February 27, 2013 - Hampton Roads Agenda.pdfMetropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Using 2010 MSA data, Hampton Roads is compared to other MSAs of similar size. Locality data is provided

February 27, 2013 Memorandum #2013-32 TO: HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee BY: Camelia Ravanbakht, Deputy Executive Director RE: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Meeting – March 6, 2013 The next HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in the Regional Building Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. MK/kg Voting Members: Mark Shea, CH C. Earl Sorey, Jr., CH Gary E. Walton, CH Anne Ducey-Ortiz, GL Emily Gibson, GL Tripp Little, GL Lynn Allsbrook, HA W. Keith Cannady, HA John Yorks, HA Jamie Oliver, IW Michael Stallings, IW Peter M. Stephenson, IW Paul Holt, III, JC Allen J. Murphy, Jr., JC Tamara Rosario, JC Jacqueline Kassel, NN Michael S. King, NN Thomas M. Slaughter, NN Robert R. Brown, NO Jeffrey K. Raliski, NO Ellen Roberts, PQ Debbie Vest, PQ Kevin Wyne, PQ

Susan Wilson, PO James Wright, PO Sherry Earley, SU Robert E. Lewis, SU Scott Mills, SU Robert K. Gey, VB Phil Pullen, VB Mark Schnaufer, VB Dan G. Clayton III, WM Reed T. Nester, WM Aaron Small, WM J. Mark Carter, YK Timothy C. Cross, YK Albert M. Maddalena, Jr., YK Emily Stock, DRPT Keisha Branch, HRT Jim Ponticello, VDOT Steve Rowan, VDOT Eric Stringfield, VDOT Kevin Abt, VPA Kevan Danker, WATA

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Voting Alternates: Steve Froncillo, CH Eric J. Martin, CH Garrey W. Curry, Jr., GL Milissa Story, GL Terry P. O'Neill, HA Martin Willson, HA Frank Haltom, IW Edwin Wrightson, IW Luke Vinciguerra, JC David Wilkinson, NN John M. Keifer, NO Amanda Lutke, NO Fred Brusso, PO Youssef Khalil, PO

Robert P. Goumas, SU Toni Alger, VB Ric Lowman, VB Carolyn Murphy, WM Rodney S. Rhodes, WM Earl Anderson, YK Amy Parker, YK Michael Todd, DRPT Julie Timm, HRT Tony Gibson, VDOT Bryant Porter, VDOT Jeffrey A. Florin, VPA Barbara Creel, WATA

Nonvoting Members: Ivan P. Rucker, FHWA Tony Cho, FTA

Wendy Vachet, NAVY P. Clifford Burnette, Jr., VDOA

Agenda HRTPO

Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Meeting March 6, 2013

The Regional Board Room, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia

9:30 am 1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Limit 3 minutes per individual)

3. SUBMITTED PUBLIC COMMENTS

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

AGENDA:

9:40 am 5. Minutes

6. 2034 LRTP Amendment and FY 2012 – 2015 TIP Amendment: Chesapeake

9:50 am 7. Historical Analysis of Census Transportation Data: Final

9:55 am 8. Revising Functional Class Designations

10:05 am 9. Transportation Alternatives Program: Status Report

10:10 am 10. FY 2012 Annual Obligation Report

10:20 am 11. Interstate 64 Peninsula Study: DEIS

10:30 am 12. Hampton Roads Crossings: HRBT & Patriots Crossing

10:40 am 13. Community Profiles for HRTPO Website

10:50 am 14. Planning for Active Traffic Management in Virginia: VDOT

11:00 am 15. Three-Month Tentative Schedule

16. For Your Information

17. Announcements

11:10 am 18. Old/New Business

ADJOURNMENT

HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Meeting – March 6, 2013

AGENDA ITEM #1: CALL TO ORDER

The meeting will be called to order by the Chair at approximately 9:30 a.m.

AGENDA ITEM #2: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Members of the public are invited to address the TTAC. Each speaker is limited to three minutes.

AGENDA ITEM #3: SUBMITTED PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no submitted public comments.

AGENDA ITEM #4: APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Members are provided an opportunity to add or delete items from the agenda. Any item for which a member desires an action from the TTAC should be submitted at this time, as opposed to under “Old/New Business”.


AGENDA ITEM #5: MINUTES

SUBJECT:

Minutes of the previous TTAC meeting.

BACKGROUND:

Minutes of the TTAC meeting held on February 6, 2013. Attachment 5

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the minutes.

Summary TTAC Minutes – February 6, 2013 – Page 1

Summary Minutes of the HRTPO Transportation Technical

Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting February 6, 2013

The HRTPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Meeting was called to order at 9:32 a.m. in the Regional Boardroom, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, with the following in attendance: TTAC Voting Members in Attendance: Michael King (Chair, NN) Robert Gey (Vice Chair, VB) Steve Froncillo (Alternate, CH) Mark Shea (CH) Earl Sorey (CH) Anne Ducey-Ortiz (GL) Lynn Allsbrook (HA) Keith Cannady (HA) John Yorks (HA) Jamie Oliver (IW) Michael Stallings (IW)

Tammy Rosario (JC) Jackie Kassel (NN) Tom Slaughter (NN) Robert Brown (NO) Jeff Raliski (NO) Susan Wilson (PO) James Wright (PO) Kevin Wyne (PQ) Sherry Earley (SU) Robert Lewis (SU) Scott Mills (SU)

Phil Pullen (VB) Mark Schnaufer (VB) Reed Nester (WM) Tim Cross (YK) Emily Stock (DRPT) Keisha Branch (HRT) Stephen Rowan (VDOT) Eric Stringfield (VDOT Kevin Abt (VPA) Kevan Danker (WATA)

TTAC Voting Members Absent: Gary Walton (CH) Emily Gibson (GL) Christopher Perez (GL) Peter Stephenson (IW) Paul Holt (JC)

Allen J. Murphy, Jr. (JC) Ellen Roberts (PQ) Debbie Vest (PQ) Daniel Clayton (WM)

Steve Martin (WM) J. Mark Carter (YK) Al Maddalena (YK) Jim Ponticello (VDOT)

TTAC Nonvoting Members In Attendance: Ivan Rucker (FHWA) Wendy Vachet (Navy) TTAC Nonvoting Members Absent: Tony Cho (FTA) Clifford Burnette (VDOA) HRTPO Staff: Sam Belfield Rob Case Brian Chenault Kathlene Grauberger

Mike Kimbrel Kendall Miller Keith Nichols

Pavithra Parthasarathi Joe Paulus Camelia Ravanbakht

Others Recorded Attending: Alexis Baker (CH); Ed Tombain (NN); Dale Castellow (NO); Franklin Hickman (VB); Rich Clifton (RK&K); Karen McPherson (Kimley-Horn); Frank Azzalina (HRTI); Steve Hetrick (Albeck Gerken); Mack Frost (FHWA); Ron Hodges (TRAFFIX/HRT); Dave Forster (Virginian-Pilot); Angela Biney, Mark Cole, Mitzi Crystal, Sonya Hallums-Ponton, Adam Jack, Carl Jackson, Darryll Lewis, Bryant Porter, Stephen Read, (VDOT); Rick Case, Chris Vaigneur (HRPDC Staff)

