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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBCOMMITTEE

Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCT URE SUBCOMMITTEE and to the general public, that the PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBCOMMITTEE will hold a meeting open to the public on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., located at Pho enix City Hall, 1st Floor Atrium, Assembly Rooms A, B, & C, 2 00 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona. One or more Subcommittee members may participate via teleconference. The agenda for the meeting is as follows (items may be discussed in a different sequence than posted): 1. Call to Order

Chair Williams

2. Review and Approval of the April 8, 2014 Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.

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Item 3 is Consent Action. Although no presentation is planned, staff will be available to answer questions. 3. 2014-15 Maricopa Association of Go vernments (MAG)

Dues and Assessments This report requests that the subcommittee recommend City Council approval of payment of 2014-15 dues and assessments in an amount not to exceed $182,814. This item is for consent.

Tom Remes, Government Relations Page 11

Item 4 is for Information Only. Although no presentation is planned, staff will be available to answer questions. 4. Metro, Regional Public Transportation Authority, an d

Maricopa Association of Governments Meetings This report provides the subcommittee with copies of past and/or upcoming meeting agendas or minutes for METRO light rail, Valley Metro/Regional Public Transit Authority (RPTA), and the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). This item is for information only.

Maria Hyatt, Public Transit Page 13

Item 5 is for information, discussion and possible action. 5. October 2014 P roposed Bus Service C hanges

This report requests that the subcommittee recommend City Council approval of staff recommended bus service modifications to be implemented in October 2014. This item is for information, discussion and possib le action.

Maria Hyatt, Public Transit Page 15

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Items 6 and 7 are for information and discussion only. 6. Downtown Phoenix Comprehensive Transportation Study

This report provides the subcommittee information on short-, mid-, and long-term benefits to transportation alternatives downtown. This item is for information and discussion only.

Ray Dovalina, Street Transportation Page 19

7. Parking Meter Program Changes and Outreach Plan This report provides the subcommittee an overview of proposed parking meter program changes, including a change to the hours of operation and implementation of demand-based pricing. This item is for information and discussion only.

Ray Dovalina, Street Transportation Page 25

8. Call to the Public: Consideration, discussion, and concerns from the public. Those wishing to address the Subcommittee need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of the public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.

Chair Williams

9. Request for Future Agenda Items

Chair Williams

10. Adjournment

Chair Williams

For further information, please call Megan Neal, Management Assistant, City Manager’s Office, at 602-534-6192 or Spencer Self at 602-273-3327. Persons paid to lobby on behalf of persons or organ izations other than themselves shall register with the City Clerk prior to lobbying or within five business days thereafter, and must register annuall y to continue lobbying. If you have any questions about registration or whether or not you must register, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 602-262-6811. For reasonable accommodations, call Megan Neal at Voice/602-534-6192 or TTY/602-534-5500, or Spencer Self at 602-273-3327 as early as possible to coordinate needed arrangements. May 8, 2014

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Phoenix City Council Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee

Summary Minutes Tuesday, April 8, 2014

City Council Subcommittee Room Phoenix City Hall, Assembly Rooms A, B, and C 200 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona Subcommittee Members Present Councilwoman Thelda Williams, Chair Councilman Bill Gates Councilwoman Kate Gallego Councilwoman Laura Pastor Staff Present Staff Present Public Present Spencer Self Rick Naimark Yvette Roeder Farshid Akhavan Charlene Reynolds Maurice Goyetto Megan O’Brien Albert Crespo Joe Bowar Taylor Ayotte Darice Ellis Victoria Kayiwa Gabriel Peiz Katie Poirier Mark Melnychenko

Kini Knudson Matt Giordano Neil Mann Edith Baltierrez Brian Jankowski Jesus Sapien Matthew Heil Patricia Garland Maria Hyatt Thomas Godbee Ken Kessler Karen Peters Rob Cox Kerry Wilcoxon Feliciano Vera

Debra Bochike Jessica Blazina Jorge Llamas John Ford Kenneth Steel Gene Holmerud Megan Casey Jean Morika Carla Kahn Mike Howard

1. Call to Order Chairwoman Williams called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. with Councilman Gates, Councilwoman Gallego and Councilwoman Pastor present.

2. Review and Approval of the February 11, 2014 Tra nsportation and

Infrastructure Subcommittee Meeting Minutes Councilman Gates moved to approve the minutes from the February 11, 2014

Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting. Councilwoman Pastor seconded the motion, which passed 4:0.

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3. October 2014 Proposed Bus Service Changes – Publ ic Outreach

Councilman Gates moved to approve the item. Councilwoman Pastor seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0.

4. North/South Transit Facilities RFP

Councilman Gates moved to approve the item. Councilwoman Pastor seconded the motion. Motion carried 4:0.

5. Metro, Regional Public Transportation Authority, and Maricopa Association

of Governments Meeting

This item was for information only.

