Throughout the course of the Eastern Corridor Transit Study, various tasks
were undertaken to evaluate the several transportation alternatives under
consideration to meet the needs of the eastern corridor. The evaluation
process of this study consists of the following major components:
- Needs Assessment
- Identification of existing travel patterns, transportation concerns
and economic conditions within the study area
- Purpose and Need
Statement - Reasons that the study is being conducted and need for transit
improvements
- Definition of Alternatives
- Development of proposed public transit improvements and projects to
meet the project's purpose and need
- Technical Analysis
- A preliminary analysis of operating costs, capital costs, ridership
and environmental review for the proposed projects and improvements
- Evaluation of Alternatives
- A list of criteria will be developed, which may include operational
feasibility and capital costs, using a qualitative and quantitative
evaluation process
- Public and Agency
Coordination - General and targeted public outreach reach efforts to
obtain information and offer feedback regarding the project
- Financial Planning
- Develop a financial plan for the recommended projects and improvements
- Next Steps - Identify
the process in which the projects would be carried through to development
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