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Introductions Ms. Camelia Ravanbakht, HRTPO Deputy Executive Director, introduced Mr. Stephen Read, VDOT’s Highway Safety Improvement Program Manager, presenter at today’s meeting. Public Comment Period There was no public comment. Submitted Public Comments There were no submitted public comments in the agenda packet. Approval of Agenda Chair Michael King asked for additions or deletions to the TTAC Agenda. Hearing none, Mr. Earl Sorey Moved to approve the agenda as written; seconded by Mr. Lynn Allsbrook. The Motion Carried. Summary Minutes Chair King indicated the TTAC Summary Minutes of January 2, 2013 were included in the February TTAC Agenda. He asked for corrections or amendments to the minutes. Hearing none, Mr. Allsbrook Moved to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Mr. Mark Shea. The Motion Carried. Transportation Programming Subcommittee Report Mr. Mike Kimbrel, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported the Transportation Programming Subcommittee (TPS) met on January 11, 2013 to discuss the following agenda items:

1. Update on Available CMAQ/RSTP Funds 2. Out of Cycle CMAQ Request: James City County 3. Federal Certification Review Recommendations: Status Report 4. Discussion on “Stalled” CMAQ/RSTP Projects 5. Discussion on Signal Timing Improvement Projects

1. The TPS discussed the need to allocate a total of $1,000,187 in older CMAQ funds that

were returned by York County during the January TTAC meeting. After considering five projects, the TPS unanimously approved a motion to allocate the funds as follows:

• $875,187 to UPC 102734, Amtrak Station Relocation in Newport News • $50,000 to UPC 99108, ATMS Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade in Norfolk • $75,000 to UPC 99107, ATMS Citywide Communication Upgrade in Norfolk

2. The TPS unanimously approved a request by James City County to make the current

RSTP Project (UPC #102980) Pocahontas Trail (Route 60) Multimodal Corridor eligible to receive CMAQ allocations.

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3. HRTPO staff briefed the TPS on the status of addressing eight programmatic recommendations associated with transportation programming that were included in the most recent federal certification review of the HRTPO.

4. The TPS discussed projects identified in the TIP quarterly reviews as appearing to be

stalled. VDOT staff stated that the updating of expenditure information in the VDOT database is based on reimbursement requests and that it can take 60 – 90 days for such updates to be recorded. HRTPO staff will continue to coordinate with VDOT and locality/agency staffs on projects that show up on the list of possibly stalled projects to determine the actual status of the projects.

5. The TPS discussed issues associated with signal timing improvement projects. Items of

note mentioned during the discussion included: • The life of such projects is approximately 3 – 5 years. • Localities may need to change their “business model” for operations and

maintenance of traffic signal equipment. • A recent FHWA review recommended the development of locality signal timing

coordination plans, which identify the locality’s philosophy regarding signal timing. Such plans are useful for explaining the locality’s goals to citizens and City Council.

Mr. Kimbrel noted there was consensus amongst the TPS members that this topic should be included on the agenda of the next Hampton Roads Transportation Operations (HRTO) Subcommittee and that the HRTO should provide recommendations for consideration by the TTAC.

Mr. Tom Slaughter Moved to approve the CMAQ allocation as recommended by the TPS; seconded by Mr. Rob Brown. The Motion Carried. Mr. Tim Cross Moved to approve UPC #102980 as eligible to receive CMAQ allocations; seconded by Ms. Jackie Kassel. The Motion Carried. Historical Analysis of Census Transportation Data: Draft Mr. Rob Case, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported HRTPO Staff has prepared a report analyzing transportation data from the U.S. Censuses of 1970 through 2010 for Hampton Roads and area localities. The data is presented individually by locality and collectively for the region. Regional data is offered for both the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) and the 2010 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Using 2010 MSA data, Hampton Roads is compared to other MSAs of similar size. Locality data is provided for each of the 18 localities that fall into at least one of the Hampton Roads regional definitions.

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Mr. Case indicated that certain trends emerged from the past four decades in Hampton Roads, including:

• Population Annual Growth Rate has slowed • Number of children is approximately the same as it was in 1970 • Number of elderly persons has quadrupled • Households with vehicles has increased

When compared to similar MSAs, Hampton Roads has:

• A fairly low travel time to work • A low public transit rate • A fairly low carpool rate • A typical “drive alone” rate

Mr. Case noted the draft report will be available for review on the HRTPO website after the TTAC meeting. He requested TTAC members provide comments to him by COB February 20, 2013. Ms. Wendy Vachet asked whether HRTPO staff compared data from San Diego since its military presence is similar to Hampton Roads. Mr. Case replied the report did not contain information regarding San Diego; however, such data would be included in the HRTPO State of Transportation Report to be published in a few months. Revising Functional Class Designations Mr. Rob Case, HRTPO Principal Transportation Engineer, reported that MAP-21, the federal surface transportation legislation, includes the expansion of the National Highway System (NHS), the bulk of which is the inclusion of all Principal Arterials in the NHS. Only those highways which are part of the NHS are eligible for National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) funds. In September 2012, VDOT submitted Principal Arterial (PA) system changes to the FHWA. HRTPO staff prepared recommended additions to the region’s PA system and presented them to TTAC at the October meeting. VDOT then submitted draft changes to all functional class systems to HRTPO staff, and finally, staff compiled comments from TTAC members in January 2013. Mr. Case summarized several Cross-Border proposed functional classification changes and discussed the recommendations with the affected locality TTAC members. Mr. Case provided an update to VDOT’s proposal of partially restoring Virginia Beach Boulevard/Laskin Road and Military Highway to PA status, stating that HRTPO staff continues to recommend fully restoring these routes to principal arterials.

