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Kevin Page Chief Operating Officer Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Moving Goods and People. Kevin Page Chief Operating Officer Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. www.drpt.virginia.gov. DRPT Customers. 44 transit operator network with 54 operations. 55 Human Service Operators

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Kevin Page Chief Operating Officer Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

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  1. Moving Goods and People Kevin Page Chief Operating Officer Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation www.drpt.virginia.gov

  2. DRPT Customers 44 transit operator network with 54 operations. 55 Human Service Operators 18 Transportation Demand Management Agencies – car pools/van pools 9 Shortline Railroads 2 Class I Freight Railroads (Norfolk Southern, CSX) 1 Intercity Passenger Rail Operator (Amtrak) 1 Commuter Rail Operator (Virginia Railway Express) 115 Private Companies currently participating in Telework!VA – transitioning tax credit 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations 21 Planning District Commissions

  3. Benefits of Investing in Public Transportation Single Occupancy Vehicle Maximize the capacity of the existing rights-of-way 44 transit operator network with 54 operations. 198M Passenger Trips Statewide 120M Metro Rail & Bus Trips $4 return on every $1invested in public transportation Economic competitiveness Mobility options Mobility freedom Access to jobs Liveability Quality of life Health Single Occupancy Vehicle Public Transportation Pedestrian Facilities

  4. Common language to describe multimodal planning in Virginia • Unified set of “best practices” for multimodal design, TDM & transit-supportive design • A statewide resource for planners, transit professionals, officials and the public • Guidelines allow VDOT and DRPT to have more unified approach to Multimodal Planning

  5. UNDERSTANDING MODAL EMPHASIS The “Prototype” corridor cross sections optimize the Elements for each mode T-6 Transit Boulevard

  6. MULTIMODAL DEVELOPMENT OVER TIME 7

  7. Super NoVa Transit & TDM Vision Plan • Growth from 6 million to more than 8 million people in 30 years • Long commutes and significant congestion • Transit capacity challenges VISION • Safe, strategic, and seamless mobility options for rail, transit, and TDM in greater Northern Virginia region MISSION • Visioning mobility beyond boundaries GOALS • Increase mobility and transportation choice through strategic investments in transit and TDM • Efficiently use transportation infrastructure to meet current and future transportation needs • Integrate transportation and land use planning and policy • Support sustained economic growth and prosperity 8

  8. Route 1 Multimodal Alternatives Analysis Study Area • 14-mile section of Route 1 • Extends from I-95/ I-495 Beltway area, through Fairfax County, to Route 123 at Woodbridge in Prince William County

  9. Columbia Pike Streetcar

  10. Broad Street Bus Rapid Transit Route Length: 7.6 Miles (Willow Lawn to Rocketts Landing) Dedicated Bus Lanes: Thompson to Adams (Median) 4th to 14th Travel Speeds: 8.0 MPH Local Bus (No Build); 13.2 MPH BRT Local Bus Improvements: Curb Lane and Consolidated Stops Downtown Ridership: Over 5,000 daily boardings, Approx. 1,600 added Service: • 5 Minute Peak Period Service • 14 Stations and Park & Ride • Branding, bus fleet, and Off-Board Fare Collection

  11. Phased for 2025, 2035, and Beyond Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  12. Highway and Rail MilesPart of Virginia’s Transportation System

  13. Virginia Regional Amtrak Passenger Service Projected Population Areas 14

  14. State SponsoredConventional Speed Train Service Lynchburg Service 2009 Richmond Service 2010 Next Stop Roanoke! Norfolk Service 2012 15

  15. Norfolk Southern’s Intermodal Network Heartland Corridor Crescent Corridor 16

  16. CSX’s Intermodal Network National Gateway 17

  17. Thank You! Moving Goods and People Kevin Page Chief Operating Officer Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 18 www.drpt.virginia.gov

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