One week after striking the U.S. east coast as a category 1 hurricane, Irene arrived in Vermont on August 27, 2011. Flooding was devastating for transportation infrastructure, leading the RPCs to assist the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) in the recovery.
This document summarizes demographic trends in Port Royal, Virginia and Caroline County based on data from the 2000 Census. It finds that while the population of Caroline County grew 59% from 1970 to 2000, Port Royal's population was 428 people. The average family size in Port Royal was smaller than in Caroline County overall, and income levels were lower in Port Royal, with per capita income, median family income, and median household income all below the levels for Caroline County. The document provides background for understanding growth trends to aid planning for the future of the Port Royal community.
Rural Long Range Transportation Plan 2005 - 2030LSCOG
This document provides a summary of the Lower Savannah Council of Governments Rural Long-Range Transportation Plan for 2005-2030. The plan was developed in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation and a Technical Advisory Committee to identify and prioritize rural transportation needs in the region in accordance with federal transportation planning requirements. Key aspects of the plan include maintaining and improving the region's highway, bridge, intersection and other infrastructure over the 25-year period through projects funded by rural system upgrade funds. Public involvement was an important part of developing and implementing the plan.
The document summarizes the long range transportation plan for the George Washington Region. It discusses the existing transportation issues in the region, which are expected to worsen with continued population growth. The plan identifies transportation needs across all modes through 2040, including highways, bicycling/pedestrian, transit, and freight. However, only a constrained plan focusing on projects that can be funded through existing revenues can be implemented. This will still leave significant congestion as many needed transportation improvements cannot be afforded. Public comment is sought on the draft plan.
This document discusses funding scenarios for transportation projects in Reston, Virginia. It provides updated cost estimates totaling $2.36 billion for roadway, intersection, and grid network projects. One funding scenario proposes splitting costs approximately equally between public and private revenues, with roadway projects funded publicly and most intersections and the grid privately. The document also discusses using tax increment financing and private contributions to generate revenues for the projects.
The document summarizes the long range transportation plan for the George Washington Region through 2040. It finds that population growth will exacerbate existing transportation challenges unless improvements are made. A needs plan identifies $13 billion in projects but exceeds available funding. A fiscally constrained plan prioritizes $3.3 billion in projects like new I-95 express lanes and US Route 1/17 improvements, but significant congestion will remain. Public comment is sought on the draft plan through March 2013.
This document provides an overview of MAP-21, the new transportation law, with a focus on changes that affect biking and walking. Some key points include:
1. The Transportation Alternatives program consolidates several bike/ped programs and sees a funding reduction of approximately 30%. Eligibility and distribution of funds also changed.
2. Other programs like HSIP, STP, CMAQ, and Federal Lands still provide eligibility for bike/ped projects, and HSIP requires new safety data collection.
3. Advocates are coordinating campaigns at the state level to fully fund, staff, and implement the Transportation Alternatives program and maximize bike/ped spending across all programs. Goals include
Policy on Level of Service in Activity CentersFairfax County
The document discusses a recommendation to change the level of service (LOS) standard from LOS D to LOS E for activity centers in Fairfax County, Virginia. LOS measures traffic flow on roadways, with higher letters indicating more delays. The recommendation aims to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment in activity centers by allowing more delays. While increasing congestion, it would reduce infrastructure costs and better support transit and non-motorized travel as outlined in the county's policies. Several local and national jurisdictions already apply LOS E in dense, transit-oriented areas. The staff recommends approving the change to LOS E for activity centers through an amendment to the Transportation Policy Plan.
Braddock Road Multimodal Study-Guinea Road to I-495: Community Meeting No. 3:...Fairfax County
This document summarizes a community meeting for a transportation study of Braddock Road between Guinea Road and I-495 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The study team presented their preliminary preferred alternative of making intersection and corridor improvements, which was found to have similar transportation performance as other alternatives but with lower costs and less environmental and community impacts. This alternative and proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements were discussed. Next steps include evaluating public comments and making final recommendations for roadway and transit improvements.
This document summarizes demographic trends in Port Royal, Virginia and Caroline County based on data from the 2000 Census. It finds that while the population of Caroline County grew 59% from 1970 to 2000, Port Royal's population was 428 people. The average family size in Port Royal was smaller than in Caroline County overall, and income levels were lower in Port Royal, with per capita income, median family income, and median household income all below the levels for Caroline County. The document provides background for understanding growth trends to aid planning for the future of the Port Royal community.
Rural Long Range Transportation Plan 2005 - 2030LSCOG
This document provides a summary of the Lower Savannah Council of Governments Rural Long-Range Transportation Plan for 2005-2030. The plan was developed in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation and a Technical Advisory Committee to identify and prioritize rural transportation needs in the region in accordance with federal transportation planning requirements. Key aspects of the plan include maintaining and improving the region's highway, bridge, intersection and other infrastructure over the 25-year period through projects funded by rural system upgrade funds. Public involvement was an important part of developing and implementing the plan.
