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City Council Work Session - August 8, 2017
Agenda ■ Background & Overview ■ Key Plan Elements ■ Overview of Draft Plan
■ Next Steps ■ Discussion
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Background & Overview
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Background ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
2013 September: City Council Develops Goals for Transit 2014 February: Transit Master Plan Scope of Work Adopted 2014 Spring – Winter: Competitive Selection Process 2015 January: Master Planning Process Begins 2017 January: Planning Commission
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History of Transit in SLC
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Why is SLC developing a Transit Master Plan? ■ Create a blueprint for the future of transit ■ Emphasize the need for more travel choices ■ Support other Salt Lake City Plans ■ Help guide investments in transit ■ Build on the City/UTA partnership Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Why is SLC developing a Transit Master Plan? Changing travel preferences
Growing populations Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Plan Process and Goals
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Overview of the TMP Process
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Goals of the Plan
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Community Input
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State of the System
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Gaps and Needs Analysis: Key Findings ■ Limited service span and frequency outside the standard commute, particularly evenings and weekends ■ East-west connectivity is lacking compared to north-south connectivity ■ Physical and geographic barriers make accessing and planning transit service difficult
■ Lack of bus stop amenities ■ System information is limited ■ Cost of transit can be a burden Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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State of the System – Access & Amenities
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Key Plan Elements
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Corridor Evaluation
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Draft Plan
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Key Moves Top priorities to achieve the Transit Master Plan goals and desired community outcomes:
■ Implement Frequent Transit Network (FTN) – service enhancements
■ Employer shuttle and on-demand shared ride services
■ Enhanced bus corridors - capital improvements
■ Transit-supportive programs and transit access improvements
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Implement Frequent Transit Network (FTN)
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Service: Utilizing SLC’s Street Grid ■ Current, hub and spoke model is efficient for regional trips but challenging for people who need to travel to other destinations throughout the city ■ Developing a grid-based system builds on city’s strong street network
“Buses should run on predictable routes on major streets at closer distance intervals. The city is a grid; the bus system should reflect that. Nowhere in town should be more than 1 transfer and a short walk away.” Design Your Own Transit System Survey Respondent
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Service: Frequent Transit Network FTN corridors where frequent service would be provided by a combination of bus or rail technologies
■ Fast & Reliable ■ Frequent ■ All Day
■ Every Day ■ Stable & Permanent
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Service: Frequent Transit Network Corridors ■ Future FTN serves areas in Salt Lake City with highest likelihood to use transit ■ By 2040, 73% of the people projected to live and/or work in Salt Lake City will be within a ¼ mile walking distance of the FTN.
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Employer Shuttle and On-demand Shared Ride Services
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Service: Connecting to the FTN
■ Employer shuttles connect employment-oriented zones to FTN ■ On-demand shared ride services extend FTN in residential-oriented zones Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Service: Connecting to the FTN – Employment Areas
■ Employers beyond reach of transit can fund shared shuttle services from major transit stations. ■ Potential locations: – Northwest Quadrant – Research Park Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Service: Connecting to the FTN – Residential Areas ■ Lower-density residential areas beyond reach of transit could use ondemand ride services with a discounted fare. ■ Potential locations: – – – –
Poplar Grove/Glendale Between I-15 & Redwood Northern Avenues East of 1300 East
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Enhanced Bus Corridors - Capital Improvements
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Capital: Transit Supportive Investments – Bus Corridors
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Capital: Transit Supportive Investments – Priority Corridors ■ BRT ■ Enhanced Bus ■ TRAX upgrades
Capital investment principles: ridership, costeffectiveness, land use, right-of-way, potential travel time benefit
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Capital: Transit Supportive Investments - Facilities ■ Bus stop amenities ■ Ped/bike access to transit stops ■ Secondary transit hubs
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Transit-Supportive Programs and Transit Access Improvements
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Making Transit User-Friendly Bike & Ped Access – Complete Streets policy – Bike parking and connections to stops
Transit Information – Real-time information at FTN stops – Unique FTN brand, including stations and information
Existing UTA Frequent Service Branding
Real-time information at bus stop (Denver)
Source: Salt Lake City
Source: Nelsonnygaard
High Frequency Network Branding in Minneapolis Source: Metro Transit
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Making Transit User-Friendly Education & Outreach – Expand public information campaigns – Individualized marketing along FTN
Fare & Pass Programs – Promote and expand HIVE Pass Program – Improve fare affordability
Parking & Land Use Policies – Revisions to parking code – Foster supportive density and appropriate development along FTN
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Implementation
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Implementation Strategies ■ Identify early wins for service (FTN) and capital improvements – Alternative service partnerships and pilot projects – Coordinate access and programs efforts with FTN corridor implementation
