity problems and premature deaths.

Health Care System Costs –Better health, less financial demands on system.(Annual health care cost for 1,000 persons - $3.57 million)

Increased Ridership and Revenue Justifies Growth Investment Opportunity

Each 1,000 annual, cycling – rapid transit intermodal commuters growth economically supports an investment of$3 to $10 million dollars to attain this growth.

Fit with Other Feeder Networks

A cycling feeder network has its competitive place among other feeder systems

Optimizing RAV ridership and competing directly with private vehicle commutes requires efficient, time competitive, and user attractive modal feeder systems to the stations for walking, cycling, and surface transit.

Fit with Other Feeder Networks (continued)

A pedestrian feeder network is efficient for a catchments area of 0.5 km to 1 km from rapid transit stations.

Bus feeder network are efficient for attracting commuters for intermodal commutes when bus service level is 5 minutes or less and commuter origin point is within 400 metres of a bus stop.

Cycling to stations provides a flexibility to commuters not found with lower service level bus routes, the option to leave when one wants to, not tied to a bus schedule.

Fit with Other Feeder Networks (continued)

Cycling feeder system provides an attractive alternative to direct commuting by motorized vehicle for those that are unwilling to convert to bus intermodal commute, where bus frequency is greater than 5 minutes.

With an effective cycling feeder system, the station catchments area can be extended to a 5 km circle around stations servicing those areas with low frequency of bus service

Commuting mode decision criteria:ConvenienceCostTrip time

Maybe sometimes the weather

Fit with Other Feeder Networks (continued)

Door to Door Trip Times

Potential Intermodal Ridership Growth Opportunity in excess of RAV Project Bus Feeder Network Forecasts

For the RAV project, 5,000 additional cycling – rapid transit commutersswitching from private vehicle commutingis a reasonable project target.

Considering European experience, a rapid transit station target of500 to 1,000 cyclists should be reasonableif the system is designed for cycling – rapid transit intermodal commuting.

Potential Intermodal Ridership Growth Opportunity (continued)

In Europe, it is not unusual that 1,000 to 4,000 bicycles are parked in front of rapid transit stations.

Potential Intermodal Ridership Growth Opportunity (continued)

Rapid Transit Station Access Modal SplitThe Netherlands at 44% Denmark at 25%

Low auto modal split

Potential Intermodal Ridership Growth Opportunity (continued)

Why not in Vancouver?With cycling modal split at 1.9% in GVRD, 3.3% in Vancouver, and as high as 10% in some areas,

A reasonable target for rapid transit station access modal split would be 10%

Potential Intermodal Ridership Growth Opportunity (continued)

Rapid Transit Station Access Modal Split in North America

Cycling modal split tends to be low at 1% or less without a system designed to attract cycling intermodal commuters.

Toronto – Washington – San Francisco –Limited growth High auto Good growth potential from auto drivers opportunityauto drivers modal split from auto drivers

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

What is Required?

Station Design – Cycling Friendly

Bike street access to station, flow inside station, boarding trains, bike secure parking, unrestricted use of RAV line

Train Car Design – Cycling Friendly

Cycling Feeder Network to the Stations

Collector cycling facilities adjacent to RAV line,Cambie St bike lanes, Fraser River Crossingand access from local bike routes, feeder systems from neighbourhood

In Summary

Optimizing the rapid transit line and cycling feeder system for maximum intermodal commuting by bicycle and rapid transit

Will noticeably increase annual boarding and revenue.Will yield a good economic return to the RAV line.

If opportunity is to be realized, then the cycling facilities will need to be in place by the opening of the new RAV lineto attract the potential customers right at the start when interest in the RAV will be at its highest.

Cycling Friendly facilities and infrastructure should bepart of the RAV Project interest.

A step towards making the GVRD a sustainable region,a world class region,and a showcase for the Winter Olympics 2010 visitors.