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Public Meeting 1: Kickoff Open House

Madison East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Planning Study

Madison Central Library Room 302 | December 12, 2018 | 6:00-8:00 PM

Past + Present

BRT CONTEXT

Isthmus Freeway Plan (1955)

Metro facility needs

Madison Is Growing

Madison approved 14,000 dwelling units from 2014-2017 alone.

Madison Dane County

2000 208,000 427,000 2017 255,200 536,000 2050 292,500 638,000 2050* 355,000 <1,000,000

*If we grew at similar rate as from 1990 to 2017

Employment

200,000 jobs in 2010 +45,000 projected for 2050 +10,000 in Isthmus

Capacity 3 lns x 2000 vph/ln x 0.55 G/C = 3,300 vph Demand 50,000 vpd x 12% Pkhr x 60% DD =

3,600 vph

10,000 more jobs by 2050 10,000 x 0.7 trips/pk hr x 30% on East Wash =

2,100 vph ~ 2 more lanes in each direction???

Our situation – morning rush hour

Capacity 3 lns x 2000 vph/ln x 0.55 G/C = 3,300 vph Demand 50,000 vpd x 12% Pkhr x 60% DD = 3,600 vph

10,000 more jobs by 2050 10,000 x 0.7 trips/Pkhr x 30% on East Wash = 2,100 vph

A Different Path

38 Buses Capacity of 1,500 people/hour

Introductions | City and MATPB Staff

 Tom Lynch, Director of Transportation, City of Madison  David Trowbridge, BRT Project Manager, City of Madison  Mike Cechvala, City of Madison  Chuck Kamp, Metro Transit  Mick Rusch, Metro Transit  Bill Schaefer, MATPB

Introductions | Consultant Team

 Presentation (30 minutes)

• What is this project and how did we get here?
• What is BRT?
• What can BRT mean for Madison?
• What comes next?
• Q&A

 Visioning Discussion(30 minutes)

Tonight’s Agenda

 Respect your neighbors’ time and perspectives.  Focus your input on the future BRT design.  Ask clarifying questions as we go (e.g., explain a term or repeat a statement).  Save other questions for the Q&A – we may be planning to answer them!

Ground Rules

Goals, Timeline, Key Steps

PROJECT OVERVIEW

 Branded stations and buses  Direct routes/fewer stops  Frequent, all-day service (every 10-15 minutes)  Transit signal priority  Off-board fare payment  Bus-only lanes where feasible

BRT in a Nutshell

 Develop a plan for Madison’s first BRT route  Build community support  Identify local funding sources  Set the stage to apply for Federal funding

Madison BRT Project Goals

• 1. Develop initial BRT route options
• 2. Evaluate options (public engagement, engineering)
• 3. Select preferred BRT route
• 4. Refine the details
• Beginning and end points
• Route through Downtown
• Station locations
• Potential priority treatments (dedicated lanes, special signals,

etc.)

Key Steps

Timeline

Phase I

• Winter 2018-2019
• Determine

Potential Options

Phase II

• Spring/Summer

2019

• Analyze and

Refine Potential Options

Phase III

• Fall 2019
• Select Locally

Preferred Route

Start Federal Funding Application Process

• 2020-2024+

Public Engagement throughout Project

 Four Public Meetings:

• 1. Public Kickoff Meeting – Today!
• 2. Preliminary Alternatives Workshop – Spring 2019
• 3. Final Alternative Workshop – Summer 2019
• 4. Station Design Charrette – Fall 2019

 Two Public Surveys:

• Initial Public Survey – December 5th 2018 to February 3rd 2019
• www.madisonbrt.com
• Route Preference Survey – Spring 2019

Public Engagement Opportunities

 Focused Engagement

• Focus groups
• Business roundtables
• Mobile engagement stations
• Neighborhood and other small group meetings

 Social Media (Facebook, Twitter)

