Smart Growth Station Planning and Transit Oriented Development Photo: Times Herald-Record/Tara Engberg

Strategic Intermodal Facilities & T.O.D.’s Strategic Intermodal Facilities & T.O.D.’s − Creation/expansion of transportation hubs in key markets − Context scaled projects and public / private developments − Multi-modal and alternative station access program components to encourage mobility Strategic Intermodal Facilities & T.O.D.’s Strategic Intermodal Facilities & T.O.D.’s − Creation/expansion of transportation hubs in key markets − Context scaled projects and public / private developments − Multi-modal and alternative station access program components to encourage mobility SMART GROWTH : STATION AREA / T.O.D. PLANNING PROCESS

Champion “transit friendly”, community centered approach in addressing regional issues Champion “transit friendly”, community centered approach in addressing regional issues Engage the community, government and stakeholders in a collaborative Station Area planning process. Engage the community, government and stakeholders in a collaborative Station Area planning process. An inclusive planning process increases trust, reduces opposition, supports broader based ownership and aids in securing funding. An inclusive planning process increases trust, reduces opposition, supports broader based ownership and aids in securing funding. Process enables the Railroad, community, and stakeholders to achieve a sense of stewardship for the station based on shared goals and smart growth principles. Process enables the Railroad, community, and stakeholders to achieve a sense of stewardship for the station based on shared goals and smart growth principles. Champion “transit friendly”, community centered approach in addressing regional issues Champion “transit friendly”, community centered approach in addressing regional issues Engage the community, government and stakeholders in a collaborative Station Area planning process. Engage the community, government and stakeholders in a collaborative Station Area planning process. An inclusive planning process increases trust, reduces opposition, supports broader based ownership and aids in securing funding. An inclusive planning process increases trust, reduces opposition, supports broader based ownership and aids in securing funding. Process enables the Railroad, community, and stakeholders to achieve a sense of stewardship for the station based on shared goals and smart growth principles. Process enables the Railroad, community, and stakeholders to achieve a sense of stewardship for the station based on shared goals and smart growth principles.

The Original Transit Oriented Development

Transit Oriented Development Leveraged Air-rights Transit Oriented Development Leveraged Air-rights

Construction of Grand Central Terminal Track & Street Infrastructure Construction of Grand Central Terminal Track & Street Infrastructure

GRAND CENTRAL 700,000 Customers Daily (railroad, subway, retail & visitor) GRAND CENTRAL 700,000 Customers Daily (railroad, subway, retail & visitor)

GRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT Marketplace Marketplace

Food Court GRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT Food Court

SMART GROWTH : STATION AREA / T.O.D. PLANNING PROCESS Transit Oriented Development Transit Oriented Development − Development with a functional relationship to transit, allowing it to achieve synergies that enhance value to both − Strategy to manage Station Area Smart Growth and support ridership − Tool to protect, leverage and enhance Railroad assets, improve customer benefits and support community revitalization − Alternative to the consequences of suburban sprawl Transit Oriented Development Transit Oriented Development − Development with a functional relationship to transit, allowing it to achieve synergies that enhance value to both − Strategy to manage Station Area Smart Growth and support ridership − Tool to protect, leverage and enhance Railroad assets, improve customer benefits and support community revitalization − Alternative to the consequences of suburban sprawl

POUGHKEEPSIE STATION Pre-Construction Conditions POUGHKEEPSIE STATION Pre-Construction Conditions

POUGHKEEPSIE STATION PARKING & INTERMODAL Benchmark Context Sensitive Project POUGHKEEPSIE STATION PARKING & INTERMODAL Benchmark Context Sensitive Project

POUGHKEEPSIE STATION Transit Adjacent Development POUGHKEEPSIE STATION Transit Adjacent Development

Smart Growth Station Area Master Planning & T.O.D. Process Case Study: BEACON Govan

CITY OF BEACON Context Context – Beacon has a rich history and industrial roots, located on the Hudson River – Beacon has had a Station for over 150 years – Undergoing a cultural and economic “renaissance” Today Today – – Mix of industrial and commercial enterprises transforming its identity into a city of cultural and tourist related attractions, complemented by centers for environmental research and supported by excellent rail connectivity. – – Unprecedented increase in rail ridership; 50% in the last 5 years causing parking shortfalls despite expansion projects. 40% ridership growth expected in next 10 years Context Context – Beacon has a rich history and industrial roots, located on the Hudson River – Beacon has had a Station for over 150 years – Undergoing a cultural and economic “renaissance” Today Today – – Mix of industrial and commercial enterprises transforming its identity into a city of cultural and tourist related attractions, complemented by centers for environmental research and supported by excellent rail connectivity. – – Unprecedented increase in rail ridership; 50% in the last 5 years causing parking shortfalls despite expansion projects. 40% ridership growth expected in next 10 years

