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Technology Tools for Transportation: Virginia's New River Valley
- 1. December 3, 2014 National Association of Development Organization Rural Transportation Conference
- 2. Virginia’s New River Valley Planning District Commission Boundary
- 3. Virginia’s New River Valley • Population: 179,967 • 4 Counties • 1 City • 10 Towns • Virginia Tech • Radford University
- 4. NRVPDC 2009 • Sharing Work = CD (desktop only) • Backup = 10 MB max/month • GIS Software = Maintenance Expired • CAD = 1998 • Computers = 5 yrs + Replacement • Software = On New Computer • Work Desirability = Declining
- 5. NRVPDC 1990 – 2009 Sample
- 6. NRVPDC 1990 – 2009 Sample
- 7. NRVPDC 2014 • Focused on Final Product Delivery • Server = Share/Backup work • GIS = Maintenance updated • CAD = Still 1998… • Computers = 3 yr cycle • Software = Purchased Regularly • Work Desirability = Growing
- 8. Technology & Final Product Delivery • Small RPO = Balance Risk/Reward – 1/4 Technology Investment – 1/2 GIS Technical Staff – 1/4 Planning Staff • NRVPDC Success Stories: –A Flippin’ book –Save Time and mApp it! –Storytelling
- 9. A Flippin’ Book Technology: FlippingBook Tech Cost: $239 Budget: $10,000 (in-house) Timeline: 6-months Partners: VBF, VDOT
- 10. Overview • VA = 838 Miles of US Bike Routes • Requested by VA Bicycling Federation • Local Cyclist Volunteers • Simple Work Outline 1. Verify Signage Along Route 2. Signed Route = Mapped Route 3. Roadway Conditions & Route Selection
- 11. West Bound Report Card Asset Grade (%) Grade (Letter) Target Turn Sign 81 B- 100% 1-3 yrs Reinforce Sign 74 C 100% 1-3 Yrs Road Condition 77 C+ 5+ Yrs Sight Distance 78 C+ 5+ Yrs Overall 78 C+ B+ 1-3 Yrs
- 12. Standard Map
- 15. 68% 32% 2014 NRV Summary Good Condition Poor Condition
- 16. Key Takeaways • Working with Volunteers = Great! – Completed Route Inventory – Provided Great Photos • Turn Signs are currently located at 80% of intersections – Short-term = Achieve 100% • Route discrepancies found in Radford Area – Short-term = Notify State/National Partners • Roadway conditions are relatively good – Continue to monitor – Identify specific locations
- 17. The New River Valley Mapping of Vulnerable Roadways and Outreach Campaign Save Time and mApp it! Technology: ArcGIS Online Tech Cost: $2,500/yr Budget: $30,000 Timeline: 2 years Partner: VDEM, NRV
- 18. Overview • Collect & Generate GIS data – Roadways – Bridges – Currently within the floodplain • Local Meetings – Identify frequent flooding locations – Determine interest in mitigation • Final Map/Database – Include site visit documentation VDEM Flood Mapping
- 19. VDEM Flood Mapping Sharpies & the Trusty 22x34 Map
- 20. VDEM Flood Mapping Mapping Application http://bit.ly/1tft5rz
- 21. VDEM Flood Mapping Mapping Application
- 22. VDEM Flood Mapping Mapping Application
- 23. VDEM Flood Mapping Mapping Application
- 24. VDEM Flood Mapping Mapping Application
- 25. VDEM Flood Mapping Mapping Application
- 26. VDEM Flood Mapping Mapping Application http://bit.ly/1CSExLS
- 27. Key Takeaways • Frequent flood locations known • Interactive Map: – Track Progress – Update before/during/after visit – Increases level of precision • Funding for Signage • Project Complete = April 2015 VDEM Flood Mapping
- 28. Storytelling Technology: ArcGIS Online’s Story Map Tech Cost: $2,500/yr Budget: $30,000 Timeline: 2 years Partners: MPO, DRPT, VDOT
- 29. Purpose • NRVMPO didn’t have bike/ped plan • Develop long-range strategy • Identify multimodal corridors • Encourage mode choice • Create information to assist local decision making
- 30. PLANNING AREA
- 32. ACTIVITY DENSITY Less than 2 Rural Density Urban Density 2 To 10 10 To 20 More than 20 Denser Than NRVMPO Concept: Population and Employment Density per Acre
- 33. Activity Density vs. Accessibility Where’s the demand? Activity Density • Red = More than 20/acre • Orange = 2-20/acre • Beige = less than 2/acre Bike/walk demand = Red Dots How are we doing? Accessibility Rating • Green = 3 or more modes • Orange = 1-2 modes • Red = less than 1 mode Bike/walk demand = Red Dots Where do we start?
