Our Vision: GreenVillages

Attractive 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, SC Fred Payne, Greenville County Council, Presenter Fpayne@GreenvilleCounty.org

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

Elevated Personal Rapid Transit Vehicles move quietly above roads with Cars, Buses, and dedicated Bicycle, LSV/NEV, & Walking Trails

Multi-Modal Transportation Supports GreenVillages

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 and connect 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 transport system can complement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).

Connectivity links people with daily needs of life.

Attractive GreenVillages - Transform urban areas

GreenVillages along a Multi-modal Corridor

Three 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

Key: Connecting Homes, Jobs, and Activities Why leave Auto for Personal Express Taxi?
Source: Connections for Sustainability Study, 2012

PRT Mobility Applications Innovative Technologies: 1975 and 2011

WVU- Morganton - 1975

Heathrow UK - 2011 Greenville SC 2014?

PRT is Personal Rapid Transit

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

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 Buildings 6. Trip Time relatively fast (30 mph) 7. ADA compliant 8. No Snow & Ice Hazards 9. Electric, Environmentally Friendly 10. Private (1-6 passengers) 11. Very safe operation

Necessary Components for PRT

Vital Technical Competencies of PRT

Technology Solutions

Market Needs

Money

Predictable Regulations
Source: Dr. John Mogge, CH2M Hill, The Technology of PRT

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 Centers

Mid-Town Greenville
University Center@McAlister TD Convention Center/ GMU Housing & shopping areas
- 1,100 acre planned community

Verdae Development CU-ICAR/ Millenium Campus

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/mobility products 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