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Phase II Summary Report Appendix
Sample meeting agenda
Sample questions sheet
Sample feedback form
Phase II PowerPoint presentation
Phase II meetings attendee list
Group discussion notes from each meeting (in the order that the meetings occurred): o Gaston County o Lincoln County o Iredell County o North Mecklenburg County o South Carolina o Union County o South Mecklenburg County o Make‐up Meeting #1 o Make‐up Meeting #2 o Cabarrus County
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Phase II County Meetings August 24 – October 5, 2017 ∙ 2 Hours Each
Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg (North and South), and Union counties, South Carolina Rock Hill‐Fort Mill Area Transportation Study (RFATS)
area (portions of Lancaster and York Counties)
Agenda
Time Agenda Item Who
15 minutes Welcome and Introductions All
20 minutes The State of Transit CCOG and CATS Staff
10 minutes What We Heard During RTES Phase I CCOG Staff
70 minutes Group Engagement All
5 minutes Wrap Up and Next Steps All
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Phase II County Meetings August 24 – October 5, 2017 ∙ 2 Hours Each
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)? 2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing? 3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of
people to our success? Why? 4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
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5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they
apply to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other:
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8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other:
9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able to
do now?
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion?
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11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other:
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
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Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
What jurisdiction or organization do you represent? _____________________________________
Contact Information: _______________________________________________________________
Phase II County Meetings · Feedback Form
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5) Of the information provided, what topic(s) did you find most useful?
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Regional Transit Engagement SeriesMETROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Welcome and Introductions
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Agenda Background and Context
o Who is Involved?
o Why Now?
What is the Regional Transit Engagement Series?
Bridging CATS Current Efforts with Long Term Transit Goals
Group Engagement ‐ Local Knowledge
Next Steps
What is the MTC?
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Background and ContextBackground and Context
Top Priorities for the CONNECT Region
Parks & Open Space
More Transportation Choices
Support Our Communities
Support Local Farms
Cost of Providing Services
Improved Water Quality
Improved Air Quality
Work Closer to Home
More Housing Choices
Cost of My Commute
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Where Should We Invest in Transit?
CONNECT Transit
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Regional TransitPlan
Context for Transit Engagement
Timeline for Regional Transit Planning Efforts
2012 – 2013 – 2014 - 2015
2006 2007
Aug2015
April2016
Aug2016
Nov2016
Jan 1999
Nov1998
Jul1998 2002
Jan2015
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In‐Commuters to Mecklenburg County2016
Our economy is regional.
WHYNOW?
Source: Longitudinal Employment and Housing Dynamics, 2014
Coordination is essential and takes long‐term effort.
WHYNOW?
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Region Outpacing NC Growth
Growth in Urban Metros
Senior Tsunami
Millennials
We are growing.
WHYNOW?
Regions2015 MSA
Pop.Estimate
Miles of trackNumber of
LinesNumber of Stations
Daily Ridership Type
Denver, CO Region 2.81 M57.4 7 54
106,000LRT
29.0 2 9 CRT
Dallas, TX Region 7.10 M 93.0 4 64 99,000 LRT
Portland, OR Region 2.38 M 60.0 5 97 121,000 LRT
Sacramento, CA Region 2.27 M 37.5 2 48 50,000 LRT
Phoenix, AZ Region 4.57 M 26.3 1 35 47,000 LRT
Seattle, WA Region 3.73 M 20.3 2 21 69,000 LRT
Charlotte Region 2.42 M 18.9 (2018) 1 26 34,000 LRT
Regional Transit ComparisonWHYNOW?
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How Will Results Be Used? Strengthen Regional Partnerships Inform CATS 2030 Plan Aid Local Planning Efforts Inform Future MTPs Uncover Near‐Term Strategies Gauge Interest in Planning Across
County Lines Determine Region’s Next Steps
Geography
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Local, State, Federal Elected Officials and Staff, Economic Development Organizations, Institutions, Private Sector,
Phase I Participants
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Phase I Engagement
Managers, Transit Directors, Transportation
Planners, Planning Directors
MTC Update
Regional Transit Summit
Cabarrus
Gaston
Iredell
Lincoln
Meck. (N)
Meck. (S)
Union
RFATS
Cabarrus
Gaston
Iredell
Lincoln
Mecklenburg (N)
Mecklenburg (S)
Union
RFATS
Centralina COG MTC Partnership
Partner Updates
Phase II Engagement
Public Survey
MTCCall to Action
Relationship to Other Projects
• Economic growth and competitiveness
• Transportation and land use coordination
• Transportation choice, multi‐modal options, and the importance of mobility
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More than rail
2030 Transit System Plan StatusOperating• LYNX Blue Line Light Rail • Sprinter Airport Enhanced Bus • CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 1
Under Construction• LYNX Blue Line Extension• CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2
Under Design• Charlotte Gateway Station
Under Study• North and West Corridor• LYNX Silver Line• System Integration
Unfunded• North Corridor/West Corridor LPA• CityLYNX Gold Line Extensions • LYNX Silver Line
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• 9.3 miles, 11 stations • 4 park and ride facilities • Approximately 3,100 parking spaces• Accommodates 3-car trains• 25,000+ daily riders• Improvements to North Tryon St.• Connects UNC Charlotte campuses• 22 minute commute from Uptown to UNC
Charlotte• Initial peak period service 7.5 minute frequency• Connecting bus services• Revenue service by March 2018
LYNX Blue Line Extension (BLE)Project Overview
University City BlvdJW Clay Blvd / UNC-Charlotte
UNC-Charlotte Main
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Live Testing has begunon the LYNX BLE Alignment
CityLYNX Phase 2
• Construction underway• New vehicles with Phase 2
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• MTC adopted LYNX Silver Line light rail staff recommendation as the Locally Preferred Alternative in November 2016
• 13-15 miles long
• 13 stations with 8-10 park and ride locations
• As part of recommendation Uptown alignments will be include in a system integration study.
LYNX Silver Line
Update to the System Plan
Southeast Corridor (Silver Line)MTC adopted Light rail to Matthews as LPA in November 2016Need to determine Center City access
North Corridor (Red Line)LPA has been commuter rail on NS O-LineUse of Norfolk Southern O-Line corridor problematicIn addition to O-Line, the study will consider rail on other alignments
West (Airport) Corridor Current LPA StreetcarPlan to study Light Rail and potential alignmentsServing Airport is a mustCan Proposed River District be served?
Center City Integration StudyDetermine how best to integrate three corridors into downtown with existing Blue Line and Gold Line Streetcar
Update to the System Plan
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Phase I EngagementWhat Did We Learn?
Regional Transit Engagement By the Numbers
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2CRAFT Meetings
Communities and Agencies Represented41
Counties
Presentation to 44
Materials to 200CCOG Conference Attendees72 LG Managers
& Planners
CCOG Board Members (Elected)
1 Trip to Denver, CO3,128 Miles
Presentation to 33Regional Managers and Mayors
Regional Transit Service Providers12
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Regional Transit – Phase I Findings
Regional, System‐wide Focus
Desire for Developing a Regional Transit Plan to Identify: Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options
Regional Transit –Phase I Findings
Existing, Regional Transit Resource Guide
Transit Supportive Messaging Needed
Expressed Need for Additional Data Tipping point for riding transit Desire to pay for transit
http://bit.ly/RegionalTransit
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Let’s Hear From Youo In a moment we will ask you to use your mobile device to participate
in some polling questions
o For now, you can simply open a browser on your phone and type in
the following address: www.pollev.com/centralinao We will start with a practice round to be sure
everything is working.
o No phone or limited data plan? Simply record
responses on the question sheet w/ packet
What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (background and phase I results)?
