cmax cleveland avenue brt public meeting - october 14, 2014
DESCRIPTION
COTA is conducting preliminary design, engineering and environmental clearance for the Cleveland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project. The proposed service will transport riders between downtown Columbus and Polaris Parkway/Africa Road, connect with existing bus routes, and include new stations. COTA is creating a unique identity for the proposed BRT/Enhanced Bus Service for Cleveland Avenue.TRANSCRIPT
Public Open HouseColumbus Metropolitan Housing AuthorityOctober 14, 2014 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
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Agenda1. Project History 2. Project Key Elements3. Corridor Mode Comparison4. Project Benefits5. BRT Cost Estimate6. Project Development Progress7. New BRT Identity8. BRT Demonstration Video 9. CMAX Station & Pylon Conceptual Designs10.Public Involvement Activities11.Project Timeline & Next Steps12.Stay Involved
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Project History
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Project Key Elements� Bus Rapid Transit (to SR-161)
• Stations (25 northbound; 24 southbound)• Frequency (10 min. peak; 15 min. off-peak) • Service span (16 hrs. Mon.-Sat.; 14 hrs. Sun.)
� Enhanced (north of SR-161)• Local service stops (7 northbound &
6 southbound)• Upgrade in local bus service (operating
within existing traffic lanes along corridor)� Estimated travel time (one-way)
• 21% travel time savings• 35-39 min. to SR-161 & 48-56 min. to
Polaris/Africa Rd. � Local Line 1 continues to operate� Serves all stops� 30-minute frequency north of SR-161
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Corridor Mode Comparison
� .20 miles (Downtown)� .43 miles (Columbus State
to Northern Lights)
� .58 miles (Northern Lights to SR 161)� .75 miles (SR 161 to Africa Road)
Average BRT Stop Distances
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Project Benefits
• Improved transit service• Improved mobility and reliability in a
congested corridor• Travel times savings of approximately 21 percent• More travel options for growing
transit-dependent populations• Improved pedestrian access and safety• Creates opportunities for economic
development within the corridor• A project 15-20 percent increase in ridership
in the first five years
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BRT 60% Complete Cost Estimate� $47.7 million (YOE)
• Federal = 80% & COTA local = 20%� Major capital components include:
• 14 new 40’ CNG buses• 32 BRT stations, 62 platforms (including branded markers with
real time arrival information)• Northern Lights area Park & Ride• Cleveland Avenue & Meijer Transit Center/Park & Ride• Milling/paving of Cleveland Avenue (between Westerville Road and
SR-161)• Right-of-way takes/easements (37 Permanent parcels &
50 temporary parcels)• Transit signal priority
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Project Development Progress� Preliminary Engineering
• Corridor preliminary plans ― Complete • Conceptual station designs ― Complete • 30% corridor/station designs ― Complete • FTA submittal ― Complete • 60% corridor/station designs ― Submitted for review • National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) process ― Cleared July 25, 2014• FTA Small Starts Application ―
Submitted September 8 , 2014� Public Involvement Plan
• Brand development & approval ― Complete • Property owner & public engagement ― Ongoing
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New BRT Identity
COTA has been informing and engaging the public on key elements of the project, including the development of a unique BRT identity that will be carried forward into future service of the Cleveland Avenue corridor as well as other potential corridors.
The new CMAX name and logo were developed through findings from formal research as well as feedback from COTA stakeholders, employees and Board of Trustees.
Additional branding will continue for the bus and pylon marker designs.
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CMAX Demonstration Video
INSERT NEW VIDEO HERE!
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Proposed Northern Lights Park & Ride
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Proposed Northern Lights Park & Ride
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Proposed Northern Lights Park & Ride
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Proposed Northern Lights Park & Ride
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Proposed Meijer/Northland Plaza
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Proposed Meijer/Northland Plaza
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Proposed Meijer/Northland Plaza
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Proposed Meijer/Northland Plaza
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CMAX Station Conceptual DesignsMARKER
E-1 (12’ HT.)
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MARKER E-2
(18’ HT.)
CMAX Station Conceptual Designs
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CMAX Station Conceptual Designs
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STATION A-1 (12’ MARKER HT.)
CMAX Station Conceptual Designs
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STATION A-1 (12’
MARKERHT.)
CMAX Station Conceptual Designs
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STATION A-2 (18’ MARKER HT.)
CMAX Station Conceptual Designs
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STATION A-2 (18’
MARKER HT.)
CMAX Station Conceptual Designs
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Public Involvement Activities� Notifications mailed to over 2,300
property owners & stakeholders� Flyers & commuter bulletins posted
along corridor; e-blast notifications, news releases & social media
� General public & corridor-specific meetings (February, April & July)
� Stakeholder, Advisory and Technical Working Groups meetings
� Meetings with impacted property owners to discuss proposed station locations & transit centersWe’ll continue to engage the public during the project’s final design phase!
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Project Timeline & Next Steps
Next Steps: � Begin Final Design Phase
� May commence December 2014
� FTA Publishes Congressional New Starts Annual Report (February 2015)
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Stay Involved
For more project information: � Visit www.COTABRT.com� Email [email protected]� Call (614) 228-1776 or TTY/TTD (614) 275-5878
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