■ Adapt plan to changing circumstances – NW Quadrant
Funding ■ New local transit funding sources will be needed – Including public-private partnerships – Varying level of effort vs. level of impact
Governance ■ Strengthen partnership between City and UTA – Balancing local control and cost/regional role of transit – Consider cost sharing options and clearly outline mutual responsibilities, decision-making structure, and commitments Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Implementation
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Key Moves… and Early Actions Implement Frequent Transit Network (FTN)
• Enhance evening service on key routes • Frequent service on 200 S corridor
Employer shuttle and on-demand shared ride services
• Establish partnerships and conduct pilot programs
Enhanced bus corridors
• Coordinated capital & service improvements on 200 S corridor
Transit-supportive programs and transit access improvements
• • • •
Highly visible frequent service brand Focused access improvements Rollout real-time information Targeted marketing on prioritized FTN corridors
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Next Steps
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Public Comment ■ Urging faster implementation ■ Robust capital investments ■ General opposition ■ Private auto travel ■ Integration of bicycles ■ Integration of the disabled community needs
■ Safety and security ■ Incorporating select UTA regional and facility projects
■ Areas undergoing rapid change Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Planned Revisions ■ Council direction regarding prior studies and adopted plans ■ Incorporate Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan recommendations ■ Change the language of goal 5 ■ Incorporate feedback from the disabled community ■ Incorporate general references to safety and security ■ Add Mountain View Corridor transit component on 5600 West ■ Add Depot District Clean Fuels Tech Center ■ Review references to the City’s Northwest Quadrant for flexibility
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Adoption Process Recommendation of Draft Plan to City Council Public Hearing(s) Revisions, as needed, and Plan Finalization Plan Adoption Further develop and refine implementation strategies • Service Buy-Up/UTA Partnership Agreement • Service analysis and planning • Ridesourcing Pilot Development • TMA Development • Multimodal investments
• Bus Stop & Bike Share Design Guidelines • Complete Streets Ordinance • Develop TDM Strategies • Education, promotion, & branding
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■Discussion ■Thank You! Thomas Brennan (503)228-2152 [email protected]
Julianne Sabula (801) 535-6630 [email protected]
Cris Jones (801) 535-6694 [email protected]
Agenda ■ Background & Overview ■ Key Plan Elements ■ Overview of Draft Plan
■ Next Steps ■ Discussion
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Background & Overview
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Background ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
2013 September: City Council Develops Goals for Transit 2014 February: Transit Master Plan Scope of Work Adopted 2014 Spring – Winter: Competitive Selection Process 2015 January: Master Planning Process Begins 2017 January: Planning Commission
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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History of Transit in SLC
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Why is SLC developing a Transit Master Plan? ■ Create a blueprint for the future of transit ■ Emphasize the need for more travel choices ■ Support other Salt Lake City Plans ■ Help guide investments in transit ■ Build on the City/UTA partnership Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Why is SLC developing a Transit Master Plan? Changing travel preferences
Growing populations Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Plan Process and Goals
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Overview of the TMP Process
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Goals of the Plan
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Community Input
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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State of the System
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Gaps and Needs Analysis: Key Findings ■ Limited service span and frequency outside the standard commute, particularly evenings and weekends ■ East-west connectivity is lacking compared to north-south connectivity ■ Physical and geographic barriers make accessing and planning transit service difficult
■ Lack of bus stop amenities ■ System information is limited ■ Cost of transit can be a burden Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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State of the System – Access & Amenities
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Key Plan Elements
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Corridor Evaluation
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Draft Plan
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Key Moves Top priorities to achieve the Transit Master Plan goals and desired community outcomes:
■ Implement Frequent Transit Network (FTN) – service enhancements
■ Employer shuttle and on-demand shared ride services
■ Enhanced bus corridors - capital improvements
■ Transit-supportive programs and transit access improvements
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Implement Frequent Transit Network (FTN)
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Service: Utilizing SLC’s Street Grid ■ Current, hub and spoke model is efficient for regional trips but challenging for people who need to travel to other destinations throughout the city ■ Developing a grid-based system builds on city’s strong street network
“Buses should run on predictable routes on major streets at closer distance intervals. The city is a grid; the bus system should reflect that. Nowhere in town should be more than 1 transfer and a short walk away.” Design Your Own Transit System Survey Respondent
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Service: Frequent Transit Network FTN corridors where frequent service would be provided by a combination of bus or rail technologies
■ Fast & Reliable ■ Frequent ■ All Day
■ Every Day ■ Stable & Permanent
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
21
Service: Frequent Transit Network Corridors ■ Future FTN serves areas in Salt Lake City with highest likelihood to use transit ■ By 2040, 73% of the people projected to live and/or work in Salt Lake City will be within a ¼ mile walking distance of the FTN.
