Transit Planning

BRTOneWayTraffic.jpgWR\46A possesses experience developing long-range regional transit plans and planning individual transit projects. WR\46A planners develop long-range plans for transit networks, with tasks including identification of long term needs, population analysis and employment trends, analysis of journey-to-work data and regional commuter patterns, and identification of potential inter-modal linkages. Our planners develop and implement public involvement programs to support long range transit planning and to generate dialogue about improving mobility and quality of life.\n\nWR\46A works on transit project plans from feasibility studies to conceptual plans and preliminary engineering. Our planners and engineers complete site selection studies and concept plan development for multi-modal transit facilities, metro stations, light rail and commuter rail stations, park and ride lots, and bus maintenance facilities. WR\46A engineers and planners develop conceptual alternatives and complete alternatives analysis studies for at-grade and grade-separated transit alternatives. Our staff conducts impact assessment, noise studies, traffic modeling associated with transit operations analysis. WR\46A completes bus design assessments for ADA accessibility and prepares design guidelines for bus stops. WR\46A planners are experienced with coordinating agency reviews and have conducted public involvement programs, including public workshops, working groups, and development of project presentations, website materials, and meeting handouts.Red Line Corridor Transit StudyRed Line Corridor Transit StudyBaltimore, MDtransPlanBRTOneWayTraffic.jpg11LRT - Pier 5 6 Transit.jpg22D2 rendering.jpg33LRT - Boston Street Median - Dedicated.jpg44LRTMLKBlvdWestSideExclusive.jpg55The Red Line Study is a project planning/Draft Environmental Impact Study (DEIS) that involves the development and evaluation of light rail transit and bus rapid transit alternatives for a new 10.5 mile east-west transit line through Baltimore. WR\46A has been responsible for the planning, engineering, and public involvement activities.\n\nIn addition to playing a lead role in public involvement programs, WR\46A planners and engineers led the development of conceptual Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) alignments, including at-grade and tunnel options through urban and suburban settings. A range of operational concepts were analyzed including dedicated, exclusive and shared transitways, and contraflow operations.Downtown Loop StudyDowntown Loop StudyBaltimore, MDtransPlan61service concepts.JPGWR\46A assessed the feasibility of extending the Central Light Rail Line from its terminus at Penn Station, north of downtown Baltimore, into the government district. MTA initiated the study to determine what engineering challenges existed prior to initiating a full-scale NEPA alternatives process. Both at-grade and elevated alternatives were considered.\n\nThe study concluded it would be feasible, but very disruptive, to extend the line as proposed. MTA assessed their long range plan for other transit service in the region because alignments and station locations could be in conflict with future east-west and north-south system expansion alternatives.Baltimore Region RailBaltimore Region Rail System PlanBaltimore, MDtransPlan71planmapzoom.jpgWR\46A was part of a consultant team working for the Maryland Transit Administration to develop a long-range transit system plan for the Baltimore region. The Plan included identification of conceptual rail corridors, station locations, and linkages with existing and proposed rail lines. Plan development was guided by a Governor-appointed Advisory Committee comprised of community and business leaders.\n\nRecommendations were based on analysis of population and employment trends, land use analysis, and stakeholder input. WR\46A\47s role included agency coordination and public information meetings, as well as development and analysis of a public survey to solicit input on long range priorities.Wilmington Transit CenterWilmington Transit CenterWilmington, DEtransPlan81wilmington transit center.JPGWR\46A provided planning and design for multimodal improvements in the vicinity of Amtrak\47s historic Wilmington station. This effort required integrating multiple modes of travel in an urban environment, including facilities for transit buses, passenger vehicle parking, pickup and dropoff, taxi staging, pedestrian access and circulation, rental cars, intercity buses, and private company vans and limousines.\n\nA key element was the planning and design of circulation improvements to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, autos, taxis, and buses; signing; lighting; drainage; streetscaping; and signalization improvements. The designed improvements included pedestrian and bicycle access to the adjacent Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park.