MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
WEST COAST CORRIDOR COALITION The Committee may take action on any item appearing on this agenda.
Thursday, September 20, 2007 - Friday, September 21, 2007
Held in conjunction with the West Coast Councils of Governments meeting
Oakland Marriott 1001 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607
Staff Contact: Linda Culp (619) 699-6957 [email protected]
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
• WCCC COMMITTEE REPORTS INCLUDING WEST COAST TRADE SYSTEM ANALYSIS
• DRAFT WCCC OVERALL WORK PLAN
• STRATEGIES FOR WCCC NEXT STEPS
WEST COAST CORRIDOR COALITION
MEETINGS AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
2:00 – 5:00 We Move Forward Together – West Coast Multi-State Approaches to Green Highways and Corridors of the Future (Oakland Convention Center Room 201)
Bruce Agnew – Discussion Leader and Chair WCCC Intelligent Transportation Systems Committee
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
10:15 to 12:00 The West Coast Corridor (Oakland Convention Center Room 208)
Barb Ivanov – Discussion Leader and Chair WCCC Goods Movement Committee
12:15 – 1:30 Administrative and Executive Committees Working Lunch - Offsite (Note: This working lunch will be offsite at Caffé Verbena, located one block from the hotel at 1111 Broadway. There is no cost to attendees, but you will need to sign up at the registration table Friday morning.)
1:30 – 4:30 Full WCCC Committee (Oakland Convention Center Room 208)
2 WEST COAST CORRIDOR COALITION ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES JOINT MEETING Friday, September 21, 2007. 12:15 – 1:30
ITEM # RECOMMENDATION
1. INTRODUCTIONS AND WELCOME
2. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO AGENDA
Committee members may request additions or changes to the agenda.
3. ELECTION OF FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD VICE CHAIRS APPROVE
The Committee will elect the WCCC first, second, and third vice chairs for 2007/2008.
4. WCCC OVERALL BUDGET AND LOCAL SHARES UPDATE INFORMATION/ (Larry Ehl, WSDOT) POSSIBLE ACTION
The overall WCCC budget is attached. WSDOT staff will provide a status of state matching shares at the meeting. (Note: the staff report for this item is attached to the full committee’s agenda as Item #5.)
5. DRAFT WCCC OVERALL WORK PLAN (Linda Culp, SANDAG, DISCUSSION Staff)
At the May 23, 2007, WCCC meeting the Committee requested staff develop an overall work plan for the WCCC, including work by each of the committees and overall budget. (Note: the staff report for this item is attached to the full Committee’s agenda as Item #6.)
6. PRELIMINARY COMMITTEE DISCUSSION ON STRATEGIES FOR WCCC NEXT STEPS (All)
Committee members are asked to discuss preliminary ideas for WCCC next steps and be prepared to present these at the afternoon meeting.
7. ADJOURN
3 WEST COAST CORRIDOR COALITION FULL COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, September 21, 2007. 1:30-4:30
ITEM # RECOMMENDATION
1. INTRODUCTIONS AND WELCOME
2. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO AGENDA
Committee members may request additions or changes to the agenda.
+3. APPROVAL OF MAY 23, 2007, MEETING MINUTES APPROVE
Minutes from the May 23, 2007, meeting are attached for the Committee’s approval.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS DISCUSSION
ITS Committee (Bruce Agnew) Goods Movement Committee (Barb Ivanov) Administrative/Executive Committees (Therese McMillan, Bill Wagner)
+5. WCCC OVERALL BUDGET AND LOCAL SHARES UPDATE INFORMATION (Larry Ehl, WSDOT)
The overall WCCC budget is attached. WSDOT staff will provide a status of state matching shares at the meeting. Executive and Administrative Committee members also will summarize related discussions from the prior meeting.
+6. DRAFT WCCC OVERALL WORK PLAN (Linda Culp, SANDAG, DISCUSSION Staff)
At the May 23, 2007, meeting the Committee requested staff develop a draft overall work plan for the WCCC, including work by each of the committees and overall budget. Executive and Administrative Committee members also will summarize related discussions from the prior meeting.
