regional transit planning in nashville area
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An overview of recent transit planning efforts in the greater Nashville region by the Nashville Area MPO.TRANSCRIPT
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Planning for the next 25 Years of Growth
Livability, Prosperity, Sustainability, Diversity.
2035 Regional Transportation Plan:A Shared Responsibility to Develop a Plan that Supports Our Goals for
www.nashvillempo.orgMayor Ernest Burgess, ChairMayor Karl Dean, Vice-Chair
Michael Skipper, Executive Director
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Regional Geography
RobertsonSumner
Wilson
Rutherford
Williamson
Maury
Dickson
Cheatham
Montgomery
Davidson
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500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
Regional Population Growth
1965750,000
20001,450,000
20081,700,000
20352,600,000
Denver Region (2.5 million)
Austin Region, Charlotte Region (1.7 million)
Portland (OR) Region (2.2 million)
Seattle Region (3.3 million)
10-County CRT Region
Other regions (MSA)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Woods & Poole Economics
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How and Where Will We Live, Work, and Play?
Historical Trends, Policies & Regulations, Market Competition, Public Investment ENERGY COSTS, HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
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1965 DEVELOPMENT PATTERN
Properties affected by development in 1965
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2008 DEVELOPMENT PATTERN
Properties affected by current development
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2035 DEVELOPMENT PATTERN?
Properties affected by current & future development
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Major Roadway Network
Nashville
Gallatin
Lebanon
Murfreesboro
Franklin
Clarksville
Columbia
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2008 Congestion
Nashville
Gallatin
Lebanon
Murfreesboro
Franklin
Clarksville
Columbia
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2035 Projected Congestion
Nashville
Gallatin
Lebanon
Murfreesboro
Franklin
Clarksville
Columbia
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Roadway Projects in Current Plan
Nashville
Gallatin
Lebanon
Murfreesboro
Franklin
Clarksville
Columbia
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2035 Project Congestion
Nashville
Gallatin
Lebanon
Murfreesboro
Franklin
Clarksville
Columbia
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Convergence of Challenges► Unmanageable Congestion
► Longer Travel Times & Trip Lengths
► Increasing Energy Consumption / Costs
► Declining Air & Water Quality
► Aging Population/ Dispersed Families
► Worsening Personal Health / Increasing Costs
► Lost Habitat / Natural Areas
► Unsustainable Costs/ Revenue Sources
► Lack of Housing Choice
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How Have our Competitors Responded?
Roads, Bridges, Transit, Walking, Biking, ManagementA MULTI-MODAL APPROACH TO TRANSPORTATION
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
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proposedSource: American Public Transportation AssociationMapping: Nashville Area MPO
Public Transportation Options In U.S.
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existing
proposedSource: American Public Transportation AssociationMapping: Nashville Area MPO
Public Transportation Options In U.S.
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
existing
proposed
existing
proposedSource: American Public Transportation AssociationMapping: Nashville Area MPO
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
existing
proposed
existing
proposed
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
Source: American Public Transportation AssociationMapping: Nashville Area MPO
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
Source: American Public Transportation AssociationMapping: Nashville Area MPO
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
Source: American Public Transportation AssociationMapping: Nashville Area MPO
existing
proposed
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
Source: American Public Transportation AssociationMapping: Nashville Area MPO
existing
proposed
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
2000 to 2007
Source: American Public Transportation AssociationMapping: Nashville Area MPO
Fixed-Route Bus Service
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Public Transportation Options In U.S.
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How Do We Get There?
Champions, Communication, Cooperation, Collaboration, Coordination, CommitmentA REGIONAL VISION + PLAN OF ACTION + DEDICATED FUNDING
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A New Regional Plan
Economy
Mobility
Environment
Safety
Security
Choice
Federal Agencies
State Agencies
Local Govts
Transit Agencies
Residents
Businesses
Transit
Bicycling
Walking
Travel Demand
Management
Incident Management
Wayfinding
ITS
Bridges
Roads
REGIONALPLAN
Transit
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Existing Transit Services
Bus ServiceCommuter RailPark & Ride Not Shown:
•Regional Vanpool Service•ADA Paratransit Service•Rural Intercity Bus Service
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Developing a Vision for Transit Expansion
5 TO 15 MINUTE SERVICE, MIX OF BUSES & STREETCARS?
LOCAL CIRCULATOR CONNECTING INTO A
HIGH-CAPACITY RAPID TRANSIT LINE?
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Developing a Vision for Transit Expansion
5 TO 15 MINUTE SERVICE, MIX OF BUSES & STREETCARS?
LOCAL CIRCULATOR CONNECTING INTO A
HIGH-CAPACITY RAPID TRANSIT LINE?
BRT or LIGHT-RAIL SERVICE CONNECTING
HOMES, JOBS, SHOPPING, AND ENTERTAINMENT?
NEW EXPRESS BUS SERVICE TO SERVICE
COMMUTERS?
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Northeast Corridor Mobility Study
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2035 Plan Schedule
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What is “Dedicated” Funding for Transit?► A reliable source of annual revenues that provides
support to transit operations and/ or debt service on financed capital costs.
► Not necessarily “new” or “increased” funding, but the expansion of existing transit service will necessitate new revenue.
► Revenues are established on the front-end to be dedicated for transit and its use is not subject to the discretion of the local governing body as is the case with general fund contributions.
► Can be implemented through a variety of ways
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Transit/ Transportation Voter Initiatives
Source: Center for Transportation ExcellenceMapping: Nashville Area MPO
2000 to 2007
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Think Globally
Act Locally
Help Shape Your Future with Transportation! Livability. Prosperity. Sustainability. Diversity.
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Plan Regionally