Airport Ground Transportation Study Session Presentation
SEA Ground Transportation Study Session June 8, 2021 Agenda I. Ground Transportation (GT) Framework and Goals II. Context-Setting a. GT Accomplishments b. COVID impacts c. Mode Share, GT Revenue, GHG Emissions and Transit III. Status Update: 2020 Work Program a. Express Bus, Remote Baggage Check and Eastside Engagement b. Airport Tenant Employee Parking c. TMA d. Access Fees e. RideShare and Transit Use IV. Framework for Additional Exploration a. Greening existing modes b. Incentivizing behavior change V. Milestones and Key Takeaways Ground Transportation Framework Guiding Principles GT Resolution Goals Strategies and Tactics Reduce environmental 50% scope 3 SAMP e.g. future roadways impact reduction project Reduce roadway 30% passengers use congestion private vehicle pick- GTAP e.g. first/last mile, access fees, express bus Support customer up/drop-off choice 15 minutes tower Operational e.g. rematch, TNCs on Social equity to curb and Main Arrivals, garage utilization Garage Contracts e.g. e-KPIs, driver income, Taxi, TNC, guaranteed min. wait time other GT GT Accomplishments Implemented renewable natural gas contract for bus fleets Conditional grant approval for EV chargers at South 160th GT Lot Installed EV chargers at Cell Phone Lot New electric vehicle targets in recent TNC contract Low carbon fuel standard passed and signed into law Context: Impacts from COVID Pandemic has affected progress Transit system capacity and appeal decreased due to COVID Decrease in active employee cards Limited tenant engagement and capacity Delayed hiring of TMA manager Pandemic could affect approach to future work Temporary or long-term shift to rental cars and personal vehicles Market impacts delay in business travel return Context: Mode Share and Program Emphasis Context: GT Revenue GHG Emissions and Program Emphasis 2030 Goal Regional Transit Services to SEA Current Sound Transit Link Light Rail Seattle to SEA Sound Transit Express Bus 574 Lakewood to SEA via Tacoma, Federal Way Sound Transit Express Bus 560 West Seattle to Bellevue via SEA King County RapidRide A Line Federal Way to Tukwila Intl. Blvd. Future (2021-2024) Sound Transit Link extensions 2021: Northgate 2023: Bellevue / Redmond 2024: Federal Way I-405 bus rapid transit (BRT) 2024: Bellevue to Burien via Tukwila Intl. Blvd. Promoting Transit Key mode for airport employee commute Promotes equity Includes bus and light rail Airport shift hours pose challenge Work with TMA to identify needed improvements Use modeling to identify key incentives Travel time Pricing Recognize limits of Sound Transit LLR Status Update: 2020 Work Program Evaluate Express Bus Service and Remote Baggage Check Form a Transportation Management Association Restructure Airport Tenant Employee Parking Explore and Implement Airport Access Fees Establish Incentives for Ride Share and Transit Use Express Bus & Remote Baggage Check Service Key Features Benchmark express bus & remote baggage check at comparable airports Explore financial viability of regional express bus service in key market areas Explore operational requirements and evaluate potential sites for remote baggage check service Findings Express bus service: Financially constrained Limited potential to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions Pivoted to Eastside access and business engagement Remote baggage check: Remote locations not viable due to operational issues Rental Car Facility (RCF) recommended for further evaluation COVID Impacts Suspended RCF remote baggage check exploration Express Bus & Remote Baggage Check Service Progress in 2021 Developed plan for Eastside access and business engagement Moving Forward Continued engagement with Eastside business and jurisdictions Explore potential baggage check at Rental Car Facility SEA Eastside Engagement Key Features Established strategic direction with Eastside stakeholders and airport access 2021 Progress Developed Eastside engagement/communications plan Follow-up meeting with Visit Bellevue and City of Bellevue Access to SEA and customer experience identified in two Commission listening sessions Moving Forward July Bellevue Chamber Transportation Committee July Bellevue Chamber Policy Council Q3 City of Bellevue/Bellevue employers' group Q3-Q4 Reconvene with Eastside cities Restructure Airport Tenant Employee Parking Key Features Manage demand for employee parking based on GT policy framework Shift-based and airport specific peaking drives operations 2020 Work Plan Developed parking cap policy at ~12,000 cards Provide access to most SEA workers COVID Impacts ~2,300 daily NEPL parkers moved temporarily to Main Garage Restructure Airport Tenant Employee Parking Progress in 2021 Monitor plan participation and manage to cap Restrict access to SEA-based employees only Looking Forward Migrate tenant employees from Main Garage back to NEPL Develop EV programming for additional infrastructure Linkage to TMA program Transportation Management Association Key Features To serve 20K+ SEA employees Airport-wide advocacy 2020 Workplan Establish steering committee Conduct outreach Begin recruiting members COVID Impacts Narrowed travel options Tenant/Port resource constraints Transportation Management Association Progress in 2021 Initial outreach to understand employee and employer needs Looking Forward Coordination/advocacy on transit service Assessment of readiness, TMA standup 2022 budget request(s) Airport Access Fees Key Features Evaluate pricing curb Address programmatic requirements 2020 Workplan Develop passenger mode choice model Study legal and policy options Assess physical infrastructure needs COVID Impacts Limited survey options Changed passenger travel patterns Airport Access Fees Progress in 2021 Completed legal analysis Began building mode choice model Looking Forward Complete model Assess cost/benefit and feasibility Evaluate incentives Recommendation Athena Partners Incentives for Rideshare and Transit Use Key Features Offer passengers discounted digital transit passes Bundle with airline ticket purchase 2020 Workplan Engage airlines via SAF MOU group With King County Metro, build necessary digital infrastructure COVID Impacts Competing priorities for airlines and transit partners Decreased passenger interest in transit Incentives for Rideshare and Transit Use Progress in 2021 Supported successful Metro grant application to build digital ticket platform Looking Forward Continue coordinating with Metro and airlines Evaluate efficacy using mode choice model 2018 SEA Passenger GT Emissions Framework for Additional Exploration Cost/benefit to green up GT providers Modeling identifies incentives to change behavior Options to "Green-Up" GT Providers Consider options to further reduce emissions TNCs: EKPI and EV incentives in operating agreements On-demand fleets and other operators Continue installing EV chargers on Port properties Equity is a key consideration Impacts to operators Grant funding opportunities Options to Incentivize Behavior Change Use model to gauge price, time, and customer experience to change behavior Possible incentives for ZEV TNCs and GT operators Promote transit and long-term parking Understand equity impacts to: Passengers GT service providers Increase public outreach and awareness Options to Incentivize Long-Term Parking Align parking rates to promote longterm parking, including: Comprehensive parking pricing at SEA Evaluate benefits of short-term parking Assess alternative programs Continue improving customer experience Parking pre-booking Offering and increasing EV charging Upcoming Milestones Deliverables Milestones Ground Transportation Annual Report June 30, 2021 Develop GT workplan for 2022 and future years Q2-3, 2021 Eastside Engagement Bellevue employers' group Q3, 2021 Eastside Engagement Reconvene Eastside cities Q3-4,2021 NREL/Athena contract pending budget approval Q3-Q4, 2021 Hire TMA Manager pending budget approval Q1, 2022 Complete initial mode pricing assessment Q2, 2022 Key Takeaways There are competing priorities across ground transportation programs Substantial effects from COVID on program implementation and our partners Transit and electrification are a key part of our long-term strategy Seek solutions that balance our needs and minimize unintended consequences 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