The document summarizes the long range transportation plan for the George Washington Region. It discusses the existing transportation issues in the region, which are expected to worsen with continued population growth. The plan identifies transportation needs across all modes through 2040, including highways, bicycling/pedestrian, transit, and freight. However, only a constrained plan focusing on projects that can be funded through existing revenues can be implemented. This will still leave significant congestion as many needed transportation improvements cannot be afforded. Public comment is sought on the draft plan.
This document discusses funding scenarios for transportation projects in Reston, Virginia. It provides updated cost estimates totaling $2.36 billion for roadway, intersection, and grid network projects. One funding scenario proposes splitting costs approximately equally between public and private revenues, with roadway projects funded publicly and most intersections and the grid privately. The document also discusses using tax increment financing and private contributions to generate revenues for the projects.
The document summarizes the long range transportation plan for the George Washington Region through 2040. It finds that population growth will exacerbate existing transportation challenges unless improvements are made. A needs plan identifies $13 billion in projects but exceeds available funding. A fiscally constrained plan prioritizes $3.3 billion in projects like new I-95 express lanes and US Route 1/17 improvements, but significant congestion will remain. Public comment is sought on the draft plan through March 2013.
This document provides an overview of MAP-21, the new transportation law, with a focus on changes that affect biking and walking. Some key points include:
1. The Transportation Alternatives program consolidates several bike/ped programs and sees a funding reduction of approximately 30%. Eligibility and distribution of funds also changed.
2. Other programs like HSIP, STP, CMAQ, and Federal Lands still provide eligibility for bike/ped projects, and HSIP requires new safety data collection.
3. Advocates are coordinating campaigns at the state level to fully fund, staff, and implement the Transportation Alternatives program and maximize bike/ped spending across all programs. Goals include
Policy on Level of Service in Activity CentersFairfax County
The document discusses a recommendation to change the level of service (LOS) standard from LOS D to LOS E for activity centers in Fairfax County, Virginia. LOS measures traffic flow on roadways, with higher letters indicating more delays. The recommendation aims to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment in activity centers by allowing more delays. While increasing congestion, it would reduce infrastructure costs and better support transit and non-motorized travel as outlined in the county's policies. Several local and national jurisdictions already apply LOS E in dense, transit-oriented areas. The staff recommends approving the change to LOS E for activity centers through an amendment to the Transportation Policy Plan.
Braddock Road Multimodal Study-Guinea Road to I-495: Community Meeting No. 3:...Fairfax County
This document summarizes a community meeting for a transportation study of Braddock Road between Guinea Road and I-495 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The study team presented their preliminary preferred alternative of making intersection and corridor improvements, which was found to have similar transportation performance as other alternatives but with lower costs and less environmental and community impacts. This alternative and proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements were discussed. Next steps include evaluating public comments and making final recommendations for roadway and transit improvements.
Reston Transportation Funding Plan: Updates and Recommendations: Jan. 13, 2017Fairfax County
This document summarizes a presentation given by Fairfax County Department of Transportation staff to stakeholders regarding the Reston Transportation Funding Plan. It reviews the proposed projects and cost estimates, provides an allocation framework for public and private funding, and outlines 11 potential funding scenarios. Feedback from advisory groups and the community expressed concerns about comparing Reston to Tysons, developers paying all costs, and impacts on early versus late development. Staff proposed a new Scenario 12 in response and will consider feedback as it develops the final funding plan.
Agenda Item 3: TPB Long-Range Plan Unfunded Transportation ProjectsFairfax County
The Transportation Planning Board (TPB) is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Washington D.C. region, serving as a forum for regional coordination on transportation planning and providing technical resources to support decision making. As the MPO, the TPB is responsible for developing regional transportation plans and programs that comply with federal requirements and consider all modes of transportation. Some of the TPB's roles include developing long-range transportation and air quality plans, prioritizing projects, engaging the public, and conducting studies to support local transportation projects and priorities.
Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee-Next Steps for Urban Street Sta...Fairfax County
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation presented next steps for developing urban street standards. The standards will focus on creating walkable, low-speed urban environments within activity centers and accommodate all transportation modes. Fairfax County is working with VDOT and DRPT to develop the standards for use statewide. Fairfax will designate activity centers and priority transportation modes on a multimodal system map. It will then develop recommended road cross sections for approval over the next year. The new standards aim to implement the County's comprehensive plan with fewer design exceptions.
Southrun Road-2016 VDOT Repaving: Complete Streets-Improving Multimodal MobilityFairfax County
The document discusses proposed repaving and restriping of Southrun Road in Fairfax County, Virginia to accommodate bicyclists by adding bike lanes. It describes the existing conditions of Southrun Road and segments where bike lanes are proposed between Silverbrook Road and Pohick Road. The proposal would narrow vehicle lanes to add bike lanes while retaining parking in some segments, though parking may be reduced between Blue Rock Lane and Catia Lane where space is limited. Community feedback is sought on the proposal by May 27, 2016.
