From: Gants, Colleen (Consultant) [email protected]

From: Gants, Colleen (Consultant) Gantsc@Consultant.Wsdot.Wa.Gov

From: Gants, Colleen (Consultant) [email protected] To: Stone, Craig [email protected] Cc: Subject: FW: 20130104_I-90 Fact Sheet for Toll Authorization_v2 Date: 1/4/2013 1:23:04 PM Attachments: 20130104_I-90 Fact Sheet for Toll Authorization_v2.docx

FYI

Colleen Gants WSDOT Toll Division Communications & External Affairs 206-465-2311 (cell) 206-716-1150 (desk) [email protected]

From: Rubstello, Patty Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 11:54 AM To: Gants, Colleen (Consultant); White, John; Arnold, Paul (Consultant) Subject: 20130104_I-90 Fact Sheet for Toll Authorization_v2

Attached is a revised version of the brief for FHWA on I-90 tolling. I need you to take a look and see what you think. I revamped it hoping that it would flow better. The area in yellow needs one of you to make it more current since I think it is out of date.

I’d like to have comments back today if at all possible. My desire is to get this out early next week. From: Angove, Angela /O=WA.GOV/OU=WSDOT/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FREUDA To: FHWA Handel; Lindsey (FHWA) Cc: Subject: RE: Need FHWA signature and distribution of I-90 Tolling invitation letters Date: 1/4/2013 7:23:43 PM Attachments:

I hope so, that’s why I had planned to send them out today…And really the 18th isn’t a hard deadline so we would accept responses after the 18th.

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 11:23 AM To: Angove, Angela Subject: RE: Need FHWA signature and distribution of I-90 Tolling invitation letters

Are we giving them enough turn-around time with the Jan 18 date?

From: Angove, Angela [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 11:21 AM To: Handel, Lindsey (FHWA) Subject: RE: Need FHWA signature and distribution of I-90 Tolling invitation letters

Your suggested edits are fine-good catches. The attachments would be the schedule milestones, draft tribal coordination plan and notice of scoping. Thank you for the fast turnaround. Angela

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 11:18 AM To: Angove, Angela Subject: RE: Need FHWA signature and distribution of I-90 Tolling invitation letters

Angela, I reviewed the document and there are a few edits we should make before sending it out. Also, can you verify the attachments that should be sent as well? Sharon is on a conference call and I’m just waiting for her to be done to verify that we send these.

Thanks, Lindsey

From: Angove, Angela [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 10:56 AM To: Handel, Lindsey (FHWA) Subject: FW: Need FHWA signature and distribution of I-90 Tolling invitation letters

I’ll call you…

From: Angove, Angela Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 3:17 PM To: Handel, Lindsey (FHWA) Subject: Need FHWA signature and distribution of I-90 Tolling invitation letters

Lindsey, Per my voicemail, here is the letter that needs to be sent out to the tribes for the I-90 Tolling Project. We plan to send out the other letters the first week of January. I will be out next week but tracking emails and calls on my blackberry. Feel free to call if you need to before sending these out. There is some discussion about changing the location of the third scoping meeting-if that happens I will make sure to send you a revised scoping notice ASAP. Thank you! Happy Holidays!

Angela Angove Project Environmental Manager 999 Third Ave. Suite 2424 Seattle, WA 98104 206-805-2832 office (Mon, Tues, Thurs, every other Fri) 206-719-3619 cell (Wed) [email protected]

From: Angove, Angela /O=WA.GOV/OU=WSDOT/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FREUDA To: FHWA White; John; Handel; Lindsey (FHWA) Cc: Consultant Arnold; Paul (Consultant); Arnold; Paul; David Mattern; Gants; Colleen (Consultant); Jeanne Acutanza; Mouton; Michell; Mosesly; Korbett; Hanson; Allison; Everett; Randolph (FHWA); Everett; Randy (Consultant); Cotton; Megan Subject: I-90 Tolling Cooperating and Participating Agency Invitation Letters Date: 1/4/2013 10:16:49 PM Attachments: I90_Coop-Part_Invitation_Letters_Jan2013.pdf; I-90 Final Legal Notice_1-4-13.doc; Agency_Coordination_Plan_ DRAFT_1-13.docx

Good afternoon, You will find attached to this email signed copies of the Cooperating and Participating Agency letters. I am also including copies of the attachments. FHWA will send tribal invitation letters today as well. I will update the team as agency responses start rolling in. If we don’t hear from them by January 18th, we can call and verify their involvement in the development of the EA.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Angela Angove Project Environmental Manager 999 Third Ave. Suite 2424 Seattle, WA 98104 206-805-2832 office (Mon, Tues, Thurs, every other Fri) 206-719-3619 cell (Wed) [email protected]

From: Angove, Angela /O=WA.GOV/OU=WSDOT/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FREUDA To: FHWA Handel; Lindsey (FHWA) Cc: Subject: RE: I-90 Tolling Cooperating and Participating Agency Invitation Letters Date: 1/5/2013 12:18:39 AM Attachments:

Of course…it’s been several weeks (or more) since I’ve made any edits. I plan to finalize them once the agencies and tribes have had a chance to review and comment during scoping. Angela

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 4:18 PM To: Angove, Angela Subject: RE: I-90 Tolling Cooperating and Participating Agency Invitation Letters

Angela, in the draft agency coordination plan you’ll want to update the FHWA contact from Randy to me. Thanks.