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7. STRATEGIES FOR WCCC NEXT STEPS (All) DISCUSSION
WCCC Members are asked to discuss the next steps for the organization and ways to keep the momentum of the organization going. One suggestion is to hold a more detailed strategy session/retreat, perhaps in San Diego in November 2007, to discuss future WCCC activities; how to involve the private sector; how to advocate at the federal, state, and local levels; and other strategies.
+8. CORRIDORS OF THE FUTURE UPDATE (Michele Fell, Caltrans) INFORMATION
At the May 23, 2007, WCCC meeting Caltrans provided an update on a recently submitted application for the I-5 corridor to be recognized as a Corridor of the Future by the USDOT. On September 10, 2007, DOT announced that I-5 was one of six corridors selected from 38 applications to receive this designation.
9. STATE UPDATES ON GLOBAL WARMING AND GREEN INFORMATION INITIATIVES AS THEY RELATE TO GOODS MOVEMENT (All)
As time permits, agencies are asked to discuss relevant initiatives related to global warming that may have impacts to goods movement.
10. WCCC WEBSITE (Linda Culp, SANDAG, Staff) REVIEW AND COMMENT
Staff has received comments on the draft WCCC Web site (www.WestCoastCorridors.org) and has made a number of updates since the May 23, 2007, meeting. The Committee is asked to provide additional feedback at this time.
+11. 2007 AND 2008 MEETING SCHEDULE APPROVE
+ next to an item indicates an attachment
Attachment 1: WCCC Members.
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WCCC Committee Members
Name Organization
Bruce Agnew Cascadia Project Jeannie Beckett Port of Tacoma Stephanie Bowman Port of Tacoma Katy Brooks Port of Vancouver Travis Brouwer Jeff Brown California Senate Art Brown Orange County Transportation Authority Jeff Brown CA Senate Bill Burgel HDR Inc Michael Burke Port of Seattle Rex Burkholder Portland Metro Gary Cardwell NWCS Bruce Carr Alaska Railroad Corp. Tina Casgar San Diego Assn of Governments Andrew Chesley SJCOG Carolyn Clevenger Metro. Transportation Comm. Cheryl Collier SCAG Andy Cotugno Metro Linda Culp San Diego Assn of Governments Joy Dopita Washington State DOT Larry Ehl Washington State DOT Rick Finn Port of Portland John Fox BFCOG John Fratt Port of Vancouver Gary Gallegos San Diego Assn of Governments Vicki Guarino RVCOG Steve Harvey CWCOG Elissa Hicks Washington State DOT Gill Hicks CALMITSAC Charlie Howard PSRC Ed Immel HDR Inc Barbara Ivanov Washington State DOT Addison Jacobs Port of Vancouver Kenneth Jones TRPC Will Kempton CA Dept. of Transportation Doug Kimsey Metro Trans. Commmission Mark Kushner BTCOG Susie Lahsene Port of Portland
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WCCC Committee Members
Name Organization
Gwen Luper Benton-Franklin COG John MacKinnon Alaska DOT & Public Facilities Therese McMillan Metro Trans. Commmission Jim Miller Whatcom Council of Gov. Linda Modrell County of Benton Dan Moore Rogue Valley COG Charles Mott Richard Nordahl CA Department of Transportation Jeff Ottesen Alaska DOT & Pub. Facilities Deena Platman Portland Metro Michael Quilty Rogue Valley COG Julie Rodwell Oregon DOT Bob Russell OR Trucking Assn Rosemary Siipola CWCOG Elizabeth Stratton Washington State DOT Mike Swearingen SJCOG Aves Thompson Bill Wagner Cascades WCOG Bridget Wieghart Corridor & Freight Planning Section Jeff Wilkens WVTC Scott Witt Washington State DOT Christine Wolf Port of Seattle Lon Wyrick TRPC Henry Yates III Port of Seattle Mike Zachary Port of Tacoma Tom Zelenka Oregon Freight Advisory Comm Jennifer Ziegler WA Governor's Office
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September 21, 2007 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 3
Action Requested: APPROVE
APPROVAL OF MAY 23, 2007 MEETING MINUTES File Number 4000102
The West Coast Corridor Coalition (WCCC) Executive and Administrative Committees held a conference call on May 23, 2007. Gary Gallegos chaired the meeting. In attendance were:
Carolyn Clevenger, MTC Sarah Catz Jim Miller, WCOG Bill Wagner, Cascades WCOG Bruce Agnew, Cascadia Project Barbara Ivanov, WSDOT Gary Gallegos, SANDAG Elissa Hicks, WSDOT Richard Nordahl, Caltrans Jeff Ottesen, Alaska DOT Michael Fischer, Cambridge Systematics Linda Culp, SANDAG Jeff Brown, California Senate Deena Platman, Portland Metro Julie Rodwell, Oregon DOT
ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO AGENDA
Two items were added to the agenda: (1) Expenses for the August 2006 Portland WCCC Meeting, and (2) Corridors of the Future Update.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 20, 2007 MEETING MINUTES
The meeting minutes were approved.
