25th Annual Transit ConferenceApril 23, 2012

We Need Each Other

What Transit Means to ADOT

What Transit Means to ADOT

• Department moving fully towards multimodal orientation– All modes, all phases of Department’s operations

• Why? – A necessity on several levels– Economic - regions with excellent transit service

have a competitive advantage– Quality of life considerations – demand for choice

and convenience– Environmental considerations – need to reduce

negative impacts of growth

Programmatic Investment

What Does this Mean for Transit in Arizona?

• Strong engagement with stakeholders, especially the private sector– Seeking funding support

• Planning/programming linkage – Process and measures for selecting projects in 5 year

program

• Internal Smart Transportation Guidance – Develop guidebook that evaluates new approaches

– Update design manuals to provide options and flexibility

Thank You