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U.S. Virgin Islands 2040 Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan Report Prepared for: United States Virgin Islands Department of Public Works Prepared by: and November 2014 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan i St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table of Contents 1.0 Purpose and Vision ......................................................................................................1 1.1 Background .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Planning Process and Public Outreach .............................................................................. 2 1.3 Relationship to Territorial Transportation Improvement Plan ........................................ 5 1.4 Statutory Requirements ....................................................................................................... 5 1.5 Plan Administration ............................................................................................................ 6 1.6 Plan Approval Process ........................................................................................................ 6 1.7 Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives ............................................................................... 6 2.0 Overview of the Territory .......................................................................................... 11 2.1 Overview of St. Thomas .................................................................................................... 13 2.2 Overview of St. Croix ........................................................................................................ 13 2.3 Overview of St. John .......................................................................................................... 14 2.4 Overview of Water Island ................................................................................................. 14 3.0 Characteristics of the Territory ................................................................................. 15 3.1 Community Characteristics .............................................................................................. 15 3.1.1 Population and Households....................................................................................................... 15 3.1.2 Travel Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 21 3.1.3 Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 23 3.1.4 Public Schools ............................................................................................................................. 24 3.1.5 Key Travel Indicators ................................................................................................................. 25 3.1.6 Employment ................................................................................................................................ 26 3.1.7 Income ......................................................................................................................................... 27 3.1.8 Tourism ....................................................................................................................................... 28 3.1.9 Air and Cruise Visitors ............................................................................................................... 29 3.1.10 Visitor Surveys ............................................................................................................................ 31 3.1.11 Hotel Occupancy ........................................................................................................................ 33 3.1.12 Land Use...................................................................................................................................... 34 3.1.13 Development and Redevelopment Trends ............................................................................... 39 4.0 Transportation System and Facilities .................................................................................... 45 4.1 Roadway and Bridge Facilities .................................................................................................. 45 4.1.1 Roadway Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 49 4.1.2 Bridges and Culverts .................................................................................................................. 50 4.1.3 Traffic Counts.............................................................................................................................. 52 4.1.4 Public Transit .............................................................................................................................. 52 4.1.5 Transit Service and Population Density .................................................................................... 55 4.1.6 Ferry Service................................................................................................................................ 58 4.1.7 Aviation Service .......................................................................................................................... 58 4.1.8 Marine Service ............................................................................................................................ 59 5.0 Environmental and Natural Features .................................................................................... 62 5.1 Air Quality.......................................................................................................................... 62 5.2 Protected Lands ................................................................................................................. 63 5.3 Natural Landmarks ........................................................................................................... 65 5.4 Threatened and Endangered Species ............................................................................... 66 5.5 Cultural Resources ............................................................................................................. 68 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan ii St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table of Contents (Continued) 5.5.1 Charlotte Amalie: ........................................................................................................................ 68 5.5.2 Christiansted ............................................................................................................................... 68 5.5.3 Frederiksted ................................................................................................................................ 68 6.0 Future Conditions .......................................................................................................................... 69 6.1 Population Projections ....................................................................................................... 69 6.2 Employment ....................................................................................................................... 74 6.3 Land Use Projections ......................................................................................................... 74 6.4 Economic Development Projections ................................................................................. 75 7.0 Transportation Funding and Financing ............................................................................... 76 7.1 Funds for Transportation............................................................................................................ 76 7.1.1 Territorial Highway Program .................................................................................................... 76 7.1.2 Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Funds .......................................................................... 78 7.1.3 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Program ............................................................. 78 7.1.4 Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Disabled Persons ......................................... 78 7.1.5 Emergency Relief Program ........................................................................................................ 78 7.2 Short-Term Funding Availability (TTIP) ......................................................................... 79 7.3 Future Revenue Projections .............................................................................................. 79 7.4 Innovative Financing ......................................................................................................... 79 7.4.1 Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles (GARVEE) .................................................................... 80 7.4.2 Grant Anticipation Notes ........................................................................................................... 81 7.4.3 Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act ..................................................... 81 8.0 Transportation Needs Assessment ......................................................................................... 83 8.1 Project Needs Identification ....................................................................................................... 83 9.0 Performance Measures ................................................................................................................ 94 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan iii St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island List of Tables Table 1-1 - Vision, Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................ 7 Table 3-1 - 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2010 Census Data – Population ................................................................... 16 Table 3-2 - 2001-2012 Population by Island...................................................................................................... 20 Table 3-3 - Household Vehicles ........................................................................................................................ 22 Table 3-4 - Public Schools .................................................................................................................................. 24 Table 3-5 - USVI Employed Population 16 Years and Older .......................................................................... 27 Table 3-6 - 2000 – 2010 Hotel Data .................................................................................................................... 33 Table 3-7 - 2005-2008 Building Permits St. Thomas/St. John.......................................................................... 39 Table 3-8 - 2009 Building Permits St. Croix ...................................................................................................... 39 Table 3-9 - Construction Permit Value by Year/Type in Thousands of Dollars ........................................... 40 Table 4-1 – Summary of Roadways .................................................................................................................. 49 Table 4-2 - 2001 Bridge Inspection Condition Rating ...................................................................................... 51 Table 4-3 - VITRAN Observed Boardings ........................................................................................................ 54 Table 4-4 - Taxis by Island................................................................................................................................. 55 Table 4-5 - Residential Development Density.................................................................................................. 57 Table 5-1 - USVI Coastal Areas of Particular Concern .................................................................................... 66 Table 6-1 - Population Projections by Island ................................................................................................... 69 Table 8-1 – Preliminary Evaluation Criteria .................................................................................................... 84 Table 8-2 – Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. John........................................................ 84 Table 8-3 – Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. Thomas .................................................. 88 Table 8-4 – Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. Croix ...................................................... 90 Table 9-1 - Performance Measures ................................................................................................................... 95 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan iv St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island List of Figures Figure 1.1 - Planning Process .............................................................................................................................. 3 Figure 2.1 - USVI Territory................................................................................................................................ 12 Figure 3.1 - USVI 2010 Population by Island ................................................................................................... 15 Figure 3.2 - St. Croix – 2010 Population Density by Census Block Group ..................................................... 17 Figure 3.3 - St. John – 2010 Population Density by Census Block Group ...................................................... 18 Figure 3.4 - St. Thomas – 2010 Population Density by Census Block Group ................................................. 19 Figure 3.5 - 2000 – 2010 Percentage of Household with Children .................................................................. 20 Figure 3.6 - Mode of Transportation ................................................................................................................ 21 Figure 3.7 - 2000 – 2010 USVI Vehicle Registration ......................................................................................... 22 Figure 3.8 - 1994 – 2002 Summary of Traffic Accidents .................................................................................. 23 Figure 3.9 - 1990 – 2000 Key Travel Indicators ................................................................................................ 26 Figure 3.10 - 2010 Employment by Sector ........................................................................................................ 26 Figure 3.11 - USVI Median Household Income Distribution.......................................................................... 28 Figure 3.12 - 2010 Visitors by Island and by Mode ......................................................................................... 29 Figure 3.13 - Visitor Arrivals to St. Thomas/St. John ...................................................................................... 30 Figure 3.14 - Visitor Arrivals to St. Croix ......................................................................................................... 30 Figure 3.15 - Short Term Visitor Mode of Transportation .............................................................................. 32 Figure 3.16 - Long Term Visitors Mode of Transportation ............................................................................. 32 Figure 3.17 - St. Croix Land Use Summary ...................................................................................................... 34 Figure 3.18 - St. John Land Use Summary ....................................................................................................... 35 Figure 3.19 - St. Thomas Land Use Summary .................................................................................................. 35 Figure 3.20 - USVI St. Croix Land-use Map (2009) .......................................................................................... 36 Figure 3.21 - USVI St. John Land-use Map (2009)............................................................................................ 37 Figure 3.22 - USVI St. Thomas Land-use Map (2009) ...................................................................................... 38 Figure 3.23 - Total Construction Permit Value in Thousands of Dollars ....................................................... 41 Figure 3.24 - Private Residential Construction Permit Value in Thousands of Dollars ................................ 42 Figure 3.25 - Private Non-Residential Construction Permit Value in Thousands of Dollars ....................... 42 Figure 3.26 - Land Use and Transportation Cycle ........................................................................................... 43 Figure 4.1 - St. Croix Transportation Facilities Network ................................................................................ 46 Figure 4.2 - St. John Transportation Facilities Network .................................................................................. 47 Figure 4.3 - St. Thomas Transportation Facilities Network ............................................................................ 48 Figure 4.4 - Transit Service and Demand ......................................................................................................... 53 Figure 4.5 - Transit Demand and Residential Density .................................................................................... 56 Figure 5.1 - USVI 2011 Nonpoint and Mobile Source Emissions versus 2010 Population ............................ 63 Figure 5.2 - Critical Habitat Areas .................................................................................................................... 67 Figure 6.1 - St. Croix – 2010 to 2040 Projected Increase in Population ........................................................... 71 Figure 6.2 - St. John – 2010 to 2040 Projected Increase in Population............................................................. 72 Figure 6.3 - St. Thomas – 2010 to 2040 Projected Increase in Population ....................................................... 73 Figure 6.4 - USVI Employment by Sector ........................................................................................................ 74 Figure 7.1 - TIFIA Process for Selection and Funding of a TIFIA Project ...................................................... 82 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan v St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island List of Appendices Appendix A Executive Order 333-1991 Appendix B 2014-2014 Territory-wide Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) Appendix C Public Outreach Plan Appendix D Transportation Needs Project List, Costs, and Maps USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 1 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 1.0 Purpose and Vision The Government of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), through its Department of Public Works (USVI DPW) and Virgin Islands Transit Agency (VITRAN), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), have partnered to prepare this 2040 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (CTMP), the first long range transportation plan for the Territory. The purpose of the CTMP is to present a strategy to improve transportation infrastructure throughout the USVI through the year 2040. A vision statement was adopted early in the CTMP process to serve as the foundation of this plan. The vision was simply stated: An integrated transportation system which serves the needs of the USVI community. The mission statement was similarly straightforward: Develop, operate and maintain an integrated transportation system that promotes safe, reliable, cost effective and efficient movement of people, services and goods. The vision and mission are further clarified through the identification of specific goals and objectives to support the vision based on existing and future transportation, land use, and economic conditions. In essence, this plan proposes to: · Identify short- and long-range transportation needs and improvement strategies · Establish sustainable financing and project implementation recommendations · Identify data collection and management system needs to monitor the state of the transportation system · Identify policy and institutional improvements to promote better decision making The CTMP documents the transportation needs for the USVI in both the short- and long-term, and also includes performance measures focused on establishing an inventory of the existing transportation system as well as measures to improve the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of existing roadways and maintaining them in future years. Also included in the plan are recommendations for enhancing the USVI’s mass transit system. 1.1 Background The CTMP builds on the Virgin Islands Highway Functional Classification and Needs Study prepared for the USVI Department of Public Works in 1973 as well as on guidelines for the development of a comprehensive plan adopted in Executive Order 333-1991. Both of these documents addressed the need of the USVI to develop a comprehensive transportation plan. The Functional Classification and Needs Study was predicated on several goals and objectives related to the organizational and technical needs of sound transportation planning. The document resulted in several useful products for transportation planners on island. These include the first complete set of public road maps of the Virgin Islands, roadway and pavement design standards, a functional classification system and projection of highway needs through 1990. The results of the needs and deficiency analysis done at the time indicated that every section of the existing 369 miles would become deficient in one respect of another during the 18-year study period. Specific improvements were established for each section of highway and summarized for each design standard for each of the islands. Included in the report were observations that “highway data in the Virgin Islands is scarce. With the highway data as rare as it is, it is difficult to project future highway needs for the islands because there is very little historical information upon which to base a projection. We have developed a program for continuing data collection that will USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 2 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Achieve a reliable transportation system that promotes safe, energy efficient, convenient, affordable and efficient movement of people and goods. provide the Virgin Islands with the basic information necessary to provide for proper planning for highway. This data collection program is included as a part of this study under separate title, Virgin Islands Highway Functional Classification and Needs Study—Program for Continuing Data Collection.” This observation, that the USVI is in need of data gathering and analysis methods about the transportation system is still true today. The CTMP contains several recommendations to address the lack of available data and analysis to support the development of the CTMP The purpose of Executive Order 333-1991 was to give direction to all departments and agencies of the USVI Government in drafting a comprehensive plan for the Territory. The guidelines were developed and adopted through an extensive public outreach process run by the Planning Division. Executive Order 333-1991 directed all departments and agencies to conduct their programs and operating procedures in conformity with the guidelines, so that the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan would not be jeopardized by development inconsistent with the policies established in the Executive Order. Guidelines were developed for twenty categories of activity, including transportation. The overall goal for Transportation in the Guidelines was to: This Transportation Guideline adopted in 1991 under Executive Order 333-1991 is provided in Error! Reference source not found.. The goals and objectives developed for the Guidelines and Needs Assessment formed the basis for the goals discussion for this CTMP. 1.2 Planning Process and Public Outreach The CTMP was developed through a coordinated, comprehensive and continuous process composed of three technical areas progressing through several stages. As shown in Figure 1.1, the CTMP resulted from the integration of planning tasks with traffic analysis and public involvement. Elements of the planning process included: · A community outreach program to engage USVI’s citizens and stakeholders in the process to identify project goals and objectives, determine transportation needs, and obtain feedback regarding recommendations for projects to be included in the CTMP · An inventory of existing transportation system conditions to establish a baseline for determining future needs · A review of historical transportation and demographic data and trends · An analysis of previous planning efforts, including the Executive Order 333-1991 · The development, concurrence, and application of performance measures in order to identify, evaluate, and prioritize transportation improvements · Development of the USVI’s travel demand forecasting model · Identification of transportation improvements to address existing and anticipated congestion · Review of potential federal and local funding sources · Prioritization of projects based on available funding, goals and objectives, and public comments · Development of the 2040 USVI CTMP document USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 3 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 1.1 - Planning Process USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 4 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Public and stakeholder outreach was conducted to assist in the identification of the USVI’s transportation needs and priorities. Key stakeholders, including local and federal agencies were involved through the creation of three island-based community advisory groups and two territory wide committees, the executive committee and technical advisory committee. The various groups met periodically throughout the development of the master plan and will remain involved throughout its implementation. Key committee members also participated in a Speaker’s Bureau, which met as requested with civic, professional, business, environmental and homeowners associations on the three islands. Additional public outreach included territory wide meetings and a website, www.usvitransportationplan.com. A brief description of the roles, responsibilities, and function of each of the groups is discussed below. Technical Advisory Committee meetings facilitated the information exchange with agency planners and statisticians crucial to the development of the CTMP. Organized meetings with specific goals were conducted for Territory and Federal officials to ensure that accurate statistics were gathered and all policy and process requirements were met as part of the planning effort. Executive Committee meetings were held to brief senior staff of DPW, the Port Authority, FHWA, FTA, DPNR and the Office of the Governor of the plan’s progress. The purpose of the executive committee was to set policy and oversee the study. Public Information meetings occurred in two steps, beginning with a series of community meetings which were held in on St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix in July 2009. The purpose of these meetings was to gather community input pertaining to the draft goals, objectives, existing conditions, and transportation issues. The public was encouraged to identify existing problems that need to be addressed, as well as potential improvements required for the future transportation system. A second series of public meetings was held in May 2013 where a draft of the CTMP was presented and discussed. Specifically, the public was given the opportunity to review the roadway plan, the transit plan, and the methodology by which projects were selected. The public was asked for their input to assure that the recommendations were relevant to their concerns and preferences. Media Relations was accomplished through press releases, press conferences, print, radio and television interviews, local talk shows and a limited amount of paid advertising. Speaker’s Bureau - Executive and Technical Advisory Committee members spoke at civic and business organization meetings, such as the Chamber of Commerce and other venues. Community Advisory Group - Three island-wide Community Advisory Groups (CAG), consisting of representatives of business, cultural, homeowners and social service organizations, met at key decision points in the planning process. These CAGs identified and prioritized future transportation projects and provided feedback on local transportation needs. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 5 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island The CTMP is a living document that has been developed as a foundation for making sound transportation policy decisions to improve the overall quality of life for the people of the United States Virgin Islands now and in the future. 1.3 Relationship to Territorial Transportation Improvement Plan The CTMP is designed to conform to the requirements of SAFETEA-LU, examines a 30-year span, and establishes the priorities and framework for future transportation improvements. The CTMP is a planning document that identifies those projects that are likely to be funded by a combination of local and federal resources within the year 2010-2040 timeframe. It also provides an illustrative list of projects that, while unfunded, are directly related to documented needs arising from anticipated growth. In contrast, the Territorial Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) is a short-term budgeting document that identifies transportation projects that will be implemented during the current four-year period. The link between the two documents is that the projects identified in the long-range CTMP provide the basis for selection and prioritization of projects in the TTIP. The CTMP identifies a list of needed improvements and the TTIP establishes funding for those deemed to be the highest priority within the immediate future. Projects are required to be included in the CTMP before they can be programmed (funded) in the TTIP. The TTIP programs projects in terms of their stage, such as preliminary design, final design, right-of-way acquisition/environmental clearance, or construction. It includes a more detailed description of the project’s design concept and scope (number of lanes and location), a cost estimate, and an anticipated funding source. The TTIP alerts FHWA and FTA of the need to process funding requests for project implementation to meet established schedules. 1.4 Statutory Requirements The CTMP is subject to and must address several laws and regulations applicable to transportation planning and funding, the most recent of which is Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP- 21). MAP-21 was signed into law in July 2012 and is the current national transportation legislation providing the guiding principles behind transportation decision-making throughout the United States. It is a two-year authorization effective for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2013 and FFY 2014. MAP-21 sets eight Planning Factors to guide transportation decisions and includes the following mandates: 1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency. 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for all motorized and non-motorized users. 3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users. 4. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight. 5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns. 6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight. 7. Promote efficient system management and operation. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 6 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system. Additionally, the CTMP must have a minimum 20-year horizon at time of adoption and must be updated no less than every five (5) years. 1.5 Plan Administration The 2040 CTMP is a dynamic document that prioritizes projects and makes recommendations based on the most current information available. It will be administered by the USVI Department of Public Works in coordination with the Port Authority, Department of Natural Resources (DPNR), and the Governor’s Office. The plan should be updated at a minimum of every five years. At each update, current conditions and future trends will be assessed and the appropriate modifications made to the plan. Future financial conditions are one example of a trend that will need to be re-assessed periodically. The credit crisis during the fall of 2008 placed severe financial limitations on both government entities (including the federal government) and private firms in acquiring funds to maintain business operations. Conversely, the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) stimulated the economy by providing access to a substantial amount of funds for transportation infrastructure. These are just a few examples of changes in policies both at the local and federal levels that may affect priorities and projects. 1.6 Plan Approval Process Input from the Executive Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee, the Community Advisory Groups, and the community at large was used by DPW staff to prepare the draft plan. The draft plan was reviewed by the Executive Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee in November 2014. The Community Advisory Groups met in November 2014 to review the draft plan. This final plan includes their review and comments. 1.7 Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives The development of the Vision, Goals and Objectives for the plan is an important step in the planning process. The first step in the development of these goals and objectives was a review of the Guidelines for Transportation in Executive Order 333-1991. Although much has changed since the adoption of those guidelines, the vision, goals and objectives articulated in 1991 provided a substantive base from which to build the CTMP. Combined with a review of existing conditions, advanced traffic forecasting techniques, and sound engineering practices, the vision, goals, and objectives provide a framework for the eventual evaluation and prioritization of transportation solutions. This Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives were presented to the citizens of USVI in draft form on the website, www.usvitransportationplan.com, and in a series of three meetings in July 2009. The public response was positive and supportive of the developed goals as presented at these meetings. The goals and objectives are provided in Table 1.1. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 7 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 1-1 - Vision, Goals and Objectives Goal 1 –Economic Development Provide an integrated transportation system that grows the economy of the USVI OBJECTIVES 1.1 Provide smooth and efficient transfers of passengers and freight between ports, airports, railroads, and highways. 1.2 Support economic development in specific geographic areas by providing access to redevelopment and infill areas, central business districts, and designated activity centers. 1.3 Examine institutional or regulatory modifications that will improve efficiency and service. Goal 2 – Safety and Security Improve the safety and security on all transportation modes in the Territory through education, enforcement and engineering solutions OBJECTIVES 2.1 Develop a management system to store crash data and analyze trends in crash location, frequency and types on a semi-annual basis. 