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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 02-16-2016 - 8-b - Update from GoTriangle - Park and Ride Lot and Bus Transfer Facility 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 16, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. 8-b SUBJECT: Update from GoTriangle - Park and Ride Lot and Bus Transfer Facility DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. GoTriangle PowerPoint Jenny Green, GoTriangle Capital Projects Planner, Presentation 919-485-7529 Peter Murphy, Orange Public Transportation (OPT) Transportation Administrator, 919-245-2002 Tom Altieri, Orange County Comprehensive Planning Supervisor, 919-245-2579 PURPOSE: To receive a report and provide feedback on staffs work planning for a park and ride lot and bus transfer facility in the Hillsborough area, including options to: 1) locate a park and ride lot on US 70 at New Hope Church, with a transfer facility at US 70 and Faucette Mill Road; or 2) locate a park and ride lot on US 70 at Faucette Mill Road, with a transfer facility; or 3) conduct a more extensive site selection process. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (OCBRIP) was approved by the BOCC in June 2012. The need for expanded bus services in and through Hillsborough, as well as new park and ride lot on the north side of Hillsborough, were among the many public transit improvements identified in the Plan. GoTriangle immediately began planning for both short-term and long-term park and ride solutions. The short-term solution was found and located at the North Hills Shopping Center (formerly Maxway site) and was made available through a lease agreement. This enabled GoTriangle to begin its new Orange County-Durham Express (Route ODX) in August 2014 and later expand service to Mebane and Efland. Subsequently, in October 2014, the BOCC approved the Central and Rural Orange Five-Year Bus Service Expansion Program for Orange Public Transportation (OPT), which provided the implementation specifics for its new bus routes. In August 2015, OPT expanded its bus services adding additional midday hours to the Orange-Chapel Hill Connector and extending the route to serve Cedar Grove. New services delivered, as well as those planned through the Bus Services Expansion Program, were structured around the North Hills Shopping Center as the location for park and ride. The shopping center has since sold, ending the lease agreement, and park and ride needs in Hillsborough are now being met exclusively through the lot at the Durham Tech Orange County Campus. This change has accelerated the search for a long-term park and ride facility on the north side of Hillsborough. Park and Ride Lot Specifications The park and ride is intended to serve two commuter routes: Route ODX to Durham and Route 420 to Chapel Hill. To plan for current and future demand, GoTriangle is planning to build a park 2 and ride facility with 100 parking spaces. GoTriangle has had positive conversations with a church located along US 70 to the east of NC 86 about using its parking lot as a Park-and-Ride, but no agreements have been made. Bus Transfer Facility Specifications A transfer facility is a bus stop or facility located where multiple routes converge. Customers can change from one bus to another, buses can dwell out of traffic and improved passenger amenities are installed. Town of Hillsborough staff has suggested locations along US 70 to the west of NC 86 as possible locations for a transfer facility given the proximity to neighborhoods and commercial centers. There is not a parcel or combination of undeveloped parcels to the west of NC 86 that is both walkable to the neighborhoods and sufficiently sized for a park and ride. GoTriangle recommends pursuing an option in which the park and ride is located separate from the transfer facility. However, the Route ODX and Route 420 would still be able to provide access to the community by stopping at the transfer facility. GoTriangle staff will present the recommendation and alternative scenarios with the BOCC for comment. BOCC Feedback- Staff is seeking any initial feedback that the BOCC may have on planning for a park and ride lot and bus transfer facility in the Hillsborough area. This report is in preparation for the upcoming joint meeting with the Town of Hillsborough on February 25 when the Boards have the opportunity to discuss together. GoTriangle also provided a similar preparatory report to the Town's Board on February 8th. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This item does not have an immediate financial impact. Any future costs for a transfer facility and/or park and ride lot will be funded primarily through the 1/2% public transportation sales tax and to a much lesser extent, federal funds administered through the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization. Costs will vary depending upon the site selected and associated amenities. