2 Comprehensive Operations Analysis 3 Comprehensive Operations Analysis Improve transit operations efficiency Identify alternative services Improved service to current riders Attract choice riders ID: 682266
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Multi Agency Exchange
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Comprehensive Operations Analysis
Improve transit operations efficiency
Identify alternative services
Improved service to current riders
Attract “choice” riders
Develop sustainable future service plans
Connect communities
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MARTA Bus Service Today
Two tiers of service
Significant gap between rail and bus
Rebrand bus network to attract “lifestyle” markets
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MARTA Bus Service Tomorrow
Two tiers of service
Significant gap between rail and bus
Rebrand bus network to attract “lifestyle” markets
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Future MARTA Bus Service
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COA Recommendations: Bus
10 Arterial Rapid Transit
5 Express Routes
10 Circulators
17 Frequent Local
(15 min or less)
46 Supporting Local
(30 min or greater)
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COA Recommendations: Rail
Maintain at least the 10 minute headways all day
Improve headways during peak periods
Improve wayfinding
Push forward with rail expansion
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COA Recommendations: Mobility
Provide supplemental services to address demand peaks
One Stop Call Center
Promote Department of Human Services coordination
Work with local governments to improve sidewalks
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COA Recommendations: Others
Add new maintenance facility in northern area of region
Consider replacing current trip-based basic fare program with time-based
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Put It All Together
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MARTA System
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MARTA Sales Tax
Purpose is to significantly expand MARTA transit service
Receipts projected at $2.5 billion (2017$) over life of the tax
Project list approved
MARTA Board of Directors (May)
City of Atlanta City Council (June)
November 8 approval (71%)
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Potential Program Summary
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Bus Service Improvements
Service changes three times per year
April
August
December
Service improvements in the near term
February (expedited delivery)
April
Through 2018
Service improvements to include
Shelters
New types of buses
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Short Term Capital Investment Projects
Non-Federal / Fixed Guideway
Types of projects include:
Rail station enhancements
Station rehabilitation
Signage/wayfinding
Pedestrian/bicycle/ADA facilities
Infill rail stations
Transit centers
New rail cars
Project duration: 2 – 4 years
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Long Term Capital Investment Projects
Federal / Fixed Guideway
Discretionary grant program
Funds heavy rail, light rail and commuter rail, streetcar and bus rapid transit
Multi-step process
Projects typically receive 50%
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Potential Major Capital Projects
Northside Drive Bus Rapid Transit
I-20 West Heavy Rail Extension
City of Atlanta Light Rail System
Atlanta
BeltLine
Loop
Irwin – AUC Line
Downtown – Capitol Ave Line
Crosstown Midtown Line
Crosstown Crescent Line
Peachtree – Ft Mac – Barge Rd Line
I-20 East Bus Rapid Transit
Clifton Light Rail Transit
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Project
Development
2 – 4 years
Grant Agreement
(Begin Construction)
2 – 3 years
Begin
Service
Years 6 - 10
Estimated Timeline for
Federally Funded Capital Projects
≥ $300m
< $300m
Alternatives Analysis
Planning
Years 2-3
Year 1
Project
Development
2 years
Engineering
2 – 4 years
Grant Agreement
(Begin Construction)
2 – 4 years
Begin
Service
Years 8 - 12
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Range of
delivery dates
depends upon
size, complexity,
and securing of
local
dedicated
funding
New Starts
Small Starts
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Next Steps
Prepare scenarios
Conduct public meetings
Continue bus service implementation
Initiate high capacity transit projects
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MARTA System
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Benjamin Limmer, AICP
Assistant General Manager, Planning
404-848-4401
blimmer@itsmarta.com