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Blueprint for Blueprint for TomorrowTomorrow
Fairhope City Council Fairhope City Council
February 9, 2008February 9, 2008
Eastern ShoreEastern ShorePublic Transit StudyPublic Transit Study
Gresham Smith & PartnersGresham Smith & Partners
McDonald Transit AssociatesMcDonald Transit Associates
20082008
Purpose of the StudyPurpose of the Study
Identify transportation needs for Identify transportation needs for residents, employers, and visitors residents, employers, and visitors in the cities of Daphne, Fairhope, in the cities of Daphne, Fairhope, and Spanish Fortand Spanish Fort
Develop financially feasible Develop financially feasible recommendations to meet those recommendations to meet those needsneeds
BackgroundBackground
County population projected to County population projected to increase by 29%increase by 29%
In the three cities:In the three cities:– 35% increase in population over 10 35% increase in population over 10
yearsyears– 35% increase in traffic congestion over 35% increase in traffic congestion over
10 years10 years– Traffic and population growing at 3% Traffic and population growing at 3%
each yeareach year
Projected County Projected County PopulationPopulation
County Population
140,415165,691
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State Route 104
County Road 64
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United States Highway 90
Spanish Fort Blvd
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United States Highway 31
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Daphne Ave
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Highway 32
Broa
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Silverhill Ave
Union Ave
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Magnolia Ave
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Eastern Shore Public Transportation Plan FDecember 2007
AutoAutoOwnershipOwnership
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
14%
1%
% of Households
with <1 available
automobile
Commute PatternsCommute Patterns
From To# of
Workers% of Total
Baldwin County Baldwin County 45,208 68%
Mobile County 12,615 19%
Escambia County, FL 1,695 3%
Escambia County, AL 527 1%
Mobile County Baldwin County 3,425 5%
Escambia County, FL Baldwin County 1,975 3%
Escambia County, AL Baldwin County 752 1%
Total in these categories 66,197 100%
Public MeetingsPublic Meetings
65 attendees at 3 meetings65 attendees at 3 meetings Generally supportive of public Generally supportive of public
transittransit Need good marketing effortsNeed good marketing efforts Need to change people’s mindsets Need to change people’s mindsets
to get them to rideto get them to ride Service would need to be all day, Service would need to be all day,
not just 8 to 5not just 8 to 5 Must engage employersMust engage employers
Service OptionsService Options
Based on analysis and input Based on analysis and input develop list of possible servicesdevelop list of possible services
Take an evolving approachTake an evolving approach Be specific enough now to engage Be specific enough now to engage
public in next round of meetingspublic in next round of meetings Present in unbiased wayPresent in unbiased way
ROUTE 1ROUTE 1
– Highway 98 Spanish Fort to FairhopeHighway 98 Spanish Fort to Fairhope– 30 minute frequency30 minute frequency– 6:00 am to 8:00 pm6:00 am to 8:00 pm– Monday through SaturdayMonday through Saturday– Timed transfers at Thomas HospitalTimed transfers at Thomas Hospital
ROUTE 3ROUTE 3
Fairhope East West ResortFairhope East West Resort Marriot Grand - downtown Marriot Grand - downtown
Fairhope – Thomas HospitalFairhope – Thomas Hospital Sixty minute frequencySixty minute frequency 6:00 am to 8:00 pm6:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through SaturdayMonday through Saturday Positive connection at hospital – Positive connection at hospital –
Route 1 and 4Route 1 and 4
ROUTE 4ROUTE 4
Fairhope – North South LocalFairhope – North South Local Sixty minute frequencySixty minute frequency 6:00 am to 8:00 pm6:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through SaturdayMonday through Saturday Positive connection at hospital – Positive connection at hospital –
Route 1 and 4Route 1 and 4
OPTION AOPTION A
Enhance BRATSEnhance BRATS– Increase number of vehicles serving Increase number of vehicles serving
areaarea– Add more trips to BaylincAdd more trips to Baylinc– Maintain demand response and Maintain demand response and
subscription basis of servicesubscription basis of service
OPTION BOPTION B
Enhance BRATSEnhance BRATS Add carpool and vanpool programAdd carpool and vanpool program
– Work through SARPCWork through SARPC– Carpool matching firstCarpool matching first– Vanpools as demand warrantsVanpools as demand warrants– Work closely with employersWork closely with employers
OPTION COPTION C