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Is there anything that you didn’t hear, that you thought you would? What’s missing?
Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of people to our success? Why?
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How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
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PollEverywhere Instructions1. Visit www.pollev.com/centralina2. Wait for poll to appear3. Submit response
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Here are some potential concepts to consider if we develop a shared vision for transit across jurisdictions based on what we heard during Phase I…
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What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able to do now?
Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion?
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Who is missing? Who should definitely be invited and/or present at the Transit Summit?
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What’s Next
Public Survey –Go Live Date
Phase II Summary to MTC
Coordination with MPOs and other Partners
Regional Transit Summit –Next Best Steps
What’s Next?
Continue the Regional Transit DiscussionGoal: Examine support for regional transit plan through focus groups with elected and economic development officials and stakeholders in each county.
Take the Public PulseGoal: Through market research, gather public opinion and attitudes on transit, transit type, destinations, potential use, funding mechanisms supported, etc.
Prepare for the Regional Transit PlanGoal: Define a plan scope that meets the needs of individual counties and identify funding for the plan.
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Phase II Meeting Schedule County Meeting Date Time Location Venue & Address
1 Gaston August 249:00 am –11:00 am
GastoniaGastonia Conference Center145 S. Marietta Street
2 Lincoln August 259:00 am –11:00 am
LincolntonJames W. Warren Citizens Center Commissioners Room – 3rd Floor115 W. Main Street
3 Iredell August 289:00 am –11:00 am
MooresvilleCharles Mack Citizen Center Moore Room 215 N. Main Street
4North Mecklenburg
August 282:00 pm –4:00 pm
DavidsonDavidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House218 Concord Road
5South Carolina
August 299:00 am –11:00 am
Rock HillManchester Meadows Conference Room – 2nd Floor 337 E. Mt. Gallant Road
6 Cabarrus September 119:00 am –11:00 am
ConcordCabarrus County Government Center Multi‐Purpose Room65 Church Street South
7 Union September 13 9:00 am –11:00 am
MonroeOld Armory Community Center500 S. Johnson Street
8South Mecklenburg
September 13 2:00 pm –4:00 pm
Matthews Matthews Town Hall Council Chambers232 Matthews Station Street
9 Make‐Up Meeting September 229:00 am –11:00 am
CharlotteCentralina COG OfficesCatawba Room9815 David Taylor Drive
http://bit.ly/RegionalTransit
RTES Phase II Attendee List
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Gaston County – August 24, 2017 – Gastonia Conference Center
Name Organization Title
Shelley DeHart Belmont Planning Director
Alex Robinson Belmont Senior Planner
Earl Mathers Gaston County County Manager
David L. Williams Gaston County Director of Planning & Dev Srvcs
Juan Garcia Gaston County Planner
Willie King, Jr. Gaston County Planner
Kristy Crisp Gastonia Business Service Manager
Julio Paredes Gaston Cleveland Lincoln MPO Transportation Planner
Danny Jackson Mount Holly City Manage
Brian DuPont Mount Holly Planner
James Estes Thom Tillis, US Senate Regional Representative
Lincoln County – August 25, 2017 – James W. Warren Citizens Center in Lincolnton
Name Organization Title
Andrew Bryant Lincoln County Planning Director
Kathryn Saine Lincoln County Senior Services Director
Susan McCracken Lincoln County Dept of Social Services Director
Thomas Mitchell Lincoln County Dept of Social Services Economic Services Program Mgr
Cliff Brumfield Lincoln Econ Dev Association Executive Director
Kara Brown Lincoln Econ Dev Association Account Services Manager
Steve Zickefoose Lincolnton City Manager
Laura Elam Lincolnton Planning Director
Kristal Ford Transportation Lincoln County Transportation Manager
Bill Beam Lincoln County Chairman
Richard Permenter Lincoln County Commissioner
RTES Phase II Attendee List
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Iredell County – August 28, 2017 – Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville
Name Organization Title
Bradley Johnson ICATS Transportation Director
Tommy Bowles Iredell County Vice Chairman
Jeff McNeely Iredell County Commissioner
Matthew Todd Iredell County Planning Director
Bill Thunberg Lake Norman Transp. Commission Executive Director
Miles Atkins Mooresville Mayor
Terrell Blackmon Mooresville Comm & Economic Development
Bobby Compton Mooresville Commissioner
Lisa Qualls Mooresville Commissioner
Sherry Ashley Statesville Assistant Planning Director
Paul Bryant Troutman Councilmember
Erika Martin Troutman Planning Director
Leslie Mozingo Strategics Principal
Vickie Sawyer
North Mecklenburg County – August 28, 2017 – Davidson College Presbyterian Church
Name Organization Title
Phanalphie Rhue Alma Adams, US House of Representatives District Director
Erin Gillespie Charlotte Center City Partners Planning and Dev Associate
Keith Kelly Charlotte Chamber of Commerce VP, Local and Regional Govt
Wayne Herron Cornelius Planning Director
Michael Militich Cornelius Councilmember
Chuck Travis Cornelius Mayor
Jason Burdette Davidson Planning Director
Travis Johnson Davidson Senior Planner
John Woods Davidson Mayor
John Aneralla Huntersville Mayor
Bill Coxe Huntersville Transportation Planner
Sushil Nepal Huntersville Principal Planner
Peter Zeiler Mecklenburg County Economic Development Director
RTES Phase II Attendee List
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South Carolina – August 29, 2017 – Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill
Name Organization Title
Kara Drane Catawba Regional COG Senior Planner
Paul Spokas JLL
Amy Massey Kimley‐Horn
Steve Willis Lancaster County County Administrator
Leah Gaskin Lash Group
Sara Nomellini LPL Financial
Kathy Lee Ashwell LPL Financial
Christopher Herrmann RFATS Transportation Planning Assistant
David Hooper RFATS Administrator
Scott Sebert RFATS
Clifton Goolsby Rock Hill Transportation Manager
Tabitha Engle Shutterfly
David Branham South Carolina DOT Commissioner
Wes Climer South Carolina Senate Senator
Susan Britt Tega Cay Planning & Development Manager
Steve Allen York County
Allison Love York County Open Space Planner
Audra Miller York County Planning and Dev Director
Jason Flora York County Economic Development
Marc Howie York County Co‐op
RTES Phase II Attendee List
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Union County – September 13, 2017 – Old Armory Community Center in Monroe
Name Organization Title
Phil Thomas Fairview Mayor
Adam Recchia Foursquare ITP Senior Transportation Planner
Rox H. Burhans Indian Trail Planning Director
Todd Huntsinger Indian Trail Engineering Project Manager
Frank Deese Marshville Mayor
Scott Howard Marshville Town Manager
Larry Faison Monroe City Manager
Bobby Kilgore Monroe Mayor
Mark Brody NC House of Representatives Union & Anson Counties – District 55 NC Representative
Mary Ross Ross & Associates Principal
Erinn Nichols Stallings Interim Town Manager
Chris Easterly Stallings Town Engineer
Kevin Parker Stallings Associate Engineer
Lynda Paxton Stallings Councilmember
David Scholl Stallings Councilmember
Bjorn Hansen Union County Transportation Planner
Frank Aikmus Union County Board of Commissioners Chairman
Richard Helms Union County Board of Commissioners Vice Chairman
Jackie Morgan Union County Health Department Div Mgr Public Health Operations
Tim Jones Waxhaw Planner II
Marlon Watson Waxhaw Director of Transportation
Nish Trivedi Waxhaw Planner II/Transportation Planner
Bill Deter Weddington Mayor
Michael Smith Weddington Councilmember
Patrick Niland Wingate Town Manager
RTES Phase II Attendee List
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South Mecklenburg County – September 13, 2017 – Matthews Town Hall
Name Organization Title
Josh Ward Richard Burr, US Senate Regional Representative
Gregory Phipps Charlotte Councilmember
Andy Grzymski Charlotte Dept of Transportation
John Galles Greater Charlotte Biz Principal
Hazen Blodgett Matthews Town Manager
Kathi Ingrish Matthews Planning Director
Chris Melton Matthews Councilmember
Jeff Miller Matthews Councilmember
CJ O’Neill Matthews Public Works Director
Susan Habina‐Woolard Matthews Town Engineer
John Urban Matthews Councilmember
Lou Abernathy Matthews TAC
Pat Cotham Mecklenburg County Commissioner
Peter Zeiler Mecklenburg County Economic Development Director
