SLIDE 1 The Role of Transit in Managed Lanes
Converting an exclusive arterial busway into a multimodal managed lane facility
US ‐1 Express
April, 2011 MPO Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
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– South Link Alternatives Analysis Transit Study – MPO South Dade Managed Lanes Study
- MDX, MPO and MDT recognized a need and an
an opportunity
– Optimize transit service and bus travel time – Improve safety bus operations on the Busway – Maximize usage of existing excess roadway capacity and right of way – Mitigate congestion on the US‐1 and traversing streets – Provide possible funding for future transportation improvements
Background
SLIDE 3 Background
- US‐1 Express project identified in MDX’s 2035
Vision Plan
- MDX to lead a Project Development and
Environmental Study (PD&E) in close coordination with Miami‐Dade Transit and Florida Department of Transportation
– Comprehensive analysis includes public outreach, financial analysis, transit analysis, engineering and environmental
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- Use extra capacity of the South Dade Busway to
incorporate managed lanes
– Manage demand by variable toll pricing (I‐95 Express)
- Continue toll‐free bus corridor
- Charge private cars a toll
– Evaluate improvements that can improve bus service – Provide free flow option and improve US‐1 traffic – Provide linkage to Palmetto and US‐1 – Preserve envelope for future premium transit
What does the project consist of?
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US‐1/South Dade Busway
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US‐1/South Dade Busway
SLIDE 7 US‐1 Express
- Project Development en Environmental Study
- Two year study will commence May 2011
- Evaluate feasibility or proposed project
- Public involvement, environmental, financial, engineering,
urban context
- The future is sharing transportation corridors for
betterment of all modes
- New national trend to address congestion and
capacity needs
- Transit improvements can be catalyst for managed
lanes
SLIDE 8 US‐1 Express Goals
- Improve transit service
- Improve mobility along US‐1 and crossing
streets
- Improve air quality (bus and vehicle travel)
- Improved safety at intersecting cross streets
- Innovative use of underutilized right‐of‐way
corridor
- Managed lane linkage to existing and planned
toll facilities (Turnpike, SR 826, I‐75, I‐95)
SLIDE 9 Benefits to Transit
- Elimination of at‐grade intersections could improve
bus travel times by 30%
- Increased ridership and fare revenue
- Ridership increases when trip is convenient and fast not
just available
- Reduced operating costs (time and fuel)
- Supportive of transit station enhancements/ transit
- riented development (TOD)
- Coordinate with plans from adjacent municipalities and
Planning Department
SLIDE 10 Benefits to Transit
- Opportunities for new park and ride lots
- Opportunity for more limited‐stop/express
service
- Potential revenue source for transit
enhancements
- Opportunity to preserve envelope for future
Metrorail extension
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US‐1 Express Conceptual Representation
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US‐1 Express Conceptual Representation
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US‐1 Express
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US‐1 Express Conceptual Representation
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US‐1 Express Conceptual Representation
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US‐1 Express Conceptual Representation
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US‐1 Express ‐ Conceptual Rpresentation
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US‐1 EXPRESS LANES
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US‐1 Express ‐ Conceptual Representation
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US‐1 Express ‐ Conceptual Representation
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- Garner understanding of concept
from transit users and adjacent community
- Establish early coordination with
local municipalities and district elected officials
- PD&E will include a Community
Advisory Committee and multiple meetings and workshops
Advanced Public Involvement
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Thank you
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