HOT LLanes and d TTransit i P f Performance TRB Managed Lanes Conference May 22 24, 2012, Oakland, CA
Miami UPA Transit Results (2008 2010 Data)
Miami UPA Transit Improvements 2 new routes Dade-Broward Express Pines Blvd. Express Dade Broward Express Golden Glades P&R 500 new spaces (Broward Blvd. & Sheridan St.) TSP Pines Express Golden Glades P&R TSP Transit stsg Signal Priority Pines Blvd. Broward Blvd. Original Route 95X
Improved Bus Performance Travel times in Express Lanes improved from 25 to 8 minutes. Travel speeds went from 18 to 57 mph. Scheduled travel times reduced by 10 minutes (northbound) and 7 minutes (southbound). On time performance improved from 76% to 81%. A.M. bus travel times on Pines Blvd. reduced by 12% because of TSP.
Increased Ridership 5,000 Jan-11 Miramar Express begins 4,500 Average Weekda ay Ridership 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 April -10 End of Phase 1 evaluation 1,000 500 - Average weekday ridership increased 57%.
Ridership Increased Despite Rising Unemployment New service added Jan. 2010
95 Express Lanes + 95 Express Bus = Congestion Relief Level of Service (LOS) 2008 2010 Express Lanes F C Main Lanes F D
Decrease in AVO and Transit Mode Share Average vehicle occupancy From 2.20 to 1.36 (AM) From 1.95 to 1.46 (PM) Transit mode share From 19% to 16% (AM) ( ) From 15% to 14% (PM)
Person Throughput Express Lanes Vehicle % Change Type 2008 2010 SOV +742% HOV 2 53% HOV 3 83% Transit +23% Total +42% Total person throughput increased Main Lanes Vehicle % Change Type 2008 2010 SOV +45% HOV 2 +96% HOV 3 57% Transit Total +52% x HOV2s and HOV3s dropped in the Express Lanes but increased in Main Lanes
On Board Survey Results 3 surveys May 2008, 2009, 2010 Statistically i significant ifi improvements in perceptions of travel time, reliability, and seat availability Perception of travel time sawthe greatest improvement Over 80% of riders indicated time Over 80% of riders indicated time savings due to Express Lanes
On Board Survey Results 53% of NEW riders said Express Lanes influenced their decision to take transit 38% of NEW riders used to drive alone 34% of NEW riders switched from Tri Rail and/or MetroRail 86% have access to vehicle always or most of the time
Minnesota UPA Transit Results (2009 2011 Data) 46 th Street Station
Minnesota UPA Transit Improvements Additional bus service on I 35W 6 new or expanded ddtransit stations tti 1 transit bypass lane Expanded contra flow bus lanes ITS technology Next bus arrival signs at stations Real time travel signs on I 35W Driver Assist System (lane guidance)
Bus Travel Speeds on I 35W Speeds analyzed by HOT segment Northern Segment Middle Segment Southern Segment Northern Middle Reason: Staggered opening dates Southern
Bus Travel Speeds on I 35W Direction Northern Segment (opened Sept. 2009) April 2009 April 2011 North 29.6 mph 26.4 mph 3.2 32 Probably caused by signal delay at first light after exiting I 35W (11 th St. at 4 th Ave.) City plans to do systematic re timing of traffic signals in 2012
Bus Travel Speeds on I 35W Direction Middle Segment (opened Nov. 2010) April 2009 April 2011 North 28.0 mph 57.0 mph +29.0 South 47.9 mph 58.3 mph +10.5 Reconstruction of Hwy 62/I 35W interchange likely played a role in improved speeds
Bus Travel Speeds on I 35W Direction Southern Segment (opened Sept. 2009) April 2009 April 2011 North 53.8 mph 51.9 mph 1.9 19 South 47.4 mph 48.8 mph +1.4 The Southern Segment is the one segment that was converted from HOV to HOT Speeds were already good as HOV and remained so as HOT
Bus Travel Times on I 35W End to end travel times have improved 4.5 minutes northbound 125 1.25 minutes southbound
On Time Performance 95.0% 90.0% I-35W South On-Time Performance PDSL & Southern Middle Segment Opens 90.5% Segment Opens Nov. 2010 88.9% Sept. 2009 85.0% 80.0% 75.0% 70.0% Crosstown Commons Construction May 2007 to Nov. 2010 65.0% Last Reported OTP was 83.1% (Oct. 2011)
Ridership on I 35W Express Bus Increased by higher Ridership percentage I 35W South Corridor +13.1% compared to other corridors Increased by higher percentage compared to all of Metro Express Bus I 94N Corridor +8.2% I 35W North Corridor +7.2% All Metro Express Bus +5.4% I 394 Corridor 2.9%
I 35W South Ridership vs. Unemployment
I 35W South Ridership vs. Gas Price
On Board Survey Results Two surveys June 2010 and Nov 2011 Transit has attracted new choice commuters. 95% of all riders were riding to work 30% are new (1 year or less) 35% used to drive alone Statistically significant improvement in perceptions of travel ltime, speed, hours of service, wait times, parking availability, value for money, and safety Perception of parking availability at park and ride lots saw greatest improvement
Real Time Signs Next Bus Arrival Signs 15.5% 5% of new riders influenced to take transit because of bus arrival signs Next Bus Arrival Sign on MARQ2 Bus Travel Time Signs 18.2% of new riders influenced to take transit because of the real time travel signs Bus Travel Time Sign on I 35W
Perceptions of the I 35W MnPass Lanes 61% of all riders say I 35W MnPass lanes have improved bus speeds 23% of new riders say I 35W MnPass lanes influenced I 35W MnPass Lanes at 46 t ti them to take transit th Street Station
Atlanta Preliminary Transit Results (2011 20122012 Data)
Atlanta CRD Transit Improvements 5 new I 85 Xpress routes 3 new park and ride lots 1 expanded lot
Improved Performance, Higher Ridership Travel times reduced 6 minute reduction inbound 2.4 minute reduction outbound On time performance already good but has improved more From 91.1% %to 93.6% Ridership increased Average weekday ridership up 24.6% Annual boardings up 6.6% Rest of Xpress is up only 26% 2.6%
Conclusions from Miami and Minneapolis Buses benefit from managed lanes with faster speeds and shorter travel times Managed lanes + improved bus service = higher ridership Managed lanes + improved bus service = improved highway LOS (Miami) A large percentage of the bus riders are choice riders with ready access to their own vehicle Overall perception of managed lanes by bus riders is very positive
Contact Information Brian Pessaro, AICP Senior Research Associate Center for Urban Transportation Research University it of South thflorida (813) 974 5113 pessaro@cutr.usf.eduusf edu