Mary Belk NC House of Representatives Mecklenburg County – District 88 NC Representative
Jack Edwards Pineville Mayor
Brandon Hackney Pineville Planner
Christopher McDonough Pineville Councilmember
Bob Becker Robert Pittenger, US House of Representatives District Director
Phase II Make‐Up Meeting #1 – September 22, 2017 – Centralina COG in Charlotte
Name Organization Title
Vi Lyles Charlotte Councilmember
Julio Paredes GCLMPO Transportation Planner
Teresa Campo Monroe Community Development Coordinator
Beverly Earle NC House of Representatives Mecklenburg County – District 101 NC Representative
Chris Hutter Novant Health Sr. Director of Professional and Support Services
RTES Phase II Attendee List
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Phase II Make‐Up Meeting #2 – October 2, 2017 – Centralina COG in Charlotte
Name Organization Title
Tim Gibbs Charlotte DOT Transportation Planner III
Bob Cook Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Secretary
Scott Neisler Kings Mountain Mayor
Kim Moore Mecklenburg Transportation System Senior Social Services Manager
Dana Stoogenke Rocky River Rural Planning Organization Director
Cabarrus County – October 5, 2017 – Cabarrus County Government Center in Concord
Name Organization Title
Mike Downs Cabarrus County County Manager
Franklin Barnes Cabarrus County Planner
Phillip Collins Cabarrus County Planner
Lynn Shue Cabarrus County Commissioner
Bob Bushey Cabarrus County Transportation Srvcs Director
LJ Weslowski CK Rider Transit Manager
Andy Christy CK Rider Planner
Al Brown Concord Councilmember
Brian Hiatt Concord City Manager
Lloyd Payne Concord Assistant City Manager
Georgia Lozier Richard Hudson, US House of Representatives Regional Staff
Tucker Osborne Richard Hudson, US House of Representatives Regional Representative
Zac Gordon Kannapolis Planning Director
Darrell Hinnant Kannapolis Mayor
Irene Sacks Kannapolis Director of Econ & Comm Dev
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Phase II County Meetings – Gaston County August 24, 2017 ∙ 9:00 am – 11:00 am ∙ Gastonia Conference Center
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
MTC Ex‐officio membership‐learning more about that. Representation vs. voting/non‐voting status‐understand that structure better.
Hearing discussion about light rail west and how to stay involved in that conversation. There is interest in cooperating in connection efforts‐keep momentum growing.
2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
Density‐would like to see more comparison.
Are there other places within the region that are similar to Gaston County and also regions to look to outside of our region?
Environmental impacts of expanding transit and benefits
Understand perceived detriments to transit and how to address o Education needed
Is there more detail about BLE regarding park and ride, etc. 3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of
people to our success? Why?
“It’s important.” Public/customer service is key and critical. Efficiency and educating public on how to use system.
o Paradigm shift o Density considerations/controlling sprawl
Culture‐change would be needed‐paradigm shift, again
Transit is key in Gaston Country for economic development purposes o Continued conversation and coordination about this issue is critical o Efficient movement of people is important
4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
Parking for light rail is important.
Regional economic generator‐airport and transit, too.
Jobs and economy are top!
Inter‐connectivity and interstate coordination‐how will that work out? (admin/jurisdictional)
Planning locations and major employment centers‐with transit expansion (geography)
Transit should be part of larger network‐for multiple reasons‐economic development; entertainment
Prosperity‐related to growth but for all people. Affordable options are needed.
Need equitable, bi‐state regional focus o If it’s good for here, then it’s good for the region o No community is an island.
Need to further define prosperity
The how is important ‐if we’re going to work as a region‐it needs to be obvious! (road conditions, etc.)
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5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
It’s a service that is offered. About its implementation‐ to be comprehensive at county level‐need high‐level service (in the county)
Attracting and retaining talent‐be prepared with transit options (not car dependent)
Facilities are important. Make them inviting, interesting, etc.
Transit facilities as mixed use, places of interest.
6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they
apply to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other:
8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive
messaging for the following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other:
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9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able to do now?
Market opportunities for jobs, etc. inside and outside Gaston County. o “Because of regional transit plan, I can take ________ opportunity.” o Having plan in place may help change mindsets of residents, employers, elected
Broaden regional vision. More integrated vision, among jurisdictions; topic areas
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion? Yes.
11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other:
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Private sector
Universities/schools/community colleges o Young minds to get involved o Destinations; traffic generators
Response options Percentage
Invisibility 5 63%
Mind reading 3 38%
Responses
Gaston county
The State
Gaston County
Belmont
Belmont
Gaston County
City of Gastonia
Mount Holly
Response options Percentage
Cross-county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
7 30%
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination 3 13%
Need to communicate projects having multi-jurisdictional impacts
5 22%
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
5 22%
Better understand models for cross-county collaboration 3 13%
Other? 0 0%
If you had a superpower, which ability would you prefer?
What jurisdiction do you represent?
Regarding a "Regional, System-wide Focus," prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
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Response options Percentage
Current mobility options/systems/assets 0 0%
Land use and social/economic mobility vision 4 17%
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail) 5 21%
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode 4 17%
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review 6 25%
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review 0 0%
Regional Commuter Rail Options 4 17%
Other? 1 4%
Response options Percentage
1 0 0%
2 0 0%
3 1 13%
4 3 38%
5 4 50%
Response options Percentage
1 0 0%
2 0 0%
3 7 88%
4 1 13%
5 0 0%
Response options Percentage
1 0 0%
2 0 0%
3 0 0%
4 2 25%
5 6 75%
With respect to what should be identified through the Development of a Regional Transit Plan,
prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most
important):
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for
Employers?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for Non-
transit riders?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for residents
with jobs in another jurisdiction?
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1 0 0%
2 0 0%
3 0 0%
4 5 63%
5 3 38%
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1 0 0%
2 0 0%
3 1 13%
4 4 50%
5 3 38%
Response options Percentage
1 0 0%
2 0 0%
3 0 0%
4 3 38%
5 5 63%
Response options Rank
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
1st
Work plan and timeline for next steps 2nd
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement 3rd
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
4th
High level, expert presentations 5th
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured) 6th
Other__________________ 7th
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for
destination based transit riders (entertainment, leisure, etc.)?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for seniors
and others with limited mobility?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for residents
with limited access to a car?
Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first
choice being the most important):
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8Responses
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Phase II County Meetings – Lincoln County August 25, 2017 ∙ 9:00 am – 11:00 am ∙ James W. Warren Citizens Center
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
Existing rail lines ‐ how can we access and use them?
Representation on MTC ‐ how did that come about?
Geography ‐‐ East and West Lincoln have different needs.
