The specifications for transit corridor planning include but not limited to: Corridor Identification: Identify key transportation corridors with high levels of congestion, travel demand, or development potential. Multimodal Analysis: Evaluate transportation modes within the corridor, including transit, walking, cycling, and automobile travel. Land Use Integration: Integrate transportation planning with land use planning to support transit-oriented development and sustainable growth. Safety and Mobility Improvements: Identify opportunities to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve traffic flow within the corridor. Transit Priority Measures: Implement transit priority measures, such as dedicated bus lanes, signal priority, and queue jumps, to improve transit service reliability and efficiency. Environmental Impact Assessment: Conduct environmental impact assessments to evaluate the potential effects of proposed transportation improvements on air quality, noise levels, and natural habitats. Title VI Equity Analysis: Assess the potential disparate impact of the entire corridor network on the population in the service area. The study shall consider the geographic area, demographics, and the average trip time between destinations before and after the addition of the new corridor network. Community Engagement: Engage with communities and stakeholders along the corridor to solicit input, address concerns, and build consensus around planning initiatives. CIG Program and New Start /Small Start applications: Develop strategies and roadmap for entering FTA Capital Improvement Program, complete New Start/Small Start applications for transit corridor projects.
