BIKE AND RIDE ACCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

BIKE AND RIDE ACCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Linking the region s expanding bicycle networks to transit infrastructure, implementing a prioritized set of projects that will provide attractive, safe, healthy, low-cost transportation choices for all users. The goals of the Plan include the following: Enhance access for bicycle riders to METRO facilities Identify specific improvements to maximize accessibility and accommodation for bicycles at Park and Ride lots, transit centers, and rail stations Specific recommendations for METRO to consider as it develops a comprehensive plan for bicyclists throughout its service area sep oct nov dec jan feb march april may june july aug TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT TASK 2: [A] Kickoff [B] Focus Group Meetings [C] Technical Working Group Meetings TASK 3: EXISTING & PLANNED CONDITIONS TASK 4: BIKE & RIDE ACCESS PLAN TASK 5: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION WORKBOOK We are here DRAFT - 2

Participants must RSVP: Patricia Lawhorn at 832-681-2528 or bikeandride@h-gac.com PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Focus Groups (5) Online Survey On-board Bus Survey Stakeholder Briefings Community Meetings (2) Stakeholder Workshop H-GAC & METRO are Seeking Input from BICYCLISTS on the Use of PUBLIC TRANSIT Use public transportation, but not in conjunction with bike nov dec jan feb march april may june july aug Participants must RSVP: Patricia Lawhorn at 832-681-2528 or bikeandride@h-gac.com The Houston-Galveston Area Council is working with METRO on a study to determine what strategies could be implemented to make it easier for its riders to both bike and ride. To participate, you must: Already integrate bicycling and public transportation Bike but not currently use public transportation or Focus Groups Dates: Wednesday, Dec 5th (Noon - 1:30 PM) Thursday, Dec 6th (5 PM - 6:30 PM) Participants must RSVP: Patricia Lawhorn at 832-681-2528 or bikeandride@h-gac.com Participation / Attendance: The Houston-Galveston Area Council is working with METRO on a study to determine what strategies could be implemented to make it easier for its riders to both bike and ride. To participate, you must: Already integrate bicycling and public transportation Focus Bike but not Groups: currently use public 26transportation or Use public transportation, but not in conjunction with bike H-GAC & METRO are Seeking Input from BICYCLISTS on the Use of PUBLIC TRANSIT Participants must RSVP: Patricia Lawhorn at 832-681-2528 or bikeandride@h-gac.com Focus Groups Dates: Wednesday, Dec 5th (Noon - 1:30 PM) Thursday, Dec 6th (5 PM - 6:30 PM) Online Survey - Started: 904 - Completed: 675 Participants must RSVP: Patricia Lawhorn at 832-681-2528 or bikeandride@h-gac.com Others: TBD The Houston-Galveston Area Council is working with METRO on a study to determine what strategies could be implemented to make it easier for its riders to both bike and ride. To participate, you must: Already integrate bicycling and public transportation Bike but not currently use public transportation or Use public transportation, but not in conjunction with bike H-GAC & METRO are Seeking Input from BICYCLISTS on the Use of PUBLIC TRANSIT Focus Groups Dates: Wednesday, Dec 5th (Noon - 1:30 PM) Thursday, Dec 6th (5 PM - 6:30 PM) Participants must RSVP: Patricia Lawhorn at 832-681-2528 or bikeandride@h-gac.com Participants must RSVP: Patricia Lawhorn at 832-681-2528 or bikeandride@h-gac.com DRAFT - 3

TYPES OF OUTREACH TEAM LEAD H-GAC METRO Consultant Team METHOD H-GAC Bike-Ped Subcommittee Social Media Newspapers & newsletters Social Media METRO CAB members METRO Community Outreach Staff METRO Electronic newspaper Customer Advisory Committee METRO Transit Academy Flyer distribution METRO Cycling Club Tour de Houston booth (March 17) Social Media Flyer distribution Bike advocacy groups Group/charity rides Community Cloth Tour de Houston booth (March 17) DRAFT - 4

