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BACKGROUND The voter-approved Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) identifies 37 miles of high capacity transit (HCT) corridors in addition to the existing 20-mile light rail line that opened in December 2008. As part of the system, the RTP includes a five-mile east/west corridor between 19th Avenue and downtown Glendale. HCT is designed to carry more passengers and make fewer stops, often within a dedicated lane, making it faster than traditional bus transit service. HCT options typically include light rail, streetcar and bus rapid transit. The study area for the West Phoenix / Central Glendale corridor extends from 19th Avenue on the east, the Loop 101 on the west, Northern Avenue on the north, and Camelback Road on the south. The study area is broad to encompass key transportation corridors and activity centers, such as Grand Canyon University and downtown Glendale. The corridor will link to the current light rail system along 19th Avenue. PROJECT STATUS In early 2013, Valley Metro initiated a transit corridor study for the West Phoenix / Central Glendale area. The purpose of the study is to work with the cities of Glendale and Phoenix, as well as the community, to determine what type of transit (light rail, streetcar or bus rapid transit) is best for the corridor and the location of the route. After conducting initial technical analysis and stakeholder input, Valley Metro has identified six route alternatives within the study area for further analysis. TRANSIT CORRIDOR STUDY PROJECT UPDATE OCTOBER 2013 For more information, please contact Megan Casey, Community Outreach Coordinator at 602.495.8274 office / 602.622.3677 cell or [email protected]. Additional information can be found at valleymetro.org/glendale. To receive information in alternative formats, call 602.262.7433 / TTY 602.251.2039. Schedule 17 101 Bethany Home Rd Camelback Rd Indian School Rd Northern Ave Glendale Ave 75th Ave 91st Ave 83rd Ave 67th Ave 59th Ave 51st Ave 43rd Ave 27th Ave 35th Ave 19th Ave Grand Ave PHOENIX GLENDALE Downtown Glendale Grand Canyon University Valley Metro Light Rail / Stations Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase I (2016) Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase II (2026) Study Area Transit Service Area City Boundary LEGEND Bethany Home Rd / 43rd Ave Bethany Home Rd / Grand Ave Camelback Rd / 43rd Ave Camelback Rd / Grand Ave Glendale Ave Northern / 43rd Ave Route Alternatives Study Area WEST PHOENIX/CENTRAL GLENDALE 10-28-13 NEXT STEPS Valley Metro will study these six alternatives and evaluate the best type of transit to serve each route, as well as identify impacts of transit service, travel times and basic costs. There will be opportunities for community input throughout the process. At the conclusion of the study, Valley Metro will seek approval of a preferred alternative from Phoenix and Glendale to carry into the design and environmental analysis phase. This corridor is planned for operation by 2026. Planning Design Construction 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Planning Project Completion

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Page 1: WEST PHOENIX/CENTRAL GLENDALE...2013/10/28  · For more information, please contact Megan Casey, Community Outreach Coordinator at 602.495.8274 office / 602.622.3677 cell or mcasey@valleymetro.org

BACKGROUNDThe voter-approved Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) identifies 37 miles of high capacity transit (HCT) corridors in addition to the existing 20-mile light rail line that opened in December 2008. As part of the system, the RTP includes a five-mile east/west corridor between 19th Avenue and downtown Glendale. HCT is designed to carry more passengers and make fewer stops, often within a dedicated lane, making it faster than traditional bus transit service. HCT options typically include light rail, streetcar and bus rapid transit.

The study area for the West Phoenix / Central Glendale corridor extends from 19th Avenue on the east, the Loop 101 on the west, Northern Avenue on the north, and Camelback Road on the south. The study area is broad to encompass key transportation corridors and activity centers, such as Grand Canyon University and downtown Glendale. The corridor will link to the current light rail system along 19th Avenue.

PROJECT STATUSIn early 2013, Valley Metro initiated a transit corridor study for the West Phoenix / Central Glendale area. The purpose of the study is to work with the cities of Glendale and Phoenix, as well as the community, to determine what type of transit (light rail, streetcar or bus rapid transit) is best for the corridor and the location of the route. After conducting initial technical analysis and stakeholder input, Valley Metro has identified six route alternatives within the study area for further analysis.

TRANSIT CORRIDOR STUDY

PROJECT UPDATE OCTOBER 2013

For more information, please contact Megan Casey, Community Outreach Coordinator at 602.495.8274 office / 602.622.3677 cell or [email protected]. Additional information can be found at valleymetro.org/glendale. To receive information in alternative formats, call 602.262.7433 / TTY 602.251.2039.

