Work Group Leaders:
Mark E. Kirstner with Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation at markk@partnc.org
Hanna Cockburn with Piedmont Triad Regional Council at hcockburn@ptrc.org
Mobility Work Group Progress Report
Materials of Interest
Regional Project List Proposal
Piedmont Triad Draft Regional Transportation Plan
Livability_in_Transportation_Guide
Work Group Meeting Minutes:
- Meeting Minutes 5-3-11
- Meeting Minutes 6-1-11
- Meeting Minutes 8-9-11
- Meeting Minutes 8-16-11
- Meeting Minutes 9-20-11
- Meeting Minutes 10-25-11
- Meeting Minutes 11-18-11
- Meeting Minutes 1-20-12
- Meeting Minutes 4-12-12
The Time is Now:
Development of a regional transportation solution
Managing the benefits and challenges of growth is one of the most important issues communities face. North Carolina’s population is projected to reach 12 million people by 2030, ranking it the seventh most populated state in the nation. The Piedmont Triad is expected to grow 15% over the next 10 years reaching 1.8 million by 2020, and is projected to top 2 million by 2030. With this growth comes a set of transportation challenges and opportunities. More people typically means more congestion, which impacts our economy, environment and quality of life. However, when growth is planned and managed effectively, communities can reap the benefits of shared resources, such as a regional transportation system. A regional transportation system would support economic development, help establish the region as a place of distinction and provide mobility choices to commuters.
Planning for our future
The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) understands the importance of keeping our region moving today and in the future. PART coordinated with nine other transit systems, transportation planners, and city and county officials in our 10 county region to develop a Regional Transit Development Plan (RTDP). Stakeholder interviews were conducted to discuss the plan and identify transit needs. An online survey and public forum was held for opportunities for the public to participate in the planning process. The analysis included the evaluation of Piedmont Region’s existing transportation network to learn more about travel patterns, routes, destination centers, infrastructure and more. This information helped identify existing and future transportation needs. The plan stimulates the use of a sustainable, effective and efficient regional transportation system.
Project Web Site - http://www.partnc.org/rtdp.html