CITY OF PHOENIX CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF PHOENIX TRANSPORTATION Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, A.R.S. Section 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF PHOENIX TRANSPORTATION and to the general public, that the CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF PHOENIX TRANSPORTATION will hold a meeting open to the public on September 23, 2014, at 6:00p.m. located in the Saguaro Room, 2nd Floor, Phoenix Public Transit Building, 302 N. 1st Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. One or more Committee members may participate via teleconference. Agenda items may be taken out of order. 1.
Call to Order
Chair Peters
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Approval of the minutes of the September 18, 2014 meeting
Committee members
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This item is for information, discussion and possible action. Call to the Public Chair Peters Consideration, discussion, and concerns from the public. Those wishing to address the Committee need not request permission in advance. Action taken as a result of the public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date. Staff Review/Public Involvement Update This item provides an update on committee requests for information, staff summations, and the public involvement process.
Matt Heil, Public Information Officer
This item is for information and discussion. West Phoenix overview: Transportation Needs Assessment and Solutions Discussion This item provides an overview of the West Phoenix area and will consider existing conditions, needs of the city and the specific area, and potential solutions for review.
Phoenix Public Transit and Phoenix Street Transportation staff
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This item is for information and discussion. Request for Future Agenda Items
Chair Peters
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Adjournment
Chair Peters
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For further information, please call Megan Neal, Management Assistant II, Public Transit Department at 602-534-6192.
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Persons paid to lobby on behalf of persons or organizations other than themselves shall register with the City Clerk prior to lobbying or within five business days thereafter, and must register annually to continue lobbying. If you have any questions about registration or whether or not you must register, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 602-262-6811. To request reasonable accommodations, call Megan Neal at Voice/602-534-6192 or TTY/602-261-8208 as early as possible to coordinate needed arrangements.
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Citizens Committee on the Future of Phoenix Transportation, September 8, 2014, Item 2
CITY OF PHOENIX CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF PHOENIX TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES September 18, 2014 Maricopa Association of Governments 302 N. First Avenue, 2th Floor Committee Present Peters, Mary (Chair)
Committee Present (con’t)
Public Present
Staff Present
Staff Present (con’t)
Martin, David
Barker, Dianne Bowar, Joe
Kessler, Ken
Baele, Roger
Mattox, Claude
Harlow, John
Dovalina, Ray
Lunsford, Jack
Baier, Maria (Vice Chair)
Miller, Roy
Brossart, Diane
Olivas, Eva
Kunthera, Sophia Sherwood, Gary
Brown, Kerwin
Pangrazio, Phil
Goyette, Maurice Grote, Wulf (VM) Gudino, Eric (ADOT)
Cornelius, Michael
Pastor, Sonya
Gruver, Terry
Merritt, Tim
Danley, Ian
Rees, Julie
Heil, Matthew
Naimark, Rick
Federhar, Andy
Scherer, Diane
Hernandez, Monica
Neal, Megan
Ferniza, Sandra
Scutari, Shannon
Hyatt, Maria
Santana, Albert
Gilroy, Len
Tribken, Craig
Sapien, Jesus
Hoover, Mike
Vera, Feliciano (call-in)
Sweinhagen, Melissa Yazzie, Eileen (MAG)
Stone, Alicia
Hubbard, Richard Hunter, Yvonne James, Abraham Kueth, Don Martin, David Committee Absent Shultz, Marty (Vice Chair) Bunch, Ed Cannon, Bob Loo, Leonard
Scrivano, Catherine Simplot, Tom Trujillo, Gary
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Miller, Wendy McLaren, Jymie Sue (VM) Melnychenko, Mark
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Call to Order Chair Peters called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
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Committee Purpose and Goals *A portion of item #4 was taken out of order. Mayor Stanton greeted the committee and audience. He stated the last week was very tough due to the rain and flooding that occurred and thanked City staff for their professionalism in responding to the citizens. Mayor Stanton noted he had declared an emergency in the city authorizing staff to respond as quickly as possible. He noted no lives were lost although there was some structural damage in certain areas. Mayor Stanton mentioned the buses and light rail were running that day, although a little slower than usual. The city's infrastructure was built to withstand a 100 year flood. This storm was considered a 100 year flood, and the infrastructure did hold. Mayor Stanton mentioned the city's transportation investments have totaled up to $7 billion dollars. He stated more information would