Item #1 - Transportation Resource Advisory Committee

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1/4/2017January 5, 2017Item #1CITIZENS PARTICIPATION1

1/4/2017Item #2APPROVAL OF MINUTESItem #3OVERVIEW OF TRAC AGENDA2

1/4/2017Committee Goals Learn about the RTC transit system, as wellas transit systems of other western regions. Provide input on RTC transit priorities,projects, and new technologies. Determine if additional funding isnecessary and if so, providerecommendations on short and long termfunding mechanisms for projects.TRANSIT FRAMEWORKOctober 2016 – Value of transit globally, evolution oftransit locallyNovember 2016 – Transit 101 (2012 – Present)December 2016 – Transit funding & regionalcomparisonsJanuary 2017 – Transit next steps3

1/4/2017Item #4MAJOR PROJECTS &TRANSPORTATIONINFRASTRUCTURE UPDATEHIGH CAPACITY TRANSITON MARYLAND PKWY.4

1/4/2017PROPOSED ROUTE Downtown to Airport 8.7-Mile Route Transit Technologies: Bus Rapid TransitUrban Light Rail 25 Station Locations Key Activity Centers:ooooooDowntown Las VegasLas Vegas Medical DistrictSunrise HospitalBoulevard MallUNLVMcCarran Int’l. AirportRECENT WORK Refined alignment and stations Environmental technical studies––– Public Meetings–– Historic resourcesTraffic/parking evaluationNoise and vibration assessmentSept / Oct 2015March 2016Ongoing StakeholderCoordination–––Maryland Parkway CoalitionClark County and City of LasVegasReal estate community5

1/4/2017CONFIGURATION OPTIONSCenter-RunningSide-RunningCONFIGURATION COMPARISONEquivalentSIDE-RUNNING More efficient trafficoperations Requires less RoW Slightly slower speed Ridership Economic development Urban/station design and corridorenhancements Passenger experience and transitservice quality Bike and pedestrian facilities Capital and O&M CostsCENTER-RUNNING Less efficient trafficoperations Requires more RoW Slightly faster speed6

1/4/2017SIDE-RUNNING CONCEPT(NEAR THE BOULEVARD MALL)BENEFIT / COST COMPARISONExistingRoute 109EnhancedRoute 109BRTUrban LightRailRidership (2014 model)9,00010,00013,30016,100Capital cost (2016 ) 15M 29M 300M 600MO&M cost (2016 ) 5.9M 6.8M 7.7M 9.8MO&M cost per boarding 2.18 2.27 1.93 2.03EconomicDevelopment PotentialMinimalMinimalFairBestMeets Purpose & NeedNoNoFairBest7

1/4/2017INITIAL STATION DESIGN CONCEPTSPROJECT IMPLEMENTATION t- ProjectRefinement- ConceptualDesign- Funding PlanPreliminary/Final DesignBid/Construction/ 021202220238

1/4/2017NEXT STEPS1.Continue public and stakeholderengagement2. Finalize agreement on: Alignment / configuration Station locations and designconcept3. Select Locally Preferred Alternative4. Complete Environmental Assessment5. Complete development of Financial Plan6. Initiate FTA New Starts funding processLAS VEGAS MONORAIL9

1/4/2017C U R T I SL .M Y L E SP R E S I D E N TL A SLaMOsV E G A SVNO&C E OM O N O R A I LegasRAIL“Who owns theMonorail?” Las Vegas Monorail Company ownsthe system Private not-for-profit 501(c)4 No shareholders A ‘public benefit corporation’ Public benefit corporations provideservices typically provided bygovernment entities10

1/4/2017SBYESNTEFEIMTS4 miles long, 7 stationsCapacity – 224 per train, up to 130,000/daySpeed – up to 50 mph, end to end service in 14minutesFully Automated Train Control SystemElevated – preserves roadway capacity whileincreasing mobilityReduces annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) –2.3m in 2015Reduces emissions from vehicle trips – 29.5tons in 2015No public subsidyvideo11

