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From page 1... ... • Another emerging area examines alternative financing for public transportation services, including the leveraging of public funds, private capital, or both to maintain and modernize public infrastructure. There is limited documentation on how this may apply to park and ride/intermodal commuter facilities. Read the entire page →
From page 2... ... Rhode Island Department of Transportation Valley Metro Regional Public Transit Authority Virginia Department of Transportation -- Northern District Estimated Total Source: Statewide Transportation Improvement Programs and Capital Improvement Programs of the surveyed programs. Program totals represent rough estimates of capital expenditure projections over a 20-year period. Read the entire page →
From page 3... ... One deficiency, according to the manager, is the program's low priority in state transportation budgeting. One legal issue is state law that limits park and ride lot use to commuters. Read the entire page →
From page 4... ... One employee at Florida DOT headquarters -- Federal Grants Manager -- is responsible for overseeing the statewide program. 4 Description Costs Fund SourceName Downtown Ione Sutter Hill Transit Center Modoc County FHWA CMAQ/Local funds FHWA CMAQ/Local funds Transportation account/State funds$200,000 $1,033,000 $345,000 Transportation center parking Park and ride facility 30-space park and ride facility Table 2 California Department of Transportation representative sample programmed park and ride/intermodal commuter projects (FY08–12) Read the entire page →
From page 5... ... This document defines the state park and ride program as "a program designed to encourage the use of transit, carpools, vanpools and other high occupancy vehicle modes, by providing safe and convenient parking facilities for commuters" (Park and Ride Lot Program, Topic No. 725-030-002-f, Transit Office, Florida Department of Transportation, May 14, 2011) Read the entire page →
From page 6... ... are deposited. As required by Florida law, a minimum of 15 percent of the State Transportation Trust Fund deposits must be allocated to public transportation programs, representing: • Public Transit Block Grant Program. Read the entire page →
From page 7... ... Maine DOT assesses its park and ride assets roughly every 2 years. Its 2007 report (Maine's Park and Ride Lots, System Update) Read the entire page →
From page 8... ... 8 Location Description Cost/Fund Source Auburn Federal: $48,000 State: $12,000 Bath Federal: $500,000 Local: $52,736 Portland Partial funding for intermodal passenger facility served by Concord Coach bus and Down-easter rail line – 370 commuter parking spaces Federal: $72,226 State: $18,057 150 space park and ride lots as part of an intermodal facility Intermodal passenger facility and parking Table 3 Maine Department of Transportation representative sample programmed park and ride/intermodal commuter facilities state transportation improvement program (FY10–13) Read the entire page →
From page 9... ... The New Mexico DOT Transit and Rail Division administers the Park and Ride Bus Service Program. It also manages NM Rail Runner Express passenger rail service in partnership with the Rio Metro Regional Transit District, and provides support for commuter 9 Table 4 New Mexico Department of Transportation FY2010 park and ride program -- bus service. Read the entire page →
From page 10... ... is the operator of public transit service. Together Rhode Island DOT and RIPTA oversee the state park and ride program. Read the entire page →
From page 11... ... Policy and Program Elements. The Rhode Island DOT manager reports there are no constraints or impediments to operating the program. Read the entire page →
From page 12... ... Loudoun County also implemented a shuttle service from a few of the small park-andride lots to a large park-and-ride lot that is overcrowded and is served by bus service." (Manager of Mobility Programs, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, e-mail to the research team, October 22, 2010.) Read the entire page →
From page 13... ... Average lot occupancy is 66 percent but the state lots have a consistent 80 to 90 percent occupancy. Commuter amenities include public bus service, lighting, security, bicycle parking, shelters, benches, sidewalks, information kiosks, and public telephones. Read the entire page →
From page 14... ... As mentioned by the manager, these reductions and uncertainties lessen Virginia DOT's ability to match federal grants and hamper efforts to expand and develop the park and ride/intermodal commuter system. The local funds that support park and ride facilities are from the budgets and general funds of local governments and transit agencies. Read the entire page →
