US 1 Express Lanes Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Alternatives Public Workshop August 2013 1
Today s Agenda Project Background and Overview Tier 1 Alternatives Development Tier 2 Decision-Making & Alternatives Next Steps
Project Background & Overview 3
Project Background
Project Background Eight Metrorail corridors US 1 South Corridor
Project Background Enhanced BRT Enhanced fare collection system; transit signal priority; real-time passenger information Grade separated intersections Feeder buses Increased parking Branded, low-floor buses
Project Background Advance study of managed lanes Identify funding/analyze cost feasibility Assess revenue potential Determine ability to preserve Metrorail option Assess impacts and benefits
US 1 PD&E Study Develop a managed lane facility within the 20- mile South Miami-Dade Busway corridor Evaluate engineering and cost feasibility Assess benefits and impacts to the community Make recommendation to the MPO
Study Principles Design mixed-traffic express lanes within the Busway ROW Create an additional travel option for all travelers Enhance transit on the Busway Preserve potential for a future Metrorail extension Maintain existing: Bike path Toll-free transit service Toll-free US 1 facility
Two Tier Approach Universe of Possibilities Build alternatives iteratively Test demand and revenue potential Develop cost estimates Determine potential demand over entire length Establish major facility features Identify concepts with most potential Study Alternatives Refine alternatives Determine traffic & revenue Conduct conceptual engineering Determine impacts 10
Tier 1 Findings Major Feature Express Lanes Tier 1 Analysis Transit Length Approximately 12 miles from SR 826 to SW 232 nd St Approximately 20 miles from Dadeland South to SW 344 th St SW 95 th Street/Palmetto Expressway SW 232 nd Street 11
Tier 1 Findings Major Feature Number of Lanes Express Lanes At least 2 lanes in peak period peak direction At least 1 lane in off-peak period off-peak direction Tier 1 Analysis Transit At least I lane in each direction 12
Tier 1 Findings Major Feature Express Lanes Tier 1 Analysis Transit Speed (Grade Separations) 45 mph Grade separate express lanes at all 22 cross streets Express and limited stop buses utilize express lane grade separations 13
Tier 1 Findings Major Feature Express Lanes Tier 1 Analysis Transit Access Points 5 to 7 locations for mixed traffic Maintain existing for transit and emergency vehicles 14
Tier 1 Findings Toll Rate Major Feature Express Lanes Narrowed down the range for autos $0.10 to 0.80/mile Tier 1 Analysis Transit Toll-free travel for all transit buses Toll rate set to manage demand (+1,350 vehicles per hour per lane) Traffic to operate at +45 mph throughout the day Toll collection using SunPass Transit and emergency vehicles operate at no charge Trucks prohibited Revenue used to cover cost of construction, operation, and maintenance of facility 15
Tier 1 Findings Major Feature Express Lanes Tier 1 Analysis Transit Length Number of Lanes Speed (Grade Separations) Access Points Toll Rate Approximately 12 miles from SR 826 to SW 232 nd St At least 2 lanes in peak period peak direction At least 1 lane in off-peak period offpeak direction 45 mph Grade separate express lanes at all 22 cross streets 5 to 7 locations for mixed traffic Narrowed down the range for autos $0.10 to 0.80/mile Approximately 20 miles from Dadeland South to SW 344 th St At least I lane in each direction Express and limited stop buses utilize express lane grade separations Maintain existing for transit and emergency vehicles Toll-free travel for all transit buses 16
Tier 2 Alternatives 17
Typical Sections Legend One-way lane Reversible lane * All sections fit between the existing right-of-way
Intersection Configuration
Access Configuration
Turnpike Interchange Full Interchange Partial No Interchange
Decisions on Key Elements Typical Sections Intersections Mixed-Traffic Access No Turnpike Interchange
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Alternative 3
All Alternatives Variably-priced tolls Overpasses over all intersecting streets No trucks Toll-free transit operation Enhanced transit service
No Build (to be implemented by others) Minor widening, congestion management, and safety projects Widening and construction of managed lanes on the HEFT Busway ADA/Pedestrian improvements Additional Park-and-ride lots Limited improvements to bus service
Evaluation Matrix
Exhibits Project location map Build alternatives Typical overpass Transit operating plan Evaluation matrix Schedule/Next Steps Opportunities for input
Next Steps 30
Next Steps Develop conceptual plans Estimate costs Evaluate traffic and transit benefits and impacts Evaluate environmental impacts Refine revenue estimate Conduct financial analysis
Project Schedule 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Project Initiation Environmental & Engineering Data Collection Public Kickoff Meeting Tier 1 Concepts Workshop Corridor Context Planning Workshop Tier 2 Alternatives Workshop Public Hearing Final Environmental & Engineering Documents Location & Design Concept Acceptance May 2011 Sep 2011 May 2012 Winter 2012/13 Summer 2013 Summer 2014 Winter 2014/ 15 Summer 2015 Formal Opportunities for Public Input
Opportunities for Public Input Quarterly Project Steering Committee Quarterly Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings One-on-One Meetings Public Hearing (Summer 2014) Project Web Site (www.mdxway.com) Project Email US1Express@mdxway.com Telephone: Ms. Tere Garcia MDX Public Information Officer (786) 277-9292
Questions and Comments 34