2.2 Reduce the overall crash rate on UVSI roadways 2.3 Reduce the overall fatality rate for all transportation modes, including automobiles, mass transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. 2.4 Reduce emergency response time. 2.5 Ensure the safe transport of elementary and secondary school students regardless of mode chosen. 2.6 Plan for and provide transportation options during emergency evacuation for special needs populations. Plan Layer Definition Developed By Vision Broad, overarching theme that underlies all advancements of the Transportation Master Plan. USVI DPW leaders Project team Public Involvement Goals General statements of direction for the entire transportation system. USVI DPW leaders Project team Public Involvement Objectives Specific outcomes to achieve the goal. USVI DPW leaders Project team Public Involvement Vision An integrated transportation system which serves the needs of the USVI community. Mission Develop, operate and maintain an integrated transportation system that promotes safe, reliable, cost effective and efficient movement of people, services and goods. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 8 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 1.1 (Continued) - Vision, Goals, and Objectives Goal 3 – Operation and Maintenance Maximize the efficiency of existing transportation facilities and services through upgraded facilities and improved management, operations and maintenance activities OBJECTIVES 3.1 Bring the existing infrastructure into a state of good repair. 3.2 Develop standards and schedules for maintaining transportation facilities, services and equipment for all modes of transportation to extend their life and reduce maintenance costs. 3.3 Integrate operations and maintenance activities into the planning and programming process by developing specific system performance measures. 3.4 Identify and implement the best available technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of the transportation system. Goal 4 - Environmental Sustainability and Land Use To ensure that the transportation system supports the development of communities that provide transportation choices and preserves the Territory’s natural, historic, and cultural resources. OBJECTIVES 4.1 Support in-fill development and the concentration of new commercial and office space in activity centers that can be interconnected by transit, bikeways and sidewalks. 4.2 Avoid, minimize, or mitigate potential adverse effects of transportation on the natural, historic and cultural resources of the USVI. 4.3 Reduce the reliance on fossil fuel use of the transportation system. 4.4 Improve mobility, promote healthy lifestyles, and reduce air pollution and congestion through increased public transit services and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. 4.5 Maintain limits on the number of rental and taxi vehicles to reduce congestion and air pollution. 4.6 Reduce impervious surfaces where possible. 4.7 Build projects that support pedestrians, bicycles and transit. Goal 5 – Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility To maximize mobility and accessibility by strategically managing transportation facilities and services to reduced travel times and levels of congestion OBJECTIVES 5.1 Develop a Congestion Management System that employs a mode-neutral analytical framework to improve mobility for residents and tourists. 5.2 Provide effective and economical transportation choices and alternatives for people and goods movement. 5.3 Improve transportation system operating efficiency. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 9 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 1.1 (Continued) - Vision, Goals, and Objectives Goal 6 - Provide a Seamless and Integrated Transportation Network To improve on-island and inter-island accessibility and mobility for people and goods across all modes of transportation; ensure interconnected access to all areas of the Territory, the nation and the world OBJECTIVES 6.1 Plan and develop each mode of transportation in coordination with other modes to promote convenience, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. 6.2 Increase mode choice and access for persons with disabilities, low-income residents, non- English speaking citizens and elderly populations. 6.3 Provide an integrated network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. 6.4 Improve connections for freight and passenger movements within the USVI and to additional Caribbean and global destinations. 6.5 Provide efficient access to existing and planned activity and employment centers. Goal 7—Agency and Public Outreach in Transportation Planning and Programming To improve coordination, communication, and cooperation among transportation professionals, users, providers, and those affected by transportation activities, regardless of race, religion, national origin, or income. OBJECTIVES 7.1 Coordinate transportation planning and programming activities among the Department of Public Works, the Port Authority, the Department of Interior and Homeland Security. 7.2 Implement an effective and ongoing community outreach program that supports informed decision-making through improved communications and responsive planning and programming methods and techniques. 7.3 Provide underserved groups, populations and areas with equal access to information and input into the decision-making process for transportation planning, financing, construction, operations and maintenance activities. 7.4 Ensure that all stakeholder communications and outreach efforts are properly coordinated, consistent, understandable and simply presented. 7.5 Ensure that all required public input is properly documented, interpreted and distributed as necessary in a timely and effective fashion. 7.6 Provide adequate time for public review and comment at key milestones of the transportation planning process. 7.7 Support collaborative working relationships among federal, territorial and local interests with the objective of removing barriers, aligning interests, and developing innovative, equitable solutions. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 10 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 1.1 (Continued) - Vision, Goals, and Objectives Goal 8 - Financial Accountability To create a transportation funding structure that is stable and reliable and supports a viable transportation system to achieve territorial and local goals now and into the future. OBJECTIVES 8.1 Develop a financially responsible implementation plan that allocates and maximizes the use of all available financial resources. 8.2 Seek out and promote public-private partnerships for innovative delivery of services and projects. 8.3 Explore alternative funding sources USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 11 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 2.0 Overview of the Territory The U.S. Virgin Islands are comprised of three main islands and many small cays. The islands are approximately 150 square miles in size, but are spread across several hundred square miles of area. St. Croix is the largest island, being approximately 80 square miles; St. Thomas is approximately 33 square miles, and St. John is approximately 22 square miles. The population of the Territory is approximately 107,000 people. Most of the population lives on the three main islands, with a small amount on Water Island. In terms of population distribution and based on 2010 Census data, St. Croix has approximately 51,000 people; St. Thomas 52,000 people; and St. John 4,200 people. Water Island is a small cay south of St. Thomas. It is a bedroom community with approximately 200 residents. About half of the residents of Water Island are seasonal residents and reside on the island part time. The other half of the residents that live on Water Island primarily work and attend school on St. Thomas. Historically, each island has developed differently according to its geography. St. Thomas has traditionally been, and continues to be a commercial port due to the deep water harbor of Charlotte Amalie. St. Thomas is also one of the most popular cruise ship destinations in the Caribbean. St. Croix at one time thrived as a plantation island producing sugar, but has since developed light industry due to its abundance of flat land. Attempts to develop a tourist economy on par with St. Thomas on the island of St. Croix continue to be a primary goal of the Virgin Islands government. St. John started as a plantation island, but the Danish government abandoned the island economically after the slave revolt in 1733. As such, much of the island was undeveloped when the Virgin Islands National Park was created in 1956. As a result of the park, privately owned property is a valuable resource on St. John, providing sites for luxury residences. Figure 2.1 shows a map of the Territory. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 12 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 2.1 - USVI Territory USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 13 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 2.1 Overview of St. Thomas St. Thomas is a very mountainous island with very little flat land. Although St. Thomas is 13 miles long, more than 80 percent of the population lives in the eastern half of the island. Economic activity in the construction of luxury residences has produced a recent surge in real estate values in St. Thomas. Charlotte Amalie remains one of the number one cruise ship destinations in the world. More than 2,000,000 tourists visit St. Thomas yearly on cruise ships. Most of those visitors arrive at the West Indian Company Ltd. Dock at the eastern end of Charlotte Amalie. The Virgin Islands Port Authority recently expanded the Crown Bay facility in Subase to accommodate larger vessels that will become the norm in the cruise industry, replacing the smaller ships presently in use. The Red Hook facility on the eastern end of the island provides inter-island commuter travel between St. Thomas, St. John and Tortola. The Virgin Islands Port Authority recently began expanding the Red Hook facility to address the growing needs of that community. Inter island commuter travel also is provided in Charlotte Amalie harbor at the Edmund Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal. Air travel is provided through the Cyril E. King Airport, which is located in the western portion of the island. The automobile is the preferred mode of transportation in St. Thomas. Public transportation is provided along the primary east-west route to the major population centers. The existing system lacks equipment and frequently breaks down. There is a system of taxi jitneys, locally referred to as “dollar taxis” that provide an ad hoc alternative to the public transportation system. No public transportation is provided along the northern and southern sides of the island, only through the central spine. This is due to the mountainous terrain and density of population in those areas. 2.2 Overview of St. Croix St. Croix geographically is a contrast to St. Thomas. The island is approximately 21 miles long and seven miles wide. Much of the land is relatively flat, with two mountain ranges in the north and east end of the island. There are two main towns, Christiansted in the east and Frederiksted in the west. Most of the population lives between these two towns. Christiansted was once the capital of the Danish West Indies, and as such, is rich in historical public and private buildings. Frederiksted was originally developed as a shipping port for the plantations in the west and has historically been a secondary town to Christiansted. St. Croix abandoned agriculture as its primary industry in the 1960’s and since that time has developed light industry and tourism as its primary industries. Much of the agricultural land between Christiansted and Frederiksted has been redeveloped with light industry, residential communities, and shopping centers. The mid-island area used to include the third largest oil refinery in the world (HOVENSA) and includes the Sunny Isle Shopping Center, a mjor commercial center on the island. However, the economy of St. Croix has been in USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 14 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island a state of decline since Hurricane Hugo in 1989. The Virgin Islands Government, working through the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, recently completed the Frederiksted Revitalization Project. This ambitious project, developed in concert with the cruise ship industry, included enhancing the existing Ann Abramson Pier and the creation of a new beach. As a result of these improvements, cruise ships have returned to St. Croix. The recently renovated and expanded Henry Rohlsen Airport is located on the western edge of the mid-island area. It is hoped that the expansion of the runway to 10,000 feet will allow St. Croix to attract direct flights from Europe. There are several roadways that traverse the island from east to west. The primary arteries are the Melvin Evans Highway and the Queen Mary Highway. Many north-south roads traverse both streets, making vehicular traffic much less congested than St. Thomas. Public transportation, like St. Thomas, is relegated to areas of greater population density. However, the geography and roadway network of St. Croix allows for a much easier expansion of the system than St. Thomas. 2.3 Overview of St. John St. John is a mountainous island approximately 22 square miles in size. More than 70 percent of the island is owned the U.S. National Park Service. Since 1956, the park has been, and continues to be the major attraction of St. John. There are two main population centers, Cruz Bay on the eastern end and Coral Bay on the western end. Most of the people visiting St. John arrive at Cruz Bay. The economy of Cruz Bay is presently very active, as a result of the development of luxury housing communities primarily in the eastern end of the island. Congestion in Cruz Bay and along the north shore beaches tends to be the major problem in St. John’s transportation network. The Virgin Islands Port Authority recently constructed the Enighed Pond Freight facility to alleviate congestion in the Cruz Bay area. The passenger ferry still lands in Cruz Bay and likely will continue to do so until additional roadway and parking improvements adequately link the new facility with other areas of Cruz Bay. 2.4 Overview of Water Island Water Island is a bedroom community of St. Thomas. The marine facilities serving the island are inadequate and need to be expanded and repaired. The main ferry landing has been damaged since Hurricane Marilyn in 1995. A floating dock now serves as its replacement. Cargo and trash removal is presently done at Flamingo Pond. However, these facilities are inadequate and are not properly integrated into the existing roadway system. Flamingo Pond appears to be an area where it will be appropriate to develop commercial and institutional activities on the island if the residents so desire. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 15 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island St Croix 49% St John 4% St Thomas 47% 3.0 Characteristics of the Territory Outlined in this chapter are several major demographic, transportation, land use, employment, and economic development trends that provide important context for the actions specified in the 2040 Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan. The Territory has experienced almost constant growth over the last 20 years. Although this growth slowed in 2008 and 2009 due to worldwide economic conditions, the long term trends show a future of steady population and visitor growth, which could easily result in greater congestion, longer travel times, and more pollution. The results of these trends are a greater need for an efficiency and multimodal transportation system in order to avoid significant adverse impacts that affect the quality of life of the residents and visitors to the Territory. The analysis included in the following sections use various sources in order to have an assessment of existing conditions and growth trends. The data were avalable for a wide range of years between 1989 and 2014. While the same set of years is not consistent throughout the analysis, it does provide an overview of the characteristics of the islands and the potential future growth. 3.1 Community Characteristics The following data describes the existing condition of the social, economic and travel characteristics of island residents. 3.1.1 Population and Households Since 1980, the US Census Bureau has established “census sub-districts” as the primary subdivisions of the U.S. Virgin Islands for the reporting of decennial census data. The 20 census sub-districts are legally established entities intended to be permanent areas that reflect land use planning districts1. A breakdown of the percentage of the Territory by island is illustrated on Figure 3.1. The graph shows St. Croix and St. Thomas with similar population, between 49 and 47 percent of the total territory population. Four percent of the population live in St. John based on the 2010 Census data. Figure 3.1 - USVI 2010 Population by Island As shown in Table 3-1, population in the Territory increased moderately on St. Croix and St. Thomas, with St. John experiencing the greatest percent change over the last 40 years. On St. Croix, the Sion Farm 1 The 2000 Census was the first decennial census for which the entire United States and its territories are covered by census tracts. Overall, the older more urban cities and towns are losing population on average while areas outside these centers are gaining population creating more dispersed developments, longer trips, auto dependency Source: U.S. Census USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 16 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island sub-district contains the greatest concentration of the population, with 25 percent residing in this sub- district in 2010. Christiansted and Frederiksted, which are the two major towns on the island, decreased in population, while the East End, South Central and Anna’s Hope sub-districts each gained population. In St. Thomas, the Charlotte Amalie sub-district (which includes the USVI capital and the island’s major urban center) had the highest population concentration of approximately 36 percent of all island residents in the year 2010. However, this sub-district experienced a four percent decline in population from 1980 to 2010. St. Thomas, which has the greatest population density of all the islands, grew by 16 percent between 1980 and 2010. Areas with the most significant growth since 1980 included the West End, East End and Northside sub-districts as indicated in Table 3.1 below. Despite the island having the smallest population density, St. John has experienced significant growth in the Central and Coral Bay sub-districts over the last 30 years. This data was used as a base to estimate future population growth. Table 3-1 - 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2010 Census Data – Population Geography Location (Sub- District) Population 2010 Avg HH Size 2010 Median Age 1980 1990 2000 2010 Absolute Change (2010- 1980) % Change (2010- 1980) 2010 Avg Pop Density St. Croix 49,730 50,140 53,230 50,600 880 1.8% 610 2.5 38.2 Anna's Hope Village 3,290 3,660 4,190 4,040 750 22.8% 410 2.44 40.6 Christiansted 3,410 3,200 2,870 2,630 -790 -23.2% 3460 2.2 38.5 East End 1,650 1,740 2,340 2,450 810 49.1% 190 2.19 48.6 Frederiksted 3,950 4,070 3,770 3,090 -860 -21.8% 2240 2.49 33.1 Northcentral 5,770 5,500 5,760 4,980 -790 -13.7% 390 2.49 39.5 Northwest 5,710 4,830 4,920 4,860 -850 -14.9% 270 2.52 35.5 Sion Farm 12,560 11,880 13,570 13,000 440 3.5% 1380 2.49 38 Southcentral 6,310 7,430 8,130 8,050 1,740 27.6% 640 2.7 36.4 Southwest 7,070 7,840 7,700 7,500 430 6.1% 1360 2.6 37.8 St. John 2,470 3,500 4,200 4,170 1,700 68.8% 210 2.18 41.9 Central 250 620 750 780 530 212.0% 60 2.11 40.1 Coral Bay 260 360 650 630 380 146.2% 330 2.09 45.3 Cruz Bay 1,930 2,470 2,740 2,710 780 40.4% 980 2.23 41 East End 40 50 60 50 10 25.0% 60 1.7 58.5 St. Thomas 44,370 48,170 51,180 51,630 7,260 16.4% 1650 2.35 39.8 Charlotte Amalie 19,300 20,590 18,910 18,480 -820 -4.2% 5500 2.3 38 East End 4,720 5,930 7,670 8,400 3,680 78.0% 1600 2.36 40.2 Northside 5,730 6,400 8,710 10,050 4,320 75.4% 950 2.22 41.6 Southside 4,450 4,670 5,470 5,410 960 21.6% 1220 2.51 39.1 Tutu 8,940 9,080 8,200 6,870 -2,070 -23.2% 4530 2.59 40.2 Water Island 150 170 160 180 30 20.0% 190 1.96 55.3 West End 1,080 1,320 2,060 2,240 1,170 108.3% 430 2.33 40.7 TOTALS 96,570 101,810 108,610 106,410 9,840 10.2% 790 2.41 39.2 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 17 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figures 3.2 through 3.4 illustrate the population densities for each of the island. Population density is a gauge for identification of the most populated areas in the Territory. Figure 3.2 - St. Croix – 2010 Population Density by Census Block Group USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 18 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.3 - St. John – 2010 Population Density by Census Block Group USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 19 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.4 - St. Thomas – 2010 Population Density by Census Block Group USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 20 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Recent figures from the Bureau of Economic Research indicate the USVI population grew to 115,430 in 2008 but continues to decline at a rate of approximately four percent per year as seen on Table 3-2. Table 3-2 - 2001-2012 Population by Island Year St. Croix St. Thomas St. John Territory Population 2001 53,670 51,510 4,220 109,400 2002 53,930 51,850 4,250 110,030 2003 54,280 52,180 4,280 110,740 2004 54,630 52,520 4,310 111,460 2005 54,640 52,530 4,310 111,480 2006 55,720 53,570 4,390 113,680 2007 56,240 54,070 4,430 114,740 2008 56,580 54,390 4,460 115,430 2009 52,612 50,583 4,148 107,343 2010 50,601 51,634 4,170 106,405 2008 to 2012 Average Annual Percent Change -5% -2% -3% -4% 2011 to 2012 Annual Percent Change -3.8% 2.1% 0.5% -0.9% Source: USVI Bureau of Economic Research – USVI Annual Economic Indicators Between 1980 and 2010, the number of households increased in the U.S. Virgin Islands from 28,330 to 43,210 a change of 52 percent (an average household size of 2.4 percent). This is results in a marked decrease in household size. Furthermore the number of households with children has decreased by almost eight percent from 2000 to 2010 with roughly one quarter of each island’s households containing children. This is illustrated on Figure 3.5. Figure 3.5 - 2000 – 2010 Percentage of Household with Children 37.8% 27.6% 32.2% 29.6% 22.1% 25.3% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% St.Croix St.John St.Thomas US Census 2000 US Census 2010 Percent Households with Children under 18 years of Age Source: US Census 2000, 2010 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 21 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Motorcycle 0.1% Walk 3.6% Other 1.9% Work at Home 1.7% Carpool 21.0% Drive Alone 69.8% Public Transportation 5.8% 2010 St.Croix Motorcycle 0.5% Walk 17.2%Other 4.4% Work at Home 5.1% Carpool 26.7% Drive Alone 65.1% Public Transportation 8.2% 2010 St.John Motorcycle 0.3% Walk 7.1%Other 3.2% Work at Home 2.2% Carpool 28.5% Drive Alone 62.7% Public Transportation 16.7% 2010 St.Thomas 3.1.2 Travel Characteristics Several modes of travel are available to residents of USVI, however on average 66 percent of all workers drove alone to work in 2010, representing a 14 percent increase from 2000 to 2010. Carpooling experienced a mild increase on all the islands. People taking public transportation in St. Thomas increased by four percent in 2010 whereas in St. Croix and St. John people taking public transportation decreased by three percent and 0.8 percent respectively. This is illustrated on Figure 3.6. Figure 3.6 - Mode of Transportation Each island has distinctive travel characteristics. St. Thomas and St. Croix have higher ages of single drivers and numbers of vehicles, as well as the longest travel times to work. St. John’s residents tended to walk more while achieving shorter commute times. Overall carpooling in the USVI as a percentage of total transportation usage is significantly higher than in the United States, demonstrating unique travel patterns on the islands. This may indicate a need for improved bus coverage and service. The number of workers walking to work increased in St. John from 2000 to 2010. On St. Thomas and St. Croix people walking to work remained same at seven percent and four percent respectively. The majority of workers on St. Thomas and St. Croix (who did not work at home) experienced commutes of 15 to 19 minutes and 30 to 34 minutes respectively. Additionally, for St. Croix the number of commuters experiencing travel times over 45 minutes from 2000 to 2010 increased by 40 percent. For St. John, half of the workers had travel times less than 14 minutes. The USVI average travel time to work in 2000 and 2010 was 20 and 16 minutes, a slight decrease (four percent) from 2000 (the US average commute time was 26 minutes {ACS 2006-2010}). Table 3.3 summarizes the changes in car availability in the USVI Territory between 2000 and 2010. The data, obtained from the US Census Bureau, shows an almost 43 percent increase in the number of households with three cars or more The number of households with vehicles has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. St. Thomas has experienced a 24 percent increase of one and two car households while St. Croix has seen almost 50 percent increase in households with three or more vehicles. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 22 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island and 10 percent decrease in the number of households without a car in the period analyzed. This demonstrates the continued reliance on personal vehicle as a means of transportation in the Territory. Table 3-3 - Household Vehicles Vehicle Availability Total St. Croix St. John St. Thomas 2000 None 9,860 4,520 370 4,970 1 18,370 8,640 820 8,910 2 9,610 4,860 450 4,300 3 or more 2,810 1,440 90 1,280 2010 None 8,910 3,530 380 5,000 1 19,480 8,690 870 9,920 2 10,800 5,420 520 4,860 3 or more 4,030 2,130 130 1,770 % Change None -10% -22% 3% 1% 1 6% 1% 6% 11% 2 12% 12% 16% 13% 3 or more 43% 48% 44% 38% Source: US Census 2000 and 2010. Vehicle registrations in all the islands between the years 2000 and 2010 are shown in Figure 3.7. FY 2003 showed lowest vehicle registrations in the decade and FY 2009 showed highest number of vehicle registrations. Average number of vehicles registered between 2001 – 2010 increased nine percent when compared to average vehicles registered between FY 1991 – 2000. In short, USVI residents are becoming increasingly auto-dependent. Figure 3.7 - 2000 – 2010 USVI Vehicle Registration 50,000 55,000 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Bureau of Economic Research, US Virgin Islands USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 23 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 3.1.3 Safety Crash data has been compiled intermittently over the years as staff and budget has allowed. The accident data on Figure 3.8 was obtained from the USVI Police Department (VIPD) and shows that traffic accidents on St. John and St. Thomas have risen slightly over a five-year period from 1998 through 2002 after declining in the 1990s. Comparable data was not available for St. Croix beyond 1997. The Department is in the process of implementing a new software that would allow obtaining information about the location of the accidents. That software would also support keeping accurate crash data with details as to location, type of accident, weather and road conditions and time of day to help the agency identify high crash locations and analyze the underlying reasons. These causes may range from access management issues (too many curb cuts), roadway geometry issues, enforcement, and road users (drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, students) education. Once the causes have been identified, effective solutions, which could include improved public awareness campaigns on vehicle safety, increased law enforcement, better signage and redesign of transportation facilities, can be implemented. With an aging population ages, these options will become especially vital to protect the health and safety of the traveling public. Figure 3.8 - 1994 – 2002 Summary of Traffic Accidents *Vehicle registration data from 1994 to 2002. USVI Traffic Accidents 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 St Croix St John & St Thomas Source: USVI Dept of Public Safety A leading cause of accidents today is “distracted driving”, often caused by cell phone use. Many states are regulating the use of cell phones while driving. If it has not already done so, the USVI should enact cell phone legislation. The USVI does have a primary seat belt law, allowing officers to ticket a driver for not wearing a seat belt, without any other traffic offense taking place, with maximum fines of up to $250. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 24 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 3.1.4 Public Schools The U.S. Virgin Islands currently has 33 public schools comprised of 23 elementary, five junior high, and five high schools. Sixteen of the schools are found on St. Thomas, 15 on St. Croix, and two on St. John. The St. Croix District had a total of 8,054 students as of September 2009; St. John/St. Thomas District had 7,714 students in September 20092. Table 3.4 shows the address of the public schools in the Territory. Table 3-4 - Public Schools School Address Island Elementary E. Benjamin Oliver #148-325 Anna's Retreat, Tutu, Saint Thomas, VI 00802 St. Thomas Edith Williams #1 Estate Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, VI 00802 St. Thomas Jane E. Tuitt #19 Levoki Straede, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, VI 00802 St. Thomas Joseph Gomez #142 Anna's Retreat, Tutu, Saint Thomas, VI 00802 St. Thomas Joseph Sibilly #14, 15 & 16 Estate Elizabeth, Saint Thomas, VI 00802 St. Thomas Gladys Abraham #68a Estate Lindberg, Saint Thomas, VI 00802 St. Thomas Leonard Dober #9-a & 10-b Kronprindsens Gade, Saint Thomas, VI 00802 St. Thomas Herbert Lockhart #41 Estate Thomas, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 St. Thomas Yvan Bowski #15b & 16 Estate Mandahl, Saint Thomas, VI 00802 St. Thomas Ulla F. Muller #7b Estate Contant, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 St. Thomas Alexander Henderson #73 Estate Concordia, Frederiksted, VI 00820-4665 St. Croix Evelyn Williams 13- A Mount Pleasant, Frederiksted, 00841 St. Croix Claude O. Markoe Plots 7175 Mars Hill St. Croix Eulalie Rivera Route #1 Grove Place, Frederiksted, VI 00840 St. Croix Juanita Gardine Estate Richmond, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820-4665 St. Croix Lew Muckle 317 Sion Farm, Christiansted, VI 00820-4665 St. Croix Pearle B. Larsen Estate St. Peters, Christiansted, VI 00820-4665 St. Croix Ricardo Richards #491 Barren Spot, Christiansted, VI 00850 St. Croix Charles H. Emanuel Kingshill Star Route #1, St. Croix, VI 00851 St. Croix Alfredo Andrews RR #1 Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00850 St. Croix Guy Benjamin #1 & 2 Emmanus, Coral Bay, St. John, VI 00830 St. John Julius E. Sprauve #14-18 Estate Enighed, St. John, VI 00831 St. John 2 USVI Department of Education, Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 25 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 3.4 (Continued) - Public Schools School Address Island Junior High Bertha Boschulte #9-1 & 12a Bovoni (western), St. Thomas, VI, 00802 St. Thomas Addelita Cancryn #1 Crown Bay, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00804 St. Thomas Arthur A. Richards #20-21 Stoney Ground, Frederiksted, VI 00840 St. Croix Elena L. Christian 64-65ad La Grande Princesse, St. Croix, VI 00820-4665 St. Croix John H. Woodson Rural Route #1 Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00850 St. Croix High Charlotte Amalie #8 & 9 Estate Thomas, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 St. Thomas Ivanna Eudora Kean Tract A Of 1 & 2 Est. Nazareth, St. Thomas, VI 00802 St. Thomas St. Croix Central High RR #2 Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00851 St. Croix St. Croix Educational Complex RR #2 Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00850 St. Croix St. Croix Educational Complex Vocational RR #2 Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00850 St. Croix 3.1.5 Key Travel Indicators Continuing reductions in household size, widespread auto availability, and the ongoing suburbanization of population and jobs have resulted in intense use of the region’s roadways. VMT (or the total miles traveled by all vehicles for a section of roadway in a given amount of time) will continue to exceed population and automobile growth in the future as USVI becomes more auto-oriented and car depended for work and non- work trips. The results of this sprawl phenomenon are well documented leading to more congestion, wasting time and money, as well as degradation of air quality and health. Figure 3.9 shows that the increase in VMT (37 percent) is significant when compared to the increase in population (seven percent). USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 26 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.9 - 1990 – 2000 Key Travel Indicators Source: Bureau of Economic Research, U.S. Virgin Islands; US Department of Transportation, US Census and Consultant Team 3.1.6 Employment The number of jobs in the USVI did not grow appreciably from 2000 to 2010; however the distribution of occupations and professions changed considerably as shown on Figure 3.10. Figure 3.10 - 2010 Employment by Sector Construction and mining 5% Manufacturing 5% Transportation,Wareho use and Utilities 3% Wholesale and retail trade 15% Financial Activities 5% Leisure and hospitality 17% Information 2% Services 21% Federal government 2% Territorial government 27% Key Travel Indicators Percent Change 1990* to 200 6.7% 21.7% 37.2% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Population Vehicle Registrations Vehicle Miles Traveled USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 27 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Between 2000 and 2011, leisure and hospitality occupations had the greatest increase. As seen on Table 3.5, transportation, warehouse, and utilities employment decreased by approximately 40 percent from 2000 to 2011. Hovensa, Ritz-Carlton, and K-Mart were the three largest employers on the islands. Table 3-5 - USVI Employed Population 16 Years and Older Category 2000 2010 2011 Change 2000 to 2011 Change 2010 to 2011 Change 2000 to 2011 Private sector 29,020 31,030 30,550 6.9% -1.5% 5.3% Construction and mining 1,950 2,100 2,040 7.7% -2.9% 4.6% Manufacturing 2,480 2,120 2,050 -14.5% -3.3% -17.3% Transportation, Warehouse and Utilities 2,450 1,510 1,500 -38.4% -0.7% -38.8% Wholesale and retail trade 8,950 6,710 6,750 -25.0% 0.6% -24.6% Financial Activities 1,950 2,360 2,360 21.0% 0.0% 21.0% Leisure and hospitality 0 7,300 7,220 0.0% -1.1% 0.0% Information 0 770 800 0.0% 3.9% 0.0% Services 11,240 9,140 9,320 -18.7% 2.0% -17.1% Federal government 860 960 960 11.6% 0.0% 11.6% Territorial government 12,170 12,120 11,560 -0.4% -4.6% -5.0% Total 42,050 44,110 43,080 4.9% -2.3% 2.4% Source: USVI Bureau of Economic Research 3.1.7 Income Household income distribution, though a less significant indicator of transportation need, does help to set the contextual environment for the study area. St. Croix experienced the largest increase in median household income at 68 percent from 2000 to 2010, whereas St. John has the highest per capita and household income for the Territory. Based on the 2010 Census, the overall median household income of $37,250 and per capita income of $21,360 were much less than the US average of $51,920 and $27,330 respectively. Figure 3.11 reflect the change in overall income between 2000 and 2010. In 2011, the leisure and hospitality sector employed 17 percent of the USVI work force - one of the largest non-governmental sectors - mainly from tourism related activities. