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This update outlines the key milestones, components, and strategies for the 2040 Long Range Plan, including the high-capacity network vision, project prioritization, transit-supportive land use policies, and economic impact analysis. It also highlights the need for a coordinated implementation strategy and public involvement plan.
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2040 Long Range Plan Update PPD Committee Meeting • January 13, 2014
Key Plan Milestones VIA 2040 Plan Early 2016 Early 2015 Fall 2016 • Plan Components by Fall 2016 • High Capacity Network Vision • Next Program of Projects • Project Prioritization and Definition • Facilities Plan • Demand-Response Plan • Transit-Supportive Land Use Policies • Economic Impact Analysis • Financial Plan and Strategy Draft High-Capacity Network Draft Implementation Plan Needs Assessment Alternative Scenarios Draft Transit Network Plan Final Long Range Plan DRAFT – Subject to Change
Public and Policy • Develop a Public Involvement Action Plan • Develop a Coordinated Implementation Strategy • Elected Officials • Develop Key Messaging Strategy • Use tools to engage and involve them and their constituents in the process • VIA Board • Initial Visioning Workshop • Key Plan-Development Workshops • Continuous Updates and Final Adoption • Stakeholders • Use in-depth interviews to gain understanding of needs • Implement techniques to foster support for transit ambassadors • General Public • Go to where the people are • Use interactive strategies to engage in decision-making DRAFT – Subject to Change
Regional Study Area • CAMPO Boundary • Identify Services • Acknowledge Plans • 2040 Study Area • Express Service Propensity • Station Location Tool • Needs Assessment • Identify Possible Regional Solutions • 2035 Study Area • VIA Service Area Proposed Study Area – Considering Austin/San Antonio Region
Regional Study Area Austin San Marcos Bulverde New Braunfels Boerne Bandera Schertz Seguin San Antonio Hondo Castroville Floresville • 2040 Study Area • Express Service Propensity • Station Location Tool • Needs Assessment • Identify Possible Regional Solutions Metropolitan Statistical Area: a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area centered on a single large city Pleasanton San Antonio–New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area
Moving Forward • Finalize Scope and Schedule • Engage City of San Antonio (COSA) with UDC Recommendations – due by May 2015 • Continue coordination with COSA on Comprehensive and Transportation Plans • Prepare to participate in COSA Public Kick-Off – March 2015 • Visit with Regional Suburban Cities and other Stakeholders 2040 Update Next Steps