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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 21, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
THROUGH: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Rupa Venkatesh, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Anissa Hollingshead, City Clerk
RE: Slide Deck Presentation for North College MAX BRT Plan
Due to technical issues, these slides were inadvertently not included in the Council agenda when
it was originally published. They have been added now and are also being provided via this memo
to ensure all Councilmembers are able to access these materials.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX BRT PlanCity CouncilFebruary 21, 2023DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanPlan Adoption?Does City Council support the adoption of the North College MAX Plan?DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanAgenda•OverviewoPurposeoGenesis•Plan developmentoEngagementoVision•RecommendationsoPhasing•Questions/discussionDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanNorth College MAX BRT Plan:- Project Purpose- Why North College Avenue?DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanProject Purpose•Transit: bring high-frequency bus rapid transit (BRT) to North College Avenue•Transportation: plan for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is safe and comfortable•Land Use: encourage transit-oriented development (TOD) and retain affordability DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanTransit Master Plan (2019)Why North College Avenue?DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanPolicy NexusTransit routes on North College (8 & 81) are fastest growing in Transfort systemoCity Council Priorities & Strategic Plan Objectives•Transportation & Mobility 6.3: Invest in equitable access to, and expansion of, sustainable modes of travel with emphasis on growing transit ridership.oOur Climate FutureWhy North College Avenue?DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanPolicy NexusUnique and changing area of town:o40% area Hispanic v. 11% of greater FCoOverall lower income: $47K/yr. v. $68/yr.o3 Mobile Home Parks (MHPs) & many social service agenciesoCity Council Priorities & Strategic Plan Objectives•Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.1: Increase housing supply and choice and address inequities in housing to ensure that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can afford.oEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Why North College Avenue?DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanPlan DevelopmentDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanEngagement & Analysis Phases•Phase 1: Existing Conditions•Phase 2: Alternatives Evaluation•Phase 3: Final RecommendationsDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanCommunity Engagement•Focus on residents, area organizations, and businesses•English and Spanish language engagement•300-500 individuals engaged per phase•700+ online questionnaires•375 total community members engaged through workshopsDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanCorridor VisionDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanThe future vision for the corridor is that it will…DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanRecommendationsDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanPhased Implementation RidershipTrafficPopulationCDOTNear-termNear-termIncreasedRidershipMid-termMid-termLong-termLong-termConditions
•Capital project in last decade (streetscape & medians)•Mid- & long-term improvements not yet needed•Does not yet qualify for fundingConditions
DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanNear-Term RecommendationsDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanNear-term Recommendations - Transit•North College MAX (in existing travel lanes) – 15-minute frequencyoTurnaround at Willox roundabout oNew bus stops at signalized intersections•Route 8 continue on Blue Spruce –30-minute frequencyoRemove route 81•Innovation Zone – micro-transit in areas around North CollegeDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanNear-term Recommendations – Bike/Ped•Protected bike lanes on College Avenue•Parallel low-stress bike network•Shared-use path on west side of College north of Hibdon Ct.DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanNear-term Recommendations – Land Use•TOD Overlay Zone•Re-zone North College MHP•Affordability strategiesOther:•Amend Master Street PlanoNorth Mason StreetDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanMid-Term Recommendations**When conditions are appropriate for implementationDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanMid-term Recommendations - Transit•North College MAX (in BAT lanes) – 15-minute frequencyoTurnaround at Terry Lake RoadoNew bus stations•Route 8 on Blue Spruce – 15-minute frequency•Mobility Hub at Willox and/or Terry Lake Road•Connect to future regional service to WellingtonRegional service northDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanMid-term Recommendations – Bike/Ped•Shared-use path on North College•Bike/ped improvements with construction of North Mason and Red CedarDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanLong-Term Recommendations**When North College BRT ridership meets or exceeds 1,500 boarding per dayDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanLong-Term Recommendations•Increase North College MAX frequency to 10 minute•Interline with Mason Street MAXMAX on Mason MAX on NCDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanPlan Adoption?Does City Council support the adoption of the North College MAX Plan?DocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64
www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX PlanQuestionsDocuSign Envelope ID: 54CFA82D-FC5E-48B5-AC5B-273BB64A9C64