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

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 2

1. Maximize Limited Infrastructure Budgets  Maximize use of existing right-of-way  Promote multi-modal transportation networks 2. Increase Mobility Options  Establish a regional multi-modal (i.e. transit, bike, pedestrian facilities) network 3. Transportation is the #2 U.S. household expense after housing 4 Why Rapid Transit? Source: Center for Transit-Oriented Development, 2009

Why Rapid Transit? 4.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 5.Reduce Energy Consumption and Improve Air Quality Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 5

Vision Plan Goals Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 7 1. Maximize limited infrastructure budgets through parity between transit and highway investments 2. Provide greater mobility options through an integrated high- capacity transit system 3. Improve land use and transportation coordination by encouraging transit-supportive development 4. Reduce energy consumption, improve air quality, and mitigate climate change impacts with a robust transit system based on renewable energy sources 5. Promote economic growth and regional competitiveness through a transit system that connects major activity and employment centers

Planning Process Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 8  Part 1:  Compilation of local and regional transit studies and initial corridor analyses  Public Meetings

Planning Process Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 9  Part 2: 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

Land Use Patterns Guide Transportation Choices 11 Virginia Beach Town Center Downtown Portsmouth

Land Use Patterns Guide Transportation Choices 12 Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan Downtown Hampton Hilton Village, Newport News

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) 13 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

Clarendon Arlington County Example of TOD 14

Downtown Norfolk & Ghent Norfolk Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 15

Downtown Portsmouth Portsmouth Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 16

Peninsula Town Center Hampton Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 17

City Center at Oyster Point Newport News Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 18

New Town Williamsburg Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 19

Port Warwick Newport News Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 20

Rapid Transit Mode Selection Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 22 Mode Recommendations Based on Corridor Character Light Rail Transit Commuter Rail Bus Rapid Transit Modern StreetcarHigh Speed Ferry

Corridor Phasing Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 23 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

Proposed Overall Vision Plan: Phased for 2025, 2035, and Beyond 24 Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

Short-Term Recommendations (By 2025) 25 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

Long-Term Recommendations (By 2035) 26 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

Extended-Term Recommendations 27 Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan 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

Land Use Strategies to Support TOD 28 Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan Norfolk Naval Station Downtown Norfolk Newport News Shipyard Greenbrier Oyster Point Colonial Williamsburg Downtown Portsmouth  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

29 Premium transit modes offering:  Service to areas with lower population densities or limited TOD potential  Links between LRT, BRT, streetcar, and commuter rail corridors Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan  Interim transit connections prior to fixed-guideway construction Express and Enhanced Bus Corridors

Peninsula Express and Enhanced Bus: Phased Implementation 30 Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan

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

Please Share Your Feedback 32 Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan  All comments and questions submitted by December 30th will contribute to plan revisions  Methods for submitting comments/questions:  Comment Cards   DRPT: 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond  Project materials are available for review on-line at

Thank you! Questions and Discussion