ECNALGTAO U RAC U S T O M E R S1/4/2017T O U R I S MMOBILIT&YThe Monorail system carries tens of thousands daily, butthe biggest mobility impact is during major events.CES – 165,000SEMA – 160,000NAB – 130,000Rock in Rio – 100,000 rides, 28% mode shareMarathon Weekend – 100,000 ridesNew Year’s Eve – 50,000 ridesConcerts & Fights12

1/4/2017E X PA NSIONP R I O R I T I E SMandalay Bay (TIBP), Sands Expo& Convention Center (TIBP)McCarran Airport, ConventionCenter Expansion (TIBP)DowntownD E V E L O P M E N TUPDATEPROJECT DESCRIPTION Approx 1.14 miles new guideway 1 new station at Mandalay Bay Ped access connector between MandalayBay and Luxor hotels Upgrade/modifications to Automated TrainControl Construction, testing & commissioning est.:24 months13

NICNIRNMSOAONADLSCONEEXTPOO1/4/2017T H EC O N V E N T I O NC O N N E C T I O NWith stations at Mandalay Bay and Sands Expo & ConventionCenter, the Monorail will be directly connected to:41,000 hotel rooms8M square ft. of convention & meeting space223 retail venues195 dining venues70 nightlife & bar venues42 shows & concert, event & show venues15 unique attractions & experiences2 arenas14

1/4/2017QUESTIONS?Item #5HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANUPDATE15

1/4/2017Southern NevadaHigh CapacityTransit PlanProject OverviewJANUARY 2017SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANFirmProject RoleProductsLead the overall projectLead all transit planning tasksHow should Southern Nevada’sHCT network be developed?Lead land use planning andidentify transit-orienteddevelopment opportunitiesWhat land use changes could HCTstimulate? What land use changescould help support HCT?Determine the impacts of landuse changesIf you develop HCT and enableland use changes, how much willthings change?Estimate transit demandIf you build it, how many will ride it?Lead civic engagement effortsWhat does the community want?What will the community support?Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.16

1/4/2017SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANFirmProject RoleProductsLead the overall projectLead all transit planning tasksHow should Southern Nevada’sHCT network be developed?Lead land use planning andidentify transit-orienteddevelopment opportunitiesWhat land use changes could HCTstimulate? What land use changescould help support HCT?Determine the impacts of landuse changesIf you develop HCT and enableland use changes, how much willthings change?Estimate transit demandIf you build it, how many will ride it?Lead civic engagement effortsWhat does the community want?What will the community support?Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANFirmProject RoleProductsLead the overall projectLead all transit planning tasksHow should Southern Nevada’sHCT network be developed?Lead land use planning andidentify transit-orienteddevelopment opportunitiesWhat land use changes could HCTstimulate? What land use changescould help support HCT?Determine the impacts ofland use changesIf you develop HCT and enableland use changes, how muchwill things change?Estimate transit demandIf you build it, how many will ride it?Lead civic engagement effortsWhat does the community want?What will the community support?Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.17

1/4/2017SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANFirmProject RoleProductsLead the overall projectLead all transit planning tasksHow should Southern Nevada’sHCT network be developed?Lead land use planning andidentify transit-orienteddevelopment opportunitiesWhat land use changes could HCTstimulate? What land use changescould help support HCT?Determine the impacts of landuse changesIf you develop HCT and enableland use changes, how much willthings change?Estimate transit demandIf you build it, how many will ride it?Lead civic engagement effortsWhat does the community want?What will the community support?Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANFirmProject RoleQuestions to be AnsweredLead the overall projectLead all transit planning tasksHow should Southern Nevada’sHCT network be developed?Lead land use planning andidentify transit-orienteddevelopment opportunitiesWhat land use changes could HCTstimulate? What land use changescould help support HCT?Determine the impacts of landuse changesIf you develop HCT and enableland use changes, how much willthings change?Estimate transit demandIf you build it, how many will ride it?Lead civic engagement effortsWhat does the community want?What will the community support?Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.18

