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Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan: Enhancing Mobility and Sustainability

Learn about the benefits of rapid transit, the planning process, land use connections, and draft recommendations for a robust regional transit system. Your input is crucial for creating a sustainable and integrated multi-modal transportation network.

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Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan: Enhancing Mobility and Sustainability

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

  2. 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

  3. Why Rapid Transit? Source: Center for Transit-Oriented Development, 2009 • Maximize Limited Infrastructure Budgets • Maximize use of existing right-of-way • Promote multi-modal transportation networks • Increase Mobility Options • Establish a regional multi-modal (i.e. transit, bike, pedestrian facilities) network • Transportation is the #2 U.S. household expense after housing

  4. Why Rapid Transit? • 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 • Reduce Energy Consumption and Improve Air Quality Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  5. Vision Plan Goals • Maximize limited infrastructure budgets through parity between transit and highway investments • Provide greater mobility options through an integrated high-capacity transit system • Improve land use and transportation coordination by encouraging transit-supportive development • Reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, and mitigate climate change impacts with a robust transit system based on renewable energy sources • Promote economic growth and regional competitiveness through a transit system that connects major activity and employment centers Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  6. Planning Process • Part 1: 2008-2009 • Compilation of local and regional transit studies and initial corridor analyses • Public Meetings Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  7. Planning Process • Part 2: 2009-2010 • Build 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 Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  8. Land Use Patterns Guide Transportation Choices Virginia Beach Town Center Downtown Portsmouth

  9. Land Use Patterns Guide Transportation Choices Hilton Village, Newport News Downtown Hampton Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  10. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) • 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

  11. Example of TOD Clarendon Arlington County

  12. Downtown Norfolk & Ghent Norfolk Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  13. Downtown Portsmouth Portsmouth Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  14. Peninsula Town Center Hampton Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  15. City Center at Oyster Point Newport News Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  16. New Town Williamsburg Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  17. Port Warwick Newport News Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  18. Rapid Transit Mode Selection • Mode Recommendations Based on Corridor Character Light Rail Transit Bus Rapid Transit High Speed Ferry Modern Streetcar Commuter Rail Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  19. Corridor Phasing • 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 Ranges • Regional Economic Impact Assessment • Contribution to the Regional Transit Network and Multi-Modal Connectivity Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  20. Proposed Overall Vision Plan:Phased for 2025, 2035, and Beyond Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  21. Short-Term Recommendations(By 2025) • 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

  22. Long-Term Recommendations (By 2035) • 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) Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  23. Extended-Term Recommendations • 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) Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  24. Land Use Strategies to Support TOD Colonial Williamsburg • 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 Oyster Point Newport News Shipyard Norfolk Naval Station Downtown Norfolk Greenbrier Downtown Portsmouth Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  25. Express and Enhanced Bus Corridors • 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 Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  26. Peninsula Express and Enhanced Bus: Phased Implementation Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  27. Southside Express and Enhanced Bus: Phased Implementation Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  28. Please Share Your Feedback • All comments and questions submitted by December 30th will contribute to plan revisions • Methods for submitting comments/questions: • Comment Cards • DRPTPR@drpt.virginia.gov • DRPT: 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond 23219 • Project materials are available for review on-line at www.drpt.virginia.gov Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

  29. Thank you! Questions and Discussion

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