be forthcoming on other investments in the coming days. Mayor Stanton mentioned in January, the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl will bring one million people into downtown due to the investments Phoenix has made in transportation. He added that Phoenix is being considered for other events like the Democratic National Convention in 2016 for the same reason. Mayor Stanton stated the work of this Committee is crucial to improvements in transit and would like to see a transportation plan we can be proud of that will build on our current system. He expressed appreciation to the Committee for their time spent. Committee Member Michael Cornelius commented that he would like to have it recognized a bus driver was killed in an accident on the day of the flooding. Mayor Stanton expressed he was not aware of the situation and requested more information. He offered his condolences to the family and coworkers. Committee Member Shannon Scutari stated that transportation must be a focus to be a world class city. She continued that we can't achieve our goals unless we are a city with great transportation and it is a must for global competitiveness. Mayor Stanton responded that as mayor, he spends the majority of his time focusing on economic development and attracting industries and businesses with high paying jobs. He continued that employees want robust transportation along with education, arts and culture, and great schools. Committee Member Roy Miller asked Mayor Stanton for his thoughts on the product of this Committee and how it should integrate with other groups like infrastructure and planning and zoning and how these things fit together. Mayor Stanton responded the committee's output will stand on its own. He continued that no one is looking over the shoulder of the committee and tough questions will be asked. Mayor Stanton stated some people might suggest transportation fits in with other infrastructure, but he reiterated the committee will stand on its own.
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Approval of the minutes of the August 26, 2014 meeting Chair Peters requested a motion to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2014 meeting. Committee Member Yvonne Hunter motioned to approve. Committee Member Claude Mattox seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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Call to the Public Chair Peters had one request from the public to speak by Ms. Dianne Barker. Ms. Barker stated she would like to submit papers from MAG's Transportation Policy Committee. She stated that Mayor Lane does not approve of Phoenix plan for light rail. Ms. Barker mentioned that when the committee considers alternatives for transportation to not reinvent the wheel regarding light rail. She requested that when she is not in favor of items it should be reflected in the minutes. Ms. Barker mentioned she reviewed the 2012 MAG audit report of light rail and suggested the committee members read the report.
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Committee Purpose and Goals The remainder of item 4 resumed in order. Ms. Megan Neal with the Public Transit Department reviewed the charts provided as requested by Committee members at the August 26, 2014 meeting. Ms. Neal reminded committee members to use the microphones to ensure everyone can hear. She reviewed a few points regarding the open meeting law. Ms. Neal requested information such as articles and videos be provided to her to make part of the packet or at the meeting so they can be made available to everyone and discouraged discussions outside of the committee meetings. Committee Member Feliciano Vera left the meeting at 6:21 p.m. Ms. Terry Gruver, the meeting facilitator, reviewed the plan for the next few committee meetings. She pointed out the meeting packet included the list of goals and objectives. She noted the ground rules were updated as a result of the comments from the previous meeting. Ms. Gruver addressed the future meetings would be centered around geographic areas and staff will take information and present a summary for each meeting based on the geographic area. She stated these will be used as building blocks to build a plan. She asked the committee if there were any concerns. Committee Member Miller asked if all modes would be addressed for each geographic area. Ms. Gruver responded the modes would be addressed as they are outlined in the goals and objectives as noted. Committee Member Miller asked if it included bike and pedestrian modes. Ms. Gruver responded in the affirmative. She continued that the committee should focus on the triggers for where we should enhance service. She gave an example of 15 or 30 minute bus frequency. Committee Member Miller asked for assistance in locating the goals and objectives. Ms. Gruver responded they can be found on page 11 of the meeting packet. Committee Member Vera returned to the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
