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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
| TOD PRIORITY TOOL
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