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Show BIG TICKET INITIATIVES IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT 2010-2030 Hypothetical Big Ticket Initiatives Suburban town center development Bus service expansion, BRT program with transit-oriented development Guideway transit system with transit-oriented development Managed lane program What is this? Implementation of town plans to create town centers A high performance transit service that incorporates elements such as limited stops and high quality stations Innovative mass transportation technologies that operate on an exclusive right-of-way New expressway travel lanes that have their traffic flow managed; Example: High-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes: Pay a toll to bypass congestion - preferred treatment for carpools and transit Why is this important? Creates stronger communities with a sense of place, mixed use development and walkability Provides a flexible, sustainable transportation system for the region while improving access to jobs and education for many residents An investment the region could grow into; it is only appropriate with rapid growth and regional commitments to transit oriented development Reduces traffic congestion; encourages transit and carpooling; protects Interstate function for through traffic What could we do in 20 years? 5-10 lane miles per year of new town center streets 100 route miles total, including NY 5 50 route mile guideway with 50 route miles of non-guideway BRT 50 route miles total The estimated cost over 20 years $175 million $200 million capital; $400 million additional for operation $2.1 billion capital; $1.5 billion additional for operation $750 million, $10 million for operation 11 |