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Committee Member David Martin asked if the committee will be looking how to connect the geographic areas at the end. Public Transit Director Maria Hyatt responded yes, the committee will see the overlay of the entire transit system and the plan will need to connect the areas. Committee Member Sonya Pastor LaSota asked when the public comments will be taken into consideration by the committee. Ms. Gruver responded staff will provide an update at each meeting on the agenda. Ms. Hyatt responded the Public Transit Department is getting requests for presentations and a schedule will be provided to the committee. Committee Member Mattox requested that the information be provided far enough in advance prior to the meeting to give the committee time to review. Ms. Hyatt responded yes, it is the goal to provide the information as much in advance as possible. Committee Member Miller stated he did not see bike and pedestrian modes addressed in the goals and objectives, nor in the expenditures listed in the chart in the packet. Street Transportation Department Director Ray Dovalina responded that the goal of the department on street improvements includes "Complete Streets" which address bike and pedestrian modes. Chair Peters mentioned the previous meeting packet included information on bike and pedestrian modes. Committee Member Vera asked to what extent is the last 1/4 mile connection being considered as this is being mentioned more in federal guidelines. He also asked if the committee will be discussing transit infrastructure. Mr. Dovalina responded when the department focuses on the transit corridors, the first mile and last mile are considered in projects. He continued that in non-transit related projects the department also showcases other needs across the city. Committee Member Vera stated he wanted to make sure the committee members are aware of the diverse array of funding mechanisms for multi-modal transportation. Committee Member Ian Danley asked if there is a temporal boundary or time line for the plan. Ms. Hyatt responded that 20 to 30 years is a sufficient time frame. Chair Peters asked that the committee start with a 20 year time frame assumption and it could be moved up and down from that point. Committee Member Craig Tribken mentioned that in each geographic boundary, it was likely that all needs would be deemed important and asked if the committee could anticipate how the plan could be tied together at the end. Ms. Gruver responded that in the committees’ comments for each area, they should include a prioritization so ideas could be looked at in a comprehensive way.
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Committee Member Eva Olivas asked about the priorities for neighborhoods not in Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas. She continued that if light rail is the priority, how do we not lose bus lines and improve streets in the west valley and will these areas be addressed? Mr. Dovalina responded yes, that it will be addressed both in the transit corridors and outside of those corridors. 5.
Public Involvement Mr. Matt Heil, City of Phoenix Public Transit Public Information Officer, presented an update on the public involvement process. He mentioned page 15 in the packet which provides an overview of the public involvement process. The flyer summarizes the public outreach, public hearings/meetings, talktransportation.org website, and school outreach activities. He noted some of the information is already outdated because work is already being accomplished by staff visiting transit centers and conducting presentation for groups. Mr. Heil requested that if the committee likes the format, he will use that going forward. He mentioned thirty groups are currently scheduled for presentations and 300 people are active on the talktransportation.org website. Mr. Heil stated the website does translate into multiple languages to answer a question previously brought up by the committee. Mr. Heil commented that committee members can request a presentation for specific groups by contacting him. Committee Member Mattox stated he visited the webpage and did not see a lot of specific information on what is occurring. He also went to Facebook and did not see much there either. He asked if there would be a link to a blog. Mr. Heil responded there is not plans for a blog, however he is working with the City of Phoenix Public Information Office as well as Valley Metro on their website for further interactions with the public. Once further discussion starts ramping up with the committee, it will be added to the website and via social media. Committee Member Mattox stated he wanted to make sure we are thoroughly engaging the public and he has not seen it yet. He continued that the committee is looking for input now and would like to see activity on the web and social media to get information now. Committee Member Pastor LaSota commented that smaller such as South Mountain News and foreign language publications often will publish a story if it is provided. Committee Member Scutari asked if there was a way to pull users over from other city sites such as Reinvent Phoenix or MyPlan Phoenix. She mentioned these people are already engaged and would be good to attract them to the transportation site. Committee Member Brossart suggested to give the committee key messages and they could post the messages on social media with links back to the transportation site.