Individuals have different transit/mobility needs. o Life necessities (e.g., doctor visits, etc.)
2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
Customer service. Focus on needs of people.
Relationship between transit planning and MPO, NCDOT o What is it? o Is there a system in place?
3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of
people to our success? Why?
Jobs and mobility of workforce. Needs of millennials/younger and seniors‐needs are expected
Employment through lens of generation and where you are in life: o Family structure/life station o Industry opportunity/jobs
Lifestyle change‐rural/rural‐urban, raising mobility and job opportunities o Paradigm shift regarding transit/mobility
Transit decision now impact land use decisions now and beyond o Investment in transit will save asphalt investment o This (transit) is a growth‐related opportunity
If you build it…they will come.
Economic opportunities – how and have a plan in place. Elected officials and other leaders must keep an economic plan in mind.
Tipping point concept: not near it yet. o Movement of people within Lincoln County is more the issue. o Residential development in western Lincoln? Open space is valued. o Carrying capacity issue – population density‐hard to mesh with money/cost o But must plan for the future
4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
People could be more efficiently moved with investment in transit. o Having regional support for transit requires mindset change.
Generational issue – transit means different things for different age groups
“You’ve got to get off the roads.”
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Missed opportunities regarding business (re) location‐people organizations are looking for options, including mobility. Attract and retain.
5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
Receptiveness to transit options will shape how Lincoln grows. It is all about people, jobs, and services efficiencies.
Ease of accessing transit – important to consider. o Particularly for seniors – accessibility, considerations o Need well‐placed access points and people’s needs
Consider access related to services (doctors’ offices, etc.)
Prosperity for all residents
6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they
apply to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other:
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8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other:
9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able to
do now?
Building a transit center in Lincoln(ton) – thinking about a hub in Lincoln County. Need a plan for a hub like this – keep in mind other places that people go for jobs.
Good to have regional vision and plan – it’s a start, but in actuality may be different.
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion? Yes.
11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other:
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Money holders
ELBA
Chamber
Response options Percentage
Invisibility 7 88%
Mind reading 1 13%
Responses
Lincoln County
county
Lincoln County
City of Lincolnton
Lincoln County
County
County
Lincoln County
Response options Rank
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
1st
Cross-county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.) 2nd
Better understand models for cross-county collaboration 3rd
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination 4th
Need to communicate projects having multi-jurisdictional impacts 5th
Other? 6th
If you had a superpower, which ability would you prefer?
What jurisdiction do you represent?
Regarding a "Regional, System-wide Focus," prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
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9Participants
8Average responses
92%
Average engagement
Count
89%
Engagement
8Responses
89%
Engagement
8Responses
100%
Engagement
9Responses
Response options Rank
Land use and social/economic mobility vision 1st
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review 2nd
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode 3rd
Current mobility options/systems/assets 4th
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail) 5th
Regional Commuter Rail Options 6th
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review 7th
Other? 8th
Response options Percentage
1 0 0%
2 0 0%
3 3 33%
4 5 56%
5 1 11%
Response options Percentage
1 1 11%
2 1 11%
3 4 44%
4 3 33%
5 0 0%
Response options Percentage
1 0 0%
2 2 22%
3 1 11%
4 1 11%
5 5 56%
With respect to what should be identified through the Development of a Regional Transit Plan,
prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most
important):
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for
Employers?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for Non-
transit riders?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for residents
with jobs in another jurisdiction?
89%
Engagement
8Responses
Count
100%
Engagement
9Responses
Count
100%
Engagement
9Responses
Count
100%
Engagement
9Responses
Response options Percentage
1 0 0%
2 1 11%
3 2 22%
4 6 67%
5 0 0%
Response options Percentage
1 0 0%
2 0 0%
3 2 22%
4 0 0%
5 7 78%
Response options Percentage
1 0 0%
2 0 0%
3 1 11%
4 1 11%
5 7 78%
Response options Rank
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
1st
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
2nd
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement 3rd
Work plan and timeline for next steps 4th
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured) 5th
High level, expert presentations 6th
Other__________________ 7th
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for
destination based transit riders (entertainment, leisure, etc.)?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for seniors
and others with limited mobility?
On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for residents
with limited access to a car?
Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first
choice being the most important):
Count
100%
Engagement
9Responses
Count
100%
Engagement
9Responses
Count
100%
Engagement
9Responses
44%
Engagement
4Responses
1
Phase II County Meetings – Iredell County August 28, 2017 ∙ 9:00 am – 11:00 am ∙ Charles Mack Citizen Center
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
Similarities: transit as community and economic development driver across the region.
A lot of competing interests for same funding.
Disappointed to see Redline stopping short of Troutman and Statesville. Growth is heading north rapidly.
Number of commuters traveling from Iredell to Mecklenburg (14,000 seems low).
How does SC figure in? Coordination between state/federal representatives across NC/SC‐is needed!
Considerations around resource distribution/allocation in MPOs (weighted voting, etc.). 2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
Robust growth – would like to hear more on that.
Iredell County is in CRTPO, but in a different NCDOT division. Regional vs. divisional, perhaps not getting an accurate read.
3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of
people to our success? Why?
Movement of people from home to work and work to home is critical ‐‐ also shopping.
Efficient movement of people #1 priority. It’s about improving quality of life and economics.
Good transportation options are linked to economic development and residential/commercial development. Beware of lost opportunities.
Focus on bringing people north out of Charlotte. o Planning for connectivity between east and west is also needed.
Coordinating between county and municipalities (e.g. fixing lighting in municipal counties purview). Local government working more efficiently to solve problems.
“This issue is vital.” About movement of people and product/freight. 14,000 seems low regarding people leaving Iredell for work.
o Moving people within county is critical too. 4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
Attracting business/many look at transit system as big factor for moving business into the area. o Beware of lost opportunities regarding business.
Great transit system as regional asset. o We can all claim and use regional attractions (lakes, parks, trails, shopping)
All about growth, quality of life, tourism, improving all of the above.
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5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
Educating public on what’s available regarding transit. Making clear the transit and land use connection.
Mooresville/Lake Norman area is already competing with Rock Hill, upstate SC and Cabarrus o Would transit increase competition within region? o Would transit be helpful for region vs. other region competition?
6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they
apply to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other:
8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other:
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9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able to do now?
Shared decision making among jurisdictions – understanding and development of a functional system.
Right of Way protection – coordinating between jurisdictions.
Figure out alignments to get going.
Got to have plan to apply for federal funds; understand where/where not to develop.
Community needs to understand who they are and what they want.
Having a plan = preparation and holding/protecting land. Staying ahead of the growth curve.
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion? Yes. Need to continue to build off CONNECT (urgency!)
land available is a real issue
showing up together matters regarding applying for funding/communicating with other elected officials and federal staffers at the summit
Where does the money come from?
What are peer regions doing?
11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other:
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Response options Percentage
Invisibility 2 29%
Mind reading 5 71%
Responses
Town of Mooresville
Town of Mooresville
Troutman
ICATS
Town of Mooresville
Statesville
Town of Troutman
Iredel Co
Response options Rank
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
1st
Cross-county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.) 2nd
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination 3rd
Need to communicate projects having multi-jurisdictional impacts 4th
Better understand models for cross-county collaboration 4th
Other? 6th
If you had a superpower, which ability would you prefer?
What jurisdiction do you represent?