1/4/2017SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANOther Similar Work: Nelson\Nygaard Fort Worth The T Transit MasterPlan Phoenix Regional TransitFramework Study Update Portland High Capacity TransitPlan Seattle Transit Master Plan Denver Moves: Transit Boulder Transit Master Plan Salt Lake City Transit MasterPlan Focus40 MBTA TransitInvestment Plan (Boston) nMotion 2016 Nashville MTA/RTAStrategic PlanNelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANLocal Transit Work: Our PartnersMIG Southern Nevada StrongNorth Las Vegas DowntownMaster PlanECONorthwest Southern Nevada StrongMaryland ParkwayOpportunity SitesMaryland ParkwayImplementation PlanPurdue Marion Southern Nevada StrongFehr & Peers Downtown Las VegasMaster PlanNelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.19

1/4/2017SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANHCT Plan Development Simplified1.2.3.Real and meaningful stakeholder involvementthroughout the projectArticulate goals and objectives and evaluationframeworkIdentify the most promising HCT corridors– Determine underlying demand for transit – now and in 2040– Examine how emerging technologies could impact demand4.Develop potential HCT strategies/options– Modes– Land use changes5.6.7.Develop scenariosEvaluate scenariosDevelop RecommendationsFinal Plan: Summer 2018Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANPrimary HCT ModesLight RailBus Rapid Transit (BRT)Rapid Bus (BRT withoutexclusive bus lanes)Modern StreetcarFreeway BRTCommuter Rail20

1/4/2017SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANStakeholder rmal stakeholder groupdesigned to provide advice overthe life of a projectEnsures meaningful input overlife of a project/helps guidestudy direction and decisionsSTAKEHOLDERINTERVIEWSOne-on-one or small group“structured conversations”Extremely effective way toquickly identify stakeholderdesires and issuesPROJECTBRANDINGSpecial name and brand for projectAttracts attention to the project,and allow s stakeholders toquickly identify projectinformationWEB-BASEDINTERACTIONDedicated project w ebsite thatprovides project information andability to provide inputProvides easy assess to projectinformation and solicits input onstudy products and issuesPROJECTBUSBus w ith interior modified forproject displays and exteriorw rapped with project brandAttention getting w ay to bringthe project to w here people arePOP-U PEVENT SMobile project displays andinteractive activesAn additional attention gettingw ay to bring the project tow here people areFOCUSGROUPA diverse group of peoplegathered to participate in a guideddiscussion on a specific issue,policy, or programAddress specific issues,including recommendationsPUBLICMEETINGSScheduled meetings to presentproject information and solicit inputProvides opportunities forgeneral public to interact w ithproject team and provide inputTRANSITTALKSScripted presentations given bytransit agency staff and communityrepresentatives to provideinformation and solicit feedbackA cost-effective way to presentproject information to a largenumber of community groupsSMITHVILLEPLANNING GAMEA “design your ow n transit system”game designed to educate keystakeholders on trade-offsIncreases the understanding ofthe trade-offs that must bemade as part of the projectMEDIACOMMUNICATIONSMedia relations designed togenerate media attentionDisseminates project new s to aw ide ion w ith elected and localofficialsEnsure that issues areaddressed and develop supportfor recommendationsSOCIALMEDIAThe use of social media to provideinformation and solicit informationIncreases public involvementamong MillennialsMETHOD Create an identity Build stakeholderrelationships Use tried and true andinnovative tools Foster partnerships Reach diverse populations Garner media supportPHOTOSOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANStakeholder Engagement One-stop trip planning Better payment options Better information Autonomous transit Partnerships w/ ride-hailingservices Impact of emergingtechnologieson transit demand New vehicle technologies- Modes- PropulsionNelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.21

1/4/2017SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANScheduleYOU ARE HEREWe Are Here2016201712DEVELOP STAKEHOLDERENGAGEMENT PLANDec/Jan 2016-173ARTICULATEGOALS Y MOSTPROMISINGHCT CORRIDORS5DEVELOPHCT STRATEGIESAND OPTIONSWinter/Spring 2017 Spring/Summer 2017 Summer/Fall 2017DEVELOPHCT SCENARIOSFall/Winter 20176EVALUATESCENARIOSWinter/Spring 2017-187PRODUCEHCT PLANSummer 2018STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTNelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.SOUTHERN NEVADA HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT PLANRecent, Current, and Upcoming ActivitiesDecemberHeld kickoff meetingsHeld informal stakeholder committeemeetingJanuaryDeveloping stakeholder engagementplanCollecting dataDeveloping formal stakeholdercommitteeFebruaryWill hold first formal StakeholderAdvisory Committee meeting inFebruary 2017Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates.22

