June 12, 2012 West of Hudson Regional Transit Access Study Open House presentation J June 12, 2012 12 2012 Metro-North Railroad Agenda • Phase I – Review and findings • Phase II – Overview and Objectives 1 1
June 12, 2012 Study’s Goals Developed in Phase I Remain the Same • Improve commuter transit access and mobility between central Orange County and New York City • Provide transit options for access to/from SWF Airport to serve the needs of air travelers, employees, and others in the Mid-Hudson and New York City markets • Contribute to the attainment of regional and local environmental goals • Support smart residential and economic growth in the SWF airport area, Orange County, and the region • Improve efficiency, convenience, and integration of transportation services 2 Progress Since Last Open House • Completed Phase I report • Continued coordination with other agencies and Continued coordination with other agencies and ongoing initiatives • Interfaced with FTA to review Phase I results. • Collected and updated data to reflect recent regional changes regional changes • Setup work plan and reviewed goals and objectives for Phase II 3 2
June 12, 2012 Alternatives Analysis Process Level 1 Screening Level 1 Screening Over 100 Alternatives and Options Over 100 Alternatives and Options Level 2 Screening Level 2 Screening Phase I Phase I 22 Alternatives and Options 22 Alternatives and Options 22 Alternatives and Options 22 Alternatives and Options Short List of Alternatives Short List of Alternatives We Are Here Analysis of Short List of Phase II Phase II Alternatives Alternatives Locally Preferred Alternative 4 Phase I Short List of Alternatives to be analyzed in Phase II 5 3
June 12, 2012 Short List of Alternatives Direct Bus Alternatives Kingston / New Paltz Sussex, NJ Danbury, CT Bus Stamford White Plains Patterson Hackensack GW Bus Terminal GW Bus Terminal Port Authority Bus Terminal Secaucus 6 Short List of Alternatives Direct Bus Ramp Options Option 1 Option 2 Ramp at Rt. 207 Ramp ‐ north of Liner Road 7 4
June 12, 2012 Short List of Alternatives Hoboken/Secaucus Direct Rail (PJL) Kingston / New Paltz Sussex, NJ Danbury, CT CRT Stamford White Plains Patterson Hackensack GW Bus Terminal GW Bus Terminal Port Authority Bus Terminal Secaucus 8 Short List of Alternatives Rail (PJL) + BRT via SMC Kingston / New Paltz Sussex, NJ Danbury, CT BRT CRT Stamford White Plains Patterson GW Bus Terminal Hackensack GW Bus Terminal Port Authority Bus Terminal Secaucus Secaucus 9 5
June 12, 2012 Short List of Alternatives Rail (HL) + Bus via Beacon Kingston / New Paltz Sussex, NJ Danbury, CT us Bu CRT Stamford White Plains Patterson Hackensack GW Bus Terminal GW Bus Terminal Port Authority Bus Terminal Secaucus 10 Changes that will be accounted for in Phase II analysis • ARC Project – Cancelled • Tappan Zee Bridge/I-287 project objectives scaled down to a new Tappan Zee Bridge that will not preclude transit • Socio-Economic Forecast for Orange County – Reduced • Future SWF enplanements – Reduced 11 6
June 12, 2012 The Need for Improved Transit Services between Orange County and Manhattan Remains • 19% of all Orange County workers employed out of the county commute to Manhattan, making it the largest out-of-county employment destination. (An increase of over 21% since year 2000) • The median income of Orange County workers traveling to jobs in Manhattan using commuter rail (Metro-North) is approximately 85% higher than the median income of all Orange County workers • Between 2000 and 2009, ridership on the Port Jervis Line increased by 18.9% • Although Port Jervis Line ridership has recently decreased due to the economic downturn and Hurricane Irene’s service disruption, the line is expected to recapture lost ridership and experience ridership growth in the future 12 Focus of Phase II • • Complete the Federal Alternatives Analysis Process Complete the Federal Alternatives Analysis Process, identifying a Locally Preferred Alternative • Address infrastructure needs of the Port Jervis Line: – Identify potential yard locations for a Mid-Point Yard – Double tracking from Sloatsburg to Moodna Viaduct 13 7
June 12, 2012 Phase II process Develop 2 No Build Refine Short List of Alternatives Build Alternatives PJL Service with Existing Infrastructure Infrastructure PJL Service with Capacity Improvements Evaluation of No Build and Short List of Build Alternatives – Environmental – Transportation p – Cost • Identification of LPA 14 PJL Capacity Improvements Objectives • PJL Capacity Improvements – Study efforts will provide input to the No-Build alternative and focus on: • Evaluating Double tracking of the PJL from Sloatsburg to Moodna Viaduct • Identifying a Mid-Point Yard location 15 8
June 12, 2012 PJL Capacity Improvements - Benefits • Improve Capacity to PJL • Allow for added peak direction frequency to PJL service • Support more frequent bi-directional off-peak and weekend service • Allow for a more cost effective alternative to add service 16 Continue Coordination and Collaboration • Stewart International Airport Development • Collaboration with Port Authority, NJT, NYSDOT, NYSTA • Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project • New Windsor Master Plan • Local and Regional Transit Friendly Planning Local and Regional Transit Friendly Planning 17 9
June 12, 2012 Continue with Public Involvement Process Established in Phase I • Provide mechanisms to obtain public input: – Continue to work with local leaders; elected officials; state, ; ; , regional and local governmental agencies; civic and environmental groups; commercial leaders and residents. • Allow for an open, collaborative, inclusive process: – The Project Team continues to use a variety of methods to communicate with agency stakeholders and the Public including; Open Houses, technical working groups, website i l di O H t h i l ki b it and project hotline, meetings, briefings and focus groups. • Continue to provide timely information: – Website: www.mta.info/mta/planning/whrtas – Project information line : 1-800-897-0302 18 Key Milestones • 2Q 2012: – Brief Elected Officials, the TAC members and the public on the findings of Phase I and Phase II goals and objectives. – Continue updating existing and future baseline information Continue updating existing and future baseline information. – Advance work on PJL capacity improvements • 4Q 2012: – Recommendation of Mid Point Yard location & PJL Capacity Improvements • 2Q 2013: 2Q 2013 – Recommendation of preferred alternative 10
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