The purpose of this meeting is to take public comments on the proposed Dublin Dale Drive Park & Ride relocation, and the proposed service changes to Lines 58, 59 and 30. Proposed changes include: Relocation of Dale Dr. Park & Ride to Emerald Pkwy/Bright Rd. Line 58 Dublin realignment Discontinue service on Riverside Green Line 59 Dublin/Metro realignment Discontinue service on Frantz Road Potential new Park & Ride in Avery-Muirfield/US-33 area In conjunction with changes above, discontinue Line 30 Smoky Row service

1. Dublin Dale Drive Park & Ride Relocation
Lines #58, 59, and 30 Proposed
Service Changes
Public Comment Meeting
January 28, 2015

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Housekeeping Items
 The purpose of this meeting is to take public comments on the
proposed Dublin Dale Drive Park & Ride relocation, and the proposed
service changes to the #58, 59, and 30.
 Silence all cell phones.
 Be considerate of meeting attendees and COTA staff.
 When it is your turn to make a comment or ask a question about
COTA’s service changes, remain at your seat and we will call upon
you.
 Comments and questions are limited to two minutes per person.
 Participants are encouraged to complete comment cards.
 Ask one question at a time so the appropriate COTA staff member
may address your comment.

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In conjunction with the City of Dublin’s Bridge St. District
development efforts, COTA and City of Dublin staff continue
to work together in order to relocate the Dublin Dale Drive
Park & Ride with a goal to continue to provide convenient
park and ride express transit service to area residents.
Introduction
Picture Source: Columbus Business First

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Long-Range Transit Plan
 Develop a Park & Ride on the eastern & western areas of Dublin north of
I-270
Transit System Review
 70% of service invested in ridership and 30% in coverage
 Streamlined express service
 Fewer express lines and more trips from large Park & Rides
 Poorly performing express services are streamlined to create fewer
services but with more trips.
 Under utilized Park & Ride lots are de-emphasized
 Improve access to suburban jobs
 New suburban coverage
 Linearity/direct routes
 Improve ridership and continue the expansion of the COTA bus network
Comprehensive Planning

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#58 Dublin and #59 Dublin/Metro will continue to serve Dale
Drive Park & Ride through Summer 2015
Temporary AM Realignment and Relocated Stop

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#58 Dublin and #59 Dublin/Metro will continue to serve Dale
Drive Park & Ride through Summer 2015
Temporary PM Realignment and Relocated Stop

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Proposed New Park & Ride - Bright Road & Emerald Parkway
June – September timeframe
Contingent upon: —City of Dublin/COTA agreement
—Dublin City Council/COTA Board approval

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Description of site
 Total acreage of site – 3.326 acres
 Dale Dr. Park & Ride spaces = 84
 Proposed Park & Ride spaces = 170
 Available amenities:
 Designated bus lane
 Shelter
 Trash receptacle
 LED lighting
 Security cameras
 Bike rack
Proposed New Park & Ride - Bright Road & Emerald Parkway

9. Proposed New Park & Ride - Bright Road & Emerald Parkway
Site detail examples
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Proposed New Park & Ride – Avery Muirfield Area/US-33
Proposed express trips
Two AM trips and two PM trips
Dublin
Methodist
Hospital

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Proposed New Park & Ride - Bright Road & Emerald Parkway
6-8 trips in the AM with departure times between 6:15-8:00 from the
proposed Park & Ride. Trips may be a combination of both options.

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Proposed New Park & Ride - Bright Road & Emerald Parkway
6-8 trips in the PM with departure times between 3:45-5:50 from
downtown Columbus. Trips may be a combination of both options.

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Discontinue Riverside Green
deviation for the #58
Low ridership
Speed humps
 Create vehicle maintenance issues
Changes will:
 Improve travel time from Park
& Ride
 Create a more direct/linear
alignment
Proposed Dublin Express Realignments

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Discontinue Frantz Road
alignment for #58
 Alignment discontinued with
closure of Dale Drive Park & Ride
 Low ridership
Proposed Dublin Express Realignments

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Proposed New #59 Alignment
Will reconsider how Frantz Road is served
May travel via I-70 and I-270 and exit at OH-161/US-33
Alignment and name to be determined

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In conjunction with the
opening of Emerald
Parkway Park & Ride, it is
proposed that #30 Smoky
Row be discontinued on
Monday, September 7th
Large Park & Ride will be
available north of I-270 in
northwest area
#30 Smoky Row

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#58 Dublin P&R Origins

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Questions?
Thank you