Mason District 2016 VDOT Repaving: Complete Streets-Improving Multimodal Mobi...Fairfax County
This document discusses proposed bicycle infrastructure improvements in Fairfax County, Virginia. It outlines plans to implement bike lanes on several roads in the Mason District through road diets and lane restriping, including on Ravensworth Rd, Heritage Dr, John Marr Dr, McWhorter Pl, and Markham St. It provides background on each road, existing conditions, proposed designs adding bike lanes, and estimates minimal traffic impacts. It discusses the benefits of road diets in improving safety and mobility for cyclists and pedestrians. Community input is sought on the plans with construction aimed for Summer 2016.
Reston Transportation Funding Plan: Community Meeting: Nov. 7, 2016Fairfax County
The document summarizes a presentation given to the Reston community on a proposed transportation funding plan for Reston, Virginia. The presentation covered background on the need for a funding plan, proposed projects and costs, coordination with an advisory group, potential public and private revenue sources, and different funding scenarios. The goal of the funding plan is to allocate costs fairly between public and private sources to pay for $2.265 billion in road, intersection, and grid network improvements over 40 years to support the Reston Phase I Comprehensive Plan. Feedback was sought from the community on the preliminary proposals.
Reston Transportation Funding Plan: Community Meeting June 27, 2016Fairfax County
This document provides an overview and summary of a county transportation funding plan meeting for Reston, Virginia. The following key points were discussed:
- The purpose is to develop a funding plan to pay for transportation improvements approved in the Reston Master Plan to support new development.
- Improvements include road, intersection, and grid projects totaling $2.276 billion. Public funds would pay for road projects while private funds would pay for intersections and most of the grid.
- Private funding sources may include proffers, contributions to a road fund, tax districts, and service districts. Road fund contribution rates were discussed.
- Some funding scenarios could leave a shortfall that may be addressed through a
Burke Centre VRE Connector Ph. IV: Community Meeting for Bicycle and Pedestri...Fairfax County
This document summarizes a community meeting for proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements in Fairfax County, Virginia. The meeting agenda included a presentation on the purpose and need for the project, the current design, and project schedule. County transportation department staff and a design firm presented details of a planned shared use path and sidewalk, including typical sections, connection points, and property owners affected. An open house format followed the presentation for attendees to ask questions and provide comments.
Reston Funding Plan: Potential Cost AllocationsFairfax County
The document discusses potential funding plans for transportation improvements in Reston, Virginia. It outlines six options for allocating costs between public and private sectors, such as based on project location, traffic volumes, or project type. The total estimated cost is $2.589 billion. Next steps include seeking feedback, developing a funding framework, and establishing development contribution rates to fund improvements.
Reston Network Analysis: Existing ConditionsFairfax County
This document provides an overview and status update of the Reston Network Analysis transportation study being conducted for Fairfax County, Virginia. It describes the existing conditions analysis, modeling methodology and next steps. Key aspects include data collection from traffic counts and travel times, calibration of the VISUM and VISSIM transportation models, and analysis of 2030 and 2050 traffic forecasts to identify needed roadway improvements to support planned land development in Reston.
This document discusses 11 funding scenarios to fund $350 million in transportation projects in Reston, Virginia over 40 years. It outlines the projects and their estimated costs totaling $2.265 billion. It proposes that public funds pay for roadway projects totaling $1.2 billion, while private revenues pay for intersections and a transportation grid totaling $1.066 billion. Various scenarios are presented to generate the $350 million in private funds through a combination of road funds, service districts, and tax districts applied to residential and commercial properties. An advisory group recommended removing scenarios relying solely on tax districts and those that did not generate sufficient funds, leaving scenarios using adjusted Tysons rates with a service district to fill any shortfall.
Reston Funding Plan
Potential Sources of Revenue for Funding Reston Transportation Improvements
Reston Network Analysis & Funding Plan Advisory Group
Dec. 14, 2015
Reston Transportation Funding Plan: Dec. 13, 2016Fairfax County
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation presented a funding plan for transportation improvements in Reston, Virginia. The plan allocates costs equally between public and private funding. Roadway projects would be paid by public revenues, while intersections and grid network projects would be paid by private revenues. Eleven funding scenarios were proposed to generate $350 million in private funds. Based on feedback, Scenario 12 was proposed using a service district fee of $0.021 per $100 of assessed value along with road fund rates. This scenario balances input received to fund 40% of the private share over 40 years.
Reston Network Analysis Umitigated Results: Jan. 11, 2016Fairfax County
The Reston Network Analysis is to conduct a detailed analysis of the grid of streets, assign urban street types and modal emphasis based on Department of Rail and Public Transportation Multimodal System Design Guidelines, and conduct a phasing analysis of when larger projects are needed.
The document summarizes a regional bikeway, walkway, and blueway plan for Virginia's New River Valley. It outlines challenges in the region like incomplete bike and pedestrian infrastructure and a growing elderly population. A committee developed the plan by identifying regional assets, establishing goals, and collecting local data. The resulting plan includes maps, tables, and an executive summary that divides the region into five areas. It is intended to be used as a planning resource, help pursue funding, and support tourism by integrating multijurisdictional connections in the region.
