INC NEWS - Transit commission

[David Harris]

Hi INC Neighbor Reps
 
The Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) is requesting two candidates from INC to service on a Special Advisory Commission for Transit. The commission is being formed by the DCHC MOP and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) to recommend a plan for major transit investments in the Triangle area. 
 
This commission will play a critically important role in the development of the unified vision for future transit investment in the Triangle area. The recommendations from the commission will be forwarded to the Transportation Advisory Committees (TACs) of both the DCHC MPO and the CAMPO for use in the formulation of the their Long Range Transportation Plans. They are looking for people who are knowledgeable about transit issues and who are able to volunteer a sufficient amount of time and effort to develop the recommendations.
 
Charge to the Commission:
Guiding Principles for transit investments
The Transit Infrastructure Blueprint Project analysis
Priorities for transit investments
A community engagement process  
Tasks to the Commission:
Review existing transit plans and relevant sections of the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plans.
Determine the level and process for public outreach.
Determine goals and objectives for regional major transit investment.
Review and evaluate transit options available to the region for the next 20 to 30 years.
Determine regional major transit investment recommendations.
Other areas as deemed advisable by the commission.
Draft schedule
Jan – Feb         MPO name reps to the commission
Feb – March    Initial meeting(s)
Spring              Technical activities and development of analysis framework
Summer            Commission reviews Triangle Infrastructure Blueprint data and related
research.
Fall                  Commission develops recommendations for a Vision for Transit in the Triangle.
Oct. 31, 2007  Commission presents its recommendations to the two MPOs at the Joint MPO TAC meeting. 
                        The MPOs will then use the recommendations in the development of their 2035 Long Range Transportation Plans.
 
If you are interested in serving on this commission please provide your;
 
Name:             
 
Address:          
 
Phone Number:           
 
Email Address: 
 
Brief description of your background and interest in transit issues: 


 
David Harris
919-906-2023
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