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Mr. Ivan Rucker stated it was important to realize that in addition to design criteria for the projects on the NHS, there are also performance standards introduced by MAP-21. He stressed that once the HRTPO Board approves the spreadsheet of functional class designations, already conditionally approved by the FHWA, the changes will take effect. Ms. Ravanbakht inquired whether FHWA will automatically implement changes approved by the TTAC and the HRTPO Board. Mr. Rucker replied affirmatively for non-issue changes; however, for those changes that have associated concerns, FHWA will review and submit to its headquarters for approval. Mr. Rucker asked whether HRTPO staff could illustrate the Functional Class System approved for the region in 2007 versus the proposed 2013 changes. Mr. Case replied a map illustrating the comparisons could be presented at the March TTAC meeting.. Chair King asked for procedural guidance with regards to functional class changes that prompt concern. Mr. Rucker replied that in most cases, the proposed changes will be approved if agreed upon by both the HRTPO and VDOT. Ms. Ravanbakht noted that VDOT, as a voting member of the HRTPO Board, would endorse the recommendations if it voted for approval at the Board meeting. Mr. Eric Stringfield stated VDOT will probably vote for consensus at the TTAC level; however, all changes will be submitted to the VDOT Central Office for review. Ms. Ravanbakht asked whether VDOT will vet any issues with HRTPO staff before the HRTPO Board meeting. Mr. Stringfield replied affirmatively. Mr. Stringfield inquired if FHWA would require a bridge analysis study to ensure that the area’s bridges meet FHWA standards. Mr. Rucker replied he believed VDOT was in fine standing and a study was not necessary. Mr. Jeff Raliski suggested deferring the vote until the March TTAC meeting in order to view HRTPO staff’s comparison of the previous data versus the current proposed changes and to review any other comments by VDOT. After further discussion, Mr. Raliski Moved to defer the subject to the March TTAC meeting; seconded by Mr. Mark Schnaufer. The Motion Carried. TRAFFIX Annual Report: HRT Mr. Ron Hodges, Director of TRAFFIX, explained its mission as a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program is to assist in the continued efforts to decrease traffic congestion in Southeastern Virginia by reducing the number of Single Occupancy Vehicles (SOVs) commuting to work. It encourages the use of HOV lanes through ridesharing and through the use of driving alternatives such as public transportation and bicycling.

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TRAFFIX, a service of Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), serves all HRPDC localities, the Eastern Shore, Accomack and Northampton Counties, and Currituck County, NC. It is funded with regional Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) dollars and is monitored by the TRAFFIX Oversight Subcommittee (TOS), which is composed of representatives from Hampton Roads localities, the HRTPO, VDOT, FHWA, and DRPT. Mr. Hodges explained that FY 2012 required a reboot of the program and three areas of outreach were of primary focus:

• Type A – Feet on Street, Knocking on Doors, Cold Calling • Type B – NuRide, Commuter Computer, Telework Activities • Type C – Park and Rides, Regional Transit, Light Rail, GoPass365

To inform the public about the TRAFFIX program, an outreach effort was embarked upon that involved visiting 333 new business, 111 military commands, and distributing 4,000 newsletters and 27,500 brochures. TRAFFIX will be moving towards a 100% NuRide platform, closing its Commuter Computer in May 2013. Businesses receive credits for walking, biking, telecommuting, carpools, vanpools, and public transit usage. In FY 2012, NuRide, a commuter incentive program, increased its overall statistics in every category. The GoPass365 program makes transit more attractive to young employees and students. TRAFFIX is educating businesses, employers, employees, and higher learning institutions regarding the program. Mr. Hodges stated the ridership figures for The Tide are better than expected, with over 4,500 riders per weekday and 4,900 riders on Saturdays. Mr. Hodges expressed his appreciation to TTAC for its continued support of the TRAFFIX program for the last 17 years. He indicated the TRAFFIX Annual Report is forthcoming. Ms. Ravanbakht stated that at the last CTAC meeting, a CTAC member inquired as to how TRAFFIX planned to increase its awareness in the community. Mr. Hodges replied that there will be a marketing campaign which will include billboard, television, and radio ads. Virginia’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan Mr. Stephen Read of VDOT reported that federal transportation funding for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), promulgated by MAP-21, requires each State update its Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). He indicated Virginia published its first SHSP in 2006. The purpose of the HSIP is to achieve significant reductions in transportation fatalities and severe injuries. The SHSP is a component of the HSIP, along with other HSIP projects, strategies, and activities.

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The SHSP must be comprehensive in its approach, with emphasis on engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency response. It is data-driven and contains strategies to improve safety on all roadways. It is important to note that if projects are not in the SHSP, they will not be funded within the HSIP. Mr. Read stated the vision of Virginia’s 2016 SHSP is “Toward Zero Deaths”; all roadway users arriving safely at their destinations. The long-term goal, reducing deaths and severe injuries by half, has a target date of 2030. The short-term goal is to reduce deaths and severe injuries by three percent each year until 2016. Emphasis areas in the plan will consist of roadway departure, intersections, and speed. Mr. Read indicated the State plans to collaborate more efficiently with the urban localities regarding safety planning and identifying corridors that require additional safety measures. Mr. Kevan Danker asked whether the performance measures will be tied to funding. Mr. Read replied if the State is not meeting its targets a much more specific annual plan must be implemented. Mr. Robert Gey commented that the yearly three percent reduction in deaths and severe injuries was an ambitious target and asked if the State had any guidance for the localities to assist in obtaining this goal and inquired how the new highway safety manual played a role. Mr. Read replied the safety manual contains methodologies for project planning and development which will enable the localities to spend their resources more wisely. In terms of outreach, he foresees more meetings with the HRTPO in order to identify ways to achieve this goal by sharing program data as well as the new HSIP requirements. Ms. Ravanbakht stated MAP-21 encourages Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to identify programming and planning based on performance measures. Currently, FHWA is in the process of drafting a guidebook for the MPOs and state Department of Transportations (DOTs). She indicated performance measures are not only for safety issues, but will also be utilized in the 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Chair King inquired as to the publication date of the updated Virginia SHSP. Mr. Read replied it is with FHWA awaiting approval. Once approved, it will be available on VDOT’s website. Three-Month Tentative Schedule Chair King outlined the Three-Month Tentative Schedule for TTAC. For Your Information Chair King highlighted the items in the For Your Information section of the agenda packet. Ms. Ravanbakht stated the 2034 LRTP Marketing Brochure was located at each member’s seat and encouraged TTAC members to request copies to distribute as necessary.

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Announcements Chair King acknowledged the written announcements in the agenda packet and indicated the TRAFFIX Oversight Subcommittee will meet immediately following the TTAC meeting in Conference Room D. Mr. Sorey stated the new HRT Bus Shelter is currently being constructed on Woodlake Drive in front of the Regional Building. Old/New Business There was no Old/New Business. Adjournment

With no further business to come before the Hampton Roads Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.

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AGENDA ITEM #6: 2034 LRTP AMENDMENT AND FY 2012 – 2015 TIP AMENDMENT: CHESAPEAKE

SUBJECT:

A request to add a new project to the 2034 LRTP and FY 2012 – 2015 TIP. BACKGROUND:

Attached is a request from the City of Chesapeake to add one new project to the 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), as follows:

• Interstate 64/High Rise Bridge Environmental Impact Study (UPC: To Be Determined) in

Chesapeake.

o Funding amount: $5 million, to be provided in the second year of the recently adopted State Budget, which begins July 1, 2013.

o Description: Environmental study for improvement of the I-64 corridor from I-464 to I-664/264, including replacement of the High Rise Bridge.

The proposed LRTP amendment and TIP amendment have been made available for public review and comment. The public review and comment period for this amendment request began on February 27, 2013 and runs through March 13, 2013.