The document discusses Virginia's rural transportation planning program and the development of rural long-range transportation plans (RLRPs). It provides background on the program and funding for rural planning districts. It outlines the objectives, process, benefits and keys to success of developing RLRPs. RLRPs are developed through public outreach and aim to identify priorities and improvements to enhance safety, mobility and economic opportunities in rural areas of Virginia.
This document summarizes the key findings of a 2012 transportation survey conducted in Chittenden County, Vermont. The survey assessed public opinions on transportation system performance, priorities for investment, and allowed analysis of attitude changes over time compared to prior 2000 and 2006 surveys. It found that while driving remains the dominant mode of travel, there was increasing support for alternative modes like public transit, biking and walking. It also identified preserving existing infrastructure as the highest priority among transportation categories. The survey aims to inform local transportation planning and decision-making.
Reston Transportation Funding Plan: Updates and Recommendations: Jan. 13, 2017Fairfax County
This document summarizes a presentation given by Fairfax County Department of Transportation staff to stakeholders regarding the Reston Transportation Funding Plan. It reviews the proposed projects and cost estimates, provides an allocation framework for public and private funding, and outlines 11 potential funding scenarios. Feedback from advisory groups and the community expressed concerns about comparing Reston to Tysons, developers paying all costs, and impacts on early versus late development. Staff proposed a new Scenario 12 in response and will consider feedback as it develops the final funding plan.
Agenda Item 3: TPB Long-Range Plan Unfunded Transportation ProjectsFairfax County
The Transportation Planning Board (TPB) is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Washington D.C. region, serving as a forum for regional coordination on transportation planning and providing technical resources to support decision making. As the MPO, the TPB is responsible for developing regional transportation plans and programs that comply with federal requirements and consider all modes of transportation. Some of the TPB's roles include developing long-range transportation and air quality plans, prioritizing projects, engaging the public, and conducting studies to support local transportation projects and priorities.
Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee-Next Steps for Urban Street Sta...Fairfax County
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation presented next steps for developing urban street standards. The standards will focus on creating walkable, low-speed urban environments within activity centers and accommodate all transportation modes. Fairfax County is working with VDOT and DRPT to develop the standards for use statewide. Fairfax will designate activity centers and priority transportation modes on a multimodal system map. It will then develop recommended road cross sections for approval over the next year. The new standards aim to implement the County's comprehensive plan with fewer design exceptions.
Southrun Road-2016 VDOT Repaving: Complete Streets-Improving Multimodal MobilityFairfax County
The document discusses proposed repaving and restriping of Southrun Road in Fairfax County, Virginia to accommodate bicyclists by adding bike lanes. It describes the existing conditions of Southrun Road and segments where bike lanes are proposed between Silverbrook Road and Pohick Road. The proposal would narrow vehicle lanes to add bike lanes while retaining parking in some segments, though parking may be reduced between Blue Rock Lane and Catia Lane where space is limited. Community feedback is sought on the proposal by May 27, 2016.
Mason District 2016 VDOT Repaving: Complete Streets-Improving Multimodal Mobi...Fairfax County
This document discusses proposed bicycle infrastructure improvements in Fairfax County, Virginia. It outlines plans to implement bike lanes on several roads in the Mason District through road diets and lane restriping, including on Ravensworth Rd, Heritage Dr, John Marr Dr, McWhorter Pl, and Markham St. It provides background on each road, existing conditions, proposed designs adding bike lanes, and estimates minimal traffic impacts. It discusses the benefits of road diets in improving safety and mobility for cyclists and pedestrians. Community input is sought on the plans with construction aimed for Summer 2016.
Reston Transportation Funding Plan: Community Meeting: Nov. 7, 2016Fairfax County
The document summarizes a presentation given to the Reston community on a proposed transportation funding plan for Reston, Virginia. The presentation covered background on the need for a funding plan, proposed projects and costs, coordination with an advisory group, potential public and private revenue sources, and different funding scenarios. The goal of the funding plan is to allocate costs fairly between public and private sources to pay for $2.265 billion in road, intersection, and grid network improvements over 40 years to support the Reston Phase I Comprehensive Plan. Feedback was sought from the community on the preliminary proposals.
Reston Transportation Funding Plan: Community Meeting June 27, 2016Fairfax County
This document provides an overview and summary of a county transportation funding plan meeting for Reston, Virginia. The following key points were discussed:
- The purpose is to develop a funding plan to pay for transportation improvements approved in the Reston Master Plan to support new development.
- Improvements include road, intersection, and grid projects totaling $2.276 billion. Public funds would pay for road projects while private funds would pay for intersections and most of the grid.
- Private funding sources may include proffers, contributions to a road fund, tax districts, and service districts. Road fund contribution rates were discussed.
