Agenda Item #6 Presented to HRTPO Board September 19, 2013 Camelia Ravanbakht, Ph.D. Deputy Executive Director
Purpose: To gather public input early in the LRTP process to: Define a vision for the LRTP Identify candidate transportation projects Survey dates: 10/10/12 – 12/31/12 HRTPO Website/Localities’ Websites Facebook Virginian Pilot Regional Libraries/Bookmarks Community Events 1,805 surveys collected This is a web-based, non-scientific study. 1
Public Involvement Ongoing 2013 2013 2012 2013/2014 2015 2015 2015/2016 • Vision and • Candidate • Socio- Goals Projects • Project • Financial • List of • Adopt 2040 economic Prioritization Plan Projects LRTP Forecast 2012 2013 2015 2013 2013/2014 2015 2015 2
1 Dot = 1 Survey Response 3
Reducing highway congestion Building and maintaining a competitive regional economy Reducing crime Increasing regional cooperation Preserving open space/farmland Revitalizing urban centers and towns Cleaning up the environment/improving air quality Improving parks and recreational opportunities Dealing with global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, and rising sea level Curbing urban/suburban sprawl Rising home and automobile energy costs Increasing housing variety and affordability Other 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Number of Responses: 1747 4
Traffic congestion Poor pavement condition Lack of public transportation (bus, light rail, etc.) Rising transportation costs (tolls, fuel costs, transit fares, parking costs, etc.) Lack of biking/walking options (bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, etc.) Safety (i.e. speeding, red light running, accidents, etc.) Other 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Number of Responses: 1738 5
Expanding the transit system (i.e. bus, light rail, ferry, etc.) Providing additional passenger rail service between metro areas Improving the operation of existing highway facilities (i.e. coordinating traffic… Increasing dedicated transportation funding Expanding the highway system Providing more biking and walking facilities Improving the operation of existing transit service Improving the connection between land use and transportation planning Reducing the time to clear crashes Adding turn lanes at intersections Improving traveler information (i.e. electronic message signs, 511, highway… Improving education on carpooling and ridesharing Other 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 Number of Responses: 1692 6
Light rail (i.e. The TIDE) Highway construction Passenger rail (i.e. AMTRAK) Highway operations (i.e. coordinating traffic signals) Bicycle lanes and trails Sidewalks/crosswalks Buses (more efficient busses, shelter, etc.) Turn lanes at intersections Ferries Traveler information (i.e. electronic message signs, 511, highway advisory, radio) 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Number of Responses: 1677 7
**This was an open-ended question. HRTPO staff created categories to summarize ideas received Transit Access/Mobility Light Rail Active Transportation Miscellaneous Passenger Rail Connectivity Preservation/Maintenance Transportation Options Funding Ferry Management/Operation Environment Rail-related transit Multimodal Transportation Tolls No Tolls Regionalism Safety Telecommuting Freight Landuse No Light Rail Special Needs 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Number of Responses: 1161 8
Top Transportation Problems in Hampton Roads: Traffic Congestion Poor Pavement Condition Lack of Public Transportation How Should Tax Dollars Be Spent in Hampton Roads: Light Rail Highway Construction Passenger Rail 9
1,080 transportation project suggestions Candidate Projects Candidate Projects (HRTPO Advisory 18 categories (Public) Committees) 41% - transit 71% of which involved light rail Project Prioritization 33% - access/mobility Fiscal Constraint Plan Evaluation 2040 LRTP 10
Public review and comment period: July 3- 17, 2013 Approval of report for public distribution 11
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