Connecticut s Bold Vision for a Transportation Future

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1 Connecticut s Bold Vision for a Transportation Future Middlesex Chamber October 15, 2015 Commissioner Jim Redeker 1

2 2 The Challenge, Vision, & Plan

3 The Challenge our infrastructure, our economy, our quality of life, & our future 3

4 Our Transportation Infrastructure Is Large & Diverse Challenge: Keeping it operating, in good condition, & safe is a major challenge Highway System: 85 million vehicle miles traveled per day 21,800 miles of state & local roads and ramps 7,400 state & local bridges 50 state highway maintenance garages 630 state plow trucks Transit System 42 million bus passenger trips per year 1,100 transit buses and paratransit vehicles 41 million rail passenger trips per year 226 route miles of passenger railroad 203 New Haven Line bridges 500 rail coaches and cars 4

5 Condition forecasts: Condition of our Infrastructure We cannot sustain even existing conditions Already showing impacts of underinvestment Bridges 10% are structurally deficient (24% of CT s bridges are functionally obsolete) Roadways 41% of all state & local roads are in poor condition. Cost to drivers: an additional $661/year in operating costs due to road conditions. Rail 100-year old bridges Four movable bridges on nation s busiest commuter rail line are over 100 years old (Ramp-up plan is jump starting these replacements) 5

6 6 about 50% of CT s highway bridges built in 1950s & 60s

7 # Highway Bridges in Poor Condition 10-year bridge program after Mianus River bridge collapse Drop in 2013 reflects recent increases in bridge program 7

8 Postponed investments also place our economy & quality of life at risk Drivers in Connecticut spend up to one work-week sitting in traffic over $1.6 B in lost time & wasted fuel Deficient roads & bridges cost CT drivers $2.6 B per year in higher operating costs & accidents I-84 viaduct 50 yrs old & congested 8

9 Where We are Today Recent Achievements 9

10 Recent Achievements Transportation investment has grown 65% Condition levels & system reliability are improving in some areas. Recent & current major projects: Moses Wheeler bridge West River bridge I-84 widening Waterbury CTfastrak Q Bridge 10

11 New project delivery methods Construction delivery: I-84 bridge in Southington (ABC) o Accelerated Bridge Construction o Replaced in single weekend More comprehensive: design, const, financing Tested some new methods Design-Build (bridges) Construction Manager At Risk (railyard) Transit-Oriented Development (Stamford TOD) 11

12 Response to the Challenge 30-year Vision & Strategy 12

13 Best in Class Vision 30-year plan: all critical preservation & enhancement needs 5-year ramp-up: projects within the 5-year budget cycle to jump start investment Cost: o 30-year Vision: $100 Billion investment o 5-year ramp up: $10 Billion investment o Base Capital Program is $7.2 Billion (fed + state) o Ramp-Up funds $2.8 Billion (additional state) 13

14 Recommended Actions Improve Project & Service Delivery Project delivery: provide tools needed for more efficient delivery Design/Build, CMAR, Accelerated Bridge Construction, P3 Service delivery: implement more effective contracting methods DOT core capacity: build & develop staff in engineering, technology, new methods to deliver larger program more efficiently. More cash funding for regular capital programs Supports basic repair & preservation programs & more cost-effective 100% state-funded design Use state funds for design; state & federal funds for construction More efficient, faster, stretches dollars farther 14

15 15 Statewide Programs

16 Highways & Bridges: Preservation Programs Best-in-Class pavement preservation program: $7 Billion over 30 years To achieve & maintain good state of repair Best-in-Class bridge preservation program $25 Billion over 30 years To achieve & maintain good state of repair 16

17 Bus Program Upgrade bus maintenance facilities Integrate operating services, information, and customer service statewide Adopt technologies to improve service & information delivery, i.e. real time info & smart card fare collection Improve & expand urban bus service by 25%, providing urban residents access to bus service within half-mile of home 17

18 Bike & Pedestrian Design for Bikes & Pedestrians Support livable & walkable communities: o complete streets policy o context sensitive designs that respect community values. Trail Program Expand funding to fill gaps in the regional trail system & maintain existing trails. Community Connectivity Program New funding program to improve bike & pedestrian access to and within in community centers. 18

19 Ports & Maritime Create best-in-class statewide Port Authority Improve rail & highway linkages to ports Improve & expand port infrastructure o Piers, cranes, warehousing, etc. Provide regular maintenance dredging Support marinas & local maritime economy. 19

20 Municipal: municipal needs will be addressed Double the State s investment in municipal roadways Double the State s investment in municipal bridges New municipal traffic signal replacement program New community bike/ped program to make communities centers more walkable, safe, & livable Support Transit-Oriented Development in community centers 20

21 Freight Upgrade highway bridges to meet 100,000 lb. national standard Implement fully-automated truck permitting for wide & heavy loads Expand overnight parking for trucks Expand Rail Freight Improvement Program: o upgrade freight rail lines across the entire state o upgrade rail facilities to 286,000 lb. national standard o upgrade & maintain freight lines to preserve potential for passenger service Increase intermodal connections: o Improve intermodal facilities & infrastructure o improve deep-water ports (New London, New Haven, Bridgeport) 21

