2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update
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South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization 2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update Approved July 2008 Revised November 2010 South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization Acknowledgements The South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization’s (SJTPO’s) 2035 Regional Transportation Plan was produced through a collaborative effort of the SJTPO’s consultant team (Parsons Brinckerhoff, Urbitran, and M.A. Culbertson), the SJTPO, and others. The SJTPO Policy Board drove the development of the Plan’s goals and objectives, and provided the endorsement of Plan, with technical guidance provided by the SJTPO Technical Advisory Committee. The SJTPO Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC), which brings representatives from a broad cross-section of interests into SJTPO’s structure, played an important role in soliciting public input throughout the development of the Plan. Our appreciation extends as well to the many interested members of the public, elected officials, and agency representatives who contributed a great deal to the Plan. The preparation of this report has been financed in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration. This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The United States Government assumes no liability for its contents or its use. South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization Policy Board (As of 06/30/2008 – Click here for current listing) DANIEL M. BEYEL ROBERT ROMANO Chairman, SJTPO Mayor Cape May County Freeholder Director City of Vineland THOMAS RUSSO LEONARD C. DESIDERIO Vice-Chairman, SJTPO Mayor Atlantic County Freeholder Vice-Chairman City of Sea Isle CHARLES R. SULLIVAN JEFFREY T. RIDGWAY Secretary/Treasurer, SJTPO Committeeman Salem County Freeholder Pittsgrove Township DOUGLAS M. RAINEAR SCOTT EVANS Freeholder Mayor Cumberland County City of Atlantic City THOMAS A. WOSPIL KATHLEEN AUFSCHNEIDER Director, Capital Investment Planning Deputy Executive Director NJ Department of Transportation S.J. Transportation Authority PIPPA WOODS Capital Planning & Programs NJTRANSIT 1 2035 Regional Transportation Plan 2 South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization Table of Contents Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................................. 1 South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization Policy Board ...................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 About the SJTPO .................................................................................................................................................. 5 What is an RTP and Why Do We Need It? ........................................................................................................... 5 Regional Transportation Plan FAQ ...................................................................................................................... 5 What Is It? ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Why Is It Prepared? ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Who Prepares It? ............................................................................................................................................. 5 How Do I Find It? ............................................................................................................................................. 6 How Do I Get Involved? ................................................................................................................................... 6 Public Involvement and Agency Guidance .............................................................................................................. 6 Public Involvement Links ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Goal Setting ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Context – Regional Overview and Assessment ....................................................................................................... 9 Demographics ................................................................................................................................................... 10 SJTPO Population and Employment Forecasts .................................................................................................. 11 Challenges for the Region ................................................................................................................................. 11 Influencing Factors ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Multimodal Transportation System ...................................................................................................................... 13 NJDOT Congestion Management System ......................................................................................................... 14 NJDOT Bridge Management System ................................................................................................................. 14 NJDOT Pavement Management System ........................................................................................................... 15 Growth Impacts ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Future Build Analysis ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Strategies and Implementation Plan ..................................................................................................................... 17 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) .................................................................................................... 18 Congestion Management and Regional Corridor Improvements ..................................................................... 18 NJ 55 and the NJ 55/47/347/CR 657 Corridor............................................................................................... 19 US 40/322 ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 Cumberland County CR 552 .......................................................................................................................... 19 3 2035 Regional Transportation Plan Wrangleboro Road Corridor .......................................................................................................................... 20 US 9/Garden State Parkway Corridor............................................................................................................ 20 US 130/NJ 49 Corridor ................................................................................................................................... 20 Additional Corridors ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Bridge Management System ............................................................................................................................. 21 Pavement Management System ....................................................................................................................... 21 Congestion Management System ..................................................................................................................... 21 South Jersey Travel Demand Model (SJTDM) Enhancements .......................................................................... 22 CRDA/Atlantic City Regional Transportation Plan ............................................................................................. 22 Safety and Security ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Emergency Evacuation – Strategies .............................................................................................................. 23 Emergency Evacuation – Results ................................................................................................................... 24 ITS Implementation and Regional Architecture ................................................................................................ 24 Transit................................................................................................................................................................ 25 South Jersey Regional Rail Study ................................................................................................................... 25 Bicycle / Pedestrian Mobility ............................................................................................................................ 26 Cumberland County