January 2016 Proposed Service ChangesPublic Comment Meetings

September 17 & 22, 2015

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MEETING PURPOSE

Thank you for joining us and participating in this community discussion.

The purpose of this meeting is to take public comments on proposed service changes that will be effective on Monday, January 4, 2016. No final decisions have been made.

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MEETING POLICIES

Be considerate of meeting attendees and COTA staff – please silence cell phones and other technology

When it is your turn to make a comment or ask a question, please remain at your seat and we will call on you

Ask one question at a time so the appropriate COTA staff member may address your comment

Comments and questions are limited to two (2) minutes per person

Participants are encouraged to complete comment cards

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TIMELINES

COTA modifies service three times per year – the first Monday of:

• January• May• September

January 2016 changes will begin on Monday, January 4

TRANSIT SYSTEM REDESIGNJanuary 2016 Service Changes

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TRANSIT SYSTEM REDESIGN (TSR)

A 2014 comprehensive review of the COTA network recommended improvements to better meet the needs of the growing and diverse communities of the region

Board adopted policy guidelines on service investment:

• 70% will be invested in high-ridership corridors

• 30% towards covering areas that are important to serve but currently attract low-ridership

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TRANSIT SYSTEM REDESIGN (TSR)

Proposed improved network will feature more frequent service, simplified routes, and connections to new locations – with more service 7 days a week!

Public meetings will be held Oct. - Nov. 2015 • COTA will continue to

solicit public input throughout the two-year implementation process

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TRANSIT SYSTEM REDESIGN (TSR) - TIMELINE

Project information sheet available at today’s sign-in desk

For more information visit COTA.com/TSR

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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR AFFECTED CUSTOMERS

Although the TSR will provide transit access to more people in more places, some changes will result in reduced service in certain areas.

COTA and our community partners are ready to work to provide solutions for affected customers:• MORPC RideSolutions provides a variety of services for commuters

traveling to and from work• 1-888-742-RIDE (7433) or www.morpc.org/ridesolutions

• HandsOn Central Ohio connects people with specialists to help find the transportation source that best fits your needs

• (614) 221-2255 or www.211centralohio.org

• COTA Mainstream is a service for individuals whose disability prevents them from using fixed-route bus service

• (614) 275-5828 or www.cota.com/mobilityservices

TRAVEL TIMESJanuary 2016 Proposed Service Changes

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TRAVEL TIME ADJUSTMENTS

Travel times are proposed to be adjusted to improve on-time service on the following lines: Local• 1 Cleveland (Weekday)• 2 E Main/N High (All Days)• 6 Mt Vernon/Sullivant (All

Days) • 7 Neil (Weekday)• 8 Frebis/Hamilton (All Days)• 10 E Broad (Weekday)• 12 McKinley/Fields (Weekday)• 15 Grove City (Weekday)• 18 Kenny (All Days)

Crosstown• 81 Hudson (All Days)• 84 Hilliard/Arlington/OSU (Weekday)• 89 Hamilton (Weekday)• 95 Morse Henderson (All Days)

Express (Weekday)• 36 Annehurst • 38 Easton• 64 Grove City

All travel time adjustments are tentative

NEW SERVICEJanuary 2016 Proposed Service Changes

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PROPOSED NEW SERVICE: 2 NORTH HIGH ST

Goal: Add service to connect Crosswoods Park & Ride to Ohio Health Westerville Medical Campus at Polaris Parkway and Africa Road

Proposed alignment: From Crosswoods Park & Ride – • East on Campus View Blvd.• North on Sancus Blvd.• Pull into Chase Polaris parking lot• East on Polaris Pkwy• End of the line: Ohio Health Westerville Medical Campus at Africa Rd

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PROPOSED NEW SERVICE: 83 OAKLAND / WEBER

Goal: Extend service from Northern Lights Park & Ride to Easton Transit Center

Proposed New Alignment: From Northern Light Park & Ride – • Continue east on Innis Road• North on Sunbury Road• East on Easton Way• North on Stelzer Road to

Easton Transit Center

Cleveland and Innis Bus Stop

Service will no longer end in Northern Lights Shopping Center

Bus stop will remain at intersection of Cleveland & Innis

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JANUARY 2016 PROPOSED SERVICE CHANGES

Questions about proposedJanuary 2016 Service Changes?

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION-RELATED STOP CHANGES

January 2016 Proposed Service Changes

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TEMPORARY STOP CHANGE: 58 DUBLIN & 59 DUBLIN/METRO – DALE DR. PARK & RIDE

GOAL: Due to construction changes & weather related delays, the Dublin commute lines will have a temporary Park & Ride location from November 2015 – Summer 2016

November 2015: Temporary Park & Ride will be moved to Village Parkway

Summer 2016: New Dublin Park & Ride will open 500 feet from the current Park & Ride

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TEMPORARY STOP CHANGE: 6 MT VERNON & 92 JAMES/STELZER

GOAL: To avoid construction at VA Ambulatory Care Center starting in November, Line 6 (Local) and Line 92 (Crosstown) will have a temporary stop location for approximately a year

Current Stop Location

Temporary Stop Location

RELATED COTA INITIATIVES & PROJECTS

January 2016 Proposed Service Changes

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GROVEPORT RICKENBACKER EMPLOYEE ACCESS TRANSIT: CONNECTION TO LINE 81 HUDSON/OHIO

Shuttle Service begins Sept. 28• Shuttle routes will connect

with Line 81 (Crosstown) at:• Alum Creek Dr &

Creekside Pkwy• Alum Creek Dr &

London Groveport Rd • Visit cota.com/GREAT for more

information

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CMAX CLEVELAND AVENUE BRT / ENHANCED BUS SERVICE

Goal: Provide rapid transit service along Cleveland Ave, the second busiest transit corridor in the system

Update: • President Obama’s FY 2016 budget includes funding for 80% of

system construction• Real estate acquisitions• Bus branding• Public artwork• 100% design plans submitted• Pre-construction outreach

Project information sheet available at today’s sign-in desk

For more information visit COTABRT.com

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Open House held Sept. 1• Presentation available at

COTABRT.com

Online Open House through Sept. 30• Available at

cotabrtonlinemeeting.com • Video featuring COTA staff• Opportunities to comment• Visuals of the exciting

improvements involved with the enhanced service

Project information sheet available at today’s sign-in desk

For more information visit COTABRT.com

CMAX CLEVELAND AVENUE BRT / ENHANCED BUS SERVICE

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Goal: Vision for the future of transit – 2025, 2040 & 2050• Not restrained by mode or funding• Project and initiatives identified and

prioritized by the public (you!)• Final Report will recommend

implementation strategies for community – COTA, public agencies, private sector

We are here

NEXTGEN

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All interested people are encouraged to attend and participate. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or familial status.

Project information sheet and meeting flyer available at today’s sign-in desk

For more information visit COTA.com/NextGen

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THANK YOU!

General Questions?