Draft List of Sample Multimodal Investment Networks (MINs) A) Hampton Roads Multimodal Access MIN Construct a Third Crossing from the intersection of Interstate 64 and Interstate 564 in Norfolk to the intersection of Interstate 64 and Interstate 664 in Hampton. Improve Interstate 664 from Bowers Hill to Interstate 64 in Hampton. Construct High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes on Interstate 64 and Interstate 664. Provide a third tube for an alternate mode, to be determined. Support development of the Richmond to Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement recommendations for the Interstate 64 and Route 460 corridors. Complete a direct connection to the Chesapeake Airport. (CLIFF, THE SOUTHEASTERN PKWY IS ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY, DO YOU MEAN THE NEW ROUTE 17?) Enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve access to the Hampton Roads Airport along Route 58/460. (CLIFF, SHOULD THESE TWO GO IN THE RICHMOND TO HR MIN?) Implement intelligent transportation systems (including aviation navigational aid systems) throughout the corridor, as appropriate. Improve ground transportation access to general aviation airports throughout the corridor. Improve access to recreational and tourism resources throughout the corridor. B) Richmond to Hampton Roads Passenger Mobility MIN Implement safety and capacity improvements along Route 460 from Richmond to Hampton Roads. Implement safety and capacity improvements along Interstate 64 from Richmond to Hampton Roads. Extend High Occupancy Vehicle lanes on Interstate 64 to Route 199 in York. Provide Park and Ride Lots to facilitate ridesharing and transit throughout the corridor. Support development of the Richmond to Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement recommendations for the Interstate 64 and Route 460 corridors. Support improvements for the Jamestown 2007 celebration. Improve ground transportation access to commercial and general aviation airports, specifically, the Richmond, Newport News, and Hampton Roads Airports. DRAFT – Last Revised 3/10/04 Implement intelligent transportation systems (including aviation navigational aid systems) throughout the corridor, as appropriate. Improve access to recreational and tourism resources. C) Interstate 95 Passenger and Goods Movement MIN Implement safety and capacity improvements along the Interstate 95 corridor from North Carolina to Washington DC. Extend High Occupancy Vehicle lanes along Interstate 95 Fredericksburg to Dumfries. Provide Park and Ride Lots to facilitate ridesharing and transit throughout the corridor. Facilitate Southeast High Speed Passenger Rail service from North Carolina (Charlotte) to Washington DC. Upgrade rail lines in the entire corridor to a three-track system to permit operation of higher speed (90 mph) passenger trains and improve freight rail movement where CSX, Amtrak, and the Virginia Railway Express all share the same rails. Increase freight rail capacity and speed by improving tracks, signals, sidings, bridges, clearances, curves, switches, and grade crossings. Implement intelligent transportation systems (including aviation navigational aid systems) throughout the corridor, as appropriate. Improve ground transportation access to general aviation airports. Improve access to recreational and tourism resources. D) Interstate 81 Passenger and Goods Movement MIN Implement safety and capacity improvements along the Interstate 81 corridor from West Virginia to Bristol. Upgrade and expand Interstate 81 rest area capacity for trucks. Increase freight rail capacity and speed by improving tracks, signals, sidings, bridges, clearances, curves, switches, and grade crossings. Construct a new general aviation community airport in Lexington/Rockbridge County. Implement intelligent transportation systems (including aviation navigational aid systems) throughout the corridor, as appropriate. Improve ground transportation access to general aviation airports. Improve access to recreational and tourism resources. E) Interstate 73 Corridor/ Franklin County Airport Access MIN Complete construction of Interstate 73 from North Carolina to Interstate 581 in Roanoke. Construct a new general aviation regional airport in Franklin County. Provide direct access to the new Franklin County Airport from new Interstate 73. Facilitate access to the Roanoke Airport. DRAFT – Last Revised 3/10/04 Implement intelligent transportation systems (including aviation navigational aid systems) throughout the corridor, as appropriate. F) Coalfields Access MIN Complete construction of the Coalfields