Regarding a "Regional, System-wide Focus," prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
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91%
Average engagement
Count
78%
Engagement
7Responses
89%
Engagement
8Responses
100%
Engagement
9Responses
Response options Rank
Current mobility options/systems/assets 1st
Land use and social/economic mobility vision 2nd
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review 3rd
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail) 4th
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode 5th
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review 6th
Regional Commuter Rail Options 7th
Other? 8th
Response options Rank
Employers 1st
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction 2nd
Residents with limited access to a car 3rd
Seniors and others with limited mobility 4th
Destination based transit riders (entertainment, leisure, etc.) 5th
Non-transit riders 6th
Other? 7th
With respect to what should be identified through the Development of a Regional Transit Plan,
prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most
important):
When thinking of transit supportive messaging for the following audiences, prioritize the following
in terms of importance relative to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
100%
Engagement
9Responses
89%
Engagement
8Responses
1
Phase II County Meetings – Mecklenburg County August 28, 2017 ∙ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ∙ Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation
House
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
This is a regional look at transit and surrounding areas are interested.
During Phase I communities asked about it and were interested in all kinds of transit.
2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
“See the dream” – must get beyond Mecklenburg County.
Trip to Denver, Colorado helped to see what is possible. Makes concept less abstract.
Having other regions to look at – sets stage for what we’re talking about. Denver is one example. 3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of
people to our success? Why?
It’s important because people will go elsewhere.
Autonomous Connected Vehicle (ACV) technology has/will have a big impact on movement of people. o Safety/reliability are key o If we weren’t so reliant on single occupancy vehicles, other opportunities/options could open
up in other places
How to message about buses ‐‐ make bus‐riding more attractive.
Work to dispel stigma around transit.
Do not need a roads‐only approach. Need to figure out how to get people from home to where they can catch transit.
o This requires micro‐level discussion o First mile/last mile considerations
Question is about efficient movement. Jobs, quality of life, entertainment, etc. o What’s most efficient way to get into Charlotte? o Look more at transit corridor.
Efficient movement is related to transit options, frequency, and a positive riding experience (wi‐fi, comfortable, etc.)
Efficient movement of people = economic mobility/growth
4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
Work on corridors – transit and economic.
Transit as backbone of infrastructure.
System must work for all. Equitable. Not just into Charlotte. To all downtowns.
Robust transit options help to retain and attract talent.
The full transit experience is important
Restraints on development have to do with traffic constraints. Better transit = prosperity.
Transit needs to make sense: money, time, safety.
Small fee, frequent use.
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Transit system also has a land use implication (transit oriented development)/development patterns. 5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
It provides choice! o For companies to place job center
o For people to get around
Transit from destinations to uptown Charlotte would be major – can have the best of both worlds –
small town living with big city job.
Lack of choice could mean “choking” from a real estate standpoint – people do not want to buy north
of Charlotte because of traffic
The “all about roads” mindset must change for progress to happen.
Need to have long term vision/maybe spend a little more to get more/better.
Look at tax base increase in SouthEnd and what’s been avoiding in construction/infrastructure cost.
o Economic impact
o Cost avoidance
Greatest challenge is mitigating congestion. More efficient transit options are the answer.
Transit is becoming more of a public conversation.
Transit needs to work around the clock – move people from house, 1st job, 2nd job, etc.
Transit needs to work for all people.
6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they
apply to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other: “peer region” review‐not clear; “Administrative sounds too procedural‐clarify
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8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other: Parking issue in center city Charlotte‐offering parking options is critical. Transit as part of parking equation. Communication is key. If you get transit system right‐people will ride it!
9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able
to do now?
We’ll have a plan, so that’s a good start. o Need to implement plan! o Towards economic mobility
Timeline/forecasting.
Update land use policies to include/consider/align with development and transit
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion? Yes.
11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other: make sure next steps are actionable. A pilot program?
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Elected officials
Every MPO member
Federal transportation representatives
FTA, etc.
State and federal legislatures
Large employers
Recognized community leaders (e.g. Hugh McColl)
Response options Percentage
Invisibility 6 60%
Mind reading 4 40%
Responses
Mecklenburg County
Huntersville The Great
Center City Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Davidson
The DAV
Cornelius
Cornelius
Huntersville
Davidson
Response options Rank
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
1st
Need to communicate projects having multi-jurisdictional impacts 2nd
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination 3rd
Cross-county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.) 4th
Better understand models for cross-county collaboration 5th
Other? 6th
If you had a superpower, which ability would you prefer?
What jurisdiction do you represent?
Regarding a "Regional, System-wide Focus," prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
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Average engagement
Count
91%
Engagement
10Responses
91%
Engagement
10Responses
82%
Engagement
9Responses
Response options Rank
Land use and social/economic mobility vision 1st
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode 2nd
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review 3rd
Current mobility options/systems/assets 4th
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail) 4th
Regional Commuter Rail Options 6th
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review 7th
Other? 8th
Response options Rank
Employers 1st
Destination based transit riders (entertainment, leisure, etc.) 2nd
Residents with limited access to a car 3rd
Non-transit riders 4th
Seniors and others with limited mobility 5th
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction 6th
Other? 7th
Response options Rank
Work plan and timeline for next steps 1st
High level, expert presentations 2nd
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
3rd
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement 3rd
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
5th
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured) 6th
Other__________________ 7th
With respect to what should be identified through the Development of a Regional Transit Plan,
prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most
important):
When thinking of transit supportive messaging for the following audiences, prioritize the following
in terms of importance relative to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first
choice being the most important):
91%
Engagement
10Responses
82%
Engagement
9Responses
82%
Engagement
9Responses
1
Phase II County Meetings – South Carolina August 29, 2017 ∙ 9:00 am – 11:00 am ∙ Manchester Meadows Conference Room
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
Comparison to other regions/bi‐state regions (e.g., St. Louis/Kansas City)
Out of area employment demand‐beyond individual jurisdictions 2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
Statutes related to state line considerations.
Policy barriers
Opportunity costs – air quality (funding, non‐attainment)
Transit corridors to alleviate congestion and ability to build our way out
Path and Right of Way
Lag time between approval/construction/operational
Lack of incentives to move people to transit (e.g., gas price)
Tipping point 3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of
people to our success? Why?
Attract and retain employees – transportation needs to be efficient, flexible, predictable
People are number one asset
Service industry is fastest growing
Do not want to become a place where people do not want to visit or live because of traffic
“Too cool for buses” stigma
Sustainable business growth
Time consumed in traffic impacts mental health and environment
Employment centers become less attractive because of travel time – leap frog development
Regional competitiveness
Building roads/fix roads behind and underfunded
Quality of life and impact that travel and congestion costs have on quality of life
Infrastructure has not kept up with growth.
Reason people come here and need to maintain and support those reason(s)
Diversity of options – transportation modes
Economic development – hidden costs for not having access
Access and service to people‐benefit to non‐drivers
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4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
Money earned and where the money is spent
Funding spent on what (housing, transportation, entertainment)
Hub(s) and spoke or transit lines
Integrated funding support for transit o Regional o Remove federal barriers o State (NC & SC) policy barriers
Local funding support 5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
Market accessibility for workers
Access to housing (affordable to all workers)
Access to job centers and reverse commute
Private sector and public sector partnership to identify and develop routes and transportation
Transit blurs state lines‐to create a metropolis
Cannot be a silo services.
6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they
apply to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other:
3
8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other:
9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able
to do now?
Better forecast if can physically grow business‐worker access/cost
Transit Right of Way can dictate/impact development growth
Marketability and attract new businesses
Shared vision and success with collaboration
Communication tool‐investments/predictability
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion?
