MTTF MEETING #12 | 2014-2-28

Mass Transit Task Force Meeting #12 | February 28, 2014

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Agenda

• Welcome, Roll Call, Meeting Overview

• Thank You

• Final Report Review

• Next Steps

• Public Input

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MTTF Summary

• Successful deliberations

– Analyzed five alternatives from previous studies; selected best option

– Reached consensus on BRT proposal at November 2013 meeting

– MTTF making short-term recommendations in key areas

• Inclusive process

– Input from state, county, and local levels

– Technical support to stakeholders in local communities

– Extensive outreach to MTA/MNR, NYSTA, TOR, Bee-Line

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Looking Back

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Project Start up

• MTTF

– 31 members + support team

– Local, county, regional, state representation

• First meeting December 2012

• Focus on implementable and fundable short-, medium-, and

long- term transit solutions in the I-287 corridor

Short-Term – Dec 2013 through completion of NNYB

Mid-Term – 15 years following completion of NNYB

Long-Term – Over 15 years following completion of NNYB

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035

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• Design and implement cross-corridor transit that serves

demand over the short-, mid-, and long-term

• Deliver fast, reliable, comfortable service

• Create simple route structure

• Provide improved transit access to destinations

• Increase ridership in a financially sustainable manner

• Ease congestion on I-287 by moving people from cars to

buses

• Provide transit capable of serving traditional and reverse

commuters

Transit Objectives

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Travel Markets

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Key Travel Markets – Rockland

Rockland Work Trips

Source: RHTS, 2011

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Key Travel Markets – Westchester

Westchester Work Trips

Source: RHTS, 2011

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Rockland Work Trips to Westchester

Source: RHTS

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Project Context – Existing Transit

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Final Report Review

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Bus Rapid Transit for the I-287 Corridor

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Existing Regional Bus

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Proposed Regional BRT

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Proposed Short-Term Routing

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Land Use

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Stations

• Station Features

– Weather protection

– Real-time bus arrival

information

– Pre-board fare payment

– Near-level boarding

– Seating

– Lighting

– Bike parking

– Public art

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Vehicles

• Modern

• Comfortable

• Low-floor

• Wi-Fi

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Dedicated Transit Lanes

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Ramp Metering

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Traffic Signal Improvements

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Route 59 “Smart Corridor”

Short-Term

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Areas for Further Evaluation

• White Plains Access and Station Area Study

• I-287 Corridor Preservation

• Interchange 10 Reconstruction / South Nyack Study

• Interchange 14X

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West-of-Hudson Rail Improvements

• Discussions with NYSDOT, MNR, NJT, Rockland County on

future system improvements

• Topics:

– Increased PM express service to Ramsey/Route 17 Station

– Longer-term infrastructure upgrades on Pascack Valley Line such as

sidings, full double-tracking, or the elimination of at-grade crossings

– Passenger service on West Shore Line (CSX-owned freight line)

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Travel Time Savings

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Mid-Term Recommendations

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White Plains Station Redevelopment

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Interchange 11 Reconstruction

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West-of-Hudson Rail Improvements

• Infrastructure upgrades

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In-line Station at Palisades Center

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Long-Term Recommendations

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Next Steps

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Public Input

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Mass Transit Task Force Meeting #12 | February 28, 2014