Round 2 – Stakeholder MeetingsNovember 2019
Lincoln/Omaha Intercity
Bus Feasibility Study
Mobility Management – Phase 3
• Welcome/Introductions
• NDOT Mobility Management Project Overview
Scope / Schedule / Technical Committee
• Intercity Bus Program
• Study Goals
• Existing Data
• Community Outreach – What We Heard
• Alternatives
• Discussion
• Next Steps
Meeting Agenda
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2019 NDOT Mobility Management Project - Phase 3
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July-Aug
2019
• Kickoff
• Collect Data
Sept
2019
• Review Data
• Public Input
Oct
2019
• Data Analysis
Nov-Dec
2019
• Develop Alternatives
• Public Input - 2
• Finalize Alternatives
Mar
2020
• Draft Report
• Public Input – 3
• Final Report
Schedule / Scope
• July 2019 to March 2019
• Monthly Project Team Meetings
• Technical Committee
• Stakeholder Interviews/Survey
Intercity Bus - Project Tasks
1. Develop Tech Committee2. Review Studies / plans3. Community Engagement4. Community Overview5. Existing Services6. Transit Needs7. Develop Alternatives / Prioritize8. Potential Funding Programs9. Operational Plan/Implementation10. Draft/Final Report
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Jan-Feb
2020
• Provide efficient mobility options
• Enhance economic activity by providing additional
mobility options to residents and visitors
• Coordinate with local representatives from each
community, existing providers, and other key
stakeholders
• Fill transportation gaps in the region
Study Goals / Objectives
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Previous Studies
• Existing Studies
2003 NE Transit Corridor Study
2016 Statewide Intercity Bus Concept Plan
2018 Close the Gap
2019 Blueprint Nebraska
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Blueprint NebraskaHigh Priority Initiatives – July 2019
Existing Conditions – Population Growth
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Growing Now: And Growing Into the Future…
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Lancaster County 285,407 302,423 320,528 340,761 361,534 383,301 406,126 430,021 455,703
Douglas County 517,110 544,083 571,311 598,220 625,173 652,243 680,008 708,163 736,658
Sarpy County 158,840 177,697 196,701 214,981 233,688 253,624 274,837 296,430 317,618
675,950 721,780 768,012 813,201 858,861 905,867 954,845 1,004,593 1,054,276
Source: December 2015 Nebraska County Projections, Center for Public Affairs Research, UNO
Existing Conditions – Travel Patterns
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• Bi-Directional Travel
• Over 23,000 Daily Commuters
• 2017 US Census, On the Map Application and LEHD OD Employment Data
Includes Omaha MSA, Lincoln MSA, Waverly, Ashland, Greenwood
Ohio and Ventura County, CA
Funding: FTA Section 5311(f) Rural Intercity Bus - Regulations
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• Requires a “meaningful connection” where possible to the national network of intercity bus services-
• Subsidized service should serve same location as national service
• Schedules should coincide to allow reasonably convenient transfers
• Does not include “commuter bus service (service primarily designed to provide daily work trips within the local commuting area)”
• Needs link non-urbanized areas (under 50,000), or non-urbanized to urbanized (over 50,000)
Successful Intercity Bus Programs:
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• I-380 Express- Cedar Rapids to Iowa City, IA
• Northstar Link – St Cloud, MN Area
• Smart Way – Blacksburg, VA
• Ride KC – Kansas City, KS
• NM Park & Ride Commuter Bus
Community Engagement - INPUT
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• Technical Committee
• Stakeholders / Focus Groups• Elected Officials• Major Employers• City/County/Tribal Staff• Transit Providers• Human Service Agencies• Educational Institutions• Community Organizations
• Community Survey
• Employer Survey
• THANK YOU!
• What We Heard• Intercity Service – Over 85% said Service will be
Beneficial
• Riders want guaranteed connections in Lincoln/Omaha
• Affordable
• WiFi and Charging Units
• Convenient Schedules
WE LISTENED!!
