Technical Advisory Committee / Policy Advisory Committee. Solution Assessment 5/25/2017. Photo: City of Richmond COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 1

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1 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY Technical Advisory Committee / Policy Advisory Committee Solution Assessment 5/25/2017 Photo: City of Richmond COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 1

2 Agenda Welcome and Roll Call Barbara Nelson, RRTPO Webinar objectives Paul Prideaux, P.E., Michael Baker International Summary Bundled Solutions Prideaux Transportation Assessment Prideaux & Zach Harris, Michael Baker Int l Economic Assessment Paul Bingham, EDR Group Short-, Medium-, & Long-Term grouping and cost estimates Prideaux Shortlisting of solutions Prideaux Solution profile sheets Krista Goodin, CDM Smith Next Steps / Homework Prideaux Wrap Up Paul Prideaux / Barbara Nelson 2 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 2

3 Summary of Bundled Solutions COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 3

4 Bundle 1 Bundle 2 Bundle 4 Bundle 3 Bundling of Solutions Approach Four Discrete Bundles Fully Funded Construction Projects Projects not fully funded but in Constrained Long Range Plan Assessed with modeling tools Projects not fully funded & not in Constrained Long Range Plan Studies, Policies & Programs Treated separately. Not assessed with modeling tools COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 4

5 Bundling of Solutions Approach Transportation and Economic Modeling Projects not funded and not in Constrained Long Range Plan Projects not fully funded but in Constrained Long Range Plan Fully funded construction projects Assessment / modeling of each bundle will include subsets as shown COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 5

6 Bundling of Solutions Bundle 1 Commerce Corridor Preliminary Projects - Funded in FY SYIP and/or FY 18 SmartScale recommendation H2.3.1 H2.5 H2.6 Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Phase 1 improvements to interchange function at I-95 / Route 10. Improve curve radius on I-95 NB to Rte 10 EB offramp. Add lane on Rte 10 EB from I-95 NB off-ramp to Old Stage Rd to allow free-flow. Add lane on Rte 10 EB to I-95 NB ramp. Add 1,800' acceleration lane on I-95 NB. Improve interchange function at I-95 / Maury Street. Improve and shift the ramps to Maury Street from I-95 and construct single-lane roundabout at the convergence of the ramps, Maury Street and 4th Street consistent with project fully funded in VDOT SYIP. The addition of auxiliary lanes on I-95 on both the northbound and southbound travel lanes between Route 288 and Route 10, or for approximately 1.2 miles. H3.2 Improve ability to bring larger / oversized cargo to RMT via truck Construct 0.7 mile Deepwater Terminal Road extension to Goodes Street H5. Improve function and capacity of Commerce Road Reconstruct roadway including protected turn lanes, improved entrance curb radii for industrial traffic, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, corridor-wide access management, and a bridge replacement. H6.2 Maintain and enhance I-95 mainline capacity Implement ITS solutions including cameras and variable message signs along I-95 to improve operations, congestion mitigation and incident management. H10.1 Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 4 (Meadowville area) Construct project to improve safety & operations along Route 10 from Bermuda Triangle Road through Meadowville Road / Old Bermuda Hundred Road. R2.1 Improvements to Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track lead Improve physical condition and operational speed of existing Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track lead. P5. Improve intermodal transfer performance at RMT Re-pave north wharf area, repair dilapidated at-grade rail crossings, replace fender along wharf wall COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 6

7 Bundling of Solutions Bundle 2 Commerce Corridor Preliminary Projects - Included in plan2040 Constrained Long Range Plan H1.2 Improved connection from Commerce Corridor to I-64 east corridor and RIC / White Oak area Improve the existing two lane section of New Market Rd between S. Laburnum Ave & Osborne Tpke to a 4-lane divided roadway section H2.1 H2.3.2 H10.2 H10.3 Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 4 (Meadowville area) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 4 (Meadowville area) Improve Interchange function at I-95 / Willis Road. Construct roundabout interchange consistent with preferred alternative in I-95 at Willis Road Interchange Modification Report Phase 2 improvements to interchange function at I-95 / Route 10. Removal of loops, signalize ramps, NB & SB I-95 auxiliary lanes between Route 10 & Route 288 (accomplished by H2.6), construct 249-space Park & Ride lot at Exit 58. Widen Meadowville Technology Parkway to four lanes at the interchange of I-295 to include the construction of a new bridge over I-295. Sidewalk will be built on a portion of the project Widen North Enon Church Road to four lanes from Meadowville Technology Parkway to Route 10 / East Hundred Road COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 7

8 H1.1 H2.2 H2.4.2 H2.7 H3.1 H4. H6.1 H7.2 Bundling of Solutions Bundle 3, Slide 1 of 2 Commerce Corridor Preliminary Projects - Unfunded and Not Included in plan2040 Constrained Long Range Plan Improved connection from Commerce Corridor to I-64 east corridor and RIC / White Oak area Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Improve ability to bring larger / oversized cargo to RMT via truck Address poor pavement condition in key locations in study area Maintain and enhance I-95 mainline capacity Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 1 (Altria / DuPont) Construct missing SB to EB movement at I-95 / Rte 895 Improved arterial access to James River Industrial Park from I-95 / Willis Road Interchange. Construct arterial improvements consistent with preferred alternative in I-95 at Willis Road Interchange Modification Report Construct interchange modifications at I-95 / Bells Road area to improve operational performance. Address deficient design of identified ramps and ramp termini approaching Commerce Road as defined by the IMR proposed in solution H Construct I-95 interchange (new access point) in Bellemeade Road / Commerce Road area Increase horizontal and vertical clearance at two I-95 underpass locations that connect Commerce Road to Deepwater Terminal Rd. Pavement rehabilitation or resurfacing of Bells Road Access Road, Deepwater Terminal Road, and Commerce Road Access. Conduct operational study of I-95 through the Commerce Corridor Study area to identify improvements that are needed beyond those identified for Need H2. Such solutions can include physical improvements as well as strategies to help divert thru traffic to parallel facilities (I-295) to preserve existing I-95 capacity. Construct missing link of Walmsley Boulevard with grade separated crossing of CSX Bellwood Subdivision Line. H10.5 H10.6 Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 4 (Meadowville area) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 4 (Meadowville area) Improve East Hundred Road from Appomattox River bridge to I-295 Improve Allied Road from Bermuda Hundred Road to Route 10 H10.7 H11 R1.2 R2.2 R3.1 Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 4 (Meadowville area) Improve development potential of Site 1 Enhance cost-competitiveness of rail access to Richmond Marine Terminal Improvements to Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track lead Improvements to CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) Improve Meadowville Road from Meadowville Technology Pkwy to North Enon Church Road Relocation of Commerce Road to be adjacent to I-95 between Walmsley Blvd and Trenton Avenue to allow for a larger contiguous land mass for development at Site 1. Extend existing rail lead north of current connection to CSX South Yard to provide additional rail access to industrial sites as well as connect to an existing Norfolk Southern rail spur (Rocketts Spur). Extend existing or construct new siding along Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track approximately 1-mile north of Port in vicinity of Kinder Morgan / Richmond Auto Auction / Sims Metal. Construct additional trackage along CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) and bridge over James River as contemplated in the Tier II EIS for Richmond-to-Raleigh High Speed Rail and DC2RVA High Speed Rail. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 8

