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Mass Transit Task Force Meeting #12 | February 28, 2014 MTTF MEETING #12 | 2014-2-28 Agenda Welcome, Roll Call, Meeting Overview Thank You Final Report Review Next Steps Public Input 2 2 MTTF Summary

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MTTF MEETING #12 | 2014-2-28

Mass Transit Task Force

Meeting #12 | February 28, 2014

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Agenda

  • Welcome, Roll Call, Meeting Overview
  • Thank You
  • Final Report Review
  • Next Steps
  • Public Input
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MTTF Summary

  • Successful deliberations

– Analyzed five alternatives from previous studies; selected best option – Reached consensus on BRT proposal at November 2013 meeting – MTTF making short-term recommendations in key areas

  • Inclusive process

– Input from state, county, and local levels – Technical support to stakeholders in local communities – Extensive outreach to MTA/MNR, NYSTA, TOR, Bee-Line

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Looking Back

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Project Start up

  • MTTF

– 31 members + support team – Local, county, regional, state representation

  • First meeting December 2012
  • Focus on implementable and fundable short-, medium-, and

long- term transit solutions in the I-287 corridor

Short-Term – Dec 2013 through completion of NNYB Mid-Term – 15 years following completion of NNYB Long-Term – Over 15 years following completion of NNYB

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035

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  • Design and implement cross-corridor transit that serves

demand over the short-, mid-, and long-term

  • Deliver fast, reliable, comfortable service
  • Create simple route structure
  • Provide improved transit access to destinations
  • Increase ridership in a financially sustainable manner
  • Ease congestion on I-287 by moving people from cars to

buses

  • Provide transit capable of serving traditional and reverse

commuters

Transit Objectives

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Travel Markets

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Key Travel Markets – Rockland

Rockland Work Trips

Source: RHTS, 2011

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Key Travel Markets – Westchester

Westchester Work Trips

Source: RHTS, 2011

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Rockland Work Trips to Westchester

Source: RHTS

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Project Context – Existing Transit

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Final Report Review

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Bus Rapid Transit for the I-287 Corridor

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Existing Regional Bus

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Proposed Regional BRT

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Proposed Short-Term Routing

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Land Use

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Stations

  • Station Features

– Weather protection – Real-time bus arrival information – Pre-board fare payment – Near-level boarding – Seating – Lighting – Bike parking – Public art

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Vehicles

  • Modern
  • Comfortable
  • Low-floor
  • Wi-Fi
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Dedicated Transit Lanes

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Ramp Metering

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Traffic Signal Improvements

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Route 59 “Smart Corridor”

Short-Term

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Areas for Further Evaluation

  • White Plains Access and Station Area Study
  • I-287 Corridor Preservation
  • Interchange 10 Reconstruction / South Nyack Study
  • Interchange 14X
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West-of-Hudson Rail Improvements

  • Discussions with NYSDOT, MNR, NJT, Rockland County on

future system improvements

  • Topics:

– Increased PM express service to Ramsey/Route 17 Station – Longer-term infrastructure upgrades on Pascack Valley Line such as sidings, full double-tracking, or the elimination of at-grade crossings – Passenger service on West Shore Line (CSX-owned freight line)

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Travel Time Savings

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Mid-Term Recommendations

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White Plains Station Redevelopment

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Interchange 11 Reconstruction

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West-of-Hudson Rail Improvements

  • Infrastructure upgrades
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In-line Station at Palisades Center

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Long-Term Recommendations

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Next Steps

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Public Input

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MTTF MEETING #12 | 2014-2-28

Mass Transit Task Force

Meeting #12 | February 28, 2014