From page 15... ... BART is considering a car wash and detailing service. Reserved spaces for car pools and van pools are also being considered, as 15 Park and Ride Project Location Total Cost Federal Source Federal Share Non-Federal Source Non-Federal Share Route 234: 400-450 Space Commuter P&R Lot Prince William County $8,744,000 CMAQ Primary Formula STP-Reg $6,603,000 183,000 200,000 VDOT Match Route 234: Park and Ride Lot Expansion Prince William County 8,915,000 Route 617: Backlick Road -- North Park and Ride Facility Fairfax County Route 643: Construct Park and Ride Facility Loudoun County Local Contribution VDOT Match 836,000 - Local 193,000 - VDOT Eastern Loudoun: Park and Ride Lot Loudoun County Engineering Proving Grounds: Saratoga Park and Ride Facility Fairfax County Herndon: Monroe Park and Ride Lot Fairfax County Edwards Ferry Road: Lease of 150-Space Park and Ride Lot Leesburg Lowes Island: Lease Commuter Parking Spaces Loudoun County 56,000 224,000 VDOT Match STP-Regional 280,000 Springfield: CBD Commuter Parking Fairfax County $15,107,000$33,725,000$49,056,000TOTAL $1,757,000 8,915,000VDOT Partnership 939,000Local Contribution3,355,000CMAQ4,294,000 0None 6,751,000 CMAQ7,779,000 177,000VDOT Match708,000CMAQ885,000 600,000VDOT Match2,400,000CMAQ3,000,000 NoneNone4,640,000CMAQ5,144,000 160,000VDOT Match605,000CMAQ765,000 None280,000 1,250,000VDOT Match8,000,000CMAQ9,250,000 Source: Virginia Department of Transportation FY2011–2016 Six-Year Improvement Program. Read the entire page →
From page 16... ... • Expand Union City Station to create intermodal rail station -- $21.0 million. • Establish express bus service and e-BART support network, including park and ride lots -- $21.7 million. Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... Average lot occupancy is 55 percent. Commuter amenities include lighting and security. Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... 200, 202, and 203. 1 $7,740,000$3,971,829 579,120 5,897 $11,711,829 51,254 103,200 89,914 169,442 198,255 1,145,069 129,000 22,797 224,325 6,820,079 87,720 280 2,238 62,012 64,039 10,751 100,000 17,749 96,659 63,466 4,201 3,734 88,758 131,871 76,200 $304,764 $22,160,861 $10,044,268 $11,711,829 Sub Total Sub Total 2,447,881 5,897 51,254 579,120 103,200 89,914 169,442 198,225 1,146,069 129,000 22,797 224,325 4,372,198 87,720 280 2,238 62,012 64,039 10,751 100,000 17,749 96,659 63,466 4,201 3,734 88,758 131,871 76,200 P&R: US-36 and Reed Street -- Mandalay Gardens P&R: US-36 and McCaslin -- Ped Bridge P&R: Montbello-Relief Kiosk P&R: I-25 and Broadway Structure P&R: Smoky Hill Road at Picadilly P&R: 40th and Airport P&R: Cold Spring Driver Relief Kiosk P&R: Broadway Euclid Intermodal Facility; City of Boulder P&R: Longmont/Ken Pratt P&R: Longmont/Kimbark Driver Relief Shelter P&R: US-85 and 72nd Avenue -- Driver Relief P&R: US-85 and 72nd Avenue -- Driver Relief P&R: Table Mesa Structural Repair P&R: Video Security System -- Table Mesa P&R: Westminster Center East Driver Station P&R: Westminster Center West Driver Station Bus Shelters – 2006 Bus Shelters – 2007 Bus Shelters – 2008 Bus Shelters – 2009 Bus Shelters – 2010 P&R: Stapleton Table 8 Denver Regional Transportation District 2010 capital program -- park and ride/ intermodal commuter elements. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... MTA is required -- by law -- to achieve consensus from stakeholders before finalizing capital improvement plans. In addition to Sensible Act requirements, MTA meets quarterly with the Maine DOT Park and Ride Manager to coordinate their shared responsibility for the state park and ride program. Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... Source: Adopted Operating and Capital Budget, FY 2010/2011, Phoenix Valley Metro. Site selection and environmental documentation for three park and ride lots: Arrowhead Park and Ride/Transit Center; Desert Sky Park and Ride/Transit Center; 59th Avenue and Laveen Park and Ride $3,736,564 $3,736,564 $205,000 $205,000 Table 9 Phoenix Valley Metro Regional Public Transit Authority operating and capital budget FY09–10 (park and ride/intermodal facility elements) Read the entire page →
From page 21... ... All of the programs except two were initiated prior to 1990. The New Mexico DOT and the Phoenix Valley Metro Regional Public Transit Authority (RPTA) Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... The latter permits limited free parking for district residents. The New Mexico DOT has indirect fees, representing user fees for bus, rail, and shuttle services to the state park and ride facilities. Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... The local sources of support -- also used as match to federal or state grants -- are typically drawn from either a local transit agency or local government capital or operating fund. Local funds may also represent bridge tolls or a voter-approved sales tax dedicated to a specific transportation improvement. Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... The programs are BART, Denver RTD, Florida DOT, Maine DOT, MTA, 24 Function Element Definition Program Administration Goals and Policies Program administrative methods are documented and easily understood Program Staffing Staffing and manpower levels satisfactorily address program requirements Asset Inventory Program Needs Program needs are understood and strategies are derived to address them Budget and Revenue Source Program costs are quantified, budgeted, and aligned with viable funding sources Program Development Goals and Policies Program development goals and policies are documented and easily understood Funding Amenities Program amenities strengthen the viability of the program Interagency Coordination Program activities and objectives are coordinated with area or regional stakeholders Capital Improvement Program Program Operation Goals and Policies Program operation goals and policies are documented and easily executed Fee Collection If permitted, program fees match demand and costs Security and Enforcement Maintenance Technology is applied to improve efficiencyTechnology Program CIP is well defined and prioritized Program facilities are safe for public use Program assets are regularly maintained Program assets are well documented Program is adequately funded Table 10 Criteria for rating the surveyed park and ride programs. Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... 25 ELEMENTS BA R T C a ltr a n s D en v er R TD Fl or id a D O T Fl or id a D O T D ist ri ct 6 M a in e D O T M a in e Tu rn pi ke N ew M ex ic o D O T R ho de Is la n d D O T/ P u bl ic Tr a n sit A u th or ity Ph oe ni x V a lle y M et ro V ir gi ni a D O T V ir gi ni a D O T N or th er n D ist ri ct Program Administration Program Goals and Policies 1 1 Program Staffing 1 Asset Inventory 1 Program Needs Budget/Revenue Program Development Goals and Policies Funding Amenities Interagency Coordination Capital Improvement Program Program Operation Goals and Policies Security/Enforcement Maintenance Technology 1 3 2 2 22 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 22 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 23 2 2 2 2 22 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 22 2 2 2 23 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 22 2 2 3 2 22 22 2 2 2 2 222 2 3 3 23 2 2 2 2 33 2 2 2 23 2 3 22 2 2 2 22 3 2 33 2 2 2 33 3 3 32 3 1 = Element featured in program and considered a best practice. 2 = Moderate or limited evidence of element in program. Read the entire page →
From page 26... ... The Florida DOT rated a "1" in program administration/goals and policies, program development/goals and policies, and program operation/goals and policies. The department has two instructive documents that explain the goals, objectives, procedures, and organization of its park and ride program. Read the entire page →
From page 27... ... • Any facility operating at a level of 95% or greater is a prime candidate for expansion. The second Florida DOT document is the State Park & Ride Lot Program Planning Manual, September 1996, as amended April 2001. Read the entire page →
From page 28... ... Source: State Park & Ride Lot Program Planning Manual, September 1996, as amended April 2001, p. Read the entire page →
From page 29... ... The formula for this computation is as follows: where: Costi =Annual cost savings for users of lot type i VMTi =Annual VMT reduction for lots of type i Opcosti =Average vehicle operating cost for vehicles parked at lots of type i From the perspective of a state DOT wishing to establish or strengthen its program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, the Florida DOT example is instructive and noteworthy. The agency policies provide structure and context, purpose and intent, an Systemwide User Cost Savings i lot types Cost = =Σ 1, i Costi VMTi Opcosti= System VMT reduction I lot types VMTi= =Σ 1, VMTi Parkedi Li Afaci= 2 organizational framework, and methods for achieving expected program outcomes. Read the entire page →
From page 30... ... • Is routinely involved in negotiations for program planning and funding that occur within a regional decision making forum with representatives from local municipalities, county governments, and regional transit agencies. • Directly oversees and coordinates leasing agreements such as the Parking Lot License Agreement and Standard Project Administration Agreement used to lease private land for park and ride facilities. Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... • Applies the district Six-Year Work Program as a management tool for advancing future regional park and ride projects. • Coordinates and shares district park and ride information and data with the Virginia DOT central office. Read the entire page →
From page 32... ... The stated goal of the Florida DOT park and ride program, for example, is to provide "a program designed to encourage the use of transit, carpools, vanpools and other high occupancy vehicle modes, by providing safe and convenient parking facilities for commuters" (Park and Ride Lot Program, Topic No. Read the entire page →
From page 33... ... They assess effectiveness and determine if the program purpose is achieved. An example of a well developed management plan is the Florida DOT planning manual, which contains instructive guidance on how to administer the program and measure its productivity. Read the entire page →