6. Recommendation to Amend City Code – Solid Waste Program Changes Public Works Director Neil Mann introduced the item as a component of the City’s strategy to achieve 40% diversion of waste material from the landfill by the year 2020. Assistant Public Works Director John Trujillo described the changes recommended by staff to Chapter 27 of the City Code, including allowing customers to opt for a smaller 65 gallon container for a $3 per month savings on their solid waste fee, a curbside green organics collection program for $5 per container, a 20 cubic yard limit for bulk trash and other language clarification. He also discussed a $10 fee per occurrence container exchange fee if a resident switches to a smaller container and then decides to go back to a larger container; however that fee would not be implemented until January of 2016. Mr. Trujillo noted previously recommended changes to bulk trash would be continued until the fall for further discussion. Councilwoman Pastor confirmed the customer will save $3 per container by changing from the standard 90 gallon to the smaller 65 gallon container. She asked what the incentive would be for a resident to add a green organics container. Mr. Trujillo explained some customers have multiple garbage containers that cost $13.40 for each additional container after the first. He said by switching one of those containers to a green organics container, they would save $8.40 per month. He noted the fee structure could be modified in the future for additional savings if the program is popular. Councilman Gates mentioned many residents like the way the current bulk trash system works, and said he appreciated the delay in the implementation of an exchange fee until 2016. He also addressed blight concerns some neighborhoods had experienced due to customers having several containers. Councilwoman Williams asked about varying fee structures. Mr. Trujillo talked about the different aspects of the fee structure, including size of containers,

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timing of collection, and household hazardous waste services for non-residential customers. Councilman Gates moved approval of the item. Councilwoman Pastor seconded. The motion carried 4:0.

7. Complete Streets Policy

Mr. Naimark introduced Wylie Bearup, Street Transportation Department Director. Mr. Bearup introduced Deputy Street Transportation Director Mark Melnychenko and Jon Ford, Communications Director for the St. Luke’s Health Initiative. Mr. Melnychenko recognized the Complete Streets Working Group in the audience and emphasized the collaborative approach to the Complete Streets project. He described the Complete Streets Policy as intended to develop a comprehensive integrated transportation corridor inclusive of all types of transportation including pedestrians, bicycles, automobiles and light rail. Mr. Melnychenko noted the benefits of adding livability, bikability and walkability to street projects could result more funding from the federal level. He concluded by noting the presentations staff made to Village Planning Committees and Planning Commission as well as working with the Bike Master Plan, Bikeshare and the General Plan update. Mr. Ford said the Working Group looked at 300-400 communities that had adopted policies like the Complete Streets Policy taking best practices from those models, then worked with the City to create a more realistic vision. Mr. Ford discussed outreach with AARP, the American Signing Association, Phoenix Chamber and resulting in over 20 letters of support so far. Councilwoman Pastor requested better performance measurements. Councilman Gates thanked committee members and expressed concerns with the use of “shall” in the policy language as being too restrictive in the eyes of the law, particularly concerning private streets and all developers. He requested the stormwater management section be pulled out for a larger discussion on sustainable best practices. Mr. Melnychenko noted the performance measures listed in the document and said the next phase would include goals and an implementation plan. Councilwoman Pastor asked if they could be included in the draft version with the understanding they could change. Councilwoman Gallego said she appreciated the measures, but some should be rephrased to be able to measure progress, and suggested changing “bus stops”

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to “transit stops.” She expressed support for the emphasis on connectivity within the policy. Councilwoman Williams asked who would bear the expense for the bus stop shade. Mr. Bearup said the performance measure was an aspirational goal for all facilities to comply, however the language did need modification. Mr. Ford indicated the measures were incorporated to spur robust discussion that would be continued with the creation of a Citizen’s Advisory Board. Feliciano Vera spoke in favor of the item noting the need for resilient infrastructure to attract capital to the City. Gene Holmerud spoke in favor of the item noting the increased safety in a Complete Streets model for bicyclist. Marvin Rochelle spoke concerning whether or not wheelchairs were allowed to be used in a bike path. Councilwoman Gallego asked why he would want to use a bike lane instead of the sidewalk. Mr. Rochelle said there were areas he needed to use the street because there either was not a sidewalk, or there were no curb cuts to allow access to where he need to go. Lieutenant Matthew Giordano responded under Arizona Revised Statute 28-815(c), a wheelchair user is considered a pedestrian while bicycle lanes are reserved only for bicycle use. He said while the regulation is clear, Officers must use their discretion to allow for appropriate exceptions such as the examples Mr. Rochelle mentioned. Councilwoman Gallego moved to approve the Complete Streets Policy with the amendment to change the performance measures to give specific numbers. Councilman Gates said he did not believe the policy would be ready for the Formal Council Meeting later in the day. Councilwoman Gallego said she did think it was ready and said she is in support of including private streets. Mr. Bearup said plans for private streets would come through the Planning and Development Department for review so flexibility did exist in the system for deviations if the private streets stayed private. Councilman Gates said the language in the policy does not have much flexibility if it came to a law suit. Councilwoman Gallego amended the motion to change language in Section D to make all determinations for private streets be context sensitive and to eliminate the last sentence in Section E related to specific elements of the Stormwater Management Plan to leave the details to a more focused process.