- Some funding scenarios could leave a shortfall that may be addressed through a
Burke Centre VRE Connector Ph. IV: Community Meeting for Bicycle and Pedestri...Fairfax County
This document summarizes a community meeting for proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements in Fairfax County, Virginia. The meeting agenda included a presentation on the purpose and need for the project, the current design, and project schedule. County transportation department staff and a design firm presented details of a planned shared use path and sidewalk, including typical sections, connection points, and property owners affected. An open house format followed the presentation for attendees to ask questions and provide comments.
Reston Funding Plan: Potential Cost AllocationsFairfax County
The document discusses potential funding plans for transportation improvements in Reston, Virginia. It outlines six options for allocating costs between public and private sectors, such as based on project location, traffic volumes, or project type. The total estimated cost is $2.589 billion. Next steps include seeking feedback, developing a funding framework, and establishing development contribution rates to fund improvements.
Reston Network Analysis: Existing ConditionsFairfax County
This document provides an overview and status update of the Reston Network Analysis transportation study being conducted for Fairfax County, Virginia. It describes the existing conditions analysis, modeling methodology and next steps. Key aspects include data collection from traffic counts and travel times, calibration of the VISUM and VISSIM transportation models, and analysis of 2030 and 2050 traffic forecasts to identify needed roadway improvements to support planned land development in Reston.
This document discusses 11 funding scenarios to fund $350 million in transportation projects in Reston, Virginia over 40 years. It outlines the projects and their estimated costs totaling $2.265 billion. It proposes that public funds pay for roadway projects totaling $1.2 billion, while private revenues pay for intersections and a transportation grid totaling $1.066 billion. Various scenarios are presented to generate the $350 million in private funds through a combination of road funds, service districts, and tax districts applied to residential and commercial properties. An advisory group recommended removing scenarios relying solely on tax districts and those that did not generate sufficient funds, leaving scenarios using adjusted Tysons rates with a service district to fill any shortfall.
Reston Funding Plan
Potential Sources of Revenue for Funding Reston Transportation Improvements
Reston Network Analysis & Funding Plan Advisory Group
Dec. 14, 2015
Reston Transportation Funding Plan: Dec. 13, 2016Fairfax County
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation presented a funding plan for transportation improvements in Reston, Virginia. The plan allocates costs equally between public and private funding. Roadway projects would be paid by public revenues, while intersections and grid network projects would be paid by private revenues. Eleven funding scenarios were proposed to generate $350 million in private funds. Based on feedback, Scenario 12 was proposed using a service district fee of $0.021 per $100 of assessed value along with road fund rates. This scenario balances input received to fund 40% of the private share over 40 years.
Reston Network Analysis Umitigated Results: Jan. 11, 2016Fairfax County
The Reston Network Analysis is to conduct a detailed analysis of the grid of streets, assign urban street types and modal emphasis based on Department of Rail and Public Transportation Multimodal System Design Guidelines, and conduct a phasing analysis of when larger projects are needed.
The document summarizes a regional bikeway, walkway, and blueway plan for Virginia's New River Valley. It outlines challenges in the region like incomplete bike and pedestrian infrastructure and a growing elderly population. A committee developed the plan by identifying regional assets, establishing goals, and collecting local data. The resulting plan includes maps, tables, and an executive summary that divides the region into five areas. It is intended to be used as a planning resource, help pursue funding, and support tourism by integrating multijurisdictional connections in the region.
The document discusses Virginia's rural transportation planning program and the development of rural long-range transportation plans (RLRPs). It provides background on the program and funding for rural planning districts. It outlines the objectives, process, benefits and keys to success of developing RLRPs. RLRPs are developed through public outreach and aim to identify priorities and improvements to enhance safety, mobility and economic opportunities in rural areas of Virginia.
This document summarizes the key findings of a 2012 transportation survey conducted in Chittenden County, Vermont. The survey assessed public opinions on transportation system performance, priorities for investment, and allowed analysis of attitude changes over time compared to prior 2000 and 2006 surveys. It found that while driving remains the dominant mode of travel, there was increasing support for alternative modes like public transit, biking and walking. It also identified preserving existing infrastructure as the highest priority among transportation categories. The survey aims to inform local transportation planning and decision-making.
Evacuation Plan for the Illinois Bi-State Region: A Preparedness Resource Gui...RPO America
The Bi-State Regional Commission received $45,574 to produce a regional evacuation plan for the rural Illinois Bi-State area. They organized stakeholders and gathered input to create a comprehensive resource. The plan addresses evacuation planning, transportation, sheltering, communications, and more. It provides vital information and considers different emergency events that could occur in the region.
This document discusses a values-based strategic planning process called "You Get What You Measure" developed by Yellow Wood Associates. It involves identifying key leverage indicators to achieve goals through systems thinking. Yellow Wood has used this process for organizations like the US Forest Service and non-profits. The document outlines challenges with strategic planning and measurement, and explains concepts like goals, indicators, assumptions, and developing interventions and measures. It provides examples and exercises to help participants in the planning process.
Boonslick Regional Planning Commission: Relocation and ResilienceRPO America
Presentation by Krishna Kunapareddy, Boonslick Regional Planning Commission, at the National Rural Transportation Conference, December 3 - 5, 2014, in Cincinnati, Oh.