9 R3.2 R3.3 R4. R5. R6. R7. R8. P1.3 P1.4 P4. M1. M5.3 M6.1 M6.2 Bundling of Solutions Bundle 3, Slide 2 of 2 Commerce Corridor Preliminary Projects - Unfunded and Not Included in plan2040 Constrained Long Range Plan Improvements to CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) Improvements to CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) Improvements to CSX Peninsula Sub line Improvements to CSX Bermuda Hundred Lead Improvements to NS Burkeville to West Point line Limit at-grade rail crossings along key freight roadways and railways Ability to bring larger / oversized cargo to RMT via rail Improve access to Richmond Marine Terminal Improve access to Richmond Marine Terminal Improve ability for RMT to interact with longer unit trains Improve image & competitiveness of Commerce Corridor for industrial development Improve Multimodal Workforce Access to Jobs Reduce community impacts of rail and highway traffic through surrounding residential areas Reduce community impacts of rail and highway traffic through surrounding residential areas Construct improvements to CSX South Yard (east of Manchester area) to allow for increased ability to break up long trains and store rail cars and tankers until industrial customers are ready. Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to Site 2 (Alleghany Warehouse) and Site 1 (Altria / DuPont) development areas along Commerce Road. Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to select parcels within Site 3 (RIC/White Oak area). Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to select parcels within Site 4 (Meadowville area). Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to select parcels within Site 3 (RIC/White Oak area). Grade separate key crossings as they relate to increased usage of the CSX Bellwood Sub (S-line) for both freight & future high-speed rail. Increase horizontal and vertical clearance at triple crossing to allow transport of high cube box cars. Construct vehicle access under I-95 at current utility crossing to allow flow of select traffic from Commerce Road to RMT property. See solution P1.2. Conduct study of gate operations with goal of improving gate capacity during times of increased activity via truck Possible short-line solution. Also see Need R1.1 & R2.2 Tax incentives. Visual improvements (overlay) along corridor. Broadband connectivity throughout area. More restaurants & services. Improved signage and wayfinding. Improve multimodal connectivity including not only transit but also walk and bike modes Truck Routing: Designate by signing and wayfinding preferred truck routes to guide heavy vehicles toward roadways better equipped to accommodate their size and to minimize residential interaction/community impacts Noise Reduction: Implement strategies to minimize freight-generated noise pollution, including technology improvements at at-grade rail crossings to allow trains to advance without sounding horns in or near residential areas COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 9

10 H2.4.1 H7.1 H8. H9.1 H9.2 H10.4 R1.1 R9. Bundling of Solutions Bundle 4 Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 1 (Altria / DuPont) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 2 (Alleghany Warehouse) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 3 (RIC / White Oak area) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 3 (RIC / White Oak area) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 4 (Meadowville area) Enhance cost-competitiveness of rail access to Richmond Marine Terminal Increased ability for Class 1 railroads to accommodate future peak demand Commerce Corridor Preliminary Projects - Studies, Policies, Programs Conduct study to support an Interchange Modification Request (IMR) to document operational deficiencies and identify potential improvements at I-95 / Bells Road area, including evaluation of alternative new access point in the Bellemeade Road / Commerce Road area (Solution H2.7) Upon specific redevelopment details at Site 1, perform necessary traffic study to determine what improvements are needed beyond that included in Need H5 above. This includes function of Bells Road Access Rd. Upon specific redevelopment details at Site 2, perform necessary traffic study to determine what improvements are needed beyond that included in Need H5 above. This includes function of Commerce Access Rd. Upon specific industrial development details at Site 3, perform traffic impact study of the following roadways near the site: East Williamsburg Road, Technology Blvd, Elko Road, Airport Drive. Upon specific industrial development details at Site 3, perform traffic impact study of the I-295 facility and four nearby interchanges in close proximity to the RIC/White Oak area Upon specific redevelopment details at Site 4, perform necessary traffic study to determine what improvements are needed beyond that included in Need H10.1 above to address Route 10 needs west of I-295. Implement dual Class I rail access to RMT via short-line service or other legal agreement(s) Add more 'locals' and crews as needed to serve future rail demand along industrial corridor(s) P1.1 Improve access to RMT Increase RMT business hours and / or establish off-hours secure laydown yard(s) P1.2 Improve access to RMT Conduct study of proposal to allow vehicle traffic to utilize existing underpass of I-95 adjacent to RMT property. Study would document and propose mitigation for engineering, environmental and legal challenges. P2. Increase rail capacity inside the gates of Conduct rail operations study inside the RMT facility to identify most cost-effective investment to improve rail capacity Richmond Marine Terminal & operations P3. Increase port activity via on-site tenants Develop vacant 14-acres for users that rely on barge, truck, rail. Long-term lease of existing warehouses. P6. Maximize use of Port M2. Increase grant funding M3. M4. M5.1 M5.2 M6.3 Facilitate Transload opportunities between truck and rail Comprehensive Industrial Master Plan for Richmond Marine Terminal & surrounding area Improve Multimodal Workforce Access to Jobs Improve Multimodal Workforce Access to Jobs Reduce community impacts of rail and highway traffic through surrounding residential areas Seek more balanced and diversified mix of RMT users / modes (e.g. more rail, customers that keep port busy during slower seasons) Increase ceiling of Industrial Access Grant program to allow for Class I railroads to respond quickly to development proposals Encourage and/or incentivize rail operators to offload at RMT and barge to POV facilities in Hampton Roads Implement master land use planning process to integrate near-terminal development efforts with on-terminal activities, and to inventory rail accessible development and redevelopment sites not currently utilizing rail. Work with local jurisdictions and transit agencies, respectively, to plan for increased housing and / or transit service closer to our four sites of increased job activity Promote the importance of workforce training opportunities in advance of new jobs arriving Community Engagement: Develop Community Impacts Analysis for the Commerce Corridor study area to analyze population characteristics, propose community and health impacts mitigation strategies, and identify public engagement strategies for vulnerable communities. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 10

11 Transportation Assessment COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 11

12 Study team performed a qualitative assessment of each individual solution to report anticipated multimodal benefits in the areas of: Congestion relief and travel time improvement Transportation network connectivity improvements Enhancements to intermodal performance Improve last mile access to or transportation function of RMT Improve travel safety Improve workforce or image / marketability of corridor COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 12

