Naval Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study Public Involvement Workshop. June 12, 17, and 19, 2013

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1 Naval Station Norfolk Transit Extension Study Public Involvement Workshop June 12, 17, and 19, 2013

2 NSNTES Corridor Planning STUDY PROCESS 2

3 Current Phase Funded Corridor Planning Pre NEPA Future Phases Unfunded Environmental Impact Statement / Locally Preferred Alternative Engineering/ Permitting Full Funding Grant Agreement / Construction 3

4 Federal Process Ensuring Federal Funding Eligibility The study will include defining the Purpose and Need and Reasonable Alternatives for detailed analysis in a future Environmental Impact Statement compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Federal Transit Administration regulations. 4

5 Public Outreach and Coordination Ongoing gand meaningful public review and input opportunities are to be included in every phase of the analysis A full llmenu of techniques es such chas websites, meetings, social media, and publications will be used Initial public comment sessions: June 12 th Blair MS 6:00 7:30 p.m. June 17 th Granby HS 600 6:00 730pm 7:30 p.m. June 19 th Hilton Airport 6:00 7:30 p.m. 5

6 NSNTES Corridor Planning DEFINING THE PURPOSE AND NEED 6

7 *Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) 2040 Long Range Plan Survey Preliminary Results 7

8 *Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) 2040 Long Range Plan Survey Preliminary Results 8

9 The percentage of Hampton Roads residents that drive alone to work has increased each decade. 100% 75% 50% 25% Source: HRTPO Drive Alone Carpool Public Transportation Other 0% 9

10 The Tide EVMS to Newtown Road (Opened Aug 2011) Opening Year Forecast 2,900 Avg. Weekday Riders Ridership thru May 31, ,654 Avg. Saturday Riders Ridership thru May 31, ,371 Avg. Weekday Riders 10

11 *Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) 2040 Long Range Plan Survey Preliminary Results 11

12 *Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) 2040 Long Range Plan Survey Preliminary Results 12

The Tide s Most Needed Improvement: 74% of

Service to Naval Station Norfolk 15% * Based

13 The Tide s Most Needed Improvement: 74% of riders asked for extension of the line. Increased Service, Connections, Parking 26% 59% Extend Service to Virginia Beach Extend Service to Naval Station Norfolk 15% * Based on an April 2012 On Board Survey of Tide Riders 13

14 Proposed Light Rail Extensions Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study Project in the Federal Environmental Study Process Study of an extension of the TIDE to the east initiated in 2009 Selection of preferred alternative in early 2014 Naval Stations Norfolk Transit Extension Study In October 2012, the Norfolk City Council requested a new review of options for connecting the TIDE to Naval Station Norfolk Study process initiated in April 2013 Study in Pre Federal Process 14

15 Norfolk Transit Planning Hampton Roads Regional Transit Vision Plan (2011) recommends by 2025 extending light rail transit from Downtown Norfolk to Naval Station Norfolk. planorfolk2030 (2013), the CityofNorfolk s comprehensive plan, identifies as a key issue expanding light rail transit within the City, as well as regionally, to serve additional activity centers and employment centers. 15

16 Employment by Transportation Activity Zone (TAZ) Naval Station Norfolk is Hampton Roads Region s largest employer with approximately 76,000 jobs City Boundary Major Employment Center Number of Jobs Fewer than to 1,000 1,000 to 5,000 5,000 to 10,000 More than 10,000 Source: U.S. Census Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics 16

Regional Distribution of Naval Station Norfolk

Hampton Roads cities (23% of NSN employees)

quarter (26%) of NSN employees live outside the

County Hampton Norfolk City Boundary Major

Virginia Beach Chesapeake Other Areas: 26%

17 Regional Distribution of Naval Station Norfolk Employees Virginia Beach most represented among Hampton Roads cities (23% of NSN employees) Norfolk second most represented (19%) Over one quarter (26%) of NSN employees live outside the Hampton Roads region Newport News Isle of Wight County Hampton Norfolk City Boundary Major Employment Center Suffolk 19% Portsmouth Virginia Beach Chesapeake Other Areas: 26% Source: U.S. Census Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics 17

