AGENDA DATE: 6/1/2022
TITLE:
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Regional Transit Vision Plan - Update
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Receive the update on the Regional Transit Vision Plan
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Kevin McDermott, Jessica Hersh-Ballering
PRESENTER (S): Tim Brulle, Project Manager (AECOM); Scudder Wagg, Principal Associate (Jarret Walker and Associates)’ Lucinda Shannon, Planner (Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission)
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Board of Supervisors previously supported the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission’s (TJPDC) application for technical assistance funding for a Regional Transit Vision Plan. This application was awarded funding by the Department of Rail and Public Transit (DRPT), and work is ongoing through August 2022.
The purpose of this Plan is to develop a long-term vision for transit service in the Charlottesville-Albemarle region. The consulting team utilized meetings with the Regional Transit Partnership, a technical advisory committee, and the public, as well as an online public survey, to determine the community’s priorities and make recommendations for how to achieve that vision.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure Investment - Prioritize, plan, and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
DISCUSSION: While the vision plan document has not yet been finalized, the consulting team for the study has started to identify community priorities and sketch out broad goals and recommendations. Consultant staff will provide an update on the progress of the Regional Transit Vision Plan and a preview of the draft vision and goals; network assumptions and scenarios; and performance metrics and analysis before they are distributed for public comment.
This information will also be shared with Charlottesville City Council and the Boards of Supervisors for Greene, Louisa, Fluvanna, and Nelson counties. The presented project materials will be shared with the public for input during the next engagement period between June and July 2022.
BUDGET IMPACT: No additional funding from Albemarle County is requested at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board receive the update and provide feedback to the presentation team.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Public Engagement Summary
B - Vision Statement, Goals, and Objectives