13 Ref # Need Solution H1.1 Improved connection from Construct missing SB to EB movement at I-95 / Rte 895 H1.2 Commerce Corridor to I-64 east corridor and RIC / White Oak area Improve the existing two lane section of New Market Rd between S. Laburnum Ave & Osborne Tpke to a 4-lane divided roadway section H2.1 Improve Interchange function at I-95 / Willis Road. Construct roundabout interchange consistent with preferred alternative in I-95 at Willis Road Interchange Modification Report H2.2 H2.3.1 H2.3.2 H2.4.1 H2.4.2 H2.5 Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Provide Congestion Relief or reduce travel time (highway or rail) Improve Transportation Network Connectivity Enhance Intermodal Performance Improve local (last mile) access to or function of RMT Improved arterial access to James River Industrial Park from I-95 / Willis Road Interchange. Construct arterial improvements consistent with preferred alternative in I-95 at Willis Road Interchange Modification Report Phase 1 improvements to interchange function at I-95 / Route 10. Improve curve radius on I-95 NB to Rte 10 EB off-ramp. Add lane on Rte 10 EB from I-95 NB off-ramp to Old Stage Rd to allow free-flow. Add lane on Rte 10 EB to I-95 NB ramp. Add 1,800' acceleration lane on I-95 NB Phase 2 improvements to interchange function at I-95 / Route 10. Removal of loops, signalize ramps, NB & SB I-95 auxiliary lanes between Route 10 & Route 288 (accomplished by H2.6), construct 249-space Park & Ride lot at Exit 58. Conduct study to support an Interchange Modification Request (IMR) to document operational deficiencies and identify potential improvements at I-95 / Bells Road area, including evaluation of alternative new access point in the Bellemeade Road/Commerce Road area (solution H2.7) Construct interchange modifications at I-95 / Bells Road area to improve operational performance. Address deficient design of identified ramps and ramp termini approaching Commerce Road as defined by the IMR proposed in solution H DRAFT Improve interchange function at I-95 / Maury Street. Improve and shift the ramps to Maury Street from I-95 and construct single-lane roundabout at the convergence of the ramps, Maury Street and 4th Street consistent with project fully funded in VDOT SYIP. H2.6 The addition of auxiliary lanes on I-95 on both the northbound and southbound travel lanes between Route 288 and Route 10, or for approximately 1.2 miles. H2.7 Construct I-95 interchange (new access point) in Bellemeade Road / Commerce Road area H3.1 Increase horizontal and vertical clearance at two I-95 underpass locations that Improve ability to bring larger / connect Commerce Road to Deepwater Terminal Rd. H3.2 oversized cargo to RMT via truck Construct 0.7 mile Deepwater Terminal Road extension to Goodes Street H4. Address poor pavement condition Pavement rehabilitation or resurfacing of Bells Road Access Road, Deepwater COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 13 at key locations in study area Terminal Road, and Commerce Road Access. STUDY Improve travel safety Improve industrial community (workforce or Image/marketability)

14 Ref # Need Solution H5. H6.1 H6.2 H7.1 H7.2 H8 H9.1 H9.2 H10.1 H10.2 H10.3 H10.4 Improve function and capacity of Commerce Road Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 2 (Alleghany Warehouse) Provide Congestion Relief or reduce travel time (highway or rail) Improve Transportation Network Connectivity Enhance Intermodal Performance Improve local (last mile) access to or function of RMT Reconstruct roadway including protected turn lanes, improved entrance curb radii for industrial traffic, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, corridor-wide access management, and a bridge replacement. Conduct operational study of I-95 through the Commerce Corridor Study area to identify improvements that are needed beyond those identified for Need H2. Such solutions can include physical improvements as well as strategies to help divert thru traffic to parallel facilities (I-295) to preserve existing I-95 capacity. Implement ITS solutions including cameras and variable message signs along I-95 to improve operations, congestion mitigation and incident management. Upon specific redevelopment details at Site 1, perform necessary traffic study to determine what improvements are needed beyond that included in Need H5 above. This includes function of Bells Road Access Rd. Construct missing link of Walmsley Boulevard with grade separated crossing of CSX Bellwood Subdivision Line. Upon specific redevelopment details at Site 2, perform necessary traffic study to determine what improvements are needed beyond that included in Need H5 above. This includes function of Commerce Access Rd. Upon specific industrial development details at Site 3, perform traffic impact study of the following roadways near the site: East Williamsburg Rd, Technology Blvd, Elko Rd, Airport Dr. Upon specific industrial development details at Site 3, perform traffic impact study of the I-295 facility and four nearby interchanges in close proximity to the RIC/White Oak area. Construct project to improve safety & operations along Route 10 from Bermuda Triangle Road through Meadowville Road / Old Bermuda Hundred Road. Widen Meadowville Technology Parkway to four lanes at the interchange of I-295 to include the construction of a new bridge over I-295. Sidewalk will be built on a portion of the project Widen North Enon Church Road to four lanes from Meadowville Technology Parkway to Route 10 / East Hundred Road. Upon specific redevelopment details at Site 4, perform necessary traffic study to determine what improvements are needed beyond that included in Need H10.1 above to address Route 10 needs west of I-295. H10.5 Improve East Hundred Road from Appomattox River bridge to I-295 H10.6 Improve Allied Road from Bermuda Hundred Road to Route 10 Improve Meadowville Road from Meadowville Technology Pkwy to North Enon H10.7 Church Road H11 Maintain and enhance I-95 mainline capacity Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 1 (Altria / DuPont) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 3 (RIC / White Oak area) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 4 (Meadowville area) Improve development potential of Site 1 DRAFT Relocation of Commerce Road to be adjacent to I-95 between Walmsley Blvd and Trenton Avenue to allow for a larger contiguous land mass for development at Site 1. STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY Improve travel safety Improve industrial community (workforce or Image/marketability) COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 14

15 Ref # Need Solution R1.1 R1.2 R2.1 R2.2 R3.1 R3.2 R3.3 R4. R5. R6. R7. R8 R9. Enhance cost-competitiveness of rail access to Richmond Marine Terminal Improvements to Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track lead Improvements to CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) Improvements to CSX Peninsula Sub line Improvements to CSX Bermuda Hundred Lead Improvements to NS Burkeville to West Point line Limit at-grade rail crossings along key freight roadways and railways Ability to bring larger / oversized cargo to RMT via rail Increased ability for Class 1 railroads to accommodate future peak demand Provide Congestion Relief or reduce travel time (highway or rail) Improve Transportation Network Connectivity Enhance Intermodal Performance Improve local (last mile) access to or function of RMT Implement dual Class I rail access to RMT via short-line service or other legal agreement(s) Extend existing rail lead north of current connection to CSX South Yard to provide additional rail access to industrial sites as well as connect to an existing Norfolk Southern rail spur (Rocketts Spur). Improve physical condition and operational speed of existing Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track lead. Extend existing or construct new siding along Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track approximately 1-mile north of Port in vicinity of Kinder Morgan / Richmond Auto Auction / Sims Metal. Construct additional trackage along CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) and bridge over James River as contemplated in the Tier II EIS for Richmond-to-Raleigh High Speed Rail and DC2RVA High Speed Rail. Construct improvements to CSX South Yard (east of Manchester area) to allow for increased ability to break up long trains and store rail cars and tankers until industrial customers are ready. Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to Site 2 (Alleghany Warehouse) and Site 1 (Altria / DuPont) development areas along Commerce Road. Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to select parcels within Site 3 (RIC/White Oak area). Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to select parcels within Site 4 (Meadowville area). Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to select parcels within Site 3 (RIC/White Oak area). DRAFT Grade separate key crossings as they relate to increased usage of the CSX Bellwood Sub (S-line) for both freight & future high-speed rail Increase horizontal and vertical clearance at triple crossing to allow transport of high cube box cars. Add more 'locals' and crews as needed to serve future rail demand along industrial corridor(s) P1.1 Increase RMT business hours and / or establish off-hours secure laydown yard(s) Improve travel safety Improve industrial community (workforce or Image/marketability) P1.2 P1.3 P1.4 Improve access to Richmond Marine Terminal Conduct study of proposal to allow vehicle traffic to utilize existing underpass of I-95 adjacent to RMT property. Study would document and propose mitigation for engineering, environmental and legal challenges. Construct vehicle access under I-95 at current utility crossing to allow flow of select traffic from Commerce Road to RMT property. See solution P1.2. Conduct study of gate operations with goal of improving gate capacity during times of increased activity via truck STUDY COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 15 STUDY

