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Public Transit/Light Rail
—Richmond
Regional Mass Transit Study
(RMTS)—
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Transit/Light Rail page)
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.
Richmond Regional Mass Transit Study Final Executive
Summary
Richmond Regional Mass Transit Study Final Technical Report
April
2, 2008 Public Meeting
Richmond Regional Mass Transit
Study Public Meeting Notice
Meeting Materials:
PowerPoint Presentation -
RMTS Public Meeting Presentation
Regional Mass Transit - Technical Memo 4 (Revised March 25, 2008)
November 8, 2007 Public Meeting Summary
The Richmond Regional Planning District Commission,
which staffs the Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) held a
Public Meeting for the Richmond Regional Mass Transit Study (RMTS) on November
8, 2007. The meeting took place from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Children's Museum of
Richmond, 2626 West Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia.
The RMTS is a comprehensive planning effort to
create a plan of action for the development of a regional mass transit system
over the next 10-25 years. It will address all surface public transportation
modes; provide recommendations for dedicated, on-going funding programs; provide
recommendations for supportive land uses appropriate to enhancing public
transportation services; and incorporate the MPO's adopted Human Services Public
Transportation Coordination Plan. Currently the study is half-way complete
and is analyzing modal alternatives.
Throughout the evening the public had an opportunity
to view study exhibits and maps, which included three concepts ranging from
existing transit service to significant transit service expansion. Two identical
formal presentations were conducted, one at 6:00 PM and the other at 7:00 PM.
Both presentations were followed by a question and answer session.
November 8, 2007 Meeting Materials:
PowerPoint Presentation -
Regional Mass Transit Study Public Review Meeting Presentation
Display Boards -
RMTS 2031 Concept 1 Existing Service
RMTS 2031 Concept 2 Moderate Service
RMTS 2031 Concept 3 Additions to Existing Service
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
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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
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Six SAC Meetings
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Three MPO Board Meetings
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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
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Regional Mass Transit Study
Advisory Committee:
Mr. Zack Robbins
Mr.
Charles W. Hartgrove (Alternate)
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Mr. William R. Britton
(No
Alternate)
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Mr.
R. John McCracken
Ms.
Barbara Smith (Alternate)
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Mr.
Robert Hammond
Mr. Thomas Coleman
(Alternate)
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Mr.
Joseph R. Vidunas, C.E.
Mr.
Michael Flagg (Alternate)
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Mr.
E. Todd Eure
Ms.
Rosemary D. Deemer, AICP (Alternate)
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Mr.
George M. Homewood, AICP
Mr.
Rodney A. Hathaway (Alternate)
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Mr.
David T. Williams
Mr.
D. Wayne Holland (Alternate)
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Ms.
Viktoria W. Badger
Mr.
Ralph Rhudy (Alternate)
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Mr.
Lawrence C. Hagin
Mr.
Scott H. Clark (Alternate)
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Mr.
Jameson T. Auten
Ms.
Cherika Ruffin (Alternate)
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Mr. Daniel E. Rudge
Mr.
Corey W. Hill (Alternate)
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Mr.
Mark Riblett
Ms.
Liz McAdory (Alternate)
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CTAC Representatives:
Mr.
Roy Bryant
(No
Alternate)
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Mr. Michael Testerman
(No Alternate)
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Mr.
Lloyd Vye
Champe
M. Burnley (Alternate)
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Mr.
John Zeugner
Ms.
Adele MacLean (Alternate)
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EDAC
Representatives:
Mr.
Paul Grossman
Ms.
Stephanie David (Alternate)
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Mr.
Harris Spindle
Ms.
Thelma Bland Watson (Alternate)
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Ms.
Kelly Hickok
Ms.
Sandra K. Wagener (Alternate)
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Ms.
Cora Dickerson
Ms.
Meade H. Boswell (Alternate)
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Meeting Notes:
February 22, 2008
January 17, 2008
October 15, 2007
July 20, 2007
June 11, 2007
February 23, 2007
April 17, 2007
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