22 New York to New Haven Corridor Key Corridor Objectives Reduce congestion on I-95 & Rt 15 (CT s most congested corridor) Improve access to NYC (rail is primary means) Improve mobility & choices (goal in every corridor) 22

23 New York to New Haven Corridor HIGHWAY highlights Widen I-95: from NY to New Haven o Start with most congested segment: Bridgeport to Stamford o Institute congestion management practices Major preservation projects such as: o I-95: Complete reconstruction of West River Bridge in New Haven o RT 15: Reconstruct/replace West Rock Tunnel ($235M) in Woodbridge Fix traffic bottlenecks: like RT 7/RT 15 interchange & RT 8 in Shelton-Derby area 23

24 New York to New Haven Corridor RAIL highlights New Haven Line: o Restore rail infrastructure (movable & fixed bridges, track, catenary, etc.) o Movable & fixed bridges, track, catenary, etc o Improve safety & reliability of service o Add & modernize stations, expand parking o Fully utilize all 4 tracks to support: 2+2 concept Branch Lines: o 2 local tracks - more frequent local subway type service o 2 express tracks - faster express service on o Upgrade branch lines to provide full commuter service on all three lines 24

25 Eastern Connecticut Corridor Key Corridor Objectives Tourism: improve access from other regions to recreational & tourism centers Freight: improve freight rail & port infrastructure for more efficient freight transport Reduce congestion on I-95 Improve Shore Line East rail service 25

26 New Haven Hartford Springfield Corridor Key Corridor Objectives Reduce congestion I-91 at Charter Oak Bridge: traffic bottleneck $195 million: cost to build $880 million: benefits over 25 yrs Direct Economic Benefits Complete Hartford Rail Line (New Haven to Springfield) Expand CTfastrak Enhance Bradley Airport as key link to national & global markets 26

27 New York to Hartford Corridor Key Corridor Objectives Replace I-84 viaducts Waterbury Hartford Critical preservation projects Combined cost = $12 Billion Reduce congestion on I-84 Danbury (exits 3-8) Waterbury (Mixmaster) Hartford (Viaduct) Continuous 3 lanes (NY Waterbury) Improve Branch rail lines Danbury Waterbury 27

28 28 Funding: Current & Future, Federal vs State

29 Base Capital Plan Current Base 5 Year Capital Plan is funded with Federal & State Monies Historically, Federal funding accounted for 70-80% of the Program State-Federal ratio is now close to 50% with State funding including: Fix it First Highway Bridge Program LOTCIP State $3.2 B 45% Federal $3.8 B 55% Total Anticipated Federal Portion of the Current Program Total Anticipated State Portion of the Current Program 29

30 Federal Funding & Eligibility Accepting Federal Funding Comes with: Federal Eligibility Requirements Less Flexibility in Use of Funds Stewardship Agreements MAP-21 Brings: State of Good Repair targets & penalties Asset Management requirements Performance-Based Planning requirements 30

31 Fixing Problems: Not Providing Choices Aging systems requires the State to fix problems first before system enhancements. The needs of the current system mandates preservation & safety projects Current funding levels inadequate for existing system and do not allow for necessary enhancements Federal program constraints increasingly restrict our ability to improve the system, due to elimination of discretionary programs. 31

32 Governor s Call to Action Increases Capital Funds to $2 Billion/Yr during the 5-Year Ramp-up Includes Safety & Preservation Projects Creating the opportunity for Enhancement Projects $3,500 Vision Level Capital Funding $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $ ,200 5 Yr Ramp Up - Let's Go CT! Value = $2.8 Billion Proposed "Base" State Bonding Authorizations (based on recent trends) Past Years State Bonding Authorizations $0 - Assumed Federal Funding Current Biennial Budget 32

33 5 Year Ramp Up Capital Budget Base Program vs. Ramp Up Base Capital Program $3.2 Billion State $3.8 Billion Federal Ramp Up $ 2.8 Billion - State Total = $10 Billion investment over the 5 year period 33

34 5 Year Ramp Up $2.8 B additional State Funds Highways $613 Million Highways 22% I-95 Stamford to Bridgeport I-95 Baldwin Br. to Gold Star Br. I-91/I-691/Rt 15 I-91/Interchange 29 I-84 Exits 3-8 I-84 West Hartford Route 9 Middletown Rt. 7/15 Interchange Total Ramp Up = $2.8 Billion State Funds 34

35 5 Year Ramp Up $2.8 B additional State Funds Bridges $281 Million Bridges 10% Innovative Bridge Program I-84/Route 8 Mixmaster I-84 Hartford Viaduct West Rock Tunnel & Interchange 59 Gold Star Bridge South Bound Total Ramp Up = $2.8 Billion State Funds 35

36 5 Year Ramp Up $2.8 B additional State Funds Bike/Ped/Trails $101 Million Trail Maintenance Complete Gaps in Trail Network Urban Bike/Ped Connectivity Bike/Ped/Trails 4% Total Ramp Up = $2.8 Billion State Funds 36