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Chair Peters summarized that the committee would like to see public involvement information in advance and for staff to provide the presentation schedule.
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Public Transit Operations and Budget City of Phoenix Public Transit Department staff provided overviews of the Public Transit Department Operations and Budget. Deputy Public Transit Director Ken Kessler provided an overview of the Public Transit Department's funding sources and expenditures for both operating and capital projects. Mr. Kessler provided a description of how transit is operated and funded throughout the Valley. He mentioned that Phoenix is the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) designated recipient and manages all FTA funding for cities in the greater Phoenix region. He demonstrated the $1 billion shortfall mentioned at the last meeting was the difference between the Transit 2000 program forecast versus the actuals. Mr. Kessler stated that per the Transit 2000 plan, Phoenix made a commitment to spend 34% on light rail and expenditures are in line with the commitment. He continued that Phoenix is spending 8% on Dial-a-Ride and Americans with Disabilities Act services which exceeds the commitment by 2%. He indicated that the City of Phoenix is managing our reduced resources. Deputy Public Transit Director Jesus Sapien provided an overview of the Public Transit Department's operations and facilities. Mr. Sapien explained that Phoenix owns 488 large buses and 125 Dial-a-Ride paratransit buses and manages over 4,000 bus stops and three large operating facilities. He continued that the department's fleet is 65% natural gas and 35% ultra low sulfur diesel which is a point of pride for the department regarding cleaner burning fuels. Mr. Sapien commented that Phoenix has nine out of the ten highest populated routes in the region and carries 65% of the riders in the region as it operates service for both Phoenix and for other cities. Committee Member Andy Federhar stated the ridership information was interesting and asked if any analysis had been done on the effect of zoning and economic development on the ridership. Mr. Sapien responded that we see the largest ridership on crosstown routes such as Thomas Road which connects passengers to light rail, employment centers, north/south connecting routes, and schools. Mr. Sapien also stated Phoenix staff works with private businesses during development projects to determine if ridership increases are expected. He continued that the region makes changes to the bus routes every six months and makes tweaks to the schedule to accommodate changes. Ms. Hyatt added that Phoenix works with our partners at MAG, introduced Ms. Eileen Yazzie with MAG in the audience, and MAG captures and analyzes much of this kind of data to help the cities. Committee Member Vera asked if any geospatial data is collected to show transit deserts and also if there was any discussion to convert platinum passes to stored value cards. Mr. Sapien responded that we do collect some GIS data to evaluate changes needed. Mr Sapien stated the City is working with our farebox vendor
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and Valley Metro to determine what alternative fare payment options can be considered such as stored value cards and payments via cell phones for example. Committee Member Vera clarified his question was less about density and wondered if socioeconomic factors were looked at that may indicate underserved or low income populations have needs or are affected by route changes such as the cancelation of the Grant Street route to be effective in October. Mr. Sapien responded that the city is able to review data such as zero or one car households. Committee Member Tribken asked if the data collection included how far a passenger is riding from boarding to deboarding. Mr. Sapien responded yes, the data provided by the Vehicle Management System (VMS) and Automatic Passenger Counters (APC) gives refined boarding and deboarding information on segments of routes, not just routes. Committee Member Danley asked if information could be provided on the cost per rider and an analysis of Phoenix fares versus other cities and regions nationally. Ms. Hyatt responded yes the information can be provided. Light Rail Administrator Albert Santana provided an overview of the City of Phoenix's light rail project. Mr. Santana explained the $7 billion figure mentioned by Mayor Stanton earlier references the return on investment from the economic development generated from the light