CAR-LESS California Progress, Lessons Learned, and Next Steps September 16, 2014 Ben Rasmussen and Emilyn Sheffield

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1 CAR-LESS California Progress, Lessons Learned, and Next Steps September 16, 2014 Ben Rasmussen and Emilyn Sheffield California Alternative transportation for Recreation Leisure for Everyone that is Seamless and Sustainable

2 CAR-LESS California The National Transportation Systems Center Advancing transportation innovation for the public good U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary of Transportation John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

3 Principles Seamless Service Extending Transit to Underserved Communities Sustainability Strategic Partners Convergence of Programs Meaningful Outdoor Experiences Nurturing Next Generation of Recreation Professionals Social Sustainability through Increased Individual & Community Health Economic Sustainability of Systems (Transit, Community & Recreation) Environmental Sustainability of Resources (Natural, Cultural and Historic) California Alternative transportation for Recreation Leisure for Everyone that is Seamless and Sustainable

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5 Team State Parks Regional Parks Local Neighborhood & Community Groups USFS CSU Faculty FWS NPS BLM TRIP-TAC Volpe Center Caltrans Metro Transit Orgs. Invited Participants Interested Parties Other Collaborators

6 Tier 1 Process Neighborhoods Destinations ATS Establish Filters Map Socio-Economic Data Identify Target Population Recreation Preferences Establish Filters Identify ATS Preferences Identify Potential Target Neighborhoods Prioritized List of Target Neighborhoods Identify Target Destinations Prioritized List of Destinations Map Destinations Map Existing ATS Results Identify Corridors Serving Priority Communities and Destinations Identify Gaps Suite of Solutions Proof of Concept Field Tests

7 Determine Neighborhoods Neighborhoods Establish Filters Map Socio-Economic Data Identify Potential Target Neighborhoods Prioritized List of Target Neighborhoods Process: Precedent: US FWS RATE Underserved Population maps Selection of filters Weighting of filters Development and mapping of needs index Identification of target neighborhoods

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13 Selection and Weighting of Filters Median income Vehicles/household Minority Food stamp recipients Age 14 votes 8 votes 11 votes 8 votes 3 votes 31.8% 18.2% 25.0% 18.2% 6.8%

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15 Dot Exercise To identify high priority neighborhoods

16 Results of Dot Exercise East Oakland Visalia Bakersfield Stockton South Sacramento Salinas San Jose Richmond Fresno Bayview/Hunters Point (SF) Merced

17 Determine Destinations Identify Target Population Recreation Preferences Establish Filters Process: Listening Sessions & Lit. Review Selection of Filters Ranking Destinations Spatial Analysis Identification of Target Destinations Identify Target Destinations Map Destinations Prioritized List of Destinations

18 Destination Filters Site Amenities: 14 votes Site Activities: 9 votes Current or Planned ATS Onsite: 7 votes Distance from Neighborhoods: 6 votes Relevant Onsite Programs: 6 votes Iconic Destinations: 5 votes Ability to Handle Increased Visitation: 1 vote

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23 Community Listening Sessions

24 Community Listening Sessions How Organized? Facilitated by Dr. Nina Roberts Community-based July August 2012 Where? Bayview/Hunters Point East Oakland Visalia Stockton South Sacramento

25 Key Findings Listening Sessions Preferences Recreation/Activity Facility/Amenities Transit to Sites Technology Transit Distance En route and On-site Disability Access 57 participants ~ 20% older (61+) 60% female 63% employed 61% racial or ethnic minorities 72% kids at home 23% no vehicle Car-Less Technical Memorandum # 2 by Dr. Nina Roberts & Ms. Rebecca Griswold, SFSU.

26 Across Ethnic/Cultural Boundaries Common Barriers & Values African Americans COMMON Hispanic/Latino Asians/ Pacific Islanders Barriers Access (transportation, costs) Discrimination (perceived) Safety/Fear (discomfort) Communication Lack of Knowledge & Awareness Representation (staff) Values Recognition of Health Benefits High Nature Appreciation Strong Values About Natural Environment Organize for Kids N=99 listening session participants Roberts, 2012.

27 Proof-of-Concept Field Trials Findings from Field School

28 Proof of Concept Pilot Tests How Organized? Class & Club Student Led Exploration & Adventure Next Generation Expertise & Perspective Contribute to Match When Scheduled? AY present Bay Area Central Valley/Sierra

29 Proof of Concept Field Schools Assessed ATS Filters and Applied Findings from Tech Memo # 2 to Eight Corridors Identify ATS Preferences Establish ATS Filters Map ATS Suite of Solutions Core Team Filters Time/distance to/between stops Ease of locating stops Wait time Affordability Safety/Confidence Storage En route opportunities Tech Memo Findings Listen Session Literature Review Recommendations Identify Preferred ATS

30 Origin Destination Transit Providers Glance Trip at a Gotchas Framework for Proof of Concept Filters/Characteristics Extended Team Filters Listening Session or Literature Findings Tech Memo 2 Recommendations Findings Close and Convenient (walk & wait) Ease (finding stops, paying) Affordable Safety and Clean Gear Space En Route (step off/on) Can Drive/Use Own Vehicle? Parking Level of Awareness? Wait/Walk and Total Travel Times Total Cost? Fees/Willingness to Pay Space/Gear Preferences & Rentals Interpretation Onboard/En Route Cell Phones and WiFi Food Available at Destination 1: Limit Travel Times 2: Partner w/ Existing Transit to Connect 3: Provide Rentals at Destination 4: Partner w/ Community Orgs 5: Ranger-led Rides/Programs Car-Less Technical Memorandum (in preparation) by Emilyn Sheffield, CSU, Chico.

