TRANSIT 101 WEBINAR. November 28, 2012

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1 TRANSIT 101 WEBINAR November 28, 2012

2 Tech Tips To hear us, turn up speakers or headset volume. Your microphone is muted. Answer polls and ask questions with the tools at the top right of your screen. Can t see the whole screen? Adjust resolution to 1024 x 786 pixels or lower. Webinar is being recorded; a link will be ed to you tomorrow.

3 Overview Transit stats Types of transit Fares Trip planning How it s done Resources

4 Record-Breaking Ridership Highest number ever of passenger boardings in October 2012

5 Transit Moves People

6 Meet the Experts Carolyn Smith Keith Mulvin Legal Administrative Assistant at Greenberg Traurig Commutes by LINK, local bus Director of Global Responsibility, Hearts.com Commutes by bike, local bus, light rail

7 Current Full Fares Monthly pass saves money after only 11 rides Buy before boarding to save even more Fare change may occur March 2013

8 Reduced Fares USED BY: Youths 6 18 Persons with disabilities Senior citizens 65 and older Proper ID required

9 Your Transit Options Local buses, LINK Light rail Express & RAPID buses

10 Local Routes Service Valley-wide minute headways Frequent stops Valley Metro LINK Limited stops Connects to METRO light rail Wi-fi enabled

11 METRO Light Rail 20-mile route, extension plans on ValleyMetro.org minute headways Same fare as local bus

12 Express & RAPID Routes Suburbs to downtown & State Capitol Inbound a.m., Outbound p.m. Fewer stops Access at Park and Ride lots

13 Expert Input My favorite thing about riding transit is: Having my car safe at home with no worries about traffic or parking. Carolyn Smith, Greenberg Traurig Saving on gas. Kate F. Convenience and timeliness. I may not always be on time, but the connections are and sometimes [bus drivers] wait for you if they can. They make my transit experience wonderful. Melinda D. To relax and enjoy the ride, whether it be listening to music, news, or reading my magazines. Rob L. Avoiding the traffic congestion and being able to relax, kick back, and read a book. Other pluses are saving money and not contributing to the air pollution. Patsy K.

14 Plan Your Trip ValleyMetro.org Transit Book

15 Transit Trip Planner Includes local & express buses, light rail Gives total time, cost, walking distance Don t forget park-andride lots, transit centers!

16 Route Schedules Check departure, arrival times Download route maps & schedules Some routes have Friday-only schedules! Frequencies may decrease outside peak hours

17 NextRide Real-time arrival info Phone, text, or online Find out more at

18 Transit Stops Arrive 5 minutes early Dress for the weather Bring an umbrella and water Stay back from curb

19 Validate Your Pass when ready to use On the bus Jan On light rail

20 Smart Pass: Tap and Hold Ding!

21 Boarding & Riding Signal the driver Let others exit before you board Make way! Find a seat or hold onto a strap, pole, or seat back Relax and enjoy the ride!

22 Bus features Increased access Wheelchair Accessible Bike racks Route Scout announcements for visually impaired

23 Light Rail features hanging bike holders emergency intercom 66 seats

24 Do this Not this!

25 Do this Not this!

26 Exiting the Bus Pull the cord or push the strip Watch for the light Push the button

27 Exiting Light Rail Stops at each Station Exit quickly

28 Exit to the Safe Zone From the bus From light rail

29 Things to Bring My must-have items when riding transit are: My bike and my iphone. I have a.pdf of the bike map and the bus map saved on my phone. I use my bike to give me more bus choices and minimize my transfer wait times. Anthony A. My water bottle, cell phone, and my mp3 player with ear phones to pass my time. Linda L. My Metro Pass, water bottle, cell phone. I created a mini-schedule of inbound/outbound Rapid and Express times and have it taped to my Metro Pass. Helen L. I always take my Zune music player, smartphone to reference Google maps for departure times or ValleyMetro.org for more route information, and usually a water. Sometimes for longer trips I take my tablet to read or play games. Trinity M.

30 Resources ValleyMetro.org Transit Book

31 Recap Transit stats Types of transit Fares Trip planning How it s done Resources

32 Next webinar December 12, 10:00 a.m. Phoenix Sky Harbor Sky Train Contact for details