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Motion tied on a 2:2 vote with Councilman Gates and Councilwoman Williams dissenting.

8. Transit Fares for U.S. Military Veterans

Acting Public Transit Director Maria Hyatt introduced Ken Kessler, Deputy Public Transit Director Mr. Kessler discussed outreach to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services, an organization named Victory Place and the Valley Metro Regional Transit Fare Policy working group to get initial information about a potential fare reduction for U.S. Military Veterans. He pointed out a current half-priced fare program for seniors, youth and Medicare cardholders as well as a discounted fare program where transit passes are sold to homeless providers for distribution to clients for transportation needs. He also discussed what other regional cities had done to provide their own reduced fare programs separate from the Valley Metro system, including a Tempe Youth Program. Mr. Kessler noted approximately 7% of the population were veterans, 15% of which would be eligible for a reduced fare under current programs due to service connected disabilities. He said while it was unknown how many riders use that reduced fare, Valley Metro would add questions related to the program in a survey to be conducted in the fall. Councilman Gates asked how other systems provide a discounted rate. Mr. Kessler explained other systems use an ID process where applicants are certified to show eligibility. Mr. Kessler discussed further considerations, such as the needs of the military veteran populations, how to implement a program, potential revenue impacts and alternative funding sources, and partnership with regional players as well as further analysis and data. Ms. Hyatt said the information obtained from outreach to Victory Place showed the community had stepped up to help provide help to the homeless veteran community in addition to established discounted fares related to disabilities. Councilwoman Gallego thanked staff for their work and related the need for transportation solutions in conjunction with housing efforts for homeless veterans. She noted in her experience many disabled veterans did not necessarily know about the discounted fare options that already exist. She discussed the need to better educate and for further discussion with the Community Foundation, the VA and the State Legislature for funding solutions, as well as discuss with other cities how they funded their individual programs. Councilman Gates suggested having a citizen committee related to transit issues look at this issue of need and funding solutions.

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Councilwoman Gallego moved for staff to continue to do more research and come back in the fall with recommendations related to the item in addition to making sure partners in the nonprofit and government sector were aware of existing fare structures. Councilwoman Pastor seconded the motion. Councilman Gates offered a friendly amendment to include setting up a transit citizen committee to look at the issue and possible funding sources. Councilwoman Gallego accepted the amendment. Motion carried 4:0.

9. Northwest Extension (NEW) Phase I and Phase II Update

Ms. Hyatt introduced the item noting the Northwest Extension was put on hold in the past due to funding, and her excitement to be able to provide this update. Albert Santana, Light Rail Administrator, gave an update on the construction on 19th Avenue, the 3.2 mile extension, stations on the south side of Glendale and Northern and a Park and Ride facility on the southwest corner of 19th Avenue and Dunlap Road. He said utility work, representing $85 million of the $160 million construction project, would be finished early this summer. Councilman Gates asked how much an extension typically costs per mile. Mr. Santana said $75 to $90 million. He explained the cost for this extension was slightly higher due to the number of property acquisitions necessary. Ms. Hyatt said due to the mountain pass there was also a higher cost for utility work. Mr. Santana walked the Subcommittee through a video showing a model of the work for the extension. He noted with over 300,000 total people hours on the job there were no recordable accidents. Mr. Santana discussed community goodwill activity performed by the contractor, including working with Orangewood Elementary School to plant a tree for a teacher that recently passed away. He also mentioned the business assistance for surrounding companies to assist with ensuring their continued success. Mr. Santana pointed out that by July the first rails would be placed in the right of way. Mr. Santana said Phase II would continue westbound to Dunlap. Staff was working on a project definition study to determine if a connection could be made to Metrocenter Mall. He spoke about complications with using Dunlap due to road depressions around the water treatment plant. He also noted staff was working with the bicycle community to incorporate bicycling infrastructure and looking into how big a Park and Ride would need to be, traffic configurations and crossing I-17.

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Mr. Santana concluded by stating that staff in the Community and Economic Development Department was working on an Economic Development Study related to connecting with Metrocenter.

