MEETING Agenda. Introductions. Project Overview. Key Study Components. Alternative Station Concepts. Preferred Station Concept. Next Steps.

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1 City GARLAND Council ROADVISION Briefing STUDY VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

2 MEETING Agenda Introductions Project Overview Key Study Components Alternative Station Concepts Preferred Station Concept Next Steps Discussion VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

3 Project Overview VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

4 PROJECT OVERVIEW What is a TOD? TOD (Transit Oriented Development) Designed to maximize access to public transportation Typically consists of mixed-use development Incorporates features to encourage transit ridership Encourages higher density development within ¼ mile of the station DART Green Line - Baylor TOD VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

5 PROJECT OVERVIEW Regional Rail Plan Source - NCTCOG VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

6 PROJECT OVERVIEW Johnson County Rail Plan Future Rail Stations at: Sycamore School Rd. Crowley Burleson Joshua Cleburne (2 Stations) Source Johnson County Rail Plan Dallas, TX April 8,

7 PROJECT OVERVIEW Burleson TOD Concept Plan Conceptual Plan Explored development potential for site surrounding future rail station Identified framework for basic infrastructure Established TOD district boundary Source Johnson County Rail Plan VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

8 PROJECT OVERVIEW Burleson Comprehensive Plan Source The City of Burleson VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

9 PROJECT OVERVIEW Burleson TOD Study Areas Secondary Study Area Primary Study Area VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

10 PROJECT OVERVIEW Primary Study Area Scope Transportation Station Parking Analysis Bus to Rail Transition Plan Non-motorized mobility (walkable / bikeable) environments Development / Market Future Market / Development Conditions Real Estate Product / Land Development Market Assessment Station Design Elements Alternative Site Concepts Alternative Station Concepts VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

11 PROJECT OVERVIEW Secondary Study Area Scope Development / Market Future Market / Development Conditions VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

12 Key Study Components VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

13 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Stakeholder Involvement Stakeholder Interviews On December 8, 2010 and January 13, 2011, interviewed key individuals and groups Interviewed stakeholders included Burleson and Joshua ISD s, representatives from the local development community, local business leaders, the Burleson City Council Transportation Subcommittee, and Johnson County transportation groups Interview questions focused on: Transportation initiatives and their status Development opportunities and acceptance Existing vision / expectations related to future transit, rail and TOD development VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

14 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Stakeholder Involvement Stakeholder Interviews - Findings Overall, the community is aware and supportive of future bus and rail service to the area Bus / rail service to downtown Fort Worth and DFW Airport are the key desire today Connections from the future station to Old Town Burleson, Gateway Station and the businesses along State Highway 174 will be critical Creating a walkable / bikeable environment will be important especially as related to schools Alsbury Boulevard improvements will be critical to continuing development in the TOD area VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

15 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Stakeholder Involvement Community Meeting #1 (January 13, Attendees) An overview of the project background, scope and schedule was presented Public ideas and comments related to the future TOD and station design were received through the general session, open house focus areas, and comment forms The public expressed great interest in: Maintaining economic vitality of Old Town Connecting the future TOD (visually and physically) to the surrounding community / neighborhoods Bringing historic character of Old Town to the future station design VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

16 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Stakeholder Involvement Community Meeting #2 (April 7, Attendees) Preliminary market data, transit station case studies, and alternative station concepts were presented for public comment The meeting participants generally expressed excitement about future rail service to Burleson and were interested in how quickly the service could become available The majority of the comments were focused upon details of the station concepts including: Need for wind screens on station platforms The potential programming of spaces that would be created in an enclosed station concept VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

17 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Transportation Overview of Transportation Tasks Review of current transportation system and previous studies Relevant station precedents / case studies Future bus system evaluation (needs, phases and costs) Future station parking strategy Bus to rail transition plan VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

18 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Case Studies Case Studies - Illustrate emerging trends in commuter rail - Give stakeholders examples to guide in TOD and transit plan decisions ADDISON LEWISVILLE AUSTIN VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

19 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Case Studies - Addison Town of Addison - Population 16,000 -Employment 100,000 - Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) member city Addison Circle Transit Service - Bus mode only - Plan for future rail VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

20 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Case Studies - Addison Intense mixed-use development Private/public development partnerships Adjacent to proposed Cotton Belt station. City worked with DART on TOD policy VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

21 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Case Studies - Addison Future Cotton Belt Regional Rail City-owned 6 acres held in reserve VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

22 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Case Studies - Leander City of Leander - Population 30,000 TOD Ordinance Smart Code - Form Based Code - City developed code in partnership with CapMetro Transit Agency Prior commuter bus service Red Line opened 2010 Private development plans under review but not advancing yet due to market conditions Dallas, TX April 8,

23 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Case Studies - Lewisville City of Lewisville - Population 101,000 One of 5 stations on A-Train commuter rail line Revenue service began June 2011 Commuting in both directions Mixed-use TOD planned Residential component opened 2010 DCTA worked with City and developer community on station locations, architectural style, parking layout Dallas, TX April 8,

24 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Case Studies Lessons Learned Small population base can support intense TOD (Addison pop. 10,000) Cities and transit agencies cooperate on TOD framework Long-term outlook essential Immediate success not guaranteedmarket conditions drive the train Commuter rail projects take 6 to 12 years from inception to revenue service. A-Train (DCTA) alternatives analysis began 2004, opened June 2011 VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

