Cape Rail Study

Advisory Group Meeting #1 November 19, 2020 | 5:30 P.M. If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. Meeting Announcements  This meeting is being held virtually as allowed by Governor Baker’s Executive Order Suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law dated March 12, 2020.  If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you.  This meeting is being recorded. The video will be made available on the project website. Please raise your hand now to notify the chair if you are also recording this meeting.  Meeting materials, including today’s presentation, may be accessed at www.capecodcommission.org/CapeRailStudy. * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. Meeting Announcements  Participants wishing to speak should click “Participants” icon on the lower toolbar and then click “Raise Hand” in the dialog box to notify the chair. Telephone participants should press *9 to indicate that they wish to speak. Telephone participants may unmute themselves by pressing *6 when they are invited to speak.  Participants may also use the chat box to provide written comments or feedback during select portions of the agenda.  Members of the public are asked to kindly hold comments until the ‘Public Comment’ agenda item. * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. Welcome * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. Roles  MassDOT/VHB  Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization  Cape Cod Commission staff  Advisory Group * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. Representation on the Advisory Group  Regional Elected Officials  Town of Bourne  Elected Officials, Administration, Professional Staff, Police Department, Fire Department, Advisory Committee on Pedestrian Bicycle Pathway  Town of Wareham  Town of Middleborough  Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA)  Cape Cod Commission  Canal Area Chamber of Commerce  Massachusetts Maritime Academy  Buzzards Bay Businesses and Residents  Friends of Bourne Rail Trail  MassCoastal  Army Corp of Engineers  Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. Opening Remarks * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 8 11/19/2020 * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 9 11/19/2020 * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 10 11/19/2020 * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 11 11/19/2020 * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 12 11/19/2020 * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 13 11/19/2020 * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 14 11/19/2020 *Note: Polling results will be used for data gathering and informational purposes only. * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 15 11/19/2020 * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 16 11/19/2020 Public Comment  Members from the public wishing to speak should click “Participants” icon on the lower toolbar and then click “Raise Hand” in the dialog box to notify the chair.  Telephone participants should press *9 to indicate that they wish to speak. Telephone participants may unmute themselves by pressing *6 when they are invited to speak.  Please be respectful with your comments.  You may also submit comments at any time via email. Additional information is available at: www.capecodcommission.org/CapeRailStudy * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. * 1. Introductions 2. Project Background 3. Goals and Objectives Discussion 4. Service Alternatives Discussion 5. Next Steps 6. Public Comment If anyone is having a technical issue, use either the chat box on your screen or call (508) 744-1261 and staff will assist you. AGENDA PROGRESS 18 11/19/2020

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Proposed Alternatives Framework March 2021 Background  Feedback received through the Advisory Group meeting on November 19, 2020 provided context for the project team to identify:  Goals and objectives  Proposed service alternatives  Framework for results  The following slides provide more detail on each of these topics AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Goals and Objectives 2. Service Alternatives 3. Results Framework Proposed Goals and Objectives  Provide safe and reliable public transportation options to, from, and within the Cape and surrounding areas  Reduce automobile usage and greenhouse gas emissions  Support and strengthen opportunities for economic growth, transit-oriented development, and access to employment in the Boston region for commuters and occasional riders * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Goals and Objectives 2. Service Alternatives 3. Results Framework * Feedback on Service Alternatives  Feedback from the Advisory Group included:  Both commuter and recreational service is important to area stakeholders  Service should meet the MBTA Service Delivery Policy frequency standards at a minimum  Varying opinions on terminals, including Canal-area terminals (Buzzards Bay and Bourne), and Hyannis  While offering trips without transfers would be preferred, it is not a priority compared to other service variables  The Advisory Group also indicated an interest in considering a range of alternatives AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Goals and Objectives 2. Service Alternatives 3. Results Framework * Service Alternatives Development  The development of two service alternatives incorporates feedback from Advisory Group  Proposed service alternatives have a range of options across variables, in order to test benefits and impacts of different service components including:  Trip purpose  Trip time (e.g., peak, off-peak)  Station locations  Southern terminal location  Trip frequency  Transfers AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Goals and Objectives 2. Service Alternatives 3. Results Framework Overview of Service Alternatives * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Goals and Objectives 2. Service Alternatives 3. Results Framework Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Purpose Commuter Commuter + Recreational Day/Time Weekday (Peak-Focused)* Weekday* Locations Existing Stations Existing Stations Terminals Buzzards Bay (North of Canal) Bourne (South of Canal) Frequency Frequency consistent with MBTA Service Delivery Policy Higher Frequency (Off-Peak, Reverse) Transfers One Transfer on All Trips No Transfers on Selected Trips (Outside of Normal Weekday Operations) *Note: Both alternatives assume continuation of Cape Flyer service on weekends. * Alternative 1  Provides weekday service focused on peak commuting at frequency consistent with MBTA Service Delivery Policy  All trips are between Buzzards Bay and Middleborough, with timed transfer to/from MBTA commuter rail service AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Goals and Objectives 2. Service Alternatives 3. Results Framework * Alternative 2  Compared to Alternative 1, Alternative 2 adds service:  South of the Canal, to Bourne station  In the off-peak and reverse direction to better serve non-commute trips  Directly to/from Boston on selected trips outside of normal weekday operations* AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Goals and Objectives 2. Service Alternatives 3. Results Framework *Note: Trips without a transfer are most likely to be before the start of typical Commuter Rail service and after the end of typical Commuter Rail service to avoid conflicts with other scheduled trips. Results Framework  The study will produce results for each alternative for:  Projected Ridership  Change in Emissions  Estimated Travel Time  Change in Access to Jobs  Order-of-Magnitude Operating Costs  Order-of-Magnitude Capital Costs * AGENDA PROGRESS 1. Goals and Objectives 2. Service Alternatives 3. Results Framework Notes: Narrative will include discussion on comfort and fares. Fares will be included as an input into the analysis. Ridership projections will assume parking is unconstrained, which will provide information about the potential demand for additional parking.