accessible brt: getting it right from the start cosette rees lane transit district eugene, oregon...
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Accessible BRT:Getting It Right From the Start
Cosette ReesLane Transit District
Eugene, Oregon
2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference
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As you approach a large project, evaluate your:
• Reputation• Communication channels• Commitment
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Create your project advisorygroups and include:
• Broad thinkers• Transit-aware• Informed
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Involve your advisory groups.
• Conceptual phase• Design phase• Construction phase• Implementation and beyond
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Building the Concept
• Plan a high-profile field trip.
• Share relevant examples.• Keep your advisors involved
and informed.
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EmX Vehicle Design
• LTD Mock-up
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EmX Vehicle Design
• Throw a party!
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• Vehicle Preview
EmX Vehicle Design
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EmX Stations
• Insight Advisory Group
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Treat your advisors well.
• Treat them professionally.• Involve them early and often.• Keep them informed.• Give them “the scoop.”
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The results are worth it!
• Advocates• Champions• Consumer to Consumer
It’s never too early to get started!