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Home My WebLink About10-05-20 Public Services Committee MiinutesDUBLIN MOBILITY UPDATEPublic Services CommitteeOctober 5, 20201.Mobility Study Background2.Five (5) Strategic Mobility Priority Areas•Updates, Next Steps, Q & A3.Feedback & DiscussionPRESENTATION OUTLINEBACKGROUNDThe Dublin Mobility Study is the City’s strategic plan for innovative transportation network improvements to support the community’s evolving mobility needs. DUBLIN MOBILITY STUDYTIMELINE2017 2018 2019 2020DUBLIN MOBILITY STUDY BACKGROUNDPhase 1Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4•Public input•Vision•Key Objectives•Strategic priority areas•Action plan•Connected Community theme•Implementation of pilots in strategic priority areas•Grant funding & sponsorship•Assess pilots and transition to permanent mobility programs•Identify funding optionsKEY OBJECTIVESThe following key objectives continue to inform the Mobility Study:1.Support economic development2.Promote equitable access to mobility3.Expand multimodal options4.Improve public health5.Preserve our environs by focusing on future growthDUBLIN MOBILITY STUDYSTRATEGIC MOBILITY PRIORITY AREAS1.Micro-transit (Shuttles & Circulators)2.Shared Micro-mobility (Bike Share)3.Concepts for Mobility Hubs4.Wayfinding on Shared Use Paths5.Complete & Smart StreetsDUBLIN MOBILITY STUDY THE DUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)BIKE SHARE (SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY)MOBILITY HUBSWAYFINDINGCOMPLETE & SMART STREETSMOBILITY PRIORITY AREAS•Mobility independence for those aging in place and those with disabilities•First/last mile connection for workforce•Piloting a hybrid approach to better serve people with disabilities who live and work in DublinDUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)COVID-19 RESPONSE1.Discontinued regular service of senior/disabled shuttle operations between March 17 – September 302.Pivoted resources to delivery service in partnership with Dublin Food Pantry and Dublin Volunteer ServicesDUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSBetween 2018-20208,810single occupancy vehicle miles saved6,960pounds of CO2saved211unique riders6,233total rides89destinations & participating employers4.2parking spaces freed up daily10.8weekly hours of operation4.6average miles per ride13participating senior facilities$23.56average cost per rideDUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)SHARE Mobility Analytics DashboardHeat map of destinationsTop destinations (drop-offs)1.AC Marriott (453)2.Walmart (378)3.Kroger (258)4.COTA 21 Stop J/Tuttle Mall (251)5.Tuttle Mall (193)6.Friendship Village of Dublin (164)7.Dublin Food Pantry (151)8.Avery Square (116)9.Dublin Senior Center (115)10.Giant Eagle (110)91235476810DUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)SHARE APP UPDATEBranding and trip planningDUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS1.Businesses•Customer Engagement Process Map•Informational flyer•Coordinated efforts between SHARE and Economic Development2.Senior Care Facilities•Customer Engagement Process Map•Regular check-ins•Quarterly meeting with representatives from each senior care facility DUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)CHALLENGES1.COVID-19 pandemic2.Limited COTA service to Dublin3.Funding & grants4.Connecting with the right person/Champions of the program5.Any reference to the term “pilot”STRENGTHS1.Flexibility & ease to pivot resources2.Potential to innovate3.Interdisciplinary & collaborative4.Data & analytics dashboard5.Continued support from Dublin community & City CouncilDUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)REGIONAL TRANSIT UPDATES1.Northwest Corridor Plan Advances / LinkUs•Phase 1 analysis looks at the corridor from Broad Street to Bethel Road•Seeks to provide a complete mobility system including high capacity & rapid transit, technology solutions, bike & ped improvements, and land use changes2.Downtown Columbus C-Pass Program renewed•Columbus City Council approved a 5-year extension•A collective $696,000 special assessment yearly3.All-in-one trip planning and payment app•Columbus City Council approved a $265,000 Smart Columbus contract to name a payment processor to allow the Pivot trip-planning app to allow in-app fare paymentsDUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)FUNDING UPDATE2020 BUDGET – CIP funds & GrantsFundingsource Amount2020-2024 CIP - MobilityInitiatives remaining balance~ $71,000FTA Section 5310 (federal grant)Up to $50,000ODOTOTP2 (state grant) Up to $250,000TOTAL$121,000DUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)FUNDING UPDATE2021 BUDGET – CIP funds & GrantsFundingsource AmountEst.carry over from 2020 $57,0002021-2025 CIP - MobilityInitiatives$400,000FTA Section 5310 (federal grant)TBDODOT OTP2(state grant) TBDAARPCommunity Challenge TBDTOTAL$457,000NEXT STEPS1.Consider utilizing city vehicles to maximize branding opportunities and lower operating costs.2.Pursue regional coordination of Northwest corridor mobility improvements.3.Continue to advocate for increased COTA services.4.Balance funding resources with level of subsidy provided.5.Expand partnerships with employers and senior care facilities.6.Diversify support in view of vulnerable funding sources.7.Adopt progressive parking and demand management