transit oriented development community meeting#2 11/17/14

Regional Transit Oriented Development Plan | Transit Community Meeting | November 18, 2014 | GBRCt.org/TOD

Transit Community MeetingReunión con la comunidad de tránsito

Tuesday November 18, 2014, 7 PMMartes, 18 de noviembre de 2014, 7:00 p.m.


About Greater Bridgeport Transit• Local/Regional/Express Service• Wide Coverage Area• Safe/Convenient/Reliable• TOD Opportunities


About GBRCGRBC collaborates with local cities and towns on transportation and regional planning initiatives.


Greater Bridgeport Regional Council (GBRC)• Council of Governments• Multi‐Service Entity• Acts as a “Visionary”• Delivers Fed/State/Local Programs


Agenda1. Project Introduction2. What is Transit Oriented Development?3. Transit Planning Work4. Live Transit Survey5. Breakout Session6. What did you say?7. Stay Involved


1. Project IntroductionGBRC is partnering with GBT and regional towns and cities to create a plan for improving travel in the region, from bike and walking paths to buses and train connections.


TOD is described as compact, mixed‐use development near bus and train stops to promote walkability, fast connections to jobs, and affordable transportation.

2. What is Transit‐OrientedDevelopment (TOD)?


Regional TOD Goals• Linking Regional Transportation Centers• Connecting Neighborhoods to Jobs• Reduce Car Usage/Emissions• Create More Walkable Neighborhoods• Improve Health of the Community• Optimize Land Use for Economic Growth


What is Transit‐Oriented Development?


TOD – Alternative Modes• TOD Encourages Train/Bus/Bike/Ped Travel• Reduction of Vehicular Traffic


TOD – Five Project TasksTask 1 – Stratford TOD

Task 2 – Model TOD OrdinanceTask 3 – Seaview Development Corridor

Task 4 – Alternative Transportation ModesTask 5 – Long Range Transit Plan


3. Transit Planning WorkTasks 4 and 5 take a comprehensive look at GBT’s bus system. We will be looking for your input on future service plans.


• Identified Priority Areas• Calculated Route Ridership/Frequency• Collecting Ridership Data• Combine with Employment/Population Data• Incorporation of Future Land Use Development • Determine Future Transit Service• Recommendations Packaged Next Spring

Task #4 – Alt Transportation Modes

What period is this?


Task #4 – Data Collection/AnalysisRoute 1 Per Trip

Boardings?


Task #5 ‐ Long Range Transit Plan

Foundation•Gather and

analyze existing system information

Vision•Coordinate inputs

into desires for the future

•Local plans

Growth•What is the

land use & transit goal for the future?

System•Create long

range system structure

•Service typology

Hours•Create

end-goal service profile

Fleet•Type of fleet

required•Amount of

vehicles

Infrastructure•Stops•Shelters•Interchanges•Depots

Implementation plan•10-, 25- year goals•Five year service

plans


What input are we looking for?Objective: Meeting current and future public demand

• Major travel patterns or key corridors

• Changes to the existing system

• What works well?

• How to serve & improve the quality of communities


4. Live Transit SurveyIt’s YOUR turn! Tell us what you think.


Who is the best football team?

A. GiantsB. JetsC. Patriots

Gian

ts Jets

Patri

ots

33% 33%33%

Rank from best to worst.


How often do you use the GBT bus?

A. Every dayB. A few times each weekC. A few times each monthD. Never

Every

day

A few

times

each

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Where do you go on the bus?

A. WorkB. SchoolC. ShoppingD. Medical appointmentsE. Social events/visit friendsF. Other W

ork

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Choose all that apply


Why do you use the bus?

A. I do not have a carB. Inclement weatherC. To save moneyD. Easier than drivingE. Relax during commuteF. Better for the environmentG. Faster than drivingH. Work during commute I d

o not

have

a ca

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Rank your TOP THREE in order of importance


I do not use the bus because:

A. Does not go where I need to goB. My disability prevents useC. Can’t figure out bus routeD. I ride my bike or walkE. No nearby bus stopsF. It’s too expensiveG. No sidewalksH. Poor lightingI. Have carJ. Other Do

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arby

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dewa

lks

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car

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Sidewalks on the way to bus stops are:

A. GoodB. FairC. PoorD. No Sidewalks

Good Fair

Poor

No Si

dewa

lks

0% 0%0%0%

Pick ONE


Lighting on the walk to the bus stops is:

A. GoodB. FairC. PoorD. No Lighting

Good Fair

Poor

No Li

ghtin

g

0% 0%0%0%

Pick ONE


Amenities at bus stops are:

A. GoodB. FairC. PoorD. No Amenities

Good Fair

Poor

No Am

enitie

s

0% 0%0%0%

Pick ONE


If you use Metro North, how do you get to the station?

A. By busB. WalkC. BicycleD. Get dropped offE. Drive and park

By bu

s

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Bicycl

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t dro

pped

off

Drive

and p

ark

0% 0% 0%0%0%

Choose all that apply


Where would you most like high frequency bus service – every 10‐15 minutes?

A. Along Boston AveB. Along Barnum AveC. Along Stratford and

Connecticut Ave

Along

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n Ave

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um Av

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ford a

nd Co

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Rank in order of importance


How would you prioritize improvements to existing service?

A. More frequent buses on current routesB. Better train connectionsC. One bus pass for ALL buses in CTD. Later evening serviceE. Earlier morning serviceF. Better weekend serviceG. Better sidewalks, shelters, benches, etc.H. Other

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Where would you like to see new service added?

A. More service to Derby & the ValleyB. More service to Milford & New HavenC. More service to Norwalk & StamfordD. More service to Monroe & TrumbullE. Service to WaterburyF. Service to DanburyG. More cross‐town service (like Route 17)H. Other

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How do you prefer to hear about emergencies, delays, disruptions to bus service?

A. Text messageB. Email C. Alerts posted to GBT websiteD. FacebookE. TwitterF. TVG. RadioH. Other

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What is your age?A. Under 18B. 18‐33C. 34‐49D. 50‐68E. 69+

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r 18

18‐33

34‐49

50‐68 69

+

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What is your ethnicity?A. Black/African AmericanB. HispanicC. CaucasianD. Asian/Pacific IslanderE. American Indian/Alaskan NativeF. Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderG. Multi‐RacialH. Other

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Amenities‐ Shelters‐ Seating‐Wi‐Fi‐ Lighting

Service‐ Frequency‐ Schedule‐ Bus Lanes‐ Signal Priority

Routes‐ Streets‐ Highways‐ Neighborhoods‐ Towns

5. Breakout Session


6. What did you say?• Conveniences• Service• Routes


Project Schedule


7. Stay InvolvedNext Meeting: Late Winter 2015Take the Transit Survey: bit.ly/transit‐surveyParticipe en la encuesta de tránsito: bit.ly/encuesta‐transitoMore Info at GBRCt.org/todMás información en GBRCt.org/tod

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