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1 C O R P O R A T I O N THE ARTS CHILD POLICY CIVIL JUSTICE EDUCATION ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT This PDF document was made available from as a public service of the RAND Corporation. Jump down to document6 HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS NATIONAL SECURITY POPULATION AND AGING PUBLIC SAFETY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE AND WORKPLACE Support RAND Browse Books & Publications Make a charitable contribution For More Information Visit RAND at Learn more about the RAND Corporation View document details Limited Electronic Distribution Rights This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law as indicated in a notice appearing later in this work. This electronic representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for non-commercial use only. Unauthorized posting of RAND PDFs to a non-rand Web site is prohibited. RAND PDFs are protected under copyright law. Permission is required from RAND to reproduce, or reuse in another form, any of our research documents for commercial use. For information on reprint and linking permissions, please see RAND Permissions.

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3 Quick Impact. Sustainable Investments. Guiding Vision. Three Proposed Initiatives for Improving Mobility, Quality of Life, and Economic Growth in the West Bank A Visual Summary with

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5 Q U I C K I M PA C T, S U S TA I N A B L E I N V E S T M E N T S, G U I D I N G V I S I O N Three Initiatives for Improving Mobility, Quality of Life, and Economic Growth in the West Bank The RAND Corporation has been working with the Palestinian Authority (PA) to develop a suite of proposals for immediate, practical projects that would promote economic development in the region while also advancing the U.S. policy agenda in the Middle East. The initiatives, which draw on findings from RAND s comprehensive assessment of requirements for a successful Palestinian state, reflect five years of close consultation between RAND and the PA at the highest ministerial levels and the Office of President Abbas. The projects address the critical issues of mobility, infrastructure, and organized development in the following ways: Inauguration of a regional transit system for the West Bank. The core of the system is a bus line linking Jenin, Nablus, Ramallah, and Hebron, with three station areas in each city, connected by transit boulevards. Development of several new urban districts in the cities served by the transit system. Model stations improve quality of life for commuters, areas around the stations are zoned for private sector development, and stations incorporate best practices for energy and water conservation. Design of the first national physical plan for Palestine, incorporating transportation and urban development. This master plan, which integrates RAND s initial work on infrastructure with studies and plans developed by the PA Ministry of Planning, guides long-term development. All of these initiatives could be implemented in the current political and diplomatic environment, beginning immediately and evolving in parallel over several years. The projects are consistent with and supportive of plans recently put forward by the PA to begin building the state institutions required for an independent Palestinian state. The images that follow illustrate the nature of each initiative and the power of their collective contributions. A VISUAL SUMMARY PAGE 3

Three Initiatives 1 2 Quick Impact Transit Line Sustainable Investments Urban

Around Transit Stations BUS LINE WITH 12 STATIONS THREE STATION TYPES PER CITY

Segment TRANSIT BOULEVARD WITH RAPID CITY BUS HIGHWAY WITH INTERCITY BUS NABLUS

JERUSALEM BETHLEHEM HEBRON Central Urban District Boulevard Urban District Arc

6 Three Initiatives 1 2 Quick Impact Transit Line Sustainable Investments Urban Districts The West Bank s First Regional Transit Line Model Urban Districts Around Transit Stations BUS LINE WITH 12 STATIONS THREE STATION TYPES PER CITY JENIN Central Station Type Boulevard Station Type Arc Station Type To Jenin 1st Segment TRANSIT BOULEVARD WITH RAPID CITY BUS HIGHWAY WITH INTERCITY BUS NABLUS To Ramallah THREE MODEL DISTRICTS PER CITY 2nd Segment RAMALLAH 3rd Segment JERUSALEM BETHLEHEM HEBRON Central Urban District Boulevard Urban District Arc Urban District PAGE 4 RAND Corporation Suisman Urban Design THREE INITIATIVES FOR THE WEST BANK

7 3Guiding Vision National Plan A National Physical Plan for Palestine URBANIZATION, OPEN SPACE, INFRASTRUCTURE A VISUAL SUMMARY PAGE 5

8 Concept Schedule Three Timeframes Quick Impact Transit Line The West Bank s First Regional Transit Line 100 days set up operations center launch website select station sites develop system branding select and procure buses install station landscaping and signage = VISIBLE PROGRESS 300 days establish fares prepare buses designate and upgrade highway designate and restripe transit boulevard install crosswalks and signals train drivers, mechanics, and managers install shade structures and photovoltaic panels design and install maps test line operation = INITIAL OPERATION 1,000 days complete station improvements complete highway improvements complete signal synchronization full testing = FULL OPERATION PAGE 6 RAND Corporation Suisman Urban Design THREE INITIATIVES FOR THE WEST BANK

9 Sustainable Investments Urban Districts Vibrant Urban Districts Around Transit Stations Guiding Vision National Plan A National Physical Plan for Palestine define model district boundaries establish district guidelines identify key sites and projects identify public projects = CONCEPTS establish working technical team begin inventory of national resources and policies begin to identify basic principles and goals establish and define sectors = INITIAL CONCEPTS develop incentives for private development launch facade improvement program launch energy and water conservation incentives install green infrastructure and landscaping improve pedestrian facilities and linkages break ground on key projects = VISIBLE PROGRESS concept maps and drawings launch website, begin public outreach develop options and alternatives feasibility studies establish financial strategy and priorities = FIRST DRAFT complete public space improvements complete private development projects full integration with transit = REVITALIZATION select and refine alternatives extensive public outreach selected preliminary engineering prepare final draft submit for adoption = COMPLETE AND ADOPTED A VISUAL SUMMARY PAGE 7

