Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project Definition Study
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This presentation provides an overview of the Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, highlighting the context, background, and ongoing studies. It outlines SDOT's mission of creating a top-tier transportation system for Seattle and addresses the current transit landscape. Key opportunities for enhancing transit ridership and urban design are discussed, alongside existing challenges such as right-of-way constraints and the need for community engagement. The Project Definition Study aims to develop design concepts and an implementation strategy for better transit solutions in Seattle.
Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project Definition Study
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Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project Definition Study First Hill Improvement Association Maria Koengeter, SDOT July 8, 2014
Presentation overview • Context • Background • Study overview • Opportunities • Challenges • Next steps 2
SDOT’s mission & vision Mission: delivering a first-rate transportation system for Seattle. Vision: a vibrant Seattle with connected people, places, and products. 3
Current context • Transit capital and service investments essential to our growing city • Transit is and will continue to be essential part of the transportation network • Despite impending Metro cuts, additional revenues anticipated in the future • Opportunity to identify elements to improve transit service in near-term 5
Background 2012 Transit Master Plan • Identified 5 priority corridors based on: • Ridership • Travel time savings • City-wide analysis • Concept for corridor limitsand type of service (BRT) 6
Background 2013 analysis • Transportation modeling to test feasibility of bus-only lanes • Inform scope of corridor-focused planning study 7
Current phase:Project Definition Study • Statement of needs, goals, and outcomes • Development and analysis of 2 corridor design concepts • Evaluation and screening framework for design concepts • Public engagement to allow an informed discussion of BRT design concepts and support identification of a preferred alternative • Approximately 10% design, engineering, and cost estimates • An implementation strategy, including identifying elements for early implementation 8
The opportunities • Design and build a state-of-the-art BRT project to improve transit ridership • Respond to needs identified in the Transit, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Master Plans • Advance urban design, streetscape, and innovative public space features 9
Challenges • Constrained right-of-way • Balancing neighborhood access and circulation • Advancing bicycle, pedestrian, and urban design goals in the corridor while managing project scope and costs • Balancing interests and building support around one alternative 12
Questions? maria.koengeter@seattle.gov | (206) 733-9865 http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/madisonbrt.htm http://www.seattle.gov/transportation