From: Angove, Angela [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 2:17 PM To: White, John; Handel, Lindsey (FHWA) Cc: Arnold, Paul (Consultant); Arnold, Paul; David Mattern; Gants, Colleen (Consultant); Jeanne Acutanza; Mouton, Michell; Mosesly, Korbett; Hanson, Allison; Everett, Randolph (FHWA); Everett, Randy (Consultant); Cotton, Megan Subject: I-90 Tolling Cooperating and Participating Agency Invitation Letters

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Angela Angove Project Environmental Manager 999 Third Ave. Suite 2424 Seattle, WA 98104 206-805-2832 office (Mon, Tues, Thurs, every other Fri) 206-719-3619 cell (Wed) [email protected]

From: Angove, Angela /O=WA.GOV/OU=WSDOT/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FREUDA To: FHWA Handel; Lindsey (FHWA) Cc: Subject: RE: I-90 Tolling Project Date: 1/7/2013 8:35:16 PM Attachments:

The draft schedule is in the tribal coordination plan (below). When we get closer, I’ll be emailing them with firm review dates. Angela Approximate Event Timeframe Consultation Activity Desired Outcome Project Scoping January – Share detailed information regarding the Feedback identifying issues associated February 2013 project scope, purpose and need, draft with the project scope, purpose and need, alternatives, methodologies, anticipated draft alternatives, effects, methodologies, environmental effects, and schedule. and schedule. Methodology February – Share analysis methodologies (document Early identification of issues and feedback Reports March 2013 review). associated with environmental analysis. Define APE Spring 2013 Solicit review and concurrence on APE Concurrence on APE. (document review). Preparation of March – August Solicit review and comment on selected Early identification of issues associated discipline studies 2013 discipline studies (email updates). with environmental analysis and agreement on potential mitigation. Preparation of Feb. 2013 – Preview EA per interest prior to circulation Resolve issues as possible (some may EA October 2013 (meeting). require more information or negotiation). Cultural March – August Solicit review and concurrence on the findings Concurrence on finding presented within Resources 2013 presented within the cultural resources the cultural resources survey. Survey survey. FONSI or NOI Winter 2014 Share results of environmental review and Agreement on project’s concept and final resolution of Section 106/4(f) issues approach as set forth in the environmental (email update). review decision document; agreement on approach and timeline for resolving treaty rights issues (if any). Permits and Jan. 2014-June Permit and approval applications are Permit and approval applications are Approvals 2015 complete. accepted without issue. Construction TBD BMPs, conservation and mitigation measures Construction activities are adequately adequately respond to avoid and minimize covered by approvals and shared with construction effects. tribes as appropriate.

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 12:32 PM To: Angove, Angela Subject: RE: I-90 Tolling Project

Great, I’ll let them know. When can they expect a copy?

From: Angove, Angela [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 12:29 PM To: Handel, Lindsey (FHWA) Subject: RE: I-90 Tolling Project

Great-thank you! Feel free to let me know that I will be the person sending those documents to them for review. Angela

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 12:25 PM To: Angove, Angela Subject: FW: I-90 Tolling Project fyi

From: Goodwillie, Teri (FHWA) On Behalf Of FHWA, Washington (FHWA) Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 10:39 AM To: Handel, Lindsey (FHWA) Subject: FW: I-90 Tolling Project

From: Cindy Spiry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 10:11 AM To: FHWA, Washington (FHWA) Cc: Steven Mullen-Moses Subject: RE: I-90 Tolling Project

Hi Teri,

Thanks for sending this information. Our Cultural Director, Steve Mullen-Moses, and I are interested in reviewing the Cultural Resources Survey and the Energy/GHG Memorandum.

Thank you,

Cindy Spiry

______Cindy Spiry Environmental and Natural Resources Department Director Snoqualmie Tribe Office 425-888-6551 x 2102 Cell 206-384-6588

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 2:38 PM To: Cindy Spiry Subject: I-90 Tolling Project

Please find attached a letter sent to Chairwoman Burch.

If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Handel at 360-753-9550.

