uptown station: planning and funding strategies for a multimodal transportation center christopher...
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Uptown Station: Planning and Funding Strategies for a
Multimodal Transportation CenterChristopher Koos, Mayor, Town of Normal
Wayne Aldrich, P.E. , Public Works Director, Town of Normal
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
This presentation will cover the planning and funding strategies of a multimodal center in a mid-sized, urban area.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Normal-Bloomington, ILPopulation of Over 125,000
Two Universities• Illinois State University
• Illinois Wesleyan University
Major Employers
RAIL TRANSPORTATIONAmtrak • 5 round trips per day (Up to 9 with HSR)• 2nd busiest station in Illinois - 250,000• 2012 - 2013 Station Ridership up 10%• 2006 - 2011 Illinois Ridership up 85% Overall• 2006 - 2011 CHI to STL Ridership up 210% on IDOT Supported Trains
Union Pacific Railroad• 5 to 20 trains per day
High Speed Rail
• Children's Discovery Museum
• Hotel and Conference Center
• Infrastructure Improvements
• Private Development• Multi-modal Transportation
Center
UPTOWN NORMAL RENEWAL
NEW DEVELOPMENT
Children's Discovery MuseumLEED Silver
Heartland BankLEED Silver
Uptown CrossingLEED Certified
Marriott Hotel and Conference Center|
Facade Improvements
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
Objective:To serve as a hub for numerous modes of transportation within walking distance of the central business district.
• High Speed Rail • Intercity Bus • Local Mass Transit • Shuttles • Taxis • Bicyclists • Pedestrians
MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
2001-2009
• Local Leadership/Vision• Commitment to Sustainability
• Feasibility Study
• Gained Political Support• DC Consultant• One Voice Task Force
• Public Information
2001-2009
• Received Federal 5309 Bus Funds ($10.5 M)• 2003 – 2010 Annual Appropriations
(Earmarks)
• SAFETEA – LU (2006 Transportation Bill)• 5.1 Million
• Included funding for Adjacent Roadways ($4.8 M)
2001-2009
• Coordination
• FTA/FHWA (NEPA)• Local Transit (Connect Transit)• IDOT – Bureau of Railroads/Highways• AMTRAK• UNION PACIFIC• Illinois Commerce Commission• MPO – McLean County Regional Planning
2001-2009
• Developed Designs (2002 -2006)
• Federal Contract Provisions
• Federal Procurement
• “Shelved” plans in 2006
THE TURNING POINT...2009
• Normal Multi-modal Center is “shovel ready”
• Early 2009: No Funding Immediately Available Under ARRA
• Project is Redesigned for City Hall Offices
• September 2009: USDOT Advertises TIGER Discretionary Grants
THE CONSTRUCTION...2010-2012
• February 2010: $22 M TIGER Grant Received
• August 2010: Construction Begins--1st TIGER Discretionary Project Under Construction
• July 2012: "Uptown Station" Opened
THE TAKEAWAYS• Leadership/Vision• Gain Political Support• Build Relationships• “Stick to Your Guns”• Retain Experts• Follow Federal Requirements• Promote Economic Development• Make a "People" Place• Share the Space• Use Transportation as Community
Building
Incorporate Sustainable Design