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Bus Rapid Transit: The Next Opportunity for TO D (Jason Hellendrung) - ULI fall meeting - 102811
The document summarizes the Euclid HealthLine Bus Rapid Transit Project in Cleveland, Ohio. It describes how Euclid Avenue transformed from a wealthy residential street to a declining corridor. The project aimed to improve transit service and promote economic development through bus rapid transit running in dedicated lanes. Key aspects included specialized vehicles, signal prioritization, and placemaking through public art and streetscape improvements. The project involved extensive public and private partnerships to fund construction and encourage transit-oriented development. The outcomes demonstrated that bus rapid transit can be an affordable and effective public transit solution that generates economic benefits comparable to light rail.
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- 1. 2011 ULI FALLMEETING 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)
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- 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-hubconcept of connecting Cleveland's 2 commercial centers: Downtown and University Circle
- 8. The Euclid HealthLineBus 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 BuildingFace 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
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- 12. Typical Section University Circle/East Cleveland •Curb-sideStation/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
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- 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)
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- 20. Partnerships for Realization Public– Public Partnerships Public – Neighborhood Partnerships Public – Private Partnerships Public – Non-profit Partnerships
- 21. Partnerships for Realization ClevelandRegional 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 Rightspurchased in a partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals for over $6 million
- 23. Land Assembly/Land BankingInitiatives 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
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- 30. Goals for EuclidAve 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 EuclidAve 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 EuclidAve 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 proventhat 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