April 15, 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS I-95 Master Plan - John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Executive Secretary ...................................................................................................... 4 Summary...................................................................................................................................................... 5 A. Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 9 1. Overview of Maryland Transportation Authority’s System ............................................................... 9 2. John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (JFK) Study Area.................................................................... 9 3. Master Plan Goals and Implementation Methodology ...................................................................... 10 B. Need for Improvement .......................................................................................................................... 12 1. Existing Traffic Volumes (2000) ........................................................................................................ 12 2. Travel Demand Model....................................................................................................................... 13 3. Design Year (2020) Traffic Volumes ................................................................................................. 15 4. Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 17 5. Master Plan Purpose and Need ......................................................................................................... 17 6. Identification of Independent Project Sections along the JFK Memorial Highway ........................... 18 C. Highway Concepts ................................................................................................................................ 20 1. 2020 Travel Demand Forecasts ......................................................................................................... 20 2. Highway Concept Terms ................................................................................................................... 24 3. Criteria for Evaluation of Highway Modal Concepts ........................................................................ 24 4. Highway Concepts ............................................................................................................................ 24 D. Multi-Modal Considerations................................................................................................................ 33 1. Passenger Service .............................................................................................................................. 33 a. Amtrak........................................................................................................................................... 33 b. MARC ........................................................................................................................................... 33 c. Private Bus Service ....................................................................................................................... 33 d. Public Transit Service.................................................................................................................... 33 2. Freight Rail Service ........................................................................................................................... 34 3. Facility Enhancements ....................................................................................................................... 35 a.Truck Operations ........................................................................................................................... 35 b. Bike/Pedestrian Accommodations ................................................................................................. 35 4. Intermodal Connectivity .................................................................................................................... 35 a. Port, Rail and Airport Connectivity ............................................................................................... 35 b. Park and Ride Access .................................................................................................................... 36 c. Travel Plazas ................................................................................................................................. 36 d. Operations and Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 36 e. Other Transportation Projects ....................................................................................................... 36 Vision: Customers will move conveniently and safely through our facilities as the Authority meets the demands of travel and commerce in the 21st century. The Authority will seek new ways to improve transportation in Maryland and the region through partnerships with the Maryland Department of Transportation and others. Innovative engineering, state-of-the-art technology, professional law enforcement, and results-oriented management will be used to reach this vision. Source: Maryland Transportation Authority 2001 Annual Report April 15, 2003 DRAFT Version 2.1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS I-95 Master Plan - John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) 5. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) .......................................................................................... 37 a. Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) .............................................. 37 b. Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) .................................................................................................. 37 c. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS)........................................................................... 37 d. Freeway Incident Traffic Management Response (FITM)............................................................. 38 E. Consistency with Statewide and Federal Initiatives .......................................................................... 39 1. Legislative Issues .............................................................................................................................. 39 a. Federal Legislation ........................................................................................................................ 39 b. State Legislation............................................................................................................................ 39 2. Land Use and Economic Development .............................................................................................41 F. Environmental Streamlining and the Natural Environment ............................................................. 43 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 43 2. Master Plan Concurrence Points ....................................................................................................... 43 3. Environmental Inventory ................................................................................................................... 43 4. Resource Protection, Preservation and Mitigation ............................................................................ 45 G. Public and Agency Outreach................................................................................................................ 47 1. Stakeholder Working Group ............................................................................................................. 47 2. State and Local Working Group........................................................................................................ 47 3. Regulatory Agency Working Group .................................................................................................. 48 4. Public Informational Workshops ....................................................................................................... 48 H. Preliminary Schedule of Highway Improvements .............................................................................. 49 I. Master Plan Support Documents and Studies .................................................................................... 50 Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 51 Values: We are committed to preserving our facilities and assisting in the development of Maryland’s transportation system. We are responsible stewards of Maryland’s environment and natural resources. We maintain attractive facilities that contribute to traveler confidence and to the quality of the lives of customers, neighbors and our co-workers. We are committed to the safety and security of travelers, our neighbors and our co-workers. Source: Maryland Transportation Authority 2001 Annual Report April 15, 2003 DRAFT Version 2.1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I-95 Master Plan - John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 I-95 Master Plan Study Area .......................................................................................................... 6 Figure