The Transit Vision

There is no doubt that in 2030, we will live differently. We will be experiencing population and employment growth and new technologies will affect jobs and travel. There will be an increase in gas prices and cost of travel. We will be faced with more congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. And, of course, land use and development will be happening at a more rapid pace in all urban, suburban and rural areas. Will transit be more widely accepted for everyday travel?

What Should Our Community Look Like in 2030?

New growth in suburban areasNew growth concentrated in urban areas
Primary travel mode - autoMulti-modal solutions (auto, transit, pedestrian, bicycle)
“Low” energy costs“High” energy costs
Status quo land use and urban design“Green” developments

The TMP will develop a regional transit plan that:

  • utilizes energy-efficient, sustainable vehicles
  • supports and enhances smart economic growth and land use development
  • meets existing and future travel needs
  • is fiscally responsible

What Should Our Transit System Look Like in 2030?

Bus and Go! BusIntroduce new “premium” modes
Focus on transporting “transportation disadvantaged”Design services to attract new riders
Auto encourages more suburban developmentTransit encourages more
urban development

TMP study will:

  • examine the efficiency and effectiveness of existing services
  • identify and evaluate future mobility needs for diverse populations, including seniors and people with disabilities
  • include a transit-oriented development (TOD) guidebook to help local jurisdictions plan for and encourage transit-friendly development
  • identify transit service standards, performance measures, and planning guidelines to ensure existing and future services operate efficiently

The Mobile Metro Task Force

A task force has been put together to lead the TMP process. This group will work closely with Rapid staff and the consultant team to develop the plan, review analysis, and to prioritize improvements based on public input. The task force represents a very broad-based group of stakeholders including riders, the business community, developers, non-profits, environmental activists, elected officials, city/county staff, educational and faith-based institutions, and the public at large.

NameTitleAffiliation
Chris BaileyProject Manager-FacilitiesSpectrum Health
Ann Marie BessettePlannerGR Downtown Development Authority
Rae BowerBoard PresidentDisability Advocates of Kent County
Jonathan BradfordPresident/CEOInner City Christian Federation
James BuckMayorCity of Grandville
Scott BuhrerFinance DirectorCity of Grand Rapids
John CanepaConsulting PrincipalCrowe Horwath
Daryl DelabbioCo. Administrator/ControllerKent County
Casey Dutmer, Vice ChairChairConsumer Advisory Committee
Lynne FerrellProgram OfficerFrey Foundation
Sandra Ghosten-JonesKent Co Contract CoordinatorArea Agency on Aging
John GreenPartnerLocus Development
Brandon GriffinButterball Farms
Lisa HaynesAsst. VP-Operations, Pew Campus & Regional CentersGrand Valley State University
Rachel HoodExecutive DirectorWMEAC
Robert HornIndustrial AdvisorCB Richard Ellis
Andy JohnstonLegislative Affairs DirectorGrand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Fred KellerChairman/CEOCascade Engineering Inc
Bill KirkCommunications DirectorMI League of Conservation Voters
Ron KoehlerAssistant SuperintendentKent Intermediate School District
Mark LemoineGovernmental Affairs DirectorSpectrum Health
Rabbi Albert LewisFaith in Motion
James MoyerAsst. VP-Facilities PlanningGrand Valley State University
Mike MrazDirector of PropertiesJade Pig Ventures
Robert Roth, ChairPresidentRoMan Manufacturing
Don StypulaExecutive DirectorGrand Valley Metro Council
Rick TreurCommunity Service DirectorCongressman Vern Ehlers Office
Barb VanDurenDeputy City Mgr- Economic Develop CoordinatorCity of Wyoming
Mike VanGesselPresident/CEORockford Construction Co.
Francisco Vega

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