From page 34... ... This is demonstrated by Phoenix Valley Metro's installation of canopies at underutilized lots to increase patronage and the MTA's provision of free ZOOM bus service for lot patrons. In both cases, the amenity increased usage. Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... Three of the surveyed programs charge for parking. The New Mexico DOT program is free but there is a fee for the shuttle, rail, and bus services to the facilities. Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... The staffs of the Florida, New Mexico and Maine DOTs, the MTA, and the Denver RTD also participate in some way in the capital budgeting process. Decisions on capital investments and future facilities for the remaining programs are made by others, outside of the park and ride unit. Read the entire page →
From page 37... ... The Virginia DOT uses its SPR funds to develop the long-range transportation plan, which includes strategies for developing park and ride/intermodal commuter facilities statewide. Read the entire page →
From page 38... ... The program purpose is to assist disabled individuals with transportation to and from employment. Grants are awarded for public transportation services beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Read the entire page →
From page 39... ... The surveyed programs in California, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Florida use the motor fuel tax or excise tax to support their park and ride/intermodal commuter facilities in some way. Read the entire page →
From page 40... ... The local option tax is commonly used by local governments to support transportation programs and services in 46 states. In Colorado, a 0.4 percent increase in the Denver RTD's 0.6 percent regional sales tax is used to support the FasTrack system -- a 12-year, $4.7 billion program that includes 21,000 additional parking spaces at rail and bus stations. Read the entire page →
From page 41... ... Several Miami-Date County Transit joint development projects are either completed or underway. Two examples that include park and ride facilities are: • Dadeland South Metrorail Station: The project, known as Datran, comprises four phases of mixed-used development representing over 782,000 ft2 of office, hotel, and retail space. Read the entire page →
From page 42... ... It would be beneficial if national research on the applicability 42 Best Practices of Surveyed Programs 1 Parking fee program balancing demand and generating program revenue 2 Efficient inventory; enhanced security and enforcement; advanced technology in fee collection, security, and user amenities 3 Comprehensive program planning, policy methods, and procedures 4 Dedicated fund sources for planning and development and funding and support of dedicated bus and educational programs 5 Creative user amenities and a well devised capital improvement program 6 Efficient staffing and result-oriented regional interagency process and planning Additional Options 1 Establish uniform program goal and purpose statements 2 Develop program management plan providing guidance and instruction on staffing levels, staff training, asset inventory, maintenance, customer amenities, lot utilization, and pricing methods 3 Establish program operating budgets and involve program staff in capital planning and budgeting 4 Broaden funding sources and apply alternative finance techniques Table 17 Summary of best practices and additional report options. Read the entire page →
From page 43... ... (Accessed in 2010.) Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) Read the entire page →
From page 44... ... State Park and Ride Lot Program Planning Manual, Office of Public Transportation, Florida Department of Transportation, September 1996. State Transportation Improvement Program, Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012, 2013 and 2014, Florida Department of Transportation, 2010. Read the entire page →
From page 45... ... Transportation Improvement Program, Amendments 1–8, Fiscal Years 2009–2012, Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program, August 14, 2008. Transportation Research Circular E-C092: Maintenance and Operation of Transportation Facilities, 2005 Strategic Vision, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, 2006. Read the entire page →
From page 46... ... . Persons wanting to pursue the project subject matter in greater depth should contact the CRP Staff, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Read the entire page →

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... • Another emerging area examines alternative financing for public transportation services, including the leveraging of public funds, private capital, or both to maintain and modernize public infrastructure. There is limited documentation on how this may apply to park and ride/intermodal commuter facilities.