eastside transit alternatives

Eastside Transit Alternatives

Kick-Off MeetingMesquite City Hall

September 11, 2013

Study Area

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Study Objectives

ObjectiveTo determine near, mid, and long-term ridership potential for a mix of transit options for communities in eastern Dallas County and western Kaufman County.

DeliverablesTravel demand forecasts, performance data, technical report, and other pertinent information.

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September

2013October

2013Novembe

r2013

December

2013January2014

February 2014

March2014

Study Timeline

Issue Identification

Kick Off

Alternatives AnalysisRecommendatio

ns

Final Report

Draft Report

DRAFT

Additional project meetings will be

schedule as needed.

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Preliminary Review

2013 Population Density

2035 Population Density

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Preliminary Review

2013 Employment Density

2035 Employment Density

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Preliminary Review

Population 2013 2035 GrowthDFW Region 6,778,201 9,833,378 45%

Eastside Transit District 364,859 515,427 41%Employment

DFW Region 4,292,516 6,177,016 44%Eastside Transit District 171,794 279,318 63%

Vehicle Miles of TravelDFW Region 181,516,746 281,580,581 55%

Eastside Transit District 10,127,346 16,948,679 67%Lane Miles

DFW Region 46,720 53,044 14%Eastside Transit District 2,749 3,088 12%

Total Delay (vehicle hours)DFW Region 1,165,512 2,489,440 114%

Eastside Transit District 34,756 100,897 190%Annual Cost of Congestion (millions)

DFW Region $4,735 $10,113 114%Eastside Transit District $141 $410 190%

DRAF

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Preliminary Review

Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update Funded Roadway Recommendations

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Preliminary Review

Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update Funded Rail Recommendations

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Initial Considerations

Access to DART: Downtown Dallas End line station Other destinations

Where do people want to go?When do people want to go?Other things to consider?

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Next Steps

Data collection and stakeholder input Baseline model runs Mode evaluation Follow up stakeholder coordination

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Contacts

Mitzi WardPrincipal Transportation Planner

mward@nctcog.org(817) 695-9272

Elizabeth Whitaker, AICPSenior Transportation Planner

ewhitaker@nctcog.org(817) 608-2324

Chad EdwardsProgram Manager

cedwards@nctcog.org(817) 608-2358

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