Rescue Muni’s 3-Phased Plan For Geary Corridor Rapid Transit Presented by Dan Krause, Andrew Sullivan & David Vasquez

Rescue Muni’s 3-Phased PlanRescue Muni’s 3-Phased Plan For Geary Corridor Rapid For Geary Corridor Rapid

Transit Transit

Presented by Dan Krause, Presented by Dan Krause, Andrew Sullivan & David VasquezAndrew Sullivan & David Vasquez

Geary Rapid Transit in 3 Phases Geary Rapid Transit in 3 Phases

IntroductionIntroduction

Phase 1 – Inner Geary Transit Preferential Streets Phase 1 – Inner Geary Transit Preferential Streets (TPS) (TPS)

Phase 2 – “Rail-Ready” Bus Rapid Transit and Phase 2 – “Rail-Ready” Bus Rapid Transit and Transit Preferential Streets ExtensionTransit Preferential Streets Extension

Phase 3 – Convert Entire Corridor to Light-Rail Phase 3 – Convert Entire Corridor to Light-Rail

Why This Plan?Why This Plan?

Current Transit Service is woefully inadequate.Current Transit Service is woefully inadequate.

Geary is one of the most heavily used transit Geary is one of the most heavily used transit corridors in the country. corridors in the country.

Phasing Allows for Improvements in the Short-Phasing Allows for Improvements in the Short-Term for Suffering RidersTerm for Suffering Riders

Upgrade to Rail will have numerous positive Upgrade to Rail will have numerous positive effects to San Francisco’s entire transit network. effects to San Francisco’s entire transit network.

It will stimulate upgrades to the urban design for It will stimulate upgrades to the urban design for the Geary Corridor.the Geary Corridor.

Geary Rapid Transit – Phase 1Geary Rapid Transit – Phase 1Inner Geary Transit Preferential StreetsInner Geary Transit Preferential Streets

Elements:Elements:

1.1. Widening of Bus Lanes.Widening of Bus Lanes.

2.2. Add Bulb Outs at Bus Stops.Add Bulb Outs at Bus Stops.

3.3. Elimination of one Auto Lane on O’Farrell & Geary.Elimination of one Auto Lane on O’Farrell & Geary.

4.4. Some Bus Stop Consolidations.Some Bus Stop Consolidations.

5.5. Right-Turn Pocket Lanes.Right-Turn Pocket Lanes.

Geary Rapid Transit – Phase 1Geary Rapid Transit – Phase 1Inner Geary Transit Preferential StreetsInner Geary Transit Preferential Streets

Summary of Benefits:Summary of Benefits:

1.1. Speed Service – Faster Boarding & Less Speed Service – Faster Boarding & Less Stops.Stops.

2.2. Increase Reliability – Getting Cars Out of Increase Reliability – Getting Cars Out of the Transit Lane with Turn Pockets.the Transit Lane with Turn Pockets.

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 2 Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 2 “Rail-Ready” BRT (33“Rail-Ready” BRT (33rdrd Ave. to Collins) and Ave. to Collins) and

Extension of TPS (Gough to Masonic)Extension of TPS (Gough to Masonic)

Elements:1. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) - Exclusive transit lanes in the

center of Geary Blvd. from 33rd Ave. to Collins.

2. BRT stations with side platforms and planted median.

3. A Rail-Ready Design for BRT - Lay tracks now and design stations for rail.

4. Transit Preferential Streets – Extend right-side bus lanes from Gough to Masonic.

5. Use Local and Regional Money Only Allowing an Acceleration of Construction Schedule.



Map of Rescue Muni’s Phase 2



Map of “Rail-Ready” BRT Section – 33rd Ave. to Collins



Plan View of Exclusive Transit Lanes, Planted Medians and Left-Turn Pocket Lanes



Exclusive Transit Lanes for BRT with Rails (33rd Ave. to Collins)



Summary of Benefits:Summary of Benefits:

1.1. Reliability and Speed of Bus Service will Reliability and Speed of Bus Service will Increase with Exclusive Transit Lanes.Increase with Exclusive Transit Lanes.

2.2. Rail-Ready Design Allows for Rail Upgrade Rail-Ready Design Allows for Rail Upgrade without Tearing Up Geary Again.without Tearing Up Geary Again.

3.3. Will Add Capacity while Reducing Operating Will Add Capacity while Reducing Operating Costs.Costs.

4.4. Local and Regional Funding Focus Allows for Local and Regional Funding Focus Allows for Fast Implementation.Fast Implementation.

Estimated Costs: Phase 2 Estimated Costs: Phase 2

(Rail Ready BRT & TPS Extension)(Rail Ready BRT & TPS Extension)

$200M – Construction of 2.6 miles of $200M – Construction of 2.6 miles of exclusive transit lanes, including tracks and exclusive transit lanes, including tracks and stations from Collins to 33rd Ave.stations from Collins to 33rd Ave.

$5M – TPS Extension (Bus Lanes from $5M – TPS Extension (Bus Lanes from Gough to Masonic)Gough to Masonic)

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR GEARY TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR GEARY RAIL-READY BRT - $205MRAIL-READY BRT - $205M

Rescue Muni’s Funding Plan: Phase 2 Rescue Muni’s Funding Plan: Phase 2 (Rail Ready BRT & TPS Extension)(Rail Ready BRT & TPS Extension)

$50M – Proposition K$50M – Proposition K

$110M – Capital Transit Bond #1$110M – Capital Transit Bond #1

$45M – Regional and State Sources$45M – Regional and State Sources

TOTAL REVENUE PRODUCED BY TOTAL REVENUE PRODUCED BY RESCUE MUNI PLAN - $205MRESCUE MUNI PLAN - $205M

Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Geary Rapid Transit Plan Phase 3 Convert Entire Corridor to Light RailConvert Entire Corridor to Light Rail

Elements:Elements:

1.1. Construct Subway Tunnel from Geary/Laguna to Post/Montgomery.Construct Subway Tunnel from Geary/Laguna to Post/Montgomery.

