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Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project Definition Study

Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project Definition Study. First Hill Improvement Association Maria Koengeter, SDOT July 8, 2014. Presentation overview. Context Background Study overview Opportunities Challenges Next steps. 2. SDOT’s mission & vision.

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Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project Definition Study

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  1. Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project Definition Study First Hill Improvement Association Maria Koengeter, SDOT July 8, 2014

  2. Presentation overview • Context • Background • Study overview • Opportunities • Challenges • Next steps 2

  3. SDOT’s mission & vision Mission: delivering a first-rate transportation system for Seattle. Vision: a vibrant Seattle with connected people, places, and products. 3

  4. SDOT’s core principles 4

  5. Current context • Transit capital and service investments essential to our growing city • Transit is and will continue to be essential part of the transportation network • Despite impending Metro cuts, additional revenues anticipated in the future • Opportunity to identify elements to improve transit service in near-term 5

  6. Background 2012 Transit Master Plan • Identified 5 priority corridors based on: • Ridership • Travel time savings • City-wide analysis • Concept for corridor limitsand type of service (BRT) 6

  7. Background 2013 analysis • Transportation modeling to test feasibility of bus-only lanes • Inform scope of corridor-focused planning study 7

  8. Current phase:Project Definition Study • Statement of needs, goals, and outcomes • Development and analysis of 2 corridor design concepts • Evaluation and screening framework for design concepts • Public engagement to allow an informed discussion of BRT design concepts and support identification of a preferred alternative • Approximately 10% design, engineering, and cost estimates • An implementation strategy, including identifying elements for early implementation 8

  9. The opportunities • Design and build a state-of-the-art BRT project to improve transit ridership • Respond to needs identified in the Transit, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Master Plans • Advance urban design, streetscape, and innovative public space features 9

  10. Existing conditions 10

  11. Existing conditions 11

  12. Challenges • Constrained right-of-way • Balancing neighborhood access and circulation • Advancing bicycle, pedestrian, and urban design goals in the corridor while managing project scope and costs • Balancing interests and building support around one alternative 12

  13. Community Engagement Schedule

  14. Questions? maria.koengeter@seattle.gov | (206) 733-9865 http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/madisonbrt.htm http://www.seattle.gov/transportation

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