Tempe Streetcar. March 2, 2016

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1 Tempe Streetcar March 2, 2016

2 Tempe Profile 40 sq. miles, highest density in state University Town, center of region Imposed growth boundaries (density increase) Mixed use growth/intensifying land use Transportation efficiency

3 Transportation Program Overview Tempe s multi-modal transit system Light rail, Bus, Orbit, Dial-a-Ride, transit facilities, Bike/Ped. facilities Half-cent dedicated sales tax (voter approved in 1996) Operating Budget ($46.5 million) Sources of Revenue: Tempe Transit Tax - $36.8 million Passenger Fares Regional Proposition 400

4 Transit System Facts 15 arterial bus routes 5 neighborhood circulator Orbit routes 3 express routes Light rail 11.5 million boardings CY 2014

5 About Streetcar Important to developing a total transportation network Supports the existing transit and community with its ability to attract new riders, increase mobility, strengthen existing neighborhoods and create sustainable development. Streetcar vehicles operate on tracks, typically mixed with automobile traffic, and are powered by overhead power lines. Stops are also more frequent than light rail.

6 Tempe Streetcar Route

7 Streetcar Project Cost Operations Cost $4M annual (Tempe Transit Fund) Capital Costs : $177 Million $75M Small Starts FTA Grant (February 2016 announced in Presidents Budget) $19M CMAQ Federal Grant $70M Prop 400 Regional Funds $13M Tempe / Business Funds

8 Stakeholder Outreach Reviewed options with stakeholders Downtown Tempe Authority Downtown Merchants Tempe Transportation Commission Adjacent Neighborhoods Arizona State University Major Employers (State Farm) City Council Valley Metro Board 8

9 Streetcar Milestones 2004: Identified in Proposition : Local planning began with Tempe and Valley Metro : Preferred alignment and stops supported by Council Environmental Clearance (FONSI) Formal federal funding request made to FTA Project Management Oversight Consultant hired

10 Mill Avenue Streetcar Traffic Impacts Initial traffic analysis completed in 2011 assuming 2015 build conditions Analysis included Streetcar frequency operations at every 10 minutes All intersections on Mill between University and Rio Salado evaluated Findings: Streetcar does not degrade the current level of service (land use growth does contribute to congestion) 10

11 Mill Avenue Configuration Curb Lane 11

12 Ash Avenue 12

13 Rio Salado Street Configuration 13

14 Rio Salado Street Configuration Exclusive median alignment and stops Enhances traffic and streetcar operations Provides more reliable travel time; better for future system extensions Minimizes environmental impacts (including Butte) 14

15 Apache Boulevard Street Configuration 15

16 Apache Boulevard Street Configuration Median lane-running, mixed-traffic Maintains traffic capacity and on-street parking Retains left turn lanes at all intersections Better for bicycles Stop placement designed for neighborhood access Shared boarding areas save project cost Minimizes right-of-way impacts 16

17 6th/Mill Street Stop Length 66 vehicle = 42 platform 78 vehicle = 53 platform Existing = 5 parking stalls Build = 4 parking stalls Existing = 5 parking stalls Build = 3 parking stalls 17

18 Alternative Propulsion Study Off Wire for Entire Route Off Wire for Route Segment Battery Only (depot charge) Battery Only (charge at stops) OCS with Battery Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC dominant) Hydrogen Fuel Cell (battery depleting) OCS with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Baseline Technology Traditional Overhead Catenary System (OCS) - feasible - feasible, with additional considerations - not appropriate / non-applicable

19 Recommendations / Propulsion An OCS with an on-board battery system is the most suitable wireless option for the Tempe Streetcar project. This limits deployment risk, ensures reliable revenue service, and can eliminate overhead wires in the downtown district. Advance OCS with battery option to RFP process

20 Council-Supported Future Extensions 20

21 Vehicle Size 21

22 Vehicle Size Council preference for smaller to mid-size vehicle Eliminated larger light rail alternative Continue to pursue small to mid-sized vehicle (65-81 feet) in procurement process Flexibility in vehicle size and capacity Improved cost competition among manufacturers Joint procurement opportunities with peer transit systems 22

23 Ridership & Fare 650, ,000 annual Integration with regional bus and rail Partnership opportunities with ASU Tempe has history of providing some free transit service 23

24 Bicycle Treatments Bike lane behind curbside stops Bike lane remains as is at median stops 24

25 TOD Planning Grant $250K grant $325K total Develop City affordable housing plan and element of code Update & expand Tempe TOD overlay 25

26 Ash Ave & 5 th Today.

27 Ash Ave at 5 th with Streetcar and Pathway.

28 Ash Ave at 5 th at buildout.

29 Mill Avenue & Third Street Today.

30 Mill Avenue & Third Street with Streetcar.

31 Mill Avenue & Third Street at buildout.

32 Streetcar Next Steps 2016 Federal budget inclusion/grant award Construction Documents Vehicle RFP : Construction Opening/Operations