Project Update - Spring 2024
Tier 1 Evaluations Are Complete!
View the alternatives below and tell us what you think in our short survey beneath the maps.
If you would like more technical details, click here for a full-screen interactive GIS map
We want your input on these alternatives.
Please take our brief survey and let us know what you think.
More details about our process
Our study essentially boils down to three priorities, which we can expand upon a bit more if you want to get into the details. They are:
Defining the purpose & need for high-capacity transit Identify, screen, and evaluate the feasibility of alignment and technology alternatives.
Refine concepts for most cost-effective alternatives
Select an alternative that can be carried into the next phase of approval and funding from state and federal resources.
Purpose and Needs Statement - Why It Matters
A Purpose and Needs Statement helps to outline the study's scope by identifying specific problems or opportunities and guiding the scale and focus of proposed solutions. By providing a clear rationale for the project, it also ensures that the expectations and interests of various stakeholders - including you - are aligned with the project's objectives.
The statement serves as a benchmark for evaluating different transit solutions, ensuring the chosen option effectively meets the identified needs. This is crucial for securing funding and regulatory approvals by demonstrating the project's necessity and alignment with Virginia’s transportation poliocies.
Download the complete Purpose and Needs Statement
Evaluation Alternatives - Why They Matter
When working on big projects like improving public transportation, it's important for the project team and community to look at all the different options in front of us. But to be clear, this process isn't just about picking the best option; it's also about spotting any problems early on. If they realize one route might be disruptive to a particular area, the evaluation help avoid that. I
Also, by talking about these different options openly, everyone from city officials to people who might ride the expanded system can have their say. This helps everyone feel like they're part of the decision, making them more likely to support the final plan. Plus, it's a way to show that the project is being done fairly and everyone's opinions are being considered.
And sometimes, rules or money from the government can depend on showing that you've thought about all the different ways to do the project. It proves you're not just picking a route because it's the easiest, but because it really is the best option after considering everything.
So, in a nutshell, looking at all these alternatives is a big deal because it helps pick the best solution, avoids problems, involves everyone, and makes sure the project can go forward smoothly and with support from the community.
Public Meetings and Events
Your input matters as we shape the future of transit in Chesapeake! Join us for an upcoming Public Meeting or Pop-Up Event. These are excellent opportunities to meet the project team, learn more about the study, ask questions, and share your thoughts on transit in Chesapeake