- 34. NRVMPO ACTIVITY MULTIMODAL PLAN
- 35. MODAL EMPHASIS – LOCAL PROCESS
- 37. Embedded Traditional GIS Map into Webpage http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/
- 38. Traditional GIS Map = Tech Savvy Folks http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/
- 39. Story Map = Final Product http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 40. Story Map = Data Info/Understanding Add text and graphics to help folks understand what they’re looking at. http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 41. Story Map = Zoom for Details Display different levels of detail based on zoom http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 42. Story Map = Zoom for Details http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 43. Story Map = Click on Stuff http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 44. Story Map = Think of Tabs as Chapters Tabs vs. layers presets helpful perspectives on project data http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 45. Story Map = Blacksburg Existing System http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 46. Story Map = Blacksburg Accessibility http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 47. Story Map = Blacksburg Multimodal Centers http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 48. Story Map = Blacksburg Activity Density http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 49. Story Map = Blacksburg Multimodal Plan http://www.nrvpdc.org/nrvmpo/bikepedplan/
- 50. Results • Applied DRPT’s guidelines • Developed a long-range strategy • Integrated local plans • Identified multimodal corridors • Flexibility for local implementation • Created a new information tool • Assist local decision making • 2014 Innovation Award
- 52. Graphics on a budget Technology: MSW, MSP Tech Cost: $400 Budget: $10,000 (in-house) Timeline: 6-months Partner: Town of Pulaski
- 53. Overview • Purpose of Retail Feasibility Study – Should town extend sewer service to I-81? – Can the town capture more business? • Creating scenarios – Simplify information for stakeholders – Create a conversation starting tool • Existing studies = foundation for study: – Compelling National examples – Based on Town’s interests
- 54. Study Prep • Case Studies – Hutchinson, MN – Fort Collins, CO • Town Supporting Work – Retail Leakage Report – PER
- 55. Evaluation & Data Collection • Five Sector Focus 1. Full Service Restaurant 2. Full Service Gas Station 3. Warehouse Club/Superstore 4. Sporting Goods/Hobby Store 5. Hotel/Motel Blue: Identified in Retail Leakage Report Black: Town Interest
- 56. Opportunities
- 57. Opportunities
- 58. Opportunities
- 59. Opportunities
- 60. Opportunities
- 61. Key Takeaways Advantages 1. Rt. 99 captures nearly 80% of TOP’s retail 2. Proximity to NR Trail and I-81 3. Existing water/sewer infrastructure downtown 4. Redevelopment of the downtown 5. New development around Exit 94 Challenges 1. Exit 94 ramps need improvements 2. Water/sewer infrastructure limited outside of town 3. Aging retail space 4. Floodplain and topography 5. Public/Private investments needed
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- 15 Statewide Plans + policy/planning committees
- 15 Statewide Plans + policy/planning committees
- 15 Statewide Plans + policy/planning committees
- 15 Statewide Plans + policy/planning committees
- 15 Statewide Plans + policy/planning committees
- Brad’s presentation starts here
- Brad’s presentation starts here
- Brad’s presentation starts here
- Brad’s presentation starts here
- Brad’s presentation starts here
- Brad’s presentation starts here
- 15 Statewide Plans + policy/planning committees
- 15 Statewide Plans + policy/planning committees
- Utilize Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s Multimodal Design Guidelines. Completed in 2013, the guidelines outline a six step planning process that help communities plan for bicycle and pedestrian improvements based on existing demand.
- One of the key concepts of the guidelines was the idea of activity density. Activity Density is the combination of Population and Employment Density per acre. As a non TMA, this type of information wasn’t readily available. The Working Group contributed local knowledge to help complete this new information for the NRVMPO region.
- 10,000 ft elevation plan: The Multimodal Systems Plan identifies an interconnected transportation system for automobiles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. Multimodal Corridors work together by getting travelers within and between key Activity Centers. Through Corridors (blue): Moderate speed, limited traffic conflicts, and connects Multimodal Districts. Placemaking Corridors (red): Lower speed, interaction between modes, and connects areas within Multimodal Districts.
- The additional breakdown of placemaking corridors allows localities to work with local stakeholders to select from a range of minimum and optimum design standards. The designation of corridor type correlates with the activity density – meaning that communities can select a design that best fits the level of demand in any given area.
- Brad’s presentation starts here
- Study area includes all parcels immediately adjacent to the Route 99 Corridor Breaking the Corridor down based on existing characteristics
- Eli’s presentation begins here