Connecting our neighborhoods to opportunities Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update Public Involvement Meetings 46 Feb 2019 2 Future State Vision People choose the City as a place ID: 766284
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“Connecting our neighborhoods to opportunities”
Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 2 Future State Vision: People choose the City as a place to live. A connected network of walkable urban places. Innovative and prosperous, with a diversified and sustainable economy.The most sustainable, “greenest” cityin the South.Success is built on local and regionalpartnerships.Transit Improvements:Enhance transportation alternatives for mobilityImprove transit service (reliability, accessibility and facilities)Connectivity with bike trails.Specifically identifies US 11 corridor as a candidate for enhanced transit service
Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 3 I n-Town T ransit P artnership started as a study for transit service improvements in the Downtown Birmingham area generally bounded by Interstate 20/59 to the north, US 31 to the east, 12th Ave S to the south, and Interstate 65 to the west. This includes major activity centers and adjacent neighborhoods: City Ctr./Financial District, Civic/Convention Ctr., UAB/Medical Ctr., and Five Points South, Northside and Southside Neighborhoods.Goals:Improve Mobility and Access within the Study Area; Support Local Economic Development Initiatives; Enhance Cost-Effectiveness of Transit Service; Protect Environmental Quality; and Enhance Regional Transit Services. The study considered alternatives to DART for transit service including: Enhanced Bus Services,Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail Transit/Streetcar.Several streets were identified as possible alignments, including 18th, 19th, and 20th Streets; Richard Arrington Boulevard; University Boulevard; and 5th, 6th, and 7th Avenues South.
B X i r p m i r n e g h s a m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 PROMINENT BRAND OR IDENTITY
B X i r p m i r n e g h s a m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019Defined by... Core Values“Principles that guide actions” Essence “Heart and soul of the brand” Core Value 1 RELIABLE Core Value 2 FRIENDLY Core Value 3 INNOVATIVE Core Value 4 FAST Es s en ce T r an s f o r m a tion “Prominent Brand or Identity”
B X i r p m i r n e g h s a m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019Xpress of it. Birmingham Local: Specific to our city. Pride: Putting our city’s name on the system because we’re proud Represents the crossroads of Birmingham’s transformation into a metropolitan area with a modern transit system. Communicates a contemporary attitude (such as X Games).Reflects the overall system name – Bus Rapid Transit. Xpress: Symbolically speaks to the speed at which the system will help Birmingham to transform. “Prominent Brand or Identity”
B X i r p m i r n e g h s a m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 “Prominent Brand or Identity”
B X i r p m i rn egh s a m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 Bold graphic design becomes instantly associated with the Birmingham Xpress. Intersection of “X” represents bus routes crisscrossing the city.Flowing logo represents unity and how transformation can be created by coming together as one. “Prominent Brand or Identity”
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r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s Connect Birmingham’s Neighborhoods to Opportunities Improve Mobility and Access to Jobs and Opportunities for Minority and Low In-come ResidentsComplement and Encourage Community ReinvestmentImprove Birmingham’s Public TransportationNetwork and State of Good Repair Provide a Foundation for Special Events Transportation including The World Games 2021 Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 11
r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s Connect neighborhoods to opportunities & vital services Enhance mobility – alternatives, accessibility, facilities Reduce trip times – connectivity to other bus routes and transit modes Spur reinvestment in the corridor Improve travel experience – safety and reliability Increase ridership of public transit Create short-term employment (e.g. construction jobs)Impact long-term development patterns along the alignmentJob Growth - business access to increased labor market Improve workforce dependability from efficient transit system Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 12
B X i r p m i r n e g h s a m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 13 Woodlawn StationCrossPlex Station C rossPlex I T P East Segment West Segment MLK Dr. Maintenance Facility Project Overview Project Scope 10-Mile Route - 3 Segments ~4.9 Miles Dedicated Bus Lanes 2 Terminal Stations 16 Inline Stations – Curb/Median Hi-Capacity Vehicles New Overnight Parking Facility* Maintenance Facility Upgrades Transit Signal Priority Off-Board Ticketing Short Headways Extended Hours & Weekends Intermodal Station Bus Parking Facility
