tac - metro transfer point design criteria
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Metro Technical Advisory Committee | July 2016
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Transfer Points
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Source: First/Last Mile Strategic Plan LA County Metro & SCAG, 2013
Only 9% Drive
When using Metro transit…
Most (64%) riders make a transfer walk, roll or bus To Rail or BRT 91%
Getting to rapid transit
Project Goal: Develop Recommendations to Improve Transfer Points
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Measure R Funded Transfer Points 12 Additional Tier 2 & 3 under construction
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Coordination is Critical
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To improve transfer points for:
Passengers
Operations
Maintenance
Partnership is needed.
Metro
Transit Provider/ Operator
City/
Stakeholders
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Transfer Zone
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Transfer zone requires coordination among many parties. Metro to provide all facilities on Metro property. Metro provides bus stop signage within public ROW. Jurisdiction provides all other amenities within public ROW.
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Project Deliverables
Design Recommendations to Improve Transfers at Metro Facilities
Handbook with Best Practices for Jurisdictions & Developers
Implementation Strategy
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Long Beach Transit Mall
Final Study will be a design tool, not a mandate or requirement for funding.
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Types of Transfers
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Ridership levels and transfer activities differ according to type of transit stop or station within the Metro system
TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3
Major Bus-to-Bus Site: Intersection Property: Public Right of Way (City-owned)
Bus-to-Rail Site: Mid-Line Stations Property: Metro-owned parcel, City-owned sidewalk.
Rail-to-Rail + Bus Site: Terminus / Interchange Stations Property: Metro-owned
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Guiding Principles
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At transfer points, how can we improve:
Efficiency
Clarity
Access
Comfort
Downtown LA
Pasadena
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Project Timeline
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Develop Recommendations
Prepare & Circulate Draft Study for Review
Finalize Study with Recommendations
Host Workshop for Local Jurisdictions
Gather Feedback form Metro Staff and TAC members
Complete 4 Focus Groups
Meet with City Staff
Spring/Summer Summer/Fall Winter
we are here
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Clarity Real-time transit info Pictograms Too much signage Better wayfinding Access Eliminate sidewalk clutter Comfort Lighting Seating Shelters/shade Cleaner sidewalks Public restroom Efficiency Reduce pedestrian crossings (rail to bus) Vertical pathways (Bike to rail) Proximity (Rail to parking)
Metro Stakeholders
Maintenance Durable equipment Resources
30 Staff from variety of Metro departments
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Focus Group Input
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Clarity Real-time info Signage - Larger letters and icons Access Bicycle amenities (lockers, racks, racks on buses) Comfort Lighting Seating Security Presence Efficiency Coordinated payment system between operators
Maintenance Keep spaces clean
4 Focus Groups: Metro HQ, Pacoima, South LA
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TAC Subcommittees
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Local Input Provide opportunity for local agencies to review draft recommendations Agency Neutral Recommendations should be applicable across county Accommodate local and Metro operators at new facilities Funding & Implementation Should not be held as criteria for grant funding Should not favor urban over rural areas Regional Real Time Transit Info Lead effort to coordinate transit info across County Sharing Ridership Data Lead effort to share ridership data between transit agencies Design Guidance Needed Would like best practices guide for local operators.
Bus Operations / Local Transit Systems / Streets & Freeways
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Help Us Prioritize Improvements
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Project Contact: Georgia Sheridan, Metro [email protected] | 213.922.1259
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Questions?
Design Recommendations to Improve Transfers at Metro Facilities
Handbook with Best Practices for Jurisdictions & Developers
Implementation Strategy
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Long Beach Transit Mall