1. Mark Phillips BSDA/Metro Long-Range Planner

2. The Foundation: Moving Transit Forward

3. Study highway corridors from Moving Transit Forward for high performance transit feasibility –I-70, I-64, I-44, I-55 –Include nearby major streets Select up to two transit projects to advance into project development –Cost-effective, long-term transportation solutions –Affordable and competitive for Federal funding RTCS: Study Purpose

4. Better connecting people and jobs Improving mobility and access to economic opportunities for low-income, transit-dependent Expanding transportation choice for all Supporting the regional economy, strengthening neighborhoods Providing cost-effective transit solutions RTCS: Study Goals and Objectives

5. Corridor Screening: Population

6. Corridor Screening: Employment

7. Corridor Screening: Household Income

8. Corridor Screening: Activity Centers

9. Corridor Screening: Top Trips - 2010

10. RTCS Study Area

11. Premium performance and service Minimize travel time and maximize convenience Modern vehicles – sleek, attractive, quiet, energy efficient Attractive amenities – wi-fi, comfort Integrated with Metro System Branded – recognizable; unique Premium Transit Characteristics

12. Modes and service types - BRT, express bus, rail Vehicle types –Multi-door entry –Low-floor boarding –Off-board fare collection –On-board transit information Alignments –Exclusive lanes; BAT lanes; shared HOV; mixed traffic –Queue jumps/bypass lanes TSP Technology A Range of Alternatives

13. Stations –Shelters and seating –Landscaped platforms –Safe and secure Technology –Transit signal priority –Real-time information, apps Convenient operations –Predictable service – rely on frequencies vs. schedules –Intermodal connectivity – parking; bike access; transfers; walking

14. Dec Jan 2013 FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep Overall Project Public Inv Screening Define Alts Alt Analysis Select LPA Prep for Implement 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 RTCS Project Schedule

15. THANK YOU! Mark Phillips, Deputy Project Manager mephillips@MetroStLouis.org (314) 982-1400 x.1708 Please stay engaged and informed! www.movingtransitforward.org/stlrapidtransit