The document discusses new tools for civic engagement in Virginia's New River Valley region. It summarizes challenges facing the region, including a declining manufacturing sector, troubling health statistics, and an aging population. Traditional public meetings are criticized for their inaccessibility and lack of two-way dialogue. Alternative engagement methods discussed include story circles, performance theater, and an interactive game called BUILT NRV. The game aims to foster collaboration across neighborhoods and towns by having participants consider priorities, tradeoffs, and potential strategies. Feedback on the game was positive, with some saying it encouraged thinking more about community dynamics and the need for compromise. Contact information is provided for organizations involved in the new civic dialogue efforts.
Alpesh Patel, of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and Bjorn Hansen, of the Centralina Council of Governments, at the 2012 National Rural Transportation Conference.
This document discusses Advance Transit's real-time transit tracking system for rural areas. It describes the system's architecture including GPS-enabled cell phones on buses that relay location data to a central server. The server uses this data to estimate arrival times and make information available to riders through tools like a web map, mobile site, and message signs. It also outlines the system's development costs and challenges of ongoing maintenance, cell coverage, and valuing the benefit to riders.
Rural Planning Organizations (RPOs) were established in North Carolina beginning in 2001 to assist the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in transportation planning for rural areas outside of Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) boundaries. There are currently 20 RPOs across the state, each made up of 3-15 contiguous counties with a population over 50,000. RPOs are responsible for developing regional transportation plans, prioritizing projects for the State Transportation Improvement Program, and providing a public forum for transportation issues. They receive annual planning funds from NCDOT and are governed by a Transportation Advisory Committee that includes local elected officials. Two examples of projects undertaken by RPOs are a NC 107 corridor study in South
The Northwest Oregon Transit Alliance is a collaboration between five transit agencies that aims to improve regional transit connections. The Alliance seeks to reduce emissions through expanded transit use by visitors and commuters. Major goals include improving inter-agency coordination, promoting environmentally-friendly travel, and developing transit as an economic asset. Initial successes include extended routes connecting Tillamook and Lincoln counties. Ongoing work focuses on better inter-county connections and transfers as well as partnerships to expand service.
The Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) is a regional planning organization that serves a large rural area in northern Arizona covering 47,967 square miles and a population of 334,400 people. NACOG works with local jurisdictions, tribes, and state agencies on transportation planning and project prioritization to improve infrastructure, safety, and mobility in the region. Key activities include analyzing crash data, partnering with tribes, conducting rural transportation studies, and supporting funding applications from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
RPO America Peer Exchange: Rural Transportation Planning ProgramsRPO America
On May 16, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and its program affiliate RPO America held a virtual peer exchange focused on rural transportation planning programs. Speakers included Krishna Kunapareddy (NADO), Chris Whitaker (Region XII Council of Governments), and Jennifer O'Connor (Northern Arizona Council of Governments). Learning objectives included:
* Understanding how RPOs work across the country, including common planning and program responsibilities and unique tasks customized for local conditions
* Identify common regional planning organization roles to support local transportation planning and implementation needs.
* Identify common regional organization roles conducted in support of statewide transportation planning, such as long-range plans, short-range capital programs, and modal plans.
The document discusses Together North Jersey's Local Demonstration Project program. It aims to create 15 on-the-ground projects to inform the development of a regional strategic plan through partnerships across the 13 counties of North Jersey. The projects will be place-based or issue-based and selected competitively from applications. They will be directed by NJ Transit and focus on improving how people live, work and travel in the region. The timeline calls for applications and selections through spring 2013 with the first projects beginning in April.
Part of a 3-part presentation given at a session of the 2013 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Examines the lessons learned from the implementation of the GA Transportation Investment Act.
Building Capacity for Intelligent Transportation Systems in Rural and Small M...RPO America
During the 2022 Transportation Research Board Tools of the Trade conference (August 29-31), NADO Associate Director Carrie Kissel shared the NADO Research Foundation's work on transportation technology case studies.
2002.07 CoV - SE Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan - Public Involvement Re...Todd Boulanger
This document summarizes the eighth steering committee meeting for the Southeast Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan. Committee members discussed chapters 2-6 of the draft plan and provided feedback. Key discussion points included clarifying definitions and flow charts, addressing voting requirements, emphasizing pedestrians as design vehicles, and considering street width standards and retrofitting existing streets. Design alternatives for border areas, breaking up large parking lots, and near vs. far side bus stops were also discussed. The committee agreed the plan reads well but some sections need simplification for clarity.
This document summarizes an interagency pilot project that integrated climate change, transportation, and land use planning on Cape Cod. The project developed scenarios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to sea level rise impacts. Locally, the Cape Cod Commission and National Park Service are using the project's tools and preferred scenario to guide regional planning efforts including wastewater management, hazard mitigation, and economic development. The project demonstrates how partnerships across agencies can advance integrated planning and benefits other communities interested in similar initiatives.
