The document presents a history and current status of transit in Kane County, focusing on Geneva's transit services and future needs. It outlines existing transit routes, identifies deficiencies in the current system, and recommends improvements, including new bus connections and enhanced infrastructure. Stakeholder input from Geneva highlights the community's feedback on proposed services and the importance of effective transportation management strategies.

1. Kane County TransitPresentation to Geneva City Council by: Pam Broviak, City Engineer Dick Untch, Community Development Director2010

2. A Historty of Transit in kane county

3. History of Transit in Kane County1853 Railroad links Chicago & Geneva1870/1871 North-South Railroad Opens18971855

4. History of Transit in Kane County1974 Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) created1983 RTA reorganized —Commuter Rail Service Board emerges 2006 Metra extended to ElburnPhoto from: http://www.flickr.com/people/docsnyder/

5. History of Transit in Kane County1983 Established1984 Began Operations1991 Vanpool Incentive Program2006 ADA Paratransit & Dial-a-Ride Services

6. History of Transit in Kane County2002

7. History of Transit in Kane CountyKane County 2040Transit Plan2010

8. Purpose of the StudyIdentify Existing Transit Services

9. Purpose of the Study — Existing Transit ServicesGeneva

10. Purpose of the Study — Existing Transit Services529 Route801 Route802 RouteExisting PACE Bus Routes Through Geneva — 2010

11. Purpose of the Study — Existing Transit Services52993%8012%80224%PACE Growth 2004 to 2009

12. Purpose of the Study — Existing Transit ServicesExisting PACE ADA Paratransit Services — 2010

13. Purpose of the Study — Existing Transit ServicesGenevaParatransit Use in Geneva

14. Purpose of the Study Document Market PotentialMajor EmployersDelnor

15. Kane CountyPhoto from: http://www.flickr.com/people/tom-henneman/

16. Purpose of the StudyIdentify Current NeedsTransit Connections within Kane County – along Kirk and along Fabyan

17. Local service extensions to growing population & employment centers

18. Connections to major activity centersPurpose of the StudyIdentify Future NeedsPotential Rapid Bus Service along Randall

19. Connections to STAR line (intrasuburban rail)Purpose of the Study — Identify Future NeedsConnections to STAR line (intrasuburban rail)

20. Purpose of the StudyIdentify Deficiencies in Existing ServicesInfrastructure

21. Land Use

22. FinancingPurpose of the Study — Deficiencies in Existing ServicesPACE Bus StopInadequate pedestrian access

23. Purpose of the Study — Deficiencies in Existing ServicesPACE Bus StopStops not lined up

24. Purpose of the Study — Deficiencies in Existing ServicesPark and RideLimited Capacity

25. Purpose of the Study — Deficiencies in Existing ServicesTransit-SupportiveLand Use PoliciesNot enough high-intensity uses

26. Purpose of the StudyMake System Improvement Recommendations1C: Create St. Charles - Geneva Circulator service Community Shuttle - Bus Cost: Unknown (PACE/St. Charles/Geneva)

27. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations1D: Create Batavia to Geneva transit connection Community Shuttle - Bus Cost: $230,000 (PACE/Batavia/Geneva)

28. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations2B: Create a Randall Road BRT / regional express serviceBRT Cost: $5.5 M Operating $7.5 M Capital (PACE/Randall Rd Communities/Kane County)

29. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations2C: Improve service levels on Route 802 along Il 31 between Aurora and the Batavia/Geneva/St. Charles area Fixed Route—BusCost: (i) $140,000 (ii) $155,000 (PACE)

30. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations3B: Develop transit service to employment sites on the Kirk Road / Fabyan Parkway corridors TMA/Employer Shuttle - Bus Cost: $105,000 (Local Businesses/Batavia/PACE)

31. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations4E: Provide a transit connection from Elburn to Randall Road for access to services Community Shuttle – Municipal Vanpool Cost: $30,000 (Elburn/PACE)Long Term: Community Shuttle – Low Frequency Bus Cost: $235,000 (Elburn/PACE)

32. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations6E: Geneva-St.Charles Area to NW DuPage County (e.g. Bartlett Business Park) Vanpool Cost: N/A (Regional Businesses/Employees/PACE)Long Term: Commuter Fixed-Route Bus Cost: $310,000 (PACE)

33. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations7A: Improve bus stops and amenities 7B: Develop transportation centers or hubs, park & ride facilities, and related amenities in local municipalities throughout the County 7C: Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

34. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations8: Improve access to existing Metra commuter rail service and stations

35. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations9: Support Metra commuter rail and intercity rail capital expansion plans Photo from:http://www.flickr.com/photos/basicbill/

36. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations10: Transportation-Land Use CoordinationPrimary Transit NetworkComplete StreetsLand Use GuidelinesZoning Overlays

37. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations11: Improve marketing and customer information Google Transit

38. Purpose of the Study — System Recommendations12: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs Tax-free PassesIncentivesRideshare programsRevise Comp Plans

39. Purpose of the StudyInvestigate Funding ResourcesFares

40. Regional Sales TaxesPurpose of the Study—Investigate Funding ResourcesPublic Transportation Fund

41. Federal & State Grants

42. Investment Income

43. Miscellaneous RevenuesStakeholder InputStakeholder Input

44. Geneva’s InputGeneva’s Input

45. Geneva’s Input1C: Create St. Charles – Geneva Circulator Service(Community Shuttle Bus)Review comments:Residents would have transit options for access to downtown St. Charles and Batavia, and other short distance destinations

46. Improved residential neighborhood access to transit

47. Assists transit dependent population

48. Positive Geneva business impact

49. Recent PACE service cuts make short-term implementation difficult. Economic viability uncertain

50. Transit environment improvements should be made firstGeneva’s Input1D: Create Batavia to Geneva transit connectionReview comments:Residents would have a transit option for access to downtown Batavia and other short distance destinations

51. Assists transit dependent population

52. Positive Geneva business impact

53. Economic viability uncertain