Agenda Packet 2-19-19 Work Session

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MovingAhead 2018 Outreach Summary 46 • Transit Travel Time Savings – don’t use the bus because it takes too long to get where I’m going. No direct connection to school on the bus. • Support Development and Redevelopment – this criteria was noted as important, but no specific comments were provided about it. • Tree impacts– this criteria was noted as important, but no specific comments were provided about it. • Existing Jobs and Population Served – this criteria was noted as important, but no specific comments were provided about it. Investment Options: • River Road – shopping – Consider EmX • Highway 99 – Consider EmX • EmX on all corridors, but especially Highway 99 and River Road because they go to the most places (need more station amenities on Highway 99) • Enhanced Corridor Investment seems appropriate for most or all corridors to reduce spending • Enhanced stations/shelters with more amenities are needed to protect people from the weather and to provide necessary comfort for families, such as bathrooms. • Safe crossings are important • Off-board fare collection is important since providing exact change on the regular bus service currently is difficult. Other Comments: • Many students in the area (Highway 99) need to take 2 buses to get to school. Better bus service is needed in the area to serve students • The stop at Garfield is always full – standing room only Affordable Housing Listening Session This session was aimed at understanding the needs of those that use affordable housing and shelter facilities and how they utilize transit for mobility. Participants included key staff at affordable housing agencies, such as St. Vincent de Paul, Homes for Good, Cornerstone and Sheltercare. Evaluation Criteria: • Transit Travel Time Savings– this criteria was noted as important, but no specific comments were provided about it. • Investments in Corridors with Disadvantaged Populations– this criteria was noted as important as many of the affordable housing facilities and residents using section 8 vouchers are transit dependent. • Bike and Pedestrian Access and Safety Improvements – sidewalks • Safety on bus – harassment occurs. Safety is needed. Consider ‘Cahoots’ person. Safer environment on the bus would increase ridership. Consider for key hours and routes. • Support Development and Redevelopment – this criteria was noted as important, but no specific comments were provided about it. February 19, 2019, Work Session - Item 1