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VIA Board of Trustees January 24, 2016
Rapid Transit Corridor Studies
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rapid transit : higher speed, congestion-proof network of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Express Service along key corridors.
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Rapid Transit
BUS RAPID TRANSIT
Eugene, OR
LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
Phoenix, AZ
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Scope & Schedule
NORTHWEST
NORTH-CENTRAL
SOUTHEAST
EAST-WEST CENTRAL
draft schedule subject to change
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Project Purpose
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Draft – potential alternatives pending further review
North Central
Corridor
Northwest Corridor
East-West Central
Corridor
Southeast Corridor
Medical Center
UTSA
Stone Oak
Downtown
Brooks
Lackland
Fort Sam Houston Midtown
Airport
Establish…
Framework for Purpose & Need in each Corridor
Need includes the problems that need to be addressed within the corridor
Purpose entails potential solutions to the needs in the corridor
Goals and Objectives for addressing the Purpose and Need
Evaluation metrics and approach to Alternatives Analysis
A Public Engagement Strategy
These items to be discussed with public and stakeholders in March-April 2017
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Alternative Definition Draft – potential Northwest Corridor Alternatives
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5 Determine possible station locations for each alternative
Apply evaluation metrics to possible alternative alignments in each corridor Zone to understand relationship of stations/routes to travel and real-estate markets as well as demographic profiles and physical challenges
Modify alternatives in a way that is consistent with initial evaluation findings and define potential project alignments
Provide a more thorough evaluation of potential project alignments including project feasibility, and effectiveness in meeting the Purpose & Need
Define potential projects consistent with preferred project alignments, including mode definition
Begin Project Development
Potential Project Alignments to be discussed with public and stakeholders in June 2017
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Scope & Schedule
NORTHWEST
NORTH-CENTRAL
SOUTHEAST
EAST-WEST CENTRAL
draft schedule subject to change