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West Phoenix / Central Glendale Transit Corridor Study. Public Meetings May 2013. 20-Mile Light Rail Line. Ridership. Opened in December 2008 Success is in the ridership 50% above projections 13.5 million riders in FY 2012 5.9% more than in FY 2011 42,000 average weekday riders - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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West Phoenix / Central GlendaleTransit Corridor Study
Public Meetings
May 2013
20-Mile Light Rail Line
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Ridership
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Opened in December 2008 Success is in the ridership
• 50% above projections• 13.5 million riders in FY 2012• 5.9% more than in FY 2011• 42,000 average weekday riders• Over one million riders per month• 60,000+ riders three times
$6.9 billion total investment along alignment (planned, under construction or completed) • $5.4 billion private investment• $1.5 billion public investment
16,500+ residential units
129 million square ft. commercial
3,400+ hotel rooms
Defining Success: Economic Development
Future High Capacity Transit Corridors
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Overall Project Schedule
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West Phoenix/Glendale Corridor- Background
Phoenix Transit Tax passed (2000) and GO Glendale Transportation Tax passed (2001)
Glendale corridor in Regional Transportation Plan(Proposition 400 passed 2004)
Expanded study area to include emerging activity centers along the Loop 101 corridor such as Westgate City Center (2013)
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Study Area
Study Purpose
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Develop a recommendation for high capacity transit improvements in the study area including:
What type of transit (light rail, bus, streetcar)
Where to locate the alignment or route
Purpose of the Transit Project
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Connect downtown Glendale and West Phoenix to existing light rail system
Connect major activity centers Improve mobility through and within the study area Support local planning priorities for transportation, land
use, and economic development
Opportunities and Constraints
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Population Density (2010)
Population per Square Mile
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Activity Centers/Destinations
Important Considerations for Transit
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Provide cost-effective project Serve major employment and activity centers Provide mobility options Improve travel reliability Minimize community impacts Support community and regional plans and economic
development objectives Provide an improvement that is adaptable for future
extension to points father west including Westgate City Center
Types of Transit
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Alternatives Evaluation Process
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Study Schedule
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Public Outreach Activities
Glendale Family Bike Ride – April 14, 2013 GO Glendale Open House – April 24, 2013 Public Meetings
Glendale – May 6, 2013 Phoenix - May 16, 2013
Updates available via email and social media www.valleymetro.org/glendale
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For more information, contact:
Sonya Pastor La Sota
Community Outreach Coordinator
Valley Metro
(602) 744-5584