April 23 Interactive Presentation

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Phase 1 - Online Public Meeting Thursday, April 23 – May 8, 2014

Thank you for joining us online! Use the arrow icons to move forward or backward through the following slides. Click on the pencil icon on each page to submit questions and comments. In two cases we ask for specific feedback.

What is COTA NextGen?

●  Central Ohio's growth has been robust and thus, expectations for public transportation are changing.

●  COTA NextGen is a long-range planning effort to identify public transportation needs and opportunities in the next 35 years.

●  The plan aims to consider how growth trends will influence public transportation and understand residents' preferences and priorities for future transit services to support and strengthen central Ohio.

NextGen Goals and Overview ●  Create a community vision for the future of public transportation

in central Ohio – consider all ideas, not restricted by funding

●  Prepare for future growth – 13% more people, 31% more jobs – by identifying transit investments that integrate with regional goals

●  Support local and regional plans with transit investment options (e.g. Connect ColumbUS and MORPC Metropolitan Transportation Plan)

●  Identify conventional and creative revenue options – outcome will be the community’s plan with a list of projects and creative funding options (spring, 2016)

NextGen Study Overview Three Study Phases

We are here

How We’ll Use Your Input ●  Values input will shape evaluation criteria – which will help us

compare and rank proposed projects

●  “Where to invest” input will generate a target list of projects

–  We’ll compare these with data analysis

●  Later we will ask you to help prioritize projects

The following slides provide an overview of projected growth in population and jobs between 2010 and 2040. This data was provided by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission based on US Census data.

Growth and Development in Central Ohio

2010 - Population

Source: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

Here’s where people lived in central Ohio as of the 2010 Census.

2010 - Employment

Here’s where the jobs were in central Ohio as of the 2010 Census.

2010 - Low Income

Here’s where low income populations lived in central Ohio as of the 2010 Census.

2010 – Transit Demand The orange and red areas indicate where demand for transit is likely highest. The dark black lines indicate COTA’s highest frequency service today.

The circles indicate areas where people are likely to use high frequency transit but it is not currently provided.

2010 – Transit Demand

2010 – Transit Demand in Downtown Columbus The orange and red areas indicate where demand for transit is likely the highest. The dark black lines indicate COTA’s high-frequency service today.

Projected Population Growth

2010 2010

13% more people

These maps compare 2010 and 2040 population projections. The black circles indicate some specific areas that are expected to grow.

31% more jobs

These maps compare 2010 and 2040 job projections. The black circles indicate some specific areas that are expected to grow.

Projected Job Growth

2010 2040

13% more people 31% more jobs

These maps compare 2010 and 2040 combined job and population projections. The black circles indicate some specific areas where transit demand might be highest.

Projected Population and Jobs

Future Values and Priorities

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Values and Priorities What should be transit’s role in Central Ohio?

Here are six transit “values” that describe a role transit might play in the future. We would like to know which three values are most important to you. Click on the pencil icon and let us know. (Just tell us the title and number, or let us know if you have another value.) Later we will use these values to evaluate and compare proposed projects.

7 Other (please describe)

The following slides provide an overview of different types of public transportation found in cities across the United States. The slides explain the types of land uses we would expect to see related to the transit service that is provided. All ideas are welcome, the following slides are only examples.

Future Transit Options

Transit Investments: Passenger Rail

Transit Investments: Bus Rapid Transit

Transit Investments: Bus Express, Flex, Circulators and Paratransit

Transit Corridor Enhancements Investments to Make Transit More Efficient and Attractive

Transit Emphasis Corridors Land Use Patterns ●  Concentrated housing

and/or businesses

●  Sidewalks

●  Crosswalks

●  Signalized intersections

●  Crossable streets

●  Off-street parking lots and garages

Transit Investments ●  Bus Rapid Transit

●  Commuter Rail

●  Frequent Bus

●  Light Rail

●  Streetcar

This is an example of an area that has the density and pedestrian activity that makes it a great candidate for a major transit investment, such as light rail, bus rapid transit or streetcar.

Transit Oriented Neighborhoods Land Use Patterns ●  Concentrated housing

●  Sidewalks

●  Signalized Crosswalks

●  Signalized intersections

●  Limited on-street parking

Transit Investments ●  Bus Rapid Transit ●  Commuter Rail ●  Frequent Bus ●  Light Rail ●  Heavy Rail ●  Streetcar

This is an example of an area that has the concentrated housing, businesses and pedestrian activity that makes it a great candidate for more transit service.

This is an example of an area with sidewalks and easy access to buildings and residences, which makes it a great candidate for more transit service.

Suburban Corridors and Developments

Land Use Patterns ●  Industrial and office parks

●  Some sidewalks

●  Some signalized crosswalks

●  Some signalized intersections

●  Visible parking

Transit Investments ●  Flex Bus Service ●  Express Bus ●  Local Bus ●  Park and Ride Lots ●  Shuttles ●  Heavy Rail ●  Light Rail

This is an example of an area that is more difficult to serve efficiently by bus es. Large parking lots and building set-backs make it less convenient for transit passengers to access.

This is an example of an area with fewer homes and businesses, where less frequent bus service may be more appropriate.

Suburban Neighborhoods Land Use Patterns ●  Subdivisions

●  Less Compact Housing and Businesses

●  Few Sidewalks, Crosswalks or Signalized intersections

●  Visible Parking

Transit Investments ●  Express Bus ●  Local Bus ●  Park and Ride Lots ●  Neighborhood Circulators ●  Flex Bus Service ●  Light Rail

This is an example of suburban development.

This is an example of an area with no sidewalks, making it less convenient for people to walk to a bus stop.

Review the map on the next slide. Click on the pencil and email us a list of three areas where you would like to see more investment in transit. For example, between downtown Columbus and Columbus International Airport or other popular destination, suburb to suburb – be specific , a specific neighborhood, etc.

Activity: Where Do You Want to Go?

Next Steps ●  Submit comments by May 8 ●  Visit our website www.cota.com/nextgen

–  Join our mailing list –  Comment blog to be added soon –  Online surveys available this summer

●  Look for us: –  Earth Day Celebration at the Commons (April 25)

–  Connect ColumbUS Meetings (April 27-30) –  Cinco de Mayo Job Fair (May 5) –  Young Professionals Weekend (May 15)

●  Watch for Phase 2 public meetings this fall

Please let us know what transit you would

like to see by 2050. Email your comments to:

NextGen@COTA.com

Thank you!

Photo Credits Flickr Antonio TwizShiz Edward David Harmantas David Wilson John Eisenschenk Roger DuPuls Spencer Agnew Steven Vance Travis Estel Vistavision New Albany COTA

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