Teri Goodwillie Administrative Assistant Federal Highway Administration Washington Division 711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 501 Olympia, WA 98501 360-753-9480 [email protected]

From: Rubstello, Patty /O=WA.GOV/OU=WSDOT/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=HOSLERP To: [email protected] Cc: FHWA Everett; Randolph (FHWA); Colyar; James (FHWA); [email protected]; Merkens; Todd Subject: I-90 Tolling Brief Date: 1/9/2013 5:55:00 AM Attachments: 20120107_I-90_Brief Paper for FHWA_DRAFT.pdf

Darren,

Please find attached a DRAFT I-90 Brief Paper for your review. I’m sending it as a draft to see if there is anything we missed that would be helpful for your internal discussions. Please let me know if you have input or let me know to make this a FINAL VERSION. I will be at TRB next week so I’m happy to discuss any comments.

Thanks and see you next week.

Patty

Patty Rubstello, PE Toll Policy and System Development, Director WSDOT (206)464-1299

Darren,

Thanks and see you next week.

Patty

Patty Rubstello, PE Toll Policy and System Development, Director WSDOT (206)464-1299

From: Rich Conrad [email protected] To: Stone, Craig [[email protected]] [email protected] Cc: Subject: FW: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90 Date: 1/16/2013 5:11:56 PM Attachments:

Hi Craig – We are still getting questions about WSDOT tolling an interstate highway. I emailed Rick Krochalis to ask him and he responded below. The yellow highlight is mine. Any suggestions on how WSDOT or the City responds to questions about the authority to toll I-90? Rich Conrad City Manager City of Mercer Island 9611 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206)275-7660 office (206) 275-7663 fax [email protected] www.MercerGov.org NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This e-mail account is public domain. Any correspondence from or to this e-mail account may be a public record. Accordingly, this e-mail, in whole or in part, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56, regardless of any claim of confidentiality or privilege asserted by an external party. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 3:56 PM To: Rich Conrad Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

As I understand it, WSDOT must request approval from the Legislature to toll any transportation facility and once approved by the Legislature, the Transportation Commission would set the actual toll rates. While WSDOT may have asked in the past, they are reviewing their future options for I-90 , see the link: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/I90. Since the public hearing is on Mercer Island to start this study---I guess that is why you wrote me. I did consult with FHWA Division Administrator, Dan Mathis and he indicated that WSDOT would need permission from FHWA to toll a portion of the Interstate Highway; andWSDOT has not yet sought that formal approval at this time.

Mr. Mathis recommended that you call Craig Stone, WSDOT Tolling Division Director if you wanted more insight

I did play 9 holes on New Year day! Happy New Year rick

From: Rich Conrad [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:35 AM To: Krochalis, Rick (FTA) Subject: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

Hi Rick – hope you are doing well. I’m sure you are enjoying the extra yards of fairway roll you get on days like these. Not me – I’m a fair weather golfer only!

I have a work-related question. As you can imagine, there is a great deal of interest and angst on Mercer Island concerning the State’s consideration of tolling I-90. I think I remember asking you if the authority to toll I-90 had been formally approved by FHWA. You confirmed it had. There are Mercer Islanders that need visual proof. Can you or your staff send to me a copy of the document that authorizes WSDOT to toll I-90 to pay for SR520 bridge construction (or any other authorized expense)? It would put to rest many questions.

Thanks!

Rich Conrad City Manager City of Mercer Island 9611 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 275-7660 office (206) 275-7663 fax [email protected] www.MercerGov.org

From: White, John [email protected] To: Stone, Craig [email protected] Cc: Rubstello, Patty [email protected] Subject: Re: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90 Date: 1/16/2013 8:23:32 PM Attachments:

I can provide these letters as part of the lead up to the meeting that I am scheduling with Rich and others from MI for next week.

John

From: Stone, Craig Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 07:14 PM To: Rubstello, Patty; White, John Subject: FW: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

We should provide MI with our 2008 and current letters to FHWA.

From: Rich Conrad [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 4:12 PM To: Stone, Craig Subject: FW: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

Hi Craig – We are still getting questions about WSDOT tolling an interstate highway. I emailed Rick Krochalis to ask him and he responded below. The yellow highlight is mine. Any suggestions on how WSDOT or the City responds to questions about the authority to toll I-90? Rich Conrad City Manager City of Mercer Island 9611 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 275-7660 office (206) 275-7663 fax [email protected] www.MercerGov.org NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This e-mail account is public domain. Any correspondence from or to this e-mail account may be a public record. Accordingly, this e-mail, in whole or in part, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56, regardless of any claim of confidentiality or privilege asserted by an external party. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 3:56 PM To: Rich Conrad Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

As I understand it, WSDOT must request approval from the Legislature to toll any transportation facility and once approved by the Legislature, the Transportation Commission would set the actual toll rates. While WSDOT may have asked in the past, they are reviewing their future options for I-90 , see the link: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/I90. Since the public hearing is on Mercer Island to start this study-- -I guess that is why you wrote me. I did consult with FHWA Division Administrator, Dan Mathis and he indicated that WSDOT would need permission from FHWA to toll a portion of the Interstate Highway; and WSDOT has not yet sought that formal approval at this time.