Access Improvements to the Station Area will set the stage for improved linkages to Main Street, the river and key recreational/tourist facilities BEACON STATION Linking the Riverfront with Beacon BEACON STATION Linking the Riverfront with Beacon

PROJECT TIMELINE Governor George E. Pataki announces Beacon Station Parking & Access improvement Project Newburgh -Beacon bus service to Stewart Airport Long Dock Beacon(Scenic Hudson) Development Process Stakeholder Meeting Conceptual Refinement Long Term Station Area Planning Charette Public outreach meeting & ongoing stakeholder input DIA: Beacon Opening Establishment of Rivers & Estuaries Center Southern Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce Beacon Merchants Meeting September 2002 March 2002 November 2002 Summer 2003January 2003 May 2003 April 2003 Ongoing Meeting with stakeholders and others to develop hybrid plan March 2004 July 2004 September 2004 August 2004 MTA Metro-North Beacon Station Parking and Access Improvement Project March 2005 – June 2006 Public Information Session: Beacon Station Area Master Plan Beacon Ferry Service Launched October 2005

PLANNING CHARRETTE WORKSHOP

Principles for Beacon Area Improvements Principles for Beacon Area Improvements Create a Sense of Arrival “Gateway to Beacon” Reclaim the Waterfront Consolidate Surface Parking into a Parking Structure Link Waterfront to Downtown Beacon Mitigate Traffic Impacts (Improve Mobility) Continue Local Participation in the Process Create a Sense of Arrival “Gateway to Beacon” Reclaim the Waterfront Consolidate Surface Parking into a Parking Structure Link Waterfront to Downtown Beacon Mitigate Traffic Impacts (Improve Mobility) Continue Local Participation in the Process

Public workshops and forums Hands on drawing and design Public workshops and forums Hands on drawing and design PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Written and verbal comments taken Strong Community Participation Written and verbal comments taken Strong Community Participation

OUTREACH & MEDIA OUTREACH & MEDIA Newspaper & Station Notices Newspaper & Station Notices Radio Public Service Announcements Radio Public Service Announcements Direct Mail Direct Mail

Beacon Long Dock (Scenic Hudson) Challenges, Feedback & Consensus: Hybrid Design Work with a diverse group with competing interests and move towards consensus

LINKING DOWNTOWN BEACON WITH THE WATERFRONT Opportunities for Linkage Translating increased ridership and access into local patronage Opportunities to increase housing and other development Making Beacon a destination Opportunities for Linkage Translating increased ridership and access into local patronage Opportunities to increase housing and other development Making Beacon a destination

Key Modules Include Garden Garage Reclaimed Waterfront Areas & Intermodal Plaza Multifunctional “Gateway” Station Improved Access and Traffic Mitigation Efforts Transit Oriented Development Garden Garage Reclaimed Waterfront Areas & Intermodal Plaza Multifunctional “Gateway” Station Improved Access and Traffic Mitigation Efforts Transit Oriented Development Funding & Development Strategy: Modular Build-out Funding & Development Strategy: Modular Build-out

Multifunctional “Gateway” Station Enclosed public facility with unique river and city views to serve ferry, bus, rail, waterfront, tourism information, and retail functions ‘Station Shell’ concept provides significant interior space to gain private investment and unique venues in a non-traditional building Enclosed public facility with unique river and city views to serve ferry, bus, rail, waterfront, tourism information, and retail functions ‘Station Shell’ concept provides significant interior space to gain private investment and unique venues in a non-traditional building

Transit Oriented Development Opportunities

Beacon Station Area Vision

Final Public Information Session September 28, 2004 Final Public Information Session September 28, 2004

BEACON PROJECT BEACON PROJECT

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Before

OSSINING STATION T.O.D. Site OSSINING STATION T.O.D. Site

OSSINING STATION Harbor Square T.O.D. OSSINING STATION Harbor Square T.O.D.

Parking as a Strategic Landbank for T.O.D. Port Chester Station Parking as a Strategic Landbank for T.O.D. Port Chester Station

Smart Growth Station Planning and Transit Oriented Development