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 28 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.11 - USVI Median Household Income Distribution (2010-2040) $21,400 $32,480 $26,890 $36,040 $40,640 $38,230 $0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 St.Croix St.John St.Thomas US Census 2000 US Census 2010 Source: US Census 2000, 2010 3.1.8 Tourism The USVI’s economy is driven by tourism, which has been very volatile and extremely competive in recent years. After experiencing near steady increases for several years, visitor arrivals peaked in 2005 and have gone down or leveled off. The USVI Department of Tourism, the Virgin Islands Port Authority, and the Department of Public Works are actively working in developing programs and putting infrastructure in place to reverse that trend. Any deviation in the number of excursionists and tourists can have a major impact on the government’s tax revenue (for maintaining older or building new transportation facilities), as well as the spillover effect on retail stores and restaurants. The Territory’s revenue collections in the first six months of fiscal year 2009 declined 22 percent, below 2008 levels. However, there are several factors that could mitigate against an even sharper decline and lay ground for recovery. First, the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 may bring some stability to the economy by stimulating jobs and investment. Second, as energy prices remain subdued due to the recession, additional disposable income may encourage consumer spending and travel. As the economy grows, new transportation challenges will be introduced to serve new businesses in new locations and attract skilled workforce as te quality of life is enhanced. Figure 3.12 shows a summary of visitor activity by island and my mode of arrival. As incomes increase so does the purchase of private automobiles for work-based and non-work trips over other means of transportation such as public transit or walking. Moreover, as incomes and population increase the transportation network will become more congested with cars (as shown in the next section) given limited capacity. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 29 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.12 - 2010 Visitors by Island and by Mode Percentage of Visitors by Island Air 24% Cruise 76% St. Thomas/ St. John Air 50% Cruise 50% St. Croix Percentage of Visitors by Mode St. Thomas / St. John 79% St. Croix 21% Air St. Thomas/ St. John 92% St. Croix 8% Cruise Source: Bureau of Economic Research, U.S. Virgin Islands 3.1.9 Air and Cruise Visitors Almost all cruise passengers enter the USVI through St. Thomas’ ports. As shown on Figures 3.13 and 3.14, the number of cruise passengers decreased on St. Croix by 92 percent from 2000 to 2008 as service was suspended for a couple of years. Cruise ship activity resumed on St. Croix in 2009 and 2010. The number of cruise passengers has seen a steady increase of 14 percent on St. Thomas/St. John between 2000 and 2004 with some fluctuations until 2007 and not much growth was observed from 2008 - 2010. Based on 2010 data, three quarters of the visitors to St. Thomas/St. John arrived via cruise ships. The majority of all visitors arriving by air fly into St. Thomas (Cyril King International Airport) with only 21 percent utilizing Henry Rohlsen International Airport on St. Croix. St. John does not have an airport for visitors, requiring ferry service to reach the island. With the influx of tourists entering St. Thomas and St. Croix, maintenance and improvement of transportation facilities will be required to accommodate future growth and sustain a vibrant service oriented economy. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 30 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.13 - Visitor Arrivals to St. Thomas/St. John 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Air Cruise Source: Bureau of Economic Research, U.S. Virgin Islands Figure 3.14 - Visitor Arrivals to St. Croix 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Air Cruise Source: Bureau of Economic Research, U.S. Virgin Islands USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 31 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 3.1.10 Visitor Surveys In early 2009, Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), on behalf of the U.S. Virgin Island Department of Public Works, contracted with NuStats, Inc. to conduct an intercept survey of short- and long- term visitors to provide an accurate and comprehensive overview of their travel patterns in the islands. Primary data collection took place between February 24, 2009 and March 6, 2009, with a second round of data collection taking place on St. John on May 1, 2009. A team of trained interviewers managed by NuStats collected a total of 560 complete and usable surveys for both short-term (day) and long-term (overnight) visitors3. 3.1.10.1 Short -Term Visitor Results Almost all short-term visitors came to the USVI for recreation. Overall, 88 of respondents took three or fewer trips during their stay. As seen on Figure 3.15, the top three modes of travel used were walk (40), safari taxi (35), and regular taxi (18). Only two of short term visitor trips were made via rental car. A total of 621 separate destinations were recorded. The most visited destinations, with each garnering over 20 responses, were: Charlotte Amalie Downtown, St. Thomas Havensight Mall, St. Thomas Crown Bay Center, St. Thomas Magen’s Bay Beach, St. Thomas Cruz Bay Town, St. John Lockhart Garden Shopping Center, St. Thomas Cruz Bay Ferry Terminal, St. John 3 U.S. Virgin Islands Annual Tourism Indicators. Bureau of Economic Research – Office of the Governor. Available at http://www.usviber.org/pdfs/TOUR06.pdf. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 32 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.15 - Short Term Visitor Mode of Transportation Regular Taxi 18% Safari Taxi 35% Rental Car 2% VITRAN Bus 1% Ferry Boat 3% Other 1% Walk 40% Source: NuStats,Inc. 3.1.10.2 Long Term Visitor Results Long -erm Visitors traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands by plane or boat, stayed on the islands at least one night and the average stay was eight nights. Ninety-nine traveled by airplane to the U.S. Virgin Islands. As seen on Figure 3.16, the most popular trip modes for long-term visitors were rental car (41), walking (19), and regular taxi (17). Only one percent of respondents traveled using the VITRAN Bus. The most visited destinations, with each garnering over 20 responses, were: Cruz Bay Town, St. John Cinnamon Bay Beach, St. John Charlotte Amalie Downtown, St. Thomas Magen’s Bay Beach, St. Thomas Figure 3.16 - Long Term Visitors Mode of Transportation Regular Taxi 17% Safari Taxi 4% Rental Car 41% VITRAN Bus 1% Ferry Boat 9% Other 9% Walk 19% Source: NuStats,Inc. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 33 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 3.1.11 Hotel Occupancy Examining historical information regarding the usage and occupancy of hotels serves as a proxy for determining future economic growth related to the service sector on USVI. These rates typically reflect longer stay visitors and business persons that entered the Territory via airplane versus daily cruise ship excursionists. As seen on Table 3.6, on St. Thomas/St. John the number of hotels remained same whereas hotel rooms, average hotel size and occupancy rates increased slightly by 0.2 percent over the 10- year period from 2000 to 2010. St. Thomas has experienced a higher occupancy rate than the other islands. On St. Croix, the number of hotel and occupancy rates declined by 10 percent and 6 percent respectively, but average hotel size has been increased by 15 percent between 2000 and 2010. Both of these occupancy levels are below the Caribbean hotel occupancy rate of 66.3 percent4 in 2010. St. Croix tends to have smaller hotels on average than St. Thomas, possibly as a result of fewer air visitors. Table 3-6 - 2000 – 2010 Hotel Data Category 2000 2010 % Change St. Thomas/St. John Number of hotels 30 30 0.0% Number of hotel rooms 3,793 3,799 0.2% Average hotel size (rooms per hotel) 126 127 0.2% Occupancy rate ( ) 60.6 60.7 0.2% St. Croix Number of hotels 19 17 -10.5% Number of hotel rooms 889 915 2.9% Average hotel size (rooms per hotel) 47 54 15.0% Occupancy rate ( ) 48.6 45.8 -5.8% Source: Bureau of Economic Research, U.S. Virgin Islands 4Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association < www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com/.../State-of-the- Industry_STR.pptx> Leisure and hospitality is one of the main sources of non-governmental employment in the USVI. As the economy of the Territory grows, so does the demand for better infrastructure and transportation facilities to accommodate further economic expansion. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 34 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 3.1.12 Land Use The USVI is a well known popular tourist destination because of its white sandy beaches, nightlife, and quaint historic towns. Cruz Bay, Charlotte Amalie, Christiansted and Frederiksted remain vital centers of commerce and housing. However, the islands have also undergone rapid suburbanization, with the resultant dispersal of housing units, shopping centers, resorts and employment centers. Land use data represented in this section is collected from different agencies. Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) grants building and environmental permits associated with new construction; the Office of the Lieutenant Governor is the owner of the GIS data system. The most recent complete land use data available is from 1999 when the Eastern Caribbean Center of the USVI compared the 1989 Land Use Inventory to 1999 aerial photography. The resulting report was titled Land Use Inventory Automation and Update Final Report, and dated December 17, 2004. According to the inventory and consistent with the population and employment growth experienced in the Territory, land use characteristics changed appreciably over the 1989 to 1999 decade as the tourism trade grew and developed in the Virgin Islands. This analysis showed considerable development territory wide in residential homes, businesses, tourist facilities and marinas. In 1999, over 50 percent of St. Croix was still undeveloped, with residential properties occupying 20 percent of the land followed by agricultural uses at 13 percent. St. Croix has two historic towns, Christiansted and Frederiksted, and a relatively large shopping center called Sunny Isle located in the central region of the island. While still relatively undeveloped, Figure 3.17 shows that between 1989 and 1999, the land use sectors that showed the most growth were residential/medium density communities (81 percent) followed by residential/low density (56 percent) and retail/commercial (31 percent). Figure 3.17 - St. Croix Land Use Summary St. Croix Land Use Characteristics-1999 St. Croix, Change in Land Use 1989-1999 As illustrated on Figure 3.18, the largest land-use on St. John is National Park land, followed by undeveloped and residential categories As shown below, residential development, particularly low density uses such as single-family homes, have significantly increased in number between 1989 and 1999. The number of residential units on St. John more than doubled over this ten-year period. Resort/ Hotel 2% Retail/ Commercial 31% Residential (Low Density) 56% Residential (Medium Density) 81% Residential (High Density) 1% Agriculture Resort/Hotel Retail/Commercial Industrial Public Residential Urban Waterfront Parks Undeveloped USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 35 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.18 - St. John Land Use Summary St. John Land Use Characteristics -1999 St.John Change in Land Use 1989-1999 Resort/Hotel 4% Residential (Low Density) 165% Residential (Medium Density) 59% Based on the data provided by DPNR, the majority of the island of St. Thomas was undeveloped in 1999 as shown on Figure 3.19. Residential areas also occupied a great portion of the island. However, similar to the other two islands, between 1989 and 1999, growth on St. Thomas also exploded. The land use sectors that showed the most growth were Retail/Commercial which almost doubled in size, followed by medium-size residential units and hotels. Figure 3.19 - St. Thomas Land Use Summary St.Thomas Land Use Characteristics-1999 St.Thomas Change in Land Use-1989-99 Since 1999, the land use parcel data has not been consistently updated, so more recent comprehensive land use data is not available. In an effort to track where development has been happening, several meetings were held with officials of Department of Planning and Natural Resources, the agency responsible for issuing building and environmental permits, and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the developer and owner of GIS parcel-based data for the Territory. As a result of these meetings, some recent development data was obtained by island. However, a thourough analysis could not be completed since the individual permits were not correlated to the land use parcel number. Using available data, Figures 3-20 through 3-22 show land use by island and reflect 1999 development patterns. Resort/ Hotel 18% Retail/ Commercial 46% Residential (Low Density) 9% Residential (Medium Density) 27% Residential (High Density) 10% Agriculture Resort/Hotel Retail/Commercial Industrial Public Residential Urban Waterfront Parks Undeveloped Agriculture Resort/Hotel Retail/Commercial Industrial Public Residential Urban Waterfront Parks Undeveloped USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 36 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.20 - USVI St. Croix Land-use Map (2009) USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 37 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.21 - USVI St. John Land-use Map (2009) USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 38 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.22 - USVI St. Thomas Land-use Map (2009) USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 39 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 3.1.13 Development and Redevelopment Trends Tables 3.7 and 3.8 summarize the number or major building permits issued in the Territory over a three- year period between 2005 and 2008. These data give some indication of the type and amount of development that has occurred in the Territory over the past several years. There was no correlation, however, between the permits granted and the land use parcel number, so the location of development cannot be mapped easily. Discounting “all other building permits” a category developed to encompass the many small and miscellaneous building permits issued, the number of single family residential permits outpaced all others. Table 3-7 - 2005-2008 Building Permits St. Thomas/St. John Type of permit St. John St. Thomas Total for 4 years Average per year Commercial 16 108 124 31 Residential-multi family 120 378 498 125 Residential-single family 179 363 542 136 All other building permits 263 1,057 1,320 330 Total 578 1,906 2,484 621 Source: Building Permits Databases from St. John/St Thomas Table 3-8 - 2009 Building Permits St. Croix Type of permit St. Croix Commercial 21 Residential-multi family 58 Residential-single family 145 All other building permits 428 Total 652 Source: Building Permits Databases from St. Croix The trend evidenced in the building permit data is confirmed by the construction permit data shown on Table 3.9 and Figures 3.23 through 3.26. The dollar value associated with residential construction is more than twice that of non-residential construction. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 40 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 3-9 - Construction Permit Value by Year/Type in Thousands of Dollars Category Year St. John/St. Thomas St. Croix Total Total Construction Permit Value 2010 $80,676 $106,557 $187,233 2009 $85,888 $175,932 $261,820 2008 $183,803 $89,530 $273,333 2007 $172,899 $93,175 $266,074 2006 $217,658 $225,046 $442,704 2005 $274,267 $115,910 $390,177 2004 $210,214 $129,222 $339,436 2003 $174,721 $80,915 $255,636 2002 $190,539 $68,769 $259,308 2001 $106,662 $57,595 $164,257 Private Residential Construction Permit Value 2010 $52,785 $73,432 $126,217 2009 $69,589 $66,061 $135,650 2008 $135,506 $74,975 $210,481 2007 $110,147 $69,892 $180,039 2006 $143,551 $86,128 $229,679 2005 $157,888 $68,100 $225,988 2004 $121,635 $89,025 $210,660 2003 $109,738 $54,379 $164,117 2002 $74,942 $49,798 $124,740 2001 $72,231 $45,061 $117,292 Private Non- Residential Construction Permit Value 2010 $11,430 $20,108 $31,538 2009 $8,653 $48,077 $56,730 2008 $31,028 $8,591 $39,619 2007 $57,056 $18,748 $75,804 2006 $64,798 $121,557 $186,355 2005 $79,265 $39,535 $118,800 2004 $63,954 $37,128 $101,082 2003 $27,391 $15,201 $42,592 2002 $20,006 $4,292 $24,298 2001 $7,889 $6,315 $14,204 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 41 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 3.9 (Continued) - Construction Permit Value by Year/Type in Thousands of Dollars Category Year St. John/St. Thomas St. Croix Total Public Construction Permit Value 2010 $16,462 $13,017 $29,479 2009 $7,330 $55,214 $62,544 2008 $17,268 $5,964 $23,232 2007 $2,887 $4,534 $7,421 2006 $9,309 $17,361 $26,670 2005 $37,114 $33,963 $71,077 2004 $24,624 $33,963 $58,587 2003 37,591 11,335 $48,926 2002 95,592 14,680 $110,272 2001 13,989 2,813 $16,802 Source: Bureau of Economic Research, USVI Figure 3.23 - Total Construction Permit Value in Thousands of Dollars $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 St. John/St. Thomas St. Croix Total USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 42 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.24 - Private Residential Construction Permit Value in Thousands of Dollars $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 St. John/St. Thomas St. Croix Total Figure 3.25 - Private Non-Residential Construction Permit Value in Thousands of Dollars $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 St. John/St. Thomas St. Croix Total USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 43 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 3.26 - Public Construction Permit Value in Thousands of Dollars $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 St. John/St. Thomas St. Croix Total The relationship of land use and transportation facilities, as shown in Figure 3-26, is a cyclical one: transportation facilities prompt land development; land development prompts expansion of transportation facilities. Figure 3.26 - Land Use and Transportation Cycle USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 44 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island The absence of updated land use information, combined with the fact that the USVI does not yet have an adopted Future Land Use Plan, prevented the development of future travel forecasts using the transportation model developed as part of the Comprehensive Master Plan effort. Traffic flow analysis requires a thorough understanding of roadway capacity and existing and future commercial, residential, resort and industrial land development, which generate traffic. Uncertainties like when and where the development happens and not knowing the magnitude and type of development limits the model developing capabilities in forecasting future travel demand for the various modes of transportation in the Territory. The model, which is designed to simulate traffic conditions and decision making behavior over time, estimates traffic generation based on different types of land use and density of development. The model is however an excellent tool as developed to identify existing congested roadway within the Territory as well as test impacts of proposed develpopment in specific areas as well as roadway and transit improvements scenarios. For additional information on the travel demand model developed for the Territory, refer to Travel Demand Model Development Report, June 2014 developed by Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 45 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 4.0 Transportation System and Facilities The transportation system on the US Virgin Islands contains several facilities and services including roads, bridges, buses, ferries, airports, water ports and trails for walking and cycling. These modes often work together to provide mobility within and between each island. For instance, at most locations ferry service connects each of the islands to public transportation – bus service – providing service within each of the islands. Pedestrian facilities exist within the urban centers and tourist areas but are not often found in the rural areas. Several recreational trails exist (mainly on St. John) but are not used for daily commuting. Figures 4.1 through 4.3 show the transportation facilities in the Territory for each island. The ability to maintain existing infrastructure and especially to build new capacity depends on several factors including proper planning, programming, obtaining political and public support and funding. Prior to determining future needs it is important to ascertain the existing conditions and their current levels of service and condition. The following section outlines briefly the current bridge and road facilities, as well as ferry, aviation, and transit services by island in the USVI. 4.1 Roadway and Bridge Facilities The US Virgin Islands’ road network covers all three islands and transverses mountainous topography and coastal towns. USVI places responsibility for highways to the territorial Department of Public Works. In the US Virgin Islands, highways which begin with the numbers 1-2 are located on the island of St. John, 3-4 are located on St. Thomas, and 5-7 are located on St. Croix and 9 on Water Island. The existing transportation network includes roadways, bridges, transit, sidewalks, other bicycle and pedestrian facilities, harbors, and airports. As shown in Table 4.1, the USVI DPW maintains a roadway network with 483 miles of federal- aid highways and 310 miles of other public roadways. In addition to roadways, USVI DPW maintains 19 bridges and culverts throughout the island. An FHWA bridge inspection program indicated two bridges are in immediate need of repair or replacement as shown on Table 4.1. Roadways require maintenance, such as repaving, signage, pavement markings, or lighting. Many states have adopted an asset management program to assist in developing their maintenance budgets. Under asset management, the condition of existing roadways is rated from acceptable (with no major safety or geometric concerns) to poor (minor safety issues, geometric issues, pavement disrepair) and unacceptable (major alignment, safety, or pavement repair issues). These ratings are tied into GIS, and as repairs are made they are noted. DPW recently collected information on their roadway system, notably the pavement conditions of the various roadways. This data can be obtained from DPW upon request. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 46 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 4.1 - St. Croix Transportation Facilities Network USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 47 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 4.2 - St. John Transportation Facilities Network USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 48 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 4.3 - St. Thomas Transportation Facilities Network USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 49 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 4.1.1 Roadway Facilities The USVI recently embarked on setting the base for development of an asset management system and program. Based on informal field surveys conducted during the preparation of the CTMP and development of the database for the asset management system, the condition of most of the roads in the Territory is fair to poor in St. Thomas and St. John, and good in St. Croix. On St. Thomas and St. John, most roads are narrow, two lanes with no or narrow shoulders. Because of the topography, there are many blind corners. Pavement markings are mostly faded and on many facilities, guardrails are damaged or non-existent. These issues were confirmed by the community advisory groups for each island. Several reconstruction, repaving and safety projects were identified by each community advisory group. Table 4.1 shows a summary of the highways in the Territory. Table 4-1 – Summary of Roadways Roadway Number of L Lane Miles Roadway Number of L Lane Miles St. John St. Croix Highway 10 2 16.72 Highway 58 2 5.6 Highway 20 1 1.03 Highway 60 2 14.84 Highway 20 2 12.89 Highway 62 2 17.3 Highway 104 1 0.22 Highway 63 2 13.22 Highway 104 2 5.99 Highway 64 2 12.08 Highway 107 2 7.76 Highway 65 2 2.4 Highway 108 2 1.37 Highway 66 4 37.08 Highway 206 2 2.6 Highway 68 2 4.74 St. John Total Lane Miles 48.58 Highway 69 2 10.16 St. Thomas Highway 70 2 27.8 Highway 30 2 22.1 Highway 72 2 6.44 Highway 30 3 0.78 Highway 73 2 7.56 Highway 30 4 9.72 Highway 74 2 4.78 Highway 32 2 6.9 Highway 75 1 0.41 Highway 33 2 12.8 Highway 75 2 15.52 Highway 35 2 4.27 Highway 76 2 11.02 Highway 37 2 3.6 Highway 78 2 7.5 Highway 38 2 12.49 Highway 79 2 5.82 Highway 38 3 2.1 Highway 80 2 13.42 Highway 39 2 4.37 Highway 81 2 5.02 Highway 40 2 13.93 Highway 82 2 16.94 Highway 42 2 6.1 Highway 83 2 3.84 Highway 301 2 1.94 Highway 85 2 4.58 Highway 302 2 1.57 Highway 622 2 3.06 Highway 303 2 2.4 Highway 624 2 1.58 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 50 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 4.1 (Continued) - Summary of Roadways Roadway Number of Lanes Lane Miles Roadway Number of Lanes Lane Miles St. Thomas St. Croix Highway 304 2 2.2 Highway 661 2 1.18 Highway 305 2 0.38 Highway 663 2 2.86 Highway 306 2 0.6 Highway 669 2 3.6 Highway 308 1 0.21 Highway 681 2 1.2 Highway 308 2 3.28 Highway 682 2 0.86 Highway 313 2 0.69 Highway 701 2 4.6 Highway 314 2 0.8 Highway 702 2 2.12 Highway 315 2 1.8 Highway 704 2 1.8 Highway 318 2 1.4 Highway 705 2 2.2 Highway 322 2 2.54 Highway 707 2 2.66 Highway 332 2 2.08 Highway 708 2 2.54 Highway 333 2 1.64 Highway 751 2 1.28 Highway 334 1 0.3 Highway 752 2 3.82 Highway 379 2 2.4 Highway 753 2 0.88 Highway 381 2 1.54 Highway 763 2 3.6 Highway 382 2 1.07 Highway 765 2 2.4 Highway 384 2 2.06 Highway 7010 2 2.2 Highway 386 2 3.29 Highway 7013 2 1.8 Highway 388 2 1.2 Highway 7532 2 0.8 Highway 394 2 1.7 St. Croix Total Lane Miles 295.11 Highway 404 2 2.12 TOTAL Territory Lane Miles 483.7 Highway 405 2 1.64 St. Thomas Total Lane Miles 140.01 Source: Parsons Brinkerhoff roadway survey and DPW GIS aerial maps. 4.1.2 Bridges and Culverts As shown in Table 4.2, there are 20 bridges and culverts in the Territory and all of them are in St. Croix. Seven of these structures are rated “satisfactory” or above and two rated as “failing”. The remaining 11 are rated as fair, poor or serious. As this inspection data was last updated in 2001, the conditions may have changed. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 51 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 4-2 - 2001 Bridge Inspection Condition Rating Route & Structure Number Bridge Name Rating of Structure/ Substructure Location Date Built/ Reconst. Structure Type 63-05 Creque Dam Bridge 4/5 Butler Bay Unknown 1 Arch Mort. Rubble 63-10 Rainbow North 5 Sprat Hall Unknown 3 Arch Mort. Rubble 64-05 Bethlehem Old Work 2/3 Bethlehem Middle Unknown I-Beam/ Conc. Deck 64-10 Treatment Plant 5/4 Bethlehem Middle Unknown T-Beam Reinf. Conc. 66-10 Williams Delight West 7/7 William’s Delight 1978 3-Cell RCBC 66-11 Williams Delight East 6/7 William’s Delight 1978 3-Cell RCBC 66-20 Mannings Bay West 6/4 Bethlehem Middle 1971 T-Beam Reinf. Conc. 66-21 Mannings Bay East 5/3 Bethlehem Middle 1971 T- Beam Reinf. Conc. 69-10 River road 6/5 River Unknown 1 Arch Mort. Rubble 70-20 Agriculture 5/4 Lower Love Unknown 3 Arch Mort. Rubble 70-25 Castle Burke 4/1 Bethlehem Old Work Unknown T- Beam Reinf. Conc. 72-10 Holy Cross 5/5 Jealousy Unknown 1 Arch Mort. Rubble 72-15 Calquohoun 6/5 Calquohoun Unknown 3- Cell RCBC 82-05 Pearl B. Larsen 6/6 St. Peters Unknown T- Beam Reinf. Conc. 85-05 Tulipan 5/4 Mount Welcome Unknown T- Beam Reinf. Conc. 7025-05 Paul E. Joseph 2/3 King St. Federiksted 1927 T- Beam Reinf. Conc. 652-05 National Guard 8/8 Bethlehem 1998 3-Cell RCBC 669-05 VIPD 7/7 Golden Grove 1984 T- Beam Reinf. Conc. 766-10 Grove Place 4/4 Grove Place Unknown 3-Cell RCBC N Not Applicable 6 Satisfactory Condition 2 Critical condition 9 Excellent Condition 5 Fair Condition 1 Failure Condition 8 Very Good Condition 4 Poor Condition 0 Failed Condition 7 Good Condition 3 Serious Condition Source: Department of Public Work USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 52 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 4.1.3 Traffic Counts An extensive data collection program was conducted as part of this master plan preparation. Based on the counts collected in the Spring of 2009, the roadways with the highest average daily traffic volumes on each island are discussed in the following sections. 4.1.3.1 St. Croix Route 681, south of Route 70 Queen Mary Highway carries the highest number of vehicles per day on St. Croix – 19,200 vehicles per day. Route 70 in Christiansted and west of the US Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture, Route 75 north of Christiansted, and Melvin Evans Highway (Route 66) by HOVENSA carry the next highest number of vehicles per day, around 17,000. 4.1.3.2 St. Thomas Alton Adams Highway (Route 38) by the Hospital area carries the highest number of vehicles per day in the Territory or 27,300 vehicles per day. Veterans Drive (Route 30) through Charlotte Amalie and Weymouth Rhymer/Raphune Hill carry the next highest number of vehicles per day, around 21,000 vehicles. 4.1.3.3 St. John Traffic on St. John is considerable less than on the other islands but it concentrated around the Cruz Bay area. The counts show that on average, 4,000 vehicles use Centerline Road (Route 10), Northshore Road (Route 20), and Southside Road (Route 104) on a daily basis interacting with numerous pedestrians in that area. The traffic count data also showed high truck ages in St. Croix on Route 62 (by Humbug) and Southshore Road (Route 60) by Robin Bay, with trucks accounting for 17 percent of the vehicular traffic on these roads. In St. Thomas, the percentage of trucks on Veterans Drive through Charlotte Amalie ranges from 16 to 24 percent of the total number of vehicles on that road. This is reflective of the fact that currently, this is the most manageable roadway for heavy vehicles (flat grade) connecting the west and east ends of the island. On St. John, particularly in Cruz Bay, trucks account for close to 17 percent of the vehicular traffic on Centerline Road, Northshore Road, and Southshore Road. 4.1.4 Public Transit The Virgin Islands Transit System (VITRAN), under the auspices of the Department of Public Works, Office of Transportation, is responsible for providing public transportation to residents of the Virgin Islands. VITRAN-PLUS Paratransit Services provides public transportation to certified disabled persons, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. VITRAN buses, except VITRAN-PLUS minivans for disabled individuals, are equipped with an electronic farebox system. The fares are: basic fares - $1; senior citizens - $0.55; students - $0.75; and, transfers - $0.25. Fares for disabled persons are $4 for a round trip, and $2 one-way. Between March 2009 and September 2009, amount of service provided, as measured by revenue hours of operations, decreased from 1,420 annual hours of service to 1,115. On the other hand, demand increased from 6,983 passengers to 7,553 in the same period as illustrated Figure 4.4. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 53 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 4.4 - Transit Service and Demand 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-12 Jun-12 Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Passengers Vehicle Hours Vehicle Hours Passengers 4.1.4.1 St. Croix The VITRAN Public Bus System covers various areas of the island. Air-conditioned buses run between Christiansted and Frederiksted every two hours daily (except Sundays) from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm. From Christiansted, buses travel along Route 75 to Golden Rock shopping center. They continue on Route 70 with stops at Sunny Isle Shopping Center, La Reine Shopping Center, St. George's Botanical Gardens and Whim Plantation before getting to Frederiksted. Bus service is also available from the airport to Christiansted and Frederiksted. The fare is $1 a person and senior citizens receive a discounted fare of $.55. Students pay $.75 discounted fare and people with disability ride free of charge with an ID. Figure 4.31 provided in a previous section of this report shows the current transit routes on St. Thomas. 5. 4.1.4.2 St. John VITRAN buses run along Centerline Road. The buses travel from the Cruz Bay ferry dock, through to Coral Bay and then to Salt Pond Bay. From Cruz Bay the bus leaves at 6 am, 7 am and then 25 minutes past the hour until 7:25 pm. From Salt Pond Bay the bus leaves at 5 am, 6:00 am, 7:00 am, 8:00 am and then 10 minutes after the hour until 8:10 am. The fare is $1 a person. Senior Citizens receive a discounted fare of $.55. Figure 4.2 provided in a previous section of this report shows the current transit routes on St. John6. 5 St. Croix Island Guide. VInow.com Virgin Islands Transportation Guide & Community Transportation. Web. 15 Apr. 2009. <http://www.vinow.com/stcroix/getting_around_stx/>. 6 St. John Island Guide. VInow.com Virgin Islands Transportation Guide & Community Transportation. Web. 15 Apr. 2009. < http://www.vinow.com/stjohn/getting_around_stj/>. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 54 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 4.1.4.3 St. Thomas Both city and county buses run on the island of St. Thomas. County buses run from 5:30 am until 7:00 pm, servicing the area between "town" (Charlotte Amalie) and Red Hook once every hour. There are also buses that travel west of the airport toward Bordeaux. City buses travel between the Schneider Regional Medical Center bus stop to town starting at 6:15 am and running until 8:00 pm. The first bus from the Airport to town is at 6:00 am and the last is 8:00 pm. The city bus fare is $0.75, slightly less than the county bus, at $1. Figure 4.3 provided in a previous section of this report shows the current transit routes on St. Thomas. An extensive transit ridership survey was conducted in 2009 for the CTMP. In Table 4.3, the cumulative number of transit boardings per island is reported. Table 4.3 shows that St. Thomas’ totals were approximately four times that of the other islands, given that the transit service provided is more frequent and extensive than on St. Croix or St. John7. Table 4-3 - VITRAN Observed Boardings Island VITRAN Observed Daily Boardings (by Island) St. Thomas 1,330 St. John 316 St. Croix 334 Total 1,980 Source: Transit On-Board Survey Spring 2009 – NuStats, Inc. 4.1.4.4 Other Private Transit Service Taxis are available on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix with fixed taxi fares between major points on each island. Taxis are regulated by the USVI Taxi Commission, which sells medallions to licensed drivers. The number of taxis per island is also strictly regulated by the Taxi Commission. As shown in Table 4.4, the number of taxis allowed is reaching the maximum point. Safari buses, sometimes called “dollar rides” are a transportation mode unique to the Territory. A safari is a truck that has been outfitted with bench seating in the back. It is open air but covered. The ‘dollar rides’ do not have signs identifying them as such; however they generally run the same route as the public bus and pull in or close to bus stops. They are generally unregulated and operate mostly to assist with the transportation needs of residents. 7 St. Thomas Island Guide. VInow.com Virgin Islands Transportation Guide & Community Transportation. Web. 15 Apr. 2009. < http://www.vinow.com/stthomas/getting_around_stt/>. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 55 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island From the survey, the number of observed riders on the Safari Taxis is approximately 6,000 per day. Table 4-4 - Taxis by Island Island Number of Taxis Permitted Number of Medallions Granted to Date St. Croix 800 500 St. Thomas 1,500 1,200 St. John 300 150 4.1.5 Transit Service and Population Density Transit service planning suggests that transit service offered follows transit demand. Review of current transit services on USVI suggests that most transit services offered is used by residents while visitors are nore likely to use other mode of transportation. St. Croix offers several publicly operated buses and is also the island with the highest number of local residents. St. Thomas has several bus routes that operate between Charlotte Amalie, Tutu, Southside, and East End. There is currently no public transportation service going to the beaches on the north side of the island. On St. John, there is one bus route between Cruz Bay and Coral Bay, currently VITRAN buses do not provide service to the northern portion of the island where most tourist destinations are located. To understand transit demand in areas that are not primarily tourist oriented, one usually looks at residential and employment density as a marker of trip origins and destinations. Pushkarev and Zupan8 attempted to set minimum densities that support various types of transit. Pushkarev and Zupan took into account density of development at both ends of the trip, residential densities at the start of the trip and downtown commercial densities at the end of the trip. This is illustrated on Figure 4.5. 8 Pushkarev, B., J. M. Zupan, and R. S. Cumella. Urban Rail in America: An Exploration of Criteria for Fixed- Guideway Transit. Indiana University Press, Bloomington, 1982 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 56 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 4.5 - Transit Demand and Residential Density Research shows that a minimum of four dwellings per acre is needed to develop a transit demand of hourly service. As shown in Table 4.5, the existing population density of the islands does not meet these requirements. The sub-districts with the highest density in the Territory such as Charlotte Amalie, Tutu and Christiansted, have population densities of 3.61, 2.76 and 2.44 dwellings/acre. Most of the territory has a population density of well under one dwelling/acre as seen on Table 4.5. However, transit service in most parts of the territory is a crucial element of the transportation system as it is often the only means of transportation for aging population and school-age children. St. John and St. Thomas islands have 2.3 million annual visitors on cruise ships and airlines combined. Of this number, nearly 34 percent, or 788,480 tourists visit the islands in the first quarter of the year 2010. In other words, nearly 262,830 additional visitors come to the islands in each of those three months. This means that there are approximately 4.8 visitors for every local resident during the month of January, resulting in a combined population density (including visitors) of 6,230 people per square mile. This makes St. Thomas/St. John combined density higher than Atlanta at 3,154 and just slightly lower than Baltimore at 7,672 people per square mile when visitors are included. To get a general idea of whether additional transit service is warranted to serve the Territory, tourist demand can be converted to residential and employment travel used by Pushkarev. In doing so, we obtain comparable population density of 5.5 dwelling units per acre and nearly 36 million square feet of employment space. Using the graphic previously developed by Pushkarev and Zupan, an “hourly” to “moderate” bus service is warranted using current population and tourist numbers. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 EMPLOYMENT CENTER SIZE (Millions of Square Feet of Non-Residential Floor Space) RESIDENTIAL DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Acre) Local (Metro) Bus Frequent Service Moderate Service Hourly Service Express Bus (BRT) Rail Transit Walk Access Auto Access Light Rail Transit Heavy Rail Transit Commuter Railroad USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 57 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 4-5 - Residential Development Density Geography (Sub-district) 2010 Population Density (Pop per Sq. Mile) 2010 Household size (persons per household) 2010 Household Density (HH per Sq. Mile) St. Croix 610 2.50 238 Anna's Hope Village 410 2.44 167 Christiansted 3,460 2.20 1,471 East End 190 2.19 87 Frederiksted 2,240 2.49 856 Northcentral 390 2.49 157 Northwest 270 2.52 107 Sion Farm 1,380 2.49 548 Southcentral 640 2.70 220 Southwest 1,360 2.60 516 St. John 210 2.18 95 Central 60 2.11 28 Coral Bay 330 2.09 158 Cruz Bay 980 2.23 435 East End 60 1.70 36 St. Thomas 1,650 2.35 689 Charlotte Amalie 5,500 2.30 2,289 East End 1,600 2.36 675 Northside 950 2.22 426 Southside 1,220 2.51 481 Tutu 4,530 2.59 1,737 West End 190 1.96 1,001 Water Island 430 2.33 18 Source: US Census Bureau This includes demand not only from local resident population but also transient populations such as visitors and tourists. Tourists to the USVI are likely to take large number of trips given how spread out tourist destinations or areas on the islands. However, many of the tourist trips are very specific – from the larger towns such as Charlotte Amalie or Tutu to the beaches on the northern or eastern section of the island on St. Thomas and from Cruz Bay to the beaches on the northern section of St. John. VITRAN does not presently serve these destinations. However, the consistency of visitors travelling to these areas could create a transit demand similar to commuter behaviour, especially during high tourist seasons on the island. This sketch level overview demonstrates that more frequent bus service would likely be warranted if the tourism market and routes were considered in transit service planning. A more detailed analysis of USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 58 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island travel patterns is needed, particularly for the local resident population. Data presented earlier shows an increase in service demand to further attenuate this suggestion. To address service needs terrytiwide, DPW is completing a Comprehensive Transit Plan which looks at all aspects of their transit service from routes, existing and future needs, and fare structure. 4.1.6 Ferry Service There is privately run ferry service provided both within the USVI as well as to the British Virgin Islands. This transportation mode is an essential part of the transportation system in the Virgin Islands allowing both tourists and residents a way to travel from island to island9. 4.1.6.1 Within the USVI Several private passenger ferries and car-barge service operates daily between St. Thomas (Red Hook and Charlotte Amalie), St. John (Cruz Bay) and St. Croix (Christiansted). Figures 4.1 through 4.3 in previous section, show the location of the docks and the ferry routes providing service between the islands in the USVI Territory. Other inter-island ferry services include: · Water Island Ferry: Crown Bay, St. Thomas - Water Island · Frenchman's Reef Resort - Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Ferry 4.1.6.2 Outside the USVI Several regular scheduled service private passenger ferries shuttle between the British and US Virgin Islands: · St. Thomas to Tortola, British Virgin Islands · St. John to West End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands · St. Thomas/St. John to Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands · St. Thomas/St. John to Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands 4.1.7 Aviation Service The Cyril E. King Airport is located on the southwestern side of St. Thomas, approximately four miles east of the capital city, Charlotte Amalie. The airport terminal hours of operation are from 6 am to 11 pm. 9 Virgin Islands Ferry Schedules. VInow.com Virgin Islands Transportation Guide & Community. Web. 15. Apr. 2009. <http://www.vinow.com/general_usvi/interisland_ferry/>. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 59 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island The length of the runway is 7,000 feet. The terminal has 11 gates and is host to several major airlines. There are also commuter flights between St. Thomas, St. Croix, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands. At the time of this study non-stop jet service is available from Miami, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, Newark and New York. The Henry E. Rohlsen Airport is located on the southwestern side of St. Croix. The airport terminal is open from 5:30 am to 11 pm. The airport is served by several major airlines and commuter flights between St. Thomas, St. Croix, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands. At the time of this study non- stop jet service is available from various major cities in the continental U.S., including Miami. The Port Authority completed a $42 million renovation and expansion of Henry E. Rohlsen Airport. The terminal was expanded from 76,000 to 181,000 square feet. The runway was also extended from 7,600 to 10,000 feet. There are no airports on St. John or Water Island10. 4.1.8 Marine Service This section on marine services includes facilities, docks, terminals, ports and piers listed by Island. Each service mentioned includes a brief description. These services are an important part of the economy of the Virgin Islands providing opportunities for employment, trade and tourism11. 4.1.8.1 St. Croix On St. Croix, there are five marine locations ranging from cruise ship ports, such as the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility to large piers for tanker vessels. Many of these facilities are operated by the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA). Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility - The Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility, located in Frederiksted, is the main cruise ship port in St. Croix. The 1,526-foot pier can accommodate two eagle-class vessels, weighing a maximum of 142,000 gross tons each with drafts up to 29 feet on the north side and 34 feet on the south side. It can also accommodate two mini-cruise vessels with drafts of 18 feet. Anchorage is also available in the outer harbor for larger ships. Gallows Bay Dock - The Gallows Bay Dock, located in Christiansted, is a vital link for small cargo vessels serving St. Croix and other Caribbean islands. The dock is conveniently located about a mile from downtown Christiansted. The length of the dock is 400 feet with a maximum draft of 13 feet. It can accommodate mini-cruise vessels, small inter-island sloops, ferries, private yachts, cargo vessels and U.S. Coast Guard vessels. The dock at this facility was repaired in 2002. The Port Authority plans to shift all cargo operations from this port to the Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier along the south shore of St. Croix. Svend Aage Ovesen, Jr. Seaplane Terminal - The Seaplane Terminal in St. Croix is located in Christiansted. Air service is available from this facility daily from Christiansted to downtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Flights are also available to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and packages are offered to connect passengers to the British Virgin Islands via inter-island ferries. 10 U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Airports. U.S. Virgin Islands Vacation Guide TravelVI.com. Web.16 Apr. 2009. <http://www.travelvi.com/USVIPreparedTraveler/virginIslandsUSVI_airports.shtml>. 11 Seaports and Marine Facilities. Virgin Islands Port Authority Gateways to America’s Caribbean. Web. 11 May 2009. <http://www.viport.com/seaports.html#The%20Ann%20E.%20Abramson%20Marine%20Facility>. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 60 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Wilfred "Bomba" Allick Port - The Wilfred "Bomba" Allick Port and Transshipment Center, located in Krause Lagoon, is locally known as "The Containerport." This facility is located on a 45-acre parcel on the south shore of St. Croix next to HOVENSA and Virgin Islands Port Authority Molasses Pier. It is 12 miles from the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility, and it is located close to the Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport and an industrial park. This port is the hub for commercial and industrial marine activity on St. Croix and serves as a transshipment center to many other locations. The length of the dock is 1,000 feet and is capable of berthing vessels with drafts up to 30 feet. VIPA is currently reinforcing the dock. Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier - The Gordon A. Finch Molasses Pier, located in Krause Lagoon, sits on an eight-acre site on the south shore of St. Croix. This multi-purpose facility is primarily used to import molasses by tanker vessels to the Virgin Islands Rum Industries Limited distillery. It is also used for the importation of all liquid asphalt to the island, bulk cargo such as gravel, cement blocks and other construction material critical to St. Croix's construction industry. The pier can also accommodate submarine cable vessels, which are used to lay and repair intercontinental underwater telephone cables. Virgin Islands Port Authority is currently designing plans to shift all cargo operations from the Gallows Bay Marine Facility in Christiansted, St. Croix to the Molasses Pier. 4.1.8.2 St. John There are three marine locations on the island of St. John. These include the Loredon L. Boynes Sr. Dock the Victor William Sewer Marine Facility and the Theodore Eric Moorehead Marine Facility. The facilities are run by the Virgin Islands Port Authority. Loredon L. Boynes Sr. Dock - The Loredon L. Boynes Sr. Dock, located in Cruz Bay, is the main port of entry to St. John. The length of the dock is 267 feet. It can accommodate four vessels simultaneously. Several ferry operators provide service from this facility to Red Hook and the Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas. Dinghy dock berthing is also available. Victor William Sewer Marine Facility (“The Creek) - The Victor William Sewer Marine Facility is located in Cruz Bay. The length of the dock is 296 feet with a draft of 10 feet. However, the Port Authority has ceased all cargo operations at this port. This dock is now used for the berthing of passenger ferries and tenders. Passenger ferries and charter vessels that require federal inspection must also use this facility. VIPA is in the process of developing designs to reconfigure this dock into a ferry passenger facility. Theodore Eric Moorehead Marine Facility (Enighed Pond) - The Theodore Eric Moorehead Marine Facility was completed in 2006. The pond was developed into a cargo facility to accommodate the increase of cargo traffic at the St. John Cargo Dock, which previously handled cargo and foreign vessels in a limited space in Cruz Bay. VIPA has shifted all cargo activity from the Creek to Enighed Pond. The facility consists of 650 lineal feet of berthing space for cargo vessels, six acres for cargo handling and storage, and a channel and turn-around area for vessels up to 175 feet in length with a draft of up to 12 feet. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 61 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 4.1.8.3 St. Thomas St Thomas has the largest number of marine services with six different facilities illustrated on Figure 4.3 and discussed below. Austin "Babe" Monsanto Marine Facility - The Austin "Babe" Monsanto Marine Facility, located in Crown Bay, is one of two cruise ship ports in St. Thomas. It has two docks which can accommodate three cruise ships simultaneously. The main dock has two berths. The south side of the dock is 940 feet in length with a draft of 37 feet, and the north side of the dock is 940 feet in length with a draft of 28 feet. The adjoining dock is 435 feet in length with a draft of 27 feet. Vessels can obtain access to the Crown Bay Cruise Ship Port through the East Gregerie and the West Gregerie channels. Crown Bay Cargo Port - The Crown Bay Cargo Port is comprised of 20 acres. The bulkhead at the facility is 2,720 feet, with a maximum draft of 30 feet. Container and general cargo are handled at this facility. This port is a vital link to the Virgin Islands economy as most of its foods, materials and other goods are imported. The Crown Bay Cargo Port also serves as a trans-shipment port for cargo being shipped to many of the other Caribbean islands. Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal - The Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal is located in Charlotte Amalie. This facility is a hub for seaplane service between the U.S. Virgin Islands and ferry service between the USVI, the British Virgin Islands, and between St. Thomas and Puerto Rico. Charles F. Blair, Jr. Seaplane Terminal - The Seaplane Terminal in St. Thomas is located adjacent to the Blyden Terminal in downtown Charlotte Amalie. The Waterfront - The Waterfront, located in the Charlotte Amalie Harbor, encompasses 3,200 feet of bulkhead space that runs parallel to the shopping district in St. Thomas. The Waterfront can accommodate mini-cruise ships and cruise ship tenders. The draft alongside The Waterfront ranges from four feet to 14 feet. Urman Victor Fredericks Marine Terminal (Red Hook) - Red Hook Terminal is located on the eastern end of St. Thomas and primarily serves passengers traveling between St. Thomas and St. John, and St. Thomas and the British Virgin Islands. The Red Hook Marine Facility was significantly upgraded in the fall of 2007, by expanding the dock and constructing a 9,500 foot terminal with additional open-air seating along the dock. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 62 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 5.0 Environmental and Natural Features The environmental and natural features section contains information on air quality, threatened and endangered species including critical habitat areas of concern, and protected lands such as historic districts or environmentally sensitive areas. Many of these features and areas are protected under the National Environmental Policy Act, and therefore must be avoided. If they cannot be avoided, any negative impacts must be mitigated. 5.1 Air Quality Under the Clean Air Act, the US EPA establishes primary air quality standards to protect public health, including the health of "sensitive" populations such as people with asthma, children, and older adults. US EPA has set national air quality standards for several common air pollutants and continuously monitors regional attainment of these pollution thresholds. Neither island is currently in non-attainment or out of compliance with federal standards. These criteria pollutants include: · CO - Carbon monoxide · NOx - Nitrogen oxides · VOC - Volatile organic compounds · SO2 - Sulfur dioxide · PM2.5 - Particulate matter (size < 2.5 micrometers) · PM10 - Particulate matter (size < 10 micrometers) · NH3 - Ammonia In 2011, EPA’s National Emissions Inventory (NEI) documented a total of approximately 12,700 tons of the above mentioned pollutants which is an 11 percent decrease from 2008 EPA’s NEI numbers of approximately 14,200 tons. As shown in Figure 5.1, St.Thomas produced 49 percent of the air pollution emissions from mobile sources (i.e., cars, buses and boats) whereas St. Croix and St.John produced 46 percent and five percent pollutants respectively. In 2011, emissions from St. Thomas had decreased by 12 percent when compared with 2000 emissions, whereas 2011 emissions in St. Croix increased by seven percent when compared with the year 2000 emissions (St. Croix contains one of the world's largest petroleum refineries – HOVENSA - providing heating oil and gasoline to the U.S Gulf Coast and the eastern seaboard). St. John emissions remain almost unchanged from 2000. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 63 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 5.1 - USVI 2011 Nonpoint and Mobile Source Emissions versus 2010 Population Source: US EPA 2011 National Emissions Inventory and U.S. Census 2010 5.2 Protected Lands The World Database on Protected Areas reports seventeen nationally recognized protected areas, marine and terrestrial, in the U.S. Virgin Islands and these areas are discussed below. Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge is characterized by a thorn scrub habitat with rocky coastline surrounded by spectacular reefs. Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge is administered as part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife complex. Buck Island Reef (National Monument) is a small, uninhabited, 176 acre island about 1.5 miles north of the northeast coast of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It was established to preserve "one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean Sea." Two-thirds of the island is surrounded by an elkhorn coral barrier reef, providing an ecosystem for over 250 fish species and a variety of other marine life including spotted eagle rays, nurse sharks, lemon sharks, and juvenile Blacktip reef sharks and Whitetip reef sharks. In the spring endangered Leatherback turtles come onto the beach to nest while Green turtles and Hawksbill turtles nest during the summer months. Cas Cay/Mangrove Lagoon (Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary) – Mangrove Lagoon is located on the south-east coast of St. Thomas. An attractive and protected area with exceptional natural resources. Innovative transportation-related improvements to curb these emissions will be needed primarily through alternatives to single-occupancy driving. These solutions will be aimed at maintaining and/or improving air quality, a vital element in keeping the scenic character of the islands and positively impacting tourism and the health of its residents. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 64 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Manglar islands, rocky cliffs, clear waters, sea grass beds and salt ponds provide rich habitats for reef fish and other marine life as well as many birds. It is common to see nesting egrets, pelicans and herons. Cas Cay is a 15 acre Wildlife Preserve for white-cheeked pintail ducks, red-billed and white-tailed tropic birds, Brown pelicans, oyster catchers, roseate terns, egrets, herons and sandpipers. A special and rare dry forest ecosystem of mampo, sea grape and ink berry begins at the south side volcanic cliffs and extends into a flat, sandy area with a red mangrove forest, complete with a village of hermit crabs. Compass Point Pond (Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary) is a salt pond in the mangrove lagoon at Benner Bay in St. Thomas. Salt ponds are very important wildlife feeding and roosting habitats. Estate Thomas (Experimental Forest) is a public forest on St. Croix administered by the U.S. Forest Service and serves as a wildlife sanctuary. Green Cay (National Wildlife Refuge) is the nesting ground for the American oyster catcher, brown pelican and other shore birds. This site is also one of only two islands where the endangered St. Croix ground lizard still exists. Green Cay NWR is administered as part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife complex. Green Cay is also considered as a National Natural Landmark. Hassel Island (National Park) is an island located within St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor. The island consists of 135 acres in size of which 122 acres are part of the Virgin Islands National Park. Hind Bank (Flora Protection Area) is a 16 square nautical mile designated marine conservation district located in St. Thomas. This area was closed permanently in 1999 to protect an important red hind (Epinephelus guttatus) spawning site. Jack and Isaac Bays (Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary) include 301 acres (122 hectares) of white sand beaches and upland forests and make up one of the few pristine ecosystems remaining on St. Croix. Coral reefs in these bays are home to at least 400 species of fish, including parrot fish, blue tangs, four- eyed butterfly fish and sergeant majors. These beaches have the largest nesting populations of green and hawksbill turtles on St. Croix and are under the care of the Nature Conservancy. Magens Bay Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the North Atlantic side of St. Thomas. Magens Bay features a well-protected white sand beach stretching for nearly a mile. Saint John Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the Virgin Islands National Park which protects over 7000 acres of the 12,500 acre island. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 65 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is a 1,015-acre park that holds some of the largest remaining mangrove forests in the Virgin Islands, as well as coral reefs and a submarine canyon (described in No. 13). Salt River Bay is considered a National Natural Landmark. Salt River Submarine Canyon National Historic Park Protected Area at the mouth of Salt River Bay provides habitat for deep water corals, sponges and fishes. The site is primarily located within the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve and also includes Sugar Bay, the shores of which support the remaining stands of mangrove in the Virgin Islands. Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge located within Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, is the only place in the United States or American Territories which is regularly used for nesting by the endangered leatherback sea turtle. In addition, unique sand pits enclose a salt pond at this site. Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is administered as part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife complex and is also considered a National Natural Landmark. Southgate Pond Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is a 13 hectare salt pond with 7.7 hectares of associated wetlands within the Southgate Coastal Reserve in St. Croix. The Southgate Coastal Reserve also encompasses a mangrove forest, beach forest and upland grassland. The salt pond provides habitat for many resident and migrant birds including several species classified as threatened or endangered. Three species of sea turtles nest on the beach berm – all classified as threatened or endangered. St. James Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary provides protection for a diversity of interrelated habitats. Mangroves and seagrass beds provide refuge for juvenile fish and invertebrates and the coral reefs support the adults that migrate out to the nursery habitats. Virgin Islands National Park and Biosphere Reserve encompasses underwater areas that teem with marine life, white sand beaches and acres of lush green forests on St. John. There are also Pre-Columbian Amerindian settlements, Danish colonial sugar plantation ruins, forts and a marine railway. The Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument was established from 12,708 acres of federally owned submerged lands off the island of St. John. This area, administered by the National Park Service, protects coral reef and mangrove habitat crucial for the biological diversity of the entire Caribbean. 5.3 Natural Landmarks In addition, there are seven areas that have been designated as National Natural Landmarks. A few are considered protected areas and are described above. The National Natural Landmark program, administered by the National Park Service, recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of the United States' natural history. West End Cay - The West End Cay’s are unique in the Virgin Islands region because of the nesting sea birds. Only in the Cordillera, Desecheo, and Mona and Monito Islands in Puerto Rico are there similar USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 66 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island nesting sites free of interference from rodents and humans. These isolated islands are one of the few nesting sites for species such as the blue-faced booby, the Bahama duck and the endangered brown pelican. Coki Point Cliffs - The Coki Point Cliffs are one of the rare localities on St. Thomas where fossils are found. There are very few locations where fossiliferous Lower Cretaceous rocks are exposed and this, the only place in the Virgin Islands, is quite rich in Caprinuloidea rudistids, a marine bivalve, as well as other fossils. Lagoon Point - Lagoon Point is an excellent example of a Caribbean fringing reef and is unique, because unlike Buck Island or Teague Bay, this site represents a protected reef. The site also includes a mangrove area and a salt pond. Vagthus Point - Vagthus Point is the best-known locality for Upper Cretaceous fossils in the Virgin Islands. In addition, it is the only known site in the world in which Barrettia and Titanosarcolites are found together. 5.4 Threatened and Endangered Species Protected species are plant and animal species that are listed as endangered, threatened or species of concern by federal or state agencies. There are several species that are protected under the jurisdiction of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and US Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition, the US Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife cooperates with National Marine Fisheries Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure species that are endangered, threatened, and/or indigenous to USVI, are monitored and protected. Preliminary data were collected through online searches of available information to identify protected species and determine if protected species and critical habitat occur within the area. A list of federally endangered, threatened or species of concern that may occur within the area was developed after a review of all available information. Literature review indicates that there are designated critical habitats located in several areas in the US Virgin Islands for the leatherback sea turtle and the elkhorn and staghorn corals. Table 5.1 shows a list of USVI coastal areas of particular concern developed by USVI department of planning and Figure 5.2 shows the critical habitat areas. Table 5-1 - USVI Coastal Areas of Particular Concern Common Name Status Common Name Status Fauna Staghorn coral T Blue Whale E Elkhorn coral T Finback Whale E St. Croix ground lizard E Sei Whale E Striped croaker SSC Loggerhead sea turtle T Dusky Shark SSC Green sea turtle T Night shark SSC Leatherback sea turtle E USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 67 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 5.1 (Continued) - USVI Coastal Areas of Particular Concern Common Name Status Common Name Status Fauna Sand tiger shark SSC Sperm Whale E Virgin Islands tree boa E Mangrove rivulus SSC Speckled hind SSC Roseate Tern T Warsaw grouper SSC Brown pelican E Hawksbill sea turtle E Caribbean monk seal E Kemps ridley sea turtle E Humpback Whale E Flora Vahl's boxwood E St. Thomas prickly ash E E – Endangered T - Threatened SSC - Species of Concern Figure 5.2 - Critical Habitat Areas USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 68 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 5.5 Cultural Resources The USVI is home to three district designations on the National Register of Historic Places. The three districts are Charlotte Amalie, Christiansted, and Frederiksted and are discussed in detail below. 5.5.1 Charlotte Amalie: The Charlotte Amalie historic district of St. Thomas, added to the NRHP on July 19, 1976, is bounded by Nytvaer, Berg and Government Hills to the north and west, Bjebre Gade to the east, and St. Thomas Harbor to the south. The district includes many historic sites, such as Fort Christian (the oldest structure in the Virgin Islands) and the adjacent Emancipation Gardens Park (the site of the reading of St. Thomas Emancipation Proclamation). Blackbeard’s Castle, built in 1679 by the Danes, is found within the district as well. 5.5.2 Christiansted Christiansted historic district was added to the NRHP on October 15, 1966 for its architectural, community planning, and military significance, among others. The district is bound on St. Croix and surrounded by Christiansted Harbor, New Street, Peter's Farm Hospital Street, and West Street. It includes over 250 contributing buildings and two historic sites, including the Christiansted National Historic Site, which is bounded by King Street, Queen Street, Queens Cross Street, and Christiansted Harbor. Among the historic buildings in Christiansted include the Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse and Fort Christiansvaern, both built in 1749. The State Historic Preservation Office also maintains a Historic and Architectural Control District within the boundary of the National Historic District of Christiansted. The boundary is generally east of King’s Cross Street and north of East Street. 5.5.3 Frederiksted The Frederiksted historic district of St. Croix is bounded by Fisher Street, the public cemetery, Fort Frederik, and the western shoreline, and was added to the NRHP on August 9, 1976. The district includes many historic buildings, such as Fort Frederik and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, which was built in 1848. A significant portion of the town was burned in 1878 during a labor revolt. Reconstruction took place immediately and utilized the Victorian architectural style, the dominant style of the day, ultimately giving the historic district much of its present-day character. