A Connected Region for Our Future. Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority Regional Transportation Master Plan

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1 A Connected Region for Our Future Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority Regional Transportation Master Plan

2 Our Community Need In the past 3 decades Population has doubled Employment has tripled Nearly 50 percent of our developable land has been built out Delay in our commute time has more than doubled By 2050 Traffic congestion is expected to triple Our transportation system is the foundation for our desired quality of life. Plan for the future because that s where you are going to spend the rest of your life. Mark Twain

3 It s Our Turn Denver Charlotte Our region competes with other cities for economic growth and jobs. Dallas Transportation was named the number one issue affecting the region s economic competitiveness, in surveys conducted by the not-for-profit Tampa Bay Partnership.

4 A Regional Approach Seamless Travel Traffic congestion does not start or stop at county lines neither neither should our solutions. Leverage for Federal and State Dollars Planning our transportation system on a regional level and speaking with one voice will increase our chances for securing funding. Competitive Advantage Our region s ability to maintain and expand economic competitiveness is affected by the quality of our transportation connections. TBARTA A Regional Approach

5 Creating the Master Plan Questions we explored in developing the Master Plan: Where are you going to and from? Which routes make the best connections for regional travel? What is the best type of transportation improvement? How do we ensure consistency and help advance local efforts? For example: Hillsborough Rail Plan Sarasota Bus Rapid Transit

6 Transportation-Land Use Connection Transportation systems and land use patterns influence each other. A dispersed pattern of low-density development relies almost exclusively on cars as the primary mode for transportation. Alternatively, denser urban centers can combine different land uses in closer proximity, to: encourage walking, biking, and transit provide choices make a transit system viable.

7 Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Compact, mixed use development Near new or existing public transportation infrastructure Serves housing, transportation, and neighborhood goals Pedestrian-oriented design Encourages residents and workers to drive their cars less and ride transit more

8 Real Dividends of Transportation Infrastructure Quality of Life Improve mobility Allow more free time Save money Provide choices Economic Development Transit can be a tool to influence our region s growth patterns Transit Oriented Development Redevelopment Minimize cost of providing utilities and other services Environmental Benefits Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

9 A Balanced, Multimodal System Technologies Included in Regional Networks Short-Distance Bus Long-Distance Bus Short-Distance Rail Managed Lanes Long-Distance Rail

10 Mid-Term Network 116 miles Short-distance rail 12 miles of BRT in Exclusive Lanes 42 miles of BRT in Mixed Traffic 159 miles of Managed Lanes with Express Bus 226 miles of other Express Bus

11 Long-Term Network 135 miles Short-distance rail 115 miles of Long-Distance Rail 42 miles of BRT in Mixed Traffic 220 miles of Managed Lanes with Express Bus 217 miles of other Express Bus

12 Supporting Network Magnitude of Service Expansion over 2007 Service

13 Real Dividends of Transportation Infrastructure Boost to Economy Each dollar invested means $5.84 in the economy, of which $4.79 stays in our region. Creates Jobs The Long-Term Network creates an annual average of 21,000 quality full-time jobs.

14 TBARTA Public Engagement Summary January 2008 through November TBARTA Events Speakers Bureau Presentations Community & Online Workshops itownhall Meetings Special Events and Displays 52,000+ Total Attendees 606+ Total TBARTA Related Articles Published 57,710+ Total TBARTA Web Site Visits (~ 76 visits per day) Follow TBARTA on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook

15 What Can I Do To Help? Tell us what you think a comment to comments@tbarta.com Submit a comment via the TBARTA website Call the TBARTA phone line to leave a message or (toll free) Talk to your County Commissioners and City Councils Talk to your family, neighbors and coworkers about transportation and our future Become a TBARTA speaker Visit

16 Master Plan Next Steps TBARTA Committees and Board Ongoing: Review Performance Criteria and Project Profiles; Discussion of Priorities November 2009 to March 2010: Begin Alternatives Evaluation for Priority Projects/Corridors

17 TBARTA Draft Priorities Criteria Balance of Northern, Southern and Central projects Balance of Bus and Rail Technical performance of individual projects and segments of projects Transit Agency and MPO staff from coordination FDOT Work Program

18 Group One Recommended Studies/Projects

19 Group One: Proposed Concept Studies Veterans/Suncoast: Westshore to Pasco, Hernando, Citrus via SR 50, US 19, SR 44 SR 54/SR 56 Corridor Study I-75 Regional Bus Downtown Tampa to SR 54 I-75 Regional Bus Tampa (Xtown) to Bradenton and Sarasota via SR 64 and Fruitville/Bee Ridge Group One: Proposed Feasibility Studies Howard Frankland Bridge (feasibility study in concert with new roadway span)

20 Group One: Proposed Alternatives Analyses Gateway to St. Pete via I-275/4 th Street Clearwater to Gateway via Ulmerton/East Bay USF to Wesley Chapel/Wiregrass via BBD Extension of Sarasota BRT to Bradenton Extension to Sarasota BRT as Express Bus to North Port

21 Challenges Competition Agencies/Entities Other Issues State/Region Communication Why?/How?/When?

22 Thank You! Website: Info Line or (toll free) Meeting Schedule: Board December 11, 9:30am Florida Department of Transportation N. McKinley Drive Tampa, FL TMC January 13, 10:00am USF Connect Building 3802 Spectrum Blvd. Tampa, FL CAC January 13, 1:30pm USF Connect Building 3802 Spectrum Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612