Mr. Mathis recommended that you call Craig Stone, WSDOT Tolling Division Director if you wanted more insight

I did play 9 holes on New Year day! Happy New Year rick

From: Rich Conrad [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:35 AM To: Krochalis, Rick (FTA) Subject: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

Hi Rick – hope you are doing well. I’m sure you are enjoying the extra yards of fairway roll you get on days like these. Not me – I’m a fair weather golfer only!

Thanks!

Rich Conrad City Manager City of Mercer Island 9611 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 275-7660 office (206) 275-7663 fax [email protected] www.MercerGov.org

From: Rubstello, Patty [email protected] To: White, John [email protected]; Stone, Craig [email protected] Cc: Subject: Re: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90 Date: 1/16/2013 9:00:40 PM Attachments:

We can chart on Friday about what I've learn so far while here in DC.

Sent from my Samsung Epic™ 4G Touch

"White, John" wrote: I can provide these letters as part of the lead up to the meeting that I am scheduling with Rich and others from MI for next week.

John

From: Stone, Craig Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 07:14 PM To: Rubstello, Patty; White, John Subject: FW: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

We should provide MI with our 2008 and current letters to FHWA.

From: Rich Conrad [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 4:12 PM To: Stone, Craig Subject: FW: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

Rich Conrad City Manager City of Mercer Island 9611 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 275-7660 office (206) 275-7663 fax [email protected] www.MercerGov.org

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 3:56 PM To: Rich Conrad Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

As I understand it, WSDOT must request approval from the Legislature to toll any transportation facility and once approved by the Legislature, the Transportation Commission would set the actual toll rates. While WSDOT may have asked in the past, they are reviewing their future options for I- 90 , see the link: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/I90. Since the public hearing is on Mercer Island to start this study---I guess that is why you wrote me. I did consult with FHWA Division Administrator, Dan Mathis and he indicated that WSDOT would need permission from FHWA to toll a portion of the Interstate Highway; and WSDOT has not yet sought that formal approval at this time.

Mr. Mathis recommended that you call Craig Stone, WSDOT Tolling Division Director if you wanted more insight

I did play 9 holes on New Year day! Happy New Year rick

From: Rich Conrad [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:35 AM To: Krochalis, Rick (FTA) Subject: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

Hi Rick – hope you are doing well. I’m sure you are enjoying the extra yards of fairway roll you get on days like these. Not me – I’m a fair weather golfer only!

Thanks!

Rich Conrad City Manager City of Mercer Island 9611 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 275-7660 office (206) 275-7663 fax [email protected]

www.MercerGov.org

NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This e-mail account is public domain. Any correspondence from or to this e-mail account may be a public record. Accordingly, this e-mail, in whole or in part, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56, regardless of any claim of confidentiality or privilege asserted by an external party. From: Stone, Craig /O=WA.GOV/OU=WSDOT/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=STONE, CRAIG To: Rubstello; Patty; White; John Cc: Subject: FW: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90 Date: 1/17/2013 3:14:01 AM Attachments:

We should provide MI with our 2008 and current letters to FHWA.

From: Rich Conrad [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 4:12 PM To: Stone, Craig Subject: FW: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

Hi Craig – We are still getting questions about WSDOT tolling an interstate highway. I emailed Rick Krochalis to ask him and he responded below. The yellow highlight is mine. Any suggestions on how WSDOT or the City responds to questions about the authority to toll I-90? Rich Conrad City Manager City of Mercer Island 9611 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 275-7660 office (206) 275-7663 fax [email protected] www.MercerGov.org NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This e-mail account is public domain. Any correspondence from or to this e-mail account may be a public record. Accordingly, this e-mail, in whole or in part, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56, regardless of any claim of confidentiality or privilege asserted by an external party. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 3:56 PM To: Rich Conrad Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

As I understand it, WSDOT must request approval from the Legislature to toll any transportation facility and once approved by the Legislature, the Transportation Commission would set the actual toll rates. While WSDOT may have asked in the past, they are reviewing their future options for I-90 , see the link: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/I90. Since the public hearing is on Mercer Island to start this study-- -I guess that is why you wrote me. I did consult with FHWA Division Administrator, Dan Mathis and he indicated that WSDOT would need permission from FHWA to toll a portion of the Interstate Highway; and WSDOT has not yet sought that formal approval at this time.

Mr. Mathis recommended that you call Craig Stone, WSDOT Tolling Division Director if you wanted more insight

I did play 9 holes on New Year day! Happy New Year rick

From: Rich Conrad [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:35 AM To: Krochalis, Rick (FTA) Subject: FHWA Approval for tolling I-90

Hi Rick – hope you are doing well. I’m sure you are enjoying the extra yards of fairway roll you get on days like these. Not me – I’m a fair weather golfer only!

Thanks!

