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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the Greater
Cincinnati Region
February 22, 2013
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BRT Plans for Southwest Ohio
Terry Garcia Crews, Metro Chief Executive
Officer and General Manager
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• Identified five corridors in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky for potential BRT service
• Identified the Montgomery Road corridor as having the greatest potential to support BRT service
• Conducted a peer analysis and identified most desirable characteristics for Cincinnati region
Initial Planning Study (PB)
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Transit Plan 2023• Latent demand survey – 1,200 Hamilton
County households• BRT has highest latent demand of all transit
services tested• BRT to Downtown – 4.6 million trips annually• BRT to Uptown – 1.0 million trips annually• Identified Six Corridors in Metro Service Area
Suitable for BRT
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BRT Network
• High-frequency spine• Glenway, Hamilton,
Vine, Reading, Montgomery & Madison
• Uptown transfer connections
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BRT VisionSpecially designed vehicles High-profile stations
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BRT Vision
Off-vehicle fare collection Bicycle access
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BRT VisionDedicated bus lanes Platform boarding
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BRT Vision
Traffic Signal Priority
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Metro Plus
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Montgomery Road Corridor
• 150 Bus Stops in each direction
• Many high ridership bus stops on existing local route 4 – Primary criteria for Metro Plus stop
• Much transfer activity near uptown area – need to include Uptown in Metro Plus
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Metro Plus Bus Stop Spacing• Longer stop spacing (approx. 1 mile)
o Provides fastest serviceo Covers 60 -70% of existing riderso Requires higher level of local service
• Shorter stop spacing (approx. 0.5 miles)o Better service to 90%+ of existing riderso Requires less local service
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Corridor Land UseUniversity of Cincinnati – Blue Ash •5,200 students•Current Metro layover for Rt. 4
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Corridor Land UseKenwood Towne Centre•Region’s largest mall•Surrounded by multiple shopping centers•Along major I-71 Interchange
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Corridor Land UseNeighborhood business districts
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Corridor Land UseXavier University
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Corridor Land Use
Uptown Cincinnati
Six major hospitals
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Corridor Land UseUptown Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
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Corridor Land Use
Downtown Cincinnati
Government Square
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Other Characteristics
• Operate every 15 minutes during weekdays peak times
• Operate every 30 minutes evenings to 10 p.m.
• 17 stops in each direction
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Metro Plus Branding
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Metro Plus Branding
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Why Metro Plus
• Provides higher-speed alternative to major destinations – 150 stops on route 4 to 17 on Metro Plus
• Makes regional travel more feasible by transit• Improves service to Uptown• Responds to public input
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Public Transit in the Dixie Highway
Corridor
Andrew Aiello, TANK General Manager
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Previous Planning Efforts Regional BRT Identified Corridors Planning Efforts Dixie Highway Findings
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COA ResultsDixie Hwy
2,500 Riders / Weekday Strong Generators at
Both Ends Boarding & Alighting
Activity Along Entire Route
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Opportunities& Challenges
OpportunitiesStrong Generators at Both EndsDiversity of Land Uses Served “Low-Hanging Fruit”
ChallengesConfusing Southern AlignmentUndermines Otherwise Direct ServiceImportant and Well-Used Institutional and Commercial Destinations along Southern AlignmentCorridor does not meet FTA guidelines for true “BRT”
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Draft Recommendations - “Enhanced Bus”• Capital Improvements• Vehicle / Station Branding• Revised Alignment• Bus Stop ConsolidationResults:
• Better service• More riders• Increased efficiency
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Stop Consolidation /RealignmentGoals Consolidate boarding activity Minimize passenger loss Maximize ridership gains Improve travel times
Anticipated Results 1/3-1/4 mi. spacing vs. 300 ft. 85% existing riders retained 8% net increase* 25% improvement
• Passenger Travel Times• Operating Efficiency
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AlternativeScenario Consolidate stops
• 145 one-way to 38 one-way Maintain a streamlined loop Invest in frequency (30 min. or <)
Anticipated Results 1/3-1/4 mi. spacing vs. 300 ft. More existing riders retained 3-5% net ridership increase 10% improvement
• Passenger Travel Times
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Next Steps Draft an implementation plan Solicit feedback on implementation plan Back to TANK Board for review