Attachment 6 RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the LRTP Amendment and TIP Amendment.

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AGENDA ITEM #7: HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF CENSUS TRANSPORTATION DATA: FINAL

SUBJECT:

HRTPO staff has prepared a report containing and analyzing transportation data from the U.S. Censuses of 1970 through 2010 for Hampton Roads and area localities.

BACKGROUND:

This document contains transportation-related data from the U.S. Census Bureau for Hampton Roads for 1970 through 2010. The 1970 through 2000 data comes from the respective decennial censuses. The 2010 data comes from both the 2010 decennial census and a three-year 2009-2011 sample from the Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS), as noted. The data is presented individually by locality and collectively for the region. Regional data is presented for both the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Planning Area and the 2010 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Using 2010 MSA data, Hampton Roads is compared to other MSAs of similar size. Locality data is presented for each of the 18 localities that fall into at least one of the Hampton Roads regional definitions. The draft was presented to TTAC in February and made available for public comment for two weeks ending February 25, 2013. One comment was received from a TTAC member noting additional census analyses which could be done.

Enclosure 7 – Historical Analysis of Census Transportation Data (final) RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the document.


AGENDA ITEM #8: REVISING FUNCTIONAL CLASS DESIGNATIONS

SUBJECT:

HRTPO staff has compiled TTAC functional class recommendations submitted in response to VDOT’s December 27, 2012 draft revision to all functional class (FC) systems. BACKGROUND:

September 2012: • VDOT submitted Principal Arterial (PA) system changes to FHWA. • FHWA released NHS maps reflecting the PA changes submitted by state DOTs.

October 2012 TTAC meeting, HRTPO staff: • Reviewed FHWA FC guidelines and FC recommendations HRTPO staff made in 2006. • Examined high-volume Minor Arterials and existing classification maps for gaps. • Prepared recommended additions to region’s PA system and presented to TTAC. • Following the October 2012 TTAC meeting, HRTPO staff reviewed VDOT’s September 20,

2012 changes to the Principal Arterial system.

November 2012 TTAC meeting: • Ben Mannell (VDOT) made a functional class presentation to TTAC. • HRTPO staff recommended:

1. Upgrades to PA status (for Warwick Boulevard and First Colonial Road). 2. Restoration of PA status (for Virginia Beach Boulevard/Laskin Road and Military

Highway). 3. Additional minor changes to NHS maps.

December, 2012: • VDOT submitted draft changes to all functional class systems to HRTPO staff. • HRTPO staff prepared the VDOT files for easy consumption by TTAC, e.g. adding “From”

and “To” for certain segments.

January, 2013: • HRTPO staff distributed VDOT’s December 27, 2012 draft changes to TTAC members for

review. • HRTPO staff compiled comments from TTAC members.

February 2013: • HRTPO staff presented the compiled TTAC comments and collected additional comments

at the February TTAC meeting. • HRTPO staff prepared maps reflecting the TTAC recommendations.

The following map documents are enclosed for your review prior to the meeting: 1) “2005 Functional Classification” (VDOT) 2) “Draft 3-6-13 TTAC Functional Class Recommendations” (HRTPO)

Enclosure 8-A – 2005 Functional Classification Enclosure 8-B – Draft 2013 TTAC Recommendations

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve enclosed TTAC functional class recommendations for HRTPO Board consideration and submittal to VDOT.


AGENDA ITEM #9: TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM: STATUS REPORT

SUBJECT:

The application deadline for the Transportation Alternatives program has been extended to April 5, 2013.

BACKGROUND:

The new Transportation Alternatives (TA) program created by MAP-21 incorporates several programs that were included in SAFETEA-LU, including many of the activities that were included in the Transportation Enhancements (TE) program under SAFETEA-LU. There are, however, some types of projects that were eligible under the TE program that are not eligible under the TA program. In addition, there are some changes in how projects will be selected and funded. Of particular note is that the TA program requires that 50% of the program funds received by the state be sub-allocated to areas based on population, while the other 50% may be obligated to any area of the state. Transportation Management Areas (MPOs having an urban population over 200,000) have the authority to select and award funding from their sub-allocations to projects carried out within their urbanized boundaries through a competitive selection process. The VDOT Local Assistance Division (LAD) coordinates the TA program and has made recommendations on how project selection for the program should be handled for the first year. In particular, LAD has recommended that:

• Only existing projects be considered for TA funding during the first year (FY 2014).

• There be a consistent application form, scoring criteria, and selection process.

• VDOT handles the application solicitation and oversight of the scoring (with representatives from the MPOs on the Scoring Committee). MPOs will be provided with the scored applications for their areas and will have complete latitude on project selection in the TMA.

This information was presented to the TTAC by Ms. Jennifer DeBruhl, VDOT Local Assistance Division Director, during the November 2012 TTAC meeting. During that meeting, HRTPO staff recommended proceeding with the VDOT recommendations for the first year. The TTAC approved the HRTPO staff recommendation. LAD sent out the call for applications on December 3, 2012 with an application deadline of February 1, 2013. Only one application was received from HRTPO localities by the deadline. LAD polled Hampton Roads localities and learned there were two localities that had a need and wanted to apply, but had been unable to make the deadline. LAD discussed this situation with HRTPO staff and it was agreed that the application deadline would be extended to April 5, 2013. LAD sent an email notice to Hampton Roads localities and VDOT contacts regarding the extension on February 20, 2013.

You may review the FHWA interim guidance on the TA program at: www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/guidance/guidetap.cfm.

Mr. Mike Kimbrel, Principal Transportation Engineer, will brief TTAC on this item.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

HRTPO localities are encouraged to submit applications to VDOT LAD by April 5, 2013.

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/guidance/guidetap.cfm


AGENDA ITEM #10: FY 2012 ANNUAL OBLIGATION REPORT

SUBJECT:

The FY 2012 Annual Obligation Report has been made available to the public. BACKGROUND:

According to 23 CFR 450.332, in metropolitan planning areas, on an annual basis, no later than 90 calendar days following the end of the program year (federal fiscal year, which ends on September 30), the state, public transportation operators, and the MPO shall cooperatively develop a listing of projects (including investments in pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) for which funds under 23 USC or 49 USC Chapter 53 were obligated in the preceding program year. This Annual Obligation Report (AOR) shall include all federally funded projects authorized or revised to increase obligations in the preceding program year and shall, at a minimum, include for each project:

• Sufficient descriptive material (type of work, termini, and length) to identify the project or phase

• Amount of federal funds requested in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) • Amount of federal funding that was obligated during the preceding year • Amount of federal funding remaining and available for subsequent years

The AOR must be published or otherwise made available in accordance with the MPO’s public participation criteria for the TIP. HRTPO staff received the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) portion of the Annual Obligation Report on November 26, 2012. HRTPO staff reviewed the information submitted by DRPT and found no issues. HRTPO staff received the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) portion of the Annual Obligation Report on December 17, 2012. HRTPO staff completed an initial review of the information submitted by VDOT and compiled a list of issues that was forwarded to VDOT for comment/resolution on December 20, 2012. In the interim, HRTPO staff posted the Annual Obligation Report on the HRTPO website on December 21, 2012, using the information provided by DRPT and VDOT. A revised Annual Obligation Report for FY 2012 will be posted when VDOT provides revised information for the report. The FY 2012 Annual Obligation Report may be accessed at: http://www.hrtpotip.org/Publish/Documents/FY 2012 Annual Obligation Report.pdf.

