provo-orem bus rapid transit project update july 2013

Provo-Orem Bus Rapid Transit

Project Update

July 2013

Agenda

• Introduction

• BRT ComponentsJanelle Ericson, UTA

• Roadway ComponentsJohn Higgins, UDOT

Project Description

BRT• 11 miles

• 17 stations

• 53% exclusive BRT lanes

General Purpose Lanes

Innovative Intersections

Project Description

Project Description

Roadway Components

Intersection improvements

Innovative Intersections Superstreet

Innovative Intersections Through-U

BRT Examples - Eugene

BRT Examples - Eugene

BRT Examples - Cleveland

BRT Visualizations

BRT Visualizations

BRT Visualizations

BRT Visualizations

BRT Benefits

Current Bus Route 830

Opening Day BRT

Ridership 3,600 / day 12,900 / day

Frequency 15 minutes 5 minutes

Corridor Travel Time

SLC to BYU

45 min

1 hr 20 min

34 min (37 car)

1 hr 7 min

Reliability 84% Est. at 95%

Auto Trips Saved 4,200 / day

Parking saved BYU/UVU 7 acres

Corridor Person Throughput 10-25% increase

BRT Ridership

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Opening Day

Provo-Orem BRTOpending Day Daily Boardings by Station

2015 Boardings by Station

Next Steps

• Determine construction scheduling

• Update to TAC in Fall 2013

Janelle Ericson, UTA237-1951jericson@rideuta.com

John Higgins, UDOT(801) 404-3852jhiggins@utah.gov