AGENDA DATE: 2/8/2017
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Albemarle County Public Transit Presentation
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Albemarle County Public Transit Service
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Kampter, Gast-Bray, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: The Board of Supervisors, at their January 4th meeting, requested staff organize a presentation of information related to public transit in Albemarle County in preparation for the discussion with the City of Charlottesville at their joint meeting on February 14th. The goal of this presentation is to provide the Board with a background on previous studies, current and future funding scenarios, organizational options, and the vision, goals, and objectives for transit service in the County. This information will assist in developing a frame of reference with which the Board can enter discussions on transit with the City.
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; Thriving Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods
DISCUSSION: Albemarle County is in the process of reevaluating its public transit service and delivery in an attempt to insure that the current system is serving the public's needs in the most fiscally prudent and effective manner. This evaluation stems from many interests but they are primarily rooted in the documented benefits of a quality public transit system. These benefits include increased mobility and accessibility, congestion relief, economic development, community growth and revitalization, environmental sustainability, and community hea...
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