Mr. Mike Kimbrel, Principal Transportation Engineer, will brief the TTAC on this item. RECOMMENDED ACTION:

For discussion and informational purposes.

http://www.hrtpotip.org/Publish/Documents/FY%202012%20Annual%20Obligation%20Report.pdf


AGENDA ITEM #11: INTERSTATE 64 PENINSULA STUDY: DEIS

SUBJECT:

Discussion and recommendation of the corridor’s preferred alternative for consideration by the HRTPO Board.

BACKGROUND:

On October 24, 2012, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the I-64 Peninsula Study. The DEIS was made available for public and agency review and comment through January 7, 2013. The TTAC received a presentation on the DEIS during its November 2012 meeting. HRTPO staff submitted comments on the DEIS on December 19, 2012. The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) received a presentation by VDOT on the DEIS on February 20, 2013. Although the VDOT schedule called for CTB selection of a Preferred Alternative during its March 2013 meeting, the CTB agreed to delay that action to provide the HRTPO an opportunity to advise the CTB of the region’s preferred alternative. The study area is a 75 mile long segment of I-64, from I-95 (Exit 190) in Richmond to I-664 (Exit 264) in Hampton. The alternatives retained for detailed analysis in the DEIS include a No-Build Alternative and five separate highway Build Alternatives, as follows:

• Alternative 1A – adding additional general purpose lanes to the outside of the existing

general purpose lanes • Alternative 1B – adding additional general purpose lanes in the median • Alternative 2A – adding additional lanes to the outside and tolling all lanes • Alternative 2B – adding additional lanes to the median and tolling all lanes • Alternative 3 – adding managed lanes to the median

The attachment includes a one-page project summary by HRTPO staff, plus a project location map and depiction of representative alternative footprints from the DEIS, and the schedule included in the presentation to the TTAC in November 2012. The DEIS and all supporting documentation may be accessed at: www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/i-64_peninsula_study.asp. Ms. Camelia Ravanbakht, Deputy Executive Director, will brief the TTAC on this item. Attachment 11 RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommend a preferred alternative for consideration by the HRTPO Board.

http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/i-64_peninsula_study.asp

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PURPOSE AND NEED | Page I-2

DRAFT | October 2012

I. PURPOSE AND NEED

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ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED | Page II-11

DRAFT | October 2012

II. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

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I-64 PENINSULA STUDY PROCESS

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AGENDA ITEM #12: HAMPTON ROADS CROSSINGS: HRBT & PATRIOTS CROSSING

SUBJECT: Discussion on the steps involved in moving forward with providing another crossing in Hampton Roads. BACKGROUND: Congestion at the current crossings of Hampton Roads – the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) on I-64 and the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (MMMBT) on I-664 – has long been identified as a problem that is expected to get worse in future years. Two primary corridors have been studied with the goal of addressing the congestion of the current Hampton Roads crossings:

1. Widening I-64, from I-664 in Hampton to I-564 in Norfolk, including adding a new bridge-

tunnel facility adjacent to the current HRBT 2. Patriots Crossing – (Component of the Hampton Roads Crossing Study)

On July 20, 2000, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) selected Candidate Build Alternative 9 (CBA 9) as the approved location for the Hampton Roads Crossing Study (HRCS). CBA 9 would provide a new bridge-tunnel facility parallel to the MMMBT and a new connecting bridge-tunnel running from the MMMBT to Norfolk in the vicinity of Naval Base Norfolk. The new connector would also include a connecting facility in the vicinity of new port facilities adjacent to Craney Island. CBA 9 also included widening I-664 from I-64 in Hampton to I-264 in Chesapeake. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the HRCS was approved by FHWA on March 1, 2001 and a Record of Decision (ROD) was issued on June 4, 2001. In January 2011, VDOT requested the HRTPO amend the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add the Patriots Crossing Study for study. Patriots Crossing is a combination of Segments 1 and 3 from the HRCS CBA 9. Segment 1 would be a new, four-lane roadway, bridge, and tunnel running from the vicinity of the southern end of the MMMBT to the planned I-564 Intermodal Connector near Naval Station Norfolk. Segment 3 would be a new, four-lane, roadway, and bridge running from Segment 1 to VA 164 in the vicinity of the new port facilities adjacent to Craney Island. The 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the FY 2012 – 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) include studies for both the HRBT (Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Corridor Study, UPC 99037) and the Patriots Crossing (Patriots Crossing Corridor Study, UPC 99587).

The Patriots Crossing Study (formal title: Environmental Assessment – Reevaluation of the Hampton Roads Crossing Study (HRCS) FEIS: Candidate Build Alternative CBA 9 – Segments 1 & 3) was approved by FHWA for public availability on November 30, 2011. VDOT has submitted revised environmental documents and is awaiting a final decision on the EA by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). A decision by FHWA is not anticipated until project funding is identified. Information on the Patriots Crossing Study may be accessed at: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/patriots_crossing.asp.

http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/patriots_crossing.asp


The HRBT Study (formal title: I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Draft EIS and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation) was approved by FHWA on December 12, 2012. Public meetings were held on January 23 and 24, 2013. All comments on the DEIS were due by February 13, 2013. Information on the HRBT Study may be accessed at: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/i-64_hrbt_study.asp. HRTPO staff will include this item on the March HRTPO Board agenda to initiate discussion on the next steps involved in moving forward with providing another crossing in Hampton Roads.

The attachment includes the following:

• For the Patriots Crossing Study:

o A one-page project summary by HRTPO staff o A project location map from the Environmental Assessment

• For the HRBT Study:

o A one-page project summary by HRTPO staff o A project location map and depiction of retained alternatives from the DEIS o The schedule included in the presentation to the TTAC in January 2013

Ms. Camelia Ravanbakht, Deputy Executive Director, will brief the TTAC on this item. Attachment 12 RECOMMENDED ACTION:

For discussion and informational purposes.

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AGENDA ITEM #13: COMMUNITY PROFILES FOR HRTPO WEBSITE

SUBJECT:

Community Profiles for HRTPO Website. BACKGROUND:

The HRTPO has recently launched its new website. As part of its effort to strengthen the HRTPO’s Public Involvement Program and to enhance its relationship with the diverse citizens that comprise Hampton Roads, Public Involvement staff has begun to create a series of profiles highlighting communities within the region. The profiles are an extension of those written in the 2012 Public Participation Plan and will be included in the Public Involvement section of the HRTPO website.

