Regional Freight Advisory Committee Mobility 2040

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1 Regional Freight Advisory Committee Mobility 2040 October 13, 2015 Kevin Feldt, AICP

2 The Region 2

3 Regional Perspective Population 12. Virginia 8,326, Washington 7,061,530 DFW 6,812, Massachusetts 6,745, Arizona 6,731,484 Source: US Census Bureau July 2014 estimate and NCTCOG Note: Lake Erie 9,910 square miles Area (square miles) 44. Massachusetts 10, Vermont 9,616 DFW 9, New Hampshire 9, New Jersey 8, Connecticut 5, Delaware 2, Rhode Island 1,54524 Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 census and NCTCOG 3

4 Regional Population Growth Population (Millions) Sources: US Census Bureau, NCTCOG 4

5 2013 Growth Pattern CHSR in DFW September 21,

6 2040 Growth Pattern 4

7 Long-Range Transportation Plan (Mobility Plan) Required by federal law Fiscally constrained Urban areas >50,000 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Regional Transportation Council (RTC) MPO policy board Determines projects and programs to receive funds Mobility Amendment Current Long-Range Transportation Plan for North Central Texas 7

8 What is a Mobility Plan? Represents a blueprint for the region s multimodal transportation system Covers at least a 20-year timeframe Responds to goals Identifies policies, programs, and projects for continued development Guides the expenditure of federal and state funds 8

9 Funding Basics System Revenue Facility Revenue Local Revenue Regional Transportation System $94.5 B Motor Fuel Taxes Vehicle Registration Fees Other Federal Sources Other State Sources Tollroads Managed Lanes Public/Private Partnerships Sales or Special Taxes Bond Programs Impact Fees Property Taxes Value Capture 9

10 Mobility 2040 Policy Considerations Capital investment and maintenance balance Reevaluation of transit recommendations Reevaluation of priced facility recommendations Increasing role of technology Demographic and cultural shifts Last mile connections Infrastructure resiliency Equity, environment, and economics balance Comprehensive view of corridor evaluation 10

11 Candidate Roadway Projects for Review and Consideration 11

12 Mobility 2040 Schedule Mar Apr May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May 2016 June 2016 Plan Development Partner Agency Recommendations Review and Development Draft Recommendations to STTC & RTC Official Comment Period STTC & RTC Action Air Quality Conformity 12

13 Mobility 2040 Freight Goals Promote safety Engage freight community Incorporate freight in all projects Develop sustainable and reliable funding sources Reduce negative air quality impacts Monitor traffic Develop freight database Improve railroad safety and reliability 13

14 Mobility 2040 Freight Policies Foster regional economic activity through safe, efficient and reliable freight Educate elected officials Educate public Encourage freight industry to participate in freight system planning Improve air quality Improve delivery time reliability 14

15 Mobility 2040 Freight Policies (cont.) Maintain regional freight networks to meet business and consumer demand Benefit quality of life Enhance intermodal freight activity Innovation Facility development Improved network connectivity Freight-oriented development 15

16 Mobility 2040 Freight Policies (cont.) Incorporate technological advances Improve efficiency by promoting safety, mobility, and accessibility Monitor freight traffic Create and maintain regional freight database 16

17 Mobility 2040 Freight Policies (cont.) For all transportation projects: Incorporate freight analysis Involve freight community in planning Improve air quality with efficiency and innovation Improve railroad safety Public education Crossing improvements 17

18 Mobility 2040 Freight Programs Data collection Freight system and network planning Freight outreach activities Land-use planning Railroad safety 18

19 Data Collection Program Vehicle classification counts and movements Freight travel demand forecasting model Freight facility inventory FHWA, state, local and private data sources Freight impact economic data 19

20 Freight System and Network Planning Program Increase safety through education Freight route planning Innovation Bottleneck removal First/last mile assess Hazardous materials route planning 20

21 Freight Outreach Program Freight industry involvement and education Public officials education General public education 21

22 Land Use Planning Program Ensure compatible land-use near: Railroads Intermodal facilities Freight-oriented development Truck routes and major freight roadways 22

23 Railroad Safety Program Continue various rail planning programs: Banking Safety education Quiet zone planning Reliability partnership 23

24 Questions Mike Johnson Transportation Planner (817) Kevin Feldt, AICP Program Manager (817)

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26 Major Planned Roadway Improvements 26

27 Major Planned Rail Improvements 27

28 Prioritization and Expenditures Maximize Existing System Strategic Infrastructure Investment Infrastructure Maintenance Maintain & Operate Existing Facilities Bridge Replacements Management and Operations Improve Efficiency & Remove Trips from System Traffic Signals and Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements Growth, Development, and Land-Use Strategies More Efficient Land Use & Transportation Balance Rail and Bus Induce Switch to Transit HOV/Managed Lanes Increase Auto Occupancy Freeways/Tollways and Arterials Additional Vehicle Capacity $29.2 $4.8 $3.9 $16.5 $40.1 $94.5 billion 28

29 Recommended Regional Policies Policy Safety Efficiency Comprehensive Target Improve at-grade rail crossing safety Minimize truck crashes Improve at grade rail crossing efficiency Eliminate truck route discontinuity Improve first/last mile network access Ensure project continuity Identify Local Freight Network 29

30 Recommended Regional Programs Program Truck Route Network Continuity Local Government Freight Education Intersection Improvements Access Into Freight Facilities Data Collection Local Government/Railroad Partnerships Safe Driver Base Policy Efficiency Efficiency and Comprehensive Efficiency Efficiency Comprehensive Efficiency and Safety Safety 30

31 Legislative Outcomes Lawmakers have provided opportunities for new funding for transportation Revenue Source Priced Facility Use Transit Use Prop. 1 No No End Diversions Yes No Sales Tax * No No Excise Tax * No No * Pending voter approval Estimated Statewide Revenue (in billions) Total Revenue $1.74 $1.81 $1.79 $4.84 $4.84 $

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33 ISM Fort Worth October 6,

34 New in Mobility 2040 Planning Horizon 2040 Demographics Population by 2040: 10.7 million Employment by 2040: 6.7 million Financial Assumptions Legislative action and RTC direction Planning Requirements Legislative action or pending official guidance on MAP-21 Policy Considerations Focus on balance and integrated system connectivity More transportation options and choice Recommendations Dependent on demographics, financial assumptions, planning requirements, and policy considerations 34