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

Public Information Sessions

November 30, 2010: City Center at Oyster Point

December 1, 2010: HRT Norfolk

Agenda Why Rapid Transit for Hampton Roads?

The Transit Vision Planning Process

The Transit and Land Use Connection

Draft Recommendations

Your Input!

Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 2

1. Maximize Limited Infrastructure Budgets Maximize use of existing right-of-way Promote multi-modal transportation networks

2. Increase Mobility Options Establish a regional multi-modal (i.e. transit, bike, pedestrian

facilities) network

3. Transportation is the #2 U.S. household expense after housing

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Why Rapid Transit?

Housing33%

Food13%

Insurance11%

Other9%

Healthcare 6%

Apparel4%

Average American Family

Entertainment5%

Transportation19%

Housing32%

Other Expenses

43%

Auto Dependent Neighborhood

Transportation25%

Source: Center for Transit-Oriented Development, 2009

Other Expenses

59%

Housing32%

Transit Rich Neighborhood

Transportation9%

Why Rapid Transit?4. 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 region’s major population and employment centers Opportunities to increase connections across region’s waterways

5. Reduce Energy Consumption and Improve Air Quality



1. Maximize limited infrastructure budgets through parity between transit and highway investments

2. Provide greater mobility options through an integrated high-capacity transit system

3. Improve land use and transportation coordination by encouraging transit-supportive development

4. Reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, and mitigate climate change impacts with a robust transit system based on renewable energy sources

5. Promote economic growth and regional competitiveness through a transit system that connects major activity and employment centers


Part 1: 2008-2009 Compilation of

local and regional transit studies and initial corridor analyses

Public Meetings


Part 2: 2009-2010Build 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

Land Use Patterns Guide Transportation Choices

11Virginia Beach Town Center Downtown Portsmouth

Land Use Patterns Guide Transportation Choices

12Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

Downtown Hampton

Hilton Village, Newport News

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

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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

ClarendonArlington County

Example of TOD

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Downtown Norfolk & GhentNorfolk


Downtown PortsmouthPortsmouth


Peninsula Town CenterHampton


City Center at Oyster PointNewport News


New TownWilliamsburg


Port WarwickNewport News



Mode Recommendations Based on Corridor Character

Light Rail Transit

Commuter Rail

Bus Rapid Transit

Modern Streetcar

High Speed Ferry


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 RangesRegional Economic Impact AssessmentContribution to the Regional Transit Network

and Multi-Modal Connectivity


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• 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)

Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

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• 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)



• 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)



Norfolk Naval Station

Downtown Norfolk

Newport NewsShipyard

Greenbrier

Oyster Point

Colonial Williamsburg

Downtown Portsmouth

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

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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

Express and Enhanced Bus Corridors




All comments and questions submitted by December 30th will contribute to plan revisions

Methods for submitting comments/questions: Comment Cards [email protected] DRPT: 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond

23219Project materials are available for review on-

line at www.drpt.virginia.gov

Thank you!

Questions and Discussion

Documents

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