10. Driver/Bicycle Safety and Education

Street Transportation Director Wylie Bearup introduced Kerry Wilcoxon, Traffic Engineer III. Mr. Wilcoxon gave a brief overview of the safety education projects underway highlighting the collaboration of the Street Transportation Department (Streets), Police Department, Fire Department, schools parents and teachers. Mr. Wilcoxon detailed accident statistics related to bicycle riders, noting the importance of increasing driver awareness, increasing bicycle safety. He pointed out bicycle safety related discussions resulting from the draft Bicycle Master Plan, Complete Streets, Downtown Phoenix Transportation Plan and Reinvent Phoenix. Mr. Wilcoxon said the focus of bicycle safety efforts were education, engineering and enforcement. He gave examples of the outreach at elementary and middle schools including community biking events, Bike to School education events and distribution of helmets. Mr. Wilcoxon explained the City was recognized on a national level for the Bike Safety and Bike to School programs. He also spoke about the new bike website with information on bike programs, bike projects, and upcoming events and new bike infrastructure projects. He said residents could also use the website to submit requests on bike lanes and facilities. Mr. Wilcoxon also discussed other sources of information, including the Fire Department’s website, Valley Metro and the Office of Environmental Programs. Mr. Wilcoxon noted several items in process on the engineering side, including efforts with the Bike Master Plan, Bicycle Detecting Intersections, building infrastructure and roadway system expansion. He said there were 705 miles of bike facilities with over 450 miles of striped bike lanes throughout the City. Lieutenant Matthew Giordano discussed the enforcement aspect including the 534-SPEED number residents could call to discuss any speeding related problem in the City. He also suggested encouraging the Arizona Department of Transportation to put more bicycle information in the driver’s training manuals, working with Maricopa Association of Governments on safety messaging and regional bike maps, and requesting funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to fund public service announcements and safety messaging.

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Councilwoman Williams requested staff to work with ADOT on building overpasses or on/off ramps around I-17 and other freeways to allow space for bicycles and pedestrians. Feliciano Vera spoke in support of the item noting bicycle safety concerns and spoke in favor of a pedestrian safety and mobility action plan. Gene Holmerud spoke in favor of the item encouraging bicycling as an equitable activity to all socioeconomic backgrounds.

11. Call to the Public

None. 12. Request for Future Agenda Items

None. 13. Adjournment

Chairwoman Williams adjourned the meeting at 12:17 p.m.

Respectfully submitted. Spencer Self Management Intern

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Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, May 13, 2014, Item 3

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager

FROM: Thomas Remes Government Relations Director

SUBJECT: MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 2014-15 DUES AND ASSESSMENTS

This report provides information to the Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee about the city’s 2014-15 Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) draft membership dues and assessments and requests the subcommittee recommend City Council approval of payment of 2014-15 dues and assessments in an amount not to exceed $182,814. THE ISSUE The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), formed in 1967, is a Council of Governments (COG) that serves as the regional agency for the metropolitan Phoenix area. MAG takes an active role in long-range regional issues and addresses concerns that affect all of the communities in the Valley, including transportation, air quality and human services. MAG is the designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for transportation planning in the Maricopa County region. Additionally, MAG has been designated by the Governor to serve as the principal planning agency for the region in a number of other areas, including air quality, water quality and solid waste management. MAG also develops population estimates and projections for the region. The city derives a significant amount of funding through its participation and active role in MAG. During FY 2011-15, the city of Phoenix received approximately $116,598,542 in federal and regional funding through the MAG planning process. This funding was allocated for a variety of significant projects, including construction of the Avenida Rio Salado: 51st Avenue to 7th Street roadway widening and Sonoran Boulevard: 15th Avenue to Cave Creek Road roadway widening. At its May 2014 meeting, the MAG Regional Council will approve the 2014-15 MAG Unified Planning Work Program and Annual Budget. The passage of the budget will include the final dues and assessments for 2014-15. These dollars, combined with federal funds, cover MAG’s annual operating costs. Due to economic conditions, MAG dues and assessments were reduced by approximately 50 percent between 2009-10 and 2013-14. Beginning in 2014-15, dues and assessments are projected to return to their full pre-recession level.

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Funding for the city’s 2014-15 draft annual dues and assessments in the amount of $182,814 is allocated as follows: Dues/Assessment Department Amount MAG Member Dues Government Relations $78,103 Solid Waste Planning Assessment Public Works $3,850 Water Quality Planning Assessment Water Services $47,443 Human Services Planning and Homeless Prevention Assessments

Human Services $53,418

The dues and assessments information is considered draft and is subject to change as MAG’s budget continues through the review process, which is why staff is requesting a subcommittee recommendation for payment in an amount not to exceed $182,814. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee recommend the City Council approve the payment of the city’s MAG dues and assessments for 2014-15 in an amount not to exceed $182,814.