Expressway, as a limited access facility, from Wise County to West Virginia. Implement intelligent transportation systems (including aviation navigational aid systems) throughout the corridor, as appropriate. Build a new general aviation community airport in Grundy. BILL, SHOULD WE ADD SOMETHING ABOUT TRANSIT FOR JOB ACCESS? G) Route 29 MIN Implement safety, capacity, and access management improvements along Route 29 from Danville to Interstate 66. Improve passenger rail facilities and services from Lynchburg to Manassas. Improve freight rail facilities and services from North Carolina to Manassas. Implement intelligent transportation systems (including aviation navigational aid systems) throughout the corridor, as appropriate. Improve ground transportation access to general aviation airports. H) Northern Virginia Connections MIN Provide ground transportation connections to and from Stafford, Manassas, Leesburg, National, and Dulles airports. Provide Park and Ride lots to facilitate ridesharing and transit, as appropriate. Provide shuttle service from the Manassas Airport terminal building to the Virginia Railway Express station located on airport property. Replace and expand equipment to meet increased demand on the Virginia Railway Express. Address aging equipment and facilities through the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Capital Replacement Program. Extend metro rail service from Falls Church through Tysons Corners to Dulles Airport. Implement safety and capacity improvements along Route 28. Implement safety and capacity improvements along Route 234. Improve intercity freight and passenger rail services. Implement intelligent transportation systems (including aviation navigational aid systems) throughout the corridor, as appropriate. Improve access to recreational and tourism resources. DRAFT – Last Revised 3/10/04 I) Port Accessibility and Mobility MIN Support efforts to modify tunnels along the Coalfields route to provide access to double-stacked trains and improve access to the Ports of Virginia. Complete construction of the Craney Island Marine Terminal. Construct a Craney Island Connector from the new Third Crossing to Interstate 164. WHAT, IF ANY, IMPROVEMENTS ALONG ROUTE 58 SHOULD WE INCLUDE? Improve port connections for rail corridors serving the ports. Maintain the operational efficiency of the James River channel between Richmond and Hampton Roads to the ports along the James River. (WHAT ABOUT THE PORT OF ALEXANDRIA ON THE POTOMAC?) Improve intermodal access to marine terminals by developing the Commonwealth Railroad branch line. Construct rail intermodal facilities at Suffolk? J) Virginia Bicycle and Pedestrian System MIN Construct the Virginia Capital Trail from Richmond to Williamsburg to support transportation and economic development along the Route 5 corridor. Repair and replace signage along Interstate Bicycle Routes 1 and 76 and evaluate potential routing changes. Expand bicycle and pedestrian networks and provide missing connections within existing networks. Provide bicycle and pedestrian accommodations to connect bicycling and walking trip generators. Provide bicycle and pedestrian access to public transportation services and facilities. Construct bicycle and pedestrian accommodations to traverse natural or man-made barriers, including access-controlled barriers. Support Safe Routes to School programs through provision of bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Install appropriate signage to facilitate the safe use of bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Provide bicycle and pedestrian accommodations along existing or planned tourism corridors. Provide safety and connectivity for trails that intersect with the highway system, such as the Appalachian Trail. Promote development of long distance bicycling and walking routes, such as the East Coast Greenway. DRAFT – Last Revised 3/10/04 K) Emergency Transportation MIN Implement intelligent transportation systems (including aviation navigational aid systems) throughout the state, as appropriate. Upgrade traffic surveillance and congestion management systems on interstate highways and expressways. Implement capacity and safety improvements, as appropriate, statewide (specifically, Route 13 Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Route 460, Interstate 95, and Interstate 64). Improve multimodal access to and from major activity centers and transportation facilities. Upgrade security at the Ports of Virginia. Facilitate coordination among military, public, private, and other emergency responders. DRAFT – Last Revised 3/10/04