The Role of Transit in Managed Lanes Converting an exclusive arterial busway into a multimodal managed lane facility US ‐ 1 Express April, 2011 MPO Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
Background • Idea first identified – South Link Alternatives Analysis Transit Study – MPO South Dade Managed Lanes Study • MDX, MPO and MDT recognized a need and an an opportunity – Optimize transit service and bus travel time – Improve safety bus operations on the Busway – Maximize usage of existing excess roadway capacity and right of way – Mitigate congestion on the US ‐ 1 and traversing streets – Provide possible funding for future transportation improvements
Background • US ‐ 1 Express project identified in MDX’s 2035 Vision Plan • MDX to lead a Project Development and Environmental Study (PD&E) in close coordination with Miami ‐ Dade Transit and Florida Department of Transportation – Comprehensive analysis includes public outreach, financial analysis, transit analysis, engineering and environmental
What does the project consist of? • Use extra capacity of the South Dade Busway to incorporate managed lanes – Manage demand by variable toll pricing (I ‐ 95 Express) • Continue toll ‐ free bus corridor • Charge private cars a toll – Evaluate improvements that can improve bus service – Provide free flow option and improve US ‐ 1 traffic – Provide linkage to Palmetto and US ‐ 1 – Preserve envelope for future premium transit
US ‐ 1/South Dade Busway
US ‐ 1/South Dade Busway
US ‐ 1 Express • Project Development en Environmental Study • Two year study will commence May 2011 • Evaluate feasibility or proposed project • Public involvement, environmental, financial, engineering, urban context • The future is sharing transportation corridors for betterment of all modes • New national trend to address congestion and capacity needs • Transit improvements can be catalyst for managed lanes
US ‐ 1 Express Goals • Improve transit service • Improve mobility along US ‐ 1 and crossing streets • Improve air quality (bus and vehicle travel) • Improved safety at intersecting cross streets • Innovative use of underutilized right ‐ of ‐ way corridor • Managed lane linkage to existing and planned toll facilities (Turnpike, SR 826, I ‐ 75, I ‐ 95)
Benefits to Transit • Elimination of at ‐ grade intersections could improve bus travel times by 30% • Increased ridership and fare revenue • Ridership increases when trip is convenient and fast not just available • Reduced operating costs (time and fuel) • Supportive of transit station enhancements/ transit oriented development (TOD) • Coordinate with plans from adjacent municipalities and Planning Department
Benefits to Transit • Opportunities for new park and ride lots • Opportunity for more limited ‐ stop/express service • Potential revenue source for transit enhancements • Opportunity to preserve envelope for future Metrorail extension
US ‐ 1 Express Conceptual Representation
US ‐ 1 Express Conceptual Representation
US ‐ 1 Express
US ‐ 1 Express Conceptual Representation
US ‐ 1 Express Conceptual Representation
US ‐ 1 Express Conceptual Representation
US ‐ 1 Express ‐ Conceptual Rpresentation
US ‐ 1 EXPRESS LANES
US ‐ 1 Express ‐ Conceptual Representation
US ‐ 1 Express ‐ Conceptual Representation
Advanced Public Involvement • Garner understanding of concept from transit users and adjacent community • Establish early coordination with local municipalities and district elected officials • PD&E will include a Community Advisory Committee and multiple meetings and workshops
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