1. 25 th Annual Transit Conference April 23, 2012 We Need Each Other

2. What Transit Means to ADOT

3. Department moving fully towards multimodal orientation –All modes, all phases of Department’s operations Why? – A necessity on several levels –Economic - regions with excellent transit service have a competitive advantage –Quality of life considerations – demand for choice and convenience –Environmental considerations – need to reduce negative impacts of growth

4. Programmatic Investment

5. What Does this Mean for Transit in Arizona? Strong engagement with stakeholders, especially the private sector –Seeking funding support Planning/programming linkage –Process and measures for selecting projects in 5 year program Internal Smart Transportation Guidance –Develop guidebook that evaluates new approaches –Update design manuals to provide options and flexibility

6. Thank You