16 Ref # Need Solution P2. P3. P4. P5. Increase rail capacity inside the gates of RMT Increase port activity via on-site tenants Improve ability for RMT to interact with longer unit trains Improve intermodal transfer performance at RMT P6. Maximize use of Port M1. Improve image & competitiveness of Commerce Corridor for industrial development M2. Increase grant funding M3. M4. M5.1 Facilitate Transload opportunities between truck and rail Comprehensive Industrial Master Plan for Richmond Marine Terminal & surrounding area Conduct rail operations study inside the RMT facility to identify most cost-effective investment to improve rail capacity & operations Provide Congestion Relief or reduce travel time (highway or rail) Improve Transportation Network Connectivity Enhance Intermodal Performance Improve local (last mile) access to or function of RMT Develop vacant 14-acres for users that rely on barge, truck, rail. Long-term lease of existing warehouses. Possible short-line solution. Also see Need R1.1 & R2.2 Re-pave north wharf area, repair dilapidated at-grade rail crossings, replace fender along wharf wall Seek more balanced and diversified mix of RMT users / modes (e.g. more rail, customers that keep port busy during slower seasons) Tax incentives. Visual improvements (overlay) along corridor. Broadband connectivity throughout area. More restaurants & services. Improved signage and wayfinding. Increase ceiling of Industrial Access Grant program to allow for Class I railroads to respond quickly to development proposals Encourage and/or incentivize rail operators to offload at RMT and barge to POV facilities in Hampton Roads Implement master land use planning process to integrate near-terminal development efforts with on-terminal activities, and to inventory rail accessible development and redevelopment sites not currently utilizing rail. DRAFT Work with local jurisdictions and transit agencies, respectively, to plan for increased housing and / or transit service closer to our four sites of increased job activity Improve Multimodal Workforce M5.2 Promote the importance of workforce training opportunities in advance of new jobs arriving Access to Jobs M5.3 Improve multimodal connectivity including not only transit but also walk and bike modes STUDY STUDY Improve travel safety Improve industrial community (workforce or Image/marketability) M6.1 M6.2 M6.3 Reduce community impacts of rail and highway traffic through surrounding residential areas Truck Routing: Designate by signing and wayfinding preferred truck routes to guide heavy vehicles toward roadways better equipped to accommodate their size and to minimize residential interaction/community impacts. Noise Reduction: Implement strategies to minimize freight-generated noise pollution, including technology improvements at at-grade rail crossings to allow trains to advance without sounding horns in or near residential areas. Community Engagement: Develop Community Impacts Analysis for the Commerce Corridor study area to analyze population characteristics, propose community and health impacts mitigation strategies, and identify public engagement strategies for vulnerable communities. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY STUDY 16

17 The study team performed a quantitative assessment of the multimodal solutions using the regional model and operational models at spot locations to report anticipated travel impacts. This analysis was performed for each of the three bundles of improvements compared to the future baseline scenario. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 17

18 Spot locations selected to report changes in travel operations across three bundles of improvements COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 18

19 Location Facility From To Type No-Build Bundle 1 Bundle 2 Bundle 3 Comment 1 Maury Street I-95 Jefferson Davis Hwy Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Good 2 I-95 Maury Street Route 288 Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor ITS strategies cannot be coded into the regional model. It is not expected that ITS improvements will greatly improve I-95 operations 3 I-95 Route 288 Route 10 Roadway link Poor Fair Fair Fair 4 W Hundred Road (Route 10) Rivers Bend Old Stage Rd Roadway link Poor Good Good Good 5 W Williamsburg Rd (Route 60) Airport Drive Beulah Rd Roadway link Poor Fair Fair Fair 6 E Williamsburg Rd (Route 60) I-295 Technology Blvd Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor 7 E Williamsburg Rd (Route 60) Medow Road Route 33 Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor 8 Elko Road Route 60 Elko Tract Road Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor 9 I-64 I-295 Route 33 Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations I-64 does not have sufficient capacity for the vehicles generated by regional growth which includes increased development at Site #3 10 Memorial Drive Technology Blvd Portugee Rd Roadway link Poor Poor Good Good 11 I-295 Through Route 60 Interchange Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor I-295 does not have sufficient capacity for the vehicles generated by regional growth which includes increased development at Site #4 12 Commerce Road Maury Street Trenton Ave Roadway link Fair Good Good Good 13 I-95 / Willis Road Interchange movements Interchange Poor Poor Good Good 14 I-95 / Route 10 Interchange movements Interchange Poor Fair Good Good 15 I-95 / Bells Rd Interchange Interchange movements Interchange Poor Poor Poor Good 16 I-95 / Maury Street Interchange Interchange movements Interchange Poor Good Good Good 17 CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) Rail improvements Rail Fair Fair Fair Good Commerce Road / Bells Rd Access Rd Deepwater Terminal Road / Bells Rd Access Rd Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection Fair Good Good Good Intersection Fair Good Good Good 20 Bells Road / Jefferson Davis Hwy Intersection movements Intersection Poor Poor Poor Fair 21 Bells Road / Ruffin Road Intersection movements Intersection Good Good Good Good Commerce Road / Bellmeade Rd W Hundred Road (Route 10) / Rivers Bend Blvd Meadowville Road / Meadowville Technology Pkwy E Williamsburg Road (Route 60) / Technology Blvd E Williamsburg Road (Route 60) / Elko Rd E Williamsburg Road (Route 60) / Airport Drive Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection Fair Good Good Good Intersection Poor Good Good Good Intersection Good Good Good Good Intersection Poor Poor Poor Poor Intersection Poor Poor Poor Poor Intersection Poor Fair Fair Fair Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 19

