1. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) ACEC Presentation May 25, 2017

2. Program Overview Elements Funding 47 additional miles of LRT
75 new miles of BRT
Bus service enhancements
Street transportation investments
Funding
$31.5 billion over 35 years
$16.7 billion local tax
$14.8 billion additional resources

3. Bus Rapid Transit Thomas Road – 2021 Baseline Road – 2023
19th or 35th Avenue – 2023
24th Street – 2036
Bell Road

4. BRT Objectives Provide a premier transit experience that:
Arrives frequently - reducing the time you have to wait
Reliably delivers you, without getting stuck in congestion
In peak hours, is faster than driving
Connects all of Phoenix’s major activity centers
Is safe, secure, and comfortable
Gives you back quality time not commuting

5. Bus Rapid Transit Elements

6. Signal Priority & Smart Signals

7. Dedicated Running Way
Dedicated bus lanes separate buses from traffic, increasing speed and reliability
Time specific or peak-only

8. Enhanced Stations Level platforms Off-board fare payment
Real time arrival information
Shade & passenger amenities

9. Specialized Vehicles & Branding

10. Community Participation
Meet on their turf
Inclusive Outreach
Neighborhood
Business community
Multilingual
Social service providers
Traditional media
Social media
Grass roots efforts
Traditional open houses:
Bring all city activities, projects, and plans
Give a complete picture

11. Steps for Success Internal coordination & collaboration
Service planning and operations
Interdepartmental coordination
Leadership and Advocacy
Design & Delivery approach
Design standards & project delivery
Fleet, stations, & operations

12. RFQ Components Develop BRT network and operating plans
Program goals & objectives
Ridership, travel time, user benefits
Establish work plan, schedule, & funding strategy
Develop BRT vehicle specifications
Community participation
Conceptual and preliminary engineering
Signals and technology
Channelization & running ways
Stations

13. Thank You! Mike James, AICP BRT Administrator City of Phoenix