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February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016

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Meeting Agenda Meeting Agenda Meeting Agenda Meeting Agenda

• Welcome/Introductions
• Study Team Composition
• Recent updates/developments

regarding COMO Connections

• Stakeholder Vision - 10 years
• Project and Schedule Review
• Public Involvement
• Initial Data Request
• Next Steps

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Project Project Project Project Team Team Team Team

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Local Happenings Local Happenings Local Happenings Local Happenings

• Discussion of any recent updates or developments

regarding COMO Connections

• Routes
• Connections
• Services
• Funding
• Community relationship

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Transit Vision Transit Vision Transit Vision Transit Vision – – – – 2014 LRTP 2014 LRTP 2014 LRTP 2014 LRTP

• The Metro Area Transportation System will integrate and

connect all travel modes

• Encourage the most efficient mode, better serve those who don’t

use a car.

• The public transportation system will be available

transportation option throughout the metro area

• Redesign the transit system to meet ridership needs
• Long-range land use and transportation planning will be

coordinated on a regional and local basis.

• Establish commuter transportation systems serving the Metro

Area.

• Integrate land use planning with infrastructure development.
• Increase the geographic area with access to non-automobile

modes of transportation

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Transit Vision Transit Vision Transit Vision Transit Vision – – – – 2014 2014 2014 2014 LRTP LRTP LRTP LRTP – – – – Columbia Policy Columbia Policy Columbia Policy Columbia Policy

• Provide public transportation in the most cost efficient

manner possible.

• Develop public confidence in the public transportation

system.

• Establish and maintain a direction of growth of the public

transportation system and a level of commitment to future service.

• Encourage the use of public transportation as an

alternative to travel by automobile to promote the preservation of the environment through the conservation of fossil fuel resources and improved air quality, as well as decreased congestion.

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Transit Vision Transit Vision Transit Vision Transit Vision

• What are the best things about public transit in Columbia

TODAY?

• What do we want COMO Connections to look like in 10

years?

• Faster - More frequent service
• More direct routes
• Express services
• Available in my neighborhood
• Park and rides
• Coverage vs. Performance
• Last mile connections from transit stop to

home or office

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Major Project Tasks Major Project Tasks Major Project Tasks Major Project Tasks

• Task 1: Market Analysis
• Task 2: Comprehensive Service Analysis
• Task 3: Visioning
• Task 4: Service Design Guidelines
• Task 5: Develop Service Alternatives

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Project Schedule Project Schedule Project Schedule Project Schedule

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Tasks Project Initiation Phase I Task 1 - Market Analysis Task 2 -Comprehensive Service Analysis Phase II Task 3 -Visioning Task 4 - Service Design Guidelines Phase III Task 5 - Develop Transit Service Alternatives Public Outreach and Public Meetings Project Team Meetings (In Person)

• Client/Consultant Conference Calls
• Stakeholder Interviews

Public Meetings

• Deliverables

Task 1 Tech Memo

• Task 2 Tech Memo
• Task 3 Tech Memo
• Task 4 Tech Memo
• Task 5 Tech Memo
• Final Report
• Months

2016 2017 FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG MAR AP On-going SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB

Stakeholder Meetings Stakeholder Meetings Stakeholder Meetings Stakeholder Meetings

• Possible Invitees
• Municipal staff/officials
• Transit and paratransit
• Employers
• Schools
• Transit advocates, riders
• Pednet and Active

Transportation Advocates

• Other
• Discussion Topics
• Transit convenience
• Active transportation

connections

• Cost-effectiveness
• Ridership
• Transit coverage
• Improvement locations
• Service areas
• Transit performance
• Key issues
• Funding
• Messaging

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Visioning Sessions Visioning Sessions Visioning Sessions Visioning Sessions

• Build on what we’ve learned
• Committee kick-off, interviews
• Explore the possibilities
• Focus on consensus-building
• Community meeting
• Define the direction
• Committee follow-up

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Digital Engagement Digital Engagement Digital Engagement Digital Engagement

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Final Conversations Final Conversations Final Conversations Final Conversations

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Initial Data Request Initial Data Request Initial Data Request Initial Data Request

• COMO Background Questions:
• Most recent boarding/alighting data and onboard survey
• Background of existing route structure
• Last major changes to system
• Travel patterns in community – changed?
• Existing service standards
• Recent community surveys regarding transit
• Funding trends
• Existing facilities capacity/future plans

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Next Steps Next Steps Next Steps Next Steps

• Site Visit
• Submit data request list – Due in two weeks
• Begin Market Analysis section
• Identify and contact stakeholders and schedule

meetings for March

• Begin initial review of existing transit services

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Discussion/Questions

THANK YOU!

Jeff McKerrow, P.E., PTOE Tom Worker-Braddock, AICP Triveece Harvey, AICP Corinne Donahue, AICP Paul Wojciechowski, AICP

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