September 26, 2017
September 26, 2017
Appointed by Mayor and Council on 09/06/16 Bill Verkest - Chair Tim Beary Esteban Blanco Bill Coppola Syed Fayyaz Hassan Raul Gonzalez Michael Hill Greg Hladik Michael Jacobson Cynthia Jensen
Tom Lehrman Lorie Lisius Chad Martindale Steve Martindale Peggy Masters Rob Matwick Steve McCollum Kate McGee Jim Monroe Nesha Morey
Jan Porter Willie Rankin Bryan Roberts Russell Schaffner Deborah Spell David Tesmer Bethany Tinderholt Paul Turner Susan Wright Steve Wurm Greg Vaquera
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Develop a multimodal transportation plan framework that will guide future City Council decisions
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Request information and data from staff
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Articulate community needs and issues regarding transportation
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Analyze data and brainstorm potential solutions
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Be open-minded, creative, innovative
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Make a formal recommendation to City Council 3
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Provides a long-term vision for the next 20 – 30 years
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Offers flexible, adaptable solutions
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Enhances and attracts economic growth, factoring in population growth and emerging technologies
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Is phaseable, to include both mid and long-term solutions
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Strives to be cost-effective, maximizing potential funding opportunities for both capital and operating costs
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Connects into any current or future regional system, and potentially replaces existing transportation services within the City and the University of Texas at Arlington
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Encourages partnerships with regional entities, the private sector and neighboring cities
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Minimizes impacts to existing traffic
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Is environmentally-friendly, minimizing carbon emissions
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Supports a high quality of life for citizens of Arlington
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Minimizes trip times and transfer between modes through the City and region
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Considers the opportunity cost of traffic delays
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Existing City and regional transportation framework
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Existing and Future Conditions information from HDR study
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North Central Texas Council of Governments
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit
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Fort Worth Transportation Authority
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Arlington Roadway Capacity and Sidewalk Program
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Bridj
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Alliance for Transportation Innovation, EasyMile, TransDev
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Catholic Charities of Fort Worth
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Lyft
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Transportation Modes and Best Practices
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Potential Funding Opportunities
• Employment-Based Commuters • Senior Citizens • Students • Healthcare Access • Individuals with Lower Incomes • Individuals with Disabilities • Tourists • Special Event Attendees • Regional Commuters • Local Shoppers and Diners • Travelers to/from DFW International Airport
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Fixed Service Signature type of service Gateway to City High Frequency Visitors, employees, businesses, residents
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Fixed Service Express or local based on demand Residents, businesses, shoppers
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Commuter Spine Elevated/Grade Separated Focused on employees/commuters/educationbased needs
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Fixed Service Reliever for I-30/I-20 Residents, businesses, seniors, shoppers, tourists
Mid-Term: Demand Response Rideshare Long-Term: Fixed Service supported by citywide Rideshare Rubber-Tired Shuttle or Personal Rapid Transit
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Commuter Service Comfort Amenities Regional Connections Express Service Commuters to Fort Worth/Dallas and some tourists
Mid-Term: Bus Rapid Transit/High Intensity Bus Long-Term: Fixed Service supported by citywide Rideshare
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Commuter Service Comfort Amenities Regional Connections Express Service Commuters to Fort Worth/Dallas and residents
4 - High Speed Rail 5 - Bus Rapid Transit/High Intensity Bus
Demand Response Rideshare
Bus Rapid Transit
High Intensity Bus
Rubber-Tired Shuttle
Personal Rapid Transit
High Speed Rail
Demand Response Rideshare
Implement a city-wide Rideshare system to allow for connections between the identified Corridors.
Circulators
Include circulator routes as part of overall system to move people within dense areas and facilitate movement from parking lots to destinations. The preferred service is flexible, demand-based and utilizes the latest technology. • Recommended Locations: Entertainment District,
Downtown/UTA, Parks Mall/Highlands
Multi-Modal Centers Include multi-modal centers as part of the overall system where users can transfer between modes and where enhanced economic development opportunities may arise. Recommended Locations: Entertainment District, as well as other locations where operationally efficient.
