WHAT IS THIS MEETING ABOUT? A number of statewide plans were completed several years ago and now it is time to update them.

• VTrans2035, Virginia’s long-range multimodal transportation plan

• 2035 Virginia Surface Transportation Plan

• Statewide Highway Plan

• Statewide Rail Plan

• Statewide Transit & Transportation Demand Management Plan

WHO SHOULD I TALK TO? Representatives from multiple agencies are here to talk about their respective initiatives and plan updates.

The room has been organized into a series of stations. Each station has information about one aspect of the Virginia transportation

planning process.

Please visit any or all of the stations and talk to the representatives from each agency.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR INPUT!!

Have something to say? See an agency representative to sign up to give verbal comments.

Please keep comments to 3 minutes or less.

TONIGHT’S MEETING:

Meeting Stations

Governor’s Plan Governor’s Strategic Multimodal Plan

Policy Plan

Recommendations Virginia Surface Transportation Plan

Agency Plans

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AT THE STATE LEVEL

VTrans

Statewide Highway

Plan

Statewide Rail Plan

Statewide Transit & TDM

Plan

WELCOME! LET’S PLAN IT TOGETHER! 2035

VSTP UPDATE

VTRANS2035

UPDATE

STATEWIDE HIGHWAY

PLAN

VIRGINIA PORT

AUTHORITY

STATEWIDE TRANSIT & TDM PLAN

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

STATEWIDE RAIL PLAN

OTHER AGENCIES

WHAT IS VTrans?VTrans is Virginia’s long-range multimodal transportation plan. Virginia law requires the Commonwealth Transportation Board to develop a statewide multimodal long-range transportation plan every four years. It is a policy plan that frames the vision for the future and identifies the critical steps that must be taken to make that vision a reality.

TIMELINE The next plan, VTrans2040, will be completed by 2015, allowing the next administration time to develop and implement the plan. The VTrans2035 Update bridges the gap between VTrans2035 and VTrans2040, ensuring that Virginia’s long-range transportation plan does not become out-of-date.

www.vtrans.org

HISTORY OF VTRANS UPDATES

WE ARE HERE

WE ARE HERE

A commitment to an overarching, statewide

vision, goals, and priorities to be implemented through

project-specific plans.

POLICY PLAN

Allocating current and anticipated future funds

to planned projects.

PROGRAMMING

Using clearly defined goals and evaluation criteria to establish plans, monitor progress, and develop

updates.

PERFORMANCE - BASED

PLANNING

KEY TERMS

MAJORACCOMPLISHMENT/

FOCUS

VISION & GOALS

CORRIDORS OF STATEWIDE

SIGNIFICANCE (CoSS)

INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

First unified, statewide multimodal policy plan

Established

Initial development and definition

Identified needs for each mode

Extensive research to identify long-term trends &

issues as a basis for policies and priorities

Affirmed

Further developed in terms of issues; launch concept of corridor management plans

(CMPs)

Initially developed to identify key investments of statewide importance

Transition to performance-based planning with an

emphasis on rating priorities

Affirmed

- Linked to investment priorities

- Process to add/delete CoSS in the future

- CMPs under development

Linked to goals, restructured, and rated to help guide

decisions about investing

2004 2009 2013 2015

VTrans2040(future)

2MEASURE PERFORMANCE• Performance Report

Update• Evaluation of

Investment Priorities

• Stakeholder/Interest• Group Meetings• Second Regional

Forum• Internet

3UPDATE PLAN

• Updated Plan Document

• Update Implementation Plan

STEPS

TASKS

INVOLVEMENT

VTRANS2035 UPDATE PROCESS

1GET INPUT

• Goals• Investment Priorities• Linkages

• Public Meetings• First Regional Forum• Internet

Corr idors of Statewide Signi f icance (CoSS) Master P lans

Fully implement and integrate performance-based planning

Affirm

CMP recommendations to be used for implementation of

investment priorities

Realign investment priorities based on performance data

• Public Meetings• Internet

FRAMEWORKPublic outreach activities in the fall, winter, and spring focused on what has changed since VTrans2035 was adopted, and how to make the parts of VTrans work together to provide a statewide planning framework.

Using input from the regional planners & service providers, interest groups, and the multimodal working group, the investment priorities were reorganized into an updated set of Investment Priorities and Investment Strategies that clearly links the investment priorities to the seven VTrans goals.

