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COTA Major Initiatives Ohio Planning Conference July 16, 2014

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Overview Presentation CBUS Circulator Transit System Review Cleveland Bus Rapid Transit System 2

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CBUS Circulator 3

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4 CBUS Circulator Alignment 4.1 mile loop Serves Arena District Brewery District German Village Italian Village River South Short North Uptown Victorian Village New Alignment Map

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5 CBUS Branding

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6 Improved Connections to Attractions and Events Attractions and festivals generated nearly 8 million visitors in 2012 including: Arena District Arnold Fitness Expo Arts Festival Brewery District CAPA (Ohio, Palace, Southern, Capitol theaters) Columbus Commons Columbus Convention Center ComFest COSI First Night Columbus German Village Greek Festival Huntington Park (Clippers/concerts) Jazz & Rib Fest LC Pavilion Nationwide Arena (Blue Jackets/concerts) North Market Red, White, & Boom Scioto Mile Shadowbox Live The Short North Arts District (Gallery Hop) And many more! Columbus Commons EventNationwide ArenaScioto Mile

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7 Meeting Downtown Employee Transportation Needs Downtown area continues to be the largest employment center in the region with approximately 85,000 employees. More than 7,000 added since 2003. Major employment sectors include: Banking Education Government Healthcare Hospitality Insurance Legal Utilities

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8 Enhancing Downtown Livability Residential growth: approximately 4,500 existing units, with another 2,400 under construction or planned including: Atlas Building 250 S. High 570 Lofts Annex at River South Arena Crossing Flats on Vine I & II Highpoint at Columbus Commons The Hubbard Park Place Julian Building Apartments LC Apartments at High & Rich Liberty Place Apartments Leveque Tower Neighborhood Launch Parkside on Pearl The Wood Company Yankee on High LC Apartments Arena Crossing HighPoint

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Performance 9 Service began May 5 th Ridership continues to build Over 100,000 rides to date

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Transit System Review 10

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Timeline 11 January TAC and Focus Group Meetings (3), Core Planning COTA Staff (developed three scenarios) February briefed Board on study progress March Public meetings Round 1 April 30/May 2-3 Board workshop/Core Planning II May develop draft proposed service network and downtown plan May 27 June 4: TAC, Focus Group, Public meetings (9) July 23 Final Bus Network and Downtown Operations plans and implementation strategy to COTA Board September Final report (Bus Network Plan, Downtown Operations Plan, Implementation Plan, Technology Plan) Implementation of Service Plan: 2015 2017 Core Planning Workshop

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Existing Network 70/30 12

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Draft Proposed Network 70/30 13

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Existing High Frequency Network 14

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Draft Proposed High Frequency Network Midday 15

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Residents within mile of service 16 EXISTING PROPOSED More than twice as many residents get frequent service thats part of why ridership will grow. PROPOSED EXISTING +2% +103%

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Jobs within mile of service 17 PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED EXISTING The Frequent Network goes to 63% more jobs, another reason ridership will grow. +4.2% +63.7%

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Effect on Existing Riders 18 PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED EXISTING -1.7% +33.3%

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Benefits and Ease of Use Ridership increase up to 10% two years after full implementation Expanded high frequency network, especially on crosstown services Many more transfers outside of Downtown Predictable frequencies, such as every 15, 30, or 60 minutes, make remembering the schedule easier Service on local lines seven days a week with most operating the same span (improved weekend service) New connections to suburbs and regionally significant areas Connections to strategic employment locations in suburbs 19

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Cleveland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit 20

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21 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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22 Station Locations 22 Draft Summary - Project Development Total # of Stations both directions (Downtown to Polaris/Africa Road) 62 stations (BRT/Enhanced Bus) BRT Stations (to SR-161) 25 northbound/24 southbound Enhanced local service stops (north of SR-161) 7 northbound/6 southbound Average Stop Distances Within Downtown 0.20 miles Columbus State to Northern Lights 0.43 miles Northern Lights to SR 161 0.58 miles SR 161 to Africa Rd. 0.75 miles

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23 Project Highlights Summary of LPA Total # of Stations (to Polaris/Africa Road) 74 stations (BRT/Enhanced Bus) 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 Draft Summary (Project Development) Total # of Stations (to Polaris/Africa Road) 62 stations (BRT/Enhanced Bus) BRT Stations (to SR-161) 25 northbound/24 southbound Enhanced local service stops (north of SR-161) 7 northbound/6 southbound Preliminary project cost LPA: $39.4 million 80% Federal & 20% Local

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24 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 Note: These benefits are being refined in the current project development.

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25 Perspective View Type A Station Concept Design

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26 Station Concept Design Type B Night View

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27 Project History

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Discussion 28