rail project. Mr. Santana explained how light rail compares with buses and cars in efficiently moving passengers that light rail cars can carry 200 passengers each where 5 buses and 180 cars are needed to carry that many passengers. He provided a graphic on the current and future planned light rail lines for the region. Mr. Santana stated the successes of the light rail in ridership and popularity are greater than originally anticipated. He explained the lessons learned after the initial capital construction project have led to more efficient project planning for future extensions. Mr. Santana provided details on the required analysis to determine light rail projects versus Bus Rapid Transit or Streetcar projects. Committee Member Miller asked if there were congestion figures from 7th Avenue and 7th Street for light rail. Mr. Dovalina responded the City of Phoenix does have congestion data which fluctuates but due to the economic downturns the City is at about a 2008 level of congestion. Committee Member Sandra Ferniza asked if there was a way to determine if the light rail ridership numbers were event driven. Mr. Santana responded that the Monday through Friday light rail ridership was about 45,000. Ms. Ferniza suggested that since the City of Phoenix implemented varied parking meter rates that perhaps fare structures could be modified based on events as well. Committee Member Cornelius commented that as the train and bus routes are expanded to keep in mind that increases the time of the operators behind the
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wheel. He continued that considerations should be made for operator appropriate access to food, water, and restrooms. Committee Member Vera left the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Chair Peters introduced City of Glendale Councilman Gary Sherwood in the audience. Deputy Public Transit Director Melissa Sweinhagen provided an overview of the Public Transit Department's procurement, contracts, transit centers and federal oversight responsibilities. Ms Sweinhagen also provided an overview of the Transit Enforcement Unit, Public Transit's dedicated police force for transit security and safety. 7.
Street Transportation Operations and Budget Mr. Ray Dovalina presented an overview of the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department to the committee. Mr. Dovalina highlighted that the City of Phoenix was recently announced as the recipient of a $1.6 million Transit Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) planning grant award by the Department of Transportation for the South Central Corridor. Mr. Dovalina explained the three categories of needs. The transit-related street infrastructure improvements include expansion of bus service, high capacity transit corridor expansion and existing high transit use corridors. Non-transit related infrastructure improvements include improvements needed to new and existing streets outside of transit corridors, and lastly storm drain and flood control infrastructure improvements. Mr. Dovalina stated the focus on Complete Streets which includes street lighting, sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, pavement overlay, pavement markings, drainage, landscaping, bus stops, bus bays, signalization, HAWKs, bike lanes, and on-street parking. Mr. Dovalina explained that success is based upon a strong transit system, clear land use policies, community acceptance and coordination of all city and regional initiatives. Mr. Dovalina also explained the funding sources and expenditures of the Street Transportation Department, provided details on the Phoenix street system and infrastructure needs as well as options for funding the gap. Committee Member Gilroy asked about the funding in the presentation. Mr. Dovalina responded that the 18.4% gas tax is cut in half and the City gets about 9%. He also mentioned that the State of Arizona sometimes sweeps the AHUR funds and the cities get less.
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Request for Future Agenda Items Ms. Hyatt introduced Deputy City Manager Rick Naimark in the audience and indicated the Planning and Development Director will be present at some of the future meetings. Committee Member Olivas requested information on where discounted fares are sold across the city.
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Ms. Neal announced the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Committee member Kueth requested information from Maricopa Association of Governments on identifying targets (analysis zones) population growth, housing units, and employment. 9.
