DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Application for Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the submission of an application to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) for funding consideration under the Transportation Alternatives Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) has issued an agency call for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funded projects. The program focuses on non-vehicular solutions for transportation such as walking and may also be used for transit improvements. The City's proposal is for pedestrian safety improvements on Zarzamora to support VIA Metropolitan Transit's implementation of PRIMO rapid transit in 2018.
VIA PRIMO uses modern rubber-tire, high capacity vehicles and controlled traffic signals to move riders more efficiently. Boarding takes place at stations rather than bus stops which will allow riders to get to their destinations faster. Some of VIA PRIMO benefits include: frequent 10-minute peak service between the Medical Center and Downtown, convenient extensions to UTSA and Leon Valley, free Wi-Fi, real-time arrival information, and transit signal priority to speed up travel times.
The City of San Antonio application submittal is due to the AAMPO January 16, 2017.
Projects submitted by the City will be evaluated by AAMPO through a competitive process. All governmental entities from throughout the AAMPO region may submit projects. Projects may be awarded in full, or partially. Award of project funding will be announced in June 2017.
ISSUE:
The Transportation Alternative Program submittal by the City of San Antonio is for pedestrian safety improvements along Zarzamora from Fredericksburg Road to SW Military. VIA Metropolitan Transit is currently planning to introduce PRIMO service along this h...
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