• City of Madison and Metro Transit
• *Facebook event pages*

 Project Website: www.madisonbrt.com

Public Engagement Opportunities

Process and Takeaways from the 2013 BRT Planning Study

BACKGROUND

Rail/Transit Studies: Recent History

Previous Rail/ High Capacity Transit Studies

 1980-81 Dane County Transit Technology Corridor Study (DCRPC)  1985-86 Dane County Transit Priority Corridor Study (DCRPC)  1990-92 Light Rail Transit Corridor Study (C. Madison)  1996 Study to Evaluate Commuter Rail Implementation (Dane Co)  1998 Dane County Commuter Rail Feasibility Study (Dane Co)  1999-2003 Transport 2020 Commuter Rail Alternatives Analysis (City/County/WisDOT)  2005-2008 Transport 2020 Commuter Rail Preliminary Engineering/EIS (City/County/WisDOT)  2011-13 Bus Rapid Transit Preliminary Feasibility Study (MATPB)

 →2018-19 Bus Rapid Transit East-West Planning Study (C. Madison)

Public Transit Work Trips (by Census Tract)

Takeaways from the Madison Transit Corridor Study

MATPB (MPO), SRF Consulting Group

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 - Completed May 2013

• 3 public meetings/workshops
• Initial route screening
• BRT corridor concepts
• Benefits and costs

Takeaways from the Madison Transit Corridor Study

MATPB (MPO), SRF Consulting Group

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 Initial route screening

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BRT Routes in 2013 Study

BRT Characteristics

West:

• 3.3 M annual riders in 2035
• University Ave. reconstruct 2021
• Easier to implement
• Low operating costs (service replacement)
• $4.5 M/Mile

East:

• 1.6 M annual riders in 2035
• US 151/East Washington already reconstructed
• Easier to Implement
• Moderate operating costs (frequency increase)
• Under $4.0 M/Mile

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BRT Routes in 2013 Study

BRT Characteristics

North:

• 1.3 M annual riders in 2035
• Transfer point and Yahara River challenges
• More difficult to implement
• High operating costs (new service)
• $6.5 M/Mile

South:

• 2.4 M annual riders in 2035
• US 151/Park Street needs reconstruct, not scheduled by WisDOT
• Longer-term improvement possible
• Moderate operating costs (service restructuring)
• $5.5-10.0 M/Mile

West:

• 3.3 M annual riders in 2035
• University Ave. reconstruct 2021
• Easier to implement
• Low operating costs (service replacement)
• $4.5 M/Mile

East:

• 1.6 M annual riders in 2035
• US 151/East Washington already reconstructed
• Easier to Implement
• Moderate operating costs (frequency increase)
• Under $4.0 M/Mile

Corridor within which the Phase 1 project will be identified:

A regional strategy with a branded package could include:

Facility Facility

1101 EW and Satellite Facility

Imagine Madison Comp Plan

Transit Priority Measures

Park and ride Park and ride Park and ride

Park and ride Bus Rapid Transit

Service to Sun Prairie

Service to neighboring communities

JobRide Plus JobRide Plus

JobRide Plus Intercity Bus Terminal Electric Buses

Increased frequency Increased frequency

OVERVIEW OF BRT

What is BRT?

Design tools:

• Potential exclusive bus lane(s)
• Traffic Signal Priority (TSP)
• Limited stops
• Enhanced stations
• Real time bus arrival signs
• High capacity boarding

Design outcomes:

• Increased comfort and reliability
• Shorter travel time and more

frequent buses

• Higher ridership, more choice riders
• Improved system efficiency

Reliability of rail with flexibility and cost-effectiveness of bus

BRT Supports Complete Streets: Cars

BRT Supports Complete Streets: Transit

BRT Supports Complete Streets: Bikes

BRT Supports Complete Streets: Peds

BRT Supports Complete Streets: Peds

BRT in other Cities

MAX Bus Rapid Transit Service Celebrates 10th Birthday in Kansas City

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, July 23, 2015 KANSAS CITY, Missouri –There have been more than 13 million boardings on Main Street MAX since it started operating in

• 2005. Ridership on Main Street MAX last year was 43 percent higher

than it was in MAX’s first full year of operation in 2006.

Bus Rapid Transit Service is Rolling Along

San Antonio Express News, March 21, 2014 SAN ANTONIO — VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Prímo route was designed to attract “choice” riders — those who don’t depend on public transit but

• pt to use it, perhaps because they share a vehicle, want to save

money or help the environment. It is the third most used route in the bus system, VIA’s Deputy CEO said.

