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Join us at Mesquite City Hall on September 11, 2013, to kick off the study determining transit options for communities in eastern Dallas County and western Kaufman County. Study objectives include assessing ridership potential for various transit options. The deliverables include travel demand forecasts, performance data, technical reports, and more. The study timeline covers issue identification, analysis, recommendations, and final report stages. Explore population and employment density reviews with updates till 2035. Factors like access to DART and stakeholder input are considered, with next steps involving data collection and stakeholder coordination. Connect with our team for further information.
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Eastside Transit Alternatives Kick-Off Meeting Mesquite City Hall September 11, 2013
Study Objectives Objective To determine near, mid, and long-term ridership potential for a mix of transit options for communities in eastern Dallas County and western Kaufman County. Deliverables Travel demand forecasts, performance data, technical report, and other pertinent information.
Study Timeline DRAFT Kick Off Issue Identification Alternatives Analysis Recommendations Draft Report Additional project meetings will be schedule as needed. Final Report
Preliminary Review 2013 Population Density 2035 Population Density
Preliminary Review 2013 Employment Density 2035 Employment Density
Preliminary Review DRAFT
Preliminary Review Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update Funded Roadway Recommendations
Preliminary Review Mobility 2035 – 2013 Update Funded Rail Recommendations
Initial Considerations • Access to DART: • Downtown Dallas • End line station • Other destinations • Where do people want to go? • When do people want to go? • Other things to consider?
Next Steps • Data collection and stakeholder input • Baseline model runs • Mode evaluation • Follow up stakeholder coordination
Contacts Chad Edwards Program Manager cedwards@nctcog.org (817) 608-2358 Mitzi Ward Principal Transportation Planner mward@nctcog.org (817) 695-9272 Elizabeth Whitaker, AICP Senior Transportation Planner ewhitaker@nctcog.org (817) 608-2324