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Regional Transit Extension Studies

Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Passenger Rail Task Force Meeting December 17, 2013

Topics

• Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study (VBTES)
• Naval Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study (NSNTES)
• Peninsula Fixed-Guideway Transit Study

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DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DEIS)

VIRGINIA BEACH TRANSIT EXTENSION STUDY

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Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study

The Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study (VBTES) is examining the best transit

• ptions for a former freight rail right of way that runs from Newtown Road to

Birdneck Road in Virginia Beach. The study area extends from Newtown Road to the Oceanfront area on 19th Street.

• Three Fixed Guideway Alignment Alternatives from Newtown Road

– 4.8 miles to the Rosemont Area – 12.2 miles to the Oceanfront along the NSRR corridor (with Maintenance Facility) – 13.5 miles to the Oceanfront through the Hilltop Area (with Maintenance Facility)

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VBTES Project Description Update

DEIS Technology Alternatives

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
• Light Rail Transit (LRT)

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VBTES Project Description Update

VBTES Project Description Update

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Feeder Bus Routes

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Capital Costs

Estimated Capital Costs (YOE 2018)*

Newtown Rd to the Rosemont SGA Newtown Rd to the Oceanfront Newtown Rd to the Oceanfront

Rosemont Alt 4.8 miles NSRR Alt 12.2 miles Hilltop Alt 13.5 miles

LRT $ 440 M $ 1,005 M N/A

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($ 438 - 444 M)** ($ 1,001 – 1,009 M) N/A

BRT $ 415 M $ 735 M N/A

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($ 411 - 419 M)** ($ 730 – 739 M) N/A

* Costs averaged to nearest $5 M. ** Range of costs assisted with Town Center Station location alternatives

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Costs in Development. To Be Available November 2013

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Operations and Maintenance Costs

Estimated Annual O&M Costs – Local Share Only

Newtown Rd to the Rosemont SGA Newtown Rd to the Oceanfront Newtown Rd to the Oceanfront

Town Center Alt - 4.8 miles NSRR Alt - 12.2 miles Hilltop Alt - 13.5 miles

LRT $ 11.8 M $ 17.9 M $ 18.1 M

$ 2.8 M LRT $ 9.0 M Bus $ 8.1 LRT $ 9.8 M Bus $ 8.3 LRT $ 9.8 M Bus

BRT $ 9.9 M $ 11.6 M $ 11.9 M

$ 0.9 M BRT $ 9.0 M Bus $ 1.8 M BRT $ 9.8 M Bus $ 2.1 M BRT $ 9.8 M Bus

• Norfolk System Costs = $ 34.5 M Total / $ 14.2 M Local Share (2012)
• Norfolk Bus Costs = $ 22.8 M Total / $ 8.5 M Local Share (2012)
• Norfolk LRT Costs = $ 11.7 M Total / $ 5.7 M Local Share (2012)

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Ridership Forecast

Average Weekday Boardings (2034)

Newtown Rd to the Rosemont SGA Newtown Rd to the Oceanfront Newtown Rd to the Oceanfront

Town Center Alt - 4.8 miles NSRR Alt - 12.2 miles Hilltop Alt - 13.5 miles

LRT 3,370 5,295 8,845

Norfolk Only 7,180 Total System 10,550 Norfolk Only 7,535 Total System 12,830 Norfolk Only 7,820 Total System 16,665

BRT 1,980 3,365 5,690

Norfolk Only 5,820 Total System 7,800 Norfolk Only 6,155 Total System 9,520 Norfolk Only 6,245 Total System 11,935

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Ridership Forecast

Annualized Boardings with Tourism (2034)

Newtown Rd to the Rosemont SGA Newtown Rd to the Oceanfront Newtown Rd to the Oceanfront

Town Center Alt - 4.8 miles NSRR Alt - 12.2 miles Hilltop Alt - 13.5 miles

LRT 3,261,000 4,182,000 5,330,000 BRT 2,623,000 3,580,000 4,348,000

TIMELINE / SCHEDULE

VIRGINIA BEACH TRANSIT EXTENSION STUDY

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Draft Environmental Impact Statement Engineering Phase During Final Design Final Environmental Impact Statement / Record of Decision Prior to FFGA Prior to first construction bid

Project Phases

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VBTES EIS Major Milestones

• January 14, 2014: VB City Council Briefing on Hilltop Alignment and

Property

• February 2014: Public Meetings on Hilltop Alignment and Property
• April 2014: Complete Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and

submit to FTA for review

• July-August 2014: Formal DEIS Public Comment Period and Public Hearings
• September 2014: Council selects Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) and

completion of DEIS

• October 2014: Adoption of the LPA into the LRTP by the TPO Board
• October 2014: Initiation of Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
• March 2016: Completion of EIS and Record of Decision (ROD)

Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study

FTA New Starts Process (2016 +)

• Engineering
• FTA Ranking/Rating
• Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA)
• Construction
• System Operation

PPEA – Public Private Partnership

• City could choice alternative delivery method still to be identified/defined

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Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study

CORRIDOR PLANNING

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK TRANSIT EXTENSION STUDY

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Source: U.S. Census Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics

Naval Station Norfolk is Hampton Roads Region’s largest employer

Current Phase

• Local Corridor Planning

Possible Future Phase

• FTA Federal New Starts Process
• Environmental Impact Statement / Locally Preferred Alternative
• Engineering / Permitting
• Full Funding Grant Agreement / Construction
• Alternative Process
• Use of other federal funding
• Use of all non-federal funding – All State and Local Funds
• Public-Private Partnership

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Major Study Milestones

• Public and Stakeholder Involvement throughout all phases

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Developing the Purpose And Need

The Purpose and Need is under development based on an evaluation of existing regional transportation conditions as well as broad public input on local transportation priorities. Current data and input suggests that the Purpose and Need for the project will be “to provide improved transit service, possibly in the form of a light rail extension, from The Tide light rail system to, and possibly onto, Naval Station Norfolk.” The public has identified needs including to: – Develop Transit Connections to Many Points Within Norfolk – Relieve Heavy Traffic and Congestion – Reduce Travel Time – Increase Park and Ride Locations – Provide Better Interconnectivity of Transit Modes – Consider for Future Light Rail System Expansion

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Key Points of Interest Identified - So Far

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Developing Potential Corridors - So Far

Naval Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study: Draft Environmental Impact Statement (NSNTES DEIS) Budget Request: $7.7 M The City of Norfolk is completing Local Corridor Planning to determine the Purpose and Need and reasonable corridors for fixed guideway transit service between the Tide Light Rail Service and Naval Station Norfolk. At the completion of the Local Corridor Planning Study, HRT and the City of Norfolk seek to begin a Draft Environmental Impact Statement in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as required for projects to be potential eligible for Federal Funding. The DEIS will review a reasonable range of corridor and technology alternatives to provide better intra-city connectivity through Norfolk as well as future transit connectivity options to

• ther cities in the Hampton Roads region.

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CORRIDOR PLANNING STUDY

PENINSULA FIXED-GUIDEWAY TRANSIT STUDY

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Peninsula Fixed-Guideway Transit Study: Local Corridor Planning Budget Request: $1.9 M Corridor planning is necessary to identify areas in need of high capacity, fixed guideway transit connectivity in Hampton and Newport News Virginia. The study will define areas of high commercial and residential growth and density as well as areas limited by increasing roadway congestion. Options will help define the transit needs and possible alignment and technology solutions on the Peninsula with consideration given to future transit connectivity options to other cities in the Hampton Roads region.

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THANK YOU

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