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ltd.org Transit and Active Transportation Collaboration in Multi-modal Projects Sasha Luftig, Development Planner Lane Transit District April 21, 2014
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Transit and Active TransportationCollaboration in Multi-modal Projects
Sasha Luftig, Development Planner Lane Transit DistrictApril 21, 2014
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“Bikes, pedestrians,
and transit need to be best friends.”
- Gil Penalosa, 8-80 Cities Executive Director
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Why Connect Bikes and Transit?
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Attract More Transit Users
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» Increase bike and pedestrian trips
» Growth management strategy
» Inter-modal connectivity is essential to the effectiveness of the regional transportation system
Align with Regional Goals
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Accommodate Higher Demand from Bike-Transit Users
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How Is LTD Improving the Bike-Transit Connection?
Planning for Expansion of EmX
Exploring Eugene Bike Share System
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» Deepening the multi-modal focus
» Progressing from coordinating to collaborating with partner agencies
» Examining what bike and pedestrian infrastructure is needed
Planning for Expansion of EmX
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West Eugene EmX Planned Bike-Pedestrian Infrastructure
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West Eugene EmX Planned Bike-Pedestrian Infrastructure
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» Collaborating with the City of Eugene and University of Oregon
» LTD sees bike share as an important first- or last-mile connection
» May help alleviate overcapacity routes
» Bike share can serve as additional transportation option (transit service ends at 11 p.m.)
Exploring Bike Share for Eugene
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Comparable Cities
Boulder
Fort Worth Salt Lake City
Chattanooga$65 / $7 $75 / $6
$75 / $5$80 / $8
April 2013 / 30 stations / 15,000 rides
May 2011 / 22 stations / 25,000 rides
April 2013 / 12 stations / 26,000 rides
July 2012 / 31 stations / 32,000 rides
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System Planning
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Bike Share Study Draft Objectives
Personal Mobility/Modal
Connectivity
• Integrate the bike share system with compatible adjacent land uses, including transit facilities and high activity centers.
• Increase the reach of complementary transportation modes such as transit and walking.
• Provide mobility through bicycle and transit connections between Downtown Eugene and the University of Oregon.
• Increase the accessibility of neighborhoods that are currently underserved by transit.
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Lessons Learned
Collaboration is the way to ensure that bikes, pedestrians, and transit become best friends.
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Thank You!
For questions or more information:
Sasha Luftig
541-682-6135
