Short Range Transit Plan 2008-2013 - Omnitrans

IBI GROUP
SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN REPORT
OMNITRANS COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT
& SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN
Employment Growth in Ontario
By 2015, the number of jobs in Ontario will grow to more than 109,000, a 29% increase. Growth in
different industries is not identified as part of the projections provided through SCAG. Unlike San
Bernardino, some areas of Ontario remain undeveloped and have the potential to be developed into
commercial or industrial land uses. This presents a unique opportunity for the city to pursue development
that will yield the most benefits. Both commercial and industrial opportunities along the eastern end of
the city are possible, while residential development in the New Model Colony is currently planned.
Should the city decide to alter any of these land uses, jobs within industries would fluctuate but would
continue to provide employment opportunities.
4.7 Hot Spots
Omnitrans has developed a generally sound route structure and service strategy that provides transit
coverage where it is most needed within the service area. From the analysis of regional demographic
characteristics and the review of city and county general plans, a number of growth nodes, developments
and elderly concentrations are relevant to transit service design in the Omnitrans service area. If
potential ridership warrants increased service or the extension of service coverage, existing resources
may have to reprioritized, or new services considered to service population growth or new developments.
If Omnitrans is able to follow the fiscally responsible recommendations outlined in this SRTP, it may be
able to shift resources to capture these emerging markets, growing ridership even while controlling costs.
4.7.1 POPULATION GROWTH
Within the 2008-2013 Omnitrans SRTP timeframe, the Cities of Fontana, Loma Linda, Ontario, and
Upland will experience the highest increases in population. This is especially true for Ontario, with a
projected population increase of over 22% above its 2006 population of 170,373.
4.7.2 HIGH DENSITY
An analysis of population, employment, and job density was conducted for 2005 conditions. It identified a
number of Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZs) where population density is above 7,500 people per square mile
and employment is above 5,000 jobs per square mile. These areas include:
• Southeast Upland, south of SR-66 and north of I-10
• Southern Montclair, along Holt
• Central Rialto, south of SR-66 along Riverside Avenue
In 2015, these three areas will be joined by four other areas with high population and job densities earlier
specified. These additional areas include:
• San Bernardino, east of I-215 along Highland and Baseline
• Colton, North of I-10 along Mt. Vernon
• Chino, between SR-60 and Riverside Drive, east of Monte Vista and west of
Mountain
• Ontario, along SR-83 near Holt
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