huntsville :: the big picture the convergence of aviation, transit and highway modes

1920 Population: 8,018

1940 Population: 13,050

1950 Population: 16,437

1960 Population: 72,365

1970 Population: 139,282

1980 Population: 142,513

1990 Population: 159,880

2000 Population: 158,635

2010 Population: 180,105

City of Huntsville Land Area (12/13): Square Miles Rank: 28 th in US (Cities >100,000) 2013

Philadelphia Square Miles Denver Square Miles Atlanta Square Miles Las Vegas Square Miles Population: 1,547,607 Population: 634,265 Population: 443,775Population: 596,424

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Development vs. redevelopment The future of transportation Neighborhood disinvestment Quality-of-life investment Economy and workforce Community Issues

THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION The shrinking transportation dollar

THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION The shrinking transportation dollar Solutions in technology

THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION The shrinking transportation dollar Solutions in technology Transportation choice

THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION The shrinking transportation dollar Solutions in technology Transportation choice What about Transit?

MULTIMODAL Huntsville International Airport International Intermodal Center Interstate Passenger Rail?

Huntsville International Airport Passenger and Cargo Hubbing: Huntsville International Airport is a prime candidate for a connecting hub and supports proposed expansion plans. Huntsville International Airport International Intermodal Center Expansion: the MPO supports the recent International Intermodal Center expansion, which should provide effective long-term service to users. A riverport facility feasibility study has been conducted and a prime site for development has been procured. ES 3.4 Freight Element

The International Intermodal Center Multi-modal services and facilities at one central hub location Supports a range of services for receiving, transferring, storing, and distributing air, rail, and highway cargo as well as features a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry with Customs Officials, U.S. Department of Agriculture Inspectors, and Custom Brokers on site. Rail service is provided by Norfolk Southern. The Intermodal Center is capable of handling trailer on flat car and container on flat car (TOFC/COFC) and double-stack service. Serves as a regional distribution hub for rail customers within a 200-mile radius and a 600-mile radius for air cargo customers.

There is currently no direct connection to the Tennessee/Tombigbee Waterway which is approximately 5.5 miles south of the airport at the Tennessee River. A major concern in the Tennessee Valley has been the lack of limited access, interstate highway facilities connecting the Huntsville urban area with major cities to the east and west; Memphis, Atlanta and Chattanooga. Challenges

Recommendations for public transportation within the MPO Study Area include:  Expansion of fixed route service to the following areas given financial feasibility: 1. Southwest Redstone Arsenal Gate 9 – service where there has been new development that includes office complexes and retail. 2. East Huntsville – where the Cinram Company and the Madison County Industrial Park are located 3. Service to the City Limits of Madison and the Huntsville International Airport  Exploring the implementation of a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) to provide service to these new geographic areas  Expanding Handi-Ride service, as fixed route service expands  Expanding service hours for Handi-Ride and fixed routes  Decreasing headways on fixed service routes  Expanding the County's demand response transit service (TRAM) as necessary ES 3.2 Transit Element