View
1.693
Download
0
Category
Tags:
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
Long-range Vision: An integrated public transit network will provide Hampton Roads with transportation choice, thereby ensuring greater mobility, economic development, environmental protection, energy independence, and quality of life. Public Presentation made February 24, 2009 and shared with the Hampton Roads Partnership (www.HRP.org) Board of Directors on March 20, 2009
Citation preview
1
A Transit Vision Planfor Hampton Roads
--presentation of draft plan
HR Partnership
March 20, 2009
Norfolk
Presented by Robert B. Case, PE, PTOE, F ASCE
Vision Statement
2
VisionAn integrated public transit network will provide Hampton Roads with transportation choice, thereby ensuring greater mobility, economic development, environmental protection, energy independence, and quality of life.
VisionAn integrated public transit network will provide Hampton Roads with transportation choice, thereby ensuring greater mobility, economic development, environmental protection, energy independence, and quality of life.
Draft Plan-
higher speed
corridors
Higher-Speed Transit Corridors: Ultimate Recommendation
1. EVMS to Newtown Rd: LRT
2. CNU to Denbigh Blvd: LRT
3. Newtown Rd to Oceanfront: LRT
4. Military Circle to Naval Station: LRT
5. EVMS to Naval Station: LRT
6. Downtown Norfolk to Great Bridge: BRT
7. Downtown Norfolk to NC: Commuter Rail
8a: EVMS to Midtown/Downtown Portsmouth: LRT
8b: Downtown Portsmouth to Harbour View: LRT
8c: Downtown Portsmouth to Shoulders Hill: BRT
8d: EVMS to Smithfield: Express Bus
3
Draft Plan-
higher speed
corridors
9a. Downtown Suffolk to Downtown Norfolk: Comm. Rail
9d. Ches. Sq. Mall to Downtown Norfolk: Express Bus
10. Oceanfront: AA/EIS for a transit project
11. Lightfoot to Downtown NN: Commuter Rail*
12. Downtown Hampton to Oyster Point: LRT
13. Downtown NN to Buckroe: Streetcar
14. Gloucester to Oyster Point: Express Bus
15. Poquoson to Oyster Point & Coliseum: Express Bus
16. HRBT and Third Crossing: LRT
17. Princess Anne Rd and Lynnhaven Pkwy: BRT
18. Downtown Suffolk to Harbour View: Express Bus
4*likely mode, although LRT will be an option in analysis
5
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Eastern Virginia Medical
School to Newtown
Road
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range(Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Complete construction and begin operating LRT
Continue operating LRT
Continue operating LRT with increased frequency
Continue operating LRT with increased frequency
Land Use
• Connects multiple centers, has the most intensive commercial development in the region
• Provide higher density housing options, encourage compact mixed use development, improve pedestrian accessibility
6
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range(Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year Improvement
Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Begin operating enhanced bus service in corridor
Continue operating enhanced bus. Complete AA/DEIS and FEIS for LRT project
Construct and operate LRT
Continue operating LRT.
Christopher Newport
University to Denbigh
Land Use
• Contains several activity centers
• Continue transit-supportive development at Port Warwick and Oyster Point, encourage compact mixed use development in centers, increase employment
7
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range(Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Begin enhanced bus service along US 58 Complete AA and EIS for LRT project
Construct and operate LRT
Continue operating LRT
Continue operating LRT
Newtown Road to
Oceanfront
Land Use
• Contains some of the region’s highest employment and residential densities
• Continue redevelopment, increase housing options, focus on Strategic Growth Areas
8
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year Improvement
Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Continue MAX service in corridor. Initiate AA.
Complete AA and EIS for LRT project
Construct and operate LRT
Continue operating LRT
Naval Station Norfolk via
Military Hwy
Land Use
• Links regional employment centers
• Coordinate with major employers, encourage moderate density housing options, redevelop aging shopping centers
9
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Naval Station Norfolk via Old
Dominion University
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Begin enhanced bus service.
