VALLEY METRO RAIL PROJECTS UPDATE Transportation Coordinator Webinar October 21, 2015 ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
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Welcome and Introductions Valley Metro Rail Projects Update News and Updates Upcoming Meetings and Webinars Overview ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
Bus Service Operating as Usual at This Time Transdev, a Phoenix Public Transit Department bus service provider that operates a majority of the city s local bus and its RAPID routes, is currently in labor negotiations with its operators union. A labor agreement vote could result in a strike and riders can be prepared by going to ShareTheRide.com to register for a carpool or vanpool. Click here for details or go to valleymetro.org. ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
Inside the Ride Blog, New Issue An inside look at your total transit network This month s article: Make Your Commute a Treat, Not a Trick Highlights friendships formed by ridesharing ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
New Transit Book Available Effective Monday, October 26 Download here and save just the routes you need Order printed copies here ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
Champions for Clean Air 28th Annual Clean Air Campaign Awards and Luncheon PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Wednesday, October 28, 2015 11:30 am 1:30 pm JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa REGISTRATION $45/per person or $425/table Deadline to Register: October 21 ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
Clean Air Campaign Awards Program Master of Ceremonies Sean McLaughlin, CBS-5 News Keynote Speaker,Tom Szaky Founder and CEO, Terracycle Musical Entertainment, He Said She Said Featuring Thano and Lauren Sahnas ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
Open to new vanpool groups and riders One month free Seat subsidies Refer a friend savings For more information: Angie Wilkie, Vanpool Coordinator, 602.523.6062 or awilkie@valleymetro.org Vanpool Promotion ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
Shop On and Win On 19th Avenue Visit METRO Max Rewards businesses near light rail construction on 19th Avenue Two ways to enter: Facebook selfie or business raffle Win great prizes including a 32 TV Contest ends October 30 ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433) 10
High Pollution Advisories (HPAs) Winter pollution season began October 1. Most prevalent and harmful: Particulate Matter (PM) 10 and PM 2.5 May 29 and 30 Ozone May 1 Ozone Link: HPAs ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433) 11
Rideshare Month (RSM) 2015 Celebrated nationally to highlight alternative commute modes October 1 31 Monthly contests 53 teams with 464 members competing in the Commuter Challenge 1660 people took the RSM Pledge (402 new users!) Find out more: Rideshare Month ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
Valley Metro Rail Projects Update News and Updates Recap Upcoming: November 19, 2:00 p.m. webinar (special date and time due to Thanksgiving). Topic: Choosing Incentives and Writing the TRP Annual Plan November TC workshops, three locations. Topic: Choosing Incentives and Writing the TRP Annual Plan December 16 webinar (special date due to Christmas). Topic: Conducting TRP Annual Surveys ShareTheRide.com 602.262.RIDE (7433)
Transportation Coordinator Webinar Valley Metro October 21, 2015
Value of Transit Economy $1 invested = $4 in economic returns Higher in Phoenix region Keeps the region competitive Attracts businesses Retains local talent Large companies with higher wage jobs choose regions with transit options for employees. 1
Value of Transit Jobs $100 million invested = 3,600 jobs 1,300+ workers active on Central Mesa & Northwest Light Rail Extensions With many more jobs indirectly supported Provides access to jobs, education Light rail construction creates jobs, including higher wage jobs for specialty work. 2
Value of Transit Quality of Life Supports congestion relief 35% of rail passengers ride instead of drive A tool for maintaining regional mobility Serves current and future generations Services for youth, seniors and people with disabilities I drive to work every day less freeway congestion would shorten my commute time. - Miguel E., Rush Hour Commuter 3
Value of Transit Personal Benefits Saves money Households using transit save up to $9,122/yr Home values increased 24% better home values near transit Productivity during commute Riding the Express bus has made me more productive. I can send 20 emails on my commute before I even start work. - Julia S., Businesswoman 4
Total Transit Network Every transit mode serves a certain purpose and market Many modes working in concert create a successful transportation network We have to continue to build, with local resources 5
System Overview Operates 365 days/year 61 local/link routes 19 Express/RAPID routes 21 circulator routes 23 miles of light rail 412 active vanpools 72 million boardings 6
System Map 7
Rail Ridership Success Exceeding all expectations Exceeded opening year forecast by 34% Nearing 2020 ridership projection 43,000 riders per day All-time high: 126,000 8
Development Along Valley Metro Rail 9
66-mile Future Rail System 10
Rail Capital Projects Central Mesa 3.1 miles to downtown Mesa Revenue service August 22, 2015 Northwest 3.2 miles to north Phoenix Completing track construction; installing stations/overhead wires Opens spring 2016 11
Projects in Development Gilbert Road (LR, 2 miles) Tempe Streetcar (3 miles) Capitol/I-10 West (LR, 11 miles) Northwest Phase II (LR, 2 miles) West Phoenix/Central Glendale (LR, 5 miles) South Central (LR, 5 miles) 12
Gilbert Road LRT Extension 13
Tempe Streetcar 14
Capitol/I-10 West LRT Extension 15
Northwest LRT Extension Phase II 16
West Phoenix/Central Glendale 17
South Central 18
Fiesta- Downtown Chandler 19
History of Transit Growth Demand for transit is outpacing growth in population In the last 25 years: Population doubled Miles in operation tripled Transit boardings quadrupled 20
Looking to the Future 2040 population estimate 6.2 million 2040 employment estimate 3.1 million We need continued investment in transit 21
How You Can Contribute Get engaged in transit discussion Vital to success of the region Everyone benefits Talk in your social circles Try transit! 22
Transportation 2050 Plan 0.7% sales tax for 35 years Triples light rail miles in Phoenix Adds 75 miles of bus rapid transit Extends hours and frequency for bus and Dial-a-Ride service Increases local service: 7 new, 12 extended routes 30 new miles of circulator service 6 new park-and-ride lots Adds shade and security Street improvements 23
Transportation 2050 Plan Learn more at phoenix.gov 24
Northwest LRT Extension Phase I
Phases of Construction Utility Relocation - complete Roadway Widening complete
Phases of Construction Track Installation complete Major Intersection Crossing Dunlap Ave Crossing complete Northern Ave Crossing complete Glendale Ave Crossing complete Bethany Home Rd - complete
Phases of Construction Station installation 79% complete Light Rail testing/operations early 2016
Project Milestones Groundbreaking Jan 2013 Rail Weld June 2014 Light Rail Station Completion Nov 2015 Vehicle Testing Dec 2015 Opening celebration March 2016 29
Purpose of Business Assistance Business retention Minimize construction impacts Communication Guidance on light rail as a resource
Business Assistance Programs METRO Max Business access signage Friends of Transit Tuesday City of Phoenix Consulting Service assistance Local First Arizona Memberships AZ2DO Memberships Bethany to Dunlap Merchants (B2D) 31
Business Assistance Programs Targeted Marketing Programs Fall Shop On Win ON contest Winter Holiday Coupon Spring Spring Into Your New Look
Howard Steere Community Relations Manager 602-322-4476 hsteere@valleymetro.org