Chapter 10 - Strategy Prioritization & Implementation

The strategies listed in Figure 10‑1 will be implemented over the short and long-term, as resources are available. To prioritize and phase investments, MnDOT rated each strategy on its estimated feasibility, cost and ease of implementation, sustainability and its fulfillment of one or more of MnDOT’s goals for its transit system. In general, most of the identified strategies have a medium to high feasibility, meaning that they have a good likelihood of funding, achieving political backing and support from the public. The strategies are grouped by theme but not listed in order of priority.

Figure 10-1. Prioritization Matrix

Category	Strategy	Feasibility	Cost	Ease of implementation	Sustainability (short, medium, long term)	Begin Process	Investment Strategy #
Improve public information (Transit Systems)	Improve transit system websites	High	$	Easier	Medium	2016-2017	6.2
Improve public information (Transit Systems)	Support systems to provide electronic information on multiple platforms (mobile apps, social media, and inputting schedules into Google Transit based platforms)	High	$	Easier	Long	2017	6.3
Improve public information (Transit Systems)	Invest in transit systems that use innovative approaches to public outreach and marketing	Medium	$$	Easier	Long	2017-2018	6.4-6.5
Improve public information (Transit Systems)	Ensure transit systems are providing culturally specific material, as appropriate	High	$	Easier	Long	2017	6.6
Improve public information (MnDOT)	Support state and regional marketing campaigns to promote transit service	High	$$	Easier	Medium	2017	3.1
Improve public information (MnDOT)	Improve access and quality of information to people about transit	High	$$	Easier	Long	2017-2019	1.6
Improve public information (MnDOT)	Increase transit usage in replacement for single occupant vehicles	High	$$	Easier	Long	2017	5.2
Financial	Use decision-support software to evaluate transit systems	High	$	Easier	Long	2017	4.3
Financial	Encourage local revenue partnerships	High	$	Moderate	Medium	2017	4.1
Coordination and Partnerships	Partner with organizations to provide veterans transportation	High	$$	Moderate	Long	2017	2.4
Coordination and Partnerships	Implement Regional Transportation Coordinating Councils in Greater Minnesota	High	$$	Moderate	Long	2017	Goal 2
Coordination and Partnerships	Encourage coordination with non-emergency medical transportation providers	Medium	$	Moderate	Long	2017-2025	2.2
Coordination and Partnerships	Collaborate with and between volunteer driver programs	High	$	Moderate	Long	2017-2025	2.3
Coordination and Partnerships	Encourage transit systems to coordinate with social service organizations	High	$	Moderate	Medium	2017	2.1
Coordination and Partnerships	Coordinate with state partner to address transit needs	High	$	Easier	Medium	2017	2.5
Coordination and Partnerships	Develop new and enhance partnerships with private providers	Medium	$	Moderate	Long	2019	3.4
Service Plan	Implement baseline span of service for systems	Medium	$$$	Difficult	Long	2017-2025	1.1-1.2
Service Plan	Increase frequency of transit service on urban routes	Medium	$$$	Moderate	Long	2017-2025	1.3
Service Plan	Support regional travel connections	Medium	$$$	Difficult	Long	2017-2025	1.5
Service Plan	Invest in transit service that meets needs for riders that have a choice in their travel mode	Medium	$$	Difficult	Long	2017-2025	3.3
Service Plan	Improve transit service coverage by expanding into underserved or un-served areas	Medium	$$	Moderate	Long	2017-2025	1.4
Service Plan	Invest in high performing, efficient and effective service	High	$	Easier	Long	2017-2025	4.2
Infrastructure and technology	Invest in new vehicles and vehicle enhancements	High	$$$	Easier	Long	2020	1.7
Infrastructure and technology	Support transit systems in using scheduling software	Medium	$$$	Difficult	Long	2018	1.7
Infrastructure and technology	Encourage transit systems to plan and adapt to changes with peer-sharing and ride-sharing opportunities	Low	$	Moderate	Long	2018	5.4
Infrastructure and technology	Support technology to engage the Transportation Network Companies	Low	$$$	Difficult	Long	2019	3.2
Infrastructure and technology	Invest in urban systems to acquire electronic fare systems	Medium	$$$	Difficult	Long	2019	1.7
Infrastructure and technology	Invest in urban park and ride lots	Medium	$$$$	Difficult	Long	2020	1.7
Multimodal	Encourage first/last mile infrastructure with local partners	Low	$$	Moderate	Long	2017-2025	1.8/5.1
Multimodal	Support links to other transportation modes	High	$$	Moderate	Long	2017-2025	5.3
Customer amenities	Support systems to acquire automatic vehicle location technology	Medium	$$	Moderate	Long	2017-2025	1.7
Customer amenities	Invest in customer amenities such as benches and shelters	Low	$$	Moderate	Long	2017-2025	1.7

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