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 69 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 6.0 Future Conditions Developing a 2040 CTMP requires a good understanding of the future. We need to answer the question: What will the transportation needs be in the year 2040? In order to determine the answer to this question, the project team must develop projections such as: · How many residents will live in the USVI and where will they live? · Where will local residents and visitors go? · How many tourists will visit the Territory on annual basis? · What mode of transportation will residents and tourists use to move around? 6.1 Population Projections From 1980 to 2010, USVI’s total population has increased from 96,569 to 106,410 persons. Utilizing these figures, the Territory’s population could increase by approximately 12 percent to nearly 120,000 from 2010 to 2040 as shown on Table 6.1 and Figures 6.1 through 6.3. This estimate accounts for the economic downturn that occurred afater 2008 and impact of closing HOVENSA. This estimate assumes a moderately paced recovery process and the limited availabiity of land for aggressive growth. Other variables were also considered including an aging population, which may be caused by more people living longer, fewer births, or an increase in net adult immigration, must be taken into account. Table 6-1 - Population Projections by Island Source St. Croix St. John St. Thomas Total 1980 Census Data 49,751 2,469 44,505 96,725 2000 Census Data 53,234 4,197 51,181 108,612 2010 Census Data 50,600 4,170 51, 630 106,410 Average annual growth between 1980 and 2010 0 % 2.3 % 0.5 % 0.3 % 2000 Census Median Age 31.9 36.7 34.4 33.4 2010 Census Median Age 38.2 41.9 39.8 39.2 % Change in Median Age 19.7% 14.2% 15.7% 17.4% 65 years and older in 2000 4,495 302 4,320 9,117 65 years and older in 2010 7,089 491 6,808 14,388 % Change in 65 yrs & older 57.7% 62.6% 57.6% 57.8% Projected 2040 population 53,500 6,190 59,990 119,680 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 70 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island The average median age in 2010 for the islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas respectively was 38.2, 41.9 and 39.8 (US Average was 37.2). Territorial median age was 39.2 in 2010 whereas in 2010 territorial median age was 33.4. Population projections indicate this median age increasing to beyond 40 years in 2040. Likewise the population over the age of 65 was increased by 57.8 percent over the last decade. This aging of the population will result in fewer births than would be predicted straight line. Household size in 2010 for the island of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas islands was 2.5, 2.18 and 2.35 respectively, each representing roughly a 10 percent decrease from 2000 (US Average in 2010 was 2.58). Trends in household characteristics help predict travel patterns and subsequently future transportation needs. For instance, smaller households generally indicate a greater number of vehicle trips per person, mainly because larger households can typically economize by making trips that serve a larger number of residents. While the pattern might not hold true for particular households or demographic groups, it does accurately characterize travel patterns in the aggregate. Smaller households are likely to affect transportation by augmenting the effects of population increases, increasing the growth rate of trips and vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Based on the available Census Data, the following steps were followed in developing the projected population estimates for the Territory: 1. Census sub-division level population and household data between 1980 and 2010 are used to calculate an average growth rate bu Census sub-divison level. 2. Those growth rates are applied to all the Census Blocks that come under the respective Census sub-divison to estimate 2040 population. This allows maintaining the same rate of growth in specific area rather than applying a blanket growth rate to the entire island. 3. If the subdivision has a negative growth rate, the 2040 population and households numbers were kept the same as 2010 numbers. 4. If the Census block falls under more than one Census Subdivision, an average growth rate is applied to 2010 numbers to develop the 2040 projections. The projections were developed by Census Block Groups in order to further identify speficic areas where growth occurs. The change in population density between 2010 and the estimated 2040 population figures was then calculated and illustrated on Figures 6.1 through 6.3. Areas with anticipated high growth and higher population densities will require improvements to the transportation system to maintain mobility. From this analysis, areas that show an increase in population density in 2040 include the area along Queen Mary’s Highway and Anna’s Hope Village in St. Croix, Cruz Bay area in St. John, and the Central and Eastern sections of St. Thomas. As retirees continue to get older, age-related travel disabilities will increasingly limit their mobility. These changes require specific transportation solutions including better accessibility to public transportation, adequate pedestrian facilities and safer roads. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 71 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 6.1 - St. Croix – 2010 to 2040 Projected Increase in Population USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 72 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 6.2 - St. John – 2010 to 2040 Projected Increase in Population USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 73 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 6.3 - St. Thomas – 2010 to 2040 Projected Increase in Population USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 74 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Private Sector (Non-Farming) Federal Government Territorial Government 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 Source: US Bureau of Economic Research, U.S. Virgin Islands Employment 6.2 Employment Employment in the USVI has seen a decline in the past five years. However, with economic development strategies being put in place, employment is expected to increase at a conservative pace over the next 30 years, totaling around 50,330 jobs by 2040. This is roughly a 14 percent increase from 2010 to 2040 which is slightly greater than the projected population increase of 12 percent for the same timeframe. The bulk of these new jobs will be created in the private sector mainly due to new growth in the leisure and hospitality industries, as well as professional services. The projections shown on Figure 6.4 are based on data reported by the Bureau of Econmic Research in their Annual Economic Indicators. The 2010 to 2040 estimates were developed from growth rates based on data prior to 2010. Figure 6.4 - USVI Employment by Sector 6.3 Land Use Projections The USVI does not have an adopted future land use plan at this time, but has been working on developing one as required by Act 2278. The development of a future transportation plan, however, is highly dependent on future land development. New residential developments, stores, resorts, and industries create a demand for roads and bus service to reach them. Thus the traffic and travel patterns of residents and tourists will change over time. In the absence of a land use plan, meetings were held with developers to get a sense of where development is likely to happen. From these informal meetings, development seems to be focused near the hospital area in St. Thomas and towards the center and along the southeast coast of St. Croix. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 75 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 6.4 Economic Development Projections The Territory has certainly not been spared from the economic hardships both in the US and in the global markets. These hardships were even more prevalent in the Territory with the closing of the HOVENSA oil refinery in 2012. A downshift in the economy resulted with a decrease of 2.6 percent in civilian employment in 2012 as reported by the Bureau of Economic Research. The unemployment rate in the Territory has steadily declined from 8.8 percent in 2011 to 10.6 percent in 2012 and 13.2 percent as of January 2013. This trend is expected to continue, in the short-term, as major employment sectors such as construction, manufacturing and service industries continue to report a loss in employment. The Government of the Virgin Island has however been very pro-active and has taken aggressive measures to boost the economy. A Comprehendive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) report for the Territory was developed in 2009 by the Bureau of Econmomic Research and in collaboratioin with private, commerce and non-profit sectors of the population. The goal of the CEDS was to identify strategies to identify strategies to create a vibrant economy for the Territory, develop skilled labor force, build and maintain an efficient transportation system, and create affordable health care system. Various priority projects were identified in the CEDS to support the identified goals and objectives. As an answer to HOVENSA’s closure, the Government has developed and put in place a strategy to re- employ laid-off staff. The Department of Labor was successful in obtaining a grant to assist in the economic recovery process post HOVENSA. The funding was used to provide training related services to more than 1,235 workers affected by the closure as well as local subcontractors providing ancillary services to HOVENSA. The manufacturing sector has seen an increase in rum production with Diageo USVI, Inc. starting their Captain Morgan Rum production in December 2012, while Beam Inc, continues to produce the Cruzan branded rum. The tourism sector has also rolled out innovative marketing campaign in order to increase this vital part of the economy of the Territory. Numerous events targeted at attracting more visitors are planned, including cultural fairs, Carnivals, Festivals, Rolex Regatta, and Taste of St. Croix. The Government is also taking a pro-active approach at encouraging visitors to the Territory with development of major transportation infrastructure improvements including Main Street, Charlotte Amalie Revitalization, Veterans Drive Improvements, and Marine Transportation planning. The West Indies Company (WICO) is actively working on dock expansion in order to increase the cruise ship capacity and attract more passengers to the islands. The Port Authority is also planning and implementing improvements to their facilities in order to increase the visitors’ experience when they first arrive in the Territory. In line with the global economy, the Territory will continue to be challenged by declining market. Its success will be in continue to focus on markets that have brought positive growth such as the cruise industry and manufacture. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 76 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 7.0 Transportation Funding and Financing This chapter presents an overview of funding and financing options available to the Territory in order to develop a financially feasible transportation plan that meets the needs of the USVI and satisfies the applicable regulatory requirements. In order to satisfy the requirement for a financially constrained plan, revenues are first projected for the planning period (2013– 2040) for the major transportation funding sources that are available through federal and local government. Then, based upon the projected funds availability, the restrictions governing the use of particular funding sources, and the other inputs for CTMP project selection, projects are proposed that fit the available budget. The ability to maintain, improve and enhance transportation facilities and services on the USVI depends on adequate financial resources. This section describes the various revenue sources available for transportation projects and a forecast of anticipated revenue for the island during the plan horizon. Financial assumptions were developed in consultation with the Government of USIVI. Revenue forecasts were developed based on historical and existing funding levels and anticipated inflationary factors. 7.1 Funds for Transportation USVI funds capital projects using federal and local sources. Federal sources include the Territorial Highway Program administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and several programs administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Locally, the USVI primarily uses General Fund appropriations towards transportation projects. In addition, in lieu of having a dedicated source of local funding for transportation projects, the USVI legislature issues bonds for transportation and other infrastructure projects as needed. This section presents the various federal revenue sources that could be applied towards the projects in the 2040 Master Plan. 7.1.1 Territorial Highway Program The Territorial Highway Program (THP) is the USVI’s largest federal funding source for transportation projects. The THP was created by Section 112 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-605) by adding Section 215 to Title 23 of the United States Code (U.S.C.). Federal financial assistance was granted to the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa for the construction and improvement of a system of arterial highways and necessary inter-island connectors through the General Fund of the Treasury (assistance to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands was added under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978). This system is referred to as the Territorial Highway System (THS). Section 1114 of MAP-21 repealed 24 U.S.C. 215 and re-established the THP under the Territorial and Puerto Rico Highway Program in 23 U.S.C. 165(c). Under MAP-21, many of the program’s key provisions, including its central objectives, remain the same. MAP-21 modified how the THP is funded, as discussed below, and made slight modifications to project eligibility. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 77 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island THP Funding & Obligation Authority. Under MAP-21, the THP is no longer funded as a set-aside of the National Highway System program but rather is receives funding directly from the Highway Trust Fund. Funding is authorized at $40 million in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2013 and FFY 2014 and is available for obligation up to three years after the last day of the FFY in which the funding is authorized. The program remains subject to the annual obligation limitation imposed on the Federal-aid highway fund under the provisions of Section 1102(f) of MAP-21. Program dollars continue to be distributed among the four territories based on the following administrative formula that has been used since FFY 1993: · American Samoa -10% · Guam - 40% · Northern Mariana Islands - 10% · U.S. Virgin Islands - 40% Federal Share. Under 23 U.S.C. 165(c)(2)(B), the federal share for this THP funding is in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 120(g), which states that the federal share for any project under Title 23 in the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is 100 percent. Program Eligibility. Eligible project types identified in 23 U.S.C. 165(c)(6)(A) are: · Projects eligible for the surface transportation program. · Cost-effective, preventive maintenance. · Ferry boats, terminal facilities, and approaches. · Engineering and economic surveys and investigations for the planning and the financing of future highway programs. · Studies of the economy, safety, and convenience of highway use. · The regulation and equitable taxation of highway use. · Research and development as necessary in connection with the planning, design, and maintenance of the highway system. Funds may not be used for routine maintenance or projects located on roads functionally classified as local with the following exceptions: · Replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, and protection for bridges and tunnels, including any such construction or reconstruction necessary to accommodate other transportation modes. · Inspection and evaluation of bridges and tunnels and training of bridge and tunnel inspectors and inspection and evaluation of other highway assets. · Highway and transit safety improvements and programs. · Highway and transit research and development and technology transfer programs. · Environmental mitigation efforts. · Projects and strategies designed to support congestion pricing, including electric toll collection and travel demand management strategies and programs. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 78 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 7.1.2 Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Funds FTA’s largest formula-based grant program, this source has the broadest eligibility. Eligible activities include capital, planning, and operating costs for transit systems in small urban areas, like Virgin Islands Transit (VITRAN), or in large urban areas that operate up to 100 buses in fixed-route service during peak hours. In addition, under MAP-21, Job Access and Reverse Commute was eliminated as a standalone formula program and folded into Section 5307 as an eligible activity. Under the prior authorization legislation (SAFETEA-LU), USVI received annual apportionments between $19,000 and $20,000 for Job Access and Reverse Commute activities. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. Section 5307 (f)(3)(g), USVI is treated as an urbanized area under Section 5307. Funds may be obligated for up to three years after the last day of the FFY in which the funding is authorized. The federal share is 80 percent for capital projects and 50 percent for operating assistance. In FFY 2013, FTA apportioned $1.1 million in Section 5307 funds to USVI. This was a slight increase over annual apportionments under the prior authorization, which ranged between $973 million and $977 million. 7.1.3 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Program Changed to a formula program under MAP-21, FTA’s Bus and Bus Facilities program provides capital funding to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities. Prior to MAP-21, Bus and Bus Facilities was administered as a discretionary program. In FY 2013, $115,473 was apportioned to the USVI under this program. 7.1.4 Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Disabled Persons This program is intended to enhance mobility for seniors and persons with disabilities by providing funds for programs to serve the special needs of transit-dependent populations beyond traditional public transportation services and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complementary paratransit services. Under MAP-21, Section 5310 is combined with the Section 5317 New Freedom program, which seeks to reduce barriers to transportation services and expand the transportation mobility options available to people with disabilities beyond the requirements of the ADA of 1990. At least 55 percent of program funds must be used for capital projects. 7.1.5 Emergency Relief Program Congress authorized in 23 USC 125, a special program from the Highway Trust Fund for the repair or reconstruction of federal-aid highways and roads on federal lands which have suffered serious damage as a result of natural disasters or catastrophic failures from an external cause. This program, commonly referred to as the emergency relief (ER) program, supplements the commitment of resources by states, their political subdivisions, or other federal agencies to help pay for unusually heavy expenses resulting from extraordinary conditions. The applicability of the ER program to a natural disaster is based on the extent and intensity of the disaster. Damage to highways must be severe, occur over a wide area, and result in unusually high expenses to the highway agency. Applicability of ER to a catastrophic failure due to an external cause is based on the criteria that the failure was not the result of an inherent flaw in the facility but was sudden and caused a disastrous impact on transportation services. For the purposes of 23 U.S.C 125, the federal-aid highways in the territories are those on the approved THS, which include the major roads on USVI. In accordance with Subsection 125(f), for purposes of the emergency relief program, the territories are considered as states. Under the provisions of Section 125(d), the annual obligation limitation for ER funding in the territories as a group is $20 million. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 79 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island For the purpose of expense planning in the CTMP, the only ER revenues programmed are funds previously authorized for projects corresponding to the November 2003 heavy rains disaster. 7.2 Short-Term Funding Availability (TTIP) The TTIP is a subset of the longer-range CTMP. All of the projects included in the four-year TTIP are included as the highest priority in the CTMP. The funds that are available in the TTIP are also included in the CTMP. Details of the first four year’s worth of revenue are shown in the 2014-2017 Territorial Transportation Improvement Plan included in Appendix B. USVI’s federal funds are currently being prioritized and are programmed to address needs of the local community that have not been addressed over many years, such as collapsing bridges, flooding roads with poor drainage, poor lane visibility, high accident locations, potential landslides, eroding embankments, shoreline protection, traffic signal installations and other immediate needs. 7.3 Future Revenue Projections It is estimated that at a minimum, there will be approximately 18 million per year in transportation- related revenue available to USVI over the life of the USVI (2014–2040). These funds will come from the annual allocation from the Territorial Highway Program (THP). Additional funds will come from a variety of sources including: · Annual Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocations · Federal earmarks · Transit operating appropriations authorized by USVI legislature The funding sources identified above are those that have either been historically available to the Government of USVI or are those that are reasonably expected to be available to USVI in the immediate future. As discussed above, the funds shown in the four-year TTIP are included in the revenue forecast in the CTMP. Historically, funding for transportation improvements has been provided mainly by FHWA and FTA. However, there are a variety of other funding/financing options that USVI is exploring. These additional options can provide a vehicle for other contributing parties to help pay for the impacts on the transportation system. For example, new residential, commercial, and industrial developments impact the roadways and should have a role in the related transportation improvements required as a result of the developments. 7.4 Innovative Financing The Government of USVI does not have the financial resources to support major infrastructure investments. USVI’s funding resources are already over-extended, and the current level of U.S. federal support is fully committed to meeting the transportation needs of the existing population. For USVI to attract external or private financing and capital to its projects, it would first need to identify a cash flow stream that could be pledged for repayment or equity return. Often, user fees are enacted to provide this cash and can take the form of direct payments, like tolls, or indirect fees, such as taxes or special assessments. The challenge in any such mechanism is to charge those who benefit from the improvement while not penalizing those who do not. A variety of bond market mechanisms can be used to reduce the overall cost of any borrowing, provided credit support is in place. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 80 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island The USDOT has several programs in place to assist public sponsors in financing and funding large programs. Details of two of these programs are provided below. 7.4.1 Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles (GARVEE) A GARVEE is a debt financing instrument (bond, note certificate, lease, etc.) that enables funding of transportation projects based on anticipated receipt of future federal revenues. GARVEEs permit states and territories to pay debt service with future federal highway funds and may be used for any project eligible for assistance under Title 23. There are two forms of GARVEE bonds: direct and indirect GARVEEs. Additional information on these types of GARVEEs is provided below. Direct GARVEE Bonds are issued for a specific project or set of projects and are eligible for federal reimbursement for the principal, interest, issuance costs, credit enhancement fees, and other costs incidental to financing the bonds. Direct GARVEE Bonds require a project payment agreement between FHWA and the state or territory’s department of transportation, which authorizes federal reimbursement to the state or territory for annual debt service over a number of years. The share of federal reimbursement is dependent on the overall local/territorial funding contribution from either the debt service payments or other funding sources to ensure that the appropriate total federal/territorial pro-rata is achieved for the project. Indirect GARVEE Bonds are not attributed to a particular project or set of projects; rather, they are backed by anticipated federal-aid highway construction reimbursements for other transportation projects. Indirect GARVEEs give the USVI flexibility to apply the construction reimbursements for one or more FHWA-approved projects to the debt service of other projects that were constructed without federal approval. This is possible because once a federal-aid highway project is constructed, the federal reimbursement the territory receives for project expenditures is considered territory funding and as such is free from federal requirements. However, unlike Direct GARVEE Bonds, Indirect GARVEE Bonds cannot be used to reimburse interest, issuance costs, credit enhancement fees, or others financing-related costs. Candidates for GARVEE financing are typically large projects or programs that have the following characteristics: · They are large enough to merit pay-as-you-go grant funding, with the costs of delay outweighing the costs of financing. · They do not have access to a revenue stream (such as taxes or tolls) and other forms of repayment (such as state or territory appropriations) are not feasible. · The sponsors of the projects are willing to reserve a portion of future federal-aid highway funds to satisfy debt service requirements. · The steps in the GARVEE process are as follows: · Territory seeks approval of GARVEE project as an advance construction project(s). This designation ensures that the project will follow Federal-aid procedures and preserves the eligibility of the project to be reimbursed with future Federal-aid funds. · Territory makes election to receive reimbursements for construction or debt service. · FHWA approves project as debt-financed project and executes project agreement(s). · Territory issues bonds and uses proceeds for construction. · Territory requests conversion of advance construction (AC) project(s) to federal-aid project(s) for semi-annual/annual debt service payments. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 81 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island · FHWA obligates federal funds for requested debt service payment. · Territory claims reimbursement for federal share of bond debt service and funds are paid to state account. · Territory uses federal-aid reimbursement for debt service on bonds. GARVEE projects must appear on the TTIP. This includes debt service payments to be made from federal-aid reimbursement. Approval of the project to be debt-financed is required from the FHWA Division Office. Approved projects then seek reimbursement for debt service rather than reimbursement of construction costs (there are exceptions where a project can received a combination of the two—FHWA approval is required). Projects funded with the proceeds of GARVEE debt instruments are administered in the same manner and are subject to the same requirements as other Title 23 projects. 7.4.2 Grant Anticipation Notes Grant Anticipation Notes (GANs) are similar in concept to GARVEEs. GANs, however, are specifically used for transit projects and are backed by pledges of future FTA formula or discretionary funds. 7.4.3 Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Created in 1998 under Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) is a credit assistance program administered by USDOT. TIFIA provides federal credit assistance in the form of direct loans, loan guarantees, and standby lines of credit to finance surface transportation projects of national and regional significance. It provides improved access to capital markets, flexible repayment terms, and potentially more favorable interest rates than can be found in private capital markets for similar instruments. Projects must be eligible for federal assistance through existing surface transportation programs and are subject to the applicable federal requirements under U.S.C. Title 23 and Chapter 53 of Title 49 of the U.S. Code, NEPA, Buy America, and the Civil Rights and Uniform Relocation Acts. TIFIA projects must have a capital cost of at least $50 million, a capital cost of $15 million for an intelligent transportation system project, or capital cost equal to 1/3 of the most recently-completed fiscal year’s formula apportionments for the State in which the project is located. TIFIA projects must pledge repayment in whole or in part with dedicated revenue sources such as tolls, user fees, special assessments, sales tax revenues, or other non-Federal sources. Senior debt must be rated investment grade by two rating agencies, unless the project cost is less than $75 million. U.S. DOT administers TIFIA credit through a competitive application process. As noted previously, TIFIA offers three forms of credit assistance: secured (direct) loans, loan guarantees, and standby lines of credit. Direct loans reimburse a project sponsor’s expenditures for eligible project costs, including right-of-way acquisition, design, construction, and financing costs. Loan guarantees and lines of credit provide sources of capital should project revenues fall short of amounts needed to repay commercial project investors. TIFIA credit instruments can offer project sponsors an excellent way to boost debt service coverage and enhance senior project obligations at an affordable cost, giving projects similar borrowing rates to tax-exempt bonds and fewer restrictions on private participation than tax- exempt bonds. TIFIA allows for debt repayment terms extended over a period of up to 35 years for no more than 33 percent of a project’s capital cost for standby lines of credit and up to 49 percent of capital costs for a loan. MAP-21 enacted a seven-fold increase in the size of the TIFIA program, authorizing $750 million in FY 2013 and $1 billion in FY 2014. The process for approval of TIFIA assistance is depicted in Figure 7.1. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 82 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Figure 7.1 - TIFIA Process for Selection and Funding of a TIFIA Project Source: FHWA Innovative Program Delivery, TIFIA Technical Resources http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/tifia/technical_resources/background.htm USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 83 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 8.0 Transportation Needs Assessment In the absence of an established and adopted future land use plan, an alternate approach was used for the identification of the future transportation needs in the CTMP. In lieu of identifying roadway and transit needs from estimated projections from the travel demand model, transportation needs were developed using a two-tier process which included both input from the public as well as projected growth in the Territory. The process and results are summarized in the following sections. 8.1 Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification An extensive list of projects was developed in this first tier of analysis based on input from the public. For each island, Community Advisory Group (CAG) was created based on the established Public Outreach Plan included in Appendix C. This group included up to 10 members representing a cross section of the community and met on various occasions on each island (July 2009, October 2009, December 2009, March 2013, and May 2013) to work hand in hand with the department to identify goals and objectives, transportation issues, and potential solutions. In the October 2009 CAG meetings, participants were asked to identify: congested areas, high crash locations, inter-island issues, access issues, missing roadway connections, transit service issues, and parking needs. This process resulted in an extensive list of projects. In December 2009, the CAG members were asked to perform a preliminary evaluate the projects identified against the island wide goals of: · Economic development · Safety and Security · Operation and Maintenance · Environmental Sustainability and Land Use · Manage Congestion · Provide an integrated Transportation System Project evaluation was based on number of points assigned to each project based on their impact on each of the planning factors identified. The points were assigned based on relative scale and score assigned to the scale as shown on Table 8.1. This evaluation process results in all modes of transportation being rated equally and the priority of the projects reflecting the priority assigned to the various planning factors. In addition to the CAG, local agencies were also highly involved in the identification of transportation needs and projects. Members of the Executive Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee, which included staff from numerous public agencies on the islands also had opportunities to review, provide comments, and make recommendations on elements of the plan. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 84 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 8-1 – Preliminary Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Criteria Scale Score Project has very negative impact relative to the specified evaluation criteria 1 -2 Project has negative impact relative to the specified evaluation criteria 2 -1 Project is neutral relative to the specified evaluation criteria 3 0 Project has positive impact relative to the specified evaluation criteria 4 1 Project has very positive impact relative to the specified evaluation criteria. 