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Explore the successful coordination between highways and transit systems in Pima County, showcasing the benefits of collaboration. Learn about past funding initiatives, intersections, multimodal bridges, and future coordination efforts that enhance mobility for all.
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Highways and TransitWe Need Each Other!Examples of Successful Coordination in Pima County 2012 AzTA/ADOT Transit Conference – Flagstaff, AZ
Roadways Need Transit - Congestion • Estimated $8.2 million in annual savings (time +fuel) for Tucson
Roadways Need Transit – It’s for Everybody Transit is for everyone - an affordable mobility option for people of all ages and ability
We Need Each Other – Choices • APTA reports 2011 we saw 2nd highest amount of ridership since 1957
Roadways Need Transit – Choices Phillip Cyr, a recent convert and full-time choice commuter
We Need Each Other – Funding 4 FAILED FUNDING INITIATIVES In 1986 a county-wide loop freeway system voted down 43% to 57% In 1989 a county-wide general road improvement plan failed 39% to 61% In 2002 a City of Tucson initiative road improvement main plan failed 31% to 69% In 2003, City of Tucson initiative with a heavy transit focus failed 37% to 63%
We Need Each Other – Funding 5th Times a Charm? • 2006 RTA countywide multimodaltransportation plan passed 60% - 40%
We Need Each Other – Funding 2040 RTP
Successful Coordination - Intersections • Bus pullouts/shelters and intersection improvements
Successful Coordination – Multimodal Brdg. • Cushing St. bridge spearheaded by transit project
Successful Coordination – Shared ROW • Modern streetcar operation in share right-of-way
Future Coordination • Are there common interests?
Thank You! Jeremy Papuga Transit Planning and Operations Manager jpapuga@pagnet.org 520.792.1093 2012 AzTA/ADOT Transit Conference