Complete AA and EIS for transit project
Construct LRT (or streetcar)
Continue to operate LRT (or streetcar)
Land Use
• Links regional employment and activity centers
• Encourage mixed use infill development, coordinate with major employers and institutions, improve pedestrian facilities
10
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Continue HRT Route 13 in corridor. Complete AA and EA for BRT project
Construct and begin operating BRT in the corridor.
Continue to operate BRT
Continue to operate BRT
Compostella/ Battlefield
Corridor
Land Use
• Links major activity and employment centers to growing suburban areas
• Focus development in centers, redevelop aging shopping areas, provide pedestrian and transit-rider facilities
11
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Begin express bus along the corridor
Continue operating express bus
Complete AA and EIS for commuter rail project. Continue express bus and extend the route to North Carolina
Construct and begin operating commuter rail, ultimately extending to North Carolina. Phase out or modify express bus service as necessary.
Route 168/ I-464 Corridor
Land Use
• Connects regional employment centers to suburban and residential areas
• Focus development in centers, increase residential densities near proposed stations, encourage infill in Downtowns
12
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year Improvement
Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Continue HRT Route 44 in the corridor. Complete the EIS for Midtown Tunnel project with a transit component
Construct the Midtown Tunnel project with provisions for transit service. Begin express bus service.
Continue to operate express bus service. Complete the updated environmental document for implementing LRT.
Construct and operate LRT
EVMS to Midtown
Portsmouth via Midtown
Tunnel
Land Use
• Connects employment centers
• Encourage infill, mixed use, and compact development, increase employment
13
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year Improvement
Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Complete AA and EIS for BRT project
Implement BRT along the corridor.
Continue operating BRT. Update EIS for LRT project
Construct and operate LRT
Downtown Portsmouth to Harbour View
via High Street/
Churchland Blvd
Land Use
• Connects existing and emerging activity centers
• Encourage compact mixed use development, increase employment, redevelop aging commercial areas
14
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Complete AA and EIS for BRT project
Implement BRT along the corridor
Continue operating BRT
Continue operating BRT
Northgate Commerce
Park in Suffolk to Naval Medical
Center via Naval
Shipyard
Land Use
• Connects employment and activity centers
• Encourage compact mixed use development, increase employment, redevelop aging commercial areas
15
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range(Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Implement express bus service from Harbour View to Norfolk.
Continue operating express bus service, using the improved Midtown Tunnel
Continue operating express bus service
Extend express bus service to Smithfield
EVMS to Smithfield via
Western Freeway
Land Use
• Links activity centers and less dense areas
• Encourage compact mixed use development, increase employment, strengthen retail and commercial areas
16
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Extend express bus in the corridor to Downtown Suffolk.
Continue operating express bus service
Complete AA and EIS for commuter rail project
Construct and operate Commuter Rail
Downtown Suffolk to
Downtown Norfolk via I-264 and US
460
Land Use
• Connects regional activity centers
• Promote mixed use development, encourage infill in Downtowns, increase moderate density housing options
17
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Begin operating a new MAX express bus route
Continue operating Express Bus
Continue operating Express Bus
Continue operating Express Bus
Chesapeake Square Mall to
Norfolk via I-664 and I-264
Land Use
• Connects regional activity centers
• Encourage redevelopment, mixed use, and compact growth within activity centers, identify park and ride areas
18
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Continue existing VB Wave circulator bus
Begin BRT in the corridor with more frequent service in summer
Continue operating BRT
Continue operating BRT
Oceanfront Corridor
Land Use
• Connects activity centers, serves summer’s high demand
• Encourage mixed use infill development, increase density in designated centers, improve pedestrian amenities
19
Higher Speed
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Continue local bus service and increase Amtrak service.
Implement express bus and complete AA and EIS for rail project (LRT and commuter rail will be evaluated; commuter rail is likely due to compatibility with CSX operations).
