Existing Conditions

A foundational step in the Alternatives Analysis process is the Existing Conditions Report, which provides a detailed assessment of Charleston Boulevard’s current transportation, land use, environmental, and socioeconomic conditions.

This report compiles both qualitative and quantitative data to identify key challenges and opportunities that will shape the development of High-Capacity Transit alternatives. By establishing a clear understanding of existing conditions, this analysis ensures that proposed transit improvements are responsive to corridor needs and aligned with broader regional goals. The findings will directly inform the evaluation of alternatives and guide the selection of a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) that best serves Charleston Boulevard and the communities along it.

Report Outline

This report is organized into eight chapters, with each chapter examining a different type of existing conditions information:

1. Chapter 1: Introduction—Introduces report context, the purpose of the report, and describes the study area.
2. Chapter 2: Plan and Policy Review—Key findings from existing transportation and land use plans, upcoming projects, transportation policies, and other studies which inform potential future rapid transit in the study area
3. Chapter 3: Land-Use Assessment—Assesses current and future land uses in the study area, with a special focus on transit-oriented development
4. Chapter 4: Real Estate Market Analysis—Highlights relevant aspects of the real estate market and potential for development of different product types in the study area
5. Chapter 5: Transit Network Analysis—Highlights relevant aspects of the transit network and transit performance in the study area
6. Chapter 6: Roadway Conditions—Describes existing relevant right-of-way characteristics, such as roadway widths, access management, and constraints
7. Chapter 7: Transit Market Profile—Describes the underlying demand for transit in the study area
8. Chapter 8: Environmental Analysis—Identifies the major environmental features in the study area that should be considered as part of the AA

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