Valley Metro Construction Projects Update. Transportation Coordinator (TC) Webinar December 12, 2018

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1 Valley Metro Construction Projects Update Transportation Coordinator (TC) Webinar December 12, 2018

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3 Overview Welcome and Introductions Valley Metro Construction Projects Update TC News

4 Guest Speaker Lisa Saldin Manager, Rail Community Relations Valley Metro

5 Registrant Feedback 25 Which project excites you most? Tempe Streetcar Gilbert Road light rail extension South Central light rail extension Northwest Phase II light rail extension Capitol/I-10 West light rail extension

6 Capital Programs Update Transportation Coordinator Webinar December 12, 2018

7 Valley Metro Who Are We? Phoenix area regional transit agency Two Boards of Directors Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) Fund and operate regional transit services Valley Metro Rail Build and operate a regional rail system Combined staff; one CEO 2

8 Valley Metro Services Local and commuter bus Light rail Neighborhood circulators Rural route Paratransit Vanpool Commuting alternatives Customer service & marketing 8

9 System Facts Operates 365 days a year 61 local routes 20 Express/RAPID routes 18 circulator routes 26 miles of light rail 393 vanpools 40 million revenue miles operated 70 million passenger boardings 91% of the fleet is alternatively fueled 9

10 Yearly Boardings (in millions) 15,574,737 16,511,814 15,786,911 51,778,088 49,446,260 50,998,002 67,352,825 65,958,074 66,784,913 Transit Ridership Rail Bus Total FY16 FY17 FY18 10

11 Economic Investment 11

12 Rail/High-Capacity Transit Program 12

13 In Construction 13

14 Gilbert Road Extension 14

15 Main Street Horn e 15

16 Track & Station Installation 16

17 Tempe Streetcar 12

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20 Track installation began in November

21 50th Street Station First new station along existing light rail system Will serve 50 th Street/Washington area, providing access to Ability 360 Construction is 50% complete Opening: 2019 Funded through Phoenix Transportation

22 In Design 22

23 South Central Extension 23

24 Light Rail System

25 Light Rail System

26 Project Schedule 26

27 Northwest Extension Phase II 27

28 Project Schedule 23

29 In Planning 29

30 Capitol/I-10 West Extension Preparing Environmental Assessment Evaluating a route option on Washington Street 30

31 West Phoenix Transit Corridor Study Evaluating expanding light rail service further west Glendale City Council decision to discontinue planning activities further west into Glendale 31

32 Northeast Corridor Phoenix City Council voted to delay the study of the Northeast extension to make additional funding available for future street maintenance 32

33 Fiesta District Alternatives Analysis Evaluating transit options to best connect riders from the current light rail system to areas within the Fiesta District Study process: 33

34 Arizona Avenue Alternatives Analysis Evaluating transit options to connect downtown Chandler to high-capacity transit options in the Southeast Valley Similar study process as Fiesta District Alternatives Analysis Study complete:

35 Tempe/Mesa Streetcar System Study Identifying preliminary corridors for potential extensions to the Tempe Streetcar Data collection on potential ridership and best connectivity to the overall transit system Study complete:

36 Lisa Saldin Rail Community Relations Manager

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38 It s Party Time! Railversary celebrates the 10 th anniversary of Valley Metro light rail on December 27. Join the fun! Art and photography interactive experience Ride & Seek scavenger hunt Family zone, food trucks, live entertainment Click here to learn more

39 Important stories should be shared and passed on. Our Quality of Life report examines Valley Metro light rail s impact on our region, defined by four key goals: Connecting communities Driving the economy Enhancing the customer experience Fostering community health View the Quality of Life interactive report. Quality of Life Report

40 Commuter Challenge Winners Small team Chillin Commuters Medium team The Matrix Carpool Large team ADE Contenders Each team won a victory party and limited-edition shirts: Small team (5-10 members) P.F. Chang s The Waterfront Medium team (11-15 members) Scott Conant's Mora Italian Large team (16-20 members) Culinary Dropout, Phoenix Rideshare Month Commuter Challenge Thank you to party sponsors!

41 2019 Transit Calendar Winner: Nina P. BASIS Chandler Primary South, Chandler Ride Along with Friends, Family & Heroes on Valley Metro! Created from Cool Transit Stuff contest entries Nearly 400 entries See the list of winners Download the calendar

42 Holiday Service Schedule Valley Metro recently enhanced the customer experience by adding regular service to some holidays. December 24 December 25 January 1 Learn more here.

43 Going Shopping? Try Transit! Need to do some holiday shopping? Valley Metro s Bus Destination Guide includes shopping centers served by transit. Save money and relax while someone else drives!

44 Shop On, Support Local The Shop On Rewards program offers exclusive deals when you visit businesses along the Valley Metro project alignments. Check out Gilbert Road Extension and Tempe Streetcar line to support the businesses during construction

45 Freeze the Keys Valley Metro is again partnering with Coors Light and Uber on New Year s Eve 12/31/18. Ride free on Valley Metro starting at 7 p.m. Uber offering $5 off fares to/from any Valley Metro Rail Station, valid December 1 January 1. Click here to learn more.

46 Merry on Main St. Connect to Merry Main Street for free on Valley Metro Rail Valid 5-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, December 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 Includes a Winter Wonderland ice rink, live music, a Christmas market, visits with Santa and food trucks Click here for more

47 Polar Express 2018 The Polar Express is here! Hop on board a Valley Metro train and enjoy a memorable experience. 19 th Ave/Dunlap December 14 Main St/Mesa Drive December 7, 8, and 15 Great shopping, fun giveaways, see Santa Learn more here

48 There s An App for That To enhance safety and security for riders, Valley Metro has developed the Alert VM app. Discreetly notify enforcement staff of incidents on the train. Valley Metro staff will be alerted to issues and can respond quickly to concerns. Download the Alert Valley Metro app for iphone or Android. Learn more here.

49 Sprucing Up Rail Stations Light rail stations are getting a makeover! Started December 3 at 19 th Avenue & Camelback Road; the project will take 2 to 3 years. The stations will sport a new color, monorail silver. Read more here. The light rail station at 19 th Avenue and Camelback Road was the first to start its clean up.

50 Valley Metro Construction Projects Update Transportation Coordinator News Upcoming webinars January 23, 10 a.m. Travel Reduction Program Overview February 27, 10 a.m. Easy Rider Getting Around by Bike March 27, 10 a.m. TRP Record Keeping and Communication Access recorded webinars and slide shows Can t make it during a scheduled webinar? Register anyway; we ll you the recording!