20 Location Facility From To Type No-Build Bundle 1 Bundle 2 Bundle 3 Comment 1 Maury Street I-95 Jefferson Davis Hwy Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Good 2 I-95 Maury Street Route 288 Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor ITS strategies cannot be coded into the regional model. It is not expected that ITS improvements will greatly improve I-95 operations 3 I-95 Route 288 Route 10 Roadway link Poor Fair Fair Fair 4 W Hundred Road (Route 10) Rivers Bend Old Stage Rd Roadway link Poor Good Good Good 5 W Williamsburg Rd (Route 60) Airport Drive Beulah Rd Roadway link Poor Fair Fair Fair 6 E Williamsburg Rd (Route 60) I-295 Technology Blvd Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor 7 E Williamsburg Rd (Route 60) Medow Road Route 33 Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor 8 Elko Road Route 60 Elko Tract Road Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor 9 I-64 I-295 Route 33 Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations I-64 does not have sufficient capacity for the vehicles generated by regional growth which includes increased development at Site #3 10 Memorial Drive Technology Blvd Portugee Rd Roadway link Poor Poor Good Good 11 I-295 Through Route 60 Interchange Roadway link Poor Poor Poor Poor I-295 does not have sufficient capacity for the vehicles generated by regional growth which includes increased development at Site #4 12 Commerce Road Maury Street Trenton Ave Roadway link Fair Good Good Good 13 I-95 / Willis Road Interchange movements Interchange Poor Poor Good Good 14 I-95 / Route 10 Interchange movements Interchange Poor Fair Good Good 15 I-95 / Bells Rd Interchange Interchange movements Interchange Poor Poor Poor Good 16 I-95 / Maury Street Interchange Interchange movements Interchange Poor Good Good Good 17 CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) Rail improvements Rail Fair Fair Fair Good Commerce Road / Bells Rd Access Rd Deepwater Terminal Road / Bells Rd Access Rd Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection Fair Good Good Good Intersection Fair Good Good Good 20 Bells Road / Jefferson Davis Hwy Intersection movements Intersection Poor Poor Poor Fair 21 Bells Road / Ruffin Road Intersection movements Intersection Good Good Good Good Commerce Road / Bellmeade Rd W Hundred Road (Route 10) / Rivers Bend Blvd Meadowville Road / Meadowville Technology Pkwy E Williamsburg Road (Route 60) / Technology Blvd E Williamsburg Road (Route 60) / Elko Rd E Williamsburg Road (Route 60) / Airport Drive Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection movements Intersection Fair Good Good Good Intersection Poor Good Good Good Intersection Good Good Good Good Intersection Poor Poor Poor Poor Intersection Poor Poor Poor Poor Intersection Poor Fair Fair Fair Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations Universe of Needs Study (H9.1) will develop recommendations to improve operations COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 20

21 Economic Assessment COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 21

22 Assessment of Bundled Improvements To quantify improvement economic impacts, the bundles of improvements have been assessed for how the projected changes in transportation activity and improvement expenditures affect the economy. Before the economic assessment was performed, data were obtained from the Transportation Assessment modeling of network impacts and the expenditures for the bundled improvement projects. The economic assessment translates the changes to the transportation network in terms of miles and time into dollars and job impacts due to resulting performance changes. Mechanism for the economic impact analysis modeling is how project bundles affect the economy through cost savings 22 and/or new expenditures as consequences of their adoption. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 22

23 Bundled Project Impacts Evaluation Bundled projects with modeled network impacts are better able to be modeled for their economic impacts Projects which together as a bundle generate greater improvements in travel time savings, safety improvements, and travel time reliability are those most likely to generate significant economic impact results. Wider-area economic benefits of productivity gains can matter too, but not likely in insolation. Projects serving a higher volume of traffic and providing more travel improvement benefits at the margin are likely to be those with greater economic impacts. Economic impacts were therefore modeled for the three bundled investment packages. 23 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 23

24 What was done? the Economic Assessment Process Modeling 1. Define baseline future network (existing + committed) 2. Define (incremental) alternative investment packages E.g. Mid-level versus aggressive investment Travel Demand Modelling Network performance under base and alternative investment packages: TRIPS VMT VHT % Congested (By Mode/Purpose) (Investigate changes in Labor/Delivery Market Access, Intermodal Access) Economic Modelling (TREDIS) Construction and O&M costs Economic impact of investment packages relative to baseline: Jobs Sales Income GRP (Including industry/occupation detail) 24 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 24

25 Economic Assessment Process Understanding Economic Impacts Industry & household responses to cost savings: Households: Businesses: Decrease in spending on transportation Decrease in spending on transportation Increase in spending on other consumer goods Retained as profit Passed on to customers (reduced prices) Changes in industry sales (output) by sector Invested in workers, equipment, and R&D Additional broader productivity effects: Effect of improved reliability on logistics costs and industry sales Effect of access/connectivity on productivity, by industry 25 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 25

26 Millions of dollars Economic Assessment Results Economic Impact of Construction Expenditure Bundle 1 Bundle 2 Bundle 3 Construction impacts are temporary and will be spread across all years of a construction program. 26 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 26

27 Millions of dollars Economic Assessment Results Economic Impact of Travel Improvements in 2040 Bundle 1 Bundle 2 Bundle 3 The number of jobs supported by a more efficient transportation system is likely to be similar in COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 27

28 Economic Assessment Results Long-term Job Impacts Impacts Vary by Industry Sector Transport Savings Job Impacts Mostly in Service Sectors Shown here for Bundle 2 28 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 28

29 Economic Assessment Results Long-term Gross Regional Product Change Impacts also vary by industry sector The value-added measure shows benefits for capital intensive and high productivity sectors like manufacturing 29 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 29

30 Short-, Medium-, & Long-Term Grouping and Cost estimates COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 30

31 Study team is looking for input from TAC & PAC regarding cost estimates for the various solutions and the grouping of those solutions into Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term categories. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 31

32 The study team is showing a draft cost for each solution. These costs either come from published documents, the VDOT Planning Level Cost Estimating tool, or were estimated using professional judgment. When previous cost estimates were for a year other than 2017, adjustments were made to allow all cost estimates to reflect 2017 dollars. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 32

33 Study team has also developed a first-cut at grouping the solutions into Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term categories. The following slides document the general criteria used for this initial grouping. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 33

34 Short-Term: Solutions are marked as short-term if the activity could generally be completed within a 10-year timeframe and has at least three of the following attributes: Relatively low cost (generally $0 to $50m) There exists a current need Funding is in place We re not waiting for something else to occur before we can proceed (e.g. not waiting on development to occur, federal, state or local approvals required) The action would help to market the area for industrial redevelopment COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 34

35 Medium-Term: Solutions are marked as medium-term if the activity could generally occur in the 10 to 20-year timeframe and has at least three of the following attributes: Higher cost than short-term solutions & generally up to $100m Solution is not fully funded Solution is based on needs identified in the 10 to 20-year timeframe Requires more complex project delivery such a multijurisdiction, public and private infrastructure, multiple funding sources, federal, state or local approvals Waiting for other activities to occur before it makes sense to pursue (e.g. waiting for clarity on nature & intensity of industrial redevelopment, increased rail demand at port) COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 35

36 Long-Term: Solutions are marked as long-term if the activity would realistically occur beyond the 20-year timeframe and has at least two of the following attributes: Higher cost than short-term and medium-term solutions and generally above $100m Solution is not fully funded Solution is based on needs identified in the 20+ year timeframe Requires very complex project delivery such a multijurisdiction, public and private infrastructure, multiple funding sources, or significant federal, state or local approvals Waiting for other activities to occur before it makes sense to pursue (e.g. waiting for clarity on nature & intensity of industrial redevelopment, increased rail demand at port) DRAFT COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 36