31 Tier 1 Priority Corridors Neighborhood-to-Destination Corridors South Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe Stockton/Bay Area to locations along the Hwy 120/108 Merced to Yosemite Bayview/Hunters Point to Muir Woods and Point Reyes Visalia/Fresno to Greater Sequoia loop Salinas/Castroville to Fort Ord, Pinnacles NP, Big Sur, and Pt. Lobos San Jose to Don Edwards NWR All neighborhoods to destinations via Amtrak as a hub and spoke travel corridor

32 South Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe Origin Amtrak Station Sacramento, CA Direct w/ en route stop in Placerville. $70-72 including $5 BlueGo day pass hours home to Y. Last mile gaps for FLMA sites at SLT. Planned transit improvements will make SLT a desirable overnight destination. Destination The Y (89 and 50) South Lake Tahoe Transit Sacto Regional Transit Amtrak BlueGo (Tahoe Transit District) Filters/Characteristics Filters Listening Session or Literature Findings Tech Memo 2 Recommendations Findings Good connex between hubs. Last mile gaps to FLMA sites. Bike friendly. Gear space. 2.5 hours Amtrak to SLT + 30 to 90 min from S Sac homes. Waits varied 0 45 min. 1, 3 solid. 2 needed in Sac. 4 could inform. No 5. Glance Two different student teams one solo and a trio visited South Lake Tahoe on two different weekends. BlueGo picked up at the Y but did not go to most FLMA sites. [Unable to access S Fork American River from Amtrak route. One en route stop in P ville.]

33 Origin Salinas to Point Lobos and Big Sur Salinas Transit Center Salinas Destination Point Lobos and Nepenthe Big Sur Transit Filters/Characteristics Filters Great en route connections and a fine way to experience the legendary Big Sur coast. This one shows promise. Listening Session or Literature Findings Tech Memo 2 Recommendations Findings $14 RT w/ Easy Payment En route stops Space for backpacking gear Dedicated Big Sur Rte 22 2 hours each way Several trips daily 2, 4 could greatly reduce 1 3 Not assessed 5 Not avail. Glance Traveler departed Richmond in the Bay Area. RT from Salinas Transit is $14. Coastal camping is $25/night. About $145 from Bay Area for transit, camping, and meals. [No transit to PINN, Transit to Fort Ord HQ (little rec access), New Trailhead off 68 requires vehicle and not very close to transit stop unless bring bike.]

34 Students Also Assessed ATS to Presidio of San Francisco Downtown terminals to PresidiGO Excelsior to PresidiGO Marin City > GGNRA Fort Point/Crissy Field Presidio, via PresidiGO San Francisco Maritime Fort Mason Lands End (time/$$) Bay Area FLMA Sites John Muir NHS Point Reyes National Seashore and Stinson Beach Marin City Bayview Hunters Point Don Edwards NWR Sidewalk Safety from SJ

35 Students Also Assessed ATS to En route To S Lake Tahoe No transit access from Amtrak route to S Fork American River Bay Area/Stockton > 120/108 Could not locate viable transit but could take a closer look Salinas to FLMAs Pinnacles: No transit Fort Ord o Transit to HQ not rec opps o New trailhead off 68 bike/transit opportunity Amtrak as spine South Lake Tahoe Yosemite National Park (costly for low income groups of 3 or more) Fresno to Sequoia Loop Limited Transit from Fresno Visalia beyond Amtrak bus Little/no Highway 180 Transit Take Closer Look at Route and 2009 Feasibility Study

36 Lessons Learned from Pilots About Priority Routes Four routes are viable and merit further investigation Three routes might be viable if first/last mile addressed Most priority destinations are viable to nearby moderate to high need neighborhoods About Near-by Nature Where Transit Hubs are close to Moderate or High Need Neighborhoods Where transit is robust Where digital is robust

37 Lessons Learned from Pilots About Alt Transit (ATS) Exact cash fare required Walking segments not always safe, esp with children Transit drivers are important gatekeepers Confirmed First Mile Time Sinks Bikes Extend Mobility at Destination Limited En Route Step On/off Limited Connectivity Between County Transit Systems About CSU Students Engaged in the Experience Sustainability and Social Justice Appealing Felt Valued and Provided Solid Feedback o Transit System (ATS) Filters o Tech Memo Findings Exceeded Agreement Match Projection Gaming Worked Well with Groups Risk Management, Logistics, and Record-keeping Required Lots of Attention (paper less transit systems)

38 CAR-LESS California Proof of Concept Worked Fieldwork a Great Way to Engage Students 50+ Students Involved

39 What Next for Car-Less? Central California Corridor Level Action Plans for 1-3 Routes Additional Pilot Tests by Students Neighborhood/Community Pilot Tests Three Transit Transformations o Transit & Trails o Geotourism o Social Media Southern California Corridors + Transit Hubs Incorporate Students in New Ways