Adjournment Committee Member Hunter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Committee member Hubbard seconded the meeting. Chair Peters adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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Public Involvement
Citizens Committee on the Future of Phoenix Transportation, September 23, 2014, Item 4
What we’re hearing: Downtown Phoenix needs a modern streetcar system like what has been completed in Tucson and is under development in Tempe. Streetcar service around downtown would increase walkability and make it possible to live a pedestrian lifestyle. Robert G. ~
talktransportation.org
Talktransportation.org participation is continuing to grow. We have already generated more than 9,700 page views and over 2,200 unique visitors to the site as of Sept. 19, and have 333 active participants. Staff has reached out to the Planning and Development Department to identify ways to share public input and encourage registration on talktransportation.org. MyPlanPhx will be launching communications to their participants the week on September 22. Staff is also working to calendar presentations to all 15 village planning committee meetings. Additionally, Public Information staff has started outreach at various transit facilities throughout the city. Staff will visit transit hubs like Central Station and Sunnyslope Transit Center, as well as high-activity light rail platforms to find out directly from riders what they like about the current system, and what they’d like to see improved. People contacted are also provided information on how to sign up on talktransportation.org.
Talktransportation.org
Talktransportation.org has multiple ways to engage participants on the website, from discussion on specific prompts to polls and photorelated posts. Right now, participants can comment on an online poll answering the question ‘what’s the most important benefit to you as a transit user?’ Top answer so far: Multiple transit options that get me to my destination on time.
Meetings/Hearings We encourage you attend: Greater Green Gables Neighborhood Association 6 p.m., Sept. 25 Creighton Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 2131 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix Arizona Transit Association 10 a.m., Oct. 20 Valley Metro, 101 N. First Ave., Ste. 1300, Phoenix AZTA, American Council of Engineering Companies & American Soc. of Engineers: 11:30 a.m., Oct. 22 University Club Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Noon, Nov. 7 Dignity Health Urgent Care 12 Community Room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix
School involvement
Faculty and graduate students from ASU have developed a brief anonymous survey to get your feedback on funding priorities for transportation, and the priorities of the general public. The committee's aggregate, anonymized survey results will be presented at the soonest available meeting, and will help staff orient their presentation and research toward Committee priorities and further understand the values of the public. The survey will be distributed on September 24.
Local Bus Service NORTH
WEST
EAST
SOUTH
Avg Weekday Bus Boardings 1,000 43,000 28,000 30,000 2014 Annual Bus Service 260,000 4,260,000 3,310,000 3,700,000 Miles 2014 Population 122,000 590,000 373,000 361,000
2014 Miles per Pop 2.1
7.2
8.9
10.2
2040 Population 293,000
777,000
444,000
575,000
*2040 Miles per Pop 0.9
5.5
7.5
6.4
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* a t 4/10ths Renewa l
Existing Land Use (square miles) Single Family Residential Multi Family Residential Public and Other Commercial Office Industrial Transportation Open Space Vacant Total Square Miles
NORTH
WEST
EAST
SOUTH
18 1 7 2 1 2 6 53 76
54 8 9 7 2 4 6 10 3
48 7 6 5 2 1 5 18 4
38 3 13 7 1 15 12 51 14
Transportation Planning Areas
166 102 94 155 Activity Centers
Airport Amusement Park Aquatic Center College Community Center Convention Center Government Facility High School Library Medical Center Middle School Movie Theaters Museum Other K‐12 Schools Performing Arts Senior Center Stadium/Arena University Vocational School Zoo
NORTH 1 1 ‐ 1 1 ‐ ‐ 6 2 ‐ 3 3 4 ‐ ‐ 1 ‐ ‐ 1 ‐
WEST ‐ ‐ 7 2 4 ‐ 2 19 4 8 8 5 8 6 ‐ 6 1 ‐ 11 2
EAST ‐ 2 12 2 7 ‐ 1 47 5 11 21 5 7 4 5 8 3 2 40 ‐
SOUTH 1 ‐ 10 9 14 1 10 25 6 5 14 4 17 5 9 6 3 3 13 ‐
Square Miles Population Households Employment
NORTH 166 125,000 45,000 55,000
WEST 95 580,000 191,000 144,000
EAST 102 395,000 165,000 168,000
SOUTH 154 347,000 111,000 232,000
Total Activity Centers 24 93 182 155
Demographic Information Population Density (SqMi) Employment Density (SqMi) Minority Population Households in Poverty 0‐1 Car Households Households with Disability % Minority Population % Households in Poverty % 0‐1 Car Households % Households with Disability
NORTH 753 332 22,834 2,720 17,714 6,532 18.3% 6.1% 39.6% 14.6%
WEST 6,090 1,517 357,757 41,081 96,807 43,776 61.7% 21.5% 50.7% 22.9%
EAST 3,871 1,646 139,830 24,966 90,710 31,517 35.4% 15.1% 54.9% 19.1%
SOUTH 2,257 1,511 240,463 22,687 55,826 20,412 69.3% 20.4% 50.1% 18.3%
* Source: US Cens us 2012 ACS 5 Yea r Es ti ma te, MAG
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Bus Boarding Density Source: January – July 2014 Fare Collection System
Highest Boardings
Lowest Boardings
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Phoenix Existing Transit System Map Service Type NW EXT (Opening 2016) LRT RAPID LOCAL CIRCULATOR
Facilities . ! ! . . !