1/4/2017Item #6TECHNOLOGY RECAPGO-NV SUMMIT23

1/4/2017Item #7RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON 2017LEGISLATIVE SESSIONRTC Initiatives Enabling Legislation(Southern Nevada Forum) Public Private Partnerships (P3)(TIBP/Southern Nevada Forum) State Infrastructure Bank(TIBP/ Southern Nevada Forum)24

1/4/2017TRAC InitiativesTransportation Interim CommitteeTransportation Innovation Day Evening Reception,Monday, March 13, 2017 Transportation Innovation Day,Tuesday, March 14, 201725

1/4/2017Item #8INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP(FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)Revenue SourcesRevenue sources used in other communities tofund transit (directly, or through and integratedtransportation and transit plan):Farebox revenueSales TaxFuel TaxProperty TaxImpact FeesTollsRoom TaxParking FeesTax on Vehicle ValuesRegistration FeesLicense FeesMotor Vehicle Excise Tax26

1/4/2017Revenue SourcesThe most common applications:Farebox revenueSales TaxFuel TaxProperty TaxFederal fundingState FundingSan Diego County, CaliforniaMetropolitan Transit SystemThe main revenue sources for MTS are sales taxes, farebox revenue, andfederal assistance.2014 Funding Source Breakdown Federal: 5307 Urban Area Formula Grants 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas 5337 State of Good Repair Funding 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities FundingState: Transportation Development Act ¼% ofsales tax assessed State Transit Assistance (revenue from StateSales Tax on Diesel Fuel) Proposition 1B Transit Security Grant Program MediCal (funds paratransit routes)Local Sales Tax FasTrak Tolls City of San Diego Maintenance of Effort fundsOperating Farebox Advertisement Rental and land managementMillionsFunding Source Overview Population:2.9M 350FareRevenues 300Local Funds 250 200State Funds 150FederalAssistance 100 50OtherFunds 0OperatingCapitalSource: National Transit Database; Official Website27

1/4/2017Phoenix Metro Area, AZValley Metro Regional Public Transportation AuthorityThe main revenue sources for Valley Metro are sales taxes, federal assistance,and farebox revenues.2014 Funding Source Breakdown Federal: 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grants 5309 Capital Investment Grants 5337 State of Good Repair Funding 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Funding CMAQ TIGGERState: State of Arizona Lottery FundsLocal: Sales Tax Member City Funding (local sales tax)Operating Farebox Advertisement Rental and land managementMillionsFunding Source Overview Population:3.6M 350 300FareRevenues 250Local Funds 200State Funds 150FederalAssistance 100 50Other Funds 0OperatingCapitalSource: National Transit Database; Official WebsiteSalt Lake City and Surrounding Metro Area, UtahUtah Transit AuthorityThe main revenue sources for UTA are sales taxes, federal assistance, andpassenger revenues.2014 Funding Source Breakdown Federal: Federal non-capital assistance funds Federal O&M assistanceState: Supplemental State Sales and Use Tax State fundsLocal: Sales Tax Motor Vehicle RegistrationOperating Passenger Revenue Advertisement Investment RevenueMillionsFunding Source Overview Population:1.0M 350FareRevenues 300Local Funds 250 200State Funds 150FederalAssistance 100Other Funds 50 0OperatingCapitalSource: National Transit Database; Official Website28