BRT in other Cities

The First Coast Flyer is an Impressive Addition to Transportation Roster

The Florida Times-Union, April 14, 2017 JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Two of the five planned First Coast Flyer routes have been launched over the past two years. The First Coast Flyer includes free WiFi service and bold bus colors, and is the key to shaping Jacksonville’s transportation future.

Jobs Doubled Along Euclid Avenue After Completion of HealthLine: CSU Study

The Plain Dealer, January 24, 2017 CLEVELAND, Ohio – The number of jobs nearly doubled along Euclid Avenue following completion of the bus rapid transit HealthLine in 2008, according a new study released by the Center for Population Dynamics at Cleveland State University.

How does Madison BRT fit into the existing Metro system?

BRT AND EXISTING TRANSPORTATION

East - West Features

East - West Features

East - West Features

North - South Features

Warner Park

Relocate North TP Northgate Mall Northside Town Center Hospitals South TP Villager Mall Hatchery Hill Shabazz HS

BRT and Local Transit

BRT and Local Transit

Transit Advantages

Bus Only Lanes

Mineral Point Road Add eastbound bus lane? University Avenue and Johnson Street

Bus Queue Jump

National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)

1 2 3 4

Buses have a lane to pass stopped cars. There is enough storage for buses and right-turning cars. The traffic signal detects when buses are present. The bus lane gets its own green signal before other vehicles.

 Improved mobility  Future growth and development  Improved access to employment and education  Increased quality of life  More sustainable community

Benefits of BRT

Overview of the Implementation Process

NEXT STEPS

 Funding sources: federal and local  Obstacles and opportunities: lessons learned

BRT Implementation Overview

What is Small Starts?

 Part of the FTA’s Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program  Projects from around the country compete in annual funding cycles  Typically awards 60-80% of the total capital cost  CIG funded…

• $2.18 billion in FY 2016
• $2.5 billion in FY 2017

Federal Share

Non-Federal Share

Total Capital Costs $$$

FTA Small Starts Evaluation Criteria

 Rating scale for each criterion:

• High
• Medium-High
• Medium
• Medium-Low
• Low

Projects must receive an average of Medium rating for both the Project Justification and Local Financial Commitment

FTA Small Starts Evaluation Criteria

Existing conditions

(Pop. Density, Employment, Affordable Housing, minor CBD parking and pedestrian accessibility)

Future development

(Plans and Policies)

Ridership

focus on transit-dependent

Benefits compared to cost

(Capital and Operating)

New riders Balance of Cost & Ridership

Capital and Operating Costs

 Make the transit project about the broader context

• Transit as a community builder

 Design to support Madison’s vision for growth  Hear fears, anticipate resistance  Positively reframe anticipated challenges

• Demonstrate project benefits by constituency
• Residents
• Property and business owners
• Transit riders
• Drivers

Community Collaboration

 Establish partnerships early on

• Focus project on achieving multiple priorities
• Nurture relationships at all levels

 Make full use of BRT’s flexibility / scalability

• Achieve operational needs while minimizing adverse impacts
• Implement today with the long-term in mind

 Start early to coordinate with public and private engineering agencies

• Negotiate what space will be needed for the BRT

Project Design and Engineering

Cost and Funding

 Start early to secure the local share of project funding

• Can be a combination of state, regional, and local dollars
• Realistic capital and O&M costs are imperative

 Financial Plan is extremely important

• FTA’s funding recommendation driven by a number of factors,

including:

• The “readiness” of the project for capital funding
• The project’s “overall” rating (Medium or better)
• Geographic equity (across the country)
• Availability of FTA funds balanced against projects already in

Project Development

 www.madisonbrt.com  @cityofmadison  @mymetrobus  Project Contacts:

• David Trowbridge, Project Manager,

dtrowbridge@cityofmadison.com, (608) 267-1148

• Zia Brucaya, Public Engagement,

zia@urbanassetsconsulting.com, (608) 819-6566

Thank You!

What does a successful bus rapid transit system in Madison mean to you? Tell us what headline you would most like to see in the news five years after Madison’s first BRT line is built.

Headlines Exercise (15 minutes)