37 Ref # Need Solution H1.1 Improved connection from Construct missing SB to EB movement at I-95 / Rte 895 Commerce Corridor to I-64 east Improve the existing two lane section of New Market Rd between S. Laburnum H1.2 corridor and RIC / White Oak area Ave & Osborne Tpke to a 4-lane divided roadway section H2.1 H2.2 H2.3.1 H2.3.2 H2.4.1 H2.4.2 H2.5 H2.6 H2.7 Improve Interchange function at I-95 / Willis Road. Construct roundabout interchange consistent with preferred alternative in I-95 at Willis Road Interchange Modification Report Improved arterial access to James River Industrial Park from I-95 / Willis Road Interchange. Construct arterial improvements consistent with preferred alternative in I-95 at Willis Road Interchange Modification Report Phase 1 improvements to interchange function at I-95 / Route 10. Improve curve radius on I-95 NB to Rte 10 EB off-ramp. Add lane on Rte 10 EB from I-95 NB off-ramp to Old Stage Rd to allow free-flow. Add lane on Rte 10 EB to I-95 NB ramp. Add 1,800' acceleration lane on I-95 NB Phase 2 improvements to interchange function at I-95 / Route 10. Removal of loops, signalize ramps, NB & SB I-95 auxiliary lanes between Route 10 & Route 288 (accomplished by H2.6), construct 249-space Park & Ride lot at Exit 58. Conduct study to support an Interchange Modification Request (IMR) to document operational deficiencies and identify potential improvements at I-95 / Bells Road area, including evaluation of alternative new access point in the Bellemeade Road/Commerce Road area (solution H2.7) Construct interchange modifications at I-95 / Bells Road area to improve operational performance. Address deficient design of identified ramps and ramp termini approaching Commerce Road as defined by the IMR proposed in solution H Improve interchange function at I-95 / Maury Street. Improve and shift the ramps to Maury Street from I-95 and construct single-lane roundabout at the convergence of the ramps, Maury Street and 4th Street consistent with project fully funded in VDOT SYIP. The addition of auxiliary lanes on I-95 on both the northbound and southbound travel lanes between Route 288 and Route 10, or for approximately 1.2 miles. Construct I-95 interchange (new access point) in Bellemeade Road / Commerce Road area Increase horizontal and vertical clearance at two I-95 underpass locations that H3.1 Improve ability to bring larger / connect Commerce Road to Deepwater Terminal Rd. oversized cargo to RMT via truck H3.2 Construct 0.7 mile Deepwater Terminal Road extension to Goodes Street H4. Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area Address poor pavement condition at key locations in study area DRAFT Pavement rehabilitation or resurfacing of Bells Road Access Road, Deepwater Terminal Road, and Commerce Road Access. (1) Cost estimates were pulled from existing documents, estimated using VDOT's Planning Level Cost estimate tool or professional judgment. If documented estimates were for a year other than 2017, the estimate was adjusted such that all entries reflect 2017 dollars. (2) Estimating costs for this line item is not possible without additional information Cost Estimate (1) (2017 Dollars) $23,309,000 $18,400,000 (documented estimate) $42,286,000 (documented estimate) $11,471,000 (documented estimate) $10,000,000 (documented estimate) $42,258,000 (documented estimate) $250,000 (documented estimate) $3,210,000 $8,491,000 (documented estimate) $28,206,000 (documented estimate) $250,000,000 $20,000,000 $3,785,000 $2,000,000 Short-Term Medium-Term COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 37 Long-Term

38 Ref # Need Solution H5. H6.1 H6.2 H7.1 H7.2 H8 H9.1 H9.2 H10.1 H10.2 H10.3 H10.4 Improve function and capacity of Commerce Road Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 2 (Alleghany Warehouse) Reconstruct roadway including protected turn lanes, improved entrance curb radii for industrial traffic, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, corridor-wide access management, and a bridge replacement. Conduct operational study of I-95 through the Commerce Corridor Study area to identify improvements that are needed beyond those identified for Need H2. Such solutions can include physical improvements as well as strategies to help divert thru traffic to parallel facilities (I-295) to preserve existing I-95 capacity. Implement ITS solutions including cameras and variable message signs along I-95 to improve operations, congestion mitigation and incident management. Upon specific redevelopment details at Site 1, perform necessary traffic study to determine what improvements are needed beyond that included in Need H5 above. This includes function of Bells Road Access Rd. Construct missing link of Walmsley Boulevard with grade separated crossing of CSX Bellwood Subdivision Line. Upon specific redevelopment details at Site 2, perform necessary traffic study to determine what improvements are needed beyond that included in Need H5 above. This includes function of Commerce Access Rd. Upon specific industrial development details at Site 3, perform traffic impact study of the following roadways near the site: East Williamsburg Rd, Technology Blvd, Elko Rd, Airport Dr. Upon specific industrial development details at Site 3, perform traffic impact study of the I-295 facility and four nearby interchanges in close proximity to the RIC/White Oak area. Construct project to improve safety & operations along Route 10 from Bermuda Triangle Road through Meadowville Road / Old Bermuda Hundred Road. Widen Meadowville Technology Parkway to four lanes at the interchange of I-295 to include the construction of a new bridge over I-295. Sidewalk will be built on a portion of the project Widen North Enon Church Road to four lanes from Meadowville Technology Parkway to Route 10 / East Hundred Road. Upon specific redevelopment details at Site 4, perform necessary traffic study to determine what improvements are needed beyond that included in Need H10.1 above to address Route 10 needs west of I-295. H10.5 Improve East Hundred Road from Appomattox River bridge to I-295 H10.6 Improve Allied Road from Bermuda Hundred Road to Route 10 H10.7 H11 Maintain and enhance I-95 mainline capacity Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 1 (Altria / DuPont) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 3 (RIC / White Oak area) Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 4 (Meadowville area) Improve development potential of Site 1 DRAFT Improve Meadowville Road from Meadowville Technology Pkwy to North Enon Church Road Relocation of Commerce Road to be adjacent to I-95 between Walmsley Blvd and Trenton Avenue to allow for a larger contiguous land mass for development at Site 1. (1) Cost estimates were pulled from existing documents, estimated using VDOT's Planning Level Cost estimate tool or professional judgment. If documented estimates were for a year other than 2017, the estimate was adjusted such that all entries reflect 2017 dollars. (2) Estimating costs for this line item is not possible without additional information Cost Estimate (1) (2017 Dollars) $13,899,000 (documented estimate) $250,000 $1,650,000 (documented estimate) $500,000 $12,628,000 $500,000 $100,000 $500,000 $48,539,000 (documented estimate) $18,477,000 (documented estimate) $12,305,000 (documented estimate) $500,000 $50,149,000 $16,124,000 $2,799,000 $2,592,000 Short-Term Medium-Term COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 38 Long-Term

