A major recommendation of the Fixed Guideway Plan was for the City to conduct detailed public transportation Alternatives Analysis (AA), starting with one for the greater downtown area. An Alternatives Analysis examines all transportation options and, once complete, outlines the best overall transportation technology and route.

In hopes of building on the MAPS 3 modern streetcar project, an Alternatives Analysis (AA) study is underway. The AA study will provide a broader scope of the transportation needs of downtown Oklahoma City and is required to qualify for future federal funding.

While a modern streetcar will provide improved mobility in the area, the AA will look at planning with emerging technologies and services for further enhancing downtown public transportation for the next 30 years.

An AA Steering Committee made up of citizens is currently reviewing input from transit consultants, city planners and engineers about capital, operating costs and other infrastructure that must be considered, as well as to listen to comments from the public about where they want to go. The input from the MAPS3 modern streetcar public discussion will be reviewed and considered by the Alternatives Analysis Steering Committee for their recommendation to the City Council.