Connectivity

Market Strength

Land Availability

Government Support

Maps Photos

Safety and Security � Lighting in parking lots, along

sidewalks, and at stations � Wayfinding to St. David’s

Hospital � Activate area

Streetscape improvements � Crosswalk improvements � Bike lane along Radam Lane � Improved bicycle/pedestrian

connection across US 290/US 71/Ben White Boulevard

(Re)development opportunities � Union Pacific railway right of

way � Vacant lots offer opportunity

to connect with St. Elmo PUD - market potential in the area

Station amenities � Additional parking � Shade: trees or shade

structure � Pedestrian-scale streetlights � Gated courtyard with

benches/vending � Transit center, activated space

Other amenities � Wayfinding to note areas

within a “10 minute walk”

Public/placemaking/art opportunity � Limited placemaking

opportunity � Potential for functional art

PLACETYPOLOGY

NEEDS

READINESSSCORE

READINESS METRICS

S Congress Transit Center The South Congress Transit Center is located just west of South Congress Avenue, along the south frontage road of Ben White Boulevard (Route 71 / US 290). Parking is for vanpool only, with plans to expand to Park & Ride. This hub connects the MetroRapid 801 service with several local MetroBus routes. North of Ben White, the station area includes the Berkshire SoCo mixed-use development and the US Post Office. The quadrant southeast of Ben White consists entirely of commercial, industrial, and logistical businesses, with mixed use development in progress. The southwest quadrant, by contrast, contains a large residential neighborhood along West St. Elmo Street, including several apartment complexes as well as single-family homes. One-half mile west is St. David’s Medical Center, a general hospital, surrounded by associated medical offices. The Bergstrom railroad tracks offer a possible future east/west transit connection. Imagine Austin refers to this area as an activity corridor node.

Station Features... � Digital real-time information display � Shelter/Bench/Destination Map/Lighting � MetroRideShare vanpool parking spaces (32) � Free bike racks (32 spaces) � MetroBike shelter (24 spaces)

System Connections... � Local bus: 1, 30, 228, 300 � Last Mile: Car2Go Service area

Access to...1. Salvation Army Store

2. Ben White Business Park

3. St. David’s Medical Center

Missing Elements... � Grid streets, paths and sidewalks � Public realm improvements, including shade, pedestrian-scale lighting, and

sidewalks on South Congress Avenue and Ben White Boulevard � Pedestrian and bicycle connections and crossings � Compact mixed-use development � Signage and wayfinding

DemographicsPopulation (2010)

Population (2040)

Population Density (2010)

Employment (2010)

Employment (2040)

Employment Density (2010)

Households (2010)

Households (2040)

Median HH Size (2010)

Housing Units (2010)

Affordable Housing (2013)

Median HH Income (2010)

Zero Car HH (2014)

Millenial Population Age 25-34 (2010)

Senior Population Age 65+ (2010)

| TOD PRIORITY TOOL S Congress Transit Center | MetroRapid 801

3,210

5,990

4,100 ppl / sq. mile

3,030

9,710

3,900 emp / sq. mile

1,430

2,620

2.23

1,670

0

$39,100

<10

910

180

202 on / 202 off

112 on / 107 off

76 on / 67 off

560 on

15 min peak / 30 min off-peak

Ridership/ServiceWeekday Ridership (April 2016)

Saturday Ridership (April 2016)

Sunday Ridership (April 2016)

Target Weekday Ridership

Level of Service

Special Destination

Emerging

CATALYSTPROJECTS

� ADA Sidewalk & Ramp Improvements Group #17 City-Wide (Public Works)

� ADA Sidewalks Group #15 (Public Works)

FACTS

Segment

Service Open

Target Weekday Ridership

Profile Date

South

2014

560

2016

Medium

Medium

Medium

Low

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Land Use Population Density Infrastructure-Roads

Infrastructure–Transit Employment DensityParcels and Buildings

The predominant land uses in the ½ mile station area include: streets and roads, commercial, warehousing, and single family residential.

The ½ mile station area is estimated to contain 4.22 million built square feet.

Average employment density in the ½ mile station area is 3,900 employees per square mile.

Average population density in the ½ mile station area is 4,100 residents per square mile.

S Congress Transit Center | MetroRapid 801

| TOD PRIORITY TOOL

Pedestrian crossing at the South Congress Transit Center exit to Radam Lane Bike lane along west side of Radam Lane, looking west Bergstrom rail corridor

South Bend Center on Radam LaneParking lot on east side of the South Congress Transit CenterPlaza at the South Congress Transit Center

S Congress Transit Center | MetroRapid 801