18 Distribution of Norfolk Residents Employed at Naval Station Norfolk A total of 19 % of all NSN employees live in Norfolk Naval Station Norfolk 24%. Norfolk Three major approach patterns used by Norfolk residents I 64 Hampton Boulevard Shore Drive Virginia Beach City Boundary Major Employment Center Old Dominion i Univ. Portsmouth Source: U.S. Census Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics 18

Automobile Levels of Congestion (Afternoon Rush

system in Norfolk operate at or above capacity

6 minutes Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk City

Virginia Beach Major Employment Center Downtown

19 Automobile Levels of Congestion (Afternoon Rush Hour) Significant portions of the interstate system in Norfolk operate at or above capacity Median commute time is approximately 21.6 minutes Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk City Boundary Old Dominion Univ. Virginia Beach Major Employment Center Downtown Norfolk Portsmouth Source: U.S. Census Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics 19

20 Hampton Roads Military Transportation Needs Survey (2012) Key Findings Transportation Problems To/From Work High Commute Time Median/mean travel time to and from Naval Station Norfolk among highest in the region. High Congestion Problems Long traffic backups at military gates Heavy regional traffic congestion to and from Naval Station Key Findings Military Commuting Alternatives Enhanced transit services/ options would influence use of alternate modes of transportation (40 percent) Interested in light rail transit for commuting (60 percent) U.S. Navy endorses Light Rail Transit, including the extension to Naval Station Norfolk. 20

21 Population Density High density corridors (15 20 persons per acre) are supportive of high capacity transit Norfolk communities show high capacity transit supportive densities City Boundary Major Employment Center Source: 2010 U.S. Census 21

22 Zero Car Households Approximately 11.1 percent of households in Norfolk do not have a car. City Boundary Major Employment Center Zero-Car Households No Population Less than 10 percent 10 to 20 percent (2011 Norfolk average) 20 to 30 percent More than 30 percent Source: American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates 22

Norfolk Downtown Norfolk Sentara Norfolk

Norfolk Opera Virginia Zoo International

23 Points of Interest Lamberts Point Docks Chrysler Museum of Art Naval Station Norfolk Downtown Norfolk Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Wards Corner Harrison Norfolk Opera Virginia Zoo International Norfolk House In Norfolk Terminals Scope Arena JANAF J.A.N.A.F. Shopping Old Yard Dominion Norfolk Chrysler Hall Univ. Industrial Park Norfolk Norfolk International Airport Virginia Beach City Boundary Major Employment Center Tidewater Downtown Community Col. Norfolk Portsmouth The Gallery At Military Circle Sentara Norfolk State t Univ. Leigh Hospital Source: Google Maps 23

24 Nantes, France 24

25 Charlotte, NC 25

26 Portland, OR 26

27 Portland, OR 27

28 Houston, TX 28

29 Houston, TX 29

30 Sacramento, CA 30

31 Denver, CO 31

32 San Diego, CA 32

33 Baltimore, MD 33

34 Seattle, WA 34

35 Seattle, WA 35

36 Norfolk, VA 36

37 Norfolk, VA 37

38 Now for your thoughts! Groups of 10 Reference Materials Discussion Facilitator Note Taker 38

39 QUESTION 1 What are the travel needs or problems between the Tide (and any future extension of the Tide) and Naval Station Norfolk? 39

40 QUESTION 2 What goals would a successful transit system to Naval Station Norfolk need to achieve? 40

41 RECAP Top Two Responses for Each Question 41

42 Keep in Touch! How to hear about the results: Sign in for the newsletter Visit the NSNTES Website at Share your comments directly with HRT and the City of Norfolk HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT Julie Timm Transit Development Officer Department of Planning and Development 509 East 18th Street Norfolk, VA ext CITY OF NORFOLK Jeff Raliski Long Range Planning Manager Department of Planning 810 Union Street, Room 508 Norfolk, VA

43 NSNTES Corridor Planning THANK YOU! 43

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