COMMERCE CORRIDOR Transportation Connectivity, Accessibility and Economic Opportunity Study Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee 9/15/2016 Photo: City of Richmond COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 1
Introduction to Commerce Corridor 2 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 2
Background The Port of Virginia s 40-year lease with the City of Richmond to manage and operate Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) has sent a strong signal to the private sector that the Richmond Region s primary port facility is open for business. The study area includes: The Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) Significant industrial and freight-intensive land uses Multiple sites with potential for development or redevelopment The potential and capacity exists for significant economic development: Inside the port gates Outside the port gates Throughout the Richmond Region in the supply chain/logistics, distribution and warehousing sectors 3 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 3
Background Can the already strained transportation system in the study area accommodate and facilitate anticipated future growth? 4 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 4
Purpose Address Transportation Issues: Capacity constraints on I-95 mainline Multiple interchanges on I-95 not meet current design standards Insufficient vertical clearances at multiple underpasses accessing the port Poor pavement conditions not constructed for heavy freight Turning radii and geometrics At-grade rail crossings Facilitate Economic Opportunity: Area actively marketed as an Inland Logistics Hub Multiple large (100+ acre), industrial zoned sites on the market Locational advantages for distribution and warehousing 5 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 5
Stakeholders Richmond Area Planning District Commission 1969 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 6
Scope Overview Task 1: Existing Conditions & Asset Inventory Task 2: Existing Deficiency & Needs Identification Task 3: Defining Future & Focus Groups Task 4: Market Opportunity Scenario Analysis & Future Needs Assessment Task 5: Needs Prioritization Task 6: Solution Identification 7 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 7
Scope Overview, Cont d Task 7: Assessment of Solutions Task 8: Identification of Short, Medium, & Long- Term Solutions Task 9: Implementation Plan/Roadmap Task 10: Project Coordination Task 11: Project Management 8 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 8
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Task 1 & 2: Existing Transportation Assets & Deficiencies 10 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 10
Existing Transportation Assets & Deficiencies Transportation Data collected in the following areas: Highways Horizontal Geometrics e.g. inadequate radii, short transitions Vertical Geometrics e.g. bridge clearances Congestion hot-spots Pavement condition Bridge condition Heavy Truck Percentages Crash history Transit service in study area Rail network, crossings, and bridge clearances Port operations and constraints 11 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 11
Existing Transportation Assets & Deficiencies 12 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 12
Existing Transportation Assets & Deficiencies Highway System Gravel/Dirt roads under I-95 Loop ramps to and from northbound I-95 have tight radius with 20mph warning signs Deficiencies in: - Roadway geometry - Pavement Condition - Structural condition Pavement in poor condition Gravel/Dirt road 13 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 13
Existing Transportation Assets & Deficiencies Highway System Short green phase for RMT movements Bridge vertical clearance: 14-1 Pavement in poor condition Pavement in poor condition Bridge vertical clearance: 14-1 Bridge substructure is structurally deficient Route 1 has multiple driveways and intersections that do not meet VDOT standard spacing Deficiencies in: - Roadway geometry - Pavement Condition - Structural condition Ramp has difficult weave & tight radius with 25 mph warning sign Loop ramp has tight radius with 20 mph warning sign Bridge vertical clearance: 14-1 Insufficient RR crossing / east-west connectivity Ramp has tight radius with 20 mph warning sign Private utility easement under I-95 Ramp has tight radius with 20 mph warning sign Private gravel/dirt road under I-95 I-95 interchange with Route 895 missing SB to EB movement 14 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 14
Existing Transportation Assets & Deficiencies Highway System Private gravel/dirt road under I-95 Route 1 bridge over RR recently reconstructed Bridge vertical clearance: 13-7 Route 1 has multiple driveways and intersections that do not meet VDOT standard spacing Deficiencies in: - Roadway geometry - Pavement Condition - Structural condition Dog-leg intersection with tight turning radii Willis Rd interchange design is outdated. Signal spacing does not meet VDOT standards Bridge vertical clearance: 14-4 Bridge deck is structurally deficient 15 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 15
Existing Transportation Assets & Deficiencies Highway System Sub-standard NB acceleration lane length Sub-standard SB acceleration lane length Ramps have tight radii with 30 mph warning & truck rollover signs Sub-standard SB deceleration lane length Ramps have tight radii with 25 mph warning signs Deficiencies in: - Roadway geometry - Pavement Condition - Structural condition Interchange includes two options for the southbound I-95 to westbound Rt. 10 movement 16 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 16
Task 3: Defining the Future of the Commerce Corridor 17 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 17
Defining the Future of the Commerce Corridor In 2040 the Commerce Corridor will... Be a dynamic, economic engine for the region that serves as its gateway for commerce. Be a vibrant, intermodal corridor that provides sustainable, multimodal transportation opportunities. Be recognized nationally for its integrated economic and transportation systems development. 18 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 18
Defining the Future of the Commerce Corridor In 2040 the Commerce Corridor will... Foster continued growth in quality, wellpaying jobs and ladders of opportunity for the community. Catalyze investment and redevelopment in the corridor and around the region. 19 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 19
Task 4: Market Opportunity Scenario Analysis 20 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 20
Inland Logistics Hub Case Studies 5 Case Studies Presented in 8-4-16 Webinar: Virginia Inland Port Front Royal, VA CenterPoint Intermodal Joliet, IL Port of Albany, NY Port of Savannah - Savannah, GA Inland Port Greer Greer, SC Recording of webinar available at: http://www.richmondregional.org/commerce_corridor/ 21 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 21
Market Opportunities Scenarios Study Process Three Corridor Growth Scenarios Baseline forecast for Region Two Alternative Scenarios Analyze each Scenarios Impact on: Employment by Industry/Occupation Freight Production and Associated Trips Freight Mode Share Future Transportation Needs 22 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 22
Next Steps Continue Stakeholder interviews Conduct Focus Group discussions Develop Market Opportunity Scenarios Perform Future Needs Assessment & Prioritization Hold next meetings with PAC & TAC in early Nov. 23 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 23
Project Communication Primary contact: Chris Wichman cwichman@richmondregional.org (804) 323-2033 Project website: http://www.richmondregional.org/commerce_corridor/ 24 COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 24
COMMERCE CORRIDOR Transportation Connectivity, Accessibility and Economic Opportunity Study Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee 9/15/2016 Photo: City of Richmond COMMERCE CORRIDOR STUDY 25