Rich Conrad City Manager City of Mercer Island 9611 SE 36th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 (206) 275-7660 office (206) 275-7663 fax [email protected] www.MercerGov.org

From: White, John [email protected] To: Stone, Craig [email protected] Cc: Larsen, Chad [email protected] Subject: RE: I-90 Scoping Date: 1/17/2013 12:26:58 PM Attachments: ------

Craig,

Below are some of the time sensitive I-90 issues that I am hoping to review with you tomorrow at our 11AM:

* I-90 policy issues and associated messages/FAQ s (including statewide toll equity policy/position) * Scoping meeting planning update (key boards, presence of MI tolling opponents, security discussions, etc) * Ongoing outreach: ST Board presentation (PPT due tomorrow, have assumed we are using the current short form possibly adding the integrated CLC schedule), upcoming MI meetings * No-build scenario finalization for FHWA buy-off

John

John H. White, P.E. WSDOT Toll Division

-----Original Appointment----- From: Stone, Craig Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:50 PM To: Stone, Craig; White, John Subject: I-90 Scoping When: Friday, January 18, 2013 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). Where: Craig's Office

I-90 policy issues and messages Scoping meeting planning update (boards, MI opponents, security) Outreach, ST Board presentation, MI meetings No-build scenario finalization From: White, John [email protected] To: Stone, Craig [email protected] Cc: Arnold, Paul (Consultant) [email protected]; Angove, Angela [email protected] Subject: FW: Sound Transit letter regarding participation on I-90 tolling project Date: 1/17/2013 4:27:50 PM Attachments: ST Request Cooperating Agency Designation rev.pdf

FYI. We plan on accepting their request to be a Cooperating Agency, the details of which are not a whole lot different than Participating. We have established regular meetings with ST and will be coordinating all relevant details as would be expected.

John

John H. White, P.E. WSDOT Toll Division

From: Tull, Andrea [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 3:17 PM To: White, John Cc: Handel, Lindsey (FHWA); Angove, Angela; Edwards, Jim; Waterman, Karen; Irish, James; Borbe, Elma; Counts, Dylan Subject: Sound Transit letter regarding participation on I-90 tolling project

John Attached is my letter regarding Sound Transit’s participation in WSDOT’s I-90 tolling project.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you

Andrea F. Tull, PMP Senior Transportation Planner Planning and Project Development Sound Transit [email protected] 206-398-5040

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Okay

From: White, John Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 3:28 PM To: Stone, Craig Cc: Arnold, Paul (Consultant); Angove, Angela; Gants, Colleen (Consultant) Subject: FW: Sound Transit letter regarding participation on I-90 tolling project

John

John H. White, P.E. WSDOT Toll Division

John Attached is my letter regarding Sound Transit’s participation in WSDOT’s I-90 tolling project.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you

Andrea F. Tull, PMP Senior Transportation Planner Planning and Project Development Sound Transit [email protected] 206-398-5040

*** eSafe1 scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Cc: Subject: RE: I-90 Proposed Tolling - FHWA/WSDOT Discussion Date: 1/18/2013 9:32:29 AM Attachments:

Darren had a conflict 12pm-1pm. Would it be better to meet another day?

Lindsey

From: White, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 2:51 PM To: Handel, Lindsey (FHWA) Subject: RE: I-90 Proposed Tolling - FHWA/WSDOT Discussion

Lindsey,

SeaTac isletting us have the 28th/24th meetingconference roomfor an extra hour, but that meeting ends at 12PM, so should we try to do the call from 12PM– 1PM on Wed? If that doesn’t work for Darren, I’ll ask SeaTac if we can use the room at 1PM.

Thanks,

John

John H. White, P.E.

WSDOT Toll Division

-----Original Appointment----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 1:51 PM To: White, John; [email protected] Subject: I-90 Proposed Tolling - FHWA/WSDOT Discussion When: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). Where: teleconference

Darren,

We will call your office for the discussion. We want to talk about comments on the draft I-90 Tolling Fact Sheet, next steps with developing a cooperative agreement, and perhaps a briefing of the new authority under MAP21 and the continuation of the Value Pricing Pilot Program.

Thank you,

Lindsey L. Handel, P.E.

Urban Transportation Engineer

Federal Highway Administration

711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 501

Olympia, WA 98501-1284

[email protected]

360-753-9550

From: Rubstello, Patty [email protected] To: Stone, Craig [email protected]; White, John [email protected] Cc: Subject: RE: Tolling of I90 Date: 1/18/2013 9:55:02 AM Attachments: ------

DRAFT Response

Mr. Webb,

Thank you for your email. As you noted there have been a few programs that allow tolling of the interstate. WSDOT has been in conversations with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) since 2008 on this topic in response to a bill passed by the state legislature, which I have attached for your convenience. Also attached, you will find the Expression of Interest that WSDOT sent to FHWA and their response to our inquiry on what programs were available for tolling I-90. The Expression of Interest was the first step an agency would take in understanding the options available for tolling any set of lanes on a federally funded roadway. Since WSDOT is a member of the Value Pricing Program, FHWA indicated that if WSDOT was to toll existing capacity of I-90, the Value Pricing Program (VPP) would be the appropriate program to obtain a tolling agreement. This would be similar to the tolling of SR 520. Whereas it is not an interstate facility, a VPP Tolling Agreement was the program used in order to toll existing highway capacity.

