Bus rapid transit is the perfect fit for cities ranging from 150,000 people to several million. Study how cities of different sizes are using BRT in their communities. In Eugene, BRT investments seem just as permanent as rail's. See how they do it through design features in BRT infrastructure. Hear how BRT fits snugly into the growth strategy in Fort Collins. Learn how Eugene uses BRT to serve the University of Oregon population. Finally, discover new research about BRT's impact on employment and property values. Surround yourself with the latest on BRT! Moderator: John Muth, Deputy Director for Development and Chief Development Officer, Charlotte Area Transit System, Charlotte, North Carolina Kurt Ravenschlag, Tranfort and Dial-A-Ride General Manager, City of Fort Collins, Planning, Development & Transportation, Fort Collins, Colorado John Evans, AICP, Senior Project Manager, Lane Transit District, Eugene, Oregon Jay Sears, Managing Partner, NewQuest Properties, Houston, Texas

1. NEC of Highway 290 & Skinner Road Cypress, Texas
Jay K. Sears
Managing Partner

2. Cypress Park & Ride
ROUTE NUMBER ROUTE NAME
217 Cypress P&R
● Garage has 1,500 parking spaces
● Operates Mondays through Fridays:
5:00‐8:05 am (inbound)
2:50‐7:05pm (outbound)
● Bus runs:
Inbound – 28 morning; 11 afternoon
Outbound – 11 morning; 29 afternoon
● Cypress P&R to/from Downtown = approx. 50 minutes
Cypress P&R to/from Galleria = approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes
● Metro Q Fare Card:
Cardholders earn 5 free rides with every 50 paid rides
Bus Fare Type Fee
Cash $4.50
METRO Q Fare Card $4.50
Student, senior, or disabled $2.25
Carpool Parking Charges Fee
METRO Q Fare Card $2.00
Student, senior, or disabled $1.00
* Fee for parking in the garage

3. Site Plan
Parking Garage
1,500 Parking Spaces
Residential
273 Unit Apartments
Transit
Platform
Retail / Office
99,409 Sq. Ft.

6. NEC of I‐10 & the Grand Parkway (Hwy 99) Katy, Texas
Katy Grand Square

7. Grand Parkway Park & Ride
ROUTE NUMBER ROUTE NAME
222 Grand Parkway P&R
● Currently lot has approx. 900 parking spaces
● Operates Mondays through Fridays:
5:30‐8:12 am (inbound)
3:30‐6:30pm (outbound)
● Bus runs:
Inbound – 15 morning; 5 afternoon
Outbound – 5 morning; 16 afternoon
● Grand Parkway P&R to/from Downtown = approx. 50 minutes
● Future garage will have 1,600 parking spaces
● Metro Q Fare Card:
Cardholders earn 5 free rides with every 50 paid rides
Bus Fare Type Full Fare Discounted
Cash $4.50 None
METRO Q Fare Card $4.50 $2.25
* No fee for carpool

8. Site Plan
Parking Garage
1,600 Parking Spaces
Transit
Area
Retail
140,802 Sq Ft.

9. Katy Park & Ride
900 cars per day

11. Westmoreland and S Illinois Dallas, Texas
Westmoreland Station

12. Westmoreland Master Plan
Legend:
Red – Commercial
Purple – Multifamily
Blue – Civic
Yellow – Single Family
Orange – Compact Neighborhood