VOLUSIA COUNTY TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES UPDATE

PROJECT OVERVIEW & PURPOSE  Develop standards and designs for Votran bus stops and transit service access throughout the county  The design guidelines were adopted in 2008  Since the last update:  New Americans with Disabilities Act regulations  New trends in roadway development  FDOT “Accessing Transit” handbook update  Votran Transit Development Plan major update  Development and redevelopment has increased  SunRail has been implemented  Premium transit studies are underway in Volusia County

EXISTING TRANSIT DESIGN GUIDELINES - COMPONENTS  Project thresholds  Development review checklist  Land use considerations  Residential, retail, office, and mixed-use land use principles  Vehicle characteristics  Roadway design  Classification of transit stops  Bus stop siting and design

TRANSIT DESIGN GUIDELINES UPDATE - DEVELOPMENT PROCESS  Review ordinances and current land development codes for Volusia County and the municipalities  Meet with city and county staff regarding development processes/plans and design guidelines  Roundtable discussions with community stakeholders  Develop survey/questionnaire for additional input

TRANSIT DESIGN GUIDELINES UPDATE – ANTICIPATED RESULTS & OUTCOMES  Update Volusia County Transit Development Guidelines based on staff and stakeholder input and updated regulations and guidelines  Integrate Design Guidelines with the Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines  Incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles  Develop draft for review by county and city staff

TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE INPUT  What are some of the major issues that need consideration during this process?  What are some of the elements that should be included in the update process?  What are some barriers to coordination that should be considered in the process?  How can we create cohesive integration of the updated standards and designs for transit service into developing and redeveloping areas?

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION LaChant Barnett Senior Project Manager Tindale Oliver Heather Blanck Assistant General Manager of Planning, Marketing, and Customer Service Votran