Hillsborough County Policy Leadership Group Choices, Benefits, and Solutions November 5, 2015

22 Community Transportation Plan Timeline Findings & Recommendations Report Findings & Recommendations Report Issues & Opportunities Report Issues & Opportunities Report

33 Community Engagement Phase 2: Integrating Project Specifics  August - October  54 Meetings in libraries across the County  Evening and daytime meetings  Geographically dispersed  Built upon Phase 1 Community Engagement  Presented Specific 10-Year List of Projects  Coordinated with HART TDP Open Houses  Speaking Engagements and Stakeholder Coordination Choices, Benefits, & Solutions

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55 What are people saying?  Maintain what we have  Fix our roads  Provide Multi-modal Options  Different communities have different desires “If we fail to do this, our area will wither economically, socially, and culturally. As a 30 year old with a home and starting a family, transportation options are very important.” GO Hillsborough public meeting October 5, 2015 “The traffic congestion has become worse. Also, young professionals are seeking new types of transportation options in Tampa Bay. In order to be competitive with other cities (even Orlando!) we need to invest in public transit.” GO Hillsborough public meeting September 14, 2015 “Improvements are critical to keep roads maintained and operable.” GO Hillsborough public meeting September 28, 2015 “Pot holes, insufficient bike paths, and sidewalks are significant safety issues countywide” GO Hillsborough public meeting October 15, 2015

66 Challenges Preservation  A top priority throughout the community  Maintenance needs include: deteriorating roads and sidewalks, bridges, and bus fleet & facilities  Basic maintenance and preservation needs alone are over $1.4 billion over the next 30 years  Existing and future backlog of resurfacing is $750 million “Potholes and bad roads increase driver stress and can cause significant vehicle damage requiring costly repairs.” Marshall Doney, AAA President & CEO The average motorist in the United States spends $377 annually in additional vehicle repairs and operating costs because of poor road and bridge conditions Council of Economic Advisors

77 Challenges Safety  The safety of residents and visitors is at risk as maintenance backlog and congestion continue to increase  Hillsborough County is ranked among the 10 worst counties in Florida for severe crash safety problems  In 2013, there were over 1,000 pedestrian/bike crashes resulting in 43 deaths More than one in five pedestrian deaths are due to vehicle crashes at intersections. FHWA Pedestrian Safety at Intersections Congestion and poor roads lead to slower emergency response times.

88 Challenges Congestion Relief  Congestion costs us:  wear and tear on vehicles, the environment, and overall health  lost jobs, wages, and lower productivity  higher cost of goods and services  quality of life – less time with family and friends Congestion costs each of us $907 each year and wastes $91,962,000 every year in fuel across Tampa Bay. In 2014, the average auto commuter in the Tampa Bay area spent an additional $907 and 41 additional hours in congestion. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Urban Mobility Report, 2015 No matter the source, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay region has been growing in congestion. FDOT, US Census Bureau, AAA, TTI, TomTom

99 Challenges Economic Competitiveness  Our economy relies on the movement of goods, people, and services  Lack of options keeps residents from getting to good jobs  Transportation is vital to attracting employers and Millennials  Delays in freight costs our families and businesses In the Tampa Bay region we pay an additional $75 per person for goods and services due to congestion – more than four times the national average. Texas Transportation Institute, 2010 & 2011 Average individual transportation cost each year is $11,931. Cost increases due to congestion and poor roads. AAA, 2015 A recent survey of Millennials showed that 66 percent of respondents considered access to high quality transportation as one of the top three criteria for determining where to live. The Rockefeller Foundation

10 Challenges Environmental Sustainability  Our air quality, water quality, overall health and well-being are closely tied to our transportation system and options  Transportation is a leading source contributing to poor air quality  Sitting in traffic impacts commuters physically and psychologically Transportation is the second leading contributor to overall greenhouse gas emissions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hillsborough County has several days a year when air quality is at “unhealthy” levels. EPA & American Lung Association

