Super Loop Background / History How did the Super Loop come to be? • 1971 / 1983 – Loop Shuttle with route similar to Super Loop proposed in University Community Plan • 1986 – Mid-Coast Light Rail Alignment Study developed alignments for connecting trolley service • 2003 – Super Loop proposal refined in Mid-Coast Strategic Transportation Study •2004 – Voters extended TransNet 1/2-cent sales tax measure which included funding for Super Loop implementation •2005 – Super Loop implementation began
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Super Loop Background / HistoryHow did the Super Loop come to be?
• 1971 / 1983 – Loop Shuttle with route similar to Super Loop proposed in University Community Plan
• 1986 – Mid-Coast Light Rail Alignment Study developed alignments for connecting trolley service
• 2003 – Super Loop proposal refined in Mid-Coast Strategic Transportation Study
•2004 – Voters extended TransNet 1/2-cent sales tax measure which included funding for Super Loop implementation
•2005 – Super Loop implementation began
Community OutreachWhat have we heard so far?
In November and Decemberof 2005 we talked to:• Businesses• Community planning groups• Bio-tech companies• Schools• Economic development organizations• Shopping center managers
What people want fromSuper Loop:• Reduce traffic congestion• Connect activity centers• Provide dependable service• Provide a unique and
comfortable vehicle• Be implemented as soon as
possible• Be clean and quiet
Scripps Hospital•Scripps Memorial Hospital•UCSD Thornton Hospital•Preuss School
UCSD East Campus•UCSD Thornton Hospital•Science Research Park•Student Parking Lots•La Jolla Country Day School
UCSD / VA Medical Center
•UC San Diego – Main Campus •VA Medical Center
La Jolla Village Square
•La Jolla Village Square•La Jolla Village Center•Apartments along Villa La Jolla Drive
Gilman / Villa La Jolla
•Apartments along Gilman Drive and Via Mallorca
Nobel / Lebon•Aventine•Mormon Temple•Apartments along Nobel Drive•La Jolla Colony
Nobel / Regents•Costa Verde Complex•Apartments along Nobel Drive•La Jolla Colony•Doyle Park
University Towne Centre
•University Towne Centre•Costa Verde Complex•UTC Transit Center
Nobel Drive Coaster Station
•Proposed Coaster Station•Renaissance La Jolla
Nobel Park•Nobel Park Library and Athletic Fields•Biogen IDEC Campus•Renaissance La Jolla
Judicial / Golden Haven
•La Jolla Crossroads•Renaissance La Jolla•La Jolla Commons
Executive Drive Transit Center
•Office Towers along Executive Drive•New MTS Transit Center
Executive / Genesee•Jewish Community Center•Office Towers along Executive Drive•Eastgate Park
Alignment and Station LocationsWhere do I catch the Super Loop?
Key Station LocationsHow were station sites chosen?
Legend
Executive Drive Transit Center
•Station originally planned for intersection of Executive and Towne Centre Drives•Moved to site of new MTS Transit Center after its location was finalized to offer better transfer options
La Jolla Village Square
•Existing bus stop near La Jolla Village Square Drwyoffers best connection to shopping centers•Pedestrian connections to planned light rail station will be examined once final station location is confirmed
UCSD / VA Medical Center
•Planned Gilman Transit Hub will offer convenient connections to other bus lines and short walks to most areas of UCSD•Sixth College Neighborhood Plan calls for a new development just north of station
Executive / Genesee
•Station planned for location west of Genesee to avoid congestion around Jewish Community Center, Executive / Genesee Intersection•Pedestrian connections to planned light rail station will be examined once final station location is confirmed
•East side of Nobel / Regents intersection allows for better pedestrian access to La Jolla Colony area and Costa Verde Complex, plus room for a bus lane
Nobel / Regents University Towne Centre
•Current Transit Center offers best connections to other bus lines and shopping centers• Locations of planned transit center and Mid-Coast Light Rail station may alter future station location
Transit Connections
Potential Connections to Mid-Coast Light Rail at:
1. Nobel Drive / I-52. Scripps Hospital / Campus Point3. Executive Dr / Genesee Ave4. University Towne Centre
Connections to Mid-Coast will be refined as light rail station locations become more definite.
Connections to Other Bus Lines at:
A. Planned UCSD Gilman Transit HubB. Existing UTC Transit CenterC. Planned Executive Drive Transit Center
Potential Coaster Commuter Rail Connection at:
• Proposed Nobel Drive Coaster Station
How can I connect to other trains and buses?
Traffic ConditionsHow will the Super Loop impact traffic?
Good Poor Congested
Roadway Conditions Congested
• Super Loop avoids many of the most congested streets in University City
• Super Loop provides more travel choices, reduces local traffic
• Congested locations are identified for priority treatments
Good Poor CongestedIntersection Conditions
Roadway Conditions Congested
New Pedestrian Crossings
•New signalized crossings will allow for safer & easier access to Super Loop Stations.•New crossings are concentrated on UCSD Campus, with its heavy pedestrian traffic.
Remove Stop Signs
•By removing stop signs (and in some cases replacing them with stop lights), the ride on Super Loop vehicles will be faster and smoother.
New Stop Lights
•New stop lights will be added at several intersections to allow for easier turns, fewer stops, and safer pedestrian crossings.
New Turn Lanes•New turn lanes will reduce delays and speed both normal traffic and transit vehicles.•New lanes will be created by utilizing existing roadway space.
Super Loop Stations
•Super Loop stations will include many measures to speed the boarding process.
Queue Jumper Lanes•Special queue jumper lanes will allow Super Loop vehicles to bypass backups at stop lights along Nobel Drive.•Queue jumper lanes will allow vehicles to make right turns.
Transit Signal Priority•Special transponders on Super Loop vehicles will give them priority at stop lights.
Route ImprovementsHow will the Super Loop get me around faster?
Station DesignWhat will my station look like?
Station DesignHow can my station design vary?
Station with wider right-of-way At an island location
VehiclesHow are Super Loop vehicles distinct?
Aerodynamic Body Design
Large Windows
Low Floor / Multiple Doors
Alternative Fuel / Propulsion System
35 to 42 feet long
Sleek and Attractive
Bright and Safe
Easy, Quick Boarding
Cleaner, Lower Emissions, Quieter
Community Compatible
Possible Vehicle DesignsWhat would you prefer to ride?
Other FeaturesWhat else will the Super Loop have?
LaneMarkings• Designate areas
where Super Loop vehicles frequently travel and stop, improving safety and visibility of the system
Variable Message Signs• Will display when the next Super Loop
vehicle will arrive at the station
Queue Jumpers• Allow Super Loop vehicles
to bypass backups at most congested intersections along Nobel Drive
BrandingWhat types of branding concepts did we consider?
Super Loop branding designed by IBI Group
Proposed Branding
Super Loop branding designed by IBI Group
Super Loop TimelineWhat are the next steps?
•Early Spring 2006 – Incorporate public comments into preliminary design
•Early 2007 – Order vehicles
•Fall 2007 – Complete Super Loop design. Report back to public