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• What We Heard• Safe stops
• Shelters, Lighting
• Amenities
• Primary Requests for Stops –• University stops
• Major employers – downtown
• Connections w/ local transit routes
• Easy fare payments
WE LISTENED
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Route Development Factors
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• Must have non-urban stops
• Direct connections to local transit systems
• Connect intercity bus stations
• Park-and-Ride options at Origin ends
• Serve major employment sites at Destination ends
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Initial Service Concepts
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• Option A –• Westbound Express - Omaha residents to Lincoln
• Alternatives
• Eastbound Express - Lincoln residents to Omaha
• Alternatives
• Option B – Local US 6 Route
• Option C – Special Event Services
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Option A – Westbound Express - Omaha to Lincoln
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Alternatives
• 1. Via Westroads Mall Transit Center
• 2. Via Aksarben Transit Center
• 3. Lincoln Extension
Bus StopsBurlington Trailways
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Omaha Campus
Westroads Mall Transit Center
275 Park and Ride (King of Kings Church)
Chalco Park and Ride
Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall Park and Ride
Arrow Stage Lines (Park and Ride)
Nebraska Innovation Campus
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Gold's Building Startran Transfer Center
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Alternatives
• 1. Via Westroads Mall Transit Center
• 2. Via Aksarben Transit Center
• 3. Lincoln Extension
Bus StopsBurlington Trailways
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Omaha Campus
Aksarben Transit Center
Chalco Park and Ride
Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall Park and Ride
Arrow Stage Lines (Park and Ride)
Nebraska Innovation Campus
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Gold's Building Startran Transfer Center
Option A – Westbound Express - Omaha to Lincoln
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Alternatives
• 1. Via Westroads Mall Transit Center
• 2. Via Aksarben Transit Center
• 3. Lincoln Extension
Bus StopsGold's Building Startran Transfer Center
NDOT
CHI Health Nebraska Heart Hospital
NDOT
Gold's Building Startran Transfer Center
Option A – Westbound Express - Omaha to Lincoln
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Initial Service Concepts
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• Option A –• Westbound Express - Omaha residents to Lincoln
• Alternatives
• Eastbound Express - Lincoln residents to Omaha
• Alternatives
• Option B – Local US 6 Route
• Option C – Special Event Services
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Option A – Eastbound Express - Lincoln to Omaha
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Alternatives
• 1. Via Westroads Mall Transit Center
• 2. Via Aksarben Transit Center
• 3. Lincoln Extension
Bus StopsGold's Building Startran Transfer Center
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Nebraska Innovation Campus
Arrow Stage Lines (Park and Ride)
Ashland Park and Ride
Westroads Mall Transit Center
University of Nebraska Omaha Campus
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Burlington Trailways
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Alternatives
• 1. Via Westroads Mall Transit Center
• 2. Via Aksarben Transit Center
• 3. Lincoln Extension
Option A – Eastbound Express - Lincoln to Omaha
Bus StopsGold's Building Startran Transfer Center
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Nebraska Innovation Campus (PNR)
Arrow Stage Lines (Park and Ride)
Ashland Park and Ride
Aksarben Transit Center
