WELCOME. January 2017 July System Planning. Set Overall Direction. Public Input & Public Education. Public Input.

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1 WELCOME January 2017 July Set Overall Direction Public Input System Planning Public Input & Public Education FRAME ENGAGE PLAN SHARE DELIVER We Are Here

2 What Is METRONext METRONext is the development of a regional transportation plan designed MOVE MORE PEOPLE CONNECT MORE PLACES to keep our region and STEWARDSHIP communities thriving. It takes a forward-thinking GOALS approach to move more people as the Houston region grows over the next 20 years EQUITY IMPROVE MOBILITY ENHANCE CONNECTIVITY SUPPORT VIBRANT COMMUNITIES SAFETY and beyond. ENSURE A RETURN ON INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILIT Y BE A GOOD GET MORE BANG NEIGHBOR FOR THE BUCK FUTURE-PROOF SYSTEM

3 Why METRONext Our region will grow by FOUR MILLION people by 2040 HOUSTON 2010 HOUSTON 2040 REGIONAL POPULATION 6 MILLION REGIONAL POPULATION 10 MILLION LEGEND 1 DOT = 100 PEOPLE Intense growth area Source: Houston-Galveston Area Council

4 Why METRONext Job growth will create more employment centers and more demand for transportation in the region HOUSTON 2010 HOUSTON 2040 REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT 3 MILLION LEGEND 1 DOT = 100 PEOPLE Intense growth areas REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT 4 MILLION Source: Houston-Galveston Area Council

5 Why METRONext Growing the transit system improves our quality of life + + Eases traffic congestion + + Improves air quality and + + Gives everyone the + + Supports employment and provides travel benefits the environment freedom to move growth, business choices that save time throughout the region development, and and money prosperous communities

6 You Spoke. We Listened. Your comments helped us develop the METRONext Vision and Moving Forward Plans Connections Speed & Reliability Customer Experience Technology + + Create more transit + + Expand the network + + Deliver a safe, flexible, + + Utilize advanced connections to more with frequent transit and high-quality technologies to meet travel destinations routes that attract high transit experience passenger needs ridership

7 METRONext Vision Plan A bold, transformative blueprint developed by gathering public input at more than 200 community events and open houses

8 METRONext Moving Forward Plan The first phase $7.5 billion proposal includes more than 40 projects for 2040 and beyond

9 METRONext Moving Forward Plan Investments & Benefits MAJOR INVESTMENTS: 110 miles Regional Express network 16 New or improved Park & Rides and transit centers 20 miles Extended light rail lines 3 Community Connector curb-to-curb services New Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system 75 miles 25% Increase in local bus service 260 miles BOOST and Signature Bus lines - enhanced local service SERVICE & ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS HOV Improved transit service on major freeways Improved bus service and bus stops Resiliency planning Partnership projects Universal Accessibility

10 Moving Forward Plan METRORail EXTENSIONS BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (BRT) additional miles of light rail + + Green and Purple lines extended to Hobby Airport + + Green and Purple lines extended to Houston Municipal Courthouse + + Red Line extended to North Shepherd Park & Ride miles of BRT + + University Corridor from Westchase Park & Ride to Tidwell Transit Center connects the southwest and east sides + + IH 10 inside the Loop to Northwest Transit Center linking Downtown, Uptown and the proposed High-Speed Rail Terminal + + Downtown to Greenspoint and Bush IAH via IH Uptown BRT extension to new Gulfton Transit Center + + Gessner Corridor from West Little York Transit Center to Missouri City/BW8 Park & Ride

11 Moving Forward Plan REGIONAL EXPRESS BOOST NETWORK (BUS OPERATIONS OPTIMIZED SYSTEM TREATMENTS) miles of Regional Express Service + + Fast regional trips between employment centers and major destinations + + Service seven days a week including expanded midday service + + Utilizes expanded two-way High Occupancy Vehicle/High miles of BOOST service, enhancing local services + + Serves dense, high-ridership routes, and key destinations + + Bus stop relocation, new shelters, and accessibility upgrades + + Traffic signal priority, improved speed, and enhanced passenger information Occupancy Toll (HOV/HOT) lanes + + Expands commuter service to new destinations

