Corridor Studies, Tom Greco Session 3 - “Projects” BREATH– SMILE CORRIDOR Studies Only one of the many planning tools Planning is good A good planning quote Corridor Studies, Tom Greco

Planning “I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.” E.B. White (1899-1985) New yorker mag Sharlets web

Connecting Nevada NV Freight Program I-80, CA, NV, UT, WY I-11, NV & AZ Review 4 planning studies by NDOT Project website Thank my project managers And apologize for butchering them all up with my need to shorten each www.nevadadot.com Studies & Programs

Corridor Studies Why How When Who Commonality amongst corridor studies STUDIES ARE BUT ONE TOOL IN THE PLANNING STEPS PLANNING INCLUDES; MONITORING EXISTING CONDITIONS FORECASTING FUTURE NEEDS IDENTIFYING SYSTEM DEFECIENCIES AND DEVELOPING STRAGIES TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS. CORRIDOR STUDIES HELP WITH ALL 4 OF THESE STEPS HOW, WHEN AND WHO, LOOK FOR COMMONALITIES

STUDY PURPOSE AND GOALS August 2012 STUDY PURPOSE AND GOALS Engage stakeholders Establish policies and guidance Recognize and encourage multimodal opportunities Develop a long-range transportation plan Link NEPA and planning I-15 Las Vegas CONNECTING NV A 50 YEAR LONG RANGE PLAN MULTIMODAL SUSTAINING EXISTING CORRIDORS AND PRESERVING POTENTIAL CORRIDORS FOR NDOTS FUTURE Reno Stakeholder Meeting

August 2012 Project Process How to stay involved Current efforts build on Phase 1 (FEASIBILITY) Completed in 2009 Focus areas: Structure Process Policy Tools/resources Began with a large Data Collection Effort: reached out to a wide range of data sources; developed the transportation network and reviewed existing studies. We then had two stakeholder meetings (Las Vegas, Reno, Elko, Winnemucca, Ely and Tonopah) in between we developed the Travel Demand Model in which we requested and received the models from the large RTCs of the State-Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City Area, and Lake Tahoe.) We then weaved this data into our statewide transportation system. Process will continue beyond completion of Phase 2. How to stay involved Participate in planning Get updates from your city Check online at www.connectingnevada.org Sign up for emails

August 2012 Primary Needs Safety Economic Development Partnership Development Improved Access Environmental Issues US-50 Eureka From “What we heard” board Safety: Note that this is at the top of NDOT’s priorities. SAVE LIVES, REDUCE CRASHES 1) Signage/ITS; 2) Turn-out and passing lanes; 3) access to emergency services and communications, esp. in rural parts of state. Economic Development Support and encourage economic development and diversification Identify key sectors including renewable energy, mining, distribution and tourism that will be affected by transportation planning Coordinate long range transportation planning with Nevada economic development goals and objectives Partnership Development Take advantage of opportunities for shared/multiuse corridors (transportation, utilities, and communications) Proactive, inclusive process encouraging collaboration among agencies Public/private partnerships Improved Access Expansion of freight capacity (dedicated truck lanes, urban bypass routes) Planning for sustainability and quality of life (walkability, complete streets) Strengthen network of bike lanes and regional trails Environmental Issues Implications of NEPA on certain corridors/projects Integrate NEPA and transportation processes Understand constraints (water, T&E, conservation areas)

Connecting Nevada Update Process Connecting Nevada Plan Project Update Yearly Updates from sponsors, MPO’s and public works departments Overall Plan Update every 3 years Input from stakeholders/ outreach Verify tools, applicability, and inputs UPDATE YEARLY OVERHALL EVERY 3 YEARS Projects advance with additional studies to long range plan and beyond

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Nevada Freight Program Freight in Nevada Nevada Freight Program NV FREIGHT PROGRAM NDOT will develop a State Freight Plan that provides renewed attention to safe and efficient freight transportation to promote economic growth. MAP-21 seeks to strengthen America’s transportation network, create jobs, and support economic growth. NDOT is empowered under MAP-21 to improve the condition and performance of the State’s freight network to achieve economic competitiveness and efficiency goals.

Freight Before NDOT develops a Freight Plan our first step will be NDOT’s Freight Assessment to assess current freight infrastructure and the industries that depend on each of the modes involved in freight transportation. Identify opportunities for improving the competitiveness of existing freight-dependent industries and the potential for growing new and emerging industries This project will provide a framework for future planning activities to move Nevada toward creating the first MAP-21-compliant State Freight Plan.

Create a Freight Advisory Committee Freight in Nevada Create a Freight Advisory Committee Map-21 requires a Freight Advisory Committee for the upcoming freight plan. Our Goal is to develop a group for Public Involvement and Stakeholder Outreach Plan that will be used for the future State Freight Plan which will be called the Freight Advisory Committee . We will work to broaden our in-house Freight Working Group, as needed, to include a comprehensive representation of individuals with broad interests in the State’s freight system. The Group can provide significant input and guidance to realize the project’s milestones, deliverables, and decision points during the study.