11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other:
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Response options Percentage
Invisibility 4 31%
Mind reading 9 69%
Responses
Rock Hill
York county utility
York
York County Economic development
York County
Business
RFATS
York County
York County
York County
Lancaster County
York
County
Response options Rank
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
1st
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination 2nd
Cross-county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.) 3rd
Need to communicate projects having multi-jurisdictional impacts 4th
Better understand models for cross-county collaboration 5th
Other? 6th
If you had a superpower, which ability would you prefer?
What jurisdiction do you represent?
Regarding a "Regional, System-wide Focus," prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
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13Average responses
82%
Average engagement
Count
81%
Engagement
13Responses
81%
Engagement
13Responses
88%
Engagement
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Response options Rank
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review 1st
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode 2nd
Regional Commuter Rail Options 3rd
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail) 4th
Land use and social/economic mobility vision 5th
Current mobility options/systems/assets 6th
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review 7th
Other? 8th
Response options Rank
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction 1st
Employers 2nd
Residents with limited access to a car 3rd
Non-transit riders 4th
Seniors and others with limited mobility 5th
Destination based transit riders (entertainment, leisure, etc.) 6th
Other? 7th
Response options Rank
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
1st
Work plan and timeline for next steps 2nd
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured) 3rd
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement 4th
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
5th
High level, expert presentations 6th
Other__________________ 7th
With respect to what should be identified through the Development of a Regional Transit Plan,
prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most
important):
When thinking of transit supportive messaging for the following audiences, prioritize the following
in terms of importance relative to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first
choice being the most important):
75%
Engagement
12Responses
81%
Engagement
13Responses
88%
Engagement
14Responses
1
Phase II County Meetings – Union County September 13, 2017 ∙ 9:00 am – 11:00 am ∙ Old Armory Community Center
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
Understanding specifics regarding funding, especially related to sales tax‐different between counties.
2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
More information on the Silver Line (e.g., the Silver Line coming into Union County and location of end point/terminus in Union County)
Possibility of using existing lines – can we use them or not?
Hwy 16 corridor – what are transit options?
What would funding arrangements be like for new lines? Similar to two current light rail lines?
What do residents think about expanding transit? o Would general population support it? Perhaps yes, just needs to be documented.
Ridership between Monroe to Charlotte (Express Bus).
Data on tax in areas around light rail stations.
Light rail does not pay for itself. Need more information on this.
From human services standpoint: transportation always comes up as a main need and a lack of connectivity.
Capital and operating expenses. What’s the cost and what are you going to get for it?
Have we surveyed the Monroe to/from Charlotte riders? 3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of
people to our success? Why?
Transit needs to be part of growth (with roads) in suburban areas. Efficiency is key.
Express buses won’t fix congestion issues in/through Union County (and Mecklenburg)
Plan right now takes too much time! Laborious process.
Define what “efficient” means. What you can do for the least amount of money. Move about community at free will. Efficiently moving people and/or using funds efficiently?
“We can’t pave our way out of congestion” – we need light rail.
Changing funding model for transportation.
How do autonomous connected vehicles (ACV) impact transit in the future?
Moving people from cars to mass transit will take a force – cost or otherwise. Mode depends on need.
Transit from home to Charlotte or Ballantyne and transit within county – two issues.
Economic development related to transit (incentive for businesses)
Emergency management and transit
Funding is always the issue. Need cost/benefit for transit vs roads, etc. Cost of doing nothing. Long term vs. short term.
Fixed route service may not be so helpful for Union County. However, a demand service would be something to grow/enhance for seniors, veterans, and other groups.
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Traffic is a deterrent to people moving in‐from a real estate perspective. Efficient movement matters! Regarding home sales and attracting tax base
4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
Jobs and quality of life – transportation addresses both.
Influx of people moving into the area – approaching tipping point.
People interested in walkable communities/neighborhoods that transit supports. 5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
Always going to lag behind in transportation/roads o Union County is desirable o Because of lag, avoid putting money into transit – on something that may not work.
Freight element – transit to serve many.
What are the intangible/indirectly related benefits of light rail (e.g., South End & NoDa in Charlotte)
6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they
apply to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other: Surprise that admin ranked next to last (7th)
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8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other: Surprised that non‐transit riders aren’t at top of the list
9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able
to do now?
The ability to attract business/employees
Better ideas/knowledge of land use planning‐ability to use space better
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion? Yes, keep discussion going.
11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other: High level presentations: Charlotte Regional Partnership, on different funding models, cost/benefit analysis breakdown
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Tax payer alliance
Chambers of Commerce
State senators/Reps
HOA/neighborhood group reps
Higher education reps
Chris Plate’
Large employers/hospital system *Regarding survey‐having a statistically significant survey will matter at a county level.
Response options Percentage
Invisibility 7 47%
Mind reading 8 53%
Responses
Union County Real Estate
Town of Indian Trail
Union/Anson counties
Town of Indian Trail
County
Fairview
Marshville
Waxhaw
Waxhaw
Stallings
Stallings
Stallings
Wingate
Monroe
Stallings
Union county
Stallings
If you had a superpower, which ability would you prefer?
What jurisdiction do you represent?
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Response options Rank
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination 1st
Need to communicate projects having multi-jurisdictional impacts 2nd
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
3rd
Cross-county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.) 4th
Better understand models for cross-county collaboration 5th
Other? 6th
Response options Rank
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review 1st
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode 2nd
Current mobility options/systems/assets 3rd
Land use and social/economic mobility vision 4th
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail) 4th
Regional Commuter Rail Options 6th
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review 7th
Other? 8th
Response options Rank
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction 1st
Destination based transit riders (entertainment, leisure, etc.) 2nd
Employers 3rd
Seniors and others with limited mobility 4th
Residents with limited access to a car 5th
Non-transit riders 6th
Other? 7th
Response options Rank
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
1st
High level, expert presentations 2nd
Work plan and timeline for next steps 2nd
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
4th
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement 5th
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured) 6th
Other__________________ 7th
Regarding a "Regional, System-wide Focus," prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
With respect to what should be identified through the Development of a Regional Transit Plan,
prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most
important):
When thinking of transit supportive messaging for the following audiences, prioritize the following
in terms of importance relative to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first
choice being the most important):
65%
Engagement
15Responses
61%
Engagement
14Responses
43%
Engagement
10Responses
48%
Engagement
11Responses
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Phase II County Meetings – South Mecklenburg County September 13, 2017 ∙ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ∙ Matthews Town Hall
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
Advantage in places like SouthEnd (in Charlotte) is significant from an economic development standpoint.
Light rail – “Build it, they will come.”
Question about the expectation of growth numbers. o Seeing the reality of future growth ‐‐ moving population of Minneapolis area to Charlotte may
have an impact towards urgency. o Where are growth projections built into commuter numbers? o Even when you build it, will always be behind.
Planning agencies (local) may not address issues on a regional, inter‐county basis. Silo‐ing vs. broader thinking.
2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
Connecting municipalities and higher education institutions
Thinking beyond a 20‐year plan.
Connection between transit and NCDOT – other modes is missing. System integration is needed.
Autonomous connected vehicles (ACVs) – system disruption. 3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of
people to our success? Why?
ACVs – disruption in travel patterns. o Does everyone need to live in the city? What about growing/expanding in surrounding towns. o Need to be purposeful with movement in and out of the city and development patterns.
This is an economics issues (efficiency – time is money) o Productivity – if you’re in car driving you’re not working!
Proactive solutions are better than reactive solutions – make a plan!
Benefit of getting on train or bus – must sell the idea to get people out of cars.
Message benefits to different age groups/different modes.
Disconnect with state transportation agencies and how things get done.
Buses not running long enough. Not making it in time for trains. Help is needed for service industry workers who rely on riding transit.
