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Moving Forward Starting Today to 2045
Bi-State Region Freight PlanPrepared by Cambridge Systematics, Inc. with Parsons
Brinckerhoff, A. Strauss-Wieder, & InTransJune 13, 2016 – NADO National Regional Transportation Conference
IL
IA
Freight Plan Schedule and Major Milestones
3
0 – Stakeholder Engagement / Education
- Key Stakeholder Meetings- Industry Interviews- Survey
1 – Data Collection
- Physical Profile- Operational Profile
2 – Needs Assessment and Analysis
- Performance Measures- Existing and Future Commodity Flows- Modal Profiles
3 – Study Recommendations
- Project Needs- Other Needs- Charrette- Evaluation
4 – Final Report
What actions should the Bi-State Region take?
Bi-State Region Freight ProfileDirectional Share by Tonnage 2007/2040
Commodity By Tonnage 2040
Domestic Trade Partners By Tonnage 2040
Existing Industry Clusters
Quad Cities, IA/IL Central to Regional Network
Freight Stakeholder Input – Most Critical to Improving Freight MobilityFor Roads For Other Modes Highway Capacity
Improvements Roadway and Bridge
Maintenance Highway System Interchanges System Management/
Operational Strategies
Improve Rail/Port Connections New Transload/Intermodal Facility Expand/Attract Air Cargo at QCIA Expand/Add Port Facilities &
Landside Access Improve Locks
Input Source: Cambridge Systematics 2015 Bi-State Region Freight Plan; Question 22., page A-25-26.
Rail Bridge Replacement -- Description
7
What would be the societal benefits of a rail bridge replacement project that allowed trains to be faster and carry heavier payloads?
Mississippi River, location not specified
B/C based on cost, volume of rail traffic
Benefits considered» Incremental changes versus no-build conditions
(future use of existing bridges may continue)• Changes in rail capacity (heavier railcars,
more/longer trains, etc.)• Changes in operating and maintenance cost
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Rail Bridge Replacement -- Description
Big Projects – Illustrative ProjectsWhat’s After I-74?
I-80 6-
Laning?
New Bridg
e?
New Bridg
e?
Interchange
Upgrades
Grade Separatio
n?Light Rail?
Replacement Bridges?
I-74
Requires Additional Study
For more information, visit our website:
www.bistateonline.org
Gena McCulloughBi-State Regional CommissionP.O. Box 3368 Rock Island, IL 61204-3368Phone: (309)793-6302, Ext. 146 E-Mail: [email protected]
US 78/US 321 Intersection ProjectDenmark, SC
2005: initial proposal 2010: final schematic
US 78/US 321 Intersection ProjectDenmark, SC
Issues
Functional, esp. truck movement
Safety
Traffic mode and speed
Flooding/drainage
Economic disinvestment
Citizen perception
Limited local resources
Partners
City of Denmark, SC
Lower Savannah COG
SCDOT (safety, local, engineering, bike/ped)
Stantec (consultant)
Downtown business owners
Citizens
Planning Commission
Local legislators
Clemson Extensionhit & run by log truck, 2008
Process – OMG! Never been done before in South Carolina!
Rolling up sleevesWhat the *bleep* is a “road diet”?!
beforeafter
Outcome
before after
Outcome
before after
Outcome
afterafter
Outcome
afterafter
All Aboard!Next Stop…New River
Valley!
State Rail Plan
Documenting the Demand• Survey (6,189 responses) • Ridership data (Amtrak, Megabus, etc.)• Student home zip code data• Census, Weldon Cooper, etc.
