eastside transit alternatives
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Eastside Transit Alternatives. Kick-Off Meeting Mesquite City Hall September 11, 2013. Study Area. Study Objectives. Objective To determine near, mid, and long-term ridership potential for a mix of transit options for communities in eastern Dallas County and western Kaufman County. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
[email protected](817) 695-9272
Elizabeth Whitaker, AICPSenior Transportation Planner
[email protected](817) 608-2324
Chad EdwardsProgram Manager
[email protected](817) 608-2358
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