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WHERE IS MY NEXT ART

Mariate Echeverry

Transportation DepartmentSeptember 19, 2014

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Where are we?

• Transit Master Plan was approved by Council in October 2009.

• Implementation of the First phase of the TMP was approved in April 2010.

• Implementation occurred in May 2012

– Operational Changes

– Marketing

Where are we?

– Operational Changes• Redesigning all the routes

• Increasing frequency in main corridors

• Combining day and evening service

• Reducing number of deviations

• Eliminating all Dial-a-rides

• Improving the bus stop system

• Improving bus stop infrastructure

• Adding transfer points outside of downtown

• Creating Cross-town routes

• Adding new service areas: ABCCM and Land of Sky

Regional Council

• Providing Limited Holiday Service

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Where are we?

Where are we?

Branding the system•New Logo•New name (system and routes)•New image•New draft maps•Website: www.RIDETHEART.com

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Where are we?

Technology•Electronic Fareboxes•Automated Vehicle Announciation System•Automated Passenger Counters•Google Transit

Where are we?

Technology•Real-time Passenger Information: www.nextbus.com

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What is next?

– Operational Changes• Limited Sunday Service: N1, N3, E1, E2, S3, S4,

W1, W3, W5

• Changes to route C as requested by riders: Routes

W5 and S5

• Schedule adjustments

Opportunities and Challenges

– Opportunities• The system has room to grow: Increase

frequency, hours of operation and routes

– Challenges• Accessibility – Multimodal infrastructure

• Density

• Location decisions (Land use and zoning)

• Funding

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• Questions?

Thank you