Technical Advisory Committee May 14, 2013 1
Introductions and Review Review the three recommended Alternatives for detailed evaluation Next Steps Schedule and upcoming meetings Other discussion 2
Delayed Open Houses to June Select and present three Final Alternatives to the TAC 3
Project Connect CAMPO Centers Existing and Committed Service Purpose & Need Centers Congestion Core Constraints Complexity Growth Livabiilty Travel Pattern/ Demand Analysis Transit Development Strategy Activity Density Index Implementation Strategies Conceptual Alternatives Alignments Modes/service options Coverage Centers served Detailed Evaluation of Final Alternatives Alignments/modes/ service options Timing/phasing Centers and connecting land use structure Evaluation Criteria for Screening Screening of Alternatives SROI Evaluation LPS 4
Commuter Rail - Commuter rail service similar to the MetroRail trains Rapid - BRT on arterials operating in traffic with signal prioritization 5
Express - Long haul, limited service buses on major highways similar to the MetroExpress commuter service Connect - Short haul, limited service buses operating between major Centers generally on arterials 6
Modes and Facilities MODES Commuter Rail Alternative 1 Connect Alternative 2 Express Alternative 3 High Capacity --- --- Green Line to Elgin Rapid 1 Extensions --- 1 Extensions Express --- 2 Routes --- Connect 6 Routes 8 Routes 5 Routes FACILITIES Transit Hubs Park & Rides Central Austin, Howard Lane, Pflugerville, Round Rock Existing: Georgetown, Round Rock, Howard Lane, Tech Ridge, Manor; New: University Blvd., Hutto, Pflugerville, Webberville Central Austin, Howard Lane, Pflugerville, Round Rock Existing: Georgetown, Round Rock, Howard Lane, Tech Ridge, Manor; New: University Blvd., Hutto, Pflugerville, Webberville Central Austin, Howard Lane, Pflugerville, Round Rock Existing: Georgetown, Round Rock, Howard Lane, Tech Ridge, Manor; New: University Blvd., Hutto, Pflugerville, Webberville 7
Major Facilities Urban Rail LSTAR MetroRail MetroRapid Freight Rail ROW Park-and-Rides MoPac/I-35 Express Lanes Modes Commuter Rail Rapid Express Park-and-Rides Georgetown, Round Rock, Howard Lane, Tech Ridge, Manor Urban Rail LSTAR MetroRail MetroRapid Freight Rail P&R 8
Rapid Modes Rapid 1 Extensions Connect 6 Routes Capital Facilities Transit Hubs: Central Austin, Howard Lane, Pflugerville, Round Rock New Park-and-Rides: Webberville, Pflugerville, Hutto, University Blvd. Connect P&R 9
Modes Express 2 Routes Connect 8 Routes Capital Facilities Transit Hubs: Central Austin, Howard Lane, Pflugerville, Round Rock New Park-and-Rides: Webberville, Pflugerville, Hutto, University Blvd. Express Connect P&R 10
Modes Commuter Rail Green Line Rapid 2 Extensions Connect 5 Routes Capital Facilities Transit Hubs: Central Austin, Howard Lane, Pflugerville, Round Rock New Park-and-Rides: Webberville, Pflugerville, Hutto, University Blvd. Rail Rapid Connect P&R Service to Elgin 11
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June 4 th & 5 th Open Houses to review 3 Final Alternatives Summer 2013 Detailed evaluation of 3 Final Alternatives plus a No Build Alternative Summer 2013 Sustainable Return on Investment (SROI) Workshop Fall 2013 Select Locally Preferred Strategy Fall 2013 Financial and governance approaches to support a Locally Preferred Strategy 16
PAG meeting May 23 rd Public Open Houses June 4 th Allen R. Baca Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, Texas 5:30 8:30 pm June 5 th Dobie Middle School, 1200 E. Rundberg Ln, Austin, Texas 5:30 8:30 pm 17
Technical Advisory Committee Thank You! May 14, 2013 18