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STATE OF TRANSIT AND FINDING A CONNECTION IN A CONNECTED WORLD PETER COSTA, AICP, PTP 2018 AASHTO COUNCIL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & MTAP WINTER MEETING SETTING THE STAGE FOR CONNECTED & AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES Transit Playing a

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STATE OF TRANSIT AND FINDING A CONNECTION IN A ‘CONNECTED’ WORLD

PETER COSTA, AICP, PTP

2018 AASHTO COUNCIL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & MTAP WINTER MEETING

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SETTING THE STAGE FOR CONNECTED & AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Transit Playing a Bigger Role
Government Role: Prioritizing Our Street Space
Establish Goals that Move People, Think Beyond Technology
Everyone at the Table: Partnerships & Programming

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ON THE UP AND UP

Transit Usage up 38% in past 20 years
Larger systems, greater coverage
47% increase in passenger miles
More ADA-accessible providers
Ridership on pace with population
Transit as proven economic generator
3x - 4x boost in economic activity
Investments less costly than direct costs
f congestion

Source: APTA 2017 Factbook Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/11/06/how- maas-public-transit-is-changing-the-world/#2135a2297518

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WHO’S INVESTING IN TRANSIT

Seattle expanded light rail, bus
70% downtown commuters non-auto
30% solo driving since 2010
Added 45,000 jobs 2010-2016
Downtown Denver Collaborative
30% population growth
70% of commutes <5 miles are non-auto
Bus and BRT investments downtown

Sources: Commute Seattle.com DowntownDenver.com

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Economic Displacement
Equity Issues around Mobility
Costs are Up and Ridership Uncertain
The Great Shift: Transit Riders attracted to TNCs

BUT THERE’S MORE WORK TO BE DONE

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Boston
About 96,000 daily trips made by TNCs
35 million trips made in 2017
State experienced 65 million trips made in 2017
Taxing TNCs about $0.20 per trip (5% to MA Transportation Fund)
San Francisco
Research led by MPO
Majority of TNC trips occur downtown
Average 170,000 daily TNC trips
Over 550,000 VMT per weekday

Source: SFCTA TNCs Today Source: Boston Globe, May 1, 2018.

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STAGE #1: PRIORITIZE OUR STREET SPACE

Streets are Public Space
Streets accommodate Public Needs
Streets are about Moving People
Curb-to-Curb Thinking

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QUICK WINS: HIGH-OCCUPANCY TRAVEL LANES ON STATE ROADS

https://youtu.be/yBhvySmZjZk

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MBTA turns pilot into permanent bus lane
Average 19,000 riders per day on bus route
Bus travel times drop 20 - 25%
94% of transit riders and cyclists supported the project
TRANSIT HAS COMPETITIVE TRAVEL TIMES!

Source: https://usa.streetsblog.org/2018/06/08/boston-makes-its-bus-lane-experiment-permanent/

BUS LANES ON ARTERIALS

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Source: Perkins + Will, Nelson\Nygaard & Lyft via Co.Design, 2017.

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STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR CONNECTED & AUTONOMY

Dedicated Bus Lanes
Curbside Management
Enhanced Amenities
Lane prioritization
Good Urban Design

Source: https://www.metropolismag.com/cities/autonomous-vehicles- chicago/pic/45221/

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STAGE #2: ESTABLISH GOALS FOR PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY

People First, not Technology
Data Sharing is Key!
Mobility as a Service (Maas)
Benchmarking & Metrics
Understanding Context & Transit Needs
Urban Goals
Suburb/Rural Goals

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URBAN GOALS

Safety
Curbside Management
Signal Timing/ITS
Lane Prioritization
Congestion Pricing
Mobility Hubs & Sharing

Source: http://stnonline.com/news/latest-news/item/8193-federal-connected-vehicle-proposal-signals-school-bus-sea-change

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SUBURBAN & RURAL GOALS

Equity
Blend of Fixed & On-Demand Service
In-House Management is costly
Leverage partnering with private companies
High-Occupancy Lanes

Source: https://transitcenter.org/2018/05/15/adding-flexible-routes-improve-fixed-route-network/

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STAGE #3: EVERYONE AT THE TABLE: PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMS

Transit best utilizes our roadway capacity
Highest and Best Use
Getting People to/from Transit is Key
Age of Micro-Mobility
Adaptive Travel Choices
More is Better
Building a Collective Business Model

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TRANSIT + TNCS: AN INTERESTING RELATIONSHIP

LA Metro
Ongoing testing to get people to transit
Partnership with TNCs & Taxis
Coordination with Via
San Francisco
Uber partnership for Parkmerced
$100 Subsidy/month

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TRANSIT + TNCS: AN INTERESTING RELATIONSHIP

Oregon Health & Sciences (OHSU)
Peak & Off-Peak Lyft Subsidized Rides to Transit
Employee Program

Source: https://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/services/transportation-and-park ing/transportation-options/upload/OHSU_TDM_Strategy_Dashboard.pdf

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TRANSIT & MICRO-MOBILITY: FIRST-/LAST-MILE

Focus on High-Quality Transit Nodes
47,000+ Bike Spaces at Stations in U.S.
Bikeshare+Transit Opportunities
Easy Payment Process on One Card

(e.g., Pittsburgh)

Easy Attachment to Card (e.g.,

Milwaukee)

Co-Branding Opportunities

Source: http://www.urbandesignla.com/resources/docs/MobilityHubsReadersGuide/lo/MobilityHubsReadersGuide.pdf

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TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL, NOT AN END GAME

AV-only network not financially feasible
Envisioning an AV car or shuttle at 100% occupancy 24/7 not possible in U.S.
High-Occupancy CV/AV Infrastructure is Critical
Adaptive Signalization
Safety, safety, safety
AVs must be fully compliant
Speed Controls

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DOTS PLAYING A ROLE

Tackling Congestion
Wiggle Room for More Space
Managed Lanes
Financing more Mobility Options
Coordination with Transit Agencies
Understanding Business Model
Traditional Ownership
Subscription
Taking a Position with Private Industry
Develop/Enact Strict Policies and Procedures
No One Left Behind (Equitable MaaS)