Planning Frameworks | 71
Transit
As part of anticipating growth in ridership
and accommodating all modes of travel as
part of creating Complete Streets, transit
accommodations should be considered
in the design of the street and community
framework. Planning to accommodate transit
includes:
Planning bus routes that link residents with
jobs, community and shopping related uses
within an Area so that it becomes a viable
transportation alternative to using the car.
Anticipating the possibility that light rail
service or bus rapid transit service (BRT),
that connects Chesapeake with the region,
may become feasible.
Making provisions for rail stops at the
allowed intersections on Dominion
Boulevard and link bus, bike and pedestrian
service to those stops.
Considering that with higher densities,
internalized street car service, such as in
Portland, Oregon, may become a viable
option within the denser more urban districts
of the plan.
Creating an adequate routing matrix that
generally includes ½ mile spacing on most
routes, ¼ mile route spacing in the urban
areas and 1 mile spacing in the rural areas.
Having safe, well signed and attractive bus
stops every 600 to 1200 feet along the route
and has bus shelters, with covered shelters,
seating, signage and plaza space every
1200 feet in denser areas of the plan.
Starting with a simple area loop and thinking
about logical city wide/regional connections
in the future.