WCCC OVERALL BUDGET AND LOCAL SHARES UPDATE
Elissa Hicks (WSDOT) provided an update on the overall WCCC budget (WSDOT serves as the WCCC fiscal officer). To date, $63,494 has been expended, including previous contracts and meeting expenses.
A 20 percent local match is required for the federal grant, translating to $17,000 for FY2006/2007 and totaling $40,000 for the three-year period for each state. In March, the four member states were contacted and formally asked for this match. To date, Oregon has provided matching funds
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from a number of agencies within the state. Richard Nordahl (Caltrans) reported that California expects to provide local funds in June 2007 but will need additional background information in order to process and will work with staff on this request. Alaska agreed to contribute, and, as a result, Washington agreed to provide its state match.
OVERVIEW OF WCCC WORK PLAN SCOPE OF WORK
Michael Fischer (Cambridge Systematics) reviewed the scope of work for the WCCC’s West Coast Trade System Analysis and clarified that the study will begin by reviewing work already completed by corridor agencies. The uniqueness of this study is to understand issues of a multi-state system with implications to the west and nationally. Gary Gallegos (SANDAG) asked about the inclusion of economic benefits and the need to include this evaluation in the work plan.
Barb Ivanov (WSDOT) asked if the study should normalize or standardize the data and findings from the various state studies. Mr. Fischer noted this could be a consideration under Task 2 when datasets are built but cautioned that the effort may not be precise. The group discussed the need to at least include the specific source data from the various studies. Jim Miller (WCOG) commented on the need to include freight impacts on daily life. Bill Wagner (Cascades WCOG) asked that the study highlight the various stakeholder roles in the corridors (e.g., Ports, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, etc). Jeff Ottesen (Alaska DOT) inquired as to the 15-year time horizon versus a longer-term approach.
At the February 2007 WCCC meeting a maximum budget was developed for this analysis of $225,000, and the current contract between Cambridge Systematics and WSDOT is not to exceed $200,000. Committee discussion ensued as to whether this contract amount should be increased. After several options, the Committee approved a motion to amend the contract not to exceed $340,000 pending the receipt of all state matching funds. As an interim measure, the contract would remain not to exceed $200,000.
The Committee next discussed the request for additional funds by Cambridge Systematics above the current scope of work. These include $40,000 for the production of an informational brochure and $20,000 for project management activities in support of other WCCC meetings. The Committee approved a motion for the additional $20,000 for project management but did not approve the brochure item at this time.
In other action, the Committee approved the scope of work, designated the Goods Movement Committee as the main contact for Cambridge Systematics, and gave the Administrative Committee the authority to approve invoices.
Deena Platman (Portland Metro) asked about the WCCC’s overall work plan and goals of the agency. Mr. Gallegos responded that one overall goal is to position the agency in anticipation of the next federal reauthorization. Mr. Nordahl suggested that the Web site and other materials be produced to raise the WCCC profile. Mr. Wagner suggested that staff develop an initial draft for the next Administrative Committee meeting.
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WCCC WEB SITE
Linda Culp (SANDAG) reviewed the draft WCCC Web site currently being hosted by SANDAG and asked for comments and suggestions. Jeff Brown (California Senate) suggested the WCCC Phase 1 and 2 reports be included in the site. Julie Rodwell (ODOT) suggested that background PowerPoint files also be included as resources. Staff will make these changes and provide an update at the WCCC’s next meeting.
