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JACKSONVILLE AREA MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT CENTER

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Transit Site Selection and Feasibility Study


Multimodal Center Feasibility Study Funded by Federal Transit Agency (FTA) Program Development Site Selection Schematic Design National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

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What is a Multi-modal Facility?


A facility that converges multiple modes of transportation into one location facilitating safe and convenient transfer among them. Modes of transportation typically include: local bus, intercity (Greyhound) bus, passenger rail, bike, taxi, shuttles, recreational green ways, bicycle and pedestrian. These facilities may also include other uses such as administrative offices, retail and other community spaces.

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Project Examples

Lynchburg, VA Wendel Modes: Intracity Bus, Taxi, Commuter Rail

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Project Examples

Petersburg, VA Wendel Modes: Intercity Bus, Intracity Bus, Taxi

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Project Examples

Fredericksburg, VA Wendel Modes: Intercity Bus, Intracity Bus

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Project Examples

Savannah, GA Wendel Modes: Intercity Bus, Intracity Bus, Taxi, Bike Storage, Bike Share

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Project Examples

Binghamton, NY Wendel Modes: Intracity Bus, Intercity Bus, Taxi

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Project Examples
Racine, WI Wendel Modes: Intracity Bus, Taxi, Kiss-n-ride

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Project Examples
Kalamazoo, MI Wendel Modes: Intercity Bus, Intracity Bus, Taxi, Passenger Rail

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Benefits
Transit Benefits Improve coordination among public transit systems (Jacksonville Transit, OUTS, Amtrak, Greyhound, Camp Lejeune Base Buses, Taxis, Airport Shuttle, Bike Trail) Operational efficiencies and effectiveness Convenient, comfortable and safe for passengers Creates positive image of transit for public Community Benefits Expand mobility of citizens Multiple potential uses park, trail head, visitors center, etc. Gateway for travelers to our community Potential for leasable space Foster smart growth patterns Encourage new development and/or redevelopment

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Current Progress
Task 1 - Project Initiation

Task 2 - Facility Needs Assessment (Program)

Task 3- Location and Site Evaluation/Selection

Task 4- Functional Site Layout

Task 5- FTA and NEPA Documentation


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Study Area Boundary

DOWNTOWN AREA OVERALL STUDY AREA

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Preliminary Sites

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Preliminary Sites

TOP RATED SITE AVERAGE SITE SCORE FAILED SITE

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Site #3

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Site #4

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Site #13

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Site #17

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NEPA Process
NEPA Criteria to be considered (Required by FTA): Natural resources - vegetation, soils, wetlands, wildlife (T & E) Socioeconomic - traffic, environmental justice, zoning, right-ofway, community, and neighborhood groups, economic issues Cultural resources - historic and archaeological Air and noise potential impacts/ zones Hazardous materials - anthropogenic on-site/off-site

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Project Schedule
Facility Needs Assessment Location & Site Evaluation Functional Site Layout NEPA Documentation Final Report - March 2012 - May 2012 - August 2012 - September 2012 - October 2012

Additional Council guidance and public involvement will occur throughout the project

Goals
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Funding
Total project cost is unknown at this time will have an estimate at the end of the study Available funding: 80% Federal Transit Administration 10% NCDOT 10% City of Jacksonville (In-kind and land value is counted as local match) ***Begin working with FTA upon completion to begin programming funds FTA funding will determine implementation schedule

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Questions & Discussions

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