Since 2009, Congress passed what is called Map-21. This piece of legislation essentially made tolling of existing carpool lanes and new capacity mainstream and therefore would not require a tolling agreement. However, it did maintain the Value Pricing Program where by a tolling agreement would be needed for tolling existing capacity that is not designated as High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, i.e. carpool lanes.

I d like to make note that there are many steps that WSDOT needs to take in order to implement tolling on I-90. Obtaining a tolling agreement is only one of those steps. Additional steps include completing the environmental process which is just starting, receiving the necessary permits and obtaining tolling authority from our state legislature.

I hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if there are further questions you have on this topic.

Patty Rubstello, PE Toll Policy and System Development, Director WSDOT (206)464-1299

-----Original Message----- From: Stone, Craig Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 8:59 PM To: White, John; Rubstello, Patty Subject: FW: Tolling of I90

I would like to provide a reply. May be appropriate to include the prior WSDOT and FHWA letters. Can you coordinate and draft a reply.

-----Original Message----- From: Tom Webb [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thu 1/17/2013 11:35 AM To: Stone, Craig Subject: Tolling of I90

Hi Craig. I am at a loss,if the federal gov prohibits tolling of interstate highways except under VPP & ISRRP , see attachment,why are we wasting precious $ with studies & meetings. Yours,Tom Webb

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A few suggested edits/questions/thoughts, see below. We will be providing the same information to Mercer island (and many others), so I want to make sure we are absolutely consistent. We are also near finalizing the project FAQ’s, which will also need to be consistent.

John

John H. White, P.E. WSDOT Toll Division

-----Original Message----- From: Rubstello, Patty Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 8:55 AM To: Stone, Craig; White, John Subject: RE: Tolling of I90

DRAFT Response

Mr. Webb,

Thank you for your email. As you noted there have been a few programs that allow tolling of the interstate. WSDOT has been in conversations with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) since 2008 on this topic in response to a bill passed by the state legislature, which I have attached for your convenience (is the reference ESHB 2109 which provided the study direction, or 2211 which guided to Leg Work Group, or should it be both?). Also attached, you will find the Expression of Interest that WSDOT sent to FHWA and their response to our inquiry on what programs were available for tolling I-90. The Expression of Interest was the first step an agency would take in understanding the options available for tolling any set of lanes on a federally funded roadway. Since WSDOT is a member of the Value Pricing Program, FHWA indicated that if WSDOT was to toll existing capacity of I-90, the Value Pricing Program (VPP) would be the appropriate program to obtain a tolling agreement. This would be similar to the tolling of SR 520. Whereas it is not an interstate facility, a VPP Tolling Agreement was the program used in order to toll existing highway capacity.

In July 2012 Congress passed a new budget authorization called Map-21, which provided updates to the prior FHWA tolling programs. This piece of legislation essentially made tolling of existing carpool lanes and new capacity mainstream, therefore not requiring a tolling agreement. However, it did maintain the Value Pricing Program where by a tolling agreement would be needed for tolling existing capacity that is not designated as High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, i.e. carpool lanes.

I’d like to make note that there are many steps that WSDOT needs to take in order to implement tolling on I-90. Obtaining a tolling agreement is only one of those steps. Additional steps include completing the environmental study process which is just starting, obtaining tolling authority and the necessary construction funding from our state legislature, and receiving the necessary permits.

I hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if there are further questions you have on this topic.

Patty Rubstello, PE Toll Policy and System Development, Director WSDOT (206)464-1299

-----Original Message----- From: Stone, Craig Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 8:59 PM To: White, John; Rubstello, Patty Subject: FW: Tolling of I90

I would like to provide a reply. May be appropriate to include the prior WSDOT and FHWA letters. Can you coordinate and draft a reply.

-----Original Message----- From: Tom Webb [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thu 1/17/2013 11:35 AM To: Stone, Craig Subject: Tolling of I90 Hi Craig. I am at a loss,if the federal gov prohibits tolling of interstate highways except under VPP & ISRRP , see attachment,why are we wasting precious $ with studies & meetings. Yours,Tom Webb

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From: White, John /O=WA.GOV/OU=WSDOT/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=WHITEJH To: FHWA Handel; Lindsey (FHWA) Cc: Subject: Re: I-90 Proposed Tolling - FHWA/WSDOT Discussion Date: 1/18/2013 4:52:34 PM Attachments:

The day/time works for us, so let's take advantage of that. Will check if SeaTac has a room then.

John

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 08:32 AM To: White, John Subject: RE: I-90 Proposed Tolling - FHWA/WSDOT Discussion

Darren had a conflict 12pm-1pm. Would it be better to meet another day?

Lindsey

From: White, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 2:51 PM To: Handel, Lindsey (FHWA) Subject: RE: I-90 Proposed Tolling - FHWA/WSDOT Discussion

Lindsey,

Thanks,

John

John H. White, P.E.