Online Survey – Total Trips Out of NRV
Scenario Students Faculty Residents Total
Respondents 31,879 68,214 83,838 183,840
25% Population 222,381 79,863 1,304,694 1,606,938
50% Population 444,762 159,726 2,609,388 3,213,876
75% Population 667,143 239,588 3,914,082 4,820,813
Demand Projections• 1,000,000 annual north-bound trips• Ridership Distribution:
• Residents: 55%• Students: 22.5%• Faculty/Staff: 22.5%
• Project Annual Ridership: 40,000• Category 3 – Caretaker Station
• 20,000 – 100,000 boardings/alightings
Station Location• Amtrak Guidelines:
• Station Categories (1-4)• Annual Passengers• Daily/Peak Ridership• Station Blueprints
• Coordination w/Amtrak & DRPT
Site Planning – Potential Characteristics
North Carolina Department of Transportation Rail and Public Transportation Divisions and the City of Goldsboro, Goldsboro Union Station Multimodal Transportation Center Study, 2009. Retrieved from: http://www.ci.goldsboro.nc.us/documents/planning/mpo/Final_Report.pdf
Site Planning – Concept of Scale
450’ – 1000’
X X
150 – 250 (X2) 3-4 Buses (1/2)
North Carolina Department of Transportation Rail and Public Transportation Divisions and the City of Goldsboro, Goldsboro Union Station Multimodal Transportation Center Study, 2009. Retrieved from: http://www.ci.goldsboro.nc.us/documents/planning/mpo/Final_Report.pdf
MIN:5 acres
Site Selection Process
Step 1: Identify All Potential Sites
Step 2: Detailed Site Evaluation
Step 3: Site Selection
Site Selection Process
Phase 1 Criteria
• Proximity to primary rail corridor• Proximity to primary road network• Space for station, platform, parking, transit• Availability/ownership• Environmental
• Displacement• Floodplain• Species• Historical resources• Open space/conservation easement• Agriculture district• Hazardous materials
Phase 1 Criteria
• Local planning consistency• Connectivity to activity centers• Proximity to public utilities• Site capacity and flexibility
General Report Overview – Phase 1
Cambria Vacant Business, Christiansburg
East Main/North of Depot, Pulaski
North of Randolph Park, Dublin
North Franklin West, Christiansburg
North Franklin East, Christiansburg
West Main Open, Radford
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
27.79
30.75
33
35
35
29.5
15.75
24.9
32.65
25.75
28.5
33.65
31
33
32
37
34
37
27.31
14.33
16.05
27.24
27.1
29.44
8.5
9.5
9.5
7.5
8.5
9.5
Site Capacity Environment AccessibilityActivity Centers Site Feasibility
139.09
133.10
132.49
123.20
112.48
110.35
Phase 2 Criteria• Ridership and performance• Economic impacts• Tourism/Visitor impacts• Cost
Faculty
Residents
Students
Census Blocks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 120
200000400000600000800000
1000000
site proximity to potential ridership
West Main Open, Radford North Franklin East, ChristiansburgNorth Franklin West, Christiansburg
25%
of P
oten
tial T
rips
50%
of P
oten
tial T
rips
75%
of P
oten
tial T
rips
At what distance does it capture…Site 250,000 trips? 500,000 trips? 750,000 trips?Radford 4A-E 8.45 miles 11.30 miles 12.20 miChristiansburg 8A-B 5.30 miles 6.45 miles 10.15 miChristiansburg 9A 5.50 miles 6.65 miles 10.20 mi
Phase 2 – Final Scoring
West Main Open, Radford
North Franklin East, Christiansburg
North Franklin West, Christiansburg
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
10
5.26
3.05
30.25
57.31
60
25.71
27.05
28.17
19.6
20
19.89
Cost RidershipEconomic Impacts Tourism
111.11
109.61
85.55
Key Findings & Next Steps• Concept of rail service is strongly supported
• Nearly 6,200 online and 100 in-person surveys• A demand for rail exists in the region, 40,000+
• 4% mode shift required for I-81 north-bound traffic• Six sites meet or exceed minimum site
requirements established by TAC• Short-term & long-term economic impacts
• 10,000 visitors = $1.9M in regional spending/day• Jobs at station + hospitality related industries
Elijah N. SharpDirector of Planning & ProgramsNew River Valley Regional [email protected](540) 639-9313 x210
Latest news: www.NRVPassengerRail.org/Study materials: http://nrvrc.org/nrvpassengerrailstudy/
NADO Regional Transportation Conference June 13, 2016
Complete Streets Demonstrations
Regional Context
Southwest Region of NH “Monadnock Region”
Project Background
Project Background
KEENE, NH SWANZEY, NH
Complete Streets Demonstrations
BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE AFTER
Swanzey, NH August 29, 2015
SWANZEY, NH AUGUST 29, 2015
Keene, NH September 19, 2015
BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE AFTER
KEENE, NH SEPTEMBER 19,
2015
Fair On The SquareBicycle Adventure
Building Rural Communities through Bicycle Tourism
Julio PortilloRegional Community & Bicycle-Pedestrian Planner
The River Valley Regional Commission
Service Region:
•West Central Georgia•16 Counties•35 Cities•2 Offices (Columbus and Americus)
Thank You!Questions?
Developing Bicycle and Pedestrian Initiativesin our Communities in Georgia
Robby Cantrell, Associate PlannerNorth Central Alabama
Rural Planning OrganizationCatalyst Presentation
NADO National Regional Transportation ConferenceJune 13, 2016
What is Grandpa doing?
STOP IT, GRANDPA!!
Be more like the little girl!!
Catalyst (noun)1. A substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being
changed.
2. Something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without itself being affected.
3. A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
4. A person whose talk, enthusiasm, or energy causes others to be more friendly, enthusiastic, or energetic.
How do you turn less than $200 into $350,000?
How do you turn less than $200 into $350,000?
You need a Catalyst.
How do you turn 4 hours into 12 months?
How do you turn 4 hoursInto 12 months?
You need a Catalyst.
How do you turn $18,000into $500,000 per year?
How do you turn $18,000Into $500,000 per year?You need a Catalyst.
How can you use Right of Way inventories to boost
tourism?
How can you use Right of Way inventories to boost tourism?
You need a Catalyst.
Sometimes No means No….
Sometimes No means No….Sometimes No means
Not Right Now.
My challenge to you….
