Transit Master Plan Livingston County Prepared for Livingston County Interview for Project Management Consultant Livingston County Transportation Coalition Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Agenda Phase 1 Community Survey Results SWOT Analysis Overview Goals & Objectives Plan for Public Engagement Phase 2 Open Discussion Livingston County Transit Master Plan

The Project Determine what transit enhancements could be made to improve the quality of life in Livingston County Brad Strader

Schedule Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Public Engagement Phase 1 Survey Results Jeromie Winsor Josh Bocks Brad Strader

Survey Respondents Most work/go to school within the County Most are Livingston County residents What zip code do you work/go to school in? What zip code do you live in? PUBLIC WORKSHOP TACTICAL URBANISM Livingston County Transit Master Plan

LETS Most respondents know of LETS, but don’t use it. Are you aware of LETS and the Dial-A-Ride services they provide? Do you currently use LETS for transportation? Most respondents know of LETS, but don’t use it. Many respondents (nearly 45) know of others who use LETS or reserve rides for other people. Those who do use LETS use it only a few times a year (43% of respondents), primarily to get to/from medical appointments and recreation. Other uses of LETS: To visit friends and/or family To get to and from special events To transport a child What do you LETS for? TACTICAL URBANISM Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Non-motorized Network How satisfied are you with the existing bike and pedestrian system in Livingston County? Very Satisfied Very Unsatisfied The majority (57%) of respondents are unsatisfied with current bike and pedestrian options. Livingston County Transit Master Plan

If options were expanded… Transit Planning If options were expanded… The majority of respondents (57%) would definitely use an expanded transit system, and more than ¼ would consider using it. Getting to/from the Metro Airport would be the most popular use of an expanded system, followed by recreation. Many respondents would park and ride or use non-motorized means to access transit (41% and 34%, respectively). How would you use transit? Livingston County Transit Master Plan

What locations do you feel most need transit options? Transit Planning Rank your priorities for the Transit Master Plan (1= highest, 5 = lowest). Respondents are most concerned about mobility options for non- drivers (49% ranked this as their #1 priority for the Plan). Brighton and Howell are the top in-county locations identified as needing transit options. What locations do you feel most need transit options? Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Transit Planning Ann Arbor is far and away the location that most respondents want out-of-county transit connections to. The most popular comments and suggestions included: Non-motorized improvements/solutions More flexible/expanded service days and times Benefits received from transit Options beyond traditional buses Are there other cities outside of Livingston County that you would like Livingston County to provide transit connections to? Livingston County Transit Master Plan

SWOT Analysis Jeromie Winsor Josh Bocks Brad Strader

SWOT Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Strengths Out-of-County Places Where Livingston Residents are Employed Livingston County’s proximity to major cities creates transit markets for outbound trips. Flint MTA Regional Routes to Livingston County serve a growing market of transit users from outside the County. LETS’ established presence in Livingston County makes it a widely recognized brand among County residents. Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Strengths Established partnerships in Livingston County enable education, advocacy, and engagement around transit. LETS’ services are utilized and valued by a base of recurring customers. Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Urbanized Areas in Livingston County Weaknesses Urbanized Areas in Livingston County Livingston County is a large service area with several difficult-to-reach locations. Limited understanding of the services that LETS offers prevents people from using them. Transit service is hindered by Livingston County’s limited number of walkable, transit-oriented destinations. Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Weaknesses Current transit capacity in Livingston County is insufficient to meet the level of demand. Scheduling a LETS trip is currently inconvenient. Multimodal transportation options for Livingston County residents are limited, contributing to difficult and dangerous movement around the County for those who do not drive. Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Opportunities Increased population and employment density as well as increased congestion on major routes may improve transit viability in Livingston County. Improved coordination among transit providers may better serve Livingston residents and workers. Transit usage may be promoted through marketing, new transit facilities, and new transit services. Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Opportunities Improved trip reservation, scheduling, routing, and dispatching may increase the user-friendliness and capacity of transit in Livingston County. Improving multimodal transportation options in Livingston County would contribute to improved livability and spur economic development. Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Threats Propensity for Transit Usage (dark = high, light = low) Varying levels of transit demand and support throughout the County as well as uncertainty around funding stability and sufficiency may complicate the pursuit of transit improvements. Infrastructure gaps and continued growth in difficult-to-reach areas may limit the ability to provide transit services in Livingston County. Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Commuter Transportation for Livingston Residents Threats Continued auto dependency and limited multimodal transportation options threaten Livingston County’s livability and economic vitality. Commuter Transportation for Livingston Residents Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Goals & Objectives

Improve the system efficiency of current service for existing and new customers. Improve the trip reservation, confirmation, and payment process. Upgrade scheduling and dispatch technology. Diversify the fleet to tailor to single occupancy trips. Develop an operations hub closer to Brighton. TACTICAL URBANISM Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Develop new services that expand the customer base and respond to unserved needs. Promote transit with major employers, health organizations, and the public. Explore community-based services and/or microtransit for specific zones of the County. Explore medical-focused service. Address unmet transportation needs of people on the edges of the County and in remote areas. Explore fixed route service for the Grand River Avenue corridor connecting Howell and Brighton. TACTICAL URBANISM Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Provide regional connections. Coordinate with out-of-county transit agencies: People’s Express, MTA, AAATA, CATA, and SMART. Develop hub(s) for park-and-ride and transfers between providers. Establish commuter service to Ann Arbor and Oakland County. Establish Michigan Flyer service to the airport in Livingston County. TACTICAL URBANISM Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Collaborate across communities, agencies, and sectors to have transit considered as part of the County’s development. Coordinate with individual municipalities and townships and the County Planning Department to explore opportunities for Transit-Oriented Development. Integrate non-motorized facilities and planning efforts across the County to improve access and the viability of transit. TACTICAL URBANISM Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Public Engagement Plan for Phase 2 Jeromie Winsor Josh Bocks Brad Strader

Purpose: Present Progress and Prioritize Options Present the overall project’s background/purpose, existing conditions, summary of previous engagement, and the draft goals and strategies Explain and emphasize different scenarios of transit improvement Gather feedback on these options to inform a preferred scenario TACTICAL URBANISM Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Public Workshop Proposed date of Thursday, November 8th Overview presentation Open public house format with scenarios on display Interactive activity for providing feedback TACTICAL URBANISM Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Floating Meetings Attend existing meetings of stakeholder groups Chambers of Commerce Townships Health care providers Universities/colleges Who else? TACTICAL URBANISM Livingston County Transit Master Plan

Open Discussion Jeromie Winsor Josh Bocks Brad Strader

Thank You Prepared for Livingston County Interview for Project Management Consultant