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1 MBTA Key Bus Route Improvement Program Community Meeting Route 1 - Boston January 24, 2011 USES, 566 Columbus Ave., Boston Agenda Welcome and introductions Safety briefing/accommodations Key Bus Route Program overview Existing conditions Route 1 Preliminary recommendations Next Steps Discussion 2 1/19/2011

2 Introduction 15 Key Bus Routes $10 million funding 3 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Key Bus Route Goals Reliability less bus bunching Faster service fewer delays, less stops, shorter trip times Improved accessibility for seniors and persons with disabilities Passenger amenities shelters, benches, signage, trash barrels 4 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

3 Route 1: Overview Harvard Square to Dudley Station Via Mass Ave, Central Sq. Cambridge, and South End Harvard University, MIT, Boston Medical Center, Symphony Hall 5 miles long Run time varies by time of day (20-39 min.) Connects to: Red, Green, Orange & Silver Lines 30+ bus routes, including: KBR 15, 23, 28,39, 57, 66, 71, 73, 77 5 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Route 1: Overview MBTA s 4 th busiest route Over 12,300 avg. daily boardings Peak Hour Headways Every 7-9 minutes On-time performance 65% weekdays Source:MBTA s 2008 Biennial Service Plan 69 stops 35 inbound (to Dudley) 34 outbound (to Harvard) 6 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

4 Typical Conditions - Bus stop length too short Typical Conditions - Poorly located boarding area

5 Typical Conditions - Proximity of bus stops 9 Signage Issues

6 Bus Stop Spacing Ideal spacing is 4-7 stops per mile (every 750-1,320 ft) (4-6 minutes walking distance) Route 1 has stops as close as 260 ft 11 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Factors for Improving Stop Locations Ridership customer boardings and alightings Proximity to schools, medical centers etc Distance to adjacent stops Reducing traffic congestion Parking impacts Potential to add amenities shelters, benches etc. 12 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

7 Bus Stop Consolidation Benefits Shortens bus trip times Improves service reliability Minimizes stop & go experience Provides additional parking spaces Ability to provide better stop amenities 13 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Good bus stop locations: Sufficient length to pull to the curb Clear boarding/alighting area Not blocking crosswalks or driveways Proper Spacing Considerate of adjacent traffic 14 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

8 Improved Accessibility Legal Mandate All bus doors must open at curb Deter cars from parking in stops Providing accessible curb access requires longer bus stops Bus Stops must meet Current Guidelines for 40 buses Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence 15 Farside 60ft Nearside 80ft Required Bus Stop Lengths Midblock (or after left hand turn) 100ft

9 Add Pavement Markings Improved Passenger Comfort & Convenience Install shelters where possible Weather protection, seating, comfort New street furniture Shelters, benches, trash barrels 18

10 New Bus Shelters Rest on a New Bench

11 Example : Before & After Bus Stop Improvements Proposed Proposed with Amenities Improving Customer Information

12 Clear Customer Information Sign upgrades Schedules at stops Maps on buses Neighborhood maps Next bus countdown system 23 Reliability Issues

13 Improving Reliability 25 1/19/2011 Traffic Signal Improvements

14 Preliminary Recommendations 27 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Dudley Square Area 28 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

15 Melnea Harrison Ave Relocate stop farside, install concrete pad Proposed 29 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Albany Melnea Cass Relocate stop to farside of Randall St. Investigate TSP at Albany/Melnea Cass Proposed 30 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

16 Re route via Hampden St Outbound from Melnea Cass Blvd via Hampden St to Albany St February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Albany Northampton St Remove stops to improve bus stop spacing and due to low ridership February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

17 ` Mass Ave Reconstruction Area St Botolph St to Albany St 33 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Mass Harrison & Albany Maintain both stops, despite close proximity February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

18 Mass Shawmut Ave Remove stop to provide better bus stop spacing February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Mass Columbus Ave Remove inbound/outbound stops. Relocate shelter

19 Mass Mass Ave Station Pavement markings and potential crossing improvements 37 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Mass St Botolph St Lengthen stop and investigate TSP at Mass Ave/St Botolph St 38 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

20 Mass Westland Ave Remove stops and relocate shelter February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Mass Ave. opp Clearway Lengthen stop. Add bench, trash receptacle, bus stop pavement markings February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

21 Mass Belvidere St Remove stop to provide better bus stop spacing and improve pedestrian and vehicle flow. Investigate TSP at Mass Ave/Boylston February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Mass Hynes/Newbury St Investigate signal timing and bus lane February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

22 Mass Comm Ave Remove inbound/outbound stops and relocate shelters February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence 94 Mass Beacon St (IB) Relocate to farside of Beacon St. Add trash receptacle & pavement markings 77 Proposed 44 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

23 Summary of Preliminary Recommendations Add shelters, benches, trash receptacles Stops lengthened for accessibility Stops relocated Stops Consolidated Current Stop Plan 35 IB/34 OB Proposed Stop Plan 26 IB/26 OB Investigating traffic signal improvements Sidewalk Improvements/Curb Extensions 45 1/19/2011 Public Outreach 46 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

24 Comments and Next Steps Project Updates at Mail to Operations and Service Development, 45 High St, Boston, MA to Next community meeting Route 66: January 26, 6:30 PM Brookline Town Hall, Brookline Discussion 48 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

25 Community Meeting Dates 49 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence Discussion These are PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS We want to hear from you! 50 February 1, 2011 Leading the Nation in Transportation Excellence

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