Final Report

1. Coordinating Committee Members
2. Table of Contents
3. Executive Summary
4. Introduction
   Purpose and Scope
   Planning Process
   Public Involvement Process
   Goals and Objectives
5. Socioeconomic Factors
   Introduction
   Projected Population Trends
   Projected Employment Trends
   Economic Development Considerations
   Projected Households and Employment by Traffic Analysis Zone
6. Transportation System Deficiencies
   Introduction
   Capacity Analysis
   Analysis of Perceived Deficiencies
7. Recommended Plan
   Introduction
   Roadway Element
   Recommended Roadway Improvements
   Discussion of Key Area Recommendations
   Downtown/Fairmont State College Area Access Solutions
   1. Improvements to US 250
   2. I-79/Downtown Connector
   3. Low Level Bridge
   4. Fairmont State College/Fairmont General Hospital Area
   Access to Western and Northern Sections of Marion County
   1. The Rivesville Connector
   2. US 250/US 19 Connector
   3. The Eldora/Enterprise Connector
   Upgrade of Existing Routes
   I-68 Extension to WV 2
8. Bicycle and Pedestrian Element
9. Public Transit Element
10. Freight Transportation Element
11. Air Transportation Considerations
12. Prioritization
    High Priority (1-5 years)
    Mid-Range Priority (6-15 years)
    Long Range (16 years +) 67
13. Funding and Implementation
14. Other Implementation Considerations
15. Conclusion
16. Appendix A - Project Web Site
17. Appendix B - WVDOT Bicycle Facility Design Standards
    

Summary of Planning Process

Development Factors and Trends Analysis

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