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SYMPATHETIC SYSTEMS planning & pitfalls of multimodal transit networks

SNEAPA 2016 20 October Worcester MA

SYMPATHETIC SYSTEMSplanning & pitfalls of multimodal transit networks

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How many audience members hail from...

• a village?• a town?• a suburb?• a gateway city?• a major city?

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How many audience members typically...

• walk to work?• bike to work?• drive a car to work?• take a bus to work?• take a train/subway to work?• take more than one mode to work?

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How many audience members use...

• a bike share program likeHubway?• a car share program like ZipCar?• a ride hailing service like Lyft?• a sponsored shuttle like the LMA Shuttle?

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How many audience members take...

• 0-15 min to get to work?• 15-30 min to get to work?• 30-60 min to get to work?• 60+ min to get to work?

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Transportation is often siloed by mode, yet users transcend these boundaries.

As towns and cities transform their existing systems, it is critical they are viewed as a single, cohesive network allowing maximum user flexibility.

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Alice BrownProject Manager, Go Boston 2030, Boston Dept. of Transportation

• works with transportation planners, community engagement experts, and interagency partners to develop a multi-modal Action Plan through an extensive public engagement process.

• holds master’s degrees in urban planning and education from the Graduate School of Design and Pace University, respectively.

• has recently worked with LivableStreets on the Greenway Links initiative (now the Emerald Network), at Sasaki Associates on community engagement and disaster recovery, and for the Boston Bikes program.

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Amber ChristoffersenGreenways Director, Mystic River Watershed Association

• works to advance park and trail network development in the Mystic River Watershed in collaboration with partner groups, MyRWA staff and volunteers.

• holds a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the College of William and Mary.

• worked on active transportation, open space and affordable housing projects in the Boston area and around the country, and recently launched and led the Emerald Network, a vision for 200 miles of seamless greenways in Metro Boston.

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Jackie DeWolfeDirector of Sustainable Mobility, Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation

• works to enhance multi-modal transportation across the Commonwealth and pilot new ideas by convening multi-disciplinary teamsof municipal partners, other state agencies, and nonprofit partners to drive change that will help the state meet its healthy transportation goals.

• recipient of the 2011 National Advocate of the Year from The Alliance for Biking and Walking.

• previously served as the Executive Director of LivableStreets Alliance, a non-profit that advocates for more complete street designs.

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Lead Designer, Gamble Assocaites• works as an architect and urban designer focusing on

the reactivation of post-industrial urban waterfronts, institutional master planning, and neighborhood revitalization.

• holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Northeastern University.

• founding co-chair of the forthcoming Boston Society of Architects Transportation Alliance.

Brian Gregory

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SYMPATHETIC SYSTEMSplanning & pitfalls of multimodal transit networks

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How do you measure a successful transportation project today?

How will you measure it in the future?

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today at INTERSECTIONSwe measure traffic volumes and levels of service

ignoring• number of passengers per vehicle• non-motorized users of the intersection• real and perceived safety issues

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today along CORRIDORSwe look at average peak hour counts

ignoring• the crush at the peak of the peak• seasonal variation• regular, but unanticipated, delays

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today across the CITYwe rely on US Census data and ACS estimates

ignoring• that commutes are 20% of trips• the mix of modes available in cities today• the multimodality of single trips

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today to plan for REGIONSwe use regional transportation models

ignoring• actions we can take to affect mode-split• changes in travel preferences, climate, and

technology

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* ACS 5-year data 2010-2013

Modes for Bostonian Commuters

Today* 2030 Aspirational

public transit 33% up by a thirdwalk 14.5% up by almost a halfbike 1.9% increase fourfoldcarpool 5.4% declines marginallydrive alone 40.6% down by halfother/work from home 4.5% slight increase

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SNEAPA 2016 20 October Worcester MA

UpperMysticLake

LowerMysticLake

FreshPond

Spy Pond

Mystic River

Alewife Reservation ChelseaCreek

MaldenRiver

Mill Creek

CAMBRIDGE

SOMERVILLE

BOSTON

MEDFORD

MALDEN

WINCHESTER

EVERETT

CHELSEA

ARLINGTON

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Envisioned In-Progress Existing

MYSTIC GREENWAYS VISION

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SYMPATHETIC SYSTEMS planning & pitfalls of multimodal transit networks

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LowerMysticLake

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Spy Pond

Mystic River

Alewife Reservation ChelseaCreek

MaldenRiver

Mill Creek

CAMBRIDGE

SOMERVILLE

BOSTON

MEDFORD

MALDEN

WINCHESTER

EVERETT

CHELSEA

ARLINGTON

EAST BOSTON

REVERE

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MYSTIC GREENWAYS VISION

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SYMPATHETIC SYSTEMSplanning & pitfalls of multimodal transit networks