In an effort to ensure that each locality has the opportunity to help guide this process, Public Involvement staff is seeking input and guidance from TTAC members on those communities that TTAC believes are best representative of the diversity, culture, and uniqueness that is found throughout the region. Ms. Kendall Miller, Public Involvement and Title VI Administrator, will provide an overview of the proposed approach for the community profiles. RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Submit suggestions to Kendall Miller, [email protected], by COB on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

mailto:[email protected]


AGENDA ITEM #14: PLANNING FOR ACTIVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN VIRGINIA: VDOT

SUBJECT:

The Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation & Research (VCTIR)—VDOT’s research center—recently released “Planning for Active Traffic Management in Virginia: International Best Practices and Implementation Strategies”. BACKGROUND:

According to the document abstract:

Active Traffic Management (ATM) applications, such as variable speed limits, queue warning systems, and dynamic ramp metering, have been shown to offer mobility and safety benefits. Yet because they differ from conventional capacity investments in terms of cost, service life, and operating requirements, how to incorporate them into the planning process is not clear. To facilitate such incorporation, this study developed guidelines for considering ATM deployments.

Dr. Michael Fontaine of VCTIR, the primary report author, will present the findings to TTAC, including application to Hampton Roads. RECOMMENDED ACTION: For discussion and informational purposes.

http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/13-r1.pdf

http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/13-r1.pdf


AGENDA ITEM #15: THREE-MONTH TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

April 2013 Wednesday, April 3, 2013

• FY 2014 Unified Planning Work Program: Draft • State of Transportation: Draft • Hampton Roads Regional Safety Study: Draft • FY 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program: Quarterly Snapshot

May 2013 Wednesday, May 1, 2013

• State of Transportation: Final • Hampton Roads Regional Safety Study: Final • Sea-Level Rise for Roadways Serving the Military: Draft • Recent Volumes and Congestion on CMP Network: Draft • FY 2014 – 2019 Six-Year Improvement Program: Draft • 2040 LRTP Transportation Analysis Zone Data Allocation

June 2013 Wednesday, June 5, 2013

• FY 2014 Unified Planning Work Program: Final • Recent Volumes and Congestion on CMP Network: Final • Sea-Level Rise for Roadways Serving the Military: Final


AGENDA ITEM #16: FOR YOUR INFORMATION

A. HRTPO STAFF COMMENTS ON THE VIRGINIA SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2035 UPDATE

The Virginia Surface Transportation Plan (VSTP) is a long-range transportation plan that

provides recommendations for a safe, efficient, reliable, and sustainable transportation system in Virginia. The recommendations outlined in the VSTP are designed to work towards advancing the Vision and Goals set forth in VTrans2035, Virginia’s multi-modal transportation policy plan.

The VSTP draft report was available for public review and comment from January 3, 2013

through February 3, 2013. HRTPO staff reviewed and provided comments (attached) on this Virginia Surface Transportation Plan (VSTP) 2035 Update.

The draft report can be accessed at: http://www.vtrans.org/2035_virginia_surface_transportation_plan_update.asp Attachment 16-A

B. HRTPO STAFF COMMENTS ON THE I-64 HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-TUNNEL DRAFT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

VDOT and FHWA released the Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for public review on December 21, 2012. The deadline for comments was February 13, 2012. HRTPO staff reviewed and provided comments (attached) on the DEIS. The DEIS and related materials may be accessed at: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/i-64_hrbt_study.asp Attachment 16-B

C. DRAFT OZONE ADVANCE ACTION PLAN FOR HAMPTON ROADS

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), working in conjunction with the HRTPO and other stakeholders, has completed the draft Hampton Roads Ozone Advance Action Plan. The draft Plan will be accessible from the DEQ website on or after March 11, 2013. For more information on the Ozone Advance Program, go to: http://www.epa.gov/ozoneadvance.

D. HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES

The minutes of the Hampton Roads Transportation Operations Subcommittee (HRTO) meeting of December 11, 2012 are attached. Attachment 16-D

http://www.vtrans.org/2035_virginia_surface_transportation_plan_update.asp

http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/i-64_hrbt_study.asp

http://www.epa.gov/ozoneadvance

VIRGINIA SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2035 UPDATE

HRTPO STAFF COMMENTS

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Comments on 2035 Virginia Surface Transportation Plan Update HRTPO Staff Comments (in Red, Italics) February 2013 General Comments Some of the Information presented in this report is from other parallel/supplemental efforts (ex. VTrans2035, VDOT Park & Ride Study, etc.). It would be helpful to the reader if these documents are referenced and a URL (if applicable) provided to these documents. Comments by Page Number Page 1: “Developed through an integrated approach involving numerous statewide and regional transportation agencies as well as key stakeholders and the general public, the plan serves as a blueprint for effective and sustainable statewide transportation investments, policies, and planning initiatives during the coming decades.” It would be useful to have a list of the key stakeholders and the numerous statewide and regional transportation agencies - if not in the main document, at least in the Appendix. “VTrans2035 Vision Virginians envision a multimodal transportation system that is safe, strategic, and seamless.

• Travel for people and goods will be safe and uninterrupted. • Transportation improvements will consider the environment and the quality of life in

Virginia’s communities while enhancing economic opportunity. • Transportation improvements will respect and reflect the varied needs of Virginia’s

diverse communities and regions. • Investments in transportation will be adequate to meet current and future needs. • Transportation decisions will be guided by sustained, informed involvement of

Virginia’s community leaders and citizens. • Full accountability and enduring trust will be the hallmarks of transportation planning

and investment decisions throughout the Commonwealth” In consideration of the public involvement process needed to achieve the above goals as outlined in the VTrans2035 Vision statement, and in order to ensure that the VTrans 2035 provide recommendations for public transit, rail, and highway projects, as well as facilities and programs that support carpooling, bicycling, walking, and other travel modes that also consider the varied needs of Virginia’s diverse communities and regions, a greater effort to include minority, elderly, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), car-less, low-income, needs to be conducted, and outlined within the document itself. If specific outreach to the communities previously listed was conducted, please include a description of the effort in either the body of the draft or in a public involvement appendix.

