1. 1 DRAFT April 2009 Public Meeting May 11, 2009 Kari Hackett, H-GAC

2. 2 Chambers County Transit Plan – Overview Summary Why does Chambers County need a Transit Plan? More mobility options for special needs groups and general public. What Options are available? Demand response, commuter shuttle are recommended. How much would the Recommended Plan cost? Approximately $ 500,000 more than current budgets. Is the Recommended Plan feasible? It can be implemented in increments.

3. 3 Existing Public Transportation Services – Annual Trips Chambers County Project on Aging (3,116) Medical Transportation Program (998)

4. 4 The opportunity exists to leverage more federal and state funds.

5. 5 Chambers County Transit Needs Index Transit service expansions would include highest need areas.

6. 6 Journey to Work Travel Patterns 4,555 Internal Trips 5,375 Trips from Chambers Co. to Harris County 985 Trips from Chambers Co. to Beaumont/Port Arthur 1460 Trips from Harris Co. 615 Trips from Liberty Co.

7. 7 Chambers County Transit Plan – Short-Term Recommendations County-wide Demand Response Service Employee Shuttle – West Chambers and East Harris counties Commute Solutions Programs: Vanpools, Carpools, Telework Ways to Work/Car Ownership Program

8. 8 Chambers County Transit Plan – Mid-Term Recommendations Feasibility Assessments: Park and Rides – Baytown, Houston Port Arthur, Beaumont North-South Connector (SH 146 Corridor)

9. 9 Chambers County Transit Plan – Long-Term Recommendations Feasibility Assessment: Intermodal/ Transfer Center – Near IH 10 and SH 146 Intercity Bus Services Local buses

10. 10 Demand Response Service

11. 11 Park-and-Ride Service

12. 12 Next Steps Public Meeting – May 2009 Public Comment Period Ends June 2009 Complete Chambers County Transit Plan Develop Implementation/Action Plan Identify Funding Sources Develop Service Plan Initiate Grant Application Process – if desired Marketing and Implementation of Service

13. 13 Questions ? Comments Online: PublicComments@h-gac.comPublicComments@h-gac.com Fax to: 713-993-4508 Mail to: H-GAC Transportation Public Information P.O. Box 22777 Houston, TX 77227-2777