Study Overview
The Southwest Corridor Transit Study is about finding ways to improve transit services in the southwest corridor of Greater Birmingham along the Bessemer Superhighway Corridor. In addition to improving transit services, the study will look at ways encourage “smarter” and greener planning and land uses to energize economic development for those who live, work and go to school in the corridor. Everyone can get involved— as the study will provide opportunities for local elected officials, planners and citizens to work together, to look for ways to rebuild and revitalize our communities while protecting existing neighborhoods, and to attract new housing, jobs, and services. In short, this study will look at ways to improve: daily travel, quality of life, and economic development.
This study is funded by a Federal Transit Administration grant though the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority. Managed by the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham, this project also has support from local jurisdictions and the Alabama Department of Transportation.
Southwest Corridor Monthly Poll
The proposed Vision Statement for the Southwest Corridor is to: Revitalize the Southwest Corridor with improved transit services that offer essential mobility for many and travel choices for others, while leveraging opportunities for restoring vitality to neighborhoods and business districts, and stimulating economic development.
Land Use Workshop &
Public Open House
All Day Event! Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Save the Date!
City of Midfield Community Center
(Also known as the Midfield Recreation Center)
410 Grant Street; Midfield, AL 35228 (Google Map)Land Use Workshops
Morning Workshop: 8:30 am to 11 am
Afternoon Workshop: 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Public Open House: 4 pm to 8 pm
The Southwest Corridor Transit Study
You are invited to attend a day-long event OPEN TO THE PUBLIC to discuss improved transit services, land use, and economic development along the US 11/Bessemer Super Highway (known as the Southwest Corridor). This exciting opportunity to help decide the future of the Southwest Corridor will take place in two identical daytime workshops, and an open house later in the day. Please attend either of the daytime workshops or the open house.
In the daytime Corridor Land Use Workshops, the first from 8:30 am to 11 am, and the second from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, the RPCGB will work with the Study Team, Steering Committee, Working Groups, community leaders, property owners, and local developers to explore land use and development around five potential transit station areas.
At the Public Open House from 4 pm to 8 pm, the RPCGB will summarize the recommendations for high-quality transit service, station area development, and land use prepared at each workshop.
For More Information
Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham Attn: Project Manager Darrell Howard, AICP, PMP Phone: (205) 264-8441 Fax: (205) 328-3304
Point of View
Ideas about the Southwest Corridor and its potential from the prospective of people in the community.
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