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I-75 South Corridor andSubarea Master Planning Study

I-75 South Corridor andSubarea Master Planning Study

Project Steering Committee Meeting No. 1Project Steering Committee Meeting No. 1

February 29, 2012February 29, 2012

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Agenda Agenda Agenda Agenda

• Introductions• Introductions• Overview Presentation

• Background and Study Area• Study Activities

• Overview Presentation• Background and Study Area• Study Activities

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y• Participation and Outreach• Regional and Local Visions and Goals

• Interactive Work Session

y• Participation and Outreach• Regional and Local Visions and Goals

• Interactive Work SessionInteractive Work Session• Study Goals• Corridor Issues and Opportunities• Current and Previous Studies

Interactive Work Session• Study Goals• Corridor Issues and Opportunities• Current and Previous Studies• Current and Previous Studies

• Next Steps• Current and Previous Studies

• Next Steps

Why Study the IWhy Study the I--75 South Corridor?75 South Corridor?Why Study the IWhy Study the I--75 South Corridor?75 South Corridor?

Statewide Strategic Transportation PlanStatewide Strategic Transportation Plan

Statewide Freight and Logistics Plan

Statewide Freight and Logistics PlanTransportation Plan

(2010-2030), April 2010Transportation Plan

(2010-2030), April 2010Logistics Plan, February 2012Logistics Plan, February 2012

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Statewide Strategic Transportation PlanStatewide Strategic Transportation Plan

• Broad Investment Categories• People Mobility in Metro Atlanta and

• Broad Investment Categories• People Mobility in Metro Atlanta andTransportation Plan

(2010-2030), April 2010Transportation Plan

(2010-2030), April 2010People Mobility in Metro Atlanta and Rest of State

• Freight Transport

People Mobility in Metro Atlanta and Rest of State

• Freight Transport

I-75 South Corridor • Partnerships with MPOs and Locals• Demand Management• Regional and Local Transit Planning

• Partnerships with MPOs and Locals• Demand Management• Regional and Local Transit PlanningRegional and Local Transit Planning• Considerations for State Investments• Last-mile Connectivity for People

and Freight

Regional and Local Transit Planning• Considerations for State Investments• Last-mile Connectivity for People

and Freightg• Coordination of Transportation

Investments with Development Patterns

g• Coordination of Transportation

Investments with Development Patterns


Statewide Freight and Logistics Plan

Statewide Freight and Logistics Plan • Highway Needs Identified

I I 75 C it• Highway Needs Identified

I I 75 C itLogistics PlanFebruary 2012Logistics PlanFebruary 2012

• Increase I-75 Capacity• New I-75/I-16 Interchange

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• Increase I-75 Capacity• New I-75/I-16 Interchange

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• Rail Needs Identified• Rail-freight Deficiencies

from Atlanta to Florida

• Rail Needs Identified• Rail-freight Deficiencies

from Atlanta to Florida

• Airport Related Needs Identified

• Last mile Transportation

• Airport Related Needs Identified

• Last mile Transportation• Last-mile Transportation Projects

• Last-mile Transportation Projects


2006 Total Freight Rail Flow Band (Annual)

2006 Freight Truck Volume Band (Daily)( )

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Source: Atkins, Georgia Statewide Model

Approximate Study AreaApproximate Study AreaApproximate Study AreaApproximate Study Area

SR 155 inI-75 South Corridor

SR 155 in Henry County

Hartley Bridge y gRoad in Bibb County

Approximate Study AreaApproximate Study AreaApproximate Study AreaApproximate Study Area

• MPOs• Atlanta Regional Commission

• MPOs• Atlanta Regional Commission g

(ARC)• Macon Area Transportation Study

(MATS)R i l C i i

g(ARC)

• Macon Area Transportation Study (MATS)

R i l C i iI-75 South Corridor

• Regional Commissions• ARC• Three Rivers

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• Regional Commissions• ARC• Three Rivers

G• Middle Georgia• GDOT District 3• Counties

• Middle Georgia• GDOT District 3• Counties

• Henry • Spalding • Butts

• Henry • Spalding • Butts

• Monroe • Bibb• Monroe • Bibb

• Lamar• Lamar

Expected Study ResultsExpected Study ResultsExpected Study ResultsExpected Study Results

• Conceptual Improvements and Projects• Conceptual Improvements and Projects

• Specific Interchange Area Recommendations

• Specific Interchange Area Recommendations

I-75 South Corridor• Identify Multimodal Connectivity Improvements

• Action Plan with Specific

• Identify Multimodal Connectivity Improvements

• Action Plan with Specific• Action Plan with Specific Implementation Steps Identified

