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Bus Rapid Transit and all that JAZZ September 30, 2013 Michael Hernandez Assistant General Manager/COO Monterey-Salinas Transit [email protected]
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Bus Rapid Transit and all that JAZZ
September 30, 2013
Michael Hernandez Assistant General Manager/COO
Monterey-Salinas Transit [email protected]
MST Service Area
MST Today…
• Monterey County’s Sole Transit Operator
• Transit District /Regional Taxi Authority Administrator
• 60 regular/seasonal bus routes
• 142 vehicles (80 buses, 8 trolleys, 54 minibuses)
• 237 direct employees, 85 contracted (MVTI)
• $30M annual operating budget
• 4.5 Million annual passenger boardings
QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW
QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW
• Oct 2005 - Implementation of MST Grapevine Express service demonstrated that elimination of transfers and unique branding resulted in dramatic ridership increase on a single route.
• Dec 2005 - Customer Survey revealed lowest levels of customer
satisfaction in the following areas: – On-time Performance – Service Frequency – Bus Stop Amenities
• Aug 2006 - COA reveals lines serving Sand City, Seaside had a
highest percentage of transfers to routes serving Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium
Start With The Data
Fremont/Lighthouse BRT Line
• Highest ridership corridor on Peninsula • Nearly 4,000 passengers per day
Aquarium
Cannery Row
Fisherman’s Wharf
Conference Center
Fremont/Lighthouse BRT Line • 6.75 mile corridor – highest ridership in area
• Cities of Monterey, Seaside and Sand City, and State of California
• Links major visitor and shopping destinations
– Monterey Bay Aquarium
– Cannery Row
– Fisherman’s Wharf
– Downtown Monterey - Conference Center - Historic Dist.
– Monterey County Fairgrounds
– Regional Shopping Malls
– Hotels, Motels & Inns
Fremont/Lighthouse BRT Goals • Create a seamless transit connection between the local
communities for residents, employees and tourists of the area
• Improve the level of service for transit through more frequent service, more reliable service, and a higher capacity of service
• Showcase a high-quality transit service that is an attractive option for all forms of local travel
• Support local land use planning goals to develop mixed-use corridors that are well served by transit
Fremont/Lighthouse BRT Goals
Achieve operational benefits of BRT without high capital investment –No dedicated lanes – Target congested intersections –Use vehicles appropriate sized vehicles –Create stations that keep passengers
informed and comfortable – Fast, frequent, reliable service!
QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW
BRT Project Funding
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FTA Section 5309 “Very Small Start” Program: $2,773,038
State of California Prop. 1B: $2,645,250
City of Monterey Regional Surface Transportation Program Fund: $607,000
AB-2766; Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District: $350,000
Total Budget: $6,375,288
Six Phases Of A Project
1. Enthusiasm
2. Disillusionment
3. Panic
4. Search for the Guilty
5. Punishment of the Innocent
6. Praise and Honors for the Non-Participants
MST BRT Brand Identity
What should we call our BRT?????
Bay Rapid Transit – historical name of MST
Breeze, Wave – tie to oceanfront location
English/Spanish - Rapid, Viva, Bravo, Presto
Symbols???
Seeking Inspiration
Lane Transit District Emx, Eugene OR
Seeking Inspiration
Cleveland RTA Healthline
Key Design Features of the JAZZ
• Distinctive shelters & totems at 27 bus stops
– Custom concrete sidewalk improvements
– Bus stop “Nubs” and “Bulbs”
• Jazz-themed vehicles/stations
• Real-time bus arrival information
• Traffic enhancements
– “Queue Jumps”
– “Signal Priority”
– 10 minute frequency express service with stations ~ ½ mile apart.
• Linear museum of Monterey Jazz Festival history
• Each shelter/totem features museum quality display
• QR Codes enable riders to listen to historic performances
• Mobile website allows options to purchase music
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JAZZ BRT Stops
JAZZ “TOTEM” Signage Design
JAZZ BRT Stops
Unconstrained Locations Bus stops in lane of travel Mini-plazas created High-tourist locations
Constrained Locations Bus stops partially in parking lanes No room to widen sidewalk into property
Central Monterey • Fremont at Aguajito (eastbound and westbound)
Fremont/Lighthouse BRT Stops
Aguajito
MPC
Caltrans Freeway ROW
Decorative Pavings
LED Lamps shine on glass chips circular pavers
Transit Info Panels
- Route Map
- Schedule - Fares / Passes
- Phone Numbers - Website - Bilingual
Project Challenges:
• 100% staff change from original consultants – Initial cost estimates were inadequate; level of effort under-represented
• Final construction approval from local jurisdictions
• Contactor delays, bid protests, bizarre events
• Production delays: shelters, electronic signage, furniture
• Modifications to construction sites
– “Field Fit” challenges
• Conforming existing grades and condition of project sites
• Change orders & modifications after approval of plan
• State DOT “changed mind” about jump queue lane
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JAZZ BRT Project Cost Summary:
Construction: $3,262,930 54.1%
Bus Stop Amenities: Shelters, Totems, Benches, Bike Racks $1,082,329 18.0%
ITS Technology - TSP, Cameras, On-Street $609,277 10.1%
Design & Engineering / Consulting $775,264 12.9%
Advertising, Marketing, Promotion, Branding $238,055 3.9%
Misc. Additional Expenses: $61,397 1.0%
Total: $6,029,252
So What Was Accomplished?
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• Significant Street, Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter and ADA improvements at 24 locations within four jurisdictions
• 34 Traffic Signals upgraded providing improved coordination and traffic flow
• Increased number of shelters by 280% ( 5 shelters to 19 shelters )
• Total seating capacity on benches and in shelters increased 71% (63 to 108 seats)
• Shortened trip length the through the 6.75 mile corridor by 28% (:50 to :36)
• Passenger Boardings and On-Time performance outpacing system average
• Created hundreds of local jobs during a lengthy economic downturn
• Created a unique customer experience that marries art, history and transit
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Jump Queue Lane in Action
Traffic Signal Priority In Action Adwheel Award Winning TV Commercial
Accomplishments
Lessons Learned
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• The Very Small Starts Program Is A Viable Source of Funding
• Multi Jurisdictional Projects Are Exceedingly Complicated
• There Is No Such Thing As A Small Construction Project
• There is No Such Thing As A Simple Visit By The Secretary of DOT
• Never Link A Project Completion To A Fixed Date/Event
• Have A Well-funded Legal Reserve On Hand and Insurance Coverage
• Murphy Was An Optimist!
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General Manager / CEO Monterey-Salinas Transit
Michael Hernandez Assistant General Manager/COO
Monterey-Salinas Transit [email protected]
