1 PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE June 19, 2012

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7 Tools in the Toolbox Source: Project Connect, Dec. 2

8 North Central (NC) Southwest (SW) Northeast (NE) Southeast (SE) South Central (SC) Northwest (NW) Central (C) West (W) East (E) Source: Project Connect

9 West Austin ROW Preservation Source: Project Connect DRAFT

10 Traffic congestion in central Texas is a serious problem and must be addressedTraffic congestion in central Texas is a serious problem and must be addressed Because of central Texas’ growth and constraints to expanding highways alternative transportation options should be exploredBecause of central Texas’ growth and constraints to expanding highways alternative transportation options should be explored High capacity transit can be an effective part of the solution for improving mobility in central TexasHigh capacity transit can be an effective part of the solution for improving mobility in central Texas Source: Project Connect, TWG, Dec. 2012

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16 LPA Alternative A Alternative F Alternative D Alternative C Alternative B Alternative E Alternative A Alternative C Alternative F Initial and suggested alternatives identified Evaluation criteria identification and screening Remaining alternative(s) carried forward for detailed evaluation. Selection of a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Screening Project Development Detailed Screening

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18 Conventional Bus Conventional Bus Express bus in managed lanes MetroRapid MetroRapid Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) (BRT) Urban Rail Light Rail Commuter Rail (MetroRail) Regional Rail

19 Preliminary Schedule

20 Todd Hemingson, Capital Metro, VP Strategic Planning – – – – (512) John-Michael Cortez, Capital Metro, Manager - Community Involvement – – – – (512) Lynda Rife, Rifeline, LLC, Principal – – – – (512) Reed Lee, HDR Engineering, Inc., Project Manager – – – – (210)

21 QUESTIONSANSWERSDISCUSSION

22 CentersCoreConstraints CongestionGrowth