OTHER ITEMS
The Committee took action to finalize payment for expenses incurred for the August 2006 WCCC Meeting in Portland. Caltrans will submit a formal proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation for consideration of the Interstate 5 corridor as a Corridor of the Future. Mr. Nordahl will provide the final application to the Committee once it is available.
NEXT MEETING
Mr. Wagner suggested the next WCCC meeting be held in conjunction with the West Coast Council of Governments meeting. Ms. Culp will work with CalCOG to finalize the details for the meeting and will distribute a Save The Date e-mail to WCCC members as soon as a date and location are determined. Ms. Ivanov stated her concerns with changing the schedule and asked staff to provide an updated calendar at the next meeting.
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September 21, 2007 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 5
Action Requested: INFORMATION / POSSIBLE ACTION
WCCC OVERALL BUDGET AND LOCAL SHARES UPDATE File Number 4000102
Table 1 shows funds available for WCCC activities, and the result of one or more members states contributing local shares. As of May 2007, there was $335,506 available.
Table 2 details the expenses to date. This includes $30,000 to Whatcom Council of Governments for initial WCCC work that does not count as a local match.
At the May 23, 2007, meeting the Committee approved a budget not to exceed $200,000 for Cambridge Systematics to complete the West Coast Trade System Analysis and an additional $20,000 for additional project management assistance for work not related to the Analysis.
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Table 1 WCCC FUNDS
Monies that we Have Federal State Total 10/1/04 - 9/30/05 $127,500.00 $127,500.00 10/1/05 - 9/30/06 $127,500.00 $15,872.00 $143,372.00 10/1/06 - 9/30/07 $127,500.00 $16,500.00 $144,000.00
Total Available: $382,500.00 $32,372.00 Total Expended: ($63,494.00) ($15,872.00) Currently Avail. $319,006.00 $16,500.00 $335,506.00
Monies that we Can Spend With Local Shares from: Federal State 80/20 Match Total OR $66,000.00 $16,500.00 $82,500.00 OR + CA $136,000.00 $34,000.00 $170,000.00 OR + CA + AK $204,000.00 $51,000.00 $255,000.00 OR + CA + AK + WA $272,000.00 $68,000.00 $340,000.00
Table 2 WCCC EXPENSES TO DATE Original Contract - Whatcom COG / Glenn Pascall (WA State Funds) $30,000.00 (did not count towards match) $73,000.00 Contract - Amendment 1 (WA State Funds = $14,600, Fed = $58,400) $2,425.00 Expenses related to Portland and Oakland meetings (WA = $484.00, Fed = $1940) $2,504.00 CALCOG Expenses for Portland meeting (St = $501, Fed = $2003) $340.00 Feb 2007 Los Angeles meeting costs (St = $68 , Fed = $272) $108,269.00 TOTAL COSTS TO DATE
SUMMARY: WA State Funds expended: $45,152 Other State Match expended: $501 Federal Funds expended: $62,615
NOTE: The above costs do not consider WSDOT staff time devoted to WCCC from its inception.
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September 21, 2007 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 6
Action Requested: DISCUSSION
DRAFT WCCC OVERALL WORK PLAN File Number 4000102
INTRODUCTION
The West Coast Corridor Coalition (WCCC) advocates collaborative solutions to transportation system challenges on the West Coast Corridor. WCCC members represent the states of Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington. Member agencies include federal, state, regional, and local government agencies and branches of government, public, non-profit, and private associations, shipping businesses and businesses relying on freight movement.
The WCCC has established several committees to focus on key issues. The Goods Movement Committee assumes the lead responsibility in managing a public-private dialog on capital investments and financing for the West Coast goods movement system. The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Committee assumes the responsibility to lead dialog on operational improvements using ITS and logistics tools and solutions. The WCCC’s Executive and Administrative Committees take the lead on administrative and leadership issues.
