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The Right Tools for the Problem: Arterial BRT in the Twin Cities
Katie Roth, AICP Metro Transit
September 22, 2014 Rail~Volution
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Define the problem
Use the right tools to solve the problem
Defend the solution & overcome challenges
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12 Workhorse Corridors • Core frequent service network • 90,000 daily rides • Growing urban neighborhoods • Speed & reliability challenges • Transit market growth potential
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• 10 miles, Rosedale to METRO Blue Line 46th Street Station
• 20 stations, roughly 1/2 mile apart • Frequent service:
A Line every 10 minutes + Local underlay every 30 minutes
• Fast: 27% faster than local bus • 4,000 current daily rides,
9,000 by 2030 with A Line
First Line Coming in 2015 ROSEVILLE
FALCON HEIGHTS
SAINT PAUL
MINNEAPOLIS
Define the problem
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42% Moving
32% Boarding
23% Red Light
Frequent, long stops & red light delays hamper service speed.
Traffic delays make up just 3% of travel time.
Buses are moving less than half the time.
Define the problem
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Inadequate bus facilities belie service quality.
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Critical Tool: 100% Off-Board Fare Payment
St. P
aul Pioneer P
ress
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Critical Tool: Bumpouts for Speed & Space 6’ clear zone for snow clearance & all-door boarding 5’ shelter depth Unobstructed sidewalk
Bus stops in travel lane
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Critical Tool: Scalable, High-Amenity Stations
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Visible Branding
Station Name
Real-Time “Next Bus” Information
Roof-Mounted Heaters & Lights Destination Sign
Ticket machines & Fare validator
Security Cameras
Detectable warning edge
4’ Clear Zone
Information & Maps
Foundation Wall
Near-level platform height
Emergency Phone
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Building more, faster, for less…but how?
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$450 million
System of 4 LRT lines: $4+ billion
System of 12 arterial
BRT lines:
FFGA
FFGA
FFGA
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State Bonds (One-Time)
Challenge: Filling in the gaps
• Stable, dedicated source critical to system buildout
Federal CMAQ (One-Time)
Federal Formula
Funds
Local Funds
State Competitive (One-Time)
Trunk Highway Bonds
Fleet TSP Stations Technology Design & Soft Costs
State Appropriation
(One-Time)
$25 Million Total A Line Project Cost
Challenge: Is it or isn’t it?
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A toolbox, not a package.
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Fast Frequent Reliable
Comfortable Predictable
THE RIGHT TOOLS
