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Downtown Transit Center Update
Presenter:
Craig Blewitt, Transit Services Manager
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Summary:
The Transit Services Division is pursuing the construction of a new Downtown Transit Center. In 2016 and 2017 a study to identify Downtown locations appropriate for the center was completed and a Mayor-appointed steering committee prioritized the sites and offered further guidance on the transit center development. Staff will provide an update on the project, including progress on discussions with the preferred site property owner.
Previous Council Action:
September 26, 2017 City Council approved a resolution of support for the final Downtown Transit Steering Committee recommendation. July 25, 2016 Council received a presentation update on the Downtown Transit Station Relocation Study. November 24, 2015 Council approved the 2016 Budget, including $100,000 to implement the Downtown Transit Station Relocation Study. May 27, 2014 Council approved Resolution 50-14 to authorize a funding transfer of $38,000 into the Downtown Transit Station Relocation Study Project.
Background:
The City's transit system, operated as Mountain Metropolitan Transit, provides bus and complementary ADA paratransit service, and other transit services to the community. The current Downtown Transit Terminal is located on the ground floor of the parking structure at the southwest corner of Kiowa Street and Nevada Avenue, and has functioned in that capacity since 1976.
The existing transit terminal has shortcomings in terms of bus operations, safety, ADA compliance, and aesthetics. Eight studies have been conducted over the last 20 years to identify a new downtown transit station location.
Project Goals
The transit center relocation study process established the following goals for the study. These goals considered the goals stated in prior studies as well as new and emerging needs evidenced in current downtown policies.
Operational Enhancement
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