5 2 This preliminary transportation needs identification process was applied to the projects identified and the results summarized in Tables 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4 for St. John, St. Thomas, and St. Croix. Table 8-2 – Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. John St. John CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Improve Centerline Road (Route 10): install sidewalks, guardrails, shoulders, drainage, repair crumbling cliffs, 97 blind corners between Coral Bay and Cruz Bay, widen road from Cruz Bay to North Shore Road (Route 20) Operations Maintenance and System Preservation 9 10 9 6 6 5 45 Complete paving of King’s Hill Road (Route 20) east of Centerline Road (Route 10) Operations Maintenance and System Preservation 9 9 6 7 6 7 44 Post and print ferry & bus schedules; provide real time information Transit Project 9 7 7 6 6 7 42 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 85 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 8.2 (Continued) - Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. John St. John CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Install Park & Ride lot at Myrah Keating Clinic on Centerline Road (Route 10) at Gifft Hill Road (Route 204) Transit Project 8 7 4 6 7 7 39 Move people ferry dock to Creek Area or Enighed Pond (Large Pond) Congestion Management/ Relief 7 8 6 7 6 4 38 Extend times of operations of VITRAN buses and frequency of service Transit Project 7 7 6 6 6 6 38 Build South Shore Road connecting Reef Bay Road to Cocoloba Point New Roadway Facilities 9 7 5 5 5 7 38 All new roads should have sidewalks and stormwater facilities Islandwide Projects 8 9 7 5 5 4 38 Install guardrails along East End Road (Route 10) from Route 107 and Route 108 to Hansen Bay Safety and Operational Improvements 7 10 7 4 4 5 37 Install guardrails along East End Road (Route 10) from Route 107 and Route 108 to Hansen Bay Safety and Operational Improvements 7 10 7 4 4 5 37 Install guardrails along East End Road (Route 10) from Route 107 and Route 108 to Hansen Bay Safety and Operational Improvements 7 10 7 4 4 5 37 Coordinate ferry schedule with VITRAN bus schedule Islandwide Projects 6 4 4 8 6 8 36 Install sidewalks along Route 107 in Coral Bay and Johnson Bay Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 7 8 4 5 6 6 36 New parking lot at car barge at Enighed Pond Congestion Management/ Relief 5 3 5 8 9 5 35 Build a large parking garage at DMV Congestion Management/ Relief 6 7 5 5 7 5 35 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 86 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 8.2 (Continued) - Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. John St. John CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Pave John Head Road (Route 206) to provide north-south connection between North Shore Road (Route 20) and Centerline Road (Route 10) Operations Maintenance and System Preservation 5 7 7 5 5 5 34 Provide bus shelters at three locations on Centerline Road (Route 10) at John Head Road (Route 206), west of Reef Bay Trail, and east of Kings Hill Road on North Shore Drive (Route 20) Transit Project 6 7 6 4 4 7 34 Build bus shelters at both ends of King’s Hill Road (Route 20) at Centerline Road (Route 10) and at Route 107 Transit Project 6 7 5 5 5 6 34 Connect Route 107 to Route 108 New Roadway Facilities 9 6 3 4 7 5 34 Install guardrails along Bordeaux Mountain Road (Route 108) Safety and Operational Improvements 6 8 6 4 4 5 33 Pave Route 204 to provide north- south connection between North Shore Road (Route 20) and Centerline Road (Route 10) Operations Maintenance and System Preservation 5 7 5 5 5 5 32 Provide bus service and bus shelter on Gifft Hill Road, south of Southside Road and bus service along South Shore Road (Route 104) this is combining 11, 15 and 20) Transit Project 6 5 4 4 6 5 30 Provide rest areas with public bathrooms on Centerline Road (Route 10), North Shore Road (Route 20), Bordeaux Mountain Road (Route 108), and Route 107. Islandwide Projects 8 6 3 4 5 30 Develop affordable interisland travel Islandwide Projects 5 4 3 5 6 5 28 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 87 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 8.2 (Continued) - Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. John St. John CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Close off road next to connections (to Cruz Bay Ferry Terminal) Congestion Management/ Relief 4 4 3 4 6 3 24 Develop Truck Rules/ Heavy Equipment: regulate size, noise, time of day, and exhaust of truck traffic in residential areas, escort vehicles enforcement, designate Truck routes. Islandwide Projects 6 6 4 3 3 1 23 Pave Johnny Horn Trail New Roadway Facilities 6 4 4 4 2 2 22 Seaplane service to St John Islandwide Projects 4 1 1 0 7 7 20 Build Park & Ride lot by Centerline Road (Route 10) and King Hill Road (Route 20) New Roadway Facilities 5 3 2 3 4 3 20 Better coordinate access by car /rental car companies for the people ferries Congestion Management/ Relief 6 4 0 2 2 5 19 Extend Route 109 to Annaberg New Roadway Facilities 3 5 1 0 4 1 14 Finish paving Bordeaux Mountain Road (Route 108) from Centerline Road (Route 10) to Route 107 Transit Project 2 3 0 0 0 0 5 Add shuttle service to Red Hook Ferry Dock on the hour Transit Projects 14 14 13 14 13 13 81 Improve intersection/expand road at intersection of Smith Bay Road (Route 38) and Route 32 (Fort Milner Intersection) Safety and Operational Improvement 12 14 11 10 14 12 73 Designate truck routes (do feasibility study) Islandwide Projects 7 12 12 12 10 8 61 Provide alternate east-west road in West End New Roadway Facilities 9 13 2 8 14 13 59 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 88 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 8-3 – Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. Thomas St. Thomas CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Improve switchback at Crown Mountain Road (Route 33) at Route 338 and Scott Free Road Safety and Operational Improvement 5 13 13 4 12 10 57 Improve Agnes Fancy / Fireburn Road (Catherineburg Road) - Northwest of Charlotte Amalie at end of Mannassah Hill Road Congestion Management/ Relief 6 12 8 6 12 10 54 Re-construct sidewalks in downtown Charlotte Amalie Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 10 9 8 6 10 9 52 Study feasibility of providing Park and Ride lots at multiple locations Transit Projects 10 8 2 8 8 8 44 Provide sidewalks and bus shelters on Hull Bay Road/Skyline Drive (Route 40) Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 5 10 4 6 9 8 42 Re-construct sidewalks in downtown Charlotte Amalie Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 10 9 8 6 10 9 52 Study feasibility of providing Park and Ride lots at multiple locations Transit Projects 10 8 2 8 8 8 44 Provide sidewalks and bus shelters on Hull Bay Road/Skyline Drive (Route 40) Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 5 10 4 6 9 8 42 Study Territory wide Water Taxi system Congestion Management/ Relief 11 8 2 4 7 7 39 Widen and build turning lane on Airport Road (Route 32) Congestion Management/ Relief 5 9 3 4 8 8 37 Build Parking lot/garage at end of Red Hook Road Congestion Management/ Relief 8 7 3 3 7 7 35 Install sidewalks: Red Hook, Bovoni, Tutu intersection to Nadir, Nadir intersection to Red Hook, Simith Bay to Tutu with curb cuts. Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 5 6 5 6 6 6 34 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 89 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 8-3 (Continued) - Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. Thomas St. Thomas CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Provide Transit Route (Lovenlund Route) along Mahogany Run Road from Tutu Park Mall Transit Projects 9 7 3 2 6 4 31 Provide sidewalks and bus shelters on Crown Mountain Road ( Route 33) from Veterans Drive/Morovian Highway (Route 30) Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 3 10 4 2 5 6 30 Provide new road--North/South-- connecting Smith Bay Road (Route 38) to Bovoni Road (Route 30). Alternate to Bovoni Road and Turpentine Run Road/Mariendahl Road (Route 32) New Roadway Facilities 1 8 0 5 8 6 28 Provide a bus route to Patriot Manor Transit Projects 4 7 -1 3 6 7 26 Provide bus pull-off near Pueblo Supermarket on Subbase Road (Route 304) Transit Projects 0 10 3 3 5 4 25 Study circulation of Mannassah Hill Road into Savan is too narrow (One Way) Safety and Operational Improvement -2 7 2 1 4 4 16 Study provision of express Bus service from: Red Hook Ferry Dock to Downtown Charlotte Amalie, Red Hook to Tutu Park Mall, Nadir going west to Bovoni, Havensight to Downtown Charlotte Amalie Transit Projects 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 Provide sidewalks near hospital and shopping center on Alton Adams Road (Route 38) and Centerline Road/Wilma Blyden Road (Route 313) from Lovers Lane to Long Bay Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 2 2 1 2 1 2 10 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 90 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 8-3 (Continued) - Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. Thomas St. Thomas CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Build multi-level parking garage in Charlotte Amalie Congestion Management/ Relief 3 -1 -3 0 6 3 8 Install sidewalk on Subbase Road (Route 304) from Crown Bay Marina to Pueblo Supermarket with curb cuts Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects -1 4 1 1 0 2 7 Table 8-4 – Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. Croix St. Croix CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Improve roads in Sunny Isle area (Route 79/Route 70/Route 66) (Island Center Road to Sunny Isle Intersection) Congestion Management/ Relief 3 14 13 4 13 9 56 Improve Hess Road (Route 681) from Centerline Road (Route 70) to Route 68/Route 681 (Sunny Isle Intersection) Congestion Management/ Relief 4 14 12 4 14 7 55 Improve Northside Road (Route 75) from Queen Mary Highway (Route 70) and King Street Congestion Management/ Relief 6 12 11 6 9 9 53 Improve Queen Mary Highway/Centerline Road (Route 66/70) Congestion Management/ Relief 5 12 12 2 12 9 52 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 91 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 8.4 (Continued) – Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. Croix St. Thomas CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Study signal warrant to relieve congestion by Agricultural and Highway/Public Safety (Queen Mary Highway (Route 70) between Route 705 and Route 665) and traffic detection systems Congestion Management/ Relief 6 12 11 4 12 7 52 Improve intersection at Route 75 and Route 70 (La Reine intersection) Safety and Operational Improvements 8 13 12 2 11 6 52 Improve intersection at Clifton Hill Connector (Queen Mary Highway and Route 75) Safety and Operational Improvements 2 14 12 5 10 7 50 Improve scenic roads, look out points/ equestrian trail/ bike trail Islandwide Projects 8 13 8 8 6 6 49 Improve Five Corners Intersection (Northside Road area) Safety and Operational Improvements 4 11 10 1 12 11 49 Improve Route 663 from Centerline Road (Route 70) to Zenon Street (Route 66) (Central High to Vialco Intersection) Congestion Management/ Relief 3 9 8 5 11 9 45 Install bike path along Southside Road (Route 62) from Route 70 to Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 4 10 11 10 3 3 41 Improve safety of Mahogany Road (Route 76) and install erosion control east of Jolly Hill Safety and Operational Improvements 8 14 8 7 0 4 41 Improve Melvin Evans Highway (Route 66/Route 705) Congestion Management/ Relief 8 8 10 2 7 4 39 Install North Shore Scenic Road (Route 78) and bike path from Canaan Ridge Road (Route 69) to Hams Bay/Route 63 New Roadway Facilities 6 10 9 7 4 3 39 Connector road under design, Container Port Intersection (Route 75) New Roadway Facilities 5 7 5 5 10 6 38 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 92 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 8.4 (Continued) – Preliminary Transportation Needs Identification – St. Croix St. Thomas CAG Prioritized Projects Type Economic Development Safety and Security Operation and Maintenance Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Provide an Integrated Transportation Network Total Points Implement AARP Sidewalk study Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 6 11 6 3 7 5 38 Repave Midland Road (Route 72) from River Road (Route 69) to Northside Road (Route 75) Operations Maintenance and System Preservation 4 10 8 2 3 4 31 Study potential bypass of historic bridge- Route 72 by Route 669 and River Road (Route 69) New Roadway Facilities 4 4 9 0 0 3 20 Install bike path along Queen Mary Highway (close to Route 75) Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects 3 5 3 2 0 3 16 Source: CAG meetings, October and December 2009 In addition to the projects identified by the members of the CAG, the following projects have been identified by the Department of Public Works: · Operation and Maintenance Project: o Christiansted Roadway resurfacing and sidewalks · Safety and Operational Improvements: o Route 709 extension o Route 85 Improvements o Route 70 and Route 703 Roundabout o Intersection improvements at Route 66 and Route 68 o Route 792 8.2 Recommended Transportation Needs Identification Using the projects a second screening process was performed to identify recommended projects and establish a timeframe for implementation. The projects identified by the CAG and DPW staff were further evaluated based on existing congested locations based on traffic count data as well as estimated projected growth. The projects were than grouped based on the following criteria: Current Projects - Projects out to bid, completed, or under design would take place between now and year 3. Near-Term Projects - Locally and federally funded projects included in the Territorial Transportation Improvement Plan would take place between now and year 5. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 93 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Short-Term Projects - Projects not included in the above categories and located within high growth areas (400 people per square miles or greater) would take place between year 5 and year 10. Long-Term Projects - Other identified projects not included in any of the above categories would take place beyond year 10. The final list of project as grouped based on the above criteria is included in Appendix D. The estimated cost associated with each project has also been identified, resulting in a total estimated cost of approximately $160 million beyond the current funds identified in the 2013-2017, with $65 million identified in the Short-Term project category. The estimated costs were based on a per mile cost from most recent bids received by Department of Public Works. The costs were developed for planning purposes only and will need to be re-evaluated once the scope of the project is better defined and construction plans are developed. Maps illustrating the projects are also included in Appendix D. The project list and maps will be useful tool for development of the Territorywide Tranportation Improvement Plan. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 94 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island 9.0 Performance Measures The development of a performance measurement monitoring program will assist an agency’s ability to undertake a regular assessment of organizational and system performance. In terms of long range strategic planning, this type of program facilitates an assessment of progress based upon the evaluation of goal and objective achievement. Once a baseline evaluation is established form the compilation of specific data and other information indicators, additional work can be done to further develop and refine specific performance targets. Furthermore, regular performance evaluation assessments will identify organization and system performance gaps that will enable an agency to assemble and deploy the necessary strategies and resources for performance improvement. The implementation of a performance measure monitoring program is further promoted by the Federal government as embodied by the National Performance Review which defines performance measurement as: "A process of assessing progress toward achieving predetermined goals, including information on the efficiency with which resources are transformed into goods and services (outputs), the quality of those outputs (how well they are delivered to clients and the extent to which clients are satisfied) and outcomes (the results of a program activity compared to its intended purpose), and the effectiveness of government operations in terms of their specific contributions to program objectives." Therefore policies, strategies, and performance measures were identified for each of the goals and objectives according to the seven topics described in the previous section. Table 9-1 presents the performance measures identified for each of the goals and objectives and the recommended measures to be put in place to address those needs for assessment of performance. Table 9-1 shows the performance measures identified for each of the goals and objectives and the recommended measures to be put in place to address those needs. DPW has been pro-active in developing the platform on which most of the performance measures will be developed and evaluated by creating a database of most of the elements of the transportation network. USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 95 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9-1 - Performance Measures Goal 1 – Economic Development Provide an integrated transportation system that supports and grow the economy of the US Virgin Islands. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 1.1 Move residents efficiently to and from ports, airports, docks, and major employment hubs. Provide smooth transfer and transportation of passengers through coordinated service. Post VITRAN route schedule and set service frequency not to exceed 30 minutes at ports, airports, docks. Yes No X 1.2 Move freight efficiently between ports, airports, and docks. · Proactively work with agencies and other stakeholders to determine freight transport needs and develop measures to support those needs. · Develop a freight route map and implement a traffic count program to identify freight activity. · Maintain identified freight routes in state of good repair. · Signage provided on freight routes. · Annual traffic count program developed and implemented. · 5% of transportation dollars spent to maintain and improve identified freight routes. No No X 1.3 Support economic development in specific geographic areas. · Work with agencies and other stakeholders to identify specific areas in need of economic revitalization or development. · Provide access to redevelopment and infill areas, central business districts, and designated activity centers. · 10% of development in designated areas. · 5% of transportation dollars allocated to improvements in designated areas. · Adopt plans for redevelopment areas and enterprise zones. Yes Yes X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 96 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 2 – Safety and Security Improve the safety and security on all transportation modes in the Territory through education, enforcement and engineering solutions. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 2.1 Reduce overall crash rate on USVI roadways. · Improve/develop crash reporting system and data analysis on all of the roadways in the Territory to store crash data and analyze trends by location, type, and frequency. · Integrate safety considerations in all transportation planning documents. · 5% reduction in number and rate of crashes per 100 thousand of vehicle miles traveled and per miles of roadways. · Annual analysis of crash data. No On St. Croix starting 2007. X 2.2 Reduce overall fatality rate and number of injuries for automobiles, mass transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. · Improve/develop reporting system and data analysis on all of the roadways in the Territory to store transportation related fatality and injury data and analyze trends by location, type, and frequency. · Provide driver education training for new drivers and senior citizens. · 5% reduction in number and rate of fatalities and injuries: o per 100 thousand of vehicle miles traveled and per miles of roadways. o involving pedestrians and bicyclists. o involving transit vehicles and heavy vehicles (trucks). o 20% residents graduates of driver education training. Yes No X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 97 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 2 – Safety and Security Improve the safety and security on all transportation modes in the Territory through education, enforcement and engineering solutions. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 2.3 Reduce emergency response time. Improve operating characteristics and design of the transportation system to accommodate emergency vehicles. · 10% reduction in response time. · Average emergency response time under 10 minutes. No No X 2.4 Ensure safe transport of elementary and secondary school students regardless of the chosen mode of transportation. Develop and implement a Safe Route to School program. · Number of miles of designated Safe Route to Schools. · Dollars invested in and number of projects funded for Safe Route to School. No No X 2.5 Ensure safe transport of passengers and goods. Develop, adopt, and implement enforcement and education programs on safety laws, speed, seatbelts and bicycle/pedestrians for the general public and transit and truck drivers. · Education material developed. · Number of transit and truck drivers trained over number of trucks and transit vehicles. No No X 2.6 Ensure safe transport during emergency evacuation to shelters. · Develop, adopt, and implement an emergency response plan for the Territory, with special consideration for special needs population. · Provide uncongested roads to hospitals. · Average evacuation time under four hours · Signage provided on evacuation route designations. · Number of personnel trained to participate on Community Emergency Response Teams. Yes X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 98 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 2 – Safety and Security Improve the safety and security on all transportation modes in the Territory through education, enforcement and engineering solutions. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 2.7 Ensure security of transportation facilities and services. · Coordinate with Homeland Security to adopt standards and policies to ensure safety of transportation facilities. · Incorporate security standards into the planning, design, and operation of transportation facilities and services. · Develop and adopt Transportation Facilities Security Plan in coordination with Bureau of Homeland Security and transportation facilities stakeholders (freight, cruise ship/ferry operators). · Annual review of Plan. No No X 2.8 Ensure security on critical network links. Facilitate development of projects that enhance the security of critical network links. · Develop critical network link map. · 5% of transportation dollars spent on projects on critical network links. No No X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 99 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 3 – Operation and Maintenance Improve management, operations and maintenance activities for existing transportation facilities Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 3.1 Bring the existing infrastructure and facilities into a state of good repair. · Develop management system to inventory existing system. · Develop program for inspecting and reporting conditions on existing transportation infrastructure. · Develop standards and schedules for maintenance of transportation facilities, services and equipment. · Annual inspection and reporting system. · Development of Maintenance standards and schedule. · 30% of roadway miles in good, fair, and poor conditions (IRI). · Average roadway roughness index of 2.5. · Average age of transit vehicles does not exceed 15 years. · Average distance driven by transit vehicles between breakdowns. · 10% of transportation dollars spent on maintenance activities. No No X 3.2 Integrate operations and maintenance activities into the planning and programming process. Identify operations and maintenance activities and allocate funds as part of planning and programming. 5% of transportation dollars allocated to operations and maintenance. No No X 3.3 Improve reliability and efficiency of the transportation system. Identify and implement the best available technologies to improve reliability and efficiency of the transportation system. Annual review of technology applicable to USVI. No No X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 100 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 4 – Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Ensure the transportation system supports the community development and preserves the Territory’s natural, historic, and cultural resources. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 4.1 Enhance community livability and visual quality. · Develop and adopt land development plan that require integration of pedestrian and bicycle facilities as part of development and redevelopment. · Manage stormwater runoff and erosion through best management practices including use of vegetation for infiltration. · Reduce impervious surfaces where possible. · Build projects that support pedestrians, bicycles, and transit as modes of transportation. · 5% of transportation dollars spent on stormwater management and erosion control projects. · 1% of transportation project dedicated to landscaping. · 1% of transportation dollars spent on bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including crosswalks and pedestrian signals. · Develop typical sections that include sidewalks for new construction in residential and commercial areas, and provide crosswalks and pedestrian signals at all signalized intersections. Yes Yes X 4.2 Emphasize growth in existing or planned centers for development. · Develop and adopt land development plan that manages urban sprawl. · Locate new development in activity centers that can be served by transit, bikeways and sidewalks. · 1% of transportation dollars allocated to transit, bikeways, and sidewalks in smart growth centers. · 30% of population within walking distance to transit. No No X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 101 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 4 – Environmental Sustainability and Land Use Ensure the transportation system supports the community development and preserves the Territory’s natural, historic, and cultural resources. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 4.3 Preserve natural, historic, and cultural resources. · Develop and adopt land development plan and regulations that avoid or minimize potential adverse effects of transportation on the natural, historic, and cultural resources of the USVI. · Work with National Parks Service, SHPO and DNPR to maintain an updated digital database of natural, historic, and cultural resources. · Adopted land development plan. · Digital database of natural, historic, and cultural resources. · 50 miles of Scenic Byways and Historic Trails developed annually. Yes Yes X 4.4 Conserve energy. Reduce reliance on fossil fuel on the transportation system. · 5% of alternative fuel vehicles registered by category. · 15% of transit vehicles using alternative fuel. Yes Yes X 4.5 Manage congestion and air pollution. Maintain limits on the number of car rentals and taxi vehicles in the Territory. · Annual count of rental vehicles and taxis not to exceed 10% of total vehicles. · Number of public transit boardings not to be less than 6,000 per year. Yes Yes X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 102 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 5 – Manage Congestion to Optimize Mobility and Accessibility Maximize mobility, accessibility and decrease congestion by strategically managing transportation facilities and services. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 5.1 Identify, monitor and improve traffic conditions in congested areas. · Develop a Congestion Management System that employs a mode-neutral analytical framework. · Develop a traffic count program to monitor changes in vehicular traffic on an annual basis. · Use the travel demand forecast tool to monitor improvements in the efficiency of the transportation system. · CMS plan that incorporates Transportation Systems Management (TSM) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) solutions that is consulted for all new projects. · Annually updated traffic count program including schedule, location of count stations, identification of location for continuous counts. · Annual vehicle miles and hours of travel. · Average travel speeds. · 20% of workforce can get to work within 30 minutes. No No X 5.2 Limit dependence on single-occupant vehicles. · Provide effective and economical transportation choices. · Expand public transit service to additional geographic areas. · Improve transit service reliability and travel times. · Transit service on-time performance to exceed 10% Average Transit travel time. · 30% residents within walking distance of transit stop. · Develop car/van pool program to major employment centers. Yes Yes X 5.3 Provide efficient access to existing and planned activity and employment centers. Address deficiencies in access to existing activity and employment centers. · 1% of transportation dollars spent in existing activity and employment centers. Yes Yes X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 103 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 6 – Provide an integrated Transportation Network Ensure access across all modes of transportation throughout the Territory and the world. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 6.1 Plan and develop each mode of transportation in coordination with other modes. · Incorporate analysis of all applicable modes as part of the transportation planning and design process. · Incorporate analysis of all applicable transportation into the development permit process. · Updated planning, zoning and subdivision ordinances. · Updated development approval process. Yes Yes X 6.2 Provide mode choice and access for persons with disabilities, low-income residents, non-English speaking citizens, students, and elderly populations. · Increase/provide transit service to areas with persons with disabilities, low-income residents, non-English speaking citizens, students, and elderly populations. · Provide transit shelters and pull-out bays near schools. · 30% of transit service coverage (miles of service) in areas with high number of people with disabilities, low-income areas, and elderly population. · 30% of schools served by transit and have shelters. Yes Yes X 6.3 Provide an integrated network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. · Identify and digitize existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities. · Develop pedestrian and bicycle plan for the Territory. · Pedestrian and bicycle paths in electronic format. · Bicycle and pedestrian plan. · Miles of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. No No X 6.4 Improve connections for freight and passenger movements within the USVI and to additional Caribbean and global destinations. Address deficiencies in existing connections between transportation modes at port, airports, and ferry docks. 10% of transportation dollars spent improving connections at port, airports, and ferry docks. Yes Yes X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 104 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 7 – Public Outreach and Coordination in Transportation Planning and Programming. Improve coordination and cooperation among transportation professionals, users, and providers. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 7.1 Ensure that federal agencies, other departments, the community, and other stakeholders are involved in the planning, design and construction of transportation facilities. Coordinate transportation activities among USVI and federal departments and community stakeholders. Annual number of coordination meetings with federal and Territory agencies. Development of a USVI Public Involvement Guidebook for transportation projects. Yes Yes X 7.2 Provide underserved groups, populations and areas with equal access to information and input. Identify underserved populations and use appropriate outreach techniques to serve their needs. GIS mapping of underserved populations. Develop Community Impact Assessment guidance for special needs population. Yes No X 7.3 Ensure that the outreach process is an integral and effective part of the planning and design process. · Develop public outreach plan for all transportation planning and design project. · Ensure that all communications and outreach efforts are properly coordinated, consistent, and understandable. · Ensure that all required public input is documented, interpreted and distributed in a timely and effective fashion. · Provide adequate time for public review and comment at key milestones of the transportation planning process. · 75 of projects have public outreach plans. · 75 of comment forms received reflect good project understanding. · 75 of public outreach events are documented within one week. · Adopt NEPA or more generous timeframes for public review times. Yes Yes X USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan 105 St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, Water Island Table 9.1 (Continued) - Performance Measures Goal 8 – Financial Accountability Create a funding structure that supports a viable transportation system now and into the future. Objectives Policies Performance Measures Base Data Available Info Collected Now Level of Effort Required Minimal Moderate Major 8.1 Ensure responsible project programming and spending. · Document a process for selecting and funding projects to be included in the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). · Include existing and anticipated funds and life cycle costs in the planning decision making process. TIP procedures adopted and implemented. Yes No X 8.3 Reduce transportation costs. Promote energy efficient modes and develop intermodal transportation facilities. · Average transportation cost per ton of freight does not exceed industry average. · Average cost to commute per household does not exceed 20% of household income. No No X 8.4 Seek out and promote public-private partnerships for innovative delivery of services and projects. Explore alternative funding sources. 