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Using Online Meeting Tools

OverviewQuick NotesNew Services– Light Rail– Valley Metro LINK– Express & Local Routes

Service ReductionsTCA Survey Results

Downloads Available

Slides

TC Tools for 2009

Online SurveysEmployee MappingRideshare Month– Find Your Match– Employee Events

Ridematching ProgramBike Month Event PlanningWebinars (VOIP)

Quick Notes

“Aha! I almost left home without my Bus Pass!”

Light Rail

20-Mile Initial Service Line

Rte 44 2

Rte 81 1

Rte 72 2

Rte 76 2

Rte 41 1

Rte 17 1

Rte 30 1

Rte 32 2

Rte 0 10

Rte 16 1

Rte 70 2

Rte GL 2

Rte 8 3

Rte 7 1

Rte 15 2

Rte 60 1

Rte 50 3

Rte 3 1

Rte 10 3

Rte 19 1

Rte 66 2

Rte 62 1 Rte 56

4Rte 65

1

Rte 451

Rte 961

Rte 1041

Bus routes connecting to light rail

Vehicle Features

Seats: 66 passengers; Accommodates: 175; Max Capacity: 226

System: 12,000 passengers per hour, the same as a six-lane freeway.

Projection: 26,000 boardings per day in the first year of operation

Boarding Platforms

Light Rail Station Information

28 StationsBench SeatingDrinking FountainsEmergency Call BoxFare Vending

Weekdays– Hours: 4:40 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Frequency: Trains arrive every 10 minutes from 6 a.m. to

7 p.m.; all other hours, every 20 minutes.Weekends and holidays– Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.– Frequency: Trains arrive every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to

7 p.m.; all other hours, every 20 minutes. During special events, trains may operate more frequently, or for longer hours, to accommodate large crowds.

Light Rail Operation

Safety: Traffic Signals

U-turns and left turns are made on green arrow only.

“Train Approaching” sign & traffic signal red light will display at same time.

Other Signals

No right turn on red – must wait for a green arrow to turn (only found in downtown Phoenix) Signal for the train

operator – public should ignore

No driving on the tracks

Grand Opening December 27 & 28

Free rides December 27th – 31stSaturday, December 27th

– Station celebrations will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Activities will occur along the entire 20-mile METRO alignment – Music, activities and exhibits at many park-n-ride and light rail station

locations– Light Rail Grand Opening Participation Guide

Begin regular schedule service Monday, December 29th

Light Rail Fares

Light rail and bus share the same fare system

Proof of Payment System: Pass must be active!

Choose the “activate” option when you buy your pass at the vending machine

Place a pass purchased earlier into the vending machine’s activation slot

Tap your Platinum Pass on the tap-screen located near the station entrance ramp

Activate your pass on the bus by dipping it in the fare box.

Monday - Friday Hours:6am - 8am: Every 15 minutes 8am - 3pm: Every 30 minutes 3pm - 6pm: Every 15 minutes 6pm - 10pm: Every 30 minutes

Valley Metro LINK

Service Change Brochure

Extensive local route changes and service reductionsNew Express Routes– Express Route 536 Flyer– Express Route 542 Flyer– Express Route 576 Flyer

Express & Local Changes

Express Route 536

Inbound6:357:057:359:4011:00

Outbound12:153:154:455:155:45

Rail Station

LINK Route

Express Route 542

Inbound5:556:256:55

Outbound4:154:455:15

Rail Station

I-10E RAPID

Express Route 576

Inbound5:456:457:45

Outbound4:405:406:40

Rail Station

Route 575Route 573

Budget Savings of $7.4 million

City of Phoenix must cut some bus service that operates within the city.Cuts are being made during times that will affect as few passengers as possible, about 2% of riders. What about my route? Check first pick up in the City of Phoenix before 5 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

Service Reductions

Saturday bus service reduced to match Sunday levels– Including neighborhood circulators: ALEX, DART, DEER

RUN, MARY & SMARTI-17 RAPID– morning trip adjustment & one pm trip eliminated

SR-51 RAPID – 2 pm trips eliminated

DASH Downtown Loop– Service between 6:30 – 8:30 pm will be eliminated

Service reductions effective 12/29/08

Red Line is discontinuedBlue Line is renamed Route 39Green Line is renamed Route 29Green Line A is renamed Route 29A- AvondaleMany more route changes…

Service reductions effective 12/29/08

TC Survey Results

Biggest Challenge?

TC Survey Results

Lack of time to administer / promote program 64 34%No management support for program 5 3%Employees not interested in incentives 45 24%Tracking TRP paperw ork 15 8%I don't know w here to start 4 2%Staying informed through meetings / e-mail 9 5%Other, please specify 49 26%

191 100%

2. What is your biggest challenge as the TC for your company?

Total

Other: “no big problems!”

Does the TC use an Alt Mode?

TC Survey Results

Yes, I carpool 67 35%Yes, I ride the bus 20 10%Yes, I w alk or bike to w ork 6 3%Yes, I'm in a Valley Metro vanpool 2 1%No, I rarely if ever use an alternative mode 96 50%

3. Do you personally use an alternative mode to commute, even occasionally?

What would work?

TC Survey Results

Employer-subsidized transit passes 43 23%Carpool expense reimbursement 53 28%Better transit service near w orkplace 79 41%Alternative w ork schedules (telew orking, compressed w ork w eeks) 92 48%Guaranteed/Emergency ride home program 19 10%Prize draw ings for alternative mode users 36 19%TRP education fairs and employee rew ard parties 16 8%Other, please specify 34 18%

6. In your opinion, what is the best way to reduce the drive alone rate at your company? (select all that apply)

Other: “Nothing!”

How helpful are the kits?

TC Survey Results

Poor 9 5%12 7%

Fair 66 38%65 37%

Excellent 24 14%176 100%

21. How helpful are the kits in promoting your Trip Reduction Program?

Total

ConclusionQuick NotesNew Services– Light Rail– Valley Metro LINK– Express & Local Routes

Service ReductionsTCA Survey Results

December TCA Webinar Thank you!

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