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Take a citizen-centric approach when developing the detailed transportation plan based upon these recommendations
•
Incorporate innovative, emerging technology
•
Support proposed high speed rail and develop a transportation system that accommodates a future station
•
Maximize use of existing park and ride lots
•
Invest in infrastructure improvements, such as sidewalks and other infrastructure improvements that will increase use of service
•
Plan a future direct connection to DFW International Airport
•
Develop an integrated, seamless payment system for citizens
•
Evaluate the operational efficiency of connecting Corridors 1,2 and 3 as a continuous loop
Appointed by Mayor and Council on 09/06/16 Bill Verkest - Chair Tim Beary Esteban Blanco Bill Coppola Syed Fayyaz Hassan Raul Gonzalez Michael Hill Greg Hladik Michael Jacobson Cynthia Jensen
Tom Lehrman Lorie Lisius Chad Martindale Steve Martindale Peggy Masters Rob Matwick Steve McCollum Kate McGee Jim Monroe Nesha Morey
Jan Porter Willie Rankin Bryan Roberts Russell Schaffner Deborah Spell David Tesmer Bethany Tinderholt Paul Turner Susan Wright Steve Wurm Greg Vaquera
2
•
Develop a multimodal transportation plan framework that will guide future City Council decisions
•
Request information and data from staff
•
Articulate community needs and issues regarding transportation
•
Analyze data and brainstorm potential solutions
•
Be open-minded, creative, innovative
•
Make a formal recommendation to City Council 3
•
Provides a long-term vision for the next 20 – 30 years
•
Offers flexible, adaptable solutions
•
Enhances and attracts economic growth, factoring in population growth and emerging technologies
•
Is phaseable, to include both mid and long-term solutions
•
Strives to be cost-effective, maximizing potential funding opportunities for both capital and operating costs
•
Connects into any current or future regional system, and potentially replaces existing transportation services within the City and the University of Texas at Arlington
•
Encourages partnerships with regional entities, the private sector and neighboring cities
•
Minimizes impacts to existing traffic
•
Is environmentally-friendly, minimizing carbon emissions
•
Supports a high quality of life for citizens of Arlington
•
Minimizes trip times and transfer between modes through the City and region
•
Considers the opportunity cost of traffic delays
•
Existing City and regional transportation framework
•
Existing and Future Conditions information from HDR study
•
North Central Texas Council of Governments
•
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
•
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
•
Arlington Roadway Capacity and Sidewalk Program
•
Bridj
•
Alliance for Transportation Innovation, EasyMile, TransDev
•
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth
•
Lyft
•
Transportation Modes and Best Practices
•
Potential Funding Opportunities
• Employment-Based Commuters • Senior Citizens • Students • Healthcare Access • Individuals with Lower Incomes • Individuals with Disabilities • Tourists • Special Event Attendees • Regional Commuters • Local Shoppers and Diners • Travelers to/from DFW International Airport
• • • • •
Fixed Service Signature type of service Gateway to City High Frequency Visitors, employees, businesses, residents
• • •
Fixed Service Express or local based on demand Residents, businesses, shoppers
• • •
Commuter Spine Elevated/Grade Separated Focused on employees/commuters/educationbased needs
• • •
Fixed Service Reliever for I-30/I-20 Residents, businesses, seniors, shoppers, tourists
Mid-Term: Demand Response Rideshare Long-Term: Fixed Service supported by citywide Rideshare Rubber-Tired Shuttle or Personal Rapid Transit
• • • • • •
Commuter Service Comfort Amenities Regional Connections Express Service Commuters to Fort Worth/Dallas and some tourists
Mid-Term: Bus Rapid Transit/High Intensity Bus Long-Term: Fixed Service supported by citywide Rideshare
• • • • • •
Commuter Service Comfort Amenities Regional Connections Express Service Commuters to Fort Worth/Dallas and residents
4 - High Speed Rail 5 - Bus Rapid Transit/High Intensity Bus
Demand Response Rideshare
Bus Rapid Transit
High Intensity Bus
Rubber-Tired Shuttle
Personal Rapid Transit
High Speed Rail
Demand Response Rideshare
Implement a city-wide Rideshare system to allow for connections between the identified Corridors.
Circulators
Include circulator routes as part of overall system to move people within dense areas and facilitate movement from parking lots to destinations. The preferred service is flexible, demand-based and utilizes the latest technology. • Recommended Locations: Entertainment District,
Downtown/UTA, Parks Mall/Highlands
Multi-Modal Centers Include multi-modal centers as part of the overall system where users can transfer between modes and where enhanced economic development opportunities may arise. Recommended Locations: Entertainment District, as well as other locations where operationally efficient.
•
Take a citizen-centric approach when developing the detailed transportation plan based upon these recommendations
•
Incorporate innovative, emerging technology
•
Support proposed high speed rail and develop a transportation system that accommodates a future station
•
Maximize use of existing park and ride lots
•
Invest in infrastructure improvements, such as sidewalks and other infrastructure improvements that will increase use of service
•
Plan a future direct connection to DFW International Airport
•
Develop an integrated, seamless payment system for citizens
•
Evaluate the operational efficiency of connecting Corridors 1,2 and 3 as a continuous loop
