Community Conversations: 2035 Regional Transportation Plan

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The city & county mayors who govern the Nashville Area MPO Executive Board have invited Middle Tennessee residents to learn more about major regional transportation planning efforts and important changes to public policy therein, at “Community Conversations” - one held in each county of the MPO planning region. Members of the public were given the opportunity to hear an in-depth presentation and submit questions and comments on proposed infrastructure investments to support the overall livability, sustainability, prosperity and diversity of the region, as well as that of their individual counties of residence.

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Mayor Karl Dean, Chairman

2035 Regional Transportation PlanA multi-billion dollar transportation strategy for

Livability, Sustainability, Prosperity, and Diversity

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MPOs in Tennessee

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Nashville MPO

Clarksville MPO

Mayors Caucus

Metropolitan Statistical Area

(MSA)

Regional Geographies in Middle TN

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Population Growth, Middle Tennessee

Robertson

Sumner

Wilson

Rutherford

Williamson

Maury

Dickson

Cheatham

Montgomery

Davidson

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How will our Region Grow?

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Population Growth, Middle Tennessee

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)

nashvillempo.orgSource: U.S. Census Bureau, Woods & Poole Economics

  YEAR MPO DAVIDSON MAURY ROBERTSON RUTHERFORD SUMNER WILLIAMSON WILSON

People

2008 1,458,979 626,144 81,938 64,898 249,270 155,474 171,452 109,803

2015 1,637,000 654,879 89,371 73,949 288,734 172,232 229,052 128,783

2035 2,174,914 752,326 114,005 101,324 409,986 223,124 387,970 186,179

ROBERTSON4%

MAURY6%

RUTHERFORD17%

WILSON8%

WILLIAMSON12%

SUMNER11%

DAVIDSON42%

2008

WILSON9%

WILLIAMSON18%

SUMNER10%

RUTHERFORD19%MAURY

5%

DAVIDSON34%

ROBERTSON5%

2035

Population Growth, MPO Counties

nashvillempo.orgSource: U.S. Census Bureau, Woods & Poole Economics

Increasing Diversity

15%

17%

19%20% 20%

1%

3%

7%

11%10%

11%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

1990 2000 2010 2035

Non-White, Non-Hispanic Hispanic 65 Years of Age or Older

Race, Ethnicity, Age

nashvillempo.orgCensus for 1960 and 2000, 2025 adapted from Martha Farnsworth Riche, How Changes in the Nation’s Age and Household Structure Will Reshape Housing Demand in the 21st Century, HUD, 2003.

Increasing Diversity

48%

33% 28%

52%

67% 72%

13%26% 28%

1960 2000 2025

With Children Without Children Single Person

Household Composition

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1965 Development Pattern

Properties affected by development in 1965

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2009 Development Pattern

Properties affected by current development

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2035 Development Pattern - Projected

Properties affected by current & future development

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Market and Policy Driven Forecasting

Environmental Constraints Land Use Policy

Suitability Analysis Growth Policy

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Growth’s Impact on our Transportation System

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Today’s Congestion

Nashville

Gallatin

Lebanon

Murfreesboro

Franklin

Clarksville

Columbia

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2035 Congestion, Projected

Nashville

Gallatin

Lebanon

Murfreesboro

Franklin

Clarksville

Columbia

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Texas Transportation Institute (TTI)Urban Mobility Report, 2009

Nashville-Davidson Urbanized AreaCost of Congestion (wasted fuel and time):

$ 426 Million, Annually $ 10.65 Billion, over next 25 years

nashvillempo.orgSource: Driven Apart (CEO for Cities)

nashvillempo.orgSource: Driven Apart (CEO for Cities), TTI Urban Mobility Report, 2009

nashvillempo.orgSource: Center for Neighborhood Technology Housing + Transportation Affordability Index (http://www.htaindex.org/)

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How Should We Invest in Our Future?

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Public Opinion Data - National

(National telephone survey of 800 registered voters: 700 landline interviews & 100 cell phone interviews.)

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Public Opinion Data - National

(National telephone survey of 800 registered voters: 700 landline interviews & 100 cell phone interviews.)

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Public Opinion Data - National

HNTB America THINKS survey

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Americans Want to Walk More

DK/Refuse5%

Drive 41%

Walk more55%

Which of the following statements describe you more? A) If it were possible, I would like to walk more throughout the day either to get to specific places or for exercise, or B) I prefer to drive my car wherever I go?

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Americans Want New Solutions for Congestion

What is the best long-term solution to traffic?

Which one of the following proposals is the best long-term solution to reducing traffic in your state: build new roads, improve public transportation, such as trains, buses & light rail, or develop communities where people don’t have to drive long distances to work or shop?

Build new roads, 25%

Develop communities,

31%

DK/Refuse, 8%

Improve public

transportation, 35%

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“I have traveled all over this country…and everywhere I go, people want better options. Options that offer reduced greenhouse-gas emissions. Options that offer reduced fuel-consumption. Options that offer better health. Options that bring communities together. Now, let me make this absolutely clear: I never said we would stop repairing, maintaining, and –yes– even expanding roadways. I said only that it's time to stop assuming that putting more cars on more roads is the best way to move people around more effectively.”