39 Ref # Need Solution R1.1 R1.2 R2.1 R2.2 R3.1 R3.2 R3.3 R4. R5. R6. R7. R8 R9. Improvements to CSX Peninsula Sub line Improvements to CSX Bermuda Hundred Lead Improvements to NS Burkeville to West Point line Limit at-grade rail crossings along key freight roadways and railways Ability to bring larger / oversized cargo to RMT via rail Increased ability for Class 1 railroads to accommodate future peak demand Implement dual Class I rail access to RMT via short-line service or other legal agreement(s) Extend existing rail lead north of current connection to CSX South Yard to provide additional rail access to industrial sites as well as connect to an existing Norfolk Southern rail spur (Rocketts Spur). Improve physical condition and operational speed of existing Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track lead. Extend existing or construct new siding along Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track approximately 1-mile north of Port in vicinity of Kinder Morgan / Richmond Auto Auction / Sims Metal. Construct additional trackage along CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) and bridge over James River as contemplated in the Tier II EIS for Richmond-to-Raleigh High Speed Rail and DC2RVA High Speed Rail. Construct improvements to CSX South Yard (east of Manchester area) to allow for increased ability to break up long trains and store rail cars and tankers until industrial customers are ready. Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to Site 2 (Alleghany Warehouse) and Site 1 (Altria / DuPont) development areas along Commerce Road. Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to select parcels within Site 3 (RIC/White Oak area). Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to select parcels within Site 4 (Meadowville area). Construct sidings and leads as needed to provide rail access to select parcels within Site 3 (RIC/White Oak area). Grade separate key crossings as they relate to increased usage of the CSX Bellwood Sub (S-line) for both freight & future high-speed rail Increase horizontal and vertical clearance at triple crossing to allow transport of high cube box cars. Add more 'locals' and crews as needed to serve future rail demand along industrial corridor(s) (1) Cost estimates were pulled from existing documents, estimated using VDOT's Planning Level Cost estimate tool or professional judgment. If documented estimates were for a year other than 2017, the estimate was adjusted such that all entries reflect 2017 dollars. (2) Estimating costs for this line item is not possible without additional information Cost Estimate (1) (2017 Dollars) Short-Term Medium-Term (2) $1,950,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $18,000,000 $1,800,000 $2,690,000 $6,000,000 $3,600,000 $3,000,000 $90,000,000 $50,000,000 (2) P1.1 Increase RMT business hours and / or establish off-hours secure laydown yard(s) (2) P1.2 P1.3 P1.4 Enhance cost-competitiveness of rail access to Richmond Marine Terminal Improvements to Deepwater Terminal Industrial Track lead Improvements to CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) Improve access to Richmond Marine Terminal DRAFT Conduct study of proposal to allow vehicle traffic to utilize existing underpass of I-95 adjacent to RMT property. Study would document and propose mitigation for engineering, environmental and legal challenges. Construct vehicle access under I-95 at current utility crossing to allow flow of select traffic from Commerce Road to RMT property. See solution P1.2. Conduct study of gate operations with goal of improving gate capacity during times of increased activity via truck $250,000 $10,000,000 $100,000 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 39 Long-Term

40 Ref # Need Solution P2. P3. P4. P5. Increase rail capacity inside the gates of RMT Increase port activity via on-site tenants Improve ability for RMT to interact with longer unit trains Improve intermodal transfer performance at RMT P6. Maximize use of Port M1. Improve image & competitiveness of Commerce Corridor for industrial development M2. Increase grant funding M3. M4. Facilitate Transload opportunities between truck and rail Comprehensive Industrial Master Plan for Richmond Marine Terminal & surrounding area (1) Cost estimates were pulled from existing documents, estimated using VDOT's Planning Level Cost estimate tool or professional judgment. If documented estimates were for a year other than 2017, the estimate was adjusted such that all entries reflect 2017 dollars. (2) Estimating costs for this line item is not possible without additional information Cost Estimate (1) (2017 Dollars) Conduct rail operations study inside the RMT facility to identify most cost-effective investment to $250,000 improve rail capacity & operations Develop vacant 14-acres for users that rely on barge, truck, rail. Long-term lease of existing warehouses. (2) Possible short-line solution. Also see Need R1.1 & R2.2 (2) Re-pave north wharf area, repair dilapidated at-grade rail crossings, replace fender along wharf wall $2,050,000 (documented estimate) Seek more balanced and diversified mix of RMT users / modes (e.g. more rail, customers that keep port busy during slower seasons) (2) Tax incentives. Visual improvements (overlay) along corridor. Broadband connectivity throughout area. More restaurants & services. Improved signage and wayfinding. $4,000,000 Increase ceiling of Industrial Access Grant program to allow for Class I railroads to respond quickly to development proposals (2) Encourage and/or incentivize rail operators to offload at RMT and barge to POV facilities in Hampton Roads (2) Implement master land use planning process to integrate near-terminal development efforts with on-terminal activities, and to inventory rail accessible development and redevelopment sites not currently utilizing rail. $300,000 M5.1 Work with local jurisdictions and transit agencies, respectively, to plan for increased housing and / or transit service closer to our four sites of increased job activity (2) M5.2 Improve Multimodal Workforce Access to Jobs Promote the importance of workforce training opportunities in advance of new jobs arriving (2) M5.3 Improve multimodal connectivity including not only transit but also walk and bike modes M6.1 M6.2 M6.3 Reduce community impacts of rail and highway traffic through surrounding residential areas DRAFT Truck Routing: Designate by signing and wayfinding preferred truck routes to guide heavy vehicles toward roadways better equipped to accommodate their size and to minimize residential interaction/community impacts. Noise Reduction: Implement strategies to minimize freight-generated noise pollution, including technology improvements at at-grade rail crossings to allow trains to advance without sounding horns in or near residential areas. Community Engagement: Develop Community Impacts Analysis for the Commerce Corridor study area to analyze population characteristics, propose community and health impacts mitigation strategies, and identify public engagement strategies for vulnerable communities. $5,000,000 $1,000,000 $9,500,000 $200,000 Short-Term Medium-Term COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 40 Long-Term

41 Shortlisting of solutions COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 41

42 With the information developed thus far in the study, the project team sees opportunities to make informed eliminations among the list of 62-solutions. We are looking for input from the TAC/PAC in this area. Any eliminations could be made based on a number of factors including but not limited to: 1) Is the solution redundant with a more economical solution? 2) Is the anticipated performance from an economic and/or transportation perspective relatively low The following slide offers a qualitative perspective about considering solution performance. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 42

43 Higher direct transportation & economic benefits (e.g. congestion relief, travel time savings, change in VMT Quadrant 1 Quadrant 2 Lower cost solutions Higher cost solutions Quadrant 3 Quadrant 4 Lower direct transportation & economic benefits (e.g. congestion relief, travel time savings, change in VMT COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 43

44 When considering the criteria listed on a previous slide relating to redundancy and solution performance, below is an example elimination that comes to mind: Ref # Need Solution Increase horizontal and vertical clearance at two I-95 underpass locations that H3.1 Improve ability to bring larger / connect Commerce Road to Deepwater Terminal Rd. oversized cargo to RMT via truck H3.2 Construct 0.7 mile Deepwater Terminal Road extension to Goodes Street Cost Estimate (2017 Dollars) $20,000,000 $3,785,000 Short-Term Medium-Term Long-Term In this example, H3.2 effectively accomplishes the Need in a much more economical way, thus allowing the elimination of H3.1 Following this same logic, it s likely that several more solutions could be taken off the list. We re looking for TAC/PAC feedback in the next few weeks on this subject. COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 44

