This year, the tour explored the revitalization along the Broad Street corridor and simulated the proposed “bus rapid transit” route that would run west to Willow Lawn and east to Rocketts Landing. The former bank building, which was Richmond’s tallest from 1930 to 1971, was one of the properties toured by about 150 people on four buses yesterday.
via timesdispatch.com Jeremy Slayton.
Alternatives Analysis / Environmental Assessment Presentation to Commonwealth Transportation Board PDF
February 2010
Where a proposed bus rapid transit would run, its accessibility, its costs, its operations, its environmental impact and its fairness to long-time riders drew questions from the public tonight.
via timesdispatch.com Peter Bacque .
GRTC is in the early stages of planning a “bus rapid transit” system that would provide faster, more reliable transit service by establishing a main route from West Broad Street at Willow Lawn in Henrico County through downtown Richmond and out East Main Street to Rocketts Landing.
via timesdispatch.com WILL JONES AND PETER BACQUE.
The average distance traveled during rush hour by Richmond drivers jumped 56.8 percent between 1982 and 2001 — the largest increase in pavement-pounding among 51 U.S. cities and the result of the Richmond region’s aggressively sprawled development pattern, according to a recent report by the national group CEOs for Cities.
via styleweekly.com Sara Dabney Tisdale.
Providing the necessary improvements for speedy passenger service from Richmond to Washington will take 20 years at best, the state’s rail chief said yesterday.
via timesdispatch.com Peter Bacque.
John M. Lewis Jr., chief executive officer of GRTC, said the mayor’s decision effectively kills the proposal for a transfer center at Main Street Station. But he said he understands that issues unrelated to transportation led officials to consider alternate sites.
via timesdispatch.com WILL JONES.
Fall 2009– Spring 2011
GRTC Transit System and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) are managing the Broad Street Rapid Transit Study with assistance and guidance provided by two committees: the Policy Advisory Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee.
via ridegrtc.com
Through an online survey, the city is asking residents about their bike-riding habits and their thoughts on bike lanes, trails, sidewalks and other facilities.
via timesdispatch.com WILL JONES.
Mayor’s Order June 1, 2010
News Release (PDF) June 9, 2010
Announcement September 20, 2010