Rural Regional Transportation Plans (RRTP) in TennesseeRPO America
The document summarizes Tennessee's Rural Regional Transportation Plans (RRTPs), which are comprehensive regional planning documents for Tennessee's 12 Rural Planning Organizations. The RRTP process involves collecting transportation data, holding stakeholder meetings in each county, developing regional goals and recommendations, and producing a final plan. The plans are intended to strategize rural transportation networks, increase infrastructure investment efficiency, and engage communities in statewide planning. Completing RRTPs for all regions by 2023 will help evaluate the process and ensure plans meet community and TDOT needs.
Regional planning in California aims to address cumulative impacts of issues like poor air quality, congestion, environmental degradation and loss of farmland/open space through a collaborative framework involving federal, state, regional and local levels. The Fresno County Blueprint Process developed scenarios for future growth through 2050, evaluated impacts on farmland loss, vehicle miles traveled, greenhouse gases and resource use, and established a consensus vision to guide plans and investments.
Title: Understanding the Bicycle Project Planning and Implementation Process
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: This session focuses on the different approaches cities are taking with their bicycle projects and programs, with a focus on how to improve decision making and project/program delivery.
Presenters:
Presenter: Johann Weber Georgia Tech
Co-Presenter: Darren Flusche League of American Bicyclists & Advocacy Advance
Co-Presenter: Joshuah Mello Alta Planning + Design
Co-Presenter: Byron Rushing Atlanta Regional Commission
Planning and Environment Linkages in PennsylvaniaRPO America
During a National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation webinar on April 5, 2022, Brian Hare shared an overview of how the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has linked transportation with environment in outreach and planning processes over time.
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Dan Blankenship shared information about the Roaring Forks Transportation Authority's work to serve the mobility needs of the region, including through bus rapid transit and other innovations.
Rocky Mount | Wilson | Greenville Regional Transit Plan Executive SummaryRobert Hiett
This document is the executive summary of the regional transit development plan for the Rocky Mount/Wilson/Greenville North Carolina service area. The plan provides a high level overview of the findings from the full study.
Major problems in India. 1. COMPLICATIONS IN INDIA. 2. 2 India has made a place for itself as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, yet it loses behind in a lot behind in the name of growth. As the rich are getting richer and the poor get poorer, the divide has been expanding more than before.
Regional problems and their solutions ppt
2018 GIS in Emergency Management: Denver Office of Emergency Management OverviewGIS in the Rockies
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Lessons Learned from Irene: Vermont RPCs Address Transportation System Recovery
1. National Association of Development Organizations
Lessons Learned
from Irene:
Image courtesy of TRORC
Vermont RPCs Address
Transportation System Recovery
Carrie Kissel
National Association of Development Organizations
2. National Association of Development Organizations
About NADO
National association for 540 regional
development organizations, including
emerging network of Regional
Transportation Planning Organizations
(RTPOs or RPOs)
Promote public policies that strengthen
local governments, communities and
economies through the regional strategies,
coordination efforts and program expertise
of the nation’s regional development
organizations
3. National Association of Development Organizations
What
happened in
Vermont?
Photo courtesy of Southern Windsor County RPC
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5. Damage across Vermont
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Maps produced by Pam Brangan at the Irene Local
Roads Response Resource Coordination Center.
9/30/2011. pbrangan@ccrpcvt.org
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Response Priorities for VTrans
• Reconnect 13 communities shut off from
state system
• Access to utility companies to restore
power
• Re-establish east-west routes
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12. Vermont’s Regional Planning
National Association of Development Organizations
Commissions
• 11 RPCs
• Serve whole state
• 1 MPO
(Chittenden
County RPC)
• 10 RTPOs
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13. Vermont’s Regional Planning
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Commissions
Typical (blue-sky, non-disaster) RPC tasks:
• Transportation planning
• Land use planning and zoning
• Emergency planning and preparedness
• Natural resource planning
• GIS mapping and analysis
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RPCs’ Transportation Role
Sample of tasks relevant post-Irene:
• Infrastructure inventories—bridges,
culverts, roads
• Facilitating regional road foreman meetings
• Traffic counts
• Regular involvement in project development
and prioritization
• Project management
• Map making and data management
15. MAP-21: Regional Transportation
National Association of Development Organizations
Planning Organizations
New entities defined for non-metro:
Regional Transportation Planning Organizations
RTPOs are an optional designation to assist
states with non-metro planning
RTPOs must:
Have a policy committee of majority local officials
Have a “parent” organization to serve as
administrative and fiscal agent and provide
planning staff
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MAP-21 RTPO Duties
• Regional long-range multimodal
transportation plan
• Regional transportation improvement
program
• Foster coordination of local land use and
economic development plans with
transportation plans and programs
• Technical assistance to local officials
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17. National Association of Development Organizations