policies.8.Refine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and continue tracking measures of program success.9.Consider a regular solicitation period for mobility services.10.Consider adopting truly on-demand service.INPUT & FEEDBACK TO STAFFDUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)THE DUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)BIKE SHARE (SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY)MOBILITY HUBSWAYFINDINGCOMPLETE & SMART STREETSTRIP Bikes (dockless e-bikes) CoGo Bike Share (docked & dockless e-bikes)- Launch in 2021 - Dublin expansion as early as 2023MOBILITY PRIORITY AREAS SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY DURING COVID-190 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,0006,000201820192020Average Monthly CoGo Bike Share Ridership: March through JuneAverage Monthly CoGo Bike Share Ridership: March through June(+29%)NEXT STEPS1.Coordinate the launch of TRIP Bike Share in 2021.2.Complete the public input phase for CoGo expansion in spring 2021.3.Contemplate code revisions as the City considers more micro-mobility options.INPUT & FEEDBACK TO STAFFBIKE SHARE (SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY)THE DUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)BIKE SHARE (SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY)MOBILITY HUBSWAYFINDINGCOMPLETE & SMART STREETS•Provide a space to co-locate at least two modes of transportation. Serve as transfer points.MOBILITY PRIORITY AREASMobility Hub TypologyTierPotential Locations Mobility OptionsDowntown Hubs1Bridge Park and Dublin Library Parking GarageDublin Connector, CoGo Bike Share, TRIP Bike Share, Bike Loops & regional trail access, Mobility Kiosk, ride hailing pick-up/drop-offPark & Ride Hubs1COTA Park and RideCOTA fixed route service, Dublin Connector, CoGo Bike Share, TRIP Bike Share, Bike Loops & regional trail access, Mobility Kiosk, ride hailing pick-up/drop-offCampus & Community Center Hubs2Dublin Community Recreation Center, Dublin Methodist Hospital, OSU Ambulatory Care Center, Ohio University - Dublin campusDublin Connector, CoGo Bike Share, Bike Loops & regional trail access, Mobility KioskNeighborhood Center Hubs3Residential areas at a common access pointDublin Connector, CoGo Bike Share, Bike Loops & regional trail accessDOWNTOWN MOBILITY HUB CONCEPTMOBILITY PRIORITY AREASMINNEAPOLISEXAMPLES OF MOBILITY HUBS IN OTHER CITIESCOLUMBUSMONTRÉALNEXT STEPS1.Draft site-specific designs for Tier 1 mobility hubs.2.Continue to engage COTA and other partners in mobility hub conversations and capitalize on any future opportunities to invest (or solicit investment from others) in capital improvements to strategic locations that will help to increase the convenience, viability, and attractiveness of multimodal travel options.INPUT & FEEDBACK TO STAFFMOBILITY HUBS THE DUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)BIKE SHARE (SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY)MOBILITY HUBSWAYFINDINGCOMPLETE & SMART STREETS•Wayfinding refers to information systems that guide people through a physical environment and enhance their understanding and experience of the space•Visual cues – maps, directional information, symbols, etc. – to guide path users to their destinations, and to mark path access/exit points •Highlight local/regional points of interest and opportunities for explorationMOBILITY PRIORITY AREASCENTRAL OHIO GREENWAYSOlentangy TrailScioto TrailRegional Trail of SignificanceShared Use Paths / Bike InfrastructurePROPOSED BIKE LOOP & MOBILITY HUBSScioto TrailRegional Trail of SignificanceShared Use Paths / Bike InfrastructureSchoolsRecreation Loop (Pilot)8 miles40 minutesProposed Mobility HubDCRCFrantz & Metro Place NGlacier Ridge Metro ParkCity HallOhio UniversityDublin Methodist HospitalCML Dublin BranchCOTA Park & RideTHE DUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)BIKE SHARE (SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY)MOBILITY HUBSWAYFINDINGCOMPLETE & SMART STREETS•Vinyl stickers (short-term)MOBILITY PRIORITY AREAS•Stencils and glow-in-the-dark paint (long-term)NEXT STEPS1.Finalize curated bike loops and implement wayfinding pilot.2.Guided bike ride to experience the proposed bike loop for Public Services Committee members.3.Gather feedback and rider input on the pilot project.4.Continue to identify additional opportunities and bike loops such as entertainment, historical and cultural bike loop, public art loop, neighborhood fitness challenge loop, and public cemetery loop. INPUT & FEEDBACK TO STAFFWAYFINDINGTHE DUBLIN CONNECTOR (MICRO-TRANSIT)BIKE SHARE (SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY)MOBILITY HUBSWAYFINDINGCOMPLETE & SMART STREETS•Dublin City Council passed a Complete Streets Resolution in June 2018•Dublin City Council passed a resolution in support of MORPC’s Smart Streets policy in October 2019 •Directs City departments to consider and incorporate smart street technologies whenever feasible•Projects such as Smart Intersections•Long-term policy consideration: Vision Zero policyMOBILITY PRIORITY AREAS NEXT STEPS1.Continue to engage MORPC on updates to the policies regarding complete streets and smart streets.INPUT & FEEDBACK TO STAFFCOMPLETE & SMART STREETS1.Input and feedback regarding strategic priority areas.2.Interest from Public Services Committee on a guided bike ride of the proposed bike loops.FEEDBACK FOR STAFF