Interconnectivity within county, to airport and other destinations
Combatting congestion – efficiency is very important.
ACVs/telecommuting – what will the future look like?
Amazon HQ2 RFP – lists transit options as part of criteria. Transit/movement of people is prioritized.
Predictable movement/travel, over time. Transit vs. cars
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4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
Place‐making encroaching on road‐widening. Transit oriented development (ToD) needs to be balanced with future growth
Transit needs to support heavy industry/freight movement/business sector/hospitality sector (beach/mountains/games)
Transit supporting economic development (instead of residential)
Could have transit stations be hub for an urban density development (ToD) – services/home/work
Cycle of business comes/need transit 5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
If you have transit options, you’re more competitive (e.g., Amazon HQ2 RFP)
Connect rural areas with business centers where jobs are located – socio‐economic considerations
Need to be proactive, not reactive
o Other regionals have suffered because of lack of regional cooperation
o Critical to do this regionally ‐‐ problems do not stop/start at county/state lines
o It’s a regional issue.
6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they
apply to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other: Land use piece has already been addressed via CONNECT. Confirm if needed ‐‐ but don’t redo.
.
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8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other: Don’t forget about Uber with regard to destination question. Seems like non‐transit riders should be top priority. Seems like destination‐based should be higher.
9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able
to do now?
Have a more coordinated approach to moving people, etc.
Plan is first step, then funding, then Right of Way
Major multi‐family residential developments are coming. With growth comes traffic and congestion. How do we get people out without cars?
Move people, move infrastructure, move business, move traffic and on and on…
Austin, Texas example – if you don’t plan, you will have a problem.
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion? Yes. Need to bring in NCDOT or, call it “regional mobility discussion.”
11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other: expert speakers
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Identification of best practices of peer cities (e.g., Denver, Colorado)
NCDOT/SCDOT
Board members and staff
NC General Assembly transportation committee/leadership
Railroad organizations
Response options Percentage
Invi sibility 6 55%
Mind reading 5 45%
Responses
Charlotte
Matthews
Greater Charlotte Region
Pineville
US Senate
Matthews
City of Charlotte
Matthews
Multi
Charlotte
Matthews
Response options Rank
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
1st
Cross-county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.) 2nd
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination 2nd
Better understand models for cross-county collaboration 4th
Need to communicate projects having multi-jurisdictional impacts 5th
Other? 6th
If you had a superpower, which ability would you prefer?
What jurisdiction do you represent?
Regarding a "Regional, System-wide Focus," prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
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Engagement
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Engagement
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Engagement
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Response options Rank
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode 1st
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review 2nd
Land use and social/economic mobility vision 3rd
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail) 4th
Current mobility options/systems/assets 5th
Regional Commuter Rail Options 5th
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review 7th
Other? 8th
Response options Rank
Employers 1st
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction 2nd
Non-transit riders 3rd
Residents with limited access to a car 4th
Seniors and others with limited mobility 5th
Destination based transit riders (entertainment, leisure, etc.) 6th
Other? 7th
Response options Rank
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement 1st
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
2nd
Work plan and timeline for next steps 3rd
High level, expert presentations 4th
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
4th
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured) 6th
Other__________________ 7th
With respect to what should be identified through the Development of a Regional Transit Plan,
prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most
important):
When thinking of transit supportive messaging for the following audiences, prioritize the following
in terms of importance relative to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first
choice being the most important):
60%
Engagement
9Responses
73%
Engagement
11Responses
73%
Engagement
11Responses
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Phase II County Meetings – Make‐Up Meeting #1 September 22, 2017 ∙ 9:00 am – 11:00 am ∙ Centralina COG Offices Catawba Room
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
Evaluate alternatives, including existing modes, etc.
Funding for full system not there. Creates piecemeal approach, conflict among geographies.
What stigmas/mindsets may impact what types of transit will get used, valued?
Freight needs/expectations are a real issue regarding competition for space vs. transit.
Demographics changing – greater acceptance and interest in transit‐upgrades needed. Consider frequency, experience for end user.
Union County has the largest number of commuters and relative lack of connectivity. 2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
Toll roads – opportunity? Challenge? Distraction? Impact of Charlotte weighted vote.
Rail stakeholders need to be at the table.
More info from other regions. Costs, coordination, lessons learned.
Reality check about timeliness/expediting projects.
Impacts to commutes during construction should not be underestimated.
Ensure any resulting option is flexible but has staying power to allow long term predictability.
Be sure there is ground up support. 3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of people to
our success? Why?
Options are important.
Perceptions of commutes/movement matter.
Roads outpaced by growth.
Connections are beneficial, attract more people to our region.
Medical trips – intra‐county focus needed. 4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
Now is time to interrelate transit plans without local government, roads, etc. those before more conflicts occur.
Cross‐jurisdictional coordination can generate greater funds, benefits to many communities.
We need to remember our importance to goods movement and economic development (both of which can be supported by transit).
Valued as a safe place, good weather, etc.
How do we keep people moving? Access to health care? 5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
We thrive together (locally and regionally).
Growth can be held up if transportation lags.
Transit can support work force housing, better mix, more choices for housing, reduce transportation costs.
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6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other:
8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the
following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other: “local input, local needs” Messaging: address getting to work, etc. Especially those without access to cars. Have a voice: access to expertise. better “window to the future.” Crosses jurisdictions. Better manage local development.
9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able to do
now?
Communicate projects with multi‐jurisdictional impact(s)
Funding
Economic development with transit forecasted
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion? Yes.
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11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other: Public private partnerships.
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Representatives from railroad companies
Potential riders
Existing riders
Large employers
Peer regions, successes (Denver) experience
River District stakeholders
Planners, community development
Economic development
donors!
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Phase II County Meetings – Make‐Up Meeting #2 October 2, 2017 ∙ 9:00 am – 11:00 am ∙ Centralina COG Offices Catawba Room
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
Coordination with real estate important.
More information on the survey
Senior retirees are not commuting – they have money for private transportation. o Coordination with senior land uses. o Some seniors move here – then need transit.
Use existing rail for commuter traffic – need double track in some areas. o Connecting Charlotte/CLT Airport/King’s Mountain: Get ahead of growth o Corridor study for regional commuter service pending money from NCDOT
Moving people is a major factor in global competitiveness. Amazon HQ2.
Economics pushing cultural changes – NCDOT catching up.
Workforce issues – need people to be able to move around for jobs.
Need access to major medical.
Economic mobility requires access/mobility. 2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
Lessons learned from Express Service – needs may have changed.
Takeaways from other investment studies – what’s out there?
How do autonomous and connected vehicles (ACVs) impact this?
is an outer belt highway an option? Other road investments and how impacts transit?
3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of people to our success? Why?
Mobility choice, economic choice. Choice of where to work.
Land prices rise in Uptown Charlotte – want choice to live around region.
Light rail seems more attractive – more efficient, reliable than the bus. 4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
Now is time to interrelate transit plans without local governments, roads, etc. those before more conflicts occur
Cross‐jurisdictional coordination can generate greater funds, benefits to many communities
Remember our importance to goods movement and economic development
Valued as a safe place, good weather, etc.
5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
West Stanly interest in mobility – but do not have all information regarding mobility service and costs.
Travel time reliability very important.
Moving workforce around.
Highway and transit planning behind in this region. Should be proactive instead
Need a shared vision.
Best companies/employers want transit.
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6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other:
8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the
following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other:
9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able to do
now?
