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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransit Moves Fort Worth Master Plan PresentationTransit Moves Fort WorthTransit Plan Update (Part 1 of 2)September 17, 2019Chad EdwardsRegional Mobility and Innovation OfficerTransportation and Public Works Department 2 3Agenda: Part 1 (Sep 17)IntroductionState of the SystemMarket AnalysisGaps Between Existing Service and DemandMeeting Tomorrow’s NeedsEngagement-to-Date 4Agenda: Part 2 (Sep 24)StrategiesScenariosUpcoming Public EngagementNext Steps/Schedule Introduction 6Project OverviewڳDevelop a transit vision to guide improvements through 2045ڳIdentify specific improvementsڳIdentify potential new sources of fundingڳExamine governance changes to facilitate implementation of the plan 7Project Goals 8Relationship with Other Studies2015 Trinity Metro Transit Master Plan:Focused on countywide improvements that Trinity Metro would leadThis study focuses on Fort Worth with a strong emphasis on actions the city can take plus partnership between the city and Trinity MetroUpcoming Trinity Metro Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA)Will focus on short-term improvements to existing bus services that can be made in the short-termThis study examines much broader changes through 2045 that will be needed in parallel with the city’s rapid growthCOA will provide a foundation for Transit Master Plan improvements State of the System 1048 total routesService 1130 radial routesto and from Downtown Fort Worth8 feeder routesthat provide connections to regional activity centers or other transit services6 circulator routesthat provide local service in downtown Fort Worth and other regional activity centers5 crosstown routesthat connect neighborhoods and activity centers outside of downtown Fort WorthNetwork DesignPrimarily hub and spoke: 12Service is InfrequentOn weekdays:Only 7 routes operate every 15 minutes or less25 operate every 30 minutes 18 operate every 60 minutes during other parts of the day 13Hours are ShortOn weekdays:33 routes end service at 6 PM12 operate mostly during peak periodsOnly 12 bus routes plus rail operate past 9 PMOnly 3 operate after 11 PM 14Weekend Serviceis SparseSaturdays: 33 routesSundays: 23 routesMost weekend service operates every 60 to 90 minutes 15RidershipTotal weekday ridership = 17,400Ridership by route ranges from very high to very lowTop five routes carry 50% of ridership 16RidershipHighest ridership routes are all located south of downtown 17RidershipMost ridership to and from downtownTransfer centers are also high ridership locations, indicating importance of connectionsFrom ‘The T Master Plan,” 2015 18SummaryڳService is limited considering Fort Worth’s size and what is provided in other Texas cities–Most services operate infrequently and for short hours, which deters many people from using transit–Weekend service is particularly sparseڳLow service levels related to financial constraints –Trinity Metro funded at lower levels than other Texas transit systemsڳHigh ridership on many routesڳBut also low ridership on many routesڳService levels not always well matched with ridership Market Analysis 20Determining Transit DemandSix factors drive transit demandPutting all these together…Population and Population DensitySocioeconomic CharacteristicsLocation of Major Activity CentersTravel FlowsEmployment and Employment DensityDevelopment Patterns 21Today’s Transit DemandHighest in core, within Loop 820, and south of I-20:ڳCityview/HulenMallڳRidgmarڳLockheed MartinڳWestern HillsڳWoodhaven and Far East Fort WorthDemand in other areas is moderate to low 22Looking Forward to 2045Rapid growth will significantly increase transit demand59% increase in population42% increase in jobs 23Demand for Transit in 2045Demand will increase significantly, especially in:ڳCityviewڳAlliance Town CenterڳNear North Side and Panther IslandڳRiverside in northeastern Fort WorthAlso demand in most of rest of city Match between Existing Service and Demand 25DemandCurrent:High to very high in some areasBut still moderate to low in most areas 26DemandThrough 2045, as the city grows, transit demand will increase dramaticallyHigh to very high demand in many areasModerate demand in many areasLow demand in only a few (mostly outer) areas 27Service & Demand TodayLocation of existing services generally well matched with demandBut most current service operates less frequently and for fewer hours than market demands2045Significant improvements will be needed to keep pace with growth:More service on existing routesExpansion of serviceA more transit-friendly environment Meeting Tomorrow’s Needs 29StrategiesMany potential ways to improve service: 1. Improve existing transit service2. Expand service to new areas3. Develop high capacity and premium services4. Improve access to transit5. Improve facilities and amenities6. Make service easier to useOver 20 individual strategies –to be presented next week 30ScenariosThe strategies can be employed in many ways:In different combinationsDifferent investments levelsDifferent focus areasThree scenarios have been developed that represent different transit futures:1. Incremental Improvements2. Aspirational Outlook3. Visionary CityThese will also be presented next week Engagement-to-Date 32Engagement Efforts-to-DateTechnical Advisory Team with 20+ membersProject websiteSurvey -online and on project busProject busPublic meetings Next Presentation 34Part 2 (Sep 24)StrategiesScenariosUpcoming Public EngagementNext Steps/Schedule