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Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, April 8, 2014, Item #4

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager

FROM: Albert Santana Light Rail Project Administrator

SUBJECT: METRO, REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS MEETINGS

This report provides the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee with copies of past and/or upcoming meeting agendas/summaries for METRO light rail, Valley Metro/Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA), and the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). This item is for information only. THE ISSUE Within Maricopa County, there are several agencies with different charges relating to public transit and transportation planning. Valley Metro/RPTA: In 1993, the Regional Public Transportation Authority Board adopted the name Valley Metro as the identity for the regional transit system in metropolitan Phoenix. Under the “Valley Metro” brand, local governments fund the Valley-wide transit system which the public sees on the streets today. Valley Metro Board member agencies include Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, El Mirage, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Maricopa County, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Surprise, and Tempe. Councilwoman Thelda Williams serves as Phoenix’s representative on the RPTA Board of Directors. METRO: METRO is the brand name for Valley Metro Rail Inc., a nonprofit, public corporation charged with the design, construction, and operation of the Valley’s light rail system. The cities that participate financially in the light rail system each have a representative on the METRO Board of Directors. Cities on the board include Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, and Tempe. METRO is structured on a “pay-to-play basis” with voting power allocated based on investment in the system. Councilwoman Thelda Williams serves as Phoenix’s representative and is the current chair of the METRO Board of Directors. The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG): MAG is a Council of Governments that serves as the regional agency for the metropolitan Phoenix area. When MAG was formed in 1967, elected officials recognized the need for long-range planning and policy development on a regional scale. Issues such as transportation, air quality, and human services affect residents beyond the borders of individual jurisdictions. MAG is the designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for transportation planning in the Maricopa County region. Mayor Stanton serves as Phoenix’s representative.

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OTHER INFORMATION The goal of staff is to provide the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee with agendas for future meetings of these bodies. Meeting dates do not coincide and agendas are not available until close to the meeting date. However, prior to reaching each Board of Directors meeting, most agenda items are reviewed by staff committees which include City of Phoenix members. An attachment to the Subcommittee packet will provide meeting agendas and/or additional information for previous and upcoming METRO, RPTA and MAG meetings. RECOMMENDATION This item is for discussion only. No Council action is required. Attachments

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Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, May 13, 2014, Item 5

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager

FROM: Maria Hyatt Interim Public Transit Director

SUBJECT: OCTOBER 2014 PROPOSED BUS SERVICE CHANGES

This report requests that the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of staff-recommended bus service modifications to be implemented on October 27, 2014. THE ISSUE The Public Transit Department is focused on improving the efficiency of Phoenix’s transit service to best serve passengers’ needs. The Department reviews routes semi-annually to determine if improvements can be made that will offset the cost of enhancing transit service. The proposed October 2014 bus service changes are funded through Transit 2000, the dedicated Phoenix transit tax, and Proposition 400, the regional transportation tax. In total, the staff-recommended October 2014 bus service changes are expected to have an annual net cost of $220,000. However, when combined with the $310,500 in annual savings identified with the approved January 2014 service changes, the recommended October 2014 service changes will have a total net annual savings of $89,500. Recommended Bus Service Changes: Southwest Phoenix In southwest Phoenix, Public Transit aims to keep pace with commercial and residential development along with providing efficient routes focused on ridership demand areas. To help address this need, the following service modifications are recommended:

• Route 10 (Roosevelt/Grant/Lower Buckeye Road) o Increase weekend frequency from 60 minutes to 30 minutes between

Central Station Transit Center and Camelback Road. o Eliminate the portion of route between Central Station Transit Center and

Lower Buckeye Road. This area would continue to be served by Routes 0 (Central Avenue), 3 (Van Buren), 8 (7th Avenue), 13 (Buckeye Road), 15 (15th Avenue as modified), and 19 (19th Avenue).

o Eliminate service on Lower Buckeye Road, but create a new Route 28 to provide service on Lower Buckeye Road from 22nd Avenue to 75th Avenue.

• Route 15 (15th Avenue) would be extended south to Pima Street along 15th Avenue. The route would no longer travel to the Central Station Transit Center.

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• Route 75 (75th Avenue) is a new route on 75th Avenue from Lower Buckeye Road to Camelback Road. Currently, the City’s north/south bus routes do not extend west of 67th Avenue. This new route would serve the Desert Sky Mall Transit Center.

• Route 83 (83rd Avenue) is a new route on 83rd Avenue from Van Buren Street to Camelback Road. This route would also serve the Desert Sky Mall Transit Center.

High-Ridership Segment Modifications Through detailed route segment analysis, these changes would increase route frequency in the high-use core segments of the routes, while reducing route frequency on lower-use segments at the ends of the routes. The goal is to address overcrowding issues and improve passenger capacity of the busiest segments of the route by increasing frequency within those segments.

• Route 3 (Van Buren Street) increases weekday peak service frequency from 15 minutes to 10 minutes between 35th Avenue and 32nd Street, and decreases frequency on the west and east ends from 15 minutes to 30 minutes.