37 5 Year Ramp Up $2.8 B additional State Funds Bus $43 Million Bus service expansion - New Buses Real Time Location/Bus Information Paratransit Service Coordination CTfastrak east to Manchester Rt. 1 CTfastrak BRT (Norwalk/Stamford) Bus 2% Total Ramp Up = $2.8 Billion State Funds 37

38 5 Year Ramp Up $2.8 B additional State Funds Rail $1.75 Billion Rail 62% Plan to Upgrade NHL capacity and speed Real Time Audio and Video System NHL NHL Interim Bridge Repairs NHL Stations & Parking NHL - New Danbury Branch Dock Yard Waterbury Branch Signal System NHL/SLE/NHHS Fleet Replacement Hartford Line Expansion/Stations/Fleet SLE Station & Parking Improvements Total Ramp Up = $2.8 Billion State Funds 38

39 39 Where Do We Go From Here?

40 Governor s Call to Action Increases Capital Funds to $2 Billion/Yr during the 5-Year Ramp-up Safety & Preservation program backlog first Creating the opportunity for Enhancement Projects $3,500 Vision Level Capital Funding $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $ ,200 5 Yr Ramp Up - Let's Go CT! Value = $2.8 Billion Proposed "Base" State Bonding Authorizations (based on recent trends) Past Years State Bonding Authorizations $0 - Assumed Federal Funding Current Biennial Budget 40

41 Governor s Transportation Finance Panel Experts in transportation, finance, and economic development Funding options and recommendations to support the $100 billion vision Report-out by end of the year 41

42 Economic Analyses of Let s Go CT Transportation Investments Where we are in the process: ready to deliver new type of information to assist decision makers to assess value of investments relative to cost Economic assessment: of transportation investments new measures to gauge the worth of investments beyond standard transportation measures like accident & congestion reduction Today s presentation: first part of economic analysis corridor-level analysis 3 highway corridors with the largest & boldest improvements important conduits of commerce among our most congested. Summary of initial findings: clear and compelling return on investment Demonstrate that transportation investments will spur growth in jobs, business, & income. Economic benefits will far exceed the cost of building the projects

43 Three Major Highway Corridors Hartford Viaduct & Waterbury Mixmaster not included I-84 West I-95 East I-95 West 43

44 Three Major Highway Corridors current conditions I-95 West I-95 East I-84 West Length (Miles) Daily Traffic 135,000 84,000 80,000 % Trucks 13.6% 10.5% 12.7% Daily VMT Vehicle Miles Traveled Annual VHT Vehicle Hours Traveled Annual Delay Hours of congestion 6,500,000 miles 3,700,000 miles 3,100,000 miles 45.1M hours 24.0M hours 29.2M hours 5.3M hours 2.1M hours 2.6M hours 44

45 I-95 West: NY to New Haven Highway Corridor Package 45

46 I-95 East: Branford to R.I. Highway Corridor Package 46

47 I-84 West Corridor plus Mixmaster & Viaduct Hartford Viaduct heavily congested Danbury section Waterbury Mixmaster 47

48 Why we conducted economic analysis Traditionally, transportation plans were based on standard measures of safety, congestion, & mobility. For this strategic plan, we need to go beyond standard measures. Purpose of economic analysis: Assess project s ability to support other strategic goals of CT (especially economic growth) Assess economic value of safety, congestion, & mobility improvements Assess a project s potential to facilitate or spur economic growth 48

49 Economic Impact Analysis Travel Inputs Econ. Analysis Benefit Cost Econ Impact Interpret Results Evaluation of changes in economy due to monetary transactions. Transportation Improvement Travel Benefits Industry Response & Change in Access Economic Growth (Impact) 49

50 Factors Impacting Economic Impacts Benefit Categories Economic Impact Factors Vehicle Operating Costs Time & Reliability (Business) Logistics Productivity Market Access Other Societal Benefits Personal Time (Not Business) Safety Environment Travel Factors VMT, Mix of Vehicle Types, Congestion VHT, Trip Purpose, Congestion Truck Fleet Mix, Commodity Mix, Congestion Effective Size of Labor and Delivery markets VHT, Trip Purpose, Congestion VMT, Speed, Road Class/Design Fleet Mix, VMT, Congestion 50

51 Results Widening I-95 and I-84 will produce over $40 billion in economic benefits to Connecticut, over 4 times the cost of implementing the projects. Widening I-95 Will produce $15.5 billion in new business sales, $9 billion in CT gross state product and add $6.3 billion in new wage income to workers. The widening will cost $10.7 billion. The project will generate between 11,000 and 19,000 construction jobs. Over 14 million hours of delay will be saved. Widening I-84 Will produce $4.4 billion in new business sales, add $2.6 billion to CT gross state product, and add $1.8 billion in new wage income to workers. The total cost of the project is $1.5 billion. The project will generate approximately 4000 jobs. Over 4.7 million hours of delay will be saved. 51