PREVIOUS AND ONGOING WORK
In 2002, WCCC members initiated work to define the West Coast Corridor system and a role for the WCCC. Phases 1 and 2 reports were completed by Glenn Pascall. From this work, a network of policymakers and system users was identified that later formalized into the WCCC. Building upon this initial success, several committees set about detailing the corridor and its current and future needs. For example, the Goods Movement Committee took the lead in developing a multi-state goods movement strategy and contracted with Cambridge Systematics to conduct the West Coast Trade System Analysis. This work officially kicked off in May 2007 and has a technical team of WCCC members overseeing the project.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the WCCC are to position the organization in anticipation of federal reauthorization, continue the detailed analysis and work of the WCCC committees in support of
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reauthorization, regain the early momentum of the WCCC Committee, and identify appropriate implementation steps.
SPECIFIC WORK TASKS
(1) Complete the West Coast Trade System Analysis including next steps.
(2) Develop an advocacy plan including key legislators and key messages, develop a meeting/travel schedule.
(3) Develop marketing materials such as refinements to the WCCC Web site and informational brochure.
(4) Provide adequate staffing and administrative support for WCCC activities.
(5) Coordinate on multi-state efforts such as the Corridors of the Future program and ITS initiatives.
BUDGET
Budget Task Summary: WCCC West Coast Trade System Analysis and Project Management Assistance $220,000 (Cambridge Systematics)
Information/Marketing (brochure, fact sheets) $40,000
Past Meeting Expenses $5,000
FY07/08 Work Program Management (SANDAG) $20,000
FY07/08 Meeting Expenses $5,000
Total: $290,000
Revenues $371,833
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September 21, 2007 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 8
Action Requested: INFORMATION
CORRIDORS OF THE FUTURE UPDATE File Number 4000102
In May 2007, Caltrans submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) that the Interstate 5 corridor between California and Washington be considered a Corridor of the Future. The aim of this program is to develop multi-state efforts to relieve traffic congestion. On September 10, USDOT announced that from 38 applications received, the I-5 Corridor was selected as one of six Corridors of the Future.
The USDOT press release is included as Attachment 1 and the Corridor Fact Sheets are included as Attachment 2. Caltrans staff will provide the Committee with an overview of this program and benefits from being selected.
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DOT 95-07 Contact: Ian Grossman, Tel.: (202) 366-0660 Monday, September 10, 2007 U.S. Department of Transportation Names Six Interstate Routes as “Corridors of the Future” to Help Fight Traffic Congestion I-95, I-70, I-15, I-5, I-10, and I-69 selected The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced six interstate routes that will be the first to participate in a new federal initiative to develop multi-state corridors to help reduce congestion.
“We are using a comprehensive approach to fighting congestion along these major interstate routes. What we are doing represents a real break from past approaches that have failed to address growing congestion along our busiest corridors,” said Deputy U.S. Secretary of Transportation Thomas J. Barrett.
Today’s announcement follows a year-long competition to select a handful of interstate corridors from among the 38 applications received from public and private sector entities to join the Department’s “Corridors of the Future” program aimed at developing innovative national and regional approaches to reduce congestion and improve the efficiency of freight delivery. The selected corridors carry 22.7 percent of the nation’s daily interstate travel.
The routes will receive the following funding amounts to implement their development plans: $21.8 million for I-95 from Florida to the Canadian border; $5 million for I-70 in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio; $15 million for I-15 in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and California; $15 million for I-5 in California, Oregon, and Washington; $8.6 million for I-10 from California to Florida; and $800,000 for I-69 from Texas to Michigan.
The proposals were selected for their potential to use public and private resources to reduce traffic congestion within the corridors and across the country. The concepts include building new roads and adding lanes to existing roads, building truck-only lanes and bypasses, and integrating real-time traffic technology like lane management that can match available capacity on roads to changing traffic demands.
The Department and the states will now work to finalize formal agreements by spring 2008 that will detail the commitments of the federal, state, and local governments involved. These agreements will outline the anticipated role of the private sector as well as how the partners will handle the financing, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the corridor.
For more information on the selected corridors and the proposals, please visit CORRIDORS OF THE FUTURE FACT SHEET.htm. # # #
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CORRIDORS OF THE FUTURE Fact Sheet CORRIDOR: Interstate 95 (I-95)
Applications Submitted by: The I-95 Corridor Coalition and the Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia DOTs (5 states).
Corridors of the Future funding:
• $21 million in Interstate Maintenance Discretionary (IMD) funds for improvements along the I-95 corridor.