• Review Adopted Land Use Plans and

• Action Plan with Specific Implementation Steps Identified

• Review Adopted Land Use Plans and Comprehensive Plans Comprehensive Plans

Study ActivitiesStudy ActivitiesStudy ActivitiesStudy Activities

Ongoing Throughout Project• Task 1 – Project ManagementOngoing Throughout Project• Task 1 – Project Management• Task 1 – Project Management• Task 2 – Public and Stakeholder Outreach

Technical Study Elements

• Task 1 – Project Management• Task 2 – Public and Stakeholder Outreach

Technical Study ElementsI-75 South Corridor

Technical Study Elements• Task 3 – Data Analysis / Existing and Future

Conditions Assessment• Task 4 – Corridor-wide and Interchange-level

Technical Study Elements• Task 3 – Data Analysis / Existing and Future

Conditions Assessment• Task 4 – Corridor-wide and Interchange-levelTask 4 Corridor wide and Interchange level

Modeling • Task 5 – System Analysis / Evaluation of

Conceptual Improvement Alt ti

Task 4 Corridor wide and Interchange level Modeling

• Task 5 – System Analysis / Evaluation of Conceptual Improvement Alt tiAlternatives

• Task 6 – Recommendations and Implementation

Alternatives• Task 6 – Recommendations and

Implementation

Study Activities Study Activities –– Unique AspectsUnique AspectsStudy Activities Study Activities –– Unique AspectsUnique Aspects

• Integrated Corridor Planning (ICP) Tool• Assess and optimize overall transportation system performance

• Integrated Corridor Planning (ICP) Tool• Assess and optimize overall transportation system performanceAssess and optimize overall transportation system performance

by simultaneously planning improvements for integrated multimodal systems.

• Unlike conventional planning where improvements are identified i d d tl b d d th t f li it d il bl

Assess and optimize overall transportation system performance by simultaneously planning improvements for integrated multimodal systems.

• Unlike conventional planning where improvements are identified i d d tl b d d th t f li it d il bl

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independently by mode and then compete for limited available funding.independently by mode and then compete for limited available funding.

Freeway Systems

Arterial Signal Systems

Bus / Commuter R il

Freight Rail Systems Raily

Study Activities Study Activities –– Work CompletedWork CompletedStudy Activities Study Activities –– Work CompletedWork Completed

• Completed Project Management and Public

• Completed Project Management and Public www dot ga gov/I75SouthgInvolvement Plans

• Reviewed over 56 Plans and Studies

gInvolvement Plans

• Reviewed over 56 Plans and Studies

www.dot.ga.gov/I75South

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Studies

• Development of Project Steering Committee

Studies

• Development of Project Steering Committee

• Initiated Data Collection

• Development of Project

• Initiated Data Collection

• Development of Project p jWebsite and Fact Sheet

p jWebsite and Fact Sheet

Study CommitteesStudy CommitteesStudy CommitteesStudy Committees

Stakeholder Committee(W k Sh d P j t P t l)

Project Steering Committee(Meets up to Five Times)

Half Day Work Shops Local Governments

Regional Commissions

AgenciesGDOT FHWA

(Work Shops and Project Portal)(Meets up to Five Times)

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Information Transfer Via Project Portal Local Governments


FHWAGRTA

MPOsAtlanta Regional Commission

Other Agencies (SRTA, FTA, etc)Freight Entities

Emergency Mgmt. OfficialsEnvironmental Interests

Railroads

Macon MPO (MATS) Warner Robbins MPO (WRATS)

Regional CommissionsAtl t R i l C i i Environmental Justice Leaders

Chambers of CommerceMilitary Installations

UniversitiesOthers?

Atlanta Regional Commission Three Rivers

Middle Georgia

Others?