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: Public Transportation provides opportunity for access to jobs and services to many individuals. • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY 3 The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. Developing a transfer facility and/or park and ride lot on the northern side of Hillsborough results in positive outcomes related to the above goals. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board provide any initial feedback on staffs work planning for a park and ride lot and bus transfer facility in the Hillsborough area, including options to: 1) locate a park and ride lot on US 70 at New Hope Church, with a transfer facility at US 70 and Faucette Mill Road; or 2) locate a park and ride lot on US 70 at Faucette Mill Road, with a transfer facility; or 3) conduct a more extensive site selection process. 4 Attachment 1 Hillsborough Park-and - Ride Triangle Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners February 8, 2016 Orange County Board of County Commissioners February 16, 2016 5 Purpose • To report on activities in identifying a Park-and- Ride in North Hillsborough • Receive feedback from board members • Prepare board members for Joint meeting on February 25 2/2016 6 Background • Orange County Bus and Rail Investment Plan (2012) • 5-Year Bus Program (2014) • Orange-Durham Express (ODX) (Aug 2014) 2/2016 7 Park-and - Ride • North Hills Shopping Center - US 70 and Churton St (NC 86) • Two commuter routes - ODX and Route 420 • Transfer location for Orange Public Transportation (OPT) routes 2/2016 8 What is a Park-and - Ride ? • Commuter-oriented • Weekday only with bus service during peak commuting hours • Customers leave cars on site in the morning and return in the afternoon • Size requirement • Bus amenities — shelter, bench , trash can 2/2016 9 What is a Park-and - Ride ? . •... . _ , • . 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MIA m, - ' 11111 • - – p, i..41..„.„..4 41 ir--I,., • - _-___ si'.:-,,,- .•1 ire— --Aii p lit il 11111t — - - -1 .._....._.... , • ..,44,-,.-..-.-1--",-?*- -_,. 2/2016 • ,i.,, :., ..0.4,4(.-..,,...;:,133314kit., ' -.3FiZ'i''''CO'-'• ,,c4. : ,'.'."::‘,.,:.'`...,:'.f,:,,qrarafr.,.,,' 12 North Hillsborough Park-and - Ride • Goal : Along US 70 • Parking facility for two commuter routes — Orange-Durham Express — Route 420 to Chapel Hill • When defining site selection criteria — Plan for growth in transit ridership — Locate to attract customers 2/2016 13 Size : Meet current and future demand Parking Space Needs for North Hillsborough Park-and-Ride 100 — 90 80 70 60 MI Z 50 Route 420 4 40 ODX Route 30 20 Pr 10 0 Current Need 1-5 Years 10-20 years 2/2016 14 Size : Meet current and future demand GoTriangle Ridership Daily Boardings 2,000,000 - Durham Tech Park-and-Ride 1,800,000 - rm....yr 70 1,600,000 60 1,400,000 50 1,200,000 1,000,000 _ 40 800,000 - 30 _Livia 600,000 - 20 400,000 - - 10 200,000 - 0 0 1 1 I A FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 2/2016 11 15 Location : Be "on the way" Duke Employees requested Park and Ride Preferred Location- Park and Ride Locations from survey conducted • for Central and Rural Orange County Bus Services Public Outreach (Hillsborough) `` ti a• ,4% s *...., ti# / Municipalities El iP4 Durham Hillsborough 1 A I ORANGE , ! COUNTY J � nor CI a� 4 b U RHAM ;. , a �- CO Y I • T O O 0 .i 85 4.1k ill Lillid Mill filligkill:L;' 0 1 i i r 1 Total Number of Survey Responses Mapped =273 Duke University tii 1.5 3 j 12 miles 5 16 'f I r-' A 16 Recommendation • Locate Park-and-Ride at Newhope Church with transfer facility on US 70 at Faucette Mill Rd — Meets size and location needs for Park-and-Ride — Walk access to route for Fairview residents — Connections from ODX to OPT routes provided at transfer facility — Pursue lease arrangement with church to use parking during week 1 S,A P Orange High School a+ dG 1555 Toro A A C Cornelius Si D liek„ a North Hills 69q Shopping Center TO 1002 W Orange St 2/2016 W Union St z y 17 Alternate Scenario 1 • Locate Park-and-Ride on US 70 at Faucette Mill Rd with transfer facility — Size and location issues for Park-and-Ride — One facility for both uses ,„ K Orange High School .P,n Q- /-, f9 1555 G ePieP Torte Ann Rd i7 A Dse A A �� C 1 ) se a cr Cornelius Si L 'C'ek a North Hills c' P9v 2? Shoppi ng Center er TO , G 0 1002 W Orange St r 2/2016 1 w union St z y 14 18 Alternate Scenari ,,,,,, • Conduct more .e„,,,extensive site Churton Grove • North Hills I I n process w Cortxn si se ect o w}i;,, 4o g Z 1002 % — Use Durham Tech z ° s Hillsborough Orange County Campus as Park-and- s, . o Ride until another ---,____J i, more suitable location o 4 is found •- , — Transfer facility on US 0 o� 70 at Faucette Mill Rdd` k 0 q "' 1.? , War,, s 2/2016 Ur Discussion 2/2016 16 20 Staff Contact Information Jennifer Green Golriangle Capital Projects Planner jgreengotriangle . org 919-485-7529 2/2016 17