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Verbiage regarding Environmental Justice (EJ) and the importance of considering EJ in the planning process needs to be utilized as well. If no effort has been made to ensure that the recommendations made within VTrans 2035 reflect the needs of Virginia’s EJ communities, efforts need to be made to correct the oversight. This recommendation extends to the inclusion of EJ definitions and terminology in your list of acronyms. Also recommended, is a Demographic map of Virginia, with EJ areas highlighted. Page 4: “With consistency in mind, the state agencies often consulted with regional long-range plans and local comprehensive plans.” As with the above comment, a tabulation of the regional long range and local comprehensive plans would be helpful. Please include either in the main document or in the appendix. Page 23: Only rail projects are mentioned under “Freight Initiatives”. It seems that a listing of highway projects important to truck freight would be appropriate, e.g. the US 460 project. Page 25: “There are approximately 300 Park & Ride lots available to commuters throughout Virginia, many of which are regularly at full utilization or above capacity.” It would be helpful to have a map showing these 300 park & ride lots in this document/appendix. Further the link (http://www.virginiadot.org/parkandride) provided in the footnote on this page does not work. Please update with the correct URL. Also a tabulation or summary showing actual usage at these lots will support the above statement on utilization. “Virginia’s transportation agencies seek to provide additional Park & Ride facilities to further encourage ridesharing, support transit and aid in easing congestion and maintenance needs along Virginia’s roadways.”

What kind of efforts are being undertaken to provide additional Park & Ride facilities? It might be helpful to highlight certain efforts especially since the following two paragraphs focus only on VDOT’s efforts but the above statement is on Virginia’s transportation agencies.

Page 32: “Forecasts estimate that Virginia’s population will grow by 2,368,604, by the year 2035.” Please indicate the source for the estimated 2035 population projection. We assume that it is from the VTRans2035 update. A footnote to the VTrans2035 update with the URL would help the reader.

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Page 37: Figure 3-6, Interstate TTI It does not seem reasonable that a Non-Peak Travel Time Index (TTI) would be higher than a Peak TTI (as shown for Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Hampton Roads, Salem, and Staunton). It also does not seem reasonable that Richmond’s peak period TTIs would be higher than Hampton Roads. Page 39: Figure 3-10: Structurally Deficient Structures The usage of a non-zero y-axis erroneously indicates a huge drop in structural deficiency, which is not the case. Page 43: “To identify areas where this occurs, VDOT has overlaid level of service data on corridors with high volumes of truck traffic; corridors which can be assumed to carry high volumes of freight.” Again a source to the VDOT methodology of estimating LOS for trucks would be beneficial to the reader. Please provide a link or footnote to the original VDOT report. Page 51: “Flow rate is a measure of demand along roadways.” This is not true where demand exceeds capacity, as in many locations in the Urban Crescent. Page 54: Table 4-7: Rail Recommendations by Corridor (2013-2040) Are the recommendations highlighted in grey programmed in the FY 2013 – 2018 SYIP? Please clarify “As noted earlier, Figure 5-2 (Highways Section) maps the recommended project locations for Park & Ride and ITS.” We don’t see a figure 5-2 in the document. “In order to increase the number of Park & Ride facilities across Virginia, VDOT recently conducted the VDOT Statewide Park & Ride Lot Inventory and Usage Study which includes recommendations for new and expanded lots.”

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The VDOT study is referenced on page 25 as well and the recommendations are based on this study. So please provide a source or URL for the study – please refer above to the comment on the URL on page 25. Page 55: “VDOT recommends 50 new park and ride locations; some locations require constructing new lots, while others propose to utilize the lots of existing businesses. In addition, VDOT proposes enhancements at 11 locations throughout the state.” Figure 4-1 highlights the existing and new park & ride lost but it is a little difficult to see these lots since they are combined with other highway and cross-modal improvements. A separate map of these lots would be better for readability. Page 62: “Highway Recommendations – Hampton Roads Construction District” The VDOT list of projects does not resemble the HRTPO 2034 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) which VDOT and the HRTPO developed over a four-year period using a prioritization tool contracted by VDOT. We recommend, therefore, that VDOT prepare a list of Highway Recommendations for Hampton Roads using the list of Studies (p. 18-1), Regionally Funded Construction Projects (p. 18-3, 18-4), and Unfunded Projects Recommended for Future Consideration (p. 21-2) attached to this document of comments. The VSTP being an unconstrained plan, we see no reason to limit the VSTP list to “15 key recommendations” (VSTP, p. 50).

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2034 LRTP: The Regional Transportation Plan| Chapter 18 – The 2034 LRTP Projects

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I-64 Peninsula Corridor*

Patriots Crossing

Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

Southeastern Parkway and Greenbelt

High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail

Virginia Beach Transit Extension

Route 60 Relocation

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The 2034 LRTP ProjectsThe 2034 LRTP is comprised of approximately 90 studies and construction projects. The total cost for these projects is estimated at $7 billion. For more detailed information about any one of the projects listed in the following tables, please refer to the 2034 LRTP Transportation Project Priorities Project Information Guide (also located in Appendix G).

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Note: List of studies not in a prioritized order *Indicates the project is included as a candidate project in the

Governor’s Omnibus Transportation Funding Package

Figure 18.1: 2034 LRTP Ongoing Transportation Studies

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Regionally Funded Construction Projects in the 2034 LRTP Prioritization

Category Roadway Systems include Interstate, Primary, Urban. Funding is allocated according to roadway system. Locality Rank in Roadway

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Downtown Tunnel/Midtown Tunnel/MLK Extension* (Hampton Blvd to I-264) Norfolk/Portsmouth 1 242

Dominion Blvd* (0.05mi N. of Great Bridge Blvd to 0.75mi S. of Cedar Rd) Chesapeake 2 221

Urban Roadway System

Lesner Bridge* (E. Stratford Rd to Page Ave) Virginia Beach 1 173

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I-64 Peninsula Widening (Jefferson Ave (exit 255) and Ft Eustis Blvd (exit 250)) Newport News 1 178

Primary Roadway System

Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Hwy) (1.27mi S. of Lakeside Dr. (Hampton Hwy) to 1.52mi N. of Lakeside Dr. (Dare Rd))* York County 1 202

Route 460 (Hampton Roads portion) (Bowers Hill to Zuni) Suffolk/Isle of Wight 2 187

Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Hwy) (1.52mi N. of Lakeside Dr. (Dare Rd) to Denbigh Blvd) York County 4 146


Lynnhaven Pkwy (Indian River Rd to Centerville Tnpk)* Virginia Beach 1 191

Route 58 (Holland Rd) (Suffolk Bypass to 0.7mi W. of Manning Bridge Rd) Suffolk 2 180

Military Hwy at Northampton Blvd Continuous Flow Interchange Norfolk 6 157

Holland Rd (Nimmo Pkwy to Dam Neck Rd)* Virginia Beach 10 141

Witchduck Rd (I-264 to Virginia Beach Blvd)* Virginia Beach 11 141

Laskin Rd (Republic Rd to Oriole Dr)* Virginia Beach 21 114

Indian River Rd (Lynnhaven Pkwy to Elbow Rd)* Virginia Beach 23 109

Atkinson Blvd (Jefferson Ave to Warwick Blvd) Newport News 24 107

Laskin Rd (Oriole Dr to 30th/31st St)* Virginia Beach 31 100

Elbow Rd/Dam Neck Rd (Indian River Rd to VA Beach Amphitheater)* Virginia Beach 35 98

