Bus Rapid Transit: The Next Opportunity for TO D (Jason Hellendrung) - ULI fall meeting - 102811
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Bus Rapid Transit: The Next Opportunity for TO D (Jason Hellendrung) - ULI fall meeting - 102811
- 1. 2011 ULI FALL MEETING and URBAN LAND EXPO Jason Hellendrung Principal, Sasaki Associates Intro: Euclid Avenue, Cleveland The Euclid HealthLine BRT Project Partnerships for Realization
- 2. Euclid Avenue 1850 – 1910 The second most beautiful street in America next to Fifth Avenue in NY Millionaire's Row or Prosperity Street 260 grand residences lined the street, including homes for Jeptha Wade (Union Telegraph), John Rockefeller (Standard Oil), and Andrew Brush (General Electric)
- 3. Euclid Avenue Downtown 2002
- 4. Euclid Avenue Midtown 2002
- 6. Why Euclid Ave? The Euclid Corridor Transportation Project Dual-hub concept dating to the 50's 50's - 80's: Subway 90's: LRT 2000: BRT 1.Improve Service to the RTA customers by increasing transit system efficiency. 2.Promote Long-term Economic and Community Development in and adjacent to the Corridor. 3.Improve the Quality of Life for those Visiting, Working, or Living in the Corridor
- 7. Why Euclid? Dual-hub concept of connecting Cleveland's 2 commercial centers: Downtown and University Circle
- 8. The Euclid HealthLine Bus Rapid Transit Project Bus Rapid Transit - "Think Rail" while "Using Bus" to offer transit improvements • Designated, Exclusive Bus Lanes • Signal Prioritization • Precision Docking + Guidance Systems • Custom Low-Floor Vehicles/Near Level Boarding • Off-Vehicle Fare Collection • Enhanced Service Frequency/Fewer, Consolidated Stops • Passenger Friendly Waiting Environment • Real-time Passenger Information
- 9. Urban Core Reinvestment Building Face to Building Face Reconstruction •Utility Replacements and Betterments •4.5 Miles of Dedicated BRT Lanes in Median •New Roadway, Curbs, & Sidewalks •2.6 Miles of Mixed-Use BRT Lanes in •New Traffic Signal, Lighting, & Curb Lanes Communication Systems •36 Stations and Platforms •Landscaping & Irrigation System •Passenger Amenities •4 Miles of Bike Lanes •Public Art
- 11. Typical Section CSU/Midtown/Clinic •Median Station/Right Side Boarding
- 12. Typical Section University Circle/East Cleveland •Curb-side Station/Right Side Boarding
- 13. The Euclid Vehicle • 21 - 64 ft articulated vehicles • Stylized exterior design • 3 doors right side & 2 door left side • Docking arms • Hybrid diesel – electric power train • 100 kW motors & 600V battery packs • 25% fuel savings • Reduced emissions
- 15. Placemaking: CSU, Midtown, Clinic Bike Lanes Paving Lighting Landscape Planted Median Public Art
- 17. Placemaking: 5 Artists Selected to Work with Design Team to Develop Integrated Art Installations Integration of Public Art Cliff Garten - Paving Public Art Master Plan Mark Howard – Litter Receptacles, Tree Grates, Removable Curbs Cleveland Public Art Nancy Dwyer – Seat Benches Arlene Watson – District Markers + Wayfinding Joan Brigham – Community Oral History Project 3 Artists Selected to Develop Stand-Alone Art Installations Scott Murase – University Circle Steve Manka – Playhouse Square Nina Yankowitz – E. Cleveland Public Library (audio granite spheres + benches)
- 20. Partnerships for Realization Public – Public Partnerships Public – Neighborhood Partnerships Public – Private Partnerships Public – Non-profit Partnerships
- 21. Partnerships for Realization Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Project Budget: $200.0 million total Project Budget: $168.4 million (FFGA) Federal Transit Administration FTA New Starts: $82.20 m Ohio Department of Transportation FTA Rail Mod: $ 0.60 m City of Cleveland ODOT: $50.00 m RTA: $17.60 m NOACA NOACA: $10.00 m Downtown Cleveland Alliance, City of Cleveland: $ 8.00 m PlayhouseSquare, Midtown, University Circle $31.6 million Non-FFGA Cleveland State, Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve, University Hospital Numerous individual Property Owners
- 22. Funding Partnerships Naming Rights purchased in a partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals for over $6 million
- 23. Land Assembly/Land Banking Initiatives Partnerships for Realization City of Cleveland, Port Authority Economic Development Streetscape Improvements Transit Oriented Development GCRTA’s Art in Transit Program (1%) Financial Incentives Tax-Increment Financing (TIFs) Tax Abatement Federal Empowerment Zone & City Loans/Grants Brownfield Incentives City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, & State of OH Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit Historic Preservation Tax Credit Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Financing City officials established the “First Five” program “Circle Living” housing assistance program
- 30. Goals for Euclid Ave Improve Service to the RTA customers by increasing transit system efficiency. Promote Long-term Economic and Community Development in and adjacent to the Corridor. Improve the Quality of Life for those Visiting, Working, or Living in the Corridor
- 31. Goals for Euclid Ave Improve Service to the RTA customers by increasing transit system efficiency. Promote Long-term Economic and Community Development in and adjacent to the Corridor. Improve the Quality of Life for those Visiting, Working, or Living in the Corridor
- 32. Goals for Euclid Ave Improve Service to the RTA customers by increasing transit system efficiency. Promote Long-term Economic and Community Development in and adjacent to the Corridor. Improve the Quality of Life for those Visiting, Working, or Living in the Corridor
- 33. Outcomes Euclid has proven that Bus Rapid Transit can work in the United States – a model for other communities Euclid has delivered improved transit at a fraction of the cost of rail – providing a much more affordable options for medium sized cities Euclid has generated the economic spin-off that experts thought could only be achieved by rail – demonstrating the power of creative partnerships to help drive economic development and revitalization in neighborhoods.
- 34. Thank you! 2011 Urban Land Institute Award of Excellence Jason Hellendrung Principal, Sasaki Associates jhellendrung@sasaki.com 617.923.5321 64 Pleasant Street Watertown, MA 02472