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Geary Corridor Bus Rapid Transit | Schedule |
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Feasibility Study Completed
The Geary Corridor BRT Study (the Feasibility Study) was completed in 2007. The Feasibility Study was a conceptual study that addressed three main questions:
- What bus priority improvements are needed on Geary?
- What BRT configurations are possible and desirable?
- What other transportation changes are desirable on Geary to support the BRT system?
See more information on the Feasibility Study.
Environmental Analysis Beginning
With the approval of the final report of the Feasibility Study in 2007, the Study Team has initiated more detailed analysis through an environmental review of BRT on Geary. Once the project scope is refined through this study, the engineering and construction phases can begin, with the goal of opening service in 2015/16.
The objective of the environmental analysis is to identify a preferred alternative for Geary by:
- Preparing a joint Environmental Impact Report/Statement (EIR/EIS), which identifies potential environmental impacts of the project alternatives;
- Involving the public and partner agencies; and
- Complying with state and federal requirements.
The environmental analysis will identify the benefits and impacts of BRT alternatives, recommend a preferred alternative for Geary, and develop a set of strategies to mitigate potential impacts of BRT implementation.
Project Schedule
Feasibility Study (complete):
- Fall 2004: Existing conditions data collection
- April 2005: First public workshop series - Identify community needs
- Summer/Fall 2005: Development of conceptual design alternatives
- December 2005: Second public workshop series - Review conceptual design alternatives
- Winter 2005/06: Refine alternatives
- Spring/Summer 2006: Evaluate alternatives
- November 2006: Third public workshop series - Review alternatives evaluation and next steps
- Spring 2007: Feasibility Study Final Report and Recommendations
Environmental Study and Initial Preliminary Engineering (2008-10):
- Notice of Intent / Notice of Preparation - November 2008
- Public and Agency Scoping - November/December 2008
- Environmental Analysis and Initial Preliminary Engineering
- Draft EIR/EIS
- Final EIR/EIS
Potential Future Project Phases:
- 2010-11: Complete Preliminary Engineering
- 2011-12: Final Design
- 2013-14: Construction & Mitigation (duration of construction segments under evaluation)
- 2015/16: Potential Start of Service
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