Dave Schumacher San Diego Association of Governments

1. Managed Lanes in San DiegoHOV, BRT, & Value Pricing Minneapolis BRT & Road Pricing RoundtableOctober 8, 2004 Dave SchumacherSan Diego Associationof Governments

2. Managed Lanes in San DiegoHOV, BRT, & Value Pricing Presentation Topics • Transit First Strategy • BRT Characteristics • Existing I-15 Facility • I-15 Managed Lanes/BRT Design • 2030 Regional Transportation Plan

3. Current Future Managed Lanes in San Diego Transit First Strategy Increased congestion is putting ‘pressure’ on transitto assume a greater role in addressing regional mobility.

4. BRT can serve new markets • BRT can range from “high end” to “low end” service depending on: • Priority treatments • Vehicle types • Station development • Customer amenities Managed Lanes in San Diego Role of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Light Rail Local Bus Bus Rapid Transit The challenge is to apply the appropriate mode in the appropriate area.

5. Managed Lanes in San Diego BRT Characteristics Rail-like vehicles will have featuresthat improve comfort, speed, and safety... …along with station designs that createpleasant and attractive places. Distinctive designs, styling, and graphicscan provide the look and feel of rail transit.

6. Managed Lanes in San Diego BRT Characteristics BRT also meansmultiple door, low floor vehiclesfor ease of boarding... …“Smart Card” fare collection… …and advanced technologiessuch as next-vehicle information. Paying attention to the little details is whatwill attract new market segments to transit.

7. Managed Lanes in San Diego The Problem Millions $$ spentannually to keep buses on time due to congestion For transit to be effective,speed and reliability are essential. The success of transit in attracting new riders greatlydepends on implementing transit priority measures.

8. BRT – Guideway • 100% exclusive right-of-way • Major capital investment • High reliability • Moderate-high speed BRT – HOV • Shared HOV with carpools/FasTrak • Major capital investment • Medium-high reliability • Moderate-high speed BRT – Arterial • Some mixed-flow, some priority • Low-moderate capital costs • Medium reliability • Moderate speed Managed Lanes in San Diego Types of BRT

9. North I-15Corridor Current 8-mile reversible HOV lane Commuter express service 80% choice ridership Downtown Managed Lanes in San Diego Existing I-15 Facility The existing facility, while successful, has limitations in its effectiveness to serve a growing corridor.

10. Increased Use of HOV Lanes 21,300 Vehicles; 16,100 2+HOVs Funds transit service 100% costs of commuter express route Improved trip reliability Facilitates carpools, transit,and solo driving Managed Lanes in San Diego Existing I-15 Facility

11. Conclusions • Pursue 4-lane managed lanes facility with moveable barrier Extend FasTrak value pricing program Incorporate direct access ramps and BRT stations as integral part of project Managed Lanes in San Diego I-15 Managed Lanes Design Goals • Need to ensure free-flow conditions for BRT • Desire to extend Fastrak value pricing program • Ability to respond to traffic emergencies • Design for long-term needs

12. North I-15Corridor Current 8-mile reversible HOV lane Commuter express service 80% choice ridership Future Downtown 20-mile Managed Lane facility Direct access ramps to stations State-of-the-art highway coaches $700 million capital investment Managed Lanes in San Diego I-15 Managed Lanes Design This approach creates a cost-effective, multi-modal facility,one that helps to broaden support for HOV/Managed Lanes.

13. Managed Lanes in San Diego I-15 Managed Lanes Design Main Lanes Merge Lanes FasTrak card readers Managed Lanes Movable Barrier Merge lanes provide safe access to and from managed lanes.

14. MANAGED LANES (NO CASH) 10¢ / Mile 10¢ / Mile FasTrak Only 10¢ / Mile CURRENT TOLL 20¢ / Mile $1.00 MINIMUM $3.00 MAXIMUM 20¢ / Mile 20¢ / Mile Typical Variable Message Toll Sign 30¢ / Mile 30¢ / Mile Managed Lanes in San Diego I-15 Value Pricing Strategy Question:How to handle valuepricing with multipleaccess points? Solution:Skewed rates strategy This strategy offers the best demand management; complexity can be handled through education.

15. North Freeway median station would create an unpleasantwaiting environment and added walk times. Managed Lanes in San Diego I-15 BRT Design Main Lanes ManagedLanes BRTStation/Park-n-Ride Direct AccessRamps

16. From: Sabre Springs/ Penasquitos Station The direct access ramps are also open to carpools and FastTrak users. North Managed Lanes in San Diego Direct Access Ramp/BRT Design Office Buildings Park-n-Ride Lots SB Main Lanes Managed Lanes BRT Station NB Main Lanes Location of PossibleFuture Parking Structure Office Buildings To: Del Lago Station

17. Unique architectural designand customer amenities providethe feel & comfort of a rail station Managed Lanes in San Diego BRT Station Customer Experience

18. Escondido Del Lago/SouthEscondido RanchoBernardo Sabre Springs/Penasquitos Mira Mesa All Day Trunk Service Point to Point BRT Stations Kearny Mesa/Downtown North Remote Stations/Park & Ride Managed Lanes in San Diego BRT Service Strategy Two Types of BRT • Trunk Line, all day service • Point-to-Point, commute service

19. Managed Lanes in San Diego Park-n-Ride Strategy Develop park-and-rides at both: - I-15 BRT stations - “Remote” neighborhood stations Remote park-n-rides offer: - Closer access to neighborhoods - Less traffic impacts at I-15 stations - More cost-effective than I-15 station parking lots or structures I-15 BRT station designs allows adding parking structures at later date

20. I-15 I-5 SR 52 I-805 Managed Lanes in San Diego A Regional Commitment I-15 success has lead to inclusion of several Managed Lanes/BRT corridors in 2030 Regional Transportation Plan

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