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COTA is conducting preliminary design, engineering and environmental clearance for the Cleveland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project. The proposed service will transport riders between downtown Columbus and Polaris Parkway/Africa Road, connect with existing bus routes, and include new stations. COTA is creating a unique identity for the proposed BRT/Enhanced Bus Service for Cleveland Avenue.
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Corridor Public Meeting #1Linden Public Library
April 9, 2014
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Agenda1. Project History
2. About the Corridor
3. LPA Summary
4. What is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)?
5. What is Enhanced Bus Service?
6. Project Benefits
7. Project Development Progress
8. Corridor Station Locations
9. BRT Demonstration Video
10. Stations Near Your Neighborhood
11. Public Involvement Update
12. Brand & Creative Strategies
13. Public Arts Program
14. Project Timeline
15. Get Involved
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Project History
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About the Corridor
Serves Franklin County and the northeast areas of Columbusand adjacent communities
Transit centers: Linden & Easton
Park & Ride: Northern Lights, Westerville
Line 1 Cleveland
• Second busiest route:4,800 average weekday daily riders
• Often has standing loads
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LPA Summary
BRT Stations (to SR-161) • 32 northbound/29 southbound
Enhanced local service stops (north of SR-161)• 7 northbound/6 southbound
Estimated travel time (one-way)• 20% travel time savings• 35-39 minutes to SR-161• 48-56 minutes to Polaris/Africa
Rd. Local Line 1 continues to
operate Serves all stops 30-minute frequency
Preliminary project cost: $39.4 million• 80% Federal & 20% Local
Note: This information is being updated in the current phase.
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A mix of characteristics: Reduced travel times
• Fewer stops
• Signal priority (reducing stops at traffic lights)
• Dedicated lanes at peak times (High Street only)
Frequent service• 10 min. peak/15 min. off-peak
Span of Service• 16 hours (Monday-Saturday)
• 14 hours (Sunday)
Unique and distinctive branding
Enhanced passenger amenities
• Real-time information
• Enhanced stations
Kansas City Max Line
What is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)?
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Characteristics:
Upgrade in local bus service
Operates within shared traffic lanes with autos
Focused on providing riders with more travel options
Designed to attract people who do not regularly ride the bus
What is Enhanced Bus Service?
RapidRide enhanced bus service in Seattle uses improved shelters and upgraded buses to improve its current transit system.
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Project Benefits Improved transit service
Improved mobility and reliability in a congested corridor
Travel times savings of up to 20 percent
More travel options for growing transit-dependent populations
Improved pedestrian access and safety
Create opportunities for economic development within the corridor
A projected 15-20 percent increase in ridership in the first five years
* Please note that these benefits are being refined in the current project development phase
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Project Development Progress
Preliminary engineering
• Preliminary plans for corridor completed
• 30% corridor/station designs to be completed in June
• 60% corridor/station designs to be completed in September
• Complete conceptual station designs
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process
• Environmental analysis ongoing
• Categorical exclusion to be completed in May
Interactive public education and engagement
• Market research
• Brand and creative strategies
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Corridor Station Locations
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BRT Demonstration Video
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Stations Near Your Neighborhood
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Public Involvement Update
Notifications to 1,700 property owners
Flyers & commuter bulletins posted along corridor
E-blast notifications, news releases & social media posts
General Public Meeting on Feb. 27
Stakeholder & Advisory GroupMeetings in Jan. & Mar.
Meetings with property owners impacted by proposed station locations & transit centers at Columbus Square and Northern Lights
Advisory & Technical Working Groups meetings with representatives from local municipalities
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Brand & Creative Strategies
Safety
Dependability
Service to others
Common good
Brand Purpose:
Build a more cohesive community by helping people achieve more in their daily lives.
Brand Positioning:
Life driver
Brand Promise:
We make it easier and more convenient to get where you need to go.
What We Want People To Think:
Cleveland Avenue BRT makes my life easier.
Diversity
Respect
Caring
Creative Objectives:
Generate ridership & foster greater economic development along corridor
Raise awareness by building a strong, distinctive brand for Cleveland Avenue BRT and execute brand through various ways
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Research (Feb. 2014) Draft Concepts (April 2014) Brand Approval (May 2014)
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Public Art at CTA Stations in Chicago, ILPublic Art at Kansas City
BRT Station
Development of Public Arts guidelines
Establishment of a “Public Arts” theme
Met with Columbus Art Commission staff on March 24 to present station design concepts
Presentation to Commission on April 22 regarding station design concepts
Public Arts Program
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Project Timeline
Milestones for Current Phase: Complete environmental review (May 2014)
Complete preliminary design up to 60% (Sept. 2014)
Submit application to FTA (Sept. 2014)
FTA New Starts Annual Report (February 2015)
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Next Meetings
Upcoming Meetings:
Corridor Meeting #2
April 17, 2014
Point of Pride, 1410 Cleveland Avenue
Corridor Meeting #3
April 30, 2014
Northern Lights Library, 4093 Cleveland Avenue
General Public Meeting
July 27, 2014
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Get Involved
For more project information:
Visit www.COTABRT.com
Email [email protected]
Call (614) 228-1776 or TTY/TTD (614) 275-5878
Sign up to receive all project notices via email or direct mail.Project materials can be produced in Spanish or Somali upon
request.
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