45 Solution Profile Sheets COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 45

46 Need & Solution Profile: H2.3.1 Updated: May 23, 2017 Solution Summary Solution Reference #: H2.3.1 Need Description: Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area. Solution Description: Phase 1 improvements to interchange function at I-95/Route 10. Local Jurisdiction: Chesterfield County Timeline: Short-Term Medium-Term Long-Term Project Champion (Individual, Board, Council, or Organization): Solution Features Mode: Highway Rail Port-Oriented Other: Type of Asset: Public Private Both ROW Required: No Yes Unknown Detailed Description: Phase 1 improvements to interchange function at I-95/Route 10. Improve curve radius on I-95 NB to Route 10 EB off-ramp. Add lane on Route 10 EB from I-95 NB off-ramp to Old Stage Rd to allow free-flow. Add lane on Route 10 EB to I-95 NB ramp. Add 1,800' acceleration lane on I-95 NB. Solution Location Funding Information and Project Development Details Estimated 2017 Total Cost (in $1,000s): $9, Funding Status: Funded Unfunded Partially Funded Adopted in Plans: TPO Vision TPO CLRP VDOT SYIP Potential Funding Source for non-fully funded solutions (mark all that may apply): Smart Scale Local CMAQ HSIP Rail Industrial Access Fund TIGER FASTLANE Other: RSTP N/A Fully Funded Permits and approvals likely needed: NEPA IJR/IMR Class 1 RR City/County Other: Implementation Next Steps: Chesterfield County and VDOT have completed an IMR study at this location. These Phase 1 elements are fully funded in the VDOT FY SYIP with a total cost of $10,000,000 (2022 dollars). UPC # COMMERCE CORRIDOR: Transportation, Connectivity, Accessibility & Economic Opportunity Study 46

47 Need & Solution Profile: H2.4.2 Updated: May 23, 2017 Solution Summary Solution Reference #: H2.4.2 Need Description: Improve access from I-95 to industrial corridor within project study area. Solution Description: Construct interchange modifications at I-95/Bells Road. Local Jurisdiction: City of Richmond Timeline: Short-Term Medium-Term Long-Term Project Champion (Individual, Board, Council, or Organization): Solution Features Mode: Highway Rail Port-Oriented Other: Type of Asset: Public Private Both ROW Required: No Yes Unknown Detailed Description: Construct interchange modifications at I-95/Bells Road area to improve operational performance. Address deficient design of identified ramps and ramp termini approaching Commerce Road as defined by the IMR proposed in solution H Solution Location Funding Information and Project Development Details Estimated 2017 Total Cost (in $1,000s): $3, Funding Status: Funded Unfunded Partially Funded Adopted in Plans: TPO Vision TPO CLRP VDOT SYIP Potential Funding Source for non-fully funded solutions (mark all that may apply): Smart Scale Local CMAQ HSIP Rail Industrial Access Fund TIGER FASTLANE Other: RSTP N/A Fully Funded Permits and approvals likely needed: NEPA IJR/IMR Class 1 RR City/County Other: Implementation Next Steps: The suggested modifications to interstate access points will require additional study through an Interchange Modification Report process. See solution H COMMERCE CORRIDOR: Transportation, Connectivity, Accessibility & Economic Opportunity Study 47

48 Need & Solution Profile: H9.1 Updated: May 23, 2017 Solution Summary Solution Reference #: H9.1 Need Description: Improve truck / auto capacity into and out of Site 3 (RIC / White Oak area) Solution Description: Perform traffic impact study of roadways near Site 3. Local Jurisdiction: Henrico County Timeline: Short-Term Medium-Term Long-Term Project Champion (Individual, Board, Council, or Organization): Solution Features Mode: Highway Rail Port-Oriented Other: Type of Asset: Public Private Both ROW Required: No Yes Unknown Detailed Description: Upon specific industrial development details at Site 3, perform traffic impact study of the following roadways near the site: East Williamsburg Road, Technology Blvd, Elko Road, and Airport Drive. Solution Location Funding Information and Project Development Details Estimated 2017 Total Cost (in $1,000s): $100 Funding Status: Funded Unfunded Partially Funded Adopted in Plans: TPO Vision TPO CLRP VDOT SYIP Potential Funding Source for non-fully funded solutions (mark all that may apply): Smart Scale Local CMAQ HSIP Rail Industrial Access Fund TIGER FASTLANE Other: RSTP N/A Fully Funded Permits and approvals likely needed: NEPA IJR/IMR Class 1 RR City/County Other: Implementation Next Steps: COMMERCE CORRIDOR: Transportation, Connectivity, Accessibility & Economic Opportunity Study 48

49 Need & Solution Profile: R3.2 Updated: May 23, 2017 Solution Summary Solution Reference #: R3.2 Need Description: Improvements to CSX Bellwood Sub (S-Line) Solution Description: Construct capacity improvements to CSX South Yard. Local Jurisdiction: City of Richmond Timeline: Short-Term Medium-Term Long-Term Project Champion (Individual, Board, Council, or Organization): Solution Features Mode: Highway Rail Port-Oriented Other: Type of Asset: Public Private Both ROW Required: No Yes Unknown Detailed Description: Construct improvements to CSX South Yard (east of Manchester area) to allow for increased ability to break up long trains and store rail cars and tankers until industrial customers are ready. Current yard is at capacity. These improvements will also allow South Yard to serve as better reliever to Acca (Richmond Yard). Solution Location Funding Information and Project Development Details Estimated 2017 Total Cost (in $1,000s): $1,800 Funding Status: Funded Unfunded Partially Funded Adopted in Plans: TPO Vision TPO CLRP VDOT SYIP Potential Funding Source for non-fully funded solutions (mark all that may apply): Smart Scale Local CMAQ HSIP Rail Industrial Access Fund TIGER FASTLANE Other: RSTP N/A Fully Funded Permits and approvals likely needed: NEPA IJR/IMR Class 1 RR City/County Other: Implementation Next Steps: COMMERCE CORRIDOR: Transportation, Connectivity, Accessibility & Economic Opportunity Study 49

50 Need & Solution Profile: P1.2 Updated: May 23, 2017 Solution Summary Solution Reference #: P1.2 Need Description: Improve access to Richmond Marine Terminal. Solution Description: Study vehicle access to RMT using existing adjacent I-95 underpass. Local Jurisdiction: City of Richmond Timeline: Short-Term Medium-Term Long-Term Project Champion (Individual, Board, Council, or Organization): Solution Features Mode: Highway Rail Port-Oriented Other: Type of Asset: Public Private Both ROW Required: No Yes Unknown Detailed Description: Conduct study of proposal to allow vehicle traffic to utilize existing underpass of I-95 adjacent to RMT property. This underpass is currently used as a utility corridor and might be able to support vehicle movement if improved. 'Low-clearance' freight movers may be part of solution here. See Solution H3.1. Solution Location Funding Information and Project Development Details Estimated 2017 Total Cost (in $1,000s): $250 Funding Status: Funded Unfunded Partially Funded Adopted in Plans: TPO Vision TPO CLRP VDOT SYIP Potential Funding Source for non-fully funded solutions (mark all that may apply): Smart Scale Local CMAQ HSIP Rail Industrial Access Fund TIGER FASTLANE Other: RSTP N/A Fully Funded Permits and approvals likely needed: NEPA IJR/IMR Class 1 RR City/County Other: Implementation Next Steps: Study would document and propose mitigation for engineering, environmental, and legal challenges. COMMERCE CORRIDOR: Transportation, Connectivity, Accessibility & Economic Opportunity Study 50