Park-and-Ride Transit Center Operating Facility
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City of Phoenix Development Areas of Interest * (2012-2014) Data Source: Phoenix Planning & Development Department
Development Type ) "
Single Family Residential
* #
Multi-Family Residential Commercial/Industrial
* Development Applications received by City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department from 2012 to 2014
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West Area Aerial View
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West Area Light Rail & Local Routes ! .
Transit Center
! .
Operating Facility
. !
Park-and-Ride
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Citizens Committee for the Future of Phoenix Transportation West Planning Area Code Activity Centers
Count
AM
Amusement Park
2
AQ
Aquatic Center
CC
Community Center
7
CO
College
2
GF
Government Facility
1
HS
High School
47
K12
Other K-12 Schools
15
12
LB
Library
5
MC
Medical Center
11
MS
Middle School
21
MT
Movie Theaters
5
MU
Museum
7
PA
Performing Arts
5
SA
Stadium/Arena
3
SC
Senior Center
8
UN
University
2
VS
Vocational School
West Area Activity Centers Data Source: Maricopa Association of Governments
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Population per Square Mile 0 - 2,320
West Area Population Density (2012)
2,321 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000
Data Source: US Census 2012 ACS 5 Year Estimate
10,001 - 20,000 more than 20,000
* Phoenix Average 2,320 Per SqMi
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Population per Square Mile 0 - 2,320
West Area
2,321 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000
2040 Projected Population Density
10,001 - 20,000 more than 20,000
Data Source: MAG Socioeconomic Projections
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West Area Employment per Square Mile
Employment Density (2012)
< 927 * 928 - 2,000 2,001 - 5,000
Data Source: 2013 MAG Employment Database
5,001 - 10,000 more than 10,000
* Phoenix Average = 927 per SqMi
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Employment per Square Mile < 927 *
West Area
928 - 2,000 2,001 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000
2040 Projected Employment Density
more than 10,000
Data Source: MAG Socioeconomic Projections
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West Area Minority Population Percent Minority Population
Data Source: US Census 2012 ACS 5 Year Estimate
* Phoenix Average = 52.6%
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West Area Households in Poverty Percent Households in Poverty
Data Source: US Census 2012 ACS 5 Year Estimate
< 17.6% * 17.8% - 30% 30.1% - 50% 50.1% - 70% 70.1% - 85.5% * Phoenix Average = 17.6%
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Cars per Household
West Area Households with 0-1 Automobiles Data Source: US Census 2012 ACS 5 Year Estimate
0‐1 Car Households Less Than 150 151 - 300 301 - 400 401 - 500 More Than 500
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West Area Households with Persons with Disability Data Source: US Census 2012 ACS 5 Year Estimate
Households with Persons with Disability Per Square Mile < 148 * 149 - 1,000 1,001 - 2,000 2,001 - 3,000 More than 3,000
Phoenix Average Disabled HHs per SqMi = 148 Phoenix Average Total HHs per SqMi = 745
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