University of Nebraska Omaha Campus
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Burlington Trailways
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Alternatives
• 1. Via Westroads Mall Transit Center
• 2. Via Aksarben Transit Center
• 3. Lincoln Extension
Bus StopsGold's Building Startran Transfer Center
NDOT
CHI Health Nebraska Heart Hospital
NDOT
Gold's Building Startran Transfer Center
Option A – Eastbound Express - Lincoln to Omaha
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Initial Service Concepts
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• Option A –• Westbound Express - Omaha residents to Lincoln
• Alternatives
• Eastbound Express - Lincoln residents to Omaha
• Alternatives
• Option B – Local US 6 Route
• Option C – Special Event Services
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Option B – Local US 6 Route
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Alternatives
• 1. Via Westroads Mall Transit Center
• 2. Via Aksarben Transit Center
Bus StopsBurlington Trailways
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Omaha Campus
Westroads Mall Transit Center
Walmart Supercenter
Gretna
Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall Park and Ride
Ashland
Greenwood
Waverly
Arrow Stage Lines (Park and Ride)
Nebraska Innovation Campus
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Gold's Building Startran Transfer Center
CHI Health Nebraska Heart Hospital
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Option B – Local US 6 Route
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Alternatives
• 1. Via Westroads Mall Transit Center
• 2. Via Aksarben Transit Center
Bus StopsBurlington Trailways
University of NE Medical Center
University of NE Omaha Campus
Aksarben Transit Center
Walmart Supercenter
Gretna
Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall Park and Ride
Ashland
Greenwood
Waverly
Arrow Stage Lines (Park and Ride)
Nebraska Innovation Campus
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Gold's Building Startran Transfer Center
CHI Health Nebraska Heart Hospital
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Option C – Special Event Service
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Alternatives
• Fall Saturday Events
• Year-round Events• Park and Ride locations
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Summary - Initial Service Concepts
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A - WB/EB Express B - Local US 6 C - Special Event Service
I-80 Express Service
US 6 Travel - Greater
Coverage Area Strong Marketing Component
Focus - Westroads or
Aksarben Area
Focus - Westroads or
Aksarben Area Front Door Event Service
Focus - Univ/DT area Focus - All communities Non-commuter market
Intercity bus connections Intercity bus connections Limited Park-and-Ride Served
Transit Options Summary
Preferred Concept –
Potential Blend of Initial
Concepts
Access to jobs/
households
Ridership Estimates
Geographic Coverage
Mode Share
Capital Needs
Funding Scenarios
Service Frequency
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Service Frequency/Demand – Peer
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• I-380 Express: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City• 30-mi route with higher education sector• 30-minute peak and 60-minute base service• Avg daily ridership = 1%; (210/24,000)
• Bustang service Fort Collins – Denver• 65-mile route with higher education sector• 5 peak-hour trips M-F; 1 mid-day • Avg daily ridership = 2%; (318/16,000)
Service Frequency – Lincoln/Omaha
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• 3 Frequency Options - Basic M-F Patterns
Considerations:• Meet minimum needs to attract riders• Service will grow over time• Must have good value
4:30 AM 6:45 AM
5:00 AM 7:15 AM
5:15 AM 7:45 AM
5:45 AM 8:15 AM
6:15 AM 8:45 AM
7:30 AM 9:45 AM
