Bus rapid transit service is coming to Cleveland Avenue on September 2017. Check out our presentation to see where we're at with the project!

1. Public Open House
Crossroads Baptist Church
5075 Cleveland Avenue
September 1, 2015
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

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AGENDA
1. Welcome
2. CMAX Elements
3. Progress Update
4. Bus Design
5. Station Renderings
6. Public Art Update
7. Park & Ride Lot and Transit Center Designs
8. Construction Phase
9. Questions
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3. Cleveland Avenue BRT Project
CMAX ELEMENTS

4. 4
PROJECT KEY ELEMENTS
• Bus Rapid Transit (to SR-161)
• Stations (25 northbound; 24 southbound)
• Frequency (10 min. peak; 15 min. off-
peak)
• Service span (16 hrs. Mon.-Sat.; 14 hrs.
Sun.)
• Enhanced Bus Service (north of SR-161)
• Local service stops (7 northbound &
6 southbound)
• Upgrade in local bus service (operating
within existing traffic lanes along corridor)
• Estimated travel time (one-way)
• 21% travel time savings
• 35-39 min. to SR-161 & 48-56 min. to
Polaris/Africa Rd.
• Local Line 1 continues to operate
• Serves all stops
• 30-minute frequency north of SR-
161
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MODE COMPARISON
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25
24

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CORRIDOR BENEFITS
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7. Cleveland Avenue BRT Project
CMAX ELEMENTS
Cost Estimate
• $46.8 million (YOE)
• Federal = 80%
• COTA local = 20%
• Major capital components include:
• 15 new 40’ CNG buses
• 62 BRT stations (including branded
markers with real time arrival information)
• Northern Lights area Park & Ride lot
• Northland Transit Center/Park & Ride lot
• Milling/paving of Cleveland Avenue (between Westerville Road & SR 161)
• Right-of-way takes/easements
• Transit signal priority
$38 Million (80% of
project cost estimate)
proposed in FY 2016
U.S. President’s budget

8. PROJECT UPDATE
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9. Cleveland Avenue BRT Project
PROJECT UPDATE
Major Milestones
• Stage 3 plans submitted – July 2015
• FTA quarterly visit to Columbus – September 10, 2015
• FTA grant award anticipated – October 31, 2015
• Plans for contractor solicitation – November 2015
• Construction – December 2015 through June 2017
• Test service – January 2017
• Open service – September 2017
Design & Construction
• Working on final design of a few individual stations
• Working with Columbia Gas to relocate from right of way – fall 2015
• Working with AEP on electrical relocation design

10. BUS DESIGN
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12. Cleveland Avenue BRT Project

13. STATION RENDERINGS
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14. MARKERS
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High & State southbound

15. MARKERS
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High & State southbound at night

16. MARKERS
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High & Broad southbound

17. MARKERS
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High & Nationwide southbound

18. SHELTERS
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Type B shelter with 12’ marker

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SHELTERS
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Type B shelter with 18’ marker

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SHELTERS
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Type B shelter with 18’ marker at night

21. SHELTERS
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Type A shelter with 18 ‘ marker

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MARKERS (NORTH OF SR 161)
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Cleveland Ave and Main St Southbound

23. PUBLIC ART UPDATE
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24. PUBLIC ART UPDATE
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Strategy
• Process kicked off – March 2015
• Art integrated into bus shelter
window of 33 stations
• Along Cleveland Avenue (between Mt. Vernon Avenue & SR 161)
Coordination Efforts
• Area Commissions to create art design that best reflects communities
and identify professional artists
• Columbus Art Commission (CAC) for final approval
Timeline
• Draft concepts presented to COTA review panel (CAC, COTA, CCAD,
Consultants) – September 2015
• Final graphics – January 2016

25. PARK & RIDE LOT
AND TRANSIT CENTER DESIGN
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26. NORTHERN LIGHTS PARK & RIDE LOT
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27. NORTHLAND TRANSIT CENTER
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28. NORTHLAND TRANSIT CENTER
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29. NORTHLAND TRANSIT CENTER
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30. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
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31. Cleveland Avenue BRT Project
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Right-of-Way Acquisition Process
• COTA owned properties (Northern Lights, Meijer)
• Acquisition process started – February 2015
• Scheduled Complete acquisition – December 2015
• Municipal owned properties
• Columbus leading acquisitions (43 parcels)
• Appraisals started – July 2015
• Scheduled Complete acquisition – March 2016
What to Expect During Construction
• Construction of platforms approximately 20-30 days
• Work hours typically 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown
• Businesses and residences access remains open at all times
• Possible lane closures, associated traffic delays, noise and dust

32. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Construction Outreach & Communications
• Implementation of multi-facted communications program
• In-person meetings with impacted property owners
Information Distribution
• Project specific website
• Ongoing social media updates
• Information hotline
• Public meetings/events
• Direct mailings
• Regular e-blasts
• Media coordination
• Hand deliveries of construction notices
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COTA committed
to providing timely
information throughout the
duration of construction!

33. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
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CMAX Schedule

34. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
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Stay Involved
• For more project information
• Visit COTABRT.com
• Email COTABRT@cota.com
• Call (614) 228-1776 or TTY/TTD (614) 275-5878
• Sign up to receive project notices via email or direct mail
• Project materials can be produced in Spanish or Somali upon request
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35. QUESTIONS?
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