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CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85301
THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 1, 2012
7:00 PM
The regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission(CTOC)was
called to order by the Chair. The following Commission members, staff representatives,
and guests were present:
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Vincent Abeyta,Chair
Brent Ackzen
Jack Bethel
Dorlisa Dvorak
John Ferguson
Theodora Hackenberg
Ricki Ray
Joyce Stribling
Gerald Woodman
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Jackie Doerr(not excused)
William Sheldon,Vice Chair(excused)
OTHERS PRESENT: Cathy Colbath,Acting Executive Director
Terry Johnson, Deputy Transportation Director
Allan Grover, Transportation Planner
Purab Adabala, Senior Transportation Analyst
Matt Dudley,Transit Manager
Wulf Grote, Executive Director, METRO RAIL
Patrizia Gonella,Jacobs
Howard May, citizen
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Abeyta called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Chair Abeyta called for approval of the minutes.
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ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes of the September 6 and October 4,
2012 meetings of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission. (Motion:
Commissioner Ray, Second: Commissioner Hackenberg;passed unanimously)
III. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
There were no comments from the floor.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chair Abeyta called for approval of the agenda.
ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the November 1, 2012 Agenda of the Citizens
Transportation Oversight Commission. (Motion: Commissioner Hackenberg;
Second: Commissioner Stribling;passed unanimously)
V. PUBLIC INPUT—COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
Commissioner Ackzen reported on the November meeting of the Citizens Bicycle
Advisory Committee. City staff presented an overview of the budget as well as a report
on activities related to designation of Glendale as a Bicycle Friendly City.
VI. MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no Manager's Report.
VII. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT IN GLENDALE
Terry Johnson,Deputy Transportation Director,provided a brief history of light rail
transit(LRT)planning in Glendale, including Proposition 402 passed by Glendale voters
in 2001 and Proposition 400 passed by regional voters in 2004. Dr. Johnson also reported
on the recent workshop with City Council for review of the findings of an Alternatives
Analysis Study of LRT for Glendale.
Wulf Grote, Executive Director of METRO RAIL,presented information on regional
high capacity transit options and two proposed LRT corridors to serve Glendale that were
evaluated in an Alternatives Analysis (AA). Mr. Grote provided recommendations from
the study and described the next phase of analysis for potential corridors serving
Glendale. A project schedule for construction of LRT for Glendale was presented, which
included-a new AA study area located between Northern Avenue and Camelback Road
and between 19th Avenue and 99th Avenue.
Commissioner Hackenberg asked if the proposed LRT line to Paradise Valley was funded
from a local sales tax or federal funds. Mr. Grote responded that this line was a
regionally funded project that has been postponed for now.
Commissioner Hackenberg asked why the Glendale Avenue corridor became a higher
priority for LRT. Mr. Grote stated that the major reason is that existing land uses and
existing development provide more potential for LRT in the Glendale corridor, as well as
the availability of near term potential funding.
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Commissioner Hackenberg asked about the next step in the LRT evaluation process. Dr.
Johnson replied that the AA will begin in January 2013.
Commissioner Bethel asked if business has improved along existing LRT lines. Mr.
Grote responded that high capacity housing has occurred and Tempe students will be
closer to LRT stations which will benefit new businesses.
Commissioner Ferguson asked about funding for the AA. Dr. Johnson stated that the AA
will be completed with regional funds.
Commissioner Dvorak stated that the Thunderbird Road corridor in North Glendale has
parking and traffic problems that could be reduced by LRT service.
VIII. NORTH GLENDALE PARK AND RIDE/TRANSIT CENTER
Matt Dudley, Transit Manager, introduced the topic of the North Glendale Park and
Ride/Transit Center Study and reported on the initial public meeting for this project held
on October 17 at Arrowhead Mall. Mr. Dudley stated that two other general public
meetings will be held on this project.
Patrizia Gonella from Jacobs presented information on existing transit park and ride
locations, study phases,project funding, location analysis criteria, transit service
evaluation criteria, and potential facility sites. Ms. Gonella described the characteristics
of a Park and Ride facility, a transit center, and a combination of these two facilities.
Public input opportunities were identified and the next steps for the project were
presented.
Commissioner Stribling asked about potential impacts on neighborhoods adjacent to
proposed transit facilities. Mr. Dudley replied that this project will be a cooperative effort
with involved neighborhoods as well as agreements with private sector businesses.
Commissioner Ackzen asked if there is information on transit ridership in other cities in
the region with respect to different types of transit service. Dr. Johnson stated that a
survey will be performed as part of this study.
Commissioner Bethel asked if money could be saved by utilizing existing parking lots for
transit use. Ms. Gonella explained that major transit facilities need to have long term
commitments and control over properties used for these facilities. Dr. Johnson added that
bus usage and bus stops located at Arrowhead Mall and the Church of Joy do not cost the
City anything,however, these are temporary solutions for transit facilities.
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Commission suggested the following agenda item for a future meeting:
- Guided tour of light rail line as offered by Wulf Grote during this meeting.
X. NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME
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Meeting times are being targeted for 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month in
Room B-3 in City Hall.
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