Table 18.2: Regionally Funded Construction Projects in the 2034 LRTP

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Craney Island Connector (VA-164 to Craney Island Marine Terminal (Future)) Portsmouth 1 189

Transit WATA Administrative Operations Center James City County N/A N/A

Passenger Rail Newport News Multimodal High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Stations Development Newport News N/A N/A

* Indicates the project is included as a candidate project in the Governor’s Transportation Funding Proposal. N/A - Not evaluated in Prioritization Analysis

Table 18.2: Regionally Funded Construction Projects in the 2034 LRTP (Continued)

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2034 LRTP: Looking Ahead| Chapter 21 – Beyond the Horizon

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11 Projects under evaluation and included as Ongoing Transportation Studies in the fiscally-constrained 2034 LRTP

4 Priority Projects Recommended for Future Consideration

100 Projects remain for inclusion in the 2034 Regional Transportation Vision Plan

50 Projects included in the fiscally-constrained 2034 LRTP

150 Candidate Transportation Projects

Regarding the ongoing transportation studies, approximately $12 billion of future construction investments to the regional transportation network are being evaluated. Based on the results of the ongoing transportation studies, some of these projects are anticipated to advance towards construction once appropriate funding is identified.

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I-64 (Ft Eustis Blvd to Route 199/exit 242) Newport News/

James City Co/ York Co 1 178

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I-64 Interchange Improvement at Ft Eustis Blvd Newport News 8 149

Bridge & Tunnel Projects

I-64 Southside Widening (I-64/I-464 to I-64/I-664 at Bowers Hill)

Chesapeake 8 160

Figure 21.1: Process for Developing 2034 Regional Transportation Vision Plan

Table 21.1: Unfunded Projects Recommended for Future Consideration

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DRAFTMinutesoftheDecember11,2012HRTOSubcommitteeMeetingRegionalBuilding,Chesapeake,9:30amAttendeesRobertCase,HRTPOIrisRodriguez,FHWAFrankHickman,Va.BeachKeithNichols,HRTPOSamBelfield,HRTPODanielRydzewski,NorfolkJackieKassel,NewportNewsSteveKopczynski,YorkShawnPillow,VSPRobertLewis,SuffolkMecitCetin,ODUSteveFroncillo,ChesapeakeEdTaylor,SuffolkKevinCrum,JordanBridgeSteveHetrick,AlbeckGerkenChrisSwartz,HamptonStephanyHanshaw,VDOTKenCoody,VDOTStephenBoyce,VDOTCathyMcGhee,VCTIRChrisFrances,VDOTEricStringfield,VDOTPublicCommentPeriodNoPublicSpeakersMinutesofOctober9,2012MeetingNomodificationsoftheminutes–approved.

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HRTPOStaffUpdatesResultsof11‐13‐12RCTO‐TIMMeetingSamBelfield(HRTPOstaff)ledthediscussiononthetopicsdiscussedintheNovember13,2012meeting.HeprovidedanupdateontheElizabethRiverCrossingdiscussions.ThenextRCTO‐TIMmeetingisscheduledfor0930February20,2013.HRTOLeadershipin2013JackieKassel(NewportNews)madeamotion,andRobertLewis(Suffolk)secondedit,toextendthetermsofDanRydzewski(Chair)andFranklinHickman(Vice‐Chair)for12months.Thevotewasunanimousisfavorofextendingtheterm.ITSArchitectureChrisFrancisledthediscussiononITSarchitectureupdates.Hespokeaboutupcomingworkshops,usersurveyoutcomesreviews,thegrowthofthetravelerinformationprogram,developmentalactivities,andVirginiaarchitectureapplications,e.g.linkingtechnology—suchasconnectedvehiclesandATM—intoarchitectures.Vehicle‐to‐Vehicle(V2V)CommunicationsResearchinVirginiaCathyMcGhee,fromtheVirginiaCenterforTransportationInnovation&Research(VCTIR),ledtheV2Vdiscussion.Shespokeofthenatureofconnectedvehicletechnology.AprimaryfocusofV2Vtechnologyiscrashprevention.Communicationsbetweenvehiclesandtheroadwayinfrastructurewouldenhancesafety,mobilityandhaveenvironmentalbenefits.ActivitiesatthenationallevelinvolveasafetypilotprogramledbyNHTSAandUSDOT’sRITA.Thisprogramwilllaythegroundworkbydetermininghowconnectedvehicletechnologyactsinrealworldsettings.ThestateofVirginiaisparticipatinginapooledfundstudydesignedtopreparestateandlocaltransportationagenciesforthedeploymentofconnectedvehicletechnologies.ThestateofVirginiaisalsodevelopingaconnectedvehicletestbedviaapartnershipwithVTTIandUVA.ThetestbedisinnorthernVirginiaonI‐66,495,andArlingtonBoulevard.Thetestbedwillinvolve50dedicatedshortrangeradios,200portableaftermarketsafetydevices,and12instrumentedvehicles(10cars,2heavytrucks).

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NoHamptonRoadsapplicationsofVTVcommunicationsarescheduledfortheimmediatefuture.Ms.McGheenoted,however,thatworkzonenotificationbroadcastscouldbeusedtoimprovesafetyandmobilityinthisregion.RegionalProceduresDocumentforPlannedClosuresofRiverCrossingsRobCase(HRTPOstaff)ledrepresentativesfromVDOT,Chesapeake,Suffolk,andElizabethRiverCrossings(ERC)inadiscussionofregionalprocedurestopreventthetypeoftrafficdisruptionsthatoccurredinSeptemberduringthesimultaneousclosuresoftheeastboundHRBTandthesouthboundJamesRiverBridge(JRB).Reasonsforclosureswerediscussedalongwiththepossibilityofaddingcontractlanguageallowingtheownertostopthecontractoriftheclosurewillnegativelyimpacttraffic.Basedonthediscussiontwochangesweremadetothedraftscopeofwork:

Godwin(NansemondRiver)Bridge,Hazelwood(ChuckatuckCreek)Bridge,andtheBerkeleyBridgewereaddedassubjectfacilities.

“Pre‐decisionanalysisofimpact”waschangedto“Pre‐decisioncoordinationwithagencies”intheproposedlistofdocumentcontents.

VDOTalsomentionedthatitalreadyhadaninternalwatercrossingspolicybutwouldmakeanefforttoinvolvethelocalitiesmoreintheinitialplanningphasesoftheseevents.NextMeetingScheduleThenextHRTOmeetingisscheduledforTuesday,February12,2013from9:30–11:30a.m.locationTBD.

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AGENDA ITEM #17: ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements of interest to the TTAC may be made at this time.

A. CITIZEN TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) will meet on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in the Regional Building, Conference Room D. The meeting begins at 12:00 p.m.

B. HRTPO BOARD MEETING

The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) Board will meet on Thursday, March 21, 2013, in the Regional Boardroom. The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m.


AGENDA ITEM #18: OLD/NEW BUSINESS