Planning & Implementing Transportation Alternatives for Energy Efficiency and the Future Is Now Foundation October 4, 2011 Debbie Griner, Environmental Resources Project Supervisor

Miami-Dade County In Context Regional and Local Approach Strategies In Action Land Use - Transit Oriented Development Transportation Services Maturing Corridors & Express Bus Service Attracting Choice Riders Bicycling & Walking Energy Efficient Vehicles in the Fleet Overview 2

Our Challenges 5 th most congested metropolitan area in terms of travel time – 2009 Urban Mobility Report Other indicators getting “worse” Development Pattern Added Stresses – hazards & climate Water control infrastructure at risk Source: 3

Our Approach Think Globally Work Regionally Climate Change Sustainability Social, Environmental, and Economic Issues “Regional Vision and Blueprint for Economic Prosperity” Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Action Plan 4

Our Approach Sustainability legacy supported by Board of County Commissioners U.S. Cool Counties – Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 80 % of 2008 levels by Reduce energy consumption by 20% of 2007 by 2014 County Green Buildings Ordinance Act Locally Transportation and Energy Policy & Initiatives: In partnership with: 5

137 Initiatives Organized in 7 Goal Areas 6

7 Aspirational Goals & Strategies 1.Better integrate planning and prioritize investment 2.Support existing communities and value neighborhoods 3.Increasing bicycling and walking 4.Increase transit ridership 5.Improve connectivity and mobility of the system RESPONSIBLE LAND USE AND SMART TRANSPORTATION Use our land wisely, creating and connecting strong sustainable neighborhoods Provide more transportation options, reducing the time we spend in our cars. WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY Use less water and energy 1.Reduce energy consumption through increasing efficiency – prioritize walkable, transit-oriented areas 2.Expand alternative fuel (bio-diesel/waste-based bio-diesel) and renewable energy industries 7

8 Simply stated aspirational goals with concrete targets Measuring Performance

Urban Land Institute The five D’s of compact development – density, diversity, design, destination, and distance to transit – can lead to 12 to 18 percent reductions in VMT by Development adjacent to South Dade Busway – Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line SW 264 St. & Busway, Homestead, FL. Land Use Planning – Urban Center Design Target: 15 Urban Center Area Plans by 2015 Tree-lined sidewalks 9

Target: 4 TOD’s by 2015; Reduces 13,000 metric tons CO 2 e Brownsville Here comes the train! “If you build it, they will ride.” Santa Clara Metrorail Station experienced >90% increase in boardings following occupancy of 400+ unit rental development. Public/Private Partnerships Land Use Planning – TOD’s 10

Maturing Our Corridors 2008 & Transit Summits Evident no funding for Rail Directed to Build Incremental Improvements 2009 – 2010 Near-Term Transportation Improvement Committee to study incremental options Maturing Our Corridors Target: 4 Enhanced Bus Corridors by 2015; Reduces 3,300 metric tons CO 2 e 11

Kendall Cruiser 6 Maturing Our Corridors – Kendall Cruiser 1

Maturing Our Corridors – 836 Express 11 diesel/electric hybrid buses - general purpose lanes and shoulders on SR-836 (future managed lanes) Peak-hour commuter service Monday – Friday $2.35 fare Robust stations spaced one mile apart Real-time “Where is the Bus?” Information Free WiFi on buses Transit Signal Priority (TSP) along portions of route 11 diesel/electric hybrid buses - general purpose lanes and shoulders on SR-836 (future managed lanes) Peak-hour commuter service Monday – Friday $2.35 fare Robust stations spaced one mile apart Real-time “Where is the Bus?” Information Free WiFi on buses Transit Signal Priority (TSP) along portions of route 13

Improving Mobility on the System Photo and quote source: Sun Sentinel 22 Sep 2011 “Marc Cohen…estimates he’s saved 16,000 miles off his speedometer, $2,000 in gas and $1,000 in tolls and parking fees over the last 20 months versus $1,600 he’s paid to ride the bus.” 95 Express Bus Service Approximately 1,210 passengers a day Rider Survey: 86% of surveyed have access to vehicle 46% annual household incomes of >$60K 72% new riders 38% used to drive alone Target: Phase 2 - Extending to I-595; Reduces 340 metric tons CO 2 e (assumes 800 add. daily riders) 14

Bike Racks on all Metrobuses and part of design for Metrorail car replacements. Target: 1,000 metric tons CO 2 e Target: 6 New Park & Ride Facilities by 2015; Reduces 900 metric tons CO 2 e “Choice Riders” Park and Ride 15

WiFi on all Metrorail & Metromover Cars and Many Metrobus Routes Purchase fare card online and many locations throughout county. Can be used for Tri-Rail. “Choice Riders” 16

$5.7 M 1/ /2013 Bicycle Initiatives Capital Improvement Projects Partnerships & Programs Targets: A 6 percent increase in walking and biking trips by 2015; Reduces 130,000 metric tons CO 2 e mile Black Creek Trail ; Reduces 640 metric tons CO 2 e Targets: A 6 percent increase in walking and biking trips by 2015; Reduces 130,000 metric tons CO 2 e mile Black Creek Trail ; Reduces 640 metric tons CO 2 e $4.5M 1

Fleet Initiatives 400+ gasoline/electric hybrid sedans 46 diesel/electric hybrid transit buses 11 hybrid hydraulic waste collection vehicles Demonstration Project of Plug-In hybrid electric vehicles Target: Purchase 10 new hybrid hydraulic waste collection vehicles; Reduces 2,700 metric tons CO 2 e. 1

Collaboration = More Resources Get involved today! Future Is Now Foundation 19

Thank You! Debbie Griner, Access 20