• Route 17 (McDowell Road) increases the weekday peak service frequency on the entire route and decreases weekday off-peak frequency on the west and east ends from 15 minutes to 20 minutes.

• Route 29 (Thomas Road) increases weekday peak service frequency from 10 minutes to 8 minutes between 51st Avenue and 44th Street, and decreases weekday peak service frequency on the west end from 10 minutes to 16 minutes.

• Route 35 (35th Avenue) increases weekday peak service frequency from 20 minutes to 15 minutes between Lower Buckeye Road and Metrocenter Transit Center, and decreases frequency on the north and south ends from 20 minutes to 30 minutes.

• Route 41 (Indian School Road) is proposed to have increased weekday peak service frequency from 15 minutes to 10 minutes between 59th Avenue and 32nd Street, and decreased frequency on the west and east ends from 15 minutes to 20 minutes.

• Route 50 (Camelback Road) adds two westbound weekday trips to address afternoon overcrowding.

East Central Phoenix – Washington Street/Jefferson Street Through comprehensive ridership analysis and passenger feedback, these changes would eliminate inefficient, duplicative service and allow for improved bus service for passengers with disabilities.

• Route 1 (Washington/Jefferson) eliminates the low-ridership and duplicative service segment west of Central Station Transit Center, and increases weekday frequency from 45 minutes to 30 minutes. The portion of the route recommended for elimination would continue to be served by Routes 0 (Central Avenue), 3 (Van Buren), 8 (7th Avenue), 13 (Buckeye Road), 15 (15th Avenue as modified), 19 (19th Avenue), and 27 (27th Avenue).

• Route 3 (Van Buren Street) eliminates the diversion of the route to serve Washington Street. This service would be provided by the proposed modification to Route 1 (Washington/Jefferson). All Route 3 trips would remain on Van Buren Street.

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Sunnyslope Transit Center to Paradise Valley Mall Transit Center Area These changes would eliminate duplicative service and provide for more efficient transit service coverage in this area. Service efficiencies target reaches of Cave Creek Road, Cactus Road, and Thunderbird Road.

• Route 106 (Cave Creek/Cactus) eliminates the duplicative portion east of the Sunnyslope Transit Center. The existing Route 90 (Dunlap/Cave Creek) will continue to provide service along Cave Creek Road, and Route 138 would be modified to cover the portion of Route 106 currently serving Cactus Road between 32nd Street and Paradise Valley Mall Transit Center.

• Route 138 (Thunderbird) modifies the east end at 32nd Street to serve Cactus Road, Tatum Boulevard, and Thunderbird Road between 32nd Street and Tatum Boulevard.

Weekend Service Improvements These changes increase weekend route frequency from 60 minutes to 30 minutes on four key routes: Route 10 (Roosevelt/Grant/Lower Buckeye Road), Route 60 (Bethany Home Road), Route 80 (Northern Avenue), and Route 138. OTHER INFORMATION Public Outreach Summary The Public Transit Department used its locally adopted process for public outreach for the October 2014 proposed bus service changes. Staff coordinated closely with Valley Metro staff in scheduling, communicating, and conducting regional public outreach on proposed service changes. In March and April 2014, Public Transit staff and Valley Metro staff provided opportunities for public comment on service changes in the following locations:

• Burton Barr Library Open House • Sunnyslope Transit Center • Metrocenter Mall Transit Center • Paradise Valley Mall Transit Center • Central Station Transit Center • Desert Sky Mall Transit Center • City of Avondale Open House • City of Glendale Open House • City of Chandler Open House • City of Scottsdale Open House • Public Hearing, Downtown Phoenix

Staff utilized the local newspapers, press releases, social media, on-board bus announcements, the Valley Metro web site, and the Public Transit Department web site to provide information about the public outreach process and to solicit input from the public.

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For City of Phoenix service changes, staff received more than 450 comments from the public either verbally, in writing, or via email. Of these, approximately 90 percent were supportive of the proposed service changes. Staff reviewed and analyzed the comments received. Using public feedback and input along with additional analysis, staff finalized a list of recommended service changes. Title VI Analysis A Title VI analysis for the proposed October 2014 service changes was prepared and finalized. Per the City’s adopted Title VI policies, the report identified twelve major service changes with potential impacts to low-income and/or minority populations. Of these twelve major service changes, four changes (Routes 60, 75, 80, and 83) were determined to have potential positive impacts on low-income and/or minority populations. Changes impacting six routes (Routes 1, 3, 15, 17, 29, and 41) were determined to potentially have both positive and negative impacts on low-income and/or minority populations. Finally, the remaining two changes (Routes 10 and 106) were determined to have potential negative impacts on low-income and/or minority populations. No mitigation is necessary for the major service changes that have potential positive impacts to low-income and/or minority populations. For the major service changes that were determined to potentially have negative impacts on low-income and/or minority populations, staff determined that these changes can be successfully mitigated by one or more of the following measures:

• Reasonable access to other nearby fixed local bus routes; • System improvements that will better achieve balance between passenger

comfort, route operation, and service reliability, which will benefit all passengers.

