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Our Vision: GreenVillagesAttractive Communities along
Multi-Modal Mobility Corridors with PRT(Personal Rapid Transit) drawing Choice Riders
and promoting Economic Development
Hypothesis: A new transit option, PRT, can help create
GreenVillages - healthier, more livable communities with
reduced traffic congestion & pollution
and demonstrate new mobility opportunities
for Greenville, America and the world!
InnoVenture2013 Conference, May 9, 2013, Greenville, SCFred Payne, Greenville County Council, Presenter [email protected]
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What Are GreenVillages?
Mixed-use communities where people can live, work, shop, dine, and play
Attractive, Livable, Sustainable, Energy-efficient , Connected Multi-modal
Connected internally via walking and biking trails, NEV/LSV cart paths, as well as roads
Connected externally via transit to community services in other GreenVillages
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Multi-Modal TransportationSupports GreenVillages
Elevated Personal
Rapid Transit Vehiclesmove quietly above
roads with Cars,
Buses, and dedicated
Bicycle, LSV/NEV, &
Walking Trails
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GreenVillages Guiding Ideas GreenVillages offer sustainable living environments and
connected, multi-modal transportation solutions. Affordable, workforce, and upscale housing around MMT stations with
mixed use transit oriented economic development (TOeD).
Access jobs, healthcare, education, recreation, dining & shopping
Mobility options should complement each other andconnect at Multi-Modal Transit (MMT) stations
Almost all trips are multi-modal: Cars, BRT, PRT, NEV, bikeways and
walkways connecting at MMT stations facilitates interaction
Personal Rapid Transport (PRT) - a MonoRail-type intelligent transportsystem can complement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
Connectivity links people with daily needs of life.
Attractive GreenVillages - Transform urban areas
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GreenVillages along a Multi-modal CorridorThree Multi-modal Routes: Laurens Rd via Express Bus (BRT) or car;
I-385 via Car; GCEDC Corridor with Bicycle, Walking, LSV and PRT
1. Laurens Road (4 to 8 lanes)
- 21,000+ vehicles/ day
- Existing Local Bus Service
- Needs Improvements for Successful
Electric Express Bus 2. I-385 (Golden Strip Expressway)
89,000+ vehicles/ day
Widened from 4 to 6 lanes in 2012
3. GCECD RR Right of Way
Old RR Right of Way will support
multi-modal PRT, LSV/NEV, bicycle,
and walking paths
Circles represent opportunities for
GreenVillages
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Key: Connecting Homes, Jobs, and Activities
Why leave Auto for Personal Express Taxi?Source: Connections for Sustainability Study, 2012
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PRT Mobility Applications
Innovative Technologies: 1975 and 2011
WVU- Morganton - 1975 Heathrow UK - 2011
Greenville SC 2014?
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PRT is Personal
Rapid Transit
PRT Benefits
1. On-demand service 24/7
2. Non-Stop, No Transfers Needed
3. Vehicle Waits at Station for Rider
4. Minimal Walking
5. Operates inside Buildings6. Trip Time relatively fast (30 mph)
7. ADA compliant
8. No Snow & Ice Hazards9. Electric, Environmentally Friendly
10. Private (1-6 passengers)
11. Very safe operation
PRT vehicles are electric,driverless, lightweight,
w/1-6 passengers. Move
directly from origin
station to destination.They travel on elevated
routeways w/ off-line
stations so no stops are
needed.
Think
- Car on Mono-rail
- Horizontal elevator
- Personal Express Taxi
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Necessary Components for PRT
TechnologySolutions
Money
PredictableRegulations
MarketNeeds
Source: Dr. John Mogge, CH2M Hill,The Technology of PRT
Vital Technical Competencies of PRT
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GreenVillages Grow on a Multi-modal Corridor as
Transit-Oriented Economic Development (TOeD)
MultiModal Stations
BRT, PRT, & Bicycle traffic
attracts Mixed Use TOeD
Hi Potential TOeD CentersMid-Town Greenville
University Center@McAlister
TD Convention Center/ GMU
Housing & shopping areas
Verdae Development- 1,100 acre planned community
CU-ICAR/ Millenium Campus
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Will you be a part of a new PRT Mobility Cluster
to develop GreenVillages, opportunities & jobs?
Greenville is seeking:
Leaders with a vision to see potential in PRT/mobilityproducts for creating new jobs & better environment
Businesses looking to solve problems of commuting
employees & shoppers Companies looking for opportunities to start up and
grow PRT/mobility technology companies
Great people to design, test, manufacture, integrate,
and sell the new PRT/mobility products Investors to provide capital for PRT/mobility
companies
Consumers to adopt, buy, use new PRT technology