Improve safe operations and services

Increase coordinated safety and security planning

Increase system performanceby making operational improvements.

Preserve and enhance statewide mobility

Improve the interconnectivityof regions and activity centers

Advance key economic drivers by makingstrategic infrastructureinvestments

Reduce the costs of congestion to Virginia’sresidents and businesses

Improve cost-effectivenessof providing programs and services

Expand opportunitiesto develop and leverage funds

Achieve state of good repair

GOALSVISION INVESTMENT STRATEGIESINVESTMENT PRIORITIES

VTrans 2035 Update F R A M E W O R K

SAFETY & SECURITY

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

& PRESERVATION

MOBILITY, CONNECTIVITY

& ACCESSIBILITY

ECONOMIC VITALITY

PROGRAM DELIVERY

6-1-12

Invest in smart system technologies

Conduct targeted preventive maintenance for all transportation modesRehabilitate structurally deficient bridgesRepair deficient pavement

Address causes of accidents through physical improvements and educational programs

Implement travel demand management strategies

Connect high speed and intercity rail with regional transit systems Provide effective regional transit systems in concert with supportive land uses and bike/ped connections

Complete unfinished PPTAs

Develop master plans for Corridors of Statewide Significance

Provide high speed or intercity rail in major intercity travel corridors

Reduce freight related congestion

Implement improvements to all types of freight movement along the I-81 corridorExpand the Port, related intermodal facilities, and market accessthrough investments including tunnels and bridges in Hampton Roads

Make strategic investments to support statewide economic drivers in rural areas such as freight and tourism

Support the economic growth potential of Dulles International Airport through local and regional multimodal access improvements

Support major military facilities throughout the Commonwealthand leverage private sector growth through enhanced mobility

Preserve and optimize system efficiencythrough proactive planning

Increase travel choices to improve quality oflife for Virginians

COORDINATION OF LAND USE &

TRANSPORTATIONImprove multimodal rural connectivity

Integrate regional land uses and transportation system capacity to improve long term system performanceConsider local land use objectives in statewide plans through coordinated outreach and planning

Increase transit and passenger rail usage and supporting land usesProvide pedestrian and bicycle facilities to create interconnected networks

Review and refine PPTA process to effectively leverage private capital that provides a public benefit

Develop sustainable funding commitments based on leveraging existing/new funding sources

Conduct annual economic analysis of congestion-reduction projects for inclusion in the Six-Year Improvement Program

Promote sustainable methods of planning, design, operation and construction that are sensistive to environmental, cultural and community resources

ENVIRONMENTALSTEWARDSHIP Address energy conservation in all phases of project development and implementation

Incorporate community input to achieve environmental justice and context-sensitive solutions

Ensure coordination of state, regional, and local plans for evacuation, hazmat transport and other safety/security issues

Expand non-SOV travel options

Develop action plans related to issues identified in annual customer surveysPromote multi-disciplinary, cross-agency collaboration

Encourage innovative resource optimization strategies

VIRGINIANS ENVISION

A MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION

SYSTEMTHAT IS SAFE,

STRATEGIC AND SEAMLESS

www.vtrans.org

PERFORMANCE-BASED PLANNING

•Transportation planners, service providers, and interest groups reviewed the draft framework and discussed how VTrans fits into an overall performance-based planning approach

•The VTrans2035 Update focuses on creating a framework that links goals, investment priorities, project and program selection by state and regional agencies, and ongoing performance measurement so that we can direct our investments to be most effective and adjust our priorities according to performance results

PERFORMANCE-BASED PLANNING PROCESS

www.vtrans.org

INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

(RATED)

INVESTMENT RATING

PROCESS

INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

(UNRATED)

GOALSVISION

AGENCIES’ PRIORITIZATION METHODOLOGY

& SYSTEM PLANS

PROJECTS & PROGRAMS AT THE AGENCY

LEVEL

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

PERFORMANCE REPORT

MEASURES OF

PERFORMANCE

AGENCY BUSINESS

PLANS

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

TYPE OF PROCESS

Planning Process

Evaluation Process

Plan or Report

Office of Intermodal Planning & Investment

Commonwealth Transportation Board/Agencies

Agencies

RESPONSIB IL ITY

APPLYING THE RATING PROCESS•Given the limited transportation funds available to

all agencies, the VTrans2035 update will provide information about the cost-effectiveness of investment priorities. This information will help guide the policy recommendations in VTrans and also will provide guidance to state and regional agencies for their project and program selection processes.