20% transportation facilities constructed using innovative funding methods such as design-build methods, competitive contracting mechanisms for transit services, and pursuit of joint-development opportunities with the tourism sector. No No X Executive Order 330-1991 Appendix A 2014-2017 Terry-wide Transportation Improvement Plan Appendix B FY Project Name Project Number Island Description Estimated Cost Accumulated Total Balance "MT10" Funds Available Authorization Status Comments $ 15,300,000.00 FY-14 Statewide Planning and Research SPR- 0015(1)* TER Planning and Research Activities $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 15,100,000.00 Committed Includes Software upgrades necessary for Mapping/Data Collection per Transportation MultiModal Study etc. FY-14 Vitran Bus Facility TBD STX Construction of Bus Depot $ 4,000,000.00 $ 4,200,000.00 $ 11,100,000.00 Committed Transfer to FTA FY-14 Clifton Hill Phase I NH-75(3) STX Construction of Route 75 from Intersection w/ RT 66 to Inters. w/ RT 70 $ 5,000,000.00 $ 9,200,000.00 $ 6,100,000.00 Committed 100% Plans submitted to FHWA for review/appoval Nov. 2013 FY-14 Fire Station Relocation VI-314(3) STT Construction of Fire Service Facility $ 2,201,281.20 $ 11,401,281.20 $ 3,898,718.80 Committed Needed for Contract Award FY-14 Brookman Road Phase II VI-32(9) STT Route 32 Reconstruction of 4400 LF $ 1,268,584.00 $ 12,669,865.20 $ 2,630,134.80 Committed Needed for Contract Award FY-14 Fort Christian Settlement NH-E(3) STT Administrative Payment for Court Settlement of Disputed Item $ 585,000.00 $ 13,254,865.20 $ 2,045,134.80 Pending in FMIS Project is Closed (to be re-opened to make payment FY-14 Route 37,Hull Bay Road Emergency Repair ER-VI-37(2) STT Retaining Wall/pavement restoration $ 68,392.50 $ 13,323,257.70 $ 1,976,742.30 Committed Needed for Contract Award FY-14 Route 10, Centerline Road Emergency Repairs ER-VI-10(4) STJ Slope Stabilization/retaining wall/guardrail/drainage improvements $ 275,110.00 $ 13,598,367.70 $ 1,701,632.30 Committed Needed for Contract Award FY-14 Route 20, Rte 104 Emergency Repairs ER-VI- 9999(127) STJ Slope Stabilization/Curb Wall/drainage Improvements $ 48,667.00 $ 13,647,034.70 $ 1,652,965.30 Committed Needed for Contract Award FY-14 Melvin Evans NH-66(11) STX Preliminary Engineering Cost for DPW Staff $ 20,000.00 $ 13,667,034.70 $ 1,632,965.30 Pending in FMIS For Cost Allocation Charges to Project Department of Public Works United States Virgin Islands Federal-Aid Highway Program Territory-wide Transportation Improvement Program FY-2014 (Revised April 22, 2014) FY-14 Veterans Drive DPC-A34(1) STT Prelimin./Constr. Engineering $ 153,000.00 $ 13,820,034.70 $1,479,965 Committed To Be Transferred to Fed. Lands Multimodal Study VI- 9999(132) TER Master Plan Update $ 581,854.00 $ 14,401,888.70 $ 898,111.30 Committed For GIS Enhancement, Intersection Planning FY-14 Crucan Bikepath NH- 9999(115) STX ROW Acquisition $ 735,111.30 $ 14,555,146.00 $ 163,000.00 Committed FY-14 Melvin Evans PH I VI-66(11) STX Preliminary Engineering Cost for Federal Lands $ 163,000.00 $ 14,718,146.00 $ 0.00 Auhorized Tranferred to Federal Lands for Preliminary Engineering Costs FY-14 Crown Bay Improvements- Phase II STT STX Widening/Improvements from Route 306/33 Int. to Route 30/33 Int. at Nisky Center $ 1,500,000.00 $ 1,500,000.00 -$1,500,000 Pending plans complete - on shelf FY-14 Bordeaux Bay Road VI-318(1) STT 2.3 Mi Reconstruction $ 8,000,000.00 $ 9,500,000.00 -$9,500,000 Pending Design Work Ongoing FY-14 Melvin Evans Highway 1 VI-66(11)* STX Construction of Garvee Phase I $ 12,000,000.00 $ 21,500,000.00 -$21,500,000 Pending To Be Funded by Garvee Financing FY-14 Islandwide Pavement Rehab Contract II VI- 9999(134) STT 3R/Landscape Improvements Route 30 Moravian Highway $ 3,000,000.00 $ 24,500,000.00 -$24,500,000 Pending Route 30 Moravian Highway (on Shelf) FY-14 Bridge Replacement TBD STX Route 64 Bridge Slide In EDC II Initiative $ 20,000.00 $ 24,520,000.00 -$24,520,000 Pending Design Services In - House (no new funds needed for Preliminary Engineering) FY-14 Ferryboat Acquisition TBD STT For Construction of Vessels $ 3,600,000.00 $ 28,120,000.00 -$28,120,000 Pending FY-14 Scenic Road Ph. II TBD STX 3R/4R Construction .63Mi $ 3,000,000.00 $ 31,120,000.00 -$31,120,000 Pending Plans 95% complete on shelf FY-14 Veterans Drive Phase I DPC-B34(1) STT Route 30 Widening to 4 Lanes from RT 314 Lovers Lane Intersection to Hospital Gade/RT 35 $ 18,300,000.00 $ 49,420,000.00 -$49,420,000 Pending To Be Funded by Garvee Financing FY-14 Cruzan Bikepath PH I 9999(115) STX 7 Mi Segment from Est. Humbug to Great Pond $ 3,500,000.00 $ 52,920,000.00 -$52,920,000 Pending ROW/Environmental Work Ongoing STT - St. Thomas STJ - St. John TER - Territory Wide TBD - To be Determined * - Proposed Project No. Legend: STX - St. Croix Unfunded Department of Public Works United States Virgin Islands Federal-Aid Highway Program Territory-wide Transportation Improvement Program FY-2014 (Revised April 22, 2014) FY Project Name Project Number Island Description Estimated Cost Accumulated Total Balance of Funds Available Authorization Status Comments $ 16,000,000.00 FY-15 Statewide Planning and Research SPR- 0016(1)* TER Planning and Research Activities $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 15,950,000.00 Committed Territorial SPR Funding FY-15 Turpentine Run Bridge Approaches VI-A30(1) STT Design/Build Ph I $ 5,875,000.00 $ 5,925,000.00 $ 10,075,000.00 Committed 1st Transfer to Federal Lands FY-15 Cruzan Bikepath Ph I NH- 9999(115) STX 7 Mi Segment from Est. Humbug to Great Pond $ 2,575,000.00 $ 8,500,000.00 $ 7,500,000.00 Committed FY-15 Garvee Debt Service TBD TER Administrative Payment $ 7,500,000.00 $ 16,000,000.00 $ 0.00 Committed Interest/Debt Service FY-15 $ 16,000,000.00 $ 0.00 Committed FY-15 $ 16,000,000.00 $ 0.00 Committed FY-15 Veterans Drive Improvements Phase IIA DPC-A34(1) STT Route 30/35 inter. Hospital Gade to Vendors Plaza around the Point $ 21,400,000.00 $ 37,400,000.00 -$21,400,000 Committed Construction around the Capital Bldg FY-15 Bordeaux Bay Road VI-318(1) STT 2.3 Mi Reconstruction of Route 318 $ 15,000,000.00 $ 52,400,000.00 -$ 36,400,000.00 Committed FY-15 Veterans Drive Improvements Phase IIB DPC-A34(1) STT Route 30 Vendors Plaza to Windward Passage $ 25,000,000.00 $ 77,400,000.00 -$61,400,000 Committed FY-15 Spring Gut Road VI-85(1) STX Construction $ 15,000,000.00 $ 92,400,000.00 -$ 76,400,000.00 Committed FY-15 Raphune Hill Contract II VI-38(3) STT Relocation of Route 381/Route 38 Intersection $ 15,000,000.00 $ 107,400,000.00 -$ 91,400,000.00 Committed Unfunded Department of Public Works United States Virgin Islands Federal-Aid Highway Program Territory-wide Transportation Improvement Program FY-2015 (Revised May 7, 2014) FY Project Name Project Number Island Description Estimated Cost Accumulated Total Balance of Funds Available Authorization Status Comments $ 16,000,000.00 FY-16 Statewide Planning and Research SPR- 0017(1)* TER Planning and Research Activities $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 15,950,000.00 Committed Territorial SPR Funding FY-16 Spring Gut Road PH I VI-85(1) STX 2.2 Mi of Route 85 Reconstruction Canegata Park to South Shore Road $ 4,950,000.00 $ 5,000,000.00 $ 11,000,000.00 Committed FY-16 Cruzan Bike Path Ph II NH- 9999(115) STX From Great Pond to Point Udall $ 2,805,000.00 $ 7,805,000.00 $ 8,195,000.00 Committed Phase II funding FY-16 Garvee Bonds TBD TER Administrative Payment $ 7,500,000.00 $ 15,305,000.00 $ 695,000.00 Committed Interest/Debt Service FY-16 Turpentine Run Bridge Approaches VI-A30(1) TER Design/Build Ph II $ 695,000.00 $ 16,000,000.00 $ 0.00 Committed 2nd Transfer to Federal Lands FY-16 TER $ 16,000,000.00 $ 0.00 Committed FY-16 $ 0.00 FY-16 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Committed FY-16 Veterans Drive Improvements Phase IIB DPC-34(1) STT Construction $ 25,000,000.00 $ 25,000,000.00 -$25,000,000 Committed Phase II FY-16 FY-16 Unfunded Department of Public Works United States Virgin Islands Federal-Aid Highway Program Territory-wide Transportation Improvement Program FY-2016 (Revised May 7, 2014) FY Project Name Project Number Island Description Estimated Cost Accumulated Total Balance of Funds Available Authorization Status Comments $ 16,000,000.00 FY-17 Statewide Planning and Research SPR- 0018(1)* TER Planning and Research Activities $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 15,950,000.00 Committed Territorial SPR Funding FY-17 Raphune Hill Contract III VI-38(3) STT Construction $ 8,450,000.00 $ 8,500,000.00 $ 7,500,000.00 Committed Transfer to Federal Lands FY-17 $ 8,500,000.00 $ 7,500,000.00 Committed FY-17 Garvee Bonds TBD TER Administrative Payment $ 7,500,000.00 $ 16,000,000.00 $ 0.00 Committed Interest/Debt Service FY-17 TER $ 16,000,000.00 $ 0.00 Committed FY-17 TER $ 16,000,000.00 $ 0.00 Committed FY-17 $ 0.00 FY-17 Raphune Hill Contract 3 VI-38(3) STT Construction $ 10,000,000.00 $ 10,000,000.00 -$ 10,000,000.00 Committed Widening of Middle Section Rt. 38 FY-17 Veterans Drive Improvements Phase IIB DPC-34(1) STT Construction $ 25,000,000.00 $ 35,000,000.00 -$35,000,000 Committed Phase II FY-17 Mahogany Road VI-76(1)* STX Construction $ 8,000,000.00 $ 43,000,000.00 -$ 43,000,000.00 FY-17 Unfunded Department of Public Works United States Virgin Islands Federal-Aid Highway Program Territory-wide Transportation Improvement Program FY-2017 (Revised February 20, 2014) Public Outreach Plan Appendix C Public Outreach Plan January 2009 2040 2040 United States Virgin Islands Transportation Master Plan PUBLIC OUTREACH PLAN Prepared for: USVI Department of Public Works Prepared by: Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. January 2009 3 3 2040 USVI Transportation Master Plan 1 Public Outreach Plan J:\173672-GVIMasterPlan\7.0 Working Files\7.8 MP Reports\Final Oct 2014\Appendic C\Public Outreach Plan _January 2009 Updated Nov 2014.doc 1.0 INTRODUCTION The development of a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is an endeavor which requires the collective knowledge and input of a broad range of stakeholders. As this is the first LRTP for the US Virgin Islands, there are no protocols in place for undertaking an effort of this magnitude. Federal regulations issued following the passage of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) in 2005 require that timely information about transportation issues and decision-making processes be provided to citizens, affected public agencies, and stakeholders throughout the statewide transportation planning process, and that the outreach be formally documented. While as a US Territory, the USVI is not required to comply with FHWA requirements, her leaders recognize that increased stakeholder and citizen interest in transportation makes a credible communication and public involvement process critical for consensus building. Consistent with best practices, the USVI is committed to providing a public involvement process that provides opportunities for public review and comment at key decision points, with adequate public notice and access to underlying technical and policy information. The public outreach program will work at several levels, and includes outreach to public and agency officials, organizations representing a wide variety of interests and constituencies throughout the Territory, and members of the general public. The process will also reach out to those traditionally underserved by existing transportation systems, such as low-income and minority households, so that their needs can be considered. Information on the plan’s development will be made readily available, and opportunities for review and comment will be provided and publicized. This Public Outreach Plan has been designed to assure the Project Team achieves the overall goal and objectives for communication associated with the development of the LRTP as described below. Goal: To improve coordination, communication, and cooperation among transportation users, providers, and those affected by transportation activities, regardless of race, religion, national origin, or income. Objectives: · Provide equal access to underserved groups, populations and areas to public information and decision- making about transportation planning, financing, construction, operations and maintenance activities. · Support informed decision-making through improved communications and responsive planning and programming methods and techniques. · Support collaborative working relationships among federal, territorial and local interests with the objective of removing barriers, aligning interests, and developing innovative, equitable solutions · Identify all potential stakeholders, ensuring that they are properly notified of outreach efforts in a timely fashion. · Ensure that all stakeholder communications and outreach efforts are properly coordinated, consistent, understandable and simply presented. · Ensure that all required public input is properly documented, interpreted and distributed as necessary in a timely and effective fashion. · Provide continued guidance to the planning and engineering team relative to public outreach and communications efforts. 3 2040 USVI Transportation Master Plan 2 Public Outreach Plan J:\173672-GVIMasterPlan\7.0 Working Files\7.8 MP Reports\Final Oct 2014\Appendic C\Public Outreach Plan _January 2009 Updated Nov 2014.doc 2.0 OUTREACH METHODOLOGIES There are a number of techniques that are generally accepted as “standard practices” for public engagement in the USVI. It is expected that certain presentations, press announcements and meetings will be jointly facilitated by the Office of the Governor, the Department of Public Works and the planning team as is appropriate. Methodologies that are expected to be used include, but are not limited to the following: · Meetings with Local and Federal Agencies – information exchange with agency planners and statisticians is crucial to the development of the overall effort. These federal agencies and departments also have the potential to be important consensus builders when properly engaged. Where practical and appropriate, we will combine agencies in joint meetings for efficiency. · Meetings with the Office of the Governor and Policy Makers –it will be important to have meetings with the Governor, members of the Legislature and other policy makers. Elected or appointed representatives will need to be informed on the overall planning efforts. Letters or briefings will be utilized with these individuals or bodies as are appropriate. It is anticipated on-going formal and public briefings/hearings/round tables will be required from the planning team. · Meetings with interest groups- These include making presentations and leading discussions at regularly scheduled meetings with specific stakeholder groups, such as social, ethnic, cultural, environmental, neighborhood based, and others that may need to be engaged for specified and focused purposes. Such meetings will be on an as needed basis and will primarily be used to glean any needed information by the planning team. Focused invitations may be sent to these community groups to attend public meetings and provide input as required and appropriate. · Creating public awareness of the plan through the media – this is accomplished through press releases, press conferences, print, radio and television interviews, local talk shows and a limited amount of paid advertising such as newspaper inserts or supplements. The media plan will include full briefs to each media group with appropriate graphics that will be utilized throughout the public outreach period for consistency. The degree to which any of the above methods is utilized will be determined to a certain extent by the dynamics of external influences and the level of responsiveness from the public. Our approach will be proactive in nature, but responsive to community concerns and changing attitudes. 3.0 COMMUNITY OUTREACH STRATEGIES AND PRODUCTS Outreach Products will be tied to the information to be disseminated at each milestone. Such products may include: · Development of point and/or briefing papers, presentations, etc. based on information from technical teams · Establishment of internal policies and processes for effective communications and messaging · Creation of graphical and style guidelines for internal and external communications to endure consistency of message and message styles · Drafting of stakeholder letters, invitations and outreach documents · Press Conferences & media updates/alerts · Newspaper & publication articles, editorials & periodicals, newspaper inserts, paid & earned advertisements · Media interviews/Speaker circuits · Organized meetings with various user groups for specific input, reporting and building support for the GTP effort 3 2040 USVI Transportation Master Plan 3 Public Outreach Plan J:\173672-GVIMasterPlan\7.0 Working Files\7.8 MP Reports\Final Oct 2014\Appendic C\Public Outreach Plan _January 2009 Updated Nov 2014.doc · Organized public meetings for specific presentations, updates and building general support. · Comment Response Forms for feedback · Static Display Boards, general and/or specific information handouts as required, power point presentations, questionnaires and flyers · Project website for 24/7 access to information The above products/mediums will be tailored to fit the types of feedback desired or to be shared, the importance of the message relative to the need for building community support and other considerations that are tied to particular dynamics that exist at the time of dissemination (elections, announcements, etc.). 3.1 The Plan The Plan I. Executive Committee An executive committee of high level staff will set policy and oversee the study. Representatives of the following agencies will be invited to participate in the meetings, which will be held consistent with the schedule which follows. Executive Committee Member Agencies · DPW · Port Authority · FHWA · FTA · DPNR · Office of the Governor II. Advisory Committee An advisory committee of technical staff will provide input on the technical aspects of the study with membership from the following agencies. Meetings will be held consistent with the schedule which follows. Advisory Committee Member Agencies: · DPW · Port Authority · DPNR · Bureau of Tourism · UVI/ECC · VIPD · Department of Education · Government Operations · Energy · Island Administrator 3 2040 USVI Transportation Master Plan 4 Public Outreach Plan J:\173672-GVIMasterPlan\7.0 Working Files\7.8 MP Reports\Final Oct 2014\Appendic C\Public Outreach Plan _January 2009 Updated Nov 2014.doc · Homeland Security · National Park Service · WICO (cruise ships) · US Postal Service · Shipping Associations · WAPA · Innovative Telephone · Emergency Responders/Hospital III. Public Meetings/Hearings In addition to the committee process described above, DPW will provide opportunities for citizens and the general public to participate in the long-range planning process through a series of public meetings. Three public meetings, one each on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, will be held: · At the beginning of the study, in order to publicize the study, get input on the scope of the study, ask members of the general public to review the draft goals and objectives, and identify any specific problem areas. · When the DRAFT plan is available, in order to receive comments on the DRAFT plan that can be incorporated into the Final Document, public hearings will be scheduled. IV. Schedule This tentative meeting schedule has been prepared based on the project work schedule. The Executive and Advisory Committees Meetings will generally be scheduled around key project milestones or major deliverables rather than on a more standard schedule such as meeting quarterly. 3 2040 USVI Transportation Master Plan 5 Public Outreach Plan J:\173672-GVIMasterPlan\7.0 Working Files\7.8 MP Reports\Final Oct 2014\Appendic C\Public Outreach Plan _January 2009 Updated Nov 2014.doc MEETING SCHEDULE MARIE, PLEASE NOTE THIS HAS BEEN REVISED TO SHOW “SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION” OF THE TASKS BY DECEMBER 2009, ALTHOUGH THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2010 Month/Year Subject/Focus Areas Meetings December 2008 Kick-Off, Issue Identification; Goals and Objectives Executive Committee Technical Committee February 2009 Existing Conditions, Traffic and Land Use Trends and Issues, Refine Goals and Objectives Executive Committee Technical Committee Public June 2009 Future Land Use and Demographic conditions, Survey Results, Draft Measures of Effectiveness Executive Committee Technical Committee September 2009 Final Measures of Effectiveness, Goals and Objectives, Transportation Forecasts and Critical Problems Executive Committee Technical Committee December 2009 Short Range Improvements, Long Range Alternatives, Draft Financial Plan Executive Committee Technical Committee February 2010 Draft Plan Workshop Executive Committee Technical Committee Public Hearing V. Speakers’ Bureau A Speakers’ Bureau consisting of Executive and Technical Committee representatives will be made available for presentations on the LRTP at citizens, environmental and business organizations’ meetings. These organizations are loosely categorized as follows: · Political Associations/Organizations · Community Groups · Rotary · ADA Advisory Committee · Unions · Retail Association · Hotel Association · Chamber of Commerce · Taxi Association · Environmental Organizations · Boards of Realtors 3 2040 USVI Transportation Master Plan 6 Public Outreach Plan J:\173672-GVIMasterPlan\7.0 Working Files\7.8 MP Reports\Final Oct 2014\Appendic C\Public Outreach Plan _January 2009 Updated Nov 2014.doc · League of Women Voters · Shipping Associations The type of stakeholder group interaction will vary relative to the group itself, the type of information to be shared, levels of confidence and consensus that can be gained, and the effectiveness of the communications medium to be utilized. Evaluations of the various information campaigns, and input received as a result, will determine the need for strategic or tactical adjustments throughout the process. Methodologies and products will be customized to fit the audience and ambience of the presentation venue. For instance, specific stakeholder groups such as trucking companies or real estate development groups may have specific concerns or interests that are very different from landowners or government agencies. It is likely that private sector stakeholder group meeting venues may be conducted in a comfortable boardroom during the workday, while a neighborhood group meeting may take place in a community center. Subject messaging, room temperature, acoustics and venue size will all have an effect on attention span and the degree of engagement by the audience. There are several advantages to attending meetings of other organizations. DPW will engage people who would probably not attend a formal public meeting about a transportation plan or project. The transportation agency also benefits from having an already assembled audience that may be more comfortable because they are in a familiar setting, making communication easier and more effective. VI. CommentSense All comments received throughout the development of the LRTP, regardless of source (public meeting, public hearing, or through presentations given by the Speaker’s Bureau) will be entered into CommentSense®, Parson Brinckerhoff’s proprietary, web-based software tool designed to facilitate the capture, storage and management of stakeholder data by demographics, by submissions, and by individual issues (categories). CommentSense® is a partially-customized database application which facilitates collecting, tracking and analyzing data input. The data records that comprise the database are modifiable through a user-friendly administrative interface, which includes functionality to: manage the display fields of user interface; add, edit and archive records; track record status; document response actions for individual records; search and query data subsets using specific search criteria; and export and print data record subsets. VII. Outreach Materials All public outreach materials will be bi-lingual, English and Spanish. Bi-lingual representatives will also be present at all public meetings. Care will also be taken to adapt the language to the literacy level of the intended recipients. All presentation materials will be developed consistent with the graphic protocols established for the project. This will allow easy identification of project materials, whether it’s a handout, newsletter, fact sheet, or display ad. A plan website will provide public access to the technical and policy information under development for the plan, project schedule and meetings, and will include a mechanism for receiving and responding to suggestions and comments. The website will also provide users with an opportunity to join an e-mail or postal mailing list to receive periodic notices on statewide planning matters. This website based database will be the master outreach database. Macromedia Flash ™ technology will be employed to permit the integration of graphics, text, audio, video and database-driven content into the websites to create intuitive user interfaces, interactive tools, and online multimedia presentations. For this project, the results could be, § Interactive Maps § Real-time Data Map Display § Animated Trends Display § Youth-oriented features 3 2040 USVI Transportation Master Plan 7 Public Outreach Plan J:\173672-GVIMasterPlan\7.0 Working Files\7.8 MP Reports\Final Oct 2014\Appendic C\Public Outreach Plan _January 2009 Updated Nov 2014.doc VIII. Stakeholder List: A comprehensive list of stakeholders will be developed. Stakeholders include but are not limited to Local and federal government agencies, Policy makers including the Governor and, Legislators, and Business community members and user groups. IX. Travel Characteristic Surveys While the stated purpose of these surveys is to produce travel databases to be used for estimation and development of the travel demand model, this highly visible data collection effort will also serve as a means of public outreach to a large part of the island travelers. . Three main surveys will be conducted: · Home Interview Surveys Data from 1,200 households on the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John will be conducted. The survey population will be households with telephones in the study area, which covers about 92% of all occupied housing units · Visitors surveys A total of 500 completed questionnaires will be collected with 250 completes from short-term visitors (assumed to be cruise ship visitors) and 250 completes from long-term visitors (assumed to arrive via the airports). Data collection will be conducted at cruise ship docks and airports. Since the vast majority of visitors arrive in St. Thomas, the majority of visitor interviews will be conducted on that island. · Public Transport Surveys Surveys will be conducted on-board the buses, ferry, taxis, and safari taxis using a self-administered questionnaire. In all surveys, the vehicle (or vessel) will be sampling unit. The schedule of vehicles in operation will be obtained and a systematic sample of hours of operation taken. Sampling will be done by day of week and time of day. Altogether 3,000 to 4,000 questionnaires will be obtained. X. Roles and Responsibilities Executive and Advisory Committees DPW staff will organize the Executive and Advisory Committees, which consists of selecting, notifying, and confirming the member’s involvement and presence at the meetings. Working with the PB team, DPW shall schedule the meetings at the appropriate time, locate the facilities and send out notices. The PB Team will attend the committee meetings; prepare/present relevant and appropriate project materials; document the meeting, and notify the members of the meeting summary availability on Project Solve. Speakers’ Bureau Presentations will be scheduled by DPW staff in coordination with available speakers’ schedules. A calendar will be made available on Project Solve to facilitate communication among project team members of speaking engagements. The PB team will prepare a power point presentation for use by the Speaker’s Bureau. This presentation will be updated as data is collected and tasks completed. Public Meetings Working with the PB team, DPW shall schedule the meetings at the appropriate time, locate the facilities and send out notices. DPW shall provide the PB Team with a list of appropriate and relevant media outlets, including ethnic media outlets. The PB Team will prepare and distribute press releases and display ads, attend the public meetings; 3 2040 USVI Transportation Master Plan 8 Public Outreach Plan J:\173672-GVIMasterPlan\7.0 Working Files\7.8 MP Reports\Final Oct 2014\Appendic C\Public Outreach Plan _January 2009 Updated Nov 2014.doc prepare/present relevant and appropriate project materials; document the meetings, and notify the attendees of the meeting summary availability on Project Solve and the project website. Surveys The surveys will be conducted by NuStats, a Texas based firm with extensive survey experience nationwide, and administered by local staff from the islands. Stakeholder List DPW will facilitate the creation of a comprehensive database that will be linked into the website for ease of updating as the project continues. PB staff will assume responsibility for updating and maintaining the database and provide mailing labels for use by DPW. 4.0 CONCLUSION The preceding items represent a general overview of the various tasks associated with the outreach efforts for the 2040 USVI Transportation Plan. Because of the inherent dynamics of the project and political sensitivities, it is imperative that all outreach efforts be consistent, focused, properly coordinated and well-organized. This includes ensuring that the messages are simple and graphic in presentation and that the message presenters are appropriate to the various stakeholders. All outreach efforts will be coordinated to the finalized project milestones. The Public Involvement and Community Outreach Plan will be constantly strategize to provide and encourage effective communications, appropriate messaging and effective feedback at milestones within the planning timeline to support the planning process. Our approach will be proactive in nature, yet flexible to accommodate external influences or events that may shape community perspectives. All outreach efforts will be conducted in partnership with and at the direction of the Office of the Governor, the Department of Public Works and our planning team. It is anticipated that the USVI community will be active participants in the planning process through our outreach execution. The Parsons Brinkerhoff team is confident our focused efforts will be a shining example of how proper planning, partnerships and public participation can translate into positive, achievable and lasting results for all. Transportation Needs Project List, Costs, and Maps Appendix D 2040 U.S. Virgin Islands Comprehensive Master Transportation Plan - Needs Plan Type Improvement Type Description Map Reference (1) Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Add sidewalk Sidewalks on Subbase Road (Route 304) from Crown Bay Marina to Pueblo Supermarket with curb cuts - Completed STT # 6 N/A N/A Congestion Management/Relief Elevated parking garage in Charlotte Amalie – Project out to bid STT # 7 N/A N/A lslandwide Projects Marine Transportation Service - Planning Underway STT # 8 N/A N/A Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Add sidewalk Sidewalks near hospital and shopping center on Alton Adams Road (Route 38) and William G Lewis Lane from Lovers Lane to Long Bay Road – Already implemented STT # 9 N/A N/A Congestion Management/Relief Road Improvements Widen Raphune Hill Road/Weymouth Rhymer (Route 38) to 4-lanes and add sidewalk and bike path to Donoe Road (Route 39) – Under design STT # 10 N/A N/A Congestion Management/Relief Roadway Widening Agnes Fancy I Fireburn Road expansion (Catherineburg Road)- Northwest of Charlotte Amalie at end of Mannassah Hill Road – Under design STT # 11 N/A N/A Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Sidewalk Reconstruction Downtown Charlotte Amalie – Under design STT # 12 N/A N/A Safety and Operational Improvements Roadway Widening Mannassah Hill Road into Savan operational improvements - Completed STT # 13 N/A N/A New Roadway Facilities New Roadway Historical bridge, potential bypass- Route 72 and River Road (Route 69) – Ready for bid STX # 10 N/A N/A Safety and Operational Improvements Intersection Improvements Intersection improvements at Clifton Hill Connector (Queen Mary Highway (Route 70) and Route 75) – Planning and Construction Underway STX # 17 N/A N/A Safety and Operational Improvements Intersection Improvements La Reine Intersection improvements at Route 75 and Route 70 – Planning and Construction Underway STX # 18 N/A N/A Operations Maintenance and System Preservation Roadway Resurfacing & Congestion Study Christiansted town Road Resurfacing – Underway & Christiansted Congestion Study STX # 19 N/A N/A Operations Maintenance and System Preservation Spring Gut Road (Route 85) Improvements – Currently Planned STX # 20 N/A N/A Estimated Study Cost Notes/Assumptions Current Projects Estimated Construction Cost Priority Timeframe Parameter Project 0 to 3 years Project Out to Bid, Completed, or Under Design 2040 U.S. Virgin Islands Comprehensive Master Transportation Plan - Needs Plan Type Improvement Type Description Map Reference (1) Estimated Study Cost Notes/Assumptions Estimated Construction Cost Priority Timeframe Parameter Project John Head Road (Route 206) STJ # 1 $ Mid Depth Repair Kongens Gade (Education Street) STT # 1 $173,990 Full Depth Repair St. Joseph & Rosendahl (Route 39 and 394) STT # 2 $1,549,670 Mid Depth Overlay Emile (Milo) Francis Memorial Dr. (Route 38) STT # 3 $1,028,630 Full Depth Overlay Hull Bay Road (Route 37) STT # 4 $527,810 Mid Depth Overlay Roy Lester Schneider Hospital Access Road STT # 5 $275,440 Full Depth Repair Overlay Catherineburg Road (Garden St. Route 379) STT # 6 $383,990 Intersection Expansion Cathrineberg Road Intersection Improvements STT # 7 $250,000 Full Depth Repair Adel Gade Road Reconstruction STT # 8 $129,180 Mid Depth Repair West End Road (Route 301) STT # 9 $438,520 Full Depth Repair Water Island Route 95 and Fort Hill Rehabilitation STT # 10 $505,000 Mid Depth Repair Altona Lagoon Roadway STX # 1 $254,370 Full Depth Repair Estate Tulipan Welcome Roadways STX # 2 $294,210 Full Depth Repair “Mary’s Fancy” Road (Route 709) STX # 3 $629,790 Full Depth Repair Hannah’s Rest | White Lady Roadway STX # 4 $575,180 2" Overlay Mahogany Road (Rt. 76) & Creque Dam Rd (Rt. 58) STX # 5 $1,230,160 Mid Depth Repair Hams Bluff Road (Route 63) STX # 6 $1,384,530 2" Overlay South Gate Road (Route 60) STX # 7 $672,060 Full Depth Repair Estate Mon Bijou Roadway & Pedestrian Bridge STX # 8 $191,060 Overlay North Shore Road (Cane Bay) (Route 80) STX # 9 $672,060 Full Depth Repair Midland Road West (Estate Lower Love) (Route 72) STX # 10 $279,080 Mid Depth Repair Estate Mount Pleasant East Roadway STX # 11 $181,340 2" Overlay Estate Concordia West Roadways STX # 12 $134,720 2" Overlay Claudia A. Bennie Benjamin Mem. Dr. (Route 79) STX # 13 $594,000 Road to Coral World/Coki Pt Beach STT # 1 $1,500,000 Turpentine Run Bridge approaches STT # 2 $ Turpentine Run 3R project STT # 3 $ St. Peter mountain road - Drainage Crossing STT # 4 $ Scott Free Road - Road Reconstruction and Widening STT # 5 $ Rothschild Francis Market Square Enhancement Project STT # 6 $ Black Point to Fortuna Road - Pavement Rehabilitation STT # 7 $2,500,000 Redhook ARRA Project - Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements STT # 8 $1,800,000 Polyberg Road - 3R Project STT # 9 $ Long Bay ARRA Project STT # 10 $6,000,000 Hurricane Omar Emergency Repairs - MSE Wall STT # 11 $770,000 Crown Mountain Slide Project - MSE Wall STT # 12 $ Crown Bay Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements - Phase I & II STT # 13 $1,100,000 Caret Bay Road - Drainage Crossing STT # 14 $ Connector Road Between Route 33 on South and North - 3R Project STT # 15 $ Contant Road to Route 33 - 3R Project STT # 16 $ Midland Road West STX # 1 $ ARRA Roadside Safety Improvements STX # 2 $ ARRA Queen Mary Improvements STX # 3 $ Christiansted Bypass Phases I & IA STX # 4 $ Christiansted Bypass Contract 3 STX # 5 $ Scenic Road Repairs STX # 6 $ Scenic Road Washouts STX # 7 $ Mon Bijou STX # 8 $ Near Term Locally Funded Projects Federally Funded Projects 0 to 5 years 2040 U.S. Virgin Islands Comprehensive Master Transportation Plan - Needs Plan Type Improvement Type Description Map Reference (1) Estimated Study Cost Notes/Assumptions Estimated Construction Cost Priority Timeframe Parameter Project Safety and Operational Improvements Road Improvements Improvement of Switchback in Elizabeth at Crown Mountain Road (Route 33) and Scott Free Road STT # 2 $484,840 N/A Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Sidewalk and Bus shelters Sidewalks and bus shelters on Crown Mountain Road (Route 33) from Veterans Drive (Route 30) to