8:30 AM 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 11:45 AM
10:30 AM 12:45 PM
11:30 AM 1:45 PM
12:30 PM 2:45 PM
1:30 PM 3:45 PM
2:30 PM 4:45 PM3:30 PM 5:45 PM
4:00 PM 6:30 PM
4:30 PM 7:15 PM
5:00 PM 7:45 PM
5:45 PM 8:15 PM
6:30 PM 8:45 PM
30-min Peak/60-min Base4:30 AM 6:45 AM
5:00 AM 7:15 AM
5:15 AM 7:45 AM
5:45 AM 8:15 AM
6:15 AM 8:45 AM
9:30 AM 11:45 AM
1:30 PM 3:45 PM
3:30 PM 5:45 PM
4:30 PM 7:15 PM
5:00 PM 7:45 PM
5:45 PM 8:15 PM
6:30 PM 8:45 PM
30-min Peak/2 mid-day trips
4:30 AM 6:45 AM
5:15 AM 7:30 AM
5:45 AM 8:15 AM
6:15 AM 8:45 AM
9:30 AM 11:45 AM
3:30 PM 5:45 PM
4:30 PM 7:15 PM
5:00 PM 7:45 PM
5:45 PM 8:15 PM
6:30 PM 8:45 PM
45-min Peak/2 mid-day trips • Extra Services• Weekend service = ½ weekday• Later evening sweep trip(s)• Special Event service
Transit Demand – Lincoln/Omaha
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• Demand Range – Daily Estimates:• 1% - 2% (215 daily trips to 429 daily trips)
• Factors• Within the corridor – UNL Engineering Shuttle• 2% reasonable, but should be reduced for UNL
riders• Service options are direct (w/ limited stops),
except for US 6 Local
High Level Cost Estimates – Lincoln/Omaha
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• Extras• Later evening sweep trip(s)• Special event service
Annual
Service Plan
Peak
Buses Spare Total 1-way trips
Service
Hours Trips
Service
Hours
Service
Hours
30-minute peak
60-minute base
Peak plus 2 mid-day
(30-min) 5 peak trips
Peak plus 2 mid-day
(45-min) 4 peak trips20 8
95
60
507 2 9
169 2 26,500
16,900
13,900
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SaturdayWeekday
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9 2 11 12
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Service Plan Gross Cost*
30-minute peak
60-minute base
Peak plus 2 mid-day
(30-min) 5 peak trips
Peak plus 2 mid-day
(45-min) 4 peak trips1,390,000$
* Does not include fuel, capital, or NDOT
administrative or marketing costs.
2,650,000$
1,690,000$
4:30 AM 6:45 AM
5:00 AM 7:15 AM
5:15 AM 7:45 AM
5:45 AM 8:15 AM
6:15 AM 8:45 AM
7:30 AM 9:45 AM
8:30 AM 10:45 AM
9:30 AM 11:45 AM
10:30 AM 12:45 PM
11:30 AM 1:45 PM
12:30 PM 2:45 PM
1:30 PM 3:45 PM
2:30 PM 4:45 PM3:30 PM 5:45 PM
4:00 PM 6:30 PM
4:30 PM 7:15 PM
5:00 PM 7:45 PM
5:45 PM 8:15 PM
6:30 PM 8:45 PM
4:30 AM 6:45 AM
5:00 AM 7:15 AM
5:15 AM 7:45 AM
5:45 AM 8:15 AM
6:15 AM 8:45 AM
9:30 AM 11:45 AM
1:30 PM 3:45 PM
3:30 PM 5:45 PM
4:30 PM 7:15 PM
5:00 PM 7:45 PM
5:45 PM 8:15 PM
6:30 PM 8:45 PM
4:30 AM 6:45 AM
5:15 AM 7:30 AM
5:45 AM 8:15 AM
6:15 AM 8:45 AM
9:30 AM 11:45 AM
3:30 PM 5:45 PM
4:30 PM 7:15 PM
5:00 PM 7:45 PM
5:45 PM 8:15 PM
6:30 PM 8:45 PM
30-min Peak/60-min Base
30-min Peak/2 mid-day trips 45-min Peak/2 mid-day trips
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• Routes
• Bus Stops• Which stops should be changed/deleted?
• Frequency Preferences
• Schedules, Base and Peak Hour
• Other
Feedback/Discussion
1. Collect Feedback on Transit Service Options
2. Refine Transit Route Options
3. Potential Funding Programs
4. Operational Plan/Implementation
5. Draft/Final Report
Next Steps
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Project Contact Person:
Corinne Donahue, AICP; [email protected],
402.970.2344
Thank YOU!!
Questions /
Discussion
Lincoln – Omaha Intercity Bus Feasibility Study
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Feedback – Westbound Express
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• Option A – Westbound Express - Omaha residents to Lincoln
• Feedback/Input• Which alternative do you like best?
• Do the bus stops on • Alternative A – Westroads work for you?
• Alternative B - Aksarben work for you?
• Alternative C – SE Extension work for you?
• Which alternative does not work at all for you?
• What one stop would you add/change to make this service better? Why?
• What changes would you recommend for Option A – Westbound Express?