.l . "as - . . and the 2050 RTP Vision - 3 .. 4 ?u L.Transit Service Types Neighborhood Services Local Services Community-based shuttles Lower speed, frequent stops Serves local trips Lower speed, frequent stops Corridor Services Serves medium distance trips Higher speed, less frequent stops Regional Services Serves long-distanced trips Highest speed, limited stops Different services serve different markets; all service types may operate in a given corridor. Range of Transit Options Pre-BRT Rail •100% Exclusive ROW • High capacity • High reliability • Moderate-high speed • Longer implementation • High capital costs • • • • Local Bus Mixed-flow traffic Low capacity Medium-low reliability Low speed • Short implementation • Low capital costs BRT as a New Transit Mode Rail • BRT can serve new markets • BRT can range from “high end” to “low end” service depending on: Bus Rapid Transit     Priority treatments Vehicle types Station development Customer amenities Local Bus Many consider BRT a “third mode” BRT Notes • No universal definition of BRT – each transit agency tailors “BRT” to their setting • BRT development still in its infancy in U.S.; some advanced systems in other countries • A lot of debate between LRT advocates vs. BRT advocates regarding which mode is better • Misimpression that BRT is less expensive/ more cost effective than rail BRT Characteristics Rights of Way BRT – Guideway • • • • BRT – HOV/Managed Lanes 100% exclusive right-of-way Major capital investment High reliability Moderate-high speed • • • • Shared HOV with carpools/FasTrak Major capital investment Medium-high reliability Moderate-high speed BRT – Arterial • • • • Some mixed-flow, some priority Low-moderate capital costs Medium reliability Moderate speed BIN Char: s: ?ces?IsitBusor BRT Characteristics Customer Experience Rail-like vehicles have features that improve comfort, speed, and safety... …along with station designs that create pleasant and attractive places. Customers want vehicles and stations that are bright, spacious, comfortable, and make transit “fun” to ride. BRT Characteristics Customer Experience Special imaging or branding can be applied to all types of vehicles... …as well as running ways and stations to establish the permanency of transit. Distinctive design, color, and graphics provide a unique identity. BRT Characteristics Customer Experience BRT can also include multiple door, low floor vehicles for ease of boarding... …“Smart Card” fare collection… …and advanced technologies such as next-vehicle information. Paying attention to the little details will attract new markets to transit . BRT Characteristics Operations Queen St Cultural Centre CITY Riverside 25s / 30s 111 120 130 135 140 150 160 170 180 114 119 121 129 131 134 136 141 151 155 156 161 171 173 176 178 179 181 189 201 208 South Bank 36s/ 1m Mater Hill 36s/1m 114 119 121 1m / 4m Burand 173 179 181 189 201 208 a Juliette/Cornwall Sts 180 120 Greenslopes 5m / 8m 171 176 178 170 Birdwood Rd Holland Park West 5m / 8m Brisbane Route & Stopping Patterns Griffith University 2m / 4m 160 130 135 140 BRT routes can use transitway for all or part of routing. Upper Mt Gravatt (Garden City) 161 3m / 6m 150 129 131 134 141 151 155 136 156 111 10m / 15m Eight Mile Plains I Char: ples from Other I"m~ In! Brisbane, Australia i! A A k? Ira '5 France 33w - amp/es from Other Cities '3 iv 0. rzuidrb'hgem BET Charactarbtj es from Other Los Angeles Metro Rapid Network :masof SAND Los Angeles Metro Rapid ?Lad I .I RIP mum?; 133133 rain Other Los Angeles Orange Line BRT: San Diego Definitions • BRT:  Serves long distance tripmaking  Uses guideways/Managed Lanes to maintain high speeds/reliability  Serves corridors where rail not feasible  Has all-day, all-stop service plus peak commuter service • Rapid Bus:  Serves medium distance tripmaking in key arterial corridors  Uses variety of priority measures and some dedicated lanes to improve speeds/reliability  10 min all day frequencies I-15: BRT’s starting point in San Diego • Mid-1990’s – HOV lanes viewed as underutilized • Value Pricing created to generate funding for transit by charging SOVs fee to use HOV lanes Provides travel choices Transit, carpooling, FasTrak FasTrak revenue used to fund I-15 transit service Generated over $7 million for transit in a decade Bus Rapid Transit Freeway Managed Lanes Facilities North I-15 Corridor Mid-1990’s Today Downtown •20-mile multi-modal Managed Lanes facility (transit, carpools, FasTrak) •Direct access ramps to stations •8-mile reversible HOV lane •Commuter express service •80% choice ridership I-15 BRT Route and Station Plan Escondido Del Lago Rancho Bernardo • 35 mile long corridor • Stations spaced 4-5 miles on average Sabre Springs/Penasquitos • Service includes: - All-stop, all day trunk - Peak period limited stop commuter expresses • All day service starts in 2013 Mira Mesa Kearny Mesa Mission Valley Mid-City Plazas Downtown Direct Access Ramp and BRT Station Parkand-Ride BRT Station Debate over off-line vs. in-line station design. Rapid Bus El Cajon Blvd Rapid • Supplements local bus service • Could be upgraded in future with dedicated lanes. • Draft RTP has Rapid converted to LRT by 2050 Trans f/ "or: Veasures Jumpers Transit Priority Measures – Signal Priority • If Bus is “Late” Request – Extend green light – “Shorten” red light • Signal Systems Allow for Efficient Transit Priority without Significant Traffic Impacts Rapid Station Concept Elements: • Bulb-outs • Shelter • Level Boarding Platforms • Improved Sidewalk Crossings • Benches • Next Bus signs Rapid Bus: Community Shuttle UTC/UCSD Super Loop • Internal circulator designed as distributor for trolley/BRT & for community trips. • Uses priority treatments & upgraded stops. ransit Plan High Speed Rail Commuter Rail Express LRT LRT Peak Period BRT BRT Streetcar/Shuttle Rapid Bus Local Bus 5% 3 6 4 8 KILOMETERS SANDAG County of San Diego Ench?tas Solana Beach Del h?ar Coronado Nanona Chy A UNITED STATES melCO hnpe?al Beach BRT Timelines • BRT Lines      I-15 (Escondido-Downtown) – Early 2013 I-15 (Escondido-UTC) – Early 2013 I-805 (South Bay-Downtown) – 2014 I-805 (South Bay-UTC) – 2020 SR 52 (East County-UTC) – 2020 • Rapid Bus      Super Loop – 2012 Escondido (Downtown-North County Fair) – 2011 Mid-City (El Cajon Blvd) – 2012 Mid-City (University Ave) – 2020 14 additional lines between 2020 and 2035 \w