provo-orem bus rapid transit project update july 2013
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Provo-Orem Bus Rapid Transit
Project Update
July 2013
Agenda
• Introduction
• BRT ComponentsJanelle Ericson, UTA
• Roadway ComponentsJohn Higgins, UDOT
Project Description
BRT• 11 miles
• 17 stations
• 53% exclusive BRT lanes
General Purpose Lanes
Innovative Intersections
Project Description
Project Description
Roadway Components
Intersection improvements
Innovative Intersections Superstreet
Innovative Intersections Through-U
BRT Examples - Eugene
BRT Examples - Eugene
BRT Examples - Cleveland
BRT Visualizations
BRT Visualizations
BRT Visualizations
BRT Visualizations
BRT Benefits
Current Bus Route 830
Opening Day BRT
Ridership 3,600 / day 12,900 / day
Frequency 15 minutes 5 minutes
Corridor Travel Time
SLC to BYU
45 min
1 hr 20 min
34 min (37 car)
1 hr 7 min
Reliability 84% Est. at 95%
Auto Trips Saved 4,200 / day
Parking saved BYU/UVU 7 acres
Corridor Person Throughput 10-25% increase
BRT Ridership
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Opening Day
Provo-Orem BRTOpending Day Daily Boardings by Station
2015 Boardings by Station
Next Steps
• Determine construction scheduling
• Update to TAC in Fall 2013
Janelle Ericson, [email protected]
John Higgins, UDOT(801) [email protected]