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156TH ST RAPID BUS STOP PRO

Prepared by: Daryl Dela Cruz (Surrey transit advocate, graduate of SFU-Surrey Transportation Lecture

Unofficial business case

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BACKGROUND

Service planned between Walnut Grove (Carvolth) and LougheedCentre via new Port Mann Bridge, as component of new bridge

Service originally planned with Guildford stop at 156 St HOV rampshowcased in project videos and mentioned in official press releas

Service started on 1st December 2012, without156 St HOV ramp b

There were no transit improvements to the Guildford and Fraser Hareas, and there is no direct transit alternative to the now-tolled b

555

PORT MANN EXP.

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555 SERVICE MAP

555 PORT MANN EX

Background map: TransLink

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WHOS TO BLAME?

Unclear who is to blame on failure of delivery

Provincial government: Promises stop as part of PMH-1 projectnot commit any actual funding. Has said that the stop faciTransLinks responsibility. No calls for province to take responsibi

TransLink: Responsible for introducing bus services, but letsdevelopment or other stopping facility slip and simply turns toservices without this stop. Fails to consult w/province and City of

City of Surrey: Does not ensure alternate stop facilities given canof nearby development. Fails to consult w/TransLink and province

All parties could be blamed, but for different reasons.

No action for almost one year

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BUSINESS CASE

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UNTAPPED POTENTIALEXISTING COMMUTES

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UNTAPPED POTENTIALPOTENTIAL

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UNTAPPED POTENTIAL

With stop in placto Lougheed Towdecreases from 3minutes; travel tDowntown Vancdecreases from 5minutes

Jobs enabled thrcommute optionSurrey and Burna& Vancouver by t

Benefits several (Fraser Heights, F

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337 FRASER H Fraser Heights most directly benefitsfrom a #555 stop at Hwy 1/156 St #337 has highest ridership growth of

any Surrey bus route in 2011-2012

13.3% growth(3rd place) in 2010-201114% growth(1st place) in 2011-2012

As an express/rapid service, leadingexample of attracting choice ridershipthrough high quality, competitivetransit in South of Fraser

Shows high demand for transit fromFraser Heights already exists.

EXISTING FRASER HEIGHTS TRANSIT

According to: latest TransLink bus perf

Background map: Trans

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335 SURREY CENT High ridership growth on #335 (160thSt bus route) when peak serviceincreased from 30 to 20 minutes

22.3% growth(1st place) in 2010-2011

Shows transit demand in Fleetwoodcan grow if transit is better

New stop for #555 could help easeheavy loads on #502 (Fraser Hwy)

Park & ride for #555 could capturetransit demand from Fleetwood

EXISTING FLEETWOOD TRANSIT

According to: latest TransLink bus performance review

Map: TransLink

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GROWTH, LAND-USE POTENTIAL

Lots of new medium-densitydevelopment already occurring orproposed in area, to support ridership

New developments could help fundstop facilities through developmentfees, as with Carvolth Exchange

Tremendous potential for TransLink,City of Surrey and Metro Vancouverto discuss, coordinate a new FTDA(Frequent Transit Development Area)at 104th Ave & 156th St

Opportunity for further densificationin Fraser Heights

Photo: Morgan Crossing development (from

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YOUNG POPULATION

Should be stressed that new stopunlocks significant potential for largeyoung population in Fraser Heights

Fraser Heights has most teenagers percapita of any Metro Vancouver region

FHSS one of best public schools inSurrey by report card avg. score (7.2/10)

Improved commute options to schools:SFU Burnaby, Douglas College,Vancouver Community College

Improved commute options to jobcentres: Lougheed, New Westminster,Brentwood

According to: Census 2006, reported on Vanc

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SOLUTIONS

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SHORT-TERM SOLUTIONS

Basic bus stop with passengeramenities (sheltering, bike racks,trash can, accessible facilities) atthe HOV on/off-ramps. This busstop could be safely placed onshoulder of HOV on-ramp

No delay or extra busrequirements to 555 service(confirmed by TransLink)

Estimated by city to cost $250,000

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LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS

Full transit exchange can bettercapture additional transfer potentialfrom routes #326, #335, #501, andpotential extension of #96 B-Line

Full transit exchange can drive transit-oriented development in area

Park and ride facilities can captureadditional car/rideshare potentialfrom other nearby communities incl.Fleetwood, plus the Anniedale andTynehead suburban NCP

Higher-cost, could be assisted byfuture development

Photo: Carvolth Transit Exchang

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ADDRESSING EXTRA SERVICE NEED

Current 555 arrangement from Carvolth toBraid described as full bus in peak hours 38,000 boardings each month

Solution proposal: Double frequencybetween Lougheed/Braid and 156 St only(5-min peak service) in peak hours throughshort-turn 555 East Guildford

Services existing E. Guildford Park & Ride!

Great solution for service phasing

Could result in FTN status if off-peak service

is also doubled, to 15 minutes

555 EAST GUILDFORD

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THE CASE IS CLEAR

Photo: Surrey Leader Photo: Provincial Govt. concept

Lets turn this Into this!