MAP-21 RTPO Duties
• Participate in national and state policy and
planning development processes
• Public participation
• Consider and share plans and programs
with neighboring regions and Tribal
organizations
• Other duties to support statewide planning
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MAP-21 Role in Statewide Planning
• Where RTPOs exist, states must:
– “Cooperate” on long-range plan development
– “Consult” on Interstate, Bridge, NHS, 5310,
5311 projects in STIP
– “Cooperate” on other projects in STIP for areas
with a population under 50,000
– “Consult” on Strategic Highway Safety Plan
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Note: Dark blue states have a range of practices, and only some fulfill all MAP-21-defined duties in late 2012. 19
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Vermont RPCs as RTPOs
• RPCs play key role in Vermont’s
Transportation Planning Initiative
– Process by which VTrans conducts some of its
local official consultation and public outreach
– Established in 1992 in response to ISTEA, state
planning law, recommended actions in 1990
agency evaluation
– Operate under annual contract to VTrans
– Duties codified in state statute in 2007
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21. National Association of Development Organizations
Vermont RPCs: Assets
• Existing relationship with key local actors
• Knowledge of transportation network
• Familiar with disaster funding
• Early 2011, had external evaluation of RPCs
strengthened network and delivery system
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Vermont RPCs
1 week after Irene’s New England landfall:
RPCs became VTrans’s partners for assessing
damage on local transportation system
• Fieldwork
• Regional Coordination Center
• State Emergency Operations Center
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23. National Association of Development Organizations
RPCs’ Post-Irene Tasks
Responsible for local transportation system:
• Mapping & data collection
• Resource matching
• Communications
• Help with FEMA Public Assistance
• Technical assistance
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24. National Association of Development Organizations
RPC fieldwork
• Detailed inventory of every damaged
road segment
• Inventory damaged bridges
• Inventory damaged culverts where
possible
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Photo courtesy of Southern Windsor County RPC
27. RPC work at the Regional
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Coordination Center
• Established at Chittenden County RPC (MPO)
• Daily/weekly status reports
• Damage Assessment Collection
– Create forms
– Base maps to record damage
– Compile all damage reports
• Disseminate the damage report information
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29. Daily Status Report
Irene Flood Damage Town Highway Regional Status Report
Daily Summary by Town
To be submitted BY NOON daily to mboomhower@ccmpo.org Preliminary assessment
Date 9/9/2011
FIRST SET RPC CODE IN YELLOW PULLDOWN CELL BELOW - this will then only show towns in the RPC region in the town name column pulldown
Regional Planning Commission SWCRPC Southern Windsor County RPC
Road Status Bridge Status Culvert Status
# Partially
# Open but Open # Emergency Total # Open but # Partially Open # Emergency Total # Open but # Partially Open # Emergency Total
Town Name Damaged (e.g. 1 lane) Only # Closed Damaged Damaged (e.g. 1 lane) Only # Closed Damaged Damaged (e.g. 1 lane) Only # Closed Damaged
Andover 28 5 3 36 1 1 0
Baltimore 1 1 0 0
Cavendish 2 67 5 74 1 1 0
Chester 123 1 124 9 9 0
Ludlow 110 14 124 1 2 3 0
Reading 25 14 1 40 1 1 0
Springfield 4 4 0 0
Weathersfield 9 4 1 14 0 0
West Windsor 38 1 2 41 1 1 0
Windsor 3 2 5 1 1 2 0
• Example report from September 9, 2011
• Courtesy Chittenden County RPC
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RPC work at the SEOC
SEOC—State Emergency Operation Center
• Incident Command System’s Planning and
Logistics Sections role
• Assisted FEMA
• Incident Command System structure was
set up for the RPCs to report to VTrans with
status updates to the SEOC
• Staffed multiple positions at State Support
Function 1
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Lessons Learned
• Problems not generalizable across
neighboring towns
• Data collection was overwhelming
• Need to develop and refine processes
during blue-sky periods
• Damage assessment form revised 4 times
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33. National Association of Development Organizations
Next Steps for Vermont
• More disaster planning, including incident
command response training for all RPCs
• Full understanding of emergency operation
center functions by all public officials
• Defining roles and funding sources by
agreements during blue-sky periods
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34. National Association of Development Organizations
Next Steps for Vermont
• Fluvial erosion studies, climate discussions
influencing local and state system planning
• Switch to Fluvial Erosion Hazard mapping,
beyond basic floodplain mapping
• Assist localities with identifying vulnerable
parcels and infrastructure, alternatives
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35. National Association of Development Organizations
Where are they now?
• Many roads and bridges re-opened by Dec
2011
• Largest transportation budget in state’s
history signed May 2012
• 2012 construction season saw more
recovery, more resiliency improvements
• Ongoing resiliency, funding discussions at
state and local levels
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Photo courtesy of Southern Windsor County RPC
Special thanks:
Kate Humphrey, Cooley LLP; Tom Kennedy and Katharine Otto,
SWCRPC; Pam Brangan and Michele Boomhower, CCRPC; Peter
Gregory and Rita Seto, TRORC; Catherine Dimitruk and Shawn
Coleman, NWRPC; Greg Riley, VTrans; Kevin Adderly, FHWA 36
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Additional Resources
Carrie Kissel
ckissel@nado.org | 202.624.8829
www.NADO.org
www.RuralTransportation.org
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Twitter @RPOAmerica