What is included in the Alternatives Analysis?
The Alternatives Analysis (AA) will identify and evaluate potential alignments (routes) and transit modes (rail, bus) based on such factors as cost, ridership, and environmental and community impacts. The study will also consider potential station locations, transit oriented development around stations, and station access including feeder bus, parking, and bike and pedestrian facilities. The alternatives will undergo several screenings and, at each screen, alternatives will drop out. The remaining alternatives will be carried forward for further analysis. Public involvement will be an important factor in defining the alternatives, selecting the evaluation criteria, and picking a preferred alternative. Financial analyses are also a key part of the study, making sure that HART can afford to build and operate whatever project is selected. The outcome of the AA will be the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) which will include both the alignment and the mode technology.
