Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues I-95 Corridor Coalition Comments

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues What we Heard, What we Missed Heard: Collaborate or die. Coalitions thrive when there is less pain in belonging than not belonging - they develop from need not direction. Coalitions need a “PORPOSE”

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues What we Heard, What we Missed Missed: Insufficient time for cross-fertilization of what works, didn’t work, conflict resolution, consensus building, etc. (examples perhaps too diverse for that)

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues Moving Forward US DOT pursue a public-private partnership to collect the data required for planning, operations/management, assessment, and private sector businesses under any scenario in TEA 22. Coalition should reach out more aggressively to MPO’s Matt Coogan’s presentation solidified Coalition attendees’ views regarding the information system project.

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues TRB Comments Sponsoring Committees: Statewide Multimodal Transportation Planning Programming, Planning & Systems Evaluation

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues What we Heard, What we Missed Some states join to protect interests Many MPOs are not now included Financing is a significant factor We learned “single-state planning” Three keys to successful coalitions CAO turnover is a challenge to continuity How to involve non-transportation interests

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues Moving Forward How to “do” multi-state planning? What kind of performance measures? How to include MPOs in the process? What are the issues beyond chasing funds? Should reauthorization encourage coalitions through special funding categories?

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues AASHTO Comments

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues State DOT’s are deeply and actively involved in coalitions -- intermodal, multi- jurisdictional, inter-sectoral -- departments without walls. AASHTO has a number of related initiatives underway. Conference valuable for highlighting value of multi-jurisdictional coalitions and spotlighting best practices.

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues Multi-jurisdictional coalitions clearly valuable for their creative, bridge-building and innovative initiatives. They should be encouraged and supported. Coalitions should be purpose-driven; no issue too small. Overlapping issues/objectives discussed here: –Coalitions –Multi-jurisdictional planning & programs –Orphan projects –Freight movement

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues Public understanding and support essential. Reauthorization: –Do no harm (do not establish national coalition program with detailed requirements and mandates) –Hindering the Hindrances –New spending depends on new money - Pot - Pie - Table –Federalism is permanent

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues FHWA Comments

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues What we Heard, What we Missed Heard: Good examples of processes that are working Work beyond traditional boundaries General desire for less formal constructs General desire for flexibility Overall need to involve the people (parties) affected Better data needed Some support for funding flexibility One size does not fit all No Federal mandate

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues What we Heard, What we Missed Missed: leadership other solutions

Multi-states Jurisdictional Transportation Issues Moving Forward work towards re-focusing priorities to reflect collaboration (and include ONE DOT concept) re-authorization: float proposals for debate need to develop best practices and data sharing efforts continue efforts to bring people together work to change mind sets about traditional boundaries, and appreciate all of the parties who need to be at the table OVERALL: leadership is the challenge!