r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s 14 Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 25 of 99 neighborhoods 21% of City population within ½-mile walking distance~48k residents1/3 are low income (City 26%)71% are minorities (City 79%)22% lack access to automobile (City 14%) 5 largest employers: UAB UAB Health Services Regions Financial Corp St Vincent Health System City of Birmingham Access to 125k jobs (compared to163k Citywide)70k (54%) with 5 largest employersConnectivity thru Central Station (Intermodal)Over 20 other key destinationsOpening day forecast: 3,120 daily passenger trips
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r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s 39 Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 Scope, Schedule & Budget Grant Application (TrAMS)Inter-Agency AgreementsCity-DOT (PGA)City-BJCTA (MOA) City-ALDOT (SCC) ROW/RE Requirements System Branding/Designs Alternatives Analysis Grant Modification/White Paper Planning Phase E n v ironment a l Phase Desi g n Phase ROW Pha s e Bid Pha s e Construc t i o n Phase M&O Pha s e Data Collection & Analyses Public Outreach/Scoping Impact Studies NEPA Documentation Alignment/Concept Designs NEPA Reevaluation Consultant Engagements Survey & Mapping Engineering & Design Vehicle Procurement Other Procurements: Station Shelters TSP-EVP System Signage/Wayfinding Passenger Info & Com System (PICS) Traffic Control Plan Utility Coordination Real Estate Appraisals Property Acquisition ROW Acquisition Tennant Relocation Contractor Prequalifications ITP Segment Outer Segments Woodlawn Station CrossPlex Station TSP/Signals Remote Parking Facility Vehicle Manufacture & Delivery Shelter Manufacture & Delivery PICS Design, Furnish, Install TSPP Inline Stations Guideways/Roadways Transfer Stations Pre-Revenue Operations Title VI & Facilities Analysis Acceptance & Turnover Fare Equity Analysis OP 54 ITP Segment Service West Revenue Service East Revenue Service Project Management & Coordination Regional Mobility Payment Integration TDP Ph.2 Implementation (Route Changes) Street/Sidewalks/ADA Improvements Corridor Signage & Wayfinding Morris Ave 1-Way Conversion Corridor Safety Improvements Program Management Communication & Outreach Public Involvement Meetings Business Outreach Groundbreakings Stakeholder Briefings (City, BJCTA, etc.) Birmingham Xpress Promotion/Marketing Performance Measurement & Reporting On-Board Survey Baseline Measures Project Outcome Measures
r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 40 2016 2017 2020 2021 De s ign Procurements Con s t r u c t ion Revenue Service 201 8 2019 Public & Stakeholder Communications NE P A TIGER Grant Real Estate Acquisition Testing & Pre-Revenue Performance Measurements (2018 – 2025) Substantial Completion 2Q17–4Q19 2Q16–27Jan17 3Q17–3Q19 4Q17–3Q19 2Q19–2Q21 4 Q 20 (3Q19– 1 Q 21 2Q16–29Jun17 2Q20–3Q21
r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 41 $1.39 $2.47 $1.88 $1.37 $0 .1 0 $0 . 02 $40.09 $ 4 5 . 0 0 $ 4 0 . 0 0 $ 3 5 . 0 0 $ 3 0 . 0 0 $ 2 5 . 0 0 $ 2 0 . 0 0 $1 5.00 $1 0.00 $ 5.00 $ 0 . 00 TIGER VII New Starts CMAQ 54482 CMAQ TR19 Bond Fund Fund 102 O t h e r Funding Programs $3 . 4 6 $ 1.62 $1.90 $8 . 7 6 $ 2 . 4 0 $3 .91 $1.00 $3 . 4 6 $5 .2 2 $5 .60 $ 9.98 $ 0 . 00 $ 2 . 00 $ 4 . 00 $ 6. 0 0 $ 8 . 00 $1 0 . 00 $1 2 . 00 Unallocated Contingency PM/Engineering, Other Svcs Planning & Development Rolling Stock Real Estate/ROW Signalization & Systems Sitework/Special Cond. Support Facilities Stations T e r min a ls Guideways/Roadway Forecast Budgets Fede ral 52% C i ty 29% B J C TA 19% Project Sponsors
r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s 42 O&M Cost – 29% Capital Cost – 71% Economic Competitiveness – 52% Quality of Life – 37% Environmental Sustainability – 1% Safety Improvements – 10% Estimated Full Cost Forecast Public Benefits Benefit to Cost: 1.8 to 2.4 times Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019
B X i r p m i r n e g h s a m s 43 TDP CFP T OD BX CTP ITP Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 PRT PRT – Personal Rapid Transit TDP – Transit Development Plan TOD – Transit Oriented Development ITP – In-town Transit Partnership CTP – Comprehensive Transportation Plan CFP – Community Framework Plan
r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 44 WALK | Develop neighborhoods that promote walking CYCLE | Prioritize non-motorized transport networks CONNECT | Create dense networks of streets and paths TRANSIT | Locate development near high-quality public transport MIX | Plan for mixed use DENSIFY | Optimize density and transit capacityCOMPACT | Create regions with short commutesSHIFT | Increase mobility by regulating parking and road useSource: Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), 2017
r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 45 “High Capacity Vehicles”
r i n g h a B X i p m r e s m s Birmingham Xpress BRT Project Update, Public Involvement Meetings, 4-6 Feb 2019 46 Illustration Only Visit: www.birminghamal.gov/brt