Schedule

17101

Bethany Home Rd

Camelback Rd

Indian School Rd

Northern Ave

Glendale Ave

75th

Ave

91st

Ave

83rd

Ave

67th

Ave

59th

Ave

51st

Ave

43rd

Ave

27th

Ave

35th

Ave

19th

Ave

Grand Ave

PHOENIXGLENDALE

Downtown Glendale

Grand Canyon University

Valley Metro Light Rail / Stations

Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase I (2016)

Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase II (2026)

Study Area

Transit Service Area

City Boundary

LEGEND

Bethany Home Rd / 43rd Ave

Bethany Home Rd / Grand Ave

Camelback Rd / 43rd Ave

Camelback Rd / Grand Ave

Glendale Ave

Northern / 43rd Ave

Route Alternatives

Study Area

WEST PHOENIX/CENTRAL GLENDALE

10-28-13

NEXT STEPSValley Metro will study these six alternatives and evaluate the best type of transit to serve each route, as well as identify impacts of transit service, travel times and basic costs. There will be opportunities for community input throughout the process. At the conclusion of the study, Valley Metro will seek approval of a preferred alternative from Phoenix and Glendale to carry into the design and environmental analysis phase. This corridor is planned for operation by 2026.

Planning Design Construction

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Planning Project Completion

Page 2: WEST PHOENIX/CENTRAL GLENDALE...2013/10/28  · For more information, please contact Megan Casey, Community Outreach Coordinator at 602.495.8274 office / 602.622.3677 cell or mcasey@valleymetro.org

ESTUDIO DEL CORREDOR DE TRANSPORTE

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PROYECTO OCTUBRE DE 2013

Para más información, por favor comuníquese con Megan Casey, Coordinadora de Participación Comunitaria al 602.495.8274 / celular 602.622.3677 ó [email protected]. Se puede encontrar información adicional en valleymetro.org/glendale. Para recibir información en formatos alternos, llame al 602.253.5000 / TTY 602.251.2039.

WEST PHOENIX/CENTRAL GLENDALE

10-28-13

ANTECEDENTESEl Plan Regional de Transporte (RTP por sus siglas en inglés) aprobado por los votantes, identifica 37 millas de corredores de transporte de alta capacidad (HCT por sus siglas en inglés) en adición a la línea existente de 20 millas del tren ligero que se inauguró en diciembre de 2008. Como parte del sistema, el plan RTP incluye un corredor de cinco millas hacia el este/oeste entre 19th Avenue y el centro de Glendale. HTC se diseña para transportar a más pasajeros y hacer menos paradas, frecuentemente con un carril dedicado, haciéndolo más rápido que un servicio tradicional de transporte en autobús. Las opciones de transporte HCT típicamente incluyen tren ligero, tranvía y autobús rápido.

El área de estudio para el Corredor del Oeste de Phoenix / Centro de Glendale está delimitada por 19th Avenue al este, Loop 101 al oeste, Northern Avenue al norte, y Camelback Road al sur. El área de estudio es amplia, para incluir a corredores clave de transporte y centros de actividades, como la universidad Grand Canyon University y el centro de la Ciudad de Glendale. El corredor se conectará con el sistema actual del tren ligero a lo largo de 19th Avenue.

ESTATUS DEL PROYECTOA principios de 2013, Valley Metro inició un estudio del corredor de transporte para el área Oeste de Phoenix / Centro de Glendale. El propósito del estudio es el de trabajar con las ciudades de Glendale y Phoenix, así como con la comunidad, para determinar qué tipo de transporte (tren ligero, tren moderno o autobús rápido) es el mejor para el corredor, así como la ubicación de la ruta. Después de llevar a cabo el análisis técnico inicial y de haber recibido la opinión de las partes interesadas, Valley Metro ha identificado seis alternativas a las rutas dentro del área de estudio para mayor análisis.

Itinerario

17101

Bethany Home Rd

Camelback Rd

Indian School Rd

Northern Ave

Glendale Ave

75th

Ave

91st

Ave

83rd

Ave

67th

Ave

59th

Ave

51st

Ave

43rd

Ave

27th

Ave

35th

Ave

19th

Ave

Grand Ave

PHOENIXGLENDALE

Downtown Glendale

Grand Canyon University

Tren ligero de Valley Metro / Estaciones

Extension del tren ligero Northwest Fase I (2016)

Extension del tren ligero Northwest Fase II (2016)

Área de estudio

Área de Servicio de Transporte

City Boundary

LEYENDA

Bethany Home Rd / 43rd Ave

Bethany Home Rd / Grand Ave

Camelback Rd / 43rd Ave

Camelback Rd / Grand Ave

Glendale Ave

Northern / 43rd Ave

Alternativas a la Ruta

Área de Estudio

SIGUIENTES PASOSValley Metro estudiará estas seis alternativas y evaluará el mejor tipo de transporte para dar servicio a cada ruta, además identificará los impactos del servicio de transporte, tiempos de viaje y costos básicos. Habrá oportunidades para que la comunidad dé sus opiniones a través del proceso. Al concluir el estudio, Valley Metro buscará la aprobación de una alternativa preferida por Phoenix y Glendale para llevarla a la fase de diseño y análisis medioambiental. Se ha planeado que este corredor comenzará a operar en el año 2026.

Planeación Diseño Construcción

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Planeación Terminación del Proyecto