Hull Bay Road (Route 37)/Skyline Drive (Route 40) STT # 3 $5,113,170 N/A Build 5 ft sidewalks and 12 bus shelters Transit Projects New Route New Transit Route (Lovenlund Route) along Mahogany Run Road (Route 42) from Tutu Park Mall STT # 15 N/A N/A Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Add sidewalk Sidewalk needed: Red Hook, Bovoni with curb cuts, Tutu intersection to Nadir, Nadir intersection to Red Hook with curb cuts, Smith Bay to Tutu with curb cuts STT # 18 $2,301,610 N/A Build 5 ft sidewalks Congestion Management/Relief New Parking Build Parking at end of Red Hook Road – Coordination with Port Authority STT # 19 $80,000 N/A Provide Parking Transit Projects Transit Project Express Shuttle Bus Service from: Red Hook Ferry Dock to Downtown Charlotte Amalie, Red Hook to Tutu Park Mall, Nadir going west to Bovoni, Havensight to Downtown Charlotte Amalie STT # 20 N/A N/A Congestion Management/Relief Roadway Widening Improve Queen Mary Highway/Centerline Road (Route 70) STX # 1 $21,543,770 N/A Provide additional lane in each direction and provide pavement markings Congestion Management/Relief Road Improvements Roadway improvements on Hess Road (Route 681) from Centerline Road (Route 70) to Route 68 STX # 2 $1,082,260 N/A Provide additional lane in each direction and provide pavement markings Congestion Management/Relief Roadway Widening Improve Melvin Evans Highway (Route 66) STX # 5 $15,675,880 N/A Provide additional lane in each direction and provide pavement markings New Roadway Facilities New Road Route 68 proposed re-alignment to Hess Road STX # 23 $883,740 N/A Build new road connecting Route 68 to Hess Road and provide pavement markings and traffic signal (1) Congestion Management/Relief New Parking New parking at car ferry at Enighed Pond (Short Term Temporary Parking Exist) STJ # 1 $80,000 N/A Parking lot study Islandwide Projects Policy/Regulation Change Ferry Schedule needs to be coordinated with VITRAN bus schedule STJ # 2 N/A N/A Congestion Management/Relief Policy/Regulation Change Better coordinate access by car /rental car companies for the people ferries STJ # 4 $20,000 N/A Congestion Management/Relief Ferry Dock Move passenger ferry dock to Creek Area or Enighed Pond (Large Pond) – Coordination with Virgin Island Port Authority STJ # 5 $80,000 N/A Congestion Management/Relief Feasibility Study Evaluate feasibility of parking garage at Enighed Pond STJ # 6 N/A $80,000 Feasibility study Transit Projects Transit Project Provide bus service and bus shelter on Gift Hill Road, south of South Shore Road and bus service along South Shore Road (Route 104) STJ # 9 $20,000 N/A Build bus shelter Operations Maintenance and System Preservation Corridor Improvements Improvements needed on Centerline Road (Route 10): sidewalks, shoulders, repair crumbling cliffs, 97 blind corners between Coral Bay and Cruz Bay, widen road from Cruz Bay to North Shore Road (Route 20). Note: Guardrail and Drainage Improvements on Route 10 are included in TTIP FY 2014. STJ # 10 $17,313,340 N/A Widen road (0.2 mile on each direction) from Cruz Bay to North Shore Road, Resurface and improve shoulders for 50 percent of corridor, Improve drainage for 10 percent of corridor, Provide/replace guardrail for 25 percent of corridor, Replace/renew pavement markings on 75 percent of corridor, Provide sidewalk on 30 percent of corridor (5 feet wide). $64,678,610 $80,000 Short Term 5 to 10 years Projects in high growth areas (3) Sub-Total 2040 U.S. Virgin Islands Comprehensive Master Transportation Plan - Needs Plan Type Improvement Type Description Map Reference (1) Estimated Study Cost Notes/Assumptions Estimated Construction Cost Priority Timeframe Parameter Project New Roadway Facilities New Road Bordeaux Bay road from Sandy Bay to Fortuna Road (Route 30) (South Shore) and to West End Road (North Shore) STT # 1 $9,540,400 N/A Provide new two-lane road, markings Transit Projects Transit Project Patriot Manor- Expanded Service STT # 4 N/A Transit Projects Transit Project Bus pull-off near Pueblo Supermarket on Subbase Road (Route 304) STT # 5 $31,520 N/A 200 ft roadway widening Safety and Operational Improvements Study Truck Route Designation Study STT # 14 N/A $50,000 Safety and Operational Improvements Road Improvements Improvement/road expansion at Smith Bay Road (Route 38) and Route 32 (Red Hook Ferry Terminal Area) STT # 16 $466,690 N/A Extend eastbound left-turn and right-turn bays 0.1 miles (3 lanes), Add northbound left-turn lane 0.1 miles (1 lane), Extend westbound left- turn and right-turn bays 0.03 miles (3 lanes) New Roadway Facilities New Road New Road North/South connecting Weymouth Rymer (Route 38) to Bovoni Road (Route 30). Alternate to Bovoni Road and Turpentine Run Road/Mariendahl Road (Route 32) STT # 17 $3,120,510 N/A Build new two-lane road and provide pavement markings Congestion Management/Relief Road Improvements Roadway improvements on Route 663 from Queen Mary Highway/Centerline Road (Route 70) to Melvin Evans Highway (Route 66) STX # 3 $1,352,830 N/A Provide additional lane in each direction and provide pavement markings Congestion Management/Relief Road Improvements Roadway improvements in Sunny Isle area (Island Center Road (Route 79)/Queen Mary Highway/Centerline Road (Route 70)/Melvin Evans Highway (Route 66) STX # 4 $1,538,840 N/A Provide additional lane in each direction and provide pavement markings Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Bike Path Pedestrian/Bike path needed along Queen Mary Highway (close to Route 75)- La Reine to Sunny Isle STX # 6 $440,110 N/A Add Bike Path (8 ft wide) - Northside Road to Sunny Isle Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Bike Path Proposed bike path along Southside Road (Route 62) from Route 70 to Cramer Park (Now being acquired) STX # 7 $4,527,950 N/A Add Bike Path (8 ft wide) Safety and Operational Improvements Road Improvements Improve Northside Road (Route 75) from Queens Mary Highway (Route 70) to King Street STX # 8 $10,924,080 N/A Provide additional lane in each direction and provide pavement markings New Roadway Facilities New Roadway and Bike Path North Shore Scenic Road (Route 78) and bike path from River Road (Route 69) to Hams Bay/Route 63 STX # 9 $28,167,400 N/A Provide one new travel lane in each direction and provide pavement markings, bike path (8 ft wide) Congestion Management/Relief Intersection Signalization Signal warrants needed to relieve congestion by Grove Place (Queen Mary Highway (Route 70) and Golden Grove Route 705 and Route 669) (2 warrants) STX # 11 $392,960 $20,000 Provide turn lanes (0.1 mile) on Queen Mary Hwy, Provide Lane markings at intersection, Install 2 Traffic Signals, Perform Signal Warrant Analysis Operations Maintenance and System Preservation Resurfacing Substandard pavement conditions on Midland Road (Route 72) from River Road (Route 69) to west of Casper Holstein Drive (Route 65) STX # 12 $1,623,040 N/A Resurface two-lane road New Roadway Facilities New Road and Intersection Improvement Route 709 Extension from Route 66 to Route 68 STX # 13 $689,030 N/A Provide one new travel lane from Route 66 to Route 68 and provide pavement markings Safety and Operational Improvements Intersection Improvements Five Corners Intersection (Northside Road area) – Intersection Analysis STX # 14 N/A $50,000 Intersection Analysis Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Sidewalk Study Implement ADA Sidewalk Study lslandwide STX # 15 N/A $150,000 Sidewalk Study Safety and Operational Improvements Safety/Drainage Improvements Ethel McIntosh Memorial Drive/Mahogany Road (Route 76) safety improvements east of Jolly Hill STX # 16 $1,362,470 N/A Resurface, improve shoulders, drainage improvements and marking for the entire Corridor, provide guardrail for 25% of the corridor and place 6 traffic speed and alignment changes signs through out the corridor Long Term Greater than 10 years Other identified projects 2040 U.S. Virgin Islands Comprehensive Master Transportation Plan - Needs Plan Type Improvement Type Description Map Reference (1) Estimated Study Cost Notes/Assumptions Estimated Construction Cost Priority Timeframe Parameter Project Safety and Operational Improvements Roundabout Orange Grove and Contentment Road intersection Route 70 & Route 708 Roundabout STX # 21 $960,220 N/A Provide 200 ft widening of 2-lane roads in all 4 directions, pavement marking and roundabout Safety and Operational Improvements Intersection Improvements Intersection improvements at Route 66 and Route 68 STX # 22 $409,820 N/A Provide 200 ft widening of 2-lane roads in all four directions and pavement marking Congestion Management/Relief Access Circulation Study Close off road next to connections (to Car Ferry Terminal) – Access Circulation Study STJ # 3 N/A $20,000 Access Circulation Study Transit Projects Transit Improvement Extend times of operations of VITRAN buses and frequency of service STJ # 7 N/A N/A Transit Projects Transit Improvement Post and print ferry and bus schedules STJ # 8 N/A N/A Operations Maintenance and System Preservation Resurfacing Pave Route 204 to provide north-south connection between North Shore Road (Route 20) and Centerline Road (Route 10) – Coordination with National Park Service STJ # 11 $2,065,820 N/A Provide paving and marking on existing trail for two-lane road Operations Maintenance and System Preservation Resurfacing Pave John Head Road (Route 206) to provide north-south connection between North Shore Road (Route 20) and Centerline Road (Route 10) – Coordination with National Park Service STJ # 12 $1,416,560 N/A Transit Projects Transit Improvement Bus shelters identified at three locations on Centerline Road (Route 10) at John Head Road (Route 206), west of Reef Bay Trail, and east of Kings Hill Road on North Shore Drive (Route 20) STJ # 13 $120,000 N/A 6 bus shelters on both sides Transit Projects Transit Improvement Park & Ride lot at Myrah Keating Clinic on Centerline Road (Route 10) at Gift Hill Road (Route 204) STJ # 14 $200,000 N/A Operations Maintenance and System Preservation Resurfacing Complete paving of King's Hill Road (Route 20) east of Centerline Road (Route 10) STJ # 15 $1,785,460 N/A Transit Projects Transit Improvement Build bus shelters at both ends of King's Hill Road (Route 20) at Centerline Road (Route 10) and at Route 107 STJ # 16 $80,000 N/A 1 bus shelter for every one mile distance on each side (i.e., 4 bus shelters) New Roadway Facilities Transit Improvement Build Park & Ride by Centerline Road (Route 10) and King's Hill Road (Route 20) STJ # 17 $200,000 N/A New Roadway Facilities New Road Build South Shore Road connecting Reef Bay Road to Cocoloba Point at Route 107 STJ # 18 $9,735,170 N/A Provide one new travel lane in each direction and provide pavement markings Safety and Operational Improvements Guardrail Guardrails needed along Bordeaux Mountain Road (Route 108) STJ # 19 $1,861,260 N/A Provide guardrail Islandwide Projects Rest Areas Need rest areas with public bathrooms on Centerline Road (Route 10), North Shore Road (Route 20), Bordeaux Mountain Road (Route 108) and Route 107 STJ # 20 $250,000 N/A Transit Projects Transit Improvement Need bus service along Bordeaux Mountain Road (Route 108) from Centerline Road (Route 10) to Route 107 STJ # 21 N/A N/A Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Add sidewalk Sidewalk priority along Route 107 in Coral Bay and Johnson Bay STJ # 22 $784,730 N/A Add 5 ft wide sidewalk Safety and Operational Improvements Guardrail Guardrails needed along East End Road (Route 10) from Route 107 and Route 108 to Pond Bay STJ # 23 $2,597,250 N/A Provide guardrail Islandwide Projects Policy/Regulation Change All new roads should have sidewalks and stormwater facilities (Cost shown in respective projects) STJ # 24 N/A N/A Included in individual projects Long Term Greater than 10 years Other identified projects 2040 U.S. Virgin Islands Comprehensive Master Transportation Plan - Needs Plan Type Improvement Type Description Map Reference (1) Estimated Study Cost Notes/Assumptions Estimated Construction Cost Priority Timeframe Parameter Project Islandwide Projects Policy/Regulation Change Truck Rules/Heavy Equipment: regulate size, noise, time of day, and exhaust of truck traffic in residential areas, escort vehicles enforcement, designate truck routes STJ # 25 N/A $80,000 New Roadway Facilities New Road Improve Route 107 South of Bordeaux Mountain Road (Route 108) STJ # 26 $1,450,940 N/A Provide one new travel lane in each direction and provide pavement markings New Roadway Facilities New Road Extend Route 109 to Annaberg STJ # 27 $2,186,340 N/A Provide one new travel lane in each direction and provide pavement markings New Roadway Facilities Resurfacing Pave Johnny Horn Trail; Coordination with National Park Service STJ # 28 $4,511,820 N/A Provide one new travel lane in each direction and provide pavement markings $94,793,220 $370,000 $159,471,830 $450,000 Long Term Greater than 10 years Other identified projects (3) - Areas estimated to increase to 400 people per square mile between 2010 and 2040 based on Census data. Sub-Total Long-Term Projects Total Estimated Program Cost (Short-Term and Long-Term Projects) (1) - Island and project number.  STT = St. Thomas, STX = St. Croix, and STJ = St. John. (2) - 2014 dollars. ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ o Davis Beach Dorsch Beach Rain bow Bea ch Cane Ba y Bea ch Chen ay Ba y Be ach Sp rat H all Bea ch ¬« 7 ¬« 6 ¬« 5 ¬« 9 ¬« 3 ¬« 4 ¬« 13 ¬« 1 ¬« 12 ¬« 10 ¬« 11 ¬« 2 ¬« 8 ¬« 4 ¬« 5 Hams Bay Coakl ey Bay Great Pond Bay Sal t River Bay Henry E. Rohlsen Airport ¬« 2 ¬« 3 ¬« 1 ¬« 6 ¬« 4 ¬« 7 E E ND RD S S HORE RD SCE NIC RD RIVE R RD ROUTE 68 N SHO RE RD MIDL AND RD MAHO GANY RD ROUTE 74 ROUTE 85 SCE NIC RD W NORTHS IDE RD SO UTHS IDE RD SCE NIC RD E QUE EN M ARY HIGHWAY ROUTE 70 ROUTE 62 ROUTE 64 ROUTE 707 LONG WAIT RD ROUTE 622 WHIM RD ROUTE 73 ROUTE 76 ANNALY RD CENT ERL INE RD VE TE RANS SHO RE D R ROUTE 81 PO INT RD ROUTE 66 ROUTE 69 ROUTE 701 ROUTE 629 CONCO RDIA RD CREQ UE DA M RD DEAN HIL L RD MARS HILL R D HES S RD RAMA LN HILL S T ROUTE 63 QUE EN S T JE FF ERS ON WAY W AIRP ORT RD ROUTE 705 2ND S T N ACOS TA S T ROBIN LN KING S T GE ORG E RD HAMS BLUF F RD NEW ST CITRUS LN DR EL LER ST LA GRANG E RD ROUTE 751 CIRRUS RD PE TRO NEL LA RD ROUTE 79 VAGLI W AY JUM BIE LN MS BE A R D ARCHIBALD JOH ANNES S T DIVIS ION AVE STR AND ST DOLP HIN S T SE AGL E DR ROUTE 752 W S T JOHN RD ROUTE 75 WINDS OR RD PARADIS O AV E JO S HUA S LN RIDGE RD ROBIN CIR DIVI DIV I TRL E E ND RD HAMS BLUF F RD ROUTE 63 RIVE R RD ROUTE 66 ROUTE 79 CENT ERL INE RD ROUTE 66 SO UTHS IDE RD UVI Whim Can aan Hovensa La Rein e Long ford Sion Hill La Grange Mo n Bijou Jo lly Hill Ham s Blu ff Colqueho un Great Po nd Mo unt F an cy Cramer Park Can e G ard en Sand y P oint Poin t Udall Teague P oint Fred eriksted Lowry's Hill Christ ian sted Enf ield Green Mo unt P leasan t Mo unt P leasan t Williams Delig ht Seaplane Termin al La Grande Princess St. Croix Renaissance Estat e M t. W ash ingto n Cruz an Rum Dist illery Divi Carina Bay R esort Jerusalem & Figt ree Hill Green Cay W ildlife Refug e St. Croix, US Virgin Islands USVI 2040 Transportation Plan Federally and Locally Funded Projects ^_ ^_ ¬« 1 ¬« 2 ¬« 2 ¬« 3 ¬« 4 ¬« 5 E E ND RD KING S T ROUTE 85 HILL S T FISHE R S T NORTHS IDE RD WE ST ST HOS PITAL S T WE ST ST Christ ian sted Seaplane Termin al Buck Island ¬« 18 I 0 0.5 1 0.25 Miles Project Number Federally Funded Projects 1 Midland Ro ad West 2 ARRA Ro adside Safety Impro vements 3 ARRA Queen Mary Impro vements 4 Christiansted Bypass Phase I & IA 5 Christiansted Bypass Co ntract 3 6 Scenic Ro ad Repairs 7 Scenic Ro ad Washo uts 8 Mo n Bij o u Project Number Locally Funded Projects 1 Alto na Lago o n Ro adw ay 2 Estate T ul ipan Wel co me Ro adw ays 3 “Mary’s Fancy” Ro ad (Ro ute 709) 4 Hannah ’s Rest | White Lady Ro adw ay 5 Mah o gany Ro ad (Rt. 76) & Creque Dam Rd (Rt. 58) 6 Hams Bl uff Ro ad (Ro ute 63) 7 So uth Gate Ro ad (Ro ute 60) 8 Estate Mo n Bij o u Ro adw ay & Pedestrian Bridge 9 No rth Sh o re Ro ad (Cane Bay) (Ro ute 80) 10 Midland Ro ad West (Estate Lo w er Lo ve) (Ro ute 72) 11 Estate Mo unt Pleasant East Ro adw ay 12 Estate Co nco rdia West Ro adw ays 13 Cl audia A. Bennie Benj amin Mem. Dr. (Ro ute 79) Population Density Increase (2010 - 2040) Per Sqm 0 1 - 100 101 - 200 201 - 400 401 - 800 > 800 Funding Type Federal Funded Projects Locally Funded Projects ¬« # ¬« # ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ o Davis Beach Dorsch Beach Rain bow Bea ch Cane Ba y Bea ch Chen ay Ba y Be ach Sp rat H all Bea ch ¬« 7 ¬« 9 ¬« 8 ¬« 12 ¬« 11 ¬« 20 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 16 ¬« 6 ¬« 3 ¬« 23 ¬« 10 ¬« 2 ¬« 4 ¬« 13 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 5 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 19 ¬« 14 Hams Bay Coakl ey Bay Great Pond Bay Sal t River Bay Henry E. Rohlsen Airport E E ND RD S S HORE RD SCE NIC RD RIVE R RD ROUTE 68 N SHO RE RD MIDL AND RD MAHO GANY RD ROUTE 74 ROUTE 85 SCE NIC RD W NORTHS IDE RD SO UTHS IDE RD SCE NIC RD E QUE EN M ARY HIGHWAY ROUTE 70 ROUTE 62 ROUTE 64 ROUTE 707 WHIM RD ROUTE 763 ROUTE 73 ROUTE 76 ANNALY RD CENT ERL INE RD VE TE RANS SHO RE D R ROUTE 81 PO INT RD ROUTE 66 ROUTE 629 CONCO RDIA RD CREQ UE DA M RD DEAN HIL L RD PRO SP E CT HILL RAMA LN ROUTE 63 JE FF ERS ON WAY ROBIN LN HAMS BLUF F RD CITRUS LN DR EL LER ST LA GRANG E RD SALT RIV E R RD ROUTE 751 CIRRUS RD PE TRO NEL LA RD ROUTE 79 FRIGATE VIE W VAGLI W AY JUM BIE LN MS BE A R D PALM RD SE AGL E DR HOS PITAL S T ROUTE 75 WINDS OR RD JO S HUA S LN RIDGE RD ROBIN CIR 2ND AVE DIVI DIV I TRL SO UTHS IDE RD RIVE R RD ROUTE 79 E E ND RD UVI Whim Can aan Hovensa La Rein e Long ford Sion Hill La Grange Mo n Bijou Jo lly Hill Ham s Blu ff Colqueho un Mo unt F an cy Cramer Park Can e G ard en Sand y P oint Poin t Udall Teague P oint Fred eriksted Lowry's Hill Christ ian sted Enf ield Green Han nah's R est Mo unt P leasan t Mo unt P leasan t Williams Delig ht Seaplane Termin al La Grande Princess Bet hlehem Old Works St. Croix Renaissance Estat e M t. W ash ingto n Divi Carina Bay R esort Annaberg & S hannon Grove Green Cay W ildlife Refug e St. Croix, US Virgin Islands USVI 2040 Transportation Plan Community Advisory Group Projects ^_ ^_ ^_ ¬« 6 ¬« 1 ¬« 23 ¬« 2 ¬« 5 ¬« 4 ¬« 8 ¬« 3 ¬« 13 ¬« 4 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 22 ¬« 18 ¬« 17 ROUTE 66 ROUTE 68 HES S RD LIM ET REE DR ROUTE 81 BONIE TO S T SE A GUKK LN DIMO N CIR HUMM ING BIRD AV E JO Y CE AV E Hovensa Buck Island ¬« 17 I 0 0.5 1 0.25 Miles ¬« 22 Project Type Congestion Management/Relief Islandwide Projects New Roadway Facilities Operations Maintenance and System Presevation Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Safety and Operational Improvements Transit Projects Population Density Increase (2010 - 2040) Per Sqm 0 1 - 100 101 - 200 201 - 400 401 - 800 > 800 Project Number Project Type Project Description 1 Cong estion Manag em ent / Relief Im prove Queen Mary Hig hway/ Centerline Road (Rout e 70) 2 Cong estion Manag em ent / Relief Roadway im provem ent s on Hess Road (Rout e 681) from Cent erline Road (Rout e 70) t o Rout e 68 3 Cong estion Manag em ent / Relief Roadway im provem ent s on Route 663 from Queen Mary Hig hway/ Cent erline Road (Rout e 70) t o Melvin Evans Hig hway (Rout e 66) 4 Cong estion Manag em ent / Relief Roadway im provem ent s in Sunny Isle area (Island Center Road (Route 79)/ Queen Mary Hig hway/ Cent erline Road (Rout e 70)/Melvin Evans Highway (Rout e 66) 5 Cong estion Manag em ent / Relief Im prove Melvin Evans Hig hway (Rout e 66) 6 Pedest rian and Bic ycle Projects Pedest rian/ Bike pat h needed along Queen Mary Highway (close to Rout e 75) - La Reine t o Sunny Isle 7 Pedest rian and Bic ycle Projects Proposed bike pat h along Sout hside Road (Rout e 62) from Route 70 t o Cram er Park (Now b eing acquired) 8 Cong estion Manag em ent /Relief Im prove Nort hside Road (Rout e 75) from Queens Mary Hig hway (Rout e 70) to King St reet 9 New Roadway Facilities Nort h Shore Scenic Road (Route 78) and b ike path from River Road (Rout e 69) t o Ham s Bay/ Route 63 10 New Roadway Facilities Hist orical b ridg e, pot ential b ypass- Rout e 72 and River Road (Rout e 69) – Ready for b id 11 Cong estion Manag em ent / Relief Signal warrant s needed t o relieve c ong estion by Grove Place (Queen Mary Hig hway (Rout e 70) and Golden Grove Rout e 705 and Rout e 669) (2 warrant s) 12 O perat ions Maint enance and Syst em Preservat ion Sub standard pavem ent condit ions on Midland Road (Rout e 72) from River Road (Rout e 69) to west of Casper Holst ein Drive (Rout e 65) 13 New Roadway Facilities Rout e 709 Ext ension from Rout e 66 t o Route 68 14 Safety and O perat ional Im provem ent s Five Corners Int ersec t ion (Nort hside Road area) – Int ersec t ion Analysis 15 Pedest rian and Bic ycle Projects Im plem ent ADA Sidewalk Study lslandwide 16 Safety and O perat ional Im provem ent s Ethel Mc Int osh Mem orial Drive/Mahog any Road (Route 76) safet y im provem ent s east of Jolly Hill – Included in TTIP 17 Safety and O perat ional Im provem ent s Int ersection im provem ent s at Clifton Hill Connector (Queen Mary Hig hway ( Rout e 70) and Route 75) – Planning and Const ruct ion Underway 18 Safety and O perat ional Im provem ent s La Reine Intersection im provem ents at Rout e 75 and Rout e 70 – Planning and Const ruction Underway 19 O perat ions Maint enance and Syst em Preservat ion Christ ianst ed t own Road Resurfacing – Underway & Christ ianst ed Cong estion St udy 20 O perat ions Maint enance and Syst em Preservat ion Spring Gut Road (Rout e 85) Im provem ent s – Current ly Planned 21 Safety and O perat ional Im provem ent s O rang e Grove and Content m ent Road int ersect ion Route 70 & Rout e 708 Roundab out 22 Safety and O perat ional Im provem ent s Int ersection im provem ents at Rout e 66 and Rout e 68 23 New Roadway Facilities Rout e 68 proposed re-alignm ent t o Hess Road ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_ o Coki Beach Hull Bay Beach Sapphire Beach Magens Bay Beach Bolongo Bay Beach Morningstar Beach Brewers Bay Beach Secret H arbor Beach ¬« 4 ¬« 10 ¬« 2 ¬« 3 ¬« 9 ¬« 6 ¬« 5 ¬« 8 ¬« 1 ¬« 2 ¬« 7 ¬« 3 ¬« 15 ¬« 16 ¬« 1 ¬« 5 ¬« 8 ¬« 9 ¬« 10 ¬« 13 ¬« 12 ¬« 6 ¬« 2 ¬« 14 ¬« 4 ¬« 5 ¬« 12 Cyril E. King Airport Sm ith B ay Crown Bay Sandy B ay Lindber g Bay Dor othea B ay Frenchm an's B ay HULL BAY RD VE TE RANS DR BOV ONI RD ROUTE 42 FORT UNA RD RED HO OK RD MANDA L RD SM ITH BAY RD TRAILE R RD RIDGE RD DONO E BY P RD LANDFILL RD 6T H ST TOW ER DR ROUTE 40 BREW E RS BAY RD LIM E S T LIM ES TO NE RD ROUTE 303 MAG E N S BAY RD SE A VIE W R D BAY R D MANDA HL RD DONO E RD WE YM O UTH RHY M ER HIG HWAY HILTO N RD VALLE Y R D SALT P OND RD HILL ROUTE 384 CROW N M TN RD BARANA UMA MAIN RD EM E RALD HILL RD HILL S T ROUTE 333 ROUTE 304 ROUTE 322 ELM RD ROUTE 404 BOLO NGO BAY RD HAW K HILL RD 9T H ST MAF OLIE RD C ST MART INIQUE DR MIDDL E RD S ROS S RD WINTBE RG RD WAT ER G ATE RD LOW ER RD SKY LINE DR HIBISCUS LN ROUTE 30 PE TE RBORG DOUG LAS S T ROS A L IM A RD 1S T S T SM ITH BAY RD SM ITH BAY RD FORT UNA RD RIDGE RD Tut u M all Coral W orld Drakes Seat Mo untain Top Ferry Termin al Lockhart Gardens Seaplane Termin al St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands USVI 2040 Transportation Plan Federally and Locally Funded Projects ^_ ¬« 6 ¬« 11 ¬« 11 ¬« 6 ¬« 8 ¬« 7 NYE GADE GE NERAL GADE DOM INI GADE VE TE RANS DR VE S TER G ADE MURP HY GADE HILL S T MAF OLIE RD LER KE G ADE STR AND GADE NORS IDEV E I GADE STO RE G ADE PRINDS E SS E GADE PALM ST RADE RAADET S G ADE SM AL S TATE RD KOM M ANDANTS GADE JE P PE GA DE CIRCLE ST FORT E S TRADE NEL LING G ADE CATHE RINE BE RG RD JAS M IN S TATE RD KANAL GADE IN TE G ADE Ferry Termin al ^_ ^_ ¬« 5 ¬« 1 ¬« 9 ¬« 10 ¬« 9 1S T AVE RUME R DR VE TE RANS DR 9T H ST C ST 8T H ST ALTO N ADAM S S R DR 7T H ST 10T H ST ROUTE 38 6T H ST B ST 4T H ST A S T 3RD S T PRINDS E NS G ADE 2ND S T 1S T S T KANAL GADE Lockhart Gardens Reg ional M ed ical Cent er Water Island Hassel Island Thatch Cay 0 1 2 0.5 Miles I Project Number Federally Funded Projects 1 ROAD TO CORAL WORLD/COKI PT BEACH 2 TURPENTINE RUN BRIDGE APPROACHES 3 TURPENTINE RUN 3R PROJECT 4 ST. PETER MOUNTAIN ROAD - DRAINAGE CROSSING 5 SCOTT FREE ROAD - ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING 6 ROTHSCHILD FRANCIS MARKET SQUARE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 7 BLACK POINT TO FORTUNA ROAD - PAVEMENT REHABILITATION 8 REDHOOK ARRA PROJECT - SIDEWALK AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 9 POLYBERG ROAD - 3R PROJECT 10 LONG BAY ARRA PROJECT 11 HURRICANE OMAR EMERGENCY REPAIRS- MSE WALL 12 CROWN MOUTAIN SLIDE PROJECT - MSE WALL 13 CROWN BAY SIDEWALK AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE I & II 14 CARET BAY ROAD - DRAINAGE CROSSING 15 CONNECTOR ROAD BETWEEN ROUTE 33 ON SOUTH AND NORTH - 3R PROJECT 16 CONTANT ROAD TO ROUTE 33 - 3R PROJECT Project Number Locally Funded Projects 1 Kongens Gade (Education Street) 2 St. Joseph & Rosendahl (Route 39 and 394) 3 Emile (Milo) Francis Memorial Dr. (Route 38) 4 Hull Bay Road (Route 37) 5 Roy Lester Schneider Hospital Access Road 6 Cathrinberg Road (Garden St. Route 379) 7 Cathrinberg Road Intersection Improvement 8 Adel Gade Road Reconstruction 9 West End Road (Route 301) 10 Water Island Route 95 and Fort Hill Rehabilitation Population Density Increase (2010 - 2040) Per Sqm 0 1 - 100 101 - 200 201 - 400 401 - 800 > 800 Funding Type Federal Funded Projects Locally Funded Projects ¬« # ¬« # ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_^_ ^_ ^_ o Coki Beach Hull Bay Beach Sapphire Beach Magens Bay Beach Bolongo Bay Beach Morningstar Beach Brewers Bay Beach Secret Harbor Beach ¬« 8 ¬« 1 ¬« 15 ¬« 18 ¬« 3 ¬« 17 ¬« 10 ¬« 4 ¬« 9 ¬« 11 ¬« 6 ¬« 13 ¬« 2 ¬« 5 ¬« 9 ¬« 18 ¬« 3 ¬« 18 ¬« 3 ¬« 18 ¬« 8 ¬« 18 ¬« 18 ¬« 3 ¬« 3 ¬« 3 ¬« 18 ¬« 18 ¬« 3 ¬« 3 ¬« 7 ¬« 2 ¬« 20 ¬« 20 ¬« 20 ¬« 20 ¬« 20 ¬« 12 ¬« 19 ¬« 16 Cyril E. King Airport Sm ith B ay Crown B ay Sandy B ay Lindber g B ay Dor othea B ay Frenchm an's B ay HULL BAY RD VE TE RANS DR BOV ONI RD ROUTE 42 FORTU NA RD MANDAL RD SM ITH BAY RD TRAILE R RD W E ND RD RID GE RD DONOE BY P RD ROUTE 315 LANDFILL RD 6T H ST ROUTE 40 LIM E S T LIM ES TONE RD ROUTE 303 MAG EN S BAY RD BAY RD MANDAHL RD DONOE RD HILTO N RD VALLE Y RD SALT P OND RD HIL L ROUTE 384 BARANA UM A MAIN RD EM E RALD HILL RD BORDE AUX RD ROUTE 333 ROUTE 304 ROUTE 404 BOLO NGO B AY RD ROUTE 39 HAW K HILL RD MAF OLIE RD MART INIQUE DR MIDDL E RD S ROS S RD WATE R G ATE RD LOW ER RD ROUTE 308 SKY LINE DR PRO JE CT RD HIB IS CUS LN COKI P OINT RD PE TE RBORG GOL D HILL RD 1S T S T TOP SIDE RD SM ITH BAY RD ROUTE 40 ROUTE 39 RID GE RD FORTU NA RD Tut u M all Coral W orld Drakes Seat Mo untain Top Ferry Terminal Lockhart Gardens Seaplane Terminal Reg ional Med ical Center I St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands USVI 2040 Transportation Plan Community Advisory Group Projects ¬« 6 ¬« 3 ¬« 5 SUBBAS E RD ROUTE 30 MO RAV IAN HIGHW AY ROUTE 304 ROUTE 306 ¬« 11 ¬« 8 ¬« 13 ¬« 7 ¬« 20 ¬« 12 VE TE RANS DR HIL L S T MAF OLIE RD NYE GADE KONGE NS GADE PRINDS E NS G ADE GE NERAL G ADE VE ST ER G ADE DRONNINGE NS GADE MURP HY GADE NYE NORS IDE VE I PALM ST RADE THOM AS ST GAS VAERK S G ADE ES PANIOL E JO DE G ADE Water Island Hassel Island Thatch Cay 0 1 2 0.5 Miles Project Type Congestion Management/Relief Islandwide Projects New Roadway Facilities Operations Maintenance and System Presevation Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Safety and Operational Improvements Transit Projects Territorywide Projects Population Density Increase (2010 - 2040) Per Sqm 0 1 - 100 101 - 200 201 - 400 401 - 800 > 800 Project Number Project Type Project Description 1 New Roadway Facilities Bordeau x Bay road from Sandy Bay to Fortu na Road (Rou te 30) (Sou th Sh ore) and to West End Road (North Sh ore) 2 Safety and Operational I m provem ents Im provem ent of Switch b ack In Elizab eth at Crown Mou ntain Road (Rou te 33) and Scott Free Road (Inclu ded in TTIP ) 3 P edestrian and Bicycle P rojects Sidewalks and b u s sh elters on Crown Mou ntain Road (Rou te 33) from Veterans Drive (Route 30) to Hull Bay Road (Rou te 37)/ Skyline Drive (Rou te 40) 4 Transit P rojects P atriot Manor- Expanded Service 5 Transit P rojects Bu s pu ll-off near P u eblo Su perm arket on Su bb ase Road (Rou te 304) 6 P edestrian and Bicycle P rojects Sidewalks on Su b b ase Road (Rou te 304) from Crown Bay Marina to P u eb lo Su perm arket with cu rb cu ts - Com pleted 7 Cong estion Manag em ent/ Relief Elevated parking g arag e in Ch arlotte Am alie – P rojec t out to b id 8 lslandwide P rojects Marine Transportation Service – P lanning Underway 9 P edestrian and Bicycle P rojects Sidewalks near h ospital and sh opping center on Alton Adam s Road (Rou te 38) and William G Lewis Lane from Lovers Lane to Long Bay Road – Already im plem ented 10 Cong estion Manag em ent/ Relief Widen Raph une Hill Road/Weym ou th Rh ym er (Route 38) to 41anes and add sidewalk and b ike path to Donoe Road (Rou te 39) – Under design 11 Cong estion Manag em ent/ Relief Agnes Fancy I Fireb urn Road expansion (Cath erineb urg Road)- North west of Ch arlotte Am alie at end of Mannassah Hill Road – Under desig n 12 P edestrian and Bicycle P rojects Sidewalk Reconstru ction Downtown Ch arlotte Am alie – Under desig n 13 Safety and Operational I m provem ents Mannassah Hill Road into Savan operational im provem ents - Com pleted 14 Safety and Operational I m provem ents Tru ck Rou te desig nation stu dy 15 Transit P rojects New Transit Route (Lovenlu nd Route) along Mah og any Ru n Road (Rou te 42) from Tu tu P ark Mall 16 Safety and Operational I m provem ents Im provem ent/ road expansion at Sm ith Bay Road (Rou te 38) and Rou te 32 (Red Hook Ferry Term inal Area) 17 New Roadway Facilities New Road North /Sou th connecting Weym ou th Rym er (Rou te 38) to Bovoni Road (Rou te 30). Alternate to Bovoni Road and Tu rpentine Ru n Road/Mariendah l Road (Rou te 32) 18 P edestrian and Bicycle P rojects Sidewalk needed: Red Hook, Bovoni with c u rb cu ts, Tu tu intersection to Nadir, Nadir intersection to Red Hook with cu rb cu ts, Sim ith Bay to Tu tu with cu rb cu ts 19 Cong estion Managem ent/ Relief Bu ild P arking at end of Red Hook Road – Coordination with P ort Au th ority 20 Transit P rojects Express Sh uttle Bu s Service from : Red Hook Ferry Doc k to Downtown Ch arlotte Am alie, Red Hook to Tutu P ark Mall, Nadir g oing west to Bovoni, Havensigh t to Downtown Ch arlotte Am alie ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ ^_ N SHORE RD N SHORE RD CENTERLINE RD SOUTHSIDE RD E END RD ROUTE 107 ROUTE 107 BORDEAUX MT RD ¬« 19 Vies Beach Maho Bay Beach Cru z Bay Beach Tru nk Bay Beach Caneel Bay Beach Francis Bay Beach Cinnamon Bay Beach Haw ksnest Bay Beach ¬« 18 ¬« 21 ¬« 19 ¬« 20 ¬« 28 ¬« 10 ¬« 9 ¬« 22 ¬« 12 ¬« 27 ¬« 23 ¬« 11 ¬« 15 ¬« 26 ¬« 23 ¬« 20 ¬« 10 ¬« 20 ¬« 20 ¬« 10 ¬« 20 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Retreat St. John, US Virgin Islands USVI 2040 Transportation Plan Community Advisory Group and Locally Funded Projects I 0 0.5 1 0.25 Miles ¬« 1 ¬« 2 Project Number Locally Funded Projects 1 John He ad Road (Route 206) Project Number Project Type Project Description 1 Congestion Manage m e nt/Re lie f Ne w p arking at car fe rry at Enighe d Pond (S hort T e rm T e m p orary Parking Exist) 2 Island wid e Proje cts Fe rry S che d ule ne e d s to b e coord inate d with V IT RAN b us sche d ule 3 Congestion Manage m e nt/Re lie f Close off road ne xt to conne ctions (to Car Fe rry T e rm inal) – Acce ss Circulation S tud y 4 Congestion Manage m e nt/Re lie f Be tte r coord inate acce ss b y car /rental car com p anie s for the p e op le fe rrie s 5 Congestion Manage m e nt/Re lie f Move p assenge r fe rry d ock to Cre e k Are a or Enighe d Pond (Large Pond ) – Coord ination with V irgin Island Port Authority 6 Congestion Manage m e nt/Re lie f Evaluate fe asib ility of p arking garage at Enighe d Pond 7 T ransit Proje cts Exte nd tim e s of op e rations of V IT RAN b use s and fre q ue ncy of se rvice 8 T ransit Proje cts Post and p rint fe rry and b us sche d ule s 9 T ransit Proje cts Provid e b us service and b us she lter on Gift Hill Road , south of S outh S hore Road and b us se rvice along S outh S hore Road (Route 104) 10 Op e rations Mainte nance and S yste m Pre se rvation Im p rove m e nts ne e d e d on Cente rline Road (Route 10): sid e walks, should ers, rep air crum b ling cliffs, 97 b lind corne rs b e twe e n Coral Bay and Cruz Bay, wid e n road from Cruz Bay to North S hore Road (Route 20)). { Note : Guard rail and Drainage Im p rove m e nts on Route 10 are includ e d in T T IP FY 2014} 11 Op e rations Mainte nance and S yste m Pre se rvation Pave Route 204 to p rovid e north-south conne ction b etwe e n North S hore Road (Route 20) and Ce nte rline Road (Route 10) – Coord ination with National Park S e rvice 12 Op e rations Mainte nance and S yste m Pre se rvation Pave John He ad Road (Route 206) to p rovid e north-south conne ction b e twe e n North S hore Road (Route 20) and Cente rline Road (Route 10) – Coord ination with National Park S e rvice 13 T ransit Proje cts Bus she lte rs id e ntifie d at thre e locations on Cente rline Road (Route 10) at John He ad Road (Route 206), west of Re e f Bay T rail, and e ast of K ings Hill Road on North S hore Drive (Route 20) 14 T ransit Proje cts Park & Rid e lot at Myrah K e ating Clinic on Cente rline Road (Route 10) at Gift Hill Road (Route 204) 15 Op e rations Mainte nance and S yste m Pre se rvation Com p le te p aving of K ing' s Hill Road (Route 20) e ast of Ce nte rline Road (Route 10) – Long T e rm 16 T ransit Proje cts Build b us she lte rs at b oth e nd s of K ing' s Hill Road (Route 20) at Ce nterline Road (Route 10) and at Route 107 17 Ne w Road way Facilitie s Build Park & Rid e b y Ce nte rline Road (Route 10) and K ing' s Hill Road (Route 20) 18 Ne w Road way Facilitie s Build S outh S hore Road conne cting Re e f Bay Road to Cocolob a Point at Route 107– Long T e rm 19 S afety and Op e rational Im p rovem e nts Guard rails ne e d e d along Bord e aux Mountain Road (Route 108) – Long T erm 20 Island wid e Proje cts Ne e d re st are as with p ub lic b athroom s on Ce nte rline Road (Route 10), North S hore Road (Route 20), Bord e aux Mountain Road (Route 108) and Route 107 – Long T e rm 21 T ransit Proje cts Ne e d b us service along Bord e aux Mountain Road (Route 108) from Ce nte rline Road (Route 10) to Route 107 22 Pe d e strian and Bicycle Proje cts S id e walk p riority along Route 107 in Coral Bay and Johnson Bay 23 S afety and Op e rational Im p rovem e nts Guard rails ne e d e d along East End Road (Route 10) from Route 107 and Route 108 to Pond Bay – Long T e rm 24 Island wid e Proje cts All new road s should have sid e walks and storm wate r facilitie s 25 Island wid e Proje cts T ruck Rule s/He avy Eq uip m e nt: re gulate size , noise , tim e of d ay, and e xhaust of truck traffic in re sid e ntial are as, escort ve hicle s e nforcem e nt, d e signate truck route s 26 Ne w Road way Facilitie s Im p rove Route 107 S outh of Bord e aux Mountain Road (Route 108) 27 Ne w Road way Facilitie s Exte nd Route 109 to Annab e rg 28 Ne w Road way Facilitie s Pave Johnny Horn T rail – Long T e rm ; Coord ination with National Park S e rvice Funding Type Locally Fu nded Projects ¬« # Population Density Increase (2010-2040) Per Sqm ≤ 100 101 - 200 201 - 400 401 - 800 > 800 Project Type Cong estion Manag ement/Relief Islandw ide Projects New Roadw ay Facilities Operations Maintenance and System Presev ation Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Safety and Operational Improv ements Transit Projects