WSDOT Toll Division

Darren,

Thank you,

Lindsey L. Handel, P.E.

Urban Transportation Engineer

Federal Highway Administration

711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 501

Olympia, WA 98501-1284

[email protected]

360-753-9550

From: Stone, Craig /O=WA.GOV/OU=WSDOT/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=STONE, CRAIG To: Rubstello; Patty; White; John; Larsen; Chad Cc: Subject: RE: Tolling of I90 Date: 1/19/2013 3:00:03 AM Attachments: ------

Good, lets go with this. Looks like attachments are needed. Since the e-mail came to me, and he very well may have been at the MI council meeting, I would like this to come out from my pc under my name. Chad can send it from me.

Thanks.

-----Original Message----- From: Rubstello, Patty Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 8:55 AM To: Stone, Craig; White, John Subject: RE: Tolling of I90

DRAFT Response

Mr. Webb,

I hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if there are further questions you have on this topic. Patty Rubstello, PE Toll Policy and System Development, Director WSDOT (206)464-1299

-----Original Message----- From: Stone, Craig Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 8:59 PM To: White, John; Rubstello, Patty Subject: FW: Tolling of I90

I would like to provide a reply. May be appropriate to include the prior WSDOT and FHWA letters. Can you coordinate and draft a reply.

-----Original Message----- From: Tom Webb [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thu 1/17/2013 11:35 AM To: Stone, Craig Subject: Tolling of I90

Hi Craig. I am at a loss,if the federal gov prohibits tolling of interstate highways except under VPP & ISRRP , see attachment,why are we wasting precious $ with studies & meetings. Yours,Tom Webb

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Mr. Webb,

Thank you for your email. As you noted there have been a few programs that allow tolling of the interstate. WSDOT has been in conversations with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) since 2008 on this topic in response to a bill passed by the state legislature (ESHB 3096), which I have attached for your convenience. Also attached, you will find the Expression of Interest that WSDOT sent to FHWA and their response to our inquiry on what programs were available for tolling I-90. The Expression of Interest was the first step an agency would take in understanding the options available for tolling any set of lanes on a federally funded roadway. Since WSDOT is a member of the Value Pricing Program, FHWA indicated that if WSDOT was to toll existing capacity of I-90, the Value Pricing Program (VPP) would be the appropriate program to obtain a tolling agreement. This would be similar to the tolling of SR 520. Whereas it is not an interstate facility, a VPP Tolling Agreement was the program used in order to toll existing highway capacity.

I d like to make note that there are many steps that WSDOT needs to take in order to implement tolling on I-90. Obtaining a tolling agreement is only one of those steps. Additional steps include completing the environmental study process which is just starting, obtaining tolling authority and the necessary construction funding from our state legislature, and receiving the necessary permits.

I hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if there are further questions you have on this topic.

Sincerely,

Craig J. Stone, P.E. Assistant Secretary WSDOT Toll Division

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Lindsey,

Sorry this is so last minute, but could we reschedule the conf call with Darren scheduled for 1PM today? Our final I-90 Scoping Mtg prep meeting was moved to 1PM today, and I should really be there given my role in the key messaging and contingency planning.

See you in a bit,

John

John H. White, P.E. WSDOT Toll Division

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 8:32 AM To: White, John Subject: RE: I-90 Proposed Tolling - FHWA/WSDOT Discussion

Darren had a conflict 12pm-1pm. Would it be better to meet another day?

Lindsey

From: White, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 2:51 PM To: Handel, Lindsey (FHWA) Subject: RE: I-90 Proposed Tolling - FHWA/WSDOT Discussion

Lindsey,

SeaTac is letting us have the 28th/24th meeting conference room for an extra hour, but that meeting ends at 12PM, so should we try to do the call from 12PM – 1PM on Wed? If that doesn’t work for Darren, I’ll ask SeaTac if we can use the room at 1PM.

Thanks,

John

John H. White, P.E.

WSDOT Toll Division

Darren,

Thank you,

Lindsey L. Handel, P.E.

Urban Transportation Engineer

Federal Highway Administration

711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 501

Olympia, WA 98501-1284

[email protected]

360-753-9550

From: Rubstello, Patty [email protected] To: White, John [email protected]; Arnold, Paul (Consultant) [email protected] Cc: Gants, Colleen (Consultant) [email protected]; Merkens, Todd [email protected]; Stone, Craig [email protected] Subject: RE: FHWA I-90 Discussion Recap Date: 1/23/2013 8:53:34 PM Attachments:

John,

Thanks for the follow-up. We should meet to discuss who has what role here. Also, there are others at FHWA that need to be involved in this as well. Let’s chat.