– U.S. DOT Secretary Ray LaHood

U.S. DOT Responding to Public Demand

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Middle TN Public Opinions

Current transportationMiddle Tennessee residents are most satisfied with:

the maintenance of roadways in their area (63%)overall levels of roadway congestion in their area (54%)

Middle Tennessee residents are least satisfied with:how walkable their community is (49%)how safe it is to ride a bicycle in their community (42%)availability of mass transit services in their area (29%), with

lack of transit options considered the greatest problem in Middle TN, followed by lack of walking & bicycling options.

Of several issues mentioned, the most important to solve was to provide alternatives to driving.

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Middle TN Public OpinionsTransportation Priority Three strategies provided for improving transportation in

Middle Tennessee; respondents then asked to prioritize– 1st choice: improve and expand mass transit options 2nd choice: build new or widen existing roadways 3rd choice: make communities more walkable & bike-friendly

Personal Experiences Respondents provided with several statements about

transportation and asked their level of agreement— Walking & bicycling is a good way to get exercise (94%) If it were safe & convenient, I’d walk or ride a bike more (64%) If it were safe & convenient, I’d use public transit more (62%) “At least once a week, I can’t find a ride” (12%)

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2035 Regional Transportation Plan

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Three Major Policy Initiatives

#1 A Bold, New Vision

for Mass Transit

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Three Major Policy Initiatives

#2 Support for Active Transportation &

Walkable Communities

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Three Major Policy Initiatives

#3 Preservation &

Enhancement of Strategic Roadways

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A Bold, New Vision for Mass Transit

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Existing Services

Bus ServiceCommuter RailPark & Ride Not Shown:

•Regional Vanpool Service•ADA Paratransit Service•Rural Intercity Bus Service

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A Bold, New Vision for Mass Transit

FUTURE REGIONAL CORRIDOR SERVICE

FUTURE LOCAL TRANSIT SERVICE

Clarksville

Nashville

Franklin

Murfreesboro

Columbia

Dickson

Gallatin

Lebanon

Springfield

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Rapid Transit Corridors

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Rapid Rail Transit – Peers

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BUS Rapid Transit – Peers

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Regional Rapid Transit Corridors

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Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit

The Streets at Indian Lake Village

Traditional Office Park

Transit Oriented Development

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Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit

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Denver – Urban/ Suburban Rapid Transit

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Regional Rapid Transit Corridors

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Regional Commuter Rail Corridors

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Regional Commuter Rail Corridors

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Regional Commuter Rail Corridors

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Urban Fixed Route Service

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Frequent, Safe & Comfortable Bus Service

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Frequent, Safe & Comfortable Bus Service

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Centennial Park

Vanderbilt University

Downtown

Return of the Urban Streetcar

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Return of the Urban Streetcar

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The 2035 Plan Provides:

A bold, new vision for mass transit to communicate the region's intentions for the long-term;

Funding for upcoming corridor and circulator studies to layout more specific strategies to implement the vision;

A call to re-organize the existing RTA to take advantage of new legislation;

A call to establish dedicated funding for transit to improve operational capacity of existing agencies and to help build the vision;

$950 million in federal transit funds for the continued maintenance and modest expansion of urban transit, ridesharing, and vanpool services;

$30 million for continued support for the JARC and New Freedom programs;

10% of future U-STP for transit projects.

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Support for Active Transportation & Walkable Communities

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Support for Active Transportation

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A Vision for Future Active Transportation

Bikeways Sidewalks

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A regional, comprehensive vision for future walking and bicycling facilities;

Guidance for roadway design standards to accommodate non-motorized modes of transportation;

Support for ongoing education of the local law enforcement and the public to increase the safety of walking and bicycling;

A new emphasis on multi-modal accommodations with:75% of proposed roadway projects with an included

sidewalk, bicycle lane, or shared-use lane,15% of future U-STP revenues set-aside for active

transportation,Guidance for utilizing other available grants such as Safe

Routes to School and Transportation Enhancements.

The 2035 Plan Provides:

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System Preservation & Enhancement

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Strategic Roadway Corridors

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Strategic Roadway Corridors

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A regional comprehensive approach to long-term transportation programming;

Guidance for local implementation of complete streets policies;

More than $3.2 Billion in Roadway Projects:$2.7 billion for roadway widening$291 million for interchanges/ intersections$100 million for new roadways$85 million for roadway reconstructions$24 million for ITS & other enhancements

The 2035 Plan Provides:

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Upcoming Public Involvement & Plan Adoption

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Community Conversations - 2035 Nov. 9th, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Lebanon

Town Meeting Hall – with Mayors Craighead, Elam, and Hutto

Nov. 16th, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Smyrna City Hall, Council Chambers – with Mayors Bragg, Burgess, Dover, Erwin, and Tune

Nov. 29th, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Mayor Dean

Nov. 30th, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Franklin Police Dept., Community Room – with Mayors Anderson, Crossley, Dinwiddie, & Schroer

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Formal Public Review and CommentNovember 8 – December 12

First Public HearingDecember 1 @ TCC Meeting

Second Public Hearing, AdoptionDecember 15 @ Board Meeting

MORE INFO @ NashvilleMPO.org/2035

Adoption Schedule

Livability. Sustainability. Prosperity. Diversity.

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