RECOMMENDATION This report requests that the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee recommend City Council approval of staff-recommended bus service modifications to be implemented on October 27, 2014. On May 1, 2014, the Citizens Transit Commission recommended approval of the staff-recommended bus service changes with the exception of Route 106/138 changes and that staff return to the Citizens Transit Commission with further analysis and recommendation for Route 106/138.

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Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, May 13, 2014, Item 6

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager

FROM: Ray Dovalina, PE Acting Street Transportation Director/City Engineer

SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN PHOENIX COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION STUDY

This report provides the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee an update on the Downtown Phoenix Comprehensive Transportation Study. THE ISSUE The Downtown Phoenix Comprehensive Transportation Study (“Downtown Phoenix Core Connections and Operations Study”) was accomplished through the City’s regional partnership with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) in coordination with the larger Central Phoenix Transportation Framework Study. The effort focused on the area bounded by McDowell Road to the north, Buckeye Road to the south, 7th Avenue on the west and 7th Street on the east. The study explored and analyzed potential roadway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements. A set of transportation recommendations for three timeframes were developed using strategies and input gathered through a three-tiered public outreach process. This collaborative approach was used to ensure that ideas were received from as many people as possible and included feedback through committees, stakeholder focus groups, and public open houses. The attached maps detail short-term (0-5 years), mid-term (6-10 years), and long-range (more than 11 years) strategies identified through the study. The overall goals are to effectively move people downtown, enhance economic opportunities, evaluate current conditions, identify transportation improvements, and identify possible changes to the transportation network to respond to recent downtown development and pedestrian, light rail, and bus activities. Strategies identified include: lane or street closures, changes in directional traffic flow (one-way versus two-way streets), new high capacity transit corridors, pedestrian improvements, message signs, gateway features, and re-striping lanes to better accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The changes are expected to respond to the goals of the study and lay the foundation for minor modifications to the Street Transportation Department Sunburst Plan, which is the plan for managing downtown event traffic. OTHER INFORMATION From October 27 to 29, 2013 the City hosted the Regional NACTO Conference as part of the Designing Cities: Leading the Way to World Class Streets Initiative. The conference brought together national and local leaders in transportation planning and

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design to discuss pressing issues in the development of more livable streets and how this reinvestment will improve mobility, safety and economic development. The project team held a workshop on the City of Phoenix Comprehensive Downtown Transportation Study at this conference. This allowed staff to gather a national perspective from other major cities dealing with similar issues. A public outreach process was used for the development of the recommendations contained in the Phoenix Comprehensive Downtown Transportation Study. Community input was received through 40 meetings, which included downtown stakeholder focus groups, two sets of open houses to garner input on both the initial scenarios and the draft recommendations, and a series of presentations to groups and individuals within the study area. Meetings were held with community groups, downtown organizations, and other stakeholders at all stages of the planning process. Staff also coordinated this study with the Bicycle Master Plan, Bike Share Program (GRID), Complete Streets Initiative, Adams Street Reactivation Study, Arizona State University expansion, light rail corridor extension, and other downtown projects because this effort is a piece of the overall program to make our streets more livable. RECOMMENDATION This item is for information and discussion. Staff will continue to engage with stakeholders to develop final recommendations and return to the Subcommittee and City Council with more detailed analysis of potential strategies and a recommended implementation plan.

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Figure 1: Phoenix Comprehensive Downtown Study Identified Improvement Strategies 0-5 years

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Figure 2: Phoenix Comprehensive Downtown Study Identified Improvement Strategies 6-10 years

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Figure 3: Phoenix Comprehensive Downtown Study Identified Improvement Strategies over 11 years

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Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, May 13, 2014, Item 7