12 Moving Forward Plan Further improvements enhance the customer experience Creating Better Access Improving Local Service Integrating Community Connector Service + + Universal Accessibility + + Bus stop, sidewalk, and bikeway improvements + + Make it easier to connect to transit + + Expanded Frequent Network (service every 15 minutes or better) + + More service - including early morning and late night + + New routes connecting more people to the METRO network + + On demand, curb-to-curb service + + Links to larger METRO network + + Smaller vehicles for flexible service where needed

13 More Connections Access to Opportunity Greenway Plaza Access Midday within 45 minutes COOK 45-Minute Transit Shed Existing Midday Service Moving Forward Plan Origin Point Existing/Programmed KIRKWOOD KIRKWOOD LRT & BRT Lines BRITTMOORE MEMORIAL BRIAR BOONE WILCREST FORE S T BIS S ONNE T N HAMMERLY WESTVIEW 10 8 GESSNER CORP O RATE LONG GESSNER POINT BUNKER HILL HARWIN BLALOCK BELLAIRE ECHO BLALOCK FONDREN PINEY POINT CAMPBELL BEECHNUT HOLLISTER BEINHORN BRAESWOOD WESTPARK BINGLE KEMPWOOD WESTVIEW VOSS WESTHEIMER BISSONNET HA MME RLY HILLCROFT SILBER WIRT FOUNTA IN VIE W NEWCASTLE RICE RENWICK CHIMNEY ROCK ANTOINE GULFTON CHIMNEY ROCK 290 SAGE MANG UM HEMPSTEAD WO O DW AY HIDALGO DACOMA POST OAK RICE POST OAK BRAESWOOD 34TH 18TH KATY MEMORIAL SAN FELIPE WESLAYAN T STELLA LINK C JESTER EDLOE ELLA 10 BUF FALO S P 610 EEDWAY TCJESTER KIRBY DURHAM GREENBRIAR SHEPHERD ALABAMA RICHMOND 20TH WASHINGTON MAIN 11TH 6TH DUNLAVY YALE RICE HEIGHTS 59 WAUGH HOLCOMBE MONTROSE FANNIN WHITE DALLAS GRAY CAMBRIDGE ALMEDA AIRLINE PATTON OAK CROCKETT ALLEN BINZ FULTON 45 BAGBY LOUISIANA 288 MAIN BLODGETT SOUTHMORE HOLMES EMANCIPATION ELGIN OLD S PANIS H BE LLFORT IRVINGTON TEXAS CRAWFORD HARDY CAVALCADE HARDY QUITMAN LORRAINE MACGR EGOR CULLEN LY S IAN E SCOTT YELLOWSTONE LEELAND JENSEN CULLEN GRIGGS JUTLAND 59 MCKINNEY LUTHER MARTIN KELLEY KING HIRSCH COLLINGSWORTH YORK WACO 10 POLK CRESTMONT LOCKWOOD LYONS NAVIGA T ION CANAL HARRISBURG 45 MYKAWA CLINTON LAWNDALE WAYSIDE LONG KRESS HOMESTEAD LIBERTY TELEPHONE 610 DIXIE LATHROP MOVING FORWARD PLAN PROVIDES +82% + more people and 66% more jobs with convenient all day access to/from Greenway Plaza

14 Benefits: Accessibility and Comfort A Great Way to Travel 2040 RESULTS + + Universal Accessibility + + New safety technology investments and police enforcement + + First and Last Mile connections % increase in ridership, more than doubling ridership from the current year + + Better and more bus stops +Promotes + community and economic development +New + buses, new technology, and more service

15 Benefits: Innovative Solutions New ways to use cutting-edge technology + + Integrate new technology, Automated Vehicles, and shared mobility + + Exclusive guideways ready for Automated Vehicle technology + + Make riding easier (passenger information and payment systems) + + Support transit-oriented development to give more people options to live near high quality transit service METRO HAS PARTNERED WITH TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY TO DEMONSTRATE AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

16 No New Tax Increase General Mobility Program Continues + + No increase in sales or property tax to fund the plan + + No new fees + + The METRONext Moving Forward Plan is financially sound METRO will continue to rebate 25 percent of its one-cent sales tax revenue back to the City of Houston, Harris County, and the multi-cities for mobility-related projects.

17 What s Next Help Us Finalize a Plan that Works for You Your input is crucial. Learn about other ways to participate at Please fill out a comment card and tell us what you think.