• $800,000 in Transportation, Community, and System Preservation (TCSP) funds for the North Carolina Interstate Congestion Detection System.
Project Description: The 5 states propose reconstruction and expansion of a 1,054 mile stretch of I-95 from Florida to Washington, D.C. that will accommodate future demand, safety, and reliability. The projects proposed in the application submitted by the 5 states offer the potential for moderate to significant congestion reduction and mobility improvements along I-95 from Washington, D.C. to Florida.
The I-95 Corridor Coalition proposes Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) enhancements to optimize traffic operations along the corridor.
Status: I-95 is a major north-south artery for tourist and freight traffic and carries people and goods into and out of states from Maine to Florida. I-95 also functions as a major connection to other interstate and primary highways such as Interstate 10, Interstate 20, Interstate 40, Interstate 64, and Interstate 85.
Beginning in 1956, the initial portion of I-95 was constructed. Sections will need substantial rehabilitation and/or reconstruction, including widening from four/six lanes to eight lanes, in the near future to accommodate increasing traffic volumes. Georgia has already widened or is widening most of its portion of I-95 to six lanes from four. In addition, nearly all the bridges along the corridor would require widening or total replacement.
Corridor Statistics: The entire I-95 corridor is 1,917 miles long with approximately 1,040 miles traversing through urban areas. Among these 1,040 miles, over 60 percent is currently under heavy congestion. The average daily traffic in the entire corridor is over 72,000 with maximum daily traffic reaching as high as over 300,000. Average daily truck traffic is over 10,000 with maximum daily truck traffic reaching as high as over 31,000.
Without any further improvements to the corridor, the projected 2035 average daily traffic would be over 133,000, including over 20,000 trucks. In addition, virtually 100 percent of the urban segments would be under heavy congestion. Congestion for non-urban corridors would increase from the current 26 percent impacted to over 55 percent impacted.
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CORRIDOR: Interstate 70 (I-70): Dedicated Truck Lanes - Missouri to Ohio
Submitted by: Indiana DOT in partnership with the Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio DOTs.
Corridors of the Future funding:
• $3 million in Transportation, Community, and System Preservation (TCSP) funds for a study to evaluate the feasibility of constructing truck-only lanes along I-70.
• $2 million in Interstate Maintenance Discretionary (IMD) funds for supplemental environmental work in Missouri to evaluate the impacts of dedicated truck lanes.
Project Description: This project proposes dedicated and segregated truck lanes along I-70 from the Interstate 435 beltway on the eastern part of Kansas City, Missouri to the Ohio/West Virginia border near Bridgeport, Ohio/Wheeling, West Virginia.
The concept proposes adding four dedicated truck lanes to the existing infrastructure, two in each direction, with at least one interchange per county providing access to the truck lanes and includes, conceptually, truck staging areas. These lanes present the opportunity to pilot size and weight increases on a facility dedicated to trucks. The dedicated truck lanes are seen as a way to reduce congestion, improve safety, and offset the maintenance costs of general purpose lanes.
The volume of freight movement along I-70 states is growing. Current truck volumes are such that truck traffic is 21.5 percent in urban areas and 28 percent in the rural sections. The proposed corridor and changes in size and weight have the potential to attract freight movement from other parallel routes (Interstate 80 and Interstate 40), as well as other major north/south interstates. These options make I-70 a reasonable candidate for a tolled facility.
Status: At this stage no formal design standard has been selected and agreed upon for the I-70 dedicated truck lane corridor. Next steps include a joint feasibility study to test the dedicated truck lane concept, freight market analysis to quantify demand for this route, development of a multi-state agreement, and completion of an Environmental Impact Study.
Corridor Statistics: The I-70 corridor throughout the four states is over 750 miles with approximately 240 miles traversing through urban areas. Currently, the average daily traffic throughout the entire corridor is over 45,000 with a maximum over 250,000. Average daily truck traffic is over 11,000 with a maximum over 26,000. Among the 240 mile urban segment, over 53 percent is currently under heavy congestion. Without any further improvement to the corridor, the projected 2035 average daily traffic will be over 100,000 which includes over 25,000 trucks. By 2035, 97 percent urban segments will be under heavy congestion. Congestion for non-urban segments will increase from the current 16 percent to over 87 percent.
