Revised Eastside LPA

Route 89 Mode

A screening analysis was completed to select the optimum mode to provide high-capacity transit within the framework of the purpose and need to the plan. The mode screening analysis compared the attributes of local bus service, high-capacity bus, Light Rail (LTR), and Streetcar against the mode alternatives screening criteria to determine the optimum transit mode for the corridor.

Existing Service

High-Capacity Bus

Screening Criteria

Light Rail

Streetcar

Service Justified by Future Ridership Demand & Density Can Efficiently Accommodate Future Ridership Demand

Cost Effectiveness

Flexibility to Implement Incrementally (“Future Proofing”) Increases Safety Along the Corridor Accommodates Regional and Local Tips

Performance Against Criteria

High

Medium

Low

Not Viable

Alternatives Analysis

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