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Tier 2 Public MeetingI-10 West Alternatives Analysis
November 6, 2008November 13, 2008
Project Status and Overview
I-10 Mainline Tier 2 EvaluationEvaluation CriteriaStation LocationsEnd of Line configuration
I-10 Downtown Tier 2 EvaluationEvaluation CriteriaTier 2 AlignmentsLRT Connections to CP/EV Starter Line
Next Steps
Agenda
Future Extension Corridors
I-10 West Study Area
I-10 West High Capacity Transit StudyProject Goals
Improve regional mobility
Enhance transit system connectivity
Provide access to corridor destinations and employment (State Capitol) and support economic development
Provide cost-effective transit improvements
Minimize environmental impacts
Alternative Analysis Process
Study Recommendations
Alignment/Route
Transit OptionsLight Rail TransitBus Rapid TransitLocal Bus
Preliminary Station Locations
Decision-Making Process
Stakeholder InputPublic Meetings
State, County, and City Departments
Neighborhood Groups
Special Interest Groups
One-on-one Meetings
Community Working Groups
Purpose and Role of the Community Working Group
Provide input and feedback to the Project Team during the Tier 2 Process.
Light Rail Transit (LRT) Features
Electrified overhead wireDedicated right-of-way3 Car Train = 525 Passengers
Completed section of Washington St. - Phoenix
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Features
Exclusive lanes or roadway (50% minimum during peak periods)1 Bus = 60-80 Passengers
AND / ORTraffic signal prioritySpecial design (low floor)Substantial stationsSpecial branding/identityFrequent service
10-minute peak, 15-minute off-peak
Comparison of LRT and BRT
Lower, if demand is moderate
Lower, if demand is high
Long Term Costs
1,000 passengers5,000 passengersHourly Capacity in One Direction
Can use guideway or share lanes with cars
Restricted to guideway
Operational Flexibility
Limited opportunitySignificant opportunity
Economic Development
LowerHigherConstruction Cost
Bus Rapid Transit(BRT)
Light Rail Transit(LRT)
I-10 West: Approvals to Date
Recommendation for High Capacity Transit Improvements Recommendation for High Capacity Transit Improvements in the Iin the I--10 Right10 Right--ofof--Way west of IWay west of I--17:17:
Phoenix City Council Phoenix City Council –– April 2008April 2008METRO Board METRO Board –– June 2008June 2008MAG Regional Council MAG Regional Council –– July 2008July 2008
Mass Transit Median in I-10
50-foot median preserved for future mass transit as part of I-10 completion
I-10 Potential Station Area Locations
Tier 2 Downtown Alternatives
I-10 West Mainline
This process is highly interactive and seeks to determine:
Station Planning Process
Where stations should be located along the alignment
What functions each station will serve (regional park-and-ride, neighborhood serving, destination, special generator, etc…)
Mainline Station Evaluation Criteria
MOBILITYProjected daily station boardingsProximity to regional N/S arterialsBus routes serving the stationsNumber of deviated bus routesProximity to existing pedestrian routes
TRAFFICEase of traffic ingress/egressExisting traffic congestion in the station area
COMMUNITYCompatibility of loading areas with surrounding land useVacant land availability to meet parking requirements, bus facilities, etc.
NOTE: Station decisions along I-10 are important to coordinate based on proposed ADOT plans
DEMOGRAPHICSFuture population within ½ mile of station Future employment within ½ mile of station Percentage of households that are transit dependent within ½ mile of station
STATION COSTSStation development/property acquisition costsEnvironmental impactsImpacts to historic structures/buildings
PUBLIC INPUTProximity to sensitive land usesSupport of station concept received at stakeholder meetings
Mainline Station Evaluation Criteria
35th/39th Ave. Station Options35thAve
39thAve35th/39th Ave. Station Options
43rd/51st/59th Station Options43rd Ave
43rd/51st/59th Station Options51st Ave
43rd/51st/59th Station Options59th Ave
63rd/67th Station Options
63rd Ave
63rd/67th Station Options 67th Ave
79th Ave. Station Options
End of Line – I-10 Extension
Possible future high-capacity transit extension west along I-10
End of Line – North Extension
Possible future high-capacity transit north to Desert Sky Mall
End of Line – North Extension
Conceptual Station at
Desert Sky Mall
I-10 Mainline Next Steps
Present preliminary findings at upcoming public meetings
Further refine station concept plansMultiple park-and-ride locations Determine appropriate park-and-ride capacity based on potential ridershipDetermine appropriate number of stations and select locations
I-10 West Downtown
Tier 2 Downtown Alternatives
Tier 2 LRT Conceptual Alternatives
Tier 2 Conceptual LRT Evaluation Results
Remove: Madison and Jackson- Not as close to major employment- Limited space, Veterans Memorial CemeteryRemove: 17th Avenue- Very limited space- Heavy truck traffic- Neighborhood and elementary school impactsModify: Van Buren (turn South on 7th Ave)- Unable to make direct connection to Starter Line- Substantial width constraints 7th Ave to Central
Refined Tier 2 LRT Alternatives
Tier 2 Conceptual BRT Alternatives
Tier 2 Conceptual BRT Evaluation Results
Remove: I-10 BRT to Hance Park- Does not serve Capitol directly- Physical constraintsRemove: 17th Avenue- Very limited space and heavy truck trafficRemove: 15th Avenue, Van Buren, and Madison/Jackson- Does not serve Capitol as well as other alternativesRemove: Adams Street- Moves current bus routes off Washington/Jefferson
Refined Tier 2 BRT Alternatives
Downtown Key Issues – CWG
Location of Grand Avenue StationAvoid Elementary SchoolsMinimize Impacts to Historic NeighborhoodsHow to Best Serve Employment CentersTransit Technology (BRT vs. LRT)Economic Development PotentialCirculator Service Connection Integration with Capitol Mall Centennial Plan
Downtown Key Issues - Technical
Direct Connection to CP/EV Line at 1st/CentralUtility Relocation Concerns on 15th AvenueRight of Way ConstraintsReduction in Traffic LanesADOT I-17 Widening ProjectSeparation from Rail Yard and Tracks West of 19th AvenueTransit Technology (BRT vs. LRT)
I-10 West Downtown Next Steps
Document public meeting commentsIdentify preferred downtown alignments for LRT and BRTIdentify station locations along the preferred alignmentsExamine physical north/south connections to I-10Analyze LRT vs. BRT
Tier 2 Public MeetingsNovember 6th and 13th 2008
Complete Technical AnalysisStaff Recommendation for Locally Preferred Alternative (Early 2009)
Additional input from VPC and StakeholdersPublic Meetings (Spring 2009)
Present LPAFormal Adoption of LPA (Summer 2009)
I-10 West AA/EIS Next Steps