ONLINE SURVEY RESULTS TO DATE PRESENT LATENT DEMAND FOR BIKE TO BUS ACCESS How many times per week do you typically ride a bicycle, including all bicycle trips? 0 1-2 3-5 5-10 10+ 12.3% 24.4% 29.5% 18.9% 14.9% Which description best characterizes you as a bicyclist? Strong & Fearless Enthused & Confident Interested but Concerned No Way, No How 2% 22.3% 27.4% 48.3% How many times per week do you typically ride transit, a one-way trip on a bus or train? 0 1-2 3-5 5-10 10+ 20.7% 10.5% 6.6% 5.3% 56.9% Which description best characterizes you as a transit user? Preferred User Considered User Interested User Not for Me 12.4% 6.3% 33% 48.3% DRAFT - 5

US HWY US HWY 290 Findings from Route Analysis BIKE BOARDINGS LINKED TO: HARDY TOLL REINHARDT BAYOU GARNERS BAYOU 1. FREQUENCY May be due to a number of reasons: Frequent service is more attractive Reduces penalty to a bicyclist encountering bus with full bike rack May be quicker to complete trip on bike rather than wait for an infrequent bus. IH-10 / US HWY 90 BELTWAY 8 / SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY BUFFALO BAYOU LITTLE WHITE OAK IH-610 N LOOP W FWY WHITE OAK BAYOU GREENS BAYOU HALLS BAYOU HUNTING BAYOU US HWY 90 IH-10 CARPENTERS BAYOU 2. POPULATION DENSITY The higher the density along the bus route, the higher the bike boardings/1000 revenue miles. 3. HOUSEHOLD INCOME (inversely related) The higher the household incomes along the bus route, the lower the bike boardings/1000 revenue miles. LEGEND LOCAL BUS ROUTES: Overperforming Underperforming BIKE FACILITIES: Shared-Use Path Bike Lane Bayous US HWY 59 SIMS BAYOU HWY 288 IH-610 S LOOP E FWY BELTWAY 8 / BERRY BAYOU COTTON PATCH BAYOU LITTLE VINCE BAYOU VINCE BAYOU SAM HO USTON TOLLWAY BOGGY BAYOU ARMAND B HORSEPEN BAYOU IH-45 METRO Service Area Park & Ride N DRAFT - 6

KINGWOOD Park & Ride OUTCOMES IMPLEMENTATION: Corridor improvements for high-potential routes 44 GREENSPOINT Hub bike parking, access improvements, wayfinding POLICY: NORTHWEST STATION Park & Ride 85 ACRES HOMES Transit Center 40 56 52 TIDWELL Transit Center NORTHLINE MESA Transit Center Best practice policies to inform new and updated transit infrastructure ADDICKS Park & Ride Education and outreach 82 WESTCHASE Park & Ride 46 KASHMERE QUITMAN 77 Station NORTHWEST BURNETT Station FIFTH WARD / DENVER HARBOR UH DOWNTOWN Station THEATER Station CENTRAL Station STADIUM Station DOWNTOWN MAGNOLIA WHEELER EASTWOOD HILLCROFT MACGREGOR BELLAIRE TMC PARK Station 50 137 WEST LOOP Park & Ride LEGEND Top 10 Bike Boarding Routes WEST BELLFORT PARK & RIDE Shared-Use Paths Bike Lanes Bayous HIRAM CLARKE TRANSIT CENTER METRO Service Area Hub transit centers and Park & Ride lots N BAY AREA Park & Ride DRAFT - 7

BIKE PARKING CONDITIONS Covered / Proximity to boarding DRAFT - 8

WAYFINDING SIGNS Highlight bicycle route information and local destinations on wayfinding maps at stations DRAFT - 9

ACCESS TO FACILITY DRAFT - 10

NEXT STEPS STAKEHOLDER BRIEFINGS: Through March and April PUBLIC MEETING: April 4th at H-GAC 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Conference Room A, 3555 Timmons Ln) ON-BOARD BUS SURVEYS: March 26 TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS: Meetings in April and June ONLINE SURVEY: Available at www.metrobikeandride.com until April 15 at 5 p.m. Completion of analysis and access plan (Task 4) at the beginning of summer to begin Plan Implementation Workbook (Task 5) in June. DRAFT - 11