Construct and operate rail service (see “Mid-Range” for mode). Increase Amtrak service further.
Continue operating rail service (see “Mid-Range” for mode).
Peninsula CSX Corridor
Land Use
• Links several activity centers
• Focus development in activity centers, encourage compact mixed use, identify park and ride areas
20
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)Short-Range
(Six-Year Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Begin enhanced bus service in the corridor
Complete AA and EIS for BRT project
Implement BRT Convert BRT to light rail
Downtown Hampton to
Oyster Point/ City Center
Land Use
• Connects activity centers
• Continue redevelopment, provide moderate to high density housing options, increase employment
21
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range (Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
Begin enhanced bus service in corridor.
Continue enhanced bus service.
Complete AA and EIS for streetcar project. Begin right-of-way acquisition.
Construct and operate streetcar
Buckroe to Downtown
Newport News
Land Use
• Contains employment and activity centers
• Encourage mixed use appropriate in scale and character, increase multi-family housing options, improve the quality of housing stock
22
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range(Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
No additional transit service
Begin express bus service in the corridor
Continue operating express bus
Continue operating express bus
Gloucester to Oyster Point/
City Center
Land Use
• Links less dense areas to employment centers
• Focus development in existing centers, prevent sprawling land use patterns, identify park and ride locations
23
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range(Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
No additional transit service
No additional transit service
Establish Carpool and Park-Ride lots for Express Bus service
Operate express bus service
Poquoson to Oyster Point
and Coliseum
Land Use
• Connects activity centers to less dense and residential areas
• Continue redevelopment, encourage clustered and compact development, improve pedestrian amenities
24
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near-Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range(Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
No additional transit service
Prepare EIS for ferry and construct ferry docks
Initiate Ferry service. Complete AA and EIS for LRT projects
Construct and operate LRT projects. Discontinue ferry service once LRT service begins
Peninsula to Southside,
Hampton Roads Harbor
Crossings
Land Use
• Connects the Peninsula and Southside
• Continue redevelopment and compact growth, work closely with major employers and institutions
25
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range(Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
No additional transit service
No additional transit service
Complete AA and EIS for BRT project. Begin right-of-way acquisition.
Construct and operate BRT
Princess Anne Road and
Lynnhaven Parkway
Land Use
• Connects several activity, employment, and educational centers
• Encourage compact development appropriate in scale and use, avoid sprawling land use patterns, increase employment
26
High Capacity
Transit Corridors
Near Term
Long-Range(2026–2035)
Extended-Range(Beyond 2035)
Short-Range(Six-Year
Improvement Plan 2010-2015)
Mid-Range (2016–2025)
No additional transit service
No additional transit service
Establish Carpool and Park-Ride lots for Express Bus service
Operate express bus service
Downtown Suffolk to
Harbour View
Land Use
• Links activity and emerging employment centers
• Continue redevelopment in centers, encourage compact mixed use development, identify future station areas
Draft Plan
27
Note: It is expected that the alternatives analysis for Corridor 11 (along CSX) will determine whether Commuter Rail or LRT is best for that corridor.
Light Rail (LRT) 85 mi.Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 33 mi.Commuter Rail 76 mi.Express Bus 94 mi.Streetcar 9 mi.
297 mi.
Next Steps
DRPT Proposal: Transit Vision Plan (TVP), Phase II:
• TVP Marketing and Outreach
– Develop an engaging and innovative marketing and outreach strategy to support the TVP
– Seek input from larger audience of elected officials and the public
– Communicate the benefits of transit
– Continue collaboration with localities to prepare transit corridors with supportive land use
28
Implement-ation
The Transit Vision Plan:
1. Provides local and state government with projects to implement now.
2. Provides local and state elected officials with alternative vision for debate over transportation funding.
3. Provides local government with corridors in which to focus development to make services feasible.
29
Recommended