Highways and Transit We Need Each Other! Examples of Successful Coordination in Pima County 2012 AzTA/ADOT Transit Conference – Flagstaff, AZ

Transit Needs Roadways

Roadways Need Transit - Congestion

Estimated $8.2 million in annual savings (time +fuel) for Tucson

Roadways Need Transit – It’s for Everybody Transit is for everyone - an affordable mobility option for people of all ages and ability

We Need Each Other – Choices

APTA reports 2011 we saw 2 nd highest amount of ridership since 1957

Roadways Need Transit – Choices Phillip Cyr, a recent convert and full- time choice commuter

We Need Each Other – Funding 1.In 1986 a county-wide loop freeway system voted down 43% to 57% 2.In 1989 a county-wide general road improvement plan failed 39% to 61% 3.In 2002 a City of Tucson initiative road improvement main plan failed 31% to 69% 4.In 2003, City of Tucson initiative with a heavy transit focus failed 37% to 63% 4 FAILED FUNDING INITIATIVES

We Need Each Other – Funding 5 th Times a Charm? 2006 RTA countywide multimodal transportation plan passed 60% - 40% Roadways58% Transit27% Safety9% Environment6%

We Need Each Other – Funding 2040 RTP

Successful Coordination - Intersections Bus pullouts/shelters and intersection improvements

Successful Coordination – Multimodal Brdg. Cushing St. bridge spearheaded by transit project

Successful Coordination – Shared ROW Modern streetcar operation in share right-of-way

Future Coordination Are there common interests?

Thank You! 2012 AzTA/ADOT Transit Conference Jeremy Papuga Transit Planning and Operations Manager