METRONext Vision & Moving Forward Plans Board Workshop December 11, 2018 DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only Disclaimer This presentation is being provided solely for discussion purposes by the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) during a workshop session on December 11, 2018. It includes draft alternative transit plans, which utilize a range of modes of transportation based on different funding scenarios, including a draft long-term plan that provides a vision of future transit in the service area assuming unconstrained financial resources. The draft plans are based on various financial estimates, economic forecasts and other assumptions, which are subject to change. As a result, the final proposed plan could differ materially. Additionally, any proposed plan or project conducted by METRO is subject to certain approvals and authorization, including approval by the METRO Board of Directors. METRO makes no claim, promise or guarantee of any kind, including with respect to the feasibility or future implementation of any proposed plans or projects discussed herein. DRAFT 12.10.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 2 Discussion: › Moving Forward Plan A Plus › Next Steps DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 3 _Goals and ?an? Prlorltles Existing Network Core Rapid: LRT Building the METRONext Long-Term Vision Core Rapid: BRT BOOST Corridors Bus System Enhancements Regional Express VISION DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 5 I I . - II Miles A . I Hug: -. maul :Ir . :91 MI 'I'dl [mm-I- Ir".llj" .. I The Woodlands TMnhill Regional Express Commuter Rail Light RailTransil Bus Rapid Transit EDGST Ca rridor Improved Local Service New Local Service 1. Pannership Pioiec't 3' Frumscd High-592w Rail New Station, Transit Center, - or Park 5? Ride? I P?l'1 nl Hnuslun a mu?- Exislin Station, Transit Ce Park a. Ride Pearland Existing LRT BRT If" Sewice Axea Ia Eatueslm MErnn_-_" NEXT 5 Vision Plan Vision Plan Investments Major Investments: Fleet & Operational Investments: 200 mi Two-way HOV 211 New light rail vehicles 100 mi Extended LRT lines 448 New buses 90 mi New BRT system 500 mi BOOST Network 33 BOOST corridors Service & Access Improvements: RESILIENCY PLANNING NEW SERVICE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVED BUS SERVICE AND BUS STOPS 7 Key Assumptions & Conclusion Key Financial Assumptions: • No increase in sales tax rate (remains 8.25%) and no property tax increase • Net Sales Tax Revenues available to METRO are based on the annual growth rates (FY2019 – FY2040 and beyond) formulated by Dr. Robert W. Gilmer, University of Houston – C.T. Bauer  College of Business as of June 2018 • General Mobility Program continues through 2040 and beyond • Bus and Light Rail infrastructure projects are financed using 45% debt/55% grant funds • Bus system enhancements and optimization projects are financed using debt and local funds • Forecasted expenditures include operating and maintenance costs for all METRONext projects • METRO’s Board approved cash reserve requirements (25% of operating expenses plus $10MM)  are met DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 9 Moving Forward Plan A LRT Extensions › Red Line South to Hobby Airport › Purple Line Hobby Airport › Red Line North to Tidwell BRT System › University Corridor to Westchase & Kashmere › Inner Katy Corridor to NWTC, HSR Terminal & Uptown › Uptown BRT Extension to Gulfton Regional Express Network › IH 45 Express –Downtown to IAH › Partnership investments in Two-Way HOV operations BOOST & Signature Service (Bus Operations Optimized System Treatments) › 10 Corridors › Westheimer Signature Bus Service Service Enhancements DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only › Expanded hours / better frequency › Additional coverage › Universal Accessibility 10 Moving Forward Plan A Plus LRT Extensions › › › › Green Line to Hobby Airport Purple Line to Hobby Airport Red Line to N. Shepherd Green/Purple Line to Courthouse BRT System › › › › › IH 45 North to IAH & Greenspoint Inner Katy Corridor to NWTC / HSR / Uptown University Corridor to Westchase & Tidwell Uptown BRT Extension to Gulfton Gessner Corridor Regional Express Network › › › › › › DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only US 90A Two-Way HOV IH 10 West Two-Way HOV IH 45 North Two-Way HOV IH 69/US 59 Two-Way HOV (Edloe to Downtown) SH 249 Corridor & Facilities to Boudreaux 4 Off-Peak Direction Diamond Lane Corridors 11 Moving Forward Plan A Plus BOOST & Signature Service › › 14 Corridors Westheimer Signature Bus Service System Enhancements › › › › Systemwide route improvements including 3 new Community Connectors Downtown, Midtown & TMC transit improvements First / Last Mile Universal Accessibility Facilities › › DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 7 New / Improved Transit Centers 8 New / Improved Park & Rides 12 Plan A Plus Investments Major Investments: Regional Express Network 110 mi 20 mi Extended LRT lines 75 mi New BRT system 260 mi 15 New or Improved Park & Rides, Transit Centers 3 Community Connectors 25% Increase in Bus Service BOOST & Signature Service & Access Improvements: HOV IMPROVED TRANSIT SERVICE ON MAJOR FREEWAYS IMPROVED BUS SERVICE AND BUS STOPS RESILIENCY PLANNING DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY 13 Moving Forward Plan A Plus: 2040 Results 103% increase in ridership compared to current year 632,000 passenger trips carried on the METRO system every day DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 134,000 1,000,000 fewer car trips on the road each day fewer vehicle miles traveled every day 14 More Connections More Transit, More Places Access to LRT/BRT Network (1/2 mile) 248% more people 61% more jobs DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 15 More Connections Better Service to Complete Communities Access to LRT/BRT Network (1/2 mile) 281% more low income households 251% more zero car households DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 16 More Connections Access to Opportunity Greenway Plaza Access Midday – within 45 minutes Plan A Plus provides 82% more people and 66% more jobs with convenient all day access to/from Greenway Plaza DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 17 Faster & More Reliable Shorter Trips Between Activity Centers Travel Time Improvements DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 18 NEXT - 19 Better Customer xpe?ence Innovative olutions . 59E DRIVERLESS VAN TO BE TESTED AT TSU mes FALL mm .. '1 322%"; a. Rallm (f :3me . - -- - n-I- . awe-.A..- 20 Public Involvement Plan – Phase 2 • • • • • • • • • • • Update to METRO Employees Update to Phase 1 Participants Engage Elected Officials Convene Community Involvement Committee Engage Technical Advisory Committee Host Public Meetings Host Virtual Online Public Meetings Host Telephone Town Halls Employ Social / Traditional Media Activate Speakers Bureau Ongoing Community Events / Meetings DRAFT 12.11.2018 - For Preliminary Discussion Only 21