1. Swift BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) ITS Washington November 12, 2008

2. BUS RAPID TRANSIT  “A rubber-tired form of rapid transit that combines stations, vehicles, services, running ways, and ITS elements into an integrated system with a strong image and identity”

3. Swift Swift - all the elements of BRT:Swift - all the elements of BRT: Running WaysRunning Ways Unique BrandUnique Brand VehiclesVehicles Fare CollectionFare Collection StationsStations ITSITS Service & Operations PlanService & Operations Plan

4. Swift  State Route 99 – Everett Station to Aurora Village Transit Center  16.7 miles  24 stations 12 northbound 12 southbound  Rapid, frequent, bi- directional service - 10 minute frequencies thru majority of day

5. Swift  Corridor:

6. Northern Terminus: Everett Station

7. EVERETT STATION  Connections to:  9 Community Transit Routes  3 Sound Transit Routes  6 Everett Transit Routes  Skagit & Island Transit  Sounder Commuter Rail  Amtrak rail service  Local jobs and businesses

8. Southern Terminus: Aurora Village Transit Center

9. Aurora Village Transit Center  Connections to:  5 Community Transit routes  7 King county Metro routes Future RapidRideFuture RapidRide  Local jobs and businesses

10. Swift  Capitalizes on infrastructure investments in the corridor 6.7 miles of Business Access Transit (BAT) lanes6.7 miles of Business Access Transit (BAT) lanes 10.5 miles of Transit Signal Priority (TSP)10.5 miles of Transit Signal Priority (TSP) TSP in City of EverettTSP in City of Everett  Successful CMAQ application to complete route

11. VEHICLES  60 foot articulated Modern, Sleek DesignModern, Sleek Design

12. Swift Vehicle  Contract with New Flyer for 15 hybrid vehicles  Preproduction meetings held March 3, 2008  1 st vehicle to be delivered March 2009  Remaining vehicles to be delivered by June 2009

13. SWIFT - TECHNOLOGY  Technology elements to support rapid service TSP, GPS, AVL, APC, AAS, MDT, etcTSP, GPS, AVL, APC, AAS, MDT, etc  Smart Card  Dynamic Passenger signs On board & Off boardOn board & Off board

14. Swift Fare Collection Off Board Fare Collection TVM at each stationTVM at each station Allows multiple door boarding Allows multiple door boarding Proof of payment Proof of payment

15. Swift Fare Collection Off Board fare collection: 2 TVM’s at each station TVM’s will accept coin, bills, and credit card transactions For Smart Card – 2 SAFTP’s at each station Customers will pay at the station, then board by any door Swift Ambassadors in the corridor will randomly check fares

16. SWIFT - Stations

17. Swift – Conceptual Station

18. SWIFT - Stations  Station elements focus on convenience, safety, and maintaining speed of service Raised platformsRaised platforms Dynamic signageDynamic signage TVM’sTVM’s LightingLighting Customer informationCustomer information  Easement behind sidewalk

19. STATION LOCATIONS  Located near high demand areas Most are far-side locationsMost are far-side locations NearsideNearside  Only to address safety concerns at far-side location No Mid-block stationsNo Mid-block stations  Close proximity to cross-walks  Adjacent to ‘local’ bus stops (which will be far-side of Swift stations)

20. STATION LOCATIONS  Location specifics :

21. SWIFT SERVICE  Swift will run 7 days per week 5 a.m. until midnight5 a.m. until midnight  10 minute headways 5 a.m. until 7 p.m. M-F5 a.m. until 7 p.m. M-F  20 minute headways Evenings and weekendsEvenings and weekends  RAPID, RELIABLE, CONVENIENT!

22. Partnership…

23. SWIFT  Project Cost: 16.7 mile project estimated at approx. $32 million16.7 mile project estimated at approx. $32 million  Over 50% of the cost is for new vehicles Project is fully funded by grants, partnerships, and Community Transit local revenue streamsProject is fully funded by grants, partnerships, and Community Transit local revenue streams

24. Swift  Status & Timeline: Vehicle procurement underway. Production begins 2/09. Vehicle delivery by June 2009.Vehicle procurement underway. Production begins 2/09. Vehicle delivery by June 2009. Fare collection – TVM’s approved. Final order by 12/08. Delivery by May 2009.Fare collection – TVM’s approved. Final order by 12/08. Delivery by May 2009. ITS Technology suite in development with INIT.ITS Technology suite in development with INIT. Stations:Stations: ROW acquisition underway for 24 sitesROW acquisition underway for 24 sites Trueform began manufacturing in 10/08Trueform began manufacturing in 10/08 ITB for construction awarded 11/6/08 – construction begins in 12/08ITB for construction awarded 11/6/08 – construction begins in 12/08 Testing, Training and Public Outreach summer 2009.Testing, Training and Public Outreach summer 2009. Start up of service in Fall 2009.Start up of service in Fall 2009.

25. Swift Bus Rapid Transit