•These recommendations focus on policy initiatives and guidance for discretionary funding – core programs such as safety and maintenance would not be diminished as a result of these recommendations.

HOW ARE INVESTMENT PRIORITIES RATED?

EXAMPLE PERFORMANCE RATINGS

www.vtrans.org

PERFORMANCE REPORT

UNRATED INVESTMENT

PRIORITIES

Which are the most affordable?

2. AFFORDABILITY

Which can be implemented most easily?

3. IMPLEMENTATION

Which have the most potential downside if not implemented?

4. IMPACT OF NOT MAKING THE INVESTMENT

YES

This measure reflects the latest three years

of performance, and the investment priority’s

ability to impact multiple goals.

Affordability is based on the generalized

annual cost and ability to leverage multiple

funding sources.

Ease of Implementation is based on whether the

State can implement without multiple

partners and/or policy changes.

This measure considers whether failing to

make the investment will have short-term or long-term impacts, as well as regional or statewide impacts.

Increase system performance by making operational improvements

Preserve and enhance statewide mobility

Improve the interconnectivity of regions and activity centers

UNRATED INVESTMENT PRIORITY(3 examples shown)

NEED AFFORDABILITY IMPLEMENTATION IMPACT OF NOT MAKING THE INVESTMENT

NOTE: The example shows potential ratings for three sample Investment Priorities - these are not finalized yet but will be available in the Draft VTrans Plan.

WHAT IS THE NEED?

The higher the score, the greater

the need

WHAT IS THE FINANCIAL IMPACT?

The higher the score, the more

affordable

HOW EASY IS IT TO

IMPLEMENT?

The higher the score, the easier

to implement

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON’T INVEST?

The higher the score, the more negative impact

E V A L U A T I O N “ S C R E E N S ”

INVESTMENT RATING

PROCESS

NO

Will the Investment Priority “Move the Needle”?

(i.e. improve performance of underperforming goals)

1. NEEDRATED

INVESTMENT PRIORITIESYES

CORRIDORS OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE (CoSS)•The Corridors of Statewide Significance are

multimodal corridors that serve critical mobility, commerce and security functions in the Commonwealth.

•In 2011, the CTB added a new CoSS, the North-South corridor, focused on connecting Dulles Airport to the I-95 corridor.

•A series of Corridor Management Plans will be conducted to provide recommendations for preservation and enhancement of mobility in the CoSS, beginning with a current study for the North-South corridor.

•Many of the CoSS sections are being studied for improvements, such as I-66 in Northern Virginia, I-64 in Hampton Roads, South-East High Speed Rail in the I-95 corridor, and the Route 460 Enhancements PPTA.

•The VTrans2035 Update will include a process for adding or removing CoSS, establishing consistent criteria as a basis for making any future changes to the CoSS.

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RUSSELL

ROCKINGHAM

ROCKBRIDGE

ROANOKE

RICHMOND

RAPPAHANNOCK

PULASKI

PRINCEWILLIAM

PRINCEGEORGE

PRINCEEDWARD

POWHATAN

PITTSYLVANIA

PATRICK

PAGE

ORANGE

NOTTOWAY

NORTHUMBERLAND

NORTHAMPTON

NEW KENT

NELSON

MONTGOMERY

MIDDLESEX

MECKLENBURG

MATHEWS

MADISON

LUNENBURG

LOUISA

LOUDOUN

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LANCASTER

KINGWILLIAM

KING & QUEEN

KINGGEORGE

JAMESCITY

ISLE OF WIGHT

HIGHLAND

HENRY

HENRICO

HANOVER

HALIFAX

GREENSVILLE

GREENE

GRAYSON

GOOCHLAND

GLOUCESTER

GILES

FREDERICK

FRANKLIN

FLUVANNA

FLOYD

FAUQUIER

FAIRFAX

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DINWIDDIEDICKENSON

CUMBERLAND

CULPEPER

CRAIG

CLARKE

CHESTERFIELD

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CHARLESCITY

CARROLL

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CAMPBELL

BUCKINGHAM

BUCHANAN

BRUNSWICK

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Richmond

Radford

Portsmouth

Petersburg

Norfolk

Newport News

Martinsville

Lynchburg

Lexington

Hopewell

Harrisonburg

Hampton

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Fredericksburg

Emporia

Danville

Covington

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Charlottesville

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Corridors of Statewide SignificanceC o m m o n w e a l t h o f V i r g i n i a