CITY COUNCIL REPORT

TO: Rick Naimark Deputy City Manager

FROM: Ray Dovalina, PE Acting Street Transportation Director/City Engineer

SUBJECT: PARKING METER PROGRAM CHANGES AND OUTREACH PLAN

This report provides the Downtown, Aviation and Redevelopment Subcommittee an overview of proposed parking meter program changes, including a change to the hours of operation and implementation of demand-based pricing. This item is for information and discussion. THE ISSUE In 2009, the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department conducted a pilot program to study the effectiveness of new single-space credit-enabled parking meters in a portion of the downtown core. Results of the study showed moderate credit card usage, with the percentage of credit card transactions slowly increasing over the life of the pilot. After the pilot was complete, the temporary single-space credit-enabled meters were removed. Several downtown business owners and merchants requested the credit-enabled meters be returned because they provide greater flexibility for patrons. Based on the study, staff developed several recommendations that include a preferred meter technology, implementation schedule, financing approach, and enforcement requirements. Using these recommendations, staff conducted a procurement process to select parking meter vendors to provide new parking meter technologies for the City’s on-street parking meter upgrade. Phase I, completed in April 2013, included installation of approximately 600 of the City’s 1,850 metered parking spaces in the Downtown Core, Uptown (north of McDowell Road), and Phoenix College areas. Planning is underway for the next phases. Currently, metered parking is free during evenings and weekends in Phoenix, and there is one rate of $1.50 an hour for all meters regardless of location. Due to the City’s recent investment in advanced parking meter technology, there is an opportunity to implement demand-based pricing to better manage on-street parking, serve customers, and raise revenue. This strategy would allow the City to lower rates where there is minimal demand for short-term on-street parking. Conversely, rates could be increased to match demand during special event times and near event venues. This would encourage parking use turnover along valuable on-street parking spaces near restaurants, retail and other related establishments. The City would establish a zone, or multiple zones, and determine the costs that should be charged in each zone based on parking occupancy data collected and special event schedules. The rates would adjust up or down to match demand. A proposed rate range of $0.50 to $6.00 an hour was

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posted on the City’s phoenix.gov website on April 16, 2014 to meet the 60-day posting required by the state of Arizona. OTHER INFORMATION Many cities across the country are implementing demand-based parking pricing and migrating to extended hours of enforcement. The City of San Francisco (SF Park Program) recently conducted a Meter Rate and Policy Survey and found that 67 percent of the cities surveyed operate under a variable rate, 91 percent operate meters on Saturdays, and 41 percent operate on Sundays. In addition, with the exception of Phoenix, all of the cities surveyed operated meters beyond 5:00 p.m. Studies have also shown that free or low parking costs encourages automobile use instead of other more environmentally-friendly modes such as biking or bus and rail transit. Other advantages include less traffic congestion from drivers looking for open spaces, potentially increased revenues for private lots and garages (since valuable on-street parking would not be free during peak times) and revenue to fund deployment of more customer-friendly credit card meters in the downtown area. In addition to the proposed program changes, staff will investigate the feasibility of adding cell phone payment and other technologies to the menu of payment options. Expansion of the parking meter program would also allow the City to better utilize the high-tech capability of meters including allowing customers to pay for several hours at a time during the evening, rather than the one- or two-hour limit during the day. The Department is in the process of conducting a comprehensive public outreach effort to engage the public and obtain comments to enhance the program. Staff has developed of a parking meter fact sheet for the public that summarizes the program and proposed changes. The goal is to continue outreach with stakeholders throughout May 2014. Stakeholders include: Downtown Phoenix Partnership; major downtown businesses; and cultural, residential, sports, and entertainment venues affected by this change. To facilitate the proposed parking meter changes, additional resources are needed to manage the program and enforce the additional hours of meter operations. The Street Transportation Department will need a new Parking Manager position and Police will need additional parking enforcement personnel who would support the expanded program. In addition, a budget allocation is needed for continuing and public outreach to publicize the changes and funding to support the additional credit card and software fees, data collection and other costs necessary to implement and maintain a demand-based parking program. In Fiscal Year 2012-13, the Department collected approximately $1.65 million in coins and credit/debit card payments from the Parking Meter Program, resulting in $1 million in net revenue to the General Fund to support basic city services. Proposed changes in the parking meter program could potentially generate an additional $1 to $2 million dollars in revenue annually, depending on the Council-approved days/times of operation and rate range. Expansion of the parking meter program to include parking zones may require as many as 640 new meters in the downtown area to facilitate dynamic rate

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changes. This will result in additional costs to the program to support the added inventory and a much more complex parking system. In addition, the projected revenue increase is largely dependent on other important factors such as the effectiveness of the variable rate pricing and the changes in parking behavior. The table below outlines approximate estimates of costs and revenue potential based on several assumptions:

FY Program

Operating Cost*

Estimated Annual

Revenue** (millions)

Net Annual Revenue (millions)

Number of Metered Parking Spaces

Variable Rate

Pricing

Evening and

Weekend Operation

13/14 $635,000 $1.65 $1.0 1,850 no no 14/15

(10 mos.) $868,000 $2.9 $2.0 2,490*** yes yes

15/16 $900,000 $3.5 $2.6 2,490*** yes yes 16/17 $1,000,000 $4.0 $3.0 3,000*** yes yes 17/18 $1,000,000 $4.0 $3.0 3,000*** yes yes

*Does not include AHUR-funded capital costs for meters and related equipment ($300,000 in 14-15; $250,000 in 16-17) **Does not include fines and penalties ***Assumes increase in credit card meters Changes to the meter rate will require adoption of an ordinance amendment, which will be presented for consideration at a later date. RECOMMENDATION This item is for information only.