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CORRIDOR: Interstate 15 (I-15) - California to Utah
Submitted by: The Western States Coalition: Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah
Corridors of the Future funding:
• $5 million under the Highways for Life program for the pavement rehabilitation project near the City of Ontario in Riverside County, California.
• $10 million under the Public Lands Highways discretionary program for the I-15/Interstate 215 North to Apex Interchange in Nevada.
Project Description: The application focuses on passenger and freight movement improvements to the I- 15 corridor from San Diego, California at the junction of Interstate 5 through to Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2005, Union Pacific Railroad opened the country’s third largest intermodal rail yard just outside Salt Lake City.
The proposed projects include capacity and operational improvements on both the highway and the rail portions of the corridor, including an ITS truck parking initiative; interchange reconstruction and modification; and road and bridge preservation. The overarching goal is a managed corridor for safe travel, sustained traffic flow, and reliable travel times. It includes two projects, the DesertXpress and the Commercial Corridor around Las Vegas, that have the potential to generate their own revenue streams as toll facilities and significantly limit the amount of public sector funds needed for these projects.
Status: Most of the projects needed along this corridor are in various stages of development that range from preliminary feasibility and project initiation studies to environmental studies and clearance phases. Further, a number of the innovative public private partnerships will require legislative changes in a number of the states that are part of this proposal.
Corridor Statistics: The I-15 corridor through the states of California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah is over 840 miles with approximately 220 miles traversing through urban areas. Currently, the average daily traffic throughout the entire corridor is over 56,000 with a maximum over 250,000. Average daily truck traffic is over 9,000 with a maximum over 60,000. Among the 220 mile urban segments, over 60 percent is currently under heavy congestion.
Without any further improvement to the corridor, the projected 2035 average daily traffic will be over 150,000 which includes over 27,000 trucks. By 2035, 98 percent of urban segments will be under heavy congestion. Congestion for non-urban segments will increase from the current 21 percent to over 85 percent.
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CORRIDOR: Interstate 5 (I-5) - Washington to California
Submitted by: California, Oregon, and Washington State DOTs
Corridors of the Future funding:
• $15 million in Interstate Maintenance Discretionary (IMD) funds for the Columbia River Bridge Crossing (CRBC) project between Oregon and Washington.
Project Description: The application addresses infrastructure improvements to I-5 from the U.S. border with Canada, through the states of Washington, Oregon, and California, to the U.S. border with Mexico. The application consists of three state reports that describe individual State corridor development priorities and approaches to improving I-5. The application also includes improvements to the CRBC in the Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, metropolitan area. In addition to I-5, the regional freight/passenger rail corridor is included for designation within the Eugene, OR to Vancouver, B.C. portion of the corridor. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements and an Alternative Fuels Corridor are included.
The projects proposed in the application offer the opportunity for moderate congestion reduction and mobility improvements. The CRBC offers the opportunity for significant congestion reduction and mobility improvements within the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA metropolitan area.
Status: The projects discussed in the application are in various stages of development. The CRBC project is among the most important and significant of the proposed projects for the corridor. A draft environmental impact statement is scheduled to be completed by February 2008.
Corridor Statistics: The entire I-5 corridor is over 1,350 miles with approximately 550 miles traversing through urban areas. Currently, the average daily traffic throughout the entire corridor is approximately 71,000 with a maximum over 300,000. Average daily truck traffic is near 10,000 with a maximum over 35,000. Among the 550 mile urban segments, over 65 percent is currently under heavy congestion.
Without any further improvement to the corridor, the projected 2035 average daily traffic will be over 150,000 which includes over 22,000 trucks. By 2035, over 95 percent of urban segments will be under congestion. Congestion for non-urban segments will increase from the current 31 percent to over 85 percent.
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CORRIDOR: Interstate 10 (I-10) Freight Corridor – California to Florida
Submitted by: The National I-10 Freight Corridor Coalition, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Corridors of the Future funding:
• $4 million in Interstate Maintenance Discretionary (IMD) funds related to the widening of I-10 in Arizona from I-8 to the Gila River Indian Community.
