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DRAFT April 2009

Public Meeting May 11, 2009. DRAFT April 2009. Kari Hackett, H-GAC. Chambers County Transit Plan – Overview Summary. Why does Chambers County need a Transit Plan? More mobility options for special needs groups and general public. What Options are available?

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DRAFT April 2009

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  1. Public Meeting May 11, 2009 DRAFT April 2009 Kari Hackett, H-GAC

  2. Chambers County Transit Plan – Overview Summary • Why does Chambers County need a Transit Plan? • More mobility options for special needs groups and general public. • What Options are available? • Demand response, commuter shuttle are recommended. • How much would the Recommended Plan cost? • Approximately $ 500,000 more than current budgets. • Is the Recommended Plan feasible? • It can be implemented in increments.

  3. Existing Public Transportation Services – Annual Trips • Chambers County Project on Aging (3,116) • Medical Transportation Program (998)

  4. The opportunity exists to leverage more federal and state funds.

  5. Chambers County Transit Needs Index Transit service expansions would include highest need areas.

  6. Journey to Work Travel Patterns 4,555 Internal Trips 5,375 Trips from Chambers Co. to Harris County 985 Trips from Chambers Co. to Beaumont/Port Arthur 1460 Trips from Harris Co. 615 Trips from Liberty Co.

  7. Chambers County Transit Plan – Short-Term Recommendations • County-wide Demand Response Service • Employee Shuttle – West Chambers and East Harris counties • Commute Solutions Programs: Vanpools, Carpools, Telework • Ways to Work/Car Ownership Program

  8. Chambers County Transit Plan – Mid-Term Recommendations • Feasibility Assessments: • Park and Rides – • Baytown, Houston • Port Arthur, Beaumont • North-South Connector (SH 146 Corridor)

  9. Chambers County Transit Plan – Long-Term Recommendations • Feasibility Assessment: • Intermodal/ Transfer Center – • Near IH 10 and SH 146 • Intercity Bus Services • Local buses

  10. Demand Response Service 10

  11. Park-and-Ride Service 11

  12. Next Steps • Public Meeting – May 2009 • Public Comment Period Ends June 2009 • Complete Chambers County Transit Plan • Develop Implementation/Action Plan • Identify Funding Sources • Develop Service Plan • Initiate Grant Application Process – if desired • Marketing and Implementation of Service

  13. Questions ?Comments Online:PublicComments@h-gac.com Fax to: 713-993-4508 Mail to: H-GAC Transportation Public Information P.O. Box 22777 Houston, TX 77227-2777

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