Richmond Regional PDC
9211 Forest Hill Avenue, Suite 200

Richmond, VA 23235

Phone: 804.323.2033

Fax: 804.323.2025

Office Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

—Richmond Regional Mass Transit Study (RMTS)—

In 2005, a Regional Mass Transit Study project was added to the priority projects list for the region, was fully funded and is now underway.

A Regional Mass Transit Study Advisory Committee was established to assist in its delivery.

Meeting Notes

Background

The Richmond area MPO (Richmond Regional Planning District Commission) is undertaking a Regional Mass Transit Study (RMTS). The RMTS is a comprehensive study of a regional mass transit system based on the following study objectives:

Plan of action for the development of a regional mass transit system over mid-range (3 to 10 years) and long-range (up to 25 years)

Address all surface public transportation modes

– local and express bus

– car and vanpool programs

– ADA/specialized public transportation services

– bus rapid transit

– street car/trolley

– light rail, and

– commuter rail

Provide recommendations for dedicated, on-going funding programs

Provide recommendations for supportive land uses appropriate to enhancing public transportation services

Review and incorporate the MPO’s adopted (Phase 1) Human Services Public Transportation Coordination Plan

Scope

Work Tasks

The study is broken down in to the following work tasks:

Task 1: Area Development and Service Demand

Task 2: Assessment of Influencing Factors

Task 3: Peer Group Review

Task 4: Analysis of Modal Alternatives

Task 5: Develop Preferred Alternative

Task 6: Final Recommended Plan

Task 7: Reports

Task 8: Meetings

– Six SAC Meetings

– Three MPO Board Meetings

– Two Public Meetings

Task 9: Public Participation

Study Team

The study team consists of the following:

Richmond Regional Planning District Commission - Project Manager: Lee Yolton

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation: Chip Badger

HNTB Prime technical consultant: Abi Lerner

VHB Technical sub-consultant: Frank Spielberg

Travesky & Associates Community relations sub-consultant: Marie Travesky

Schedule

This study is estimated to be completed by the end of April 2008.

Study Area

Regional Mass Transit Study Advisory Committee:

Mr. J. Neil Holthouse

Mr. Charles W. Hartgrove (Alternate)

Mr. William R. Britton

(No Alternate)

Mr. R. John McCracken

Ms. Barbara Smith (Alternate)

Mr. Robert Hammond

Mr. Thomas Coleman (Alternate)

Mr. Joseph R. Vidunas, C.E.

Mr. Michael Flagg (Alternate)

Mr. E. Todd Eure

Ms. Rosemary D. Deemer, AICP (Alternate)

Mr. Geroge M. Homewood, AICP

Mr. Rodney A. Hathaway (Alternate)

Mr. David T. Williams

Mr. D. Wayne Holland (Alternate)

Ms. Viktoria W. Badger

Mr. Ralph Rhudy (Alternate)

Mr. Lawrence C. Hagin

Mr. Scott H. Clark (Alternate)

Mr. Jameson T. Auten

Ms. Cherika Ruffin (Alternate)

Mr. Charles M. Badger

Mr. Corey W. Hill (Alternate)

Mr. Mark Riblett

Ms. Liz McAdory (Alternate)

CTAC Representatives:

Mr. Roy Bryant

(No Alternate)

Mr. Michael Testerman

(No Alternate)

Mr. Lloyd Vye

Champe M. Burnley (Alternate)

Mr. John Zeugner

Ms. Adele MacLean (Alternate)

EDAC Representatives:

Mr. Paul Grossman

Ms. Stephanie Daivd (Alternate)

Mr. Harris Spindle

Ms. Thelma Bland Watson (Alternate)

Ms. Kelly Hickok

Ms. Sandra K. Wagener (Alternate)

Ms. Cora Dickerson

Ms. Meade H. Boswell (Alternate)

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Meeting Notes:

Access Management | Air Quality | Bicycle/Ped | Citizen Participation | Congestion Management

Elderly/Disabled | Intermodal | Public Transit/Light Rail | Long-Range Transportation Plan

Socioeconomic Data | Transportation Database/GIS

Transportation Improvement Program | Unified Work Program