Freight in Nevada Other activities: A Freight Website Freight Plan

I-80 Corridor System Master Plan Corridor Stewardship Taking the Longview Communities are connected in multiple ways Economically Socially Culturally Scarce resources Declining fuel tax revenues Anti tax political environment Coordinated action to improve outcomes for all parties I80 CORRIDOR SYSTEM MASTER PLAN STAKEHOLDERS IN CA, NV, UT, AND WY

Corridor Stewardship Comprehensive and inclusive strategic dialogue required Identify existing proposed ideas that improve the corridor Improved insight to diverse interrelated issues throughout the I-80 corridor Generate a vision and plan for I-80 that enhance the future for corridor communities Establish a stakeholder supported system for strategically implementing the plan VISION AND PLAN FOR I-80 TO ENHANCE THE FUTURE FOR COMMUNITIES

Corridor Stewardship Dialogue Champions Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission worked with the Nevada Congressional delegation to advance corridor stewardship Nevada Department of Transportation partners to provide facilitative support Dialogue extended to include stakeholders in California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming Consultant facilitation assistance secured WHO

Corridor Stewardship Engaging in the I-80 CSMP Dialogue Identify and organize topic specific Working Groups Energy Infrastructure Program/Project Delivery Freight & Logistics Public Engagement GIS Rural Planning MAP 21 Tourism Maintenance Safety Managed Lanes/Tolling Truck Parking Mobility Operations/ITS Wildlife Crossings TOPIC SPECIFIC WORKING GROUPS

I-11 & Intermountain West Corridor Study I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor Study: Corridor Operations Focus Group Meeting February 19, 2013 I-11 & Intermountain West Corridor Study Two-year study of I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor (began in July of 2012) in close partnership between ADOT & NDOT as sponsoring agencies and close collaboration with local MPOS (MAG & RTC of So. NV) and our Federal partners (FHWA & FRA). Two levels of investigations: Detailed corridor planning for the high-priority I-11 segment between (and including) the Las Vegas and Phoenix metropolitan areas, and High-level visioning approach to possible future connectivity segments from Las Vegas to Canada, and from Phoenix to Mexico. A “corridor” implies the use of different modes: Transportation, freight rail, water, power, telecommunication, and potentially passenger rail

I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor Study: Corridor Operations Focus Group Meeting Study Area February 19, 2013 Two-year study of I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor (began in July of 2012) in close partnership between ADOT & NDOT as sponsoring agencies and close collaboration with local MPOS (MAG & RTC of So. NV) and our Federal partners (FHWA & FRA). Two levels of investigations: Detailed corridor planning for the high-priority I-11 segment between (and including) the Las Vegas and Phoenix metropolitan areas, and High-level visioning approach to possible future connectivity segments from Las Vegas to Canada, and from Phoenix to Mexico. A “corridor” implies the use of different modes: Transportation, freight rail, water, power, telecommunication, and potentially passenger rail

I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor Study: Corridor Operations Focus Group Meeting Opportunities February 19, 2013 This corridor has the potential to become the new north-south transcontinental corridor through the Intermountain West. This would allow significant commerce, tourism and international trade opportunities across the western United States. There are a number of potential benefits, including: Connecting communities, major trade hubs, existing and future domestic and international deepwater ports, and intersecting transcontinental roadways and railroad corridors. Enhancing the economic vitality of communities connected and served by the corridor. Improving safety and travel time reliability for the movement of people and goods throughout the Intermountain West. Providing relief for congested Western United States north-south corridors, such as I-5 and I-15. Enhancing commercial capabilities by linking trade between Mexico and the Intermountain West. Serving the region’s businesses and helping to improve their global competitiveness. Last but not least, opportunities for alternative energy (solar development, wind farms, etc.)

I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor Study: Corridor Operations Focus Group Meeting Constraints February 19, 2013 - Crossing the Colorado River - Topography - Funding $ - Changing demographics - International border crossings - International facilities - Sensitive lands and wildlife migration paths

Business Case Scenarios I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor Study: Corridor Operations Focus Group Meeting Business Case Scenarios February 19, 2013 In addition to looking at the needs within the two states, we are looking at the business case from a larger economic perspective using the following scenarios to build a “Business Case” for the corridor. Scenario 1: Baseline (includes Panama Canal widening) Scenario 2: Pacific Rim trade expands much greater than forecasted West Coast ports reach capacity and Mexico adds port capacity Latin American trade remains constant Scenario 3: Latin American trade greatly expands Asia trade remains constant Scenario 4: Economic diversification plans for Arizona and Nevada are realized

Connecting Nevada Tim Muller NV Freight Program Bill Thompson I-80, CA, NV, UT, WY Coy Peacock I-11, NV & AZ Sondra Rosenberg IN SUMMARY NDOTS WEBSITE, DRILL TO STUDIES AND PROGRAMS, TO THE STUDY THANK THE PM AND THE CONSULTANT CONNECTING NV/ TIM MULLER AND HDR NV FREIGHT PROGRAM/ BILL THOMPSON AND JACOBS i-80/COY PEACOCK AND ATKINS i-11/SONDRA ROSENBERG AND CH2MHILL www.nevadadot.com Studies & Programs