10 Quick Impact Transit Line Elements Transport Modes Right-of-Ways Walking and Biking Integrated with Transit Upgraded Existing Highways or New Segments Existing Private and Group Taxis Existing Fill and Go Shuttle Bus Lines Enhanced Arterial Boulevards with Transit Lanes Existing Local Bus Routes Scheduled Intercity and Municipal Buses Center City Streets with Bus Lanes and Crosswalks PAGE 8 RAND Corporation Suisman Urban Design THREE INITIATIVES FOR THE WEST BANK

11 Information Stations Tickets, Refreshment, and Bathrooms Station, Bus, and Route Signage Seating and Enhanced Permeable Paving Digital Fare Cards and Phone Applications Shade Structures with Photovoltaic Panels Online Services and Information Shade Trees and Water-Conserving Bio-Swales A VISUAL SUMMARY PAGE 9

Existing Conditions In most West Bank city centers, microbus and taxi services operate out of

These typically lack basic passenger services, such as ticket booths, maps, schedules, seating,

Passengers must often hold seats by waiting inside hot vehicles until they are filled.

STATION TYPE Central STATION FEATURES located in the historic city center incorporates existing

microbus, taxi service with new municipal rapid bus service high levels of passenger information and

12 Existing Conditions In most West Bank city centers, microbus and taxi services operate out of privately run parking lots or structures. These typically lack basic passenger services, such as ticket booths, maps, schedules, seating, shade, lighting, refreshment, restrooms, trash receptacles, or other amenities. Passengers must often hold seats by waiting inside hot vehicles until they are filled. Few provisions are made for families with children. STATION TYPE Central STATION FEATURES located in the historic city center incorporates existing streets, curb space, off-street parking areas publicly owned and operated integrates existing microbus, taxi service with new municipal rapid bus service high levels of passenger information and amenity DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS upgraded sidewalks and crosswalks facade and building renovations, housing, shops, cultural facilities, parks photovoltaic arrays bio-swales and graywater recapture PAGE 10 RAND Corporation Suisman Urban Design THREE INITIATIVES FOR THE WEST BANK

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Existing Conditions Outside historic city centers, major arterial roads extend to other districts and cities.

Many road segments lack sidewalks, and crosswalks are almost nonexistent. Landscaping is minimal at best.

STATION TYPE Boulevard STATION FEATURES located on arterial roadway converted into transit boulevard incorporates existing streets and medians publicly owned and

14 Existing Conditions Outside historic city centers, major arterial roads extend to other districts and cities. These roads are typically designed for high-speed traffic but without any special provisions for public transport. Many road segments lack sidewalks, and crosswalks are almost nonexistent. Landscaping is minimal at best. This environment discourages walking and transit use, and sharply diminishes the livability of adjacent office, retail, and residential structures. STATION TYPE Boulevard STATION FEATURES located on arterial roadway converted into transit boulevard incorporates existing streets and medians publicly owned and operated integrates existing microbus, taxi service with new municipal rapid bus service high levels of passenger information and amenity DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS upgraded sidewalks and crosswalks housing, offices, shops, schools, parks photovoltaic arrays bio-swales and graywater recapture PAGE 12 RAND Corporation Suisman Urban Design THREE INITIATIVES FOR THE WEST BANK

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Existing Conditions The peripheries of most West Bank cities remain relatively undeveloped.

Exploiting those opportunities is essential to avoiding unchecked urban sprawl, which would impose enormous financial and environmental costs on a prospective Palestinian

STATION TYPE Arc STATION FEATURES located at urban periphery where transit boulevard intersects planned Arc corridor publicly owned and operated major transfer point from

16 Existing Conditions The peripheries of most West Bank cities remain relatively undeveloped. Many opportunities exist to create national transport and infrastructure facilities and new urban districts in close proximity to the historic city centers. Exploiting those opportunities is essential to avoiding unchecked urban sprawl, which would impose enormous financial and environmental costs on a prospective Palestinian state. STATION TYPE Arc STATION FEATURES located at urban periphery where transit boulevard intersects planned Arc corridor publicly owned and operated major transfer point from intercity bus line integrates microbus, taxi, municipal and intercity bus high levels of passenger information and amenity DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS layout of new district initial investments in office, commercial, and technology development sites for government, university, and hospital use photovoltaic arrays and windfarms bio-swales and graywater recapture PAGE 14 RAND Corporation Suisman Urban Design THREE INITIATIVES FOR THE WEST BANK

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High Density with Intercity Rail PAGE 16 RAND

18 Arc Station District - Long-Term Development Near Term: Medium Density with Intercity Bus Long Term: High Density with Intercity Rail PAGE 16 RAND Corporation Suisman Urban Design THREE INITIATIVES FOR THE WEST BANK

19 Interior of Intercity Rail Station Intercity Bus Station Upgraded to Rail Station at Arc Corridor A VISUAL SUMMARY PAGE 17

20 Contact Information C. Ross Anthony, PhD Director RAND Palestine Initiative Doug Suisman, FAIA Principal Suisman Urban Design Mary E. Vaiana, PhD Communications Director RAND Health the Arc To learn more about the RAND Palestine Initiative and to view a short video, please visit: in collaboration with The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. Santa Monica, CA Washington, DC Pittsburgh, PA New Orleans, LA/Jackson, MS Boston, MA Doha, QA Cambridge, UK Brussels, BE CP-610

Fifth and Detroit Street Design May 2017 Capital Improvements Committee. DOWNTOWN Street Design

1 Fifth and Detroit Street Design May 2017 Capital Improvements Committee Agenda 2 Review Street Configuration Prior Meeting Review Outreach Synopsis Functional Street Design Refinements Curb Edge, Turning