Enhance BRATSEnhance BRATS Add carpool and vanpool programAdd carpool and vanpool program Add bus routesAdd bus routes
– Six days a week to startSix days a week to start– At least 12 hours per dayAt least 12 hours per day– Full size bus on Route 1Full size bus on Route 1– Small buses on all other routesSmall buses on all other routes
BRATSBRATS
Demand-response based systemDemand-response based system Provides fixed route service from Provides fixed route service from
specific sites with timed transfers to specific sites with timed transfers to other parts of countyother parts of county
Monday through Friday 6 a.m.-6 p.m.Monday through Friday 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Special contract service on weekendsSpecial contract service on weekends Efficient mode for large employer Efficient mode for large employer
transportation (drop off at one location)transportation (drop off at one location)
Public MeetingsPublic Meetings
Need connectivity; emphasis on Need connectivity; emphasis on sidewalks and bicycle accesssidewalks and bicycle access
Roads need to be safer for pedestrians Roads need to be safer for pedestrians and bicyclistsand bicyclists
Discussion about various funding ideasDiscussion about various funding ideas Need service for commuters to Mobile, Need service for commuters to Mobile,
PensacolaPensacola Need ferry service across bayNeed ferry service across bay Must be reasonably pricedMust be reasonably priced
Stakeholder InterviewsStakeholder Interviews
Few of the transportation needs are Few of the transportation needs are being met todaybeing met today
Service not available all day or in Service not available all day or in eveningsevenings
There is a need for transit service There is a need for transit service because of:because of:– Aging populationAging population– Cost of fuelCost of fuel– CongestionCongestion– TourismTourism
Stakeholder InterviewsStakeholder Interviews
Most do not see enough support Most do not see enough support for a local tax to fund transit for a local tax to fund transit serviceservice
Need for public transit services Need for public transit services will increasewill increase
Next Steps – for BFTNext Steps – for BFT
- Add carpool and vanpool program- Add carpool and vanpool program– Work through SARPCWork through SARPC– Carpool matching firstCarpool matching first– Emergi-ride program for commutersEmergi-ride program for commuters– Pull major employers together – match large Pull major employers together – match large
areas of needsareas of needs– Vanpools through BRATS as demand Vanpools through BRATS as demand
warrantswarrants– Communication of benefits of utilizing mass Communication of benefits of utilizing mass
transittransit
EEASTERN ASTERN SSHOREHORETTECHNOLOGY ANDECHNOLOGY AND
ResearchResearch PPARKARKFall, 2008
Presented by: Vern George
George Henry George PartnersCharles Dilks
DilksConsulting
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PURPOSE OF THE EFFORTPURPOSE OF THE EFFORT PREPARE A STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE A
STRONG TECHNOLOGY SECTOR IN THE EASTERN SHORE ECONOMY
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FOCUS OF THE CONSULTANT FOCUS OF THE CONSULTANT WORKWORK
CAN WE DO IT? Yes, we can
Is the resource base sufficient?
WHAT CAN IT BE?
Achievable job and related growth
HOW DO WE DO IT
Strategies and actions required
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HOW DOHOW DO WE DO IT?WE DO IT?
Marketing to Existing Technology Companies
Creating a Joint College University Center
Developing a Technology and Research Park
Enhancing Entrepreneurial Services with state of the art Incubator
Efficient Organization for Implementing the Strategy
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WHAT WILL IT CREATE?WHAT WILL IT CREATE?
Impressive Total Ten Year Tech Growth of 1,100 to 2,300 Jobs
Increased Governmental and Private Business Revenues
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WHAT IS NEXT for BFT timeline?WHAT IS NEXT for BFT timeline?
Combined forces with BCEDA’s Energy Innovation effort.
Hire a professional to organize and begin efforts
Formulate Governance Structure
Technology Innovation Center
IMPLEMENTING A PRIVATE/PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP
TO REDUCE DEPENDANCE ON PETROLEUM
G-H-G Recommended G-H-G Recommended StrategiesStrategies Market to existing technology Market to existing technology
companiescompanies Create a joint college/university centerCreate a joint college/university center Develop technology/business parksDevelop technology/business parks Enhance entrepreneurial servicesEnhance entrepreneurial services Create a special purpose entityCreate a special purpose entity
– Identify startup fundingIdentify startup funding– Hire a permanent Executive DirectorHire a permanent Executive Director
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