Meeting_Body
AD HOC CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JULY 20, 2017
Subject
SUBJECT: NEAR TERM PLANNED BUS SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE status report on service changes planned over the next few years to support new rail lines, access to the transit network, speed and reliability improvements, and redevelopment.
Issue
ISSUE
Metro adjusts bus and rail services two times per year, in June and December. This report provides examples of the types of bus service improvements planned over the next few years. These service change programs will also be incorporated into the systemwide bus network restructuring project.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Over the years, Metro has developed and expanded heavy and light rail lines, constructed a nationally recognized BRT and Metro Rapid network. The region has also seen considerable growth in transit service provided by the Muni and Local Return operators. Recent shifts in employment and housing demographics, as well as increased traffic has created opportunities that will drive service changes and expansion. As Metro service changes evolve through the planning and public review process, staff will also ensure the involvement of our labor partners.
Outlined below are goals and objectives that will guide Metro service changes over the next few years:
* Aggressively feed rail stations and reduce duplication with bus service by providing convenient transfers with faster and more frequent services. Future Bus-Rail Interface plans for the Crenshaw Line and extension of the Purple Line will be developed around future transit terminals such as at the Crenshaw La Brea Station, LAX APN Station, Century City and Westwood Stations.
* Seek to enhance first-last mile options by restructuring local bus service and integrating it with new service delivery methods, such as on-demand services.
* Re-invigorate the Rapid Bus program and the core bus network by ...
Click here for full text