• $4.6 million under the Delta Regional Transportation Development Program for the widening of I- 10 in Louisiana from I-12 to LA 3246.
Project Description: The application results from work performed by the I-10 National Freight Corridor Study. The application includes establishing a template ITS architecture as a first step in solving the congestion issues along the 2,600-mile corridor. Other options noted in the application for addressing growth in congestion and need for capacity along the corridor include widening, truck/auto separation, multi-modal rail corridor, waterway corridor, urban truck bypass, and truck productivity.
This application focuses on various bottlenecks along the I-10 corridor and includes operational (ITS) and infrastructure improvements to create efficient coast-to-coast movement. Included among the proposed improvements are urban bypass around El Paso and Phoenix and truck/auto separation in the Los Angeles, Phoenix/Tucson, Houston, and Gulf Coast areas.
Status: Projects to address the options presented in the application are beginning to be placed on the states’ long range plans. However, most of these projects are still conceptual. The vast majority of what is proposed consists of operational improvements.
Corridor Statistics: The entire I-10 corridor is over 2,400 miles with approximately 700 miles traversing through urban areas. Currently, the average daily traffic throughout the entire corridor is over 41,000 with a maximum over 300,000. Average daily truck traffic is over 8,000 with a maximum over 55,000. Among the 700 mile urban segments, over 53 percent are currently under heavy congestion.
Without any further improvement to the corridor, the projected 2035 average daily traffic will be over 85,000 which includes over 20,000 trucks. By 2035, 96 percent of urban segments will be under heavy congestion. Congestion for non-urban segments will increase from the current 4 percent to over 45 percent.
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CORRIDOR: Interstate 69 (I-69) Texas to Michigan
Submitted by: Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department on behalf of the Interstate 69 Steering Committee – including Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan.
Corridors of the Future funding:
• $800,000 in Transportation, Community, and System Preservation (TCSP) for an I-69 innovative financing study.
Project Description: This 2,680-mile international and interstate trade corridor extends from Mexico to Canada. From the Mexican border to Indianapolis, Indiana, the proposed corridor would be built on a new location for about 1,660 miles.
This application includes freight and passenger movement through a portion of the country that is experiencing both demographic and freight movement growth. The current infrastructure from Texas to Michigan already handles a very large flow of goods and this corridor has the potential to shift cargo patterns to relieve existing and projected congestion along existing routes (e.g., I-40, I-65, I-81). This corridor has already been identified by Congress as a high priority corridor, is one of the farthest along in clearly defining its project list, and has the political support of all the states involved.
Status: Many of the states have done some development work, and there are 32 separate segments, all of which are in varying stages of development from acquisition of right-of-way to environmental review and design. Texas has identified its portion as part of the TransTexas Corridor and Indiana has undertaken environmental clearance work.
Corridor Statistics: The entire I-69 corridor from Michigan to Texas consists of current existing interstate highway segments and potential future highway segments. The length of the current existing segments is approximately 360 miles with 110 miles traversing through urban areas. Currently, the average daily traffic throughout the existing highway segments is about 31,000 with a maximum over 100,000. Average daily truck traffic on the existing highway is approximately 6,500 with a maximum over 8,500. Among the current existing 110 mile urban segments, 12 percent is currently under heavy congestion.
Without any further improvement to the corridor (no future widening of existing roadway and no new segments are constructed to lengthen the existing highway), the projected 2035 average daily traffic on the current existing highway will be over 90,000 which includes over 19,000 trucks. By 2035, 84 percent urban segments will be under heavy congestion. Congestion for non-urban segments will increase from the current under 1 percent to over 70 percent.
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September 21, 2007 AGENDA ITEM NO.: 11
Action Requested: APPROVE
2007 and 2008 MEETING SCHEDULE File Number 4000102
The following meeting dates and locations are proposed for the Committee’s consideration:
Meeting Dates Location / Host
WCCC Strategic Retreat November 9, 2007 San Diego / SANDAG
WCCC Full Committee December 4, 2007 Seattle /
WCCC Full Committee January 2008 Los Angeles /
WCCC Full Committee May 2008 Sacramento /
WCCC Full Committee August 2008 Anchorage /
WCCC Full Committee November 2008 Oregon /
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