2.2. Shift Alignment of Downtown Subway Tunnel to Post St.Shift Alignment of Downtown Subway Tunnel to Post St.

3.3. Build totally grade separated transit lanes from Laguna to Collins.Build totally grade separated transit lanes from Laguna to Collins.

• Fillmore Trench Extensions under Webster and Steiner.Fillmore Trench Extensions under Webster and Steiner.

• Short Viaduct over Scott and Divisadero.Short Viaduct over Scott and Divisadero.

4.4. Take over Masonic Hill Auto Tunnel for Rail.Take over Masonic Hill Auto Tunnel for Rail.

5.5. Construct Grade Separation at Park Presidio.Construct Grade Separation at Park Presidio.

6.6. Extend exclusive transit right-of-way West from 33Extend exclusive transit right-of-way West from 33 rdrd to end of Geary. to end of Geary.


Map of Rescue Muni’s Phase 3 Plan – Entire Corridor


Map of Subway Portion Under Post St.One Branch Option


Map of Subway Portion Under Post St.Two Branch Option


Rescue Muni’s Mega-Hub Concept


End of the Geary/Post Line at existing Montgomery Station


Transfer Station at Post & Stockton (Union Square)


Subway Portal at Laguna and Geary


Fillmore Trench Extension East (Under Webster)


Fillmore Trench Extension West (Under Steiner)


Short Viaduct over Scott & Divisadero


Geary & Divisadero Elevated Station


Existing Auto Tunnel at Masonic and Geary


Conversion of Masonic Auto Tunnel for Light Rail (Preferred Design)


Light Rail Tunnel Under Existing Auto Tunnel (More Expensive)


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Estimated Costs: Phase 3 Estimated Costs: Phase 3 (Conversion to Light-Rail)(Conversion to Light-Rail)

$1B – 1.7 miles of Subway Construction $1B – 1.7 miles of Subway Construction

$50M – Short viaduct going over Divisadero and Scott streets.$50M – Short viaduct going over Divisadero and Scott streets.

$65M – Extension of Fillmore Trench under Steiner & Webster.$65M – Extension of Fillmore Trench under Steiner & Webster.

$50M – Grade separation of Park Presidio under Geary Blvd.$50M – Grade separation of Park Presidio under Geary Blvd.

$50M – Overhead electric wires.$50M – Overhead electric wires.

$100M – Financing Costs$100M – Financing Costs

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR UPGRADE TO LIGHT RAIL - TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR UPGRADE TO LIGHT RAIL - $1.35 BILLION$1.35 BILLION

Rescue Muni’s Funding Plan: Phase 3 Rescue Muni’s Funding Plan: Phase 3 (Conversion to Light-Rail)(Conversion to Light-Rail)

$25M – Joint Development at Muni’s Presidio Maintenance Yard (rough $25M – Joint Development at Muni’s Presidio Maintenance Yard (rough estimate)estimate)

$75M – Regional Money $75M – Regional Money

$100M – Masonic Transit-Oriented Development (rough est.)$100M – Masonic Transit-Oriented Development (rough est.)

$175M – Local Transit Bond #2$175M – Local Transit Bond #2

$300M – State Funding $300M – State Funding

$675M – Federal New-Starts - 50/50 Matching $675M – Federal New-Starts - 50/50 Matching

TOTAL REVENUE PRODUCED BY RESCUE MUNI PLAN - $1.35 TOTAL REVENUE PRODUCED BY RESCUE MUNI PLAN - $1.35 BILLIONBILLION

Creative Funding: Joint Development & Creative Funding: Joint Development & Transit-Oriented Redevelopment Transit-Oriented Redevelopment

at Masonic Hillat Masonic Hill

Elements:1. Develop a mixed use transit-oriented development at Masonic

and Geary.

2. Create a vibrant, mixed-use central activity center for the entire Richmond Corridor.

3. New development could occur at the following:• Muni’s Presidio Yard (by decking over)• Existing Mall• The Trader Joe’s / Storage Building Parcels

4. Use Joint Development and Transit-Oriented Redevelopment to raise $50-$100M for the Geary Rail Project.



Trader Joes & Storage Building Sites



Muni’s Huge Presidio Yard Site



Existing Mall

Existing Mall at Geary and Masonic

How Can We Make It Happen?How Can We Make It Happen?

Strong VisionStrong Vision

Commit Now to Both BRT and Light-RailCommit Now to Both BRT and Light-Rail

Do What is Necessary to Get in Line for Do What is Necessary to Get in Line for Federal Money NowFederal Money Now

Explore Creative Funding IdeasExplore Creative Funding Ideas

NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS

Place Transit Bond on November Place Transit Bond on November 2006 Ballot2006 Ballot

Proceed with “Rail-Ready” BRT Proceed with “Rail-Ready” BRT Project As Soon As PossibleProject As Soon As Possible

Start Official Studies for Geary Rail Start Official Studies for Geary Rail Project NowProject Now

Thank You! Thank You!

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