Rescue Muni’s 3-Phased Plan For Geary Corridor Rapid Transit Presented by Dan Krause, Andrew Sullivan & David Vasquez

Geary Rapid Transit in 3 Phases Introduction Phase 1 – Inner Geary Transit Preferential Streets (TPS) Phase 2 – “Rail-Ready” Bus Rapid Transit and Transit Preferential Streets Extension Phase 3 – Convert Entire Corridor to Light-Rail

Why This Plan? Current Transit Service is woefully inadequate. Geary is one of the most heavily used transit corridors in the country. Phasing Allows for Improvements in the Short- Term for Suffering Riders Upgrade to Rail will have numerous positive effects to San Francisco’s entire transit network. It will stimulate upgrades to the urban design for the Geary Corridor.

Geary Rapid Transit – Phase 1 Inner Geary Transit Preferential Streets Elements: 1. Widening of Bus Lanes. 2. Add Bulb Outs at Bus Stops. 3. Elimination of one Auto Lane on O’Farrell & Geary. 4. Some Bus Stop Consolidations. 5. Right-Turn Pocket Lanes.

Geary Rapid Transit – Phase 1 Inner Geary Transit Preferential Streets Summary of Benefits: 1. Speed Service – Faster Boarding & Less Stops. 2. Increase Reliability – Getting Cars Out of the Transit Lane with Turn Pockets.

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 2 “Rail-Ready” BRT (33 rd Ave. to Collins) and Extension of TPS (Gough to Masonic) Elements: 1.Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) - Exclusive transit lanes in the center of Geary Blvd. from 33rd Ave. to Collins. 2.BRT stations with side platforms and planted median. 3.A Rail-Ready Design for BRT - Lay tracks now and design stations for rail. 4.Transit Preferential Streets – Extend right-side bus lanes from Gough to Masonic. 5.Use Local and Regional Money Only Allowing an Acceleration of Construction Schedule.

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 2 “Rail-Ready” BRT (33 rd Ave. to Collins) and Extension of TPS (Gough to Masonic) Map of Rescue Muni’s Phase 2

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 2 “Rail-Ready” BRT (33 rd Ave. to Collins) and Extension of TPS (Gough to Masonic) Map of “Rail-Ready” BRT Section – 33 rd Ave. to Collins

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 2 “Rail-Ready” BRT (33 rd Ave. to Collins) and Extension of TPS (Gough to Masonic) Plan View of Exclusive Transit Lanes, Planted Medians and Left-Turn Pocket Lanes

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 2 “Rail-Ready” BRT (33 rd Ave. to Collins) and Extension of TPS (Gough to Masonic) Exclusive Transit Lanes for BRT with Rails (33 rd Ave. to Collins)

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 2 “Rail-Ready” BRT (33 rd Ave. to Collins) and Extension of TPS (Gough to Masonic) Summary of Benefits: 1. Reliability and Speed of Bus Service will Increase with Exclusive Transit Lanes. 2. Rail-Ready Design Allows for Rail Upgrade without Tearing Up Geary Again. 3. Will Add Capacity while Reducing Operating Costs. 4. Local and Regional Funding Focus Allows for Fast Implementation.

Estimated Costs: Phase 2 (Rail Ready BRT & TPS Extension) $200M – Construction of 2.6 miles of exclusive transit lanes, including tracks and stations from Collins to 33rd Ave. $5M – TPS Extension (Bus Lanes from Gough to Masonic) TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR GEARY RAIL-READY BRT - $205M

Rescue Muni’s Funding Plan: Phase 2 (Rail Ready BRT & TPS Extension) $50M – Proposition K $110M – Capital Transit Bond #1 $45M – Regional and State Sources TOTAL REVENUE PRODUCED BY RESCUE MUNI PLAN - $205M

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Elements: 1.Construct Subway Tunnel from Geary/Laguna to Post/Montgomery. 2.Shift Alignment of Downtown Subway Tunnel to Post St. 3.Build totally grade separated transit lanes from Laguna to Collins. Fillmore Trench Extensions under Webster and Steiner.Fillmore Trench Extensions under Webster and Steiner. Short Viaduct over Scott and Divisadero.Short Viaduct over Scott and Divisadero. 4.Take over Masonic Hill Auto Tunnel for Rail. 5.Construct Grade Separation at Park Presidio. 6.Extend exclusive transit right-of-way West from 33 rd to end of Geary.

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Map of Rescue Muni’s Phase 3 Plan – Entire Corridor

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Map of Subway Portion Under Post St. One Branch Option

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Map of Subway Portion Under Post St. Two Branch Option

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Rescue Muni’s Mega-Hub Concept

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail End of the Geary/Post Line at existing Montgomery Station

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Transfer Station at Post & Stockton (Union Square)

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Subway Portal at Laguna and Geary

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Fillmore Trench Extension East (Under Webster)

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Fillmore Trench Extension West (Under Steiner)

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Short Viaduct over Scott & Divisadero

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Geary & Divisadero Elevated Station

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Existing Auto Tunnel at Masonic and Geary

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Conversion of Masonic Auto Tunnel for Light Rail (Preferred Design)

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail Light Rail Tunnel Under Existing Auto Tunnel (More Expensive)

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light Rail See if david has out geary color picture of train rather than brt. I am sure he does.

Estimated Costs: Phase 3 (Conversion to Light-Rail) $1B – 1.7 miles of Subway Construction $50M – Short viaduct going over Divisadero and Scott streets. $65M – Extension of Fillmore Trench under Steiner & Webster. $50M – Grade separation of Park Presidio under Geary Blvd. $50M – Overhead electric wires. $100M – Financing Costs TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR UPGRADE TO LIGHT RAIL - $1.35 BILLION

Rescue Muni’s Funding Plan: Phase 3 (Conversion to Light-Rail) $25M – Joint Development at Muni’s Presidio Maintenance Yard (rough estimate) $75M – Regional Money $100M – Masonic Transit-Oriented Development (rough est.) $175M – Local Transit Bond #2 $300M – State Funding $675M – Federal New-Starts - 50/50 Matching TOTAL REVENUE PRODUCED BY RESCUE MUNI PLAN - $1.35 BILLION

Creative Funding: Joint Development & Transit-Oriented Redevelopment at Masonic Hill Elements: 1.Develop a mixed use transit-oriented development at Masonic and Geary. 2.Create a vibrant, mixed-use central activity center for the entire Richmond Corridor. 3.New development could occur at the following: Muni’s Presidio Yard (by decking over) Existing Mall The Trader Joe’s / Storage Building Parcels 4.Use Joint Development and Transit-Oriented Redevelopment to raise $50-$100M for the Geary Rail Project.

Creative Funding: Joint Development & Transit-Oriented Redevelopment at Masonic Hill Trader Joes & Storage Building Sites

Creative Funding: Joint Development & Transit-Oriented Redevelopment at Masonic Hill Muni’s Huge Presidio Yard Site

Creative Funding: Joint Development & Transit-Oriented Redevelopment at Masonic Hill Existing Mall Existing Mall at Geary and Masonic

How Can We Make It Happen? Strong Vision Commit Now to Both BRT and Light-Rail Do What is Necessary to Get in Line for Federal Money Now Explore Creative Funding Ideas

NEXT STEPS Place Transit Bond on November 2006 Ballot Proceed with “Rail-Ready” BRT Project As Soon As Possible Start Official Studies for Geary Rail Project Now

Thank You! Presented by Dan Krause, Andrew Sullivan & David Vasquez of Rescue Muni