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Employer Shuttle and On-demand Shared Ride Services
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Service: Connecting to the FTN
■ Employer shuttles connect employment-oriented zones to FTN ■ On-demand shared ride services extend FTN in residential-oriented zones Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Service: Connecting to the FTN – Employment Areas
■ Employers beyond reach of transit can fund shared shuttle services from major transit stations. ■ Potential locations: – Northwest Quadrant – Research Park Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Service: Connecting to the FTN – Residential Areas ■ Lower-density residential areas beyond reach of transit could use ondemand ride services with a discounted fare. ■ Potential locations: – – – –
Poplar Grove/Glendale Between I-15 & Redwood Northern Avenues East of 1300 East
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Enhanced Bus Corridors - Capital Improvements
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.
27
Capital: Transit Supportive Investments – Bus Corridors
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Capital: Transit Supportive Investments – Priority Corridors ■ BRT ■ Enhanced Bus ■ TRAX upgrades
Capital investment principles: ridership, costeffectiveness, land use, right-of-way, potential travel time benefit
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
29
Capital: Transit Supportive Investments - Facilities ■ Bus stop amenities ■ Ped/bike access to transit stops ■ Secondary transit hubs
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
30
Transit-Supportive Programs and Transit Access Improvements
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Making Transit User-Friendly Bike & Ped Access – Complete Streets policy – Bike parking and connections to stops
Transit Information – Real-time information at FTN stops – Unique FTN brand, including stations and information
Existing UTA Frequent Service Branding
Real-time information at bus stop (Denver)
Source: Salt Lake City
Source: Nelsonnygaard
High Frequency Network Branding in Minneapolis Source: Metro Transit
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
32
Making Transit User-Friendly Education & Outreach – Expand public information campaigns – Individualized marketing along FTN
Fare & Pass Programs – Promote and expand HIVE Pass Program – Improve fare affordability
Parking & Land Use Policies – Revisions to parking code – Foster supportive density and appropriate development along FTN
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
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Implementation
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.
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Implementation Strategies ■ Identify early wins for service (FTN) and capital improvements – Alternative service partnerships and pilot projects – Coordinate access and programs efforts with FTN corridor implementation
■ Adapt plan to changing circumstances – NW Quadrant
Funding ■ New local transit funding sources will be needed – Including public-private partnerships – Varying level of effort vs. level of impact
Governance ■ Strengthen partnership between City and UTA – Balancing local control and cost/regional role of transit – Consider cost sharing options and clearly outline mutual responsibilities, decision-making structure, and commitments Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
35
Implementation
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
36
Key Moves… and Early Actions Implement Frequent Transit Network (FTN)
• Enhance evening service on key routes • Frequent service on 200 S corridor
Employer shuttle and on-demand shared ride services
• Establish partnerships and conduct pilot programs
Enhanced bus corridors
• Coordinated capital & service improvements on 200 S corridor
Transit-supportive programs and transit access improvements
• • • •
Highly visible frequent service brand Focused access improvements Rollout real-time information Targeted marketing on prioritized FTN corridors
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
37
Next Steps
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.
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Public Comment ■ Urging faster implementation ■ Robust capital investments ■ General opposition ■ Private auto travel ■ Integration of bicycles ■ Integration of the disabled community needs
■ Safety and security ■ Incorporating select UTA regional and facility projects
■ Areas undergoing rapid change Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
39
Planned Revisions ■ Council direction regarding prior studies and adopted plans ■ Incorporate Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan recommendations ■ Change the language of goal 5 ■ Incorporate feedback from the disabled community ■ Incorporate general references to safety and security ■ Add Mountain View Corridor transit component on 5600 West ■ Add Depot District Clean Fuels Tech Center ■ Review references to the City’s Northwest Quadrant for flexibility
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
40
Adoption Process Recommendation of Draft Plan to City Council Public Hearing(s) Revisions, as needed, and Plan Finalization Plan Adoption Further develop and refine implementation strategies • Service Buy-Up/UTA Partnership Agreement • Service analysis and planning • Ridesourcing Pilot Development • TMA Development • Multimodal investments
• Bus Stop & Bike Share Design Guidelines • Complete Streets Ordinance • Develop TDM Strategies • Education, promotion, & branding
Salt Lake City Division of Transportation and Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
41
■Discussion ■Thank You! Thomas Brennan (503)228-2152 [email protected]
Julianne Sabula (801) 535-6630 [email protected]
Cris Jones (801) 535-6694 [email protected]
