Chatt-Hamilton RPA

The Regional Planning Agency advances great places in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, & North Georgia through regional land use & transportation planning.

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Leaders recently met to discuss transportation in the Chattanooga-Hamilton County/North Georgia TPO region. Federal, state, regional, and local agencies explored solutions for transportation safety, resilience, economy, equity, funding, and project delivery.

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Mark your calendar for the final 2050 RTP public open house on October 20th from 4:00-5:30pm. We will share the project evaluation results and alternative futures analysis. Join us in-person at the Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 Broad St, Chattanooga.

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What’s next in the 2050 RTP process? We’re reviewing your comments on the draft projects & evaluating the projects. At the next public meeting later this year, we will present the project evaluation and alternative futures results. Stay tuned for more! #GreaterChatt2050RTP

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The 2050 RTP uses data & public input to identify potential improvements to bike & pedestrian infrastructure. Learn about the bike/ped count program here: https://t.co/s1dpSGUSHc and about the RTP's analysis of traffic stress for walking & biking here: https://t.co/nuxkUaS51k

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The 2050 RTP analyzes things like traffic signal capabilities & EV charging infrastructure to inform project recommendations. Check out the "Smart Corridor Network" & "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure" story maps on our website to learn more: https://t.co/2HnS20duUs

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The 2050 RTP is identifying ways to improve the public transit experience. More shelters at highly used bus stops, safe crossings near stops, & expanded transit service are some examples. Check out the transit story map to learn more! https://t.co/zUHjB3981X
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To promote safe & efficient movement of freight in the TPO area, we look at factors like at-grade railroad crossings, bridge height, & pavement conditions on truck routes. Learn more about how the RTP considers freight here: https://t.co/WTZZg3RHya
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By analyzing bridge & pavement conditions, we can identify priority locations for improvements to keep the transportation system in a state of good repair. Learn more about the conditions of roads & bridges in the TPO area here: https://t.co/VfGNCaOCxV
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Travel time reliability is the variation in how long it takes to get from point A to B. Interstates tend to have more congestion & less reliability (86%) than other roads (92%) in the TPO area. Learn more about traffic congestion here: https://t.co/YUkHpN22Oz
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Safety and equity are central to the 2050 RTP planning process. By looking at crashes that occur in Equity Emphasis Areas, we can identify ways to improve conditions in those areas. View the EEA and Safety story maps here: https://t.co/2HnS20duUs

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Big thanks to everyone who joined the 2050 RTP public meetings last week! Missed the meetings? Visit the virtual open house & the projects map to provide your input through May 6!
Links and more details available on the RTP website: https://t.co/94lGBMY93k

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The RTP project list is a key part of the plan. It lists which projects are planned to be funded & implemented with federal funds over the next 25 years. You can view the list of projects to be evaluated & provide your feedback here! https://t.co/LYy9jGf8Nf
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Be sure to join us either in-person or online this week to learn more about the 2050 RTP and provide your input on the draft project list for evaluation!
Learn more here: https://t.co/94lGBMY93k

#GreaterChatt2050RTP

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We want to hear from you! Please join one of the upcoming public meetings for the 2050 RTP:
4/25 (live Zoom)
4/27 (in person)
4/28 (live Zoom)
Or visit the virtual open house any time from 4/25-5/6

More details at: https://t.co/atsE1GyqdZ

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A new component of the 2050 RTP update is the Smart Corridor Network. This network was selected because it is where smart technology improvements are likely to have the most immediate impact. Learn more by viewing the story map here: https://t.co/wgMfCEkcr8

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Please join us! There are three ways to attend the next public meetings for the 2050 RTP:

1) In-person open house on 4/27
2) Live Zoom meetings on 4/25 or 4/28
3) Virtual open house (anytime from 4/25 to 5/6)

See details here: https://t.co/atsE1GgPmr

#GreaterChatt2050RTP

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The Community Advisory Committee for the 2050 RTP recently met to discuss how public input informs the plan & how projects are being identified for evaluation. These topics will be featured at upcoming public meetings—stay tuned for more details! #GreaterChatt2050RTP

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The RTP also includes a final project category for studies that research specific transportation issues & propose design or policy solutions to address them. This isn’t a major category type, but it's still an important part of the RTP’s investment strategy. #GreaterChatt2050RTP

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The RTP’s Intersection/Operational/Technology project category can include upgrading signal timing, transit signal prioritization, smart corridor tech., and more. This work helps ensure that the operational flow of our transp. system is both efficient & safe #GreaterChatt2050RTP

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Projects in the RTP's Bike/Ped/Complete Streets project category can include adding sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, greenways, and more. Complete streets projects can also retrofit existing streets to better accommodate and protect all road users. #GreaterChatt2050RTP