Help prioritize projects
Need near‐term wins/actionable items to keep momentum
Save time and money with plan‐coordination
Will help build coalition for common issues‐mayor meetings build relationships
Speaker of House from King’s Mountain‐build relationships politically‐open communication
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion? Yes, if we don’t we’re in trouble. Go to Denver to plan how we get this done or Bring Denver in to hear from them.
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11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other:
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Economic development officials
All elected officials
Private sector – large employers
Advocacy groups (e.g., Sustain Charlotte)
Hospitals
After summit ‐‐ What’s in it for me?
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Phase II County Meetings – Cabarrus County October 5, 2017 ∙ 9:00 am – 11:00 am ∙ Cabarrus County Government Center
When prompted, please review the following questions and write down your answers and/or prioritize all that apply. This sheet will be taken up at the end of the meeting. Please write legibly!
1) What did you find most interesting about what you just heard (Background and Phase I results)?
Current paradigm – Charlotte as transportation hub. Cross‐regional/cross‐county is significant too. Must have car to make cross‐county trips.
Urgency! Must plan and buy rights of way now! This is imperative.
Need more connectivity – but who pays for it, short and long term?
How can state/federal level legislative action be catalyzed? Need new ways to educate and influence legislation/legislators.
Managing message around value of transit for people that may not use it. How will transit benefit rural residents?
Change paradigm of transit for “those people” to transit as a community asset. Value of transit for lots of audiences
2) Is there anything that you didn’t hear that you thought you would? What’s missing?
Table of cities/transit slide – need column for population density.
Need public education/awareness about preferences for transit. Build off CONNECT Our Future public engagement – what people value.
Another value of transit is productivity (work and ride).
Better for safety.
What’s operational/governance structure of regional transit?
3) Thinking of the growth‐related challenges that we will face, how important is the efficient movement of people to our success? Why?
Challenges and importance are there, but importance outweighs challenges aspect.
Must move people for positive growth and prosperity.
Generational paradigm shifts regarding getting around and related expectations.
More efficient movement can open doors to opportunity. If abstain from developing more transit options – what happens? Stagnation. Education is needed about ramifications.
4) How should transit support our region’s future prosperity?
Need a more proactive approach (see Amazon HQ2 RFP example). Think ahead and be ready.
Everyone needs to contribute – but ‘What’s in it for me?’ needs to be clear. Shared success among municipalities.
Leaders from across jurisdictions need to make a unified statement in favor of regional transit and increased transit options.
Poverty exists. Transit is the bridge to livable wage jobs to help get out of poverty. Transit can be part of social and cultural impacts.
Tourism industry. Transit can help with visitors’ experience getting around.
Related to the airport – experience getting around can be improved.
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5) What role should transit play in your county’s future competitiveness?
Cannot wait until you need it. Must plan and do.
Regional authority driven by vision and policy is needed – take out of politics.
It is essential for the county to stay competitive.
Be mindful of land use and development and purchasing right of way. Don’t wait!
6) Smartphone Polling‐‐Regarding a “regional, system‐wide focus,” prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
Cross‐county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.)
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination
Need to communicate development projects having multi‐jurisdictional impacts
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility across county lines (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
Better understand models for cross‐county collaboration and coordination
Other:
7) Smartphone Polling‐‐With respect to what should be identified through the development of a Regional Transit Plan, prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Current mobility options/systems/assets
Land use and social/economic mobility vision
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail)
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review
Regional Commuter Rail Options (using Amtrak line or other)
Other: Yes, funding is key. But need to plan first. Sticker shock=paralysis of action. Flip it – go with vision and plan, then talk money. Talking money first squashes vision. Issue is that another choice exists: car/truck/auto. “The choke is coming.” This is where we’re headed. Bad vision vs. a ‘good’ vision. Plan/vision, then governance structure (likely tied to funding).
8) Smartphone Polling‐‐On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the most), how important is transit supportive messaging for the
following groups.
Employers and other private sector interests
Non‐transit riders
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction
Destination based transit riders (e.g., entertainment, leisure, etc.)
Seniors and others with limited mobility
Residents with limited access to a car
Other: Non‐transit riders will stop this movement – very important to success is getting non‐supporters on board. Employers are critical‐see Amazon HQ2 example.
Companies paying attention to transit choice and congestion, as impacts productivity. Employees need to get to work.
Need business community to speak for this issue to (state legislators) and influence.
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9) What will your county/community be able to do because of a Regional Transit Plan that you are not able to do now?
Predictability around getting around.
May be eligible for more/different funding.
Accessible to people that would normally not have access to transit and opportunity is good regarding federal grants.
Reinforced need for a regional plan
Establish right of way early. Establish corridor. Establish/plan amenities.
Change way roads vs. transit are framed. It’s about mobility!
10) Is there consensus on continuing the regional transit discussion? Yes
11) Smartphone Polling‐‐Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first choice being the most important).
High level, expert presentations
A regional transit work plan and timeline for next steps
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured)
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement
Other: Large organizations need to be on the same page‐unified front.
12) Who should definitely be invited/present at the Transit Summit?
Business community
Largest employers
NCDOT/SCDOT
Business ‘titans’ that can testify about transit and competition
CBB
Chamber
Elected officials (state and local)
Federal update on transit at summit
Denver or Salt Lake City CEO/ED as speaker
Response options Percentage
Invi sibility 4 57%
Mind reading 3 43%
Responses
Kannapolis
Canarrus
Cities of Concord and Kannapolis
Concord
Concord Kannapolis Area Transit
Cabarrus
Kannapolis
Concord
Kannapolis
Concord
Response options Rank
Holistic transportation choices that support economic and social mobility (political boundaries not always applicable for transportation)
1st
Cross-county commuting (jobs, culture, entertainment, etc.) 2nd
Need for existing mobility/transit system coordination 3rd
Need to communicate projects having multi-jurisdictional impacts 4th
Better understand models for cross-county collaboration 5th
Other? 6th
If you had a superpower, which ability would you prefer?
What jurisdiction do you represent?
Regarding a "Regional, System-wide Focus," prioritize the following issues as they apply to your
county (with your first choice being the most important):
RTES Phase II Engagement-CabarrusCurrent run (last updated Oct 9, 2017 3:29pm)
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11Participants
7Average responses
61%
Average engagement
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Engagement
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Engagement
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Response options Rank
Funding Options, Barriers, and Peer Region Review 1st
Mobility Options and Connections (other than light rail) 2nd
Land use and social/economic mobility vision 3rd
Transit Destinations, Transit Lines, Transit Mode 3rd
Administrative Structure Options and Peer Region Review 5th
Current mobility options/systems/assets 6th
Regional Commuter Rail Options 7th
Other? 8th
Response options Rank
Employers 1st
Residents with jobs in another jurisdiction 2nd
Destination based transit riders (entertainment, leisure, etc.) 3rd
Seniors and others with limited mobility 4th
Residents with limited access to a car 5th
Non-transit riders 6th
Other? 7th
Response options Rank
Sense for support from federal and state agencies for a regional transit plan
1st
Work plan and timeline for next steps 2nd
Announcement of funding partners (potential and secured) 3rd
MPO, NCDOT, SCDOT involvement 4th
Additional details on how my county’s needs could be met through a regional transit plan
5th
High level, expert presentations 6th
Other__________________ 6th
With respect to what should be identified through the Development of a Regional Transit Plan,
prioritize the following in terms of importance to your county (with your first choice being the most
important):
When thinking of transit supportive messaging for the following audiences, prioritize the following
in terms of importance relative to your county (with your first choice being the most important):
Of the following items, prioritize what you want to get out of the Transit Summit (with your first
choice being the most important):
55%
Engagement
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45%
Engagement
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45%
Engagement
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