Public Information Sessions

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• Public Information Sessions
• November 30, 2010 City Center at Oyster Point
• December 1, 2010 HRT Norfolk

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Agenda

• Why Rapid Transit for Hampton Roads?
• The Transit Vision Planning Process
• The Transit and Land Use Connection
• Draft Recommendations
• Your Input!

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Why Rapid Transit?

• Maximize Limited Infrastructure Budgets
• Maximize use of existing right-of-way
• Promote multi-modal transportation networks
• Increase Mobility Options
• Establish a regional multi-modal (i.e. transit,
  bike, pedestrian facilities) network
• Transportation is the 2 U.S. household expense
  after housing

Source Center for Transit-Oriented Development,
2009
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Why Rapid Transit?

• Promote Regional Economic Growth and
  Competitiveness
• Demand for walkable, mixed-use communities will
  represent at least 1/3 of the U.S.
  Housing Market by 2030
• Connect regions major population and employment
  centers
• Opportunities to increase connections across
  regions waterways
• Reduce Energy Consumption and Improve Air Quality

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Vision Plan Goals

• Maximize limited infrastructure budgets through
  parity between transit and highway investments
• Provide greater mobility options through an
  integrated high-capacity transit system
• Improve land use and transportation coordination
  by encouraging transit-supportive development
• Reduce energy consumption, improve air quality,
  and mitigate climate change impacts with a robust
  transit system based on renewable energy sources
• Promote economic growth and regional
  competitiveness through a transit system that
  connects major activity and employment centers

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Planning Process

• Part 1 2008-2009
• Compilation of local and regional transit studies
  and initial corridor analyses
• Public Meetings

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Planning Process

• Part 2 2009-2010
• Build on Part 1 findings through
• Site visits and interviews with all localities
• Ongoing coordination with local planners and
  regional agencies
• Land use analysis
• Market analysis
• Capital cost estimates
• Ridership forecasts
• Public outreach

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Land Use Patterns Guide Transportation Choices
Downtown Portsmouth
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Land Use Patterns Guide Transportation Choices
Hilton Village, Newport News
Downtown Hampton
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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

• Walkability within ¼ to ½ mile of a transit
  station
• Mix of uses
• Moderate to high density
• Safe and comfortable pedestrian environment
• Efficient transportation options (transit, bike,
  drive)
• Reduced parking

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Example of TOD
Clarendon Arlington County
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Downtown Norfolk Ghent Norfolk
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Downtown Portsmouth Portsmouth
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Peninsula Town Center Hampton
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City Center at Oyster Point Newport News
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New Town Williamsburg
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Port Warwick Newport News
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Rapid Transit Mode Selection

• Mode Recommendations Based on Corridor Character

Light Rail Transit
Bus Rapid Transit
Commuter Rail
Modern Streetcar
High Speed Ferry
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Corridor Phasing

• Phasing Based on Corridor Evaluations
• Land Use Planning to Support TOD
• Connections to major employment population
  centers
• Comprehensive planning zoning for TOD
• Capital Cost and Ridership Ranges
• Regional Economic Impact Assessment
• Contribution to the Regional Transit Network and
  Multi-Modal Connectivity

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Proposed Overall Vision PlanPhased for 2025,
2035, and Beyond
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Short-Term Recommendations(By 2025)

• Corridors F 1,2,3 Ferries from Harbor Park to
  Naval Station North and downtown Newport News,
  Hampton, and Portsmouth
• Corridor I Downtown Norfolk to Naval Station
  (LRT)
• Corridor M Tide extension to Virginia Beach
  (rapid transit, Currently in FTA New Starts
  Planning Process)

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Long-Term Recommendations (By 2035)

• Corridor A Downtown Newport News to
  Williamsburg (commuter rail)
• Corridor B Downtown Newport News to Christopher
  Newport University (CNU) and Oyster Point (LRT)
• Corridor C CNU to Huntington Pointe (LRT)
• Corridor K Harbor Park to downtown Portsmouth
  loop (streetcar)
• Corridor N Harbor Park to Greenbrier (LRT)

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Extended-Term Recommendations

• Corridor A Extension from Williamsburg to Toano
  (commuter rail)
• Corridor D Phoebus Waterfront to Coliseum
  Central (LRT)
• Corridor E Downtown Newport News to downtown
  Hampton (LRT)
• Corridors F 4,5,6 Ferries from Harbor Park and
  Harbour View to downtown Newport News and Hampton
• Corridor G Naval Station to downtown Newport
  News (LRT-only)
• Corridor H Harbor Park to Harbour View (BRT,
  LRT if warranted)
• Corridor J Military Highway Station to Naval
  Station (LRT)
• Corridor N Greenbrier to Military Highway
  Station (LRT)
• Corridor O Harbor Park to downtown Suffolk
  (commuter rail)
• Corridor P Harbor Park to Fentress (commuter
  rail)

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Land Use Strategies to Support TOD
Colonial Williamsburg

• Develop a multi-jurisdictional vision for
  transit, TOD, and funding/
• implementation mechanisms
• Revise local zoning codes and Comp Plans to allow
  and encourage TOD growth patterns
• Establish financial and non-financial incentives
  to promote TOD

Oyster Point
Newport News Shipyard
Norfolk Naval Station
Downtown Norfolk
Greenbrier
Downtown Portsmouth
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Express and Enhanced Bus Corridors

• Premium transit modes offering
• Service to areas with lower population densities
  or limited TOD potential
• Links between LRT, BRT, streetcar, and commuter
  rail corridors

• Interim transit connections prior to
  fixed-guideway construction

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Peninsula Express and Enhanced Bus Phased
Implementation
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Southside Express and Enhanced Bus Phased
Implementation
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Please Share Your Feedback

• All comments and questions submitted by December
  30th will contribute to plan revisions
• Methods for submitting comments/questions
• Comment Cards
• DRPTPR_at_drpt.virginia.gov
• DRPT 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond
  23219
• Project materials are available for review
  on-line at www.drpt.virginia.gov

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Thank you! Questions and Discussion