udy spurred by Princeton University's on-going
planning effort for a new arts district.
Analysis in coordination with municipalities, Princeton
University, and other public agencies.
Continue Dinky service and add BRT service to
Princeton and the surrounding area.
Evaluate potential for: Busway parallel to the Dinky track BRT station adjacent to Princeton Station Current Activities
Feasibility Analysis of BRT on Dinky Right of
Way from Princeton Station to Alexander Rd. in
West Windsor (west of Rt. 1)
Study is a first step to identify constraints and design
alternatives, including: Environmental review: lake, D&R Canal, wetlands. Historic review: buildings, structures, archeological. Design and Engineering options Coordination with potential east-west bike / pedestrian route Scheduled for completion in Spring 2007 Current Activities
Coordination with Princeton Junction
Redevelopment Plan
Coordination with NJDOT on Replacement of
Rt. 1 Millstone River Bridge
BRT would utilize shoulder lanes
Review Connections to Development in
Vicinity:
Proposed Princeton Medical Center relocation to
FMC site
Sarnoff site development Current Activities
BRT Configuration Analysis for Quaker
Bridge Mall area
Coordinate with expansion proposed to
Lawrence Township by Simon Group
Identify convenient Passenger Station location
to serve existing service and future BRT
Define BRT alignment through Mall property
Workshop meeting convened BRT option under review by Simon
Define BRT routing in Mall vicinity Current Activities Demographics Analysis
67%
11%
3%
13%
6%
Over $100K
$75 -$100 K
$50 - $75K
$25-$50 K
< $25 K
$150,600 Mean
Actual Income Distribution of Princeton Junction Rail
Riders from Region (2005 HH Income, NJT Survey) Current Activities Demographics Analysis
All Route 1
Workers
Route 1
Workers: Drive
Alone (SOV)
Route 1 Workers:
Transit Riders (Bus &
Rail)
Less Than $25,000
5%
4%
17%
$25,000 - $49,999
15%
15%
25%
$50,000 - $74,999
21%
21%
20%
$75,000 - $99,999
19%
19%
13%
$100,000 or more
40%
41%
24%
Mean Income
$93,344
$95,190
$70,190
Median Income
$88,000
$89,500
$60,000
Route 1 Corridor At-Site Workers: 2000 Household Income
(Lawrence to Plainsboro) Current Activities Demographics Analysis
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Current Rt. 1
Transit
Auto Rt. 1
BRT Only
BRT to Rail *
<$50 K
$50 to $75 K
$75 to $100 K
$100 to $150 K
> $150 K
Income of BRT Riders Compared to Current Distribution of
Transit & Auto Users Current Activities
Market Research Work this Spring
Survey of bus passengers on NJ
TRANSIT Mercer routes: 600, 603, 605,
606
Survey will establish travel patterns,
transfers to other modes, time of travel
Conduct focus groups to establish
attribute preferences of drivers and
transit riders regarding BRT
characteristics Current Activities
Market Research Work this Spring
Conduct four focus groups with potential BRT
Route 1 users: Bus Customers Existing local bus customers Auto Commuters Employees of Route 1 employers Rail Customers Princeton Junction rail riders Princeton University Students and employees of the
University Identify rank order factors that are important among
potential BRT users E
xplore all major elements of BRT Current Activities
Develop Additional Ridership Estimates as Part
of FY 2008 work program:
Short-Term: 2010 & 2015
Update Benefit Estimates: traffic relief & travel time
savings for 2010 & 2015
Evaluate short term potential for new, expanded bus
services that would utilize selected alignment
segments
Evaluate and select alignment segments for
advancement based upon ridership and benefits Anticipated Work Items in FY
2008
Conceptual Engineering, Right of Way and Service
Studies During FY 2008 (July 2007 to June 2008)
Obtain current aerial photography
Develop design criteria and typical plans and sections for
alignment
For selected segments define horizontal and vertical alignment,
cross sections and rights of way
Using demand forecasts (for year 2010 & 2015) and alignment
information, propose locations for BRT stations and park and
rides
Perform bus service planning
Coordinate with stakeholders, including municipalities, counties
and developers to locate BRT rights of way on official maps
Work to preserve alignments and station locations
Maintain project website Thank You