Patty

Patty Rubstello, PE Toll Policy and System Development, Director WSDOT (206)464-1299

From: White, John Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 3:34 PM To: Rubstello, Patty; Arnold, Paul (Consultant) Cc: Gants, Colleen (Consultant) Subject: FHWA I-90 Discussion Recap

Just wanted to let you both know that I had a productive conference call today with Lindsey Handel and Darren Timothy from FHWA. Caught them both up on our EA process, approach and timeline, the potential timing of legislative actions, the EAG process and timeline, FHWA policy, etc. We agreed that we will keep the FHWA toll agreement process moving, with the ultimate timing of finalizing it dependent on our process, timing of legislative action, etc. Will be setting up more regular check-ins with Lindsey and Darren as we proceed.

They have a few comments on the Fact Sheet we sent them, Lindsey was going to forward them, examples include adding references to the Sound Transit program interface and timing, and adding reference to the PSCR Vision 2040 plan. We agree that we will keep it in draft form for now. Darren is expecting that they will have some upward communication and possibly briefings within FHWA now that our public process is beginning and the visibility level will go way up. I reviewed some of the questions we have been getting, sounds like they are starting to get more as well, mostly regarding what FHWA program would allow for tolling I-90. We also discussed applicable precedents, with SR 520 having some precedent (though not Interstate), as well as the Elizabeth River Crossings project in VA (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/project_profiles/va_midtown_tunnel.htm). It sounds like the Elizabeth River Crossings project (P3 DBOFM contract) was going to toll an existing Interstate tunnel without any major upgrades to it, and use the proceeds to help build a new adjacent non-Interstate tunnel, which is somewhat similar to the our Cross-Lake Corridor situation. Lindsey and Darren thought that referencing the other VPPP projects that had some similarities in the Fact Sheet might be a good idea.

We can follow up on some of the details when we have a chance over the next week. Lindsey will be attending the MI scoping meeting, possibly others.

John

John H. White, P.E. WSDOT Toll Division 206-464-1233 (desk) 206-310-4838 (cell)

WSDOT Toll Division

From: White, John /O=WA.GOV/OU=WSDOT/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=WHITEJH To: Consultant Rubstello; Patty; Arnold; Paul (Consultant) Cc: Consultant Gants; Colleen (Consultant) Subject: FHWA I-90 Discussion Recap Date: 1/23/2013 11:33:00 PM Attachments:

We can follow up on some of the details when we have a chance over the next week. Lindsey will be attending the MI scoping meeting, possibly others.

John

John H. White, P.E. WSDOT Toll Division 206-464-1233 (desk) 206-310-4838 (cell)

WSDOT Toll Division

From: White, John [email protected] To: Rubstello, Patty [email protected] Cc: Gants, Colleen (Consultant) [email protected]; Merkens, Todd [email protected]; Stone, Craig [email protected] Subject: RE: FHWA I-90 Discussion Recap Date: 1/24/2013 10:45:58 AM Attachments:

Patty,

Agree that we need to further discuss communication lines with FHWA to avoid/minimize confusion. This conference call was primarily to discuss the EA process, key associated messages, how we will to communicate during the process (including how we will communicate with Lindsey, and how she will communicate with Darren, and staying aligned on public/stakeholder response). We didn’t get into any details on the Toll Agreement, and didn’t talk policy detail, other than Darren reiterating that the VPPP is the reference program for I-90. As we go forward and policy and planning process blend together at times, we may want to double up on certain FHWA communications to minimize the need for a lot of second hand communication.

John

John H. White, P.E. WSDOT Toll Division

From: Rubstello, Patty Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7:54 PM To: White, John; Arnold, Paul (Consultant) Cc: Gants, Colleen (Consultant); Merkens, Todd; Stone, Craig Subject: RE: FHWA I-90 Discussion Recap

John,

Thanks for the follow-up. We should meet to discuss who has what role here. Also, there are others at FHWA that need to be involved in this as well. Let’s chat.

Patty

Patty Rubstello, PE Toll Policy and System Development, Director WSDOT (206)464-1299

From: White, John Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 3:34 PM To: Rubstello, Patty; Arnold, Paul (Consultant) Cc: Gants, Colleen (Consultant) Subject: FHWA I-90 Discussion Recap

We can follow up on some of the details when we have a chance over the next week. Lindsey will be attending the MI scoping meeting, possibly others.

John

John H. White, P.E. WSDOT Toll Division 206-464-1233 (desk) 206-310-4838 (cell)

WSDOT Toll Division

From: Hammond, Paula [email protected] To: Stone, Craig [email protected]; White, John [email protected] Cc: Subject: Fwd: You are not returning phone calls while in charge of the I-90 Tolling EIS project Date: 1/24/2013 1:54:30 PM Attachments:

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From: Lisa Belden Date: January 24, 2013, 10:02:54 AM PST To: Cc: Subject: You are not returning phone calls while in charge of the I-90 Tolling EIS project

Hi Michell:

I left a message for you on your phone, asking for a return call. I waited all afternoon yesterday for you to return the call. I'm waiting again this morning. What's going on? You need to be responsive.

In addition to the questions