1/4/2017RTC Local Street & Highway Funding Sources The RTC currently administers a common mix of sales tax and fuel tax revenues to fund roadwayimprovements The program is currently highly dependent on taxable fuel sales Taxable fuel sales, while subject to economic cycles, have been relatively stable in the last decades However, ongoing strategy needs to account for the rise of non-fuel operated vehiclesStreet & HighwayFunding Source Current LevyAnnual RevenueGas Tax 9 /gallon County MVFT 66MIndexed Fuel Tax Revenue 8.8 /gallon on gasoline* 7.5-10 / gallon on special fuel (amount vary acrossdifferent fuels)* 75MJet Aviation Fuel Tax 1 /gallonSales and Use tax 0.125% on taxable revenue 3M 43MA portion of annual revenues are also dedicated to pay bond debt service*As of July 1, 2016; amount represent the RTC’s share only; total gasoline indexed rate is 10 /gallonMaster Transportation Program: Other Local Funding Sources The County also administers certain other taxes dedicated to transportation Revenue generated from these taxes are used to fund projects in the County’s MasterTransportation ProgramStreet & HighwayFunding SourceCurrent LevyAnnual RevenueProjects FundedRoom Tax 1% on taxable revenue 50MResort Corridor ImprovementsDevelopment Fees 800 / single family unit 0.80 / square foot ofcommercial and industrial 14MBeltway construction andImprovementsMotor Vehicle Privilege Tax(MVPT)(Supplemental GST) 1% on taxable revenue 54MBeltway construction andImprovementsGas Tax 3 /gallon County MVFT 22MStreet and highwaysmaintenance29

1/4/2017RTP Other Funding Sources In addition to local taxes administered by the RTC and the County, the Regional Transportation Plan(“RTP”) is supported by a wide mix of federal, state and private fundingFederal Highway Programs (Statewide funds identifiedfor projects in Southern Nevada)NHSSTP (Statewide)Earmarks and Discretionary ProgramsSafety ProgramsEnhancements and AlternativesFederal Highway Program Fundsallocated to Southern NevadaCMAQSTP (Clark)State FundingState Gas TaxState Bond ProceedsGovernmental Services TaxPrivate FundingLas Vegas Monorail Corp.Private Developer exactions and contributionsSource: RTP 2013-2035Overview of Funding OptionsCommon transportation funding sources fit into one of the following categories based onhow the fee is collected1. User Fee and Tax:Based on direct or indirect use of transportation infrastructure2. Specialized Tax:Based on non-transportation activities, but dedicated to transportation3. General Tax:Based on and used for broad purposes, of which transportation may be one30

1/4/2017Transportation Funding Sources:User Fee and TaxFuel Tax: Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Taxes on Alternative Fuel Fuel Tax IndexingVehicle Fees: Registration Fees Excise Tax on Vehicles / Vehicle Sales Governmental Services Tax (MVPT) Annual fee on Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Electric VehiclesAlternative Taxation of Vehicles: Vehicle Miles Traveled Weight-Distance Tax Parking Fees Car Rental Tax Tire TaxTolling: Existing Roads / New Roads High-Occupancy Toll LanesTransportation Funding Sources:Specialized TaxSales Tax: New Increment of sales taxHotel Room Tax System-Wide Within a Specially Benefitting AreaValue Capture: Special Improvement/Assessment Districts Tax IncrementImpact Fees: Development Fees (in areas served by new infrastructure) Development Agreements31

1/4/2017Transportation Funding Sources:General Tax and OtherProperty Tax: Governmental Services Tax (Personal Property Tax) - currently at constitutional limit System-Wide Within a Special AreaEmployment/Payroll Tax: Fixed charge per employee Variable charge by payrollOther Private EquityCommon Evaluation Criteria for Potential Funding SourcesCriteriaMetricsRevenue Yield Adequacy Stability/ PredictabilityCost efficiency Administrative cost to RTC Compliance costs to taxpayersEquity Fairness of cost burden across income groups Fairness across geographic locationsEconomic efficiency Pricing efficiency (demand vs supply) Impacts to society and environmentAcceptability Political acceptability Local popularityFeasibility Administrative Technical32

1/4/2017Item #9DISCUSS TRAC NEXT STEPSItem #10OPEN DISCUSSION33

1/4/2017Item #11FINAL CITIZENS PARTICIPATION34

With stations at Mandalay Bay and Sands Expo & Convention Center, the Monorail will be directly connected to: 41,000 hotel rooms 8M square ft. of convention & meeting space 223 retail venues 195 dining venues 70 nightlife & bar venues 42 shows & concert, event & show venues 15 unique attractions & experiences 2 arenas