11 Challenges The community-identified project solutions  Preservation of our existing transportation facilities  Safety improvements in our transportation facilities  Congestion Relief solutions and options for our transportation facilities  Economic Competitiveness strategies that provide improved and new facilities and enhanced options for employees to reach jobs  Environmentally Sustainable solutions for our integrated transportation system

12 Solutions Investment Level Strategy Benefit Category Key Project Solutions PreservationResurfacing, Bridge Repair SafetyIntersections, Bike/Pedestrian Congestion Capacity, Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), Transit, Intersections EconomicCapacity, Transit, Bike/Pedestrian EnvironmentIntersections, ATMS, Transit

13 Solutions A balanced, holistic countywide transportation plan must include…  Road improvements  Transit improvements  Safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists Along with real financial strategies to implement the solutions. Every $1 invested in transportation infrastructure relates to an economic output anywhere from $1 -$3 Senate Budget Committee Repairing our Infrastructure & Federal Reserve Bank Economic Letter: Highway Grants Roads to Prosperity? Case studies show that projects like ATMS can provide up to a 17% reduction in intersection crashes…and improve travel times up to %! VDOT Nearly 90 miles of roadway projects identified in the Community Transportation Plan are on designated evacuation routes.

14 Solutions Complete streets are so critical to ensuring the safety of aging populations, advocates include organizations such as AARP In member surveys conducted by the Tampa Bay Partnership, transportation was the number one issue affecting the region’s economic competitiveness. Tampa Bay Partnership FHWA reports significant gains in employment numbers resulting from transportation infrastructure spending with 34,000 direct and indirect jobs generated for every billion dollars spent Over twenty years, investing $1.00 in highways and streets returns approximately $0.35 in tax revenue to federal and state/local governments The Economic Impact and Financing of Infrastructure Spending College of William & Mary A multi-faceted approach involving various solutions, as each of these projects hinges on the success of the next… public transportation projects produce 70% more jobs per dollar than road projects Smart Growth America

15 Solutions A D V ALOREM ( PROPERTY TAX ) G AS T AX C OMMUNITY I NVESTMENT T AX S ALES T AX U TILITY T AX M OBILITY F EE Revenue per year ($millions per year) $74 (1 MILL COUNTYWIDE ) $27 (5 CENTS ) $117 (1/2%) $117 (1/2%) $234 (1%) $65$30 Can be used for… M AINTENANCE Capital Operation R OADS Capital T RANSIT Capital Operation B IKE /P EDESTRIAN Capital I NTERSECTION Capital

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17 Solutions  1,600 miles of resurfacing first 5 years, with funds for more resurfacing in next five years  15 bridges repaired/rehabilitated/ replaced  HART Bus Maintenance and Replacement/Renewal

18 Solutions  All Investment Level Strategy 1 projects PLUS  24 miles of new/expanded roads  65 intersections and traffic signals  137 miles of ATMS  33 miles of complete streets  30 miles of sidewalks and trails, 24 school zone upgrades in Tampa  Sidewalk repairs along more than 2,600 miles of road  Expanded bus routes with improved frequencies and hours of operation  New MetroRapid Route corridors  Investment in expansion of TECO Streetcar  Investment in modern streetcar from Downtown to Tampa International Airport  Water Ferry from South County to MacDill Air Force Base  City of Tampa West River Redevelopment Infrastructure improvements

19 Solutions  All Investment Level Strategy 1 projects  All Investment Level Strategy 2 projects PLUS  22 miles of complete street projects  25 miles of new/expanded roads  27 miles of sidewalks and trails  Additional/expanded local transit service plus new MetroRapid Routes  Additional modern streetcar/rail from Downtown Tampa to USF  Seawall repairs and maintenance  Temple Terrace boat dock  Downtown Tampa crosswalk improvements  Rail Quiet Zone rail crossing improvements

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