25 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Types of TOD s Employment Centers Residential Centers Mixed-Use Centers Parking Centers Bus Stop BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Each of these TOD types has very unique product types, levels of density, trade area draws, and users/customers. Light Rail Station Commuter Rail Stop VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

26 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Market Opportunities National/regional prospects for both rental and ownership housing are especially strong with infill and transit-supported locations. Commercial retailers are struggling to maintain market share, as residential growth slows and consumer spending plateaus new retail locations require market-recognized amenities (e.g., public spaces, transit, urban infill). Job growth will drive demand for new office and industrial development and changing workforce environments will dictate space configurations and amenity levels again, transit and urban infill locations continue to attract most investment. Burleson Trade Area demographics/psychographics support demand for higher-density housing and support retail uses. Locational attributes (highways and transit) support significant employment growth. VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

27 KEY STUDY COMPONENTS Market Opportunities Two Study Areas could support the following level of development over the next 10 years: 1,200 to 1,500 rental housing units 700 to 1,000 attached ownership units (townhouse/condo) 280,000 to 420,000 square feet of new retail space 400,000 to 500,000 square feet of new office/employment space Old Town opportunities will primarily be infill in nature, with smaller housing, support retail and office/employment projects building critical mass West TOD district has potential for regional mixed-use center, supporting a mix of housing product types, support retail and extensive office/employment development VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

28 Station Concepts VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

29 ALTERNATIVE STATION CONCEPTS Overview Three alternative concepts for the development of the future Burleson Station were presented at Community Meeting #2 Each concept had differing implications related to the overall station aesthetic, accessibility, connectivity and phasing The following slides summarize those concepts Concept A Concept B Concept C VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

30 ALTERNATIVE STATION CONCEPTS Plan View VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

31 ALTERNATIVE STATION CONCEPTS Concept A VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

32 ALTERNATIVE STATION CONCEPTS Concept A Parking, Kiss & Ride, Bus Drop-off, Pedestrian/Bike Crossing at grade. Platform located between side rail and BNSF rail Station located within enclosed building under rail lines Building provides opportunities for restaurants, meeting / conference facilities, and other business functions Platform access - Elevator - Escalator - Stairs VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

33 ALTERNATIVE STATION CONCEPTS Concept B VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

34 ALTERNATIVE STATION CONCEPTS Concept B Parking, Kiss & Ride, Pedestrian/Bike Crossing at grade. Bus Drop-off at Platform Level Platform located west of side rail Platform access - Stairs - Ramps VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

35 ALTERNATIVE STATION CONCEPTS Concept C VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

36 ALTERNATIVE STATION CONCEPTS Concept C Parking, Kiss & Ride, Pedestrian/Bike Crossing at grade. Bus Drop-Off mid-level Platform located west of side rail Platform access - Stairs - Ramps VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

37 ALTERNATIVE STATION CONCEPTS Conclusions Concept A was overwhelmingly the preferred alternative for the following reasons: The location of the bus transfer facility at grade (lower level) decreases the phase 1 construction costs Pedestrian and bicycle access is simpler and more intuitive than in alternatives B and C The station building provides opportunities for economic return with restaurants, meeting/conference facilities, and other business functions Security is enhanced with an ability to limit platform access after operating hours VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

38 Preferred Station Concept VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

39 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT TOD Plan - Vision VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

40 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT TOD Mobility Motorized Transportation Active Transportation VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

41 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Station Plan VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

42 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Rendering West Station Entry Bus Transfer Point View Looking Northeast VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

43 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Rendering West Station Entry Bus Transfer Point View Looking Southeast VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

44 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Rendering West Station Entry Bus Transfer Point VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

45 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Rendering West Station Entry Bus Transfer Point Retail / Outdoor Dining VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

46 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Rendering West Station Entry VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

47 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Rendering East Station Entry Plaza View Looking West VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

48 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Rendering East Station Entry Plaza View Looking West VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

49 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Interior Station Space VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

50 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Section VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

51 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Section We will include the video here as a summary VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

52 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Intracity Bus Plan Dallas, TX April 8,

53 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Intracity Bus Plan Route deviation, or Flex Route Concept operational in Dallas, McAllen, Abilene, Wichita Falls, and many others Combines Fixed Route with Demand Response Bus can leave fixed route upon request, typically up to ¾ mile Timepoints on fixed route portion Avoids cost of separate ADA paratransit service Dallas, TX April 8,

54 PREFERRED STATION CONCEPT Intracity Bus Plan Business Model Options Contract for full operation & maintenance - with Existing Provider - with Private Management Firm Operate with City Staff & fleet Hybrid of above options Dallas, TX April 8,

55 Next Steps VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

56 NEXT STEPS Implementation Components Master Planning Phasing Plan Land Use Plan Capital Improvement Plan Backbone, Collector and Local Service Systems Identity Elements and Amenities On-Site Development Urban Design and Development Standards Financial Plan Organizational Structure Development Strategy Property Disposition Marketing Strategy VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

57 NEXT STEPS Factors for Success Commitment to Long-Term Vision, Even at Expense of Short-Term Opportunities Encouragement of Higher Standards with Offsetting Incentives Balance Context-Sensitive Development and Appropriate Product Types by Location Public-Private Partnerships Will Be Necessary for Successful Implementation VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,

58 DISCUSSION VISION STUDY Dallas, TX April 8,