1. South/West Corridor Improvements Service and Facility Alternatives September 9, 2014 Planning & Project Development Committee March 3, 2015

2. AGENDA 2 2 I. Project Background II. Preferred Alternative III. Passenger Facilities Concepts V. Next Steps

3. 3 South/West Corridor Transit Needs Recommended in Long Range Plan Work trips made by transit: – 2.39% in region – 8.0% by residents of corridor Ridership levels are even throughout the day Key needs identified: » Improve frequency, speed and reliability » Provide high-quality, accessible passenger facilities » Connectivity between South/West corridor and major activity centers 3

4. South/West Corridor 4 4 Over 3,000 stops in study area Three major routes serving over 14,000 trips daily » 520 – Zarzamora » 524 – General McMullen » 550/551 – Military/I-410/WW White Connects with existing Primo Route 100 on Fredericksburg Road Trips: » 46% of the trips stay within the corridor » 23% go downtown CoSA Major Activity Centers Tx A&M Brooks PortSA Lackland AFB STxMC

5. Background: Key Points Spring 2014 – Alternatives Analysis Fall 2014 – Short-Range Implementation Plan » Implement Service: Late 2017/Early 2018 5

6. 6 Project Objectives Consider needs of corridor and identify near-term investment (FY 2018) Phase 1 Implementation: define service & facility improvements Evaluate concepts Stakeholder coordination and input Develop fiscally constrained plan SW Corridor 6

7. II. PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE 7

8. 8 PRIMO Element Spectrum 8 Service & Operating Plan: All-day, frequent service, greater spacing than local service; peak 10-15 min Branding Elements: Brand name/logo, marketing ITS: Traffic Signal Priority (TSP), Real-Time Information, Security Cameras Vehicles: Visibly distinct buses, 40’-60’ Stations: Visibly distinct stations, enhanced accessibility  Running Way: At least 50% dedicated FTA Required for BRT  Fare Collection: Off-Board preferred

9. 9 Key Premium Service Objectives Service Frequency similar to Fred - Primo 100 15-20% faster travel times than local bus Longer stop distances than local bus » Maintain ½ mile walk access 9

10. 10 Best Performing: Separate Zarzamora & Military Lines Limited-stop Primo (with local underlay) Connects Brooks, Kel-Lac, and Madla via Zarzamora to Fred Primo 100 – Crossroads & STMTC Service pattern easier to operate reliably 30-miles, 35-40 Primo Stops Overlays local routes 520 & 550/551 ZARZAMORA MILITARY DRIVE 10

11. 11 Highest ridership gain &most cost- effective Serves highest population and job totals, and high number of activity centers Serves 4 major transit centers Travel time reduced for key trips: Kel-Lac to Brooks reduced 28% Long Term: » Preserves General McMullen for CoSA/VIA LRP efforts » Opportunities for transit/land use integration Best Performing: Separate Zarzamora & Military Lines Limited-stop Primo (with local underlay) 11 ZARZAMORA MILITARY DRIVE

12. III. PASSENGER FACILITIES CONCEPTS 12

13. 13 Goal: Provide cost effective options, flexibility with right-of way constraints, adapt to ridership & service levels while maintaining PRIMO Brand » Fredericksburg Road Primo » Next Gen Shelters Options for System-wide Use

14. 14 Primo Brand Elements Comfort & Safety Real-Time Info Flylon Seating Lighting

15. 15 Modified NextGen Lighting Screened Back Interchangeable Panels Flylon Static Info Signage

16. 16 Benefits Implements the Long Range Plan Improved frequency, speed and reliability for customers: Increased Ridership High-quality, accessible passenger facilities: » Enhanced security & safety » Enhanced walkability Improve connectivity: within corridor & between major activity centers Capitalizes and enhances the Fred Primo 100

17. 17 Conduct public outreach Refine Service Plan Refine Capital & Passenger Amenities Finalize implementation plan Next Steps

18. Questions 18