Committee Roles Committee Roles Committee Roles Committee Roles

• Project Steering Committee (PSC)Pro ide Coordination ith Federal State and

• Project Steering Committee (PSC)Pro ide Coordination ith Federal State and• Provide Coordination with Federal, State and Regional Agencies

• Sounding Board for Technical and Public Outreach Elements

• Provide Coordination with Federal, State and Regional Agencies

• Sounding Board for Technical and Public Outreach Elements

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Outreach Elements• Proposed to Meet up to Five (5) Times

• Stakeholder Committee

Outreach Elements• Proposed to Meet up to Five (5) Times

• Stakeholder Committee• Stakeholder Committee• Provide Coordination with Local Agencies

and Other Interested Groups• Local Agencies to Participate in Half Day

• Stakeholder Committee• Provide Coordination with Local Agencies

and Other Interested Groups• Local Agencies to Participate in Half Day• Local Agencies to Participate in Half Day

Work Shops• Additional Interaction with Study Team

Through Project Portal

• Local Agencies to Participate in Half Day Work Shops

• Additional Interaction with Study Team Through Project Portal g jg j

Stakeholder Agency Workshops Stakeholder Agency Workshops Stakeholder Agency Workshops Stakeholder Agency Workshops

• Local Governments and Regional Commissions (RCs)

• Local Governments and Regional Commissions (RCs)Commissions (RCs)

• Proposed Discussion Topics• Introduce Study

Commissions (RCs)• Proposed Discussion Topics

• Introduce Study

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• Local Goals and Visions • Comprehensive Plans / Land Use Plans • Future Development / Redevelopment Areas

• Local Goals and Visions • Comprehensive Plans / Land Use Plans • Future Development / Redevelopment Areas• Other Economic Development Issues

• Two Identical Workshops • North and South Locations

• Other Economic Development Issues• Two Identical Workshops

• North and South Locations

Local and Regional Plans Local and Regional Plans Visions and GoalsVisions and GoalsLocal and Regional Plans Local and Regional Plans Visions and GoalsVisions and Goals

ARC Plan 2040Theme: Sustainability

Henry County and Cities Comprehensive

Transportation Plan• Increase Mobility Options for People and Goods• Promote places to live with easy

p• Enhance Mobility for People and

Goods• Enhance Accessibility for People

and GoodsI-75 South Corridor

access to jobs and services• Improve energy efficiency while preserving the region’s environment

and Goods• Reinforce growth patterns to meet

the local vision• Protect and preserve environmental qualityquality

• Ensure coordination among partnersButts County Comprehensive

Transportation PlanHouston County and Cities

SAFETEA-LU Planning Factors:• Economic Vitality• Accessibility and Mobility• Protect/Enhance the environment

yComprehensive Plan

Provide a map for a thriving community….

• Connectivity• Safety and Security

…Enhancing the quality of life for all citizens


Monroe Co ntMonroe County, Forsyth and Culledon Comprehensive Plan

…Dedicated to growing in a manner

Griffin Comprehensive Plan

• Preserve small town charm

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…Dedicated to growing in a manner that protects and enhances our unique character and fosters a commitment to being an active economic, cultural, and social

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Preserve small town charm• Protect the environment• Redevelop residential and commercial areas

• Promote a friendly and cooperativecenter……A safe, vibrant community…Cooperation and communication

Promote a friendly and cooperative city

• Promote intergovernmental coordination

• Expand the job basep j


Spalding CountyBarnesville Comprehensive Plan

• Conserve and protect natural,

Spalding County Comprehensive

Transportation Plan

• Citizen involvementI-75 South Corridor

p ,cultural and historic resources

• Achieve a growing and balanced economy

• Ensure public facilities have capacity

Citizen involvement• Mobility and accessibility for all people and goods

• Transportation facilities should enhance visual attractiveness and y

when needed and support growth and development

• Enhance quality of life

quality of life• Improve environmental quality• Improve transportation options between regional activity centersg y

• Maintain livability• Proactively address future growth


Macon Area Transportation

Bibb County and City of Maconp

Study (MATS)

• Encourage growth in areas that have access to existing and planned f iliti

yComprehensive Plan

…Dynamic community encouraging balanced growth with sensitivity to quality of design while ensuring

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facilities• Provide a transportation network that enhances interconnections between activity centers and neighborhoods

quality of design while ensuring environmental safeguards…

…Neighborhoods, commerce and mobility reflect and interconnectionpromoting continuity…neighborhoods

• Enhance the ability to travel within the metro areas regardless of mode

• Provide a roadway network that

promoting continuity……True stewardship of the community

• Provide a roadway network that enhances the beauty of the community

• Provide transportation corridors safe for all modes


Warner Robins Area Lamar CountyTransportation Study (WRATS)

• Support economic vitality by bli l b l titi

Lamar County Comprehensive Plan

…Quiet oasis of rural living with opportunities for lifestyle amenities

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enabling global competition, productivity and efficiency