Front Royal Inland Port

The Corridors of Statewide Significance were identified through a collaborative effort of planning partners across the state, including MPOs, PDCs and modal agencies. The intent of the Corridors of Statewide Significance is to connect regional planning efforts to ensure mobility on these critical statewide corridors and provide connections between the modes using them. To qualify as a Corridor of Statewide Significance, the corridor must meet all of the following criteria: � Involve multiple modes (i.e., highway, rail, inter-regional

transit, airport, port) or is a freight corridor and extends beyond an individual region

� Connect regions/states/major activity centers

� Provide a high level/volume of transport

� Provide a unique statewide function and/or address statewide goals

0 20 40 60 8010

Miles

Major Ports

Ferry Terminals

Airports

Amtrak Stations

Water

Counties

Railroads

Northern Virginia North-South Corridor (Not Finalized)

A - US Route 58

B - US Route 220

C - US Route 29

D - Interstate 77

E - Interstate 81

F - US Route 460

G - US Route 17

H - US Route 13

J - Interstate 95

I - Interstate 64

K - Interstate 66

www.vtrans.org

The VTrans2035 Update includes input from regional representatives on the linkages between the investment priorities and the CoSS. These linkages indicate where in the Commonwealth the CoSS can play a key role in implementing the highest-rated investment priorities.

USING THE FRAMEWORK

Once VTrans identifies highly-rated investment priorities, the state and regional agencies can use this information in a number of ways:

•The CTB can use the information on highly-rated investment priorities to review proposed programs, policies and projects

•State and regional agencies can incorporate the information about cost-effectiveness into processes they use to prioritize and select projects for funding

•State transportation agencies can identify recommendations that fit the highly-rated categories and, in the case of VDOT and DRPT, report this information to the CTB when presenting project recommendations

•Regional agencies can identify whether regional performance measures point to the same needs, and how those needs are addressed in regional plan recommendations

HOW WILL THE RATED INVESTMENT PRIORITIES BE USED?

HOW INVESTMENT PRIORITIES MAY INFLUENCE MPO PROGRAMS

www.vtrans.org

MPO PRIORITIES (UNRATED)

PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS

AT THE MPO LEVEL

INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

(RATED)

MPO PRIORITIES

(RATED)

MPO PRIORITY RATING

PROCESS

TYPE OF PROCESS

Planning Process

Evaluation Process

Plan or Report

ESTABLISHES (directly es-tablishes the basis for a process)

INFLUENCES (influences an existing process but does not establish it)

Office of Intermodal Planning & Investment

Commonwealth Transportation Board/Agencies

Agencies

RESPONSIB IL ITY

Localities/Metropolitan Planning Organizations

MPO PRIORITY RATING

PROCESS

*SEE BELOW

INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

(RATED)

INVESTMENT RATING

PROCESS

INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

(UNRATED)

GOALSVISION

AGENCIES’ PRIORITIZATION METHODOLOGY

& SYSTEM PLANS

PROJECTS & PROGRAMS AT THE AGENCY

LEVEL

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

PERFORMANCE REPORT

MEASURES OF

PERFORMANCE

AGENCY BUSINESS

PLANS

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

AGENCIES’ PRIORITIZATION METHODOLOGY

& SYSTEM PLANS

What happens next?

•The information at tonight’s meeting will be available online at www.vtrans.org during the month of August.

•A draft document will be available for review in the fall.

•The Commonwealth Transportation Board is expected to adopt the final document in January 2013.

www.vtrans.orgwww.vtrans.org

The VTrans2035 Update Document will include:

•Legislative requirements for the plan

•New alignment of Vision, Goals, and Investment Priorities

•Documentation of public input

•Presentation of the performance-based planning framework

•Discussion of the Corridors of Statewide Significance

•Ratings of the Investment Priorities

•Policy recommendations

•A description of how the framework of the VTrans2035 Update can be used by state and regional transportation agencies

How do I provide input?

•Write down comments on the comment card at tonight’s meeting.

•Provide comments on www.vtrans.org

How do I stay in touch?

•Visit our website at www.vtrans.org•Find us on Facebook: VTrans2035 - Update•Contact the Office of Intermodal Planning and

Investment: statewideplans@governor.virginia.gov