• Increase safety and security of the transportation system for all usersI ibilit d bilit

opportunities for lifestyle amenities…Environmentally friendly development

…Preservation of existing farms, environmentally sensitive areas• Increase accessibility and mobility

options for people and freight• Enhance connectivity between and across modes

• Protect and enhance the

environmentally sensitive areas, historic buildings, and forestland

• Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation and improve quality of life

Common ThemesCommon ThemesCommon ThemesCommon Themes

connectivityeconomic development safety

connectivity

quality of lifestewardship

Coordinationsustainability

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mobility multimodalli bilit P ti

Quality of Design

Cooperation Community characterCommunication

livability Preservation

freight/goods movement

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citizen involvementAccessibility

environment energy efficiency

Study Goals (DRAFT)Study Goals (DRAFT)Study Goals (DRAFT)Study Goals (DRAFT)

• Ensure a Cooperative, Communicative, and Coordinated Process

• Ensure a Cooperative, Communicative, and Coordinated Process

• Ensure Efficient Regional and Interstate Mobility for People and Goods

• Provide Connectivity and Accessibility to Regional

• Ensure Efficient Regional and Interstate Mobility for People and Goods

• Provide Connectivity and Accessibility to Regional I-75 South Corridor

y y gActivity Centers

• Preserve and Enhance Environmental, Cultural and Historic Resources

y y gActivity Centers

• Preserve and Enhance Environmental, Cultural and Historic Resources

• Preserve and Enhance Quality of Life• Ensure Transportation Designs that Enhance

Community Character

• Preserve and Enhance Quality of Life• Ensure Transportation Designs that Enhance

Community Character• Support Local, Regional and Statewide Visions,

Goals and Objectives• Invest in Infrastructure that Supports Economic

S t i bilit d Vi bilit

• Support Local, Regional and Statewide Visions, Goals and Objectives

• Invest in Infrastructure that Supports Economic S t i bilit d Vi bilitSustainability and Viability Sustainability and Viability

Work Session TopicsWork Session TopicsWork Session TopicsWork Session Topics

• Review and Discuss Study Goals• Review and Discuss Study GoalsReview and Discuss Study Goals • Discuss Corridor Issues and Opportunities• Review List of Current and Previous Studies

Review and Discuss Study Goals • Discuss Corridor Issues and Opportunities• Review List of Current and Previous Studies

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Schedule and Next StepsSchedule and Next StepsSchedule and Next StepsSchedule and Next Steps

• Complete Data Collection Including Corridor-Level Traffic Counts• Schedule and Conduct Stakeholder Work Shops• Complete Data Collection Including Corridor-Level Traffic Counts• Schedule and Conduct Stakeholder Work ShopsSchedule and Conduct Stakeholder Work Shops• Complete Project Portal for Committees • Conduct Next Meeting of Project Steering Committee

(Spring/Summer 2012)

Schedule and Conduct Stakeholder Work Shops• Complete Project Portal for Committees • Conduct Next Meeting of Project Steering Committee

(Spring/Summer 2012)I-75 South Corridor

(Spring/Summer 2012)• Present Results of Data Collection and Existing Conditions• Present Results of Stakeholder Work Shops

(Spring/Summer 2012)• Present Results of Data Collection and Existing Conditions• Present Results of Stakeholder Work Shops

Task O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S OPlanning Process Starts

2011 2012 2013

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Assessment of Existing and Future Conditions

Assessment of Current and Future Needs

System Analysis and Evaluation of Future Scenarios

Recommendations and Implementation

Study Completion

Thank You for Your Participation!Thank You for Your Participation!Thank You for Your Participation!Thank You for Your Participation!

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www.dot.ga.gov/I75South

Project Steering Committee (PSC) Project Steering Committee (PSC) MeetingsMeetingsProject Steering Committee (PSC) Project Steering Committee (PSC) MeetingsMeetings

PSC Meeting Proposed Agenda Items Proposed DategSession*

p g p

No. 1 Project Kick-Off – Study Goals and Issue Identification Winter 2012

No. 2 Present Existing and Future Conditions Analysis Results and Spring /

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Introduce Integrated Corridor Planning (ICP) Process Summer 2012No. 3 Review of Highway Focus and Present Connectivity

Conceptual Mobility Alternatives Fall 2012

N 4 P t C t l M bilit Alt ti A l i R lt dNo. 4 Present Conceptual Mobility Alternatives Analysis Results and Recommendations Spring 2013

No. 5 Present Draft I-75 South Corridor and Subarea Master Plan Summer 2013

* Meeting locations will alternate between north and south corridor locations * Meeting locations will alternate between north and south corridor locations

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